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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1955

Page

8

Cedar Grove HD Club Holds July Meeting and Auction

The Cedar Grove Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Cecil Canada home with hostess Mrs. Coy Chandler nine members and guests present. Pearl Surgnier presided and led a devotional as members discussed canning exhibits labeling groceries and food storage. An auction raised funds while August meeting is set for Mrs Dan Cook home.

Cedar Grove Cecil Canada Coy Chandler Martha Mote HDA Darla Sue Canada Pearl Surgnier Andrew Bryant Stillwater Baxter Scroggins Babe Harris Don Cook Mote Dan Cook Clellan Scroggins Havern Canada Little Rita Susan Harris John Baker

Births Report for Woolley and Hancock Families

Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Woolley of Junction City announce the birth of Robert Donnell Jr. on July 7. Lt. Woolley serves with the 10th Division at Fort Riley. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Hancock of Duncan announce the birth of Rickey Leroy. great-grandmother Helen Jeter of Stonewall and grandmother Mary Jeter of Allen are noted.

Leroy Hancock Duncan Allen Rickey Leroy Helen Jeter Stonewall Rickey Mary Jeter

Crowes Welcome Son Billy Joe Jr in Valley View

Mr. and Mrs. Billy Joe Crow of Stonewall welcomed a son named Billy Joe Jr born Friday night in Valley View. He is the couple’s second child. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Bob Crow. maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Bill Alexander, all of Stonewall.

Billy Joe Crow Stonewall Valley View Billy Joe Jr Valley View Hospital

Sharon Lee Scott Honored on Her Tenth Birthday

BEBEE Mrs. Lee Scott hosted a birthday party for her daughter Sharon Lee at home for her tenth birthday. Games and gifts followed with prizes to Johnnie Jean Hood Darlene Kite and Jimmie Holloway Favors included whistles and bubble gum Refreshments were cake ice cream and punch Attendees included Margaret Golden Raymond Thompson Shirley Atkeson Virginia and Jimmie Holloway Darlene Kite and Donna Kaye Scott.

Bebee Lee Scott Sharon Lee Johnnie Jean Hood Darlene Kite Jimmie Holloway Margaret Golden Raymond Thompson Shirley Atkeson Virginia Donna Kaye Scott

Two Oklahoma City pairs wed in Oil Center church

Miss Dwade Isaacs and J A Patton were married at 8 30 p m Monday July 18 in the Pentecostal Holiness Church of Oil Center. Rev E L Wilson officiated. The couple will reside at 10081 N E 25th St Oklahoma City.

Dwade Isaacs J. A. Patton Pentecostal Holiness Church of Oil Center E. L. Wilson

Neal to testify before grand jury on road project charges

Neal, a Pottawatomie County rancher, faces accusations of political chicanery over Wanette road building costs rising from 36000 to 86300 dollars. He will testify when the grand jury reconvenes August 1, per County Attorney Lloyd Henry. Jim O Neal, a county commissioner, has financial ties to a Shawnee firm with a subcontract, and plans to resign.

Shawnee Okla John A. Neal Pottawatomie Lloyd Henry Henry Oliver Walker Dale Walker Jim O'Neal Pottawatomie County O’neal

Red Farm Delegation Welcomed in Iowa and Russia

Moscow dispatches report a visiting Soviet farm delegation in Cedar Rapids greeted warmly by the mayor and Chamber of Commerce. The group received a greeting telegram from Rep. Fred Schwengel as they toured Iowa farms and learned about hybridization and fertilization at a Russian experimental station.

Moscow Sidar Rapids Aiova Iowa Pravda Tass Chamber of Commerce Cedar Rapids Fred Schwengel Russia Ukraine Lauren K. Soth Des Moines Register and Tribune Dakotas Soth United States

Frazier Reports Surfacing Due on SH 48 Strip

Senator Bruce Frazier of Sulphur says Governor Raymond Gary has assured asphalt surfacing of State Highway 48 from Wapanucka to Coleman about eight miles. The project aims to ease traffic to the northeast Lake Texoma shorelines and is expected to be let in August.

