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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1960
Page
5
In BEBEE The Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church reported 62 attendees in Sunday school. Visitors were present as Rev. Curtis Hogue delivered both morning and evening messages. Austell Cassidy and Clyde Boyd visited with their spouses at the Sunday night service.
Mr and Mrs Billi McNair Vi ann and Lana visited Sunday with Mrs Vina Turner of Vanoss Mr and Mrs Herman Miller of Vanoss visited Wednesday night with the Bill McNairs Mrs Geneva McCullar of Vanoss visited Mrs Ann McNair and daughters on Sunday evening Mrs Bill McNair Lana and Viana visited Tuesday with Mrs Mattie Gentry of Stratford
Mrs. Barney Estes and Mrs. Lang with their daughter from Ada visited Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hightower.
Mr and Mrs George Booth and their children visited Mr and Mrs Vernon Scaff and Mrs Emma Booth recently for a day gathering.
Mr. and Mrs. Buster Brown and children of Tulsa visited Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Boyd.
Gwen Eaton spent Friday night with Joyce Cape of Union Hill in a private social visit, according to local notes.
Mr and Mrs Homer Mercer along with Ricky and Mike visited Gracie Hayes in Fort Worth to spend Memorial Day weekend with her.
Misses Patricia and Sue Warren of Shawnee spent from Monday until Thursday with Misses Donna and Sherry Scott.
Mr and Mrs J B Hood and their children from Ada visited Saturday night with Mr and Mrs T S Hood and children. On Wednesday night Mr and Mrs Gene Hood and Ronnie of Ada visited the T S Hood family.
Mr and Mrs Hollis Kite and family spent Memorial Day with Mr and Mrs P P Kite in Ada Darlene Kite visited Sunday night and Monday with Kay Berryman during a pattern of local greetings and stops.
Visitors from Fort Worth joined Mr and Mrs W H Hightower for a Sunday gathering. Mr and Mrs Leo Scott Donna Kaye Sherry Mr and Mrs Don Henson Sheila Donnie and Glen and Mr and Mrs Homer Mercer Rickey and Mike were among attendees.
Carlton Lee Tilley underwent a tonsillectomy at Valley View Hospital on Wednesday morning. He was discharged to his home Thursday and is reported to be recovering well. Visitors at the hospital included Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Tilley and several local acquaintances.
Mrs. Laura Snowder Glen and Mrs. Bonnie Medlock visited Monday morning with Rev. and Mrs. Far lin Haskins. Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Hood and children were Memorial Day dinner guests of Rev. and Mrs. Earlin Haskins. Those visiting during the week with Mr. and Mrs. George Collins and Mrs. Nora Roper were Mrs. Pres Sutton, Donald Sutton and sons of Ada, Larry Booth, and Mrs. David Coots of Oklahoma City. Bobby Joe Adams visited Monday with David Teeters. Mrs. Nora Roper and Mrs. George Collins visited Saturday with Mrs. Leora Wilfong. Bobby Joe Adams and Larry Booth visited Friday with Arthur and Eddie Jarrett.
Mr and Mrs Grover Thompson and Raymond spent the weekend fishing at Texoma Lake enjoying a quiet outing.
Those from the community enrolled for the summer semester at E. C. S. C. are Mrs. Karl Tilley, Gerald Tilley and Miss Donna Kaye Scott. Lindell Archer, in the U. S. Army and soon to go overseas, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Archer.
Guests included Mr and Mrs Homer Mercer Ricky and Mike of Fort Worth Mr and Mrs Leo Scott Donna Kaye and Sherry Mr and Mrs Don Henson Sheila Donnie and Glen welcomed by Mr and Mrs W H Hightower and Mrs Gracie Hayes
P P Kite was honored with a birthday dinner Saturday at his home for his 79th birthday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Hollis Kite and Darlene Donnie and Steve.
Judson Kirby Brenda and Barbara. Mr and Mrs Johnny Wilfong. Mrs Vinita Kennedy. Glen Wilfong. Mr and Mrs Ode Mc Masters. Mr and Mrs Jack Kite. Thresa and Mr and Mrs P P Kite.
Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan along with Freddy and Jerry spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J T Teeters of Byng Marshall Cox and Miss Myrlene Kinsey visited the Paul Duncan home on Monday night
Those spending Memorial Day with Mr. and Mrs. George Collins and Mrs. Nora Roper and Bobby Joe included Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Crow, Mrs. Juanita Cook, Mrs. Cathrine Keeton and Doyle, Miss Carol Riper and Danny Kite all of Healdton. Junior Cape, Larry Booth and Raymond Thompson visited Thursday with Bobby Joe Adams.
Friday evening guests included Glen and Ruby Dryden, Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden, Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington, and W N Isaacs. Johnnie, who grew up here, could spot places and sights that stirred memories long almost forgotten.
Mr. Orville Rowe called on Mr. and Mrs. W N Isaacs for a friendly visit Friday afternoon.
Charles Wood and Gwendolyn Rowe, students at Murray State College in Tishomingo, are home for vacation as the term has ended.
Willie and Florence Isaacs phoned Friday evening to reach their daughter Mrs. Cloreta Gray.
Sunday afternoon guests included Steve Whitson and Melva Dawn of Tulsa, Edd Berryman Kay and Charles, Roy Bivins, Dennis Leroy Bill Roper Hollis Kite Darlene Donnie and Steve, Jinks Penrod of Pickett, and Larry Lindell Archer in a Texas county social note.
Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden visited Glen and Ruby Dryden on Friday evening Billie Joe McNair of Rebee called on Glen Dryden Sunday morning.
Mrs Virgie Pennington visited for a while Saturday with Miss Ruby Dryden in the city, sharing conversation and afternoon companionship.
The Bebee Home Demonstration Club donated to every family whose home was destroyed in the recent tornado and also gave to the Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden and Miss Ruby Dryden visited Mrs Mamie Dryden in Ada on Saturday. They also saw her visiting children including Johnnie Lavern and other Drydens during the weekend.
Ronnie Ainsworth travels to stay with Charles Berryman this week, as planned social visit and mutual acquaintance exchange.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Pennington and Bobbi of Lovelady along with Mr and Mrs Garland Pennington and Mark of Ada were Sunday dinner guests of their parents Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington and their children Donnie and Wayland visited Mr and Mrs R G McCaskle of Stratford on Sunday. Miss Vasto Pennington also attended the visit.
Mr and Mrs Claude Pennington and grandchildren of Ada visit his brother Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington and a sister Miss Vasto Pennington in a family gathering spanning extended kin.
Ton and Bobbi visited Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington on Wednesday, sharing a community moment with neighbors.
Mr and Mrs Garland Pennington and Mark depart for Phoenix Arizona where he will take up new employment.
Mrs. Lorraine Pennington enjoyed a Sunday night call from her mother Mrs. Flossie Riley of Stockton California. The brief contact brought joy to Lorraine.
Mrs. Jewell Jones of Oil Center and Mrs. Ada Isaacs of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs Monday evening.
Mrs Clareta Gray and Vickie assisted Florence Isaacs on Monday evening papering the living room in her home.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Hunter of Oklahoma City visited the holidays with Mrs. Rance Tucker and her husband during a family gathering.
Mrs. Juanita Frantz and relatives visited Saturday night with her brother Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Willoughby and their girls, including Mike Sherry and Thella in attendance.
Mr and Mrs Deryl Farmer and children from Sapulpa visited their parents Mr and Mrs Sam Golden of Rebee over the holidays. Mr and Mrs Virgle Farmer were also mentioned in the gathering.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Lamb and their children spent Saturday evening with his parents Mr and Mrs Ray Lamb.
Mrs Ray Lamb visited Mrs Kate Wood and Mrs May Maj ors Sunday evening, sharing time in the hometown social gathering.
Mrs Elma Law visited Mr and Mrs Jim Jennings of Ada Wednesday during a routine weekday call.
Florence Isaacs visited Mrs. Clara Wood and Mrs. Ollie Tuck er in Ada Wednesday to call on former acquaintances and check on local affairs.
Rodney Mike and Vickie Gray spent Wednesday with their grandparents Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs and mowed the lawn for them.
The author corrects an earlier claim about the meeting between Ben Crow and Clyde Bray, stating the encounter occurred nearly 50 years ago, not 15. The writer apologizes for the error and jokes about needing a hearing aid.
Mr and Mrs J A Patton of Oklahoma City visited during the holidays with Mr and Mrs Amon Patton and their daughters in Stratford and with Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs.
Mrs. Mamie Dryden of Ada with her son Johnnie of California visited the community along with Mrs. Ollie Tucker and Mrs. Clara Wood.
Mr. Frank Dryden and Miss Ruby Dryden along with Mrs. Pearl Gray and Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Henson attended the fifth Sunday singing in Ada Sunday evening.
Lawrence residents Jackie Dryden Theresia Dryden and Marion Lee visited Miss Ruby Dryden Tuesday and presented her a cedar chest Jackie made in school. Ruby was thrilled by the thoughtful gift.
Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden attend church at Asher on Saturday night where Rev Everett Pannell of Ada conducts a revival.
