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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1958
Page
8
AHLOSO NEWS details several family visits and travels around Bartlesville Coalgate Seminole and Ada including Freeman Moore Joe C Moore Carlton Bebee Carlene and Linda Jones Ethan Tilton and family P M Butler Scott Williams Joe Collins Joe Major Tony R L Cope Lennie Stewart L M Derryberry Lillard and Lil lard families with hospital stays and convalescent care.
Sunday visitors included Mrs. Bonnie Wyatt and children Frankie and Sue, along with Mrs. C. R. Moon and Dewayne, all from Midwest City.
Mr and Mrs Lowell Lillard and family of Pauls Valley spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Charlie Lillard Mrs Sybil Smith of Sand Springs visited Mrs Clyde Avery Wednesday morning and had lunch with Mr and Mrs C L Blankenship She is a sister of Mr Blankenship.
A fragment notes a person named Charlie Blank visiting his father on a Sunday afternoon. The unclear text provides no date location or additional details.
Jimmy Hunter of Midwest City visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hunter during the weekend, spending time at their home and reconnecting with family.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Flanagan and sons Bob and Tommy visited relatives in Oklahoma City over the weekend. Mr and Mrs James McCrary and Mr and Mrs Bill Martin hosted them. Tommy stayed a week with the McCrarys.
Mrs. Thurman Hice of Konawa and Mr. and Mrs. James McCrary with daughters from Oklahoma City visited the Flanagans last Wednesday evening to watch home movies. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hobgood visited Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Hobgood is Mr. Flanagan's sister, and Mrs. Flanagan has a new hobby in home movies.
Mrs Ed Burch of Union Valley visited Mrs Maud Johnson for a few hours last Friday afternoon.
Guests visiting the J. C. Treas residence last Wednesday included Mrs. Birtie Evans of Kingston, Mrs. Louise McCurdy, Paul and Wanda of Santa Paula California, Fred Barbee and Dick and Ellen of Sulphur, and Chuck Clifford and Dickie of Lula.
Jim and Patti Reese children of Robert Teeses visited grandparents Mr and Mrs R D Gooch in Oklahoma City for several days. Mrs Reese stayed Thursday Friday and Saturday in the city and returned home Saturday night. Mickey Blankenship rode his bicycle to Jim Reeses home and visited with him for a day last week.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Davis left on their vacation Sunday afternoon. They did not have a specific destination and simply headed out for a spontaneous trip.
Mr and Mrs Hillard Oliver visited their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Estil Oliver and family in Norman Sunday.
Little Kenneth Wiser stays with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Foy Wiser while his mother recovers in Valley View Hospital.
Patricia Pool of Pleasant Hill spent the weekend with Diana Clifton, sharing time together and catching up during the visit.
Mr and Mrs S A Allen from west of Ada visited Mr and Mrs J J Caldwell on Sunday.
Linda Milligan of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with her aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Ed Brashier and their family, enjoying time together and catching up on family news.
Robert Medcalf of Tulsa spent the weekend with his father Murray Medcalf and family. Robert is attending school there.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Martin of Skerron with Mike and Oma Janell J C Martin visited Mr and Mrs A G Stout in Ada on Monday evening at Gaar Corner Saturday.
From Oklahoma City last Friday, where she had been with her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Cheatum, since their baby daughter had undergone surgery. The baby is doing nicely, but will have to remain in the hospital for about two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. George Cooper of Mountain View had supper with the Harrells Monday evening. Ted Allen Glover of Latta spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hill and Cassie Haun.
Elbert Bowers Andy Scroggins Merle and Frye of Ada and Merle Moon of Francis fished last Friday night at Lake Texoma. They landed a nice catch.
Paris Texas residents Mr and Mrs Allie Henry and son with Hal Henry family and Leslie Henry from Atoka spent Sunday with Elbert Bowers family and Lula Henry. Lee Dillard from Atoka visited the Bowers and Henry households Monday.
