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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1956
Page
8
Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Muncy spent the Christmas holidays in Savannah with Mr. Muncy’s brother, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Muncy and son Gene. Other brothers and families present included Buford of Corsicana and Offie of Atoka.
Donald Lee Jones of Tulsa Betty Emery Mr and Mrs Otho Stephens of Ada and Hazel Ann McCurley of Pauls Valley spent Christmas Day with the Frank Jameses.
Summers Chapel residents Mr. and Mrs. Baxter Scoggin and others fished at Late Tex oma where Mrs. Scoggin caught five fish while Frank Jame caught one according to Mr. Muncy. The Burch family hosted Christmas in Oklahoma City with relatives visiting Tulsa and local diners. Elton Merle Flatt returned home from Tulsa after holidays with Mrs. Cressie McKinney and Jerry. The Thompsons and their son Robert Wayne spent Sunday night with the Burches.
Wichita resident Stanley Bray and Miss Imogene Bray of Latta joined W. A. Pennington household Monday night. Ada and Stratford visitors spent Friday and Tuesday with Pennington and Burch families. Grandparents in Oil Center hosted Carl Lee Levin last week. Harrell Pennington and Gene Farmer spent time with Jerry McKinney while Healdton couple C E Fulton and Jimmy stayed with Tom and Mrs. Burch.
Austell Horton of Oklahoma City spent Friday night with the Tom Burches, sharing time in the city.
Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington shopped in Ada Friday. Mrs Dale Melton and Cheryl and Claude Horsley are home after visiting Houston with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Horsley and Mike and Debby.
Mrs Anita Harbour of Snyder spent the past week with her parents Mr and Mrs O F Snipes and Wanda.
Ruby Sellers of Alameda California Dora Parker and Pauline Henry of Ada spent Friday with Mrs. Ted Cox at a local social visit.
Mr and Mrs W A Pennington and Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Harrell Gene attended the Ledford family New Year reunion in Blanchard Sunday at the home of Kirk Ledford and Mrs W A Pennington's parents. Also present were Mr and Mrs W A Harrell of Oklahoma City sister of Mrs Pennington. Mr and Mrs Jim Guy Ledford of Blanchard brother of Mrs Pennington. and Mr and Mrs Avery Pennington and Fleeta Joyce of Lawton.
Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington and family of Ada spent Monday with Mr and Mrs W A Pennington.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Nelson and Violet spent Saturday in Wynnewood with Mr and Mrs R C Nelson.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Hamblin return home after three weeks visiting relatives in California during which they saw Mr and Mrs Charles Landhaw in San Diego Mr and Mrs Fritz Townsend in San Francisco and Lee Turner in Visalia
Mrs Dale Melton visited her brother Mr and Mrs Ralph Horsley and family in Lindsay on Monday.
The Bennett family home was wiped out by a Friday afternoon blaze. Neighbors mourn the loss of furniture and clothing, with most items saved. The cause remains undetermined as investigators review the scene.
Manly Maddox and Manly Charles of Pickett spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Maddox. Other visitors during the day were Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Jackson and family.
Mr and Mrs J E Maddox spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J C Maddox and family in a social gathering that emphasized kinship and shared time.
An adult with normal mentality may become insane but can never be labeled feeble minded, according to the discussion. The remark contrasts mental decline terms and underlines a distinction between insanity and feeble mindedness in contemporary discourse.
A coal black Cocker Spaniel named Inky becomes a golf ball finder at Oak Hills Ada course. Trained by Doug Smith and Chick Clark, Inky retrieves balls, sometimes shocking players by quickly locating hidden items and sometimes earning his keep through ball resale value.
The article chronicles Inky, a dog praised by owner Chick and Raymond Van Buskirk for finding and retrieving golf balls. Inky finds dozens weekly, returns balls to players, and even mentors a pup line headed by Little Inky.
After two dry months in Oklahoma, January remains dry with no rain in sight. Previous months showed mixed moisture with September and October bringing rains. November and December posted very low totals, while cold snaps hit early, leaving farmers awaiting February rains.
Multiple marriage notices from Oklahoma City and nearby towns show brides and grooms with ages ranging from 16 to 34. Names include Jimmy R Wall and Jerry J Stout. Leroy Wall and Juanita Driver. Joe J Russell and Evelyn Deckard. John H McClarty and Edna Rupert. James A Tipton and Shirley Faye Mitchell. Jon McCown and Delma O Neal.
