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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1954
Page
12
Seventy two present at Camp Ground Church Sunday with visitors Rev and Mrs Roy Woods and Rev and Mrs Dewey Woods of Stratford. Both ministers delivered brief messages enjoyed by all in attendance.
Mr and Mrs P P Kite stayed Wednesday through Friday with Mr and Mrs Johnny Wilfong and daughter Vinita of Duncan. Mrs Wilfong is a daughter of the Kites.
Bobby Perry spent Saturday night with Lavoid Meek in an informal gathering reported by local observers. The event drew no official proceedings or public notices.
J. K. Smith traveled from Postville Iowa with Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Smith of Pauls Valley and Mrs. Marvin Oliver of Way newwood to attend the funeral of his brother S. S. Smith who died Tuesday June 1.
Mr and Mrs E K Cooper and their children spent Sunday with relatives at Fitzhugh in a family outing.
Mary Lou Cape spends the week with Mr and Mrs Albert Cape and Judy of the Union Hill community, staying with them as part of a family visit.
Mr and Mrs James Kirby and their sons Bryan and Steven of Hackberry Louisiana visited Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley and their sons Gerald and Carlton Lee in their home Monday night.
Those visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earlin Haskins Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. William Earl Haskins of Ada and Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Hood and Ann.
Mrs. Mattie Walker of Safford Kansas is spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley and their boys.
Mrs Bill Booth and Mrs Vern visited Mrs M E Booth of Oil Center on Thursday afternoon, sharing a social call with neighbors in the town.
Mrs Gracie Hayes and her daughter Phyllis visited Mrs F E Duncan Saturday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs John Norton and Mrs Betty Sue Choate with sons Ricky and Mike visited the Oklahoma City zoo Sunday. Sherry Scott spent Sunday with Maxine Eaton. Eva Ann Haskins of Ada spent the weekend with her parents. Deloris Cape visited Friday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Earl McDaniel visited friends in Durant and Denison Texas recently. Jim Moore uncle of Mrs McDaniel returned with them to Denison after a two week stay.
Mrs Maxine Kosmata and her daughter Sharon of Missouri visited Mr and Mrs Tom Hurley and returned home Friday. Gracie Hayes was guest for dinner Saturday with Mr and Mrs Leo. Bert Ratliff, mail carrier, just returned from a Florida trip and left for Hot Springs Arkansas. Mrs Tom Hurley and Mrs Maxine Kosmata visited Mrs A L Cape Wednesday afternoon. Darlene Eaton visits grandmother Lena Soward at the Oil Center. Mr and Mrs Sam Golden and
R. E. Tilley of the Center Community and Paul Duncan of Worstell dined Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley and their boys, joined by Scott, Donna, and Sherry.
Those from the community attending vacation Bible school at the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Oil Center include Darlene Eaton Maxine Eaton Donna Scott Sherry Scott Gerald Tiley and Phyllis Hayes.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Boyd visited Mr and Mrs Kirk Wells on Sunday in a casual social gathering. Both couples were noted for their hospitality and conversation during the afternoon.
Mrs. Leo Scott and daughters Donna Kaye and Sherry attended a piano recital at the home of Mr and Mrs L C Longpine in Ada on Wednesday June 2 Donna Kaye performed solo pieces April Mood Wheel of Fortune a duet Star Light with Mrs Longpine at the piano and the hymn I Am Bound For The Kingdom sung by Donna and Sherry
Mrs Carl West paid a social visit to Mrs Woody Callicott Saturday night likely sharing greetings and conversation in a friendly social call.
Mr and Mrs Cris Roberts visit Mr and Mrs Joy Roberts on Sunday afternoon in a personal family gathering.
Mr and Mrs Bobbie Hunter with their children Darrel and Debra from Allen spent Friday night with Mr and Mrs John Norton in a simple social gathering.
Mr and Mrs Henry Neal and daughter Barbara of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Pete Atekson Saturday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Roberts and Mr. and Mrs. Amos Roberts with their children spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cape and family in Ada.
Mr and Mrs Everett Hurley and family of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Tom Hurley and Kenneth Ray, sharing time together and catching up on news.
A report notes E. K. Coopers driving a different car than previously observed. Details on location and motive are not provided.
Private Paul Hatcher stationed at El Paso Texas visited in the A L Cape home Wednesday. Kenneth Cooper attended vacation Bible school at Trinity Baptist Ada this past week. W H Hightower spent Friday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Leo Scott and girls.
