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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1926

Page

8

Local residents arrive and visit Ada for summer term

City Bnefs Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Walker of Pauls Valley arrive to enroll in East Central for the summer. Mr. Lee P. Low returns from Pauls Valley where he taught at the high school last year and will attend the local college this summer. Mrs. J. G. Holland and son Ber nice of Ringling visit Ada for Horace Mann high school exercises and at the home of Mrs. J. B. Antle. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Hill of Mar low stay with Byron Norrell. Misses Vivian and Veda Tom Reed come from Safford Ariz. to spend the summer with their parents. Mrs. W. M. Franklin of Oklahoma City visits at 903 East Fifteenth with the Franklin family.

Oliver Walker Pauls Valley East Central Lee P. Low J. G. Holland Bernice of Ringling Ada Horace Mann High School J. B. Antle Mississippi Vivian Veda Tom Reed Safford Ariz W. M. Franklin Oklahoma City L. E. Franklin East Fifteenth

Mrs Finleys Father Dies in Brooksmith Texas

Janley returns from Brooksmith Texas where she attended the bedside and funeral of Dr J B Stone. Mrs J B Stone and Miss Jesse Stone accompany her home. Mrs Maud Evans and Mrs Chapman afflicted by illness in Bonham Texas after a long illness. Dr L S Moore of Stonewall visits Ada and weighs a run for county representative with stated opinions on needed legislation.

Fromy's Daily F. L.ley Jan Brooksmith Texas Maud Evans Chapman Bonham L. S. Moore Stonewall Ada

Grain men meet in Enid reports wheat bumper outlook

R. C. Garrett returned late Thursday from Enid where he attended a meeting of grain men and millers. He said the outlook for a bumper wheat crop in western Oklahoma and Kansas could not be better, though Missouri outlook is poor. Mr. Garrett drove through.

R. C. Garrett Enid Oklahoma Kansas Missouri Mr. Garrett

Mrs A B Mears Heads to Chandler and Idaho

Mrs. A. B. Mears leaves for Chandler to visit relatives and will travel on to points in Idaho.

A. B. Mears Chandler Points Idaho

Bulloch Couple Reports Rain Bring Good Conditions Near Blue Mound

J H Bulloch and wife traveled from Blue Mound area southeast of Roff on Saturday. He noted a good rain fell Tuesday and said everything looks fine around their locality.

J. H. Bulloch Blue Mound Roff Mr. Bulloch

Mitchell Twin Visits Before Summer School Start

Taylor Mitchell arrives Saturday from Boynton after teaching during the past term and will visit his parents J. G. Mitchell and wife before entering school for the summer teachers.

Taylor Mitchell Boynton J. G. Mitchell

Twin Girls Born to Mr and Mrs E P Bishop

Twin girls weighing six and a half pounds each were born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. E P Bishop of 406 Fourteenth Street. Both mother and twins are reported doing nicely.

Sat P. Boop 406 Eas E. P. Bishop Fourteenth Street

Mis Jackson Arrested on Possession Charge at Stone

Stonewall officers arrested Mis Jackson on Thursday for possession of a l. He was released Saturday on bond and awaits appearance before the county court. D. Booker, newly elected principal of Irving school, arrived Friday and will attend college during the summer. He previously supervised Woodville school for several years.

Qmis Jackson Stoneae Stonewall D. Booker Irving School Booker Woodville

Mrs Addie Set with Selma Cody Visit Centrahoma Family

Mrs Addie Set and granddaughter Selma Cody accompanied by Misses Josephine and Geraldine Pate of Centrahoma spend the weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs A M Stewart.

Addie Set Selma Cody Mttle Josephine Geraldine Pate Centrahoma Mre A. M. Stewart

Stonewall Man Reports Crop Outlook Amid Hail Damage

J. W. Denton of Stonewall visited Ada on business Saturday. He said Stonewall is improving and the crop outlook is good. The hail earlier in the week damaged some crops east of Stonewall.

J. W. Denton Stonewall Ada

Ada Narrow Victory Over Djixie-Carter 6 5 at Parkfield

Ada edged Djixie-Carter of Wilson 6 to 5 in a tense afternoon clash at Parkfield, marking a dramatic win over their longtime rivals.

