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Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1958

Page

3

Pink and Blue Shower for Mrs. McDaniels in Ada

Mrs Wanda Byers and Mrs Betty Scroggins hosted a pink and blue shower for Mrs Charles McDaniels at the Baptist parsonage in Ada last week. A long list of attendees included Mrs Clara McComas Mrs Flora Fountain Mrs Irene Scroggins and many others. Mrs McDaniels is the former Patsey Ann Jones daughter of Mrs Harold Chaffin and the late Orpheus Jones.

Hazel Phillips Donna Mabel Kelley Mabel Coburn Jennie Smith O. H. Walker Mary Hooser Dorothy Hooser Margie Matthews Ethel Hooser Belle Henson Agnes Scoggins Violet Rice Raymond Matthews Bill Wilson Verde Wilson George Carter Murray

Ahloso Club Plans Work Day Monday

The Ahloso Home Demonstration Club met at the school lunch room at 10:30. Leader Mrs Charley Flanagan instructed two quick meat dishes Italian Hamburgers and Hamburger Balls in Mushroom Gravy. Members and guests attended a business session then set next Monday as a work day for the clubhouse inviting all to bring brushes brooms.

Ahloso Charley Flanagan C. Ns. Blankenship Bill Bowers J. C. Treas Douglas Smith Martha Mote J.C. Treas Nancy Fulsom

Bad Roads Change M Lish Meeting Place

Due to muddy roads the McLish Home Demonstration club met at Mrs Nora Harden's home instead of the school. Mrs Mable McNeill led prayer. Folly Harden demonstrated ironing a dress shirt and Lucille Howell prepared a one dish dinner with an electric skillet. Members present include Mrs Polly Harden, Mrs Lilly Barrick, Lucille Howell, Velma Wyche, Marie Crabtree, Opal Brents, Dowell Stanford, Pearlie Crass, Mable McNeill.

Fittstown McLish Nora Harden Mable McNeill Folly Harden Lucille Howell Mesdames Polly Harden Lilly Barrick Velma Wyche Marie Crabtree Opal Brents Dowell Stanford Pearlie Crass

Canada Family Announces Newborn Daughter in Amarillo

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Canada of Amarillo Texas announce the birth of a daughter. The couple has a young daughter about two years old. Grandparents include N. T. Abbott of Byng and Grover Canada of Tulsa with Grover Canada of Ravia as great grandfather. Sid Gaylor of Long Beach California is the other set of parents for a son born July 20 weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces who remains unnamed.

Mike Canada Amarillo Tex N. T. Abbott Byng Grover Canada Tulsa Ravia Sidney Gaylor Long Beach Calif Sid Gaylor Norman Mollie Gaylor Francis

Corbins Entertain With Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Corbin hosted a dinner party Saturday evening July 20 with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Jack Penner and Mr. and Mrs. Dwain Penner of Mill Creek, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Burch of Ravia, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smallwood, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Corbin and Kathy of Tishomingo, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Farber of Sulphur, and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin George and Sondra Whitaker of Ada.

Carlton Corbin Jack Penner Dwain Penner Mill Creek Clarence Burch Ravia Charles Smallwood Murray Corbin Kathy Tishomingo Otis Farber Sulph

Kid Party Entertains Jolly Workers

FITTSTOWN The Jolly Workers Club members were entertained with a Kid Party in the home of Mrs. M. W. Whitmire Jr. Thursday afternoon. They made hats, blew up balloons, colored pictures with prizes, and photographs were taken. Refreshments had pink green colors with tuna salad wafers lime sherbet cookies and pink lemonade for Iva Wilson Mildred Uhlich Treva McDaniels Lilly Barrick Lucille Howell.

Mildred Uhlich Treva McDaniels Lilly Barrick Lucille Howell

Sims Twins Celebrate 16th Birthday

Lois and Louis Sims marked their sixteenth birthday with a home party last Saturday. Guests enjoyed games and records while punch and cake were served. attendees included Wilma Wood Mille Mobley Nancy Holman Sue Flippin Ronnie Holman Carl Watts Van and Jan Newton Pat Thompson Pat Duty Sharon Kay Harrell John Johnston Rosie Alcorn Dale Howery Evelyn T. W. Mildred and Ruth Ann Sims at the G. W. Sims residence.

