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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1958
Page
8
Mr and Mrs Charlie Enloe Judy and Mr and Mrs Earl Rose attended the event. Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp of Oil Center visited Mr and Mrs Frank Cunningham for dinner. Mr and Mrs R E Tilley went to Durant on business last week.
Frank Cunningham tried to move a small building with Bud Jones’s tractor. The front end tilted, dropping Cunningham to the ground. He climbed away unhurt as the tractor was lowered by a truck. Warren Cunningham helped move the building to a new location. Several neighbors and visitors are listed with social calls and subscrip tions, including Barbara Newby and Mike Golden.
Russell Lynn Gray, son of Mr and Mrs Bob Gray, lost a boot at the rodeo last week while his father carried him to the car. If found, the boot is his.
Grandparents Mr and Mrs Dink Binion warn young Jimmy Dan Cummings not to step on the porch marked wet paint. Patti, a nearby girl, stays off the area while Jimmy leaves visible tracks, unclear if discipline followed.
Classwork at Union Hill opens Monday August 25. Mrs Barbara Newby and Mrs Lavona Jones visited Mrs Orval Ballard, Sue and Anita, Mrs Mabie Jones, and Miss Delphia Jones Tuesday. Sue and Anita vacationed at Nicoma Park visiting their grandparents Mr and Mrs Tom Roddy.
Mr and Mrs Glen Wallis with Glen da and Karen visited Mrs and Mrs T H Bratcher of Galey on Sunday afternoon. Thursday they called on Mr and Mrs Shortie Bratcher and family of Roff.
Mrs Mary Nell Cummings visited Mr Bob Gray and Mrs Barbara Newby also paid a Thursday call.
Rev Frank Cunningham attended the Lodge meeting Monday night while Mrs Betty Cunningham visited her son Warren and family on Wednesday at their home.
Wedding bells rang at Union Hill on Saturday night in Rev. and Mrs. Frank Cunningham’s home as Curtis Coffee and Juanita Waller were married.
At 8 p.m. Mr. Coffee attended Van ess High School. Mr. and Mrs. Don Newby and Frankie Benton of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Newby Sunday. Visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Walter McAnally last week included several couples from Colorado and area residents. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Karr visited Mr. and Mrs. Jim Karr of Coleman Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Forrest Drake and four boys of Wichita Kans visited Mr and Mrs J R Karr of Purcell and Mrs Emma Bolin Janell Judy and Eul visited Mr and Mrs W C Karr last week and Monday.
Mrs. Lillie Karr visited Mrs. Daisy Binion Monday morning but activities paused as Binion played radio bingo. Barbara Golden visited James Morgan and family in Oklahoma City last week then spent time with sister Mrs. Leonard Tucker and Dewayne.
Mr and Mrs Sonny Golden and Paul visit relatives in New Mexico this week visiting Mr and Mrs Tude Blevins. They plan to visit relatives in Texas before returning home. Vance Price Charles and John visited Mr and Mrs Bud Jones.
Mr and Mrs Gerald Sutton and Chris of Kansas visited Mr and Mrs Vance Price and family last week. Mr and Mrs Jack Benne and family visited Mr and Mrs James Rhynes and family Saturday, Mr and Mrs Duke Rhynes and family visited Sunday, and Mr and Mrs Glen Wallis visited Those visiting Mr and Mrs Luther Parker last week included Dal Hammonds of Ada, Renzo Cooper, Mary Sue Scott of Ada, Delmer Walker of Latta, Millard Henry and family of Ada, and Oliver Parker and Patti. Oliver Parker and Patti are on vacation in Colorado this week.
Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp and Mr and Mrs Frank Cunningham went fishing at Lake Texoma enjoying a calm outing and likely a day of angling together.
The text lists individuals including George Collins and Bobby Joe, Mrs. Nora Roper, Mrs. Etta Sutton, Ada Mae Coats, Sherry of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Bill Phelps, and Jack Phelps of Ada from last week. No clear event or action is stated.
Hob Waltden of Konawa visits Mr. and Mrs. Billey Joe Adams as Joni and Randi Sunday. Billey Joe Adams is slowly improving after being hurt in a truck accident several weeks ago and plans to see a specialist in Oklahoma City soon.
Mrs Ada Mae Coats along with Sherry and Bobby Joe Adams visited Mr and Mrs Wendell King of Pickett on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Olen Tilley and Kenneth and Bobby of Kansas visited Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Tilley in Ada Monday night. They also called on Mrs. Carline McNutt and family and on Mr. and Mrs. Matt Richardson and boys of Westview this weekend.
N L Garrett called on Mr and Mrs Jim Kirkes for Sunday dinner at their home.
Bobby Joe Adams visited Alfred Sutton in Pickett on Sunday. Patsy Tilley visited Mrs. Leora.
The guide covers cutting forage at bloom or pre bloom for legumes and proper curing in darkness with good air. It notes judging by potential yield per acre and timing for sweet sorghums. Marketing outlook lists cattle, hogs, sheep, dairy, poultry, eggs, watermelons, wheat and cotton price expectations.
