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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1955
Page
10
Pvt. Chester Williamson Jr. is home for a few days after completing basic training at Lackland Air Force Base Texas. Mrs. John Roan and Mrs. Bob Greenlee with Mr. Greenlee and Bobby travel to Lovington New Mexico to visit family and settle for several months.
C W Weems and daughter Pat sy of Hinton spent last week visiting his brother Lute and Mrs Weems.
Sunday visitors included Mr. Mitchell and Mr. and Mrs. B L Sears of Ardmore and Mr. and Mrs. Ted Sears of Ada. Ted Sears is Mrs. Newell’s brother and Mr. Sears of Ardmore her uncle. Bencie Lillard and family left for a Ozarks trip returning to Sterling Colorado. the Lillards had stayed with Louis Lillard and Mrs. W O Newell. Mrs. J W Davis learned of son Willie Turner’s death in Colorado after a train accident. she had just returned from California.
Robert Stallings a Church of Christ minister is conducting a two week meeting at East Jesse inviting parishioners and area residents to attend daily services and sermons during the event.
Miss Maud Smith and Mrs Charles Sawyers returned home Monday after visiting relatives and friends in Dallas and Grand Prairie Texas. In Dallas they were guests of their sister Mrs C A Fulgham and Mr Fulgham.
Recent visitors in the C L Burnett home were Mr and Mrs Ralph Woodard and son Buzz of Venezuela South America.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Bullard and their children spent last weekend in Wister visiting his parents Mr and Mrs J R Armstrong.
Mrs. Cecil Bullard and her daughter Sue hosted a church group gathering after prayer meeting. The group surprised Mr. Bullard with a birthday party where ice cream cake and watermelon were served to 62 guests.
Teddy and Paula Kay Martin of Louisiana are guests of his grandparents Abe and Mrs. Martin. Other guests Sunday include James E. Martin and family, Jimmy and Candice from Okmulgee.
Roy Daniels is back home after spending a month away on vacation. He arrived reportedly in good spirits and resumed daily activities with family and neighbors noting his upbeat mood.
Loys T. Turrentine and his son Bobbie have returned to Union City New Jersey after a two week visit with his mother Mrs Rilla Turrentine in this city.
Mr and Mrs Guy Buzbee purchased the Walcot house in Ada after living there two years. Irvy Nance of Oklahoma City visits as a houseguest with his brother Lee Nance and Mrs Nance.
Mrs. Jennie Bostick celebrated her 88th birthday at Mrs. Nannie Cherry’s Ardmore residence with relatives including Joe Cantrell of Wilson Elmer Taylor Mike Henderson Karen Mamie Taylor Jack Taylor and Lee Taylor. Also attending were friends Josie Anderson Mattie Jones Bertie Shannon J A Rounsavill. Lunch and ice cream cake and watermelon were served to callers. Mrs. Mary Rounsavill died suddenly at her home Monday morning with survivors Clifford Leona Felkins two grandchildren and stepson Andy Rounsavill of California. She moved to Stonewall in the early 1920s from Eurk a community in Coal County and remained active in the First Methodist Church. Funeral services were held Wednesday in the Methodist Church. Mr. and Mrs. T L Wise had as
Last week several relatives visited including Mrs. Melvin Wise and her daughter-in-law Vickey plus Mike and their daughter Mrs. Samuel Raines, Mr. Raines and children from Los Alamos New Mexico. Also John Adams of Binger Oklahoma and W Sewell of Huntsville Arkansas visited. Mrs Sewell is sister of Mrs Pace.
C. L. Waldroup accepted the ministry at the Clarita Church of Christ and will begin his work there on Sunday, August 21. He is currently employed by an oil company.
Walter McCallup of Willow Brook California visits his sister Mrs Nellie Blackwell.
Mrs. Jay Gould of Visalia California left Monday for Chicago to visit her sister Mrs Joe Combs after an earlier visit with another sister and family Mr and Mrs C R Pace and Charley. Other Pace visitors included Mr and Mrs R.
Little Mary Ruth Popkiss remains as guest of grandparents Mr and Mrs Wesley Chaddick. Linda and Ken join their parents Dr and Mrs Fred Popkiss at Lake Texoma. The Poppiss clan will return to Dallas this week. Mrs Popkiss is the former Miss Jean Chaddick.
Rev and Mrs Fred Williams of Cleveland attend the funeral for Dan Durant killed in a three car crash near Fort Worth Texas on Saturday afternoon. They are guests of Durant's mother Mrs Lizzie Williams along with Mr and Mrs Harrison Gill of Missouri who visit Lizzie Williams as well.
The notice notes attendance at the Durant funeral and mentions Mrs Williams has been ill for some time.
Gary Goodard of Sulphur visits his grandparents Mr and Mrs Wesley Chaddick this week. Mr and Mrs Claud Cooper spent Sunday with their son and family Rev and Mrs Floyd Cooper of Rosedale.
Miss Ella Rice and Mary English of Lehigh are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Austin King and Opal this week.
Mrs Idell Agnew of Rogers Arkansas attends the funeral of her cousin Mrs Rounsavill and has visited there many times. Mr and Mrs B J Williams and their baby daughter have moved here.
Mr Williams is employed in the Cooper Grocery. Mr and Mrs Clint Myers of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Pete Anderson Tuesday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Walter Griffin and relatives report their son and daughter moved from Jasper Ohio to Oklahoma City. Willis Griffin and Mr and Mrs Bobbie Bryant and Vickey assisted with the move while Mrs Bryant’s prior name was Wanda Griffin. The Griffins spent the weekend helping both families settle in.
