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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1956
Page
3
Ada Weekly and a Tupelo couple marked fifty years since their marriage in a courthouse ceremony conducted by Jagde A. G. Winn. They returned to Stonewall and have always resided there since 1935, with big wedding presents displayed on beds due to lack of space.
The Pickett Home Demonstration Club gathered at Mrs. Jess Norvell’s home for the June meeting replacing the canceled run at Mrs. Sam McNair. Mrs. Norvell opened with prayer and devotional. Dorothy Johnson read minutes and led roll call with members sharing a new fabric they liked.
Jo Ann Thompson daughter of Mr and Mrs Thompson of Frisco wed Dillon Anders of Oklahoma City in Stonewall Church of Christ Friday at 7 30 p m. Rev C J Waldroup officiated before immediate family. Best man and matron of honor were Bill Anders and his wife. The couple plan to live in Oklahoma City after the ceremony.
Mr and Mrs Evert Deatherage Gerald Carlene and Cheryl Ann from Pampa Texas and Mr and Mrs Leon Stokes Gary Karen and Kay Lynn from Odessa Texas spent last week with Mr and Mrs W R Frazier. Mrs Deatherage is a Fraizer daughter and Mrs Stokes is the former Joyce Ann Deatherage. Other visitors included Mr and Mrs Joe Wilson of Gerty and their daughter and two children from Sulphur.
Mr and Mrs Charles Floyd Jr welcome as new ADA WEEKLY NEWS subscribers. Mrs Lloyd McIlroy returns from Oklahoma trips bringing relatives from California Texas Oklahoma City and Muskogee to Ada for a weekend visit. Family friends and neighbors joined them at the McIlroy home and they anticipate receiving the paper weekly.
Mrs. Thelma Perriman hosted a Stanley party Friday afternoon with attendees including Mrs. Harold Byrd Mrs. Edward Coffey of Ada Mrs. Aun McCullar Stephanie and Anita Mrs. Vernon Van Schuyver Mrs. J. H. Stephens Mrs. Otis Coffey Mrs. Charles Floyd Jr. Janice Kay and Betty Wells.
Wylie Webster, Sue Wyckoff and the hostess Mrs Perriman attended a social event where angel food cake with crushed pineapple and whipped cream and punch were served.
Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Carney and Robin of Norman and Mr. and Mrs. Max Morrison of Ada visited during the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Woodley.
Mrs Miles Kimmel Sr and daughter Mrs Dude Fennell hosted a wedding shower for Mrs Bobby Hatcher at Mrs Fennell’s Ross home last Tuesday night. Mr Hatcher helped open gifts as guests enjoyed cake and punch after the cake cutting. About 50 people attended.
Recent visitors to the Bumpas home included their son Chester Bumpas, Mrs Bumpas, and Mike and Richard of Fort Smith Arkansas.
Rev and Mrs Joyce Webster formerly of Marshall visited Wylie and Lillie Mae Webster then set for Georgia. While traveling down Rodney Hill their heavily loaded trailer overturned damaging the trailer contents and Webster car. They moved belongings to a Wylie Webster truck and stayed to repair.
On Monday they started on their way again. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cubley of Sulphur visited last Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Frazier. Mr. and Mrs. T. Bumpas visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Jess Kelley.
Mr and Mrs Lee Jones Joyce and Boyce Shirley Griffith and Grammar Berry were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Newt Berry and Bertha.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd McIlroy and guests spent Sunday at the Center reunion. Mrs McIlroy will have another week to visit with her parents and relatives. The group then plans to tour western Oklahoma before returning to Oklahoma City and Muskogee.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Van Schuyver acquire a new television set.
Last Wednesday night Mr and Mrs T V McKinney of Ada and Mr and Mrs Webster celebrated the Websters first wedding anniversary by traveling to McAlester for a special occasion.
The Webster family held a Father’s Day picnic in Platt National Park Sulphur honoring B. B. Webster and J. Stephens. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. Joyce Webster, Mrs. J. H. Stephens, and Mrs. Lillie Mae Webster.
Monday visitors included Mr and Mrs Roy Cantwell Roxie and Lynnwood with Mr and Mrs Lutz and children from Stafford Arizona Mrs Lloyd McGee Jo Ella and Vance Lynn of Portales New Mexico and Mrs Cora Calton of Stratford.
Mr and Mrs Edward Coffey of Ada were supper guests of his parents Mr and Mrs Otis Coffey and grandmother Mrs Pinkie Evans Saturday night Mrs and Mrs Alva Johnson visited in the Otis Coffey home Saturday evening
Lee Jones spends a break from his cement plant job rebuilding a barn and tending farm tasks. He seems ready to return to work soon and resume duties at the plant.
Mr and Mrs Richard Heimer and Melody from Lawton visited Mr and Mrs Roy Cantwell Roxie and Lynwood Saturday night and Sunday. Other visitors Sunday included Clarence Heimer Ezra Hunt Johnnie Johnson Sonny Seamon and Eugene Summers.
Mr and Mrs Carl Coffey Linn da Louise and George Allan of Oklahoma City visited Saturday and Sunday with Mr and Mrs Arthur Coffey Laquita and Curtis Mrs Thelma Perriman Sue Wyckoff and Mrs Betty Wells.