Carl Lee Roberts spent Tuesday with his aunt Mrs Verneice. The visit appears casual and uneventful, with time noted in a local society snippet.
Mr and Mrs J W Law were noted visiting on Monday night in a brief social item.
Mrs. Verneice Dryden and Mr. and Mrs. Owen Magar and family of Ahloso joined Mrs. Irene Klutts, Sue and Doris of Stratford and Miss Ruth Magar of Ada visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jim Magar Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Roy Dryden and family of Lawrence visited his brothers Glen Frank and Ruby Dryden and Mrs Frank Dryden Sunday evening for a family gathering and catching up.
Monte Dale Law of Ada has moved to the home of his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Law to spend the summer and perhaps longer if he attends Van Oss school next term.
Mr and Mrs Troy Miller spent Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs J W Law to fetch Clara who had been staying two weeks with her sister Mrs Darrell Harrison in Lawton.
Mr and Mrs J W Law visited Mrs FlorenceWrens in Stratford Sunday evening and escorted her to Old McGee Cemetery to decorate the graves of their deceased.
Mrs. Lina Bevers of Memphis Texas with daughter Mrs. Glenna Bradley and son stayed with her Altus relatives. On Monday the group visited Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Pierce in St Louis to spend several days with families.
Max Law and Patricia Jackson bowled in Ada Thursday night in local league play at the city lanes. The event featured steady scores and familiar regional names competing in a casual, community sports setting.
A note records Miss Ruby Dryden calling on Mrs Virgie Pennington, indicating a social visit or message delivery between the two individuals.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Carson and Irene of Ada were the Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs J W Law.
Mrs Elma Law spent Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Ray Dicks in Ada as part of a social call.
Mr and Mrs Jim Jennings of Ada visited the J W Law home several times last week. Vineta Pennington spent Saturday evening with Miss Ruby, sharing time in the community gathering.
Mr and Mrs A L Melton and their sons visited Mr and Mrs Bill Melton and family this Sunday in a small family gathering noted in local society circles.
Local Lee Farmers were found this week making ice cream at their farm. They are noted for producing early home made ice cream and are among the first in the area to offer this treat.
Lawrence Farmer of Ada visited his parents Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs John Webster and Ronnie of Shawnee visited. Mr and Mrs Doyle Bittle and Linda of Strat include other relatives in the note.
Ford and Mr. and Mrs Lavern Farmer of Ada were Sunday dinner guests of their parents Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer.
Gene Farmer and Jerry Mc Kinney fished at Lake Texoma Saturday night only to catch sizable mosquitoes, the pair reported.
Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Farmer and family of Okmulgee spent the holiday with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lamb and Mr. and Mrs. Virgle Farmer.
Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Virgle Farmer included Mr. and Mrs. Ladon Morris of Stratford and Jimmie Farmer of Ada. Afternoon visitors were Mr. Jack Jones and Terry and Mrs. Charlotte Daniels of Gaar Corner and Billie Dean Darnell and children.
Mr. and Mrs. Andy Murray of Ada attended a Saturday supper hosted by Mrs. Murray’s sister, Mr. and Mrs. Preston Farmer, and Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Farmer.
A visiting family, the Farm er party, was with Mr and Mrs Virgle Farm er on Wednesday evening at her parents home.
Sidney Isaacs of Ada visited his sister Mr and Mrs Virgle Farmer on Thursday, describing a family gathering and travel details.
Virgle Farmer and Preston toured Sanger Texas last week on business and visited Mamie Mitchell and Linda Isaacs of Whitesboro on their return trip.
Mr and Mrs Jimmy Ward of Shawnee spent the holiday with his parents Mr and Mrs Herman Ward and were working at the store while Mr and Mrs Ward and Mr Marshall Cox went for a drive.
Mr and Mrs P Q Henson spent Saturday with her father Mr and Mrs E B Crawford north of Ada. Mrs Crawford prepared a birthday dinner for Mrs Henson.
Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett and Sandra were Sunday dinner guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk.
Mrs Beulah Little of Pauls Valley visited her sister Mrs Floy Burk Sunday evening.
Mr and Mrs P Q Henson visited Mr and Mrs M D Edwards recently in a brief social note highlighting a family gathering and local community ties.
Mr and Mrs Don Henson and their children spent Sunday evening with Mrs Gracie Hayes as they visited her after a weekend.
Mr and Mrs Bruce Little and son and Mr and Mrs Newell Little and baby from Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs John Wood Saturday evening.
Elton and Gary Farmer of Okmulgee spent Sunday night with Gerald Lynn Farmer. The casual gathering notes family ties among rural residents in Okmulgee County.
