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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1955
Page
4
An Oklahoma editorial department item lists an amount of 13 000 00 12 00 with unclear context and minimal accompanying text, suggesting a ledger or budget reference rather than a full article narrative. The fragment implies financial reporting or internal accounting within the department.
A columnist rails against store bought pies at community pie suppers, arguing the decline of homemade baking signals social decay. The piece urges women to return to kitchen craft, framing pie making as love, democracy, and personal achievement.
Thanksgiving dinner guests of Mr and Mrs C B Welch and family included Irene Layman Ada A B Rains Dewey Northam Mack Welch Ada A B Northam and children Howard Kan, D B Robinson and family Herbert Robinson Rhonda Oklahoma City, Ted Simer Newcastle.
Ada guests gathered Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. Theo Frantz and family. Monday visitors to Mrs. Lora Ellis came from Ada, Del Mackey and wife. Thanksgiving dinner Thursday included Alene Anderson and Ada household members Aubrey Rutherford Carol Ann Teddy Betty Lou Heaps Jimmy Rutherford Ricky and Rena Higgins.
The event included singing by Mr. Underhill’s room girls and impersonations by Stephen Gray. Mrs. Loy Wood baked the cake presented to her, and a prettiest girl contest crowned Mrs. Underhill. Proceeds benefit the community Christmas tree trell.
Mr and Mrs Lou Woods joined Mrs Ott Jones and family for Sunday dinner in Stratford. The visit featured family gathering and meal sharing among relatives with no further details provided.
Mr and Mrs Ernie Fox and their Oklahoma City family spent Thursday and Friday with Mr and Mrs Lee Tucker. Mrs Fox is described as a niece of Mrs Tucker.
Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Clyde Welch included Mr and Mrs Clyde Haskins of Cushing Mr and Mrs Johnnie Welch of Stratford and Otto Welch of Ada.
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Haskins and sons of Cushing spent Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. Rance Tucker and family. Mr. and Mrs. Theo Frantz and family had Thanksgiving dinner with her brother, Marion Willoughby, and family in Maxwell.
Mr and Mrs B J Scoggins spent Thanksgiving in Kansas City with their son and family. Mrs Alene Anderson stayed with Rena Higgins at night, and Rena, Mrs Scoggins sister, makes her home with them.
Impson Anderson hunted in the southeastern state from Tuesday to Friday but found no deer.
A Tuesday night meeting at the schoolhouse with Pontotoc County Scout Master Bill Hardin elected Mike Thomas as Scout leader. Attendees included Jimmy Megee Jimmy Wood James Pannell and Mike Thomas with sessions planned for Mondays.
Mr and Mrs George Wright hosted a large Thanksgiving gathering with Mrs Wrights brother and sisters and families. Guests included Mr and Mrs H B Walls and children of RoFs, Mr and Mrs C W Casey of Oklahoma City, Mrs E J Frank and children of Midwest City, their daughter Miss Veda Wright of Tulsa, son and wife Mr and Mrs G C Wright and their son of Lake Jackson Texas, a Wright relative and family, Mr and Mrs Charley Singleton and children of Dallas City.
Mr and Mrs Ben Hunter visited their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Lennie Burke and Sharon in Shawnee for Thanksgiving Day.
Mrs. Lora Ellis and Mrs. F H Light attended services at Sulphur Free Will Baptist Church. Rev W A Herron of Ada dedicated the church Sunday morning and the mortgage was burned in the afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Herman Blanken ship were called to the bedside of her father Sid Graham of Purcell who had suffered a heart attack. His condition is improved now.
Mr and Mrs Paul Jeter of San Francisco California visit relatives here including her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Magar and other family members during a trip home.
Mr and Mrs John Bennett of Camden Ark visited Mr and Mrs E H Light on Monday while returning from a trip to Stillwater to see their son Jerry and Mrs Bennett and their daughter Mrs Neal Hudson and Mr Hudson in Moore They are former Bebee residents.
Mrs J D Casper and her son Joe David from Ft Smith Ark arrived Saturday for a two week stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Leo Nelson and family.
Thanksgiving Day shifted the event to Tuesday for strong turnout. Attendees included Mrs. W. M. Ross Nora Ross Bertie Parks Virginia Jared Ethel Jones Pauline Young Bertha Sanders Juanita Jones Edna Boren and Bertie Woodward. Edna Boren’s new quilt required extra quilting Friday with Ethel Jones and Pauline Young to finish it.
The annual pie supper at the school house drew a good crowd Monday night and raised $165.55. Volunteers sold 68 boxes of pie to attendees.
Mrs Joe Parks enjoyed hosting her daughter and husband Mr. and Mrs. Glen Leddie for Thanksgiving. Due to her father-in-law Mr Hunt’s illness, Parks’s other daughter Lena did not join, visiting on Sunday with Lena and her husband.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Woodward welcome a 7 pound daughter born Saturday night November 26. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Roy Boren. Mrs W M Ross and Nora Ross attend a double pink and blue shower at Ahloso Baptist Church in honor of Ann Ross and Mrs Jan Sutter. Games were by Mrs Ruby Harden and refreshments by Mrs Cecil Blankenship, Nora Ross and Pauline Eaton. All enjoyed a very nice time.