Margaret and Glen visited at the home of Mr and Mrs Raymond Golden in Ada Sunday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Homer Cooper Mr and Mrs A L Swanson and Carolyn of Latta visited Mr and Mrs E K Cooper and their children Sunday night.
Mr and Mrs Ted Buskirk and their children of Oklahoma City spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr and Mrs Kirk Wells.
Mrs Paul Duncan visited Mrs Karl Tilley Sunday evening in a social call. The gathering reflected a cordial neighborhood visit.
Mrs. Bill Choate and her sons traveled to Ada to spend time with her mother, Mrs. John Norton, on Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn Beal and daughters Karen Vonne Susie and Velma Jean of Biloxi Mississippi spent Wednesday and Thursday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J K Smith. Mrs Beal is a niece of J K Smith.
Mrs Bruce Holland of Oil Center visited her parents Mr and Mrs John Hood on Thursday.
Alene Cape spent Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cape of the Union Hill community.
Mrs Gracie Hayes and her daughter Phyllis have returned home after spending a few days with Mr and Mrs Donald Ray Henson and Donald Ray Jr in Oklahoma City.
The Bebee Home Demonstration Club met in the school lunch room on Monday June 7 with Mrs. Wilma Atckson delivering the devotional and Mrs. Virginia Tilley leading prayer. Hostesses were Mrs. Geneva Hood and Mrs. Oma Hood. Secret pals were revealed and gifts exchanged. A pink and blue shower honored Mrs. Paul Duncan. Members present included Mrs. Gene va Hood Mrs. Earlin Haskins Mrs. Wilma Atckson Mrs. Gracie Hayes Mrs. Pearl Norton Mrs. Wilma Dean Cooper Mrs. J. K. Smith Mrs. Gladys Capes Mrs. Oma Hood Mrs. Lorene Duncan and new member Mrs. Wilma Roberts. Miss Mote gave a demonstration on preparing fair.
The club will meet again July 5. Members discussed upcoming exhibits and arranged plans for the event.
Mr. and Mrs. Chester Allen and Mrs. Mattie Maud Allen of Neosha Missouri spent Sunday night with Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Scaff in a local hospitality gathering.
Phyllis Hayes spent the weekend visiting her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs E A Mayfield and family of Hulbert.
Mr and Mrs W H Hightower and Mr and Mrs Leo Scott and daughter Donna were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Gracie Hayes.
Karl Tilley of the Byng School system and Mrs Earl lin Haskins, principal of the Rebee School, travel to the E CSC summer session.
Mr and Mrs Judson Kirby and their daughters from Ada visited Mr and Mrs P P Kite on Sunday, sharing time with the local couple and enjoying a family gathering.
Mrs. Cleste Leslie and children Doyle and Sharon Ruth of Dallas spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr and Mrs J K Smith. Mrs Leslie returned home Sunday evening. Doyle and Sharon Ruth stayed on to visit their grandparents.
Those joining Mr and Mrs Kark Tilley for supper Monday night were Paul Duncan Jerry Clark Bobby Hudson and Dick Goodwin.
Mr and Mrs Leo Scott and daughters Donna and Sherry visited Mr and Mrs Earlin Haskins Monday.
Mr and Mrs T S Hood and Ann enjoyed a Monday afternoon fishing outing together on a calm day.
Marriage notices list Lonnie White age 27 of Centrahoma wed Donella Jo Brown age 18 of Centrahoma. George Murphy age 19 of Bristow Route 5 married Mary Ann Rancier age 18 of Ada. Jack Howry age 18 of Fittstown wed Katherine Stevenson age 18 of Stonewall Route 1. James C. Ellis age 21 of Ada Route 2 married Wanda Balthrop age 18 of Ada Route 3. Richard Royce Ross age 20 of 730 West Fourteenth wed Ramona Joyce Sloan age 16 of Ada.
The high school baccalaureate was held in the school gym Sunday at 8. Rev Hollenbeck gave the invocation and benediction. The Glee Club sang Ivory Palaces and Blessed Redeemer. Dr Edward James of East Central delivered the address. Graduates include Joye Howell Martell Davis Chloe Ann Felkins Birdie Mae Driver Margaret Lambert Gene Buzz Myers Earl Stewart Jr Ray Young and Donald Tollison.
A Monday evening steak supper included Mr. and Mrs. John Gibson and children Pamela and Johnny of Yukon, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Elliott and Billy of Atoka, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Gibson and Scotty of Ada, Mrs. C. D. Gipson of Stonewall, and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Epperson and children Cherryl and Tony.
