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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1924

Page

3

Dense Oklahoma oil field ledger with Ada names and sums

A long OCR list shows names, townships, and large cash figures across multiple counties. The unnamed ledger records payments or assessments linked to Ada and Stratford area residents and firms amid notes on wells and drilling progress near Center Ada and Pauls Valley.

Wrightsman drills around 800 feet in section 24 4 4

The report notes Wrightsman is drilling at about 800 feet in section 24 4 4, indicating progress in the stated parcel. The terse item highlights the depth and location without additional context.

Wrightsman

Ada Oil Field Progress Near Hughes Well Area

Ed Gillette and Robert Galbraith prepare to start a test west and north of Ada as incoming material arrives. Gas shows at the Hughes well east of Ada generate interest while Lloyd’s oil at 1200 feet south of Hughes and a newer showing entice oilmen east of Ada. Bowles and Smith in section 34-5-6 remain stalled atop a sand, awaiting a drill time.

Wrightsman Center McDougal Seminole County Gilbert and Galbraith Ada Gregory Farm Pauls Valley Hughes Jack Lloyd Douglas Oil Company Allen Ed Gillette Robert Galbraith Lloyd Bowles Smith

Hallelujah in Christian and Jewish liturgies and leagues

The word Hallelujah figures in both Christian and Jewish praise. The National Association of Professional Leagues oversees 28 baseball leagues in its scope.

National Association of Professional Leagues

City Briefs: Local students finish terms and return

Prof. G. H. Priest returned today from near Norman where he has just closed a term of school. Miss Enid Holloway returned to Ada yesterday after finishing her work at Roff. Kenneth Hill left today for his home in Roff after finishing his school work here.

Norman Kenneth Hill Roff

Mrs Hornbeak Visited by Jacksons in Dellas

Mr ska and Mrs Jackson motored to Dellas yesterday to visit her mother, Mrs Hornbeak.

Ska Jackson Dellas Visii Hornbeak

Nolan Young Retires to Ada After Degree Earned

Nolan Young returns to Ada after receiving his degree at Oklahoma A and M in Stillwater. The event marks the completion of his studies before resuming residence in Ada.

Nolan Young Ada Oklahoma A. Aut Stillwater

Heean Montgomery Returns to Aca After School Closure

Heean Montgomery has returned to Aca following the closing of his Tecitiseh school. He returns to continue activities with local institutions and engage with community programs amid the shutdown.

Heean Montgomery Aca Tecitiseh

Miss Hattie Prewett Visits Roff for College Summer Term

Miss Hattie Prewett of Roff is visiting Minnie Wall and will enroll at the College for the summer term.

Hattie Prewett Roff Minnie Wall

Maxwell Woman Recovering From Operation

On Sunday Mrs. R. J. Davidson of Maxwell was recovering from an operation at Breco hospital.

R. J. Davidson Maxwell Breco Hospital

Mrs I M Robinson Admitted For Operation In Ada

Mrs I M Robinson of Lawrence entered Ada Hospital Saturday for an operation. James C Burns superintendent of schools at Pharaoh is in Ada attending East Central college.

I. M. Robinson Lawrence Ada Hospital James C. Burns Pharaoh Ada East Central College

Chilcutt Family Leaves for Montana and Washington Visit

Mrs. L. S. Chilcutt and her family departed Friday for an extended visit in Montana and Washington, seeking a prolonged vacation and family time.

L. S. Chilcutt Montana Washington

Irene Walker Enters State University After Leaving College

Miss Irene Walker, previously attending East Central College, left Saturday for Norman to enroll at the state university.

Irene Walker East Central College Norman State University

Mrs Sullivan and son visit Barnsdall route home from Stonewall

Mrs B F Sullivan and her son Robert of Barnsdall Oklahoma stayed with Mrs H G Clark on East Seventh street overnight while traveling home after visiting her mother who lay ill at Stonewall.

