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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1956
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks of Ada visited their parents Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks and Mr and Mrs D R Clifford Sunday. Mr and Mrs Harrison Cope and children visited relatives in Ada over the weekend.
Mr and Mrs William Misenhimer Billye and William visited Mr and Mrs Elmer Woolley and children of Nida Sunday. Mr and Mrs Clovis Thompson of Enid visited her parents Mr and Mrs D R Clifford and her grandmother Mrs H G Gore Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Carl Murray and their children from Pauls Valley visited her brother Mr and Mrs J M Fortner on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Lee Cross of Centrahoma visited his sister in law Mrs D R Clifford and her children on Monday.
Louis Maxberry visited friends and relatives in Ada on Sunday. Clyde Dale and Betty Sue Woolley of Nida visited their brother J. E. Woolley and Mrs. Woolley and friends in Lula Saturday night and Sunday.
Mrs. D. R. Clifford and her children visited her daughter Mrs. Donald Brooks and Mr. Brooks in Ada on Saturday.
Billy Glenn McGuire of Ada visited his friend John Boyce Clifford on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Johnston and their children Jerry and Karen of Stonewall visited his parents Mr and Mrs Paul Johnston on Sunday.
Betty Sue Woolley of Nida spent Saturday night with her friend Tawona Lillard. The note records a social gathering between two women on a weekend evening.
Curtis Williams, a Murray College student in Tishomingo, was observed during the past week, with Charley Williams noted nearby.
Mrs Maxberry and Mrs La vona Lambert of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Harrison Cope and their children Sunday night.
Sunday School attendance reached 52 with all teachers and officers present. The church awarded 11 Bibles to students for regular attendance. Recipients include Bobby Joe Adams Mira Nell Garrett Norma Sweeney Benny and Glen Jones Judy Enloe Helen Cochran Brenda Southerland Barbara Jones Don Newby and Yvonne Little. Training Union had 33 attendees and 14 on the program. A quartet from the Intermediate class sang Sunday night Yvonne Little Don Newby Brenda Southerland Barbara Jones with piano. Adult class offered a Sunday morning special by Bettie Cunningham Bob Tilley Jim Kirkes and Veira Underhill with pianist. Visitors included Ruby Simpkins Roberta and Buddy and Sunday night guests Hazel Newby Mavis Little Alpha Tilly Patsy.
A new subscriber this week is Elizabeth Rollow of Nor man. Readers are invited to subscribe by calling 9538 W 1 for ADA WEEKLY.
Mr and Mrs Gregg Cook and family and Mr and Mrs Calvin Agee visited Mr and Mrs E E Agee this weekend. Several other relatives including R E Tilley Kay McNutt Matt Richardson and families visited the F O Jones and Cochran households this weekend.
Bill Bramlett of Tulsa visited Mr. and Mrs. Dink Binion on Saturday in a cordial social call.
Mrs Sybil Collins Mrs Nora Roper and Bobby Joe visited Mr and Mrs Johnnie Soward Thursday. Mr and Mrs David Coats of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs George Collins and Bobby Joe and Mrs Nora Roper. Mrs Carline McNutt Mrs Lela Richardson and Mrs Lavona Jones visited Mr and Mrs Jack McDonald and Derrel of Stratford Sunday.
Mrs Paralee Risle visited the school on Monday and plans to return on Monday January 16. The note records her planned return and the local timing for the visit.
The program invites all pupils who wish to be vaccinated and allows preschool children from six months to fourteen years old to receive the polio vaccine. Authorities emphasize voluntary participation and broad age inclusion.
Mrs. Edd Phelps Eddie Don and Ann and Mrs. Bill Phelps of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. George Collins Bobby Joe and Mrs. Nora Roper.
Kay Tilley, sophomore class queen at Vanoss High School, crowns Bobby Joe Adams as king for Tuesday night festivities. The event showcases student leadership and school spirit at Vanoss.
