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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1958

Page

6

Pastor Retained At Oakman Free Will Baptist Church

Rev. Scott W. Jones was reappointed pastor for another year as the Oakman church began a new year on August 10 with 41 in Sunday School. Visitors included the Veach family and Mae Lee of Ada along with Rob erts relatives, who recently moved from Happy Hollow to Oakman. The group attended a Free Will Baptist quarterly meeting at Camp Ground Church Bebee, with Mounger Van Horn and Davis as delegates.

Scott W. Jones Oakman Free Will Baptist Church Veach Cynthia Peter Douglas Elbert Veach Mae Lee Ada Charlyne Tommie Roberts Oakman Happy and Jones Jess Berryman L. A. van Horn Corey Davis Betty Mounger Free Will Baptist Churches of the Center Association Camp Ground Bebee

Carter Family Visit Ties Texas Guest to Local Kin

Mrs Myrtle Ferguson of Texas visits relatives in town. She travels with Mr and Mrs George Carter and William as well as Mr and Mrs Murray Smith of Francis. Mrs Ferguson is sister of Mr Smith and is related to the Carters through Mrs Sarah Carter.

George Carter William Myrtle Ferguson Texas Mr. Carter Sarah Carter Murray Smith Francis Ferguson Mr. Smith

Weekend Oklahoma City Visit Ends With Home Flood

Mr and Mrs Maurice Current and their son Lonnie visited relatives in Oklahoma City over the weekend including Mr and Mrs Barney Butts and Mrs Helen Mason. On the return trip they paused in Shawnee with Mr and Mrs Hershell Little. They report only a light sprinkle on the road but found a flood at home after lowering the windows before leaving.

Maurice Current Lonnie Oklahoma City Barney Butts

Oakman Sportsmen Club Hosts August Meeting

Oakman Sportsmen's Club held its regular meeting on Thursday August 7 at 7 pm with about 40 members and guests enjoying homemade ice cream. The program included screenings of Nature's Plan and Man's Problems while attendees included residents and visitors from Ada Homer Francis Stroud and nearby areas.

Oakman Sportsmen's Club Williams Leota Wilkerson Roberta Kaiser Ada Haley Francis Dewey Cooley Oakman Mrs. White Stroud Roy Whites

School placement plans for Oakman and Byng high schools

Eight children are listed with four headed to Oakman School and two to Byng High School. Tommie and Charlyne will attend Byng High School, while the others are slated for Oakman School.

Tommie Charlyne Nina Loyd Jimmie Brenda Nancy Oakman School Byng High School

Anson Family Welcomes Another Grandchild Gary Wayne Dean

Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Dean of Ada welcomed their son Gary Wayne Dean born August 7 at 7:30 p.m. He weighed nearly 10 pounds, adding a new grandchild to the Clifford Anson family.

Clifford Anson Gary Wayne Dean Rudolph Dean Ada

Nance Family Welcomes New Grandchild in Iowa

Bobby Ray Nance of Cedar Rapids Iowa reports a new daughter to his parents on Thursday. The Nances have not learned the baby’s name yet.

J. M. Nance Bobby Ray Nance Cedar Rapids Iowa Nances

Ada families visit relatives in weekend gatherings

Terry Lee and Karen Lynn Dean of Ada spent a few days with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Anson while mother Ran dolph Dean was in the hospital. Visiting Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Collen Hampton were Delores, Patricia and Hershell plus Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gibson and children from Tecumseh. Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Barnett with Paula Sue and Larry Ray of Ada.

Terry Lee Karen Lynn Dean Ada Clifford Anson Randolph Dean Collen Hampton Delores Patricia Hershell Jack Gibson David, Bill Leslie Wesley Cynda Harrison Tecumseh Clarence Barnett Paula Sue Larry Ray

Roy White Jr Visits Shawnee With Family

Roy White Jr spent last week at Shawnee with his sister and family Mr. and Mrs. Jim Williams and daughter Afrenia Bea. Roy returned home Saturday.

Roy White Jr Shawnee Jim Williams Afrenia Bea Roy

Mrs West and sister visit Roy West family

Mrs Nancy West and her sister Judy Muncrief spent from Sunday to Wednesday of last week at M Hill visiting Nancy's father in law and family Mr and Mrs Roy West.

Nancy West Judy Muncrief M.hill Nancy Roy West

Sunday Dinner Visits Highlight Golden Family

Rosetta and Kay Golden shared Sunday dinner with Shirley and Norma Faye Hobbs. In the afternoon Raymond Golden visited with Mr. and Mrs. Buster Hobbs and brought Rosetta and Kay home.

Rosetta Kay Golden Shirley Norma Faye Hobbs Raymond Golden Buster Hobbs Kay

Laxtons Visit Ada Family for Sunday Luncheon

Mr and Mrs Roy Laxton visited Sunday morning with her parents Mr and Mrs W M Deatherige. They were luncheon guests of Mrs Laxton's brother Mr and Mrs Kenneth Deatherige and family of Ada.

