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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1955

Page

3

OIL CENTER Sunday School Attendance Report

Attendance at Sunday School was 44 with several absentees due to the holiday. Thelma Ruth Hunter of Oklahoma City visited. Pastor Luther Wilson and family left for a Dallas visit. Rev Hermon Fdge filled in for evening services. Murphy Hobbs visited from Oklahoma City. Jov Lane home for the holiday. Doyle Newby preached at Maxwell Church. Jimmy Pannell was dinner guest of the Everett Pannells. Ada visitors joined Melvin Booths for Christmas gifts.

Thelma Ruth Hunter Oklahoma City Bro Luther Wilson Dallas Tex Herman Fdge Wilson Richard Hobbs Jov Lane Draughn’s Business College J. S. Lane

Community Visits By Local Women This Week

Mrs. Joy Tucker and her Galey girls visited Mrs. Clareta Gray Tuesday evening. Mrs. J. S. Lane and daughter Joy called at the W. N. Isaacs home in Parish Chapel Sunday afternoon.

Joy Tucker Galey Clareta Gray J. S. Lane Joy W. N. Isaacs Parish Chapel

Mr and Mrs Willoughby Visit Harden City Relatives

Mr and Mrs Dee Willoughby visited Mrs Willoughby’s parents Mr and Mrs J P Haines in Harden City on Sunday.

Dee Willoughby Mrs. Willoughby Mrs J. P. Haines Harden City

Mrs Tucker and friends call on Alene Tucker

Mrs Johnnie Tucker of Bartlesville Mrs Thelma Ruth Hunter of Oklahoma City and Miss Betty Marie Tucker called on Mrs Alene Tucker Monday morning.

Johnnie Tucker Bartlesville Thelma Ruth Hunter Oklahoma City Betty Marie Tucker Alene Tucker

Kendall Visit With Gray Brothers Thursday Afternoon

Douglas and Donnie Kendall visited Steve Roddy and Mike Gray on Thursday afternoon for an informal gathering at the Gray residence.

Douglas Donnie Kendall Steve, Roddy Mike Gray Donnie Wilson

Christmas Dinner Guests List From Ada Norman and Tulsa

Mr and Mrs Joe Robertson hosted Christmas dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Billy Jim Robertson and their Ada hosts, Mr and Mrs Ralph Brendle and son of Ada, Mr and Mrs Webb Emory and family of Galey, Mr and Mrs Elbert Heartless and son of Norman, Mr and Mrs Clarence Franksbie of Tulsa and Don Jones of Tulsa.

Joe Robertson Billy Jim Robertson Ada Ralph Brendle Webb Emory Galey Elbert Heartless Norman Clarence Franksbie Tulsa Don Jones

Vernon Isaacs Host Carl Carr and Gravy Family

Carl Carr and the Vernon Gravy family were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs Monday.

Carl Carr Vernon Gravy Family Mrs. W. N. Isaacs

Griffiths Host Sister and Family from Texas

Mr and Mrs H B Griffith entertained Thursday with the former's sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Mack Mason visiting from Texas and their family as guests.

H. B. Griffith Mack Mason Texas

Christmas Dinner Guests Gather for Hamp Northam Home

Christmas dinner at the Hamp Northam home included guests Mr. and Mrs. Roy Soward of Evansville Indiana Mr. and Mrs. Glen Norton and Ricky of Shawnee and Mrs. Lorene Haggard and her son of Oklahoma City Gifts were exchanged during the day.

Hamp Northam Roy Soward Evansville, Ind Glen Norton Ricky Shawnee Lorene Haggard Oklahoma City

Griffiths and William Ray Spend Christmas Day Together

Mr and Mrs H B Griffith and William Ray visited Mrs Bill Griffith at Gaar Corner on Christmas Day in a family gathering.

H. B. Griffith William Ray Bill Griffith Gaar Corner

Pannell Family Visits Estes in Ada Monday Night

Mr and Mrs Everett Pannell and their children visited Mr and Mrs Hesten Estes of Ada on Monday night, sharing time with the Ada household.