Ahloso Lois and Louis Sims Wilma Wood Mille Mobley Nancy Holman Sue Flippin Ronnie Holman Carl Watts van and Jan Newton Pat Thompson Pat Duty Sharon Kay Harrell John Johnston Rosie Alcorn Dale Howery Evelyn T. W. Mildred Ruth Ann Sims

Vanoss News social notes from Oklahoma City visitors

Mr and Mrs Clarence Davis and son Earl of Oklahoma City visited over the weekend with Mrs Nattie Childers. They also visited Mr and Mrs Herman Miller Mr and Mrs Lonnie Miller and Mr and Mrs Aut McCullar. Cecil Alston of Oklahoma City visited with his parents Lam Abston Sunday. Robert Phillips of Key West Florida spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Jack Hurt and Mr and Mrs Glen Cornell.

Vernon Gasaway Clarence Davis Earl Oklahoma City Nettie Childers Herman Miller Lonnie Miller Aut McCullar Cecil Alston Mrs Lam Abston Robert Phillips Key West, Florida Jack Hurt Glen Cornell

Boyd Ponder Visits Oklahoma City for Several Days

Boyd Ponder spends multiple days in Oklahoma City visiting local sites and meeting people. The trip appears focused on informal engagements and sightseeing during a scheduled stay.

Boyd Ponder Oklahoma City

Kinseys Return From Two Weeks In Canada

Mr and Mrs H L Kinsey and Merlene returned home after spending two weeks in Canada. Mr and Mrs Leo McNinch and Don and Gayle visited with Mr and Mrs W E Miller at Ahosa Sunday.

Mrs. H. L. Kinsey Merlene Canada Leo McNinch Don and Gayle W. E. Miller Ahlosa

Tollie Collins Family Weekend Visit Mentioned

Mr and Mrs Tollie Collins and Tommy Crawford of Konawa spent the weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs V T Gasaway and family.

Pastor Edd Thompson Resigns from Van Ess Church

Bro. Edd Thompson, pastor of First Baptist Church in Van Ess, has resigned to return to his Missouri home, ending his tenure at the local congregation.

Edd Thompson First Baptist Church Vaness Missouri

Mrs Ron Childers and Frenchie Visit Mrs Adelia Jones

Mrs Ron Childers and Frenchie of Oklahoma City have spent several days with Mrs Adelia Jones.

Ron Childers Frenchie Oklahoma City Adelia Jones

Mrs Eulas Heads to New York for Two Week Visit

Mrs Eulas leaves Monday for a two week stay in New York City. Mrs Jones will attend a church assembly during the trip.

Eulas New York City

Revival Set for One Week at First Baptist Church

A one week revival starts Sunday August 2 and runs through August 10 at the First Baptist Church in Vaness. Bro. L. M. Cass will lead services. Everyone is invited to attend.

First Baptist Vaness

Turner Family Visit Highlights From Houston To Oklahoma

Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Turner and family from Houston, Texas spent last week with his mother Mrs. Vina Turner. Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Hap Turner and family from Miami, Oklahoma and Mrs. Jim Turner and her sons, also from Miami.

Woodrow Turner Houston Tex Vina Turner Hap Turner Miami Okla Jim Turner

Ice Cream Social at First Baptist Church Draws Crowd

An ice cream social was held Sunday night on the church lawn. Freezers of cream, cakes and cookies were served. Attendees included Ed Thompson Herman Miller family Lonnie Miller family Emma Thomas Eddie Shaw Troy Shaw Bill McNair Leo McNinch Gayle Dunn Don Dot Melton Shaun Melton Nettie Childers Hattie Davis of Oklahoma City LeRoy Cook Leonard Kelley Ronald Kelley.

First Baptist Church Ed Thompson Herman Miller Lonnie Miller Emma Thomas Eddie Troy Shaw Bill McNair Leo McNinch Gayle John Dunn Don Dot Melton Shaun Melton Nettie Childers Hattie Davis Oklahoma City LeRoy Cook Leonard Ronald Kelley

Unusual Pond Fishing Takes Mrs Scarberry By Surprise

Frisco news recalls Mrs. Virgil Scarberry fishing with a garden rake tied to her pole. The rake snagged her glasses, pulled them from her face, then dragged them back in over Falls Creek. The incident ended with her glasses undamaged and a tale of fish and luck.

