Ada Hints of Family Visits and Drill Competition
Daily Mr. and Mrs. John Kelly of Marietta visit Ada with relatives in the Duncan homes. Bufford M. Howard of Co. G won first in basic drilled competition at the C. M. T. C. encampment and placed second on July 16 at Fort Sill. Ned F. English of Oklahoma City won the close event. Mrs. Sledze reports typhoid illness, while Mrs. Blount, known in Ada, spent last winter here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kelly
Marietta
Ada
J. R
J. M. Duncan
Mary Ann Kelly
Bufford M. Howard
Co. G
Fort Sill
Ned FE. English
Oklahoma City
Howard
J. P. Rogers
West Tenth
Remarkable Elberta Peaches Shown by Local Growers
Ada citizens report a notable peach crop with unusually large Elbertas. Henry Young on the east side and H. G. Huffman on South Townsend have gathered many specimens weighing over a half pound each, showcasing size and flavor despite a lighter overall yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Henry Young
H. G. Huffman
Mr. Young
Mr. Huffman
South Townsend
Ada Couple Heads to Mississippi Visit Relatives
Mr and Mrs George Johnson departed Ada today traveling to Mississippi to spend the next month with Mr Johnsons parents and other relatives in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
George Johnson
Ada
Mississippi
Mr. Johnson
Miss Francise Thompson Leaves for Eldorado Home
Miss Francise Thompson departs today for her home in Eldorado Arkansas after visiting Mrs. C. J. Skirvin and Mr. and Mrs. Dono van Skirvin this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francise Thompson
C. J. Skirvin
Donovan Skirvin
Eldorado
Ark
Osborn Family Goes to Colorado Springs for Summer
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Osborn and their three children Billy Betty and Charlotte departed this afternoon for Colorado Springs Colorado. They will stay there until September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Osborn
Billy
Betty
Charlotte
Colorado Springs
Colo
Ada Woman Mrs Claud Sturdevant Improves After Surgery
Friends report Ada resident Mrs Claud Sturdevant, formerly in a Lawton hospital after a serious operation, is now improving steadily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud Sturdevant
Lawton
Tecumseh School Head Farris Willingham Heads to California
Tecumseh city schools superintendent Farris Willingham, also on East Central’s summer faculty, travels to southern California for the rest of summer. He plans to visit his parents and attend the Olympic Games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farris Willingham
Tecumseh
East Central
Southern California
Marsh couple headed to Camp Bromide with Ada Boy Scouts
Mr and Mrs Carl Marsh depart in the morning to join Ada Boy Scouts camping near Camp Bromide for the coming week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Marsh
Bromide
Ada Boy Scouts
Jeter Family Heads to Los Angeles for Olympic Games
Mrs ht C Jeter and her daughter Mildred and son William travel from their home to Los Angeles California to attend the Olympic games and visit relatives for about a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ht. C. Jeter
Mildred
William
Mildred Wormington
Los Angeles
Cal
Hatcher announce birth of ten pound daughter
Mr and Mrs E Hatcher of Oklahoma City announce the birth of a ten pound daughter delivered yesterday in Ada Oklahoma City residents report the healthy infant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Hatcher
Ada
Hatchers
Oklahoma City
Mrs Kane Leaves Hospital After Major Operation
Mrs Cora Kane who underwent a major operation last week has improved enough to leave the hospital and is resting easily at her home on Ke Twelfth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Kane
Mrs J W Cross Hospital Admission From Lula
Mrs J W Cross of Lula was admitted to Ada hospital for medical treatment during the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Cross
Lula
Ada Hospital
Mullens to Start Work At Bryne School System
Ernest Mullens will begin work tomorrow as Bryne school system launches summer term instruction with new staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Mullens
Bryne
Miss Elsie Reed of Stratford Attends Ada on Friday
Miss Elsie Reed of Stratford visited Ada on Friday to conduct business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Reed
Stratford
Ada
Bryan Couple Visit Ada During Weekend
Mr and Mrs W J Bryan of Clarita were visitors in Ada during the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Bryan
Clarita
Ada
Duren Couple Return Home to Trinidad After Ada Stay