Divorce granted to Jewell Dean Kemmitt with custody awarded to plaintiff. Defendant ordered to pay $100 monthly child support and $100 for attorney fees. Eleanor Cranshaw is granted divorce from Donald Cranshaw with plaintiff restored to maiden name Eleanor Haskins.
A study of Alaskan eagles shows their diet is about two thirds fish and less than one fifth other birds, indicating fish as the primary food source with birds as a smaller component.
In Bebee the Free Will Baptist Church had 57 present in Sunday School. New officers were elected including Leo Nelson as superintendent Everett Pannel as assistant superintendent and Mrs Marie Welch as treasurer. Various class teachers were named with Everett Pannel, Mrs Ruby Jones, Mrs Loy Woods and others. A large crowd attended Sunday night services and Rev Scott Jones led. Visitor Mrs Kenneth Ray Hurley attended. Youth Fellowship is set to meet at Stonewall Church Saturday night. Everyone urged to attend.
Sunday dinner guests were Rev. and Mrs Scott Jones visiting Mr and Mrs Everett Pannel at their home.
Mrs Leora Wilfong spent Saturday afternoon with Mrs J W Crawley of Ada during a social visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Lane Jaquess and their children of Dallas, Texas, recently visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Jaquess.
Jack Phelps of Adam visited Wednesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Scaff and Mrs. J. W. Booth.
Steven and Jo Ann Corbin of Ada spent Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Boyd.
Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Kite with Dar lene and Donnie were Wednesday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edd Berryman and children. Mr. and Mrs. T B Hood with Ann and Wanda Jean visited Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. Earlin Haskins.
Mr and Mrs Afton Bradden and their children from Oklahoma City spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Ray Roberts, Pam and Ricky.
The speaker notes a harsh beating endured and contrasts it with holiday cheer and relief that the festive period has ended. The tone reflects a concise, personal assessment of time passing quickly and the wish for normalcy returning after celebrations.
Sally Holmes and Mr and Mrs W B Brecheen of Maxwell attended services with David Golden at Free Will Baptist Church Gaar Corner Sunday. Golden was dinner guest at the Yoy les home in Center. Mr and Mrs O S Whitson and Henry were Monday night supper guests of Mr and Mrs Hollis Kite with Darlene and Donnie.
Mrs. Ray Roberts and Pam and Ricky Ray visited with Mrs. Jewel Boyd. Mrs. Lorene Cope and children of Ada visited with Ada residents, along with Mrs. Inez Cassidy and Colene of Wilson and Mrs. Flo Mitchell of Ada. Shirley Atkeson visited Sherry Scott. Larry Newby was out of school Monday and Tuesday due to illness.
Mrs Allie Hood returned home Friday after a week's visit with Mr and Mrs Preston Hood and family of Alma Oklahoma and Mr and Mrs Vergil Hallum and family of Holliday Texas. Mrs Hallum is recovering from a thyroid operation.
Mr and Mrs T L Hurley Jr and families of Tatum New Mexico and Mr and Mrs Everett Hurley and family of Oklahoma City spent the New Year visiting T L Hurley Sr and Mrs Hurley who is a patient in Valley View Hospital.
Mr and Mrs Ray Roberts Pam and Ricky and Mr and Mrs Aston Bradden with children from Oklahoma City were guests of Mr and Mrs J W Murray and Bobby in Ada to mark New Year Day.
Saturday evening events show Junior Cape visiting with Raymond Thompson during a social or community gathering.
Mr and Mrs Leslie Perry and Sondra Kay visited Monday night with Mr and Mrs Ramsey Johnson of Tupelo.
Mrs. Jewel Boyd spent Saturday to Monday in Tulsa visiting Mr. and Mrs. Buster Brown and family and calling on other friends during the trip.
Community members gathered at Maxwell Schoolhouse Sunday afternoon for the Fleming funeral service reflecting on the deceased. Local residents paid respects as family members received condolences and the service proceeded with traditional rites.
Mr and Mrs R R Krause and Mr and Mrs Kirk Wells welcomed the old year’s close and the new year’s arrival in a social gathering. The group celebrated with friends and reflected on the past year while looking ahead to the months ahead.
Mr and Mrs James Duncan and their daughters visited Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley, and Gerald and Carlton Lee.
Miss Donna Kaye Scott visited Wednesday evening with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hightower.
