Fittstown Holiday Visits and Local Events
Mr. and Mrs. Austin Davis of Fort Worth Texas visit Sullinn family over Christmas. Kelsey McGuffey of Colorado arrives to see Pat Snell family. George Penick rushed to Valley View hospital Ada after illness. Oren Cherry guests include Jerry Cherry Terrell Winton Barbara Okmulgee Buddy Crane stationed in Ocean Side California. McLish grade school pupils hold musical program and gift exchange. McLish dramatic class performs one act play. Yukon residents L S Chambers visit Sam Marshall and Mrs Conley near Fittstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelsey McGuffey
Colorado
Pat Snell
Oren Cherry
Jerry Cherry
Terrell Winton
Barbara
Okmulgee
Buddy Crane
Oceanside
Calif
L. S. Chambers
Yukon
Fittstown
Sam Marshall
Julius Conley
Chronisters and relatives visit in Fittstown area
Mrs. Bob Chronister and Mrs. Tom Chronister of Texas were visitors in Fittstown Sunday evening. Bobby Chambers, stationed in Oklahoma City, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Chambers. Bill Lewis, home on leave from California, visited his mother Mrs. Rita Lewis and brother Dub Lewis. Mrs. Marie Dillard is living with her mother Mrs. Charley Shultz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Chronister
Tom Chronister
Texas
Fittstown
Bobby Chambers
Oklahoma City
Sherman Chambers
Bill Lewis
California
Rita Lewis
Dub Lewis
Marie Dillard
Charley Shultz
Ada couple moves to Fittstown over weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Manning of Ada moved to Fittstown Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Escue Harris of Houston Texas are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Stettler, over the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Manning
Ada
Fittstown
Escue Harris
Houston, Tex
Mrs
Lloyd Stettler
Weekend Visit Highlights From Fittstown Gatherings
Guests of Mr and Mrs Charley Bigham on Sunday included Mr and Mrs W E Powell of Eunice New Mexico Mrs Bill Chronister visited her mother in Stonewall Friday night The Wyches of Roswell New Mexico visited relatives and friends in Fittstown over the weekend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Bigham
W. E. Powell
Eunice, N. M
Tommy Wyche
Roswell, N. M
Fittstown
Weekend Visits Across Seminole and Tulsa Families
Mr and Mrs Jiggs Jackson of Seminole spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Z Jackson. Mr and Mrs Jack Skeith of Tulsa spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs J A Skeith and Donnie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Jiggs Jackson
Seminole
Mrs. Z. Jackson
Jack Skeith
Tulsa
J. A. Skeith
Donnie
Air Force Airman Arrives Home for 10 Day Furlough
Emmitt Allison of the U S Air Force stationed in Illinois returned home Saturday to spend a 10 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Bradley Allison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmitt Allison
U. S. Air Force
Illinois
Mrs
Bradley Allison
Visits Highlight Local Family Ties In Wewoka And Fort Sill
Rev and Mrs Melvin Garrison of Wewoka visited Mrs Sherman Chambers and family on Wednesday. Lowell Hooks stationed at Fort Sill visited his parents Charley Hooks and his aunt and uncle Guy Jackson this Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Garrison
Wewoka
Sherman Chambers
Lowell Hooks
Fort Sill
Charley Hooks
Guy Jackson
Christmas Party Highlights At First Methodist WSCS
The WSCS of the First Methodist church met Monday evening for a Christmas party followed by a gift exchange and refreshments at Mrs. Carlton Corbin’s home. Corbin is ill and unable to attend the church meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
First Methodist Church
Carlton Corbin
Jolly Workers Hold Christmas Party With Secret Friend Gifts
The Jolly Workers club met with Mrs Mildred Uhlich Tuesday for a Christmas party. Games were played and secret friends exchanged gifts. Refreshments were served to Ruby Eaton Blanche Skeith Lucille Howell Ruby Hodgins Marc Foxe Opal Phillips Mrs Jesse McKinney Jo Dean Stanford Norene Harden and the hostess Mildred Uhlich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Workers Club
Mildred Uhlich
Ruby Eaton
Blanche Skeith
Lucille Howell
Ruby Hodgins
Marc Foxe
Opal Phillips
Jesse McKinney
Jo Dean Stanford
Norene Harden
Ada Birth Brings New Granddaughter for Chambers Family
Mrs. Georgia Chambers visited Ada on Thursday to meet her new granddaughter. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Chambers
Ada
Elmo Chambers
Local residents enjoy a Tuesday gathering and shopping trips
Mark Sherrell, Donald and Junior Logan traveled to Duncan for a business trip Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Alvis Edwards shopped in Ada Tuesday. Miss Norma Lee Chambers hosted a Christmas party for the senior girls Tuesday night with gifts exchanged and refreshments served to Miss Joyce Ryan, Sue Cros son, Clara Sue Durant and Tommie Wyche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Sherrell
Donald
