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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1958
Page
3
Mr and Mrs A C Nickell and two sons attended a Nickell family reunion at Wintersmith Park on Sunday with 29 relatives present despite rain. Plans were made to hold it annually in August. Nickell kin from Tacoma Washington traveled the greatest distance. two of the four Nickell brothers could not attend.
Ada couple Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ray Brooks are parents of a daughter born August 6 at Valley View Hospital. Weighing 6 pounds 1 ounce, the baby is named Bessie Diane. Grandparents are Walter Brooks and D. R. Clifford of Lula.
Mr and Mrs Robert Carlson of Alameda California announce the birth of a daughter Gayle Denise on August 8 with maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs N L Garrett of Union Hill. Mrs Carlson is the former Dorothy Garrett. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Rhynes of Union Hill announce the birth of a son Kenneth Jr last Thursday weighing 8 pounds.
Mr and Mrs Glen W Elkins of Oxnard California announce the birth of a son Kenneth Wade on August 5 weighing 62 pounds Grandparents are Mr and Mrs George W Elkins of Stonewall and Mr and Mrs Jude Houchen of Ada Mr and Mrs Dale Parrott of Lawton announce a son Jimmy Dale born August 12 weighing 8 pounds Grandparents are Mr and Mrs W L Parrott of Stonewall and Mr and Mrs Macias of Gallup New Mexico.
A first child, a son named James Wayne, weighed six pounds at birth on August 6 to Mr. and Mrs. Wilburn Stevens of El Paso. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. James Christian and Mr. and Mrs. Peanut Williams of Stonewall.
An ice cream social and hankie shower was held Saturday night for Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Underhill. Attendees included Rev Mr and Mrs. Frank Cunningham, Mr and Mrs. Fred Jones and Wayne, W. J. Jones and Delphia, Mr and Mrs. N. L. Garrett and Myra Nell, Mr and Mrs. Bud Jones, Benny and Glenn, Mr and Mrs George Cochran, Mr and Mrs Lonnie Cassady, Allan Cochran, Mr and Mrs Jim Kirkes, Helen Cochran, Mr and Mrs Don Newby.
Mrs John Crabtree was honored with a lady in waiting shower at the home of Mrs L M Wyche. Mrs Burl Griffin led games and served punch and cookies. Attendees included numerous local women such as Mrs Clarence Waldroup Mrs Merle Osborn Mrs Ralph La Crone and others.
About 70 Forehand relatives gathered at Chandler Park on Sunday for the annual Forehand reunion. Attendees included Lee Forehand of Stonewall Robert Forehand of Oklahoma City Andy Forehand of Enid Eva Larman of Byars and relatives from Texas Oklahoma Pueblo Colo Ventura Seattle NowataTulsa and Oklahoma City. The event started two decades ago on the second Sunday of August with a basket lunch and visiting.
Mr. and Mrs. Sable Harden with Martha and Ruth of Duncan visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Buck Sweat and his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Harden. Flip Barnes of Owl Creek joined James Harden Donald Ray Brooks and Linda Carol of Ada for dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brooks.
Mr and Mrs Ted Smith and their children of Hoffman spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Ed Smith.
Mr and Mrs Donald Ray Brooks welcomed a daughter named Bessie Diane at Valley View Hospital on Wednesday August 6 weighing 6 pounds 1 ounce. The couple also have a two year old daughter Linda Carol. Grandparents Walter Brooks and D R Clifford live in Ada with the Brookses former wife Marcine Clifford. The Brookses live in Ada. Ernie McDonald of Stonewall and Mrs Marva Nell Jackson and Kenneth Jackson of Stratford visited the Sillars in Ada. The Lillards hosted the Jacksons and Bethel Jackson joined them on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks and their daughters in Ada, sharing a social visit.
Mrs. Liddie Reed and her grandson J. D. of Tupelo spent Wednesday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brooks.
Mrs John Harden and James and Mrs Alma Brooks dined Wednesday with Mrs Beaulah Kerr of Allen, sharing a social gathering with neighbors and friends.
Mr and Mrs D R Clifford along with Debra Donnie and Ronnie visited Sunday to meet the newborn. Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks and their daughter accompanied them and shared in the family greeting.
