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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1933

Page

8

Allen residents and outsiders visit Ada in early and new-term moves

Elbert Crabtree of Allen visited friends and conducted business in Ada on Wednesday. Mise Pearly O'Neal of Clarita arrived in Ada to attend East Central State Teachers' College this fall. P. A. White, druggist of Allen Drug Co, plans to move his family to Ada this week. Mrs. White and the children have been visiting in Springfield Missouri the past two months.

Elbert Crabtree of Allen Mise Pearly O'Neal Clarita Ada East Central State Teachers’ College P. A. White Allen Drug Company

Maines and Albright Family Return From Texas Trip

Mr and Mrs J W Maines Mrs J J Albright and son Kenneth have returned from a visit with friends and relatives in Clovis New Mexico Fort Worth Lubbock and Dallas Texas.

J. W. Maines J. J. Albright Kenneth Clovis N. M Fort Worth Lubbock Dallas Texas

Stratford visitor Joe Hyden seen in Ada

Stratford businessman Joe Hyden visited Ada on Thursday. Congressman Tom DPD McKeown returned from Kansas City Missouri where he attended the national convention of Young Democrats.

Joe Hyden Stratford Ada Tom Dpd McKeown Kansas City Young Democrats

Local Lady Returns Home From Oklahoma City Hospital

Mrs. S. M. Raublits, treated in an Oklahoma City hospital for weeks, returned home at 8060 E. Fourteenth and is greatly improved. Mrs. L. Carter of Clarita visited Ada friends Thursday. Mrs. A. C. Stockton and son Jack plan to move to Chandler to join Mr. Stockton.

S. M. Raublits Oklahoma City L. Carter Clarita Ada

Pastor C C Morris Returns from New York Trip

Dr. C. C. Morris pastor of the First Baptist church arrived in Ada this morning at 6 20 following a trip to New York City and other points He filled the pulpit in New York for two Sundays while the pastor was away He visited Boston Quebec and Montreal returning via Chicago where he toured the Century of Progress exposition He was accompanied by his brother B W Morris and his wife to St Louis Mo

C. C. Morris First Baptist Church Ada New York City New York

Connie Mack Mayberry Leaves Ada for Phillips Petroleum Post

Connie Mack Mayberry, formerly of Ada and now living with his parents in Seminole, departed Thursday for Fallis Oklahoma to take a position as an engineer with the Phillips Petroleum Company.

Connie Mack Mayberry T. A. Wilkinson Seminole Ada Fallis Oklahoma Phillips Petroleum Company

Hatcher Family Moves to Ada From Seminole

Oscar Hatcher and his family have moved to Ada at 205 W. Twentieth. Mr Hatcher is a brother of Ben Hatcher a local attorney.

Oscar Hatcher Ada W. Twentieth Mr. Hatcher Ben Hatcher

Mrs Annie Byrd and daughter return from Monteaglh visit

Mrs Annie Byrd and her daughter Ethel James arrived home Friday after a monthlong visit in Monteaglh Tennessee where they had been staying.

Annie Byrd Ethel James Monteaglh Tenn

Local Pageant Beauties Attend Friday Dance in McAlester

Miss Noone Sloan Miss Maria Lois Graham Miss Wilma Bryant and Miss Margaret Ree Conger visited friends and attended a dance in McAlester Friday evening.

Noone Sloan Maria Lois Graham Wilma Bryant Margaret Ree Conger McAlester

Whitman of Tupelo Visits Ada Friends

Rip Whitman of Tupelo visited friends in Ada Friday. Miss Sarah Alexander of Byrds Mill has enrolled at East Central State Teachers college for the fall term.

Rip Whitman Tupelo Ada Sarah Alexander Byrds Mill East Central State Teachers College

Prince family to relocate for teaching post near Okemah

Horace Prince will leave Monday to teach at a Marse school near Okemah. Mrs. Prince will remain here for some time.

