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Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1954

Page

2

Snake Bites Small Boy in Ada Area

Michael Perry, 20, rushed to aid his five year old nephew Donnie Howard Smith after a snakebite on the boy’s leg near a creek at the grandmother’s High Hill home four miles southeast of Ada. Perry applied a tourniquet and a doctor was called. The boy wastaken to Cowling Hospital and listed in serious condition late Tuesday morning.

Michael Perry Donnie Howard Smith Smith Mrs. Perry High Hill Ada Perry

Vandalism at Pleasant Hill Prompts Prosecution Warning

Ray Goodwin warned that vandalism at the Pleasant Hill community center, nine miles south of Ada, will be prosecuted. Deputy Sparkman inspected damages by the Home Demonstration Club building used since consolidation, including stripped curtains a damaged piano and stolen food items.

Ray Goodwin Pleasant Hill Home Demonstration Club

Oklahoma candidates file for state offices in capital race

At the Oklahoma captiol five day filing period drawn likely by a thousand hopefuls for state posts. Governors contenders include William O. Coe Reuben Sparks W C Doenges and Joe Barber with others like Pink Williams and James E Berry seeking re election. Senate hopefuls include Robert Kerr Jess Pullen Roy Turner and Raymond Fields with Fred Mack already in.

Oklahoma City William O. Coe Reuben Sparks Woodford W.C. Doenges Bartlesville Joe H. Barber James E. Berry Stillwater Cowboy Pink Williams Caddo U. S. Senate Robert S. Kerr Jess Pullen Roy J. Turner George H. Hunt McAlester G. W. Fried A. B. MacDonald Raymond Fields Guyman Senate Fred Mack U. S

Ada Water Supply Battle Expands Into City Bar Dispute

Local lawyers report the city cannot be entitled to sell water to beyond limits groups, as a second petition omits control over water customers and cites law and court rulings. The city is invited to buy water rights from plaintiffs, turning Ada's water fight into a broader public clash touched off by a bar involvement in one of the era's most unusual city affairs.

Ada

Latta FFA Box Supper To Fund Shop Equipment

Latta FFA plans a Friday box supper in the school gym beginning at 8 p m. Proceeds will buy shop equipment and welding supplies. All women are urged to bring a box. entertainment by Charlie Rushing's quartet. Public invited.

Latta Future Farmers of America Charlie Rushing

Slacks Provoke Quip on Trouser Fashion Shadows

A witty dig notes men call them slacks though none appear, poking fun at fashion sense and comfort in light gossip. The remark reflects casual humor about wardrobes and trends rather than a specific event.

Old Oklahoma settler recalls frontier life and career

Hugh Stevenson details life from 1890s wagon trips to Pauls Valley and Wynnewood to early rail routes through Ada and Purcell He describes cotton trade, gins, and stores plus the first telephone in Patrick Duffy’s store He reflects on church, Masonry, marriage rites, and federal courts before settling in Ada with a long grocery career and a large family.

Wood Pauls Valley Center Oklahoma City Purcell Marjorie Braly Stevenson Patrick Duffy Duffy Burris Marjorie Duffy’s Santa Fe Arkansas McAlester Rock Island Holdenville Calvin Tony Flood Mason and Woodmen Cumberland Presbyterian Church Latta Masons U. S Gus Bobitt Bob Nestor Ada Lem Mitchell Frisco Muskogee Winn Ardmore Charles N. Haskell State Oklahoma

A Gag About Gary and the Old Age Pensioner Fox

A schoolroom prank spreads a poll among students about who looks sick and who is the “Old Age Pensioner Fox.” The tale explores how mood and perception affect performance and health, with reflections on sports psychology and group dynamics.

Gary Bryan Fox

Local Veterinarian Injured After Cow Stampede

Dr. Don Williams, a local veterinarian, says he was stomped by a sick cow last weekend and is hobbling on crutches. He reports the incident occurred during routine care at his clinic.

