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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1924

Page

16

Reality road 10 Connerville claimed by local officials

J E Harris and County Commissioner Pace announce a new Road 10 from Franks east then south toward Jamison pasture, crossing a hill gulch to Ada and Pontotoc. Jamison agrees to adjust fences to ease gates, promising a smoother route for Pontotec Connerville and nearby residents to reach Ada for trade and school, weather permitting.

Ada Pontotoc Connersville J. E. Harris Pace Franks Harris Jamison Pontotec Connerville Johnston County

Stamps From 1855 Found In London Record Office

Strips of New South Wales stamps of various values and dating to 1855 were uncovered recently in a London record office signaling a notable philatelic find. The discovery highlights rare postal heritage linked to New South Wales and 19th century Australian mail.

New South Wales the Record Office London

US weekly import nut spending totals over one million

The United States spends an average of about $1,000,600 weekly on imported food nuts, highlighting ongoing reliance on foreign supplies for snack and pantry staples.

United States

Veterans of First Division honor dead at Washington memorial

Veterans of the First Division march in Washington to dedicate a granite memorial named for fallen comrades. The ceremony honors those who served in France during World War I and includes remarks by Pershing, Sumnerell, and President Coolidge. The column bears tablets listing rivers and villages from their battles and Coblenz Bridgehead.

Associated Press Washington Pennsylvania Avenue Coblenz Rhine America France Frank Parker State War and Navy President Coolidge Weeks General Pershing Army Navy Marine Corps Bullard Summerall Battery C 6Th Artillery Henry R. Talbot Adolphe Huguet Daniel R. Edwards Charles P. Summerall Persjing Coolidge Murray Bartlett Young Men's Christian Association Arlington Thage First Division

Memorial roll of honor marks valor at Arlington site

Written in bronze, the roll of honor for the First Division of the American Expeditionary Forces lists over 5 000 names of those who died in France. The memorial sits on a stone base near the State War and Navy building, with the Potomac beyond and Washington Monument visible, framed by trees and autumn color. The Arlington cemetery memorial amphitheater lies beyond the river in Virginia hills.

Sommerville Ansauville Cantigny Montididier-Noyon Soissons-Aisne Marne St. Mihiel Meuse- Argon Bershing Washington France State, War and Navy Potomac Washington Monument Lincoln Virginia Hills Arlington Cemetery

Mrs H H Copeland Funeral Held In Ada

The body of Mrs H H Copeland died in Ardmore Friday was brought to Ada for interment. Funeral services were held at Criswell undertakers by Rev C C Morris. Burial took place at Rosedale cemetery. Out of town relatives included husband H H Copeland and daughter J C and Lee Templeton brothers and Mr and Mrs S M Markham of Byne. The Copelands had lived in Ada for years before moving to Ardmore four or five years ago.

H. H. Copeland Ardmore Ada Criswell Undertaking Rosedale Cemetery J. C. and Lee Templeton S. M. Markham Byne Copeland

Greyhound Short Distance Speed 35 mph

A greyhound can travel a short distance at a speed of 35 miles per hour.

Local Election Officials Named for Ada Township Positions

Court Clerk E Franklin and County Clerk W A Peck are listed along with Ada Township Justice H J Brown, Joseph Anderson for Constable, and W Rb Adair for Constable in the Ada Township ticket.

Ada H. J. Brown Joseph Anderson W. RB Adair

West Side Baptist Mission Sunday and Youth Meetings

West Side Baptist schedules Mission Sunday services at 9:45 morning Sunday school 11 and 7 30 p m with Rev Richardson preaching at both hours A Y P A meeting and B Y P U of Oak Avenue convene at 6 45 p m Devotional topic The Bible in the personal life features readings led by Mrs Warr Nora Russell and others focusing on placing the Bible in daily life with devotional study plans and personal application by the group

West Side Baptist ‘Mission Richardson B. Y. P. U. of Oak Secripture Jesson Warr Ben Jobe B. Y Flacy Pitts Noble Jobe Myrtle Lee Hendryx Ora Russell Bonnie Frye

Aged Chess Master Blackburn Dies in London at 83

J. H. Blackburn, famed British chess master and one of the game's greatest tournament players, died aged 83 in London. His rise began after meeting American prodigy Paul Murphy in 1859, fueling legendary feats such as a 1862 blindfold display against ten amateurs. he planned a 40-opponent Baden Baden event before war disrupted the gathering.

London J. H. Blackburn Blackburn Paul Murphy Baden- Baden

St Luke's Church announces sermons and services

St Luke's Protestant Episcopal Church at 109 East Fourteenth lists the 16th Sunday after Trinity with 10 a.m. Holy Communion and sermon by Rev. Charlies L. Widney. Violin solo by Elizabeth Cain. The Rev. Mr Garden arrives tomorrow. his sermon Monday at 7:50 p.m. and daily meditations follow with topics Sin Inter tion Leading a New Life Following God's Commandments. An early men's service Tuesday at 7 a.m. lasts 30 minutes. The public is invited to attend and urged to meet Mr Garden during his stay.

St. Luke’s Protestant Episcopal Charlies L. Widney Trinity Elizabeth Cain Garden Lealing

Oil men Bates and Chism await wells in Ada field

Chas Bates and Bill Chism, Ada residents, report strong business in Holdenville and Wewoka oil fields where they hold royalties on several drilling tracts. One well is due this week as American Oil and Refining advances two tests at the McCurry farm. Judge Hughes may shoot his section 28-4-7 well, possibly at 710 feet. Meanwhile thousands of bees fought in a Darlington garden in England.

Chas. T. Bates Holdenville Wewoka Bill Chism Ada American Oil and Refining Company McCurry W. C. Hughes

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. C. Hall Chichester Tnt the Style Shop West Main Jake Ralph S Shie East Main Butler Bros K. C Daniel Chester French Henderson Enright Hay Rance W. B. Walker H. Clay Stephens Albert Chamberlain E. Franklin W. A. Peck Darington England Puritan Kandy the Playhouse OF Paramount Adolph Zukor Jesse L Lasky Thomas Meighan Meighan’s James Oliver Curwood Herbert Brenon Conducted BY Joseph Carden Ardmore the Episcopal Church East 14Th Street
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