Junior Logan
Duncan
Mrs
Alvis Edwards
Ada
Norma Lee Chambers
Joyce Ryan
Sue Crosson
Clara Sue Durant
Tommie Wyche
McKeels Honor Mary Lou At Birthday Party
Mr and Mrs J N McKeel honored their daughter Mary Lou at a birthday party Monday evening with eighteen boys and girls present. The Young People of the Baptist church went caroling Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. McKeel
Mary Lou
the Baptist Church
Phillipses Move Into McLish Teacherage
Mr and Mrs Billy Rap Phillips have moved into a teacherage at McLish. Mr Phillips is employed by the Moore Oil company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Rap Phillips
McLish
Phillips
The
Moore Oil Company
Sam Marshall Moves to Fitts Town in O'Neal Property
Sam Marshall relocated this week to Fitts Town within the Bryan O'Neal property area, marking a notable local move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Marshall
Fittstown
Bryan O'Neal
Pair Fined for Speeding Here
Virgil Ray Miller and Ernest Doyle Stonecipher of Ada were fined $18 in costs after appearing before Justice Percy Armstrong. They were cited for speeding Saturday 12 miles southwest of the city by Highway Trooper Aubrey Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Ray Miller
Ernest Doyle Stonecipher
Ada
Percy Armstrong
Aubrey A. Mitchell
Be careful with home remedies for injuries
A doctor notes beefsteak does no good for a black eye while many shiners come from a blow. The saying about beef is challenged by medical advice and street wisdom.
Oil Recovery and Colorado History Mark 75 Years
Colorado marks 75 years as a state with colorful history from hay as mining supply to Pike's Peak era. The piece notes Colorado's gold silver wealth, Ute and cliff dwellers, 1859 gold rush, gold bearing highways, and famed landmarks like Mesa Verde, Dinosaur National Park, Great Dunes, and the Holy Cross mountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Pike's Peak
William Byers
D. C. Oakes
Hang Byers
Pike’s Peak
Penmen
Central City
Gregory Gulch
U. S. Grant
Henry M. Teller
San Juan County
Union
Sawatch
Mt. Elbert
Mesa Verde National Park
Dinosaur National Park
Great Dunes National Park
San Luis Valley
Rockies
Gunnison National Park
Oilmen unlock vast oil reserves by new recovery methods
The article explains how engineers and chemists aim to reclaim hundreds of billions of barrels thought lost. Secondary recovery uses injected gas or water to boost output, with examples from Stanolind fields and potential tertiary methods using acids detergents CO2 and bacteria to extract remaining oil from rock cores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Stanolind Oil & Gas Co
Midway Pool
Arkansas
Haynesville
Louisiana
Schuler
Welsh Rabbit Main Dish for New Year Buffet
A 1952 guide suggests Welsh Rabbit with ham on garlic toast as a New Year Eve main. Include olives celery cookies coffee and fruit punch with candles. heat store doughnuts before serving.Serves 12 with cheddar margarine milk evaporated milk paprika mustard Worcester ham and garlic toast ingredients and method.
Jaycees Hold Regular Meeting Wednesday
The Junior Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular meeting tonight at 8 p m in the Jaycee Hall. Joe Gifford urges members to attend as part of the session will plan for the state board meeting set for February 9 10 in Ada. Refreshments will follow the business portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycee Hall
Joe Gifford
State Board
Ada
Steelworkers Board Faces Truman No-Strike Demand Thursday
CIO United Steelworkers leaders in Pittsburgh prepare to decide if a nationwide strike will proceed at midnight December 31. President Truman urged wage stabilization and a no production interruption mandate, with potential Taft-Hartley Act action if the dispute remains unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Cio-United Steelworkers of America
Philip Murray
CIO
USW
Wage Stabilization Board
Truman
Greater returns for amount in vested Ada News Want Ads
A concise notice highlights improved value in vested ads from the Ada News classified section. The feature explains how readers gain more exposure per dollar spent and outlines new pricing options for subscriptions and listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada News
CCNY Publishes Social Etiquette Guide for Students
City College student group issues a booklet offering tips to avoid party hopping and bringing unapproved guests. The guide urges members to attend with their own date and to ensure they depart with their date or spouse after events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
City College
Steel Workers Push for Higher Wages as Policy Impasse Looms
A Wage Policy Committee orders actions for tomorrow as unions press for an 18.14 cent hourly raise, annual wage guarantees, union shop, enhanced incentives, and premiums. Current steel wages run just under $2 an hour and the affordability of any raise amid steel price shifts remains disputed.