Mrs. L. K. McGee and Mrs. D. R. Clifford of the Lula Home Demonstration Club came home Thursday after attending the 41st annual Farm Home Conference on the Oklahoma State University campus. The four day event ran August 4 to 7.
Mrs. Leroy Sawyers of Jesse teaches first to third grades at Lula for two weeks. Mrs. Arthur Dennis and daughter Gale are on a tour of Mexico.
Mrs Walter Brooks spent the week in Ada with her son and daughter in law Donald and Mrs Brooks. She cared for her new granddaughter Bessie Diane and Mrs Brooks.
Chuck Clifford visited Sunday evening at Valley View Hospital. He saw Sam Johnston who has been in the hospital two weeks with a crushed foot. Lib erty Lloyd of Tupelo and A C Ross's son, who went to the hospital Saturday with a broken arm, were also present. The Ross boy was attacked by a sow with little pigs in the lot. D R Clifford, owner of the hogs, beat the sow off the boy.
A pink and blue stork shower was hosted by Mrs James Mathers for Mrs Frank Bynum at 7 30 p m on Friday August 8. Guests listed include Mrs Chester Hawkins and Mrs David Underwood among others. centerpiece featured pink flowers and a babe.
New Zealand lies about 1,200 miles east of Australia and consists of two large main islands plus several smaller ones.
The Cumberland Presbyterian Church Men's Fellowship held an ice cream supper at Wintersmith Park replacing their regular meeting. Attendees included Luther and Mrs Thompson and Janelle, Coy Shortes and family, Bob Shortes and family, Lee Andrews and Patty, Gus Graham and family, Dub George and Jodie Law, Jack Presley and grandchildren Judy and Janice McWhorter, Wes Brantley and Phyllis and Judy Houchen.
Mr and Mrs Altus Alexander and daughters Mary Lou and Jo Ann visit Oakman with the Wilburn and Mond families. Mr and Mrs Jim Lambert relocate by moving a new house onto their lot in front of the old home and plan to tear it down once the new one is ready.
Recent visitors to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Lee included Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Harris Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Reed Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lee and grandson Mike Ragland of Oklahoma City Mrs. Lil Hilton also of Oklahoma City Mr. and Mrs Billy Jack Lee and baby of Ada and Carolos and Les lie Harrison and Mr. and Mrs. James Lee of Ada.
Dale Phillips suffered a broken foot after a jump that went wrong. He faces treatment and recovery as officials assess the incident and possible precautions for similar stunts.
A diver at Isom Harris tank injured two feet when a faulty dive caused an attack by another diver. Dale tends to both wounds as infection develops from the incident.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Reed travel to Wichita Falls Texas to visit relatives including Mrs Cora Bowers while away from home brief family trip noted in society notices.
John Robert Lambert son of Mr and Mrs Jim Lambert and an Air Force member stationed in Oklahoma City visited with his parents and many friends. He was driving a Cadillac during the visit.
Leonard Buck Henson has been released from Valley View Hospital following a major surgery. He returned home to recover, accompanied by family and friends, with doctors reporting a successful procedure and stable condition.
Mr and Mrs Leo Chism and children of Tulsa returned home after visiting here where Leo underwent surgery at Valley View Hospital.
Hershell Buck Kelley and Curtiss Canada went to a musical at Carl's Drive-In in Ada last week Buck belonged to the band and was seen among the crowd in a lively local outing.
Arlington couple welcomed a baby girl named Deborah Jean born August 6 weighing 7 pounds. Grandmother is Ethel Chaffin and the mother is Betty Jean Jones, daughter of Mrs. Chaffin and the late Orpheus Jones.
Report says Lee Scroggins is feeling better and may go out more as doctors advise. Scroggins adds that getting outside will help after a lengthy period indoors.
The State Advance Christian Conference began at Camp Shockley two miles south of Francis on August 2 and ended Sunday August 10. Attendees were strong each service with representation from Wisconsin Illinois Texas Arkansas and Kansas. Meals were prepared by Mrs. Clara Summers and Mrs. Oleta Matthews.
Mrs. Clifford Chaddick and two of her three children from Pueblo Colorado visited here with Clifford's mother Mrs Becky Chaddick and with friends. The Chaddicks lived in Francis for many years before moving to Colorado.