Horace Prince Marse School Okemah

Birth of a son for Mr and Mrs J E Stevens

E D Duke of Stonewall visited the Stevens and announced the birth of a son on Wednesday August 23.

J. E. Stvens

Prince announce birth of daughter in Ada area

Mr. and Mrs. Horace Prince of 419 South Mississippi announce the birth of a daughter born Friday September 1. Ed Payne of Wapanucka visits Ada for the weekend as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Mount.

Horace Prince South Mississippi Ed Payne Wapanucka Ada Mike Mount

Mrs Nina Jackson Returns From Rising Star Tenn

Mrs Nina Jackson returns from Rising Star Tennessee where she has spent three months with her son Boyce Jackson and Mrs Jackson.

Nina Jackson Rising Star, Ten Boyce Jackson Jackson

Orville Snead Returns From Texas Visit

Orville Snead arrived Friday after a week visiting his father R A Snead at Rockwell Texas and other relatives in Dallas.

Orville Snead R. A. Snead Rockwell Tex Dallas

Ada Residents Return From Texas Trip and Local Notices

Mrs Parris Britt and others from Ada return from Galveston Houston Corsicana Gainesville Texas. Omer Emberson of Vaness visits Ada on business. Mrs Louis Lea Franks visits Ada for business. Blanton of Roff and Hal C McCune with son in Ada. Leonard Archer and wife announce birth of son on Monday September 4.

Parris Britt Viola Ellis Bonnie Ratcliff Ada J. J. Shields Lawrence Galveston Houston Corsicana Gainesville Texas Mrs. Leonard Archer

Fryes Welcome Son At 701 West Main

Mr and Mrs B B Fry announce the birth of a son on Sunday September 3 at their home 701 W Main. The couple name their child and share glad news with local readers.

B. B. Fry W. Main

Prom Wednesdays Daily visitors in Ada and here

L Freeney of Fitzhugh visited friends in Ada Tuesday. Joel Bartlett of Franks was a business visitor here Tuesday. Gordon Reed of Fitzhugh visited here Tuesday.

L. Freeney of Fitzhugh Ada Joel Bartlett Franks

Business visitors brief Ada Tuesday

Frant Reed made a business trip to Ardmore Tuesday. Dr. Guy Orr an interne in Long Island hospital stopped in Ada Tuesday to visit his brother Fred Orr before going to Houston to open an office. Ben Lloyd of Tupelo attended to business here Tuesday. Mrs. J. M. Sallee of Stonewall shopped and visited friends in Ada Tuesday.

E. D. Duke of Stonewall Ada Frant Reed Franks Ardmore Guy Orr Long Island Hospital New York City Fred Orr Houston Ben Lloyd Tupelo J. M. Sallee Stonewall

Mrs Ralph Waner Moves with Family to Ada for New Job

Mrs Ralph Waner and her children of McLoud have relocated to Ada at 206 South Constant. She has accepted a position at Gluckman’s, marking a new chapter for the family in the community.

Ralph Waner McLoud Ada South Constant Waner Gluckman’s

Ed Payne Visits Mounts on Oklahoma City Trip

Ed Payne of Wapanucka is visiting Mr and Mrs Mike Mount and made a business trip to Oklahoma City today.

Ed Payne Wapanucka Mike Mount Oklahoma City

Local Families Relocate and Visit Ada Area

Ben Rutledge and his Denison family moved to Ada from their prior home here. Mrs. B. F. Stegall returned from Hot Springs after a week away, with son Ben F. Stegall visiting from Savannah and joining Ada friends. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Ratliff and children Bert Jr and Mary Jane returned from Des Moines for the rural carriers convention and a Chicago World’s Fair visit.

