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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1934

Page

5

Rain Needed Across Pontotoc County Farmers

Rural Communities of Pontotoc County reports widespread social notes and local visits. Farmers seek rain while busy with weed control. many residents travel to Ada and nearby towns for work and school events. Numerous name‑rich updates chronicle visits, hospital cases, and community activities in late spring.

Sermons by Brother Flowers at Local Place

Saturday night and both Sunday services drew attendees in the community. Visitors included Mrs. Alban Sweat and children, Mrs. Grey and Beulah, and many in the Kerr and Brown families. Several relatives and neighbors shared Sunday visits and calls throughout the weekend amid illness notes and family ties.

Bro. Flowers G. W. Brown Alban Sweat Grey Beulah Lois Kerr Florence Lee Brown Arnold J. C. Burleson Xnox Lee Sweat Tupelo Mary Nell Lola Fay Brown Irene MecMeans Brown Allean Sweat Mrs. Grey McMeans Albean Sweat Melvin Kerr Brownie Kerr

Rain Needed Amid Good Crops and Social Visits

Crops look promising though rain is needed. Ada resident Miss Jackie Wilson called on her mother, Effie Brumley, Thursday night. Henry Ingram stayed with his sister Maudie Lamb in Conway Friday through Sunday. Divinnie family and children visited Annie Price on Sunday. Mark Rainey visited Mrs. John Gann Sunday. Vena Sowars of Steedman spent a few days with her mother, Mrs. Norman. Catherine Albert called on Mrs. John Gann Monday morning.

L. H. Watson Albert Wilson Buel Bradford Beulah Maude C. B. Mack Centrahoma Albert Sherrell Edd Sherreill Rocky Chapel Watson McDonald Mayme Satterfield Breco Hospital Lula Hill Frank Harper Stonewall Will Leslie Mountain View Hokett Joy Barnes Ada Edge Ester Horton Baby Oklahome City W. M. Parker Ruby Couch Azalea Odom Nickels George Flowers Carr Oklahoma City Ben Horton W. W. Murphy Crawford H. J. Hall M. D. Hammond Annie Price Viola Mitchell Norman H. C. Lamb John Gann Adrian Price Bud Gann Mitchell E. E. Stephens Mildred Mitchell Viola Nickell Gertie Lamb Fountain Dickerson Dave Reeves Conway Chesley Madden J. D. Lamb Kenneth Crosby Minco Effic Os Nannie Barnes Dexter Clark Steedman Jess Norman Allen Simpson J. D. Gann Jackie Wilson Effie Brumley Henry Ingram Maudie Lamb Divinnie Mark Rainey Vena Sowars Catherine Albert Olaf Myrick Oakman S. S. Lilley Herman Crawford Jimmie Caton Ruth Rachel Tharp Bernice Gee Thelma Walton Vera Ranelli Wade Vera Ranells Ruth Tharp Orvil Bandy Georgie Jones Norma Ranells Herman Bandy S. Lilley Will Yates Evelyn Bandy L. Rogers Ralph Gee Walter Walton Happy Land Rogers Jean Walton J. B. Gates San Juan N. M Guy Binkley Norman Ranells John Lansgston Gracie Rogers Tom Williamson Harve Bandy Sam Pevehouse John Eddings Gaar Corner Bro Lindsey Leroy McDaniel Robert Henry Bud MccLeroy Grandma Henry Roda Henry Lloyd McLeroy Mamie Peck Lorene Townsley Rosie Henry Floy Mae Eddings Tom Hughes Bill Huddleston Atwood Times Cleve Beach Blue Blackburn Ralph Gillock Caplen Christine Fern Phelps Geneva Coffman Gladys Laughlin Verna Soward Bessie Burgess Happyland Ruddick Loney Jones Anadarko Jesus Rosie Norma Lee Henry Ernest McDaniel Ona McLeroy Effie Henry Bildenham Vaness Hughes Adams William Miller Virgie Fowler Union Hill Sherman Estes Roy Crowley J. A. Laughlin Worley Estes Lavinia Corvin Anna Marie Fowler Louise Estes Laerenie Corvin Dorothy Lee Finch Craig Corvin W. H. Meeks Rosa Lee Vandergrift Fowler Clovis Meeks Virgil Fowler Elmer Sanders A. M. Files Willie Files Union Valley Haywood Fowler Harmon Lee Coley Effie Luttrell B. F. Fowler Lindsay Sunda Marvin Briggs Gaar Cushman Corner Eloise Alston Oklahoma Cit Beatrice Bess McGeehee Elbert Jared Chickasha Bartholomew John Edding J. R. Barton

Pie supper drew crowds for Galey event Thursday night

Galey sets a June 7 pie supper with live entertainment and candidates visiting. crowd expected. ladies urged to bring pies and pocketbooks. Sunday activities included church attendance. Numerous local families enjoyed visits and gatherings through the weekend at various homes and churches.

