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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1956

Page

3

Cedar Grove HDC Donates to Cemetery Fund

Cedar Grove Home Demonstration Club met for the August session at Mrs. Pearl Surgnier’s home with five members and Miss Martha Mote HD agent present. The group voted to donate 10 to the cemetery upkeep and discussed sewing topics including bias binding and zipper installation. The September 10 meeting will be at Mrs. A A Bryant’s. members will bring club exhibits for county fair judging Sept. 17 20.

Cedar Grove Cedar Grove Cemetery Fund A. A. Bryant John Baker

McNinches Host Sunday School Class Event

Mr and Mrs Lee McNinch hosted the Junior Class of First Baptist Church at their country home on Tuesday evening. Attendees enjoyed horseback rides and softball with a list of names including Lynda Davis Homer Lee Davis Don Dunn Alford Miller LaDon Miller James Miller Frank Chambers Mike Ryles Alford Chambers Andrew Chambers Jerry Walker Tommy Gasaway Johnnie Walker Billy Mack Don McNinch Gayle McNinch Shirley Chambers Carolyn Miller Freda Miller Glenda Miller and several Mrs. attendees.

Good Neighbors Meet at Union Hill Club

The Good Neighbor Club of Union Hill gathered with Mrs. Lula Reeling on a Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Lillie Karr led the opening prayer and a scripture reading followed by discussion. Gifts were exchanged and three members celebrated birthdays before refreshments.

Union Hill Good Neighbor Club Lula Lillie Karr Mike Lula Keeling Thaddeus Smith

Pink and Blue Shower For Mrs McKoun at Vanoss Church

A pink and blue shower was given Wednesday night at the Vanoss Baptist Church for Mrs. Dewayne McKoun. After gifts were opened refreshments of cake and pink lemonade were served to a long list of friends and family members.

Sammy Boyd Ponder Herbert Kinsey John Dunn Dewayne McKoun Bro Walter Crow

Johnson Family Reunion Held At Lightning Ridge For Third Time

Members of the Johnson family gathered at Lightning Ridge for the third consecutive reunion. The day featured fresco lunch, visiting, and singing with many relatives listed from Tupelo Tulsa Purcell and other towns. The next reunion is planned for Holdenville Lake on the last Sunday in August 1957.

Johnson Lightning Ridge Harley Johnson Denver Donnie Floyd Tupelo Jelly Uhlich Latta End M. J. Stephens Sand Springs Sherlene Johnson Donald Johnson Centrahoma Vernon Dillion Theresa Debby Laura Tulsa Letha Johnson Ada Alva Johnson Grace Johnson May Johnson Joe Thompson Roff Leota Thompson Bill Bradford Melvin John Mike Cecil Dutton Cecil Jr Lindsay W. L. Thompson Wynnewood Randy Johnson Holdenville Lake

McLish Club Learns Sewing With Pro Look

The McLish Tuesday meeting in FITTSTOWN at the Home Economics Cottage featured a lesson on home sewing with a professional look. Mrs. Polly Harden led, Miss Mote demonstrated bias binding zip pers and hems, and helped sew a zipper.

Lucille Howell Mable McNeil Jewel Hisan Ruby Flinn Nan Forsee Laura Kersh Elsie Weaver Iva Wilson Kay Amy Driver Martha Mote Home Ec Cottage

Surprise Birthday Party Honors W M Ross in Ada

W M Ross of Lovelady was celebrated with a surprise party at Wintersmith Park in Ada on a Saturday evening. Guests included relatives from Lovelady Tucson Bromide Tupelo Ada and Pauls Valley along with several families.

W.M. Ross Lovelady Union Valley W. M. Ross Wintersmith Park Ada Orval Brown F. E. Brown Tucson Ariz Mr. Ross Jess R. C. Ross

Lightning Ridge vacation group gathers in Estes Park areas

Mr and Mrs Russell Henline and Woodrow Henline with son Tommy and the Carl Lafay Coffeys visited Estes Park Colorado and Houston Texas relatives last week sharing trailer houses. They hosted an ice cream supper with Lillie Mae Webster and Wy lie Webster. Jerry Peggy and Brenda and Mrs Wylie Webster joined visitors from Glenwood Ark for a week with T Bumpas family. Others from Fittstown and Fitzhugh joined Sunday to visit T Bumpas and relatives.