Mr and Mrs Bruce Little and Mr and Mrs Newell Little spent the weekend with Mr E C Ceviner and H R. Mr and Mrs Edmond Caviner and boys of Ada visited them Saturday night.
Ronnie and Tim Caviner of Ada are spending a few days with their grandfather, Mr. E. C. Caviner.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Lamb and Mr and Mrs John Wood attended Phyllis Lambs piano recital in Ada Sunday evening. Phylis is the daughter of the Lambs and the niece of Mrs Wood.
District Judge John Boyce McKeel settled a civil docket as a jury ruled in favor of Harry Turner in a suit filed by the City of Ada. The February 14 1959 accident involved Turner’s westbound vehicle colliding with a southbound Ada fire truck at Eighth and Highland. The city sought 802.20 in damages claiming Turner traveled too fast and did not yield. Turner countered that the truck did not sound its siren or show a red light and denied speeding or recklessness. The verdict favored Turner, closing the two week docket.
The Ada chapter of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 40 will hold its annual election at 7 30 Friday night in the Army Reserve armory. A prominent veteran speaker will address the Friday meeting and all members are urged to attend.
A sizable portion of Mexico's population faces power outages with nearly two thirds of the 62 million people living without electricity, signaling broad energy access challenges nationwide.
Ada offers a full summer program from June 6 through July with the Community Chest playground, track and tennis for youth led by Craig McBroom and Leroy Mapp. Kids League baseball involves 500 players, 17 teams and 165 games running May 30 to August 15 at Kiwanis field, plus a new baseball school by Claudell Overton. Camp Simpson hosts Boy Scout activities starting June 5 with an aquatics camp and obstacle course, while Camp Fire Girls head to Camp Adaka June 14-27 with swimming, horseback riding and crafts. The Kiwanis Club sponsors city pool swimming sessions June 13 to July 22, with Red Cross style instruction and a small fee. Churches plan Vacation Bible Schools and camps, the public library runs a Story Book Land reading program starting June 6, and Falls Creek encampment for Baptist youth is set for July.
Ada resident Bill Hoover and state officials push a unified Y route for eastern Oklahoma linking Tulsa through Ada to Henryetta and Norman, with Texas backing Interstate 35 realignment. Studies indicate combined Tulsa and Oklahoma City traffic could justify an eastern corridor, while federal and state funding timelines push 10 to 15 years for completion.
Eight cases were heard in Ada two JP courts on Wednesday. In Judge Bert Ratliff's court are James Chester Mathis 74 Ada improper right turn James Young Fender 49 Ada improper passing Amos Henry Farr 16 left side in marked zone Dennis G Thurman 17 Ada improper brakes and William E Segraves 58 Ada driving left of center. In Judge Wilbur Lee's court are Stewart L Hudson Ada operating over length truck Grady Huffman Ada no driver's license and Donald Ray Thurman Ada no driver's license.
In 1937 the licensing program began and by end of 1959 there were 1,159,000 licensed drivers in Oklahoma. About half the state population held licenses and the licensing program collected 2,764,619.92 dollars in 1959.
H L Drumwright of Dallas father of Dr H L Drumwright Jr died at 7 a m Thursday in Dallas. He was a longtime GM Inc executive who retired two years ago. Services will be held at 2 p m Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Dallas with Sparkman-Brand Funeral Home directing.
Services for Mrs Zona Jennings, 824 East Central Boulevard, moved to 2 p m Saturday at Smith Funeral Home Chapel. Rev George Lacey will officiate. Original services were planned for 2 p m Friday.
Mrs. Ethel Grace Fanning 61 longtime Oklahoma resident died at 8 15 am Thursday in a local nursing home Born November 13 1898 in Rowlett Texas she moved to Oklahoma in 1910 and Allen in 1948 Survived by husband Odus H Fanning two sons Roy and Carl two daughters Betty Jones and Mrs Robert Dowd a brother Gorman W Green 11 grandchildren Services 2 pm Saturday at First Baptist Church Allen Rev David Forrester will officiate Burial Moore Cemetery south of Clarita Smith Funeral Home directing
Carl E. Christy announced Ada congregation members will attend a June 23 to 26 training convention at Fort Worth's Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum. About twenty local delegates lead a national event series organized by the Watchtower Society. Fort Worth hosts one of 12 conventions nationwide with more than 12,000 expected in Fort Worth and over 200,000 across the series.
A historical reflection quotes Napoleon saying it takes more courage to endure suffering than to die. The remark appears as a succinct meditation on resilience and stoic endurance.
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