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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1955

Page

5

Durant Family Mourns After Texas Car Crash Kills Two

Dan Durant 26 of Stonewall and state senator Wayne Wagenseller died in a three vehicle collision near Fort Worth on Saturday. Surviving are Durant’s parents Charley and Mrs. Durant, sisters Darla Blue and Sue Durant, and brothers Darrell Gene and John Milton. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 PM at Fittstown Baptist Church.

Dan Durant Saginaw Tex Stonewall Fort Worth John Milton Durant Fittstown Baptist Church Stonewall Cemetery Durant Wayne W. Wagenseller Bowie Charley Durant Darla Blue Sue Durant Darrell Gene John Milton J. E. Fain Lizzie Williams

Visitors and guests listed in Galey News

Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Pickens from Tuesday to Thursday included sister and family Mr. and Mrs. Donald Morris and Donna of Crewell Tex. Grandma Cochran stayed Tuesday night with Mrs. S T Perry and family. Mrs Ward spent Monday night with Mrs. O T Danner.

Josephine Bridgeman Glenn Pickens Donald Morris Donna Crewell, Tex Grandma Cochran

Mrs Ed Allen and Son Visit Agnes Myers

Mrs Ed Allen and her son Eddie visited Mrs Agnes Myers on Wednesday afternoon.

Ed Allen Eddie Agnes Myers

Guests of Mr and Mrs Tucker visit from multiple homes

Mrs Leroy Qualls and children from Wayne Mrs Doris York and child ren of Oklahoma City Mrs Bill Whitefield and children and Mrs Pete Thompson and children of Pauls Valley visited Mr and Mrs Tucker Monday and Tuesday.

Tucker Leroy Qualls Wayne Doris York Oklahoma City Bill Whitefield Pete Thompson Pauls Valley

School Starts at Galey Mon Gay August 22

School to begin at Galey Mon Gay on August 22 with autumn term activities set. Announcement notes the date for the first day and start of classes.

Galey Mon- Gay

Galey Baptist Church Finishing Touches Ahead of Revival

Workers completed last details at the Galey Baptist Church on Wednesday in time for the revival that began on August 12.

Galey Baptist Church

Oklahoma City Picnic Group Visits Park and 700

Mrs G W Gardner and children join Mrs Howard Smakey of Ada and Mrs Glenn Pickens of Galey for a Friday outing in Oklahoma City. Phyllis and David Brown of Oklahoma City, Gardner’s niece and nephew, join the trip for a park picnic and a tour of the 700. It is Phyllis Brown's birthday.

G. W. Gardner Howard Smakey Ada Glenn Pickens Galey Oklahoma City Phyllis David Brown

Mrs Bernie Brooks Visits Cousins in Oklahoma City

Mrs. Bernie Brooks and her son Lynwood and nephew Richard Keith O'Dell of Oklahoma City visited her cousin Mr. and Mrs. Joe Isaacs on Monday.

Bernie Brooks Lynwood Richard Keith O'Dell Oklahoma City Joe Isaacs

Mrs Tucker Visits Her Parents in Oil Center

Mrs. Tucker of Oil Center visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Tucker and their children Thursday.

Bailes Family Visit to Coro na Relatives Mentioned

Mr and Mrs C L Bailes of Corona California visit their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Joe Isaacs in a brief social note.

Mrs. C., L. Bailes Corona, Calif Mrs Joe Isaacs

Bridgemans Spend Sunday with Griffin Couple

Mr and Mrs Bill Bridgeman spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs W O Griffin visiting in town and sharing a meal together.

Bill Bridgeman Mrs W. O. Griffin

Ada resident Jim Beatty seriously ill in Valley View Hospital

Jim Beatty formerly of Galey and uncle of Oscar Rankin of Galey is seriously ill in Valley View Hospital. He lives in Ada.

Jim Beatty Galey Oscar Rankin Valley View Hospital Ada

Weekend Tulsa Visit Shapes New Home Move Plan

Mrs. Seby Perry and daughters Gwen and Peggy toured Tulsa for a future home purchase planned the weekend of August 2021. Leroy Bailes and family of Corona California returned from a visit with Joe Isaacs. Mary Joe Bridgeman spent Monday night with Gwen Perry. Visitors to Edd Allen included Alton Tucker and J W Lobaugh along with Donald Brent.

Seby Perry Gwen Peggy Tulsa Mary Joe Bridgeman Gwen Perry

Meltons Return From Dallas Vacation

Mr and Mrs Melton returned after a vacation spent in Dallas Texas visiting his brother. Visiting Sunday were Mr and Mrs Kenneth Newman of Shawnee Mr and Mrs J W Lobaugh of Graham and Donald Brent. Mrs Bruce Shirley and children of Oklahoma City and her mother Mrs Arthur of Stratford attended services at the Galey Baptist Church Monday night.

