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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1955

Page

8

Turkish Farm Youth Program Visit Explores U S Agriculture

Five Turkish veterinarians completing a year long U S tour toured Pontotoc County farms and the county agent's office to study farm practices and youth programs. They plan to pattern Turkish programs after American farm youth efforts and inspect operations in Evergreen Mills Ada and Pontotoc County before continuing to Texas.

C. H. Hailey Hailey Nuri Eren United States Pontotoc County Enver Hitler Omer Ekenezhe Erwin Sorgus Orhan Ozehural Turkey Eren Texas

Lovelady Quilting Bee Hosts Gifts and Tours

The Lovelady quilting bee drew many attendees as a quilt for Mrs. Ethel Jones and another for a grandson were finished. A pink and blue shower honored Mrs. David Rothell with gifts from numerous neighbors and friends. The group then visited Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Medlock in Lawrence before returning.

Ethel Jones Bertha Sanders David Rothell Ida Taylor Ruby Deaton Lavona Deaton Pauline Young Billie Parks Pat Taylor Virginia Jared Geraldine Rothell Effie Lamb Bennie Farmers John Woods L. L

Family trio visits Tulsa to meet Mrs Curtis Ross

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ross and John Davis traveled to Tulsa Sunday night to see Mrs. Curtis Ross who had returned from Chicago where she studied with her husband in school.

Bob Ross John Davis Tulsa Curtis Ross Chicago

Oklahoma City shopping trip with Deaton party

Mrs. Ruby Deaton travels with her mother Mrs. W. P. Bryant and sister Mrs. L. C. Wimberly to Oklahoma City on a shopping tour Monday.

Ruby Deaton W. P. Bryant L. C. Wimberly Oklahoma City

Visitors Gather at A. O. Davis Home

Last weekend guests at the A. O. Davis home included Mrs. Davis' parents Mr and Mrs Taylor of Dougherty and relatives from Texas. present were Mr and Mrs Lee Goddard Joe Lane Mrs Neva Cerpatric and Judy and Gary.

A. O. Davis

Dinner gathering lists local residents

Mr. and Mrs. Dick Lloyd and Carol Sue shared a meal with Mrs. Glen Jones and Pauline Wednesday, indicating a social visit among neighbors and friends.

Dick Lloyd Carol Sue Glen Jones Pauline

DinnerGuests Bettie Parks Wanda Of Mrs James Taylor

Mrs Bettie Parks and Wanda were dinner guests of Mrs James Taylor on Wednesday.

Bettie Parks Wanda James Taylor

Mary Joe Deaton Visits Grandmother on Thursday

Mary Joe Deaton visited her grandmother Mrs. Dora Jared on Thursday.

Mary Joe Deaton Dora Jared

Made The Rounds In Weekend Sightseeing Trip

Mr and Mrs Joe Parks Mr and Mrs Bob Ross and W M Ross spent Sunday afternoon sightseeing and visiting friends as they drove toward Asher and on the way visited Mr.

Joe Parks Bob Ross W. M. Ross Asher

Deaton and Jareds Dine Together Sunday Night

Mr. and Mrs. Odel Deaton shared dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jared on Sunday night. The social gathering highlighted friendly ties among local families.

Odel Deaton Mrs Frank Jared

Wanda Parks Spends Afternoon With Mrs Ross

Wanda Parks spent the afternoon Sunday visiting with Mrs. W. M. Ross at her home and enjoying light conversation and hospitality.

Mrs Silas Taylor and daughters visit James Taylor

Mrs Silas Taylor with her daughters Bittee and Susie and Mrs Joe Parks with Wanda visited Mr and Mrs James Taylor on Monday in a local social gathering.

Silas Taylor Bittee Susie Joe Parks Wanda James Taylor

Family visit to Mrs Gussie McDaniels noted

Mrs W M Ross and Mr and Mrs Bob Ross and Ann visited Ann aunt Mrs Gussie McDaniels Monday afternoon. Ann's sister Anitta Baker was present and returned with them to visit.

W. M. Ross Bob Ross Ann Gussie McDaniels Anitta Baker

Billie Taylor and Wanda Parks Learn Bicycle Riding

Billie Taylor and Wanda Parks were seen Friday learning to ride a bicycle. Both came away with a few bruises but continued trying in a lighthearted scene.

