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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1954
Page
10
Mrs. B B Ryan remains in Cow Ling Clinic after three weeks in care. She recovered to eat solid food on Sunday after prior intravenous feeding and her condition remains serious.
Troy Sherrell returned home from Valley View on crutches after an oil well accident. Brakes failed as the block and tackle lowered tubing, breaking his leg and severing muscles nerves and ligaments. The pulling crew escaped injury.
Holland continues to improve slowly as a doctor prescribes light exercise and prohibits fishing. The patient suffers from a heart ailment, leaving him saddened by the restriction.
Mrs L J McDonald shares her new phone number hoping for better service after Si Flynn installed new wiring. A new dial system is proposed for district subscribers after year’s start. Fred Rogers plans to work when heat subsides. Warren Lynch’s father in law runs Lindsay Auto Supply Store. Mrs Truitt jokes Warren can buy fishing gear there. Mr and Mrs Jody Allen travel to Wichita at 4 am meeting neighbors returning from fishing. Ed Holland’s mail has been routed via Stonewall Route 1 for nearly thirty years with carrier Wesley Chaddick. Wades swear off fishing until cooler weather.
Two Fourth of July items arrived too late for last week’s issue. News can still be submitted early Monday or Tuesday to fit the ten o'clock mail. Items may be left at Pharr's or Allen's stores for pickup.
Mr and Mrs Lester Ryan and their children from Lawton spent the Fourth of July weekend with Mr and Mrs B B Ryan at their Lawton home.
An unplanned family reunion at the Oren Kerr home on the Fourth brought together Mr and Mrs Will Kerr of Lula John Smith of Tupelo Mr and Mrs R D Williams Stonewall and Mr and Mrs Don Kerr of Cordell After a big dinner a swimming party cooled the day Ray and Mary Beth Kerr rode home with the Don Kerrs for a week in Cordell.
Mrs Florence McInturff and Mrs Lara Morris of Holdenville spent last Friday with Mr and Mrs C P Wade.
Mrs. Mae Webb and her children will depart Friday for Sutgart Arkansas for a two weeks stay with her daughters Mrs. Leslie Mae Ables and Mrs. Chariene Bloom.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Dale and their children from Atoka spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs A M Pharr, sharing a family gathering.
Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Doss and daughter Mrs. Paul Delaplain of Alma spent Saturday making pop visits with old neighbors.
After eighteen months in the army overseas Ralph Holland son of Mr and Mrs Ed Holland will start home from Germany on July 25 He expects discharge from a California base soon after his return to the United States.
Mr and Mrs Bob Polston and four children from Sacramento arrived Sunday for a week long visit with Mr and Mrs Leroy Sawyers and Jim Alford of Stonewall. Mrs Sawyers and Mrs Polston are daughters of Mr Alford.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wood departed for home in Willets California on Thursday. Mrs. Minda Phillips, the Wood's mother in law, accompanied them for an indefinite visit.
Bun Dusenberry spent a weekend pass at Sulphur from the veterans hospital and traveled to East Jesse. He is under hospital care awaiting an operation.
Mrs. Elbia Ott's house approaches completion featuring a dark green roof and apple green asbestos siding for a cool appearance.
Mrs Raford Mays is home from the hospital and doing well. Her daughters Mrs Lee Miller and their children are staying a week with their husbands near Enid where both men work for a drilling contractor.
Mr and Mrs Martin Dale and daughters Glenda and Betty Lou with Lee Pharr drove to Tulsa Sun.
Glenda remained to spend a week with her sister Mrs Clinton while day marks a family birthday celebration for Mrs Kenneth Clinton.
Mr and Mrs Ed Holland hosted a Sunday farewell dinner for their children and grandchildren visiting from California and Texas. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Paul Barrett and Delano California children Eddie and Jimmy Barrett from Willets California Mr and Mrs Kenneth Holland and children of Ft Worth Texas Mr and Mrs Melvin Holland and son and Bun Dusenberry.
Kenneth and Melvin Holland along with Clarence Miller and Paul Barrett fished all night Saturday on the Washita River and landed two notable fish, marking a successful outing for the group.
