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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1956
Page
3
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Frisco residents gathered for a wiener roast and ice cream in honor of Miss Virginia Lou Herion and Schley Stegall. 16 quarts of ice cream were shared by 12 people, with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Simon Patton Mrs. Morgan and several Herion and Stegall family members. A whittling contest mixed in with the celebration as area men crafted shavings and puzzles. the event ends with news of Buck Garrett's Thursday sale and a Frisco Club lunch.
Mr and Mrs Farrel Jones of Re bee announce the birth of their daughter Linda Denise on Wednesday night August 15. The baby weighed 5 pounds 13 ounces and is their first child. Grandmother Gracie Hayes and grandparents Arthur and Mrs. Jones rejoice.
The Sharrock Brawley clan held its annual reunion at Platte National Park in Sulphur over the last weekend. Relatives traveled from Oklahoma Kansas Texas and California to join the three day gathering. Descendants of John Sharrock who fathered 16 children make up most attendees with several Jesse residents among the group.
Mr and Mrs Pete Holland of Wichita Kansas visited his parents Mr and Mrs Will Holland for two weeks and will return home this weekend. They and their hosts Mrs Minda Phillips and Warner Holland traveled to Mountain View last Saturday to see Mr and Mrs Newt Holland. Mr and Mrs Melvin Holland of Fort Worth spent the weekend with relatives in Jesse.
Louis McDonald announces a sale of cattle hay and miscellaneous items on Saturday August 25 with Robert Gregory as auctioneer. The Frisco HD Club will serve lunch. The McDonalds moved their household to Wolf and Mrs. McDonald is teaching in the high school while Mr. McDonald remains employed in Seminole.
A weeklong contest unfolds beneath the canopy at the Allen store as participants vie to win a top prize. Shoppers can still enter, with organizers noting growing excitement and daily incentives for entrants.
About 45 neighbors held a farewell gathering at Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Allen home in East Jesse. The group served five freezers of ice cream and five large cakes and planned visits after the Allens move to Kingston near Lake Texoma. The party presented a floor lamp as a parting gift.
A brief item notes a Sunday drive to Alma where visitors spent time with Mr and Mrs Bud Wheat.
Mr and Mrs Tom Nothaf visit Mr and Mrs Milo Watkins in Byng on Sunday as Mr Watkins health is described as very poor currently.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. McCurtain and their children, who have been visiting their relatives Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McLain and Mrs. Alba Ott, departed for their Redondo Beach California home on Thursday.
The Harvey Caldwell daughters Jackie and Mary have returned from an extended California visit. Mary stayed with sister Mrs Thelma Mills and Jackie with brother Jilds Caldwell. Mrs Howard Antrikin and children left for Los Angeles Tuesday after two weeks with Mr and Mrs A M Pharr.
Bun Dusenberry killed a three foot long diamondback rattler in the yard of Robert Gregory. He described the snake as six rattles and a button, calling it another heroic deed by an old soldier.
Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Vanhoutean and children of Tulsa spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Van Harlin and Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Schrieber and children of Alma. They stopped to say hello to several of their old neighbors.
Warner Holland of Early Mark California will depart around September 10 to return home following an extended visit with relatives.
Mrs Iona Simpson departed for Garjher on Monday to manage ongoing business affairs and oversee related matters at the destination.
The Rev. Ronald Ritchie and wife depart Sunday for Blackwell for a Youth Revival through Thursday. The Ada and Stonewall churches prepare services, with the Hunts visiting last week. A fundraiser on the Methodist lawn raised over 28 dollars for new sanctuary draperies. Local church notes include pulpit substitutions, morning services at Stonewall Baptist, and a Monday WMA meeting with Fittstown guests.
Sunday the I P Willingham family hosted the Baptist church adult classes for a potluck dinner. Mr Willingham leads the men’s class and Mrs Willingham directs the ladies class. Several members attended including Cecil Bullard Harold Jeeter and families with ill attendees Della Loman and Myrtle Gordon missing.
D. D. Duke called a faculty meeting Tuesday and plans to start school on Monday August 27. New hires include Jack Ray as coach and Jim Scott in commerce. Louis Robinson brought a new bus from Fort Valley to be ready for opening day. Mrs. John Thompson will collect school news. Cafeteria meals begin the first week of September and students are enrolling this week.
Mrs. Troy Gibson and her daughter Cynthia are visiting Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Duke in Oklahoma City this week while her husband travels to California on business.
Thurman Heck will be employed at the Cooper grocery when Buck Garrett leaves to start his own business at East Jesse early in September.
Mr and Mrs Harry Wallis and children of Eunice New Mexico returned home Sunday after visiting relatives Mrs Myrtle Morris and Mr and Mrs Fred Wallis. They spent several days fishing at Lake Texoma.