Everett Pannell Hesten Estes Ada

Local Families Gather for Community Event

Mr and Mrs Roy Robinson and sons of Oklahoma City Mr and Mrs Ernie Brown and sons of Galey Mrs Kate Wood of Summers Chapel and Mr and Mrs Edward Lance of Ada attended with Mrs Gene Lance and others for the community gathering.

Gene Lance Roy Robinson Oklahoma City Ernie Brown Galey Kate Wood Summers ‘Chapel Edward Lance Ada

Ada Visitors Reported Weekend Callers

Mr and Mrs Edward Lance of Ada and Mr and Mrs Doyle Lee Evans were Saturday night visitors of the Eugene Lances.

Edward Lance Ada Doyle Lee Evans Eugene Lances

Franks Return From Arkansas Visit With Son Dean Franks

Mr and Mrs J O Franks have come back from Arkansas where they visited their son and his wife Dean Franks and family.

J. O. Franks Arkansas Mrs Dean Franks

Fishing Trio Reels Crappie on Christmas Eve

Rev Bert Jones Ted Jones and Rev Luther Wilson fished Lake Texoma on Christmas Eve and returned with a string of crappie.

Bert Jones Ted Jones Luther Wilson Lake Texoma Bert

Tulsa minister to preach Tuesday at Worstell Church

Rev. Clive Jared of Tulsa and his family spent Christmas with the Bert Jones family and were scheduled to preach Tuesday night at the Worstell Church.

Clive Jared Tulsa Bert Jones Worstell Church

Sunday Dinner Guests Visit Granite, Northam, Rains

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Rains of Granite Oklahoma and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Welch with children were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Northam and Mrs. A B Rains.

Raymond Rains Granite, Okla Clyde Welch Dewey Northam A. B. Rains

Dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Melvin Booth list Ada visitors

Monday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Melvin Booth included Glen Spencer of Ada, Mrs Bonnie Mullins and two sons of Ada, Mrs Lillie Golden and Mr and Mrs Billy Jim Robertson of Ada.

Melvin Booth Glen Spencer Ada Bonnie Mullins Lillie Golden Billy Jim Robertson

Family gathering in Oklahoma City area described

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gray and children join Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Patton of Oklahoma City and Mrs. Clara Wood at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. in a neighborhood social scene.

Vernon Gray J. A. Patton Oklahoma City Clara Wood W. N

Isaacs and Dayne Plan Christmas Eve Gift Exchange

Isaacs and Dayne will exchange gifts on Christmas Eve and share supper on Christmas night, continuing a family tradition in their home community.

Isaacs Dayne

Christmas Dinner Guests of the Bert Jones Family

Christmas dinner guests included Clive Jared and family from Tulsa, Don Cooley and family from Sapulpa, Qdell Jones and son from Ada, Delores, and Bertie Lou visiting the Bert Jones household.

Bert Jones Clive Jared Tulsa Don Cooley Sapulpa Qdell Jones Ada Delores Bertie Lou

Willoughbys Visit Hale Family in Ada Monday

Mr and Mrs R W Willoughby with Bonnie Elsie and Sue called on Mrs Willoughbys brother and his wife Mr and Mrs Bryan Hale of Ada Monday visiting from the area.

R. W. Willoughby Bonnie Elsie Sue

Local Socials Note Weekend Visits in Oklahoma City

Miss Jo Fox of Oklahoma City spent Monday night with Miss Paula Tucker. Mike Thomas called on Steven Gray a few minutes Friday after noon.

Jo Fox Oklahoma City Paula Tucker Mike Thomas Steven Gray

Burk Couple Visits Thelma Garrett Christmas Eve

Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk visited Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett and Sandra on Christmas Eve in Ada They toured the city to view holiday lights then returned home and waited until midnight when Pug arrived from work They exchanged gifts after midnight celebration

Hansel Burk Thelma Jean Garrett Sandra Ada Pug

Kendall Teaches in Holiday Texas During Holidays

Wayne Kendall is spending the holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs Earl Kendall. Wayne Kendall teaches at Holiday Texas and is visiting family for the season.

Wayne Kendall Mrs Earl Kendall Wayne Holiday, Tex

Sherman trio visits Rev Bert Jones and family

Mr and Mrs Ernest Farris and daughter Linda from Sherman Texas visited Rev and Mrs Bert Jones and family on Monday evening.