Mr and Mrs Fay RB Duren return to their Trinidad Colorado home after a month in Ada. Mrs Duren is sister to Mrs C F Herrin Mrs BR Herrin and Mrs T M Williams of Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay RB. Duren
Trinidad
Col
Ada
Duren
C. F. Herrin
BR. FE. Herrin
T. M. Williams
Mrs Woods Visits Oklahoma and Ada Hosts This Weekend
Mrs. Frank Woods of Oklahoma City is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Crooks in Lawrence and Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Rogers in Ada this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Woods
Oklahoma City
R. E. Crooks
Lawrence
J. P. Rogers
Ada
Mrs Hayley and Daughters Return From Oakland Visit
Mrs. Mattie Hayley and daughters Emma Mamie and Victoria return to Ade Saturday from Oakland California where they spent two months visiting Mrs. Hayley’s daughter Mrs. Ray Sponenberger and husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Hayley
Emma
Mamie
Victoria
Ade
Oakland
Cal
Hayley
Ray Sponenberger
Mrs Peag Undergoes Operation at Ada Hospital
Mrs. W. M. Peag of Alien recently underwent an operation at the Ada hospital during the last week and is reported to be recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Peag
Alien
Ada Hospital
Professor Nelson Heads to Virginia for August Study
Prof FE H Nelson an East Central psychology instructor travels with his family to Virginia. He will study at the University of Charlottesville during August as part of a professional program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. H. Nelson
East Central
Virginia
Nelson
University
Charlottesville
School chief and wife start West Coast vacation tour
J. S. Hinshaw, superintendent of city schools, and Mrs. Hinshaw departed late this week for a vacation trip covering California, the Pacific Northwest, and a return route through Indianapolis, Indiana, and adjacent regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Hinshaw
Sledge Couple Travels by Auto to Pensacola for Ill Mother
Mr and Mrs J B Sledge left Ada Friday by auto to Pensacola Florida after receiving word Mrs Blount the mother of Mrs Sledge is seriously ill. The trip was prompted by the urgent family emergency.
Burgesses Visit Ada During Norman Summer Week
Mr. and Mrs Burgess are spending the summer in Norman working at the University of Oklahoma and plan a weekend visit to Ada. Norman's summer term closes next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgess Steed
Norman
University of Oklahoma
Ada
Weir Drug Store Nine Triumphs Over Strauss Grocers
In a lively Sunday tilt Weir Drug Store Nine beat Strauss Grocers 19 to 1. Shirl defeated Hammonds as both teams featured southpaw players in a pitched duel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weir Drug Store
Strauss Grocers
Shirl
Hammonds
Morton faces second degree burglary charge in Sherwood court
Ce cil Morton was charged in the justice court of Sherwood W. Hill this morning with second degree burglary for breaking into a box car on the C. C. A. and A. railroad tracks and taking two sacks of sugar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Morton
Justice Court of
Sherwood W. Hill
Ada youth tops camp rankings at Fort Sill
Bufford M. Howard of Ada rose from second to first among first year trainees as the Citizens Military Training Camp at Fort Sill entered its final week, according to a dispatch from C M T C publicity headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bufford M. Howard
Ada
Citizens
Fort Sill
Perry Family Guests Visit Ada Swinging By
Mr and Mrs Charles Perry and their sons Charles Jr and Kenneth from Shamrock Texas are in Ada visiting for two weeks with Mr and Mrs C H Perry at 305 West Fifteenth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Perry
Charles Jr
Kenneth
Shamrock
Tex
Ada
Mr. Perry
C. H. Perry
West Fifteenth
Local Visitors and Family News
Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Bowzee visited Durant on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Holden were called to Denison Texas Saturday evening as Holden's mother lies in a serious condition there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Bowzee
Durant
J. J. Holden
Denison
Tex
Mr. Holden
Mack Braly Sustains Broken Nose During Baseball Game
Mack Braly suffered a broken nose yesterday while playing baseball. He received medical attention at the field and was reported in stable condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Braly
Ada Visit Ended By Texas Family Return
Mr and Mrs Clifford Byron drove from Laredo Texas to Ada for a visit with Mrs Byrons parents Mr and Mrs P S Case at 1130 South John street Patsy Ruth Byron who had been staying with her grandparents for two months returned to Texas with the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Byron
