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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1955
Page
10
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Broughton of Hominy spent the weekend with his mother Mrs. J. R. Broughton and his daughter Mrs. Edgar Harlin, sharing time with family in the area.
Linda and Larry Thompson of Kamay Texas visited the Jody Allens from Wednesday to Sunday with their parents the Thompsons. After the visit the grandparents went to Kingston to see Ed Davis and family. Monday the Allens attended the Pontotoc homecoming dinner at the school and cemetery where proceeds support upkeep.
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Holland and son Tubby returned home for the weekend to visit relatives Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Mann and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Holland. Bun Dusenberry joined the Hollands in Ft Worth for a week while Tubby stays ten days with Terry Harlin for a vacation including fishing and swimming.
Mr and Mrs C P Wade learn their niece Mrs E L Boyd husband and two children survived the Udall Kansas twister with minor injuries. They sheltered on the floor as the house collapsed around them leaving only the floor and a buffet of intact dishes. The Boyds are staying with Mrs Boyd's parents Mr and Mrs Kenneth Wade of Quay until housing is resolved.
Polly Pig Tail Club members and about 65 friends gathered Tuesday night at the W. B. Morrison ranch in Pleasant Hill for a program of a mock wedding and music. Colene Caldwell emceed with participants Colene, Jackie and Mary Caldwell and Patricia Poole among others. cake and drinks followed.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Ross and children from Oklahoma City joined Mrs. Clyde Chapman and Mrs. Barney Hesley of Tulsa and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Dale from Atoka to spend the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Martin Dale. They traveled to Ada to care for the grave of Mr. Abbott, father of Mrs. Martin Dale, Mrs. Hesley and Mrs. Chapman.
Mr and Mrs R R Kinsey with a Bromide home and Arizona residence are back in Oklahoma. They stayed with Mr and Mrs Irl Rynes and hosted Rev Grady Cawthorne, pastor of Oliver Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, who joined for visits and Dec oration Day fishing.
Mr and Mrs J L McLain with Mr and Mrs Ben McLain and Dee McLain of Tecumseh toured Ardmore Turner Falls Lake Murray Stratford Sulphur and Pleasant Valley cemetery where Mc Lain’s mother was buried 65 years ago and his father 40 years ago.
Mrs Bob Pickens and her son of Okmulgee are again at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Fat Truitt for a visit.
Last Thursday Mr and Mrs R D Williams and daughters Betty and Joneta and others visited Mr and Mrs Buck Garrett and enjoyed ice cream. Friday evening the Garrets hosted Robert Rogers and children from Locust Grove for a weekend visit. B J Garrett of Albany Calif plans to move back to Pontotoc County next spring to farm the Cupp farm north of Stonewall known for its orchard and berry patch. Garrett works in a steel mill in Albany and preaches at a Baptist church. Lloyd Garrett is in college studying to be a preacher.
Mrs. Ola Evans of Guymon reportedly took vegetables from Mr. Hervey Caldwell's garden after visiting with her sister. Caldwell, despite arthritis requiring crutches, owns a fine garden noted for its quality produce.
Mr and Mrs Charles Whitton and children vacationed in Eunice New Mexico and Denver City Texas visiting Mr and Mrs William McLish and Mr and Mrs Leon Adams. Sybil Whitton stayed in Texas for work. The Adams and Whitton families traveled to Jesse with the Whittons and were delayed by high water at Waurika but cleared the road before closure. The McLish family also joined in Jesse with relatives.
Mrs Ona Knlcrease of Richmond California returned home after visiting her sisters Mrs George Barrett of Jesse Mrs Bernice Stewart and Mrs Eula Burnham of Hardin City. The Oklahoma ladies plan a six week trip visiting historical sites and family along the way. Barrett will stay with daughter Mrs R D Duke in Ada while Od family members care for livestock.
Jimmy Poole Patricia Poole Joan Nix Wayne Truitt DeWayne Holland and Tommy Bryant were among four H clubbers who boarded the bus for the state 4 H Roundup at Stillwater this week.