Ernest Farris Linda Sherman, Tex Bert Jones

Christmas Dinner Guests From Shawnee and Nearby

Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp hosted Christmas dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs A B Northam and children of Howard Kansas Mr and Mrs J B Badgett and children of Seminole Mr and Mrs Hamp Cook of Shawnee and Mr and Mrs Richard Layne of Shawnee.

Ray Kemp A. B. Northam Howard, Kan J. B. Badgett Seminole Hamp Cook Shawnee Richard Layne

Mrs A B Northam and Family Visit Locally

Mrs A B Northam and her children are spending the week visiting friends and relatives in the area.

A. B. Northam

Duncan Burk Sunday Evening Call In Shawnee

Mr and Mrs Kirk Duncan of Shawnee called on Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk Sunday evening in a social visit reflecting a routine community exchange.

Kirk Duncan Shawnee Mrs Hansel Burk

Ladies Gladly Visit Mrs Vernon Gray Saturday Afternoon

Mrs Helen Kendall Nancy Patricia and Gary called on Mrs Vernon Gray Saturday afternoon in a social visit.

Helen Kendall Nancy Patricia Gary Vernon Gray

Layne Family and Isaacs Visit Nearby Friends

Mr. and Mrs. V. O. Layne visit Vallie’s father George Layne of Atoka on Monday. Dayne Isaacs of Parish Chapel spent Sunday night with Steve, Roddy and Mike Gray.

V. O. Layne Vallie George Layne Atoka Dayne Isaacs Parish Chapel Steve, Roddy Mike Gray

Ada guests join the Burks for Monday night visit

Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk hosted Monday night at their home with Gene Roberts and Donald Sutton of Ada as guests.

Hansel Burk Gene Roberts Donald Sutton Ada

Burk Couple Visits Tate Household in Pauls Valley

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Burk visited Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Tate and Gerald in Pauls Valley on Sunday.

Floyd Burk L. L. Tate and Gerald Pauls Valley

Opossum Hunt In Oklahoma City Involves Tucker Fox

Paul Tucker M R Tucker and Ernie Fox of Oklahoma City went opossum hunting Monday night in a local pursuit reported by the city paper.

Paul Tucker M. R. Tucker Ernie Fox Oklahoma City

Family Christmas Gathering in Temple Oklahoma

Mr. and Mrs. Junior Northam along with Mike and Sally joined relatives on Christmas Day at Temple Oklahoma. They were hosted by Mrs. Northam's sister and her husband CL Bolding, with three other sisters present. Also attending were Mr. and Mrs. Dale Oyler of Boise City and Mr. and Mrs. J E Ellicott of Houston Texas, among others.

Junior Northam Mike Sally Temple Okla

Gene Baxter and Mrs. Gene Baxter of Oklahoma City

The fragment notes a relation to Gene Baxter and his wife residing in Oklahoma City. It is part of a larger obituary or social notice detailing family connections and location within the city.

Nelsons share Christmas dinner with Summers Chapel kin

Mr and Mrs T C Nelson and their children hosted a Christmas dinner with Mr and Mrs A P Nelson of Summers Chapel, sharing holiday fellowship and meals.

T. C. Nelson A. P. Nelson Summers Chapel

Booths Visit Kin in Ada and Junction City

Mr and Mrs Melvin Booth called at the home of her mother Mrs Bonnie Mullins in Ada and visited with her brother Mr and Mrs Craig Mullins and his family from Junction City Kansas

Melvin Booth Bonnie Mullins Ada Booth Craig Mullins Junction City Kan

Mrs. Alene Tucker Hosts Paula’s Seventh Birthday

Mrs. Alene Tucker honored her daughter Paula with a party for Paula’s seventh birthday at Worstell School. Games including bingo were played and candy favors, ice cream, and cake were served to attending mothers and pre school children invited.

Alene Tucker Paula Worstell

Visitation at Willoughby Home Draws Large Guests

Social guests gathered Sunday night at Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Willoughby’s home. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Howard Willoughby and family of Texas, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Willoughby, Mr. and Mrs. Theo Frantz, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Junior Willoughby, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Willoughby, Mr. and Mrs. Dee Willoughby, Rev. and Mrs. Herman Edge and their families, and Misses Bonnie Elsa and Sue Willoughby.