Mr and Mrs Thurman Smith and Mr and Mrs Lewis of Seminole enjoyed an outdoor supper with Mr and Mrs Morgan Goodpasture last Wednesday eve. Gail Duty spent Sunday night and Monday with the Goodpastures, and their grandchildren Dewayne and Ann Richard visited Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs C M Jackson attended a birthday dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Johnny Boring for Gail Blankenship Monday evening. Mrs Blankenship and Mrs Boring planned the affair.
Mr and Mrs C M Jackson Mrs Ed Jackson Mr and Mrs Gail Blankenship and Leah of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Kenneth Abbott and June Sunday, sharing a quiet afternoon at their home.
Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden visited Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Ray Magar and family and attended church at Wilson where Rev Delbert Akins of Ada conducted a revival.
Mr and Mrs Orin Clay spent the early week in Perryton Texas with his brother Mr and Mrs Bul Clay.
Mrs Jeffie Maddox of Gaar Corner spent a few days with her daughter Mrs Virgie Pennington, returning home with fond memories and family news.
Rosie and David Pennington children of Mr and Mrs Calvin Pennington of Enid arrived Friday to spend two weeks with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Willie Pierce of Maxwell and Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington.
Austell Horton of Oklahoma City and Tom Burch visited Frank Dryden on Sunday. Owen Magar and the Magar family from Ah loso joined Ruth Magar of Ada with Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden visiting their parents, Mr and Mrs Jim Magar, Sunday.
Newspaper brief reports Mrs Pearl Gray sustained a hand cut by bare wire in an incident described with minimal details. No further names, dates, or locations are provided in the readable text.
A person sustained severe injuries to fingers on both hands with deep cuts. Doctors performed two and three stitches on respective fingers to close the wounds.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington Jerry Wayland and Garland visited Alfreds sister. Mrs Zella Minor and son Phillip of near Francis Sunday. Mr Minor is working in California.
Garland Pennington spent Thursday night with Donald Lee Price of Pecan Grove.
Mrs Davie with Carson family members and Tressie and a Little Rock grandson spent Friday to Sunday with brother in law Oscar Carson, visiting Helen Heath of Chickasha for dinner. They then went to Marlow to see Henry Carson and his wife.
Mr and Mrs John McDonald and family of Oklahoma City visited his parents Mr and Mrs Neal McDonald Sunday in a brief family gathering reported from the area.
Mrs. Wanda Lamb and children of Colbert Mrs. Gwendol Wright and children of Ada Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Farmer and boys of Union Hill Mrs. Joann Pickens and Marion and Judy Farmer visited Mrs. Virgil Farmer Sunday at Sonny.
Attendees at the Ada REA meeting included Mrs. Norville Rowe Mrs. Frank Dryden Miss Ruby Dryden Mrs. Virgie Pennington and others. Door prizes awarded listed individuals with prizes such as an electric blanket radio and steam iron for several attendees.
Rev. Jimmy Riddlespurger who wrapped a Mill Creek revival Sunday night spends the week with Doyne Isaacs.
Mrs. Clarice Pennington her son Harrell Gene and Karl Wade Miss Lois Wright and Mrs. Inez Pennington visited Clarice Stinnett and her parents Mr and Mrs C C Stinnett in Pauls Valley Thursday.
Dayne Isaacs was ordained as a deacon during Sunday morning services at the Oi Center Pentecostal Holiness Church. The ceremony marked his formal entry into church leadership within the congregation.
Mrs. Cressie McKinney visited Mrs. Lee Farmer and family on Saturday evening. Jerry called on the visit and spent time with Harrell Gene Pennington.
Mrs. Mavrene Bittle and Linda visited Friday with her parents Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer. Lee Farmer endures persistent finger pain, having seen a doctor repeatedly over ten days, with finger lanced three times and an x ray taken to identify the cause. The injury was first suspected as a bone felon and remains uncertain.
