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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1954

Page

10

EC Announces Fall Enrollment Schedules at East Central State

East Central State College outlines the 45th term starting with freshman orientation on September 2 in the Union building. Dean Treadwell notes pre registration runs to September 7 and 8 with specific room assignments for names A-N and O-Z, evening classes begin September 8, dorms open September 1, and high school transcripts required.

East Central State College Union Building T. K. Treadwell Thelma Davies Union Ballroom Dean Treadwell A-Ca Ce-F G-K Treadwell

Bible Class Notes From Lovelady Meeting

The Ladies Bible class met Thursday evening with Mrs. John Sanders to discuss the 14th chapter of Matthew. Attendees included Mrs. Ruby Deaton Mrs. Virginia Jared Mrs. Lavonia Deaton Mrs. Glen Jones Pauline Young and Mrs. C H Brannon.

Cecil Brannon John Sanders Matthew Ruby Deaton Virginia Jared Lavonia Deaton Glen Jones Pauline Young C. H. Brannon

Oklahoma visitors share time with local residents

The N. J. Barnads of Oklahoma City visited Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Ozbirn. Mrs. Glenn Jones entertained her brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. Swimmer of Sopher, Oklahoma, as guests for a few days.

N. J. Barnads Oklahoma City Sidney Ozbirn Glenn Jones Mrs. Swimmer Sopher, Okla

Visit Notes From Local Residents As Week Ends

Kenneth Nichols visited the William Ross home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Joe Parks and Wanda visited the R C Ross family Friday evening.

Kenneth Nichols William Ross Joe Parks Wanda R. C. Ross

Local Families Spend Weekend Visits Across Towns

Mr and Mrs John Sanders and family visited friends in Granite on Sunday. Mrs John Stevens recovers from a broken leg. Mrs Joyce Meeks spent Tuesday with Mr and Mrs A A Grisso of Ada. Mrs Cecil Woodward and others went to Oklahoma City on Tuesday for business. Mr and Mrs Silas Taylor with Betty and Susie visited the C H Branns Sunday night and enjoyed ice cream.

John Sanders Granite Joyce Meeks A. A. Grisso Ada Cecil Woodward Roy Boren Maxie Shoat Oklahoma City Silas Taylor Betty Susie C. H. Brannons

Odus Wiles Builds New Room With Help From Family

Odus Wiles plans a room addition featuring ample window space as family carpentry work proceeds. Odus Wiles Wyndell Wiles E H Brannon and Lowell Brannon perform the carpentry under the supervision of four year old Rickie Dean.

Odus Wiles Wyndell Wiles E. H. Brannon Lowell Brannon Rickie Dean

Miss Jan Ozbirn Visits Oklahoma City Family

Miss Jan Ozbirn visited the N. J. Barnards of Oklahoma City over the weekend. She was joined Sunday by her mother Mrs. Kenneth Ozbirn and brother Bart.

Jan Ozbirn N. J. Barnards Oklahoma City Kenneth Ozbirn Bart

Sunday Dinner Hosts Share Meal With Ross Family

Mr and Mrs Curtiss Ross hosted Sunday dinner for Anita Baker Rev Lavon Brown and Mr and Mrs Robert Ross in a compact family gathering noted in local society circles.

Curtiss Ross Anita Baker Rev Lavon Brown Robert Ross

Jesse extends weekend visit with Bolens kin

Mrs. S. J. Markley reports that Mrs. Dave Kerr and her children of King City California spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Jenks Bolen. On Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Willie James and children of Latta and Mr. and Mrs. Archie Archer of Tupelo joined them for a family dinner. All are relatives of Bolen.

S. J. Markley Dave Kerr King City California Jenks Bolen Willie James Latta Archie Archer Tupelo Bolen

Hoggard Homecoming After Two Month Western Trip

Mr and Mrs Will Hoggard returned Wednesday from a two month journey visiting relatives in Los Angeles San Francisco Pasadena Torrance California and Norwalk Arizona They visited Jody Allen s store to swap tales with old friends and said they were glad to be home Kenneth Ross Mrs Hoggard s son accompanied them He served 18 months including Korea as an MP and will return to work in Oklahoma City at Walt Schultz Equipment Co Delberta Trogden of Rockville Colorado also joined for a winter stay Jim Hoggard of Roswell New Mexico stayed at the home prior to his departure

Will Hoggard Los Angeles San Francisco Pasadena Torrance California Norwalk Arizona Delberta Trogden Rockville Colorado

Men Dig Foundations for New Methodist Church

Steve Sullivan John Crabtree and Claude Wood labored last Wednesday digging foundation ditches for the new Methodist Church. The work was slow due to rock and hard soil, but with perseverance and assistance from others the crew hopes to begin excavation this week.