B. F. Sullivan Robert Barnsdall Oklahoma H. G. Clark East Seventh Street Stonewall

Fugate Party Visits Ada as Ewing and Jones Depart

Mr and Mrs J H Fugate and children from Binger Oklahoma visited Ada with Mrs L J McCain and family. Fugate returned home while his wife stays. Mrs S A Jones of Peerless Texas and Mrs John Ewing of Hickory, visiting Ada relatives, left or returned home today after a brief stay. The Denison batters again topped the Ada Independents in a nine inning game at their park Sunday afternoon.

J. H. Fugate Binger Oklahoma L. J. McCain Bat Weilders Denison Ada S. A. Jones Peerless Tex John Ewing Hickory Bebee G. W. Wells Lonie Haggard Mamie McMasters F. Johnson Mrs. Wilburn Wylie Crane Ted Rollins Charlie Haggard Artie Hood Neatta Roddy Lois Rollins Earl Johnson R. L. Rollins Mr. Bethel Audry Lilla Rollins May Crane Mrs. Rollins Mrs. Wells Hubert Bowerman Edd Archer Mrs. Pinley George Shultz Tulsa S. F. Johnson Sigging Elmer Yancy Bob Hatcher Jenks Pinrod Bill Grantham Frank Cook Rebee

Longs Visit Ada Brother in City

W. J. Long and wife of Pauls Valley are visiting his brother C. M. Long and family at 421 West Tenth street Ada.

Pauls Valley Ada Mr.Long C. M. Long West Tenth Street

Granger Family Visits Ada From Gracemont Oklahoma

W. M. Granger and family of Gracemont Oklahoma traveled to Ada on Sunday for a short visit with his father and brothers.

W. M. Granger Gracemont Okla Ada

Ada Hospital Tonsil and Adenoid Operation Person Ida Clark

Miss Ida Clark underwent a tonsil and adenoid operation at Ada hospital on Saturday and is reported doing nicely. Miss Alma Tidwell, previously teaching at Carson, will live with Mrs. Leonard Braly while attending East Central State Teachers College.

Ida Clark East Seventh Ada Hospital Alma Tidwell Carson Leonard Braly East Central State Teachers College

Ada Hospital Report Shows Ruth Morris Improving

Ruth Morris daughter of Mr and Mrs W F Morris underwent surgery in Ada hospital and is reported improved. W J Farmer a prominent farmer east of Rofs was in the city saying farmers are late in his section. G D Koonce, visiting family, leaves for duty in Edmington Alberta Canada.

Ruth W. F. Morris Ada Hospital W. J. Farmer Rofs G. D. Koonce Edmington Alberta Canada

Miss Clarice Taylor Improves After Car Crash

Miss Clarice Taylor of Center is reported improving after last Thursday evening’s car accident. Dr. J G Breco, who suffered a critical heart attack Sunday night, was taken to Wesley hospital in Oklahoma City this morning.

Clarice Taylor Center J. G. Breco Wesley Oklahoma City

Crop Conditions Improve in Maxwell Area

Ed Cotton of Maxwell reports crop conditions are improving with much of the cotton up and most corn on a stand. He notes progress across the neighborhood as soil and growing conditions favor expansion.

Ed Cotton Maxwell

Branscome Family Auto Tour Through Arkansas Report

G. E. Branscome and wife and daughter Lula returned Tuesday night from a two week auto tour through Arkansas. Branscome says crop conditions there are much worse than in this section.

G.’ BE. Branscome Lula Arkansas

Busby Couple Welcome First Daughter Betty Catherine

Judge and Mrs. Orel Busby announce the birth of their first daughter Betty Catherine who arrived Tuesday evening at their corner residence on Nineteenth and Townsend.

Judge Orel Busby Nineteenth Townsend Betty Catherine

Crops Improve Near Fitzhugh Says Local Farmer

G. I. Slocum, now residing near Fitzhugh, reports crops in the area are looking promising. He notes corn appears fine and most cotton has come up to a stand.

G. I. Slocum Fitzhugh

Fundamentalists Lose Key Presbyterians Vote in Grand Rapids

In Grand Rapids Michigan on May 24 the Presbyterian general assembly rejected the fundamentalists by accepting a report supported by the Philadelphia presbytery. The decision marked the first defeat for the fundamentalists as the committee on judicial business endorsed the majority plan.