Community notes praise the turnout for the pie supper held Friday night and report a total of 106 dollars and seven cents raised. Don Thompson is thanked for auctioning the pies and Debra Deaton is named as the prettiest girl.
The Ladies Bible Class met with Mrs. Ethel Jones Tuesday night for an interesting lesson led by the new program leader Mrs. Lavona Deaton.
Mr and Mrs Julius Jared await their son Pete arriving home from Washington at any moment. Mrs Jared is not well but improving. Their daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs John Isaac visited last weekend.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Nicken and their daughters of Mangum Oklahoma visited in the W M Ross home Thursday evening.
Mrs W M Ross and Jess visited Mr and Mrs Bird Mickel of Happyvale Thursday after noon in a friendly call.
The Home Demonstration Club invites attendees to Achievement Day at the First Baptist Church in Ada on Friday afternoon. Members are encouraged to bring projects for display and share in the community event.
A daughter named Connie Jo was selected for Mr. and Mrs. Truitt Young. The baby and mother are resting at home and doing well. Weekend visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Crisp included S/Sgt and Mrs. William D. Cole and children Billy Bobby and Barbara Ann of Altus.
Fitzhugh girls basketball posture strong with only one defeat while the boys suffer two losses. The girls were set to open in the Fast Central Invitational against Pontotoc on Wednesday night.
Mrs. J. M. Crisp visits with S/Sgt and Mrs William D. Cole of Altus while Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Epperson and family are in Fitzhugh for Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Epperson and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Elliott and families.
Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Mitchusson welcome a new addition, a pony named Davy Crockett, owned by Brenda Mitchusson. The feature notes a pretty foal and a very pretty little miss.
Fitzhugh School closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. Students enjoyed a rest while teachers also received a short holiday.
Visiting Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Charles Simpson were Mr and Mrs Leon Simpson and Fred Lee of Wewoka. The Simpsons planned to return to Wewoka with their son to spend Thanksgiving.
Larry and Dale Wyche of Fittstown visited Patsy Sherrell last week for a social call.
Bob and Nora Ross and Nora’s parents Mr and Mrs E W Can are listed in a local marriage notice noting their involvement and family connections.
Raymond Peavey formerly of Fitzhugh spends Thanksgiving in Wichita Kansas with his parents and friends while working in the city.
The speaker argues that true Christianity is not mere goodwill or passive peace. Christ demands obedience from his followers and is not a decorative icon. Jesus as Son of Man and Son of God requires decisive commitment, not casual virtue.
The piece outlines being a disciple as learning of Jesus, deciding about him, and then deciding with him. It stresses evaluating who Jesus is, confirming belief that he is the Son of God, and the costly call to self denial in living “Not I, but Christ, liveth in me.”
The notice states Myrtle Stokes plans marriage to Glenn around December 15 as a 1953 blue and white Chevrolet is mentioned in the context.
In the want ad notice Ada offers higher returns on a vested investment amount with improved terms. The listing highlights better rates and longer terms for eligible investors seeking reliable earnings.
Mr and Mrs Leon Henry and children Joe and Rita spent last weekend in Oklahoma City visiting Mr Henrys sister and family the Rowe Lewises and Debbie. The Leon Garrett family from Terminal Texas arrived about 2 am Thursday to spend Thanksgiving Day with Mrs Rae Garrett. They returned Sunday afternoon leaving Saturday morning after bringing Cheryl to a doctor visit in Ardmore. Those dining with Mrs Rae Garrett Thursday included Leon Garrett and his daughters Chevy Sue and Penny buddy Garrett Jolita and Sondra Garrett and Thelma Jean Garrett joined for supper.
The item notes that someone is residing in the home of another daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Jones, in the Center area.
Mr and Mrs Millard Henry and their children from Ada visited with his cousin Mr and Mrs Leon Henry and their children Joe and Rita on Sunday.
Mrs. Frank Rogers won a large turkey for Thanksgiving at Stratford, donated by the frozen food lockers there. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bunch and their Ardmore son visited Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Neel during the holidays with Debbie Lytle of Stillwater accompanying them.
Mr and Mrs Mirage McDonald celebrated Thanksgiving by processing two hogs. They seized the chance while he was away to tackle the heavy job.
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Miller of Broken Arrow spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Carol Johnson. Dean and Dale returned home with them.
Pleas Sutton was struck between two trucks Saturday morning sustaining chest injuries and is in very serious condition. He is the uncle of Mrs. Thelma Jean Garrett.
Leon Henry and Joe aided Mrs. Rae Garrett Saturday evening during feeding. The neighbors’ timely help kept the 20 steers fed, reflecting strong community support.
Those enjoying Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rogers were Mr. and Mrs. Bunny Rogers and children of Latta, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Rogers of Ada, Mrs. Carmella Orten and Barbara of Texarkana and Douglas Orten of OU. Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Neel were Mr. and Mrs. Monty Montgomery of Tulsa and Mrs. Jim Duncan of Corpus Christi. Tex.
