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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1954
Page
8
65 attendees at Carp Ground Church Sunday School. Pastor Rev Bill Bratcher delivered sermons Sunday and Sunday night. Impson Anderson and daughter Betty Lou Heaps performed a violin and piano duet enjoyed by all.
Mrs Hood welcomed Ruby Hallam and her daughters Jo Ann and Erma Lee of Wichita Falls Texas for a Thursday night visit with Mr. and Mrs. John Hood.
Those visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Scaff Sunday included Grandma Duncan from Worstell, and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Scaff, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Scaff and their children, and Hubert Scaff, all of Sulphur.
Darrel and Debra Hunter of Allen visit grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Norton. Their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Hunter, are on a fishing trip at Lake Texoma.
Grandma Duncan and Mr and Mrs Gene Nichols with their children of Tulsa spent Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Bill Booth.
Mr and Mrs Leslie Perry and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Bud Horton and family of Ada.
Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley and boys Gerald and Carlton Lee visited Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Duncan in Worstell. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Sam Golden and family for the Sunday dinner.
Among those going fishing Monday were Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cape and family, Mr. and Mrs. Kink Wells and Billy, and Mr. and Mrs. Pod Law and Johnny.
Mrs O S Whitson and Henry joined Mrs Ed Berryman for a short visit with Mrs N H Keeling of Galey on Monday.
Mr Earl Duckworth Mrs Duckworth and their children Mary Willa and Anthony departed Saturday for a trip to California They will visit relatives in Los Angeles and expect to be away for several days.
Mrs. H. C. Hood of Ft. Campbell Kentucky reports son Private Gene Hood is fine and could get a furlough during the first week of June. He serves with the paratroopers and his mother keeps her fingers crossed for a successful plan.
Mr and Mrs Millard Wallace and son Keith of Oklahoma City and Mrs F E Duncan of Wor stell visited in the home of Mr and Mrs W H Hard tower on Sunday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs A L Cape and family visited Mr and Mrs Andrew Roberts of Stonewall on Sunday afternoon.
Visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joy Roberts included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Zumbro of Ada, Mr. and Mrs. Alec Zumbro of Los Angeles, Mrs. Bess Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Standridge and son Mike of Oil Center, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Tomlin and children of Arlington, Mr. and Mrs. Oris Roberts, Kay and Ray Roberts, and Pam.
Mrs Karl Tilley and her son Carlton Lee spent Saturday afternoon with Mr and Mrs W H Hightower, sharing a pleasant visit and conversation in their home.
Mr and Mrs Hollis Kite and children visited Mr and Mrs O S Whitson and Henry on Saturday night. The gathering included conversation and hospitality at the Whitson home.
Mr and Mrs Mark McDonald and Dennis visited in the home of J M McDonald of Center Sunday afternoon.
Ada residents Mr and Mrs Barney Estes with Buster Sandra Barbara and Georgena visited along with Mr and Mrs Leo Scott and their daughters on Friday night at the W H High tower home.
Mrs Sam Golden Anna Jean and Glen spent Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs F E Dun can of the Worstell community.
Members from this community joining the Vaness High School group to Sulphur on Thursday include Richard Krause Kenneth Ray Hurley Don Newby David Golden Jodie McDaniel Ray Carr Alene and Yavonne Cape and Glen Wilfong. They reported a nice time.
W H Hightower was released from Valley View Hospital on Thursday morning. His condition is reported to be improved.
Mr and Mrs Olen Tilley and their sons from Bucklin Kansas spent Monday night with Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley and their boys.
The note praises Bert Ratliff for returning to his mail route with his wife Mrs. Ratliff from a Florida vacation described as the nicest they ever had.
Donna Kaye Scott spent Tuesday night with her grandmother Mrs. W. H. Hightower in an event noted by local observers.
Jackie Cushman visited the Krause home on a Wednesday afternoon, according to the readable fragments of the local notice.
Several from the community attended the funeral at the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Oil Center Tuesday afternoon for Jess Roberts. He died at his Ardmore home on Monday May 24 and was an uncle of Mrs. Gladys Capes of the community.
Jim Moore of Denison Texas visits Mr and Mrs Earl McDaniel and their sons He is an uncle of Mrs McDaniel during the stay The tone suggests a social note about a family visit in the community news column
Mr and Mrs Bill Choate and their sons from Ada visited Mr and Mrs John Norton on Thursday sharing a family gathering and time together in town.