Community notices from Konawa area church and visitors

A Konawa region column notes a Saturday night church gathering led by Bro. Coffee and a next Sunday service at the Holloways. It also lists visitors including Mrs. Mary Buchanan and children, Mrs. Ona Boucher, Mrs. Mae Barnes and Pauline, Lorene Buchanan with Pauline Barnett, and travelers such as Mr. and Mrs. Jake Watkins from Arizona visiting Mrs. Sam Riley. Several locals, including teachers and families, share weekend visits and social calls while school ended Friday.

Maxwell Carter Holloway Mary Buchanan Konawa C. A. Barnett Ona Boucher Mae Barnes Pauline Gladys Norman Lorene Buchanan Pauline Barnett H. J. Tyree Dewey Cox Marrion Powell Powell Jud Powell Pauls Valley Mildred Barnett Ernest Hampton Mae Barnett Laura Isaacs Mary Tyree Edna Buchanan Jake Watkins Arizona Watkins Sam Riley Travis Norman Tim Boucher W. A. Berry

Pleasant Hill Wedding Bells Unite Two Teachers

Pleasant Hill reports wedding bells as Malcolm Stegall and Inez Lovelace, both teachers here, wed Sunday. The ceremony was performed by Rev Grimes of Ada. The couple and community wish them a long and happy married life.

Pleasant Hill Pendergraft Mary Lena Park Almarine Hobbs Thurman Sliger Artie Grey Malcolm Stegall Inez Lovelace Grimes Ada

Parish Chapel meets with Brother Smith at Stratford

Brother Smith of Stratford leads a Church of Christ meeting at this place with well attended singing Saturday night. Numerous visitors and locals attended while Sunday school stayed strong. A brief note invites more friends for next Saturday night and June 3 meeting as services expand.

Brother Smith Stratford Church of Christ Sharp T. G. Fowler Ada Pannel Summers Chapel Bro. McGhee Carnell Brewer Ruby Lamb Mozelle Cavener

Community Gossip and Obituary Notes

Farmers in this community include Mrs Chadd visiting Mrs Jim Phelp and many calls among local families such as Brumleys Laughlins and Burgesses. A newborn Billie Marie nine pounds, son and relatives visit Ada and Amarillo. The piece closes with a family obituary for Tom Alexander and a sentimental poem about rest and passage.

Cedar Grove Community Gossip Highlights Local Visits

Edith Baker calls on Mrs Chloe Ramsey Friday. Numerous visits and overnight stays recur across Cedar Grove and Egypt, including Edison Baker and Beatrice Baker with W T Baker, Otto Harris with Sankie Hunter, Edna Jones with Marie Harris, and many other neighbors. Social ties, kinship, and local hospitality color a long list of weekend and weekday drop ins. Numbers, names and places anchor a portrait of small town life.

Community notices of visits and assemblies in center area

Center cotton chopping continues as residents share visits across families including McDaniel Henry Hughes and Wood families. Notable events include a new eight pound baby girl for Melvin Hinkle, and Rev Ward Wood delivering services at New Bethel with a gathering at the Ward Wood home.

Thursday with Mr and Mrs Ward Attend Stratford Church

Mr and Mrs Ward and Mr and Mrs Cleve Stonecipher joined Mrs Pierce and Mrs Hooten for church at Stratford on Saturday night.

Ward Wood Cleve Stonecipher Pierce Hooten Stratford

Oakman School Closes For Vacation And Graduates Named

Vacation days arrive as the Oakman school ends a term with May 18 program. Eighth grade graduates are Norma Jean Carter Geneva Kendrick Marguerite Eppler Evelyn Meeks Earl Rutz Loyd Winters Thurman Wright Albert Smith and Gertie Dunnegan. Several families visited and others illness noted with measles and whooping cough.

Oakman Norma Jean Carter Geneva Kendrick Marguerite Eppler Evelyn Meeks Earl Rutz Loyd Winters Thurman Wright Albert Smith Gertie Dunnegan John McDonald Cecil Kendrick Will Yeat B. A. Horton Lewis Center Conner Aubry Eaton Ada D. C. Kendrick Myrtle Meeks Wert Seeds

Weekend visits fill Lightning Ridge and Pickett notes

Local social items list weekend visits among Lightning Ridge residents from Ada Hart and Davis areas. Includes Mrs. S C Evans Mrs McDonald Mr and Mrs Wells Mr and Mrs Webb T S Sissell and many others visiting relatives and friends. Also mentions church services singing Sundays and two local baseball results.

Lightning Ridge S. C. Evans McDonald Jeff Bailey Ada Wells Fred Ray Johnnie Webb T. S. Sissell Woodrow Coffey Davis Luge Coffey Joe Watson Jack Pendleton Leon Smith Hart Patton Ross Montgomery L. O. Cobb M. S. Tipton Bennie Owenbey Virgle Hoover Meek Fay Pendleton Oren Shook Lester Pitts Mr. Pitts

Ada County Singers to Perform Next Sunday Night

Mr and Mrs Winfrey McKeel H G Coffey and Ada visitors Odis Coffey and family are hosting. The Ada quartet led by Mr and Mrs Sharp Other Floyd and Vestal Henry will sing next Sunday at the Hennigan home. All are invited to attend.

