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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1956
Page
7
Mr and Mrs L J McDonald and family visited C D Fenton in Seminole Friday night. They noted floods disabled relatives in Porterville Visalia and Ukiah Calif and evacuees sheltered in a Red Cross facility.
Mr and Mrs Jack Wood and children of Alma and Sgt and Mrs Lindon Wood of Colorado Springs spent Christmas with the C E Woods. In the evening they were joined at supper by Mr and Mrs Frank Bolen and family.
Thomas O'Dell of Ada and Bob Markley fished on Little Glasses Creek the first day of the new year netting ten crappie that met legal size and several black bass too small to string.
Mr. and Mrs. Raford May of Stonewall spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Miller. Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Ryan hosted house guest Lois Garner of Mt. Pleasant Texas. Duane Ryan departed by train to Kelly Field after a 16 day furlough. The Garners of Stonewall visited the Ryans, then Borger Texas trips with Mrs. Ryan's sisters.
Mr and Mrs Charles Robertson and their children drove to McAlester on Friday and spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Theo Robertson.
Edwin Holland of Willets California visited relatives in Centrahoma with Mrs. Holland and Mr. Maddox and spent time in Ft Worth with Melvin Holland. Ralph Holland joined Jesse for the weekend before Edwin began his return to Willets Tuesday morning.
The Bill Whittingtons moved to the Saccatubby place last Saturday from their Continen tal lease. Their daughter Mrs Leonard Higgs and family of Savannah spent the weekend with them.
Mr and Mrs Martin Dale and their daughters Betty and Glenda visited Mr and Mrs Bill Auten in Union Valley for New Year's Eve but left before midnight because Dale needed to report to work for a graveyard tour.
Delbert Weller left Thursday for the Turner Ranch where he accepted employment.
In his ninth week of treatment at Valley View he improves steadily and hopes to be dismissed in about two more weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. McConnell and five daughters of Ada spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lee Miller. Monday their guests were T/Sgt. and Mrs. R. J. Alexander and children of Enid.
The Broughtons and Harlins hosted a Saturday pot luck at Ed gar Hartlins place with games and a New Year countdown. Sunday residents of Mr and Mrs Chester Nix hosted dinner and daylong visiting. attendees included Mrs J R Broughton and the Van Harlin family.
Mrs Myrtle Jackson attended parties with relatives including Warren and Clyde Broughton and the Harlin family. She returned from Anderson Indiana on Saturday and plans a week of visits with Ed Edgar and Van Harlin before traveling to Tulsa to see daughter Aline Clugston and sister Wesley Vanhoutean.
Mrs. C A Thomason reports the No 4 Thomason well yielded abundant gas prompting M and P Drilling Co to sell the gas now rather than attempt an oil producer. The move reflects gas profitability and immediate market sale considerations.
Mr and Mrs R C Carter depart Friday for Idabel to see H H Bowers and W G Sinclair. They will visit T F Meyers in Texarkana on return. Meyers learned of the trip after arriving in Jesse New Year’s Day and spent the day with Buster Legate and his wife.
Pleasant Hill church purchases Stamps Convention song books and holds community singing each Sunday night. Joan Nix, Tommy Bryant, Carolyn Bryant, and Patricia Poole take turns at the piano. About 40 to 50 attend Sunday morning church schools and Thursday evening divine services led by Pastor Grose with Robert Gregory as superintendent.
Ray Kerr and Jerry Anderson traveled Monday to Farmington New Mexico to find jobs. Anderson, who worked there last fall, says employment is plentiful but extreme cold makes some kinds of work very unpleasant and difficult.
Mr and Mrs Randolph Hix of Lawton hosted a weekend gathering with Mr and Mrs Tom Nothaf. Sunday the Nothafs joined Ada couple Mr and Mrs Frank Nothaft and Mrs Marie Anderson with sons Barry and Harry Joe at dinner. Mrs Hix returned to Lawton Monday. Mrs Nothaf and Mrs Anderson had flown to Chickasha on business and visited Olive Harris in Alex.
S. J. Markley is reported to be suffering from an asthma attack, with no further details provided on condition or treatment.
