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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1954
Page
10
Mr. and Mrs. James E Abe Martin and Mr and Mrs James E Martin Jr with children of Okmulgee left Saturday to spend a few days in Bossier City Louisiana.
Mrs Stacia Byers returned Friday from Dallas where she was the guest of her daughter Mrs Roy Lee. While away she visited a son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Herman Moss of Fort Worth Texas.
Charley Burnett and sister Mrs. Clarence Billings visited Odessa Texas to see his daughter Mrs. J M Funner and Burnie. Charley welcomed a new grandson of Mr and Mrs Buddy Burnett in Odessa. They also saw sister Mrs Tom Fowler and Mr Fowler in Andrews Texas. While Charley was away, Mrs Sam Boatright of Stratford stayed with her daughter Mrs Burnett.
Burnie Furner arrived back with his grandfather on Friday and will spend the next three weeks at home.
Rev and Mrs Floyd Cooper and their boys traveled to Fittstown on Sunday where he delivered a sermon at the local Baptist Church.
Dr and Mrs Lyle J Nagle and their children arrived Saturday night from Davenport Iowa to spend two weeks with her parents Dr and Mrs S L Burns Mrs Nagle is formerly Denna Faye Lynn
E. P. Cartwright traveled to Oklahoma City last Thursday to consult an eye specialist.
J. C. Walker of Ada and Dick Walker of Wichita Kansas were in Stonewall Saturday visiting old friends. Both of the Walker brothers lived in our town many years.
Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Smith of Lindsay were guests of his mother, Mrs. Lum Smith, on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Dren traveled from Maude to visit his mother Mrs Anna Drennon over the holidays to pick up their son Larry who had been staying with his grandmother for a week.
Mrs Leamon Ray and her husband hosted her nephew Sonny McCarty of Tupelo as a guest last week, according to local society notes.
Mrs A C Kent drove to Pauls Valley on Friday to meet her daughter Mrs Bob Ivy. She brought home her grandson Kent Ivy to spend a few days here.
Mrs Maggie Saywers daughter Mrs H Cromwell and Jo of Stephens Arkansas spent last week with her. Mrs Cromwell noted as former Johnnie Belle Saywers. Doise Busbee and daughter Anna Lee of Los Angeles visited his cousin Lemon Ray and Mrs Ray and met Mrs Bessie Ray and her mother Mrs L W Busbee during the stay.
Mrs Lacy welcomed her two daughters Mrs Laveta Kerr and Mrs R W Sweatt and family from Tulsa for a weekend visit. Mrs Lacy and Lynn accompanied them back to Tulsa on Monday.
Saturday night in town featured Mr. and Mrs. Tom Winton of Guthrie visiting old friends. Also in town were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Parrott and children from Seminole spending the holiday weekend with Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Parrott.
Mr and Mrs Furman Gibson and their daughters visited Mr and Mrs W C Elliot and Billy of Atoka on Sunday and Monday. Pvt Paul Morrison and two friends from Camp Crescent Colorado stayed with his parents Mr and Mrs Jess Morrison for the weekend.
Thursday afternoon Mrs. W. J. West and her daughters Mrs. Clay Shrader Linda and Bar bara and son Bobbie of Dayton Texas stopped by for a few hours.
On the way to Ardmore they will pick up Gary Moss son of Mrs Schrader to spend the summer in south Texas with his mother and grandparents.
Mrs. Joe Lee notes the Joe Sallees of Richmond California are proud grandparents. Mr and Mrs David Sallee announce the birth of a son. Congratulations to Joe and Sarah.
Recent visitors to the Bud Murphy home were Mr and Mrs Jude Chaffin of Oklahoma City. Mrs Chaffin and Mrs Murphy are sisters.
Two of the Gerald Newell children are down with the mumps while the town sees a measles spread. Little Miss Angela Ama and Patricia Kay McKoy are listed as victims in the readable snippet.
Mrs Bernard Glover was in Allen to attend a wedding shower for her brother and his bride Friday evening.
Mr and Mrs Pat Enscore of Sulphur were guests in the home of their daughter Mrs Clifton Mc Kay and family Saturday night.
