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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1929
Page
6
In a morning breakfast tableau Nan and her husband John Morgan reveal their Christmas gifts to each other. Curtis remains oblivious until Iris Morgan returns home, sparking a confrontation that leaves Nan and Curtis wary and Iris wary of the others.
Allen Democrat notes numerous wells active in sections 13-5-7 14-5-7 and 23-5-7 with depths from 190 to 3990 feet. New locations and upgrades include Ritchie No 5 No 6 and several Sinclair and Mid Continent rigs while Joko Dodo of Robbins Bros. Big 4 Circus is pictured in town recounting the showman’s determination after his mother’s death.
Rev Dr Joseph Samuel Murrow pioneer Baptist missionary to Indian Territory and Oklahoma Masonry leader died September 5 in Atoka at 94. He organized Choctaw Chickasaw Baptist association and founded Atoka Baptist Academy and Murrow Indian Orphans Home. He aided Baptists across Indian Territory and helped establish Bacone University. He was called the Father of Oklahoma Masonry.
Orpheus H Chandler aged 25 of Francis died in a local hospital Wednesday at 3 40 p m He graduated from A and M College at Stillwater in 1928 Funeral services and burial at Francis this afternoon at 2 Rev H L Cloud officiating He is survived by his mother Mops James R Chandler of Francis three brothers Elmer Coy and Reuben of Francis and three sisters Marie and Ester of Francis and Mrs R B Jones of Ada
The body of Virgil Daniels arrived Saturday night for interment here. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at his father's home, 861 West Fifteenth, with Rev. R. E. McCain presiding. Daniels, a former Ada resident, was accidentally killed September 6 by a young boy. He is survived by his wife, his father, two brothers and three sisters.
Ethel Lee Hill ten months old daughter of Mr and Mrs F C Hill of North Oak avenue died today at noon. Funeral services will be held at the family home tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
By a recent act of Congress the secretary of war may erect headstones over Confederate veterans graves. Applications blanks are being prepared. Mrs. Orville Snead expects many requests locally. A veterans camp locates 63 graves lacking markers, aiming to relieve families unable to buy markers.
Final reports and accounts have been filed for settlement in cases Nos. 2498, 2611, 2280, and 2503 in Ada County. A hearing is set for October 10, 1929, at 10:00 AM in the County Court room to approve accounts and authorize distribution. Interested parties may appear to contest. Signed by County Judge Tal Crawford.
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