Russell Henline Woodrow Henline Tommy Estes Park Colo Carl Lafay Coffey Houston Tex Otis Coffey Pinkie Evans Russell Henlines Carl Lafay Chester Bumpas Mike Richard Glenwood Ark Bumpas T. Bumpas W. E. Patton Judy Frank Fittstown Jim Holkum Fitzhugh

Family Reunion Highlights Visitors From Several States

Mr and Mrs Charles M Floyd J r hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Richard Gilstrap Gilda and Richard Keith Wayne John Berry Gunter Dessie Brown and son Jim Dunnellon Fla Ada Kemp Leesville La and Mr and Mrs R N Gilstrap Rofs The event culminated in a family reunion.

Charles M. Floyd Jr Janice Kay Richard Gilstrap Gilda Richard Keith Wayne John Berry Gunter Dessie Brown Jim Dunnellon, Fla Ada Kemp Leesville R. N. Gilstrap Rofs

Otis Coffey Home Hosts Family and Guests Saturday

Visitors at the Otis Coffey home Saturday night included Mr. and Mrs. Russell Henline Woodrow Henline and son Tommy Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lafay Coffey of Houston Tex Mr. and Mrs. Carl Coffey and Mr. and Mrs. James Coffey of Oklahoma City Mr. and Mrs. Edward Coffey of Ada Mrs. Betty Wells and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Coffey Laquita and Curtis.

Otis Coffey Russell Henline Woodrow Henline Tommy Carl Lafay Coffey Houston Tex Carl Coffey James Coffey Oklahoma City Edward Coffey Ada Betty Wells Arthur Coffey Laquita Curtis

Mrs Floyd Hosts Coffee Party in Ada

Mrs Charles M Floyd Jr entertained at home with coffee on Thursday. Guests included Mrs Paul Williams Teddy and Judy Mrs Charles Scott Gregg and Larry Mrs Paul Farmer and Douglas of Ada and the hostess Janice and Kay. Coffee punch and cake were served.

Charles M. Floyd Jr Paul Williams Teddy Judy Charles Scott Gregg Larry Paul Farmer and Douglas Ada Floyd Janice Kay

Visitors at J. H. Stephens home Sunday afternoon

Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Jess Wall of Latta Mr. and Mrs. D F Jones of Ada and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Stone among others.

J. H. Stephens Jess Wall Latta D. F. Jones Ada Eugene Stone

Ada visitors gather kin with out of town guests

Mrs John McAnnaly and grandsons Ronnie and Donnie of Ada visited along with Mrs Newt Berry and Bertha. Mr and Mrs Carl Coffey Lin da Louise and George Alan of Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs Edward Coffey of Ada spent the weekend with Mrs Thelma Perriman and Sue Wyckoff.

John McAnnaly Ronnie Donnie Ada Newt Berry Bertha Carl Coffey Linda Louise George Alan Oklahoma City Edward Coffey Thelma Perriman Sue Wyckoff

Small town visits across Roff and Ada communities

Jr Janice and Kay attended a fish fry at the R. N. Gilstrap home in Roff on Thursday night. Mike, Richard and the T. Bumpas couple visited the Sweatt family in Lawrence on Saturday. Dan Ray of Roff visited John Ray Sunday night. Mamie Peck of Ada and J. H. Stephens visited Lloyd McIlroy Thursday night. Mrs. Matt Heimer Jr Madeline and Peggy visited Norrell Vandegriff Wednesday. William Stevens of Harrah visited Janice Floyd on Tuesday. Jess Kelley and wife visited the Bumpases Wednesday night.

Charles M. Floyd Jr Janice Kay R. N. Gilstrap Roff Chester Bumpas Mike Richard T. Bumpas Allen Sweatt Lawrence Dan Ray John Ray Mamie Peck Ada J. H. Stephens Lloyd McIlroy Matt Heimer Jr Madeline Peggy Norrell Vandegriff William Stevens Harrah Janice Floyd

Going Back To School Rates A Final Fling

Miss Joyce Jones hosted a back-to-school party at her parents home on a Wednesday evening. Guests included Wanda Thurman Gerald Thurman Sue Wyckoff and many neighbors as they enjoyed outdoor games and refreshments.

