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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1954

Page

4

The Little Log Schoolhouse Grows Up and Education

Modern children take schooling for granted yet history shows education as the foundation of civilization. The piece recalls Ada’s early teachers Mrs. Parrie Britt and A. D. Allen, frontier schooling, and statehood bringing formal schools. It praises teachers, administrators, and awards for student achievement shaping 50 years of progress.

Oklahoma Abraham Lincoln Parrie Britt Ada Mill Creek Britt Pontotoc County A. D. Allen

Amos on Alcohol Lesson from Amos 1954

The speaker links Amos 800 B C with 1954 A D, arguing that liquor is one of several sins harming a nation. He asserts drinking worsens other evils, links churchgoers and wealthy women to harm, and rejects the idea that alcohol alone destroys society. He cites ministers and doctors noting wrecks from drinking.

Israel Amos Christ America

Freezer Placement Tips for Energy Saving

Put your home freezer in a cool dry well ventilated place where the motor won t run excessively and where heat from the motor can escape easily. If possible open the freezer just once a day to put in and take out food.

Lost chick found near Frisco home search for origin

Mrs Patton found a tiny white baby chick in front of the house Monday morning. She and Mr Patton wonder if a hawk dropped it or if a nest was stolen. He plans to visit a hatchery to get ten siblings to comfort the lone chick.

Byrd of Silvis Plans Texas Visit During Family Stay

R A Byrd of Silvis Illinois is visiting the home of his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Coy Byrd. He will leave this week to visit relatives in Texas before returning home.

R. A. Byrd Silvis Ilinois Coy Byrd Texas

Johnson and Lance Attend Bible School at Pentecostal Church

Anthalene Johnson attends Bible School at the Pentecostal Holiness Church. Mrs. Francis Lance also attends and helps by picking up a group of children each day and bringing them in.

Anthalene Johnson Pentecostal Holiness Church Francis Lance

Brownfield Visitors Share Weekend at Marshall Home

Mrs Ruth Aubury and Mr and Mrs L H Dean of Brownfield Texas visited Mrs Subury s daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Kenneth Marshall over the weekend Jim and Sid Marshall joined them for Sunday dinner at the Kenneth Marshall home.

Brownfield Texas Ruth Aubury L. H. Dean Subury Kenneth Marshall Jim Sid Marshall

Daniel brothers return from Lula visit with grandparents

Robert and Thomas Daniel of Lula returned home after spending a week visiting their grandfather and grandmother, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Patton.

Robert Thomas Daniel Lula Simon Patton

Stegall Home Hosts Family Guests from Chickasha

Recent visitors to Mr and Mrs Schley Stegall included her brother and his wife from Chickasha and Neal Thomp son with his wife. The Thompsons also called on Sidney Thompson and his father John Thompson during their stay.

Schley Stegall Chickasha Neal Thompson Thompsons Sidney Thompson John Thompson

Sunday School and services schedule announced

Sunday School every Sunday morning at 10 o clock and preaching at 11 o clock and 7 30. Prayer meeting 7 30 Tuesday night. Everyone is invited to attend.

Parish Chapel Receives Visiting Guests Across Towns

Visitors at the J. W. Law home include Iona Arthur May English Callie James Stratford Aline James Houston Texas. Ada Healdton townsfolk Town Keef Willie Shaw family. Carrol Bowie Pauls Valley guests at Johnnie Law home. Deloris Bertie Jones Oil Center Dwade Isaacs Carlsbad New Mexico visitors Thursday.

J. W. Law Iona Arthur May English Callie James Stratford Aline James Moore Carl Bowie Houston Texas Ethel Keef Billy Town Keef Ada Willie Shaw Healdton Carrol J. Bowie Pauls Valley Johnnie Law Deloris Bertie Jones Oil Center Jesse Ruth Martha Isaacs Carlsbad New Mexico Dwade Isaacs

Homecoming Attended by Dryden Family at Center

Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden and Mr and Mrs Bud Dryden with Ruby Dryden attended the home coming at Center on Sunday. Mrs Rance Tucker Thelma Linda Ann and Betty visited Mrs Milo Pennington and girls Thursday evening.