Bruce Frazier Raymond Gary Wapanucka Coleman Frazier Lake Texoma

Toasted jam roll sandwiches from thrifty bake notes

A quick method uses thin bread slices with apricot or raspberry jam. Trim crusts, spread jam, roll diagonally, secure with toothpicks, and toast in a hot oven for serving.

Stonewall by Mrs. R. L. Hale

Mrs. Aline Bingham and her son Jerry visited with Mr. and Mrs. Buster Jennings on Saturday and Sunday, joined by Mrs. Ethel Reives of Madill for the weekend gathering.

Stonewall R. L. Hale Aline Bingham Jerry Ethel Reives Madill Buster Jennings

Ring Hunt on Main Street Sparks Small Town Tale

Bob Montgomery searched Main Street with a broom not as a street sweeper but to find a missing Mc Lish High School class ring thought lost near the Main Cafe. Visitors from Stillwater and Oklahoma City joined local hosts for a Sunday gathering with family ties among guests.

Bob Montgomery Main Street Bob McLish High School

Davis Hosts Daughter and In-Laws from San Bernardino

Mr and Mrs Bob Davis welcomed their daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs Fred Waters from San Bernardino California as guests last week.

Bob Davis Fred Waters San Bernadino Calif

Ardmore Visit Ties Jeter Family to Mason Relatives

Mrs. Helen Jeter spent last weekend in Ardmore with her daughter Mrs. Gene Mason and Mr. Mason. There she met with the ailing Jerry Mason, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Mason, noted former area residents.

Helen Jeter Ardmore Gene Mason Mr. Mason Jeter Jerry Mason Jerry Jess Mason

Mr and Mrs Bert Cupps Return to Stonewall

Mr. and Mrs. Bert Cupps have returned to Stonewall after a stay in California. Mr. Cupps says he is glad to be home and plans to move back here to live.

Bert Cupps Stonewall California Mr. Cupps

Mrs Larsen Travels Home After Visit With Woolleys

Mrs Carolyn Larsen and her daughter Andre left Friday for New Orleans after a week with her parents Mr and Mrs W W Woolley. On the way she left Andre at Camp Mystic near Kerrville for six weeks, and Mrs Larsen and her mother visited Robert D Woolley Jr in Junction City Kansas to see the new nephew and grandson.

Carolyn Larsen Andre New Orleans W. W. Woolley Camp Mystic Kerrville Tex

Ada Seeks Visit From Virgie Shannon

Mrs. Tom Shannon returns from a Houston visit with her daughter Mrs. Joe Muse. Virgie Shannon of Ada comes to stay with their mother during the absence.

Tom Shannon Houston Tex Joe Muse Virgie Shannon Ada

Jeter Family Welcomes Rickey Leroy Hancock

Mrs. Helen Jeter announces the birth of Rickey Leroy Hancock the new great grandson. Rickey is the son of Leroy and Mary Hancock and grandson of Helen Jeter, with the family previously living in Allen and now residing in Duncan.

Helen Jeter Rickey Leroy Hancock Rickey Leroy Hancock Allen Duncan Mary Jeter

Woolley Attends Arkansas Community Homecoming Near Conway

W. W. Woolley participates in a Cash Springs community homecoming near Conway Arkansas and visits with his sister during the event.

W. W. Woolley Conway Ark Cash Springs

Burns Visit Durant and Denison Texas

Dr and Mrs S L Burns visited Durant Texas and Denison Texas on Sunday.

S. L. Burns Durant and Denison, Tex

Local Notes On Visits And Trips

Jack Anderson a former resident now in Portersville California visits his daughter and family the Crow household. Mr and Mrs J E Martin attend a variety trade show in Oklahoma City Sunday. Mrs Sam Reynolds makes two Shawnee trips to consult her doctor and visits her mother Mrs H H Miller during the trip.