Steve Sullivan John Crabtree Claude Wood New Methodist Church

Lottie Moon Circle Meets for Afternoon Study

Mrs. Jack Kifer hosted the Lottie Moon circle of the B. M. VU. last Tuesday with John 14 guiding the study. The next meeting is planned for September 7 with Mrs. Gene Winton as hostess.

Jack Kifer Lottie Moon B. M. VU John Gene Winton

Rattler Encounter Ends in Fatal Removal

W E Weatherly found a five foot rattlesnake in a barn area after milking. He jumped a fence and tried to call his wife for a gun but hog noise delayed her. Weatherly returned, the snake coiled and rattled, then was shot twice and killed. The snake had twelve rattles.

W. E. Weatherly Weatherly Snake

Wood Family Learns Roy in Poor Health in California

Mr and Mrs C E Wood learn their son Roy who resides in California is in very poor health. He was injured last October when alighting from a truck and will need spine surgery.

C. E. Wood Roy California

Mrs. Pharr Visits Atoka. Parents Feeling Better

Mrs. A. M. Pharr and her son Lee visited Atoka over Friday and Saturday to see her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Chapman. She reports Atoka rain has left her parents feeling much better.

A. M. Pharr Son Lee Atoka J. A. Chapman

Duane Ryan Featured In Ada Clinic Staff Note

Duane Ryan of the Cowling Clinic in Ada was at home Sunday.

Duane Ryan Cowling Clinic Ada

Alma resident Jack Wood plans wife’s return home soon

Jack Wood of Alma spent the weekend away and hopes his wife can join him back in Alma soon.

Jack Wood Alma

Local Couple Visits Parents for Two-Week Stay

Mr and Mrs Floyd Gilstrap of Willeis California arrived early Monday morning to spend two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Ed Holland.

Floyd Gilstrap Willeis Calif Ed Holland

Andresss Vacation Visit From Okmulgee

Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Andress arrived from Okmulgee to spend a two week vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T.

Mrs Ernie Andress Okmulgee J. T

Allen and Mrs Andress Return to Okmulgee

Allen and Mrs Andress became ill and they returned to Okmulgee the first of the week.

Allen Visit to Sulphur Vet Hospital. Harris Improves

Mr and Mrs Allen traveled to Sulphur on Tuesday to see W T Harris at the veterans hospital. Harris had been very weak requiring intravenous feeding but on Tuesday he could take liquid food orally.

Mrs. Allen W. T. Harris Veterans Hospital Harris

Mrs Harlin Guests Include Doris Fay and Others

Mrs. Edgar Harlin and her daughter Doris Fay of McLish were guests of Mrs. Chester Nix on Wednesday. Also visiting were Gary Swaim of Bromide and Claude and Joy Broughton of Connerville staying with the Nix last week.

Edgar Harlin Doris Fay McLish Chester Nix Nix Gary Swaim Bromide Claude and Joy Broughton Connerville

Redondo Beach Family Returns From Vacation Visit

Mr. and Mrs. J. C. McCurtain and children from Redondo Beach California returned home on Thursday after visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McLain and Mrs. Elba Ott. J. C. calls this the best vacation in years. Anita Ott and Dorothy McCurtain were home for the weekend. Doy Ott, who has stayed with his grandmother, will return to the City next Sunday as high school opens soon.

J. C. McCurtain Redondo Beach Calif J. L. McLain Elba Ott J. C Anita Ott Miss Dorthy McCurtain Doy Ott

Beaming Alma Couple Proud Grandparents of Baby Girl

Ex Jesse residents Maude and Green Anderson of Alma visited Ada Saturday to share the news that on Thursday August 19 they became grandparents to a baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Don Anderson. Mrs Anderson recalls four babies in the nursery and claims the granddaughter is the prettiest. Don and Floy Anderson plan to stay with Floy’s parents in Davis until school resumes at A and M where Don majors in geology.

