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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1955
Page
4
A northern essay explains water as vital and ubiquitous, then maps the Sandy Creek watershed control program. It describes slowing the water go round to use it, not hoard it, via cover crops terraces ponds and dams. The piece ends by asking about Blue and Boggy rivers.
A narrator recalls quilts tied to migration from Arkansas, noting stitches and yellow water-stains from a Red River wagon crossing. The stories of each piece reflect long family history and pride in heirloom quilts.
The article discusses traffic signals and pedestrian rules. It explains that yellow means caution and to stop if possible, that entering on yellow can raise negligence risk, and that pedestrians should stay on the curb when yellow. It notes green grants crossing rights and red requires stopping, with drivers assuming pedestrians will stay clear. It also mentions local social notes about hospital visits and church fellowship attendees.
Ralph Brendle and baby of Ada attended a Sunday dinner at the T. C. Nelson residence with Mr and Mrs R W Willoughby and family Sue Bonnie and Carol Willoughby. Theo Frantz family. Mrs M E McVay also of Ada. Afternoon visitors included Bryan Hale Richard Hobbs from Oklahoma City and Marion Willoughby family Maxwell along with Luther Wilson family and Helen Cox.
Mr and Mrs James Martin spent Sunday in Oklahoma City. Chester Williamson Jr returned home for a few days from Washington DC before departing for Newfoundland on December 14. Rev and Mrs Ronald Ritchie hosted the Methodist Church Christmas Program Planning Committee Monday evening with Mrs A L Harle chairing and others present. the program is set for December 21.
Mr and Mrs Harold Waldroup and Pamela of Davenport visited his parents Mr and Mrs C L Waldroup in Davenport over the weekend, staying Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Margaret Malloy of Tulsa youth director will visit and work with the youth at the Methodist Church December 16 18. Rev Bill Crawford of Norman youth evangelist will be here December 14 18 for a workers event.
A missionary tale from China shows two carts freeing a hill muddy with teamwork, highlighting neighborliness as active cooperation beyond family. The piece argues Jesus’ Good Samaritan defines neighborliness, then notes modern challenges in diverse communities and church life, closing with a community notice from First Baptist Church events and questions about cross race and labor relations.
Three women Vir ginia Jared Juanita Jones and Ruby Deaton planned to quilt but weather kept them away last Thursday leaving only Ruby with her unfinished quilt.
Jay Boren praises his two-week-old niece as the cutest baby he has seen while her mother Mrs. Bertie Woodward and the infant are reported as doing well. The record lists visitors at the Ray Boren home including Mrs. Boren’s sister Mrs. W. C. Bassett and daughter Sue of Oakland California and two brothers Ray Mays and Tom Mays of Texas.
The Pentecostal Holiness Church drew 50 attendees with Luther Wilson delivering the message.
Rev. Mardis of Ada was guest speaker for the young people service Friday night. Walter Harris and Cliff Emory also visited to see Pleas Sutton, hospitalized in Valley View Hospital. Harris is a former pastor of the Oil Center Holiness Church and Emory once lived near Oil Center.
Mr and Mrs Gene Standridge and son have moved into the former Dwight Megee house in Ada. Helen Cox spent Sunday with Sue Wilson. Friday night wedding guests included Miss Gwendolyn Golden and Donald Koontz with family. Mr and Mrs M R Tucker and daughters of Galey visited Vernon Gravy and family Tuesday night. Clyde Welch hosted a short visit Saturday night. John Q Sutterfield hosted Bobby Gene Lewis for Sunday dinner. Joe Robertson hosted Mr and Mrs Billy Jim Robertson of Ada and others for Sunday dinner.
Steven Gray was listed as absent from school last week because he was ill. The note records an illness related absence affecting class attendance.
Mrs. Alene Tucker Mrs. Dor chie Booth Colene Robertson and Paula Tucker called on Mrs. J. W. Booth and Mrs. Wilma Scaff of Bebee Sunday.
Friday night visitors included Mrs. Burks sister and her husband and family from Louisiana visiting Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Burks and their sons.
Mr and Mrs Bert Jones visit their daughter Clive Jared and family and Mr and Mrs Don Cooley and children of Sapulpa on Sunday.
Mrs Lorene Vandegriff and her son Billy Ray visited her mother Mrs Frank Pinley on Wednesday.
Douglas Kendall and Johnnie Layne visited Butch Pannell in a social call. The brief encounter highlighted local ties among residents and featured no formal event or agenda.
Several Maxwell community members have been visiting Frank McChristian of Shady Grove and Mrs. Brevins of Galev who are ill. Mrs. Jean Ward called on Mrs. Vernon Gray Monday morning.
Jimmy Pannell of Ada called on his son and family the Everett Pannells Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Earl Melton await December 16 as their son Kenneth Earl is discharged from the service and soon to be home.
Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Newby and baby of Ada and Mrs. Joey Tucker of Galev attended church at Maxwell Sunday night. Callers in the Vernon Gray home Sunday included Mrs. Florence Isaacs of Parish Chapel Fred Gray and Joy Tucker of Galev. Mr. and Mrs. Lennie Burks and Sharon of Shawnee visited Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Burks Sunday.
Gene Lance called on W N Isaacs of Parish Chapel Friday night and again Saturday morning, according to a local terse report.