Those from Union Hill attending the John Deere show in Ada Monday were Larry Archer John and Charles Price Dwayne and Gary McAnally Benny and Glenn Dale Jones Harold and Floyd Cape James Rhynes Jr Paul Golden Ralph Teel and Houston Johnson Mrs Enloe accompanied the group.
Union Hill teachers and pupils greet new stores installed in each room. Mr and Mrs Roy Cochran of California visited Mr and Mrs George Cochran on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Bryan Cochran Ruby June and Joyce of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs George Cochran on Monday.
Mr and Mrs Foy Jones and their children and Mrs Mildred Blackburn of Latta visited Mr and Mrs Lonnie Cassady on Wednesday.
Mrs John McAnally and family including Don and Roney Kayetta and Loretta of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Albert Simpkins on Monday Alma Sween ey Norma Faye and Keith were part of the gathering during the afternoon in Ada.
Mr and Mrs George Cochran Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp and Mr and Mrs F L Cunningham visited Mr and Mrs Lonnie Cassady Sunday evening. The Cassadys have been on the sick list with virus flu and church services were missed by all attendees.
Mr and Mrs John Burns and Betty and her baby and Jimmie Ford of Bonham Texas visited Mr and Mrs Lonnie Cassady from Friday until Monday.
Paula Sue Cassady has been ill with a virus flu the past week and stayed with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Cassady.
Mr and Mrs Jim Kirkes and Mr and Mrs N L Garrett and Mira Nell visited Mr and Mrs George Cochran last week for a social gathering.
Mr and Mrs A H Simpkins visited Tandy Hamby of Oklaha Oklahoma from Thursday through Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Elbert Simpkins with Buddy and Roberta of Ada visited Mr and Mrs John Sweeney Norma and Keith on Sunday in a family gathering highlighting local social ties.
Mr and Mrs Noah Garrett visited Friday evening. Perfect attendance in the primary room went to Joyce Capes Kay Landis Judy Smith Jean Smith Lorene Smith and Elton Farmer. Perfect spellers were Lorene Smith Elton Farmer and Norma Fay Sweeney. A new first grade pupil enrolled last week Mary Catherine Long.
Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Ricketts of Long Beach California stopped by Tuesday to see Mrs. Rae Garrett on their way to Ada for business. They spent Tuesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Ted Cox. Mr. and Mrs. George Hansard have been ill for over a week with the flu.
Mr and Mrs Frank Bennett who lost their home and nearly all possessions to a fire last week have moved back into the community. They express gratitude for the help and donations of useful items from friends and neighbors during their time of need.
Mr and Mrs Fred Henson visited his brother in the hospital on Saturday. He was very sick. They returned Sunday and he was much better.
Mr and Mrs Oren Gray visited their son and family Mr and Mrs Herman Gray and children at Seminole Sunday.
Mr and Mrs George Deathridge welcomed Mr and Mrs Grover Keeling of Ada for Sunday dinner. Mrs Keeling is Mrs Deathridge s sister. Mrs Nora Garrett and daughter Joleta, plus Mrs Rae Garrett, visited with Mrs Rosie Bennett on Tuesday for a time.
Mrs Clevy Wood and girls Beulah and Linda and Mrs Rae Garrett visited Mr and Mrs George Hansard Sunday afternoon.
The fragment names three individuals in a family group: Thurman Penn and his wife with Louise Dame, identified as her mother. The text provides only this trio without further context or actions.
A visiting group spoke in the community on Sunday noting Mrs Penn grew up there as Bessie Dame. She now teaches in Maysville sharing local roots and a teaching role.
Harold Henry of Plainview Texas visited with his parents Mr and Mrs R E Henry of Tulsa and his sisters and their families during the holidays.
Mrs Clevy Wood and Linda have just returned home from a stay with her son Jim Wood and his wife who have both had pneumonia They are much improved and they have a new baby They live in Holden.
