Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Ada Weekly News in Ada, Oklahoma

We have 1,673,976 pages in Oklahoma

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1919

Page

3

Bible Visualized on Screen Five Dozen Bible Pictures Planned

The Historical Film Company of America announces a motion picture project to render the Bible from Genesis to Revelation on screen without sectarian bias. Raymond Wells directs a no star cast plan to film fifty two two reel pictures beginning with Creation and ending with Revelation, with Jeru ne and sacred sites recreated in Southern California.

Historical Film Company of America Raymond Wells Hollywood Calif Oberammergau Mr. Wells California J. A. McGill Vancouver Washington George E. Reynolds Portland Oregon Wells Gustave Dore Tissot John Garden of Eden Palace of Belshazzar Tower of Babel Solomon’s Temple Abraham Pharah Joseph Christ Jerune Dolorosa Bethlehem Bethany Jericho Nazareth Holy Ground Berne Tenm Cabiria Bethulia

Elaine unrest leaves dozens dead and detained

In Elaine Arkansas, after civil and military control takes hold, five white and fourteen Black deaths are confirmed with dozens under guard. Two hundred negras held by troops and sixty by civil authorities as investigations cite tenant farmer propaganda.

Associated Press Helena Ark Elaine Ira Proctor Slaine

Fire and Accident Prevention Day proclaimed in Oklahoma

Oklahoma designates October 9 as Fire and Accident Prevention Day. Governor J. B. A. Robertson urges households to inspect homes for fire hazards, businesses to remove risks, schools to educate children, and officials to organize a statewide prevention campaign. The proclamation, dated September 29, 1919, emphasizes conserving resources and reducing losses from avoidable fires and accidents.

Chicago United States State of Oklahoma J. B. A. Robertson Joe S. Morris Sec’y. of State

Gate Receipts of Series Will Break Records

Chicago October 3. Observers foresee record World Series attendance and gate receipts as Cincinnati Nationals and Chicago Americans contest best five of nine. Revenues will push past 1912 highs though players and owners reap a smaller share, with leagues and franchises benefiting collectively.

Associated Press Chicago Cincinnati Nationals Chicago Americans Boston Americans New York Nationals Cincinnati Park Comiskey Park Giants Red Sox Boston National Commission

Young People Invite Seniors to Sunday Evening Meeting

Young people invite the Seniors of the Intermediate class to meet Sunday at 7 30 pm at the Methodist Church. The notice appears in a local church bulletin seeking participation and fellowship.

Methodist Church

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Relief for Stomach Ailments

A testimonial claims ten years of stomach trouble improved after a single dose of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The ad promises money-back if not convinced and lists Gwin & Mays Drug Co. and druggists nationwide as sellers.

Mayr Gwin & Mays Drug Co

Community workshop idea grows from kitchen plan

The Muskogee Times-Democrat notes a shift from a community kitchen to a broader workshop concept. A Sunday sermon at the Methodist Church emphasizes church attendance as a means of grace.

Muskogee

Proposed Episcopal Marriage Service Revisions Stir in Detroit

Detroit reports on a forecasted revision of the Book of Common Prayer by the Episcopal General Convention. The changes would modernize vows, remove the word obey, and emphasize equality, with remarriage provisions clarified and phrasing streamlined for the 1922 ratification path.

Detroit Mich Episcopal Church Episcopal General Convention

Pontotoc County Sets 1500 for Roosevelt Memorial Drive

James J. McGraw announces Pontotoc County’s $1,500 apportionment to the Roosevelt Memorial Association drive to raise at least five million for memorials to Theodore Roosevelt. Donations accepted before October 27. checks payable to Earl W. Sinclair, Tulsa. County chairman W. F. Schulte reports Pontotoc will reach the target.

Oklahoma City Okla James J. McGraw Roosevelt Memorial Association Pontotoc County Theodore Roosevelt McGraw Earl W. Sinclair Exchange National Bank Tulsa Roosevelt Oklahoma New York City

The Right to Happiness at Liberty Theater

The Right to Happiness screens October 6 and 7 at Liberty Theater Ada Oklahoma. Director Allen Holubar showcases a dramatic tale on capital versus labor and social issues with Dorothy Phillips in a strongly moral, well built production. Musical accompaniment and special performances accompany the

Liberty Theater Allen Holubar Holubar Dorothy Phillips

Also Mentioned on This Page

New York New York State Constabulary Buffalo Phillips County Arkansas Robertson Kimona Dalley Limited BU Alo, NY Roes Stall Lee Smith West Main Street Ada Soriety Brand Clothes Ada’s Finest Clothing Store Stecehery
Search Courier

Search the Ada Weekly News Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Ada Weekly News?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication