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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1954
Page
3
Ada Byrds Mill Spring area water supply remains near normal at about 12 million gallons daily. City confirms the system withstands the toughest test since overhaul with reservoirs refilled nightly and pumps running full time to meet July demand.
The Ladies Bible Class gathered Thursday evening at Mrs. Kenneth Ozbirn's home. Mrs. Glen Jones led discussion onMatthew chapter thirteen with members Glen Jones Pauline Young Nora Ross Edna Boren Ruby Brannon Lavonia Denton Virginia Jared and the hostess. Nora Ross announced the July 22 meeting. Mrs Chick Neely and girls visited the Deatons while the Dick Liovds stayed with Mrs Jones and Pauline Ada.
Mr and Mrs C W Deaton welcomed a baby boy born Thursday morning July 7.
Mrs John Sanders has stayed in Stonewall for several days with her sister Mrs Mollie Henderson who lies ill.
Mr. G. C. Ellison and Robert Ellison visited Broken Bow on Thursday and Friday as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Temple. They spoke at length and enjoyed the trip, though no fish were caught.
Mr and Mrs Frank Jared and son Ronnie attended the Old Settlers reunion at Wintersmith Park on Sunday.
Mrs. Cecil Woodward visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Roy Boren on Sunday for a family gathering.
Allen Franklin Wise 79 of 617 South Johnston died Sunday. Funeral Tuesday at 10 in Criswell Chapel with burial in Rosedale cemetery. Survived by wife Maud Wise daughters Erwin Hovis and Sam Cooper Ada Kas Henry Morin Par sons Oklahoma City Roscoe Savage Morgan Hill Calf son Jackie Wise Oklahoma City eight grandchildren sister Bertha Dixon Kerrville Texas. California farmers grow small cropland but produce significant shares of fruits and vegetables.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Parks visited the Rosses on Tuesday evening. W. M. Ross, aged 80, had not been feeling well, and is described as an oldtimer. The editor notes regret and calls him a memorable participant in their "victims" series.
Eight ladies met on Thursday for a quilting session. The home demonstration club announces July 22 as the next all day meeting led by Mrs. Roy Boren. Bring a covered dish a fan and a project. New members welcome.
A welcome telegram from New York reports Mr. and Mrs. Walter Grisso and sister arrived home from Paris this week. They had been away 23 months while Mr. Grisso served overseas. On return he will be stationed in New Mexico, while Mrs. Grisso and the children remain in Ada.
Five women, worn out after a day of shopping and visiting in Shawnee, are referenced in a breezy city note. Lavonia Denton is painting trim pink to match grey shingles, while Virginia Jared and Ida Taylor are noted for placing about 70 ears of corn in the locker Tuesday. Pauline Young is credited with changing a tire rapidly.
Mr and Mrs Hiram Turner of Washington state visited the Cecil Brannons Friday.
Ada Elks Rodeo returns to the Fair grounds on North Broadway August 10 11 12 13 14 with top steer ropers led by Shoat Webster Lenipah and Everett Shaw. Tommy Steiner supplies bucking stock as Tom Hadley hosts the microphone promising another big grey saddle drone ridden by Tar Baby. Advance tickets go on sale this week at the Aldridge Hotel with admission unchanged.
In district court on Monday a judgment for the plaintiff Daniel B. Gallagher totaling $898 was entered in the case Gallagher versus Combined Insurance Company of America on a contract claim.
Oklahoma reports subsoil moisture fair to good but warns a general rain and cooler conditions are essential across the state. The weekly crop report notes heat and dry weather reducing cotton, corn, alfalfa, and soybean conditions, with pasture and stock water declining and cattle marketing rising in eastern Oklahoma. The week was the hottest in years, with an average 89.5 degrees and a high of 113 at Ponca City.
Mrs A L Castleman of Van Nuys California arrives to visit her parents Mr and Mrs John Locke and other relatives. Mr and Mrs J D Collins and son William from Oklahoma City are visiting Mr and Mrs Tom Collins and Mr and Mrs Cecil Huckeby.
