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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1956

Page

5

Ada Army Reserve unit sends 11 into six months of active duty

Sunday marks a major shift as 11 Ada 986th Field Artillery Battalion members head to Camp Chaffee for eight weeks of basic training before six months on active duty under a new leave in June plan. Another group travels to Ft. Sill for a summer hitch and return to reserve duties afterward.

Ada Army Reserve 986Th Field Artillery Battalion Camp Chaffee Ft. Sill Leslie B. Younger L. N. McKeel Earl D. House Tom Musgrave Darrel Quinton Roff Lee W. Jennings William C. Nye Sulphur Bobby E. Clifton Foy D. Hendrix Kenneth D. Jones James L. McGill 986Th Aca Walter N. Gifford Younger 986Th FA Bn Don Quinton Bob Clifton Buck Jennings Cleon Nye

Dentists School Program Fight Tooth Decay In Pontotoc

Dr James Strunk and Ada Kiwanis leaders describe a Pontotoc County dental program for indigent youths begun with 400 funding, totaling 2700 spent toward a 5600 value initiative. Since start 177 children completed visits 370 total visits 694 youths screened 342 teeth filled 213 extracted.

James Strunk Pontotoc County Dr. Strunk Bill Glickman Ada Kiwanis Club K. W. Navin J. T. Hichtower Galey Farmer E. W. James

Lula News: Johnston Visits Clifford Family Monday

Lloyd Johnston of Stonewall visited D. R. Cliffords and his parents Mr and Mrs Paul Johnston Monday night.

Lloyd Johnston Stonewall D. R. Cliffords Mrs Paul Johnston

Thompsons on Leave From Vance Visit Enid Parents

Airman 1/C and Mrs. Clovis Thompson of Enid visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Clif ford while on leave from Vance Air Force Base in Enid.

Clovis Thompson Enid D. R. Clifford Thompsons Vance Air Force Base

Ada Visitors Of Clifford Family Sunday

Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks and Lindy of Ada visited her parents Mr and Mrs D R Clifford Sunday.

Donald Brooks Lindy Ada D. R. Clifford

Brooks Family Visits Velma Kin Over Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Brooks and children of Velma visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rollen Dun can, and his mother, Mrs. Hattie Brooks, the past weekend.

I. N. Brooks Velma Rollen Duncan Hattie Brooks

Ada residents visit Buford Whisenhunt couple

Mr and Mrs Bill Misenhimer and William and Billie of Ada spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr and Mrs Buford Whisenhunt.

Bill Misenhimer William and Billie Ada Mrs Buford Whisenhunt

Ada visitors Phyllis and Lawanda Misenhi Mer of Ada

Phyllis and Lawanda Misenhi Mer of Ada visited Lefty Glover this past weekend.

Phyllis and Lawanda Misenhimer Ada Lefty Glover

Velmar leader Charles visits grandparents this weekend

Charles, a Velmar leader, visited his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Rollen Duncan this past weekend.

Charles Leader of Velmar Rollen Duncan

Lillard Family Noted in Local Notices

Mr and Mrs W B Lillard A P Lillard Tawana and Norris Lillard Molly Johnston and Helen Clift appear in a local notices fragment acknowledging names in a community record. The text provides no dates or events beyond listing individuals.

Golden Wedding Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Lewis Lillard

Ford and Mr and Mrs Jake Treas and Mr and Mrs Ed Smith attended the golden wedding anniversary celebration honoring Mr and Mrs Lewis Lillard at Stonewall on Sunday.

Ada visit by Clifford and Thompson families

Mrs D R Clifford and Mrs Maxine Thompson with Helen Dickie Donnie and Ronnie visited Mrs Donald Brooks of Ada on Monday in a social gathering and friendly call.

D. R. Clifford Helen Dickie Donnie Ronnie Maxine Thompson Donald Brooks Ada

Mrs Alma Brooks and Mrs Wofford visit Ada family

Mrs Alma Brooks and Mrs Ralph Wofford along with Karen visited Mrs Glenn McGuire and her children in Ada on Monday.

Alma _ Brooks Ralph Wofford Karen Glenn McGuire Ada

Ada man visits parents Sunday

Donald Brooks of Ada visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brooks on Sunday.

Donald Brooks Ada Walter Brooks

Velma Visitor Charles Leader Spends Weekend with Helen Clifford

Charles Leader visited Velma resident Helen Clifford Saturday night and Sunday morning in a short social visit.

Charles Leader Velma Helen Clifford

Lefty Glover Returns Home After Ada Visit

Lefty Glover is back home after a week visiting friends Phyl lis and Lawanda Misenhimer in Ada.

Lefty Glover Phyllis and Lawanda Misenhimer Ada

Maxine Thompson and Helen Clifford Visit Ada Resident

Maxine Thompson and Helen Clifford visited Mrs. Glenn Mc Guire in Ada on Monday to enjoy a social call.

Roy Johnston Moves Cattle Load to Oklahoma City

Roy Johnston transports a load of cows toward Oklahoma City in a regional cattle movement report. The shipment reflects midwest livestock logistics with Johnston steering the drive.

Roy Johnston Oklahoma City

Ball Game Attended by Helen Clifford and Tawana Lillard

Helen Clifford and Tawana Lillard attended the ball game in Tupelo on Thursday night.

Helen Clifford Tawana Lillard Tupelo

Mrs Jess Wofford Returns Home After Visit With Parents

Mrs Jess Wofford and her children are home after a brief visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Jack.

Jess Wofford Mrs Jack

Oklahoma City Residents Visit Stonewall Neighbor Sunday

McMeans of Oklahoma City, Lois Norris Tawana Lillard, Helen Clifford and Molly Johnston visited Mrs Lula Glover of Stonewall Sunday. The B D Youngs moved into Bill Misenhimer's house on Highway 48.