Billie Taylor Wanda Parks Billie

Divorces Granted in Local Court Matches

James C Price divorced Imogene Price with cross petition. alimony 200 dollars monthly. attorney fees 250. plaintiff to keep office equipment and car. defendant receives household furniture and custody of minor children. Patsy Sue Brumley divorced Kenneth Ray Brumley with custody to plaintiff. child support 45 monthly. attorney fees 50. Juanita Phillips divorced Samuel T Phillips. plaintiff restored to maiden Cornish. defendant prohibited from contacting at home or work. Tommy L Roberts divorced Imogene Roberts. plaintiff maiden name Wylie restored.

James C. Price Imogene Price Patsy Sue Brumley Kenneth Ray Brumley Tee Juanita Phillips Samuel T. Phillips

Electric bulb counts in 1955 U S homes

The average 1955 car uses 22.8 electric light bulbs while a typical U S home has 19 general lighting lamps.

U. S

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Tessie Neighbors

A surprise party honoring Mrs Tessie Neighbors of Oil Center was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs Raymond Matthews. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ernest Matthews and children Fred and Wanda, Mrs Pascal Knight, Mr and Mrs Havern Canada and children, Mr and Mrs Glen Phillips and children, Miss Dortha Matthews, Mr and Mrs Raymond Matthews and the honoree. Mrs Neighbors’ daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Marvin Jones of Oklahoma City visited last weekend.

Tessie Oil Center Raymond Matthews Ernest Matthews Fred Matthews Wanda Pascal Knight Havern Canada Glen Phillips Dortha Matthews Neighbors Ter Marvin Jones Oklahoma City

Pherigo Couple Weekend Guests in Kingsville

Mr and Mrs Don Pherigo of Kingsville Texas were weekend guests of their parents Mr and Mrs Glen Phillips and Rev and Mrs S G Pherigo.

Don Pherigo Kingsville, Tex Glen Phillips S. G. Pherigo

Mr and Mrs Murphee Visit Ada Sister In Law

Mr and Mrs Sam Murphee were visited at the home of his sister Mrs Fannie Sanders in Ada. This report notes the social call occurred recently with no further details provided.

Sam Murphee Fannie Sanders Ada

Artesia Visitors Haskell Matthews Shason

Haskell Matthews Shason of Artesia New Mexico is visiting relatives. Haskell works for Raymond Matthews while Raymond is on a two week vacation.

Haskell Matthews Shason Artesia N. M Haskell Raymond Matthews Raymond

Birth of a Spanish-named daughter to Sgt Billy Joe Wilson

Mr and Mrs Bill Wilson receive news from their son and daughter in law Sgt and Mrs Billy Joe Wilson of Madrid Spain announcing the birth of a daughter on July 10. The name is not spelled or pronounced by the author. This is the couple's first child and the grandparents' first grandchild. the maternal grandparents are Spanish.

Bill Wilson Sgt Billy Joe Wilson Madrid Spain

Byers Name Their Son Gerry Glyn

Mr and Mrs Glen Byers have chosen Gerry Glyn as the name for their son born on July 18.

Glen Byers Gerry Glyn

Francis Forms Sportsmen Club at Cedar Grove

A Sportsmen Club was organized in Francis. A meeting at Cedar Grove school on July 18 attracted new members. Music was supplied by Mr and Mrs Clarence Higdon Jack Summers Jackie Mona Ruth and Gene Mounger. Regular monthly meetings are set for the first Monday night of each month.

Francis Cedar Grove School Clarence Higdon Jack Summers Jackie Mona Ruth Gene Mounger

Coburns Visit Relatives in Tulsa Last Weekend

Mrs. W. E. Coburn and husband visited relatives in Tulsa last weekend. Mrs. Coburn notes her aunt Mrs. Larsen remains in poor condition. Mrs. Larsen has visited here many times and formed many friendships in this area.

W. E. Coburn Tulsa

Revival Meeting Ends After Strong Cedar Grove Attendance

The revival at Cedar Grove Church began July 10 and concluded Wednesday night with very good attendance. Services were led by Rev. James Murry and former pastor Cecil McKinsey.

Cedar Grove Church James Murry Cecil McKinsey

Mark Henson Improves After Hospital Stay

Mark Henson’s condition has improved significantly and he and his family say he is back home. He had been staying with a daughter near Tecumseh during recovery, with relatives expressing relief at the progress.