Ben Rutledge Denison, Tex Ada B. F. Stegall W. Tenth Hot Springs Bert Ratliff Bert Jr Mary Jane Des Moines Rural Carriers Convention Chicago

Mrs Lizzie Hannan Dead at 33 in Center Parish

Mrs Lizzie Minerva Hannan 33 wife of G Hannan died at home 515 West Seventeenth Thursday at 1 30 am Funeral services set for 5 pm at Center cemetery Keith Funeral Chapel in charge She is survived by her husband and two daughters Opal and Mae

Lizzie Minerva Hannan G. Hannan West Seventeenth Center Keith Funeral Chapel

Mollie Anderson Dies at 73 in Tupelo

Mrs. Mollie Anderson, 73, died at her Tupelo home Monday night. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 3 p.m. burial followed in Prairie cemetery Criswell Funeral Home in charge. She is survived by three daughters Mrs. C. H. Clarky Mrs. J. M. Swaffar and Mrs. L. L. Turner of Tupelo and three sons William Jess and John Anderson, also of Tupelo.

Mollie Anderson Tupelo Prairie Cemetery Criswell Funeral Home Anderson C. H. Clarky J. M. Swaffar L. L. Turner William, Jess John Anderson

Obituary for J. R. Magouirk of Ada area

J. R. Magouirk, 64, died at his home south of Ada Thursday morning at 1 10. Funeral will be Friday at 2 30 at First Baptist Church. Burial in Roff cemetery. Criswell’s in charge. Survived by sons Ben and Delmer Magouirk of Roff.

J. R. Magouirk Ada First Baptist Church Roff Criswell's Ben and Delmer Magouirk

Death of Mrs Stella Bushers at Stonewall

Mrs Stella Bushers aged eighteen died at her home near Stonewall Thursday morning at 1 6 oclock Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2 oclock burial in Coal county cemetery Criswell Funeral Home in charge She is survived by her husband her parents and several brothers and sisters.

Stella Bushers Stonewall Coal County Cemetery Criswell Funeral Home

M B R Thompson Dies At 51 In Ada Area

M B R Thompson aged 51 died this morning at 3 00 at his sister Mrs Dora Pennington home west of Ada. Funeral held at 2 00 this afternoon at the home. Interment Center cemetery Criswell in charge. Survived by sister Mrs Pennington and four brothers Roy Jones Okla J H Webster J N Stratford Louis Stratford.

M. BR. Thompson Dora Pennington Ada Center Cemetery Criswell's Roy Jones, Okla Webster J. N Stratford Louis

Death notice of Mrs Rebecca Noe with burial details

Mrs Rebecca Jane Noe died Friday at 3 15 pm. Burial was in Rosedale cemetery Saturday at 2 pm. Born January 19 1871 in Marion county Arkansas. Survived by husband H E Noe and many relatives including Ada Casper Wyoming Olustee Oklahoma and Casper Wyo residents.

Rebecca Jane Noe Rosedale Cemetery Marion County Ark

Cardus Helped Thousands of Women Gain Strength

Mrs F H Scott of Roanoke Virginia describes severe weakness and back pain. After using Cardus upon her mother's advice she took three bottles and gained weight, color returned, and pain subsided, with relief from daily weariness. Local druggists sold the product.

Cardus F. H. Scott Roapoke

Cuban storm toll tops two hundred as hurricane hits Cuba

Reports from Cardenas and Camaguey recount more than 230 killed and over 100 injured in a tropical hurricane that wrecked hundreds of houses on Cuba's northern coast. Eight killed and 200 injured in Sagua la Grande. 200 houses destroyed. A tidal wave swept Isabel de Sagua, population around 3,000.

Cardenas Cuba Camaguey Sagua la Grande Sagua Havana Isabela de Sagua

Cuban hurricane hits western provinces with deadly toll

Havana reports at least seven deaths and 64 injured as a swift hurricane batters western Pinar del Rio and nearby provinces. Looting follows blackouts while soldiers enforce curbs. Grounding of ships, damaged shore defenses, and widespread property loss are noted as officials assess the full extent.

