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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1927

Page

2

Rooms of Wealth Masking a Dark Gathering

Floyd Malet and colleagues approach Peter Milman’s house in Manhattan seeking relief from hardship. The trio, including Neel and Barnes, prepare to meet a wealthy patron while Dan Daynes’ past shadows linger. The Milman home, modeled after old Astor House, looms as a symbol of wealth and secrecy.

Floyd Malet M. Floyd Philadelphia Rodin Meunier Malet Milman Fifth Avenue Bradney Manhattan Peter Milman Neel Barnes Rome New York Daynes Dayne Fleming Bradney Chippendale Sheraton Lippsky Achille Peekskill Mr. Milman

Oklahoma City Good Will Train Delayed by Dinky Locomotive

The Oklahoma City goodwill train faced a delay when a small engine struggled to pull the car over a long grade between Sulphur and Scullin. After intensive repairs and crowds of onlookers, the dinky engine managed to push the boosters over the hill and continue the tour through Ada and other towns.

Oklahoman Oklahoma City Frisco Scullin Arbuckle Mountains Isaac Newton

The Holy Bible as Universal Law And Guide

A religious reflection extols the Bible as a complete system governing all human life from kings to subjects, judges to witnesses, and husbands to wives. It claims the book provides laws, guidance, marriage and burial rituals, virtue, and a path to eternal glory, describing it as the oldest and best book with universal authority.

Slavery Abolished in Kalat Province Baluchistan

Slavery has been abolished in Kalat Baluchistan a state in India's domain ending a practice that had persisted since the sixth century B C. The move marks a major social reform in the region and is welcomed by reformists and officials alike.

Kalat Baluchistan India

Obituary for Billy Jean Simpson

One year old Billy Jean Simpson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Simpson, died Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 in a local hospital. The body is held pending the father’s arrival. he is at work in Borger, Texas. The family resided in Tyrola.

Billy Jean Perry Simpson Borger Texas Simpson Tyrola

Two Obituaries Report Local Died Children and Relatives

Mrs. Iretta Cathey age 20 died Wednesday night at a local hospital. Funeral plans await relatives arrival and she is survived by her husband two children her parents one brother and three sisters. Darrell Gordon Duncan two year old son of Mr and Mrs Darrell Duncan died Wednesday in Oklahoma City. Funeral at First Methodist church Ada with Rev R T Blackburn presiding. Interment at Rosedale cemetery. He was a grandchild of Mr and Mrs W B Duncan and Mr and Mrs A D Coon of this city.

Iretta Cathey William Cathey Darrell Gordon Duncan Darrell Gordon Darrell Duncan Oklahoma City Ada First Methodist Church R. T. Blackburn Rosedale Cemetery W. B. Duncan A. D. Coon

Infant Houston Monroe White Dies At Two Months

Houston Monroe White two months old died Friday at 3 pm at the family home 331 East Fifteenth street. Funeral services were held Saturday at 3 pm at Rosedale cemetery conducted by Rev. R. T. Blackburn.

Houston Monroe White Houston Monroe Jesse White East Fifteenth Street Rosedale Cemetery R. T. Blackburn

Vast Bible Praise Quoted as Unique Compendium and Nuptials Noted

A lengthy tribute lauds the Bible as a universal, unsurpassed repository of wisdom and history. Miss Celma Bolen of Ada marries Carroll Walker of Pangonia Arizona in Tucson on May 17, with plans to reside in Pangonia and visits home soon.

Cottage work begins for Mrs Emma Warmack North Hope

Building permits show a $2500 job for Mrs Emma Warmack in North Hope while J L Henry spends $900 on Sunrise addition repairs and improvements. L C Haggard’s South Belmont cottage nears completion at $2500. W E Lance gets permit for a $1500 residence in College addition. A T Bogan’s East 17th remodel nears completion. George Mayhue home bid let. Francis avenue area. Fleet home near completion with interior work only.

Emma Warmack North Hope J. L. Henry Sunrise Addition Fleet Francis Avenue

Lowly Ford Gets Shakedown

Robert L. Moore’s Ford coupe stolen Sunday night from in front of the Convention Hall after a high school baccalaureate. It was found yesterday in a ravine near a pasture with four wheels missing plus various parts taken, leaving only the body and engine.

Robert L. Moore Lizzie Moore Ford

Lindbergh Decorated by France for New York to Paris Flight

Paris honors Charles Lindbergh with the Legion of Honor at the Elysee Palace after his record flight. President Doumergue praised the aviator amid cheering crowds and photographers, as Lindbergh accepted the award and thanked France. The Aero Club notes his 3647 mile nonstop record.