Charlie Sliger Ada J.r.pendergrass Albert Pevehouse Roy Laxton W. M. Deatherige

Visiting Sunday Guests From Ada and Beyond

Sunday visitors gathered at the home of Mrs Francis Nelson and sor Stew art Lee and her sister Mrs Nora Pettigrew Mr and Mrs Johnnie Helms of New York Mr and Mrs Jack York of Tulsa and Mr and Mrs Eli Nelson and Mr and Mrs James Williams of Ada attended the event.

Francis Nelson Sor. Stewart Lee Nora Pettigrew Johnnie Helms New York Jack York Tulsa Eli Nelson James Williams Ada

Welcome Mr and Mrs Howard Roberts to our community

The Roberts family welcomed to Cleburne from Happyland with new neighbors and a note of pride in their move. The family includes Mr and Mrs and their children settling into Roper's house as part of a local community greeting.

Howard Roberts Happyland Cleburne ¢Roper Robertses

Local Guard Family Seeks Fort Hood Maneuvers

Gaylon Myers left Saturday for Fort Hood Texas for two weeks of maneuvers with the Ada National Guard unit. His wife Elvina visits part of the time while he is away with her mother and family including Ruth Hill Sharon and Jackie and with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Jack Russell. The couple makes their home with his parents Mr and Mrs Earl Myers. Mrs Lillie Golden and Mr and Mrs Woodrow Mullins and daughter are mentioned in the notice.

Gaylon Myers Fort Hood Tex Ada National Guard Elvina Ruth Hill Sharon Jackie Jack Russell Gaylen Earl Myers

Nothing But The Truth Corner Says Polite Riffs

A quirky column reflects on gender roles political graft and social norms with humor. The piece weighs opinions on marriage work and spending, poking gentle fun at modern life and public discourse.

Ada Family Dines Together Saturday Night

Debbie of Ada had supper Saturday night with their son and children.

Ter Debbie Ada

Family Notice From Ma Niece and Relatives

Mr and Mrs Roy West of Ma niece and family and Mr and Mrs Howard Roberts and children are listed in a local family notice implying kinship and connections among relatives.

Roy West Maniece Howard Roberts

Sunday Visit Among Crawford Clark Families

Mr and Mrs Joe Crawford and Linda visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Fred Clark and daughter Katheryn at their home.

Joe Crawford Linda Fred Clark Katheryn

Ada Kellum Visits Konawa With Ea Myers Family

Mrs. Ada Kellum of Konawa is visiting for a few days with her daughter and family Mr. and Mrs. Ea Myers.

Ada Kellum Konawa Ea Myers

Colbert Home Demonstration Club Host Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Muncrief and Judy and Mike were guests Friday evening with another daughter Mrs. Nancy West also attending. The report notes Mr. Muncrief was part of the gathering at the Colbert club event.

Jesse Muncrief Judy Mike Colbert Home Demonstration Club Nancy West Mr. Muncrief

Family and visitors surround Ada family gathering

Mrs West provided special music for the program. Mr and Mrs Ira Wommack and Jon Ann were dinner guests of their daughter and family the Labasses in Ada. Sue visited Lawton with A J Scroggins and Edwin Scroggins families from Kansas and heard Scotty Moore in the army after six weeks, formerly with Ada National Guard.

Ira Wommack Jon Ann Dale Labass Ada

Scotty Moore Enlists Parents From Colorado Springs

Scotty Moore, stationed with the U S Army at Colorado Springs, telephoned his parents Mr and Mrs to share the news.

Scotty Moore U. S. Army Colorado Springs

Rainy Sunday Brings Praise and Barn Roof Damage

Residents note the beneficial rain from Sunday while Angie Wright reports substantial wind damage to her property. Her barn roof was torn off and rain gutters were blown away, with debris and further harm observed nearby.

Angie Wright Angie

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits And Community News

Angies storm ordeal finds her alone at home while neighbors share visits. Leon Roberts of Tallahassee with aunt and Duvall family, Hardwicks settle into new house. Louise Robertson visits Ada. Nance and Pevehouse visit Wetumka and Holdenville kin. Billy Jack Moore returns to Norman for OU football. Brinlee family update after arm injury.

J. M. Nance Wetumka Jim Autry Lola Boyd Frank Yeager Autrys Nances Holdenville Ethel Brinlee

All-Star Game Edge: American League Leads

The American League holds a 15 to 10 edge in All-Star Games, reflecting its historical advantage in the exhibition series. The tally marks a notable imbalance between the two leagues across prior contests.

Asparagus Salad Prep Mentioned in Early News Ads

A recipe note suggests chilling and draining asparagus cans, then marinating in olive oil wine vinegar salt prepared mustard and minced parsley for a salad. The snippet appears near Want Ads in the newspaper archive.

Word Puzzle Clue List With Mixed Letters And Hints

A set of crossword style clues and word fragments including references to stitches lakes and limbs. Entries hint at transformations and wordplay with scattered letters and a final clue about placing a date. The mix references Ostrich feather skin openings and closed automobiles among other term fragments.

Stender Pierce

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