Editorial On Subscriptions And Agricultural Policy
The column notes that News subscribers are paying up as fall proceeds and optimism rises with better weather and cotton. It quotes Frank C. Lowden urging U S self sufficiency and comments on soil fertility, fertilizer use, and a national agrarian policy to stabilize farm prices and sustain production. It also advertises the Oklahoma Federation Poultry Show with dates, premiums, and entry rules for juniors through December 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Chicago
Frank C. Lowden
Illinois
Audit Bureau of Circulations
England
America
Cyril G. Hopkins
University of Ilinois
Mississippi Valley
Poultry Show Set for Pontotoc County Ada December 10 13
The Pontotoc County Poultry Association plans its next annual show in Ada from December 10 to 13. Officers and members are organizing to make it the best ever with cups donated by Coffman Sparks Rolicon Hardware and T M Yarbro for best cockerel pullet and pen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotec County Poultry Association
Ada
Coffman & Sparks
Rolicon Hardware Company
T. M. Yarbro
Pontotoc County
Pontotoc County Exhibits Succeed At State Fair
Mrs. Morgan reports Pontotoc county has its first exhibits at the state fair with canning and sewing placing 20th in Oklahoma City while Muskogee preserves won second. A sewing course led by Helen Shelby will run four months ending in March to prepare for state exhibits and she will visit four times. A meat canning session is announced for October 29 at 1 a.m. in the county office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. and M. College
Oklahoma Federation
Oklahoma State Federation
McAlester
Oklahoma Federation Poultry Show
Oklahoma
Jessie F. Morgan
Shelby
Martha McPheeters
Lovelady Union Valley club girl Rachel Allen reports four years of progress
Rachel Allen of Lovelady and Union Valley submits a report to state agents detailing four years in home demonstration clubs. She describes learning sewing cooking canning and gardening, winning premiums at county and state fairs, and building leadership skills through cattle grain and livestock projects. Her 1925 records show 138 quarts of preserved products and a Jersey heifer and Duroc Jersey gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Allen
Lovelady
Union Valley
Ada to form full fledged country club
Ada will establish a stock organized Ada Country Club with 97 members signed and a goal of 125. A seven member board will direct steps to permanent organization led by M. O. Matthews with W. J. Coffman J. B. Sledge W. A. Delaney W. C. Dunncan Somer Jones and T. B. Blake. Plans include a golf course clubhouse with lounges dining areas and locker rooms on a site near the current Ada Golf and Country Club course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Chamber of Commerce
R. W
Simpson
M. O. Matthews
W. J. Coffman
J. B. Sledge
W. A. Delaney
W. C. Dunncan
Somer Jones
T. B. Blake
Ada Golf and Country Club
Ada Country Club
Rachel Allen Recognized For Club Leadership In Oklahoma
In Stonewall Oklahoma Rachel Allen details a year of home demonstration club activities. She notes sewing and cooking outputs for 1925 and her plans to pursue college and continue club work. Teachers Mrs Jessie Morgan and Mrs Elva R Duvall commend her leadership and note her reorganizing efforts in Union Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Morgan
Elva R. Duvall
Rachel Allen
Stonewall
Oklahoma
Writ Issued For Shawnee Bond Funding Action
Oklahoma City October 20 The state supreme court issued a writ of mandamus to compel Attorney General Short to approve 49225 dollars in Shawnee funding bonds. Short refused claiming the city exceeded constitutional indebtedness limits, but the court ruled that public utilities property debt is exempt from that provision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
State Supreme Court
Short
Shawnee
Youth Clergymen in Church of England Numbers Stated
The report notes that there are only about 1,000 Church of England clergymen aged under 25, indicating a young share of the clergy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Local Briefs From Friday in Sherman Area
Mrs. W E McKelvy returned home in Sherman Texas after visiting Mrs R E Haynes and friends. Congressman Tom P D McKeown came back from Wichita Kansas after talks with federal land bank officials on Oklahoma loans. He praised the results. Dr S L Burns of Maxwell reported no storm damage but rain harmed the cortain. Miss Vera Jones from Stillwater district home demonstration agent visited Mrs Jessie Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. McKelvy
Sherman
Texas
R. E. Haynes
Tom PD. McKeown
Wichita
Kan
Federal Land Bank
Oklahoma
S. L. Burns
Maxwell
Vera Jones
Stillwater
Jessie Morgan
Lawrence man Huddle in Dallas for operation at sanitarium
A. W. Huddle of Lawrence is under care at a Dallas Baptist sanitarium after undergoing surgery several days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Huddle of
