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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1956
Page
2
Ada NEWS-Sooner State tennis tournament moves through the week at East Central college courts. Players endure extreme heat on Mayhue courts where air temperatures climb above 115 degrees in late afternoon. Junior boys and girls compete, showing stamina, fair play, and skill as spectators watch and learn.
Joy Blankenship was among visitors Sunday at the Ahloso First Baptist Church when Shaping Job Drith attended. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Leonard welcomed a baby girl named Sherri Denise born July 16. paternal grandparents are Roy Leon ard. Leonard stays with Hillard Olivers while he serves. Ada visitors included Mrs. Paul Coplin, Mrs. June Bevers, Mrs. Fred die King, Mrs. Gladys Auten, Mrs. Margie Coplin. Stonewall visitors included Sue Bullard, Jan Ostermann, Pat Ellis, Nola Faye Brady, Mrs. Arthur Johnson, Edna and Antholene. Boy Scout meeting noted with Bill Hardin and Mr. Horn. Advancements to 2nd class: Donald Hall, Alfred Hall, Louis Sims, Jimmy Hardin, Tommy McNeil, Roger Thompson, Larry Deveny, Ralph Biggs. Second-class work by Joe Hisle and Tony Thomas. lanyards made. Overnight camp trip planned for Friday. assembly at 5:30 p.m.
Ada's water supply collapsed as residents ignored watering rules and drained reservoirs by midweek. City council imposed fines to curb use while authorities feared a large fire if reservoir levels stay low, comparing potential danger to Lawton's Wednesday night incident.
Claude W. Thompson, expected House candidate from Pontotoc County, was buried after dying of a small cancer in Mayo Clinic Rochester Minnesota just before election day. A replacement will be named by the county Democratic Central Committee. Sheriff race drew a large vote with Bill Broadrick defeating Ray Goodwin by 213 in a field of over 8,000 ballots.
A Wednesday high reached 104 degrees on the official thermometer as residents brace for heat. No further details on location or duration are provided in the readable text.
A reflection on pressure for both men and women to take breaks from work. The piece suggests widespread fatigue across households with husbands and wives both seeking time off due to demanding schedules. It portrays vacation desires as a shared condition rather than individual behavior.
Mr and Mrs B L Hardin spent Sunday in Oklahoma City visiting Mrs Hardins father Mr Briggs who is ill at the home of a daughter Mr and Mrs Frank Furr
A Sunday evening family gathering for the Fate Bowers clan took place on their Ada lawn. Attendees included Heart Brewers and a long list of Bowers relatives from Memphis and local households, each bringing a basket lunch for a spread picnic style.
Mr and Mrs Claude Arter and Mr and Mrs Tom Henry and Mr and Mrs Fate Bowers are described as children and grandchildren of the Bowers family on a vacation in northern states north of Oklahoma. They visited A G Stouts, the parents of Gordon.
Saturday evening visitors to the Ed Brashier home included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lee Millican and boys of Bakersfield California Mr. and Mrs. Pete Millican and family Frank Millican and Mrs. Ira Hensen and family of Konawa Bart Millican of Oklahoma City and Mr. and Mrs. Kit C. Thomas and boys.
Mr and Mrs Arlis Smith and Sonya Gail of Walnut Grove California visited the Douglas Smiths last Friday. Mr Smith was called here due to the death of his father John Smith of Centrahoma.
Mrs Gertrude Jackson joined Mr and Mrs Kenneth Abbott and June for a Friday outing in Oklahoma City where they attended Cinerama.
Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Rawls and daughter of Mill Creek visited the John Cliftons Friday. Last week several Treas relatives visited the J. C. Treas home including Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Treas and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Treas of Lula and Mr. and Mrs. James Treas. Also Mr. and Mrs. William Beach of Oklahoma City and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Estes of Ada visited.
Ronald Brashier has returned home after a short visit with relatives in Konawa.
Mr and Mrs C M Jackson and families of Oklahoma City joined Mrs R B Cameron and children from Ada and Charles Blankenship at an ice cream supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Kenneth Abbott last Wednesday evening.
Kenneth Lewis, once placed in an iron lung for polio, is identified as a grandson of the Lester Henrys of the community.
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Sanders and daughter of Fort Worth Texas and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Harrell and family of Pauls Valley were weekend visitors in the Clifford Harrell home.
Mr and Mrs Jimmie C Thom as returned Tuesday from a vacation trip to Houston Texas.