A startling anecdote from a local scene features youngster Jay McDonald demanding to be washed with soap ending in a humorous note about the boy’s odd request. The tale captures a curious child’s bid for cleanliness and attention.
Mrs. Howard Antrikin and her children Jackie Sue Barbara and Billy will leave Los Angeles on June 26 for a two week visit with Mr. and Mrs. A M Pharr and Mr. and Mrs. L J McDonald. She says there is no place like Jesse reflecting on her Oklahoma roots despite loving California.
The piece recalls young Jay McDonald enjoying his first boat ride on Lake Texoma on Monday while his father, known as Daddy L. J., remains part of the scene. The question lingers over who had the better time as they moved and returned home.
Mr Warren Lynch and Mrs Lynch and their daughter from Lindsay spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Lloyd Lynch.
Mrs. A. M. Pharr says she did nothing festive during the holiday, describing it as work without rest. She declares she did not have a holiday, claiming she worked like a slave all the time.
Duane Ryan passed his physical and reported to the San Antonio air base on June 23. He has completed one year at East Central. Mr and Mrs J N Garner spent Decoration Day with the B B Ryans. The Ryans cut baled and hauled in their oats hay all without getting any of it wet.
Mrs. S. J. Markley and her son Bob spent a busy weekend fishing at the Roosevelt bridge and visiting Sapulpa and Sand Springs. They noted the Deep Fork river remained out of its banks near Henryetta, flooding low lands south of Stroud and trapping catfish and carp in the overflow where many anglers, men and women, cast nets and lines.
Mrs. Charles Robertson and her children Dale and Sharla Kay have returned to their Purcell home after spending several weeks with Mrs. Robertson’s parents Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Ryan.
A Sunday family reunion drew the R. J. Alexanders and their children from Enid to join the Ray and Lee Miller families in hosting. Attendees included Raford Mays of Stonewall with granddaughter Mar lena Cowan and Freddy May of Okmulgee for a day of dinner and visiting.
Mrs H L Kelley reports a weekend visit by Loyd Harris and family and Le Roy Harris and family from Oklahoma City at Isom Harris home. The Cotton Creek bridge, a long standing landmark one and a half miles south of Francis, washed out by heavy rain but will be replaced soon as it is the only road to the Denny community. Road work toward Highway 99 progresses with new culverts completed and driving conditions improving since the last rain increase demand for the new road.
Mr and Mrs Ezell Landreth hosted last weekend family members from Ada including her parents Mr and Mrs W D Hallam and son Glen and her sister Mr and Mrs R L Meek and their children from Hollister.
Mrs Carry Allgood and Mr Frazzer with families in Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Sidney Gaylor and Mr and Mrs P M Thompson, sharing time with Mr and Mrs Robert Harris and children. Miss Betty Jones of Tulsa returned home after vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Harrold Chaffin and children.
Long Beach Calif residents plan a ten day trip with extended family members including Mrs M E Harris, Mr and Mrs Robert Harris and children, Mr and Mrs Otto Harris and son from Ada, Mr and Mrs Ben Brown and children of Oklahoma City, Mr and Mrs Bill Harris of Richmond California, Gracie Lee, Ray Cotter of Wasco, and Raymond Allen Jr. of Tennessee. Raymond Allen Sr. and family are Tennessee natives.
Mr. and Mrs. James Chandler of Texas visit relatives in town and attend the funeral of his grandmother Mrs. Nettie Chandler, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Glen Phillips and Mrs. Virgie Chandler.
Patricia Nickerson visits Landing of Borger Texas with Mrs Lan ding, the former Mary Nickerson.
Cleatus Summers spent last weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Bill Summers. Cleatus is employed in Fort Worth, Texas.
Mr and Mrs Mirl Moon and son Joe Edd fished near the Washita River bridge just past Tishomingo and caught a 15 pound catfish plus several other nice fish totaling 58 pounds. Many local visitors stayed with relatives including Wynema Spoon of Chickasha and families from Tulsa and Oklahoma City.
