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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1956
Page
7
Mrs. Jewel Boyd visited Sunday with Mrs. John Raper of Ada. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Newby and Larry visited Sunday night with Mrs. Newby's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Brecheen of Maxwell.
A number of Vanoss residents' children return to class Monday morning with school starting Aug. 27. Local families report anxious anticipation for the new term and pleasant cooler weather as the slate of visits and get togethers unfolds among the community.
Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Haggard and boys of Duncan visited relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Pinley and Glen. Mrs. Callie Mitchell of Ada and Alvin Tidsworth were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Boyd. Mrs. Jewel Jones and Mrs. Elva Lane of Oi Center visited with Mrs. Phyllis Jones and newborn Linda Denise. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cape and family spent several days in Minco visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Mann.
Benny Jones and Glen Jones of Union Hill spent Sunday with Larry New by for a casual gathering and chat.
Mrs Leo Scott and Donna visited Saturday evening with Mrs Mid Losson and Laquita from Pickett Community. Mrs Hazel Newby visited Monday with her mother Mrs Nacy Newby and Mrs Melvin Newby visited Monday evening with Mrs Sam Bittles of Oil Center. Mrs Bittles has been quite ill.
Mrs Janie Lou Hurley visited Monday afternoon with Mrs Betty Teel.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Moore of Sulphur were Wednesday night guests of Mrs. Moore's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Meek and family.
Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Leslie and Sharon Ruth and Miss Sue Brown of Durant visited Sunday with Mrs. Leslie's parents Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Smith. The Leslies, on a two week vacation, also visited points of interest in California Washington Wyoming and several other states.
Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. O S Whitson and Henry were Mr. and Mrs. Edd Berryman, Kay and Charles, Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Kite, Darlene and Donnie, Mr. and Mrs. Or ville Hopkins and children of Tulsa, and Rev. and Mrs. J Ervin Waters of San Angelo, Texas. Mrs. Roy Bivins and children of Egypt, and Doyle Choate of Tulsa visited in the afternoon.
Several in the community attend the revival this week at the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Oil Center.
Mrs Karl Tilley along with Gerald and Carlton Lee and Donna and Sherry Scott visited Tuesday evening in the home of Mr and Mrs F E Duncan of Worstell.
Mr and Mrs Johnny Ray Layne and their children left for Arizona where Mr Layne will be employed.
Recent visitors at the M. M. McDonald residence included Mr. and Mrs. Bill McDonald and Dusty from Ada, Edd Walker of Oklahoma City, and Mrs. Lynna Horton with her boys of Center.
Ada fire trucks responded to two grass fires this week. The Brunner farm blaze burned several acres of pasture before containment. A second fire at the Tilley place was controlled without further incident.
Miss Donna Scott spent Sunday afternoon with Miss Glenda Wallis of Union Hill, sharing a cordial visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Odis Wilfong of Ada join Mr. and Mrs. Odell Humphreys and their family in Jesse for an occasion and reunion.
Mr and Mrs John Sweeney and family and Mrs Sweeney took a business trip to Oklahoma City last week. Union Hill School planned enrollment for August 23 with classes starting August 27. Latta High and area students including Ronnie Teel Francis Stringer Yvonne Little Kenneth Little Allan Cochran Helen Cochran Dwayne Mc Anally Paul Graham Tony Braden Barbara Jones began the new school year with a hot lunch program planned.
Joe McDaniel, a senior at Vanoss High School, has returned home after working at a packing plant in Houston, Texas during the summer. He was Sunday dinner guest of Mrs. Leora Wilfong and Glen.
John Krause, Karry Krause, and Charles Krause are reported ill with a virus infection. The family is listed among affected individuals in the unnamed report.
Mrs James Duncan, with Pat and Karen, visited Saturday in the home of Gracie Hayes.
Mr and Mrs Jackie Mosely spent several days this past week vacationing in Carlsbad New Mexico enjoying local sights and leisure time together.
Mrs Jewel Boyd spent Tuesday night with her sister Mrs Clara Summers and family in Francis.
Mrs Hazel Howard and her children spent Thursday and Thursday night with Mrs Helen Krause and her children in Tulsa, sharing time and hospitality.
Those visiting Mrs. Phyllis Jones at Valley View Hospital on Thursday night include Mrs. W H Hintower, Mrs. F E Duncan, Gracie Hayes, Sybil Jones, Leo Scott, Donna Kaye, and Berlene Meek.
Nile Clayton of Shawnee spent Wednesday night with Henry Whitson, sharing an evening in a local residence.