Jesse Maude Green Anderson Alma Ada Gir Don Anderson Don Floy Davis

Goforths Visit Anderson Missouri Guests Of Clark

Mr and Mrs C A Goforth of Alma are on a three week visit in Anderson Missouri guests of Mrs Goforths father H A Clark Clark had visited in Jesse several times while the Goforths lived there

C. A. Goforth Alma Anderson, Mo

Doss Couple Plans Sept Trip to Sunny California

Mr and Mrs G M Doss will depart Alma September 1 for nineteen days to visit his sister in California.

G. M. Doss Alma California

Ott Help-yourself Laundry Reopens After Repairs

After needed repairs, the Ott Help-yourself laundry will reopen for business with Mrs. Chastain McCurtain as manager.

Ott Chastain McCurtain

White crane returns to familiar neighborhood ponds

A big white crane reappears at the neighborhood ponds after a period of absence. Low water levels and abundance of small fish promise the bird a fat season ahead.

Fishermen Disappointed By Rumored Sandies On Roosevelt Bridge

After broadcast reports of sacks and tubs of sandies and crap pies, crowds gathered at Roosevelt bridge last Saturday night but only undersize fish were caught. C A O Neal of Sapulpa and others from City Atoka Gainesville tipped the line against the gloomy forecast.

Sherman-Denison C. P. Wade Bob Markley Roosevelt Bridge C. A. O'Neal Sapulpa Jesse C. A Tulsa Atoka Gainesville Texas

Opal Weller Returns as School Cafeteria Manager

Mrs Opal Weller will manage the school cafeteria again this year with Dick and Dixie Truitt and Tom involved in the program awaiting assignments and duties.

Opal Weller

Rodeo Schedule Sees Nesmith at Vinita Wednesday

Nesmith travels to Vinita on Wednesday to compete in a rodeo. Dixie joins the barrel races while Dick and Tom enter bull dogging and calf roping in the event.

Nesmith Vinita Dixie Dick and Tom

First-Day Enrollment Figures At Local School

On the first day of school Richard Truitt Richard Humphers and Larry Joe Reed entered the building. Mrs. McDonald expects about eighteen pupils in the first four grades and Mr. Underhill about twenty five in the upper grades. Several newcomers may enroll later this year.

Richard Truitt Richard Humphers Larry Joe Reed McDonald Underhill

Caldwell rents Fred Rogers property as Holland seeks new home

Harry Caldwell has rented the Fred Rogers place while Melvin Holland, now residing there, has not yet found a suitable rental. The note outlines their current housing situation and search for a new residence.

Harry Caldwell Fred Rogers Melvin Holland

Robers Starts Broom Corn Harvest in Boggy Bottoms

Dave Roberts with a crew of thirty men began last Wednesday to cut and store between thirty and forty acres of broom corn in Boggy Bottoms. They finished Monday and began cutting feed for ensilage to salvage usable value from the crop.

Dave Roberts Roberts

Letter to the Editor Corrects Gerald Markley’s Academic Details

A reader corrects last week’s note about Gerald Markley’s PhD. The letter clarifies that his dissertation was in linguistics under Dr. Kahane at the University of Illinois while the Lazarillo de Tormes translation supported for comparative literature classes. Gerald, raised in Oklahoma and Sapulpa High School graduate, will teach at Illinois next year.

Gerald University of Illinois Lazarillo de Tormes Kahane Department of Germany Hitler America Champaign Illinois Oklahoma Sapulpa High School Oklahoma Central Edmond O.U

Man Denies Liquor Possession Charge In County Court

A. O. Abbott, west of the city, waived reading of the information and pleaded not guilty to unlawful possession of intoxicating liquor at arraignment. He posted a $500 bond after county officers raided Saturday night and confiscated 1 pint and a half pint of taxpaid whiskey found in tin cans. Sheriff Ray Goodwin identified the contraband liquor.

A. O. Abbott Abbott Ray Goodwin

Fitzhugh by Wanda Young

Mr and Mrs B L Barton Birdie and Gerald visited in Missouri this weekend Rev and Mrs Propp went to Dallas to look for an apartment

Wanda Young B. L. Barton Birdie Gerald Missouri Rev Mrs. Propp Dallas

Mrs Nora Childress Visits Dallas and Fort Worth Texas

Mrs Nora Childress visits Dallas and Fort Worth to call on Mr and Mrs Joe Smith and family Earl Joz and Don and Mr and Mrs Norman Childress Nor ma Hoyt and Joy Mrs Mary Barton and Mr S S Stegall travel to Johnston City Texas for the Old Settlers Reunion.

