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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1929
Page
2
Rural Communities of Pontotoc County reports widespread social activity and weather woes in Blue Mound and nearby, with frequent visits among families, church notices, and a planned pie supper to support the church. The piece notes crops being harvested, school plans at Vaness Consolidated, and community greetings amid ongoing illness and rain.
Miss Velma Stanfield of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Shelby Stanfield for the week end. Herbert Griffith shopped in Ada Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Summers spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. McGee. Shelby Stanfield attended the Dallas fair midweek. May Johnson and Vad White shopped in Ada Friday. Glyn Johnson stayed with cousin Euel Johnson Saturday night and Sunday. May Johnson called on Nettie Summers Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. White and family called on Grant Johnson Saturday.
The article notes rain washing over the area delaying farm tasks and church services. It records numerous local visits, family movements between Ada, Clarita, Tupelo, and Stonewall, and several social calls. It mentions Mrs. Pecolia Sampon’s death and notes ongoing cotton harvest and peanut picking activities.
More rain continues to fall at the moment as weather watchers monitor accumulation and potential impacts. Flood risks and localized showers are possible depending on regional conditions and storm tracks.
A large crowd gathered at the church house Saturday night but preacher Miss Edna Hunt did not arrive. Mrs. Frazier filled the appointment. The report notes various local visits and family traveling between Ross Mangum and Dallas with relatives and friends mentioned.
Oil Center and Worstell areas report bustling oil field activity with new wells and construction. Locals share visits, social events, birthdays, and school news while residents adapt to rainy weather and harvest chores.
A district court will hear a heavy dismissal docket tomorrow with nearly 400 cases, many dating back three to nine years. Most involve divorce charges settled years earlier or pending witnesses and settlements. Some cases will be dismissed. others set for next term if evidence supports trial. A motion and demurrer docket will also be heard, totaling over 50 cases.
Oklahoma City reports the school land department mailed checks totaling 525 485.19 to county treasurers in 77 counties. It marks the first apportionment of the new fiscal year from earnings of the school land department for the common school fund and the one fourth mill state levy.
Tulsa county received the largest share of 33 224 19 dollars based on a scholastic population of 47 463 while Oklahoma county got 32 707 50 for 46 725 Creek county followed with 16 968 50. Apportionment used 50 cents per capita from the common school fund and 20 cents per capita from the one fourth mill levy.
World War I veteran George Manchester faces trial in district court for the March 23 slaying of his wife. The case nears verdict as both sides rested before noon and Judge J W Bird prepares jury instructions. Arguments were expected to fill most of the afternoon.
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