Mrs Charley Sawyers and Miss Maude Smith are traveling to Dallas Waco and other Texas cities this week they departed on Friday to visit relatives.
W. W. Sharpless and his daughter Pearl Sharpless from Tishomingo visited George McKay on Wednesday. Pearl Sharpless is employed in the Tishomingo school system.
Mr and Mrs W W Wooley attend the Stillwater graduation exercises on Monday. Their youngest son Bobbie is part of this spring's graduating class and receives a Bachelor of Science degree.
Mr and Mrs Carl Jacobs of Shawnee and Jack Weems of Asher went fishing at Blue River reporting good catches with fly lures.
Mr Earl Billingsley Mrs Earl Billingsley and Gary of Perry visited Mrs W O Newell on Sunday They later went to Wilson to visit his mother before returning to Perry on Monday.
Mr and Mrs Elmo Morrison and their son stayed with his brother Clint Morrison and wife, and with her parents Mr and Mrs Ivey during a family visit to the area.
Mr and Mrs R W Griffin welcomed a son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Johnie Griffin and their children of Grand Prairie Texas. Also visiting were daughters Mr and Mrs Leon Nesbitt with son and Mr and Mrs Bruce Barton with Donna Kay of Bartlesville and a niece Mrs Crawford with children of Durant.
Mr and Mrs Jess Roan and their boys are visiting Mr and Mrs Robert Greenlee and Bobbie of Lovington New Mexico.
Mr and Mrs Sammie Stanford and children from Fort Worth Texas spent the weekend with Mrs Dorena Mayes sister Mrs Lillie Wilson and Linda
Mr. and Mrs. Troy Dame relocated to Ada this week, establishing their new residence in the community. The move signals a fresh start for the couple in the area.
Mrs John Floyd and her children spent the weekend with her parents in Tulsa, returning home yesterday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Moon and family and Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Moon with children traveled from Midwest City to see their parents Mr. and Mrs. Will T. Moon on Monday.
Mr and Mrs George McKoy spent Saturday night and Sunday in Oklahoma City as guests of their son and daughter in law Brown McKoy
Privates Joe and Wiley Winton spent the holiday weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs Gene Winton. Both are stationed at Fort Sill. Wiley had just returned from Fort Hood Texas after taking part in a special maneuver there.
Mr and Mrs Lee Henderson and daughter Corinne Walker of Eunice New Mexico visit Mrs Mollie Henderson and Mrs Jewel Jones this week to spend time with relatives.
Mr and Mrs Woodrow Ingram and three daughters of Peck Kansas visited at the home of his sister and brother in law Mrs Homer Stewart last weekend in a family gathering at their residence.
Jones moved into the parsonage on Wednesday and filled the pulpit Sunday. The community expresses happiness at the Jones family's arrival.
Louis Lillard reports receiving a long awaited denture order from a local funeral home after months of awaiting the delivery. This marks a new option for similar services in the area.
Miss Jania Lou Ganus runs a door west of the Jennings barber shop offering a one day pickup and next day return cleaning service. She invites customers to stop in for service.
A cafe calls for readers to send in local news from visits, vacations, or events. The notice invites readers to drop a line or call to share details and guests, promising the press will relay the news.
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Savage of Dallas Texas were weekend guests of his sister and her husband Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Riley.
Past Matrons Club of District 11 enjoyed a banquet hosted by the Pauls Valley club on Tuesday night. Stonewall attendees included Mrs. George Mc Kay Mrs. Westley Chaddick Mrs. Vascal Moore and Mrs. R. L. Hale.
Mr and Mrs W M Anderson and their Denver Colorado children spent Monday in Stonewall. Mrs Anderson is identified as the former Miss Helen Carroll.
Mr and Mrs Westley Chaddick returned Monday from Dallas Texas where they stayed with Dr and Mrs Fred Popkiss and their children Mrs Popkiss is the former Miss Joan Chaddick
Mr and Mrs Herman Burkhart spent the weekend with their son Joe and family while Dale Mary and Rodney Watson hosted a wiener roast and ice cream supper for them. They report a wonderful time.