Mrs. Melton Dallas Tex W. A. Vallandingham Kenneth Newman Shawnee J. W. Lobaugh Graham Donald Brent Bruce Shirley Oklahoma City Arthur Stratford Galey Baptist Church

Sheriff’s Alcohol Tax Unit Raids Still Near No Business Mountain

Shelby North Carolina reporter states the sheriff department alcohol tax unit made three arrests after raiding a still located at the foot of No Business Mountain. Names are not provided in the readable text.

Shelby N.C.P Sheriff's Department No Business Mountain

7,500 Americans Die by Homicide in a Year On Average

An annual homicide toll is around seven thousand five hundred in the United States, reflecting ongoing concerns about violent crime and public safety. Analysts note variations by city and season, with gun violence contributing significantly to the total.

Greater returns for amount in vested

In Ada, readers are offered sharper value through vested investments and higher yields advertised in the Want Ads section. The notice highlights improved returns on funds tied to specific schemes and urges prospective investors to contact advertisers for details.

Ada News

Sheriff Seizure Nets Year’s Largest Liquor Haul at Ada Tourist Court

Sheriff Ray Goodwin’s force confiscated 215 bottles of liquor from Ray Loyd Benton at 1311 North Broadway Ada on a Wednesday night. The haul was found in the wash house of the Ada Tourist Courts, Benton’s property. Winston Raburn filed charges of unlawful possession of intoxicating liquor second and subsequent offense in Wilbur P. Lee’s peace justice court. Benton has multiple prior convictions and pending charges dating back to 1948.

Ray Goodwin Ray Loyd Benton Pontotoc County Ada North Broadway Telleil Bill Woodka Benton Winston Raburn Wilbur P. Lee Peace Justice Court

Vanoss Home Demonstration Club Meeting Aug 31

Vanoss Home Demonstration Club calls a meeting for Wednesday afternoon August 31 at 2 p m All members urged to attend. Mr and Mrs Carroll Johnson and Mr and Mrs Gene Lopez visited in Pauls Valley Tuesday night. Myrlene Kinsey attends Free Will Baptist encampment at Oil Center this week.

Anoss Home Demonstration Club Carroll Johnson Gene Lopez Pauls Valley Myrlene Kinsey Free Will Baptist Oil Center

Mrs Clifford Miller and Clifford Dale Visit Tulsa and Broken Arrow

Mrs Clifford Miller and Clifford Dale travel to Tulsa and Broken Arrow during the week. Local residents are advised to welcome the visitors and note their itinerary in city events listings.

Clifford Miller Clifford Dale Tulsa Broken Arrow

Kinsey Family Hosts Tupelo Visitor Over Weekend

Ray Fincho spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Herbert Kinsey and family in Tupelo.

Ray Fincho Tupelo Mrs. Herbert Kinsey

Vanoss Club Plans Fair Food Service

Vanoss Home Demonstration Club met August 10 in the lunch room with President Mrs Louise Welch. Devotional by Mrs M J Brewington and opening prayer by Mrs Leo Mc Ninch. Welch reviewed highlights of a Farm Home Conference speech. Plans for the fair and serving the Schoolmasters were discussed. refreshments were provided by Mrs Goldie Cornell and Mrs Vernon Gasaway for Thelma Perri.

Goldie Cornell Vernon Gasaway Thelma Perri

First Baptist Church Young People Attend Sulphur Outing

The church class members and their spouses gathered for a Monday night swimming and skating party in Sulphur. Watermelons were served during the outing.

First Baptist Church

Meltons Welcome Peggy Ann Daughter

Mr and Mrs Bill Melton are the proud parents of a daughter born Tuesday. The infant has been named Peggy Ann.

Bill Melton Peggy Ann

Vaness School Enrolls Students As Buses Run

Vaness School enrolled new students on Monday while buses completed their usual rounds, bringing several newcomers to the campus.

Vaness School

George Welch Contacted at Stoneybroke Ranch

George Welch called from Stoneybroke Ranch near Fittstown on Friday.

George Welch Stoneybroke Ranch Fittstown

Kinsey Kinship Ties Highlight Burn Accident at Madill

Mr Loyd Brown, a Pure Oil Company employee, suffered painful burns testing a well at Madill and is visited by Mr and Mrs Herbert Kinsey and Mrs Louise Welch at Seminole Memorial Hospital Saturday night. Brown is Kinsey's brother in law.