Frank Dryden Bud Dryden Ruby Dryden Center Rance Tucker Thelma Linda Ann Betty Milo Pennington

Community Social Roundup From Area Homes

Mr and Mrs Fred Gray and sons Vernon Gray and sons and Doyne Isaacs fished Saturday night at Lake Texoma. Several families and guests visited relatives, including Tucker, Newby, Law, Dryden, and Isaacs households with multiple overnight and dinner gatherings across local towns.

Fred Gray and Sons Vernon Gray and Sons Doyne Isaacs Lake Texoma

Penning ton Family Visiting Grandparents This Week

David and Rosa Jane Pennington are spending the week visiting their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Milo Pennington.

David Rosa Jane Pennington Mrs Milo Pennington

Mrs Clara Wood Spends Saturday Night with Mr and Mrs

Mrs Clara Wood was reported to have spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs in an informal social gathering noted by the society column. No additional details or locations were given in the brief notice.

Clara Wood Mrs

Pod Law Family Vacation Visitors From Vancouver WA

The Pod Law family of Oakley California host Troy Burke and his wife and child from Vancouver Washington during their vacation. The Burkes recall school days at Vaness and compare Washington favorably to Oklahoma, while the Law family muses on the visit.

Pod Law Oakley California J. L. Law Vaness Troy Burke Vancouver Washington

Mrs Mamie Tucker Visits Drydens With Daughter

Mrs Mamie Tucker and her daughter visited Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden last Monday in Oil Center, sharing time and hospitality.

Mrs Mamie Tucker Daughters of Oil Center Frank Dryden

Henson Family Visits in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs P O Henson and Mr and Mrs Edward Henson and their son spent Sunday in Oklahoma City visiting Mr and Mrs Donald Ray Henson and their son.

P. O. Henson Edward Henson and Son Oklahoma City Donald Ray Henson

Law and family visit Kirk Wells home Monday evening

Mr and Mrs Johnnie Law and Max visited in the Kirk Wells home Monday evening.

Max Law Kirk Wells Rebee Johnnie Law Max

Mrs Berniece Dryden Visits Oil Center Parents

Mrs Berniece Dryden visited her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Magar of Oil Center on Friday.

Berniece Dryden Jim Magar Oil Center

Pennington Visitors From Los Angeles

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Pennington of Los Angeles visited the L M Pennington home Thursday evening.

Kenneth Pennington Los Angeles California L. M

Visitors From Oil Center And Choctaw Stop At Isaacs

Clareta Gray and the Gray children from Oil Center and Mrs. Sires with her children from Choctaw called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W N Isaacs Monday evening.

Clareta Gray Oil Center Mrs. Sires Choctaw W. N. Isaacs

Local residents Milo Pennington and Glen Dryden in pump work

Monday evening Milo Pennington and Glen Dryden were seen working on a local pump. Saturday afternoon Max Law and John Law were observed skating in Ada, bringing a casual community scene to life.

Milo Pennington Glen Dryden Max Law John Law Ada

Revival closes after well attended Sunday service

Oakman residents crowded the church for the revival ending Sunday night. Brother Morgan delivered strong preaching last week that was enjoyed by all attendees.

Morgan

Sunday Guests At Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman Home

Those spending Sunday with Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman included Mr and Mrs B J Ainsworth and children Linda Ronnie and Janice of Oklahoma City Mr Edward Berryman and family of Shawnee Mr and Mrs Oscar Whitson of Rebeca Mr and Mrs Mart Massey and Mrs Gussie Lillard of this community

Jess Berryman B. J. Ainsworth Linda Ronnie Janice Oklahoma City Edward Berryman Shawnee Oscar Whitson Rebee Mart Massey Gussie Lillard

Jerry Slamans Visits Oklahoma City With Aunt

Jerry Slamans travels to Oklahoma City this week to meet with his aunt Mrs. Jack Poe.

Jerry Slamans Oklahoma City Mrs Jack Poe

Summers and daughters perform at Jonathan Sunday School picnic

Jack Summers and his daughters Jackie and Mona provided music for the Jonathan Sunday School picnic held at Bankers Lodge on Thursday.

