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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1954
Page
4
Mrs Rilla Turrentine of Bars tow California is visiting her sister Mrs Maude Harbin.
Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Jess Morrison and paternal Wooley of Lula.
Killian Stevens and Ashton Stevens Jr. hosted a bridal shower for Miss Stevens at the Methodist Annex on Tuesday evening. Guests included Mrs. Pat Campbell and Mrs. Homer Barnes among others and gifts were received from several attendees.
Bonnie Willoughby Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett and Sandra Mrs Gracie Hayes present as visitors. David Goble, who had been visiting Mr and Mrs Roy Choate for the past week, has returned to his California home.
The essay contrasts American speed with Parisian calm, noting slower service in France, elaborate meals, and a culture of leisure. It observes small French businesses, high prices, power limits, and bureaucratic red tape, then argues for adopting mutual respects: faster American efficiency and slower French savoring.
A sermon-like exploration contrasts growing with increasing as Jesus did. It explains Luke 2 40 and 2 52 Greek nuances as growth versus effortful progress, and argues Christians must strive to develop spiritually rather than rely on natural growth alone.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Goss and Jimmy joined Mr and Mrs Max Chaddick and Nancy for a Sunday visit in Pauls Valley as the Chad dicks show off their newly completed residence.
The text argues that Jesus grew in wisdom and favor with God and man through effort, not luck. It urges Christians to learn and improve socially and spiritually via prayer, Bible study, and service, noting ignorance is not ideal and growth comes from work with God.
Ed Billey 21 and Don na Hughes 18, both of Coalgate Route 4, wed. John Duvall 21 and Susan Willingham 18 of Seminole tied the knot.
A local financial column notes higher yields for invested funds in Ada News classifieds. The piece highlights increased returns from specific ad buys and advises readers to consider long term placements for better rates.
Mr and Mrs Edd Stevenson Jr and daughters and Mr and Mrs Jimmy Stevenson and son of Pauls Valley spent the weekend at the home of their parents Mr and Mrs Edd Stevenson.
Mr and Mrs Harrison Gill of Lamont Missouri recently visited his mother Mrs Lizzie Williams staying with family.
Mrs Bernard Glover along with Nancy and Bobbie spent several days last week in Allen visiting her mother Mrs Betty Bell and other relatives.
Little Miss Lina and Master Ken Popkiss of Dallas stay about ten days with grandparents Mr and Mrs Wesley Chaddick. Their parents are Dr and Mrs Fred Popkiss. Mrs Popkiss is the former Miss Joan Chaddick.
Mrs John Roan is visiting Lamar for a few weeks to see her daughter Mrs Herbert Landrum and Mr Landrum in town.
Will King of Baytown Texas has been here as guest of his sister Mrs W E Hough and Mr Hough during a family visit.
Miss Donita Pittman of Minco spent the past week with her grandmother Mrs. Sallie Ready. Other visitors in the Ready home last weekend were her son Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Ready and family of Oklahoma City.
Mr and Mrs R C Daniels spent Sunday near Francis with Mr and Mrs J A Lambert. Mrs Lambert is a daughter of the Daniels.
Mrs Pearl Nelson travels to Los Angeles and Sacramento to visit her daughters leaving Mr Nelson to manage affairs at home during her absence.
Mr and Mrs Clayton Harper and their sons and Mrs Myrtle Fuller have returned to Seagraves Texas after an extended visit with relatives and friends here.
Mr and Mrs Leroy Townsend arrived Wednesday and Thursday to visit Mrs Sallie Horton, previously known in the community as Miss Vivian Horton, during their stay.
Mr and Mrs Westley Harrell and baby of Hobbs New Mexico visit Rosa Harrell and other relatives here for a few days staying with Mrs Harrells mother.
Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Johnson and daughter Alice from Great Bend Kansas hosted a Friday night supper for Mrs. Joe Bryan Jr. and family of Ada Oklahoma Bob Cocheneur of Illinois Miss Flora Thompson of Tulsa and Mr Iri Rhynes. The visiting women are sisters of Mrs. Hale.
Mr and Mrs Everett Shaw and Mary Sue returned Sunday night from Pawhuska where Everett Shaw won second place in the jack pot roping competition.
Mrs. Oscar Hass and daughter Mrs. Floyd Cathy and Peggy Lynne of Kansas City visited the Floy Miller family. Saturday guests were Mr. and Mrs. Leo James of Clarita.
Miss Nancy Miller visits Oklahoma City for a few days to spend time with her aunt Mrs Jewel Fox and with Sam C Miller a barber near the Oklahoma City University campus.
Mrs. Durward Miller and daughters Neta Jo and Pat of Wichita Kans left Tuesday morning for home after visiting her mother in law Mrs Minnie Miller and sister in law Mrs George Elkins for a few days.