Nora Childress Dallas Fort Worth Texas Joe Smith Earl Joz Don Norman Childress Norma Hoyt Joy Mary Barton S. S. Stegall Johnston City Old Settlers

Talent Show and Ice Cream Social At Local Church

The Methodist Youth Fellowship sponsors a Friday night talent show on the church lawn with ice cream. Admission is 50 cents. Proceeds go to tile the church floor.

Methodist Youth Fellowship

Lynn Family Weekend Visit Highlights Local Ties

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lynn and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Luther Lynn over the weekend, sharing time and hospitality with relatives in a display of local kinship.

Mrs Henry Lynn Luther Lynn

Stark Family Weekend Visit Across Okmulgee

Mr and Mrs Jack Stark of Okmulgee visited Mr and Mrs Arthur Hart and family and Mr and Mrs J O Stark and David over the weekend.

Jack Stark Okmulgee Arthur Hart J. O. Stark David

Vernon Young Shares Fayette Mount Sequoyah Youth Camp Talk

Vernon Young returned from Mount Sequoyah Fayette Arkansas where eight states were represented at the two youth camps. He spoke Sunday morning about his trip.

Vernon Young Mount Sequoyah Fayette, Ark Vernon

Wapanucka Visit Highlights Denham Sullivan Family

Mr and Mrs Leo Denham along with Deb bie and Lou Ann visited Mr and Mrs Ben Sullivan and their sons Mike Pat and Rickey in Wapanucka on Friday.

Leo Denham Debbie Lou Ann Ben Sullivan Mike, Pat and Rickey Wapanucka

Record Book School Attendees at Home Economics Building

Those attending the record book school held at the school home economics building Friday were Frankye Sullivan Wanda Young Linda Mitchusson and Nancy Young. Miss Mote and Miss Kozel conducted the school. Those visiting Mr and Mrs T F Sullivan and family over the weekend were Mr and Mrs Ben Sullivan and family of Wapanucka.

Frankye Sullivan Wanda Young Linda Mitchusson Nancy Young Miss Mote Miss Kozel T. F. Sullivan Ben Sullivan Wapanucka

Greater returns for amount in vested Ada

Local Want Ad column notes higher yields for investment in vested Ada assets. Advertisers report improved returns and clearer terms, urging readers to compare rates and seek guidance on investment options.

Ada News

Fitzhugh Opens Fall Term August 30 With Improvements

Fitzhugh Public Schools will open the 1954 55 term on August 30 with enrollment on opening day. Regular schedules will be followed and buses on their routes. Open house September 3 will showcase the new building and summer renovations. Jo Watson is superintendent with Mitchusson Seaman Felkins McDaniels Wyche on the board.

Fitzhugh Fitzhugh Public Schools Jo Watson Watson W. F. Mitchusson C. C. Bloodworth Fletcher Watson Marie Morgan Casper Duffer Board of Education T. D. Alexander C. C. Seaman K. J. Felkins Glen McDaniels Jim Wyche Wyche Kid Tolliver Sutton Lucille Townsend Magdalene Stewart W. T. Simpson

Woman seeks tax relief for failing Miami home

A Miami resident described as family bread winner asked the tax equalization board for relief. She cited a collapsing house, falling furniture, constant street noise from trucks and planes, and the inability to sell the property. The piece also lists several social visits to area residents and brief travel notes.

Miami Fla Tax Equalization Board

Lula visit with Mrs Mary Brooks in Pauls Valley

Mr and Mrs Thomas Fortner and their children of Pauls Valley visited Mrs Mary Brooks mother of Helen Clifford on a family outing. The group spent time sharing news and enjoying the afternoon together.

Helen Clifford Thomas Fortner Pauls Valley Mary Brooks

Sweat Family Visit Highlights Ada Residents

Mr and Mrs Bobby Sweat and their son from Ada visited his parents Mr and Mrs Buck Sweat on Sunday, sharing a family gathering and time at their home.