Mrs Robert Charles Henry of Leedy Oklahoma and Mrs R E Henry of Tulsa visited January 2 to see their daughters Mrs Rosie Bennett and Mrs Johnnie Groves and their families.
Miss Bonnie Willoughby of Ada and her boyfriend Richard Hobbs of Oklahoma City visited Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett and Sondra Saturday night and watched television.
Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett and Sandra have attended a revival meeting with her father Hansel Burk this week at the First Pentecostal Church in Ada.
Mrs. Della Johnson and her granddaughter Joyce Anne Johnson visited her son J. T. Johnson and family in Duncan along with his son Dwayne on Sunday.
Mrs Johnnie Groves and her son spent Tuesday afternoon with her sister, Mrs Rosie Bennett, and Bennett’s children, sharing a family visit.
Mrs Lillie Riddle visited Mrs Beulah Deathridge Sunday evening.
Mrs Susan Groves visited her son and his family Mr Le Roy Groves and children Sunday evening at their home.
The notice states that John McDonald is still listed as sick and unavailable. No further details are provided about his condition or expected return date.
Mrs Velma McDonald and her daughter Sharon visited her parents Mr and Mrs Noah Anglin in Wetumka on Sunday.
George Hansard Jr of Ada and George Hansard Sr were involved in an incident Saturday evening. No further details are provided in the fragment.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Johnson plan to leave Monday for Okmulgee to work on wiring assignments for Pug Garrett and his mother Rae Garrett. The note confirms their travel and who they will assist.
Mrs Bessie Roberts travels to Ada to visit her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs N C Garrett. They call on Mrs Nora Bolen who has been in poor health for some time during the Sunday visit.
Residents report widespread flu and unsettled weather mixing summer heat with winter chill. Farmers fear the fruit harvest could suffer this season if conditions persist.
Mr and Mrs Carl Morris of Latta were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Cecil Morris on Sunday night.
The Baptist Mission Church reported 25 in Sunday School with Bro. Roberts preaching. The community church had nine in Sunday School due to illness with Bro. Grover Keeling preaching both services.
Mrs. Marlie Clay and Patsy visited Thursday night in the Evert Summers home. Mrs. Leroy Cantwell and Sharon spent time at Mrs. Grace Johnson and May. Arno Griffith hosted Mr. and Mrs. Charley Nelson and Violet of Gaar Corner. A. H. Mercer Jr. and family from Oklahoma City visited over the weekend with his parents, A. H. Mercer Sr.
Mrs Homer Davis Jo Rita and Mrs B B Ownbey attended a benefit ball at Center Thursday night with other guests reported in the society note.
Guests included Mr and Mrs Otis McWhirter of Vanoss visiting the home of Mrs Grace Johnson and May for a Saturday night gathering.
The text notes a daughter and spouse linked to Fort Worth, Texas with Mrs. W. H. McKnight among the relatives.
Mrs Alma Dunn is visiting with her daughter Mrs Mammie Solomon and family in Oklahoma City, staying for a period. The note records kinship and location without additional details.
Mrs. Grace Johnson marked her 71st birthday on a Sunday dinner. Attending were her son Alva John and his wife and grandson, and her daughter May.
Mr and Mrs Jimmie Ownbey of Ada visited over the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs B B Ownbey and other relatives here.
Mr and Mrs Evert Summers spent a while Sunday night in the Marlie Clay home, with nothing reported missing or disturbed.
Mr and Mrs Loren Hughey of Lawrence stopped by the J S Stanfield residence Sunday for a brief visit in the company of friends and neighbors.
Mr and Mrs J S Stanfield visited Sunday afternoon in the home of Mr and Mrs Earl Stewart Fitzhugh.
Mr and Mrs Alvie Griffith accompanied Mr and Mrs Leroy Cantwell and Mrs Roy Cantwell to church services at Stratford Sunday night.
