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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1956

Page

6

Charles Hisaw stars in Ada baseball action

Frisco residents report frequent viewing of Charles Hisaw with the Downtown Service team in Ada last week. A Tuesday tie with Cantrell Drilling Co. boys led to a replay, followed by family visits including Mrs. Minor and Mrs. Valley Voyles in Ada and travel across towns for games and gatherings. Lee Byrd recently returned home from McKinney hospital for a visit with family. Clifford Byrd joined the homecoming, and Laxton family dined with Ada relatives before a Clarita lawn picnic with L A Williams family.

Boda Hisaw Shirley Dora Daniel Lee Byrd McKinney Tex Clifford

Mrs Brandon Visits Ill Georgia Barnes in Byng

Mrs Aline Brandon of Byng spent the weekend with Mrs Georgia Barnes who is ill. Her daughter Peggy Brandon came Monday to do the work the rest of the week.

Aline Brandon of Byng Georgia Barnes Peggy Brandon

Sunday Dinner Guests at Byrd Home

Sunday dinner guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Coy Byrd were Mr. Byrd's relatives Mr. and Mrs. Lee Byrd of Ahloso Clifford Byrd of McKinney Texas Mrs. Gladys Gouge and Mr. and Mrs. G B Gouge and children of Ada.

Coy Byrd Mattie Hickey Norah Marsh Ada Mr. Byrd Lee Byrd Ahloso Clifford Byrd McKinney Tex Gladys Gouge G. B. Gouge

Vacationing Families Visit in Oklahoma City Area

Mrs. Clara Kennedy is on a two week vacation with her sister Miss Dora Daniel. Daniel and a friend Mrs. Johnnie Powers of Ada visit Daniel's sister Mrs. Floyd Ingram of More and friends in Oklahoma City this week. Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Thompson spent Sunday with Thompson's mother Mrs. J. E. Smith of Rocky Chapel.

Clara Kennedy Dora Daniel Miss Daniel Johnnie Powers Ada Floyd Ingram More Oklahoma City S. L. Thompson Thompson J. E. Smith Rocky Chapel

Weekend visitors and relatives gather at Carter Oklahoma

L. P. Daniel and Robert and a Carter neighbor spent the weekend visiting Mr. Daniel's relatives. Mrs. W. P. Johnson recovered from a tonsil infection. The Giller family from Sidney Nebraska and Leroy Miller from Oklahoma City visited, plus Rosie Maxwell and Margarete Peargin with their children.

L. P. Daniel Robert Carter, Okla Mr. Daniel Virgil Giller Sidney, Neb W. P. Johnsons Giller Johnson Leroy Miller Oklahoma City

Morrist visit links California family in Texas lakes

Mr and Mrs Ray Morris and Larry Max of Ventura California visit relatives in Stonewall and Frisco. The Mor rises fished Monday in Lake Tex oma while their son Larry Max visited with his grandparents the J W Snows.

Ray Morris Larry Max Vantura Calif Myrtle Morris Mary Hoyle Stonewall J. W. Snow Frisco Morrises Lake Texoma J. W. Snows

Snow Home Hosts Varied Guests Over Weekend

Recent guests in the J. W. Snow home included Mr. and Mrs. Guy Keaton of Homer and a niece and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smith of Arizona, former Frisco residents. Sunday visitors were their daughter and children, Mrs. Maxine Harris of Harden City and Mrs. Elease Laxton with children.

J. W. Snow Guy Keaton Homer Walter Smith Arizona Smiths Frisco Snow Maxine Harris Harden City Elease Laxton

Snows Try Lake Texoma Fishing Without Luck

Last Thursday Jim Snow and his brother and wife from Lamessa Arizona fished Lake Texoma with no luck. They returned home and later fished a pasture pond where they caught a nice catch.

Jim Snow Herb Snow Lamessa, Ariz Lake Texoma

Autholene Johnson and Teddy Scribner Visit Mr Pleasant

Autholene Johnson and Teddy Scribner accompanied Autholene's father Arthur Johnson to Mr Pleasant Texas last week. Mr Johnson was on business but the young people joined the trip.

Autholene Johnson Teddy Scribner Autholene Arthur Johnson Mr. Pleasant Tex Mr. Johnson

Teddy Schribner Heads Home To Ponca City After Visit

Teddy Schribner departed Monday en route to his home in Ponca City following a brief trip away.

