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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1954
Page
8
Mrs. Robert Harris and children spent last weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Allgood of Oklahoma City. Max Lee of Tulsa and Carter Williams of Ada also visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Henson last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Brown and their children from Oklahoma City spent last weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Harris. Mrs. Ida Lee visited at the home of her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John Baker.
Mr and Mrs J A Lee and son James return from a two weeks vacation in Tennessee. James loses his wallet containing over 100 dollars. On the return trip a calf is struck causing minor car damage. No one is hurt and the Lees report a good time overall.
Mr and Mrs Doug Norris and children Dennison Texas recently visited their parents Mr and Mrs D Norris and Mr and Mrs O H Walker in a family gathering.
Frances Brown supervised a group of boys on a Friday night swim at Konawa. Attendees included Hershel Kelley Jerry Robinson Allen Brown and Larry Wilson. They reported a pleasant evening with enjoyable swimming and social time.
Mrs Peal Surgnier spent a week in Tulsa visiting and conducting business. She met with local contacts and handled several affairs related to her engagements in the city.
Rev. and Mrs. Truman Spurgeon and Mr. and Mrs. Holloway Fort led a group to Falls Creek last week. Attendees for a few days included Dortha June Hooeser Hughlene Bishop Barbara Lee Jean Graham Bonita Buswell and Opal Martin.
Seaman and Mrs Bob Reed of San Antonio Texas are spending several days with his parents Mr and Mrs Roosevelt Reed and Mr and Mrs Larken Scroggins in Vamoosa.
Mr and Mrs Delmar Nickerson of Oxnard California have returned here with his parents Mr and Mrs O J Nickerson and other friends and relatives.
Little Gregory Saunders of Fort Worth Texas visits in the home of his grandparents Mr and Mrs Charlie Hooser.
Set and Mrs. Scroggins and baby of Washington are visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Dink Scroggins. Scroggins will report to Fort Bragg in South Carolina for further duty.
Sunday guests at the Horton Smith residence included Mr and Mrs H V Smith and baby, Mr and Mrs Glen Smith, Lawton, and Mr and Mrs Fred Poe of Oakman.
The community welcomes Mr and Mrs Ezell Landrith and family as he takes the role of school superintendent.
Ezell Landrith announced the new term starts August 31. Faculty report August 12 with Ina Henson as principal, Marie West, Loven Graham, Sybil Moore, and Lee Rey Huddleton among teachers. Bill Wilson serves as janitor and bus driver. cooks are Belle Henson and Clara Summers. New furniture and metal windows installed, building repainted. students to enjoy improvements.
The Community Club held its regular meeting with strong attendance and good food. New cooks were elected to succeed Horton Smith and Belle Henson: Aleta Matthews, Violet Rice, Mary West, and George McComas. Dues are due to Ina Henson. Next meeting the first Monday in September.
Mrs. S. H. Chastain aged 70 died about 2 15 Wednesday morning at her daughter Mrs. Roy S. McKeown's home in Ada after an extended illness. Funeral and burial planned in Nashville Tennessee. Born near Rayville Missouri she married Mr. Chastain in 1903. they lived in Joplin and Nashville before moving to Ada. Surviving are daughter Mrs. McKeown son Dr L L Chastain sister Mrs N G Couch and five grandchildren.
This note describes preparing veal chops by dipping in beaten egg then in seasoned fine dry bread crumbs. It advises using salt pepper celery salt and paprika in the crumb mixture.
A pattern offer details No. 2956 sizes 10 to 20 with 4% yard requirement for size 16 and plain scoop neckline options. Includes self fabric cut out flowers and applique. Pattern requests go to Pattern Bureau Ada Weekly News Ada Oklahoma Box 42 New York 11 with 35 cents per pattern and extra 5 cents for first class mail. The Spring-Summer Fashion Book is advertised in color for 25 cents with vacation favorites and many designs.
Coalgate Oklahoma officials seek a remedy after the Health Department labeled the sewer system grave. A survey shows the septic tank removes only 10 to 20 percent of pollution, with creek water below the tank heavily polluted. The department orders a new treatment plant to remove 80 to 85 percent and warns FHA and VA loan guarantees could be withdrawn if not fixed.
Hearne Welding and Manufacturing Co opens this week at 1501 North Broadway in a new all steel facility. Owner H L Hearne, a longtime Texas industry veteran, plans stock trailers and custom fabrication with a focus on playground equipment and chain link fencing. The Hearnes have relocated to the area with their two children.
