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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1925
Page
3
J M Carter plans Friday travel to Arkansas and Missouri to purchase produce for his Ada and Holdenville produce house. Sam Wilenzick had surgery at Breco hospital and is resting well. Miss Lara Laseman departed for Oklahoma City to enter a hospital for treatment.
J H Davis a noted Owl Creek citizen visited Ada as part of a Friday trip meeting locals and discussing community matters with residents during an Ada visit.
Glenn Spencer son of Mr and Mrs E L Spencer will depart tomorrow to study at Bliss Electrical School in Washington D C.
Mr and Mrs J L Huber travel to Durant for the fiftieth wedding anniversary of John and his wife the elder Hubers. Their sons and daughters will join relatives, marking a half century of happiness with Ada friends sending best wishes.
White, superintendent of the Stratford school, visited Ada on Saturday afternoon. This marks his third year at Stratford.
H. J. Huddleston, who had an appendicitis operation at Breco hospital last week, recovered sufficiently to be discharged to his home Saturday.
A. E. Cruson returned from a trip east of Wilburton reporting heavier rainfall there than around Ada and that rain was ongoing when he left the area.
M E Qualls of 123 West Sixteenth underwent late Friday afternoon surgery for an internal abscess. He was reported resting well Saturday night.
J W Sadler of 508 East Twelfth Street underwent an operation for appendicitis Saturday afternoon. The attack was acute and the appendix ruptured, but doctors believe he will pull through.
Ada welcomed Leslie Cardwell editor of the Coalgate Record Register on Saturday. Cardwell is described as a leading country publisher in Oklahoma and noted for delivering a newsy breezy paper to Coal County readers.
Miss Marjorie Brock departs today to accept a key role at the Chac taw County bank in Hugo. She spent two years at the First National Bank here and is regarded as an efficient bank worker, with J. S. McCauley, formerly of this place, now in charge in Hugo.
George Laseman of Roff spent the week end as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C J Laseman here.
M. E. Qualls underwent an operation at Ada hospital Saturday morning and is reported resting well today.
A message received by Mrs. R. C. Lawrence and Mrs. Jack Maxey states their brother died last night at 10 o'clock in New Orleans.
Ada defeats Wilson 2 to 0 in a well played baseball game at the local diamond. Miss Wilma Grindstaff spent the weekend with friends and relatives in Weleetka and is currently a college student this term.
Prof R. 8 Newcomb is now at the University of Chicago completing work for his doctorate. He will come back to the local college next summer.
Mrs H K Hudson of East Twelfth street is rapidly improving after a severe throat operation. Her complete recovery is expected shortly.
F C Ashmore released from county jail this afternoon on bond after weekend arrest in Pauls Valley. He was served with a warrant charging defrauding a boarding house keeper.
Miss Stella Medlock returns to Allen after spending the weekend at her parents home at 823 East Siteenth Street. She is employed in the Allen public schools.
Professor R. R. Robinson has moved to Nashville Tennessee to pursue graduate work at Vanderbilt University toward his doctorate. He recently took an automobile trip through Missouri Illinois and Ohio after the college term ended in August.
Grace Hunt and Marissa Barnest of Wapanucka are visiting friends in Dallas on Tuesday. They are seen enjoying time with local acquaintances and exploring city sights during their stay.
Mrs J A Bass of Longview Texas has arrived for an extended visit with her sister Mrs H C Thompson in the same city.
Miss Bernice Payne, who won first honors at the county fair for a fancy quilt, has been notified she won a top award at the state fair in Oklahoma City.
A sign at the Pontotoc county free fair asks residents if a new courthouse should be built. It joins a larger placard and renewed calls for a modern court building after a prior referendum defeat.
Senator Harry B. Cordel from Manitou greeted voters in Ada then headed to Durant to address the Farmers Union meeting. He plans to run next year for the presidency of the State Board of Agriculture.
The Wilson Oilers defeated the Ada Independents 11 to 4 in the second and final game of the series ending Ada’s local baseball season. The visitors benefited from opponent errors and listless play to secure victory.
Wednesday's Daiiy Menike of Allen spent yesterday in the city attending to business interests.
City Attorney A G Winn resumes duties after an extended visit to Colorado and the West Coast, returning refreshed and prepared for ongoing cases.
B W Weems superintendent of schools at Roff and East Central graduate spent a short time in the city last evening.
Mrs. R. Y. Kidd accompanied by her daughters Mrs. Noble Johnson and Della Bedford and son R. Wayne travel to Oklahoma City for the state fair this week.
Mrs Helen Marshall recently left Breco hospital after a serious operation and returned to her home yesterday.
