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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1933
Page
8
Rev. and Mrs. Leslie G. Smyth of Tahlequah visit Ada friends today and Friday. Smyth formerly served as pastor of the First Christian church in this city.
Mrs. Lester King departed today for Hartshorne to return home after visiting her mother Mrs. A M Gregg at 791 S&S Stockton.
Mr and Mrs Jotn Tilley announce the birth of a son born Thursday at 7 15 a m. The baby weighs nine pounds.
Mrs A Galbraith assistant superintendent of the State Industrial School for Girls Tecumseh is convalescing from a recent illness at the home of Mr and Mrs W H Ebey 601 58 Townsend awaiting further recovery and return to duties.
W. L. Morna and his son from Allen traveled to Ada to visit friends during the day companionship and social call reported by local residents.
Friday's Daily reports F B Bronough of Allen attended to business in Ada Thursday Dali C Carroll of Lamar visited friends and attended to business in Ada Wednesday Mr and Mrs M P Hammond have moved back to Ada from Blackwell and reside at 601 East 10th Mr Hammond works at the Hazel Atlas glass factory
Mr and Mrs Ed Lamb announce the birth of a son on Friday September 22 near Happyland. The baby has been named Russell.
George L Thompson of Shaw nee visits his brother Judge Claude V Thompson and Mrs Thompson at 802 FE Thirteenth. Horace Newton, who spent summer in Virginia, arrives in Ada to enroll at East Central State Teachers college. He is the son of Honest Bill Newton formerly of Ada.
Mrs. Lillian Clark of Roff visited Ada to see friends on Thursday. Miss Retha Anderson a Latta teacher, will spend the weekend in Oklahoma City for the state fair. James O Stevenson secretary of the Los Angeles Bureau of Municipal Research Inc arrived in Ada Saturday to visit his parents and will stay several days before returning home.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Steven and their son and family from Holdenville are spending the weekend in Ada with Mr and Mrs H A Stevenson and Stevensons parents.
Mr. and Mrs. CC. T. Forrester and Mr. and Mrs. C. BE. Goodwin of Stratford are spending the weekend in Ada with Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Stevenson.
Miss Jewell Medlock departed Saturday for Oklahoma City to spend a week as a guest of friends, with travel expected to include local contacts and social gatherings during the stay.
Mrs. Otto Hatcher of Phoenix Arizona arrived in Ada Friday to stay several days as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hatcher and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hatcher. She has been visiting her Florida based parents.
Miss Clara Watson, a teacher at Francis, is spending the weekend in Ada. She will visit local sites and attend community events during her stay.
Rev and Mrs Leslie G Smyth return to Tahlequah after a short visit in Ada with friends. Rev First Christian church here.
Guy Dickerson Ada high school coach and teacher is recovering rapidly after a recent operation. W L Whitaker, ill for days, is reported better but not yet up and about. Miss Ethel Smith of Roff visited Ada friends. Ralph Clark of Roff visited Ada friends. Eddie Hubbard, manager of S and Q Clothiers at Chickasha, visited Ada friends. Hubbard was formerly employed in the S and Q store here.
Mrs. Ethel Scott of Waco Texas spent the weekend in Ada as a guest of Mr and Mrs W M Goyne.
Mrs Estelle Cain and Dr Catherine Brydin left Saturday for Chicago to visit Mrs Cain’s daughter and attend the Century of Progress exposition as guests.
Mr and Mrs I R Gilmore and Mr and Mrs Howard Gilmore spent Sunday in Anadark visiting Miss Mamie Gilmore. Mr and Mrs Carl Spangler announce the birth of a son Charles Freeman on Monday September 25.
Mrs. Wilbur P. Lee is reported recovering rapidly from an infection caused by a bite from a venomous ora.
Miss Lawell Harriss daughter of Mr and Mrs F O Harries and Mr Norman Grider of St Louis were wed at 9:00 Sunday morning in the Harriss home with Dr C C Morris First Baptist pastor officiating. The couple exchanged rings in a simple ceremony.