Jack Anderson Portersville, Calif Tom Crow J. E. Martin Oklahoma City Sam Reynolds Shawnee H. H. Miller

Cemetery fund report notes donors and balance

The special cemetery fund shows 196 donors contributing $473.85 with labor costs of $345.40 leaving $128.45. A pie supper on August 2 at 8 pm at the high school auditorium raises money to buy a power mower. Fort Worth visitor Seldon Miller visits his father Rowe Miller. Paris and Atoka residents were recent visitors in the Frank Henry home.

Special Cemetery Fund Neil Shaw Seldon Miller Fort Worth, Tex Rowe Miller J. W. King Paris Tex Les Henry Atoka Frank Henry

Family relocated to Newcastle near Wichita Falls

Mrs. Marie Beddow and her children along with Mrs. J. W. Singleton moved to Newcastle near Wichita Falls Texas. Mr. Singleton plans to join them next month after selling possessions here.

Marie Beddow J. W. Singleton Newcastle Wichita Falls Tex Singleton

Joy Walker and Jo Leta Vacation in Tishomingo

Mrs. Joy Walker and Jo Leta were on a vacation last week in Tishomingo, enjoying leisure time and local sights.

Joy Walker Jo Leta Tishomingo

Miss Lorece Ritch of Wetumka Named Speech and English Teacher

Lorece Ritch of Wetumka is appointed as Speech and English teacher, highlighting her new role and the posting within the local school system.

Lorece Ritch of Wetumka

School to Open August and New Bus Ready Soon

This year, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Younts Jr. will stay and teach Shop and Junior High. School starts August 29. A new bus will be ready by August D. Duke notes the old seats in the school remain available to grandchildren who carved their names long ago, with many familiar names listed.

Vernon Younts Jr D. D. Duke Albert Horn Furman Gibson Dick Truitt Claude V. Thompson Arch Nelson Chester Nix B. J. Howard Merrill Thompson Dale Perry Chester Gene Byrd

First Grade Teacher Replaces Mrs Stokes at School

Mrs Sybil Stokes moves to be first grade teacher in Mrs Clint Mor row's classroom. Mrs Dub Story Jr. fills Stokes' former position at Case State Bank here.

Sybil Stokes Clint Morrow Dub Story Jr Mrs. Stokes Case State Bank

Bill and Linda Thompson Help Fred Thompsons Move East of Ada

Bill and Linda Thompson assisted the Fred Thompsons with moving into a new home located east of Ada on Wednesday.

Bill Linda Thompson Fred Thompsons Ada

Rev McCrow Former Pastor Buried After Died Friday

Rev McCrow former pastor of the Assembly of God Church passed away Friday and was buried Saturday in a local funeral.

McCrow Assembly of God Church Farris

Local youth visits relatives near Stonewall

Rance Knight of Portersville California spent several days last week with his sister Mrs G W Evans and Mr Evans east of Stonewall.

Rance Knight Portersville Calif G. W. Evans Evans Stonewall

Four Generations Gather at City Grocery Store

Mr and Mrs L G Palmer hosted a visit by son Don Palmer his wife and their three weeks old daughter Patricia Anne Patricia Anne was held by her great grandmother as the grandmother and mother watched in the store four generations together is a rare sight after a grocery trip in the town store.

Patton Stratford Oklahoma City L. G. Palmer Don Palmer Patricia Anne

Peterson Family Reunion Attended by Houghs at Sulphur

Mr and Mrs Earl Hough attended the Peterson family reunion at Sulphur Sunday. Mr Hough is a brother of Mrs Bertie Peterson. A nephew Wayne and Mrs Hough of Enid were present for the reunion.

Earl Hough Peterson Mr. Hough Bertie Peterson Wayne

Frank Henry Plans Modernization After Home Expansion

Frank Henry, residing north of town, has added three rooms and outlines further modernization plans for his residence.

Frank Henry

Bill CampVisits Fitzhugh at Late Weemies

Bill Camp, a government trapper, visited Fitzhugh last week to discuss wildlife management and trapping programs. The encounter highlighted collaboration between agencies and local communities on regional conservation efforts.