Theron Burns visited relatives in Oklahoma City during the school holidays. Mrs. Tracy Burke and Ladonna accompanied him home. Private Clyde Hobgood Jr. has returned to Camp Chaffee Arkansas after a ten day furlough with his wife and parents.
Mr and Mrs Fred Hunter of Long Beach California visited Mr and Mrs Sam Marshall this week following the death of Mrs Hunters sister Mrs Leroy Coker a former Fittstown resident
Mr and Mrs Henry Clampitt celebrate their golden wedding anniversary tracing 1905 marriage in Konawa with long service in the area except 1909 1910. Guests include Nan Forsee Floyd Hisan Granville Pierce Ben Weaver Charles Bigham Sue B Edwards and their son Orel Clampitt of Tulsa with flowers and a decorated cake.
Mr and Mrs Bert Hickman of Pauls Valley were guests of J L Celeplains Sunday as part of a family visit.
Mrs Pat Snell left Saturday evening for Portland Oregon to be with her daughter Mrs Roy Low ery and help care for the newborn grandson.
Kathy Harlin resumes classes Monday morning after a pneumonia illness dating from mid December.
Mrs. Terrell Winton and her children spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oren Cherry, enjoying time together.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Moore of Wichita Kansas and Mr. and Mrs. Janior Drake of Lawton joined Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Schneider for a weekend gathering.
Guests of Mr and Mrs Albert Wilson and Kay during the holidays were Mr and Mrs Calvin Wilson and boys of Calvin, and Mr and Mrs Lowell Watson and girls.
Names listed include W. T. Watson and R. L. Wilbanks of Ada and Holdenville plusMr and Mrs Harry Wilbanks of San Angelo Texas in the public notice.
Mrs. Leroy Ross and Mrs. John ny Johnson hosted their mother Mrs. Edith Edwards of Seminole in their homes for the holidays.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Blair and family of Fort Smith Arkansas and the J Q Browning family have been visitors in the Harry Willis residence and shared time with him during a short stay.
On Tuesday evening the Assembly of God Church welcomed a California rally for the local young people. The event brought together youths from the area to participate in activities and outreach.
Barbara of Naples Texas visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rogers Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Orton are moving to Oklahoma City.
R H Patterson is listed as sick this week in the local roster. No further details are given in the readable text.
Mr and Mrs Frank Bennett lost their house and all possessions when the Grandma Bradley residence burned to the ground last week. The blaze razed the property leaving the couple with no remaining belongings.
Rev and Mrs Leroy Sanders hosted guests Wednesday evening Mr and Mrs Leslie Bell of Ada for an informal visit and discussion.
Mr and Mrs Charles Bigham and Sue suffered flu symptoms. Herman Sweet and family from Ada visited Sunday and stayed to watch the Orange Bowl game.
Mrs. S. B. Brumley joined a family reunion at Dumard Arkansas over the holidays. Her sister Mrs. Watts and their Gar berville California family returned home with her for a brief visit.
Mrs. Orville Blankenship joins Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mulliniks, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wood, and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Blankenship at a community event highlighting local families and social ties.
Mr and Mrs J D Isaac and family of Shawnee spent last week with Mr and Mrs Joe Isaac and children.
Reagan Hightower spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs J G Hightower and other relatives. The family enjoyed a quiet stay at home with fond memories and warm conversations.
Mr and Mrs Herd Keeling visited Friday evening with Mrs Florence Ward.
Private Tommy Joe Phillips has returned from overseas and is stationed at Camp Chaffee Arkansas. He will remain there for several weeks before discharge.
Visiting Monday were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dalton and family from Oklahoma City, Mrs. Audrey Wilkerson of Pauls Valley, and Mrs. Johnnie Faye Embry of Galey.
Mrs Alvin Abbott was a visitor in the Wendell Harris home on Tuesday, a brief social note indicating a civilian visit in the community.
Sunday morning services at the First Baptist Church reported 30 attendees and an offering of 33.22 dollars. Visitors included Miss Willa Bean Carpenter of Durant, Allen Hightower of Morton, and Mr. and Mrs. Sefus Bell of Byars. A church business meeting followed services as monthly reports were presented.
Mrs Pearl Welch formerly of Tulsa lives with her daughter Mrs Sillinn and intends to move into an apartment in the telephone office building.
Mrs. Nora Harden came back Tuesday from Tulsa where she visited her son and his wife Mr. and Mrs. Jack Harden.
Mrs. Annie Blevins is still reported in serious condition following the incident.
Three Ga ley School students earned honor roll status for the full semester. Donna Isaacs Terry Myers and Alvin Mulliniks achieved the high academic distinction.
Estella Jennings and Marjorie Lackey of Alma Oklahoma Mrs Edith Warmack and Jonana of Ada Oklahoma Mr and Mrs George Whaloff and Angela Whaloff of Oklahoma City Oklahoma Mrs Louise Yeargon and children of Las Vegas Nevada and Henry Martin of Ada Oklahoma extend birthday greetings to Aunt Minnie hoping for many more happy birthdays from family and friends across several cities.
Mrs Louise Yeargon and her children from Las Vegas Nevada are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs George McComas.
Mr and Mrs Leon Moon and their children return to Burkburnett Texas after visiting his brother Mr and Mrs Mirl Moon and son Joe Edd in town.
Mr. and Mrs. Don Pherigo relocate to Ada from Brownfield Texas. Mrs. Pherigo is Marietta Phillips, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Phillips.
Mrs. Virgie Chandler and Miss Otalene Rainbolt have returned to Sand Springs after visiting relatives. Both are teaching in the local school system.
Mr and Mrs S K Buckmaster and their children spent a weekend in Oklahoma City visiting Mr and Mrs Kenneth Belt.
Miss Sue Mitchusson daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Mitchusson of Pauls Valley visited her school Monday providing a brief local social note.
Mr and Mrs J L Deleplain Mr and Mrs Ray Stephens and Mr and Mrs Roberto Escamillo attended the ADA NEWS College Tournament last week.
Mrs Cora Farnham visited Tuesday night with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Harvey Lewellen and family of Stratford.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown and daughter Susan of Hobbs New Mexico visited Mrs. Glen Cornell and Mr. Cornell in Vanoss Sunday. Miss Tommy McCann formerly of Vanoss now in Ada broke her arm during the holidays and will wear a cast for several weeks.
On Monday night visitors came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Tucker and their daughters. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Blevins and Jeanie of Wynnewood and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Blevins and Connie of Stratford.
Oklahoma City residents Mr. and Mrs. Skeet Wood and James Wood spent the weekend with relatives. Multiple families from Ada Stratford Shawnee and Galey visited, and Lewis Hinkle purchased Mulliniks grocery and moved into the house behind the store. Dewayne Rinkle joined John Maupin feed mill in Stratford, with other neighborly visits noted throughout the week.
Oklahoma A M College student Lloyd Briggs visited Mr and Mrs Luther McKinley on a Saturday in Stillwater.
Mrs. Bessie Warner and her daughter Maxine and Mrs. Lillie Humphrey of Tulsa spent New Year’s with Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Vowels. Mrs. Warner and Mrs. Humphrey are sisters of Mr. Vowels.
Miss Mary Jo Gasaway stepped on a rusty nail Wednesday afternoon and reports a very painful wound.
Mr and Mrs W C Crawford of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Jack Hurt on Monday to spend time with friends and catch up.
Mrs Aut McCullar Mrs W E McCullar and Mrs Eldon Wake traveled from Ada to visit Mr and Mrs Eugene Brewington in Oklahoma City on Wednesday.
School opened after the holidays on Monday January 2 with children eager to start the term and equally ready for holidays to end.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Meilier and their relatives from Broken Arrow visited Mr and Mrs Carol Johnson over the New Year holidays.
Don Thompson presides as singing events occur on the fourth Sunday each month from 2 to 4 p.m. The Konawa Singers are scheduled to appear January 22, with all area residents invited to attend.
Mr and Mrs Eugene Brewington Cheryl and Caston of Oklahoma City visit the McCullars and Brewingtons for the New Year holidays, staying with both sets of parents a festive family gathering.
Mr and Mrs Frank Rogers were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Vernon Gasaway Monday evening at their home.
