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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1929

Page

5

Guthries Return After Ada Visit

Mr and Mrs F C Guthrie of Kansas City Mo spent the first of the week here visiting while Mr Guthrie handled business matters They have now returned home M A Fry of Iola Kan arrived in Ada yesterday for a business visit and to see his brother C C Otterson of Greenville Texas arrived yesterday to attend to business matters and visit friends in Ada

F. C. Guthrie Kansas City Guthrie M. A. Fry Iola, Kan Ada C. C C. Otterson Greenville Texas

Breco hospital patient Zeb McCoy after horse kick injury

Zeb McCoy is in Breco hospital with a broken leg after being kicked by a horse at Stonewall yesterday. Lee E. Phillips Jr. left yesterday for Bartlesville for his sister Martha Jane Phillips and John Wilbur Starr's wedding in Hutchinson, Kan., Saturday, Oct. 26. John Getgood of Shawnee will fill in during Phillips's absence. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Saunders announce the birth of an 8 pound son on Wednesday, Oct. 25. Mrs. Lewis Smith of Okmulgee arrived yesterday in Ada for a weekend visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jr. F. Henderson.

Zeb McCoy Breco Hospital Stonewall Lee E. Phillips Jr Bartlesville Martha Jane Phillips John Wilbur Starr Hutchinson Kan Mr. Phillips John Getgood Shawnee J. L. Saunders Lewis Smith Okmulgee Ada Mrs F. Henderson

Local News Notes on Injured Ada Resident Fisher

W H Fisher of Ada, visiting relatives, fell on stairs at a Dallas home Sunday. He suffered a badly bruised arm and head injury and is resting at home with uncertain outlook. Sherman residents Mr and Mrs W T Cox, former Ada residents, visit friends in Ada for a few days.

W. HH. Fisher Johnston Dallas W. T. Cox Sherman Tom Hope Cox Ada Mr. Cox County

Sulphur High Principal Visits Parents During Teachers Meeting

Sandy McBride, principal of Sulphur high school, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. McBride, and taking part in the teachers meeting.

Sandy McBride Sulphur High School B. F. McBride

Wewoka visitors attend East Central meeting attendees

Mrs. George Houser and daughter Geraldine of Wewoka visit during a teachers meeting. Miss Houser teaches in Wewoka schools. Ashley Tanner, Ada pioneer and former Ada News city editor, attends the East Central gathering and teaches in Seminole County. Prof. Rolla G. Sears, early East Central college faculty member, also attends the convention.

George Houser Geraldine Wewoka Miss Houser Ashley Tanner Ada The News East Central Meeting Seminole County Rolla G. Sears East Central College

Cruce Mosier Fined For Carrying Concealed Weapon

Cruce Mosier paid 25 dollars plus court costs in justice court after pleading guilty to carrying a concealed weapon.

Cruce Mosier Justice Court

Five men fined for gambling in Sedalia justice court

Sedalia Anthony, Jim Brown, Jim Riley, Jasper Mosier and Cruce Mosier were fined $25 in justice court before T. C. Cullins for gambling.

Sedalia Anthony Jim Brown Jim Riley Jasper Mosier Cruce Mosier Casis Justice Court T. C. Cullins

Ada Cougars Upset Durant Lions 7 0 in defensive win

Ada high school Cougars shocked the previously undefeated Durant Lions yesterday by 7 to 0. Durant was shut out after a blocked kick allowed a Cougar touchdown sealing the win.

Ada High School Cougars Durant Lions

Ada Visits by Tishomingo Couple

Mr. and Mrs Clyde Hall from Tishomingo are visiting relatives in Ada. Mr Hall is a Tishomingo high school coach and Mrs Hall teaches in departmental work with the grades. Mrs Hall will be remembered in Ada as Miss Opal Bennett.

Clyde Hall Tishomingo Ada Hall Tishomingo High School

Local teachers visit during weekend trip

J. L. Medlock of Pauls Valley visits relatives for the weekend after attending a teachers meeting. Miss Vada Mae Atkins of Morrison, Oklahoma, spends the weekend with her parents and attends the same event.

J. L. Medlock Pauls Valley Vada Mae Atkins Morrison, Ok

Miss Velma Leonard Returns Home After Visit

Miss Velma Leonard of Allen returns home after a week in town visiting Miss Irene Rose as her guest.