Beauty on the Job Promotes Safety and Style
The feature profiles Carol Douglas of Toni advising Chicago defense plants on hair and wardrobe to reduce injury risks. She demonstrates how long hair can catch in machinery and shows safer grooming, head coverings, safety shoes, gloves, and proper attire to protect workers while preserving appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UP News
Carol Douglas
Toni
Chicago
Miss Douglas
Miller Family Festive Visit Highlights Stratford notes
Mr and Mrs Hervey Miller and sons of Tulsa spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs J A Bud Miller. Mr and Mrs Archie Miller of Oklahoma City were guests of his parents on Christmas Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hervey Miller and
Townsend Family Christmas Visit Returns From Georgia and Kansas
Mr and Mrs Alger Forrest welcomed Christmas guests including Cpl V E Townsend stationed at Camp Stewart Georgia and Kenneth Townsend with his family from Great Bend Kansas for the holiday season.
Dr Shi and son Browner Holiday Visit Cruising South
Dr A H Shi and his son Browner are spending the holidays in Hawthorne Florida visiting relatives. They plan trips to Georgia as well. They were joined in Louisiana by H W Murray who is visiting relatives there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Shi
Browner
Hawthorne
Fla
Georgia
Louisiana
H. W. Murray
Green Family Visit Highlights Christmas Weekend
Mr and Mrs Vernon Green of Austin Texas arrived Friday night to visit his mother Mrs Ruby Green, Miss Janet Green, and Mrs Ona Ellis over the weekend. They spent Christmas with her parents. Rev and Mrs George Snoddy of Fort Gibson were also mentioned in the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Green
Austin
Tex
Ruby Green
Janet Green
Ona Ellis
George Snoddy
Fort Gibson
Ardra Moore Visiting Oswegom Family for Christmas
Ardra Moore and her son Terry of Oswegom Kan are visiting Mrs A D Moore and shared Christmas dinner with Mrs Ed Harrison and her family in Byars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardra Moore
Terry
Oswegom
Kan
A. D. Moore
Ed Harrison
Byars
Morris Gray Spends Holidays with Oklahoma Parents
Morris Gray, a University of Oklahoma student, is spending the holidays with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Gray
University of Oklahoma
Mrs
Walter Gray
Christmas Gatherings Mention Daniel Family Clan
Mr and Mrs J M Daniel hosted relatives for Christmas with attendees including Jesse Daniel and children from Pauls Valley Imo Gray and Nancy Carleton from Roff Osborn Parker and Charlotte from Ada Jeff Daniel and family and Harold Perry and children from Pernell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Daniel
Jesse Daniel
Pauls Valley
Imo Gray
Nancy Carleton
Roff
Osborn Parker
Charlotte
Ada
Jeff Daniel
Harold Perry
Pernell
Mrs Pyron Visits Family in Oklahoma and Clinton
Mrs Alice Pyron and Robbye traveled to Oklahoma City on Sunday to see Mrs Harris and her son Mark. They then went to Clinton on Monday to visit Pyron's sister and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Pyron
Cherry
Robbye
Oklahoma City
Bonner Teeters Spend Wednesday with Glasses
Reverend and Mrs. Bonner Teeter enjoyed a midweek visit with his sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Tom Glass and their children Edwin Paula Bonnie Nancy and Vici in a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonner Teeter
Edwin
Paula
Bonnie
Nancy
Vici
Tom Glass
Guest Room Comforts For Overnight Guests
Advice on readying guest rooms with essential comforts such as a water glass pins needle thread cotton squares powder and hair pins to mimic home amenities for visitors. The guidance emphasizes thoughtful preparation to create a welcoming space for guests.