Oklahoma Baptist University student George Kennedy preached at the Ahloso First Baptist Church Sunday evening. Rev. Lavon Brown began a revival in Oklahoma City this week and left Sunday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs C M Jackson attended the East Central graduate picnic at Wintersmith Park Thursday evening. Mrs Jackson is the graduate.
Mr and Mrs Roy Loman of Union Valley visited in the Louie Moshier home Saturday evening, sharing time with the family and friends.
Mr and Mrs T J Bennett of Augusta Kansas and Mr and Mrs W L Sliger and Judy of Stonewall visited in the Winston Bennett home on Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs Ed Sliger is on the sick list this week and well wishes are sent for a quick recovery.
Mr and Mrs Louie Ray Moshier of Wichita Kansas spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Louie Moshier and family.
Mr and Mrs Frank Strickland visited at the home of Mr and Mrs Simon Patton in Frisco last Thursday.
Mrs Geneva McCrary Barbara and Sharon from Oklahoma City spent two days in the Charlie Flanagan home last week.
Lois Jean and David Smith are visiting their aunt Mrs. Geneva Latta and cousin Mrs. K. B. Nickels with family in Oklahoma City this week.
Mrs Fannie Boring joined Mr and Mrs Kenneth Abbott and June for a Sunday afternoon call at the Ed Jackson residence.
Mr. and Mrs. Heart Bowers of Memphis Tennessee spent Saturday and Sunday nights with the Bill Bowerses.
Ward and R W Scott of Reagan visited the John Clif tons.
Mr and Mrs Doak Clark and their son of Reagan visited the John Cliftons on Tuesday.
Albert Johnston and his son from Macon, Georgia, visited the Hillard Olivers on Thursday, sharing a brief social call and friendly conversation.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bess and Mrs. Lena Hice of Ada visited in the Charley Flanagan home Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Leslie Henry and family of Atoka and nephew Larry Gene Henry of Paris Texas visited the Elbert Boweries and Mrs Lula Henry last weekend.
Mr and Mrs Glen Jones of Love lady and Mr and Mrs Glen Mobley of Dallas visited in the Charlie Flanagan home Sunday.
Mr and Mrs John A Piolan and family of Dallas visited her parents the Manns and family on Sunday continuing a lineage of family visits in the area.
Mrs. Howard Sliger and her daughter of Houston visited the Ed Sligers on Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Ruebin Frazier and their family left Tuesday for their home in Haywood California after visiting Mrs Iva Bell The note records a domestic travel and a social visit charge with family names and a destination.
Mrs Newt Thompson and Mrs Douglas Smith joined Lois Jean at the Shawnee rodeo parade held last Thursday as crowds lined the street.
Mr and Mrs Joe Collins visited his parents the Arlie Collinses and family in Konawa on Sunday.
Tommy Flanagan spends the week in Duncan visiting his cousin Ronnie Flanagan.
Tommy Flanagan spent Thursday night in Ada visiting Donnie Black.
Mr and Mrs J E Brock and Mr and Mrs Gordon Stout with children left for their home in Borger Texas Monday morning The Brocks and Stouts have been
Mr and Mrs Johnny Arter and their son have returned to Bokoshe after visiting Ed Slighers. Mrs Arter teaches at Bokoshe.
Sunday guests at the Ted Anderson residence were Mrs. Milton Knapp and her children, Mr. Melton Anderson and family, Mrs. Thelma Anderson and children, and Mrs. Helen McBride and children all of Chickasha, with Mrs. Pat Kishen and her children from Fresno, Calif. Kishen spent Sunday night and returned to Chickasha Monday evening. she is Anderson’s sister.
Mrs Flanagan and her relative Tommy attended a picnic at Sulphur last Monday, enjoying a day outdoors with family members.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Davis spent last Friday and Saturday fishing at Lake Texoma but did not catch any fish.
Mr and Mrs Paul Pitman of Coalgate visited Mrs Maud Johnson on Tuesday.
Visitors this week include Mr. and Mrs. Carl Nelson and family of Geary Rev and Mrs Carlton Bebee and Carlene of Albuquerque NM Mr and Mrs Scott Williams and family of McAlester Mr and Mrs Lowell Jones and family of Mr Hope Kan Mr and Mrs Boyd Nelson and family of Geary Mr and Mrs Earnest Moore of Wewoka Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ward of Britton Okla Mrs Nancy Ward and Cleo Mr and Mrs Raymond Moore and family of Ada Mr and Mrs Freeman Moore and Mr and Mrs Wayne Davis All attended a Kingston family reunion Sunday and are visiting this week.
