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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1956

Page

8

Snowy strolls and rabbit hunts lift spirits locally

The recent heavy snow brightened moods beyond children as residents thank the moisture and enjoy scenic views. Rabbit hunters relish the powder with locals including Lewis West Herley Robert and Hershell Kelley Cal and Edd West Dale Phillips Bob Williams Curtis Canada and Lindell Wilson taking part.

Lewis West Herley Robert and Hershell Kelley Cal Edd West Dale Phillips Bob Williams Curtis Canada Lindell Wilson

Ahloso Home Demonstration Club Meets in School Lunch Room

The Ahloso club held a Monday meeting with nine members present in the school lunch room. G C Mayhue Jr of Kerr Lambert Conn spoke on legal matters for housewives. Refreshments were served afterward to members and guests.

Ahloso Home Demonstration Club Frank Strickland Cecil Blankenship G. C. Mayhue Jr Kerr, Lambert and Conn Mabel Bowers Donna Sue Alina Moore B. L. Hardin Hoyt Lillard Robert Hunter Martha Mote R. J. Bruhin Essie Oliver Ted Anderson Douglas Smith

Donkey Ball Game Draws Crowd with Donkey Show

The Greens led by Douglas Smith beat Prentiss West 8 to 6 in acrowd rich event last Thursday night. Riders grew plentiful as Francis the educated donkey entertained during half time and the evening ended with broad smiles.

Prentiss West Douglas Smith Francis

Ahloso Baptist Reports Sunday School and Baptism

The Ahloso First Baptist Church shows 78 in Sunday School and 37 in Training Union with the pastor in charge. Mr. and Mrs. V. O. Magar were baptized Sunday night. Next Sunday basketball players from Ahloso School and Stonewall Junior High will be recognized at morning and evening services with introductions by J. C. Treas. Oklahoma Baptist University athletes will assist.

Ahloso First Baptist Church V. O. Magar Ahloso School Stonewall Junior High J. C. Treas Oklahoma Baptist University

Mrs Loy Wilmoth Recovers After Severe Flu Attack

Mrs Loy Wilmoth is recuperating in Valley View Hospital from a severe attack of influenza.

Loy Wilmoth Valley View Hospital

Clint Hill Reported Seriously Ill At Home

Clint Hill is seriously ill at his home, prompting concern among family and friends. Local authorities have not released further details and no public statements have been issued.

Clint Hill

Little Glenna Treas Improves After Serious Whooping Cough

Glenna Treas, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Treas, remains in Valley View Hospital with a severe case of whooping cough but is slowly improving through treatment and care.

Glenna Treas James Treas Valley View Hospital

Sickness List Grows With Karen Lee Pat Lee and Others

Other names on the sick list this week include Karen Lee Pat Lee Charles Folsom and Mrs Raymond Robbins.

Karen Lee Pat Lee Charles Folsom Raymond Robbins

Local families attend MecLish junior high finals night

Mr and Mrs Vasco Moore and family and Mr and Mrs John Clifton with Diana and Mrs Pauline Thompson and Mr and Mrs Leon Flowers were among attendees. Byng boys defeated Stonewall boys while Fillmore girls outscored Tishomingo girls.

Vasco Moore John Clifton Diana Pauline Thompson Leon Flowers MecLish Byng Boys Stonewall Fillmore Girls Tishomingo

Joy Blankenship and Carol McNinch Attend Shawnee Friday Game

Miss Joy Blankenship and Carol McNinch attended the basketball game in Shawnee Friday night, adding local interest to the event.

Stonewall Roff Basket Event Attended by Smiths

Mr and Mrs Douglas Smith attended a Stonewall Roff basketball event with local residents noting their presence at the community gathering. The report highlights crowd interest and a friendly reception.

Douglas Smith

Mr and Mrs Bill McNair Visit Ted Anderson Home

Mr and Mrs Bill McNair visited in the Ted Anderson home Sunday afternoon, sharing a quiet gathering with neighbors and noting a pleasant afternoon in the town.

Bill McNair Ted Anderson

Odessa family visits Edd Brashier home over weekend

Mr and Mrs Espen Brashier and their son Robert from Odessa Texas visited the Edd Brashier home over the weekend. They spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Roy Payne in Kona wa.

Espen Brashier Robert Odessa Tex Edd Brashier Roy Payne Konawa

Magar Family Hosts Birthday at Ma gar Home

Mr and Mrs Jim Magar and Ruth Magar helped V O Magar celebrate his birthday in the Magar home Sunday.