Don Williams

Graduation Exercises Brighten Spring Peninsula High

As sure as spring, the graduation exercises arrive with the class of high school graduates poised for achievement. The scene captures the pride of graduates and the supportive shared joy of families.

Billy Bryan Story Prompts More Political Dinners

Billy Bryan tells a lively political tale and predicts dozens more before summer. An elderly druggist who believes Raymond Gary should be Oklahoma’s next governor spoke up loudly at a dinner table in the article’s scene.

Billy Bryan Bryan Raymond Gary Oklahoma

Atla Antics No 3 Sets May Show at Valley View

The Valley View Hospital Auxiliary announces Atla Antics No 3 a dance show with Can-Can acts slated for May 13 and 14. Proceeds fund air conditioning for the hospital.

Atla Valley View Hospital

Bess Family Returns to Friona Amid Illness Visit

Jap Bess of Friona Texas visits neighbors in the area including John Crabtree Tom Price and Catherine Price. The Omer Loughlin farm remains called the Jap Bess farm due to the original ownership and tenancy history. The visit, prompted by a relative's illness, brings warm welcomes from longtime locals.

Jap Bess Friona Tex John Crabtree Tom Price Catherine Omer Loughlin Besses Bess

McCauleys Visit Ada Area Relatives in Oregon Trip

Mrs. P. C. McCauley of Mitchell Oregon arrived in Ada Friday for a week visiting relatives in the Ada area. She is Jennie Hall formerly of the community and sister of Mrs. Beller.

P. C. McCauley Mitchell Oregon Ada Lee Hall Gene Sanders Barney Halls Garrett Bellers Beller Jennie Hall

Briggs Sends Home From Texas To Await Far East Duty

Pvt. Lloyd Briggs of the Fifth Armoured Division arrived at his parents home with Pvt. Wayne Canty from Kansas on a day leave. They came from the AFB at San Marcos Texas. After leave Pvt. Briggs will be sent to the Far East.

Pvt Lloyd Briggs Fifth Armoured Division Marvin Briggs Buddy Wayne Canty Kansas A.F.B San Marcos Tex Briggs Far East

Sunday School News Visitors at Sunday School

Sunday Briggs Mrs. P. C. McCauley Gerald and Tommy Thurman Mrs. Herbert Price and Janie expected to become regular attendees.

Briggs P. C. McCauley Gerald Tommy Thurman Herbert Price Janie

Picnic Crowd Joins Pratt Park Outing After Church

Sunday churchgoers from Sulphur gathered with lunch baskets to a planned picnic at Pratt National Park. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Tom Price, Mr. and Mrs. James Brigs, Gary Don, Mrs. Tess Hooser, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Price, Carl Lee, Miss Catherine Price, and several others with family and friends. The group split briefly for last minute tasks then reconvened at the designated spot for an enjoyable outing.

Garrett Wilson Pratt National Park Tom Price James Brigs Gary Don Tess Hooser Gerald Price Carl Lee Catherine Price Gerald Thurman Eldon Lee Jimmy Wilford Lee Joan Tilley Janie Lee Betty Jean Morrison PP. C. McCauley Garrett Beller Eva Stone Ed Richard Roundtree Vicki Stephen Dewayne Hooser Bernice Morrison

Houser Party Sees Circus Tent Collapse in Roff

The Houser family and Eva Stone witnessed Tex Carson's wild animal circus tent being pulled down in Roff after Saturday shows. Dewayne and the others may have left Sulphur after riding a merry go round earlier. Garrett Beller is noted as initial planner.

Tess Houser Dewayne Eva Stone Roff Tex Carson Wild Animal Circus Garrett Beller

Doctor Cowling Visits Pomeranian Sale At Mrs Beller’s

The note on the front door tells that Dr. Cowling stopped by while the Beller home was empty and will return this afternoon to view the Pomeranian puppies for sale. The Briggs family missed the picnic because Mrs. Briggs was ill and visited the doctor on Sunday.