Ada Parkfield Djixie-Carter Wilson

Stovalls and Bookers Host at Ada Gathering

Prof and Mrs Otis Stovall of Miami hosted guests Prof and Mrs G H Booker and Byron Norrell and spouse. Mr and Mrs Bowzee returned from an extended Mississippi trip to Ada. Mrs T Mccormick, recently ill, shows improvement. E4 Rusion visited from McKinney Texas noting heavy rains there.

Otis Stovall Miami City G. H. Booker Ae Byron Norrell

Tuesday's Daily XN B Sta Attends Annual Event

A fragmented note reports B Sta attending an annual event of graphers enehe oma a era in session, with unreadable details. The readable parts indicate participation in a formal gathering, though specifics about location or agenda remain unclear.

Unclear Message About Patient After Hospital Stay

Fragmentary report suggests Mra chké Pichormick may have been discharged from hospital after a ten day period. Text is damaged and partial, limiting definite details or confirmation of identity.

Ada High IT Chief George Dougherty Leaves With Family

George Lt. Dougherty, head of the Ada High IT department, departed yesterday with his family amid ongoing school transitions to new technology provisions.

George Lt. Dougherty Ada High Yester

Oklahoma 1925 finances show per capita and debt shifts

State reports for the year ending June 30 1925 detail general department costs totaling 16 278 863 dollars per capita 7 33 with total state receipts 28 428 070 dollars and net indebtedness 3 395 800 dollars. It notes highway spending 10 668 289 and tax sources including property and special taxes and business licenses.

Washington Oklahoma Department of Commerce

Okmulgee Philanthropist Killed in Auto Wreck

Okmulgee philanthropist Lyman C. Hill 70 died in Okmulgee hospital from injuries after his speeding car struck bridge railings north of the city. Survived by a New York City brother and a divorced wife now living in Mounds Oklahoma.

Okmulgee Lyman C. Hill Henryetta Okmulgee County Okmulgee Municipal Hospital Hill New York City Mounds Oklahoma

Life ender Jukich executed by gas at Nevada prison

Stanko Jukich, condemned for an 18 year old girl’s murder, was executed by lethal gas at the Nevada State Prison in Carson City. He entered the cell at 10 55 and died two and a half minutes after the gas was released, marking the second gas execution since 1921.

State Prison Carson City Nev Stanko Jukich Jukich

Calumet Summer Plans Recalled At Old Home

Day afternoon for Calumet in the article notes he will spend the summer at his old home, outlining a return to familiar surroundings and routine.

Calumet

Frank Meader’s trip to Shrine convention in Philadelphia

Frank Meader departs this evening traveling through Oklahoma City en route to Philadelphia for the annual Shrine convention.

Frank Meaders Philadelphia Oklahoma City Shrine

Former county official visits city on business

H. M. Shirley, once Coal County superintendent and attorney, was in the city today handling affairs. He presently resides in Oklahoma City.

H. M. Shirley Coal County Oklahoma City

Leonard Thomas Joins Shriners For Philadelphia Conclave

Leonard Thomas leaves this afternoon for Oklahoma City to join the India Temple Shriners on a trip to Philadelphia for the annual conclave.

Leonard Thomas Oklahoma City India Temple Shriners Philadelphia

Westward Family Trip Planned by Lucas and Hamilton Couples

Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Lucas and baby Ruth, with Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Hamilton, left recently for an extended western tour. They will visit El Paso Texas and Phoenix Arizona on route to Orange California. The Lucas family plans a summer stay, while the Hamiltons will return earlier.

A. A. Lucas Baby Ruth A. N. Hamilton West el Paso Texas Pheenix Ariz Orange California Mrs. Lucas Mrs. Hamilton

McAfee cousins charged in road murder case

Oklahoma City police filed murder and highway robbery charges against D. C. Buddy McAfee and Tom McAfee for the slaying of Mrs. T. H. Davis after a gun battle on a state highway. Stanley Helms, Davis’s companion, is hospitalized with wounds. police say highwaymen were the motive.