Bill Camp Fitzhugh

Family visits lead to weekend trip

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Greenlee Jr. and Bobby visited their daughter Jane in Tulsa Friday night then drove to Poteau Saturday afternoon to see his mother Mrs. Robert Greenlee Sr., returning home Sunday.

Robert Greenlee Jr Bobby Jane Tulsa Poteau Robert Greenlee Sr

Ada woman recovers well after major surgery

Mrs. Herman Landrum of Ada returns home from the hospital after major surgery and is reported to be making a splendid recovery. She is known locally as Velma Roan and twin sister to Mrs. Bob Greenlee.

Herman Landrum Ada Bob Greenlee Velma Thelma Roan

Adams Family Recalls Patients Return After Illness

Mrs. Sam Adams was seriously ill last week prompting her children to come home. She has improved and the Adams family members have returned to their respective homes, including Mr. and Mrs. Lee Henderson of Eunice New Mexico, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Adams of Hobbs New Mexico, Mr. and Mrs. George Adams of Eunice New Mexico, and Delphia Joe of Ada.

Sam Adams Adams Adamses Lee Henderson Eunice, N. M Leon Adams Hobbs, N. M George Adams Eunice Delphia Joe Ada

Not His Son Correction Noted Adams Relation Clarified

Not His Son correction states Joe Adams is not Sam Adams’s son but his younger brother. It notes Judy and Sharon Polk spending the summer with their father John Polk Jr. and Mrs Polk, with others visiting family including Mrs Lily Wilson and Linda in New Mexico.

Joe Adams Sam Adams Judy Sharon Polk John Polk Jr Mrs. Polk Lilly Wilson Linda New Mexico Mrs. Wilson Dorena May

Midway Club Meets With Mrs Lacrone This Month

The Midway Club met with Mrs Ralph Lacrone this month with Mrs B L Legate giving the devotional and Martha Mote HDA leading a lesson on buying canned goods and group discussion. Attendees included President Mrs W E Winton Mrs Rae Thompson and others such as Mrs Ronald Stone and Mrs B B Ryan. The next meeting will be with Mrs B L Legate and due to the Farm Home Conference the club will convene on the third Thursday instead of the second.

Midway Club Ralph Lacrone B. L. Legate Martha Mote HDA W. E. Winton Rae Thompson Ronald Stone B. B. Ryan

Meetings Planned For Area Residents This Week

On Monday July 25 Ahleson will meet at the school. Tuesday July 26 Pleasant Hill will meet at the club house. Wednesday July 27 Byng meets with Mrs Juanita Johnson. Thursday July 28 Union Valley will meet at the school house and Love lady will meet at the club house.

Ahleson Pleasant Hill Byng Juanita Johnson Union Valley Lovelady

Hart Community by Mrs. Alvie Griffith

The Arno Griffiths visited Sunday with Mrs. Griffiths parents Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Brice of Oakman. Mr. Brice celebrated his birthday. Visitors Monday included Erton McWhirter of Los Angeles Mrs. Leroy Cantwell Sharon Mr. and Mrs. James F Walker Donald and Ronald of Lodi California.

Hart Mrs Alvie Griffith Arno Griffiths Grace Johnson Erton McWhirter Los Angeles Calif Leroy Cantwell Sharon James F. Walker Donald and Ronald Lodi

Mrs May Johnson Visits Stratford Guests

Miss May Johnson and house guests Mr and Mrs J F Walker visited Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Joe Turner and children in Stratford.

Fire Burn Causes Critical Injuries to Ingram Brothers

Clarence Ingram of Phoenix Arizona was critically burned on June 29 when his clothing caught fire from an exploding gas tank while he welded. His brother Shirley was also burned attempting to extinguish the flames. The two spent their youth in this community and are related by marriage to Lou Johnson and Frances Johnson, cousins.

