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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1924

Page

16

Giants Ground Johnson in World Series Victory at Polo Grounds

Walter Johnson suffered his second World Series defeat as the New York Giants beat the Washington Senators 6 to 2 at the Polo Grounds. Bentley belted a homer and Lindstrom added key hits as New York surged with three runs in the eighth and coasted to the win.

Polo Grounds New York Walter Johnson Washington Giants Bentley Moundsman Goslin Senators

Scout Rally and Court of Honor Mark Ada youngsters

By Harry Miller a Scout rally at Washington school features Prof Marvin P Hatchett and Principal Patton with new members joining Troop 9 A court of honor honors Harrison Meaders Leon Harris and Lloyd Tipton who near eagle scout status The piece urges safety near cotton storage and reflects on local losses Mrs Warner and Mrs Bassinger sympathies Scoutmaster J C Treadwell notes a Friday meeting and plans for Lodge next week The column extols Bible study Sunday school and religious guidance in scouting It notes 500 pamphlets on voter participation and the call to vote votes as you please

Harry Miller Washington School Marvin P. Hatchett Patton Washington Hatchett Ada Ringling Bros. Cire A.ecourt Harrison Meaders Leon Harris Lloyd Tipton Tipton Meaders Oscar Parker Court of Honor Warner Bassinger Lawrence Boy Scouts Pelase

Terry Drives In Three As Giants Beat Cardinals

New York's Terry had one run three hits and no errors. Kelly singled, Tory walked, Wilson reached on a Johnson error, and Jackson scored on a Goslin catch. Gowdy forced Wilson, McQuillan and Lindstrom drove in runs. Frisch out at second as Lindstrom was retired. Three runs on three hits and one error.

Washington McNeely Lindstrom Harris Wilson Rice Terry New York Miller Young Ruel Goslin Bentley Judge Bluege Frisch Kelly Johnson Jackson Gowdy Gosline Bruege Yoing Haris Swining Grisch Jack Rkuel Linstrom McQuillan Real Lindstom Tory

Ninth Inning Baseball Notation Block

Washington-Seibold bats for Miller flies to Kelly Tate walks Taylor runs for Tate McNeely fans Harris flies out no runs no hits no errors

Washington Seibold Miller Kelly Tate Johnson Taylor McNeely Harris Wilson Erros

Salesman Falls to Death From Window in Shawnee

H R Norman a 35 year old traveling salesman from Okmulgee was instantly killed today when he fell from a fourth floor department store window in Shawnee. He suffered a fractured skull and broken limbs and died after fainting while seeking fresh air during a medical visit.

Shawnee H. R. Norman Okmulgee Norman

Feuquay challenges civics gap as Lions hear plea

Chandler state senator Cortland Feuquay urged vigilance in government and praised unselfish groups like Kiwanis Lions and Rotary. He warned of rising government payrolls, underpaid officials, and waste, urging stronger local leaders, better roads and schools, and practical Christianity. local attendees included Rice of Tulsa and Rev Carden.

Cortland Feuquay Chandler Lions Club East Central State Teachers College Joseph C .Looney Kiwanis The Lions Rotary Clubs Wer Rice Tulsa E. W. Wilson W. OM. Crutchfield Ae Carden Ed Haley Ada

Cotton Takes Heavy Slump in October Forecast

The U S Department of Agriculture reports a two week drop of 97 000 bales with total production forecast at 12 499 000 equivalent 500 bale units. October 1 crop condition 53 5 percent of normal, yield about 148 pounds per acre. Oklahoma condition 63 percent with forecast 1 272 000 bales.

Washington Department of Agriculture Oklahoma

Cotton Dips After Government Forecast in New Orleans

In New Orleans on October 8, cotton fell by a cent and a half per pound shortly after the government forecast for production. The forecast indicated 97,000 bales less in sight than the earlier September 16 projection, while traders had anticipated a drop of at least 200,000 bales.

New Orleans

Cotton Falls 167 Points on Government Report

New York October 8 cotton prices fell over one and a half cents with heavy selling on the government report. December slipped to 24 cents a pound, down 167 points from the morning high as other positions declined accordingly.

New York

Bowling Green man returns home after visit here

A. C. Chapman of Bowling Green Kentucky returns to his home after visiting relatives in Ada. W. P. Chism, off the sick list for several days, shows improvement and expects to be out in a day or two. Branscome and Sons install a new refrigerator counter for their market department, claiming its the first of its kind in Ada and the latest in equipment.

A. C. Chapman Bowling Green W. P. Chism Branscome & Sons Ada

Residents Travel After Ada Visit and Hospital Care

Ranie McDonald of Henryetta left Thursday for Konawa after visiting Ada. James Porter of Maud left Thursday for home after treatment in the Ada hospital.

Ranie McDonald Henryetta Konawa Ada James Porter Maud Ada Hospital

Village social welcomes Miss Gertrude Montgomery visit

Miss Gertrude Montgomery of Roff arrived today to spend the weekend as a guest of Miss Estelle Jackson and Miss Imaleta Potts.

Gertrude Montgomery Roff Estelle Jackson Imaleta Potts

Judge Hammond Visits City as Francis Improves

Judge W. H. Hammond, visiting from Francis, reports Francis is improving. City construction and unusual levels of activity are noted, indicating a recent uptick in development and momentum.

W. H. Hammond Francis

Tolbert Visits Ill Mother in Denver Suburb

Don Tolbert of Denver visited his ailing mother Mrs. 8S. R. Tolbert southwest of the city. Mrs. Tolbert showed slight improvement today. Don planned to return to Denver this afternoon and has several contracting jobs in Colorado and New Mexico underway.