Mr and Mrs Edward Lance and their sons from Ada visited his parents Mr and Mrs Gene Lance on Sunday confirming family ties and a northern homestead connection.
Miss Annie Brandon, who has been visiting her sister, was noted in society circles as enjoying a brief stay. Mr and Mrs Ray Lamb traveled to Mountain town for a visit.
Mrs Willoughby hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Amos Brandon and family, Mr and Mrs Billie Lee and son from Ada, and Friday night the High towers and Jerry Lee from Galey and Ada respectively, sharing an ice cream supper with the Willoughbys.
Mrs Patsy Henson and her children visited her sister Mrs Phyllis Jones on Friday morning. They attended the REA meeting in Ada Friday evening. Patsy spent Thursday at her mother Mrs Gracie Hays helping dress chickens for the freezer.
E C Cavener looked after his grandsons Larry Ronnie and Timmy Cavener Friday night and Saturday while their parents traveled to Oklahoma City on business.
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Huddleston and their son Donnie visiting the Pendleys from Austin Texas as the Huddlestons touring the Air Force family. They spent the day at Lake Texoma fishing.
Mrs. Rita Roberts and her baby daughter were released from the hospital last week and are staying with Rita's parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roberts. Visitors this week include Mr. and Mrs. Ted Jones and several relatives from Ada and Gaar Corner.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Carson submitted a renewal subscription to the ADA WEEKLY this week for continued delivery.
Mrs. Virginia Harrison and children spent a week with her parents the Miller family and returned to Lawton Saturday. Mr. J W Law visited Mrs. Ethel Keef and Billie and the Laws then visited Johnnie Qualls and Nancy Newby. Home freezing peaches advised with simple syrup method, vitamin C preservation, and careful packing for winter use.
Classified notice urges readers to use the Want Ads service dialing FE 2 4433 for quick results. Emphasizes local listings for jobs, rentals, and goods with direct contact through the listed phone number.
Martha Mote and Valdene Kozel announce a county-wide 4H girls picnic Friday at 10 30 a m at Wintersmith Park. Girls should bring a picnic lunch a plate a fork and something to drink. The day will include recreation crafts and swimming.
All record books are due in the home demonstration agent s office August 1 for judging. They will be counted as a county fair entry.
About 3000 homemakers are expected to attend the 41st annual Farm Home Conference at the OSU campus August 4 to 7. The program blends education and fun with inspirational speakers Dr. Paul V. Galloway Mrs. Serena Vassaday and Earl McMunn. Demonstrations cover foods health sewing and decorating with films group sessions and driving tests. Attendees will stay in university dormitories and enrollment information is through the home demonstration agent.
Guidance on head space for different jar sizes, sealing, and labeling for fruit freezing. Includes amounts: half inch head space in pint jars with straight sides, one inch in quarts. narrow top ped containers allow 3/4 inch in pints and 1 1/2 inches in quarts. Wipe sealing edges, fasten lid tight, label with fruit name and date, then store at zero degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
Barbara Christian reports a birthday party on July 16 from 2 to 5 p.m. honoring Billie Joe Crow Jr. hosted by Sharon Garrison. Children enjoyed games and refreshments included ice cream cake and kool aid for guests including Bob Watkins family and neighbors.
On Thursday night July 74 a wiener roast was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Murray. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Murray of Ada, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hester and Vicki Lou, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Stallings, Ronnie, Rick ey and Donna of Roff, Mary and Jim Stinson of Roff.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Bullard from Dallas Tex visited their parents Mr and Mrs Cecil Bullard and Mr and Mrs Fred Ellis. Mrs June Craddock was out of town on Monday with Mrs Macon Harper substituting. Mrs Alex Britton hosted a Stanley party on Tuesday July 22 at 7 30 p m with refreshments of cake and Kool Aid for Mrs Gene
A fragmentary list mentions Mrs Pauline Humphers, Mrs Barbara Christian, Jim, Lin, Mike, Percy, Jerry, Mrs Liz Lowther, Dixon, Mrs Anne Weiler, and Mrs Ruth, noting attendees or household members in a community notice.