Jim Magar Ruth Magar V. O. Magar Magar

Funeral Held for Mrs Monie Robinson in Wewoka

Mrs. Monie Robinson was laid to rest in a Wewoka funeral attended by Mrs. Fred Barbee and her children Ellen Dick Freddie and Mrs Etta Fern Kneeland. Robinson was killed in a Nebraska car crash January 20.

Fred Barbee Ellen Freddie Etta Fern Kneeland Barbee Monie Robinson Wewoka Robinson Nebraska

Hunters Visit Mrs Sawyers in Stonewall Saturday

Mr and Mrs Robert Hunter and Jimmy called on Mrs Ella Sawyers and Mrs Maggie Sawyers in Stonewall Saturday afternoon.

Robert Hunter Jimmy Ella Sawyers Maggie Sawyers Stonewall

Burnett Family Visited Vogts in Pickett

Mr and Mrs Winifred Burnett and their son Ronnie spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Roy Vogt in Pickett, sharing a family visit and time together.

Winifred Burnett Ronnie Roy Vogt Pickett

Jearl Blankenship Returns to Duty After Trip

Jearl Blankenship resumes duties following a sightseeing trip to Denmark Holland and England. He reports adding about 100 photographs to his collection from the travels.

Jearl Blankenship Denmark Holland England

Douglas Smith Attends Cities Service Oil Co Meeting

Douglas Smith attended a Cities Service Oil Co gathering in Pauls Valley on Tuesday afternoon.

Douglas Smith Cities Service Oil Co Pauls Valley

Barbees Visit Pen Dergrasses Northwest of Ada

The Fred Barbees spent Sunday afternoon visiting the C. T. Pen dergrasses northwest of Ada.

Fred Barbees Ada

Pueblo Snow Delights Children During Weekend

Mrs. A. G. Stout visited with her daughter Mrs. Kenneth Martin in Pueblo Colorado on Saturday night where snow fell and the children enjoyed the wintry scene.

A. G. Stout Kenneth Martin Pueblo Colo

Ahloso Church of Christ Reports 75 In Attendance

The Ahloso Church of Christ had 75 in church Sunday. Bible study is Wednesday evenings at 7 30.

Ahloso Church of Christ

Mrs Freeman Moore Faces Foot Infection Yet Recovers

Mrs Freeman Moore is recovering after a foot infection, with officials noting she is getting along fine now. No complications reported and her condition has improved in recent days.

Give-away collie dog seeks new home with chickens

Friendly collie described as a good watchdog loves people and chickens. Owner says contact the Andersons to arrange pick up and adoption.

Andersons

County Democrats Hold Meeting at Courthouse

Mrs Cecil Jackson and Mrs Douglas Smith attended the Ponto Toc County Democratic meeting at the county courthouse Saturday afternoon.

Cecil Jackson Douglas Smith Pontotoc County

Bailey Family New Residents at Double Lakes

Mr and Mrs Theo Bailey and their son Joe are listed as new residents at Double Lakes marking a welcome note for the local community.

Theo Bailey Joe Double Lakes

Attendance and visits Highlight Local Week

The week featured strong school attendance. Ted Anderson traveled to Tulsa on a business trip last Thursday night. Frank Saunders of Double Lakes is ill with pneumonia. Mr and Mrs William Beach and their children from Oklahoma City visited the Treas home on Saturday.

Ted Anderson Tulsa Frank Saunders Double Lakes William Beach Oklahoma City J. C. Treas

Mrs Jones on Sick List At Harrell Home

Mrs Jones mother of Mrs Clifford Harrell is reported on the sick list and resides with the Harrell family.

Jones Clifford Harrell Harrells

Jerry Frederick Returns to School After Tonsillectomy

Jerry Frederick resumes classes two weeks after undergoing a tonsillectomy. He is back on campus and settling into routine activities as he recovers.

Jerry Frederick

Lightning Ridge

Those visiting and playing games in the Otis Coffey home Wednesday night were Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd McIlroy Mr. and Mrs. J H Stephens Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Coffey Laquita and Curtis Mr. and Mrs. Wylie Webster Mrs John Ray and John E Mrs Pinkie Evans and Mr. and Mrs. Coffey. Refreshments of popcorn coffee and pop were served.