Lightning Ridge Joyce Jones Lee Jones Wanda Thurman Gerald Thurman Sue Wyckoff Shirley Griffith Charles Griffith Gene Griffith Patsy Clay Herbert Clay Joann Myrick George Myrick Rita Davis Mary Berry Jerry Berry Dana Ross Frankie Lamirand George

Sleeves And Zippers Bother Lovelady Ladies

Lovelady club notes Thursday session at the clubhouse. Mrs Champ Looney led a devotional and roll call, with sewing problems discussed. Pauline Young outlined basic sewing points and showed bias binding while Lavona Deaton and Miss Mote assisted with a zipper.

Edna Boren Lavona Denton Ethel Jones Bettie Parks Nora Ross W. M. Ross Bertha Sanders Pat Taylor Ida Tavier Pauline Young Bertie Woodward Champ Looney Miss Mote

Migrations and Moves Around Jesse Area This Week

Mr. and Mrs. C E Wood left their Jesse farm for Stonewall on the latest migration. Jenks Bolen and Debora Weller relocated to Stonewall and Frisco respectively with several other families planning moves in the near future. The Buck Garretts will take over the East Jesse store next week from their home west of Jesse. The Stanolind house now occupied by the Nothafs is to be sold prompting potential moves.

C. E. Wood Jesse Stonewall Jenks Bolen Debora Weller Frisco L. J. McDonald Jay Wolf Hadvey Caldwell J. T. Allen Kingston Buck Garretts Tom Nothafs

McDonald Transfer to Jamaica Marks Six Month Service

L. J. McDonald of Noble Drilling Co will transfer to Jamaica in the British West Indies as maintenance man on deep wells. He leaves Tulsa on Thursday. stay is six months. The McDonald farm sale drew a large crowd with solid prices. Mrs. McDonald will teach at Wolf High, study at East Central, and spend weekends in Jesse. Jenks Bolen works for a cement company in Ada. Mrs. Bolen employed at the Main Cafe.

L. J. McDonald Noble Drilling Co Jamaica British West Indies Tulsa McDonald Farm

Sapulpa Family Hosts Markleys over Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Markley and daughter Nancy of Sapulpa were guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Markley, on Sunday.

Paul Markley Nancy of Sapulpa S. J. Markley

Durant Family Notice for Sonny Durant Household

Mr and Mrs Sonny Durant and their sons Robert David and Charles are listed in a family notice indicating a household event or update. The item references immediate family members and their names.

Sonny Durant Robert David and Charles

Brent family visits relatives in Sand Springs

Brent of Sand Springs spend ing this week with their parents Mr and Mrs Charlie Durant and Mr and Mrs R A Jennings Guests of Mr and Mrs R A Jennings from Wednesday through Friday of last week were Mrs M H Lambert and son James and family of Visalia Calif

Brent Sand Springs Charlie Durant Mrs R. A. Jennings M. H. Lambert James Visalia Calif

Ada Visit Highlights Local Hosting Families

California guests Mr and Mrs Warren Wilks and children visit Ada with the Rutledge family. Ada hosts Mr and Mrs Cleth Rutledge and Ruth Sandy with daughter visiting Arvell Phillips family last Friday.

Warren Wilks California Rutledge Ada Cleth Rutledge Ruth Sandy Arvell Phillips

Oklahoma City Visit Ends For Local Guests

Mrs. Alba Ott Miss Elsie OEd dy and Mr and Mrs J C Mc Curtain with daughter Carol visited Mrs. Otts daughter Mrs David Jones in Oklahoma City over the weekend. They returned to the city Monday for another weeks stay.

Alba Ott Elsie O’eddy J. C. McCurtain Carol

Fred Rogers Starts Remodels On East Jesse Properties

Fred Rogers has begun remodeling several small houses he owns on East Jesse. He is reflooring the recently vacated Debora Weller house, plans an extra room and front porch, and will pump and gauge the well to judge water supply for modernization. He already has the farm house modernized and owns three small houses plus a corner store and dwelling. rental demand remains high in the area.

Fred Rogers East Jesse Debora Weller

Roberts Family Makes Caring Rounds in Chickasha Lindsay

Mr and Mrs Dave Roberts visited sick relatives in Chickasha and Lindsay last week. Mrs B M Stinson of Chickasha suffers a compound arm fracture causing trouble. Irene Holmes of Lindsay remains ill in hospital with slower recovery. Guests included Mr and Mrs Joe Parnell of Tishomingo and J A Roberts of Bradley.

Dave Roberts Chickasha Lindsay Roberts B. M. Stinson Irene Holmes Joe Parnell Tishomingo J. A. Roberts Bradley

Ada Family Visits Jacksons and Harlins

Mr and Mrs Coil Jean Jackson and their children from Ada spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Van Harlin, sharing family time and hospitality.