Mr and Mrs Louis W Cunningham of 301 East Thirteenth announce the birth of a son named Donald Louis on Saturday September 23 at their home birth notice from the community column lists the couple and address with the newborn’s name and date.
Mr and Mrs Leroy Matthews announce the birth of a daughter named Ira Jean on Sunday September 24. The family resides at 315 East 12th.
Charlie Smith, who had an appendectomy at Ada hospital, was discharged to his home and is reported to be recovering rapidly.
Mr and Mrs C L Morgan of Fitzhugh announce the birth of a daughter on Monday September 25. Mrs C A Galbraith departs for Mineral Wells Texas to spend a week before returning to Tecumseh where she serves as superintendent of the state industrial school for girls.
J W Bledsoe has moved to Asher where he will open a barber shop.
Mr and Mrs Frank E Johnson announce the birth of a daughter on Wednesday September 27 in a local hospital as a family addition and news.
Miss Ollie Whisenhunt of Lula was operated on for appendicitis at Adas hospital on Tuesday September 26.
Fr H McKeel of Stonewall visited friends and attended to business here Tuesday.
Miss Ruth Harjo of Stratford and Mrs A S Davis of Allen are patients at Sugg clinic. George Lewis, son of Mr and Mrs James W Lewis, is reported much improved after a severe injury suffered last Friday.
Mrs. Howard Wood of Ada route 5 is reported seriously ill at Breco hospital with local authorities noting no additional details available.
Mrs. Roy C. McKee of 171 Paso Texas, a former Ada resident, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Laseman and other friends here. She is on the way home after a four month visit with her Missouri parents.
Lillie Joe Hobbs four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Hobbs died Thursday afternoon at 6 at the Stratford home. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at McGee cemetery with Rev Newman officiating, Keith Funeral Home in charge.
Mrs Myra Maynard aged 67 died at a friend's home near Cromwell Sunday afternoon about 3 o'clock. Funeral services were held Monday at 3 in Cromwell with Keith Funeral Chapel in charge. She leaves a sister Mrs Lou Ivey of Roff and two brothers Gillum Dearman of Cromwell and Taylor Dearman of Tahlequah.
Paul Jones aged 10 died at a local hospital Sunday morning at 4 o'clock. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Stratford. Burial followed in Mc Gee cemetery. Criswell Funeral Home in charge. He leaves his parents Otis and Mrs. Jones and grandparents Hiram and Mrs. Jones.
Reecer Perkins aged nine died Sunday afternoon at 5 o clock at the family home 832 East Sixth. He was the son of FE Perkins an employee of Southwestern Bell Telephone Co Ada. Funeral services were held Monday at 3 o'clock at Criswell Funeral Home chapel Rev W L Blackburn officiating. Burial followed in Rosedale cemetery. He is survived by his parents and several brothers and sisters.
Five cells were surrounded by officers armed with machine guns and sawn off shotguns, creating a heavily fortified perimeter around the detainees.
Kathryn Kelly told reporters she planned to surrender in Oklahoma City to face charges linked to the Urschel kidnapping. She described intent to leave husband George E. Kelly to defend her parents, who were on trial in Oklahoma City, and said she would go back tomorrow despite his threats.
Kathryn Shannon described her brother Armon Shannon and her husband as on trial for the Urschel kidnapping. She said she would testify for her parents and questioned the legality of her own detainment, noting a recent wedding anniversary and reluctance to be photographed. The exchange with Police Chief Will D. Lee touched on her associates and alleged gangster life.
Pontotoc county shares in a statewide cut to public service valuations. Frisco and Santa Fe railroads show reduced 1933 assessments, along with the O C A and A, and K O and G lines. Judge McKeel urges building a secondary road system with several key all season feeder routes. A cotton yard is proposed, with a committee led by C W Zorn to pursue it.