Herbert Kinsey Louise Welch Loyd Brown Seminole Memorial Hospital Mr. Brown Pure Oil Company Madill Mr. Kinsey

Auti McCullar Family Visits Relatives in Lawton

Mr and Mrs Auti McCullar with their daughters visited relatives in Lawton on Sunday.

Auti McCullar Lawton

Mrs. Howard Welch Attends Texas State Florist Convention

Mrs. Howard Welch attended the Texas State Florist Convention in Dallas and visited her mother and sisters Alice and Clara Mae during the trip.

Howard Welch Texas Dallas Alice and Clara Mae

Mrs Adella Jones Home From Hospital Improving Slowly

Mrs Adella Jones has returned home from the hospital and is reported to be improving slowly.

Adella Jones

Gasaway Family In Shawnee On Business Trip

Mr and Mrs Vernon Gasaway and children Tommy Mary Jo and Sammy Lynn were in Shawnee on business.

Vernon Gasaway Tommy, Mary Jo Sammy Lynn Shawnee

Hollis Couple Visiting Kinsey Family and Daughters

Mr. and Mrs. Burley Ray of Hollis are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Kinsey and their daughters.

Mrs. Burley Ray of Hollis Mrs. Herbert Kinsey

Mrs Howard Welch Returns Home From Oklahoma Trip

Mrs. Howard Welch returned home from Stillwater by way of Guthrie and Oklahoma City after attending to business there.

Howard Welch Stillwater Guthrie Oklahoma City

Odessa and Seminole Couples Visit Friends

Mr and Mrs Ray Taylor of Odessa Texas visited Mr and Mrs A M Bradley. Mr and Mrs Curtis Cheek of Seminole visited Mr and Mrs Herbert Kinsey recently.

Ray Taylor Odessa, Tex A. M. Bradley Curtis Cheek Seminole Herbert Kinsey

Miller Family Takes Mrs Phillips to Dallas Flight

Mr. and Mrs. Herman Miller and children Carolyn James and La Don accompanied Mrs. Robert Phillips to Dallas where she boarded a plane for Washington DC.

Herman Miller Carolyn James la Don Robert Phillips Dallas Tex Washington, D. C

Family notices from Oklahoma and Texas regions

Kenneth Childers, son of Mrs. Clint Childers, remains stationed at Biggs Air Field in El Paso, Texas. Mrs. R. E. Childers traveled home to Oklahoma City after a two week visit with her mother, Mrs. Adella Jones. Another daughter, Mrs. O. C. Brooks of Guthrie, continues to stay with her mother.

Kenneth Childers Clint Childers Biggs Air Field el Paso Tex R. E. Childers Oklahoma City Adella Jones O. C. Brooks Guthrie J. L Ala Roberto Escamilla Escamilla Dallas R. E. Munn McAlester Delaplains

Parrys Kinseys Enjoy Ada Bromide Swimming Party

Ann and Jean Parry of Ada and La Juan and Myrlene Kinsey enjoyed a swimming party Friday. Mrs Herbert Kinsey and Aun McCullar visited in Bromide Friday.

Ann and Jean Parry Ada and la Juan Myrlene Kinsey Mrs. Herbert Kinsey Aun McCullar

Ex-Tulsa bootlegger tied to cattle theft arrest

A former Tulsa bootlegger questioned in the 1952 shotgun death of Mayes County Attorney Jack Burris was arrested in Montana on a cattle theft charge. Sheriff Roy Riley said Rubie Charles Jenkins, 35, was captured on his Hardin ranch after nine Hereford cattle valued at about $10,000 were found belonging to Mrs. F. C. Wallower northeast of Joplin Missouri.

Tulsa Okla Mayes County Jack Burris Montana Roy Riley Hardin Mont Rubie Charles Jenkins F. C. Wallower Joplin

Bruce Turner Breaks Thumb At Oil Well Near Fittstown

Bruce Turner of Magnolia Petroleum Co. broke a thumb Thursday when his left hand tangled in a spinning rope during a well pull on the Tom Norris lease east of Fittstown. He was treated at an Ada clinic where doctors said the break occurred at the first joint, but he returned to work with a splinted arm and metal guard, helping the Stonewall group's eight year safety record with no lost time accidents to date.

Bruce Turner Magnolia Petroleum Co Tom Norris Fittstown Ada Stonewall Group

Picnic at Platt Park and family visits in Sulphur

The Barricks Brents and their families enjoyed a cooling picnic at Platt Park in Sulphur with a day of rest. Dalton Flournoy and family visited the Duncans in Seminole, while Dalton's sister Rudean joined his parents in the trip. Dalton's uncle previously resided near the Duncans. The Flournoys, vacationing from El Dorado Arkansas, recalled a 1936 heart attack death of a former neighbor.