Grand Rapids, Mich Presbyterian General Assembly Committee On Judicial Business Philadelphia

Bebee Church Attendance and Local Social Notes

Bebee church services drew a good crowd with G W Wells preaching. Residents and visitors like Mamie McMasters, Ada visitors, and local families shared weekend activities and Sunday visits around Bebee and nearby Ada. News from Worstell invites local reports as FALLEN LEAF closes the snippet.

Big dress sale at the fashion store Friday and Saturday

The notice announces a large reduction on every dress in the store this Friday and Saturday. It highlights a weekend sale event at the local fashion shop.

Large Sunday singing draws crowd in Franks area

A very large crowd attended a Sunday night singing at Mr. and Mrs. L. Robison’s. Attendees included Herman Sutherland Noma Stewart and Heloise Fulkerson with others in the Pleasant Hill and Ada areas. Mrs. Henry Johnson of Tupelo was laid to rest in Franks cemetery.

Pleasant Hill Flossie Chambers Lerline Kitchens Floyd Braham Everett Goodrich Mr. Lynch Laxton Lea Emmitt Goodrich Roland Henry Johnson Tupelo Franks

One Lot Dresses Offered by The Fashion

One lot of taffeta and crepe dresses in dark colors priced at 9.75 and one lot of linen dresses at 4.95 announced by The Fashion in May 192?.

Sunday Social Notes and Local Sales in Blue Bird Ads

A community column logs visits and social calls at homes around town including Blalock Prince and Tuggle households with several neighbors stopping by. Also includes a busy small ads section for Blue Bird Corsets Bloomers Aprons shirts and a large Drummer’s Samples sale ahead of the May end sale on Saturday 31st.

Pecan Grove Guests Attend Weekend Gatherings

J. D. Loman and children visited J. T. Angelly for Saturday night and Sunday. F. M. Grayson stayed with his children at Ada on Saturday night. J. D. Claudie and Marie Loman with Kate and Glenn Angelly attended the High Hill box supper. Tishie and Arvillie McFarland with Marie and Claudie Loman shared dinner with Glenn and Kate Angelly.

J. D. Loman J. T. Angelly F. M. Grayson Ada J. D. Claudie Marie Loman Kate Glenn Angelly High Hill Tishie Arvillie McFarland Marie Claudie Loman Glenn Kate Angelly

Local hunters and visitors noted in county scenes

J. M. McFarland and two sons Martin and Clyde and Claudie Loman went hunting Monday. Claudie and Marie Loman, Glenn and Kate Angelly and Tishie and Arvillé McFarland visited in the Robinson home Sunday evening. F. M. Grayson attended singing at night at High Hill Bed Road.

J. M. McFarland Martin Clyde Claudie Loman Claudie Marie Loman Glenn Kate Angelly Tishie Arvillé McFarland Robinson Home F. M. Grayson Yes High Hill Bed Rd

Kroth and Simpson Wed in West Tenth Street Home

Mr L B Kroth and Miss Lena Simpson were married Sunday afternoon at the home of Rev B F Stegall on West Tenth Street. Rev Stegall performed the ceremony.

L. B. Kroth Lena Simpson B. F. Stegall West Tenth Street Rev. Stegall

McKendree Ewing Couple Wed In City Ceremony

Earl McKendree and Miss Ora Ewing married Saturday night at the manse with Rev. E O Whitwell officiating. They left on a short honeymoon to an unannounced destination. Mrs McKendree teaches at Latin School and is a highly cultured city figure. Mr McKendree is the son of E H McKendree and well regarded locally.

McKendree-Ewing Earl McKendree Ora Ewing Manse E. O. Whitwell E. H. McKendree

Price McKinley Faces Charges After Deportation Arrest

Price McKinley will face charges in connection with passing a worthless check at Ardmore on his way to Carter county seat after deportation from this county. He was arrested by county officers here and held in custody after information and instruction from Carter county was received.