Dr. Cowling

Weekend Visit Leads to Hunting and Poke Salad Search

Saturday week the Robert Browns visited their in laws as Marvin Briggs and Warren Shumard with Bill and Howard Briggs spent the day at the Briggs home in Portland Park. They hunted fished and sought poke salad. Mrs Glen Cornell visited her sister Mrs Marvin Briggs Monday. Jimmy Lee Morrison spent Monday night with Clinton Lancaster.

Robert Browns Marvin Briggs Warren Shumards Portland Park Briggs Mr. Shumard Robert Brown Bill Howard Briggs Shumards Wilson Glen Cornell Old Midland Marvin Brigs Jimmy Lee Morrison Clinton Lancaster

Mrs M H Phillips Moves From Roff To Pecan Grove

Mrs M H Phillips of Roff leaves the local area for the Pecan Grove community with Dewayne accompanying her. The note hopes they are not lost to the community.

M. H. Phillips Roff Dewayne Pecan Grove

Mrs Eva Stone Seeks Owners of Pyrex Bowl and Pie Plate

Mrs Eva Stone asks owners of a pyrex bowl and pyrex pie plate left at her home during her husband Dewey Stones illness to claim them. She recalls many friends brought food. she cannot identify who contributed every dish.

Eva Stone Dewey Stone

Preacher Hugh Biles to Lead Two Week Revival Tours

Rev. Hugh Biles aged 74, a Free Will Baptist minister from Stratford, will depart May 4 for a weeklong revival in Florence Alabama. He will then travel to his former hometown McMinnville Tennessee for a second week of revival meetings.

Hugh Biles Stratford Florence Ala McMinville Tenn

Dorsey Mee Castillo Collapses At Station Return From Work

Dorsey Mee Castillo collapsed at the wheel of her car at a service station in Rofs after returning from work. She had cared for her mother Mrs. M. Bagby after serious surgery and had resumed work as a beautician in Sulphur a week earlier. She was taken to Ada Hospital by unidentified helpers. The condition was an acute nervous illness with internal infection requiring further surgery following a prior operation.

Dorsey Mee Joe) Castillo Rofs M. Bagby Dorsey

Glass danger cited by Colorado shop owner

Sam McCracken of a Walsenberg paint and glass shop warns about a new glass that pits on contact with foreign objects when heated and can explode in an airtight car. He notes rough weather and dry conditions in Colorado and Ada, and recounts unrelated ant and spider bites received around town.

Sam McCracken Walsenburg Colo McCracken Ada J. T. McCracken Colorado Dalhart Texas

Whispered claims spark belief beyond fact

A note on how people accept statements when presented confidently. The idea that rumors spread easily is illustrated by the notion that belief grows when information is whispered, regardless of its truth.

Sunday School at Camp Ground Church

Seventy three attend Sunday School at Camp Ground Church. Dismissal on Sunday May 2 follows plans to attend the League Rally at Wilson.

Camp Ground League Wilson

Hood and Corvin Attend Stratford Revival

Mr and Mrs H C Hood Mrs Lela Corvin and Bruce Holland attended revival services at the Free Will Baptist Church in Stratford Wednesday night.

H. C. Hood Lela Corvin Bruce Holland Free Will Baptist Church Stratford

Whitsons Visit Bowermans For Sunday Singing

Mr and Mrs O S Whitson spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs H C Bowerman of the Galey community. They attended a singing Sunday afternoon.

O. S. Whitson H. C. Bowerman Galey

Thompson and Long families visit on Sunday afternoon

Mr. and Mrs. Grover Thompson and Raymond and James spent Sunday afternoon visiting Mr. and Mrs. Bud Long of Maysville.

Grover Thompson Raymond and James Bud Long Maysville

Henry D Whitson Visits Union Hill Family

Henry Dean Whitson spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bivins and family of the Union Hill community.

Henry Dean Whitson Roy Bivins Union Hill

Pinley and Haggard Families Visit in Duncan

Mr and Mrs Elmer Pinley and Glen spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Bennie Haggard and family of Duncan.