Mr and Mrs Charles Lytle and Debbie of Stillwater spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs A H Neel Mrs Neel and Mrs Lytle attended a funeral in Pontotoc Monday evening
Mr and Mrs Rastus Rogers of Ada visited Mr and Mrs A M Bradley and family on Sunday.
Oklahoma City couple Mr. and Mrs. Jack Muse and their sons visited Mrs. Muse’s grandparents Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Patterson during the holidays. Mrs Muse is formerly Miss Betty Hewitt of the community.
The Bill Melton family has moved from the Bryan McCann farm to the Jack Myer farm.
Mr and Mrs Walter Melton of Allen visited Mr and Mrs S B Brumley on Sunday in a brief social call.
Aunt Minnie Baugh, known to friends as Aunt Minnie, was honored at a covered dish luncheon on Thursday December 29 marking her 80th birthday. A cake was presented by a group of friends and many gifts were shared at the gathering in her home.
Mr and Mrs Tollie Chism spent Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Griffin of Morrilton Arkansas in a family gathering.
Mr. and Mrs. Doug Norris and children of Sherman Texas returned home after spending the holidays with their parents Mr. and Mrs. D Norris and Mr. and Mrs. O H Walker.
Mr and Mrs Ogal Evans and children of Miami Oklahoma spent Christmas in town with Mr and Mrs J M Chism and Mr and Mrs Mirl Moon and son Joe Edd in a family gathering.
Little Danny Kelley spent last Monday afternoon in Ada with Mrs Flossie Roberts.
Francis fishermen Lewis West Ernest Matthews Harold Chaffin Mirl Moon and Mr and Mrs Leon Scroggins fished Lake Texoma and reported a good catch of crappie and a few bass during a trip to relieve fever. The text notes the occasion as a monthly meeting follows.
During the holidays church attendance fell but as the season ends organizers hope fewer empty seats as things return to normal.
Mrs Mer Wilson and her children Charles Billy Kay Milburn and Miss Leota Hudson visited her brother and sister in law Harold and Mrs Lee in Tulsa on Sunday during a family gathering.
Mrs Bernice Morrison came home Thursday night from Oklahoma City where she has undergone headache treatments for more than 100 days. She can be out of bed part of the time but must return to the city for further therapy.
Mary Jo Wilson celebrated her 12th birthday on Sunday January 1. Daughter of Rev Merl Wilson and Mrs. Wilson.
Mr and Mrs Other Williams visited their church for Sunday evening services.
Mr and Mrs Gerald Price announce the birth of a daughter at 3 30 p m Friday December 30 The baby is named Ronda Kay and weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces A brother Danny Gerald age 2 and maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs R W Ford of Latta and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Tom Price of this community are noted.
Danny Gerald Price is spending a few days with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Tom Price. He is staying at their home to enjoy family time and a short visit.
Jimmy Lee and Betty Jean Morrison left Saturday with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Freeman of Lawrence for Rogers and Garfield Arkansas. The group spent the weekend with two of
The Community Club met at the schoolhouse last Monday night. A supper of chili, pie and coffee was served. Entertainment was provided by Mrs. Tressa Neighbors and Miss Dortha Matthews with gospel songs.
The notice lists the Freemans daughters along with their families including Mr. and Mrs. Lucian Bryant and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Scott.
A lively weekly event draws visitors and participants each Sunday afternoon at the Stewart home barnyard. The gathering includes the Price, Maxey, Williams, Bettis, Price and Luke families along with several others and children.
Monday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Price were Mr. Beck and Mr. and Mrs. John Crabtree.
Mrs James Briggs marked her birthday on December 31. Martell remains youthful as she shares her age of 24 with friends and family.
Mr and Mrs A H Pollock and Don of Garden Grove California and Mrs Edith Macias Lavon JoAnn O Dell and Glen of Palm City California visited Mr and Mrs Bus Morrison Friday.
Wendall and Jonie Stewart were Sunday evening supper guests of Wendall's parents Mr. and Mrs. Clint Stewart, sharing an evening meal and family time.
Charles and Loretta Martin of Shawnee visited Loretta's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Roundtree Sr., in Sun.
Mr and Mrs James Briggs and their son Gary Don visited Sunday with Mrs Cleamon Stone her husband and children Susie Danny and Janelle in Broxton totaling a family gathering for the weekend.
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