Ada
Laredo
Texas
Pate Couple Visits Ada En Route to Colorado Trip
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Pate of Oklahoma City paused in Ada for a brief weekend visit with friends while traveling to Colorado for a summer vacation in the mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. C. E. Pate
Oklahoma City
Ada
Colorado
Mountains
Duncan Couple Return Home After Ada Weekend Visit
Dr. and Mrs. O. G. Duncan, who spent the weekend in Ada as guests of relatives, have returned to their home in Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. G. Duncan
Ada
Oklahoma City
Wickett Visiting Fort Worth Kin This Week
Mrs. K. L. Wickett of Fort Worth Texas is the guest of her mother Mrs. George A. Cox at 729 East Twelfth Street this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. L. Wickett
Fort Worth
Texas
George A. Cox
Brei tung Couple Return From East Visit
Mr and Mrs Charles A Brei tung of 718 East Fifteenth returned to Ada yesterday after a several weeks visit with relatives in New Haven Connecticut and other eastern centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Breitung
Ada
New Haven
Conn
New Ada Residents: Mr and Mrs Ss M Matthews
New residents moving to Ada this week are Mr and Mrs Ss M Matthews from the Eufaula area who settled at 4018 South Townrn send. Mrs Matthews is the mother of Miss Howett Aldridge an East Central student and Campfire Guardian of Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Ss. M. Matthews
Eufaula
S. Townrnsend
Graves Family Vacation Spends Time in Ozark
Mr and Mrs Dock Graves and daughters Opal Corman Wanda of Ada along with John Graves of Stratford are spending their vacation in Ozark Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Dock Graves
Opal, Corman and
Wanda
Ada
John Graves
Stratford
Ozark, Ark
Mrs. Gore Visits Ada to Aid Brother After Operation
Mrs. H. G. Gore of Lula spends the week in Ada visiting friends and relatives to aid her small brother who underwent an operation today at the Ada hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Gore
Lula
Ada
He Wo
Ada Hospital
Holden Family Called Home as Father Falls Ill
Mr and Mrs J J Holden returned from Denison Texas where they were summoned to the bedside of his father who is very ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Holden
Denison
Texas
Mrs Davis Family Heads West for Month in Los Angeles
Mrs Arthur Davis and her daughters Miss Gwendolyn and Vanita and son Paul of 119 S Stockton depart for Los Angeles and other western coast points, planning to spend the month away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Davis
Gwendolyn
Vanita
Paul
S. Stockton
Los Angeles
Cal
Miss Beryl Simpson Arrives in Ada for Relatives Visit
Miss Beryl Simpson of Fitzhugh arrived in Ada this afternoon to visit relatives for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beryl Simpson
Fitzhush
Ada
Timberlake Family Heads to Texas for Summer Visit
Mrs. M. Timberlake and two children left Sunday for Texas to visit relatives during the summer. Mrs. Timberlake has already spent several days visiting relatives and friends in Ade.
Ada resident leaves for Los Angeles with niece
Mrs. J. B. Tucker, longtime Ada resident, departed Tuesday for her home in Los Angeles. She is traveling with her niece Miss Leota Brown, who will visit her there for an extended period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Tucker
Ada
Los Angeles
Leota Brown
Wood and McAnnally Mourn Milburn Death
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Wood and Mrs. W. J. B. McAnnally returned from Milburn Oklahoma where they were summoned by the death of their brother in law M. F. Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Wood
W. J. B. McAnnally
Milburn
Okxhla
M. F. Palmer
Ada welcomes Mrs Marvin Smith and daughters home
Mrs. Marvin Smith and two daughters and Mrs. Smith's mother have returned to Ada after a two weeks visit in Nashville and other points in Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Smith
Smith
Ada
Nashville
Tennessee
Denton Floyd Undergoes Major Operation at Ada Hospital
Denton Floyd, a college teacher, received a major operation yesterday at Ada hospital. Further condition details were not available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Floyd
Ada Hospital
Yester
Day. He Is Doing Nicely Today, Hospital Reports
The brief notes the patient is progressing well after admission with hospital reports indicating a stable condition and favorable response to treatment. No further details on identity or location are provided.