Dalton Flournoy Seminole Jim Duncan Dalton Rudean Pete Flournoy Duncans Mr. Flournoy el Dorado Ark

Harris Family Receives Visiting Relatives From Across States

Mr and Mrs David McIntyre and daughters Judy Susie and Debby of Falls Creek Virginia vacation with Dorothy and David Harris parents in law. Other visiting children include Jim Harris Mary Helen Deanie and Jimmy of Lake Jackson Texas John Harris Johnny and Danny of Borger Texas and Floyd Byrd of Cromwell plus Jenny Harris of Ada.

David McIntyre Judy Susie Debby Falls Creek Luther Harris Harris Dorothy David Jim Harris Mary Helen Deanie Jimmy Lake Jackson Tex John Harris Johnny Danny Borger Floyd Byrd Cromwell Jenny Harris Ada

Visit Ends for Houston Family Members at Home

Miss Marie Buttrill and her brother Kenneth visited their Aunt Mrs. L. L. Barnes of Houston then returned home Sunday. Mrs. Barnes accompanied them for a visit and plans to stay with relatives before returning.

Marie Buttrill Kenneth Ben L. L. Barnes Houston Mrs. Barnes

Tuuners Drive To County Line To Return Family

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Tuuner drove to County Line on Monday to fetch their daughter Mrs. Frank Pevehouse and children Sammy and Kathy. They had stayed since Friday with Mrs. Pevehouse ill briefly from a stomach virus but recovered by Monday.

Bruce Tuuner County Line Frank Pevehouse Sammy Kathy

Minister resigns. Marsh family to move to Faxon

Rev. and Mrs. James Marsh and their children Janis Jennifer Joan and Jimmy left Monday for Faxon near Lawton to reside temporarily at Mrs. W. J. Adkins home after he resigned as pastor of the First Baptist Church here.

James Marsh Janis Jennifer Joan Jimmy Faxon Lawton W. J. Adkins Marsh First Baptist Church H. B. Frank Jr Church of Christ James Marsh Jr The First Baptist

Tragic Fort Worth Area Crash Claims Two Lives

News of a Saturday night accident near Fort Worth reports the deaths of two men and critical injuries to a third at St. Joseph's hospital in Fort Worth. Dan Durant is among the deceased. his brother John Durant remains hospitalized. Funeral services for Dan were held Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Fitts town. The Durant family, locally prominent, attended events and related reunions in the Jesse area and nearby towns.

Fort Worth St. Joseph’s Hospital Ft. Worth Dan Durant John Pete) Durant Durant Charley Durant

Family travels and visits span Oklahoma to California

Mrs. Lavon Sneed and her two sisters left by train for Bakersfield California to visit her son Oscar Whitwell and family and plan further visits in the state before returning next month. Lavon works in Oklahoma City with Earlyn living with grandparents here. They spent a week at the Sneed home while vacationing in California with O W Sneed and family. Accompanying guests Erma Mapes Margaret Smith and Barbara Campbell of Oklahoma City and Mrs. George Driver. Mrs. Ruby Stevens and son Bobby of Pauls Valley visited Ada to arrange Bobby’s fall enrollment at East Central College, then spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Duncan.

Jake Howry Mr. Howry Platt Park, Sulphur Kansas Jake Howrys Joe George Howry Steve Nita Beth Wirdell Howry Dale Jack Howry Theron Ada Maysville Gerald Stewart Bruce Stewart Buddy Glenn Mce-Elroy Eddie el Campo Tex James Burch Oklahoma City Bakersfield Calif Oscar Whitwell Lavon Tisdell Campbell Clinic Earlyn O. W. Sneed California Erma Mapes Margaret Smith Barbara Campbell Ruby Stevens Bobby Pauls Valley East Central College Jim Duncan

Barnard to Undergo Surgery in Oklahoma City Hospital

Abe Barnard, who entered an Oklahoma City hospital last week, is scheduled for surgery Thursday morning. His wife Mrs. Barnard will remain in the city to be with him during the operation. The Barnards recently moved to a farm between Frisco and Fittstown in the local area.

Abe Barnard Oklahoma City

Cooks At McLish School Return For New Year

Mrs Edna Buttrill attended a school at A and M College Stillwater for training in preparing food to tempt appetites of students in the state hot lunch program. Mrs Cleo McKinney also serves as cook at McLish this year.