Those visiting Mr and Mrs W R Frazier Friday afternoon were Mr and Mrs Cyl Shrimpton and daughter Nola of Brownfield Texas, Mrs Ben Gurley and Mrs Olen McAllen of Ada, and Mr and Mrs Arthur Coffey and Laquita.
Three plentiful spring sights are terrapins tarantulas and chiggers with chiggers labeled the worst pest. The note highlights the abundance of each and warns on chigger bites and discomfort.
Mrs Sonny Patton and Kay of Fittstown and Mr and Mrs Jim Holkum of Fitzhugh were recent visitors with Mr and Mrs T Bumpas.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Hunt and their two children are sharing the Pendleton place with Mr and Mrs Bobby Hatcher while the Hunts new home is being built about one mile west of there.
Shirley Griffith spent Sunday with Joyce Jones. Mr and Mrs J H Stephens visited Wednesday evening with Mr and Mrs Alva Johnson and Johnny.
Mrs Vernon Van Schuyver discusses her daughter and son in law Sgt Ray in a brief family news item. The report notes the couple’s status and outlines probable postwar arrangements.
Mond Jackson receives the ADA WEEKLY NEWS in England. Mr and Mrs Edward Coffey visited Friday night with her mother Mrs Thelma Perriman and Sue Wyckoff.
Mrs John Ray was absent from Sunday services due to a sore throat.
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Vandegriff and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Stephens visited Monday with Mrs. Sarah Stephens, Mrs. Thena Goodpasteur and Miss Lillian Jackson.
A church invites all to join singing sessions held on the first and third Sunday nights of each month. Everyone is welcome to participate.
Mr and Mrs P H Lillard observed their golden wedding anniversary with a Sunday family dinner at Main Cafe and a home reception for over 100 guests including relatives from Oklahoma Texas and Colorado. The event featured a cake for 100 and gold decorations as old friends and shipboard news from Ada and Del Rio were shared.
Next Sunday at the Methodist Church fathers attending will receive a special Fathers Day recognition. Ronald Ritchie will deliver the second sermon in a series on the Christian view of heaven and hell. The church board met Wednesday night to handle regular business. Mrs. W. W. Campbell resigned as treasurer and Mrs. George Ann Amato was elected. Evening services remain at 8 o'clock through the summer.
The Baptist Brotherhood and the W M A of the Baptist church met Monday for a family night. Music and refreshments accompanied the event with guest speaker Bro. Max Philp of Fittstown sharing remarks.
Lovington children and their parents traveled from Lovington New Mexico to Tulsa to visit their daughter Mrs. Phillip Shumake and Mr. Shumake, then returned to Stonewall. The Greenlees, long time Stonewall residents, spent the weekend with Mrs. Frank Harper before resuming their stay in Lovington.
Wesley Chaddick, a carrier on mail Route 1, has been on vacation for two weeks. He reports good trips at fishing and visiting, while his wife fills in during his absence.
Robert Ann Jamison returns to Hobbs New Mexico after a week away from Hobbs high school where she teaches. She plans a vacation but remains undecided whether to rest or continue work on her master’s degree.
Mr and Mrs Andy James while on vacation, unexpectedly encounter unidentified animals they speculate could be red foxes or coons. Mrs Joan Roan visits daughter Mrs Har bert Landrith. Mrs Bill Fender travels from Dennis to see her mother in law Irona Fender.Stonewall residents ill but improving include Mrs Sam Deaton Mrs Herb Phillips Mrs Bastrie and Mrs Hardet.
Among Stonewall residents at tending East Central this summer are Mrs. Dave Barrow, Mrs. Phyllis Younts, Mrs. Margaret Roberts, Mrs. Mozelle Stokes and Miss Sharon Brooks.
Mr and Mrs Clayton Harper Mr and Mrs Richard Dale Harper and son and Mrs Myrtle Fuller of Seagraves Texas left Monday for home after having spent ten days in the area.
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Lilly are visiting Mr. Lilly's brother, extending a family trip that includes Mr. Lilly's wife joining the visit. The gathering centers on familial ties and informal travel plans.
A Ada couple attended the Ada Church of God on Sunday. They also joined services for their great grandson Ronnie Lee Cunningham who died the week before last. Ronald Green and his sister hosted weekend guests, Green's sons from Texas.
A reader requests full names of people and places for notes about items found in Stonewall. The writer aims to publish clearer details and improve the column with complete identifications.
Mrs. Vina Turner hosted her sister and California relatives. Baby Vina McNair, child of Bill and wife, improving after illness. Arlene Jones returned from Dallas where she visited her grandmother. Sadie Rowland and Tulsa relatives visited Ezra and Mrs Hunt. Philo McConnell spent a day with J L McGee.
Mrs Tebe Graham and son from Oklahoma City visited her parents Mr and Mrs P T McConnell on Sunday. David Hunt visited Mr and Mrs Bob Hatcher on Monday.
Dinner guests in the Pedersen home Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Dale Gentry and Davey of Stratford and Jerry Berry. David Hunt visited the Pedersen boys late Saturday evening and all attended the preview in Stratford. Charles Pedersen has spent the past week with his grandmother. Mrs Yukola Palmer and Katie and Mrs Paralee Moon and children of Ada visited Mrs Chris Pedersen Thursday evening.
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