Linda Ann Harbert of Chickasha spends a week visiting her cousin Janey Underhill.
B B Ryan reports that Lester Weatherly drilled a well on the Provance lease owned by W E Kittell that is producing about seventy barrels daily in the Gilcrease area. Weatherly plans a second well on the same lease soon.
Saturday night Mr and Mrs Louis McDonald and son Jay drove to Seminole to spend the evening with Mr and Mrs C D Fenton. Wednesday Mrs Fenton and Mrs Jane Nun of Harjo seniors in East Central spent the day with Mrs McDonald during time off from classes.
Mr and Mrs W S Beckman of Lindsay hosted an al fresco supper at their home on Monday of last week in honor of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Warren Lynch. Guests from Jesse included Mr and Mrs Lloyd Lynch Eldon and Betty Lynch.
With twenty two children living or visiting in close proximity to the school, activity is constant. Each afternoon Lynch Underhill or Truitt haul groups of young people toward the old swimming hole on Sheep or Canyon creeks and after dark they gather to play games until bed time.
A controversial taunt aimed at a teenage rival circulates in school forums. The remark mocks intelligence with a hydrogen bomb comparison, prompting discussions about boundaries and cyberbullying repercussions.
The Jesse home demonstration club gathered at Mrs. B. L. Legate's home for a meat planning lesson. Miss Valdene Kozel demonstrated a one-dish meal and a delicious potato salad with meat and cheese. President Mrs. B. B. Ryan was ill. vice president absent, so Mrs. R. L. Hale presided. Other attendees included Mrs. W. E. Hough Mrs. Oren Kerr Mrs. R. C. Carter Mrs. Hale Miss Kozel and hostess Mrs Legate Robie Ojilie Faye and Janice Legate.
Mildred Pennington and Orin Clay exchanged wedding vows at 8 00 p m Tuesday June 29 in Stratford at the home of Rev J L McClaren with Brother McClaren officiating The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs L M Pennington and the groom son of Mr and Mrs E C Clay Byars The couple plan to reside with the groom's parents while he serves in the navy at Bremerton Washington until his July 17 return The bride wore a blue and white frosted nylon dress and the party included maid of honor Miss Dwade Isaacs best man J A Patton and relatives from Stratford and Gaar Corner The bride will reside with her husband’s family when he returns home
Rebee visited Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer and their family last Monday morning. The brief call appeared to center on family matters and local community news.
Mr and Mrs Alex Summers and family from Ada and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Farmer and Deb bie of Rebee visited Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Winfield Law spent last weekend fishing at Lake Texoma enjoying a quiet outing on the water. They reported good luck with the catch and described the trip as relaxing and enjoyable.
Mr and Mrs Haskell Owens and children of Arlington Texas with Mr and Mrs Lawrence Reed of Francis were visitors in the W L Farmer home on Wednesday.
Vernice Dryden has been on the sick list this week. Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden spent Sunday at the Pentecostal Holiness camp grounds near Ada.
Rita and Patricia Jackson of Gaar Corner spent Thursday and Friday visiting Vineta Pennington, extending their trip with casual calls and local chats during their stay.
Clyde Rucker of Ada called at the home of Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs Wednesday morning.
Orin Clay left Friday to return to the naval base in Bremerton Washington where he will be stationed for a few days before being sent overseas.
Mrs. Florence Isaacs and Dwade, Melba Jackson and May rene Farmer spent Sunday evening in Glenwood Park in Ada.
Judy Horton of Oklahoma City has been visiting her grandparents Mr and Mrs Tom Burch this week.
Mr and Mrs Pod Law and John from California along with Mr and Mrs Jesse Barnes of Abilene Texas spent the Fourth at the J W Law residence. They marked the holiday with a large fireworks display and plenty of homemade ice cream.
Mrs. Beulah Turner, who has been vacationing here, has returned to her Alameda California home.
Mr and Mrs Pod Law and Mrs Elma Law visited Mr and Mrs Carrol J Bowie in Pauls Valley on Thursday night to spend time with the couple and share conversation about recent happenings.
