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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1954

Page

3

Sunday School and Church at Free Will Baptist

Oakman reports strong attendance with 46 present at Sunday services. Bro Charley Jones will serve another year as pastor and Flora Carter is secretary. Delegates for the Fifth Sunday meeting are Jimmy Caton Jess Burrryman Sylvia Caton Bill Carter and Maudie Caton. A baptizing service is planned for the first Sunday in August at George Carter's pond with Delores Farmer joining and others to be baptized.

Free Will Baptist Charley Jones Bro. Jones Flora Carter Jimmy Caton Jess Berryman Sylvia Caton Bill Carter Maudie Caton George Carter Delores Farmer

Sgt Billy Joe Barnes Visits Nickells at Camp Carson

Sgt. Billy Joe Barnes stationed at Camp Carson Colorado visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Nickell on Saturday.

Sgt Billy Joe Barnes Camp Carson Colorado Mrs. R. M. Nickell

Wetumka Women Visit Sister Family Saturday Night

Mrs Cub Owens and Mrs Erice Coleman of Wetumka were Saturday night guests of their sister Mrs Jessie Hampton and family.

Cub Owens Erice Coleman Wetumka Jessie Hampton

Rev Curtis Hogue Hosts Martin Guests at Hap pyland Church

Mr and Mrs Charlie Martin of Antiers visited Thursday night and Friday with Rev Curtis Hogue and his wife. Bro Martin led a revival at Hap pyland Free Will Baptist Church last week. Hogue serves as pastor of the church.

Charlie Martin Curtis Hogue Bro. Martin Happyland Free Will Baptist Church Bro. Hogue

Mr and Mrs L V Ray Call in J P Ainsworth Home

Mr and Mrs L V Ray visit the J P Ainsworth home on Friday in a short social call.

Sunday Guests at Pendergrass Home

Sunday visitors to the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pendergrass included Mr. and Mrs. Dude Golden with their children Sherri Beryl Floy and Charles from Ada, Mr. David Radcliff, Mr. and Mrs. John Pendergrass and their sons from Ada, Mrs. A. E. Pevehouse and her son Billy Joe, and Wilbur Lee.

J. R. Pendergrass Dude Golden Sherri Beryl Floy and Charles David Radcliff John Pendergrass Ada A. E. Pevehouse Billy Joe Wilbur Lee

Ada visitors tour K-Ten TV station Saturday

Mr and Mrs J M Nance and Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman with their daughter and Mr and Mrs Elmer Lee of Ada visited the K Ten TV station Saturday night.

J. M. Nance Jess Berryman Elmer Lee Ada K-Ten

Vernon Pevehouse Attends R E A Meeting in Hereford

Vernon Pevehouse visited Thursday with Larry Sloan of Happy Land. In the afternoon they attended the R E A meeting at Hereford ball park.

R.E.A Hereford Ball Park Vernon Pevehouse Larry Sloan Happyland

Lawton Summer Worker Visits Parents this Weekend

Larry Anson, working this summer in Lawton, spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Clifford Anson.

Larry Anson Lawton Mrs Clifford Anson

Union Hill Visit Sparking Sunday Family Outing

Benny Farmer and children Gary and Elton visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Isaacs and their children, sharing a family outing at a Union Hill gathering.

Benny Farmer Gary and Elton Union Hill J. S. Isaacs

Mrs Sug Stafford and Son Visit Seminole Kin

Mrs Sug Stafford and her son Danny from Seminole spent Wednesday as guests of her sister Mrs Mildred Lancaster and her children, continuing family ties in the area.

Sug Stafford Danny Seminole Mildred Lancaster

Davidson Family Heads West for California Vacation

Mrs. Zora Davidson and her children Jerry Margaret and Mary Jane left Wednesday for a four weeks vacation visiting Donald Davidson and family in Los Angeles and other relatives in California.

Zora Davidson Jerry Margaret Mary Jane Donald Davidson Los Angeles Calif California

Hobbs Couples Visit Stonewall Friends Sunday

Mr and Mrs Buster Hobbs visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Mart Hobbs of Stonewall, sharing a social call and familiar greetings.

Buster Hobbs Mrs Mart Hobbs Stonewall

Local Visitors Share Weekend Orbits

Mrs. Jess Berryman visited Sunday with Mrs. Gussie Lillard. Mr. and Mrs. Abe Matthews of Pauls Valley spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Nickell and children. Mrs. Matthews is the former Callie Ann Nickell.