Glen Wilfong visited Sunday morning with Kirby Lee Tilley, noting a casual meeting at a local residence. The pair discussed community events and shared casual updates about neighborhood concerns.
Mr and Mrs Vel Bumpers and their daughter from Ada spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs L C Jaquess.
Mr. and Mrs. Millard Wallace and Keith of Oklahoma City visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley, Gerald and Carlton Lee.
Mrs. F. E. Duncan visited Tulsa Sunday for graduation exercises at St. John’s Hospital School of Nursing. Her granddaughter Betty Duncan Binkley will work in Ada soon. her husband serves overseas.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Whitson and Melva Jo of Tulsa and Henry Whitson spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Hollis Kite and children.
Mr and Mrs A M Gray and their son from Hamblin Texas spent Sunday night and Monday with Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan along with Jerry and Freddy in a brief local social note.
J K Smith traveled to Oklahoma City on Monday for a business engagement. The visit focused on meetings with local partners and potential deals, with no further details disclosed.
Mr and Mrs Orville Hopkins and their children from Tulsa spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs O S Whitson.
Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Ainsworth and Janice of Oklahoma City visited Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Eddy Berryman, Kay and Charles.
With Mr and Mrs Farrel Jones and Linda Denise and Mrs Gracie Hayes were Mrs Sybil Jones Mary Lou and Deana Mrs Virgil Meek and Berlene and Mr and Mrs Leo Scott Donna and Sherry.
Johnnie Tilley has been ill with the flu for the past week, reporting fatigue and limited activity. No complications noted, and recovery signs are monitored by family.
Mr and Mrs Jim Stowers of Madill spent Thursday night with Mr and Mrs L C Jaquess and attended the rodeo in Ada.
Mrs Matt Richardson and Mrs Karl Tilley visited Thursday along with their sons.
Mrs. Sue Keeling of Galey and Mrs. Betty Choate with Mike and Ricky of Ada were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Norton.
Mrs Ray Roberts Pam and Ricky and Mrs J W Murray and Bobby visited Oklahoma City on Sunday as guests of Mr and Mrs Afton Bradan and their sons.
Mr and Mrs Farrel Jones welcome their first child a girl named Linda Denise born Wednesday night August 1 weighing 5 pounds 13 ounces. Grandmothers Gracie Hayes and Mrs. Linda Jones and grandfather Arthur Jones celebrate the new arrival.
A weekend visit was spent with Mrs. Wallace's parents Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Duncan, describing time spent together and family hospitality.
Mrs Betty Sue Choate along with Ricky and Mike visited Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs John Norton in Ada.
Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Hood with Ann and Wanda Jean and Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hood and Johnnie of Francis visited relatives in Okemah Sunday afternoon.
AAda rodeo attracted many local residents including Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Scaff Larry Booth Mrs. J W Booth Mr and Mrs L C Jaquess Mr and Carlton Lee Leo Scott and his daughter Sherry showing strong family participation in the event.
Sandra Garrett and Elwanda McFarland of Latta visited Yvonne over the weekend. Mrs Matt Richardson and a list including Darrel Terry Roger Gaylon, Mrs Carline McNutt, Danny Eddie Lynn and Rev F L Cunningham visited Mr and Mrs Bud Jones and family Saturday. Mrs Nora Roper Mrs Sible Collins and Bobby Joe Adams visited Mr and Mrs Hubert Horton last week.
Mrs Lela Richardson and Roger, Terry and Gaylon and Mrs Carline McNutt, Eddie Lynn and Danny visited Mr and Mrs Bud Jones and family Saturday. Mrs Reba Love and Chuck of Ada visited Mrs Mary Nell Cummings and family and Mr and Mrs Dink Bini on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Robert Golden, Linda and Mike attended a birthday dinner for Mrs Edna Golden Sunday.
Mrs. Nora Roper and others from Healdton visited Mrs. Betty Kirby on Thursday. Yvonne Little hosts Saturday guests including Barbara Jones Elwanda McFarland and Sandra Garrett.
Mrs. Nora Roper, Mrs. Sible Collins and Bobby Joe visited Mr. Kirkes, Mr. Conner and Mrs. Louise Bye at the Valley View Hospital Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Elbert Simpkins and Buddy and Roberta of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Albert Simpkins in Ada this weekend.
Mr and Mrs Houston Capes and their family visited Mr and Mrs Calvin Kranning of Ada on Sunday, sharing time with neighbors and relatives in the local community gathering.