Mrs. Nora Benton of the Chilocco Indian School stopped by to see Mr and Mrs J W Law on Friday night while en route to visit her parents in Connerville Oklahoma.
Mrs. Pearl Gray visits her parents Mr and Mrs Walter Wood in Stratford, detailing family time and hometown ties.
Billy Keef came home this weekend following a two week stay in Oklahoma City.
Mrs Mildred Clay Bvars is spending the week with her parents Mr and Mrs L M Pennington.
Mr and Mrs W L Farmer hosted guests from Arlington Texas and Ada Oklahoma with Albert Alexander and children Lawrence Reed and Alice Coleman visiting along with their families last Monday at home.
Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs and Dwade were dinner guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gray and family of Oil Center on Sunday.
A letter from Mrs Clara Wood, vacationing in California, says she still enjoys the Ada Weekly News each week. EDITOR'S NOTE: And that's good news to us.
Sunday morning turnout was 48 with visitors Sharon and Diane Bradley from Corsicana Texas Brenda Southerland Bob and Mac Hudson from Roff Miss Earlel Brunner Mrs Woods Ada and Bobby Joe Adams from Oklahoma City. Judy Enloe presented the program Sunday night and the junior class sang special numbers.
A Saturday night church social at Konawa Park drew about 300 attendees who brought abundant baskets. Rev. and Mrs. Frank Cunningham led the gathering with many families present including the Enloes South erland Bunyard Cochran Donna Mae Cochran Allen Helen Webb Sweeney Braden Teel Bot toms Little Jones Barbara Dale Teel and others from Corsicana Texas.
Mr and Mrs Bill Bramlett and family of Tulsa along with Mr and Mrs Jimmy Cummings and Patti Lea visited Mr and Mrs Dink Binion this weekend, sharing time with the hosts.
Mr and Mrs Earl Duckworth came home this weekend from Enid where Mr Duckworth is employed temporarily. He plans to go to Kansas in a few weeks.
Fireworks lit the holiday weekend as Mildred Pennington planned a Tuesday night wedding. Lavern Farmer was seen driving a new red convertible amid the festive scene.
Mr and Mrs Albert Simpkins and grandson Buddy Simpkins were visiting in Cheokota. Fred Jones spent two days in Okemah last week on business.
Mr and Mrs Calvin Pennington David and Rosa Jane Lawton were visitors with Mr and Mrs L M Pennington and Vineta this weekend.
Mr and Mrs James Morgan and family from Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Murry Golden this weekend.
Mr and Mrs Amos Farmer and their son from Marlow visited Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer at their home on Monday.
Mr. Orin Gray and Joe of Center and Mayrene Farmer visited Saturday afternoon.
Mrs Emma Farmer has been ill this week after her teeth were pulled. Doctors expect her condition to improve with rest and care.
Ronnie Teel visited grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roddy over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cochran and family went swimming at Lea's Park Friday night.
Mr and Mrs Bill Meller and family came home Sunday night from California, marking a family vacation return.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Enloe with Judy drive a tan and brown car at 40 mph to break it in. The trio visits a stretch of road for the initial run, testing handling and performance as a preliminary break in.
Miss Dwade Isaacs visited Mayrene Farmer on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Willie Shaw and their sons from Healdton are visiting Mrs Ethel Keef.
Lavern Junior and Temple Farmer visited Mr and Mrs Clyde Coleman and family in Ada on Sunday.
Mrs Hazel Alex of Gainesville Texas died July 11 in a Shreveport hospital after a brief illness. Burial will be in Texas on July 13 Tuesday. Mrs Alex was formerly Hazel Dorman and an Ada resident for many years.
Mrs. Clareta Gray and her child visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. W N Isaacs and Dwade in Oil Center on Thursday.
J A Cowden known as Joe Cowden of Union Hill died July 12 at age 87 after living on SH 13 for a century. The couple owned a local grocery and once ran Cowden Dairy on North Broadway, with neighbors expressing deep sympathy to the family.
Mr and Mrs Orin Clay visitedDwade Isaacs on Tuesday morning according to a brief local social item.