R. W. Willoughby Howard Willoughby Texas Marion Willoughby Theo Frantz T. C. Nelson Junior Willoughby Leroy Willoughby Dee Willoughby Herman Edge Bonnie Elsa Sue Willoughby

Supper guests listed for Christmas Day in Ada

Mrs. J. W. Booth and Mr. Vernon Scaff hosted a Christmas Day supper with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tucker and Paula, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Booth, Mr. and Mrs. George Booth and three sons of Ada, Walter Carney of Longmont Colorado, and Mr. and Mrs. Billy Jim Robertson of Ada.

Paul Tucker Paula Billy Jim Robertson Ada Melvin Booth J. W. Booth Vernon Scaff Rebee George Booth Walter Carney Longmont Colo

Paula Visits Homes in Parish Chapel Thursday Night

Paula called in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wood and Mrs. Clara Wood of Parish Chapel Thursday night.

Paul Tucker Paula Howard Wood Clara Wood Parish Chapel

Christmas Mor ram at Summer Chapel School Highlights

Several from the community attended the Christmas program at Summer Chapel School last Friday night. The plays were very good and the children were delighted to greet Santa.

Summer Chapel

Isaacs Family Holiday Visit Highlights Summers Chapel Ties

Mr and Mrs Jay Isaacs and three daughters Jessie Martha and Janice of Carlsbad New Mexico visited Rev Bert Jones family and other relatives over the holidays. Jay and Hazel Mullinax grew up in Summers Chapel community and they visited Arthur Jones Worstell W N Isaacs Parish Chapel Sterling Isaacs Ada and Sid Isaacs Oakman during their trip.

Jay Isaacs Jessie Martha Janice Carlsbad N. M Bert Jones Jay Hazel Mullinax Summers Chapel Arthur Jones Worstell W.N. Isaacs Parish Chapel Sterling Isaacs Ada Sid Isaacs Oakman

Kendall Families Celebrate Christmas With Kin

Mr and Mrs Clyde Kendall and children shared Christmas dinner with Mr and Mrs Earl Kendall and family. Later both families visited Shawnee to see Paul Gearhardt and Jackie Kendall kin. Mrs Gearhardt, Betty Kendall, was reported to have given birth to a daughter.

Clyde Kendall Earl Kendall Shawnee Paul Gearhardts Jackie Kendall Ralph Kendall Paul Gearhardt Gearhardt Betty Kendall

Family gathering over Christmas with many relatives

Mr. and Mrs. Gus Gerloff hosted Christmas at home with their two daughters and one son. Visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Madden and children of Union Valley, Mr. and Mrs. Travis Ellison with Debra and Cathey, and Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Gerloff with Juanita and Delton.

Gus Gerloff Edgar Madden Union Valley Travis Ellison Debra Cathey Delbert Gerloff Juanita Delton

Price Family Christmas Reunion Reports Attendees

Mrs Dora Price hosted a Christmas gathering with all her children present including Joe and Dora Price Larry and Jimmy Jo of Tipton Bill Nelson Orville Maxey Vance Price of Union Hill Cather Williams Clint Stewart Tom Price Herbert Price Shade Price. Grandchildren James J Price of Ft Worth Tex and Charles Maxey also attended.

Dora Price Joe Price Larry Jimmy Jo Tipton Bill Nelson Orville Maxey Vance Price Union Hill Cather Williams Clint Stewart Tom Price Herbert Price Shade Price James J. C. Price Ft. Worth Tex Charles Maxey

Thursday Guests At Gerloff Home From Various Cities

Thursday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Gerloff included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Jared and daughters from Wena tchee Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Perkins from Fresno California, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Walston and Jo Ann from Steedman, and Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McMeans from Velma.

Delbert Gerloff Joe Jared Wenatchee. Wash Bud Perkins Fresno Calif Cliff Walston Jo Ann Steedman J. L. McMeans Velma

Mr and Mrs Clint Stewart Buy New Television Set

Mr Clinton Stewart and Mrs Stewart acquire a new television set, marking a household upgrade. The item underscores postwar domestic modernization and consumer purchases reported in society notes.

Clint Stewart

Wendall Stewart Celebrates 21st Birthday Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Clint Stewart honored their son Wendall with a Christmas Day birthday dinner. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Wendall Stewart and Mr. and Mrs. Clint Stewart.

Clint Stewart Wendall Wendall Stewart

Phyllis Stewart Helps Maxeys Move Homes

Phyllis Stewart spent Tuesday night with the Charles Maxeys and assisted in their move as they relocate.

Phyllis Stewart Charles Maxeys Phyllis

Monday Evening Supper Guests at Clint Stewarts

Monday evening guests at the Clint Stewarts included Mr and Mrs Gordon Stout Mr and Mrs Tyree Mr and Mrs Wendall Stewart and Louise Tyree for supper.

Clint Stewarts Gordon Stout Tyree Wendall Stewart Louise Tyree

Last Edition Year End Greeting Wishes Happy New Year

The note thanks readers as this is the final edition of the year and extends warm New Year wishes to all. It reflects a celebratory tone suitable for a community newspaper wrap.

Christmas Dinner Guests at Summer's Chapel

Summer's Chapel hosted a Christmas dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Impson Anderson with Rev. and Mrs. Scott Jones, Mrs. Lela Haskins, and Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Rutherford, plus Carol Ann and Teddy of Ada. Ada visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Clint Haskins and son, visiting sister’s family, Rance Tucker. Paul Cowan of Oklahoma City spent Christmas Day with Mrs. Joe Sanders's family. Sabra Ann Landreth is Mrs. Cowan. Madonna joined them home for the holidays.

Impson Anderson Scott Jones Lela Haskins Aubrey Rutherford Carol Ann Teddy Ada Clint Haskins Rance Tucker Paul Cowan Oklahoma City Joe Sanders Cowan Sabra Ann Landreth Madonna

Christmas Day Surprise Visits from Far Flung Kin

Miss Alta Mae Simer of Newcastle welcomed Christmas Day guests. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Light were surprised by their son and daughter and families. Otis Light and daughter Carolyn joined, along with Bill Popefrider and Alvin Summers plus Lt. Emmett Summers. Wide family weekend guests departed Monday.

E. H. Light Otis Light Carolyn Bill Popefrider Rushton Kan Alvin Summers Tulsa Emmett Summers Victorville Calif

Ada visitors call on Mr and Mrs Impson Anderson

Mrs Betty Lou Heaps and Miss Mary Jo Truelove of Ada visited Monday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Impson Anderson.

Betty Lou Heaps Mary Jo Truelove Ada Impson Anderson

Residents Gather For Weekend House Party Across States

Mr and Mrs Jimmy Rutherford hosted a Sunday evening gathering with guests including John Henry family from Mission San Jose California Leon Henry Joe Ed Rita Jean Marvin Lippincott and Vance Price with relatives Anna Mae John Charles from Jonson Hill Gerald Sutton of Ada and Bartlesville and Oklahoma City travelers Delbert Tucker and Mrs Hunter.

Jimmy Rutherford Ricky John Henry Terry Larry Gwen Carol Mission San Jose Calif Leon Henry Joe Ed Rita Jean Center Marvin Lippincott Manhattan Kan Vance Price Anna Mae John and Charles Jonson Hill Gerald Sutton Ada

Christmas Visitation with Several Oklahoma City Families

Christmas visitors included Mr and Mrs D B Robinson and their children and families, Mr and Mrs James Beatty, Mr and Mrs Marvin Robinson, Mr and Mrs Herbert Robinson and daughter Rhonda, all of Oklahoma City.

D. B. Robinson James Beatty Marvin Robinson Herbert Robinson Rhonda Oklahoma City

Wood ends perfect attendance due to illness

Glen Wood breaks his perfect attendance record after missing a week of school due to illness. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Loy Wood.

Glen Wood Loy Wood

Rutherford Family Visit Spreads Across States

Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Rutherford and Carol Ann visited Aubrey’s father R. S. Rutherford in Oklahoma City Monday night. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Garrett and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Rutherford of Kennewick, Washington.

Aubrey Rutherford Carol Ann Oklahoma City Aubrey R. S. Rutherford Ralph Garrett Dan Rutherford Kennewick, Wash

First Grade Student Reads Entire Reader at Summers Chapel

Carolyn Sue Wilson, a Summers Chapel School first grader, finished a reader without missing a word. She is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Luther Wilson.

