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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1910
Page
7
East Central State Normal opened in 1909 in Ada with 840 pupils by year end and expected 1200 after summer term. The school emphasizes training teachers, expanded facilities, and strong community support led by Chas. W. Briles.
J B Steed, born in Texas and now settled in Oklahoma, has dedicated his life to school work. He studied at Baylor, Columbia, and several Normal schools and will soon receive A B and B S degrees from the State University of Missouri. He has years of experience in educational roles and moved to Oklahoma five years ago to serve as principal of a high school in Wapanucka.
Ada’s public schools boast three main buildings Irving Willard and the High School. The 32 teachers educate over 1700 pupils under Superintendent T. W. Robison, praised for lifelong study and strong leadership. Readied to admit graduates to leading normals and colleges. For selling or trading, place an Ada Weekly News ad.
The Brown and Coffman hardware establishment in Pontotoc county boasts the largest stock in the area and a modern, well furnished store on East Main Street. With a commitment to honesty and customer satisfaction, they offer a money back guarantee and a vast range from tools to fishing gear, backed by strong buying power and J W Brown’s ties to Shapleigh Hardware.
The piece notes the appointment of the Allen Superintendent of Schools and the Allen High School principal, detailing Mr. Graham’s two years in Allen, his prior work in Konawa and Warrensburg Missouri, and his professional affiliations. It also mentions J. W. Brown and W. J. Coffman of a local business, their roles, and community involvement. It reflects Ada Pontotoc county pride and regional progress. It closes with health statistics from Dr. Mahr showing teachers and doctors among deaths.
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