Jess Berryman Gussie Lillard Abe Matthews Pauls Valley R. M. Nickell Matthews Callie Ann Nickell

Surprise visit from Tulsa nurse recalls hospital stay

Mrs. Ora Gourd of Tulsa visited Billy Joe Pevehouse last week. Gourd, a nurse at Medical Center, updates him on hospital patients and staff from his stay between December 29, 1952 and May 29, 1954.

Billy Joe Pevehouse Ora Gourd Tulsa

Local Visitors From Shawnee and Ada Stop by

Edward Berryman and his son Charlie of Shawnee and Bill Keal ing of Ada visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman.

Edward Berryman Charlie Shawnee Bill Kealing Ada Jess Berryman

Oklahoma City visitors take three day trip to Turner Falls

Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Bratton and companions traveled to Sulphur and Turner Falls for a three day camping outing. They stayed at Pratt National Park and Turner Falls, enjoying swimming, picnicking, and sightseeing before returning home. Another visit by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Crawford and daughter Linda occurred at the George Clark home, and Mr. and Mrs. Junior Staggs with son Aubrey called on the Hampton family.

W. L. Bratton Oklahoma City George Mansfield Brattons Joyce Mansfield Georgie Clarence Kellery Sulphur Turner Falls Pratt National Park Joe Crawford Linda George Clark Junior Staggs Aubrey Ada C. H. Hampton

Mrs. Lillie Bevers Visits Kansas and California

Mrs. Lillie Bevers, visiting her daughter and son in law Clifford Anson, left Friday for Wichita Kansas to visit Mrs. Herbert Garett and family. She plans to visit relatives in Fairville and Dodge City before returning home to San Gabriel California. Several from Oakman attended.

Lillie Bevers Clifford Anson Wichita Kansas Herbert Garett Fairville Dodge City Kan San Gabriel Calif

Putmans of Homer Visit Ainsworth Family Friends

Mr and Mrs Lon Putman of Homer visited Monday with Mr and Mrs J P Ainsworth and family.

Lon Putman Homer J. P. Ainsworth

Lancaster Couple Visits Sunday at Buster Hobbs Home

Mr and Mrs M A Lancaster visited awhile Sunday afternoon in the Buster Hobbs home.

Mrs. M. A. Lancaster Buster Hobbs

Ice Cream Party Hosted by Isaacs Family

Mr and Mrs Bill Lewallen and daughter Billie Ruth of South Maid Texas along with Mr and Mrs M A Lancaster and children Roger Connie and Chuck were guests at an ice cream party Thursday night hosted in the home of J S Isaacs and family.

Bill Lewallen Billie Ruth South Maid Texas M. A. Lancaster Roger Connie Chuck J. S. Isaacs

Ada couple visits Hampton family Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Barnett of Ada spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Hampton, sharing an afternoon visit.

Clarence Barnett Ada C. H. Hampton

Ada Woman Carolyn Carson Visits Pauline Nickell

Carolyn Carson of Ada spent Sunday night with Pauline Nickell, an informal social visit reported in local society notes.

Carolyn Carson Ada Pauline Nickell

Mrs. Filla Hart of Ada Passes Away

Ada resident Mrs. Filla Hart mother of Mrs. Betty Mounger and Mrs. Clyde Kaiser died recently. Funeral held at Oakman church July 20 at 4 pm with Rev Weldon Woods officiating and burial in Oakman cemetery.

Filla Hart Ada Betty Mounger Clyde Kaiser Hart Oakman Church Weldon Woods Oakman

Grasshoppers Reported Chewing Fence Posts on Local Farm

Local paper notes grasshoppers feeding on fence posts at a nearby farm. County agent reportedly verified the claim but many doubt the unusual pest activity.

Spring River

Mrs Lora Ellis Visits Relatives in Ada and Holdenville

Mrs Lora Ellis spent Thursday and Thursday night visiting her niece in Ada where her sister in law of Holdenville is also visiting this week.

Lora Ellis Ada Holdenville

Betty Heaps and Thelma Tucker Visit Oklahoma City Parents

Betty Heaps and Thelma Tucker of Oklahoma City spent the weekend visiting their parents, traveling to the area for family time and to catch up with relatives.

Betty Heaps Thelma Tucker Oklahoma City

Death notice reaches Belmont travelers in Texas

Mr Dewey Northam Mrs Northam A B Northam and Clyde Welch traveled to Belmont Texas Thursday and learned of the death of Mrs Jane Northam aunt to Dewey and Hamilton Northam and Mrs Dessie Light before returning Saturday morning.