Jack Abbott of Las Vegas visited his mother-in-law Mrs Maud Johnson on Sunday in a social visit reported by local sources.
The Ahloso Home Demonstration Club met in the school lunchroom. Members voted to host an ice cream supper August 3 on the school lawn, following roll call praising a good hostess.
Mrs C M Jackson led a discussion and demonstration on entertaining and etiquette at home followed by a personal interview game. Refreshments were served to a long list of members including Mrs Bill Bowers and Mrs C L Blankenship with hostesses Mrs C M Jackson and Mrs Hoyt Lillard.
Ronnie Davenport visited Bob Flanagan one day last week in a brief social call reported by the local society notes. The encounter was noted with no further details on location or purpose.
The article honors a prominent Ada figure who served as County Judge and city attorney, led soil conservation efforts, chaired local and state committees, ran a productive upland farm, and briefly entered the Oklahoma legislature before illness ended his bid.
A coral pink lobster salad is plated with thin half moons of avocado as an elegant garnish. The dish combines sea flavors with creamy avocado slices for visual appeal and balance.
Earlin Haskins of Route 2 Ada was named to the Farmers Home Administration Pontotoc County Committee effective July 1. The three member panel, chaired by County Supervisor Richard I. Walker, determines loan eligibility and certifies farm values for FHA loans including soil and water conservation and operating loans.
Gaar Corner Mrs Verna McCurdy Mrs Bessie Bradley Mrs Inez Pen nington Mrs Clarice Pennington and Harrell Gene Mrs Dale Mel ton and Cheryl Jean C P Hors ley and Charlie Nelson attended the REA meeting in Ada Thursday. Mr Horsley won an electric skillet.
Clarence Pennington and Harrell Gene were seen shopping in Stratford Friday morning. The sighting suggests a routine outing by the two men in the town.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Grider of Tulsa visit Mrs. Cressie McKinney and Jerry. Mrs. Grider is Mrs. McKinney’s daughter.
Wanda Hendricks of Roff visited Janice Bradley on Thursday for a social call.
Mr and Mrs B B Jackson and daughter Rita and Mrs J E Maddox traveled to Gorman Texas Wednesday night for the funeral of Mrs Ella Davis sister of Mrs Maddox. They returned home Friday.
Mr and Mrs Marvin McCurdy were reported to have conducted business in Stratford on Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Clara Austell of Stratford visited the Fletcher Snipes on Friday. The brief social call highlighted local ties and community regard for Snipes in the Stratford area.
Patricia Jackson spends the week in Oklahoma City visiting Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Wood and touring local sites during the stay.
Mrs Darwin Bumper spent Saturday visiting Mrs Marvin McCurdy at her home. The social call highlighted neighborhood courtesy and community ties.
Mrs Virgie Pennington Mil dred and Vineta visited Mr and Mrs J E Maddox Friday. Mrs Gela Cox and Randy of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Ted Cox and Beverly Saturday.
Mrs Nadine James and daughters Norma and Mary visited Mrs Cressie McKinney and Jerry Friday afternoon.
Mrs Dale Melton and Cheryl visited Mrs Jack Corley in Stratford on Thursday delivering greetings and sharing conversation at the home of Mrs Corley.
Mrs. C. D. Stevens is reported on the sick list in local society notes.
Mr and Mrs Eudell Flatt hosted Elton Merle and Linda from Tulsa over the weekend. Elton Merle extended his stay for a week with Mrs Cres sie McKinney and Jerry in their home.
Mrs Ted Cox is listed as ill this week. The note indicates she is absent from usual activities due to illness.
Mrs. Charlie Nelson and Violet visited Mrs. Henry Little Tuesday. Mrs. Dorothy Gray and daughters Juanell and Kathy spent Saturday afternoon with Mrs. Cressie McKinney and Jerry.
Jim Willines of Pearson visited Claude Horsley on Tuesday. Mrs. Ted Cox called on Inez Pennington on Monday.
Mary and Norma James visited Monday. Mr. and Mrs Newt Jervis and Hivana of Stratford and Mr. and Mrs. Neville Pennington and Harrell Gene visited Mr. and Mrs. Alva Pennington Friday night.
Mr and Mrs W A Pennington Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Harrell Gene made a business trip to Ada Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Dale Melton and Cheryl went swimming at the Vendome in Sulphur on Monday.
Mrs. Jewell Flatt of Tulsa and Mrs. Cressie McKinney visited Mrs. Nadine James, Mary and Norma Saturday afternoon.
Neville Pennington made a business trip to Sulphur on Tuesday.