The column records social visits and illnesses in the community. Names include Miss Lena Rucker Bettie Allen Irene Shackelford and Mae Prewett. Lillie Berryman and Jack Tyree wed recently. many locals attended dinners and church on Sunday. Several residents such as Fanny Sutton Ruby Prewett and Effie Joyce Odom are ill.
Shawnee banker Wallace Estill Jr former president of the failed National Bank of Commerce was found guilty by a grand jury of obtaining bonds worth 100000 from School District 93 through misrepresentation. His penalty was fixed at three years in the state penitentiary and he was released on bond to appear for formal sentence October 1. The jury returned its verdict after about 30 minutes deliberation following a five o'clock case submission.
A Pittsburgh church provided ham and eggs to attendees after Sunday school in a communal meal that welcomed congregants and neighbors. The event emphasized fellowship and shared nourishment in a faith community setting.
Dr. C. E. Logan of this city died Thursday at 3 30 a m in Oklahoma City after medical treatment. Funeral services were held at the Christian church in Ross with burial there. Survived by two daughters Mrs W W Eaton Ada and Mrs W J Usser Oklahoma City and a son Gus Logan Kansas City.
The six month old son of Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Gunnels of 807 West Fifteenth street died Wednesday night at 10 o clock. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Hefley Thursday afternoon. Interment followed at Rosedale cemetery.
Nonna Jane Sheffield daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Sheffield of Lawrence died this morning at age. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon by Rev C C Morris with interment at Rosedale Cemetery.
E. D. Wasson aged 62 died this morning at 5 15 at a local hospital after ten years in Ada. He leaves a widow and a son and daughter. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3 PM from Asbury Methodist church with burial to follow.
Two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs W B Flick died Saturday morning after the family moved to Cromwell. The body will be brought to this city for interment in Rosedale cemetery this afternoon.
Billie G Owens aged year old son of Mr and Mrs W E Owens died Sunday at 10 30 p m at the family home 1110 South Cherry The body was taken to Poolville for interment today
Ella Williams 44 wife of Darnell Williams died Sunday at 12 30 p m at the family residence 521 West 18th. Her husband Darnell Williams is named in the obituary notice. Local authorities filed the death entry.
Funeral services were conducted from the home this afternoon by Rev. R. T. Blackburn. Interment followed in Rosedale cemetery.
Stinging and Christain Endeavor drew large crowds Sunday night. Mr Booker gave an excellent talk. The Elmore family and Mrs Hisaw visited Sulphur. Sunday dinners were hosted by Miss Magmie Gooch with Opal Elmore and others. Opal Elmore dined with Reba Hisaw, and Jewel Sharp with Bessie Elmore visited Franks. Multiple locals, including Addie Babb of Frisco, called on Beulah and Rube Colbert and others. Monie Cooper visited Susie Go lightly, and Franks residents sent greetings.
Farmers rest from rain while picking cotton. Stratford visitors include Jodie Tully Edgar Little Claxton Quinn Cam Stonecipher Zelma Ennes and the McDonalds. Sunday visitors Mrs Kizzie Smith Miss Maye Smith Mr and Mrs Ray Stuart and many local families attend meals and church. Rev Chambers preached last Sunday and Rev Bryant set October second Sunday services. community urged to attend.
The Oklahoma state department of education calls for improved primary reading instruction in rural schools. It argues reading is the entry point to better teaching across subjects and cites Wheat's Teaching of Reading on widespread reading difficulties hindering overall student work. The department urges county and district meetings to prioritize reading improvement.
A new lamp reportedly consumes 94 percent air to operate, a figure likened by the report to the efficiency of an automobile salesman.
William Ballard aged 76, a veteran Cherokee politician and long time eastern Oklahoma resident, died at his Bernice area home. He served in the Confederate army under General Stand Watie and was a former national council member and Cherokee official. Funeral at Ballard cemetery set for Wednesday afternoon.
Northeastern State Teachers College in Tahlequah reports 471 students this year with 319 girls and 152 boys. The average age for boys is 20, while girls average 19.
The 1643 almanac marked the first printed book in Norway signaling a milestone in Norwegian literature and literacy. It reflects early printing activity and calendar-oriented knowledge in the region.
Interstate Commerce Commission examiners urged a mileage based revision after reviewing complaints from the American Livestock Association and the National Wool Growers Association. The plan would adjust rates to a 9 cents per 100 pounds for 10 miles and scale to 44 cents per 100 pounds for 500 miles up to 92 cents for 2000 miles, affecting western Louisiana Arkansas Kansas Oklahoma Nebraska eastern Colorado and Wyoming.
In the last thirty days Lawton reports nineteen new telephones installed and improved business conditions boosting the number of buildings under construction.
Approximately 170,000 children attended the opening of Detroit schools this fall. The turnout underscored large enrollment and renewed district activity as students returned to classrooms.
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