Mr and Mrs Donald Palmer and their daughter from Mesquite Texas spent the weekend with Palmer s parents Mr and Mrs L G Palmer.
Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Bullard hosted Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Davis and daughter Janice of Ada, plus Jimmy Don Goss and the Bullard children. The dinner marked the birthdays of Mrs. Davis and Mr. Goss.
Mr and Mrs Howard Ganns entertained with a potluck supper honoring new Stonewall residents Mr and Mrs Joe Hale. Attending were Mr and Mrs Cecil Bullard and children and Mr and Mrs William Shellenburger.
The passage notes Mrs. Duck Worth and another daughter with Henry Ellis, a cousin, and Arville Grandma Fain, Lilley family connections, with Arville improving after a long illness. The tone records a family update from the local paper.
Mr and Mrs Wesley Chaddick attend the Sharrock Brawley reunion held in Sulphur Sunday. A reader asks if the Andy Jameses are seen driving their new car and mentions a notable boat.
Dr. and Mrs. Fred Popkess split a vacation between Texoma Lake and the Wes ley Chaddicks. They returned with 50 pounds of black and sand bass for the Chaddick locker and plan to fish more at Spokane before heading home to Dallas.
Mr and Mrs Bill Saint attended the Saint family reunion at Denison Dam on Sunday with about 25 relatives present.
Mr and Mrs Bob Woolley leave Thursday for Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin to spend two weeks at the Woolley summer home with Mr and Mrs W W Woolley.
Mr and Mrs Bob Woolley entertained with an ice cream party at their home on Sunday afternoon. The guests included old school mates Mr and Mrs Bill Newport and children of Norman and Mr and Mrs Joe Daniels.
Jack Boatright of Stratford visited his sister Mrs. C. L. Burnett and Mr. Burnett on Friday.
Mr and Mrs John Britton of Highland California plan to return home at week’s end after visiting their son and daughter Mr and Mrs Alex Britton since April 1 The article notes their departure and extended family visit.
Last Friday Mr and Mrs Russell Stacy welcomed neighbors and close friends Mr and Mrs O G Woolley of Santa Paula California who arrived for a visit from their former Santa Paula home.
Mr and Mrs Thurman Heck and their children visited Holdenville on Sunday as guests of Mr and Mrs Steve Clapton. Mrs Carl Wade returned home from Cowling Clinic after several days of illness last week.
Luke Weems reportedly caught seven bass weighing about five pounds each on Big Blue last week. Buddy Weems notes the outing as a notable fishing tale with an impressive haul.
Mr. and Mrs Buford McGee and children Rosalie Roberta and Wayne of Lawton visited the J L McGee home Sunday. Paul Parker spent the weekend with cousin Joe Sparks of Lovelady and they visited Seminole and nearby areas. Mr and Mrs Tom Martain and children of Tupelo and Mrs June Bond of Oklahoma City visited Ezra Hunts Sunday.
Chris Pedersen stopped by the Jake McGee home on Sunday. Happy school bus greetings showed the children in good spirits Monday. Mrs. P. T. McConnell spent Monday with a daughter in Ada. Rain fell short of hopes but the cooler weather was welcome after intense heat.
The Ahloso school district bought two additional acres for a new school site and installed utility lines and a disposal plant. Sealed bids for the building are being received by the school board with contracts to be let on Thursday evening September 6. Teachers prepare for enrollments on Monday August 27 as the bus runs and students return by noon. The lunch room adds 115 new stools replacing benches.
Mr and Mrs Tony Beavers and their daughters from Tulsa spent the weekend visiting the Prentiss Wests, sharing time and hospitality in a brief social note.
Carl Watts has relocated to Duncan where he is employed by the Standard Food Market.
The Ahloso Home Demonstration Club is scheduled to meet Monday at 2 p.m. in the school lunchroom.
Mr and Mrs Arlie Collins and Jack visited Sunday afternoon with the Joe Collinses and the Smiths for a family gathering.
The group announced plans to return to their home on Thursday, outlining a scheduled departure and anticipated arrival time. Authorities and families await confirmation of arrangements.
Mr and Mrs Jim King visited her brother Leslie Henry and family in Atoka last weekend. Mr and Mrs Roy Payne of Konawa visited the Ed Brashiers Sunday.
Aric Latta called on Friday morning with the Doug Smiths. Mrs. Maggie Sawyers of Stonewall visits her daughter and family, the Robert Hunters, this week.
Mrs Taylor of Walters visited Morgan Goodpastures on Monday.
Bennie Gibson of Ada visited Roger Thompson on Wednesday to discuss local matters and catch up during a routine afternoon call.
Mrs. Nora Hays of Phoenix Lillie Johnson and George Neff of Ardmore spent the weekend with the Elbert Bowerses. The brief social snippet records a family gathering and regional ties.