Ben Todd wins the let contract for civilian conservation corps quarters at Wintersmith park. Barracks mess hall and officers quarters will be erected rapidly with material rushed to the site. Lt Taylor told Mayor Chambless that one company will move in October 1 to temporary quarters. About 200 corps members will occupy the camp for six months to carry out a park improvement program tied to national reforestation and conservation work.
Mayor T. J. Chambless says the city will begin imposing fines on speeders and violators near schools. The junior police, backed by Chief Joe Neal, have reported many tag numbers and urge drivers to obey signs and crosswalks. Drivers can request a trial with evidence from both sides.
Governor Alf Landon disclosed a detailed plan to kidnap his daughter Peggy Anne to secure clemency for Bailey Underhill gang members jailed at the Kansas penitentiary. Eleven conspirators, including six long-term prisoners and a woman, were named though not identified. guards were placed at the mansion amid alleged outside support from gang affiliates.
Ada chamber outlines a Randolph creamery plant near North Rennie and plans to attract federal money and a civilian conservation corps camp. Officials report Ada to Asher bridge highway work approved, and resurfacing bids discussed with J. H. Pryor projecting $18 000 for Ada streets.
The article outlines steps for obtaining free textbooks through Mr. C. L. Gibson and the city authorities. If the head of the family is on the Federal Relief Roll, secure a written pupil needs statement from the school principal, obtain approval, then sign the Oath of School Patron at the city superintendent’s office. If not on the Relief Roll, apply directly to Gibson’s office and, upon approval, secure the oath through the school principal and city superintendent. The responsible parent must apply and sign a pledge to care for and return books. B. R. Stubbs, Superintendent.
Oklahoma City dispatch reports Albert L. Bates faces a state robbery with firearms charge punishable by death, to be tried after his current federal kidnap case involving Charles Urschel. Witnesses may view Harvey Bailey to identify him in connection with Kansas City slayings. Bates seeks a deal via guilty plea, but officials deny authority for immunity.
A plant based laxative claim describes Thedford's Black-Draught as a natural bowel stimulant. It markets the syrup form as free from synthetic drugs and as not creating daily dependence on chemical cathartics.
In Independence Kansas authorities discussed a ransom plan tied to ten day paroles for six convicts. Gov Landon cited lack of prior advertising in other states as the motive, arguing paroled men could flee before authorities could act.
Vinita reports $35,000 in Spanish War veterans funds unclaimed in Missouri banks await rightful owners. William F. Simms cites government records. Dr. Paul F. Staetter noted $40,000 earlier, with only $5,000 claimed. Funds apply to Missouri and nearby states veterans who served before 1898 muster. About 1,500 veterans or their dependents remain eligible.
Simms stated many are unaware money is due them. Soldiers from the 1st through 6th Missouri Infantry and Battery A Missouri Artillery constitute most of those affected.
The court affirmed the death sentence of Tom Morris for the ax killings of Joe House, a former McAlester police officer, and his wife on November 27, 1932, with execution set for November 24. Robbery believed motive. Morris and Merritt also affirmed for unrelated bank messenger robbery.
Sept 22 Newkirk Oklahoma reports a large gathering south west of town near a barhing cross with many attendees in white robes resembling Klan garb. A separate watch party at the Arkansas river bridge failed to produce guests of honor while authorities pursue fugitive George Kelly in the Ursehel kidnapping case.
Roadside bridge on highway 77 en route to Oklahoma City was held for hours by gunmen using machine guns rifles and gas weapons as a standoff occurred.
County Judge Claude V. Thompson posted criminal and civil dockets for October. The criminal docket runs October 9 to 11 with numerous cases across many charges. The civil docket begins October 12 and will continue for several days.
President Roosevelt told Louis Johnson of the American Legion he still hopes to attend the Legion convention in Chicago on October 25. A final decision will be announced in two or three days due to government matters. Roosevelt will speak in New York at the Catholic Charities conference on October 4.
A bleak jab at President Roosevelt for inflation worries, implying no real solution for American car owners facing rising costs and stranded on the road of economic strain.
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