Kenneth and Bobby Tilley of Bucklin Kansas and Robert Hon singer of Konawa visited Union Hill Baptist Church Sunday. The church extends a special invitation to attend services with Sunday School at 10, preaching at 11, and Training Union at 8 15 p.m.
Mr and Mrs J A Taylor of Lubbock Texas visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs S N Berry and Bertha. Luther Taylor and John Taylor of Roff attended a family reunion at the Taylor home in Roff on Sunday.
Boyce Jones and Glen Wilfong spent Friday night with Glen Wilfong and his parents in Duncan. The group then visited with relatives in Ft Worth, Texas over Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs Thelma Perriman visited Monday afternoon with Mrs J H Stephens, Mrs June Webster and Elizabeth Ann. Sue Wyckoff spent Monday afternoon with Wanda Thurman.
Weekend visitors to the Lillie Mae Webster home included Mr and Mrs Arden L Coffey Dewayne and Sammy of Latta along with Mr and Mrs Woodrow Coffey and Kenneth and Mr and Mrs Arthur Coffey and Laquita of Ada.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Mellroy traveled to Oklahoma City on Sunday and gathered with relatives at the Leon Ragland home. Attending were Kenneth Horton Pamela and Cindy Norman Irene Merryman Barbara Billy McLoud Betty Deavett Prez Ferguson Leon Ragland Jimmie Joyce and Mr and Mrs McIlroy. The sisters included Irene Merryman Betty Deavett Mrs Ragland and Mrs McIlroy. A sister in California could not attend.
Mrs June Webster and Eliza beth Ann with Mrs J H Stephens visited Monday evening with Mr and Mrs J F Woodley and their guests Mrs Jack Beasley Teresa of Albuquerque New Mexico and Kevin Carney of Comanche.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Riley of Tucumcari New Mexico Mrs Flora Riley of National City California and David A Channell of Lemon Grove California were visitors in the Sin wa Stephens home Friday evening. Mrs Stephens father Mr Chan nell stayed over with the Stephenses until Monday.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Bennett and Carol of Amesville Ohio arrived Saturday night for a visit with Mr and Mrs Otis Coffey Mrs Pinkie Evans Mr and Mrs Carl Wright Kenneth Andrew and Mr and Mrs Edward Coffey and other relatives and friends.
Mrs. E. O. Wright and Bobby from Favretteville Arkansas visited Thursday through Saturday during a stay in the Mose Lee J. H. Stephens and J. R. Vandegriff homes.
County Agent and Assistant discuss guidelines for fair displays of field crops September 15 16 17. Emphasis on purity maturity color uniformity and size for small grains corn and grain sorghums. Practical steps include cleaning seed by mechanical cleaner or winnowing and selecting 10 ears or heads from 50 to 100 ears harvested in field.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Briggs of Albuquerque New Mexico are visiting with his parents Mr and Mrs Marvin Briggs and brothers Billy and Howard while Mr and Mrs Roy Cantwell host over the weekend.
Mrs Effie Burns and Mrs Lyle Nagel and daughters Kerry Kath leen and Beth of Davenport Iowa left Thursday after visiting Mrs Burns sister Mrs Marvin Briggs and family and other relatives.
Mrs Marvin Briggs and Mrs J H Stephens attended a flower arrangement demonstration Monday afternoon at the REA building in Ada. The event showcased arranging techniques and decorative techniques for local attendees.
Samples for exhibition should be kept dry with good air circulation until fair time. Consider insect and disease damage and kernel type. Kernel color and cob color must conform to the variety standard. Size, soundness, and vitality affect yield and grain quality. For forage crops, leaves are the most valuable part and leafiness matters.
W. L. Randell of the county pleaded guilty before JP Wilbur P. Lee to hunting without a license 13 miles northwest of Ada. Police found a rifle as he admitted hunting on the Springbrook watershed. He paid a $15 total fine and costs after the guilty plea.
Classified notice touts telephone line FE 2 4433 for placing want ads with fast results. The item mirrors a small local classifieds prompt urging readers to use the number for quick listings.
Ardmore Social Security Manager A L Hardcastle warns seniors over 65 men and over 62 women who earn under 2080.01 yearly may lose benefits though they can receive checks in months with low earnings or no work. People over retirement age earning under 2080.01 should contact the Ardmore SSA office at 1011 West Broadway. hours 8:45 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. Henry Tuell from Ardmore District Office visits Ada each Thursday 9:30 am to Noon at Room 229 to assist with applications and questions.
Ivan Edward Love pleaded guilty to running a stop sign on August 14 and paid a fine of five dollars plus costs in JP court. He failed to stop at the intersection six miles west of Ada. Billy Ray Davis of Ada Route 3 is formally charged after a traffic mishap three miles west of Ada on August 8 caused by a left turn. Sylvester Smith of 2801 South Stockton admitted driving left of center and paid five dollars plus costs.
To ensure the pan matches the recipe you are using measure the inside of the pan. Record its diameter and depth to compare with pan specifications and bake time. Use a ruler or tape measure for accuracy.
Mr and Mrs Leroy Cantwell and Sharon of Roff and Miss Roxie Cantwell of Norman were noted visiting with local residents in a brief social item.
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