Havana Pinar del Rio Vadado Santa Clara Malecon Cienfuegos Caibarien Tiscornia Josephine Grey Cape Bahia de Cadiz Camaguey Mauretania Cape San Antonio National Observatory Yucatan Straits

Inprofitab le cows may be slaughtered

Col F T Robson proposed eliminating six and a half million dairy cows not meeting milk returns to cut national milk supply by ten percent. The plan would be funded by a tax on imported oils, with government paying two cents per pound for slaughtered cows and owners receiving meat sale proceeds. He blamed foreign oil imports for the agricultural downturn.

Chicago American Farm Bureau Federation U. S. Department of Agriculture Col F. T. Robson Vina Cal California, Farm Bureau Federation Dairy Department Robson

Flier and Former Miner Pursue Lost Mine by Plane

Jimmy Angel renowned stunt flier and D. H. Curry once operated mines in South Africa travel by air to Venezuela seeking the site of a long lost mine once operated by a now unknown company.

Angel Andes Amazon National Geographic Society Curry Muskogee Jimmy Angel D. H. Curry Venezuela

Cummings Freed by Jury Verdict

District court adjourned as the state case against Marshall Cummings ends with a not guilty verdict for robbery with firearms. Marvin Robinson pled guilty to first degree rape and received 15 years. Other burglary and hijacking cases continued as jury selection proceeded.

Prem District Court Marshall Cummings Cummings Curt McCoy Marvin Fat’’ Robinson J. F. McKeel Hubert Turner Cecil Meridith Hice Prichett James Murphy Adam Prichett Murphy

Tag War Breaks Out Across State Lines Again

Interstate license tag clashes resume at Kansas Oklahoma and Missouri Kansas border patrols stop Oklahoma and Missouri trucks and cars forcing tag changes and compliance One state’s trucks are halted by neighboring states authorities with no arrests reported Arkansas has also been drawn into sporadic actions over the years.

Miami Okla Kansas- Oklahoma Missouri-Kansas Oklahoma Missouri Kansas Highway Department Cherokee County Kansas Jasper County Arkansas

Ada Citizens Support NRA Drive Sign 3000 Consumer Cards

Ada residents pledged broad support for the NRA program during a citywide loyalty drive on Thursday. About 3,000 consumer cards were signed with many housewives volunteering hours to canvass the city and promote NRA goals.

Ada NRA Chamber of Commerce Convention Hall

Plans for Future of Cotton Rehab and Farm Recovery

A. A. Allison of Corsicana Texas, head of the national cotton consultive board, outlines continued recovery plans after a tour documenting the cotton reduction program. He notes near 100 percent farm compliance in Oklahoma and Texas, and expects 1934-35 rehab efforts to focus on conservation and farm rebuilding to sustain industry profits.

A. A. Allison Corsicana Texas Tex National Cotton Consultive Board Ada Dallas A. C. Stockton Allison Adz Washington, D. C Oklahoma Washington South Southwest

Babe Ruth hints at retirement and possible future role

New York Aug 31 The home run king Babe Ruth says he may retire from playing next year due to failing legs and suggests a possible manager role with the White Sox or Red Sox only if owners reach a deal with Col Ruppert. He mentions a voluntary year off and potential Europe or Bermuda trip with Mrs Ruth.

New York Babe Ruth White Sox Red Sox Ruth The Yankees Col. Ruppert Eclues Bermuda Europe

Mrs Bushers I S Sickness Victim

Mrs Stella Bushers died at her home near Stonewall at 1 am after illness diagnosed as sleeping sickness. Her sister-in-law Lois Bushers, 12, was hospitalized, then improving at home after a thorough examination revealed the malady.