Virgil Scarberry Mrs. Scarberry

Price boy injured by workshop guard incident

Orville Price sustained a shoulder gash after colliding with a guard on a skill saw in his father Windell Price’s workshop. He required five stitches to close the wound last Tuesday afternoon.

Orville Price Windell Price

Hospital Visit Notes From Local Family Event

Mr and Mrs John Daniel visited last Saturday night with Mrs Aline Brandon in the hospital. Mr and Mrs W J Barnes spent visiting hours with Mrs Brandon Sunday afternoon. Mrs Barnes says her daughter may be able to go home Tuesday.

John Daniel Aline Brandon W. J. Barnes Brandon

Funeral services for Mrs. Georgia Underhill held

Mrs. Winona Minor and her mother Mrs. Zoa White attended funeral services for Mrs. Georgia Underhill of Pontotoc on Friday. Underhill was an aunt of Minor and sister-in-law of White.

Winona Minor Zoa White Georgia Underhill Pontotoc

Falls Creek Baptist Assembly Supports Local Families

Mr and Mrs Simon hauled a load of cats and groceries to Falls Creek last Wednesday as the First Baptist Church youth from Stonewall attend the Falls Creek Baptist Assembly. The Hisaws and Shirley drove to bring their son Charles back for a baseball game between Stonewall and Moss and returned in time for Saturday service. Sunday the Hisaws Brooks Sharon and Joy Lynch traveled to Falls Creek for church activities.

Simon Falls Creek First Baptist Church Stonewall

Thompson Family Reunion Aids Latta Lubbock Visit

Mr and Mrs L J Thompson and Janell of Latta plus Mr and Mrs Neal Thompson and Roy Way Land of Lubbock Texas spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs S L Thompson.

Tulsa couple visits Friscorte family after church

Mr and Mrs Raymond Ingram of Tulsa and Mrs John Flanagan of Stonewall visited the L T Daniel family Sunday morning. The S E Pattons found a note on the gatepost when they got home from church around noon. The Ingrams had been by to see them. The Ingrams are both former Friscortes.

Raymond Ingram Tulsa John Flanagan Stonewall L. T. Daniel S. E. Pattons Ingrams Friscortes

Miss Dora Daniel Vacationing With Old Friend

Miss Dora Daniel is reported to be vacationing with her longtime companion Mrs. Johnnie at an unidentified resort. The bulletin notes their presence in social circles but provides no further details.

Miss Dora Daniel Mrs Johnnie

Powers of Ada Visit Ingram Family in Oklahoma City

Ada and companions visit Mrs. Daniel's sister and husband Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Ingram of Moore Oklahoma City and other friends in the area.

Moore youth visits grandfather on weekend

Thomas Ingram of Moore spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. John Daniel. He came by Sunday to see his granddad L. T. Daniel and family while en route home.

Thomas Ingram of Moore John Daniel L. T. Daniel

Visit Highlights Local Social Gatherings

Mrs. Nora Faye Daniel and Katherine Brady of Adam visited Mr. and Mrs. John Daniel Saturday. Sunday guests included Mrs. Eva Hitt, Mrs. Lucille Lee and Shirley, Mrs. Ora Crowell of Stonewall, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Uhlich and children, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Uhlich of Fittstown, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack McDonald.

Nora Faye Daniel Katherine Brady Adam John Daniel Eva Hitt Lucille Lee Shirley Ora Crowell Stonewall Harold Uhlich Jack Uhlich Fittstown Jack McDonald

Harden City Social Notes Highlight Family Visits

Mrs Bertie Sharrell of Harden City spent last Friday visiting her sister Mrs Coy Byrd. Another sister and husband Mr and Mrs Homer Jumper of Pleasant Hill visited the Coy Byrds Sunday morning.

Bertie Sharrell Harden City Coy Byrd Homer Jumper Pleasant Hill Coy Byrds

Byrds’ Daughter Melba Byrd Visits Ada Family

The Byrds’ daughter Miss Melba Byrd of Ada spent Sunday with her parents. Mrs. Dora Bullard of Stonewall and Mrs. Wayne Bullard of Dallas, Texas, visited Sunday afternoon.