Mrs. Colene Robertson of Ada spent Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Booth. Hank Burks visited Monday with the Floyd Burks family. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gray and children and Mrs. Florence Isaacs of Parish Chapel shopped in Shawnee Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Frank Pinley called on new residents of the Parish Chapel community Sunday, the Melton family.
Elsie Cole and her son Ronald of Connerville called on Mrs. Clo reta Gray Monday morning.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Kendall traveled to Shawnee on Sunday to visit their son Paul Gearhardt and daughter Jackie Kendall and their families. The trip brought together two generations of Kendall relatives in a family outing.
The R. W. Willoughby family extends sympathy as they announce the death of John Willoughby of Rosedale.
Mrs Cloreta Gravy and her children called on her grandmother Mrs Clara Wood of Parish Chapel Tuesday evening. Mrs Wood had been ill but is now feeling much better.
Mr and Mrs Paul Tucker and Paula hosted houseguests Thursday night Mr and Mrs Billy Jim Robertson of Ada for a social visit.
Mrs Pat Sutterfield and John Q visited Minnie Lewis and Bobby Gene Saturday night in a social call.
Mr and Mrs Lee Willoughby and their children of Maysville were houseguests of Mr and Mrs R W Willoughby and Sue Sunday night.
Mr and Mrs V O Layne called on the Jim Magars Sunday afternoon for their wedding anniversary celebration.
Mr and Mrs Roy Briggs called on Mr and Mrs Joe Roberts Monday night in a social contact note.
O. W. Roberts of Ada visited his father J. W. Roberts in Ada on Sunday.
Mrs. Minnie Lewis remains under medical care at Gill-McBride Clinic in Ada and reports not feeling well, with treatment ongoing.
Steven Gray spent a short while Monday night with Mike Thomas, sharing a casual encounter. The two were seen talking at an unspecified location, according to brief local reports.
Those visiting the Russell Willoughbys Monday included Mr. and Mrs. Lee Willoughby of Marysville Calvin Willoughby and Mattie Midgett of Byars, Mrs. Juanita Frantz and Mike of Summers Chapel, Lavell Nelson and baby, and Thomas Rav.
The Vernon Gray family were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Gray of Center.
Lynn and Glenn Wood twins of Summers Chapel visited Gary Pannell on Sunday.
Those dining with Mr and Mrs A O Davis Sunday included Mr and Mrs Bob Ross and Ann Ross Anitta Baker and Carol Blankenship.
A brief note describes an event titled Good Clean Fun involving Junior Northam, noting participation and local interest. The fragment hints at community entertainment or youth activity with emphasis on a junior participant.
Welcome to Mr and Mrs Wesmore who moved into the Kenneth Ozbirn place. Mrs Silas Taylor and Susie dined with Mrs Joe Parks Monday. They later with Mrs James Taylor and Michael went to Ada to shop. Remember the Christmas party at Mrs Glen Jones Thursday night December 22. A pink and blue shower for Mrs Juanita Jones is planned for Thursday afternoon at the club house. Abraham Lincoln six four tall was the tallest US president.
A church hosts a conference inviting all young people to attend, emphasizing their invitation and community gathering.
Mrs. Lizzie Bridwell of Lexington arrived Sunday to visit her niece Mrs. Ora Morris and Mr. Morris. She will stay with her brother and wife Mr. and Mrs. John Elkins during her visit.
Vernon Gray and Junior were close to danger on two Stratford south jobs. Junior’s steaming hose burst while Vernon followed closely behind, causing a near miss and making the pair laugh later. Vernon escaped with no burns, though both were knocked for a loop and returned home smeared in soot.
Walter Harris and Cliff Emory of Shawnee called on Mr. and Mrs. Hank Burks Friday. The visit highlighted social ties within the community.
Mrs Cressie McKinney and Jerry and Mrs Dorothy Gray and daughters, Kathy and Juanel l of Ada, visited Mr and Mrs Nolan Pass in Norman over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington visited Mr and Mrs C C Stinnett and Mr and Mrs Ernest Payne in Lindsay Thursday. Mr and Mrs Paul Cameron and Claude Lee of Lindsay visited Mr and Mrs Dale Melton and Cheryl and Claude Horsley Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Payne of Lindsay spent Friday with Mr and Mrs D N Pennington, sharing an afternoon in their home.
Those visiting Mr and Mrs Marvin McCurdy Sunday included Mr and Mrs Melvin McCurdy and their daughters from Ada, Mr and Mrs H S Ansell and granddaughter Pamela of Stratford, and Mr and Mrs Dee Willoughby of Oil Center.
Church of Christ attendees included Ms and Mrs Oscar Whitson and H Bowerman of Galev along with Mr and Mrs Edd Berryman and their Ada family. Naomi Bradley visited Inez Pennington on Monday morning.
Neville Pennington made a business trip to Oklahoma City on Monday. The report notes his travel as part of routine corporate activities for the week.
Visiting Sunday were Mr and Mrs Claude Pennington and Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington with Nelda Sue and Roy of Ada. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington and Mr and Mrs Alton Shipley of Sunnyvale California.
Mrs. Lou Richardson and Percy of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. J C Maddox Monday night in a social note from the local column.
Visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Maddox and family Sunday were Mrs. Amanda Berger and Mrs. Sarah Deathridge of Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Detheridge of Ada, Mr. and Mrs. Loris Shook and Paul of Lightning Ridge and Della Rose Dobbins of Wynnewood.
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