James Tackett and Dick Audry of Fittstown visited in the A. L. Cape home Thursday evening, sharing news and social conversation with the host.
Willa Duckworth daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Duckworth accompanied the Vaness seniors on a chartered bus trip to Galveston Texas. The group left Thursday morning and returned Tuesday night. Willa reports a very nice trip.
Keith Scott of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Leo Scott and their daughters Saturday afternoon, spending time with the family.
Mrs Earl McDaniel and Mrs Melvin Newby visited their mother Mrs W D Brecheen of Maxwell Thursday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Sam Golden and family hosted a dinner Saturday with their son Keith of Oklahoma City as a guest and other relatives in attendance.
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott with their daughters visited Saturday morning with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Meek and daughter Jo Ann of Cushing, also joining were Mrs. Virgil Meek and daughter Berlene and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hightower.
Mr and Mrs J B Hood and family visited Mr and Mrs H C Hood and Johnnie. The brief social note records a family gathering with no further details.
Eva Ann Haskins of Ada spent several days this week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earlin Haskins.
Steve Whitson visited the Hollis Kite family of Oklahoma City from Sunday to Wednesday, staying with Mr and Mrs Kite and their children Donnie and Darlene.
Mrs. Judson Kirby and her daughters from Ada spent Wednesday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Kite, visiting for the day.
Mrs. W H Hightower and Phyllis Hayes spent Wednesday night with Mr and Mrs Leo Scott and their daughters, sharing an evening at the Scott home.
Rev and Mrs Earlin Haskins and Mrs T S Hood and Ann returned Monday evening from a trip to Missouri. They visited friends and relatives, attended cemetery decoration at Lutie, Missouri, and Rev Haskins preached to a large crowd at the afternoon service. The travelers report an enjoyable trip.
Children visited Mr and Mrs Jack Meyer of Vanessa on Sunday in a brief community notices item noting local family activity.
Mrs. B. M. Patterson of Ada visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Smith, sharing a courtesy call and fellowship.
Mr and Mrs Jim Watson of Norman visited the home of Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley on Wednesday night. Watson, a former student of Tilley from Mante r Kansas, is now stationed in Norman with the U S Navy.
Lois Meek reports the Va cation Bible School began Monday morning at nine o clock. The note invites all children to attend and suggests parents encourage their child to participate, expressing confidence the kids will enjoy the program.
Mrs. Paul Duncan and Jerry spent Tuesday night with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Teeters of Byng.
Leo Scott was visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Meek Friday night.
Oletta Pinley of Ada spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Carla Pinley, sharing time at their home.
A sentence notes Keith of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Duncan, indicating a family visit.
Doyle Choate of Tulsa visited his parents Mr and Mrs Roy Choate over the weekend as he paused from his duties to spend time with family.
Mr and Mrs Dick Goodwin hosted weekend visitors from Wichita Kansas including Mr and Mrs Walston Walden with family Mr and Mrs Emery Goodwin and children Mr and Mrs Bayrl Walden with family and Mr and Mrs Ray Northam and baby.
Hermet California residents Mr and Mrs Art Bosteder and daughter Pam visited Wednesday night with Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley and their sons. Mrs Bosteder is Karl Tilley’s sister.
Mr. and Mrs. Blane Davis of Oklahoma City spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Marion Powell, sharing a family social visit.
Mr and Mrs Keith Sales announce the arrival of a baby boy born Wednesday May 26 at Valley View Hospital. The infant weighs 8 3 12 pounds and is named Warren Drexel after his grandfathers. He is welcomed by Wanda Dean Cunningham the former Mrs Cunningham and by extended family including Mr and Mrs Drexel Sales of Ada and great grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank Cunningham.
Mrs. T. S. Hood and Ann spent Thursday with her mother, Mrs. Earlin Haskins.
Kenneth Cooper spends a short while Thursday morning in the company of Sherry Scott.
Word has been received of the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ray Henson of Oklahoma City formerly of here. The baby was born Sunday May 23 and named Donald Ray Jr. Mrs. Hayes is Patsy Hayes daughter of Mrs. Gracie Hayes. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Henson of the Oil Center community.
Those having Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Fred Duncan were family Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley and boys all of the Rebee community Mr and Mrs Millard Walace and Keith of Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan and Jerry.
Paul Duncan and Roy Choate were seen visiting Virgil Sorrels Monday night in a local social gathering context.
