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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1954

Page

9

Star Pattern No. 253 Seers a Fast Casual Sewing Project

Star Pattern No 253 offers a waistline seam free casual with belt option or beltless cinch in both sleeveless and long sleeve versions with pocket choices. Pattern sizes 12 14 16 18 20 require specific yardage and fabrics. mail 50 cents to Star Pattern Department Ada Evening News Box 350 Madison Square Station New York 10 NY.

Star Pattern Department Ada Evening News Madison Square Station New York 10 N. Y

Velma Garner Family Visit From Colorado

Mrs Velma Garner and child ren from Colorado visit her mother Mrs V Melton and brothers Obie Shon Bill and Arthur Melton in Vanoss Territory adds a family note to local social scene.

Velma Garner Colorado V. Melton Obie, Shon, Bill and Arthur Melton

El Paso Visitors Share Weekend with Local Neals and Scarberry Family

Mrs. Charles Lydd and her El Paso son visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Neal. Mr. and Mrs. Junior Scarberry spend the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Scarberry.

Charles Lydd el Paso, Texas Mrs A. H. Neal Junior Scarberry Virgil Scarberry

Ruth Cook receives television and deep freeze

Frank Rogers returns to the county bridge crew after a two week layoff following a nail injury to his foot. Ruth Cook acquires a new television and deep freeze, reflecting local household upgrades.

Ruth Cook Deep Freeze Frank Rogers

Local Families Noted in Community Greeting

Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Patton and son Lorrin join Mr. and Mrs. Marlie Clay and family and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Milier and family in a shared community greeting.

Loyd Patton Lorrin Marlie Clay Clifford Milier

Reunion and gatherings span Oak Dale event to Turner Falls visit

Attendees of the Oak Dale School barbecue Thursday night hosted by the Wichita Wolf and Fox association included families of Leo and Clifford McNinch. A reunion at Turner Falls followed on Sunday for the Miller families. Visitors to Clifford Miller’s home last week included Willis Melton and children, Kenneth Melton and son from Deming New Mexico, and Lester Crawford and son David from Wynnewood.

Oak Dale Wichita Wolf and Fox Association Leo McNinch Clifford Miller Turner Falls Willis Melton Kenneth Melton Deming, New Mexico Lester Crawford David Wynnewood

Hart Community By Mrs. Alvie L. Griffith

Mrs Grace Johnson and May visited Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Joe Thompson at Roff. Mr and Mrs James Paul Mercer visited his parents on Sunday. Edward Crawford visited relatives here over the weekend. Joe Tom Griffith arrives to spend 12 days with his parents before four weeks of military training in Phoenix. After three more weeks at Okmulgee he will accompany his brother Paul to Morenci Arizona to be with their parents.

Grace Johnson May Joe Thompson Roff Joe Tom Griffith Alvie L. Griffith Mary Ann Phoenix James Paul Mercer A. H. Mercer, Sr Edward Crawford Okmulgee Paul Morenci Arizona Leslie Crawford

Grateful Visit to Stillwater For 4 H Events

Mrs H V Burrough invited me to Stillwater last Wednesday for a 4-H day featuring a crafts demonstration by a Clark Spool Company rep and a state dress contest where Mary Ann placed in the top 10. Mary Ann and Donna Jill Cummins won blue ribbon and second in Special Cotton Clothing with a $15 prize.

H. V. Burrough Stillwater Clark Spool Company Mary Ann Ada

Pontotoc 4-H Clubbers Win Big at Oklahoma Roundup

Pontotoc County 4-Hers returned from the Oklahoma A and M College Roundup June 1 4 with top honors. The Fitzhugh group led with firsts in livestock team demonstration and blue group awards, while Byng and Lula 4 H members earned state titles in poultry and health contests. Honor Night added three Pontotoc businessmen as honorary members, W E Reeves OBenton Brown ing and Charles Huddleston receiving the honor.

Pontotoc County Oklahoma A M. College Michael Lucas Jerald Barton Fitzhugh David Calvert Marion Jackson Byng Vernon Young Earl Stewart Robert Hester James Elliott Frank Patton McLish Carrel Bryant Carrel Ernest Lee Sweat Lula Spencer Clothing Donald Taylor Oklahoma W. E. Reeves Reeves Packing Plant O’benton Browning First National Bank Charles Huddleston Oklahoma State Bank Huddleston Stillwater Oklahoma A. & M. College

Brooks Visit Parents In Ada For Brief Stop

Donald Ray Brooks and wife Helen Clifford visited his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks and his in law Mr and Mrs D R Clifford in Ada on Thursday. Helen Clifford, who had been visiting her sister and brother in law, returned home Thursday.