Campus Grave For Bennetts Suggested
OKLAHOMA CITY A plan to bury Oklahoma A and M College president Henry G Bennett and his wife on the Stillwater campus was announced after their plane crash in Iran. Regents member R T Stuart pledged 1000 for a memorial fund, with estimates around 25000 needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Henry G. Bennett
Oklahoma A
M. College
Stillwater
Bennetts
Iran
R. T. Stuart
Regents
Oklahoma A.hand M. Colleges
Bennett
Board of Regents
Stuart
Oklahoma Officials Consider Clip-On Tabs for 1953 Licenses
State officials including the Tax Commission Board of Affairs and Penitentiary officials will meet Friday to decide on issuing clip-on automobile license tabs in 1953 due to a steel shortage. The state used the wartime clip-on method previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
State Tax Commission
Board of Affairs
Local couples listed in wedding notice
Mrs. Geneva Hagle of Oklahoma City and Mr. Lloyd Griffin with Mrs. Ada as the surrounding couple appear in a marriage notice. The fragment identifies spouses B H Eaves plus the named families, reflecting a regional social column item from Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Eaves
Geneva Hagle
Oklahoma City
Lloyd Griffin
Ada
Asher Visitors From H L Martins Visit Stratford Friends
Mr and Mrs H L Martin of Asher spent time with friends in Stratford recently during a social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Martin of
Asher
Stratford
Christmas Guests Visit Harris Family in Ada
Mr. and Mrs. George Harris hosted Christmas guests including Mr. and Mrs. Denver Swindell Hervert Harris and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Harris of Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Harris
Mrs
Denver Swindell
Hervert Harris
Walter Harris
Ada
Widow of Gus Bobbitt Dies at 86 in Ada Funeral Planned
Mrs. Tennessee Stanfield Bobbitt a longtime Ada resident, died Tuesday at 7 a m in Kenmore New York aged 86 She will be brought to Ada for funeral services at Criswell chapel Thursday at 2 pm Burial will be in Rosedale Rev Kenneth G McCullough officiating She was born December 9 1865 in Sweetwater Tennessee and married A A Bobbitt in 1887 The family had ties across Indian Territory and Texas Surviving are three sons Bail ey M Claud C and Charles I Bobbitt Ada. a daughter Mrs Farnham of Kenmore NY and eight great grandchildren plus other relatives The death of her husband in 1909 and the Frisco barn lynching that followed remain noted in local history with out of town relatives listed for the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee Stanfield Bobbitt
Mary Jeanette Farnham
Kenmore
New York
Ada
Criswell Chapel
Rosedale
Kenneth G. McCullough
Bobbitt
Sweetwater
Tenn
Texas
A. A. Bobbitt
Brideport
Indian Territory
Center
Territory
United States
South Broadway
Bailey M
Claud C
Charles I. Bobbitt
Farnham
Buffalo
Frisco
Stanfield
Pilgrim
Tom Teel
Muskogee
Jewel Record
Fort Worth
Cricket Gordon
Duncan
Roy Adair
Tonkawa
Ralph Adair
Holdenville
Bailey M. Bobbitt, Jr
Houston
Johnny Bright Wins Nelson Award for Sportsmanship
Drake halfback Johnny Bright is named 1956 Swede Nelson award recipient by the Gridiron Club of Greater Boston. The honor cites Bright’s sportsmanship after his fractured jaw injury in the Oklahoma A&M game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Johnny Bright
Drake University
Stanford
Bobby Dillon
Texas
Nelson
Harvard
Bright
Oklahoma A
Chicago Shrouded in Snow Deluge Halts City Life
Chicago faced a Christmas Day blanket of eight inches plus as snow continued a record December total of 33.4 inches and a season total of 47.3 inches. Workers battled to clear streets as transportation slowed in the nation’s second largest city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
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Fittstown News
Mrs. Austin Davis
Fort Worth, Tex
Mrs. Sullinn
George Penick
Valley View Hospital
Bill Chronister
Stonewall
Denver
By Deane Heller
Central Press
Colo
Library of Congress
Washington
Yale
Princeton
By Sam Dawson
Cecily Brownstone
Associated Press Food
Jaycees
U. S
Murray
CCNY
Beauty
Betty Clarke
Stratford News
Mr. and
Gus Bobbi
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