Lawrence
Baptist Sanitarium
Dallas
Clare Conway Barton Joins Major Barton’s Family At Methodist
A seven pound girl named Clare Conway Barton was born last night at Methodist hospital to Major and Mrs. R O Barton of 311 South Thirty first street. Major Barton serves as assistant chief of staff in charge of war plans and operations with headquarters in the Army building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Hospital
R. O. Barton
South Thirty-first Street
Clare Conway
Major Barton
Army
Omaha
Neb
World-Herald
East Central Graduate Joins Holdenville Public Schools
Miss Hattie Cowan of Lindsay, holder of a 1924 East Central life certificate, now enrolled for a degree, accepts a second grade teaching post in Holdenville public schools. She starts Monday October 19 substituting for Miss Eileen King who resigns to teach in Houston Texas. Miss King's parents live in Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Cowan
Lindsay
East Central
Holdenville
Eileen King
Houston
Texas
Miss King
Dodge Brother Employee Crushed When Car Fell
C Crabtree an employee of the Dodge Brothers firm suffered an accident Friday when a car fell on him crushing his shoulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Crabtree
Dodge Brothers
Ada pioneer merchant S I Tobias visits to check property
S I Tobias, once a leading Ada merchant now long resident in California, is in the city to oversee his local property interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. I. Tobias
Ada
California
City
Local Move Influences Texas Real Estate Views
H. H. Moss, who moved to the Rio Grande valley a year ago, is in town and finds the widely advertised review of the area differs from real estate men’s depictions. He plans to relocate near Memphis in Hall County, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Moss
Rio Grande Valley
Memphis
Hall County
Texas
Dallas Man Loses Eye In Car Repair Accident
Frank O Bennett of Dallas suffered the loss of an eye after a piece of steel punctured his eyeball while repairing a car at Sieco hospital where he was taken Saturday evening. He was visiting friends in the city at the time of the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank O. Bennett
Dallas
Sieco Hospital
Bennett
W Graves Recovering Nicely After Operation
Co W Graves underwent an operation recently and is reported to be doing nicely at Breco hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. W. Graves
Breco Hospital
Wife 16 Sued for Heavy Damages
Ardmore reports outline J A Kendall seeking damages from former wife Pearl Watts claiming malicious prosecution over the 1922 murder case of Kendall's son Maynard. Kendall says the suit harmed his character and led to legal costs totaling 5000 dollars. Watts testifies Kendall threatened and abused Maynard. Both parties have faced prior court actions over custody and accusations surrounding the fatal shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watts
Kendall
Maynard Kendall
Maynard
Charles
Kendalls
Oklahoma City
Springs Colo Accompanies Doctor Home Monday Evening
A brief note reports that an individual accompanied Dr Coltrane to his home in Springs Colorado on Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springs
Colo
Dr. Coltrane
Mrs Duty of Pontotoc Recovers Nicely After Ereco Hospital Operation
Mrs. Joe Duty of Pontotoc recently underwent an operation at Ereco hospital and is reported doing nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Duty
Pontotoc
Ereco Hospital
Ada Kiwanis Club Hosts Texas-Oklahoma District Governor
Wednesday's Ada Kiwanis meeting welcomed Julian Bobo district governor of the Texas Oklahoma Kiwanis clubs based in Wichita Falls to speak and share club insights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian Bobo
Texas-Oklahoma Kiwanis Clubs
Wichita Falls
Ada Kiwanis Club
Ada Routs Holdenville 33 to 3 for fourth win
Ada high school crushed Holdenville 33 to 3 at Parkfield to extend its unbeaten streak to four wins. Ada controlled the game as the pigskin bounced to the goal line for a decisive scoring finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada High School
Holdenville
Parkfield
Ada
Joe Warren Arrives to Assist Congressman in Washington
Joe Warren of Shawnee reached the city today to accompany Congressman Tom D. McKeown to Washington as his secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Warren
City
Tom D. McKeown
Washington
Ill Sister at Ada Area Delays Gatherings
Abe Beaman of Greenville Texas arrived Sunday to be by the bedside of his sister Mrs. E F Voyles who is critically ill. Mrs Jim Long of Dallas also arrived with other family members as they plan to travel to Oklahoma City for lodge assemblies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Beaman
Greenville
Texas
E. F. Voyles
Jim Long
Dallas
Voyles
Judge Hammond Visited City After StrokeRecovery
Judge W H Hammond of Francis was in the city this morning en route to Vanoss. He has improved somewhat following a stroke of paralysis a few weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Hammond