Mrs Birdie Grey attended church on Sunday when she slipped and injured her knee and foot. The fall left her with soreness into Monday but no serious injuries were reported.
Mr and Mrs Gene Fstes of Tulsa hosted guests over the weekend including Mr and Mrs Max Chad dick and Susan of Pauls Valley and Mr and Mrs Jimmy Don Goss of Norman, visiting Mr and Mrs Lloyd Goss.
Mr and Mrs McClain Mr and Mrs Fox and Mr and Mrs Lambert visited Mr and Mrs R C Daniels over the weekend.
One day last week Tom Crow was grading a road when a mud ball narrowly missed him. An editor note questions missing details and asks for input from Mrs. C. on the story.
Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Cox and daughter Janette of Altus and L. H. Skinner of Edinburg Tex visited Mr. and Mrs. Charley Burnett on Saturday.
Mrs. Anne Young and Mrs. Minnie Billings of Adam visited their brother Charley Burnett on Sunday night.
Mrs Myrtle Morris went to Waco Texas to await the arrival of a new grandchild. Mr and Mrs Van Williams are the proud expecting parents.
Mr and Mrs Everett Shaw arrived home from a rodeo tour with Everett taking first place in Nemo South Carolina and third in Salinas California. Mrs Shaw enjoyed the trip and notes her vacation was well deserved. Congratulations greet Everett on his wins.
Mr and Mrs James Thompson of Konawa visited Mr and Mrs Arvel Jennings and Keith over the weekend.
J R Ingram of Holdenville was killed on his way to the harvest near Enid. He was buried Friday at Now. His sister Mrs Homer Stewart attended the funeral. Mr T L Wise and Henry, Mrs Fred McKeel and Margaret went to Tulsa Sunday to visit Ruth Hathcock, daughter of the Wises, who is in St. Louis.
Ruth was much better when they arrived at the hospital.
Mrs. J. R. Griffin spent a week visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Griffin. Her son accompanied her home to Tishomingo on Saturday.
Mrs. Bertie Lilley dropped in to see Grandmother Davis on Friday evening. She also visited Mrs. Lucille Lowman and her mother, Mrs. Bolls.
Mr. and Mrs. Pete Anderson hosted visitors including Mrs. Ola Turner of Ardmore Mr. and Mrs. J. Frost from Sherman Texas a niece and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Myers of Ada They all shared lunch and went to Sportsman Lake for the occasion.
Mr and Mrs Fred McKeel and Margaret dined Thursday with Mr and Mrs Luther Lowman and family and Mrs Bolls mother. Friday night they reversed and all ate at the McKeels. Tanner Lowman family live in Texas and Mrs Lowman and family in Illinois. Mrs Bolls accompanies them home. They left Saturday morning.
Mr and Mrs Cleton Myricks of Holdenville and Mrs Lola Lilley of Ada joined Mr and Mrs Steve Lilley and Robert Lilley from California for a Monday dinner.
Rev. and Mrs. Steve Lilley attended a Saturday night Assembly of God Church service. Rev. Lilley delivered the sermon to the congregation.
Pete Anderson felt severely ill Friday with heat exposure a chill and fever but was able to recover enough to be up on Saturday morning.
Mrs. Herb Philips, treated at Valley View Hospital, has improved and is able to come home. Her condition was reported as stable and recovering well from treatment.
Mr and Mrs Leon Braddick with Linda Sue Debra and Pamela Jean of Hanford California relocated to Ahloso on Monday. Their daughter in law Mrs Peanut Williams assisted with the move. J R Martin underwent surgery Saturday morning and is recovering as well as could be expected. He hopes to be home soon. Mrs S J Christian and Timmy are staying with her mother in law Mrs J R Martin during his absence.
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