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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1954

Page

6

Holland Is New League Prox for Freewill Rally

The Freewill Baptist League Rally at Camp on Sunday August 8 elected officers for the coming year. New president is Billy Ray Holland of Camp Ground with Bill Carter as vice president and Charlotte Bracher as secretary. Oakman won both the program banner and attendance prizes. The youth camp featured a children’s program and list of Oakman attendees includes George Carter, Billy Carter, and several families. Various local residents and visitors were mentioned in the day’s events and follow up visits.

Nance Couple Visits Son in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs J M Nance spent Wednesday and Thursday in Oklahoma City visiting their son Haskell Nance and family.

J. M. Nance Oklahoma City Haskell Nance

Local Residents Visit and Welcome Newcomers

Mr and Mrs Leroy Fox of Tulsa visit with Mr and Mrs Allen Fox. J S Isaacs host guests from Mexico Ada and Oklahoma including Bottoms and Hilburn families. Estelen Texas visits and Shawnee relatives. Oil Center and Ada residents share weekend visits. Welcome to David and Mrs Sharp who moved from Oklahoma City.

Mrs Leroy Fox Tulsa Allen Fox J. S. Isaacs Walton Isaacs Mexico Olen Bottoms Harvey and Pamela Ada Joe Hilburn Egypt Marie Betty Bottoms Jess Berryman Estelen Texas Mr. Berryman Jim Edward Berryman Shawnee David Sharp Oklahoma City

Sloan Family Visits Reverend Jones Household

Mr and Mrs Archie Sloan and their children from Happyland community spent Monday evening with Rev and Mrs Scott Jones.

Archie Sloan Happyland Scott Jones

Ainsworths Welcome Sunday Guests

Sunday visitors at J. P. Ainsworth home included Norville Turner from Homer John Williams Dan Dryden from Ada and Mart Massey. Allen Fox traveled to Pauls Valley on Monday to visit Tex Seymore and his wife.

J. P. Ainsworth Allen Fox Pauls Valley Tex Seymore

Nickell announce birth of son Hugh Dewayne

Mr and Mrs R M Nickell announce the birth of their son Hugh Dewayne born August 4 at 5 pm weighing nine pounds two ounces Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Jay Hugh Vermillion of Modesto California and George Nickell of Ada We are glad L V Ray is home after a few days in the Cowling Clinic and wish him a speedy recovery Mr and Mrs L D Beard visited.

R. M. Nickell Hugh Dewayne Jay Hugh Vermillion Modesto Calif George Nickell Ada L. V. Ray Cowling Clinic

Ada social visit noted by local households

Mrs. J. S. Isaacs, Janell and Norman Ray spent Saturday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Olen Bottoms in Ada.

J. S. Isaacs Janell Norman Ray Mrs. Olen Bottoms Ada

Oakman Sportsman Club Holds August Meeting

The Oakman Sportsman Club met August 5 at the Oakman Store with about 60 attendees. The club ordered 4100 young quails for members and arranged pickup at 10 a.m. Friday from Mr. Carter's coops. Virgil Williams state game ranger spoke on care and feeding of the birds. J. E. Teague showed the film Yours is the Land. Next meeting set for September 2 at Mr. Carter's. ice cream party planned.

Oakman Sportsman Club Oakman Oakman Club Carter Virgil Williams

Wayneth Weddle Birthday Party At Home

Mr and Mrs Leonard Weddle hosted a birthday party for their son Wayneth at their home on Saturday August 7. Wayneth turned five and guests included Gary and Judy Gray Kenny Harrell Ellen and Dickie Barbee Mickey Blanken ship Ruth Ann and Mildred Sims Harold and Carol Rhodes Norman Paul Duncan and the honoree. Lois Watts spent two weeks in Frederick Oklahoma visiting relatives. Visitors this week at Carl Watts home were Mr and Mrs Chester Lawson and children of Frederick.

Leonard Weddle Wayneth Gary Judy Gray Kenny Harrell Ellen Dickie Barbee Mickey Blankenship Ruth Ann Mildred Sims Harold and Carol Rhodes Norman Paul Duncan Wayneth Weddle Lois Watts Frederick Okla Carl Watts Chester Lawson

Local Residents and Visitors Share News in Ada area

Dianna Kay of Ada and Mr. and Mrs B E Campbell of Wynnewood and Mr. and Mrs Harry Hekett of California are noted. Estill Oliver and family moved to Jay Oklahoma for a teaching job. Hillard Oliver hosts visitors Leo McNinch from Stratford. Etta Fern and Marvin Barbee attended the Assembly of God Youth camp at Ardmore August 2 to 7.

Dianna Kay Ada B. E. Campbell Wynnewwood Harry Hekett California Estill Oliver Jay, Okla Etta Fern Marvin Barbee Assembly of God Ardmore

School Lunchroom Repaint Targeted by Club

A club scheduled a special meeting Monday to plan repainting the school lunchroom with work starting Thursday and painting Friday. Members are asked to wear shorts and tennis shoes while checking on items at the school.

Sgt Bud Wiser Meets Nat Guard Duty at Camp Hood Texas

Sgt F C Bud Wiser will spend the next two weeks with the National Guard at Camp Hood Texas. Mrs Treas requested the announcement. Several articles of clothing were left at the school by children. Parents who have missing jackets caps shirts or basketballs are asked to check with the school for recovery.

Sgt F. C Bud Wiser National Guards Camp Hood Tex

If you work just for your pay

A compact verse attributed to Rev Charley Grant urging cleaner minds and slower living. It mocks Hollywood stereotypes and asks for kind, honest folk, contrasting profit with virtue and warning of the costs of vice.

Rev Charley Grant

Konawa Shooting Victim In Critical Condition

Leo Alexander 19 remained critical at noon Monday after being shot in the right shoulder with a .410 shotgun at his home near High Spring Indian Church Friday night. Adeline Charty 24 is jailed in Wewoka for the shooting amid a quarrel between Alexander and his wife.

Konawa Leo Alexander Valley View Hospital Alexander High Spring Indian Church Here Seminole County Wewoka Adeline Charty

Woman Fires Through Screen Door in Wewoka Case

Officials said Adeline went to the Alexander residence and fired through the front screen door. Charges will depend on the outcome as the case goes before the grand jury convened in Wewoka today.

Bonnie Charty Adeline Alexander House Alexander Wewoka

Bell Family News and College Plans

Mrs. Iva Bell visits relatives in California. Dale Bell returns from the Air Force and plans to enter Murray College this fall.

Iva Bell California Dale Bell Air Force Murray College

Mrs. J. C. Treas Mentioned with Mr. and Mrs. John Clifton

The note lists Mrs. J. C. Treas for the past week alongside Mr. and Mrs. John Clifton in a brief social mention.

Across and Down Word Puzzle List

A mixed clue set lists Across terms from 1 to 55 and Down from 1 to 16. Clues cover vocabulary like carved gem and feline, plus sports and cross reference hints.

Tobe Atlantic Coast State Citizens Army

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