Elmer Pinley Glen Mrs. Bennie Haggard Duncan

Visitors share quiet midweek gatherings

Those visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Hood Wednesday night were Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Hood and Jerry, Mrs. Bruce Holland of Oil Center and Preston Hood of Alma. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cape visited with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cape Monday night.

John Hood M. C. Hood Jerry Bruce Holland Oil Center Preston Hood Alma Mrs A. L. Cape Mrs. Albert Cape

Vernon Scaff On Sick List This Past Week

Vernon Scaff has been on the sick list this past week indicating he was out of work or duties while recovering.

Vernon Scaff

Sunday Dinner Attended by Hood FamilyGuests

Those having Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hood were Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Holland of Oil Center Rev. and Mrs. Bill Bratcher and family and Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hood and family. Visiting in the afternoon were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Meyer and family of Vanoss.

H. C. Hood Bruce Holland Oil Center Bill Bratcher J. B. Hood Jack Meyer Vanoss

Hunter Family Visits Grandparents Over Weekend

Debra and Darrel Hunter of Allen spent Saturday night and Sunday with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Norton in a family visit.

Debra and Darrel Hunter Allen Mrs John Norton

Mumps Outbreak Sends Students Home Again

Another wave of illnesses closes schools as several students miss classes with mumps, prompting health officials to warn families and implement containment measures.

Choate and Norton Family Update

Mike and Ricky Choate of Ada spent Wednesday night and Thursday with Mrs. John Norton in a brief family visit and social gathering.

Mike and Ricky Choate Ada Mrs John Norton

Mrs West Visits With Mrs Callicott Thursday Night

Mrs. West and Mrs. Callicott shared a social visit on Thursday night in a show of friendly call and conversation.

Carl West Woody Callicott

Hood and Haskins Host Visit With Mrs Hood and Ann

Mrs T S Hood and Ann spent Thursday with Mr and Mrs Earlin Haskins describing a friendly social call.

Scout Outing With Byng Boy Scouts At Lake Texoma

Gerald Tilley attended a Byng Boy Scouts outing Friday night and Saturday at Lake Texoma.

Gerald Tilley Byng Boy Scouts Lake Texoma

Mrs Sam Golden Visits Friends in Ada

Mrs Sam Golden visited friends in Ada on Friday. The short note records a social call with no additional details.

Sam Golden Ada

Ada Women Visit Kin and Friends in Quiet Week

Mrs. Allen Crawley of Ada spent Wednesday with her mother Mrs. J. G. Bennett. W. H. Hightower spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott and daughters.

Allen Crawley Ada J. G. Bennett W. H. Hightower Leo Scott

Perryman and Newby Visit Anadarko Home

Mr and Mrs Howard Perryman and Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby visited Saturday in Anadarko. Ron n ie returned home with them to spend a few days.

Howard Perryman Anadarko Melvin Newby Ronnie

Edith McDaniel Improving After Illness

Mrs. Edith McDaniel who had been ill for about eight weeks is reported to be improving.

Edith McDaniel

Haskins Family Visit in Ada Notes Illness

Mr and Mrs Earlin Haskins visited Mr and Mrs William Earl Haskins of Ada Wednesday night. William Earl has been quite ill for the past two weeks. He is a son of the Haskins.

Stevenson Earlin Haskins William Earl Haskins Ada William Earl the Haskins

Dress revue and piano recital in Byng Friday

Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley and son Carlton Lee attended a dress revue and piano recital at Byng Friday night.

Karl Tilley Carlton Lee Byng

Mrs Ray Roberts and Pam Visit Oil Center Family

Mrs Ray Roberts and Pam visited Mrs Gene Standridge and her son Mike of Oil Center on Saturday.

Ray Roberts Pam Gene Standridge Mike Oil Center

Hood Family Visits Relatives Friday Night

Mr and Mrs J B Hood and children Junior Billy Betty and Donnie visited in the H C Hood home Friday night.