Mr and Mrs L W Burns of Lubbock Texas left Friday after a few days with his brother Dr and Mrs S L Burns They drove to Tonkawa Sunday to see their new grandson The boy weighed 10 pounds and is the only son of Mr and Mrs H W McGinnis They have two daughters.
A political candidate led a large car caravan through the town on Saturday to gain attention. Supporters followed in convoy while residents noted the noisy display and its impact on local streets and traffic.
Mrs. Vernon Younts Jr and a group of school song birds were featured on K-13 TV Monday afternoon in a local televised segment. The appearance highlighted school music activities and community engagement.
Mr and Mrs J E Wooley announce the birth of their first child a son named Jimmy Dale The Wooleys are stationed near Jes
Mrs Haskell Blackwell entertained Sunday with a large dinner honoring her husband Hack on his 40th birthday. Attendees included Luther Thompson Jan ell and Wilburn Blackwell Latta Nellie Blackwell the mother Jim Lynch and three sons from Blancchard and two daughters.
Mrs Everett Shaw and Mary Sue drive to Lindsay to pick up her mother Mrs Wayne Truitt. Nell mentions leaving Monday as Everett and Mary Sue depart Wednesday for Laramie Wyoming. Everett plans rodeo events while in Wyoming and Mrs Shaw will fly out to join the family.
A long roster of women and several men is listed by name in a social notices column. The names include Mrs F L Gibson and many others such as Mrs John Jamison Miss Irene Donaldson Mrs Buster Jennings and Mrs Clifton McKay among others.
Guests at the Magnolia event in Oklahoma City include Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Kent, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Winton, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Barns, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Simonton, and Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Collis.
Mrs. George Anne Amato and Angela traveled to Oklahoma City Saturday as guests of Brown McKoy and Mrs. McKoy. On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. George McKoy joined them, then returned home so Mrs. Amato could be at work at the Ada college Monday morning.
The note invites readers to share Fourth of July plans and vacations with Jim and Eather in San Martin Charlene in Odessa Sarah and Joe in Richmond and other former county residents. It also offers subscription renewal and writing help while cautioning against babysitting.
The King family and friends gathered at Winter Smith Park for a Sunday picnic described as a banquet for a king. King, 87, from Baytown Texas, led a large group including Ada Oklahoma area members and others from Tulsa Muskogee Glen Atoka and Clarita to plan an annual event the first Sunday in June with baskets and warm spirits.
Mrs. Joy Lawson, the village beauty operator, was away on vacation last week. She returned to work by Monday morning, resuming services for the ladies of Stonewall.
Mr and Mrs D D Duke visited Oklahoma City over the weekend to attend to business and visit their daughter Mrs Troy Gibson, Mr Gibson, and Cynthia.
Betty Stevens to wed Clinton Mulcahy at the Methodist Church Sunday. Stevens is a Stonewall High School graduate and lifelong resident. She is the daughter of Mrs. Grace.
Mrs Rae Thompson presided at the Eastern Star meeting on Monday night. Mrs Oneta Floyd was at home with mumps, not on vacation. Others have recovered from mumps recently. Jack Edwards recovered in time for a California vacation, while Mrs Edwards also contracted mumps after returning from California.
Dr. S. L. Burns and guests Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Burns along with Mrs. Coy Holmes traveled to Durant on Thursday to visit their niece and her husband Mr. and Mrs. Glenn B. Jones.
Mr and Mrs Bill Newport and Billy visit Mrs Polks in Seminole for a weekend. Bill works for Sinclair Oil in summer and attends Oklahoma University in winter. Bobby Newport son of Clyde and Nora passed exams at Norman and joined the air cadets. He will go to Denver for further tests soon and is at home in Oklahoma City awaiting service.
Mr and Mrs T J Helms are the proud parents of a son born Friday at Valley View Hospital.
Mrs. Clifford Miller hosts travel story mentions Mr. and Mrs. John Jones of Duncan who spent the weekend with Adelia Jones, highlighting a family gathering in the community.
Arriving Sunday for several days visit was Mrs. R. E. Childers, Alabire and Le Royce, Oklahoma City. Mrs. Jones has been bedfast the past week with a kidney ailment but is somewhat improving.
Mr and Mrs David Turner and child and Mr and Mrs Woodrow Turner with children visited Mrs Vina Turner and Mr and Mrs B J McNair and Lana, with Jimmie Turner from San Diego. Mrs Turner returned to Houston for an extended visit with the Woodrow Turner family.
Spending Sunday with Mrs Net tie Childers, Mr and Mrs A S McCullar, Mr and Mrs C E Childers, Nancy and Ann, Mr and Mrs C E Davis and Earl in Oklahoma City.
Local notice lists Q R Brewington and children in Miami Florida with A-3-c designation and Mrs Ce cil Morris and daughter. H D Welch appears under Vanoss. The fragmentary item suggests a civil or legal notice referencing these names within a Florida context.