The Allen National Guard left for camp in two groups with the advance detail division departing Wednesday and the balance over the weekend. Buck Kelley joined the first group while Glen Atteberry and Curtiss Canada went in the second unit. Some will be away three weeks and some two.
Mr and Mrs Robert Harris and children and Mr and Mrs Otto Harris and Lonnie of Midway visited with Mr and Mrs M E Harris last Saturday. Mrs Jerry Kellogg is now employed in Ada.
A thunder storm caused a lightning strike that burned the wiring behind the Harris television. The couple was present and noticed the damage, preventing further fire risk.
Jessie Lee shows some improvement and visited Ada for light shopping. Aunt Tennie McCool had a stroke last week but is somewhat improved. She lives with Mr and Mrs Mirl Moon and Mr and Mrs Olan Stobaugh and children of Stouxton Mo. Leona Edwards visited Mollie Gaylor last Saturday evening. Lester Kimes and children visited here with J M Chism and Miri Moon family. the Kimeses recently moved from Wewoka.
A gospel meeting opened August 7 at Francis Church of Christ and runs through August 24. Bro. Jack Webb of Sulphur will deliver the evening messages at 8 o'clock. Pastor is Bro. Ira Wommack of Oakman.
Weekend visitors including Mr and Mrs Johnny West Mr and Mrs Joe Simpson and children of Tulsa Mr and Mrs Bob Norman and children of Drumright and Mr and Mrs W B Price visited the home of Mr and Mrs Ca West.
Mr and Mrs Jessie Lee renew their longtime ADA WEEKLY subscription last week. They state they enjoy the newspaper and remain regular readers.
A concise home recipe describes quartered celery simmered in fat free chicken stock until tender. Drain and season with salt if needed, then serve with melted butter. Presents as an elegant dish suitable for entertaining.
Some cooks dip fillets in milk then flour before frying in butter or other fat in a skillet. The method yields a light crust and preserves delicate fish flavor.
A noon luncheon at Carlton Corbins' ranch drew about 20 extra guests including farmers and ranchers on a cattlemen tour through Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Texas. Attendees traveled with OSU extension publicity director Lee Stephens and others visiting local ranches and noting Pontotoc County Osage County herds as top on the tour.
Mr and Mrs Wilburn Blackwell and family plan a week of travel for fishing at Lake Texoma followed by visits to Dallas and to see Mrs Lettie Hooten who has spent months in Sapulpa with her daughter Mrs Charley Burke and Mr Burke before returning home to Latta Road.
Mr and Mrs Mark Beauchamp traveled to Colorado for a vacation. He attended summer school at East Central while she taught an adult sewing class and mentored homemaking girls. He is a science teacher and she a home economics teacher at Latta.
Albert Bunch, after a month with his aunt Mrs Haz el Bunch and relatives, left Sunday by plane for Germany where he teaches. He has taught there four years and will continue for four more. Mrs Bunch accompanied him to Oklahoma City for the flight.
Mrs Harold McWhorter of Latta Road celebrated her daughter Janie’s ninth birthday with a home party. Guests included Linda Uhlich and brothers Donnie and Randy.
The Cumberland Presbyterian Missionary Auxiliary met at Latta Church Tuesday evening with Mrs. Carmen Shaw absent as president and leading in her role as vice president. The Christian Service Committee reported nine cards 11 visits and four calls. Mrs. Bob Mayberry dedicated the offering. Mrs. Ken Wilson led the study chapter Personal Growth from We Can Win Others and offered an inspirational message. Attendees included Mrs. Coy Shorts Mrs. Wesley Brantley Mrs. Luther Thompson Mrs. Wilson Mrs. Cooper Mrs. Mayberry and Mrs. Shaw.
Mrs Nora Presley, sister of the honoree, notes the celebration held today for Betty Jo Collins and Russell Brundridge with family involvement and well wishes.
Mrs. James Danley and her children from Ada stayed with her father C E Brady while Linda and Charles Fd. accompanied by their mother went to Stillwater.
Mrs M L Stegall and Jerry of Clinton visited last week with her parents Mr and Mrs J G Lovelace and relatives. They spent Sunday in Idabel with Rev John Lovelace and family.
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