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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1955
Page
7
McLish announces second semester honor roll with names listed by grade from first to twelfth. Sgt Brown plans return to the States for rest of reenlistment. A burglary at Ed Hays residence yielded a television set a console radio and a shotgun with fingerprints and tire-track casts recovered by officers.
The fifth annual MeLish Alum ni Banquet will be on Saturday June 11 at 8 p.m. in the MeLish gym followed by an Alumni family picnic at Lea's Park the next day. Plans include forming a faculty association with the student group and requests for former teachers' addresses to Fred Thompson.
Commencement exercises for the Baptist Vacation Bible School begin at 7 45 Friday evening as announced by Rev James Marsh principal and church pastor All parents and the public are invited An error omitted Mrs Jack Howry from the Beginner department faculty The list should include Mrs Lorena Howry Supt Mrs Roy Sliger Mrs George Howry and Mrs Jack Howry Mrs E T Boydston is ill at home per doctor's orders Mr and Mrs Charlie Bigham Leila Sue returned from a month long trip visiting Texas Wichita Falls Holiday and a family reunion in Lubbock Oklahoma City and Maxia with 33 Suttle family members Also Visited Marietta Texoma Lake and Lone Grove cemetery west of Ardmore
Don Mitchusson and Larry Large lead a list of honorees including Vestel Cole who earned a nine year perfect attendance award. Recipients span Honor Society members Darlene Boydston Sherron McCraw Donna Stevenson and Mary Jumper with many others receiving academic athletics and home economics honors amid East Central Interscholastic and scholarship awards.
Sunday visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Timmons included Mrs. Callie Nabors Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ross and their children Mr. and Mrs. Pete Nabors and their children all of Ada and June Pittman of Hickory.
Mr and Mrs Frank Bomhoff and daughter Helen Ruth Geary with Jack Crosson Amarillo Texas stayed with Mr and Mrs Guy Cros son and attended Sue Cros son’s East Central College graduation last Wednesday. Mrs Myrt Crosson Geary also visited. Sue plans to teach and will begin in Tulsa.
A spring record notes frequent neighbor visits in the storm cellar due to varied weather from dust to floods. The author notes narrowly avoiding a tornado that struck elsewhere in the state. Jim Duncan mentions missing 13s he counted on Friday 13th, totaling 13 cents after hospital return.
Mrs. Mike O'Brien and her children Peggy Mickey Pat and Kathy from Dallas arrived by train Saturday to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Louis Alexander. Sunday Mrs O'Brien continued plans for the family visit.
The Alexanders attended homecoming ceremonies at their alma mater the Oklahoma College for Women in Chickasha. Their guests included daughter Mrs. Joe Parker and sons Richard and David of Ada. Mrs. O’Brien and children plan to return to Dallas Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Ross and their children spent Sunday in Seminole as guests of Mrs. Ross' mother, Mrs. Evelyn Edwards. They attended the Seminole cemetery to place memorial wreaths on relatives' graves.
Mrs J C Ross and her daughter Claudine came home Tuesday from Wickes Arkansas where they were summoned Friday by the illness of Mrs Ross mother Mrs M A Rose. Claudine fell ill with a virus pneumonia and is confined to bed for the time being. Mrs Rose had a light stroke but was improved when departure was made.
Mr and Mrs S R Flinn visit his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Flinn of Lindsay Sunday. His father has been ill but they found him feeling much better than they had expected.
The Baptist Vacation Bible School picnic at Lea's Park Friday evening drew about 100 attendees. The event featured games food and fellowship followed by a program from Bro Roy Bucklew of First Church Ada delivering an inspiring message under the outdoor lights.
Mr and Mrs Lowell Ross and their two month old son Johnny left for Tulsa after visiting the Bill Sny ders. Mrs Ross and baby joined Saturday by Mr Ross for the holidays. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Paul McElroy and son Mike of Wilson with son Skippy returning home. Mrs Ross and Mrs McElroy are daughters of the Sny ders. The McElroys also stayed with Mr and Mrs Gerald Stewart and Bruce and the W A McElroy family.
Guests of Mr and Mrs Claude Corvin and Janis Marie Sunday included Claud and Clint Corvin of Colbert. Claud and Clint are brothers.
A. F. Lt. Neil Crosson and Mrs. Crosson returned with their son Gary from a 20 day furlough to their home in San Antonio. Visiting the Crossons were Norman Crosson Bill and Norma Kay Tulsa and Miss Sue Cros son a student at East Central. Neil and his father also spent a weekend in Amarillo with son Jack who runs a filling station there after discharge from the air corps in February.
Mrs. Jeanette Townsend rose early on Sunday to fry chicken and pack a picnic when she and her family drove to Oklahoma City. They spent the day at Line-In Park zoo to give Buster a last look before he returns to Amarillo, Texas. Accompanying them were Mrs. Townsend’s parents, and Buster’s parents spent the weekend with the Townsends.