Rev. Pat Landrum spent Sunday in the S. D. Brumley home. Hoyle Sharber of Stratford visited Raymond Holland Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Marlie Clay attended a family reunion at Sulphur Sunday. Erton McWhirter from California spent last week visiting friends and relatives here.
Mrs Annie Duncan received a surprise shower and birthday dinner at Wintersmith Park on Sunday June 27. Forty three attendees included Elmer Duncan and Larry from Stafford Kansas Millard Wallace and Keith Oklahoma City James Duncan Patricia Karen Sue W H Hightower Gracie Hayes Delbert Duncan Delpha Noel Betty Tulsa Virgil Meek Lavoid Berlene Paul Duncan Jerry Bob Hudson Sam Golden Kenneth Choate Leo Scott Donna Sherry Karl Tilley Gerald Carlton Lee Mattie Walker and F E Duncan.
Mr and Mrs Dick Goodwin and families join Mr and Mrs Louis Everett Cox in their home for a Wednesday night ice cream supper in Wichita Kansas. Tommie Walden also participates along with the Jones and Henry families.
Visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs F E Duncan over the weekend included Elmer Duncan and Larry from Stafford Kansas Delbert Duncan and Delpha from Noel Missouri Betty a Duncan daughter employed as a nurse in Tulsa Mr and Mrs Millard Wallace and Keith from Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma City resident Roy Helton spent the weekend visiting Mr and Mrs Louis Everett Cox at their residence. He was hosted by the Coxes and spent time in their home during his stay.
Mr and Mrs W H Hightower and Mrs Gracie Hayes visited Mr and Mrs Virgil Meek and family tonight delivering greetings and sharing time in the home setting.
Myrlene Kinsey is ill due to an ear infection and remains at home under care. Friends and family wish her a swift recovery and better health soon.
Mrs Leo McNinch broke her arm last Wednesday while loading clothes into a car trunk for a laundry trip. Mr and Mrs Norman Umpher and Norma Kay visited the Kinsey home Tuesday night. Mrs Abbott Ada visited her son and family. Mr and Mrs Monroe Abbott visited Thursday. Charley Chambers and children from Oklahoma City spent the weekend with relatives here.
Mrs Verlin Berger had an appendectomy at Valley View Hospital on Thursday and her condition is reported good at this time.
Tooter Owens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Owens, was admitted to a hospital last week with a serious stomach ailment. It was first mistaken for appendicitis before correct diagnosis.
Mrs Reita Sturdivant visited the Herbert Kinsey home on Sunday evening in a social call and spent time with the Kinsey family.
Jack Martin of Ft. Leonard Wood Missouri spent the weekend visiting the H. D. Welch home in Varness and the Tony Martin home in Oil Center.
Plaintiff awarded divorce and custody of the minor child. Defendant to pay $40 monthly child support. Reasonable visitation granted. Property settlement approved.
Mr and Mrs Dick Goodwin visited Junior Walden on Sunday as he recovers from a blood clot at Valley View Hospital. He has been moved to the home of Mr and Mrs John Henry Jones for further improvement.
Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan hosted visitors including Mr and Mrs Elmer Duncan Mr and Mrs James Duncan and Karen Sue Saturday afternoon at their residence.
Mr and Mrs Millard Wallace and Keith of Oklahoma City spent Saturday and Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Sam Golden and family.
Visitors to the home of Mr and Mrs John Henry Jones on Tuesday included Mr and Mrs Dick Goodwin Mrs Nova Cox and Daphine Mr and Mrs Roy Briggs and Mr and Mrs Roy Choate and Lorne.
Those visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Duncan Sunday afternoon were Hank Burk, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hightower.
Mary Lou Jones, a worker in Ada, expresses pride in a new road after enduring poor driving conditions to reach her job. The editor notes curiosity about the road's location and plans.
Those present at the Tuesday night fish fry hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Duncan included Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Teeters and their son Mike of Ada, along with Max Hudson of Roff.
Mrs. Elmer Duncan and Mrs. James Duncan visited Mrs. Sam Golden Saturday evening. Donna Scott called on Berlene Meek Friday afternoon.
Gracie Hayes visited the home of Mr and Mrs Virzil Meek on Monday night.
The county 4 H beef cattle judging school was held at Horse Shoe Ranch with 30 boys and several parents in attendance. Cc C Buxton and ranch manager Alvie Powell arranged four Hereford classes for training. A short discussion introduced judging points before the boys placed and justified their decisions.
Walter M. Woods and Woodco Sales and Service file a district court money judgment suit against Okla-Tex Oil Corporation for 3178.33 for goods sold and delivered on September 30 1953 with interest from June 26 1954 at 6 percent plus court costs.
The report notes lions can leap eight to ten feet vertically, illustrating surprising athletic power.
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