A new ADA WEEKLY subscription extends to the L. A. Gray family in Phoenix, Ariz. Mr. Gray is identified as the brother of Mrs. Tom Burch. The note invites renewals or new subscriptions to the NEWS and offers to assist.
Mrs Virgie Pennington of Parish Chapel and Mrs Jeffie Maddox traveled to Fort Worth Texas on Sunday for the funeral of Maddoxs brothers wife. They visited Mr and Mrs Big 11 House former Center residents. They returned Tuesday with B B Jackson meeting them at Pauls Valley bus station.
Vineta Pennington of Parish Chapel spent Wednesday with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Maddox in a family outing that highlighted a close kinship among relatives.
Cheryl Melton visited Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Maddox Wednesday morning. The social visit was noted in local society records.
Francis Fountain and his son Frank endured a frightening Sunday night ride after the steering gear failed and the car veered toward a field. A tire then blew out as the vehicle left the road. both parties were shaken but unhurt.
Cut leftover ham into thin strips for a vegetable salad and into small cubes for an omelet. This quick prep uses deli or holiday ham to add protein and flavor to a simple dish.
Frank Jared suffered a back injury Sunday when he was thrown from his horse. He is at Valley View Hospital. Mr and Mrs Jared and son Ronyrece returned from a vacation in Mexico.
Roy Boren had an agent on the job last week. A on his forehead required stitches. Mr and Mrs Alvin Davis John and Carol Blanken drove to Milburn Sunday to Mrs Davis parents Mr and Mrs Taylor. They report Taylor improving after a period of illness.
E. W. Cantrell, father of Ross Cantrell, shows marked improvement and is reported to be much better, bringing relief to his family and friends.
A fragmented notice notes Mrs Lucy Boudreaux and Nora Ross meeting on a Wednesday. It mentions a home permanent and a glimpse of Laura visiting earlier, with references to Mr and Mrs Glen Jones and the Charley Flanagan family in an afternoon gathering.
The R C Rosses welcomed their son Perry home on a 30 day leave from the Navy. Mr and Mrs James Ta visited in the home of Mrs Joe Parks with their daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Happy Meeks of Cen
Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Ozbirn are noted as faithful neighborhood visitors who recently called on the Alvin Davises the Roberta Silas Taylors and the Parkses.
Dinner guests in the Oh Looney household Sunday were Mitt Loonies and Rev. L Brown.
Perry Don Ross and his wife visited Mr and Mrs Arthur L at Happyland on Friday following The Lambs remodeling project.
The article notes a dry spell delaying harvest as farmers in the comm Prairie cut and bale hay. Housewives are canning vegetables amid the trend, and despite poorer quality hay, there will be plenty of produce for the season.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd John Jerry and Karen of Stonewal ked Saturday with his par Mr. and Mrs. Paul Johnsto.
Mr and Mrs Buck Bagley Dolly Jean Paulette and I of Bakersfield visited on a Saturday with Mr and Mrs E Cross and family Mr and Lee Cross and Mrs D R ford and Helen.
Mrs D R Clifford and Debra joined Donnie and Ronnie Lonnie Leader visiting on Wednesday with Mrs Donald Brooks and Linda Carol of Ada.
A P Lillard traveled to California with his son in law Barker to visit his daughter Mrs Ruby Barker continuing family ties and hometown links.
Mrs. Ann Harkins travels with daughters Judy and Connie to Boise to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Rollen Duncan, staying with relatives in the city.
Connie Harkins of Boise spent Friday night with his in Lynn Leader.
Mr and Mrs Donald B and Linda Carol of Adam Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks and her ent Mrs D R Clifford.
Mrs Ann Harkins Connie and Jane visited Lane over the past weekend along with Mrs Rollen Inn and Skippy Duncan, sharing time and company in a local gathering.
Ada visits her sister as Mrs rason Cope and Mr Cope attend plans with the Brums in a brief social note.
Arthur Harden of Velma and James Harden of Norman spent the weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs Harden.
Lavoyce Young, daughter of Mrs B D Young, fell from the sling at Lula School today. Lavoyce had just started this school year.
Mrs D R Clifford with Helen ra Donnie and Ronnie and their Leader visited Mr and Donald Brooks and Linda at their home in a local gathering.
Henry Misenhimer of Ada attended an event Monday night with Mr. and D. R. Clifford, according to local notices.
Helen Ronnie and Donnie Ford and Sonny Leader with Phyllis Lawanda Billye William Misenhimer of Ada appear in a local social update. The brief lists several individuals connected to Ada in a community page snippet.
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