The Sullivan home welcomed visitors from across the region including Thurman Finch of Little Rock Arkansas Harry and Mrs Smith of Duncan Bartlesville guests Sherry and Lynn York George Peters and Ben Sullivan of Amarillo and Bartlesville Neal Patty Leo Denham Melvin Klepper and Jim my among others over the week.
Barbara Alexander Wanda Young Frankye Sullivan Nancy Elliott Vernon Young Earl Stewart Jr. James Elliott Robert Hester Michel Lucas and Gerald Barton attended the Stillwater 4-H Roundup and reported a good time while bringing home blue ribbons.
Sprinkle fluted cucumber slices with paprika to add a bright, decorative touch. The paprika enhances color and presentation for a simple, tasty garnish.
Ray and Dean Young left for Ida Ho Thursday to work in the forest. The note expresses hope they make lots of money.
Milton Propp, formerly Youth Director at Ardmore, steps in as the new Methodist minister in town. The appointment marks a key personnel change for the local congregation and mirrors a broader church leadership upgrade.
Mr and Mrs Kirk Felkins Chloe Ann and Brent and Mr and Mrs Vern McElhaney left Saturday for a two weeks vacation in California.
Mrs O C Young and Dean Ray Helen and Linda Mitchusson visited in the Ada home of Mr and Mrs W C Rose on Wednesday.
Sue Lynn and Don Mitchusson of McLish spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. W F Mitchusson and their children Linda Ronnie and Brenda.
Mrs Anna Hart visits with her son Ruther Hart and daughter in law Dwight and Jim.
Mr and Mrs Lee Elliott and their children John James Nancy and Miles are vacationing in Colorado this week.
Mrs Robinson and Mrs Morgan run the Felkins store while the family is away on vacation keeping operations steady and customers served in their absence.
Ocie Young, son of Mr. and Mrs. Truitt Young, is attending a naval camp at Illinois, as part of a youth program.
Mrs Nora Childress travels to Fort Worth Texas to visit her children. The brief note confirms family ties and the Texas location as the visit's context.
Mr and Mrs Virgil Medlock and their sons Bryan and Richard attended a homecoming at Center on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Fletcher Watson visited Mr and Mrs Oral Dean Wingard and their children Judy Sue Carol and Dean of Jay over the weekend, sharing time with the local family.
Mr. and Mrs. Troy Alexander and Barbara with Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Emerson and Bill Duty shared a Sunday meal.
Sunday dinner was shared by Milton Propp and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Emerson at their home, according to neighborhood notices.
The program at the church opens Monday June 14 from 1 to 3 30 p m and runs for two weeks. Children are invited to attend and participate in the daytime sessions.
The W. S. C. S. gathered Monday night at the church with attendees including Bro. Milton Propp and several named members. A devotional was given by Mrs. A. P. Young.
Mr. and Mrs. John Lancaster and J. V. of Sapulpa and Mrs. Nora Morris from Ada visited Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. L. C.
Mrs. Price Richardson visited Mrs. Alma Maddox on Tuesday. Mrs. J. C. Maddox stayed with Mrs. Marian Morris in Pauls Valley on Thursday and Friday. Their son Sgt. Gene Maddox of Cherry Point North Carolina will arrive Tuesday for a 19 day furlough.
Mrs. Lous Richardson received an emergency call Friday about her daughter Mrs. Helen Heath of Corcoran California. She left immediately accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Delmas Covert and Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Webb all of Ada.
Mr and Mrs Carl D Schlatter and daughter Carla Jean of Toledo Ohio have returned home after concluding a two weeks trip.
Stay with her parents Mr and Mrs E C Foster. Mr and Mrs Joe Foster and daughter Patricia of Oklahoma City spent the past weekend in the Foster home. The group also spent one day picnicking at Sulphur.
Mr and Mrs Avery Pennington and daughter Fleta Joyce arrived in Lawton on Friday. Mrs Pennington and Fleta are staying with W A Pennington. Avery Pennington has entered Valley View Hospital for observation and treatment.
Edgar Little and his brother in law Edgar Allbright of Oklahoma City spent Saturday in the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Little.
R E John flew in from Fresno to accompany wife and children Gregg and Cindy home next week. Mrs John and the children had been visiting her father C P Horsley and sister Mrs Dale Melton and family for the past two weeks.
Mr and Mrs H B Griffiths and Floyd Burke of Oil Center visited Ada along with Mrs Charles and Mrs Bobby Beebe spending Saturday in the Bill Griffiths home.
The text notes that female Indian elephants have very small tusks while African elephants possess large tusks that are heavily used in feeding activities.
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