Edna Buttrill A. and M. College Stillwater Buttrill Cleo McKinney McLish

Revival at First Methodist Church Draws Good Attendance

The revival closed Friday night with strong turnout at each service. Evangelist Rev. Roberto Escamilla of Dallas Texas led the revival aided by pastor Rev. Bascam Doak who also directed songs.

First Methodist Church Roberto Escamilla Dallas Tex Bascom Doak

Marvin Cox Returns to Richland Atomic Plant

Marvin Cox leaves Monday for Richland Washington to be employed at the atomic plant where he previously worked for a period of time.

Marvin Cox Richland, Wash

Visitors from McCloud Begin Summer Home Improvements

Mr. and Mrs. Roland Wilson and Danny arrived Monday for a visit with Luther and Mrs. Wilson. The Wilons spent the summer redecorating the interior, repainting the exterior, installing a new porch floor, and making minor repairs. They added a front fence and a cattle guard in the driveway and placed two new red lawn chairs to complement the white house and green lawn.

Roland Wilson Danny McCloud Luther Wilson

Rev and Mrs Dean Miller Return Home After Church Visit

Rev and Mrs Dean Miller left Friday for their Boswell home after visiting Mrs Miller’s parents Mr and Mrs Bruce Turner since Wednesday night. Rev Miller sang a solo at revival services at the Methodist Church Thursday evening.

Dean Miller Boswell Mrs Miller Bruce Turner Methodist Church Rev Miller

Mrs Lee Gross Spends Time With Relative Visit

Mrs Lee Gross spent Wednesday and Thursday with her relatives and friends, sharing meals and stories during the short visit. The report notes a warm family gathering and no illness or incidents.

Lee Gross

Pernell Family Returns Home After Grandparents Visit

Mr and Mrs Bill Snyder and their grandchildren Jimmy Linda and Robert, who had stayed with grandparents since last Saturday, accompany the party as they return to their Pernell home.

Ents Bill Snyder

Weekend Guests of Mr and Mrs Blevins

Mr and Mrs Charlie Blevins hosted weekend guests Mr and Mrs Frank Gray of Tu la California. The Grays are vacationing while their home, heavily damaged by a recent fire, is under repair.

Charlie Blevins Frank Gray Tula Calif

McKinneys Visit Sister in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Floyd McKinney and Mr and Mrs Floyd McKinney Jr of Ada spent Sunday in Oklahoma City visiting the senior Mrs McKinney s sister Mrs Lloyd Vanderpool.

Floyd McKinney Floyd McKinney Jr Ada Oklahoma City McKinney Lloyd Vanderpool

Hale Family Visit to Duncan Relatives

Mr and Mrs Harlin Hale and children Debra Janice and Jerry of Duncan were guests of Mr and Mrs Jakedowry the past week at the uncle and aunt's home.

Harlin Hale Debra Janice Jerry Duncan Jake

Choctaw Chickasaw Labor Day Meet Set at Council House

The eighth annual Choctaw Chickasaw Labor Day Meet gathers September 4 and 5 at the old Choctaw Council House near Tuska homa Oklahoma. Religious services on Sunday and a big barbecue on Monday precede a program with government officials reports on tribal affairs and Indian welfare. Chief Belvin urges participation to address termination and self reliance.

Tuskahoma Oklahoma Harry J. W. Belvin Belvin

Colbert School Dates Announced

Colbert School announces enrollment on August 26 with classes starting August 29 and cafeteria opening September 1. Principal is Mrs G M Comer and primary teacher is Mrs Hart. Pupils should bring lunches during opening week Monday through Wednesday.

Maud Family Visits Winter Relatives. Weekend Work Continues

Mr and Mrs Harold Crawford and sons Mike and Dennis spent Monday with Mrs Crawford's parents Mr and Mrs Sam Winters in Maud. The women shopped in Ada in the afternoon while Mr Winters was kept away by a construction job in the northern part of the state.

Harold Crawford Mike Dennis Maud Mrs. Crawford Sam Winters Ada

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Galey News Leroy Bailes Corona Edd Allen Alton Tucker Graham and Vanoss W. T. Galaway Carol Lane Women's Travel Authority Gawonis Aulwainuas Shell Off Don Barrick Nola John Brents Platt Park O. V. Crass V. W. Yoder Temple Susan Whitwell Mattie McKinney Leonard Park Gainesville Ray McKinney Mrs. George Driver Cooking Ed Hayes Walley Corner Hayes Magnolia Sei Council House Colbert Chis. Gren Sportsmen's Service East 43Rd Street New York
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