Mrs. Owen Redford Visits Sister in Phoenix Arizona
Mrs. Owen Redford of Forrest Nevada left yesterday for Phoenix Arizona to visit her sister Mrs Devilbess before returning home. She has been the guest of her parents Mr and Mrs J T Reed South Johnston for the past month. She and her sister will be remembered in Ada as the Misses Vivian and Veda Tom Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Redford
Forrest
Nevada
Phoenix
Arizona
Mrs. Devilbess
Mrs. Redford
J. T. Reed
South Johnston
Ada
Vivian
Veda
Tom Reed
Two Suspects Caught After Elkhart Bank Robbery
Coffeyville Kansas August 1 A posse of 18 peace officers from Kansas Oklahoma and Colorado arrested two men Fred Langley and Fred Cody near here as they slept at A P Jackson farm southeast of Coffeyville Langley wounded in leg and knee was brought to Wichita for questioning The arrest brings seven men held for the Elkhart holdup Police say Langley Majors and Cody fled to a farm near Arnett Oklahoma after the robbery A Wichita physician was paid 200 for Langley wounds and Langley faces possible murder charges in the 1929 Eichherberger case in Florence Kansas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffeyville
Kan
First National Bank of
Elkhart
Here
Kansas
Oklahoma
Colorado
Fred Langley
Fred Cody
A. P. Jackson
Henry Lowery
Nowata
Okla
Langley
Wichita
Ray Majors
Cody
Shattuck
Jim Cox
Jess Pryor
Robert Pryor
Arthur L. Miller
Majors
John A. Albertson
Sedan
Albertson
Jackson
Langely
Arnett
A. J. Eichherberger
Florence
Marshal
Arbitration attempt by nations below caps breaks Washington conference
The incident disrupted a Washington conference where Bolivia Paraguay and five neutral nations along with the United States Cuba Uruguay Colombia and Mexico were trying to arbitrate the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bolivia
Paraguay
United States
Cuba
Uruguay
Colombia
Mexico
Bolivians Rally Behind War Move Over Paraguay Dispute
Bolivian crowds cheer government decision to settle the 60 year border fight with Paraguay even at risk of war. They note Bolivia attacked Fort Boqueron and sent a note to Secretary Stimson rejecting neutral offers and asserting historical rights to Paraguay River banks. Bolivia says reprisals followed Paraguay’s July 15 attack on Fort Florida and three Paraguayan forts are now occupied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Paz
Bolivia
Paraguay
Fort Boqueron
Stimson
Washington
Florida
Roosevelt calls for global economic balance and currency reform
Roosevelt argued that beyond a domestic budget a fair revenue system is required to restore world economic balance. He warned muddled finance creates currency uncertainty that spreads internationally and urged the United States to take the lead in reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
United States
Ask
Man Hunters and Christmas Eve Echoes
Susan faces a tangle of work, love, and choice as Ben, Bob, and Terry circle her. Aunt Jessie nudges toward marriage while Susan ponders career, loyalty, and a late Christmas gift as snow coats State street and a church choir sings Adeste Fidelis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
Susan
Aunt Jessie
Jessie
Bids Opened for Bridge over North Canadian River and 44 Miles of Road Work
Oklahoma City August 2 bids for a North Canadian River bridge near Bridgeport totaled over 364000 with awards pending tomorrow. The highway commission also opened bids for 44.31 miles of grading drainage 1.67 miles of paving and 11 bridges in six counties with low bids over 609000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Bridgeport
Highway Commission
Kelcher Construction Company
Dallas
Tex
J. J. Harrison
Norman
Rand & Richards
Grant County
Medford
Humphreys & Thompson
Ada
Charles Dunning Construction Company
Bybee Construction Company
Dunning Construction Company
Harmon County
Hollisworth, Pharaoh & Co
Henryetta
Ledford & Way
Walters
Hollis
Kadane Construction Company
Frederick
Herman Merveldt
el Reno
Clark Gains Lead in Missouri Democratic Primary