J. B. Hood Junior Billy Betty Donnie H. C. Hood

Relatives Visit Leslie Perry Home From Earlymart Calif

Visitors to the Leslie Perry home included relatives from Earlymart California. Among them were Leslie Perry’s parents Mr and Mrs B P Perry visiting this past week.

Leslie Perry Earlymart Calif Leslie B. P. Perry

Local Roads See Heavy Graveling Amid Weeklong Warmth

This week officials note substantial graveling on surrounding roads as warm conditions linger. Crews filled patches and smoothed surfaces to improve travel safety for motorists and pedestrians, with ongoing maintenance planned as weather holds.

Roberts Family Visit at J W Murray Home

Mr and Mrs Ray Roberts and Pam were visitors in the J W Murray home at Gaar Corner Sunday afternoon.

Ray Roberts Pam J. W. Murray Gaar Corner

Mrs Gracie Hayes and Phyllis Visit Mrs Meek and Berl

Mrs Gracie Hayes and Phyllis visited Mrs Virgil Meek and Berlene on Tuesday night.

Mr and Mrs Pete Atckson Visit Ada Family

Mr and Mrs Pete Atckson and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Frank Haggard of Ada.

Pete Atckson Frank Haggard Ada

Vernon Scaff Buys Hay Baler for Summer Work

Vernon Scaff has purchased a new hay baler and plans to use it this summer to boost haymaking efforts.

Heard Vernon Scaff

John Hood Improves After Virus Pneumonia

John Hood tests show marked improvement from virus pneumonia and can be up part time. Family and friends visit him Sunday, including John Games and son Jim of Ada, Judson Kirby, Bill Booth, Rev. Bill Bratcher and families, Bruce Holland, Preston Hood and families, and Dewey Northam, all from nearby towns and Alma Oklahoma.

John Hood John Stone County Ark John Games Jim Ada Judson Kirby Bill Booth Bill Bratcher Bruce Holland Oil Center Preston Hood Alma Okla Dewey Northam

Ada couple hosts dinner with nearby friends

Mr and Mrs Dub Garrison of Ada shared a supper Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs Frank Roberts, according to local social notes. The event highlighted neighborhood hospitality and friendship among residents.

Dub Garrison Ada Frank Roberts

G C Holloway Builds for Son Bill Holland This Week

G C Holloway has been doing building work for his son Bill Holland during the past week, showing family project activity and local craftsmanship. The note records a family business or home improvement effort in progress.

G. C. Holloway Bill Holland

Visiting kin enjoy TV fights at Ver non Scaff home

Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan and Jerry Bobby Hudson joined Mr and Mrs Sam Golden and children Margaret and Glen Friday night. The group spent the evening watching the fights on TV.

Vernon Scaff Paul Duncan Jerry Bobby Hudson Sam Golden Margaret Glen

Mrs Yandell Dies After Illness In Red Oak Visit

Mr and Mrs Earlin Haskins and Mr and Mrs J F Hooper visited friends in Red Oak Oklahoma where Mrs Yandell fell ill and died early Monday. Haskins attended the funeral Tuesday and Donna Kaye and Sherry Scott stayed with the Tilley family while Eva Ann Haskins visited Ada.

Earlin Haskins J. F. Hooper Red Oak Okla J. E. Yandell Haskins Donna Kaye Sherry Scott Mrs Earl Tilley and Sons

Visitors of Mr and Mrs Hightower Sunday

Those visiting with Mr and Mrs W H Hightower on Sunday were Mr and Mrs Vergil Meek and Berlene.

W. H. Hightower Vergil Meek Berlene

MUMPS! MUMPS! MUMPS! Cushman Struck By Mumps After Measles

Donnie Cushman has just recovered from measles and now has the mumps. Dennis McDonald is mentioned in passing with no further details available.

