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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1958

Page

6

Avon Demonstration Attended by Mrs Pearl Surgnier

Mrs Pearl Surgnier attended an Avon demonstration meeting in Ada at the Aldridge Hotel one day last week.

Pearl Surgnier Ada Aldridge Hotel

Kelley Family Visit To Vamoosa Grandparents

Mr and Mrs Robert Kelley and Gary Lin visited her grandparents Mr and Mrs W W Atkinson of Vamoosa last Sunday afternoon.

Robert Kelley Gary Lin W. W. Atkinson Vamoosa

Allen Mustangs Triumph Over Sasakwa in Five Inning Game

The Allen Mustangs defeated Sasakwa 95 to 0 in five innings on Monday night at Allen. Earlier the Allen and Sasakwa Pee Wee teams played with Sasakwa winning that game.

Allen Mustangs Sasakwa Allen Sasakwa Pee Wee

Crews Return From Week With Relatives in Afton

Mr and Mrs Walter Crews have returned home after spending a week with her mother Mrs Petty and other relatives and friends in Afton.

Walter Crews Mrs. Petty Afton

Aunt Ida Lee Returns Home From Oklahoma City Visit

Aunt Ida Lee has returned home after visiting her son Johnny Lee and his wife and children in Oklahoma City, returning with news and stories from the trip.

Ida Lee Mrs Johnny Lee Oklahoma City

Pearl Surgnier Receives Watch Gift from Tulsa Sister

Mrs. Pearl Surgnier received a pretty watch last week as a birthday gift from her sister Mrs. Virginia Hester of Tulsa. Hester is the former Virginia Hunter.

Pearl Surgnier Virginia Hester Tulsa Hester Virginia Sis) Hunter

Francis bustled with voters on July 1

Busy voting day at Francis described by locals as similar to past turnout levels. Old timers recall when Francis and other stations were continually busy and express a wish for those days to return.

Francis

Browns Return Visit Ends After Family Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Francis Brown and children of Tulsa have returned home after visiting here with her parents Mr. and Mrs. E. W. West, her brother Mr. and Mrs. Carl West and son Terry, and sister-in-law Mrs. Mary West and children, plus several friends. The Browns are former residents.

Francis Brown Tulsa E. W. West Carl West Terry Mary West

Lee Scroggins to Hospital for Specialist Treatment

Mrs Irene Scroggins and her mother Mrs Mary Bing ham accompanied Mrs Scroggins husband Lee to Oklahoma City Saturday where he will undergo treatment by a specialist for the next few days. He has been ill for several months and his condition is not improving. Community wishes him a speedy recovery.

Lee Scroggins Irene Scroggins Mary Mary Bingham Scroggins Lee Oklahoma City Las

Ada woman attends family shower over holiday weekend

Mrs. Kermit Ward of Ada visited with her parents Mr and Mrs Don Robinson and children over the holiday weekend. She attended the shower given at Allen for her brother and wife Mr and Mrs Jerry Robinson.

Kermit Ward Ada Don Robinson Allen Jerry Robinson

Local visitors enjoy picnic and fireworks outing

Miss Sarah Jane Gault and others from Allen Ohio visited Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kelley and Gary Lin in Columbus. The group included Miss Hilda Black Kenneth Roberts Buck Dav id Kelley Ann Nicholas Jan Nicholas and Jerry Tilley. They had a picnic supper and spent the evening shooting fireworks. Gladstone Davis and M. E. Harris visited last Friday afternoon.

Sarah Jane Gault Hilda Black Allen Kenneth Roberts Buck David Danny Kelley Ann Jan Nicholas Columbus Ohio Jerry Tilley Robert. Kelley Gary Lin

Bedroom addition for Stallworth home announced

A new SEEN A bedroom has been added to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Stallworth in the local residence update.

Ralph Stallworth

Vacation Bible School Opens at Francis Baptist Church

Vacation Bible School started last Monday July 7 at Francis Baptist Church and will run through July 19 with daily activities for children and families.

the Francis Baptist Church

Miss Jo Ann West Plans Washington Trip

Miss Jo Ann West daughter of Mr and Mrs Cal West will depart by plane for Washington on July 19 to attend a school of for- the- final term.

Jo Ann West Cal West Washington

Jo Ann Joins Civil Service for Office Work

Jo Ann departs for three weeks to two months of language study then heads to Europe for two years. She enlisted in the Civil Service for office work. Our best wishes go with Jo Ann.