Mrs. Charles Auten and children of Los Alamos New Mexico and Mr and Mrs Ed Shaffer of Muskogee were recent visitors at the Bill Auten residence.
Mr and Mrs Roy Tibbs and their Arkansas children visited Mr and Mrs Jack Briery and other friends last week. They went to meet his mother in Allien and met his sister from Utah there.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Waldrup entertained their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Charles Waldrup along with Larry and a baby girl from Chelsea over the weekend.
Mr and Mrs John Johnsey of Tulsa announce the birth of a daughter. Formerly Anna Lee Flowers the mother. This is the couple’s fourth daughter. Grandmother Mrs Charley Davis is caring for the three older girls until the mother returns home.
A child was discharged from the Children's Medical Center at Tulsa on Saturday May 29 and plans to stay home for a period before returning for a follow up checkup.
J. C. Scroggins of Francis and Mrs. Maude Kelley were married Thursday May 27 at the Oakman Store with Rev. Ira Womack performing the vows. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. George Mansfield.
Sunday visitors included their son J B Berryman and children Gene Dewayne and Denice, Bud Ragland and son Mike from Oklahoma City, Mrs Oscar Whit of Bebee and daughter Mildred Lee of Ada.
Mr and Mrs Gid Sheves of Springfield Missouri and Mr and Mrs Vona Ray Bottoms with Mr and Mrs T L Bottoms and daughters Patsy and Norma are listed as residents connected to Ada in a local notice.
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Nance and Miss Angie Wright attended the Memorial Services at Ada Sunday.
Glen Smith of Happyland is visiting with Billy Joe and Vernon Peverhouse this week, sharing time and local greetings.
Mr and Mrs Sid Isaacs plus Delores Janell and Norman Ray spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Olen Bottoms in Ada.
John Kaiser son of Mr and Mrs Clyde Kaiser has returned home after discharge from the navy. He was stationed on Treasure Island.
Es and Sons Dean and Wendell of Union Valley join Mr. and Mrs. John Pendergrass and children in Ada. Also noted are Mrs. Dude Golden and children Sheryl Floy Dean Beryl and Charles Golden. Mr. and Mrs. Buster Hobbs and children Shirley and Eugene. and Mrs. Ida Pevehouse of the community.
Mr and Mrs Roy Bottoms and their children of Ada called on Sid Isaacs at his home Monday.
Mr and Mrs Scott Jones attended memorial services at Cedar Grove on Sunday in a solemn community event honoring the couple.
Mr and Mrs L D Beard visited Saturday with Miss Angie Wright. Mr and Mrs Dan Nadeau of Shawnee and Mr and Mrs Percy Spears of Asher visited Sunday. Mr and Mrs Marvin Farmer and son Francis Lee have returned to Wichita Falls Texas after a week with Mr and Mrs Sid Isaacs and children.
Eugene Hobbs is included on the sick list for the week, with no additional details provided about his condition or location.
Mrs. Addie Barnes of Oklahoma City visits this week with her daughter Mrs. Paul Slamans and family, sharing time together and hosting relatives.
Clarence Kelley returns home after a two week stay in Oklahoma City with Mr and Mrs Weldon Bratton.
Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Lancaster and their children visited Seminole on Friday with Mrs. Lancaster’s sister Mrs. Deealtha Stafford and her children Danny and Jonnie.
Mrs. Verna Ruth Nance and her children Nancy and Danny of Cedar Rapids visit the Nances. Bobby Nance plans to join Saturday for a weeklong vacation with his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Nance.
Jess Danials of Byng visited with Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pender on grass Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Stone and children Peggy and Jerry of Oil Center were guests in the Clifford Anson home Sunday. Those calling in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sid Isaacs Wednesday.
Joe Carter, once a Stonewall student, spent a week in town revisiting old haunts and reconnecting with former high school classmates. He now resides in California.
Mr and Mrs Bud Hare and their daughters from Eunice New Mexico visited longtime friends over the weekend touring Tupelo and Eunice. the trip highlighted personal connections and local ties.