Price McKinley Ardmore Carter County McKinley

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Maxwell W. W. Bebee O. L. Bebee G. R Davis Ada Roe Duncan F. E. Ada Danley P. H. Ada C. C. Adas Teen Danley A. E. Ada Dryden W. M. Stratford Evans E. Maxwell Elliott A. H. Stratford Ellis A. H. Maxwell Estes B. B. Ada Fleming Mack Maxwell Fox D. F. Stratford Fowler E. M. Stratford E. C. Maxwell Flatt W. T. Maxwell Good Carl Maxwell Givens J. M. Stratford Garrett N. C Graham J. W. Stratford Jaley H. M. Stratford Galey Josie Stratford Gray Owen Stratford Gordon C. B. Aéa Hilton J. O. Maxwell Holloway Hudson A. J. Chism Hobbs E. A. Maxwell Haskins E. Stratford Hendrix B. F. Stratford J. H. Stratford Harris Leon Chism Hayes W. R. Ada Halli Alien Humphers D. F. Bebee W. M. Ada Hood J. W. Bebee M. A. Bebee Holt Corvin W. L. Bebee Covener E. C. Stratford Cape Danner O. T. Stratford Henderson W. H. Maxwell Horner Bob Maxwell R. N. Maxwell J.O. Stratford Haley B. L. Stratford Hamilton W. F. Stratford G. C. Chism Hightower W. H. Bebee Holland L. D. Maxell Haggard W. F. Bebee Haynes Miles Bebee Hopkins C. T. Adam R. J. Stratford Hendrick A. S. Maxwell Hahoney Maney McDaniel Chas. Maxwell McBride J. D. Stratford McManus Ira Stratford G. Y. Bebee McIntyre J. D. Maxwell McClure Northam G. D. Bebee Odom G. W. Maxwell J. T. Maxwell Odell M. Stratford Ozbirn F. L. Bebee John Asher Perrine W. T. Ada Page Chas Pannell J. A. Stratford Parish J. W. Ada J. L. Bebee Roberts R. L. Chism Rankin H. R. Stratford Chism Oscar A. P. Ada Rootz G. R. Bebee J. W. Maxwell R. L. Bebee Rains A. B. Bebee Russell R. T. Bebee Rutledge L.D. Stratford Robertson Joe Bebee Riley S. L. Maxwell Ray R. R. Maxwell M. F. Bebee Ritter B. F. Maxwell Summers Alvin Stephens R. C. Stratford Stiles R. H. Stratford Sutherland J. T. Stratford T. G. Maxwell W. M. Maxwell W. A. Maxwell N. E. Chism H. A. Chism Soward C. L. Bebee Steele G.O. Bebee J. H. Bebee Sweet J. L. Ada Sutton E. E. Maxwell Tyre E. H. Maxwell Tyson E. D. Stratford Tilley Whitehead Wood Sam Stratford L. V Stratford Willoughby A. Stratford Ward R. M. Stratford McMasters O. A. Bebee Daistinietale Norman and Fleming Maxwell —.Ward W. S. Chism Waite C. V. Stratford L. M. Stratford J. C. Chism C. O. Stratford McCutcheon Wall J. L. Stratford Wortman C.O. Stratford Iacon M.R. Stratford Walker W. E. Ada Woods A. L. Bebee Walden J. P. Stratford A. J. Stratford Wyatt H. L. Stratford Wilson B. F W. E. Bebee Whited R. W. Maxwell Wells G. C. Bebee Wells G. W. Bebee Walder J. G. Bebee Midland Township Abies J. P. Roff Austell A. G Antley G. W. Center R. C Alford T. A. Stratford Auten J. A. Vaness Austin G. T. Stratford Bond Berger S. F. Vanoss Brice B. H. Roff Bess Jasper Brundidge Ben Bradley C. T Bond, Galloway Blanton J. V. Roff Ee Bradley J. H. Vanoss Black G. E. Vanoss Beam Bundy Evert Stratford Fred Burnett Crossland Copeland & Sloan Center Copeland J. J Coplen D. B. Ada G. A. Ada Cooper A. L. Roff Crabtree John V. Ada Crawford