Mr and Mrs Leo Scott were joined by Mr and Mrs W H Hightower Mrs Virgil Meek and Berlene Mr and Mrs Joe Meek and Jo Ann of Cushing for a morning event.
Mrs Roy Choate and Mrs Lilian Turner visited Mrs Neta Goodwin Monday for an informal call and social visit.
Mrs Noen Lindsey and her daughter visit her aunt Mrs Paul Duncan in Hamlin Texas on Saturday keeping family ties strong in the family note style of the local page.
Mr and Mrs Virgil Meek of Ber lene and Jo Ann Meek of Cushing were fishing on Springbrook Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Duncan of Spadra and Mr and Mrs Dick Britt of Chino arrived Monday evening for a few days visit with friends and relatives in this community.
Mr and Mrs Jewell Hudson visited her sister and Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan along with Jerry on Monday.
Grandma Duncan spent Sunday night with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Booth of the Bebee community.
Members and families of the First Baptist Church of Union Valley gathered at Mr and Mrs Allan Shaw home for an aul rovi or party to bid farewell to Rev Duane Riley who departs for Jamaica on a missionary leave. Guests included the Shaws Scott Mor ris Elkins Wilson Elmore Moore Hall Riley and many others.
The First Baptist Church of Union Valley held a dedication service on Sunday celebrating just over a year in its new building with membership rising from twenty five to fifty. Pastor Duane Riley led expressions of gratitude and a full program featured hymns scripture special music and sermons by Rev. L. E. Perrin and Dr. Roy McClung.
Mr and Mrs Gene Nichols and family of Tulsa visited Mr and Mrs Fred Duncan. The meeting occurred during the week, with family members sharing updates and hospitality.
Mr and Mrs Bob Henrey and family spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Dick Goodwin.
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Tomblin and children of Arlington Texas were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joy Roberts over Saturday night and Sunday. The Robets and Tomblins are sisters.
Mr and Mrs H C Hood and Jonnie Jean with Mr and Mrs John Hood spent Sunday afternoon in Okemah for a cemetery decoration event.
Mr and Mrs Joe Meek and Jo Ann of Cushing visited with his brother and family Mr and Mrs Virgil Meek and Berlene Saturday. Jo Ann remained for a few days visit with Berlene.
Bobby Hudson spent the week end with his grandmother Mrs J D Hudson of Roff.
Mr and Mrs A M Gray of Hamlin Texas spent Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan Mrs Gray is sister of Mrs Dun can
Mr and Mrs Pete Atckson and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Frank Haggard of Ada.
Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan with Jerry and Bobby Hudson visited Mr and Mrs Vernon Scaff Friday night in a social gathering.
The Union Valley Home Demonstration Club met Thursday with Mrs. W C Story presiding. Eleven members answered roll call, discussing freezer food advantages and the lesson on Preparing Foods for the Freezer led by Mrs. Beaula Elmore and Mrs. Helen Scott.
The Kilgal Training Union of the First Baptist Church of Ada thanks the group for a fine Sunday evening program for B. T. U. Participants included Lester Luton, Mrs. Viola Gilley, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Troy Carpenter, Junior Carpenter, Mr. and Mrs. Pate Hudson, and Mrs. Mary Laughlin.
Mrs. Elsie Welch made a business trip to Coalgate on Friday. The short outing highlighted her busy schedule and the travels involved to the eastern Oklahoma town.
Mr and Mrs Tom Wilson spent a week vacation in Little Rock Arkansas Visitors in the Welch home Sunday included Mrs Welch daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs Frank Tipton of Wichita Kansas
AHLOSO notes several school awards including thirty nine spelling prizes and multiple attendees for attendance awards. Reading awards honor those who read forty or more books with many names listed. Plus family and visiting updates and a upcoming miscellaneous bridal shower for Gail Faust and Barney Abbott Jr. on June 7.
The new markers recently put up by the state enhance the town’s appearance and help people reach Coalgate and Tishomingo without asking directions. The water line to Ahloso is about halfway completed, bringing relief to residents.
Mrs. Alex Watkins reports gas service connected at her home and looks forward to completing electric hookup soon. The note highlights a household transition to gas and anticipated electricity.
Bible School at the Ahloso First Baptist Church is in progress and the attendance is good.
Mrs Hoyt Lillard remains in bed for three more weeks of recovery. Visitors this past week included Mrs Aubrey Moon and Mr Virgil Carpenter of Midwest City, Mr and Mrs Sam Compton of Tulsa, and Mr and Mrs Lowell Lillard of Pauls Valley.