Mark Henson Tecumseh

Visitors of Kelley Family Host Guests

Last weekend visitors to the H. L. Kelley family included Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Leon Scroggins and their daughter Betty Katheryn Patterson Ethel Matthews and Willadean Poplin.

H. L. Kelley Kenneth Roberts Leon Scroggins Betty Katheryn Patterson Ethel Matthews Willadean Poplin

Family returns from Tenkiller Lake trip with fun, no fish

Mr and Mrs Raymond Matthews and Mr and Mrs James Rice with children say they spent a week at Tenkiller Lake last Saturday. They reported no fish but enjoyed the outing.

Raymond Matthews James Rice Tenkiller Lake

Simpson Girls Return Home After Week With Grandparents

Judy and Betty Simpson of Tulsa came home last Sunday after visiting their grandparents Mr and Mrs Cal West during the prior week.

Judy Betty Simpson Tulsa Mrs Cal West

Darla Canada Returns from Chicago Visit

Darla Sue Canada daughter of Mr and Mrs Cecil Canada has returned home after visiting a friend Donald Kaiser in Chicago. Don Kaiser plays with the Chicago Cubs.

Darla Sue Canada Cecil Canada Donald Kaiser Chicago Don Chicago Cubs

Hoosers Visit Albuquerque Man in New Mexico

Glen Hooser and his mother Mrs Ethel Hooser visited Kenneth Ray Salter of Albuquerque New Mexico last week.

Glen Hooser Ethel Hooser Kenneth Ray Salter Albuquerque N. M

Mrs A Donner Admitted To Valley View Hospital

We report Mrs A Donner was admitted to Valley View Hospital last week for medical treatment. Her condition is listed as serious.

A. Donner Valley View Hospital

Kelley brothers spend afternoon with Phillips couple

David and Danny Kelley spent Thursday afternoon with Darrell and Donna Phillips, sharing time at an informal gathering.

David Danny Kelley Darrell Donna Phillips

Ada Visitor Spends Week With Rice Family matriarch

Katheryn Murriell Patterson of Ada spent last week with her grandmother Mrs. Duer while Mr and Mrs James Rice and children vacationed in eastern Oklahoma. Mrs Duer makes her home with the Rice family and is Mrs Rice's mother.

Katheryn Murriell Patterson Ada Mrs. Duer James Rice Oklahoma Rice Mrs. Rice

Little Debby Byers Visits Latta Relatives

Little Debby Byers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Byers, spent last week with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Doc Byers of Latta.

Debby Byers Glen Byers Doc Byers Latta

Ada Junior Legion team wins district final 5-0

Francis is happy to be represented on the Ada Junior Legion base ball team. Wayne West, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cal West, is catcher. Ada defeated Holdenville 5-0 in the final game of the district tournament last Saturday night at Ada.

Francis Ada Junior Legion Wayne West Cal West Ada Holdenville

Betty Simpson Visits Tulsa Hosts Curtis West Family

Little Betty Simpson of Tulsa visited Mr. and Mrs. Johny West and their son Curtis Thursday night of last week.

Betty Simpson Tulsa Johny West and Son Curtis

Hopper Family Visit for a Sulphur Swim

Mr. and Mrs. Jake Hopper and Jerry Robinson traveled to Sulphur last week for an evening swim and enjoyed the outing together.

Jake Hopper Jerry Robinson

Glen Halum Visits Sister and Family

Glen Halum visits his sister Mrs. Ezel Landrith and her family, sharing time at their home.

Glen Halum Ezel Landrith

West Leads Service Report From Gene West Stationed Abroad

There is only one report from our boys in service this week and it is from Gene West, stationed with the unit overseas. The brief note highlights his assignment and current status.

Gene West

Marines in San Francisco Home Visit Sparks Homesickness

A Marine stationed in San Francisco returns home after nearly a year abroad. His mother reports he is fine but homesick, adjusting to civilian life during the visit.

San Francisco Calif

ADA WEEKLY NEWS REQUESTS SUBSCRIPTIONS AND REPORTS

A reader requests reports of news items and offers subscription services for the ADA WEEKLY NEWS. Call 9414W3 to share news or express interest in a subscription.

ADA Weekly News

Ada Defeats Seminole 7-3 In Junior Legion Tilt

Cal West and son Terry attended the Ada versus Seminole Junior Legion game at Ada Thursday night. Ada pulled ahead to win 7-3 over Seminole.