Stella Bushers Stonewall Lois Bushers

Highway officials study Ada Pontotoc roads and future projects

Ed McDonald and L R Selman of the state highway commission toured Pontotoc county roads on Highway 48 12 and 19 They met Judge J F McKeel and Senator Nichols and outlined plans for a Ada to south of Asher bridge route and graveling of Highway 12 from east of Ada to Calvin The pair noted funding gaps but pledged restored maintenance and immediate survey and specifications entry for the new gravel and upkeep programs

Ed McDonald L. R. Selman State Highway Commission Allen G. Nichols Pontotoc County McDonald Ada Mr. Selman J. F. McKeel Nichols Federal Bureau of Roads Asher Bridge Federal Department Calvin Pontotoc Coal County Tupelo Coalgate Selman Walters Garvin County

Lindberghs Begin Auto Trip to Inspect Military Fields

Stockholm notice reports Col. and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh departing early with Capt. G. Q. Strom as their military escort. Destination not disclosed but likely includes visits to several flying fields. trip may keep them away from Stockholm overnight.

Stockholm Charlies A. Lindbergh G. Q. Strom

Robbers Invade Three Ada Homes

A spate of home burglaries reported to city police over two nights. Otto Stone’s residence at 515 E Eighth saw a lady’s suit watch leather purse and pocket knife taken. Pearl Daugherty’s home at 890 E Tenth lost a suit jumper shirt and a pocketbook with 50 cents. Charley Burnett’s at 700 E Ninth had trousers two sets of keys a pen and pencil stolen. Police made 123 arrests during August.

Otto Stone Pearl Daugherty Charley Burnett

Requisition Issued for Kansas Return of Suspect Gunners

Oklahoma City reports Governor Murray issued a requisition to the Kansas governor to return a man held in Meade believed to be one of the machine gunners who robbed Perry Nance of an automobile near Drummond this week. The suspect’s real name is unknown.

Oklahoma City John Doe Murray Kansas Garfield County Meade Kan Perry Nance Drummond

New Building for Irving Sought by Chamber Meeting

The Irving school building condition and funding options were discussed at the Chamber of Commerce weekly meeting held at the Aldridge. Miles C. Grigsby outlined plans to secure federal funds after a McAlester trip. a committee including J. W. Lewis and Albert S. Ross was named to inspect the school building. The road committee was urged to repair the highway 48 to the new Ada oil field approach to avoid delaying field work.

Irving School Chamber of Commerce Aldridge Miles C. Grigsby McAlester Harry Lundgaard Harry Ebright Highway 48 Ada

Long terms for Fomonson McCoy in Oklahoma robbery cases

A jury quickly convicts Ace Edmonson of robbery with firearms, sentencing him to 50 years in McAlester. Curt McCoy, tried separately for the same crime, is found guilty and gets 35 years. Both linked to a store hold-up on Highway 18 south of Franks and early jail escapes. Additional trials and defendants, including Cummings, Marvin Robinson, and others, are listed as upcoming cases.

Ace Edmonson McAlester Curt McCoy Edmonson McCoy Albert Nettles Highway 18 Franks Marshall Cummings Severance Cummings Marvin Robinson Hubert Turner Cecil Meridith Hice Prichett James Murphy Grady Mickle Woodrow Jones

Dun and Bradstreet Reports Favorable Trade Movement

Dun and Bradstreet Inc in its Weekly Trade Review notes continued forward movement in business and trade with no hesitancy. The NRA aided fall buying season and August sales estimates show gains from five to about thirty five percent across retail distribution, supported by chain department nail order houses and sales reports.

New York Dun & Bradstreet Inec Trade Review Today NRA

Miss Indiana Frances Liniger Weds Perry R. Chapin in Wynne

Hammond Indiana announced Frances Liniger Miss Indiana for 1933 married yesterday in Wynne Arkansas to Perry R. Chapin Hammond attorney. The announcement came from their families.

Hammond Ind Frances Liniger Indiana Indianapolis Wynne, Ark Perry R. Chapin

Treasurer Cline waives hearing in $67,170 embezzlement case

Homer L. Cline resigned Cherokee County treasurer and waived preliminary hearing on embezzling $67,170. He sought bond of $15,000 reduced from $25,000 by Justice Victor Winter, over prosecution objections, and was bound over to the October district court term for trial in Columbus Kansas.

Columbus Kan Homer L. Cline Cherokee County Victor Winter

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