Coil Jean Jackson Ada van Harlin

Hoggards Visit Cousin in Kingston After Long Separation

Mr and Mrs Will Hoggard of Stonewall traveled to Kingston Sunday with Mr and Mrs J T Allen. They contacted a cousin Bill Hoggard whom they hadn t seen in many years.

Will Hoggard Stonewall Kingston J. T. Allen Hoggards Bill Hoggard

Mrs Myrtle Truitt Admitted After Sanitarian Visit

Mrs Myrtle Truitt returns home from the Billings Sanitarium Grand Prairie Texas where doctors order complete rest for her condition as stated by Mrs Robert Pickens in the family update.

Myrtle Truitt Billings Sanitarium Grand Prairie Tex Robert Pickens

Norman birth greets McGee family visit

Mr and Mrs Marshall McGee hee spent the weekend in Norman with their daughter Mrs Jimmy Morrow and Mr Mor row. They would have welcomed a new grandson born early Monday morning but the report did not name weight or other details of the baby.

Marshall McGeehee Norman Jimmy Morrow Mr. Morrow

Ladies Plan Jesse Community Club Meeting at School

The article notes a Thursday afternoon gathering at the school house to form a Jesse community club with all neighbors invited. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Howard and children of Cushing visited Jesse friends last Thursday and were hosted at supper by Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Pharr. Friday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Goforth of Alma who called on the Pharrs.

Jesse Wallace Howard Cushing A. M. Pharr Clarence Goforth Alma Pharrs

Hackler and Pharr Families Host Weekend Guests

Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Hackler and daughter Darla of Seminole and Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Hackler with Bud and Cheryl visited Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lee Pharr on Friday. L. C. Pharr of Lindsay and family also spent the weekend with the Pharrs.

L. R. Hackler Darla Seminole Calvin Hackler Bud Cheryl Oklahoma City Roy Lee Pharr L. C. Pharr Lindsay

Mrs Minda Phillips Hospital Admission Addressee

Mrs Minda Phillips entered Valley View Hospital on Tuesday of last week with an allergy.

Minda Phillips Valley View Hospital

Mrs Iona Simpson Returns From Farm Near Garber

Mrs Iona Simpson spent last week on her farm near Garber and returned Sunday with her daughter Mrs Roston Worthy of Holdenville.

Iona Simpson Garber Roston Worthy Holdenville

Kerrs Baby Sitting Grandson as Parents Move

Mr and Mrs Oran Kerr cared for their grandson Richard Keith this weekend while his parents Mr and Mrs Donald Kerr moved from their residence.

Mrs. Oran Kerr Richard Keith Mrs. Donald Kerr

Aluminum roofs shield poultry shelters from sun rays

Aluminum roofs for poultry range shelters appear to provide the best protection against sun exposure, reducing heat stress for flocks and improving shelter longevity.

Alabama visitors meet cousin during Jesse rodeo week

Mr. and Mrs. Mack Smith and Mrs. Margie Lee of Alabama left their home state for the first time to visit cousin John Smith in Jesse after about 65 years. They attended rodeo week, another first, and were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Oran Kerr.

Mack Smith Margie Lee Alabama Jesse John Smith Oran Kerr

Pups and Piglets Multiply at Local Farm

The population shifts as human moves reduce Jesse’s residents while animals thrive. Leroy Sawyers reports a big red Duroc sow nursing 15 piglets, an unusually large litter. Dave Roberts discusses their nine puppies from one mother.

Jesse Leroy Sawyers Sawyers Dave Robertses

Road paving planned from Pharr corner to county line

The county prepares to blacktop a mile long stretch from the Pharr corner to the Coal County line with a large limestone pile built on the east side opposite the Pharr store. If State Highway Department widens work on Highway 61, dust would lessen for local residents.

Pharr Corner Coal County Pharr State Highway 4 Department

Oklahoma City Family Visits Ada Friends Over Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Ryel and their Oklahoma City daughter spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Arvell Phillips. Sunday guests included Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Brashears and Truman Holland of Tupelo and Warren Wilks and Oleth Rutledge of Ada.

Charlie Ryel Oklahoma City Arvell Phillips

Sisters and Hallie Zeigler Return to Arizona House

Mrs Lois Zeigler and Miss Sonja Sue Anderson of Albuquerque arrive at the H. A. Anderson home Monday to stay till Tuesday. Their brother Hallie, from Los Angeles where he spent the summer with sister Mrs Geraldine Bell, returns to attend Stonewall high school. Sonja Sue heads back to New Mexico for her senior year in high school.