Eign Europe Civil Service Jo Ann

Harris family visits tied to Oklahoma rodeo roping

Mr and Mrs Bill Harris and their Oakland California family visit M E Harris and family in Purcell. They met Bills sister and brother in law Ben Brown in Oklahoma City last Friday and Saturday. They attended the Purcell rodeo where Ben entered roping contests but did not win.

Bill Harris Oakland Calif M. E. Harris Ben Brown Oklahoma City Purcell Ben

Little Glenda Smith Seen Shopping With Grandmother

A brief sighting notes six month old Glenda Jo Smith with her grandmother Mrs. Horton Smith at a local grocery. The child is described as the baby of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Pud Smith.

Glenda Jo Smith Mrs. Horton Smith Glenda Mrs Glen Pud) Smith

Oklahoma City Women Stay Night with Ethel Matthews

Miss Judy Henson and Wanda Philpot of Oklahoma City spent one night last week with Ethel Matthews.

Judy Henson Wanda Philpot Oklahoma City Ethel Matthews

Community enjoys showers and cool spell for crops

We of this community certainly have been enjoying the showers and cool weather which we have been having for about the past two weeks. It might slow up the hay making but will surely grow some fine gardens peas okra squash and tomatoes.

Healdton Visit By Kelley Family Members

Mrs. Alta Jean Kelley and her son Gary Lin visited J. W. Atkinson and son Jimmy and her grandmother Mrs. C. E. Dunegan, all of Healdton.

Alta Jean Kelley Gary Lin J. W. Atkinson Jimmy C. E. Dunegan Healdton

Aunt Tennie McCool Returns Home After Visit

Aunt Tennie McCool returns home from Holdenville where she visited Mr and Mrs Lester Kimes and their children. She makes her home with Mr and Mrs Mirl Moon and their son Joe Edd.

Tennie McCool Lester Kimes Holdenville Tennie Mirl Moon Joe Edd

Miss Peggy Lou Head Visits Grandparents in Memphis

Little Miss Peggy Lou Head, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samimy Head of Memphis Tennessee, is spending a month with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Head.

Peggy Lou Head Mrs. Samimy Head Memphis, Tenn Mrs. S. A Head

Visitors Gather at Wheeler Home From Kansas Towns

Visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wheeler include their children and grandchildren. Also visiting are Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wheeler and their children of Oxford Kansas and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kravels and their children of Hutchinson Kansas.

Carl Wheeler Bill Wheeler Oxford, Kan Joe Kravels Hutchinson, Kan

Family reunion visit ends for Stephens and Richards

Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Stephens of Oklahoma City and Mrs. Bertha Richards of Dallas have returned home after visiting here with their sister, Mrs. George McComas.

Melvin Stephens Oklahoma City Bertha Richards Dallas George McComas

Harris Families Visit For Holiday Weekend

Mrs. I F Harris hosts family guests for the holiday weekend. S/Sgt Leroy Harris and three sons from San Antonio Texas, Cov Henson and daughters from Oklahoma City, Wanda Phillpot and others from Ada Moore and nearby towns join for two weeks with grandparents and relatives before returning home.

I. F. Harris Leroy Harris San Antonio Tex Cov Henson Donna Kay Judy Oklahoma City Wanda Phillpot Ted Scroggins Moore Okla Francis Harris Jackie James Ada Loyd Babe) Harris Judy Henson Franky Roy Harris

Scroggins Family Visit Leads to Hospital Admission

J. L. Scroggins accompanied by his parents to Oklahoma City last Saturday. Mr. Scroggins was admitted to a hospital for treatment.

Pearl Surgnier Admitted To Illinois Hospital

Very little readable text reports Pearl Surgnier being admitted to an Illinois hospital with a brief note of apology. The fragment lacks full details.

Valley View Hospital Admission After Night Illness

Mrs. Surgnier, who lives alone, fell seriously ill during the night and was taken by ambulance to Indian Hospital at Talihina. She will undergo major surgery this week following transfer from Valley View Hospital on July 3.

Valley View Hospital

Baxter Scroggins Family Enjoy Fourth Picnic at Sulphur

Mr and Mrs Baxter Scroggins and their children traveled with well filled baskets to Sulpher for a Fourth of July outing. The party included Mr and Mrs Lois Scroggins and son, and Mr and Mrs Junior Scroggins with children.

Baxter Scroggins Sulpher Lois Scroggins Junior Scroggins

Oklahoma City Family Hosts Simple Ice Cream Supper

A description notes Mr and Mrs Arvil West and children of Oklahoma City returning home to share a home made ice cream supper with neighbors and family, a wholesome gathering underscoring simple domestic pleasures.