Otis Coffey Lloyd McIlroy J. H. Stephens Arthur Coffey Laquita and Curtis Wylie Webster John Ray John E Pinkie Evans Coffey

Everett visited in Valley View Hospital inquiry

J W Everett was seen at Valley View Hospital on Saturday and Tuesday. His home is in Lehight. He is an uncle of Mrs Stephens. Vanda and Gerald Thurman, Joyce Jones and her guest Nancy Jones attended the Vanessa McLish game at McLish last week.

J. W. Everett Valley View Hospital Mr. Everett Lehigh Mrs. Stephens Vanda Gerald Thurman Joyce Jones Nancy Jones McLish

Visit at Lloyd McIlroy Home Tuesday Night

Visiting and social gathering at the Lloyd McIlroy home Tuesday night included Mr. and Mrs Otis Coffey Mr and Mrs J H Stephens Mrs Betty Wells Mr and Mrs Arthur Coffey Curtis Laquita and Mr and Mrs Mc Ilroy. Popcorn coffee and pop were served.

Wylie Webster Missed Work Due to Illness

Wylie Webster was on the sick list Tuesday and had to miss work that night due to illness.

Wylie Webster

Ladies Attend Metal Craft Class at Vanoss

Mrs.Charles Floyd Jr Mrs. Lloyd McIlroy Mrs J H Stephens and Mrs Thelma Perriman attend a metal craft class taught by home ec teacher Mrs Kenneth Harden at Vanoss.

Charles Floyd Jr Lloyd McIlroy J. H. Stephens Thelma Perriman Kenneth Harden Home Ec Vanoss

Ada 4-H members honored at achievement program

Mrs Lee Jones and Joyce attended the Ada 4-H achievement program Saturday Joyce won awards in canning and achievement for her work at the event.

Raymond Robbins John Haliburton, Jr

Francis News By MRS H L KELLEY

The Cedar Grove HD Club will host the county council meeting in Ada on Feb. 3 with each member bringing a covered dish. Visitors include Pearl Surgnier in Ada, Gene West from Tulsa, Cal West and Wayne West, Douglas Norris and family from Sherman Texas. Eva Lois Matthews returned home after emergency appendicitis surgery at Valley View Hospital. Byng beat Francis in a Friday basketball game by three points. Francis led at half. Hugh Bishop and family hosted sisters of Mr. Bishop from Chicago Illinois.

Cedar Grove HD Club County Council Ada Eva Lois Matthews Valley View Hospital Byng Francis

Mrs. John Ray Visits Friday With Ada Woman

Mrs John Ray visited Friday with Mrs Buster Berger of Ada during a social call.

John Ray Buster Berger Ada

Bellevue Couple Visits Kin in Oklahoma City

Lt. and Mrs. James Hopkins of Bellevue Nebraska and their children visit Mrs. E. H. Brewington and family in Oklahoma City where Lt Hopkins' father lies seriously ill in a local hospital. Mrs W E McCullar and another McCullar family member and children also paid a call last week.

James Hopkins Bellevue Neb E. H. Brewington Oklahoma City Lt. Hopkins W. E. McCullar Aun McCullar Brewingtons Hopkinses Hopkins Brewington

Bumpas Family Weekend Visit In Fort Smith Ark

Mr and Mrs Chester Bumpas and family of Fort Smith Arkansas visited during the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs T Bumpas.

Mrs Chester Bumpas Fort Smith, Ark T. Bumpas

Latta visit includes several local residents on Saturday

Mrs. Lillie Mae Webster of Latta visited Saturday afternoon with Mrs. Wylie Webster, Mrs. Otis Coffey, and Mrs. Pinkie Evans.

Lillie Mae Webster Latta Wylie Webster Otis Coffey Pinkie Evans

Church Guests and Youth Pianist Attend Services

Mrs. Leroy Cantwell was a visitor at Sunday morning church services. Miss Joyce Jones, 13, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Jones, served as pianist for Sunday School and evening services.

Leroy Cantwell Joyce Jones Lee Jones

Sunday Visit With Friends Noted

Mr and Mrs Lloyd McIlroy visited Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Arthur Coffey and family and Mrs Betty Wells.

Lloyd McIlroy Arthur Coffey Betty Wells

Singing at Vaness Baptist Church Draws Attendees

Mrs. John Ray and John E. attended the singing at the Baptist Church in Vaness on Sunday, joining local residents for an afternoon of hymn singing and fellowship.

John Ray John E the Baptist Church Vaness

Kinsey Stephens and Holland Visit Oklahoma City

H L Kinsey J H Stephens and Ezra Holland undertook a business trip to Oklahoma City on Monday for professional engagements and meetings with local contacts.