Mr and Mrs Paul Hatcher of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Houston Capes Monday night in a social call.
R. R. Krause resumed work in Oklahoma City Monday following several days of family time locally.
Union Hill Sunday School attendance reached 53 with all teachers and officers present. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Robert Trivett of New Mexico and Mrs Lois Henderson of California, along with the Simpkins and Ada visitors. Training Union attendance was 43 with several visitors listed. Mr and Mrs George Cochran visited relatives in McAlester.
Mr and Mrs Leo McNinch and Gayle visited Mr and Mrs S B Brumley Sunday afternoon. Herman Miller and children La Don Carolyn and James attended the rodeo Saturday night. Vernon Gasaway Tommy and Sammy visited Mr and Mrs Bryan McKeun in Ada Sunday evening.
Mrs. Ethel Sellers of El Campo Texas and Mr and Mrs Fred Kareer of Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs Grover Keeling of Ada plus Mr and Mrs Charles Caplan and Debra of Durant and Mr and Mrs George Smith and family visited Mr and Mrs Lee Keeling last weekend.
Mr and Mrs Frank Rogers visited Mr and Mrs Vernon Gasaway Friday night. Mrs Rogers renewed her subscription for the ADA WEEKLY and said she did not want to miss an issue.
Mrs Lois Clifford and family spent Tuesday night with her daughter in Ada. Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks and Linda hosted guests. Clyde Wofford and son Jackie and Mrs Clyde Nickels of Fort Bragg California returned home after a brief visit.
Nile Clayton and Henry Whitson spent Thursday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Edd Berryman in Kay and Charles.
Mrs. John Norton and her sister Mrs. Argo Dodson of Aca visited Wednesday and Thursday, sharing time together during the midweek sojourn.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Whitson and Melva Jo, of Tulsa, visited Mr and Mrs Edd Berryman with Kay and Charles for a Saturday lunch.
Mr. and Mrs. Polly McCauley and their sons Mike and Benton Dean visited Polly's parents Mr and Mrs Joe Ragland in Oklahoma City on Sunday.
A long list of Kinsey family members from Bromide Arizona Vaness Seminole Tulsa Tishomingo Stringtown and Madill attended a meal served buffet style. The gathering included Mr and Mrs R R Kinsey Mrs H L Kinsey and their daughter Mervlene and other relatives.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Sliger of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Lum Abston on Sunday.
Mary Jo Gasaway is visiting Mr and Mrs Claud Humphrey and Jimmy in Konawa this week according to local social notes.
Mr and Mrs A L McNinch of Stratford spent Monday and Monday night with Mr and Mrs Leo McNinch and family.
Mr and Mrs Jess Nichols of Stratford spent Wednesday with Mr and Mrs S B Brumley. Mr and Mrs Aut McCullar and girls and Mr and Mrs Eldon Wakefield attended the rodeo in Ada Saturday night. Mrs Dene Hall and children Linda and Porky formerly of Wichita Kan visited Mr and Mrs S B Brumley Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Leo McNinch and Gayle and Don visited Mr and Mrs W E Miller at Ahloso Thursday.
Mrs. Fred Pierce and her Ardmore children spent several days this past week with Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cape and their children.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Johnston and their children Jerry and Karen of Stonewall visited Thursday night with his parents Mr and Mrs Paul Johnston.
Mr and Mrs J F Woodley announce the engagement of their daughter Frankie Marie Woodley to Jack R Beasley son of Mr and Mrs V C Beasley of Albuquerque New Mexico Frankie is a 1956 graduate of Vaness High School and is employed by Insurance Inc in Albuquerque.
Mr and Mrs A M Bradley and their children Butch Vonda and Jerry visited Mrs J P Walker of Ada to share greetings and enjoy a brief social call.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Crow and Danny Kite of Healdton visit Mr and Mrs George Collins and Mrs Nora Roper and Bobby Joe on Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Paul Johnston visited Tuesday with her sister Mrs Cecil Reed and Mr Reed of Ash ton.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Janda and their children spent the weekend with relatives in Tupelo describing a family visit and time off from daily routines.
Mr and Mrs Bud Jones visited Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley and Carl ton and Gerald Sunday in a small local gathering.
Mr and Mrs Raymond McCurdy Barbara Paul Wayne and Wanda of Hardesty visited Friday with Mr and Mrs D R Clifford along with Mrs Donald Brooks and Linda Luetta Sue Brooks of Ada.
