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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1928
Page
8
G W Rea of Ada travels to Marlin Texas for about thirty days. He is accompanied by daughter Mrs Ervin Chamberlain who will return later this week from Kingston. Mrs Chamberlain and Mrs Rea return to Ada while Mr Rea remains away over a month.
Miss Ruth Bolen daughter of Judge and Mrs J W Bolen taught in Cushing schools this year and has returned home after the school term closed.
G A Pitt of the Sunshine community in the county’s south end visited the city this afternoon with his wife. They are among the first farmers in the area to install a cream separator, signaling a dairy business push and noting limited time to visit relatives during the setup.
Miss Johnnie Mae and Laura Thompson and Miss Dorothy Capps of Randlett Oklahoma visit Ada for a few days as guests of Wilburn T Capps and friends. Miss Capps graduated with the Horace Mann high school class this year.
Thursday's Daily Miss Wilmetta Davis of Okmulgee arrived in Ada yesterday and will stay at Miss Frances Freen's home and with friends during the week. She will attend a weekend house party in Ardmore.
Miss Janette Harlow of Ardmore traveled through Ada yesterday on her way home from Muskogee and Tulsa where she spent the past week with relatives and friends. She paused in Ada for a brief visit with friends who are attending East Central University this summer.
Mr and Mrs H J Klutz and their children travel overland to southern Texas to establish a new home. They have resided in Ada for several months with Mr Klutz working near the city.
Miss Marguerite Davis of Wilson returned to her home this morning after visiting in and near Ada with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Cox and their children have relocated to Seminole where Mr. Cox accepted a position with an oil company near the area.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Hughes of Oklahoma City plan a few days in Ada with Mrs. Hughes' parents Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Long and family who recently moved to Ada from Ardmore.
Miss Lucille Chapman spent a year teaching at Gaylord High School in Gaylord Kan and returned to her home at noon today. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Andy Chapman of 500 East Tenth Street.
Miss Edith Chapman daughter of Mr and Mrs Andy Chapman 500 East Tenth street taught in Phoenix Arizona school system this past year and will arrive in Ada tomorrow for a vacation visit.
Miss Edna Howard left yesterday for southern Texas where she will spend weeks visiting and vacationing. She will also visit friends in Louisiana before returning home.
Mr and Mrs Leo Tarrant of Lone Wolf Oklahoma are spending several weeks in Ada visiting Mrs Tarrant’s parents and friends while Mr Tarrant completes work on his degree during the stay. Mrs Tarrant is formerly Miss Pearl Harrison daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Harrison.
Miss Janice Johns who taught in the Seminole schools this past year has returned to her home at 524 East Fourteenth street for a short visit. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs S D Johns.
Miss Lois Gable and Miss Ida Hoover left this afternoon for Hobart Oklahoma to spend the weekend as guests of Miss Hoover s parents and friends. Both are members of the East Central faculty.
Miss Arkie Seawell, longtime Barnesville school teacher, travels home tonight for a vacation. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Seawell of 1022 East Tenth Street and a former East Central student.
Miss Madeline Seawell daughter of Mr and Mrs W L Seawell of 1022 East Tenth Street taught in Henryetta this year and is visiting her parents following the close of the school term.
Fred Lewis, after spending winter in the south for schooling, is visiting Ada as a house guest of his parents Dr. and Mrs. E F Lewis at 801 South Broadway, and of other relatives and friends.
Mrs Tom Roff and her son are expected to arrive in Ada for a visit with relatives and friends. The Roffs previously lived here before moving to Enid some time ago.
The Legion nine added a sixth straight win by defeating the Tailors in the week’s finale. The win preserves the Vets perfect 6‑week season record and momentum into the next round of play.
Ardmore pioneer merchant R W Randol was in Ada on Friday as a guest of local business circles. Randol, noted for early Ardmore trade, attended informal gatherings and met with Ada merchants to discuss regional commerce.
Joe Biles and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hill with daughter Miss Margaret returned from Kansas City and Liberty Missouri. They attended the William Jewell college alumni reunion in Liberty where Mr Hill an eight year band alumnus spoke as the alumni address. Hudson of Harvard delivered the address and the Hills visited family in Kansas City and attended the opera Lohengrin.
Miss Mildred Maness and Miss Dott Cope land are spending the weekend in Oklahoma City with Miss Copeland's sister Mrs. Leona Montgomery at 1501 East Park Place. They reside at 708 East Main Street and 823 East Tenth Street respectively.
G J Morton of the First National Bank is confined to his home due to an attack of malaria and is unable to conduct business.
Haskell Overstreet Adam high school football star and Curtiss Allen another school football standout left Friday noon for Purdue University to visit for about a week to ten days as guests of the alumni of their school.