Lois Zeigler Sonja Sue Anderson Albuquerque N. M H. A. Anderson Hallie Los Angeles Geraldine Bell Stonewall High School Sonja Sue New Mexico

Westview Church Attendance and Local Visits

Seventy three attended Sunday School at the Westview Baptist Mission and 48 were present for Training Union Sunday night. Mrs Opal Nolen visited Mrs Rose Nolen and Mrs Sadie Keith Monday morning. Mrs Miller is a patient in Valley View Hospital after taking sick Friday.

Westview Union Opal Nolen Rose Nolen Sadie Keith

Freeman Family Visit at Pecan Grove

Mr and Mrs Glen Stone and sons visited the Freeman home at Pecan Grove Sunday evening. Mrs Jack McNutt and sons Danny and Eddie were present along with Mr and Mrs Matt.

Glen Stone Freeman Pecan Grove Jack McNutt Danny Eddie Mrs Matt

Shaw Family Vacation and Ada Visit Noted

Richardson and boys left Friday for a California vacation. Mr and Mrs Joe Shaw along with Bill and Mr and Mrs Troy Shaw and their children visited Sunday afternoon at the Dewain Shaw home in Summers Chapel.

Richardson Boys California Joe Shaw Bill Troy Shaw Ada Dewain Shaw Summers Chapel

Raymond Williams Spends Weekend with Glen Stone Family

Raymond Williams cemented ties by spending the weekend with the Glen Stone family, joining in social visits and shared activities.

Raymond Williams Cement Glen Stone

Mice at Play and Community Visits Reported

Jones Chapel school children were out Monday when Mrs Ray Stegall went to Oklahoma City. Mrs Josie Lynch spent Sunday with her sister Mrs A P Nelson.

Play Jones Chapel Ray Stegall Oklahoma City Josie Lynch A. P. Nelson

New Lundgaard Family Moves In at Jones Chapel Area

Mr and Mrs LeRoy Olliger move into the Lundgaard house with four children Galen Patsy Mary and Norma Jean who will attend Jones Chapel school.

Lundgaard House LeRoy Olliger Jones Chapel Galen Patsy Mary Norma Jean

Freeman Family and Nichols Visit in Ada Home

Mr and Mrs Lester Freeman and Nubbin and Mrs Edna Nichols of Ada visited in the Nolen home Monday night. Mrs Nichols is Mr Freeman and Mrs Nolen s aunt.

Lester Freeman Nubbin Edna Nichols Ada Nolen Mrs. Nichols Mr. Freeman Mrs. Nolen

Stone family hosts visit at their home

Mr. and Mrs. Euel Dean Stone and Cathy Dean visited in the Stone home Monday night, sharing time with family.

Euel Dean Stone Cathy Dean Stone Home

Visitors Stop by Nelson Home Friday

Mrs. Odus McGalliard and family Jackie Sue and Butch visited the Nelson home Friday afternoon.

Odus McGalliard Jackie Sue Butch Nelson Home

East visit at Olliger home on Sunday

Mr and Mrs A R East visited the Olliger home Sunday in a brief social call.

Mrs A. R. East Olliger Home

L B Young Goes to Ray Colorado for Work

L B Young has moved to Ray Colorado to take on a work opportunity.

L. B. Young Ray, Colo

Specials Days Welcome Grandchildren at Young Home

Mrs. Jim Underhill hosted as Jan and David of Oklahoma City visited the Young home on Sunday making it a special day for the grandchildren.

Jim Underhill Jan and David Oklahoma City

Mrs Sandy Ayers and Jackie Visit Nolen Home Sunday

Mrs Sandy Ayers and Jackie visited in the Nolen home Sunday evening in a social gathering.

Sandy Ayers Jackie Nolen

Willie DeLozier Visit Recalls Olliger Home Gathering

Mr and Mrs Willie DeLozier visited the Olliger home Monday night in a social call. The informal gathering brought together local residents for conversation and hospitality.

Willie DeLozier Olliger

Ferguson Visit Spares Foot Injury Update

Mr and Mrs Ferguson of Galey visited Mr and Mrs T W East Friday night. Mrs Ferguson has a long standing foot injury that loosened ligaments and left her off work.

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