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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1954

Page

6

Jesse by Mrs S J Markley Rodeo News Notes

Dick and Dixie Truitt and Tom Nesmith return from rodeo trip to Magnolia Arkansas and Paris Texas with Dixie winning two first and a fourth day money in barrel racing while Nesmith takes multiple calf roping wins. Thursday they plan to drive to Naples Texas for rodeo and watermelon festival. Wayne Truitt had wins at a Decab Texas rodeo. Dunk Brannon claimed a jackpot coat roping at Byrds Mill.

Dick and Dixie Truitt Tom Nesmith Magnolia Ark Paris Texas Dixie Nesmith Fat Truitt Decab Dunk Brannon Byrd's Mill Truitt Mrs. Fat

Durbin Visits Fat Truitt Family in Lindsay

Harrison Durbin of Lindsay visited the Fat Truitt family last week. He is Mrs. Truitt's nephew.

Harrison Durbin Lindsay

Baby Boy for Jack Gold Family

The Jack Golds welcomed a baby boy born last Thursday. The mother is Mrs. Gold, formerly Miss Dorthy Morgan, with maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Tom Morgan.

Jack Golds

Weekend Visitors and Local News Roundup

Mr and Mrs John Abbott of Queen Creek and Mrs Ade line Abbott of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Martin Dale. Mrs Elsie Sivadon of Tulsa spent time with the McDonalds. Houston visitors R W McDonald and wife toured Casper and their old home. Grandma Moon, 91, remains helpless after a stroke. The Moon well is dry triggering a future drilling contract. Local notes mention Van Harlin’s baseball fans, juniors’ Rea son Rodney on the A team, Tom Morgan moving to Ada for work, and a Los Angeles trip for the Antrikins family.

John Abbott Queen Creek, Ariz Adeline Abbott Ada Martin Dale Elsie Sivadon Tulsa L. J. McDonald R. W R. W. McDonald Jay Houston Whizzer Grandma Moon Raymond Moon Mary Cates Oklahoma City van Harlin Tupelo Rodney Tom Morgan Johnny Brenda Rogers Torrance Calif Frank McLain Vergie Johnny Green Rogers Johnny, Sr Will Hoggard California Ann Ger Texas J. M. Garner Lawton Charles Robertson Dale Purcell

Fence Erection Date Deferred Until Farm Work Slack

Mrs. Chester Nix, chairman of the cemetery association, says a fence date will be set once neighbors finish haying and farm work slows. Rain is needed to soften the ground before post holes can be dug, and the time will be announced in this column.

Chester Nix Cemetery Association

Dashner Family Visit Spans Tulsa and Atoka

Mr and Mrs Leon Dashner and their nephew Britt Dashner of Tulsa spent Sunday with Mrs A M Pharr and family. Young Dashner then visited his mother Mrs Forest Dashner in Atoka before the uncle and aunt returned to Tulsa.

Leon Dashner Britt Dashner Tulsa

Stonewall pastor conducts outdoor services at East Jesse

Bro Billy Burton of the Church of Christ in Stonewall leads services this week on the lawn north of the Allen store in East Jesse. Lighting comes from bug repellent bulbs strung from the store. Attendance remains good, with services through Saturday night.

Billy Burton Church of Christ In Stonewall East Jesse Allen

Allen Family Welcomes Daughters and Relatives for Sunday

Mr and Mrs J T Allen hosted both daughters and families over Sunday. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs William Thompson and child ren of Kamay Texas and Mr and Mrs Ernie Andress of Okmulgee. Sonja Thompson remained a week with her grandparents. The twins proved rambunctious, keeping her busy caring for them.

J. T. Allen William Thompson Kamay Texas Ernie Andress Okmulgee Sonja Thompson

Family visitors share weekend in Tupelo and Lawton

Mrs. Coil Jean Jackson and her daughter of Tupelo visited Saturday with her aunt Mrs. Chester Nix. Mrs. Nanny Jones of Lawton, twin sister of Mrs. J. R. Brough, spent Thursday to Sunday here. George Vandiver of Lawton concluded a visit to his daughter Mrs. Broughton. past ninety, he remains very active.

Coil Jean Jackson Tupelo Chester Nix Nanny Jones Lawton J. R. Broughto George Vandiver Broughton Vandiver

Thirteen Birthday Party at Lea's Park

Jackie Sue Antrikin and Charlie Lee Hall held a joint birthday party at Lea's Park last Friday for thirteen year olds. Guests included Barbara Antrikin Billy Antrikin Colene Underhill and Betty chaperoned by Mrs Van Harlin and Mrs L J McDonald.

Jackie Sue Antrikin Charlie Lee Hall Lea’s Park van Harlin L. J. McDonald Barbara Billy Antrikin Colene Underhill Betty

Local Visits Highlight Family Gatherings and Health Updates

Ann Lynch and others listed visit relatives in Edmond with Mr. and Mrs. Troy Sherrell hosting their son Leon and family. Paul Michael returns for a brief visit as Sherrell works toward crutch-free recovery and a line from his doctor. Leon Sherrell plans a vacation split between Jesse and Davis with Paul Sagers.

Troy Sherrell Leon Edmond Paul Michael Sherrell Leon Sherrell Jesse Davis

Local household notes and fishing reports from area readers

Sunday gatherings include the Brooks and Kerr families in Lula Lookaba and Cordell. Visitors to the Ryan home from Borger Lawton Purcell. health updates on Mrs Ryan. Garden and insect notes warn against lindane use while fruit should be washed after day twelve. Fishing letters report 52 channel cats caught near the Colorado River near Utah, plus trout plans.

Mark Mercer Kersey Colo

Epigrams and Wisecracks from a 19th Century Column

A collection of humorous quips and sayings reflects on drifters, marriage, work, and money. It includes jests about wives, waitresses, stage life, and frugal living with a closing attribution to Rev. Charley Grant.

Charley Grant

Crossword 1 Black 2 Hair on horse's neck 3

Puzzle clue set hints at a themed crossword item with three entries. The first answer denotes color black. The second refers to hair on a horse's neck. The third line remains incomplete, suggesting a continued clue series and unresolved entry.

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