Ada residents welcomed Frances Wintersmith family return
Mrs Frances Wintersmith and her son Jim have come back to Ada after years away living in southern Texas and Michigan. They plan to make Ada their home again and have visited the city at intervals. Ernestine Moore of Ardmore toured Ada en route home from Holdenville, staying with Miss Laura Hill and Mrs Slade Norman. Glenn Booker and wife of Pennell, former Ada residents and East Central alumni, were weekend visitors while Mr Booker serves as Pernell schools superintendent. Clarence Hays and son Jack left for Semino le due to illness in the family and will return soon. Miss Janice Sloan returned to Sapulpa after spending a week in and near Ada with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Wintersmith
Jim
Ada
Texas
Michigan
Ernestine Moore
Ardmore
Holdenville
Miss Moore
Laura Hill
City
Glenn Booker
Pennell
Booker
Pernell
East Central
Clarence Hays
Jack
Seminole
Mr. Hays
Janice Sloan
Sapulpa
Local resident returns home after Ada visit
L. R. Stewart of Cleveland Oklahoma travels back to his residence following a brief stay in Ada as the guest of J. J. Riley and Mrs. Riley of the Tosted Sandwich shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Stewart
Cleveland, Okla
Ada
J. J. Riley
Mrs. Riley
Tosted
Central Drug leader to attend Kappa Sigma banquet
Bucey Lambert of Central Drug travels to Norman for a Kappa Sigma fraternity banquet in Oklahoma City this evening. Lambert attended the University of Oklahoma last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucey Lambert
Central Drug Company
Norman
Kappa Sigma Fraternity
Oklahoma City
Mr. Lambert
University of Oklahoma
Enloe Leaves Ada After Family Tragedy
Herman Enloe departed Ada after a several days visit with Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Enloe and family following the death of Mrs. Enloe in Prescott. He traveled to Prescott, Arizona, yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Enloe
Prescott
Ariz
Ada
W. H. Enloe
Mr. Enloe
Enloe
Ada Visit For Ill Sister In Detroit Texas
Mrs Betty Pegg and son in law Tom Wilson of Detroit Texas arrived in Ada at midnight to be at the bedside of sister in law Mrs Nannie Blinn who has been ill for some time at 601 South Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Pegg
Tom Wilson
Detroit
Texas
Ada
Pege
Nannie Blinn
South Broadway
Miss Jimmie Lee Lester Returns Home From Ada Visit
Miss Jimmie Lee Lester returned to her Mill Creek home last evening after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Mayden in Ada and spending time with friends. She has attended East Central School for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Lee Lester
Mill Creek
Ada
Jimmie Mayden
Miss Lester
East Central
Kerr son to attend Oklahoma University school
Billie Kerr, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Kerr, leaves tomorrow for Norman to attend Oklahoma University. Mr. Kerr is a law student at the same place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Kerr
W. S. Kerr
Norman
Oklahoma University
Kerr
Mrs Standridge Improves After Illness in Frederick
Mrs C C Standridge of 1311 E Eighth fell ill during a visit in Frederick Oklahoma last week and has been confined to bed since returning home a week ago. She is improved at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Standridge
Frederick
Okla
Captain Cates and daughter travel to Tulsa for illness
Capt. J C Cates and his daughter Mrs J W Westbrook left Friday afternoon for Tulsa after being summoned by the illness of Mrs Burton, daughter of Captain Cates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Cc. Cates
J. W. Westbrook
Tulsa
Burton
Capt. Cates
Oklahoma student Skeet Harrison resumes studies in Norman