Dewey Northam A. B. Northam Clyde Welch Belmont Texas Jane Northam Dewey and Hamilton Northam Dessie Light

Party introduces new Stanley Products agent in Pauls Valley

Mrs. Ellis at Stanley Products in Pauls Valley hosted a Thursday afternoon party to introduce Mrs. Ed Westbrook as a new company agent. Guests included Mrs. Artie Holland Mrs. Mattie Vanlandingham Mrs. Dessie Light Mrs. J. K. Smith Mrs. Joe Sanders Mrs. Clyde Welch Mrs. A. B. Northam and Mrs. Nora Ryan. The event was held at Mrs. Westbrook's home with games and refreshments.

Mrs Brecheen Visits Daughter as Ill Relative Is Hospitalized

Mrs W B Brecheen spent last week with daughter Mrs Emmett McCurdy and family. Mrs Mary McCurdy aged 76 has been ill for a week and was taken to a local hospital Monday for an operation on Tuesday.

W. B. Brecheen Emmett McCurdy Marry McCurdy

Mrs Lora Ellis Visits Stafford Arizona Family

Mrs Lora Ellis traveled to Stafford Arizona Sunday morning to visit her daughter Mrs Homer Steele and family for two or three months.

Lora Ellis Stafford Ariz Homer Steele

Summers Chapel Shower for Mrs. Rutherford in Ada

Mrs. C B Welch and Mrs. A B Northam hosted a Wednesday afternoon shower at Welch home Ada for Mrs. Jimmy Rutherford. Guests included Clyde Kendall and others as gifts poured in with a shawl poem joking about a saddle blanket for Little Jimmy or Nancy Jane.

C. B. Welch A. B. Northam Jimmy Rutherford Ada Mrs. Welch Jimmy Nancy Jane Garvice Dildine Brenda Joyce B. I. Scoggin Vance Price Anna Westbrook Lorena Higgins Leon Henry Joe Ed Connie Nelson Madelon Rutherford Sarah Robinson Grace Magar Alliene Anderson Josie Northam Dessie Light Patsy Heaps Josie McIntyre Milburn Bittles Carson and Irene Artie Holland Mildred Parnell Ruby Lake Smith Mabiel Nelson Lavonne Casper Carol Rutherford Ruby Kirk Ollie Tucker Mayme Tucker Herman Hood J. Kirby

Mrs Ryan Visits Tulsa Sister and Family Visits Oklahoma City

Mrs. Joe Ryan travels to Tulsa to see her ill sister. Mrs. Ed Westbrook visits her son Bill and family in Oklahoma City on Tuesday. Vernice Dryden calls on her mother Mrs. Magar Wednesday afternoon.

Joe Ryan Tulsa Ed Westbrook Bill Oklahoma City Vernice Dryden Mrs. Magar

Cosper Family Welcomes New Baby and Soldier Return

On Friday morning young Joe David Cosper and his mother Mrs. J D Cosper came home from Valley View. Pvt J D Cosper arrived Friday night from Camp Chaffee to spend the weekend with his wife and son Mr and Mrs George Cosper and family Allen came Sunday night to see their new grandson.

Joe David Cosper J. D. Cosper Valley View Camp Chaffee George Cosper Allen

Heatwave Records 116 Degrees in Miami Oklahoma

A scorching spell pushed temperatures to 116 degrees at Miami Oklahoma, ending with reports of extreme heat across the region. Authorities warned residents to seek shade and hydration as vehicles overheated and power demand spiked.

Miami Oklahoma

Mrs. Horace Ray Cothran Visits Ellis Family

Mrs. Horace Ray Cothran of Marysville visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Ellis and Betty. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Terry also spent Sunday in the Ellis home. Julius A. C. and the boys went swimming in the North Canadian.

Horace Ray Cothran Marysville J. O. Ellis Betty A. C. Terry Ellis Julius A. C

Robinsons Visit Nelsons Sunday Night

Mr and Mrs D B Robinson visited Mr and Mrs A P Nelson Sunday night in a neighborly social note.

D. B. Robinson Mrs A. P. Nelson

Howerton Family Visits Marion Farmer Home

Mr and Mrs Tommy Howerton and their sons from Oklahoma City brought Marion Farmer home and spent the weekend at the W M Farmer residence.

Tommy Howerton

Vacationing Families Spend Time With Relatives

Mr and Mrs Bethel Tucker host Carolyn and Charles David of Houston Texas. They visit Bethel Tucker and his wife’s parents Mr and Mrs Rance Tucker and Lena’s father Milton Hughey of Ada.