Jack Summers Jackie Mona Jonathan Bankers Lodge

Norman Smith Dines With Tulsa Friends Thursday Night

Norman Smith of Tulsa had supper Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Anson and their children.

Norman Smith Tulsa Clifford Anson

Scroggins Visit Yields Ice Cream and Strawberries

Mr and Mrs J C Scroggins visited the home of Mr and Mrs Lee Scroggins Monday evening. They enjoyed a lovely time and shared ice cream and strawberries.

J. C. Scroggins Lee Scroggins

Holcombe Family Visits Extended Relatives Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Mack Holcombe and children Janney and Lavinda visited Rupert Holcombe and family last weekend. Other visitors included Mr and Mrs Deles Holcombe of Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs Lee Henderson and daughter Crien of Eunice New Mexico.

Mack Holcombe Janney Lavinda Rupert Holcombe Deles Holcombe Oklahoma City Lee Henderson Crien Eunice, N. M

Local visitors join church and Sunday School crowd

Mr and Mrs John Morgan and daughter Linda of Wichita Kansas and Mrs Fred Poe visited at Sunday School and church. Guests in the J P Ainsworth home this week included Mr and Mrs L D Putman of Homer community on Wednesday and Mr and Mrs Ed Ainsworth from Boswell Oklahoma and his mother on Friday.

John Morgan Linda Wichita, Kansas Fred Poe J. P. Ainsworth L. D. Putman Homer Ed Ainsworth Boswell Oklahoma

Oklahoma couples and families featured in weekend notices

Mrs Kathie Ainsworth of Oklahoma City Saturday John Wiffong of Duncan and Jeff Ainsworth of Ada Sunday Mr and Mrs L V Ray of this community

Kathie Ainsworth Oklahoma City John Wilfong Duncan Jeff Ainsworth Ada L. V. Ray

Ada family visits Clifford Anson home Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Dean and their son Terry Lee of Ada called on the Clifford Anson family at their Ada residence Sunday afternoon.

Rudolph Dean Terry Lee Ada Cliford Anson

Ray family visit with Colbert mother Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Ray visited Sunday afternoon with her mother Mrs. McCurley of Colbert.

Mrs. L. V. Ray Mrs. McCurley of Colbert

Reed Family Visits Johnston Grandparents in Lula

Mr and Mrs Troy Reed spent Sunday afternoon with her grandparents Mr and Mrs R E Johnston of Lula.

Troy Reed R. E. Johnston Lula

Visit with Maurice Current family noted during trip

A weeklong visit included time with Maurice Current and his daughter and her family, marking a warm family gathering.

Pennsylvania Visitors Reach Cochran Home

Mr and Mrs Sam Galluzzi and their children from Brockway Pennsylvania visited Mr and Mrs Floyd Cochran and sons Robert and Tommy the past week for a family gathering.

Pennsylvania Sam Galluzzi Brockway Penn Floyd Cochran Robert Tommy

Oklahoma City guests at George Mansfield home

Weldon Lynn and Norman Bratton of Oklahoma City were Saturday guests in the George Mansfield home.

Weldon, Lynn and Norman Bratton Oklahoma City George Mansfield

Mrs Lidya Eubanks and Phyllis Visit Happyland Family

Mrs Lidya Eubanks and her daughter Phyllis of Happyland spent a while Saturday visiting with Mr Curtis Hogue and Mrs Hogue.

Lidya Eubanks Phyllis Happyland Curtis Hogue

Crawford Family Visit Reported at Clark Home

Mr and Mrs Joe Crawford and their daughter Linda Kay visited Mr and Mrs George Clark on Sunday afternoon.

Joe Crawford Linda Kay George Clark

Larry Sloan Spends Night With Vernon Peve House

Larry Sloan of Happyland spent Thursday night at the home of Vernon Peve, according to local reports.

Larry Sloan Happyland Vernon Pevehouse

Local Families Visit Cedar Rapids Couple in Holdenville Area

Mr and Mrs E O Cox of Holdenville Mrs Mary Boyd of Lam ar Mr and Mrs Haskell Nance and daughter of Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs Bobby Ray Nance and children Nancy and Danny from Cedar Rapids Iowa visited Sunday in the home of Mr and Mrs J M Nance.