Recent guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Wilkerson included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wilkerson and two children of Avant. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Mays and family of Kilgore. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Wellington and son Non. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Penny and two sons of Corpus Christi. and Mrs. Dora Bryant of Ada.
Mrs. John Nickell has traveled from Gerty where she stayed with her son Boyd and family. Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Sims and daughter Debra Kay have returned home to Corpus Christi, Texas after visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. E.
Mr and Mrs Bill Jestes and relatives and friends include Malone family. Mr and Mrs Jack Qualls and family returned from Yale Oklahoma where they had resided for several weeks while he was employed there.
Mr and Mrs Jack Wright and their two sons Johnny and David departed Friday afternoon for their home on Soldier Creek near Kingston outlining a family trip ending at their rural residence.
Mrs. Sue Ellen Clark and her son Mike will arrive in Guam on Monday to join 2nd Lt. Milton Clark and set up home for the next one or two years. Mrs. Clark is the daughter of Charley and Mrs. Walker.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Griffith and family visited Tuesday evening in the Arno Griffith home Clyde left Friday for San Francisco California Recent visitors in the E V Ownbey home were Mrs Chloe Patillo and grandson Amarillo Texas Mr and Mrs Jeff Fussell Roff and Mr and Mrs Virgil Scarberry Vanoss
Mrs Marjorie Soutee Mrs Matt Heimer Jr and Mrs Alvie Griffith served lunch in the Frank Harbert home on Wednesday. Food was prepared by Hart Home Demonstration members and friends of the Harber family. Thanks to all who helped.
Mrs Velma Griffith and Gene were visitors Thursday evening at the home of Alvie Griffith.
Mrs. B. B. Ownbey and Joann are recovering after stepping on nails. George escaped serious harm when a rafter fell, leaving a large bump on his head.
Mrs Grace Johnson and May moved into the house vacated by Mr and Mrs Kenneth Sliger on Monday. The Johnsons had not moved since 1915 when they became residents of Hart Community. Callers at the Alvie Griffith home Sunday were Wendel Sewart Leon Hughey and Billy Ray Davis. Mary Ann Griffith and Billy Ray Davis spent Sunday afternoon at Sulphur.
Joe Tom Griffith is set to return the first of next week from Luke Air Force Base near Phoenix Arizona. He served as a cadet first lieutenant during last week's camp training and took a jet ride at 300 to 350 miles per hour without aerobatics.
Mr and Mrs A G Gaynor of Sasakwa were recent guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hughes and family.
Mrs Tom Mays returns to her Corpus Christi home after visiting here with her parents Mr and Mrs Edgar and her daughter Twyla Mays.
Members gathered Monday at the home of Mrs Arno Griffith for a local fight club meeting. The report notes a missing press presence and outlines informal arrangements discussed among attendees.
Dent county women held a meeting with officers electing Perry Owens as Farm and Home Conference delegate to Stillwater August 9 to 12. Alvie Griffith named as alternate. Discussions covered fair exhibits and lesson topics, with Martha Mote demonstrating a one dish dinner. Refreshments were served.
Alva Johnson fatally struck a wolf near the Alvie Griffith residence on Monday night. Mrs. John Holmes and Mrs. Al vie Griffith attended the Farm Bureau meeting at the Harold Davis home Monday night.
Francis J. Brown paid 13 in fine and court costs on a traffic violation in C. W. Floyds peace justice court Friday. He was charged July 7 with passing in a marked zone while driving a 1954 Ford three miles north of Ada on SH 99. A A Mitchell state highway patrolman signed the complaint.
The National Geographic Society notes Mt Lassen in California is the sole active volcano on the U.S. mainland, highlighting its ongoing volcanic status and geological significance.
In the Want Ads section readers see optimistic notes on investment returns related to vested Ada holdings. The item highlights potential gains for residents investing through local schemes and emphasizes prudent management of funds.
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