Joe Hemingway underwent an appendectomy at a Holdenville hospital on Thursday morning. Miss Mary Lou McKeel is visiting in Natchez Mississippi. Mrs. Elwin Thompson and Mrs. Inez Kemp were guests of Mrs. S J Minton in Ada Thursday morning.
Mrs. Orville Frederick of Ada spent Thursday visiting Mrs. Jess Moore and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Hobb Estes.
Mr and Mrs Joe Milner and family visited Platt National Park in Sulphur. They were joined there by Mr and Mrs Billy Milner of Ardmore.
Mrs. Sherman Jones of Sweeney Texas and Mrs. Tommy Miller of Old Ocean Texas visit their father Dr. R D Morris. The Allen physician was moved from Valley View hospital to his home Tuesday but cannot receive visitors yet.
Mr and Mrs Elwin Thompson spent the weekend visiting relatives in Bing er. They were received warmly by family and returned home on Sunday after a brief stay.
Don Harbeson and Mrs H D Harbeson Jr and children are scheduled to arrive Saturday for a short visit with Mr and Mrs H D Harbeson and Mr and Mrs M L Rowe in Fal furrias Texas.
Mr and Mrs Fred Page visit their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Bill Nay lor at 3565 Dalreada Parkway Montgomery Alabama during a family gathering.
Mrs Merle Stephenson, at Wood, was a houseguest of Mr and Mrs Jess Moore on Thursday.
Sgt and Mrs Charles L Ussery and two daughters Fr Bliss Texas and Mrs Peggy Jewel Bakersfield Calif arrived to attend the golden wedding services of Mr and Mrs C L Ussery Saturday.
Ray Dettmer traveled to McAlester for a business trip in the early week. Jake Goble spent the first weekend with his family in Wis ter.
William R Wright new man ager of the Ada Chamber of Commerce assumed duties Monday morning. He is known in state commercial promotion circles and came from Miami. Plans are being organized for the Southeast Oklahoma Exposition with the Pontotoc County Free Fair and the Jaycees Industrial Show scheduled September 16 17 and 18. Mrs Wright and the couple s two children arrived August 1.
J. C. Noble returns after a Shawnee visit with family. Lawrence Glenn resumes tank building duties after an appendectomy. George Prouser leaves Friday noon for Baxter Springs Kansas for the weekend. L. L. Rawlings back from Bethany visiting relatives. Hay fever affects three to five million Americans.
Seven embroidery motifs measure 6 by 7 inches in yellow orange brown green and red featuring Tony the Duck on vacation. Order pattern transfers 300 with name address and pattern number to Carol Curtis Ada Weekly News Ada Oklahoma Box 229 Madison Square Station New York 10. Also advertised is a 36 page Needlework Guide in color with over 150 designs and two free patterns priced 25 cents.
Charles Aston Collins of Kona wa Route 1 paid 18 dollars in fine and costs after admitting a 65 mph nighttime speeding violation on August 5 while driving a 1953 Pontiac. John Dixon McDavid pleaded guilty to passing in a marked zone and paid 13 dollars in fine and costs for an incident August 7 near Ada.
Joe W. Alexander seeks a beer license for the 105 Grill at 105 West Twelfth. A hearing on his application has been scheduled for August.
Roy Watson of 609 West Second paid $3 in fines and court costs on a traffic violation in C. W. Floyd's common pleas court Tuesday. Watson faced a charge of failure to yield to the vehicle on the right. Aubrey A. Mitchell issued the traffic ticket.
A massive bull moose reportedly reaches about eight feet at the shoulders and bears antlers around six feet wide. The size description highlights the impressive frame and rack of this notable North American species.
The Fitzhugh Methodist Youth Fellowship held a Friday night event with two teams named Taffy Pull and Beach Party. After choosing sides and devising slogans, attendees enjoyed folk games and refreshments including lemonade and cookies.
Mr and Mrs Leo Denham and family left Friday night for a Texas vacation. Patsy Sherri of Lawrence visited Kay Wyche over the weekend. Sterling Price and others visit Fort Worth. They visit Joe Smith and Norman Childress families. Lewis Ham Roderick and friends went to Bridgeport to pick up Rickey Ham visiting there.
Mr and Mrs Roy Beavers of Ada visited Welcome Wyche and family Kay Jerry Danny Carol Janis and Mike Friday night in a social gathering.
Mrs Smyres of Bigsby and Mrs Robinson hosted visits this week while Mr and Mrs Simmons of Texas visited Mrs Jackie Smith.
Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Bill James and family from Mannsville and Oklahoma City accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Bert Greene. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Nethors. Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Page and family from Tulsa. Jack Reynolds from San Diego. and Roy James from Seminole.
