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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1958
Page
2
A columnist muses on public manners from traffic embarrassments to a family norm. The piece notes Ada Tennis Club hosts a big summer tournament at Mayhue Courts and comments on housing interest in the city’s colored district. It closes with a reflection that love is human concern.
The county completes a historic governor race with Edmondson sweeping all precincts and a new senator and two representatives elected. A recount starts Friday morning for District 2 County Commissioner where George Collins led Bob Austell by a slim margin. The note also recounts a personal anecdote about appliance repair woes and a costly fridge loss of 425 dollars amid a chaotic tale.
The speaker contrasts honesty about foreign affairs with American history and ends with confidence in the Yankees, signaling a hopeful outlook for baseball through strong leadership and performance.
Collins and Austell advanced in the runoff with Austell leading early in the first primary before late ballots shifted results. Collins, a former commissioner and state representative candidate, backed by a recount petition posting a $250 bond to cover potential costs, with any unspent funds returned if no discrepancies are found.
A historical note states that 85 percent of all fatal traffic accidents in 1957 occurred in clear weather, and advises awareness of dry roads and clear skies.
A fish or meat pie topping uses biscuit mix enriched with minced parsley. The parsley adds a fresh herbal note while the quick biscuit base browns to a flaky crust.
Mrs Frank Mayfield mother of Mrs Prentis West and sister of Mrs Dottie Reed died at Valley View Hospital Saturday evening after a three month illness. She was well known in the community.
Mr and Mrs John Reed Alice Fave and Virginia and Mr and Mrs Asbury Mobley attend the funeral of Mrs Effie Clayborn at Mermac Oklahoma last Thursday. Mrs Clayborn was a cousin of Mrs Reed and Mr Mobley.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chaire of New York visit Mrs. Chaire’s mother, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Armstrong. They departed by plane for their home on Tuesday.
George Sims Mildred and Louis and Mr and Mrs Preston ims and family of Ada visited relatives and friends in Cleburne and Ft Worth Tex last weekend Lois Sims and Nancy Holman spent last Saturday night and Sunday with Sue Flippin at Lula
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Sliger and their son of Ada visited his parents Mr and Mrs Ed Sliger on Sunday.
Visitors this weekend included Mr. and Mrs. Ira Lewis and their son from Dallas Texas. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Wallace and their son from Cordell Oklahoma. Mr. Wallace is Mrs. Bennett's brother.
Mrs. Lou Wilmoth came home Sunday following a weeklong stay at a local Ada hospital.
Harry Joe Anderson broke his collar bone in a bicycle crash last week near his home. He is reported to be doing fine.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Avery visited the Joe Collinses on a tranquil Sunday afternoon. Douglas Ann returned from Valley View Hospital with their newborn son Tony.
Mr and Mrs Elbert Bowers and Linda and Donna Sue Bowers spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Boone Hammond at Milburn.
Gary Bruce Baker son of Mr and Mrs Reford Baker of Bebee is spending a few days with Mr and Mrs Houston Duty and family.
Mrs Margaret Roberts hosted a pink and blue anticipation shower for Mrs Rita Roberts on Tuesday July 15 at her home. Attendees included Mrs Minnie Lewis Mrs Mary Sellers Mrs Gertie Lewis Mrs Jewell Jones Mrs Clara Wood Mrs Darlene Standridge Miss Glenda Wallis Mrs Florence Isaacs Mrs Pearl Roberts Miss Wanda Roundtree Miss Linda Roundtree Jo Ann Davis Mrs Ruth Lewis James McCutcheon Mr and Mrs Earl Franks Mrs Eva Lane Mrs Allie Tucker Mrs Gladys Cape and Mary Lou.
LIGHTNING RIDGE Ada residents join the Floyd family for a Wednesday evening picnic at Wintersmith Park. Attending were Charles M Floyd Sr and Jr with spouses and many relatives from Oklahoma City Wichita Falls and surrounding towns enjoying visiting and games for children.
AHLOSO family members gathered Sunday July 13 at the J. C. Treas home for a reunion. Attendees included W. J. Treas and relatives from Lula, Ft. Towson, Oklahoma City, Clovis New Mexico, Ada, Albuquerque, and Stonewall, with J. C. Treas hosting and Lewis Lillard visiting.
Gail Duty spent Sunday night with Cookie Horton at Latta. Pat Duty spent Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Othar Laxton and family, south of Ada.
Mrs. Clifford Harrell traveled to Oklahoma City last Wednesday to be with her daughter Mrs. Doyle Cheatum and their new baby girl. The operation outcome remains uncertain, with about ten days needed to determine success. Mr. Harrell and relatives, including Mrs. Leonard Weddie and Mrs. Mort Hunt with Sharron Kay Harrell, visited the Cheatums on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Wesley Harrell and family from Hobbs New Mexico arrived last Thursday for a visit with the Harrells. Wesley Harrell is noted as a brother of Clifford Harrell.
Mrs. E G Tilton from Lawton visits her parents Mr and Mrs Joe C Moore joined by Joe Wayland and Marvin. Mr Tilton underwent minor surgery at Valley View Hospital last Thursday.
N. M. arrived Monday evening for a visit with Mrs. Bebee and Karlene who are spending the summer with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Joe C. Moore. Mrs. Bebee attends Fast Central College. Mr. Bebee came to Oklahoma City and was brought to Ada by Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Butler.