Winfrey McKeel H. G. Coffey Charlie Laseman Ada Hennigan Doris Pendleton Thelma Lois Tipton Odis Coffey Little Son Louise McKeel Robins Bob Fussell

Wilson visitors share Saturday with local families

Mr. and Mrs. Lorse Shook of Wilson spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bond. Mr. and Mrs. John Binion visited Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Old. Visited friends at this place Sun.

Gaar Gorner Lorse Shook Wilson Raymond Bond John Binion Alvin Old Bill Huddleston Atwood

Sunday School Attendees and Local Visits Noted

Lovelady Sunday school drew several attendees including Delena Deaton Marie Sliger and Ruth Taylor. Area residents visited families, shared meals, and joined singing gatherings with frequent mentions of visits to and from Tim Taylor Opal Brandon J B Robison and others amid reports of whooping cough affecting John Sanders' children.

Lovelady Delena Deaton Marie and Ver Sliger Ruth Taylor Ila Pendegrass Albert Pevehouse Sam Sliger Bryan Robiso J. B Jamem Tim Taylor Opal Brandon Calberton Ausby Timmons Olin Brando J. B. Sliger J. T Opal Dell Taylor Jamema Robinson Jewell Barton Ada Tennie Brannon

Governor Rolph gravely ill at Linthorpe ranch near San Jose

Governor James Rolph Jr. lay critically ill at Linforth ranch near San Jose as his family stayed at the bedside and doctors fought to stabilize him. A heart stimulant was used during a long nocturnal vigil, with Dr. J M Scanland saying the immediate injection of the drug stood between life and death.

San Jose Cal James Rolph, Jr Linforth Ranch J. M. Scanland

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pontotoc County OWL Roxie Carson Winnie Bell Looney Inez Brookey Viola Parker Oma McGalliard Joe Rowlett Rebee Mary Vivian Phelps Ada Jean Jewel Creech Marie Flannagan Lyda Teel Pickett Price McGalliard T. H. McGalliard Raymond and Galey G. L. Cole Parish Chapel Marvin Wood Levar Ballard A. C. Nix Clyde Wilson Edna Jamar Dorothy Deatherage W. O. Ragland J. R. Newby Jessie Pinkie Dovie Estes George Cole E. C. Jamar C. O Doyle Newby Ellis Atchison C. O. Willoughby Rafe Larson Byars Ira Wood S. P. Atchison C. O. Wortman Sam Rankin J. W. Law W. E. Dryden Winona Frank Ruby Dryden E. C. Cavener M. R. Lamb L. T. Mitchell Searberry Egypt Berch Mitchell Gene Galey Ruby Jewel Mitchell Geneva Isaacs Clarence Wood Carran Mitchell Estelle Little Mrs Ira Flowers Near Happy Land George Wade Jr DENNY Cedar’ Grove Edith Baker Chloe Ramsey Buddie Scroggins Sasakwa Joy Norris Louis Harris Robert Harris Alvin Chism Weleetka Duel Chism Tollie Chism Evalyn Monroe Chism Francis Bill Baker Charles Baker Otto Harris Sankie Hunter Edna Jones Marie Harris Edith Bryant Helen Scroggins Lucille Henson Lorene Harris Leo Chism Evalyn West Edith Beatrice Baker J. H. Kellogg John Baker W. T. Baker Helen Matthews Edith Lee Gailer Isom Harris Dee Jones Alec Harris Jess Lamb Jim Baker Carl West Jewell Lee Bertha West Edna West Louis Baker Norma Jean Ben Ramsey Velma Chandler Schuster Effie Rainbolt Kantha Virgie Chandler Edith West Jewel Lee Ola Mildred Henson Iantha Rainbolt Ruth Akin Imogine Bingham Christina Bing Ethel Akin Omer Davis Boog” Dunn E. B. Jones Willie Graham Ewell Hays Son Weldon Kalifomia Henry Gregory Henry Dunn Juanita Laverne Floyd Velma Graham H. Dunn Truman Ramner Cantrell Graham Magmie Dewey Cantrell Edward Cantrell Alma Davis Agnes Johnson Ivy Lee J. H. Hays Mildred Dunn Mildred Leona Dunn Louise Rice Pauline Floyd Hays Roslene J. H J. H. Will Bruce Myers Johnnie Myers Chester Brumley Finis Cosby Fikes A. R. Cosby Lela Wana Mae, Weldon Marion Ray Wood A. R. Co Lonnie Wood Lewis Wood Stork Melvin Hinkle Marion Johnson Grandma Johnson Gov. Rolph III First National Bank
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