Carolyn Sue Wilson Summers Chapel School Luther Wilson

Christmas Dinner Guests Include Stratford Visitors

Christmas dinner at the Loy Wood home hosted Ott Jones of Stratford. Also present were Ray Lamb with guests John Wood and Charles Cavener, Clifford Lamb, Bennie Farmer, and Mr. and Mrs. John Wood.

Mrs. Loy Wood Mrs. Ott Jones Stratford Ray Lamb John Wood Charles E. C. Cavener Clifford Lamb Bennie Farmer

Durant social column lists Scoggin Underhill Hembrick couples

Mr. and Mrs. B. I. Scoggin are joined by Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Underhill and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde C. Hembrick of Durant in a social note.

B. I. Scoggin J. D. Underhill Clyde C. Hembrick Durant

Majors Family Guests Visit Over Christmas Weekend

Visitors with Mrs Mae Majors included Lt and Mrs Harold Majors of Fort Walden Beach Florida and Mr and Mrs Luther Majors of Heber Springs Arkansas. Mrs Mae Majors returned home with her son Luther Majors and family.

Mae Majors Harold Majors Fort Walden Beach Fla Luther Majors Heber Springs Ark

School Dismissal For Holidays On December 22

School closes Thursday December 22 for Christmas and New Year holidays and resumes January 2. Mr and Mrs C B Welch and family spend Christmas Eve with Otto Welch in Ada.

Thompson Family Visit To Underhills In Bartlesville

Mr and Mrs D C Thompson and their daughters visited her parents Mr and Mrs J D Underhill from Monday to Wednesday. They reside in Bartlesville.

D. C. Thompson J. D. Underhill Bartlesville

Summers Chapel pupils stage annual Christmas program

Teachers Mr and Mrs J D Underhill presented the Summers Chapel School Christmas program Friday night. The pupils gave a good performance and a nice crowd of parents and patrons attended.

Summers Chapel School J. D. Underhill

Underhill Family Visits Relatives in Sunday Gathering

Mr and Mrs M K Underhill and family of Foraker visited his brother Mr and Mrs J D Underhill Sunday night, spending time with relatives.

M. K. Underhill Foraker J. D. Underhill

Jus Shrine Holiday Fruit Cake Advice

A lighthearted note encourages baking a fruit cake during the holiday stretch between Christmas and New Year. It suggests the festive possibility of baking as a wholesome activity and hints that eating the cake depends on the baker’s judgment and caution.

East Central State College Gym Hosts News-College Tournament

Hard fast college basketball action highlights the News-College tournament at East Central State College gym. Langston University gains attention among teams as coaches scout varying play styles and crowd reactions amid a recent boxing incident at Stonewall gym.

East Central State College Langston University

Ada Churches Elevate Christmas Pageants With Arts Integration

Ada churches improve yearly in presenting Christmas stories blending gospel records with fine arts. The pageants reach new heights by using music and visual art to deepen the reach and beauty of the Christian message, aiming for a clearer concept of Christ in real beauty.

Ada Christ

Differences in Boys and Girls Highlighted at Christmas Party

A parent recalls a 14 year old son’s party where the girls asked to dance and the boys were urged to join. Another parent predicts that in two or three years the situation will reverse and keepers apart. The account notes typical adolescent dynamics.

Diamond Wedding Anniversary Noted for Robert L. Cope Couple

Mr and Mrs Robert L Cope of Portland Park observed their diamond wedding anniversary on Saturday December 24 Their long union began with Miss Cora Howard's 1895 marriage in Sparta Tennessee They moved to Indian Territory in 1901 later living near Ada Oklahoma The couple has four children with two daughters and two sons and one son Lindsay died in 1945 They are both in good health as he nears his 82nd birthday and she is 80 years old.

Robert L. Cope Portland Park Cora Howard Mrs. W. P. Howard Sparta Tennessee Indian Territory Ada Elm Flat Mr. Cope Territory Oklahoma Cement

Christmas Party Mystique Stuns Onlookers

A Christmas gathering sparked confusion as witnesses described a normal pageant with hints of unusual reactions. The scene left many puzzled by a participant’s bewildered expression amid festive decor and communal cheer.