Mr and Mrs T E Cook and their children, formerly of the Liberty theatre, departed yesterday for Mr Cook's old home in Louisiana and other points in the state for a visit.
Miss Flora Thompson returns from Fort Cobb Oklahoma where she taught last year and now attends East Central State Teachers College this summer. She has accepted a teaching position in the Comanche schools for the upcoming year.
Mrs. Henry Clarke and her daughter Miss Connie travel to Fort Worth Texas to spend the weekend visiting Mrs. A. J. High, the sister of Mrs. Clarke.
Mr and Mrs O H Douglas and family of Ballinger Texas are house guests of Mr and Mrs C George Spraker 808 East Eighth Street. Mr Douglas is a brother of Mrs Spraker.
Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Kerr and Mrs. J. K. Reed traveled to McAlester yesterday to see Mrs. Bob Hall who has been critically ill but shows a slight improvement.
Mr and Mrs John K Butcher return to their Edmond home after a weekend visit in Ada as guests of Mr and Mrs H P Butcher and family H P Butcher is a member of the East Central faculty.
J. H. Patton of Ft. Smith Arkansas with Choctaw Cotton Oil Co returned to his home after a several day business visit in Ada. Patton formerly resided in Ada.
Misses Vivian and Veda Reed and their mother Mrs Tom Reed returned Saturday from Arizona where they spent the winter. The Misses Reed taught in that state.
Mrs. A. J. Hoover of Seminole visited Ada briefly with friends this morning and said she is spending the day in Tishomingo. She recently lived in Ada for a few weeks during the past winter.
Byng defeated Tailors 7 to 3 after a fourth inning surge, dropping Tailors deeper into the Twilight League cellar as three runs crossed in the frame.
Miss Ruby Patricia West is confined to her home at 105 East Sixteenth Street due to an attack of appendicitis.
A. R. Taylor of Oswego arrived in Ada yesterday from his home to be at the bedside of his brother M. C. Taylor who is very ill.
Fred Lewis returns to Ada for the summer following completion of work at Georgia Technical college. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Lewis.
Ben F. Payne of Wapanucka returned to his home today after a weeklong visit with his grandmother. Ada Conger and her daughter Miss Marguerite Bess of Jackson Tennessee are visiting in Ada with Ada Conger’s sisters Mrs. Homer Woods and Mrs. Olive Couch and her brother Mr. Jesse Warren.
Pauline Linthicum daughter of Mrs Mary Linthicum of 109 West Fourteenth underwent an appendicitis operation this afternoon at Breco hospital. She is resting as well as could be expected.
Miss Abbie Kitchens daughter of Mr and Mrs Gary Kitchens Ada wed Selden J Brand of Oklahoma City in a ring ceremony officiated by Dr Clyde Calhoun Morris pastor. Only parents and a few intimate friends attended at the First Baptist church. Mrs Brand known in Ada for years and education at East Central State Teachers College and Oklahoma Baptist University. Mr Brand works for an Oklahoma City insurance firm. They left for California for a honeymoon and will reside in Oklahoma City after July 1.
Washington May 26 A vote split among five senate Republicans in the presidential race over the veto of the McNary Haughen farm bill three backed President Coolidge two opposed Curtis of Kansas Borah of Idaho sustained the veto while Goff West Virginia was for the veto Watson Indiana Norris Nebraska overridden Senator George Georgia Democratic candidate voted to override Reed Missouri absent Walsh Montana withdrew from presidential contest supported the veto
A shift by three Republicans and a Democrat left the Senate unable to override President Coolidge's veto of the MacNary Haugen farm relief bill. The tally 31 to 50 blocked repassage, with 53 to 23 in the earlier passage showing the shift. Curtis of Kansas led the Republican switch, while Sackett Kentucky Waterman Colorado and Fletcher Florida also changed votes. A farmer protest movement gathered, signaling continued pressure for agricultural relief at the Republican convention.
A Washington column recounts Oklahoma Congressman Tom McKeown challenging the Supreme Court dress code for a vest wearing candidate to practice before the court. It notes McKeown’s court record, his courteous conduct, and a landmark pocket veto dispute over an Indian treaty bill.
In Love county near Marietta Oklahoma 26 year old Charles Moore is charged with man slaughter in the death of 24 year old Jack Lovings after a ball game dispute at Pike. Lovings died from a jaw blow inflicted by Moore and collapsed at the scene.
The dialogue shows conflicting statements on removing an equalization fee to aid farms. McNary notes possible benefits of a feeless bill in some cases while acknowledging the White House veto threat. He hints at informing the president and pursuing legislation similar to the Senate's prior suggestion.