Bobby Sweat Ada Mrs Buck Sweat

Fortners Welcome Guests From Latta

Mrs. Coy Teel and her children of Latta visited her sister Mrs. Short Fortner and brother in law Sunday, staying with the Fortners.

Coy Teel Latta Mrs. Short Fortner

Visits Show Family Ties Across Town

Mr and Mrs Edgar Cross and grandchildren of Contrahoma visit her nephew Mr and Mrs Knox Sweat and his sister Mr and Mrs H G Gore Sunday. Mr and Mrs Lewis Lillard of Stonewall visited Mr and Mrs H G Gore Thursday night.

Edgar Cross Contrahoma Knox Sweat H. G. Gore Lewis Lillard Stonewall

Woffords Return to Lula After Colorado Assignment

Mrs. Clyde Wofford and her son Jackie Lee have moved back to Lula from Colorado where Mr. Wofford was stationed, resuming residence in Lula.

Clyde Wofford Jackie Lee Colorado Mr. Wofford Lula

Mrs Lula Glover and Mrs Rilla Turnentine Visit Knox Sweat

Mrs Lula Glover and Mrs Rilla Turnentine of Stonewall visited Mr and Mrs Knox Sweat this past week.

Lula Glover Rilla Turnentine Stonewall Mrs Knox Sweat

Ada Visitors Share Family Gatherings Across Week

Mrs Nadine McGuire and child visited Ada relatives on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks called on Walter Brooks and family Wednesday night. Mrs Clifford and family hosted Thursday night gathering at Ada.

Nadine McGuire Ada Walter Brooks Donald Brooks D. R. Clifford

Willow Calif. Notes From Local Page

A note expresses sorrow at a departure and good wishes for new homes. Child Dale Snow injured by a fall Saturday and will wear a cast for four weeks.

Mrs Gore Undergoes Minor Operation At Suggs Clinic

Mrs H G Gore underwent a minor operation at the Suggs Clinic on August 15. She has not been recovering well.

Centrahoma Woman Visits Friends Thursday

Mrs. Edna Cross of Centrahoma visited Mrs. Doll Sims and Mrs. Joyce Snow on Thursday.

Edna Cross Centrahoma Doll Sims Joyce Snow

Farl Wofford Visits Lula Friends and Relatives

Farl Wofford of Alien visited friends and relatives in Lula Sunday.

Farl Wofford Alien Lula

Lula visits from Dub Jennings and Curtis Erwin

Dub Jennings of Tupelo Clovis and Curtis Erwin of Jesse visited in Lula Sunday sharing news and friendly conversation during a weekend visit.

Dub Jennings Tupelo Clovis Curtis Erwin Jesse Lula

Edward Wallace and Jamie How ard of Gerty in Lula Sunday

Edward Wallace and Jamie How ard of Gerty attended Lula Sunday events. District residents noted their presence and participation in the town gathering.

Edward Wallace Jamie Howard Gerty Lula

Clifford Family Visits With Brooks Kin on Saturday

Helen and Debra Clifford visited their sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks on Saturday.

Helen Debra Clifford Mrs Donald Brooks

Revival at Rocky Point Baptist Church Ends in Baptisms

The revival at Rocky Point Baptist Church concluded Sunday with three souls saved and baptized: Chester Treas, David Fortner, and Lois Lillard.

Rocky Point Baptist Church Chester Treas David Fortner Lois Lillard

Gore Family Visit to Ada Ties Health Checks to Trip

Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Gore with Helen and Dickie Clifford were in Ada on Monday. Mrs. Gore returned for a checkup and Dickie Clifford needed a doctor visit.

Mrs Georgie Roberts on the sick list this week

Mrs Georgie Roberts is reported on the sick list this week. The notice lists no other names or details about her condition or the duration of her absence.

Georgie Roberts

Lula Monday visitors and familiar greetings

Cormie and James Treas of Ah lost were in Lula Monday. Billy Glen McGuire of Ada visits his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brooks and his cousin Willis Lee Wofford.

Cormie James Treas Ahlost Lula Billy Glen McGuire Ada Walter Brooks Willis Lee Wofford

Oklahoma City man visits Lula to see friends

Cecil Rannals of Oklahoma City is visiting friends and relatives in Lula for a short stay.

Cecil Rannals Oklahoma City Lula

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