E. O. Cox Holdenville Mary Boyd Lamar Haskell Nance Oklahoma City Bobby Ray Nance Nancy Danny Cedar Rapids Iowa J. M. Nance

Nickell Visits Ada Home Sunday

R. M. Nickell visited in the home of George Nickell of Ada Sunday.

R. M. Nickell George Nickell Ada Sunday

Oklahoma City Youth Visits Grandparents Saturday

Ronnie Ainsworth of Oklahoma City spent Saturday night with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Jess Berryman.

Ronnie Ainsworth Oklahoma City Jess Berryman

Local guests play table tennis with Bill Carter

Richard Roundtree of Happy land Jimmy Lamb and Joe Bray of Colbert were Sunday guests of Bill Carter They enjoyed an afternoon playing table tennis.

Richard Roundtree Happyland Jimmy Lamb Joe Bray Colbert Bill Carter

David Lamb and Larry Anson Spend Afternoon in Happyland

David Lamb of Happyland spent Wednesday afternoon with Larry Anson, sharing time in a casual meeting that highlighted local social ties between residents.

David Lamb Happyland Larry Anson

Ainsworths Spend Sunday Morning Together

A brief note records a quiet Sunday morning in the company of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Ainsworth as they are seen enjoying domestic leisure.

Sunday visitors at Hogue home include Linda Hogue and relatives

Sunday guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Curtis Hogue were their daughter Linda from Wichita Kansas and Mrs Hogue s parents Mr and Mrs Scott Jones visiting for the day.

Curtis Hogue John Morgan Linda Wichita, Kansas Hogue Scott Jones

Local Visitation Reports Forest City Area Guests

Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman visited Saturday night with their daughter. Mr and Mrs Elmer Lee of Ada attended as well.

Mrs Jess Berryman Elmer Lee Ada

Mrs J R Pendergrass Goes Fishing Saturday

Mrs. J. R. Pendergrass fished Saturday and caught four fish though the sizes were not reported.

J. R. Pendergrass

Mrs Dunn and children visit Nickells family Saturday

Mrs Calvin Dunn and her children from Duncan were Saturday guests in the home of Mr and Mrs R M Nickells and their children.

Calvin Dunn Duncan R. M. Nickells

Ada residents Linda Lynell and Margie Stick visit Lottie and Bonnie Lee

Linda Lynell and Margie Stick of Ada spent the weekend as guests of Lottie and Bonnie Lee, enjoying time together in a family gathering context.

Linda, Lynell Margie Stick Ada Lottie Bonnie Lee

Byng Dinner Guests Share Evening With Friends

Mr and Mrs Dorsey Myers of Byng hosted Sunday dinner for Mr and Mrs Jess Duvall. Jonny Ray visited Friday night with Mr J P Ainsworth and family. They spent the evening watching television.

Dorsey Myers of Byng Mrs Jess Duvall Jonny Ray

Ada family hosts dinner at Pendergrass home

Mr and Mrs Dude Golden and their children Sheryl Ann Beryl Floy Dean and Charles of Ada were dinner guests Wednesday in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs J R Pendergrass.

Dude Golden Sheryl Ann Beryl Floy Dean Charles Ada J. R. Pendergrass

Youth Fellowship Meeting Attended by Local Residents

Margaret Davidson Sylvia Caton Trenna Pevehouse Mrs Flora Carter and Bill Carter attended the Youth Fellowship Meeting at Stratford Saturday night. Sons Jimmy and Donnie had Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Other Reed of Lula. Shirley Neeley of Conway and Alice Greene of Colbert visited Sunday with Kay Current and the Matthews families of Pauls Valley. Mrs Jean Ainsworth of Oklahoma City attended singing at Oakman Sunday afternoon.

Margaret Davidson Sylvia Caton Trenna Pevehouse Mrs Flora Carter Bill Carter Stratford Troy Reed Jimmy Donnie Other Reed Lula Shirley Neeley Conway Alice Greene Colbert Kay Current Jean Ainsworth Oklahoma City Oakman

Shower Honors Kay Current and Jerry Balthrop at Home

A wedding shower for Kay Current and Jerry Balthrop was held at Mrs. Earl Parker’s home on West 18th Street. Guests offered advice and recipes, gifts were opened, and a guest book recorded names. Refreshments included cake and punch served by Mrs. John Balthrop and Mrs. Donnie Balthrop.