Mr and Mrs Jimmy King of Oklahoma City visited her parents Mr and Mrs Ran Newton and family last weekend in a social family gathering.
Mrs Maud Johnson visited Mr and Mrs Monroe Jones in Oklahoma City last week in a brief social call.
Mr and Mrs Joe Collins and their baby have moved to Ada and friends say they will be missed by neighbors who enjoyed the family’s presence.
J. C. Treas traveled to Oklahoma City on business last Friday to conduct meetings and explore potential opportunities.
Mr and Mrs Ed Brashier and family Mr and Mrs Pleas Greenwood and family Mr and Mrs Espen Brashier and Gran ny Brashier attended the funeral of their grandmother Ida Sliger at Fillmore Monday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Edd Sliger have returned from a trip to Houston Texas where they visited their son and also enjoyed sightseeing in Galveston.
Mr and Mrs John Arter and son of Bokoshe visited Saturday and Sunday with Edd Sliger Ho mer Sliger of Vaness also visited Sunday afternoon.
Westview Baptist Mission logged 79 in Sunday school and 43 in Training Union on Sunday. Visitors in Bruce Nolen’s home this week included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kesterson Mrs. Opal Bottoms Chiqueta Mary Jane James Alma Mrs. Fern Long children Mrs. Charlie Long and Melinda McAnally.
Mrs. A E Nolen departed Saturday for Alta Loma California to spend time with her son Clyde Nolen and his family.
Mr and Mrs Raymond McGal liard and their boys visited the Nelson family on Sunday afternoon, sharing time with the household.
Jones Chapel school begins third round with twelve pupils enrolled Monday and two more expected after vacation. Mrs. Roy Stegall returns as teacher. Roger Dean Stone is the third generation student with grandmother Grace Neal and mother Clarice Stone, both graduates of the school.
Mrs Ballard spent Wednesday with her daughter Mrs Cruce Nolen in a family visit noted in local society records.
Mrs. Jake Henry and Mrs. Kenneth Fike were seen visiting Monday evening, sharing time together in a social call.
Mrs Luther Keith visited in the Nolen home Monday. The brief note records the social call and confirms the visit occurred within the local household.
New subscribers to the ADA WEEKLY are Mr and Mrs Warren Nelson of Andrews Texas visiting in the Graham home at Pickett and the Shaw and Nelson homes at Sum
Mr and Mrs R W McCurdy Barbara Paul and Wanda of Hardesty spent the weekend with J C Treases. Mrs McCurdy and Mrs Treas are sisters.
Doris Brown of Cyril attended services at the Ahloso First Baptist Church on Sunday. She is the sister of Rev. Lavonn Brown.
K B Nickels and son Robby hosted the Douglas Smiths for lunch on Monday. The Nickels family announces the arrival of a baby girl named Neva Kay, and Mrs. Nickels is the niece of Mrs. Douglas Smith.
Mrs Nancy Moore and Cleo visited last weekend with the Freeman Moores.
Mr and Mrs Glen Harrell and family of Pauls Valley visited his parents the Clifford Harrells last weekend.
Mr and Mrs Frank Strickland spent Monday in Stillwater with Louise visiting before school. Mrs Bonnie Wyatt and children from Midwest City stayed with Hoyt Lillards last week. Gary Wayne Still of Wright City returned home Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Euel Moore and Larry of Tishomingo shared a fish supper at John Cliftons Monday. Sandra and Gary Hunter from Arkansas City Kan visited grandparents Robert and Sandra Hunter for two weeks. The Youngs visited the Smiths Sunday evening. Lavonda Harrell and Lou Ellen Smith returned home from Chapel Nebraska where they worked this summer.
Mr and Mrs Grady Fair and their son from Houston Texas are visiting his parents Mr and Mrs B O.
A family outing at the rodeo parade with Denise Shaw, their year old granddaughter, included a bright red and white cowgirl outfit. Denise enjoyed the rodeo that night along with her relatives.
Danny McNutt started school at Latta this week marking the first day of school. John Earl Levick is another young man beginning his schooling this week at Latta.
Mr and Mrs Jerry R Corvin with Judy Doris and Jerrilynn pic nicked went swimming at Sulphur Friday in a casual family outing.
Mr and Mrs Sonny Williams Patricia and Haskell Gene of Ada visited in the Stone home last week.
Mr and Mrs Matt Richardson are seen in a new car while Mrs Stone uses a golf car to gather eggs The Lundgaard rent house receives repairs and work on the church house continues day and night The community enjoys cooler weather saying it is just what they needed
Allie Lilley of Homer took his parents Mr and Mrs Steve Lilley on a round of visits last week. They visited Holdenville to see a daughter and Olety Myricks for dinner, then stopped at Hornstown where they encountered Mr.
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