Cal West Carl West Son Terry Junior Legion Ada Seminole

Lavada West Home After Ten Day Hospital Stay

Mrs. Lavada West returned home Thursday after a ten day stay at Valley View Hospital following major surgery on July 13.

Lavada West Valley View Hospital

Construction of West Highway 99 Extension Progressing

Local residents report ongoing work on the new road west to Highway 99, with continuous day and night shifts. Crews move steadily toward completion, signaling that travel over the new route may start soon.

Highway 99

Tulsa Couple Visits In Broken Arrow Family Home

Mr and Mrs Jack Martin of Tulsa visited over the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Bob Wilson and her brother Lindel Mrs Martin is the former Opal Mae Wilson.

Jack Martin Tulsa Bob Wilson Lindel Martin Opal Mae Wilson

Allgood seeks donors for wife at Valley View Hospital

Charlie Allgood visited Francis last Saturday morning to find blood donors for his wife Mrs. Carry Allgood who burned her hands and arms badly. She remains a patient at Valley View Hospital.

Charlie Allgood Francis Carry Allgood Mrs. Allgood Valley View Hospital

Fishermen Enjoy River Fishing Near Francis

Fishermen around Francis report good catches in the South Canadian River about two miles east of town. Many prefer the nearby river over Lake Texoma for ease of access. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Welch are seen with a new 1955 Ford while Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Lance spent time fishing at Lake Texoma.

Francis South Canadian Lake Texoma C. B. Welch Eugene Lance

Harris family visits and extended visits noted

Mr and Mrs Otto Harris and son from Ada visited his parents Mr and Mrs M E Harris last Friday night. Recent visitors included their children Mr and Mrs Tommy Howerton and family. Mrs Howerton's sister Jo Ann and June Wadlow joined for an extended visit. Rev Donald Brent of Graham was mentioned.

Otto Harris Ada M. E. Harris Isom Harris Tommy Howerton

Oklahoma City Families Acknowledged in Local Notice

The notice lists Sgt and Mrs Leroy Harris with children and Mr and Mrs Coy Henson with children, all of Oklahoma City, as part of the community acknowledgment.

Leroy Harris Coy Henson Oklahoma City

Francis Methodist Church Receives Fresh White Coat

M. E. Harris leads the church painting project as Francis Methodist Church gets a new bright white exterior coating.

Francis Methodist Church M. E. Harris

Ill Sasakwa Woman Remains Bedridden Thirteen Years

The condition of Mrs Clyde Clayton of Sasakwa is not improved after thirteen years of illness. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom Harris of Sasakwa and the niece of Isom and Alec Harris of Francis. She is the former Freida Harris.

Clyde Clayton Sasakwa Tom Harris Isom Alec Harris Francis Freida Harris

Kelley couple visits Oklahoma City with King's family

Mr and Mrs John Robert Kelley spent last weekend with Mr and Mrs K C King and their son Butch in Oklahoma City, sharing time and hospitality in a note of social courtesy.

John Robert Kelley K. C. King and Son Butch Oklahoma City

Drumright visitors share weekend with Ada and West families

Mr and Mrs Bob Norman and daughter Donna of Drumright spent last weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Cal West and Wayne and his mother Mrs Norman of Ada. Mrs Bob Norman is the former Nadean West.

Bob Norman Donna Drumright Cal West Wayne Norman Ada Nadean West

Ada visit by Peggy Sue Brannon and Curtis Canada

Peggy Sue Brannon of Ada and Curtis Canada visited recently with Darla Sue and Gerry Canada, sharing time together.

Peggy Sue Brannon Ada and Curtis Canada Darla Sue Gerry Canada

Summers Chapel Family News From Brownsboro Visit

Mr and Mrs Julius Ellis and Betty traveled to Brownsboro Texas last week to meet the stork at the home of their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Tex Loosier The Ellises were victorious in welcoming the stork so Mrs Anna Ellis remained while Julius and Betty went home Julius mother Mrs Lora Ellis stayed with them until Anna returns home

Julius Ellis Betty Brownsboro Tex Stork Tex Loosier Ellises Anna Ellis Julius Lora Ellis Anna

Pastor Visits Robison Couple at Galey Baptist Church

The pastor of Galey Baptist Church visited Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Robinson on Sunday afternoon.