Clarence Ingram Phoenix Ariz Shirley Clarence Leroy Crawford Lou Johnson Frances Johnson

Wednesday Guests At Grace Johnson Home

Mrs. Virgil Hoover and Virgil Jr of Casa Grande Arizona visited Mrs. Grace Johnson and May. Also present were Alva Johnson Velta and John and O M McWhirter of Vaness. James F Walker, Donald and Ronald of Lodi California joined Erton and James Johnson of Casa Grande Amtriz.

Grace Johnson May Virgil Hoover Virgil Jr Casa Grande, Ariz Alva Johnson Velta John O. M. McWhirter Vaness James F. Walker Donald and Ronald Lodi Calif Erton McWhirter Los Angeles James Johnson Casa Grande, Amtriz

Richmond man visits Crawford hosts as houseguest

Joe Boyd of Richmond California stayed as a houseguest for the past week in the home of Mr and Mrs Le Roy Crawford during a short visit to the area.

Joe Boyd Richmond Calif Leroy Crawford

Shawnee visit from Roundtree and Davis families

Mr and Mrs Jimmy Ray Roundtree visited with their daughter Susie in Shawnee over the weekend, staying with her parents Mr and Mrs Homer Davis.

Jimmy Ray Roundtree Susie of Shawnee Homer Davis

Donald and Ronald Leave for Lodi Home

Donald and Ronald departed Thursday toward their residence in Lodi California marking a family move noted in local records.

Joe Tom Griffith Spends Weekend in Stillwater

Joe Tom Griffith's weekend in Stillwater is noted with no further details on events or people involved.

Joe Tom Griffith Stillwater

Mercer Family Visit Highlights Oklahoma Weekend

Mr and Mrs James Paul Mercer and son of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs A H Mercer Sr Mr and Mrs Evert Summers visited the Mercers on Sunday

James Paul Mercer Oklahoma City A. H. Mercer Sr Evert Summers

Johnsons and Griffiths Attend Stratford Singing Event

James Johnson of Casa Grande Arizona spent Sunday and Sunday night with his grandmother Mrs Grace Johnson. Mr and Mrs Alvie Griffith and Mary Ann attended a singing convention Sunday in Stratford.

James Johnson Casa Grande, Ariz Grace Johnson Alvie_ Griffith Mary Ann Stratford

Visitors Sunday for Alma Dunn and Stanfield family

Sunday visitors included Earl Stewart Fitzhugh John Dunn and family of Vaness Rena Spellman Carter of Dallas Leslie Crawford Edward Paul Kenneth Stanfield Douglas and Kevin Stanfield from Morenci Arizona and others from the area.

Alma Dunn J. S. Stanfield Earl Stewart Fitzhugh John Dunn Vaness Rena Spellman Carter Dallas Leslie Crawford Edward and Paul Kenneth Stanfield Douglas and Kevin Morenci Ariz

Tulsa and Ada Figures in Local Family Notices

Mr. and Mrs. Norman Bunyard of Tulsa join Mr. and Mrs. George King and their sons of Pickett in a regional family item. Letha Johnson of Ada is also mentioned along with Miss May in the readable fragment.

Norman Bunyard Tulsa George King

Shoppers Need New Words For New Materials

Textile terms help homemakers identify shrink resistant wool finishes. Trade names fall into two methods wet chlorination and resin processes. Wet chlorination labels include Harriset Kelpie Kroy Sanforlan and Schollerize. Resin process labels include Durlana Koloc Lanaset and Resloom.

Martha Mote Miss Mote

Johnson Visited Sunday Afternoon in Hartshorne Area Home

A report notes a visit by Johnson on Sunday afternoon at the Leroy Crawford residence and places mention of a separate event Thursday in eastern Oklahoma around Hartshorne.

Johnson Leroy Crawford Oklahoma Hartshorne

Still at it Ownbeys remodel roof house progress

Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Ownbey have a new roof on their house and other remodeling is ongoing. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Stanfield report a well with ample water.

Nora Stinson Visits Shirley Griffith for Sunday School

Nora Stinson visited Shirley Griffith on Sunday and attended Sunday school at Lightning Ridge, sharing a simple local church moment.

Nora Stinson Shirley Griffith Lightning Ridge

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