Velma Leonard of Allen Irene Rose

Congressman McKeown and wife depart for Washington opening

Congressman and Mrs Tom D McKeown leave today for Washington to attend the opening of Congress. The trip signals the start of a new congressional session with the two seeking to observe proceedings and engage with legislative leaders.

Tom D. McKeown Washington, D. C Congress

Keys and Asbill Visit Stillwater for Football Game

Mr C W Keys and Mrs C W Keys with Mrs Russell Asbill spent the weekend in Stillwater to attend the football game.

C. W. Keys Russell Asbill Stillwater

Weekend visit by Shields hosts Ash and Sparks

Mr and Mrs J O Shields hosted over the weekend Mr and Mrs John Ash of Duncan and Mr and Mrs B C Sparks of Wewoka. They returned to their homes yesterday afternoon.

J. O. Shields John Ash Duncan B. C. Sparks Wewoka

Mr and Mrs Board Visit Friends En Route to California

Washington Pennsylvania couple Mr H O Board and his wife visit friends in Atla while traveling to California. Mr Board is connected with the Atlas Glass company.

H. O. Board Washington, Pa Atla California Mr. Board Atlas Glass Company

McKeown Couple Begin Washington Trip

Hon. Tom D. McKeown and Mrs. McKeown left yesterday for Washington D C taking two weeks for the trip visiting relatives in Tennessee and the Carolinas en route.

Tom D. McKeown

Joe Harrington in Critical Condition After Ada Hospital Operation

Joe Harrington underwent surgery yesterday at Ada hospital and remains in critical condition. Doctors monitor his status as family and friends await further updates.

Ada Hospital Aids Ill Residents In Local Update

Mr Harrington has been ill for several weeks. Mrs Paul Waner, who under hospital yesterday, is reported to be doing nicely. Mr and Mrs Sam Paschal of Wink Texas have arrived in Ada to be at the bedside of Mrs Paschal's father Joe Harrington, who is seriously ill in the Ada hospital.

Harrington Paul Waner Ada Hospital Sam Paschal Wink Texas Ada Mrs. Paschal Joe Harrington

Miss Nell Chapman Returns to Allen School After Ada Visit

Miss Nell Chapman returns to her Allen school after a weekend stay in Ada as a guest of her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Chapman at 500 East Tenth Street.

Nell Chapman Allen Ada A. H. Chapman East Tenth Street

Sweatt's Cleaners official moves to Sasakwa post

Graydon Rowell, longtime associate of Sweatt's Cleaners, left today for Sasakwa to head the implements department at a local hardware company.

Graydon Rowell Sweatt’s Cleaners Sasakwa

Obituary for Ga. W. Adney at Center aged 74

G. W. Adney, 74, died this morning at his Center home at 8:30. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 PM from the family residence. Interment will follow at Rosedale cemetery.

G. W. Adney Center Rosedale Cemetery

Death of Miss Mollie Walker At 311 N Oak

Miss Mollie Walker aged 64 died Tuesday at 9 45 p m at her home 311 North Oak She was an invalid and for years moved about in an invalid chair Funeral services were held this afternoon at 3 o clock from the Nazarene church officiated by Rev R E McCain Deceased had no known relatives

Mollie Walker N. Oak the Nazarene Church R. E. McCain

Miss Allie Clayton Dies After Illness In Local Parlor

Miss Allie Clayton aged 683 died Saturday night in Criswell's parlors with Dr C C Morris officiating. Funeral arrangements set to take body to Greenfield Indiana for interment. She was aunt to E M and Byars Chapman.

Allie Clayton Criswell C. C. Morris Greenfield Ind E. M. and Byars Chapman

Mrs W M Treadwell Dies. Ada ties recalled

Word came today of the death Sunday morning at the Treadwell family home in McAlester. Mrs. W M Treadwell had lived in Ada years ago when Mr Treadwell managed the Ada Steam Laundry, and Walter Gayne and his wife were informed of the loss.

Walter Gayne W. M. Treadwell McAlester Treadwell Ada Mr. Treadwell

Infant Gloria Fay Belcher Dies in Oklahoma City

Gloria Fay Belcher, three months old, died Sunday in Oklahoma City at 2 o clock. The body was taken to Ross for interment. Funeral services were held there Monday afternoon.