Mrs Phyllis Jones and her newborn Linda Denise left Valley View Hospital on Saturday morning and are staying with Jones’s mother Gracie Hayes for a few days.
Mr and Mrs J B Berryman and their children visited Friday night with Mr and Mrs Edd Berryman Kay and Charles in Oklahoma City.
Mr and Mrs H C Hood and Johnnie of Francis were Saturday night guests of Mr and Mrs T S Hood, Ann and Wanda Jean.
Jim Bartee has returned to his Madill home after several weeks visiting relatives.
Mrs Lois Henderson of California and Mr and Mrs Robert Trivett of New Mexico and Mr and Mrs Earl Duckworth Anthony Mary and Willa of Kansas visited Mrs Eula Kirkes in her home and Jim Kirkes in Valley View Hospital during the past week.
Mr and Mrs A J Peters Elaine and David of Tishomingo along with Mr and Mrs P S Karr and Mr and Mrs Beaty of Hardin City visited Mr and Mrs W C Karr last week in a family gathering reflecting local ties and travel.
Mr and Mrs Matt Richardson and Mr and Mrs Jack McNutt were seen driving new cars in a local showcase. Neighbors noted the fashionable purchases and the families’ recent celebration.
Mr and Mrs Doyle Drewery Judy and Nancy of Oklahoma City Mr and Mrs Elbert Simpkins Roberta and Buddy and Mr and Mrs Alberta Simpkins visit.
Floyd Lynn and Skippy Leader visited the past weekend with their sister and Mr and Mrs Matt Teel of Ada to attend the Ada rodeo.
Helen, John Boyce, and Dickie Roy Clifford visited Friday and Saturday with their sister, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brooks and Linda of Ada. They attended the Ada rodeo.
Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks and Linda of Ada spent Saturday night with Lois Clifford and Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks in a family weekend visit recorded in the Ada area.
The Lula Grade boys baseball team defeated Gerty 12 to 3 in a Wednesday game at Lula. The win improves Lula’s season record and showcases strong batting and pitching performances from the Lula lineup.
Patsy Fortner and Curtis Williams return home after attending the Missionary Baptist Camp at Latham Springs Texas. The event gathered church members for preaching and fellowship.
Helen Clifford spent Friday night with her friend Luetta Brooks of Ada, sharing time and conversation.
Bunny Rogers and Frank Rogers from Latta traveled to Ardmore on business on Thursday to handle local affairs and meetings.
Mr and Mrs L L Patton completed a Grade A dairy barn and begin selling Grade A milk, signaling a new dairy operation in the area.
The Vaness School held enrollment on Monday with students arriving early for the bus. Classes are scheduled to begin Monday August 27 with the new term in effect.
Mrs. Frank Rogers and Mrs. Bunny Rogers spent Wednesday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Patterson.
The Kinsey family reunion was held last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Omer Finch in Tupelo. All the Kinsey children attended except one son. present were Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Kinsey of Bromide along with their children and grandchildren.
Ada couples listed include Jerry Bart Donaghey 23 to Wynona Rae White 21 both of Ada. Leon Inman 21 of Holdenville weds Edna Streeter 19 of Wewoka. Everett E Claunch 23 Blanchard weds Annie Maud McGuire 17 Ada. Lynwood Cantwell 19 Roff weds Leatha Arter 19 Ada. Larry Darbison 21 Ada weds Bobbye Knight 22 Ada. Arlton Branscum 20 Konawa weds Alice Hightower 16 Konawa. James Lollar 19 Ada weds Jackie Marie Martin 19 Ada. Wayne Sanders 18 Allen weds Charlene Light 18 Gerty. Loyce Thomas 28 Ada weds Lee Elia James 22 Ada.
The advice urges repairing weak fences that invite cattle to climb over them to reduce udder and teat injuries. This precaution helps protect livestock health and reduces vet or loss costs.
Funeral services for Carroll L. Farrell of Commerce will be Friday at 2 PM at Ada First Baptist Church with burial in Memorial Park. Surviving are wife Dorothy, daughter Carolyn, son William, parents Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Farrell, Lindsay, brothers Billie Duncan and Ray Kermit Tex, aunt Mrs. Orville Snead Ada.
John M. Keltner 59 of 295 Kings Road died Thursday at 10:25 AM in a local hospital. Funeral is Saturday at 4 PM at First Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Smith. Burial follows in Rosedale cemetery at Criswell Funeral Home. Survived by wife Christine daughter Phyllis Detholt grandson Norman son John M. Keltner II Ada brother Jim Phoenix Arizona.
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