Balthrop Kay Current Jerry Balthrop Earl Parker West 18Th Street Alice Green John Balthrop Donnie Balthrop M. M. Summers Hester McKeel Cora Wilson Beverly Joan Hurley Jack Woods Joy Cargill Vascal Hurley Marvin Stokes J. E. Teague Lowell Green Homer Dillenger Jim Muncrief Will Guest J. E. Sanders Ora Stokes Jewell Thompson Patsy Anita Deaton Bill Balthrop Jonnie Balthrop Lee Seifers Shirley Neely Ansel Walker Jack Green Clyde Meeks Roy Tilley June Reed Paul Slammons R. T. Rorie Dub Guest Maurice Current Woodrow Ernie Sue Ward C. E. Porter George Walker Melino Balthrop Maggie Nelson Catherin

Postman Cornelius Returns After Illness Leave

The town welcomes back Mr. Cornelius, the postman, following a medical leave of absence. He resumes duties and serves the community with regular mail delivery.

Mr. Cornelius

J A Guest of Phoenix Arizona

Arizona man J A Guest of Phoenix is noted in a brief item from the Phoenix area. The snippet identifies a resident and location without further detail.

Arizona J. A. Guest Phoenix, Arizona

Lula Mae Looney Visits With Pauline Nickell

Lula Mae Looney visited Friday with Pauline Nickell for an informal gathering. The pair shared updates and planned future activities at the community center.

Lula Mae Looney Pauline Nickell

Notable Ada Visitors At Sunday Evening Church

Those visiting church Sunday night included Rachel Coffey of Ada Byng and Louise Anderson of Ada, along with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Roundtree, among others.

Rachel Coffey Byng Linda, Lynell Margie Stick Ada Louise Anderson Jim Roundtree

Ada woman Louise Anderson visits Lavon and Sylvia

Louise Anderson of Ada spent Sunday with Lavon and Sylvia Cae, sharing time and conversation in a casual family gathering.

Louise Anderson Ada Lavon Sylvia Caeton

Ada matron improves after stroke at Ada home

Mrs Hart of Ada, mother of Mrs Betty Mounger and Mrs Myrtle Kaiser, is much improved after a stroke last week. She formerly lived at Oakman and has many friends hoping for her full recovery.

Hart Ada Betty Mounger Myrtle Kaiser Oakman

Summers Family Visit From Fort Worth Reported

Mr and Mrs Ray Summers and Mrs Harvey Still with children Pam and Kip of Fort Worth Texas visited this week with Mr and Mrs Jack Summers and their children.

Ray Summers Harvey Still Pam Kip Fort Worth Texas Jack Summers

County Red Cross Elects New Officers in Pontotoc

Pontotoc County Red Cross chapter held its annual meeting to reelect officers Gene Smith as chairman and Joyce Miller as vice chair. Benton Browning secures secretary, G M Rogers treasurer. Eight new directors joined for three years. Plans include adding a hospital bed for home patients and pricing similar equipment to complement the existing bed.

Pontotoc County The American Red Cross Gene Smith Joyce Miller Benton Browning G. M. Rogers Joe Cooksey J. B. Morey Frank Crabtree Lucian G. Webb Renfro Herndon Miller Browning Phillip Johnston

Weekend City Police Book Ten Drunkness Arrests

Police booked ten persons during the weekend with seven charged for public drunkenness, two for fighting, and one for speeding. A total of 83 dollars in fines was collected during the period.

Bond posted after public drunkenness arrest in Ada

John Hunt posted bond at arraignment on a public drunkenness charge in the court of Justice of the Peace C. W. Floyd. The Union Valley man was arrested on West Main Street in Ada Monday night by Deputy Sheriff Charles Shockley.

John Hunt Court of Justice of the Peace C. W. Floyd Union Valley West Main Street Ada Charles Shockley

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