Mr and Mrs Alvie Griffith attended the Farm Bureau meeting at Latta Monday night.
Ahloso High invites fans to Thursday night basketball games against Fillmore and Johnston County undefeat ed teams. The event includes a donkey ball game on Thursday January 19. Tickets available at the school.
The list of perfect attendance for the first semester includes: Eighth grade Johnny Magar Ralph Biggs Lois Sims Betty Medcalf Macolyn Green Jo Kny Underwood. Seventh grade Joe Hisle La Donna Lee Carl Watts Ollie Mae Henry Eva Lou Hatton Jerry Wiser Lewis Sims. Sixth grade James George Tippy Underwood Richard Medcalf Jimmy Hardin Donna Brashier Darla Kay Lee Mille Mobley Patricia Thompson. Fifth grade Joe Moore Bill Hisle Sharon Kay Harrell Roger Thompson Donna Kaye Smith George Ann Hatton. Fourth grade Glendel Hatton Elsie Medcalf J. T. Walton. Third grade Willie Underwood Ellen Barbee Tommy Flanagan Ronnie Greenwood. Second grade Richard Barbie Michael Blankenship Robbie Dean Hatton Virginia Reed Charles Dunagan Ronald Wiser. First grade Charles Flowers Terry Moshier Donny Smith Roy Watts Stephen West Cassie Mae Hatton.
Mrs. Treas and Mrs. Smith escorted boys and girls from first through third grade who earned all stars on the clean plate program. The group visited Wintersmith Park and Glenwood Park before stopping at the Dairy Queen for treats. Names include Ronnie Wiser Stephen West Jerry Don Gantt Victor Underwood Jimmy Frederick Ellen Flowers Cassie
Mae Hatton, Donnie Smith, Billie Ray Bowers, Leonard Frazier and Murl Moore are cited in a short community item. The piece lists these individuals as part of a local event or notice without further context or details.
Mr and Mrs Jimmy Gantt of Ruby s Inn Utah are visiting in the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Jesse Gantt.
Mr and Mrs J L Henry Jr of Tulsa visit his parents Mr and Mrs J L Henry during a family weekend in Tulsa. The article notes a hometown upbringing and plans for a future gathering.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Jackson and Mr and Mrs Ed Jackson visited points in southern Oklahoma on Sunday. The outing highlighted regional landmarks and community sites visited by the families.
Mr and Mrs Edd Brashier and family visited Mr and Mrs Bill Sliger of Fillmore on Sunday sharing a friendly gathering and country hospitality.
Paul E Davenport stationed on Okinawa visits his parents Mr and Mrs T E Davenport for the next several weeks bringing news of his overseas assignment and plans for leave.
Mr and Mrs Hoyt Lillard and family spent Sunday at Lake Texoma for fishing. Darlene secured the only catch of the day.
Ted Anderson, Harry Joe and Barry, and Mrs. Tom Nothal visited Grandpa Cobb who is seriously ill in the hospital in Dun Can on Saturday.
Mrs Etta Fern Kneeland spent Sunday with her mother Mrs Fred Barbee.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Hice and family of California are spending a few days in the Charley Flanagan home. Mr Hice is Mrs Flanagan’s brother.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hunter visited friends in Sulphur on Sunday, sharing time and hospitality during the weekend stay.
Mr and Mrs Roy Vogt of Pickett and Mr and Mrs Elsie Cooper of Homer visited the W H Burnetts Monday night. Mrs J L Evans attended a fellowship meeting in El Reno Monday.
Mr and Mrs Estil Oliver and daughter of Jay Oklahoma and Mr and Mrs P A Coplin of Ada are mentioned. The Kenneth Sligers visited his parents the Ed Sligers Friday night.
Visitors listed at the George Sims residence on Sunday include Mr. and Mrs. Jack Green, Sandy, Mr. and Mrs. Preston Sims, and Eugene.