Mr and Mrs Roy White learned their son in law 1st Lt Roy K Long a pilot in the 11th Aviation Co US Army was chosen as a US observer to Beirut Lebanon. He sent a postcard dated July 1 reporting 11 days there. The Longs live Augsburg Germany since 1956 with two children Sue Ann 4 Roy Keith 2 A friend Mrs Haws of Mulhall said her son Hayden Haws also stationed in Germany stayed with the Longs while Lt Long went to Beirut.
Mrs Dub George and children visited relatives in Oklahoma City Wednesday. Charles Neeley of Tulsa and family joined Mr and Mrs Ken Wilson's guests weekend. Cumberland Presbyterian Youth Camp at Lake Murray hosts Eddie Noralene Andrews Becky Danny Lovelace Judy Cooper Jan George with host Joe Lovelace and camp cook Mrs Nora Presley. Linda Thompson of Fittstowns attends camp. Kay Cooper, returning from the Ovaca Tennessee National camp, proceeds to Youth Camp.
The Stonewall post office employs a clerk, substitute clerk, two rural carriers, and two substitutes. The new building, chosen by Postal Magazine as No. 4 in modern design, was designed by Vernon Younts, a Stonewall High School shop instructor. Read the NEWS Want Ads.
Mr and Mrs TM M Butler of Oklahoma City visited the Moores Sunday afternoon in a brief social call reported from the local community page.
Mr. and Mrs. Theo Cash went to Oklahoma City on Tuesday for business.
Mrs Alvin Arter and Virgie have returned after visiting in Inglewood California with their daughter and sister Mrs Lynn Wood Cantwell and family in Los Angeles area.
Mr and Mrs Douglas Smith with David and Dusty attended a ham purger ice cream and cake gathering at Don Shaw's east of Ada Saturday evening. Guests included Glen Taylor and family, Don and Sherwood Taylor and O Neals, Judy and Steve, and others. Mrs R L Cope returned from a visit with Geneva Latta and Aric Latta brought her home. R L Cope remains in the same condition.
Mr and Mrs Robert Hunter vacationed in St Louis with their son Kenneth and Janie Hunter joined them from Oklahoma City. They returned home when Mrs Fred Sawyers of Coal Gate died after a long illness. Mrs Hunters brother Norman Sawyer died in California at 62 from a heart attack. Edward Hunter and Grover Sawyers families from Oklahoma City visited and attended the funeral.
Mrs C L Blankenship and Mrs Clyde Avery visited her parents Mr and Mrs W E Miller on Sunday. The brief social call highlighted family greetings and a shared afternoon.
Tommy Flanagan carried three shiners this week after a misthrown catch with his brother Bob. A slipped glove caused the miss and drew local chatter about the baseball field mishap.
Rev F H LaFollette has accepted the call to Cumberland Presbyterian Church and will arrive around August 12. He presently pastors in Russellville Arkansas. Dr W C Fulton Ada filled pulpit at both services Sunday.
Bro. James Evans conducted a revival at the Olney Baptist Church last week, drawing attendees from the community and delivering sermons on faith and renewal.
David Mike and Mary Love lace children of Rev. and Mrs John Lovelace Isabel visit grandparents Mr and Mrs J G Lovelace this week while parents attend camp. Larry and Gary Lovelace sons of Joe Lovelaces stay with grandparents also while their parents are at camp.
Miss Joyce Houchens spends the week in Oklahoma City visiting her sister, enjoying time away from home and catching up with family.
Mrs Harold Shaw along with Mickey and Vicki visited her mother Mrs Ryan in Sasakwa last week for a family gathering and reunion.
Annual farm page lists topics of interest including better food habits food preparation work management planning furnishing and lighting the home wardrobe landscaping and flower arrangement family life recreation and health for attendees and phases to be covered.
Lula House Demonstration Club met July 17 at the school lunchroom to discuss the county fair canning budget. Members will bring jars to the September meeting to select nine best entries for the fair.
The Simmons family gathered for a reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Simmons in Fittstown. Attendees included Rozell Smith and Beatty Nev. relatives, Lester Simmons and Steven of Long Beach, Earl Scott and children, Doile Simmons from Fort Chaffee, Johnny Fanning and Pauls Valley family, William Simmons of Parma, Kenneth Simmons of Duncan, a discharged son Loile, and daughter Maxene Williams of Richmond. Donn Shawn and daughter of Riverside joined. Shawn is Earl Scott’s daughter.
Mrs. Jack Uhlich hosted the bi monthly Jolly Workers Club gathering in FITTSTOWN. Heat prompted an adjournment to a pool known as The Falls on Byrds Mill Creek behind Skeiths Grocery where ice cold watermelon followed refreshments for members including Mesdames Glen MacDaniels Welton Stanford Don Barrick Albert Wilson and M W Whitmire.
Homer School hosts a Friday chicken dinner from 5 30 p m to 8 pm at the school. Adults pay 1 and children 50 cents with proceeds funding repairs for the school bus.
Mr and Mrs Oren Cherry and Debra were honored guests at a picnic and wiener roast on the Waldroup lawn as they move to Ade. The Cherrys received a crystal gift set. Attendees included a long list of local families and friends from Harden City area.
Ise by Fi tr and Mrs. Lester Goodell of Tulsa announce the birth of a daughter on Tuesday July 18. Diana weighs 7 pounds 1 ounce and joins two sisters Donna and Debby. Mrs. Goodell is Anita Bryant, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Bryant, Francis.
Mr and Mrs Dewayne Roberts of Parish Chapel welcomed a daughter weighing seven pounds eight ounces born Saturday July 19 at Valley View Hospital. Grandparents are Homer Davis of Vaness and Frank Roberts of Parish Chapel.
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