Truman Skeet Harrison a senior law student at the University of Oklahoma left Thursday to return to Norman and continue his studies. He serves as dance manager for the student council and participates in campus activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Skeet” Harrison
East Fourteenth Street
Oklahoma University
Norman
Tekamah visitors stay with Ada hosts and family links
Mrs. Orville Chatt and her son Johnnie from Tekamah Nebraska arrived in Ada to visit Mrs. Chatt’s parents Mr. and Mrs. B C Harbert at 620 East Fourteenth Street. Mrs. Chatt, formerly Miss Willa Harbert, attended East Central State Teachers College. Bill Crawford, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Crawford, left for Norman to enter the University of Oklahoma law school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Chatt
Johnnie
Tekamah
Neb
Ada
Chatt
B. C. Harbert
East Fourteenth Street
Willa Harbert
East Central State Teachers College
Bill Crawford
John Crawford
Norman
The
State University
Ada welcomes Bucey Lambert after fraternity trip
Bucey Lambert returns to Ada after a visit in Norman and Oklahoma City with fraternity brothers and friends. He attended the Kappa Sigma banquet in Oklahoma City last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucey Lambert
Ada
Norman
Oklahoma City
Lambert
Kappa Sigma
Eaton Houseguests Include Mrs Paul Broyles of El Paso
Mr and Mrs W W Eaton of 1014 E Tenth host as houseguests their daughter and Mrs Paul Broyles of El Paso Texas in a domestic social item noting visitors and family ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Eaton
E. Tenth
Paul Broyles
el Paso
Texas
El Paso Etons Guests At City Family Home
Mr and Mrs R L Eaton of El Paso Texas are guests of Mr and Mrs W W Eaton and Mr and Mrs R C Eaton of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Eaton
el Paso, Texas
W. W. Eaton
R. C. Eaton
This City
Mrs Christina Zorn Seriously Ill In Kansas City
Charles A. Zorn was called to Kansas City Friday night due to the serious illness of his mother Mrs Christina Zorn. She is a former Ada resident and has many friends here who regret her condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Zorn
Kansas City
Christina Zorn
Three Teachers Sail for New York for Columbia Year
Miss Gertrude Montgomery Miss Mattie Lyday and Miss Ida Hoover depart Galveston for New York to attend Columbia University on a one year leave. The trio are members of the East Central State Teachers College faculty and will study at the university during the academic year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Montgomery
Mattie Lyday
Galveston
New York City
Ida Hoover
Columbia University
Montgomery
Hoover
Lyday
East Central State Teachers College
Democratic ticket support shown by visiting politicians
Congressman J. V. McClintie George D. Key and J. F. Rollins were in the city Saturday morning to gauge the political situation and back the Democratic slate from president to constable. Mr and Mrs Z K McKey and daughter Zebalene visit Garland Texas during the weekend. Prof and Mrs W B Morrison depart for New York for Columbia University. Mr and Mrs B F Fuckett return from Lubbock where their son Earl enrolled at Texas Polytechnic Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. V. McClintie
George D. Key
J. F. Rollins
Z. K. McKey
Little Miss Zebalene
Garland
Texas
W. B. Morrison
New York
Morrison
Columbia University
B. F. Fuckett
Lubbock, Tex
Earl
Texas Polytechnic Institute
Doctor M L Lewis Returns From Mayo Hospital
Dr. M L Lewis has come back from Mayo Brothers hospital where he had been receiving medical treatment for some time. He is greatly improved at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Lewis
Mayo Brothers Hospital
Lewis
Miss Omens Black Joins Centrahoma School Staff Today
Miss Omens Black a teacher in the Centrahoma schools entered school here today and will make a start in the classroom. The report notes her assignment and the immediate plan for the term.