Paris Doumergue Rance Lindbergh Elysee Palace Legion of Honor New York Herrick Sheldon Whitehouse M. Doumergue Faubour St Detroit France President Doumergue Aero Club

Sinclair Given Three Months Jail For Senate Contempt

Harry F. Sinclair, oil operator and millionaire, received a three month jail term and a $500 fine from Justice Hitz in the District of Columbia supreme court for defying questions in the Senate Tea Pot Dome investigation. Appeals followed and Sinclair was released on $5,000 bond.

Washington Harry F. Sinclair United States Senate Justice Hitz District of Columbia Supreme Court Sinclair Senate District of Columbia Court of Appeals

Ada Business Men Aid Konawa Start Retail Merchants

Seven Ada businessmen traveled to Konawa on Thursday to organize a Retail Merchants Association. J. B. Ford of Konawa was elected temporary president, with full organization to be completed soon. Ada members included J. E. Williams secretary, J. E. Harris, A. A. Laéas, C. Canning, W. F P. Armstrong, G. E. Branscome, and W. D. Little. They returned to Ada shortly after 11 p.m.

Ada Konawa J. B. Ford J. E. Williams J. E. Harris A. A. Laéas C. ©. Canning W. F P. Armstrong G. E. Branscome W.D. Little

Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested In Texas

Texas robber suspect arrested in Bryan county after confession to a bank robbery at Ovallo, Texas. Sheriff Obar of Abilene Texas reported the suspect confessed and led officers to hidden loot. He was found in a local garage with $221 on his person.

Texas Durant Obar Abilene Toga Bay Bryan County Ovallo Ray

Negroes Held Over Freight Car Looting Case

Five men waived preliminary hearing and will face district court on burglary and receiving stolen property charges related to looting a Frisco freight car early this week. Wiggins Davis and Miller Clark face burglary charges. Clark pleaded not guilty, Davis pleaded guilty. Albert Thurston Pyatt Morris Henry Wray Elie Clark and Leroy Clark, all Negroes, pleaded guilty in cases before Justice Joseph Anderson. Bonds set at $1,000 each. efforts to secure release were under way.

Jack Hampton Love Fox Chub Blocker Marshall Cummins District Court T. O. Cullins Justice of Peace Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company Ada Stratford Liberty Shawnee Frisco Wiggins Davis Miller Clark Clark Davis Albert Thurston Pyatt Morris Henry Wray Elie Clark Leroy Clark Joseph Anderson

Flooded districts report no fatalities in Louisiana

New Orleans May 23 Flood waters sweeping the lowlands between LaFayette and Breaux Bridge caused no known fatalities. About 1,000 head of cattle drowned as five to eight inches of rain swelled Vermillion and Bayou Teche streams beyond their banks.

New Orleans LaFayette Breaux Bridge Bayou Teche

Texas bank holdup tied to Abilene arrest

Sheriff John Conn and Under Sheriff Ronnie Voyles aided in locating Ray's accomplice after a $3,880 bank robbery. They pursued a car matching the getaway vehicle and arrested the suspect in Abilene, bringing both robbers into Texas custody.

Texas John Conn Abilene Conn Ronnie Voyles Ray

Optometry Its Value To the Public

The article highlights the public value of optometry in reducing eye strain and bodily ills. It emphasizes eye health education and accessible vision care as essential public benefits.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. Malet Neeland Barnes Oliver Milman Holland England Jordaens Massachusetts Philip Pennsylvania Listerfahs William Oliver Cape Cod Milmans Blackstone Neeland Hiefads Captain Oliver Lower Tapan Capital Boosters ALL Praise City Hickory Roff Fitzhugh Ada High School Cee Oe Gaston Oma City Mayer Somer Jones Bob Kerr Kerr Adolph Linscheid East Central State Teachers College of Ed Trapp Ed Starky Stanley Draper Starkey the Holy Bible Wyndham Martyn United States Billy Jean Simpson Huntington Miss Bolen Tuscon Ariz Celma Bolen Carroll Walker Pangonia Walker J. W. Bolen East Seventeenth Street East Central State Teachers College Pi Kappa Sigma Sorority Bolen California University of Southern California Mrs. Walker L. C. Haggard South Belmont W. E. Lance College Addition A. T. Bogan East 17Th George Mayhue Mississippi Avenue SINC Iits Optometrist Nature
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