D. E. Scott remains in a semi private hospital with unchanged condition. Visiting Mrs. D. F. Scott is her sister Mrs. Bess Brock of Olean New York.
Frisco note reports First Baptist Church Stonewall workers and families sharing a chicken fry at Alfred Bayks home. Long improvised table setup, camp stoves, and a gas burner filled the lawn with fried chicken gravy salads cake and iced tea. Rev Holt Sodeman led thanks. Mrs Sodeman is VBS principal.
Three Frisco Home Demonstration Club members lead handwork at Vacation Bible School. Mrs Alfred Baylis assists junior girls with a quilt for the Baptist Orphans Home in Oklahoma City. Mrs Boda Hisan helps junior boys. Mrs Simon Patton aids intermediate boys making a book shelf for the office and a nursery seating bench.
Visitors flock to the Old Frisco cemetery to clean and place flowers for loved ones. Many struggle to locate graves after decades away, with one man note suggesting it has been 40 years since his last visit. Two new graves have been added, leaving mourners at a loss.
Little Glenda Mobley of Dallas visited her grandparents when a pan of hot water was spilled by her in Mrs. Robbins kitchen. The child was not seriously hurt and is doing fine, though the incident caused a scare for the family.
Mr and Mrs Carl Watts hosted a family reunion in Rosdale on Sunday. Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs L J Little of Wetumka Mr and Mrs Everett Shea of Purcell and Mr and Mrs Chester Lawson of Frederick. Mrs Chester Lawson stayed through the week.
Mr and Mrs Connie Bacon of Denison Texas were visiting over and Mrs Frank Cunningham.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Berryman and children of Shawnee and Steve Whitson of Tulsa were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. O S Whitson and Henry.
Mrs. Hubert Malloy of Asher and her sister Lou of Shawnee were visiting with Mrs. F. E. Duncan Saturday.
Mr and Mrs P P Kite Mr and Mrs John Hood Haske Kite and son Charles attended decoration services at Memorial Park and Egypt cemeteries on Sunday.
Phyllis Hayes visits Mr and Mrs Don ald Ray Henson and Donald Ray Jr in Oklahoma City. Phyllis and Mrs Henson are sisters sharing a family relation during the visit.
Margaret Golden daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Golden earned a certificate for three years of flawless attendance at Glenwood School in Ada. She attended Glenwood for the past three years.
Mrs Nova Cox, Jerry and Dap hine had dinner with Mr and Mrs Dick Goodwin Monday.
Bobby Perry and Kenneth Choate visited Lavoid Meek on Tuesday night in a social gathering described in local notes.
Mr and Mrs Estill Oliver have moved into the former Guy Burnett residence, joining the local community as new neighbors.
Mr and Mrs Glen Mobley and their children Kitty Vicky and Glenda along with Bill and Marian Robbins of Dallas are visiting Mr and Mrs W R Robbins this week. The Robbins plan to depart Monday while the Mobleys stay until Friday.
Melba Byrd immediately found work after graduation and accepted a secretary position to Louis Watson, an attorney in Ada.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Lee and their two daughters from Hobbs New Mexico spent last week visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Joe Jee and enjoyed a picnic in eastern Oklahoma Sun.
Shirley Ann Hisan and her brother Charles Wayne were playing in their yard when she fell on the walk, cutting a long gash in her chin that required several stitches. A previous chin cut from five years ago is noted as parallel and suggests she must be more careful in the future.
Mr and Mrs Bill Horn of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Jack Barnes Friends of theirs Mr and Mrs Holman of Ada visited in the Barnes home Saturday Mrs Barnes daughter and niece were guests last week Other guests were Mrs Cecil Hollis of Kaw City and Ruth Kenslow of Oklahoma City Mr Hollis was on his vacation After a week fishing they all returned home together.
J. J. Morgan known as Uncle Joe is seriously ill at home and confined to bed on Sunday. He is nearing his 85th birthday and remains active for his age despite the illness. His granddaughter reports he is better and to see the doctor for treatment.
The Central Tractor Organization of the Indian government reports reclaiming over a million acres of former jungle since 1947. It supplies tractor fleets for land reclamation and agriculture programs nationwide.
Visitors to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Elmore for Memorial Day included his sister Mrs. Opal Lee of Blackwell, and Mr. and Mrs. Barney Abbott Sr. and Barney Abbott Jr. of Oklahoma City.
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