Holiday guests gathered at the cabin on the lake. The visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Goss, Jimmy, and Mr. and Mrs. Hershel Goss with Kay and Mrs. Bill Goss of Maude.
Mrs. Everett Shaw and Mary Sue traveled to New Mexico where they were joined by Everett for a weekend gathering with friends before returning home on Monday.
Carl Davis, after a week at home due to illness, has recovered enough to resume classes in Okmulgee. He was reported very ill but is now able to attend school again.
Oakman residents are invited to a church program at 2 PM on Sunday June 6 with emphasis on good singers. Susan Guest stayed with Barbara Jane Roundtree in Conway for two days. Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman visited the Peve houses midweek. Mr and Mrs Qodis Wiles and children visited Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hoover departed Friday for Shafter California where he will start a new job.
The Vacation Bible School remains underway at the Baptist Church with strong interest shown by participants.
Visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Lute Weems were his sisters Mr and Mrs George Lawson of Ft Worth Texas Mr and Mrs Joe Kiser of Pontotoc and a brother Mr and Mrs W A Weems and.
Bro. Holt Sodeman spent the weekend with family and preached at his church as usual Sunday. He returned to Fort Worth on Monday to resume attendance at the seminary this term.
The Methodist Church introduces Rev Jones as the new pastor succeeding the former minister. He arrives with Mrs Jones to lead the congregation and serve the church community.
Mr Clyde Kaiser and his son Donald returned home after a weeklong trip that took them to Chicago Illinois and Detroit Michigan.
Tommy Cochran spent Wednesday and Thursday in Ada visiting his grandmother Mrs Mae Cochran. Dan Dryden of Ada had Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs J D Ainsworth and family. Mr and Mrs Jeff Ainsworth of Ada were Sunday guests in the Ainsworth home. Billy Joe Pevehouse, son of Mr and Mrs A E Pevehouse, was re-
Oakman residents Mary Lee Caton Sylvia Caton Margaret Davidson Trenna Pevehouse Mrs Flora Carter and William Carter attended the Fifth Sunday meeting at Happyland on Saturday.
Georgia Mansfield spends two weeks with Norma Bratton in Oklahoma City, staying with the Bratton household and engaging in local activities during the visit.
Mr and Mrs Curtis Hogue and their daughter visited Monday with his parents Mr and Mrs Charlie Hogue of Steedman, sharing time together.
Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Ernie and children of Chandler Arizona visit Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Current and children this week along with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Guest and son Bill Jr. of Clovis New Mexico.
Visitors with Mr and Mrs J R Pendergrass Sunday included Mr and Mrs Eulas Brannon of Happyland and Mr and Mrs Odis Wil.
Sunday guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sid Isaacs were Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Mann of Oklahoma City, Mr. and Mrs. Olen Bot toms and their children of Ada.
Mr and Mrs Troy Reed visited Sunday afternoon with her parents Mr and Mrs Ben Keaton of Lula. They spent Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Charlie Jones of Boggy.
Mr and Mrs Edward Berryman and their children Charlie and Kay of Shawnee spent Saturday night with Edward’s parents Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman.
Sam Sliger of Byng and Mr and Mrs Joe Beavers with children were involved in an event at the J R Pendergrass home Saturday.
Jimmy and Donnie Reed spent the weekend with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ben Keaten of Lula.
Dinh Trinh Cich, part of a Vietnamese information group visiting Malaya, says he slept well despite mortar-fire sounds he missed from Hanoi. He notes he learned the art of restful slumber during the study tour.
John D. Conner announces candidacy for re-election to the office of State Treasurer. A longtime Democrat with ties to Oklahoma politics, he highlights saving taxpayers millions by funding bonds from treasury funds and notes prior service as Muskogee County Treasurer and assistant state treasurer. He is active in veterans groups and local Democratic circles.
The British ordered extermination of the Barbary apes of Gibraltar in 1923 as a nuisance but recalled a tradition that they would depart with the base. They then placed the apes under the care of an army officer titled keeper of the apes.
Hungary produced about 21 million tons of coal in 1953, a figure contrasted with three weeks of U S production. The remark notes the gap between Hungary's annual output and U S mining pace.
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