Mr and Mrs Joe Finnigan of Maud were dinner guests in the home of Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs on Tuesday. The social visit highlighted local hospitality as neighbors exchanged greetings and shared conversation.
Mrs. B. B. Jackson and her family from Gaar Corner joined Mr. and Mrs. Orin Clay as visitors in the L. M. Pennington residence on Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Tiner of Stratford were guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Bud Dryden Tuesday evening.
Dwade visited Mr and Mrs Ver non Gray and their Oil Center family Friday evening.
C A Vasta Pennington spent last week visiting in the home of Mr Ed Bray and family near Ada.
M R Tucker sustained facial burns in a butane accident. He received treatment at the scene and was later transported for medical care. The report notes the incident occurred during a routine operation, with no other injuries reported.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Laughlin of Kansas City Kansas and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hodges of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Robert Golden this week, bringing relatives along for the gathering.
Mr and Mrs Cox of Ada visited Mr and Mrs F O Jones on Thursday night in a social call reflecting typical local greetings and neighborhood ties in the community.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tucker and Paula and Mrs. Lee Tucker have been vacationing in Arkansas and Missouri.
Mr and Mrs Ples Spears and Mr and Mrs James Barlett of Morrilton Arkansas visited last week in the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis.
Bobby Gene Lewis has accepted a teaching post in a Tulsa public school. Classes begin September 7.
The speaker notes two Hardin daughters living in Seminole Texas and Seminole Oklahoma, suggesting the situation arises from coincidence while he has been doing construction work.
Mrs J C Treas took part in the Old Settlers Reunion at Wintersmith Park held this past week, joining local residents and alumni in the celebration.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Treas welcomed guests over the past week. Names include Mrs. Bertie Clifford of Pilot Point Texas Mr. and Mrs. R. W. McCurdy of Burbank Oklahoma Mr. and Mrs. Odison and daughter of Bakersfield California Mrs. Mae Collier of Dallas Mr. and Mrs. Mack Stegall and Jerry of Muskogee Oklahoma and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Treas and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Treas of Lula.
Mr and Mrs R E Thomas and their children of San Angelo Texas visited the home of Mr and Mrs Kit Thomas on Sunday, sharing a family afternoon.
Joe Robertson spent Monday in Oklahoma City attending to business. He was seen meeting with local officials and reviewing ongoing projects in the state capital.
Frankie Barbee of Seminole spent the week in the Fred Barbee home as relatives hosted him during a brief visit.
A birthday dinner was hosted for Ralph and Jackie Kendall at the home of Mr and Mrs Paul Gearhardt in Shawnee on Sunday.
Mrs Lonnie Soward visits the home of Mr and Mrs Earl Franks in the Egypt Community. The call notes the social visit and location for local society coverage.
Mr and Mrs Joe C Moore are both hospitalized in Carnegie Oklahoma. Mrs Moore has a heart condition and Mr Moore has gone for a checkup. Cards may be sent to Mr and Mrs Joe C Moore care of Dr Card Clinic Carnegie Okla.
Mr and Mrs Glenn Norton and Rickie of Shawnee visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Hamp Nortnam. The brief notice notes a social call and addresses the participating families.
Frankie Fern Barbee Freddie Fern Barbee and Etta Fern Barbee along with Jimmie Smith traveled to Seminole on Wednesday of the previous week for a social or family visit.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Raines of Granite visited the home of Mr and Mrs Dewey Northam Saturday. The social call reflected friendly weekend hospitality and local family ties.
Mr and Mrs George Farrington and family of Kingsville Texas visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Elmer Love.
Mrs. Eugene Barbee of Seminole spent the weekend with her sister Mrs. Fred Barbee. While there, they attended the revival at the First Assembly of God Church in Ada.
Birtie Lee Barton receives a present for her eleventh birthday on July 12, a paraskeet named Jerry. Mr and Mrs F W Barton of Healdton gave the gift.
Mr and Mrs Evert Miller of Cushing and Mr and Mrs Ray Hicks of Drumright spent the weekend in the home of Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp.