Dren Arvil West Oklahoma City

Mrs Lilly Bryant Called To Oklahoma City For Sister

Mrs Lilly Bryant traveled to Oklahoma City to be with her sister Mrs Frank Scroggins who is a hospital patient. The sister underwent major surgery last Monday.

Lilly Bryant Oklahoma City Frank Scroggins

Baxter Scroggins Improves After Back Injury

Baxter Scroggins recovers after a back injury suffered earlier. He spent a week at Valley View Hospital and was later transferred to Oklahoma City for continued treatment.

Baxter Scroggins Valley View Hospital Oklahoma City

Kirkes Family Visits During Summer at Local Home

Mr and Mrs Max Kirkes and their children from Milton Missouri are spending the summer with his parents Mr and Mrs H L Kirkes. Max attends East Central College and is taking postgraduate work. He recently had a hospital checkup after release.

Max Kirkes Milton, Mo H. L. Kirkes Max East Central College

Smith Family Visit From Lindsay

Mr and Mrs Jim Frank Smith and their boys from Lindsay spent last weekend with Jim's parents Mr and Mrs Horton Smith and with Jim's brother Mr and Mrs H V Smith, Candy and Ronnie.

Jim Frank Smith Lindsay Horton Smith Jim H. V. Smith Candy Ronnie

Mrs. Spears Improved, Tecumseh Woman Faces Surgery

Mrs. Lavern Scroggins reports the Tecumseh resident Mrs. Maggie Spears is somewhat improved under a doctor's care. She expects to undergo surgery as conditions permit. Mrs. Spears is a sister of Mrs. Scroggins and W. H. Summers, both of Francis.

Lavern Scroggins Maggie Spears Tecumseh

Matthews Family Visit From Artesia Arrives

Mr and Mrs Haskell Matthews and children of Artesia New Mexico are visiting here with his mother Mrs B C Granny Matthews and other relatives and friends.

Haskell Matthews Artesia, N. M B. C Granny) Matthews

Mrs Alice Duer Ill, Under Doctor Care in Oklahoma City

Mrs. Alice Duer is ill and receiving medical care in Oklahoma City according to a period report. The note mentions she is under a doctor’s care.

Alice Duer Oklahoma City

Epigrias and Odd Prose Reflect Local Tone

A garbled cryptic page fragment cites humorous quips and social musings. It mentions Sabbath observance jokes and casual lines about habits, time, and daily life, ending with a signature style like REV. Cae ee GRANT.

Local Family Notices From Sun Shine Homecoming Service

The article lists multiple family placements with Elmer Parks, James Rice, Duer, and Liddie West showing improved health. It notes homecomings at Sun Shine, visits from Henry Testertilier Jr of Phoenix, Aunt Jennie Sharp of Francis, and Melvin Henson of Wilson, along with Mrs West’s stroke history and current living with her son Bob West and granddaughter Shirley.

Liddie West Bob West Shirley Henry Testertilier, Jr Phoenix, Ariz Pearlie Wolfe Jennie Sharp Francis Melvin Henson Wilson

Salter Family Revival Trip Mentioned in Ada

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ray Salter and baby of Sapulpa are visiting with his grandmothers Mrs Ethel Houser and Aunt Mollie Salter of Ada during a recent family event in the area.

Kenneth Ray Salter Baby Sapulpa Ethel Houser Mollie Salter Ada

Mrs. Nora Chism Visits Aunt Mollie Salter in Ada Home

Nora Chism reports Aunt Mollie Salter, resident of an Ada convalescent home, shows somewhat improved condition.

Nora Chism Mollie Salter Ada

Fragmented Word Puzzle List Shows Odd Pairings and Clues

A messy OCR style list presents words and clues with numbers, suggesting a word puzzle. Items include land parcel, creature, tools, minerals, fish, painter, verbs, time phrases, and relatives. The jumbled terms hint at a composite crossword or cryptic exercise from a historical page.

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Gladstone (Peacher) Davis Bible School J. L. Scroggins Baxter Byart Beeman Beeman Charles Zimmerman Olathe, Kansas Chance-Vought Aircraft CO Uss Nas Miss Man Eccles Provo Utah Hindustan Ma Olane Uncle Leys Epigrias Tubby Tyler Tobe Hinch Hossface Hank Fred- 1 THE CRICK Hans Haw Sonny South Ailin Mandy Sonny Peewee Frank Thomas Hossface HELL BY AL Sonders Granny BY AL Smith BY Kern Pederson Joe Dennett Jes Deems BY Tom Oka BY Brad Anderson Homer ATK North Broadway Zeea Elmer Parks Mrs. Duer James Rice Don Karen Neil Sunshine By Russ Arnold
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