Walter Carney departed Sunday for Longmont Colorado after a two week stay visiting his sister Mrs J W Booth and Mr and Mrs Vernon Scaff in the area.
Mr and Mrs Amos Roberts and children of Ada joined Mr and Mrs Houston Cape and family for a Monday afternoon gathering with Mr and Mrs A L Cape and family.
Mr and Mrs Dewey Brinlee of Lawrence visited Thursday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Clyde Boyd.
Mr and Mrs P P Kite received a warm surprise on Christmas Day when their daughter Eva Marie Elmore of Shafter California phoned them. It had been quite a while since the Kites last saw their daughter and family.
Mrs Allie Hood spent Sunday night with Mr and Mrs H C Hood according to local social notes.
Mr and Mrs Haskell Kite and their sons Danny and Charles depart Thursday to establish a home in Healdton Oklahoma.
Alvin Tidsworth visited Tuesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Boyd. The brief note records a social call and mentions the hosting household in a local update.
Grover Thompson reports he had real good luck while fishing on Lake Texoma, stating a strong catch and favorable results from the outing.
Alene and Yvonne Cape spent the past week in Ardmore visiting Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pierce.
Mrs Floyd Woods visited Wednesday with Mrs L C Jaquess for an informal afternoon call and chat.
Mr. and Mrs. Wesley May and Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Rich and children stayed in Casa Grande Arizona from Wednesday to Monday as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Dell May and son. They were met there by Mr. and Mrs. S. M. May of Los Angeles California.
Henry Whitson and Darlene and Donnie Kite visited Mr and Mrs Edd Berryman along with Kay and Charles Monday for a midday meal.
Mr and Mrs L C Jaquess visited Friday night with Mr and Mrs Royce Jaquess of Pickett.
Mrs. F. E. Duncan and Mrs. Sadie Haggard of Worstell were guests of Mrs. W. H. Hightower. Visitors in the afternoon included Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott, Donna Kay and Sherry, Shirley Atkeson, and Mrs. Virgil Meek with Berlene.
Mr and Mrs Earlin Haskins attended a basketball tournament at E C S C on Wednesday and Thursday nights.
Miss Goldie Scott of Ada visited Tuesday and Wednesday nights with her brother and family Mr and Mrs Leo Scott and Donna Kaye and Sherry.
Henry Whitson is described as spending the preceding Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Edd Berryman and their children in a social visit report.
Mr and Mrs Charles Kite of Fort Worth Texas were Saturday night guests of Charles parents Mr and Mrs P P Kite.
Saturday night visitors included Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Booth of Oil Center and Mr. and Mrs. Tony Martin of Ponca City, entertaining at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Scaff and Mrs. J. W. Booth.
A. M. Scott, Bill Scott and Miss Goldie Scott of Ada visited Tuesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott, Donna and Sherry.
Delbert Tucker spent Monday morning as a visitor at the home of H. C. Hood, detailing a routine social call.
The Bebee club met in the school lunchroom with Mrs. Pearl Wells leading devotion and minutes. Mrs. J. K. Smith presented the treasurer’s report as members plan to paint and improve community mailboxes. Martha Mote, county H D Agent, spoke on Vegetable Insect Control and readings followed. Secret pal gifts were exchanged and cake plus coffee served to twelve members and Miss Mote.
Mr and Mrs J W Dinwiddie and Jerry Wayne of Old Glory Texas visited during the holidays with Mr and Mrs Clyde Boyd. The gathering brought together families from the community for seasonal warmth and shared memories.
Mr. and Mrs. Haskell Kite and Dan ny and Charles visited Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Kite on Wednesday night, sharing hospitality and conversation.
Mrs. W. H. Hightower and Mrs. Gracie Hayes visited Friday morning with Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott and their daughters.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pierce and family note that Mr. Pierce who suffered a heart attack last week is reported to be much better as his condition improves.
Mr and Mrs Steve Whitson of Tulsa were supper guests Saturday night of Mr and Mrs Edd Berryman Kay and Charles.
Deryel Newby of Ada spent Sunday with Larry Newby in a brief family visit.
Mrs Elizabeth Handly and her children of Ada spent Monday visiting Mrs Jewel Boyd, sharing conversation and hospitality during the day.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Moss and Lois of Levelland Texas spent one night recently with Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley and Gerald and Carlton Lee.
Saturday night visitors at the Perry home included Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Griffin all of Ada, along with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Perry.
Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Hood, along with Ann and Wanda Jean, were visitors on Monday, as recorded in the local society notes.
Mrs. Leora Wilfong and Glen visited New Year’s Day with Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Crawley of Worstell.
Wanda Jean visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs William Earl Haskins and with Robert and Linda.
Tulsa visitors spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Hollis Kite in Darlene and Donnie’s home, sharing hospitality and conversation in a cordial gathering.
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wells of Ada were guests Saturday night of Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Wells and Billy.
Delbert Tucker and Kay Mc Galliard visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hood.
Mr and Mrs James Duncan and Pat and Karen Sue visited Monday night with Mr and Mrs Vernon Scaff and Mrs J W. The brief social gathering was noted in the local society column without further details.
Luke Gilmore of Ada was a dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Thompson on Sunday, sharing a family meal and conversation.
Mr and Mrs Bennie Haggard and their boys from Duncan spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Elmer Pinley and Glen observing a family gathering and shared time together in the Pinley home.
Report notes several men assigned to work were observed watching the Maryland versus Oklahoma football game on Monday, raising questions about productivity and supervision at the site.
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Pinley and Mrs. Audie Mae Pinley with children and Mrs. Ruby Sparks of Worstell visited Friday with Mr. and Mrs. H L Corvin.
Mr and Mrs A L Cape visited Tuesday morning with J W Cape and Mrs Laveda Cornish and Ricky of Ada.
Tom Hurley visited Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Boyd on Tuesday night in a brief social call. The encounter was described as a friendly social visit with no notable incidents reported.
Mr and Mrs Oris Roberts Tony and Kay joined Mr and Mrs J H Roberts in Ada for a Sunday visit. The gathering highlighted family ties and local hospitality.
J. B. Berryman and his children spent Tuesday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Edd Berryman in Oklahoma City, sharing time together.
Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl McDaniel included Charlie Poirot and spouse from Oklahoma City, Bill Williamson and spouse from Illinois, and Jess Isaacs and spouse from Konawa, among others.
Karl Tilley and his son Gerald attended a Boy Scout meeting in Byng on Tuesday night.
In Worstell, Mrs Arthur Jones is connected to Mr and Mrs Ferral Jones, details referenced in the local society notice. The phrasing suggests a family or social linkage within the community, with names presented as part of a local record.
Mrs. Bess Roberts, who spent months in California, returned home for Christmas Day. She is visiting in the home of a son and family.
Mr and Mrs Jack Kite of Fort Worth Texas spent Saturday with friends and relatives gathering for a casual social visit.
Mr and Mrs H L Corvin are both ill with the flu, according to a local update. The couple remains at home under care.
Mr and Mrs M C Hood and Jerry hosted night with parents. Vernon Isaacs from Texas visited Friday with Earl McDaniel family. Rev T J Jared and Mrs Golden visited the Golden family. Patricia and Karen Duncan visited with H L Corvin. Ray Roberts subscribes to ADA WEEKLY. Herman McCurdy visited Earl McDaniel home. Frank Cunningham and Violet Hurley visited valley view hospital Saturday night.
Mr and Mrs M C Hood and grandson Jerry Sellars spent Tuesday night in Henryetta as guests of Mrs Hood's mother Mrs Rosie Kurkyndall. Before returning home they visited Mr and Mrs Cal Harris and Mr and Mrs George Kurkyndall in Sally saw.
Those visiting Wednesday evening with Mr and Mrs A L Cape Grady Cape of Davis Mrs Mary Cape of Fresno Calif and Miss June Thomas.
Thomas Eugene and Everett Hurley Jr. traveled to spend Sunday and Sunday night with Billy Wells in Oklahoma City.
Mr and Mrs G C Wells and Billy visited Sunday evening with Mrs Tom Hurley who is in Val.
County officials say several teenage boys tossed sacks of sand at passing vehicles along the road west of Oil Center Monday night. A family returning from Oklahoma City reported a sand missile landed in their car, with two truckers also affected. Investigations promise prosecution when the youths are caught.
Allen area residents report returns home after holidays and visits with relatives in Ada Holdenville Duncan and Visalia. Houseguests included F O Pickle and Sue Ellen from Wichita and Ada resident Virginia Williams. Departures include Carolyn Sue Southwood Tulsa and Patsy Aldridge Corpus Christi. Families tour and stationing news notes appear for Buck Milner Virgil Milner and others.
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