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Rose of Ada and Mr. and Mrs. Warren Rose hosted visitors. Pat Jeanne and Gail of Salina, Kansas, called on Mr. and Mrs. Orbra Young and Wanda and Helen on Sunday.
The Lee Elliott Drilling Company held a Saturday fish fry at Travatine Island in Sulphur for employees and families. Attendees included Lee Elliott, Miles, Nancy, W C Elliott and Billy, Forest Minnally and Randy, Leon McCurrin and Donna, Burl Jones, Luther Brown, L R Sliger, Jesse Epperson, Cherry, Tony and Ed Jones. The Methodist young people later held an inspirational starlight service at Stark's tank with Jerald Barton, David Stark, Jimmy Hunter, Ann Sweatt, Wanda Young, Helen Young, La Verne James, Nancy Elliott, Doris Young, Kay Wyche, Vernon Young, Don Tollison, Robby Young, and Bro Milton Propp.
Lovelady News reports that services were well attended at the church Sunday with a call for more residents to join in future worship.
Mrs Nora Ross assists in cleaning the Ahloso Baptist Church with a large paint brush as volunteers begin a cleanup project. The effort has improved the church’s appearance and highlights what women can accomplish with brushes and mops.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ozbirn visited the Silas Taylors Saturday night and enjoyed watching television. J C Moore C W Cantrell Corporal Robbins of Washington Okla and Ellis Robbins of Purcell visited Mr and Mrs R C Ross of this community.
Lavon Brown pastor of Ah loso Baptist Church and Richard Kim of Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee were guests of Mr and Mrs William Ross Sunday.
Mrs. Kenneth Ozbirn honored her daughter Jan on her seventh birthday with a party at the Ozbirn home Monday afternoon. Friends and relatives from Sulphur Fittstown and Oklahoma City attended, samples gifts were sent, games played, and ice cream cake and pop were served.
The text notes Cecil Brannon as a capable cook and housekeeper while his wife works, suggesting he is ready for a day shift. It also mentions YT. O. Deaton asking his wife to milk all the kicking cows.
Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Ozbirn included Mr. and Mrs. John Barringer of Ada and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ozbirn along with Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Conaghey of Scullin.
Ladies Bible Class meets Thursday evening. Home Demonstration Club meets August 27.
Mrs Ross hosted guests in Ada on Friday with Mr and Mrs Curtis Ross. Alvin Davis is on maneuvers in the Pacific. Joe Parks Wanda and Anita Baker joined Sunday at the Ross home. Perry Ross returned from a brief leave Saturday and left Sunday. E B Brannon and J S Brannon visited Monday. They plan rodeo attendance Tuesday night and a return to Friona Wednesday.
Pauline Young and Mrs. Glen J. Jones visited friends in Tishomingo last week, sharing time with locals and catching up on community happenings.
Mr and Mrs Hubert Williams and children of Okmulgee along with Mr and Mrs J D Walton and Sonny of Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs Floyd Anglin and children of Okmulgee stayed with Mr and Mrs Carney Walton over the weekend. They went fishing and caught several nice fish.
Mrs Aleene Bassett of Oakland California visited Mrs Roy Boren. Odell Deaton is now employed at the Consumers Service Station in Ada.
Byng School will enroll on Friday August 27 with classes starting Monday August 30. Two new faculty members join the staff Dorothy Davis replaces Lowell Green as commerce teacher and Dorothy Jamar is hired for English. Major repairs include reroofing the gymnasium south wing auditorium and classrooms. dressing room facilities rebuilt. Students may enroll if six by November 2 and are residents or transfers.
Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Ferguson moved into a new house on Highway 13 near Galey school. Mrs. Ferguson works in Ada and uses Stratford for telephone service while mail comes from Byars rural route. They shop in Ada, telephone Stratford, mail Byars, living in none of the three cities.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Young and Wanda Gregg were guests Tuesday evening of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ozbirn.
Mrs Walter Grisso and her children and Mrs G C Ellison were guests Saturday evening of Mr and Mrs Cecil Brannon.
Joyce Meeks and Ruby Brannon assist with changing attire, aided by appreciated help as noted by the editor. The quip suggests a tire mishap as a humorous aside regarding the event.
Frank Jared enjoys a two week vacation. Cynthia Brannon spent Sunday night with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. G C Ellison.
Curtiss and Ann Ross spent Sunday at the Baptist Falls Creek Assembly enjoying the day at the religious gathering and surrounding grounds.
Si Taylor has been putting in long hours in the kitchen as he sharpens recipes and oversees daily menu testing. His dedication comes amid a busy period for the restaurant.
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