Don Tolbert Denver Colorado 8S. R. Tolbert

Ada Weekend Visitors and Local Injuries Highlight Sunday

Miss Earnie Burris of Stonewall and Mrs. Anna Ratcliffe of Oakman visited Ada on Saturday for shopping. Teachers Warren Colley and Miss Vella Bess spent the day in Ada on business and hospitality. Belton Brady suffered a painful eye injury when steel pierced his eye Saturday.

Earnie Burris Stonewall Ada Anna Ratcliffe Oakman Warren Colley Mill Creek Charles W. Briles East Central Belton Brady

Mrs. L. C. Haggard and Bertha Visit Family in Gentry

Mrs. L C Haggard and her daughter Bertha returned Saturday from Gentry Arkansas where they spent two weeks visiting Mrs Haggard's brother Arthur Woodward and family.

Kroth to oversee Wetumka cotton yard for Frisco firm

Henry Kroth spends the weekend with his family and oversees the Wetumka cotton yard while handling the shipping end of the Frisco cotton business. He notes a large crop is being grown in the area this year.

Henry Kroth Wetumka

Mrs J H Roberts Expected to Return Home Tomorrow

Mrs J H Roberts, who underwent an operation at the Ada hospital, is expected to be able to go home tomorrow.

Ben, Hatcher Mill Creek J. H. Roberts Ada Hospital

Henry brings Poland China hogs to Ada from Fitzhugh

J. G. Henry of near Fitzhugh visited Ada today with a shipment of Poland China hogs. Henry is noted as an extensive breeder of the breed.

J. G. Henry Fitzhugh Ada Mr. Henry

MacThwaite Gas Co. Manager Returns After Oklahoma City Operation

Orville Snead, manager of the MacThwaite Gas Co., has returned from Oklahoma City where he recently underwent an operation. He appeared at his office for a time this morning.

Orville Snead MacThwaite Gas Co Oklahoma City

Ada Shoppers and Name Dashes Highlight Local Life

Mrs Austell and her son from Stone Wall shopped in Ada today. Mr and Mrs Arthur Ray plan to move to Prescott Arizona this evening. A letter from Mrs J C Warren in Burbank California says Mr Warren’s health has greatly improved after a period of impairment.

Mrs. Arthur Ray Prescott Arizona J.C. Warren Burbank, California Warren

Crutchfield Named Pastor and Presiding Elder in Durant

Rev. W. M. Crutchfield assumes the role of pastor at the First Methodist church of Durant while also serving as presiding elder of the district. The dual duties are expected to keep him fully occupied.

W. M. Crutchfield First Methodist Church of Durant

Cincinnati Secretary Visits Brothers in Ohio

Miss Laura W. Johnson of Cincinnati Ohio is visiting her brothers William and Henry Johnson. After a short visit she will return with her mother who will spend the winter with her. She is employed as secretary to the president of the Richardson Company at Lockhart Cincinnati.

Laura W. Johnson Cincinnati Ohio William Henry Johnson Myer Miss Johnson The Richardson Company Lockhart

La Follette Viewed by Oklahoma Voters in 1924

The Okmulgee Democrat editorial argues Oklahoma will largely back John W. Davis or Calvin Coolidge in the 1924 presidential race. It praises Davis as a progressive Democrat aligned with Wilsonian principles and portrays Coolidge as a New Englander out of step with state views.

la Follette Davis Okmulgee John W. Davis Calvin Coolidge Coolidge New Oklahoma Wilson

Cotton picking shows progress in Green Hill area

J. W. Blanton of the Green Hill community near Fitzhugh said cotton picking is making fair progress and forecasts a yield modestly higher than initial expectations for the neighborhood.

J. W. Blanton Green Hill Fitzhugh

Pontotoc County Exhibit Honors Noted By Hill

J B Hill returned from Muskogee where he led Pontotoc county in chunk honey and reported many county residents, including men women and club members, earned honors. He said more details will appear in the News as soon as available.

J. B. Hill Muskogee Pontotoc County

Francis Sees Economic Rebound With Pipeline and Cotton boom

Dr and Mrs S M Richey visited Francis this afternoon as the doctor notes the town's payroll from the railroad and pipeline company along with the cotton harvest are reviving business. He adds the pipeline pumping station construction will take some time to finish.

S. M. Richey Francis

Reverend Morris Begins Two Week Revival in Monroe La

Reverend C Morris left Sunday night for Monroe Louisiana to preach in a two weeks revival. Monroe hosts a large Baptist church and nearby oil fields boost Christian work. Regular services at First Baptist Church are set for next Sunday and the following.

Rev. C Morris Monroe Louisana First Baptist Church

Mexwell Briefs Highlight Daily Mrs. 8 Item

From Wednesdays Daily Mrs. 8, L Burns of Mexwell is noted in a brief item. Details are sparse and localized to social or household notices within the page segment.

L. Burns of Mexwell

Dixon optimism for Ada Monday night boxing card

Promoter A R Dixon hails the Stone versus Story bout at Convention Hall as the best Ada has seen. He unveils a restructured price scheme to draw more fighters and pledges a stronger program with earnest fighting from Stone and Story and hopes to feature local hopefuls. Story travels from Oklahoma City for public appearances before the event.

Ada A. R. Dixon Dutch Stone George Story Dixon Stone Story Oklahoma City

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Walter Resulta T. W. Lewis Lorena Mena, Ark L. E. Lewis S. Townsend Vella Bess Allen Edgar Heatley Clarene Smith of Mrs. Merritt Mrs. Austell Jack Rose Fred F. Brydia Ada, Okla East Main Ginghams Percales B. L. Stevens
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