Helen Clifford Donald Ray Brooks Ada Walter Brooks D. R. Clifford Helen Clifford Donald Ray Brooks

Local News Briefs From Lula Area Families and Obituary

Mrs Lois Clifford visited her daughter and son in law the Brooks Sunday and Monday. Mrs Brooks had an ear operation Monday and is doing fine. Luetta Sue Brooks Velma stayed with cousin Patsy Fortner Wednesday night. Helen Clifford received a card from Gallup New Mexico from friend Mary Michael en route to Los Angeles. Nadine McGuire and child Ada visited her parents Walter and Mrs Brooks Sunday. Clinton Franks Oklahoma City visited relatives at Lula last week. Clyde Wofford and son Jackie Lee left Saturday for Colorado. Lynn Harbin Allen visited his parents Paul and Mrs Harbin Saturday. I N Brooks and Velma visited Lane to see parents Rollen Duncan Floid Harkins. Jack McMeans Oklahoma City visited daughter Jesse Wofford and relatives last weekend. Bert Curlee aged 59 died at home 507 East Fifteenth Friday at 10 45.

Lois Clifford Donald Ray Brooks I. N. Brooks Velma Lula Lane Rollen Duncan Inlaw Floid Harkins

Substitutes in Local Stores and Visits Reported

Mrs Edna Cross of Centrahoma substitutes at A H Sims Store this week during Sims vacation. James Hardin of Velma travels to Lula to visit friends and relatives.

Edna Cross Centrahoma A. H. Sims Sims James Hardin Lula

East Central welcomes Shirla Daniel and Ernest Sweatt

Thursday night with Helen Clifford reports that Shirla Ann Daniel and Ernest Lee Sweatt have started at East Central. The note highlights new enrollees and the ongoing schedule in a local educational update.

Shirla Ann Daniel and Ernest Lee Sweatt East Central

Funeral services held at Criswell Chapel for Curelee

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at Criswell Chapel with Rev. Weldon Woods officiating. Burial followed at Rosedale Cemetery under Criswell Funeral Home direction. Surviving are wife Nancy Curlee, daughters Jeneva Morrell New Cumberland PA and Virginia Sackett California, son Hershell Marysville CA, stepsons Cecil Leader Ada and Clarence Leader Allen, 16 grandchildren, and brothers John Richmond CA J J Allen and Gus Lane.

P.m Criswell Chapel Weldon Woods Rosedale Cemetery Criswell Funeral Home Nancy Curlee Jeneva Morrell New Cumberland Penn Virginia Sackett Calif Hershell Marysville Cecil Leader Ada Clarence Leader Allen John Richmond Calif J. J Gus Lane

Father of Local Woman Dies In Seminole Saturday

Dr. F. R. McAlister 82 father of Mrs. Lowrey Harrell and Mrs. E. L. Duffer of Ada died Saturday evening in a Seminole hospital after a lengthy illness. A pioneer central Oklahoma physician who came to the state in 1901, he practiced around Sacred Heart before moving to Earlsboro then Seminole. He retired about 20 years ago. Funeral Monday at 2 30 p m from a Seminole chapel with burial in Maple Grove Cemetery.

F. R. McAlister Lowrey Harrell E. L. Duffer Ada Seminole McAlister Oklahoma Sacred Heart Earlsboro Maple Grove

Toaster Crumbs Cleared With Gentle Brush Action

A soft brush is used to remove crumbs from the toaster avoiding damage. The method minimizes mess and keeps the appliance clean.

Greater returns for amount in vested Ada NEWS Want Ads

Ada NEWS reports higher gains from invested funds as readers seek better yields in the Want Ads section. Local investors explore options and compare returns on cash and securities. The article notes cautious optimism amid market shifts and suggests consulting advisers.

Ada News

Boy Drowns in Farm Water Tank Near Maysville

In Mayville Oklahoma a 10 year old Garvin County boy Osmond Lee Davis Jr drowned while playing in a water storage tank in the Story community three miles northwest of town. Davis stepped into deep water and could not swim as his friend James Hale watched.

Maysville Okla Garvin County Story Here Osmond Lee Davis Jr Davis James Hale

Kinsey Admitted to Valley View Hospital

Mrs Glen Johnson visits Mr Johnson in Oklahoma City to check on his health as he shows rapid improvement after admission at Valley View Hospital Sunday.

Herbert Kinsey Valley View Hospital Glen Johnson Mr. Johnson Oklahoma City

Six AL teams to use lights if needed for Sunday games

The American League will allow six clubs to use artificial lights to finish Sunday games this season while New York and Chicago have not used lights yet. The note outlines the policy and which teams may rely on lights to complete contests.

New York Chicago

Also Mentioned on This Page

Star Vanoss Hart Jack Griffith Teresa and Royce Luetta Sue Brooks Patsy Fortner Gallup, N. M Mary Michael Los Angeles Nadine McGuire Clinton Franks Clyde Wofford Jackie Lee Mr. Wofford Lynn Harbin Paul Harbin Jack McMeans Jesse Wofford Bert Curlee East Fifteenth Them 911 W Turner Roy J Democrat U. S. Senate Roy J. Turner Buick America MODEL H!l Fllardson Buick Co
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