Ada Visitor Miss Thelma Matthews Visits Guthrie
Miss Thelma Matthews of Guthrie visited Ada yesterday and today. She left at noon to visit relatives in Ardmore for the coming week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Matthews
Guthrie
Miss Matthews
Ardmore
Mrs Walter Goyne Undergoes Tonsil Operation
Mrs Walter Goyne entered Ada hospital today for a tonsil operation. She is resting as well as could be expected this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Goyne
Ada Hospital
Miss Mamie Forrest Visits Ada While Friends Attend College
Miss Mamie Lee Forrest of Seminole is spending a few days in Ada visiting friends who are attending East Central State Teachers College at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Lee Forrest
Seminole
Ada
East Central State Teachers College
Pioneer Capt W H Fisher Heads to Dallas for Settlers Meet
Capt. W. H. Fisher will depart tonight for Dallas to visit relatives and friends and attend the Dallas County Old Settlers convention. A city pioneer and longtime figure in Dallas county, he will renew ties with many old acquaintances there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Fisher
Dallas
Dallas County
Capt. Fisher
Miss Nedra Hall Plans Move to Ada After Oklahoma Visit
Miss Nedra Hall returned to her Oklahoma City home yesterday after several days in and near Ada visiting friends and handling business. She now plans to move to Ada soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nedra Hall
Oklahoma City
Ada
Miss Hall
Ada Hosts Rev. A W Fountain of Sulphur Springs
The Ada newspaper notes Rev. A W Fountain of Sulphur Springs Arkansas arrived today after visiting here yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Fountain
Ada to Exhibit at Tulsa International Petroleum Exposition
Ada will be well represented at the International Petroleum Exposition in Tulsa with Ada Day on October 25. A parade and demonstrations will showcase Ada and Pontotoc County in the oil industry. J. Burr Gibbons heads arrangements as John Fitts and Richard Walker Simpson prepare geological displays expected to attract wide attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Tulsa
Chamber of Commerce
J. Burr Gibbons
Pontotoc County
T. Braly
A. W. Parker
Harry E. Morris
O. M. McBride
L- A. Porter
T. B. Blake
H. P. Scheinberg
W. R. Sturges
Blaine Gilbreath
W. K. Gilstrap
W. D
Earl Johnson Wins Valuable Player Award
Earl Johnson, former Atlas baseball star and Colonials center fielder, wins the Piedmont league most valuable player honor. He led votes over Cowboy Jones Henry Huffman and Ike Kahdot, to receive a choice of a loving cup or a watch from The Post and Starnes and Parker jewelry. Johnson finishes his second year with the Colonials and is sold to the Dallas team of the Texas league. Ada Oklahoma is listed as his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Johnson
Atlas
Johnson
Saulsbury
Seminole
Colonials
Jones
Henry Huffman
Ike Kahdot
Post and Starnes and Parker Jewelry Company
Art Forrest
Columbia
Dallas Cub
Ada
Oklahoma
Premium Winners at Pontotoc County Free Fair
Record of winners across horses and mules cattle hogs poultry and crops with numerous entries from Ada Stonewall Vanoss Frisco and other towns. Named exhibitors include Joe Riddle Sam Dew J W Berryman C M Nelson A L Lackey and Willie Webb among many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County Free Fair
Joe Riddle
Stonewall
Wm. Edmiston
Ada
Sam Dew
J. A. Weldon
W. N. Isaacs
Sherman Horton
J. W. Berryman
R. L. Purdue
D. F. Bright
W. B. Johnson
Stratford
A. T. Watson
Guernsey
P. A. Norris
Cc. T. Welborn
C. M. Nelson
Vanoss
J. L. Tilley
Anthony Floyd
A. P. Robertson
J. F. Jared
P. C
Ray Griffith
Roff
Rte
Willie Webb