W.F. Roff Coulson J. J. Roff Cobb L. O. Roff Cummings Ross Stratford Age Eg Vanoss Ley H. G. Roff E. W. Vanoss W.M. Vanoss Drake J. H R. H. Roff Dyer H. E. Roff A. T. Stratford W. E. Stratford Dunn J. E. Roff J. R. Stratford Eddings J. A Ennes John Stratford C. Roff BE. S Fussell T. J. Roff Grindstaff Gatlio F. B. Aga Glass N. B. Vanoss Gentry Jurley B. F. Vanoss Garland B. D. Vanoss Gayler W. D. Vanoss Jaar Griffith J. H. Roff Gay T. T. Roff Gilmore I. R. Ada Henry J. W. Center J. D. Roff Hoover W. B. Vanoss R. L. Ada Holmes J. W. Vanoss Hurst G. R. Vanoss R. L. Vanoss Hall Lee Roff Hennigan A. Roff A. Z. Roff Howell D. Roff J. B. Roff Hunt Sam Vanoss Horton H. J Hunt & Son Vanoss Hutchens J. C. Vanoss Hooten Hughey M. N. Ada Holkum Johnston W. L. Vanoss Jones Hiram Stratford Orville Stratford W. N. Vanoss Oren Stratford Jervis W. G. Stratford Johnson Grant Vanoss Ransy Roff D. E. Roff Johns Bertha Stratford Kitchens C. J. Roff Kosmata Frank Center Kirkendall C. S. Vanoss King J. T. Roff Kitchen Lackey T. R. Fitzhugh Hodges J. N. Vanoss Ezra Vanoss Lunsford L. L. Roff Little Henry Stratford Lawson P. F. Vanoss Lanier A. F. Ada Luttrell G. T. Ada R . Cae Maddox J. E. Stratford McCloud J. G. Center McGehee D. Vanoss Payne G. P. Stratford Parker J. B Peck W. A Powell J. B. Fitzhugh Moore C. L Medlock H. C Morriss L. C. Roff Reee Miller J. L. Vanoss O. T. Center Montgomery G. W. Roff W. R. Vanoss E. L. Vanoss L. A. van Mullinax W. C McDonald McCauley J. B. Vanoss WeWhiter, O Vanoss Ri McNair M. L. Vanoss McGuire J. F. Stratford McCurdy A. J. Vanoss McKeel A. W. Roff Norton C. P. Adams Tae Norvell W. E. Vanoss Norvell T. Vanoss Nelson C. M. Vanoss Owens Owenby B. W. Vanoss Pierce Willie Stratford Price Palmer C. F. Ada Vance Ada J.eee Rycroft J. M. Center Roper F. A. Fitzhugh W. H. Vanoss Rountree C. A. Vanoss Richardson W. M. Vanoss J. A. J. Vanoss Sullivan T. F. Fitzhugh H. EB. Fitzhugh Sarrett C. D. Vanoss Hart Staley A. D. Center Stewart C. A. Roff Sturdivant Vanoss Pearledeen WW. Wenboe Standridge J. Vanoss Sliger J. T. Vanoss Sugeett E. E. Stratford W. L. Stratford Sissel T. W. Roff Shook J. A. Roff C. W. Roff Smith C Templeman P. A. Vanoss Underwood R. A. Roff Teel Tom Vanoss Toliver Wm. Stratford H. E. Vanoss Geo Taylor R. A J. N Thomason Paul Roff Turner Turner W. L. Stratford Traylor W. H. Ada Tippin C. B. Vanoss Vandeegriff S. J. Ada Vandegriff A. L. Ada J. R. Ada Webb J. F. Ada Wren Zéb Watters D. M. Vanoss O. C. Vanoss J. P. Vanoss A. H. Vanoss C. M Willis G. T. Vanoss Wofford Frank Center. Zumbro J. E. Vanoss OL News Wilcox Dixie Empire Floyd O. Horwarth Blalock Addie Dora Tuggle Rufus Julia Smith J. A. Jones Ona Hunter Henry Reed Dallas Kile Lucille Maxine Burch Addie Blalock Pelt Troy Sherrell Viola Prince O. V. Tuggle Blanche Neely Rue L. Carter Burch Thelma Jones Dovie Emma Owens Joe Hunter George Farris Mildred Reed Harve Owens John Owens Family Norah Jackson J. C. 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