Mrs Mollie Gaylor Mr and Mrs Kenneth Roberts Mr and Mrs Robert Kelley and Curtis Camada spent last Sunday at Platt National Park where a picnic lunch was served. The group then drove to Cedarvale where the youngsters enjoyed a swim.
James Lee Gracie Lee and Ray Cotter recently traveled to Wichita Kansas to visit relatives.
Junior Nickerson has returned home after spending several days in the home of his brother Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Nickerson and their children of Shawnee.
Mrs Nettie Chandler widow of James Reuben Chandler died May 29 at 10 AM in a local hospital after 78 years in the Cedar Grove community. Funeral was held Tuesday with burial at Cedar Grove cemetery. She was a Free Will Baptist member since age 12 and held Rebekah Lodge and Eastern Star titles. Surviving daughters include Iva Jones Oklahoma City and Marie Tigert Comanche. sons Elmer Chandler Oxnard Coy Chandler Francis and Capt Reuben Chandler Fairbanks Alaska. siblings and foster children named.
Mrs. Larcie Stevens of Henryetta recently visited her sister and brother in law Mr. and Mrs. Henry Canada and brother and sister Mr. and Mrs. Baxter Scroggins. She also called on Mr. and Mrs. Mark Henson before returning home. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Matthews and baby of Oklahoma City visited in the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Matthews. Mr. and Mrs. Mancy Green of Oklahoma City visited with her sister Mrs. A. A. Bryant. Former residents Mr. and Mrs. Gene Bingham and children of McAlester were visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. ...
Lee Scroggins last Sunday. Mr. Bingham is the brother of Mrs. Scroggins.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Jones from Wewoka visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Coy Chandler and Charlie last Sunday. They are the parents of Mrs Chandler.
Mr and Mrs Frank Scroggins of Oklahoma City visited his sister Mr and Mrs Isom Harris and a brother Mr and Mrs Lee Scroggins. They are former residents.
Mr and Mrs Harold Cochran of Duncan visited Mrs Pearl Surgnier last Sunday. Carroll Bryant son of Mr and Mrs A A Bryant left Tuesday for Stillwater to attend the State 4 H Round Up.
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Canada on their May 27 wedding. The bride is the former Tommie Abbott of Byng and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Canada. Wishing them a long and happy life together.
The Lovelady group gathered Thursday with many members missing due to a funeral. Mrs Ida Taylor led a lesson on Keys to Good Eating for Healthful Living and members answered roll call including Bettie Parks Pat Taylor and Virginia Jared.
Mrs Bettie Parks completed a new quilt at the quilting bee held last Thursday. Due to ongoing canning and gardening activities the next quilting bee is postponed to Thursday June 9. The Ladies Bible Class met with the group.
Mrs A O Davis chaired Thursday night study of the 26th chapter of Matthew. Afterward refreshments were served by the hostess to Mrs Edna Boren Lavona Deaton Virginia Jared Ruby Deaton and Mrs Bill Barton.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ozbirn and Bart and Jan attended Fitzhugh s first alumni banquet Saturday night and reported the event a great success.
Mr and Mrs Harvey Baker and James and Anitta of Sulphur join Mr and Mrs Edd Cantrell and Joe of Byng as guests at the Bob Ross home Thursday night.
Mrs Norma Skelton and her children stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Bill Barton from Saturday to Wednesday of last week.
Mrs. W. M. Ross and Nora called on Friday afternoon to visit Mrs. A. O. Davis.
Mr and Mrs M J Barnard of Oklahoma City visited the Ozbirns Sunday in a brief social connection reflecting local ties and neighborhood activity.
Alvis Ross visited his parents Mr and Mrs W M Ross Saturday afternoon.
The report says Mrs. Julas Jared is feeling better after several days in the hospital. Her health update comes as she rests and recovers.
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