Byrds Melba Byrd Ada Dora Bullard Stonewall Wayne Bullard Dallas Tex

Visiting families gather in Chicago and Ada

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wade of Chicago Illinois visit with Mr. Wade's sister and husband Mr. and Mrs V A Searberry. A sister and husband Mr and Mrs Noah Miller of Ada spend Sunday evening with the Searberrys and Wades.

Sam Wade Chicago Ill Mr. Wade V. A. Searberry Noah Miller Ada Searberrys Wades

Local Visits Highlight Weekend House Parties

Mr and Mrs G A George and Mr and Mrs Marvin Mitchell visited in the Windell Price home Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Orval Price of Ada visited with his brother and family the Windell Prices Sunday afternoon.

G. A. George Marvin Mitchell Windell Price Orval Price Ada Windell Prices

Robbins Visit Clarence Jordan in Fittstown

Mr and Mrs W R Robbins visited Mr and Mrs Clarence Jordan of Fittstown on Sunday for a social call.

W. R. Robbins Mrs Clarence Jordan Fittstown

Visit Stubs for Clarence Jor dat and Mrs Jor dat

A fragment notes a visit to Mr and Mrs Clarence Jor dat of Fittstown Sundar. The readable text provides minimal context about the visit and the individuals involved.

Scribners Return From Barnsdall Visit

Mr and Mrs Teddy Scribner and little Teddy return home from Barnsdall Oklahoma after spending a week with his parents Mr and Mrs Theo Scribner. Teddy's brother Ronnie accompanied them for a visit.

Teddy Scribner Teddy Barnsdall Okla Mr. Scribner Theo Scribner Ronnie

Ada Couple Visits Thomas Family Friday

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Helms of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. K. D. Thomas on Friday.

Charles Helms Ada K. D. Thomas

Miss Jim Marshall and Mrs. Annie Forehand Visit Ada

Miss Jim Marshall and Mrs. Annie Forehand were in Ada last Wednesday on business and to pursue unspecified local engagements. Their trip highlights Ada social ties and civic connections within the community.

Jim Marshall Annie Forehand Ada

Henrys of Frisco Update After Mrs Henry Operation

Mr and Mrs Loss Henry report Mrs Henry is doing fine after a recent operation. The couple are formerly of Frisco and now reside in the area.

Vis Loss Henry Henry Henrys Frisco

Local families visit and host in Ada and Stonewall

Mr and Mrs Bent Marshall and Mr and Mrs Pat Campbell and boys of Stonewall visited the VA and A R Johnsons Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs Richard Osburn of Ada spent Saturday night with Mrs Osburns parents, the A R Johnsons. Jim and Sid Marshall visited Saturday night with their sister and husband, the V A Johnsons.

Bent Marshall Pat Campbell Stonewall A. R. Johnsons Richard Osburn Ada Jim Sid Marshall V. A. Johnsons

Minor family names in scattered attendees

Mrs. Winona Minor and mother Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. George Minor, Gene and Gary, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Minor, Bud and Tony, Sharon Sliger of Valero Calif, and Mr. and Mrs. Windell Price, Orville and Sandra.

Winona Minor Mother Sunday George Minor Gene Gary A. T. Minor Bud Tony Sharon Sliger Valero Calif Windell Price Orville Sandra

Patton finds house crowded during Ada visit

Mrs Patton stopped by the A T Minors to learn the house was full of company. The guests included Mrs Ray Sliger Leta Jean Elton Ray of Fittstown Sharon Sliger of Vallejo Calif Gene and Gary Minor. The Minors were away in Ada shopping. Weekend guests were their daughter and family Bob Langley Gaeton LaVonda of Vamposa and Sharon Kay Sliger Vallejo Calif.

Bob Langley Gaeton and LaVonda Vamposa Mrs. Minor Sharon Kay Sliger Vallejo Calif

McDonald Family Ends Two Week Stay With Herions

Mr and Mrs Bill McDonald and their children from Tracy California returned home after a two week visit with Mrs McDonalds parents Mr and Mrs H B Herion. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Mauriece Herion and children of Cushing Oxla Miss Barbara Her ion of Clinton and John McDonnl of Oklahoma City and Don Breden of Ada.