Weather Mood Shifts as Rain May Lift Weekly Reader Spirits

A chilly mist may turn to rain easing the air and lifting the spirits of WEEKLY readers. Officials forecast likely showers, with damp conditions easing later, while readers hope for brighter moments across the region.

Buzz

Christmas party ends with sharp line after speech

A Christmas party incident ends with a board meeting delay as a nonmember presses to stay. The master of ceremonies says only the Board should remain, provoking the quip I was never so bored in my life.

Christmas Tree Event At Church Attracts Many

The community Christmas Tree program Saturday night at the church was well attended. Mrs Merl Wilson directed the program and Rev Merl Wilson served as master of ceremonies. Garrett Beller led the filling and distribution of sacks. The highlight was Santa Claus visiting the event.

Merl Wilson Garrett Beller Santa Claus

Sunday School Attendance Drops as Church Services Omitted

Week sees lower attendance with Sunday School down and church services skipped. Parish records note reduced participation and schedule changes affecting congregants and activities.

Family Christmas Gatherings Highlight Ed Roundtree Sr Clan

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Roundtree Sr welcomed all their children home for Christmas though not simultaneously. Highlights include daughters and families such as Warren Shumard, L. G. Hooser, Johnny and Janice, R. L. Voyles and Gary of Spencer, and Charles Martin of Shawnee.

Ed Roundtree Sr Warren Shumard L. G. Hooser Johnny Janice R. L. Voyles Gary Spencer Charles Martin Shawnee

Shawnee Family Party Includes Kime and Roundtree Relatives

Mrs. Leonard Kime and David of Shawnee host a family gathering with their two sons and spouses Ed Roundtree Jr. and wife Vickie, Stephen Roundtree, and Jimmy Ray Roundtree with Darenda Sue, along with extended family members.

Leonard Kime David Shawnee Ed Roundtree Jr Vickie Stephen Jimmy Ray Roundtree Darenda Sue

Mrs Ed Roundtree Jr Surprises Husband On Birthday

On Thursday December 22 Mrs Ed Roundtree Jr celebrated her husband’s 27th birthday with a buffet dinner of baked ham and trimmings. Guests included James and Peggy Briggs Gary Eugene Stone Jerry Brenda Norrell Vandegriff Gerald Wanda Tom my Marie Norman Vandegriff Karen Ed Roundtree Jr and Stephen.

Ed Roundtree Jr James Briggs Gary Eugene Stone Jerry Peggy Brenda Norrell Vandegriff Gerald Wanda Tommy Marie Norman Vandegriff Karen Stephen

Christmas Visit Among Wall Families in Duncan

Mr and Mrs Ralph Wall and family of Vernon and Evert with Darlene spent Christmas with Ralphs brother T J Wall and family in Duncan.

Ralph Wall Vernon, Evert Darlene Ralph T. J. Wall Duncan

Briggs Family Christmas Visit

Mr and Mrs James Briggs and Gary Don spent Christmas as guests of his parents Mr and Mrs Marvin Briggs and brothers Bill and Howard.

James Briggs Gary Don Marvin Briggs Brothers Bill and Howard

Scroggins Family Holiday Visit Across Kansas

Mr and Mrs Ed Scroggins and their children from Kansas spent Saturday night with his sister and family Mr and Mrs Eugene Stone and children. Eugene had to work Sunday so the Scroggins family and Mrs Stone and children spent Christmas with their parents Mr and Mrs Clifford Anson.

Ed Scroggins Kansas Eugene Stone Eugene Scroggins Stone Clifford Anson

Midwest City family visits relatives for Christmas dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Beller and sons Jackie and Rickie visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Beller. Mrs. Ed Roundtree Jr Vickie and Steve joined for Christmas dinner while Mr. Roundtree worked.

Jack Beller Jackie Rickie Midwest City Garrett Beller Ed Roundtree Jr Vickie Steve Mr. Roundtree

Holdenville Couple Visits Sister and Brother-in-law

Mr and Mrs Woodrow Hall along with Cheryl and Sherman Hall visited Monday with Mr and Mrs Garrett Beller in Holdenville.

Woodrow Hall Cheryl and Sherman Holdenville Mr. Hall Garrett Beller

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