J. A. Kellogg
Francis
Carl Solomon
Joe D. Hooten
J. F. Berryman
R. L. Perdue
Wesley Simpson
W. G. Moran
Johnnie Webb
W. H. Webb
Buster Daniels
Frisco
Walde Simpson
A. L. Lackey
O. W. James
Feterita
J. W. Hagler
Lowell Townsend
Marion Loveless
J. L. Eppler
Milo
Mile
S. A. Kellogg
Cotton
J. J. Golden
E. M. Jones
Sidney Kellogg
W. A. Peck
Earl Dame
Joe Thomas
R. C. White
Gladys Sullivan
W. G. Dorsey
John Daniel
Robert Daniel
Eldred Solomon
Vaness
Spurgeon Solomon
Melvin Solomon
Elma Evans
Maxwell
Aubrey Ellis
Fawn Bever
Thinson Whipple
Walter Smith
Fitzhugh
Winnie Whipple
Pig
Winford Berryman
Arvin Jackson
Mack Corbin
Dairy
J. D. Hooten
Clyde Newton
Violet Nelson
Inez Berryman
Sheen
Harry Smith
Ree
Archie Solomon
Glenn Watson
Poultry
Carmen Qualls
Bonnie Simpson
Butter J. F. Weldon
T. J. Scott
J. F. Weldon
Kelley to Die Nov. 23
Los Angeles report states Leo P. Kelley was sentenced to hang at San Quentin November 23 for the murder of Myrtle Mellus. Judge Fletcher Bowron denied a new trial and Kelley admitted beating Mellus. The trial revealed Mellus and Kelley had longstanding ties. the case followed a day of drinking. The ruling came amid ongoing county grand jury actions and political criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Leo P
Pat) Kelley
Myrtle L. Mellus
San Quentin Penitentiary
Kelley
Fletcher Bowron
Mellus
Wilshire
Johnson Remains Top All Rounder With 18 Homers
Johnson has made numerous friends and stood out as a premier fielder in the league. He is an expert baserunner and has about 18 home runs this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Crump and Bishop Glash Over Inquiry
Holdenville Oklahoma September 17 District Judge George C Crump of Seminole county had not replied to the petition filed in district court at Wewoka Saturday by Homer Bishop Seminole county at
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holdenville
George C. Crump
Seminole County
Wewoka
Homer Bishop
Brinlee Stabbed in Cafe on West Main Street
Walter Brinlee about 50 was stabbed with an ice pick late yesterday afternoon in a West Main cafe. He may recover but no arrest had been filed by the county attorney as of this afternoon. Brinlee refused to press charges against a woman believed to be involved, leaving officials without evidence for action. He is in Ada hospital in serious but improving condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torney
Crump
Seminole County
Bishop
W. C. Lewis
Johnston
Bishor
Judge Crump
Walter Brinlee
Brinlee
West Main Street
Ada Hospital
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Slade Norman
NDA
Sheen Harry Smith
C. T. Wilborn
W. H. Paige
Lindon Chambler
Jackson McCarty
C. Elk
Ashton Norris
S. C. White Leghon
H. T. Wood
Wyandotte Ck
R. F. Robbins
J. C. Boring
Wyandotte
I. W. Pearson
B. L
Willie Web
W. G. Martin
Golden Wyandotte Ckl
Cc. W. Simpson
Mp Weekl
Ned D. BR. RB
T. N. Trimm
S. C. Black Leghorn Ck
S. C
Carl Henry
S. C. White
Orpington
Joe Smith
S. T. Seates
H. J. Horton
Franks
J. G. Mitchell
J. W. Durbin
J. S. Berryman
Q. R. Bevers
Gano
Jonathan
Rome Beauty
Barre
Ade
Bliss Triumph
Theo Glover
Q. R. Bever
Triumph
T. H. Bureh
Nancy Hall
P. Rice
N. Hall
Ferris Gray
P. R
S. A. Hudson
H. C. Lamb
Allen
A. Hudson
T. Whipple
Lewis Baker
Elmer Duncan
Winfred Berryman
Walter Shelby
Lucile Berryman
Ewell Berryman
Peanut Club
Loretha Eppler
Ruby Eppler
Chas, Wortman
L. E. Smith
Dylon Bailes
Lucille Berryman
Floyd Berryman
Alvin Jackson
Small Grain Club
Arthur Dennis
Fruit Club
M. R. Wood
S. L. Jackson
Homer
Center
Worstell
Lovelady
Happyland
Cedar Grove
Summers Chapel
Galey
State Supreme Court
Stetson Mallory S. & Q
Ss. & Q. Hi-School
Bishop Glash
Gase
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