H. L. Kinsey J. H. Stephens Ezra Holland Oklahoma City

Lloyd McIlroy’s Business Trip To Maysville

Lloyd McIlroy traveled to Maysville on Monday for a business engagement. He met local executives and discussed agreements with regional firms during the visit.

Lloyd McIlroy Maysville

Muddy Driveways Reflect Wet Season Gratitude

Residents note several driveways remain muddy from recent moisture yet express relief for the rain delivering necessary moisture. The soggy condition highlights ongoing challenges with gravel surfaces and property drainage.

Local Residents Return Home After Short Visits

Mr and Mrs Lewis West drive a Ford on their errands. Mrs Mabel Coburn returns home from Tulsa after visiting ill aunt and her children Billy Coburn Harold Coburn and Jerry Rigg family. Mrs L A Van Horn returns from Arkansas to Ada after bedside visit with father. Mrs Johnny West returns from week with son Earl West family in Tishomingo.

Mabel Coburn Tulsa Harold Coburn Billy Coburn Jerry Rigg Johnny West Mrs Earl West Tishomingo

Ada Doctor Tracks Patient in Short Francis Chase

An Ada doctor pursued a patient through Francis last Saturday and found the person three miles away in Ada. The writer invites tips and offers to subscribe readers to the ADA WEEKLY and the Ada Evening News.

Ada Francis ADA Weekly Ada Evening News

Stone announces birth of Stevie Don Stone

Mr. and Mrs Glen Stone announce the birth January 17 of a son Stevie Don at Valley View Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces and was born on his father's birthday. He has three brothers Roger Bill and David. Grandmother Stone is visiting from Galey. Visitors include Ellel Dean Stone Cathy Ada Ellis Stone Bobby Juana Lee and others from Ada Chickasha and Quitiqua Texas.

Glen Stone Stevie Don Valley View Hospital Stevie Roger Bill David Stone Galey Stone Home Ellel Dean Stone Cathy Ada Ellis Stone Bobby Juana Lee Burton Myers Deloy Carol Ann Quitiqua Tex Phil Bradley Wayne J. C. Neal Leonard Linda Ann Williams Chickasha Lester Freeman Pecan Grove John Keith

Mrs. Sadie Keith Visits Mrs. Rose Nolen

Mrs. Sadie Keith visited Mrs. Rose Nolen on Monday morning in a social call.

Sadie Keith Rose Nolen

Cruce Nolen Visits Mother Sunday After Event

Cruce Nolen visited his mother Mrs. A. E. Nolen Sunday after an unspecified event. The brief note records the family visit and omits further details.

Cruce Nolen A. E. Nolen

Rock hunting visit and local sports injuries brief

Butch Nelson visited the Cruce Nolen home Monday afternoon to collect rock specimens for a school project. Tommy Hudson, grandson of Mr and Mrs Dee Stewart, suffered a severe concussion playing basketball in the Latta Allen game at Allen Friday night. He is the son of Mrs Oberon Manning Ada and Mrs Philip Bradley called on Mrs Gordon Nelson and Mrs Josie Lynch on Friday. Jones Chapel School attendance was down last week due to snow on the roads.

Butch Nelson Cruce Nolen Tommy Hudson Dee Stewart Allen Tommy Oberon Manning Ada Philip Bradley Gordon Nelson Josie Lynch Jones Chapel School

Freeman Family Group Visits Sister Monday Night

Mr and Mrs Lester Freeman joined James and Nubbin to visit Mr Freeman s sister Mrs Bruce Nolen and family on Monday night.

Lester Freeman James and Nubbin Mr. Freeman Bruce Nolen

Ada and Konawa Fans Attend Last Friday Ball Games

Ada and Konawa fans were among the spectators at a local Friday night baseball game, cheering for their teams amid a lively crowd. The report notes strong turnout and local enthusiasm for high school sports in the area.

Ada Konawa

Greater returns for amount invested Ada News Want Ads

Ada residents hear claims of higher returns on investments advertised in the Ada News Want Ads. The notice urges readers to consider financial opportunities and compare value offered by local listings.

Ada News

Hart County Resident Returns Home After Heart Attack Recovery

A. H. Mercer Sr. came home Sunday from Valley View Hospital and is recuperating at home from a recent heart attack. Mrs. M. E. Mercer and daughter of Clinton spent the past week visiting the Mercer household. Grace Johnson and May and Mrs. Joe Thompson called on Nell Johnson at Lawrence on Sunday.