Mrs. Kittie Hansard called on Mrs. Rae Garrett for a few minutes Saturday evening. Mrs. Hansard is not feeling well.
Mrs. Hansard reports her daughter Mrs. Strider has sold acreage near Guthrie, bought a Guthrie home, and moved in this week. Mr. Strider, a concrete contractor, is noted in relation to the family.
Thanksgiving Day visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gasaway included Mr. and Mrs. Glen Smith and their children Lynda Karen and Glen Wayne of Seminole Wel don Swigart and his sons Larry and Ronnie of Mooreland Oklahoma and Mrs Will Collins of Seminole Mrs Collins stayed on for a visit with Mrs Gasaway
Mr and Mrs Lee Parish and Tresa of Ada recently visited Mr and Mrs Christian Berger, sharing a social call and time together.
Mrs R E Riggins hosted her children for the holidays. Guests included Miss Bobbie Riggins of Chickasha and Mr and Mrs John Phillips with two girls of Stigler. Mrs Phillips is the former Miss Jimmie Riggins. The girls are teachers.
Mr and Mrs Henry Jones of Byars visited his sister and family Mr and Mrs Oren Gray Joe and Bobby for Thanksgiving Day.
Mr. and Mrs. Oren Gray hosted a weekend visit from Ruby Lane and the couple’s daughters, while Orlis Martin and his wife and daughters also joined the gathering for a family reunion.
Mr and Mrs George Deathridge visited with their children Mr and Mrs Ray Thurman of Oakman and others on Thursday.
Holiday and weekend visitors include Mr and Mrs Ezra Holland and family from Oklahoma City. In the Walker home, guests were Beulah Leming Dewayne Leming Bill Baker Ed Walker and Arlie Kelley with origins Sulphur Pauls Valley Sulphur California Oklahoma City.
Mrs Ida Berger and Mr and Mrs Phillip Wilson with children from Ada spent Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Christian Berger and viewed the residence and family gatherings.
Mr and Mrs Buddy Garrett and Joleta assisted with feeding Sunday evening as his mother cannot drive the pickup and must walk a mile to the pasture Thelma Jean remained with her uncle at the hospital.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Abston sold their residence to Mr and Mrs Bill Graves from California and relocated to Ada.
A steady stream of 87 box car type airplanes crossed the sky on Wednesday. They arrived from the northwest and proceeded toward the southeast, drawing admiration as they moved in formation.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Cole and son Roney of Connersville visited her parents Mr and Mrs Oren Gray on Sunday afternoon.
Center Community Church reported 23 in Sunday School. Bro. Grover Keeling delivered the messages at both worship services.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Crow of Ada and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Mc Ninch and Gayle visited Thursday evening in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gasaway.
Mr and Mrs Frank Bennett and their children from Gaar Corner visited his sister and family last Saturday night and watched television together.
Mr and Mrs Carol Johnson visited Mr and Mrs Clifford Miller of Broken Arrow on Thanksgiving Day. Jean and Dale accompanied them and returned home with the group.
Cheryl Sue and Penny Garrett went home with Sondra Garrett Friday evening to watch 7 percent.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Mavers of Rosedale and Mrs. Annie Griffin of Stratford were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Chambers Sunday.
Mrs George Pitt has returned home from Cheyenne Wyoming where she visited with her daughter and others.
Mr and Mrs George Tiner purchased a farm home between Gaar Corner and Stratford on Highway 19. They moved a week ago and tend a large cattle herd. They lived at the Bumpers place for three or four years.
Mr and Mrs J B Stallings host his brother and family from Long Beach California. They have rented a home in Ada and the boys enjoyed horseback riding during their stay.
Mrs Robbie Henry and her children Joe and Rita called on Friday morning to visit Mrs Rae Garrett.
Mrs. Lona Dame goes to live with her son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Dame, in Shawnee for the winter. The church and Sunday School will miss her presence while she stays away.
Mrs. J. H. Kearns entertained her three daughters and their families during the holiday visit. The party included Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Lee of Tulsa, Mrs. Hershel Colenar with Charles and Richard from Summersfield Okla, and Mrs. E. K. McNeill with James from Oklahoma City.
An overview explains that a tort is a private civil wrong by one person against another, punishable by damages. It notes that torts can be intentional or negligent, with examples like assault and battery, false arrest, libel, and slander, and that civil and criminal actions may coexist.
Mr and Mrs Charles Brooks celebrate the arrival of their new grandson Charles Keith bringing joy to the Brooks household.
Mr and Mrs M FE Moore of Wynnewood visited Mr and Mrs Carol Johnson and called on their daughter Mrs Clifford Miller and her family Sunday.
Mrs Lonnie Walker is back home after a hospital stay and is reportedly doing fine. She is able to be up and about at times.
Frank Chambers of Oklahoma City visited his father S D Chambers and brother Marion Chambers and family Sunday.
Construction has started on a new school building here with community members eagerly awaiting its completion. The project aims to provide enhanced facilities and learning spaces for local students and staff.
Mr and Mrs Norris Hensley and their children Garry and Marsha spent Friday night with Mr and Mrs Clifford Miller in Broken Arrow.
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