Bill McDonald Tracy Calif

Stegall Family Visit With Durbin Kin In Tupelo

Mrs. J. W. Stegall and her son W. S. Stegall visited Sunday with Mrs. Stegall’s brother and wife Mr. and Mrs. Mart Durbin of Tupelo.

J. W. Stegall W. S. Stegall

Norman Visit From Anna Gross and Pat Forehand

Mrs. Anna Gross and Miss Pat Forehand visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Forehand on Thursday. Miss Forehand is a granddaughter of the Lee Forehands.

Anna Gross Pat Forehand Norman Mrs Lee Miss Forehand Lee

Sims Family Visit Touts Montgomery Ties

Mr and Mrs Bill Sims along with Janie and Johnnie from Montgomery Alabama spent Saturday night with his sister.

Bill Sims Janie Johnnie Montgomery Ala

Family News From Ada Area The Allreds Visit

Sunday two sisters of Mrs. Allred visited. Mrs. Gene Sabatine of Healdton and Mr. and Mrs. Norris Clelland of Ada joined. Friday Mrs. C. D. Pace and brother Rolland Green spent the afternoon with the Allreds.

Ter John Allreds

Family visit ends as drivers return home to Perryton

Mrs Kaylene Wesson and children left Perryton Texas Friday after a week with the M M Maxwells. Their hosts included Mr and Mrs Cleo Long and Bruce of Ardmore Patsy Maxwell and Amanda Stevens of Oklahoma City plus a niece and family Mr and Mrs Earl Holland Don Carlene Cooleen and Marlene of Oklahoma City.

Kaylene Wesson Perryton Tex M. M. Maxwells M. M. Maxwell Cleo Long and Bruce Ardmore Patsy Maxwell Amanda Stevens Oklahoma City Earl Holland Don Carlene Cooleen Marlene

Supper Guests At Vance Minor Home Include relatives

Wednesday supper guests were Mrs. Ted Creager of Bristow and sister Mrs. Francis Sharrel of Byng. Sunday guests were Mr. and Mrs. Bill It of Roff, aunt and uncle of Mrs. Minor.

Vance Minor Ted Creager Bristow Francis Sharrel Byng Bill It Roff Mrs. Minor

Bob Byrd's Xray Confirms Left Hand Broken

Bob Byrd visited a doctor after an accident last week. The left hand remained swollen and very painful. An X ray showed a fracture and a cast was applied.

Bob Byrd

Mr and Mrs Boda Hisaw Visit Baylis Family

Mr and Mrs Boda Hisaw and children visited Mr and Mrs Al fred Baylis recently. Joell Hale of Stonewall spent Sunday with Shirley Ann Hisaw.

Boda Hisaw Alfred Baylis Joell Hale Stonewall Shirley Ann Hisaw

Baylis Couple Return From California Vacation

Mr and Mrs Alfred Baylis are back from a vacation in California marking their return with travel updates and plans to resume daily routines.

Mrs Alfred Baylis California

Marriages Recorded for Doolittle and Robison Couples

Thomas Doolittle Jr aged 38 of Hos to Charles Etta Brown of Holdenville announce marriage. Vance Robison 23 of Ada wed Ruth Crownover 19 of Ada in the ceremony.

Thomas Doolittle Jr Hosage Charles Etta Brown Holdenville Sera Vance Robison Ada Eee Ruth Crownover

Depth record photographed in ocean depth charted

A National Geographic Society approved image shows the Challenger Depth of 35 640 feet in the Mariana Trench of the Pacific, cited as the deepest point photographed and accepted as authentic.

National Geographic Society Mariana Trench Pacific

Automobile Club finds most U S driving tied to work

The Automobile Club of New York reports that 55 percent of vehicle miles traveled in the United States relate to earning a livelihood and 13 percent to shopping, outlining the distribution of daily travel driven by work and errands.

The Automobile Club of New York U. S

U S License Purchases by Fishermen and Hunters Reach Millions

About 18 million fishermen and 15 million hunters buy licenses annually in the United States, reflecting broad outdoor participation and licensing requirements across the country.

U. S

Army expands technical training for recruits

Since World War II the U S Army has increased technical school programs available to recruits to about 150.

U. S. Army

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