Teddy Schribner Ponca City

Marshall Couple Headed to California Vacation

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Marshall left Saturday for a three or four week vacation. They travel via Brownfield Texas to visit Mrs Marshall's mother Mrs Auburg then proceed to Woodlake California to visit Mr Marshall's parents.

Kenneth Marshall California Brownfield Tex

Sunday Guests At Two Oklahoma Homes

Sunday visitors to the Sid and Jim Marshall home included a cousin and family from Fox named Barbara, and Mrs. Aline Johnson, a sister. In another visit Mr. and Mrs. Boda Hisaw with Charles and Shirley joined Mrs. Hisaw's mother, Mrs. L. C. Colbert of Coalgate.

Sid Jim Marshall Babe Marshall Barbara Fox Aline Johnson

Thursday and Friday Guests at the Boda Hisaw Home

Mrs Hisaw hosted her sister and brother in law Mr Harold Colder of Reno Nevada for Thursday and Friday visits at the Boda Hisaw home.

Boda Hisaw

Minor Family Hosts Daughter and Family Visit

Mr and Mrs A L Minor welcomed Sunday guests their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Bob Langley and Gae Von of Vamoosa.

A. L. Minor Bob Langley Gae von Vamoosa

Ada Visit Notes At C M Sliger Home

Mr and Mrs A L Minor and Anthony visited Wednesday night in the home of Mrs Minor s uncle C M Sliger of Ada.

A. L. Minor Anthony Mrs. Minor C. M. Sliger Ada

Thomas Family Visits Relatives in Muskogee

Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Thomas and their three older children visited relatives in Muskogee Friday and Saturday. Young Gary Thomas remained with neighbor Miss Jim Marshall during the visit.

Doyle Thomas Muskogee Gary Thomas Jim Marshall

Ada family visit to G W Barnes home Sunday

Mr and Mrs Jack West and their children, along with Mrs Una Lee of Ada, spent Sunday visiting at the home of G W Barnes.

Jack West Una Lee Ada G. W. Barnes

Beltz Family Attends Funeral of Accident Victim Walt Beltz

Mr and Mrs Irvin Beltz and their children attend the funeral of Walt Beltz brother of Mr Beltz who was accidentally electrocuted while working on a power line. Miss Faye Phelps of Blanchard visits in the home of her aunt Mrs Etta Mae Blackwell and spends Wednesday night with Miss Rosa Lee Snow.

Irvin Beltz Mr. Beltz Walt Beltz Faye Phelps Blanchard Etta Mae Blackwell Rosa Lee Snow

Five families fish at Lee Forehand farm pond gathering

Five families joined a Saturday evening fishing at the Lee Forehand farm pond. They made several drags and caught more than enough for the five families. Names listed include the Wilsons and others.

Lee Wil

Turtle heads and turtles in a curious claim

The Foreheads and two Henry families claim a man named Forehand said his job was to cut the heads off the turtles. He said he had more turtles than fish.

Liams Henry

Sunday Visit With Lance Family and Guests

Mr and Mrs Don Lance spent Sunday with their son and family Mr and Mrs George Lance. Other guests were Mr and Mrs Ken Lance and Don Dawson of Mc Alester.

Don Lance George Lance Ken Lance Don Dawson McAlester

Johnsons and relatives host summer gatherings in Okmulgee

Center notes detail visits by Mrs. Herbert Johnson and Joyce Ann to Okmulgee family. Joyce Ann enjoys riding granddad's spotted pony. Joe Edd Henry turns years with a party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Leon Henry on July 12 with guests including Sondra Garrett and others. Special Houston guests attend, with gift opening and refreshments. Related visits by Thelma Jean Garrett, Sondra, and Millard Henry family members are listed among local kin and neighbors.

Herbert Johnson Joyce Ann Okmulgee C. T. Johnson Sondra Garrett Leon Henry Joe Edd Joleta Garrett Gary Wayne Ronnie Brendle Gale Henry Judy Barnes Linda Roberta Escue Thelma Jean Garrett Nora Garrett Dorothy Brendle Tommie Henry Lenora Barnes Dub Gibbs Houston Tex

Uncle LEYL Or pistins

Sophia Binger seeks a large record player and a six foot disc jockey with nearby sellers divided between self starters and cranks. The verse mentions Zed Peters quitting gardening, Tubby Tyler’s blunt speech, Gram removing tires from Grandpa Hedges chair, and musings on traffic cops golf Sundays and mink hunting gals. A playful line ends with Rev Charley Grant G-3-56.