Bethel Tucker Carolyn Charles David Houston Texas Bethel Rance Tucker Lena Milton Hughey Ada

Weekend visitors at George Wright home include many

Visitors over the weekend to the George Wright home included Vida Wright and several families from Oklahoma City and Lake Jackson, Texas, among others.

George Wright Vida Wright C. W. Casey E. J. Frank Rhonda Jean Ronnie Dean Oklahoma City G. C. Wright Danny Lake Jackson Texas Leon Thompson Raymond Tommy Terry Larry

Skinner Family Vacation With Daughter Lou Wood

Mr and Mrs Skinner spend their vacation with their daughter Mrs Lou Wood and family in Arizona.

Mrs. Skinner Mrs Lou Wood Skinners Arizona

Billy Keef Hospitalized With Appendicitis

Billy Keef was in bed Monday with an attack of appendicitis. Hope he's okay now. Betty Kirk spent Saturday night with Carol Ann Rutherford in Ada.

Billy Keef Betty Kirk Carol Ann Rutherford Ada

Illness Prevents Sunday Evening Sermon

The preacher was ill on Sunday and unable to preach Sunday night. He attributes his condition to overheating on Saturday.

Betty Heaps and Madelon Ruth erford Visit Mrs Haskins

Betty Heaps and Madelon Ruth erford spent Saturday afternoon visiting Mrs. B. F. Haskins and her daughter Eleanor, who are here from California.

Betty Heaps Madelon Rutherford B. F. Haskins Eleanor California

June Wadlow Spends Week With Farmer Family

June Wadlow spent the week visiting Janie and Joan Farmer, sharing time at their home and joining in family activities during the stay.

June Wadlow Janie Joan Farmer

Weekly Letters From Home From Ada Reader

Ellen Kent of Coolidge Arizona writes that Ada Weekly brings home news to her family including Grover Ber yl Glen Elna Vera and others. She notes the hot dry weather and water shortage at Coolidge Dam on the Gila River and recalls visits to Dinuba California and neighbors like Kirby Lee Anderson.

Ellen Kent Coolidge Arizona Grover Beryl Glen Elna Vera Gila River Glen Kent Jake Kent Dinuba California Rosie Kirby Lee Anderson Impson Anderson

Wood Faces Trial In Burglary Case

Howard Wood must stand trial in district court on burglary in the Montgomery Ward store at 124 South Rennie. He pleaded not guilty at a preliminary hearing in Percy Armstrong's peace justice court. Bond was set at 1000 dollars. The alleged burglary occurred July 5 with losses totaling 60 dollars.

Howard Wood Wood Percy Armstrong Peace Justice Court Montgomery Ward Company South Rennie

Hibbard Returns to Pontotoc County on Check Charge

Sheriff Ray Goodwin went to Oklahoma City to bring back Glen Hibbard on a bogus check charge. The warrant for Hibbard dated from 1953. Hibbard was captured by Oklahoma City police the prior Tuesday.

Pontotoc County Ray Goodwin Oklahoma City Glen Hibbard Hibbard Goodwin

Wheat Growers in Pontotoc County to Vote on Farm Quotas

Pontotoc County wheat growers will vote Friday at the ASC office in Ada on continuing or ending the 1955 marketing quotas. Two thirds approval required. past vote showed 87 percent in favor. Eligible voters are growers with more than 15 acres of wheat for 1955 harvest. If approved, penalties apply to excess wheat. price support active for quota followers. If rejected, no quotas and price support at 50 percent of parity. Voting hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ada ASC office.

Pontotoc County ASC Ada Henry Little Little Walker Hisle F.B.I Highway Patrol

Absentee ballots go out for July 27 runoff election

Julius Hanson secretary of the county election board says ballots are still being mailed for the July 27 runoff. Ballots may be obtained through Saturday from clerical staff in the county clerk’s office.

Julius Hanson County Election Board Hanson

LULA By HELEN CLIFFORD BACK FROM PUEBLO

Miss Nanna Lou Wofford has returned home after visiting her brother and sister-in-law Mr. and Mrs Clyde Wofford in Pueblo Colorado.

Nanna Lou Wofford Clyde Wofford Pueblo Colorado

Sister Visit Highlights Holdenville Operation

Mrs Olah Michael and Mary Ruth visited her sister Mrs Ruth Barlow who recently underwent an operation and is in Holdenville confirming family support during recuperation.