Associated Press Oklahoma City Buddy McAfee Tom McAfee T. H. Davis D. C Buddy J. K. Wright Stanley Helm Davis Tom W. E. Snelson Sneldon Helms

Ada Freemasons Rise Among Oklahoma Leaders

Ada Masons gain recognition from grand bodies as Ada Freemasonry grows rapidly. D W Swaffar Layton S Chilcutt Wilber P Lee are named grand officers. M Z Thompson and C Chilcutt serve as judges. Ada council to stage Super-Excellent degree in Sulphur with Grand Master William Noble presiding. Plans for a new Masonic Temple advance.

Ada Freemasonry Oklahoma Ada Royal Tulsa D. W. Swaffar Layton S. Chilcutt Grand Sentinel Wilber P. Lee Royal Arch Masons E. A. MacMillan MacMillan Knights Templar Norman Chilcutt Ada Masons M. Z. Thompson Newman Shawnee Roff Holdenville Ada Council Sulphur Ardmore Council Sulphur High School John Gard Ner William Noble Ada Commandery

WINFIELD FREED ON ONE CHARGE HELD ON ANOTHER

Neil Winfield a defendant in separate charges of receiving stolen property faced two hearings by different justices of peace. H J Brown bound him over on one charge while Joseph Anderson dismissed the other.

Winfield Neil Winfield H. J. Brown Joseph Anderson

Eight men suspend murder charges to help widow fled

In SHICKSHINNY Pennsylvania eight young men in an auto who killed Augustus Spayder father of nine then did not stop and were later seized. They waived defense and did not demand a jury trial. The court suspended charges while they support the widow and children and plan a home costing about $5,000.

Shickshinny Augustus Spayder Spayder

Obituary: Nineyearold Edma Reed of Stratford

Edma Mae Reed aged 9 daughter of R M Reed of Stratford and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs J D Guins of Sasakwa died Sunday afternoon at a local hospital about 2 o'clock. Funeral and interment were held today at McGee cemetery near Stratford. She lived with her grandparents after moving in years ago following her mother's death.

Edma Mae Reed R. M. Reed Stratford J. D. Guins Sasakwa McGee Cemetery

Death of Faris W Scott at Ada area

Faris W. Scott, four year old son of Mr and Mrs D M Scott, died Tuesday about 1 o clock at the family home five miles southeast of Ada. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 30 conducted by Rev J W McCully. Interment in Rogedale cemetery.

Faris W D. M. Scott Ada J. W. McCully Rogedale Cemetery

Elmer Thomas Seeks U S Senate With Pro People Platform

Elmer Thomas asks Oklahoma voters for promotion from the House to the Senate to better serve the state. He cites his record in the Oklahoma State Senate and U.S. House and vows to aid wage earners farmers soldiers and workers while rejecting campaign contributors. He solicits support for the August primary and November election.

Oklahoma House Senate Oklahoa Congress of the United States State Senate House of Representatives Washington United States

Railroads in the manufacturing business and cost reduction

W B Storey, president of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, argues that railroads must lower costs to boost output and reduce rates. He contends laws restricting train size and staffing hinder efficiency, urging support for price and operations freedom to benefit businesses.

County lectures promote farm education across Pontotoc county

District Supervisor A A Aldrich led illustrated talks in Pontotoc county with Frank E Walker from Oklahoma City guiding a moving picture show. Over 1500 rural residents attended urging ongoing free lectures sponsored by state game and fish commission and multiple farming groups.

A. A. Aldrich Oklahoma Cotton Growers Association Pontotoc County Frank E. Walker Oklahoma City State Game and Fish Commission Oklahoma Wheat Growers Association General Utilities Companies W. F. Varnum Cotton Growers Association Seminole County

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J. T. Hill Marlow Byron Norrell Mr. Hill Mrs. Bowzee Mre. T. €. McCormick Rusion McKinney Nevada Mafee Cousing Freemasonry Ada Men Edna Mae Reed Faris W. Scott Elmer Thomas Rales Cuennets Les Tata W. B. Storey The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Wollont BIG Brother PRI Trey Iniece F.t Sue Dumbness Cooper's Derwear Cooper Union SEER Sucker Lain A. I M. College
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