The Galey Baptist Church D. B. Robinson

Jimmy Wood and Butch Pan Nell Visit Gene Myers

Jimmy Wood and Butch Pan Nell spent Sunday visiting Gene Myers.

Jimmy Wood Butch Pannell Gene Myers

Parnell Family Visits Wood Family Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Everett Parnell and sons Gary and Butch spent Friday night visiting Mr and Mrs Loy Wood and their sons Lynn Glynn and Jimmy in a family gathering that extended into the evening.

Everett Parnell Gary Butch Loy Wood Lynn Glynn Jimmy

Carson and Tucker Families Visit Robinsons Monday

Mr and Mrs Oscar Carson and Mr and Mrs Lee Tucker visited with Mr and Mrs D B Robinson Monday afternoon.

Oscar Carson Lee Tucker D. B. Robinson

Ada woman visits parents in Monday night gathering

Miss Ruth Magar of Ada spent Monday night visiting with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Jim Magar.

Ruth Magar Ada Mrs Jim Magar

Birthday Party For Jackie Magar At Grandparents Home

Edward Lance and Joyce Trimmer visited Mr and Mrs Ray Magar and Jackie of Center Sunday night. Sunday Jackie celebrated his third birthday at the home of his grandparents Mr and Mrs Jim Magar.

Edward Lance Joyce Trimmer Ray Magar Jackie Center Jim Magar

Sister visit noted from Missouri to Oklahoma

Mrs E H Light and her brother Dewey Northam visited their sister Short Hightower in Savannah Mo on Thursday. Hightower is in Savannah undergoing surgery.

E. H. Light Dewey Northam Short Hightower Chickasha Short Highttower Savannah

Visits Honor Mrs. Lora Ellis Guests Include Bell Family

Mrs Lora Ellis hosted relatives Sunday including her sister Mrs Julie Bell of Turlock California and nephew Mr Oscar Bell with daughters Janice Joyce. Norma Jimmy Jones of Oklahoma City. Mr and Mrs Leo Nelson Shirley Julius Ellis and Betty. Rev and Mrs Scott Jones dined with Mr and Mrs Lou Wood. Clyde Welch spent Monday afternoon roping calves with Teddy and Jimmy Rutherford.

Lora Ellis Julie Bell Turlock Calif Oscar Bell Janice Joyce Norma Jimmy Jones Oklahoma City Leo Nelson Shirley Julius Ellis Betty Scott Jones Mrs Lou Wood Clyde Welch Teddy Jimmy Rutherford

Shawnee Couple Visit Parents This Week

Mr and Mrs Jack Moore of Shawnee are visiting Jack s parents Mr and Mrs Obra Moore this week.

Jack Moore Shawnee Jack Mrs Obra Moore

Revival at Ada Sunday Night Attracts Blanken Ship Attendees

Mr and Mrs Herman Blanken ship attended a revival in Ada Sunday night Reverend Muncy served as evangelist at the event in Ada.

Herman Blankenship Ada Rev Muncy

Shirley Visits Ellis Family On Monday Evening

Shirley visited Mrs. Lora Ellis Julius Ellis and Betty Monday evening for a social call at their home.

Shirley

Patsy Heaps Happy Over Calf Born on Farm

Olive Bell Wood and Joyce Trimmer keep the store for Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Lance while they went fishing. Patsy Heaps is delighted by the newborn calf.

Patsy Olive Bell Wood Joyce Trimmer Eugene Lance

Trial Set For August 3 Three Docket Cases

Three of eleven cases on a motion demurrer and non jury docket are scheduled for Wednesday August 3 in district court. Judge John Boyce McKee will preside at 10 a m. The listed trials include Chief Oil Tools Company vs Cad Patteson A C Kent and Kitty Kent vs Phillips Petroleum Company et al Beaton Company et al vs A Bergman et al.

District Court John Boyce McKee Chief Oil Tools Company Cad Patteson A. C. Kent Kitty Kent Phillips Petroleum Company Et al Beaton Company, Et al A. Bergman

Police Book Seven Over Weekend on Multiple Charges

City police booked seven persons over the weekend on various charges. Three faced public drunkenness, one for drunken driving, one for no license, one for following too closely, and one for making a U turn in the street. Fines totaled 124 dollars.

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