Olah Michael Mary Ruth Ruth Barlow Holdenville Hospital

Woolly Family Visits Friends in Altus This Weekend

Mr and Mrs Car Woolly and their children of Altus visited friends and relatives over the past weekend.

Car Woolly Altus

McCurdy Visits Cousin Clifford in Burbank

Paul Wayne McCurdy of Burbank visited his cousin John Boyce Clifford last week.

Paul Wayne McCurdy Burbank John Boyce Clifford

Mr and Mrs Harold Wooly Visit Friends This Weekend

Mr and Mrs Harold Wooly visited friends and relatives this weekend while Mr Wooly is in service.

Harold Wooly Mr. Wooly

Patricia Holman Visits Sister in Law Last Week

Patricia Ann Holman of Tu Pelo visited her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Gene Treas last week.

Patricia Ann Holman Tupelo Gene Treas

Buck Sweat Family Return Home From California Visit

Mr and Mrs Buck Sweat and their son James returned home Monday after visiting friends and relatives in California during a trip on the West Coast.

West Coast Buck Sweat James California

Ruby Wofford Has Appendix Removed At Home

Ruby Wofford daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Wofford had her appendix removed Wednesday. She is at home now.

Ruby Wofford Fred Wofford

Big Singing Set For Saturday Night at Assembly of God

A large singing event is planned Saturday night at the Assembly of God Church at Fourteenth and Constant. The program runs from 8 p m to midnight with leading area quartets including the Little Dixies Hugo Wright Brothers Seminole Antlers Quartet Antlers Starlet Jubileers and the Colored quartet of Ada. Local quartets trios and duets are invited to participate and door prizes will be awarded. Amon Self directs arrangements for the public event.

Assembly of God Church Little Dixies Hugo Wright Brothers Seminole Antlers Colored Ada Amon Self

Beginning of the School Year Names Slated

A list of students starting school includes Ruthie Craig, William Misenhimer, Sharon Wofford, Sharon Knighton, Sandra Abercrombie, and Oluita Dale.

Ruthie Craig William Misenhimer Sharon Wofford Sharon Knighton Sandra Abercrombie oLuita Dale

Charles Leader and Sue Lead er Visit Ada Sister

Charles Leader and Sue Leeder visited their sister Mrs. Jean Teel of Ada on Friday.

Charles Leader Sue Leader Jean Teel Ada

Mrs Olah Michael and family visit Ruth Barlow Sunday

Mrs Olah Michael Mary Ruth and Sandra Jean visited her sister Mrs Ruth Barlow on Sunday. They also visited her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Bill Dunlavy of Wewoka.

Olah Michael Mary Ruth Sandra Jean Ruth Barlow Sunday Bill Dunlavy Wewoka

Home Demonstration Club Meets at Treas Residence

The Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Joyce Treas on Thursday July 15 led by president Mrs. Bessie Gore. Edna Cross read a Bible chapter and Valedene Kozel led the Lords Prayer. Martha Mote demonstrated a one dish meal with members Bessie Gore Annie Treas Joyce Treas Lois Clifford Edna Cross and new member Leona Young. Children Lavoyce Larry Young Dickie Debra Clifford Brenda Treas and Patricia Holman attended. Refreshments were served.

Home Demonstration Club Joyce Treas Bessie Gore Edna Cross Valedene Kozel Martha Mote Annie Treas Lois Clifford Leona Young Lavoyce Larry Young

First Meeting With New Secretary Joyce Treas Held

The secretary's book was turned over to Joyce Treas as Miss Kozel steps into a new role. This was her first meeting with the members.

Joyce Treas Miss Kozel

Cal teen visits parents in California and family

Mr and Mrs Johnnie Woolley of California visit his parents Mr and Mrs John Woolley and their children.

Johnnie Woolley California John Woolley

Roy Glover Dies in New Mexico

Roy Glover formerly of Lula la died recently in New Mexico. Surviving are his wife Allie of Lula, son Forbes of Kansas, daughter Wanda of Lula, six sisters, three brothers, a step mother, and two grandchildren.

Roy Glover Lula New Mexico Allie Forbes Kansas Wanda Stonewall Lonnie Tupelo Jess Biggs Odra Sweat Mable Buzbee Ada Mozell Maud Harbin Billa Tarentine California Annie Ford Oklahoma City Lula Glover

Lula Student Glen Williams Plans Summer School Trip

Glen Williams a former Lula student now living in Stonewall will attend summer school at Lula with a chance to travel west this fall. Editor notes a hint of a broader story readers are expected to recognize without explicit details.

Glen Williams Lula Stonewall

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