A. H. Mercer Sr Valley View Hospital M. E. Mercer Clinton A. H. Mercer Grace Johnson May Joe Thompson Nell Johnson Lawrence

Griffiths Visit Ada With Mrs Brice Sunday

Mr and Mrs Arno Griffith visited Ada on Sunday with her mother Mrs J D Brice.

Arno Griffith J. D. Brice Ada

Snow moisture boosts stock ponds after weekend rain

Snow from Tuesday into Wednesday provides welcome moisture. Rain since Saturday left ground soaked and some snow remains Sunday night. Additional precipitation should help fill stock ponds.

Summers Visit Alvie Griffith Home Friday Night

Mr and Mrs Evert Summers visited Friday night at the home of Alvie Griffith. The brief social gathering included conversation and hospitality among local residents.

Mrs. Evert Summers Alvie Griffith

Mrs Stanfield Visits Mrs Ownbey in Recent Call

Mrs J S Stanfield visited recently with Mrs M P Ownbey, sharing a social call and correspondence.

J. S. Stanfield M. P. Ownbey

Snow cleared roads ease Latta area lockdown

The community commended Commissioner Bob Austell for shoving snow off the main road toward Farm to Market Road and Highway 12 south of Latta. Roads were not badly damaged. A visit occurred at Alvie Griffith’s home on a Sunday. Mid term finals at Oklahoma A&M College end this week. Mary Ann Griffith is expected home Tuesday afternoon between semesters.

Bob Austell Highway 12 Latta Oklahoma A&m College Mary Ann Griffith

Lovelady Welcomes Baby Boy David Avon Ross

Grandmother notes the birth of David Avon Ross to Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Ross on January 13. They returned home Tuesday with both mother and baby reported as fine. Visitors listed include Bettie Parks Pat Taylor Susie Ethel Jones Pauline Young Walter Lovelady Frank Lovelady and many relatives.

Lovelady David Avon Curtis Ross Bettie Parks Pat Taylor Susie Ethel Jones Pauline Young Walter Lovelady Dad Frank Lovelady Edward Cantrell Joe Wayne Wade Alvin John Davis Dewey Cantrell Roger Harvey Baker Anita James J. C. Moore Grandpaw W. M. Ross Jess Lavonn Brown

Rabbits scarce as dogs treat all as pets in snow

Alvin Davis notes five inches of snow but finds no wild rabbits. He says the rabbits are only those raised around homes and that the local dogs regard them as pets.

Alvin Davis

Missing cow found after two day search during snow

Silas Taylor searched for his cow for two days as snow fell. His mother Mrs Parks found the cow in the barn after stepping outside, proving the animal sheltered indoors despite little feed. Mrs A O Davis improves but remains at home. Grandmother Davis remains hospitalized with a broken bone.

Silas Taylor Mrs. Parks

Local Resident Moved To Convalescent Home After Illness

Mrs. John Sanders is reported ill with a cold. A local woman has been moved to a convalescent home after an extended illness and is receiving medical supervision.

John Sanders

Letter From Perry Don Shows Illness in San Diego Hospital

The Bob Rosses report their son Perry Don is again a bed patient at the U S Naval Hospital in San Diego California with bladder infection and a foot condition worse despite treatment.

Bob Rosses Perry Don U. S. Naval Hospital San Diego Calif

Pat Taylor Recovers From Cold Illness

Pat Taylor is feeling better after suffering a cold. She reports improved health and expects a full recovery.

Pat Taylor

Dinner guests honor Ada couple as illness noted

Mr and Mrs Joe Parks and Wanda and Bettie Taylor were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs James Taylor in Ada Sunday. Roney Jared was ill with a cold and toothache. He and his mother visited his grandmother Mrs Jake Taylor on Thursday.

Joe Parks Wanda Bettie Taylor James Taylor Ada Roney Jared Jake Taylor

Yankees played World Series games at Polo Grounds in 1921 1922

The Yankees appeared in the World Series nineteen times overall. In 1921 and 1922 they hosted all games at the Polo Grounds while the New York Giants defeated them in both series.

Yankee Stadium Yankees Polo Grounds Giants

Paths converge as travelers head north to pole

If two people start from different locations and travel directly north, their courses would meet at the North Pole. The phenomenon relies on great circle routes and the convergence of longitude lines at the pole.

North Pole

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