Donnie Cushman Dennis McDonald

Vergil Meek and Leo Scott Attend Hereford Park Game

Vergil Meek and Leo Scott were spotted at a ball game held Tuesday night at Hereford Park, taking in the action from the stands.

Vergil Meek Leo Scott Hereford Park

Hood Family Spends Sunday with Haskins Group

Mrs. T. S. Hood and Ann joined Mr. and Mrs. William Earl Haskins for a Sunday visit. Mrs. John Norton attended church at Galey, and Mrs. Allen Crawley of Ada visited her mother, Mrs. J. G. Bennitt, on Wednesday.

T. S. Hood Ann William Earl Haskins John Norton Galey Allen Crawley Ada J. G. Bennitt

Austell Cassidy Undergoes Tonsilectomy at Delay Hospital

Mr and Mrs Clyde Boyd visited Austell Cassidy Saturday night at Delay Hospital in Sulphur. Austell has undergone a tonsilectomy and was removed to his home Sunday.

Clyde Boyd Austell Cassidy Delay Hospital Austell

Preston Hood Spends Evening With Alma Parents

Preston Hood of Alma was with his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Hood on Wednesday night in a family gathering noted by the local report.

Preston Hood Alma Mrs John Hood

4 H Club Rally and Community Supper Draws Crowds

The 4 H Club Rally and community supper Monday night was well attended with attendees from surrounding communities and the Bebee community.

Bebee

Mrs Smith and Mrs Patterson Visit Dallas Trip

Mrs J K Smith and Mrs B M Patterson of Ada spent the weekend in Dallas visiting Mrs Smith's daughter and family Mr and Mrs Clesto Leslie and children Doyle and Sharon Ruth. They visited friends in Grand Prairie and Arlington and returned home Monday afternoon.

J. K. Smith B. M. Patterson Ada Dallas Texas

Mosses and Hudsons Visit Chickasha Family

Mr and Mrs Jesse Moss and their daughter Bettye spent the weekend visiting Mr and Mrs Jack Hudson and their son in Chickasha.

Barbara Alexander Jesse Moss Bettye Jack Hudson Chickasha

Tollixon Trio Travel To Mountain View This Weekend

Mr. Bill Tollixon and Donald visited Mountain View this weekend. Mrs. Tollixon, who had been staying there, accompanied them on the return home.

Bill Tollixon Donald Mountain View Mrs. Tollixon

Greene Family Visits Jam es and Family Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Bert Greene and their Tulsa children spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs A J James Sonny and LaVerne.

Bert Greene Tulsa A. J. James Sonny LaVerne

Ada Couples Enjoy Weekend Fishing on Lake

Mr and Mrs T D Alexander and Barbara along with Mr and Mrs L E Emerson and Bill Duty spent the weekend fishing on Lake.

T. D. Alexander Barbara L. E. Emerson Bill Duty Ada Lake Texoma

Mrs Sallie Robinson Returns From Visit To Bixby

Mrs Sallie Robinson returned home after visiting her daughter Mrs Mary Smyers in Bixby.

Sallie Robinson Bixby Mrs Mary Smyers

Manville dinner visit by local residents

Frank James, Buddy Eastman and Alfred Glenn of Mannsville visited Mr and Mrs A J James in LaVerne and their son on Sunday afternoon.

Frank James Buddy Eastman Alfred Glenn Mannsville A. J. James LaVerne Sonny

Kidd Tolliver Back Behind The Wheel On School Bus

Kidd Tolliver has recovered and is once more driving the school bus, resuming duties for the district.

Kidd Tolliver

Sterling Price Family Visits Holdenville Resident Sunday

Mr and Mrs Sterling Price and children and Mrs Nora Childress visited Mr and Mrs Lawrence Neal of Holdenville on Sunday.

Sterling Price Nora Childress Lawrence Neal Holdenville

First AL night game opens with 6 1 Washington win

In 1951 Washington defeated Philadelphia 6 1 at Connie Mack Stadium marking the first night game in American League history.

Washington Philadelphia Connie Mack Stadium

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