Washington May 25. After a protracted filibuster the Norris Morin Muscle Shoals measure won final approval in both chambers. Senate approved the conference report after an all night session. House followed under rapid rules by a 211 to 116 vote. The act permits government operation of Muscle Shoals nitrate production and power. Some opponents, led by McKellar and Tydings, predicted a Coolidge veto.
College proper and Horace Mann training school see a influx of students with Horace Mann enrollment reaching 450 for the summer term. East Central college reports new district student enrollments daily and plans a Thursday mixer for Dr. A Lin scheid returning from Columbia University in New York. The reception, in the new symnasium, is open to the public and expected to attract townspeople.
The Senate adopted the conference report on the Muscle Shoals government operation bill by 43 to 34 after a lengthy filibuster led by Senator McKellar of Tennessee. The deal provides for government operation of the project and nitrogen manufacture, with Cove Creek dam construction included and fertili zer manufacture dropped from the provisions. The House must act next.
The registrar has not issued word yet, but East Central expects the largest summer enrollment in its history. Students continued enrolling this morning as enrollment flood ongoing for about two weeks, with figures likely to exceed the 2,500 term estimate.
Miss Kate K Knight head of the mathematics department returned from Tulsa where she attended the Presbyterian assembly meeting last week. She was guest of Miss Emma McClure, longtime secretary to the East Central president, and found the gathering highly helpful with talks by distinguished Presbyterian leaders.
Miss Violet Knight, completing her Master’s at Columbia University in New York City, returns to Ada to supervise primary work this summer. She specializes in primary methods, is the niece of Miss Kate K. Knight, and was among Fast Central’s youngest graduates and Vanderbilt’s youngest degree recipient.
A violent hail storm in west central Alabama left about 200 families destitute and caused losses exceeding 500000 dollars. The storm damaged roughly 600 square miles of farm land including 16000 acres of cotton and 6000 acres of corn. Appeals were made to the National Red Cross for aid.
YANKTON S D May 25 CAP An airplane is used by Albert Schram a local farmer to take farm products to market He recently bought the plane after completing aviation training and earning a pilot license to aid farm business trips.
East Central attracts national attention for heavy family attendance, led by six Romine members in the current summer term. The district sees many families enrolled, including wives of Romines, amid full parking near the college as students study.
Ardmore May 29 Special Mrs Mattie Bruce of Ardmore celebrated her 82nd birthday by taking her first airplane ride as a guest of Sam McDaniel in an Oakley plane. The trip began at Oakley airport north of the city with Mrs Bruce noting in a quiet moment that it was the first time she had ever kept a secret from her children.
Mrs Bruce of Ada is recognized in local circles as the mother of Mrs S M Torbett, grandmother of Mrs E B Haraway, and great grandmother of Margaret Haraway, highlighting a lineage connected to prominent local families.
Reports say four men who robbed the First National Bank of Lamar Colorado killed bank president A. N. Parish and cashier his son John Parish. The bodies of two more victims were found in Western Kansas 25 miles south of Oakley and north of Scott City. Dr. W. W. Wineinger abducted last night was shot to death 25 miles south of Oakley. Authorities pursue the fugitives.
The body of E A Kessinger missing assistant cashier of the First National bank of Lamar Colorado was found near the road north of Scott City Kansas. Police believe he was murdered by bandits who raided the Lamar bank and are fleeing toward the Scott Scott City area with capture expected soon.
The body of Dr. W. W. Wineinger of Dighton was found 25 miles south of Oakley after bandits who killed two Lamar bank officers earlier in a First National Bank raid abducted him to treat a wounded gang member. The physician, about 40, shot in the head, died today. he leaves a widow and two children.
A posse of more than 200 men tracks gunmen who robbed the First National Bank of Lamar Colorado last Wednesday and are believed to hold two hostages. Dr William Wineinger remains missing as officials pursue leads in the Smoky Hill country near Dighton. The fate of E A Kessinger, assistant cashier, is also unknown.
In Washington on May 25 a senate inquiry reported over 2 million dollars in income taxes recovered from Liberty Bond oil profits tied to Continental Trading. Key payments included 606 097.19 from H M Blackmer and 151 597 from Blackmer, 151 301 from O Neil, plus 246 003 principal and 57 160 interest from Sinclair Crude Oil Purchasing. Penalties were imposed for non payment and personal taxes remain due.
Oklahoma City May 25 J P Battenberg former president of Northwestern State Teachers College Alva is organizing an insurance company with home offices likely in Alva The vacancy at the college will be filled temporarily by S E Perceful acting president with papers for the company not yet filed.
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