Francis
Vanoss
Misses Connie Clark Ruth Collins and Mrs Hence McCarty Return From Oklahoma City
Misses Connie Clark Ruth Collins and Mrs Hence McCarty are expected to return today from the Rebecca assembly in Oklahoma City. The note mentions their planned arrival and the ongoing attendance at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Norman
Hence McCarty
Connie Clark
Oklahoma City
Rebacca Lodges
Ruth Collins
Rebecca Assembly
Morris Lee Burdeshaw Obituary
Morris Lee Burdeshaw age twenty two son of Mr and Mrs W H Burdeshaw of Twenty second and Cherry died this morning at 5 30 from an asthma attack. The body was taken to Ross this afternoon and interment was in East Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Lee Burdeshaw
Morris Lee
W. H. Burdeshaw
Cherry
Ross
East Hill Cemetery
Revival Begins As Pastor Leaves For Henderson
Rev. C. C. Morris departed at noon for Henderson Kentucky to conduct a two week revival meeting. In his absence the First Baptist pulpit will be filled by prominent local ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Morris
Henderson
Kentucky
First Baptist
Sister of Mrs Williams Recovering After Serious Operation
Mrs I McNair visited her sister Mrs Herbert Williams in Rochester Minnesota where a serious operation was performed. Dr Sam A itencel is reported past the crisis and expected to recover barring further complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. McNair
Rochester
Minn
Herbert Williams
Sam A. Itencel
Death of Annie Myrtle Cunningham at age six
Annie Myrtle Cunningham, six, daughter of Mr and Mrs W W Cunningham, died Friday at 10 PM. Funeral services were held at the family home 411 South Johnston Saturday afternoon. Interment followed at McGee Cemetery near Stratford.
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Annie Myrtle Cunningham
Annie Myrtle
W.W. L. Cunningham
South Johnston
McGee Cemetery
Stratford
State Commander Kerr Heads to Sapulpa Legion Dedication
State Commander Robert S. Kerr traveled to Sapulpa this afternoon to participate in the dedication ceremony for the new legion home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert S. Kerr
Sapulpa
Legion
Troy Kelley oi Roff Held in County Jail for Contempt
Troy Kelley oi Roff remains in the county jail under a ten day sentence for contempt of court plus court costs. The order followed a prior sentencing in the same case.
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Troy Kelley Oi Roff
Farmers Expect One Bale Of Cotton After Hail Damage
George Thompson of Jesse reported that local farmers will now harvest one bale of cotton per acre instead of twelve due to the hail storm, signaling a sharp drop in yield for the area.
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George Thompson
Jesse
Dr Ella Coltrane Attends Osteopathic Meet and Visits Kin
Dr Ella D Coltrane attended an osteopathic convention in Wichita Kansas and spent two weeks visiting relatives. She met her sister Mrs W H Wheeler in Hutchinson Kansas and was returning from a two month visit in Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella D. Coltrane
Wichita
Kan
W. H. Wheeler
Hutchison, Kan
Colorado
J S Raley 85 Died At Home Of Daughter In Wichita
J S Raley aged 85 died Saturday night at 11 30 at his daughter's home 214 West Thirteenth street. Funeral held Sunday at Nazarene church at 4 led by Rev R E McCain. Burial in Rosedale cemetery. Survived by two daughters and a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raley
J. S. Raley
J. H. Lykins
West Thirteenth Street
Nazarene
R. E. McCain
Rosedale Cemetery
Gavel of Commander Crain joins Oklahoma Legion relics
The gavel used by Commander James A. Crain at the national American Legion convention in Omaha has been added to the relics collection at Oklahoma department headquarters. It was crafted by disabled veterans at Muskogee Hospital and shows dents from vigorous use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
James A. Crain
National American Legion
Omaha
Memorial Hall
Department
Veterans’ Hospital
Muskogee
Weleetka Sun Lumber to Open Local Yard
Weleetka Sun Lumber announces plans to open a new lumber yard in the area, aiming to serve builders and homeowners with a wide selection of timbers, boards, and hardware. The project highlights local job opportunities and regional procurement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weleetka—Sun Lumber Company
Summers Teel Wedding in Ada Oklahoma
W B Summers and Miss Clara Teel were quietly married Sunday October 18 at 2 pm at the bride's home. Rev. S H Crockett performed the ceremony. Mrs Summers is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Teel of six miles northwest of Ada. Summers works in the Ada county treasurer's office and Clara has been with Wimbish Duncan. The couple has many friends who wish them happiness in marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimbish & Duncan
Summers
Pontotoc County
Ada
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