Sophia Binger

Henry and Nancy Visit Harold Loyd Henry’s Parents

Harold Loyd Henry and his girlfriend Nancy visit his parents Mr and Mrs Robert. Readable fragments suggest a family gathering scene with named individuals. Further details unknown in the text.

Harold Loyd Henry Nancy Mrs Robert

Mrs Mildred Snow Involved In Local Car Crash

Mrs Mildred Snow was in a single vehicle accident while driving to work after turning a corner near the school building. Her car rolled over and she escaped through a window with lacerations and bruises. the extent of injuries remains unclear.

Mildred Snow

Local Notices Mention Family Travel And Injuries

A fragment mentions a badly hurt woman described as the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glover and mother of four. It notes Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Garrett left Sunday for a vacation to Ceres California. Also referenced are Mr. and Mrs. Mark McDonald and son with relatives visiting J. M. McDonald and Medge McDonald’s family on Thursday night.

Mrs. Glover Mark McDonald J. W. Braden California McDonald J. M. McDonald Medge McDonald Sharon

Local Diner Update and Stratford Fruit Report

Mrs. Thelma Jean Garrett dined with her parents Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk. A Stratford fruit crop appears strong with peaches noted as particularly nice.

Thelma Jean Garrett Mrs Hansel Burk Stratford

Harvesting Time Prompts Canning Rush Through August

A local note says a large quantity of produce, especially apples and pears, is abundant now through August prompting widespread canning. Sondra Garrett spent Sunday with Paula Tucker after church, and Mr. and Mrs. Pug Garrett with Sondra attended a Stratford rodeo Thursday night.

Sondra Garrett Paula Tucker Oil Center Pug Garrett Sondra Stratford

Distant Dames Visit and Local Guests Reported

Mr and Mrs Jim Lantz daughter Doris stays with Mrs Lonnie Dame this week. Mrs Dame's grandson Woody Dame returned home to New Mexico Thursday. Mr and Mrs Billy Jim Robertson were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Pug Garrett. If anyone would like to sub.

Jim Lantz Doris Lonnie Dame Mrs Billy Jim Robertson Pug Garrett

Scribe Seeks Weekly News Subscription Help

Mrs Ree Garrett offers to write subscriptions for the WEEKLY NEWS and provides phone contact 9503 12. The note invites readers to arrange subscription services through her.

Ree Garrett

Mrs Riggins Has Daughter Visitor This Summer

Mrs R E Riggins and her daughter Miss Bobbie Riggins are spending the summer together after the school term ended. They are staying locally and enjoying the season.

R. E. Riggins Bobbie Riggins

Financial Problem of Tuberculosis Eradication

The article argues chronic diseases threaten the medical economy and that real progress requires eradicating tuberculosis by preventing tubercle bacilli from reaching humans. It emphasizes that medical solutions alone won’t solve the issue.

Crossword Clue Set From Unknown Source

A list of clues includes Wash Indian corn Female sheep Candid Olive genus Equip Canvas shelter Lolling Weird Girl s name Examining minutely Tardy Night before Paradise.

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Frisco News Simon Patton W. P Bill) Johnson Rosie Maxwell Tupelo W. P. Johnson Margarete Peargin Sanger L. A. Henry Major Lowell Henry Vance Allen Ivan Argo Jim Archer Laura of Hollis Turtle Center News Rae Garrett Aleta Stallings Carla and Debra Millard Henry Robert Henry Rosie Bennett Johnnie Groves Culligan Soft-Water Service S. Miss Russ Arnold Senith Demarest New Mexico Frank Menges Hartford, Conn Davy Crockett Jr By Brad Anderson Art Beeman THE Kay Frank Thomas Tombstone Shore, Hossface Sonny South Peewee Spears Pet Wv & E KE CO AL Sonders Julie BY Kern Pederson Demares, N. B Joe Dennett Deems BY Tomoka Leyl Zed Peters Tubby Tyler Zol Klinger Gram Grandpa Hedges Jr. Hinch Charley Grant GIANT
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