In Missouri Democratic Senate results from 1710 of 4195 precincts Col Bennett Clark leads Charles Howell and Charles Hay as anti boss forces rally behind prohibition. Kiel holds GOP Senate lead with five rivals including Blodgett Priest and Dewey Short. Governor races tilt toward Francis M. Wilson in Dem and Charles Becker leads GOP. incumbents Dyer Neidringhaus Manlove Hopkins favored for renomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Bennett C. Clark
Champ Clark
Charles M. Howell
Kansas City Pendergast Organization
Howell
Clark
Charles M. Hay
Hay
Henry W. Kiel
Blodgett Priest
Dewey Short
Gaiena
Kiel
Francis M. Wilson
Pendergast
Russell L. Dearmont
Wilson
Charles A. Becker
E. H. Winter
Becker
Missouri Anti-Saloon League
Winter
Ada passes Sunday grocery sale ban in city limits
Ada city commissioners enacted an emergency ordinance prohibiting sale of groceries or meats on Sundays within Ada. The rule targets store managers and owners with fines from four to twenty dollars and costs. Signers listed are Kiam L. Nelson James Fulbright Robert D. Johnson and William E. Barton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Board of City Commissioners
Kiam L. Nelson, James Fulbright
Robert D. Johnson
William E. Barton
Slight Change at Wintersmith Park Fair Site Plan
A slight change in the site location for the free fair facilities on Wintersmith park property near the lake is approved to prevent lake contamination. Landscape architect Christian Jensen reviewed the plan with city officials and the county fair board to safeguard the lake while construction begins soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Fair Board
Wintersmith Park
Christian Jensen
County Free Fair Board
City Park Commission
Park Board
Jensen
Short Term At East Central Nears Finish
East Central reports the short term nearly completed with students studying steadily. Classes run 7 AM to 12 PM to avoid peak heat, two one hour periods per class daily. After the term ends a brief break precedes fall term classification starting September 2 for freshmen and September 23 for other students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Central
Floyd and Birdwell Escape Net Again
Oklahoma City August 2 A Seminole County claim that George Birdwell lieutenant of Pretty Boy Floyd escaped due to state operatives delay drew a retort from Governor Murray. He said the bureau is stretched handling other matters and warned not to reveal capture plans. Deputies noted Floyd’s vacation talk and recent family move as possible signs Floyd is at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
L.M
George Birdwell
Charles “Pretty Boy" Floyd
Murray
C. A. Burns
State Bureau
Floyd
Seminole County
George Catron
Tulsa
Birdwell
Wolfe City
Fort Scott
Kan
Headspins for Funds Bring Boy 300 Miles Home
Charles Wayne Ehrig, a red headed boy, traveled 300 miles by spinning on his head to raise travel funds. After living in Springdale Arkansas, he returned to Oklahoma City saying he came back to see the town. He started with no money and earned by spinning for crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Charles Wayne Ehrig
Springdale
Ark
Charles
Nudists Defy Mosquitoes In New Jersey Colony
New York report notes a nudist colony occupying a wooded tract at Liberty's corner for three months. Residents only recently learned of the settlement and its defiance of local mosquitoes and social norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Jersey
Skeeter Belt
Liberty's Corner
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Heath
Bob Dunbar
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Pierson
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Terry
Mrs. Milton
Paris
Ben
Denise
Suson
California
Lincoln County
Stroud
J. E. Smith
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Payne County
Smith & Sons
Missouri
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Perrit
Weason
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Cardui
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