Mrs. Pearl McElhaney of Byng and Mrs. Nellie Coon of Ada spent Monday afternoon here with their sister-in-law Mrs. Leona Felkins and her children.
Mr. and Mrs Charley Stone, once residents here now in Los Alamos, spent several days last week visiting relatives and friends in the area.
Mr and Mrs Jack Briery returned home from fishing Monday to find his brother Warren and wife and son Tim of Waco Texas at their home to greet them.
Local brief notes a woman fell from a barn loft and was assisted by bystanders. Another person took her first plane ride in town while several new colorful cars arrived for display. Residents report grass greening after recent rain and request more updates.
A foot candle is the illumination produced by a standard candle at a distance of one foot. It equals one lumen per square foot and describes light intensity in photometric terms.
A humorous quip notes that lacking biases may make people seem cowardly asserting bold stance against prejudice while highlighting social perception and courage in stance.
Report notes a claim that rapidly growing corn emits a sound audible to listeners. The item appears in the newspaper want ads section as a curious anecdote or reader note.
Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Sorrells and their daughter Sammie spent two weeks on a Colorado vacation.
Mr and Mrs James Treas spent several days last week touring Arkansas places includingDallas Texas.
Mr and Mrs Prentiss West and their children Kathryn and Stephen visited relatives in Hartford Arkansas last week and returned to Beaver’s Bend State Park for a few days. Mr and Mrs J C Treas joined them there.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Jackson remain on vacation touring western states. They are traveling together, with no further details provided on itinerary or dates.
Mr and Mrs Vasco Moore and their children will begin a vacation starting next week according to a family notice.
The text suggests educators may take a long break prior to the new academic term, noting a favorable shift in schedules or workload that allows extended time off. It implies a temporary lull before responsibilities resume.
Pupils enroll August 29 with classes starting August 30. Lunchroom opens September 1. Five teachers added due to increased enrolment. A new building for primary students has been added. Parents of beginners urged to be present for enrollment.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Wallace of Midwest City spent Sunday in the Prentiss West home Kathryn West and Dianne Clifton returned home with them for a few days
Minnie Hardin Joy and Barbara Blankenship visit relatives in Fort Worth this week. Mr and Mrs Leonard Weddle and son Wayneth spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Leslie Willett of Fort Worth Texas.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Jones and their daughter of Sasakwa along with Jerry Lunsford of Seminole visited the Johnny Flowers home on Sunday.
Monroe Hodge emerges as a regular cowboy at a rodeo alongside Everett Shaw of Stonewall, showcasing rising riding skills and community ties at the event.
H intends to enter more rodeos this week in Montana before returning to school in the fall. Monroe will be a senior at Stonewall High School.
Mrs. Lillian Hooks of Pampa Texas has spent the past week visiting Mr. and Mrs. Luther Hodge.
Mr and Mrs Jimmy Gantt announce the birth of a daughter named Sherry Lynn born August 8. The mother is formerly Miss Cora Jane Hunt of Stonewall.
A lightning strike last week severely damaged the Newt Thompson residence and sent Mr. Thompson to the hospital for minor treatment.
Mr. and Mrs. John Mann announce the birth of a son on Monday August 15. Mrs. Mann is the former Shirley Looney of this community.
A family reunion at the B. L. Hardin home brought together 30 relatives from Oklahoma Texas and New Mexico who enjoyed a pleasant day together on Sunday.
Ahloso First Baptist Church reported 133 in Sunday School and 68 in Training Union last Sunday. The figures reflect regular active participation in church education and discipleship programs.
The Ahloso Church of Christ reported 77 in attendance at Sunday services and hosted a Tuesday ice cream social in Wintersmith Park where all enjoyed ice cream and cake.
Mr and Mrs Bill Conn and children of Cawker City Kansas visited in the A H Armstrong and Fay Wiser homes last week. Gail Heaton celebrated her sixth birthday Saturday with a picnic at Glenwood Park. Mr and Mrs Douglas Smith spent last Sunday in Hugo. Mrs Geneva Latta of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Douglas Smith Tuesday.
The Ahlos Home Demonstration Club hosted an ice cream social Monday night at the school. Members attended and enjoyed treats as part of a社区 gathering.
The report lists attendees at a fellowship gathering: Mr. and Mrs. Vanco Moore and family, Mr. and Mrs. James Treas and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Ander lard Oliver, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Strickland, Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Hardin and Jim, Mr. and Mrs. Joe C. Moore and family, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Blankenship and Mickey, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Smith and family, and Robert Hunter.
Mr and Mrs Douglas Smith announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Douglas Ann Smith to Mr Joe Collins son of Mr and Mrs Arlie J Collins of Konawa An autumn wedding is planned Joe has returned from 18 months overseas duty with the armed forces in Germany.
Mrs. Fred Barbee and her children Freddie Ellen and Dickie spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ted Pendergrass. Etta Fern accompanied by Linda Foster of Ada drove out later in the afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Olen Henderson Mrs Opal Stevens Bobby Neal Etta Fern Barbee Orel Stevens and Martin Nesley enjoyed a day trip last week dining in Sulphur and spending the afternoon swimming at Turner Falls Orel Stevens and Martin Nesley are stationed at Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas
A witty remark notes that a bald head carries no shame when the baldness is limited to the outside, implying dignity and self assurance can define appearance.
A humorous item notes a bachelor without buttons on his shirt and without hands in his pockets, a quirky observational gag reflecting a puzzling sartorial predicament.
Some streets in Boston's Beacon Hill section remain cobbled, preserving historic pavement as urban updates continue. Residents note the charm and challenge of uneven surfaces amid ongoing city maintenance efforts.
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