Gloria Fay O. C. Belcher Oklahoma City Ross

Filipinos Move Toward Independence Commission Forms Delegation

The Philippine independence commission adopted two resolutions to push independence. A six member mission to the United States will seek support from the next Congress, with Quezon Osmena Briones Sumulong and Gil named to the panel. A second resolution sets up a committee to draft a concrete independence program for presentation to the U.S. government.

Manila Philippine Independence Commission United States Congress Manuel Quezon Sergio Osmena Manuel Texas House of Representatives Manuel 5S. Briones Juan Sumulong Senate Gil House

Walker Guin nuptials tied in Lake Charles ceremony

Miss Jala Guin and Carl Walker wed October 11 at First Baptist Lake Charles. Rev Wm H Eddleman officiated as Mrs Ben Walker attended the couple from Lake Charles. The pair plan a Houston honeymoon and will live at 1237 Ninth Avenue Port Arthur. Mrs Walker, Ada Oklahoma native and DeQueen teacher, is sister of Mrs Dc W Fisher. Walker a former Yellowjacket star now works for the Texas company.

Walker-Guin Lake Charles Wm. H. Eddleman First Baptist Church Jala Guin Carl Walker Port Arthur Ben Walker

Hale Halsell Warehouse Robbery Reported in City

Hale Halsell Wholesale Grocery warehouse on E Main was the scene of a Sunday night robbery. Cigarettes and other goods were taken after thief used a bolt cutter to cut back window bars to gain entry.

Hale-Halsell Wholesale Grocery Company E. Main

War veterans win medals after senatorial push

More than 100 veterans were awarded medals for heroism or distinguished service after a campaign led by Senator Millard E. Tydings of Maryland. The effort followed the War Department’s 1923 halt on World War service awards and a legislative maneuver by Senator Cole Blease to reopen medals for veterans of earlier wars. Tydings received a Distinguished Service Cross, and his record includes two personal World War I reconnaissances and actions aiding a key operation. The article notes the current tally of honors: one Medal of Honor, sixty-two Distinguished Service Crosses, seventeen Distinguished Service Medals, and fifty-three Silver Stars.

War Department American Legion Congress Tydings Blease House Navy Bleaser Pershing Congressional

East Central Tigers Roll To 13 0 Victory Over Northeastern Redmen

East Central defeated Northeastern Redmen 13 to 0 at Tahlequah. Mitchell connected with Marvin Daugherty for a first half TD and LaRue to Kuhn added a late score. The win extends East Central’s streak to three, with losses to Arkansas Tech and Central Teachers.

East Central Tigers Northeastern Redmen Tahlequah Mitchell aMrvin Daugherty East Central LaRue Kuhn Tiger Arkansas Tech Central Teachers Wallace Tigers Arkansas U. Parkers Fayetteville Adamandom Savage

Confessed plot targets Wentz and Meeks in Ponca City

Shelton Phipps, 21, a former Ponca City student, confessed to a killer plot against Lew Wentz and L. K. Meeks demanding $50,000 and threatening a gas spraying device. He was held for arraignment as deputies recovered the package of money at a bridge south of Ponca City.

Potter Phipps Wentz Meeks Ponca City Newkirk Shelton Phipps Bruce Potter Kay County Lew Wentz L. K. Meeks Meek Joe Cooper Young Phipps

Davis testifies in own defense in murder trial

Rufus E. Davis former reform school guard testifies he did not kill Stanley Kelley 16 in Pauls Valley and that he disciplined the boy for five days while maintaining he did not know Kelley was dead. The defense rested as closing arguments began with Davis denying the fatal beating claim and asserting the boy threatened to run away.

Davis Stanley Pauls Valley R. E. Davis Stanley Kelley Kelley

Kind Hearted YMCA Leader Stops Driverless Truck

In Oklahoma City on October 23 G. S. Walker the YMCA boys’ athletic director braced his shoulder against a radiator to stop a bewildered driverless truck rolling down a slope. He attempted to set the brake but the vehicle moved again and resumed its roll. Walker then stepped back as pedestrians applauded and he walked away.

Oklahoma City G. S. Walker Walker

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ga. W. Adney Miss Mollie Walker W. M. Preadwell Gloria Fay Belcher Hale-Halsell Washington News BY Rodney Dutcher NEA Service Legion Cole Blease South Carolina Tigers Pags Way Mount’s Store East Main Dressy Models Toledo Golden Seal Nashua Sania Belleview Prints
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