Dr Ray Northrip formerly of Ada and returnee from Nigeria will show films from his missionary work at the Vanoss High School auditorium. He will review his efforts there in a public talk sponsored by the Vanoss First Baptist Church with no admission charge. He is currently with the Sugg Clinic in Ada.
Bobby Blakely of Wynnewood spent the weekend with Della Jeanne Miller, sharing time and plans in a friendly visit that highlighted community ties.
Mr and Mrs Willie McNinch and their children from Ada spent Saturday night with his brother and wife Mr and Mrs Leo McNinch and their family.
Mr and Mrs Bill Vowels spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs S B Brumley, sharing a social visit and casual hometown hospitality in a quiet evening gathering.
Jackie Martin returns home after spending two years serving in the armed forces. Local friends and family plan a warm welcome to honor the service and sacrifice.
Mr and Mrs Loyd Miller and Stevie of Tulsa spent Sunday night with his brother Clifford Miller and family. They also visited his sister and family Mr and Mrs Leo McNinch.
Mr and Mrs John Dunn and family attended the annual reunion in Craterville on Sunday with relatives from several clusters present and fond memories shared.
Local notice invites women to a school meeting next Wednesday June 8 led by Mrs. Mattie Miller. The program titled Tasty Salads for Good Meals offers guidance on quick healthy salads. All ladies are asked to attend.
Mrs. Polly McCaulley has been listed as ill and on the sick list. No further details are provided in the notice.
Mrs Geneva McCullar and her daughter Anita Jerlene arrived back home on Saturday after a stay at Valley View Hospital.
Carolyn Sue Miller of Tulsa spent Sunday night with Gayle McNinch.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Miller spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs W E Miller of Ahloso. Other visitors included Mr and Mrs M A Miller and boys and Mr and Mrs Loyd Miller of Tulsa, Mr and Mrs Hillard Oliver, Mr and Mrs C L Blankenship, Barbara Joy and Mickey of Ahloso, and Mr and Mrs Estel Oliver of Jay Oklahoma.
The first Vanoss Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday night at 8 in the high school auditorium with the Home Demonstration ladies preparing and serving the meal. H. L. Kinsey, superintendent, will supervise. More than 300 tickets have already been sold.
Those who met with Mrs. Hardin to continue in the home improvement classes last Wednesday to work on their serving and ash trays were Mrs. G. M. Pitt, Mrs. Goldie Cornell, Mrs. Mildred Gassaway, Mrs. Stanford, Mrs. Cleo Griffith, Mrs. Inez Miller, Mrs. Louise Welch, Mrs. Alene Miller, Mrs. Norris Hensley and Mrs. A. H. Neal.
Mr and Mrs Leo MecNinch and their family spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Allen McNinch of Stratford as neighbors welcomed the guests for a relaxed visit.
Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Crawford and Mrs. L. Crawford of Wynnewood visited in the Clifford home Sunday afternoon.
Sherman stayed with grandparents for a full week to enjoy time away from home and share family moments together.
Mr and Mrs Glen Cornell and Mr and Mrs W L McKinley visited Sunday with Dr and Mrs S L Burns of Stonewall.
Mrs Patterson, previously ill with pneumonia, shows marked improvement and is recovering well.
Mr and Mrs J B King and their children recently spent a week vacationing and fishing in Arkansas.
Visitors in the Auni McCullar home this week include Mr. and Mrs. John Sutton of Roff Oklahoma City guests Earl Roy Childers and Beulah Briggs Omaha Neb Mrs. James Hopkins and children Ada and many more residents from Ada and surrounding areas.
John Jones of Duncan visited with Mrs Adella Jones. Willard Owens and his children of Pauls Valley spent the weekend with Mrs Lydia Wyrick.
Mr and Mrs James Kelley and their children visited relatives in Seminole over Sunday and Monday indicating a family trip with extended kin contact.
A truck will visit the First Baptist Church in Vanessa on July 6 morning to collect donated canned foods for the Baptist Orphan Home in Oklahoma City. People may deliver cans any day before July 6 and contributions are appreciated.
Beginning June 12 a two weeks revival will be held at the First Baptist Church in Vaness and run through June 19. Mr and Mrs J Hynds will assist Rev Crow at each evening service. The public is urged to attend.
Sunday School drew 35 attendees. Visitors included Bobby Blakely Wynnewood Mrs Minner Beaumont Tex Mrs Willie McNinch and children Ada. Rev and Mrs Perrin Ada attended Sunday evening services. All visitors welcome any time.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Kinsey and Myrlene visited her mother Mrs Burley Royal in Hollis Oklahoma over the weekend.