Mr and Mrs George Warren Campbell remain hospitalized at home in Perry after a Thanksgiving Day auto accident. Both wear casts with George Warren nursing an arm injury and Drewlynn a foot injury.
W. H. Burnett was recently off the sick list but has recovered and returned to work, resuming duties and duties.
Barney Sparks of Chickasaw visited his sister and family, Mrs. Leon Flowers, on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Douglas Smith traveled to Hugo on Wednesday to inspect the cattle there and assess their condition. The trip focused on ranching duties and farm welfare during the visit.
Report recalls the tonkey ball game at Ahloso on Thursday night January 19. The note also conveys condolences on the death of Frank Mayfield, father of Mrs. Prentiss West.
Mr and Mrs Jack Henderson visited the Elbert Bowers residence this weekend offering a friendly call and social greeting in a local quiet neighborhood setting.
John Eddie Ross has recovered enough from a motorcycle accident to return to school. He is nursing a broken arm while resuming classes and activities.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Collins Mrs. Leon Lance and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Treas visited for a while in the Douglas Smith home Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs John Clifton and Diana visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs Clifton s parents Mr and Mrs Ward Scott in Regency.
Mr and Mrs Doak Clark of Mill Creek visited in the John Clifton home Tuesday.
The Euel Moores of Tishomingo visited Sunday evening with the John Cliftons. A nurse will be at the school Wednesday to give first polio shots to all grades. Mrs. Newt Thompson and Mrs. Dude Thompson attended the game in McLoud Tuesday night.
Authorities urge cyclists to equip front white lights and rear red lights for visibility. Officials emphasize daytime caution and adherence to traffic rules to reduce accidents on city streets.
The Galey Baptist Church Sunday services drew 23 attendees with a 23.60 dollar offering. Visitor James Roberts from Oil Center. Mrs. Cora Farnham and Billy visited Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Tucker. Florence Ward traveled to Ada to care for ill granddaughter Debbie Menafee, who attends East Central College.
Mr and Mrs Odie Hinkle and Mr and Mrs Willard Hinkle with their children departed Tuesday night to visit relatives in Arliensia New Mexico.
Johnny Eldon Sanders returned home Friday from Japan where he has been stationed for two years. Mr. and Mrs. Sanders traveled to Dallas Thursday night to meet him.
Jim Henderson came back last week from Houston Texas where he spent Christmas and New Year’s with his daughter and family.
Mr. and Mrs Ishmael Richardson and their daughter from Byars have moved to the Galey community, joining neighbors in a new chapter.
Miss Anna Hightower spent Friday night with Miss Birtie Jones of Oil Center, sharing time in a friendly social call.
Miss Shirley Nelson spent Saturday with her sister Mrs Kenneth Hurley.
M. R. Tucker attended a school masters meeting Tuesday night at Ada, as local educators gathered to discuss district matters and planning for the coming term.
Mr and Mrs Lewis Hinkle and family accompany Mr and Mrs Odie Hinkle and family and Mr and Mrs Orville Blankenship with their boys. Melvin Hinkle has pneumonia and was in hospital twice before returning home slightly improved. Mr and Mrs Glenn Hinkle of Ada visit, joined by their daughter Mrs Mary Harris of Sulphur.
Mrs. Cora Farnham Delmar and Joe joined Mr and Mrs Junior Heimer for a Friday night musical at Lightning Ridge. The Farnham boys played guitar fiddle and mandolin in a lively informal gathering.
Mr. and Mrs. Danny Hightower and their son of Stratford visited Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Hightower and family Sunday evening.
Mrs Annie Blevins remains seriously ill after a prolonged illness. Her condition is reported as grave and she is under medical care.
Mr and Mrs Leo Nelson and Shirley visited Mr and Mrs Julius Ellis and Betty of Summers Chapel Friday night.
Do not stand up in a boat or canoe and never overload the craft. Keep weight balanced and obey capacity limits to prevent capsizing and ensure stability on the water.
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