Mr and Mrs Cary L Wilson and others from Kiowa and Lequire visited in the home of Rev and Mrs E L Wilson last week. The group included Mr and Mrs Jiggs Wingo Mr and Mrs Herman Edge Mr and Mrs Walter Moore and Davis.
A fragmentary clipping notes a Sulphur Friday night scene with Phyllis among those cooling off in a water feature. The brief item lacks complete details but marks a social moment at a local spot.
Mr and Mrs Warren Cunningham and their boys are visiting relatives in Houston Texas during a family trip.
Mr and Mrs Clive Jared and their daughters from Tulsa are visiting the home of Mr and Mrs Bert Jones for a social gathering.
Those present were Mr and Mrs Arlis Upperman Mr and Mrs Dwight Megee and Jimmy at the Judy Megee Sunday event.
Mr and Mrs Delmer Flowers and their daughter from Texas visited Monday in the home of Mr and Mrs Floyd Burk.
Mr. and Mrs. Billy Caldwell of Topeka Kansas and Elisa Whitsell of Okmulgee this week visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Blankenship. Also, Mr. and Mrs. John Clifton and daughter Dianna Kay of Ada were guests.
Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Johnson and daughters Jean and Dorothy and Mary Jane Emerson of Pampa Texas. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Cox and four daughters Betty Gail Hazel and Juanita of Oakland California. Bill Dulaney and wife have been sent to Seminole Texas for oil company work. Mrs. Dulaney is the former Billie Jean Hardin. B L Hardin and son Jimmie visited Leroy Jarvis in Seminole Oklahoma.
Frankye Sullivan, Carol and Robby Young, Earl Stewart Jr., Deleane Stewart, King and Rickey Ham, and John Rickle of Texas are referenced in a legal filing or public notice listing individuals and their connections to the case. The document names multiple residents and associates across the state. The context implies involvement or interest in a matter requiring official record.
Mr and Mrs B L Barton Bir tie Lee and Jerald Barton visited Mrs B L Bartons mother and father Mr and Mrs J A Dancer of Paris Texas Sunday.
Vernon Young is president with Bobby Young as vice president Wanda Young serves as secretary and treasurer Barbara Alexander and Bryan Medlock chair the program committee The announcement lists the officers and their roles for the organization.
Mr. and Mrs. Orbra Young and Wanda returned from a trip to Oklahoma City on Friday night to fetch Helen who had been vacationing in Wichita Kansas. They also called on Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lance and Gail and Joyce Young during the visit.
Sunday night guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Barton and family were Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Barton of Healdton, Oklahoma, and B. L. Barton Jr. and Edwina Dane of Ada.
The Sunday night gathering followed church on Miss Barbara Alexander's lawn. Warren Boley of East Central delivered an inspirational talk on Religion in General. Bro. Milton Propp presented slides from Hawaii. Refreshments were served to a list of attendees including Barbara Alexander and Warren Boley.
Miss Kay Wyche visited Mr. and Mrs. Roy Beavers of Ada over the weekend.
Visitors this week include Vernon Freeze and wife from California and Med Wyche and wife and children from New Mexico. The guests are hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Wel come Wyche.
J S Whitson 75 a long time banker and merchant in Oklahoma state died in a local hospital after health failed six months. Funeral at Criswell Chapel Thursday 10 AM with burial in Rosedale cemetery. Survived by wife Lillie B Whitson daughter Mrs Fightmaster sons Robert and Joe Ben Ada four grandchildren four great grandchildren sister Mrs Caldwell Ada brothers Joe B Ada Pete Oklahoma and Sam Huntington California.
Charles Allen Bowen admitted he drove while intoxicated in county court. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs and released after the appearance. Bowen was arrested Tuesday driving a 1953 Chevrolet pickup on the north edge of Stonewall at SHs 3 and 61 by State Highway Patrolman W E Larcey.
Instructions describe broiling bananas halved lengthwise with butter and salt while cooking bacon. After flipping bananas to cook the other side, add the bacon slices. The result is a pancake breakfast pairing of pancakes, bacon, and broiled bananas.
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