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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1924
Page
7
Edith Seeman of Lamar Arkansas describes pain in her back and sides and headaches eased by Cardui. She took two bottles and recovered, noting skin cleared, strength returned and recommending the tonic. Her mother also benefited from Cardui for weakness and nervousness.
Short notices and personal items from Ada Oklahoma list business trips by J Horton to Lawrence and George Overturf to Holdenville, A Cummins to Tupelo, Mrs Ford Harrison and Mrs Luis Brown in Ada on business or shopping, plant sales from Ada Greenhouse, piano tuner R C Bishop, and various local services including city loans and used Ford sales.
Oklahoma City business visitor John W. Prigmore spent the day in Ada. Ada Poultry and Egg Co reports Abbie Horn's mother improving at Breco hospital. Mrs J C McMayhon of Tulsa, formerly Minnie Lee West of Ada, visiting friends here. SEYBOLD CLEANERS offers crank case service and free drain and wash. The Square Deal Service and Filling Station promotes poultry calls.
Stonewall clergyman Rev. Steele underwent an eye operation at Breco hospital this morning. Dr. McNew attended.
Multiple Ada notices include cleaning services at $1.00, Dr. Breco called to Ardmore for consultation, Pontotoc County Medical Association meeting at 7:30, Russell Battery Co. contact number 140, E H Pennick of Reliance Insurance departing Ada for Holdenville, poultry and egg company ad, Stratford high school representatives in Ada to publish the annual, and a Federal Tires ad selling Square Deal tires.
April 11 Pontotoc County holds track and literary meet. April 15 Oklahoma Grand Chapter and Council convene. April 18 East Central hosts track and literary meet. May 4 marks the start of Music Week.
Society page lists Mrs Byron Norreill as editor with contact phone 998 available 10 am to 12 pm and phone 307 available 1 pm to 3 pm
The marriage of Paul Vogt and Miss Erice Earhard of Ada was held yesterday at 3 PM at the First Baptist parsonage with Rev. C. C. Morris officiating. Vogt works at the Brick Plant and the couple will reside in Ada among the younger social set.
The marriage of Horace Earhart and Jaanita Bennett was solemnized at 10 this morning in the study of the First Baptist Church with Reverend C. C. Morris officiating. A ring ceremony was used. The couple departed for Sulphur for a short honeymoon before returning to Ada to establish their home.
The Forum Literary Society met at the College on Monday April 7 at 7 30 pm with Mr Harris in chair. The program included songs scripture reading piano solo and talks followed by a plan to form an entertainment committee. Members on the committee were Mr Boren Miss Bronaugh Miss Alice Morgan Miss Price Mr Edmund Low and Mr Camden.
W H Powell of Francis assisted Ada Masons in performing Masonic work during a visit to Ada. The Ada team plans to travel to McAlester on April 20 to represent their lodge. McCary Bros advertise tire and tube repair with phone 855 at 116 18 S Townsend. Mrs Ed Andrews of Grand Saline Texas, sister of Mrs Joseph Breco, had an operation at Breco hospital this morning and is reported doing nicely.
Oklahoma reports 1923 vital statistics with 44 415 births and 17 224 deaths. Health officials note underreporting of births while deaths are largely complete. A drive to compel full birth reporting is underway. Over the next decade population could grow by about 300 000 from births alone if trends continue.
Oil and gas crews report activity across multiple sections in Oklahoma. Empire Oil tests in 4-7-8 near Stonewall. Howart Oil resumes drilling at 1360 feet in 19-5-7 after repairs. Wilcox on Stan field near 28-3-4 preparing to drill with equipment moved from Kahn farm. Dixie spudded 40 feet in Floyd farm area. Several wildcats show progress: Columbia Bruners in 23-9-9 deepens with five feet of gray sand. Gypsy well in 16-9-9 passing sand at 3,065 feet. R. H. Smith near Wewoka yields 2,000,000 feet gas. McDougal and Baker in 20-6-7 with 200 feet of low gravity oil. Independent and Sinclair No. 2 in 29-8-8 returns 200 barrels from 3,084-3,124 feet.
Mark Elrod, a Black man, pleaded guilty to petit larceny before Justice P. D. Woolwine in Stonewall. He was ordered to the county jail after failing to pay a $25 fine plus costs, having been brought in from Stillwater by Deputy W. W. Walker.
A packed audience attended a Sons and Daughters meeting at the High School auditorium after an invitation from the Safety League of the Oklahoma Portland Cement company. A second meeting is planned in Lawrence tonight with the Hayes school orchestra as entertainment.
Austin Legion post filed charges of mistreatment against staff at the Kerrville American Legion memorial hospital, now leased to the federal government. A committee was formed to recruit state Legion officers for the investigation. Former commander Q C Taylor alleged 349 employees care for 349 patients.
The proposed tax bill outlines a three percent normal tax below 4000 and six percent above it, a 25 percent maximum surtax over 100,000, a 25 percent inheritance tax over 10 million, a 10 percent tax on jewelry above 25, a 14 percent flat corporate tax, and 10 percent levies on admissions, radio parts, mahjong sets, telegraph and telephone messages, and tobacco. Several exemptions and removals are noted, including beverages, candy, and theater levies.
The lodge will hold a meeting Thursday night with 20 candidates for first degree. Ice cream will be served by the Rebekahs after the degree work. Date shown is April 8, 1931.
Delegates at the Republican national convention in Cleveland will pay reduced rates when rooming together with a cap on extra occupants. Individual who holds a space for four must pay the four-person rate. Downtown hotels offer flat rates for additional occupants, with several options shown. A housing bureau and six to ten day contracts are arranged to ease accommodations.
The review lauds Jackie Coogan in A Boy of Flanders at the Mc Swain theatre praising its human appeal and mix of joy and tragedy. It notes the film is simpler than earlier Metro productions yet showcases Coogan’s evolving performance and the boy’s ability to convey a spectrum of emotions. The audience responses call it the most human of his pictures to date.
Director of Public Safety Butler ordered radio equipment for all police station houses and motor vehicles after successful tests. Each station will have receiving, sending, and loudspeaker units, with transmitting gear planned for the city hall tower to aid bandit chases.
Advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tables as a harmless way to lose weight without dieting or exercise. It claims steady, easy fat loss with no ill effects and offers a box for one dollar or direct purchase from Marmola Company, Detroit.
A note recalls John Wanamaker starting his business career with roughly $100. The other fact mentions a South American vampire bat that sustains itself on blood alone.
England's market shows steady demand for American clocks with sizable annual imports. Manufacturers report strong shipments to Britain as buyers seek timekeeping pieces from U S suppliers.
The regular meeting of the W. C. T. U. will be held Wednesday at 3 oclock at Memorial Convention Hall. Full membership is desired as we have business of importance to be discussed. Mrs J H Boud secretary.
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