Mr and Mrs Bunny Rogers and family of Ada visited his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Rogers on Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Welden Swigart and their children Larry Ronnie and Suzann of Mooreland Oklahoma joined Mr and Mrs W F Starns Mike and Junior Mr and Mrs Glen Smith Karen Linda and Glen Wayne and Mrs Will Collins all of Seminole for a holiday gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs V T Gasaway in Seminole.
Mary Jo Gasaway is spending the week in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Smith of Seminole.
Mr and Mrs Charles Lydd and daughter of Stillwater spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs A H Neal.
Glen Johnson spent Sunday evening with his sister and Mr. and Mrs. George King at Pickett.
Rev and Mrs James Waters and Kathy of Gridley California visited the Clifford Miller home for dinner Wednesday. They attended a prayer meeting at the First Baptist Church at Vaness where he served as pastor two years ago.
Dinner guests Saturday night included her sister and Mr and Mrs Virgil Hoover of Ada.
Mr and Mrs Calvin Rogers of Ada visited his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Rogers over the holiday.
Mr and Mrs Leon Ragland and their children of Oklahoma City were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Herman Miller.
Mr and Mrs Frank Rogers visited Mr and Mrs R H Patterson Friday night. The item records a social visit between two couples with no additional details.
Kenneth Sanders pleaded guilty to public drunkenness before Justice Wilbur P. Lee. Judge Lee set a $39.75 fine and court costs, Sanders to be jailed if unpaid. He was arrested May 26 in Allen by Deputy George Sparkman.
Mrs Netti Childers and Kenneth visited relatives including Clarence Davis and Earl Roy Childers of Oklahoma City and C E Childers with their daughters of Ada.
A simple care tip advises using a fine emery board to re nap suede gloves. This quick method restores nap texture and smooths worn surface.
Mrs. Odell Daniel, previously in a local hospital, was able to return home on Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Schley Stegall travel to Noble Illinois to be with brother in law R T Bible who is recovering from a stroke Bible is married to Stegall's sister Ruth and the couple visit to support the family during the illness.
Calvin Forehand of Seminole and Mr and Mrs Raymond Forehand of Pampa spent the weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs Lee Forehand.
Mr and Mrs Dea Lance and Ken and Bob Byrd were in Stratford Thursday night of last week attending a rodeo event.
Coy Byrd reports his brother R. A. Byrd of Delhart Texas has come home from the hospital after several months of serious illness.
Pfc. Joe Morgan Jr. arrived at Treasure Island on the night of May 17 returning from a 19 day visit with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Morgan and his sister Jean.
The community celebrated last Saturday night honoring Miss Jim Marshall Sid Marshall and Miss Dora Daniel. Three week old Valerie Joe daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Daniel made her first social appearance and enjoyed the gathering.
Last Friday night a storm blew away a corner of the Windell Price garage, causing structural damage and prompting inspection. Local responders were not reported hurt as crews assess repairs and safety concerns.
Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Patton of Wichita Falls Texas were guests of a cousin and family Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Minor over the weekend.
Mr and Mrs Dib Phillips and son of Duncan spent the Memorial Day weekend visiting their parents Mr and Mrs Alfred Baylis and Mr and Mrs Burl Phillips of Ada.
Mrs Wallie May Voyles and daughters of Center along with Mrs Gertrude Sliger of Ada and Mrs Vera Minor visited Mr and Mrs Joe Daniel. They arrived as Mrs Daniel began snapping a five gallon can of green beans and all pitched in to help. Mrs Daniel notes six pair of hands work faster than one.
Mrs. Thelma Lance and Mrs. George Lance with their children traveled from Ada to Durant last Sunday to visit Mrs. C. D. Pate and Mr. Pate, a daughter of Mrs. Lance.
The Faith Circle of the WMS at First Baptist Church of Stone Wall held a visitation for WMS Bible School and related church activities.
About fifty cars filled the Frisco cemetery Monday with visitors from nearby and as far as Arkansas. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Neal of Sapulpa and Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Neal now living in Arkansas joined old friends Simon Patton and J. W. Stegall, who were seen there Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Hollis of Caw City Oklahoma visited Mr and Mrs W J Barnes over the Memorial Day weekend.
Guidance notes that pan broiling requires pouring off all fat collected in the skillet. Failing to remove the fat causes the meat to fry instead of broil.
M. J. Brewington returned home Saturday following major surgery performed last week at a Pauls Valley hospital.
Mrs Ernie Murray and Rita and Charles Capps from Beaumont Texas spend two weeks with Mrs Murray s mother Mrs Minnie Miller and other relatives in Vanoss.
Mr and Mrs Woodrow Hall and children of Holdenville were weekend visitors of Mr and Mrs Boyd Ponder. Grandchildren Sheryl and
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