Lois, Norris and Tawana_ Lillard Helen Clifford Molly Johnston Lula Glover Stonewall B. D. Youngs Bill Misenhimer Highway 48

Treas Couple Visits Brother in Ahloso

Mr and Mrs J C Treas of Ahloso visited her brother D R Clifford last Tuesday, sharing family time and catching up.

J. C. Treas of Ahloso D. R. Clifford

Mrs. Annie Treas Visits Friends in Ada

Mrs. Annie Treas visited Mrs. Donald Brooks and Lindy of Ada Saturday for a social call.

Annie Treas Donald Brooks Lindy Ada

Marion Curtis Burk Obituary Notice

Marion Curtis Burk died at 631 South Johnston Thursday at 5 30 am funeral arrangements by Smith Funeral Home. Survived by wife Carrie daughters Mrs Levon Smith Richmond California Mrs Dolly Hamilton Mrs Willie Whitmore San Manuel Arizona Mrs Cleta Bowerman Drumright Mrs Daisy Mae Cantrell Ada sons Ira Dallas Clifton Arizona Johnnie Ada sister Mrs Sadie Haggard Ada 18 grandchildren 9 great grandchildren

Marion Curtis Burk South Johnston Smith Funeral Home Carrie Levon Smith Richmond Calif Dolly Hamilton Willie Whittmore San Manuel Ariz Cleta Bowerman Drumright Daisy Mae Cantrell Ada Ira Dallas Clifton Johnnie Sadie Haggard

Pennington Family Visits and Local Calls Reported

Vineta Pennington visits Enid with her brother and his wife. Ruby Dryden visits Mildred Clay and Virgie Pennington. M R Tucker and girls of Galey visit Clara Wood and Florence Isaacs Sunday evening. Steven Gray stays with W N Isaacs Tuesday. Dayne Isaacs calls on Vernon Gray of Oil Center Sunday.

M. R. Tucker Galey Clara Wood Florence Isaacs Dayne Isaacs Mrs. Vernon Gray Oil Center

Social Visit Notes From Local Table

Miss Mavyrene Farmer Monday. E. C. Cavener and H. R. spent a while Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lamb. Miss Dixie Elmore of Stratford spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Pennington and family.

E. C. Cavener H. R Mrs. Ray Lamb Dixie Elmore Stratford Mrs. Alfred Pennington

Miss Donna Sue Brite Visits Grandparents in Summer

Donna Sue Brite is visiting her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Porter for the summer.

Donna Sue Brite Mrs. C. E. Porter

Mrs Clara Wood Visits Pennington Women Tuesday

Mrs Clara Wood visited Mrs Lorraine Pennington and Miss Vasto Pennington on Tuesday to call on family acquaintances in the town social circle.

Clara Wood Lorraine Pennington Vasto Pennington

Mrs Gladden and Miss Carson Attend Oil Center Church

Mrs. Mary Ellen Gladden and Miss Irene Carson attended church at Oil Center Sunday night. Donald Brown of Pearson visited Monday with his cousin Mrs. Oscar Carson.

Mary Ellen Gladden Irene Carson Oil Center Donald Brown of Pearson Mrs Oscar Carson

Piccola Children Visit Thompson Grandparents This Summer

Cecelia and Paula Jo Piccola spend summer with grandparents Mr and Mrs J O Thompson. Mr and Mrs Donald Thompson and J O Thompson brought the children here after visiting the Piccolas in Denver Colorado.

Cecelia Paula Jo Piccola J. O. Thompson Donald Thompson Joe Piccola Denver Colo

Gravy Family Dines with Gray Family Group

Mr and Mrs Fred Gravy and children joined Mr and Mrs Oren Gray in Center for Monday supper with fish and homemade ice cream. Other guests included Thurman Gray and family of Seminole Arlis Martin of Oklahoma City and Vernon Gray and family of Oil Center.

Fred Gravy Oren Gray Center Thurman Gray Seminole Arlis Martin Oklahoma City Vernon Gray Oil Center

Revival progress marked by many visitors attends Saturday services

Our revival has progressed nicely and there have been many visitors. Saturday night services will end the revival.

Social Visits Highlight Ada and Galey Hosts

Miss Janie Farmer spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Lavern Farmer of Ada. Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs called on Mr. and Mrs. Joe Isaacs of Galey Monday.

Janie Farmer Mrs. Lavern Farmer Ada W. N. Isaacs Mrs Joe Isaacs Galey

John Sparks Visits Ada with W N Isaacs

John Sparks of Ada visited a white Friday evening with W N Isaacs.

John Sparks Ada W. N. Isaacs

Thurman Gray Family Visits Fred Gray Household

Mr and Mrs Thurman Gray and family of Seminole spent Monday night with Mr and Mrs Fred Gray and children.

Thurman Gray Fred Gray

Oil Center Woman Calls on Neighbor in Morning

Mrs. Alene Tucker of Oil Center called on Mrs. Clara Wood Tuesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Edwards of Clovis New Mexico visited his brother, Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Edwards recently.

Alene Tucker Oil Center Clara Wood S. H. Edwards Clovis, N. M M. D. Edwards

Mrs Mildred Clay And Miss Mayrene Farmer Attend Stratford Church

Mrs Mildred Clay and Miss Mayrene Farmer attended church in Stratford Monday night, joining local congregants for services and fellowship.

Mildred Clay Mayrene Farmer Stratford

Farmers Busy Tuesday Evening on Hay and Visits

Wayne and Gene Farmer hauled hay for Otis Hicks. E. C. Cavener visited Alfred Pennington. Mr and Mrs Dale Melton Cheryl visited the Lee Farmers and went fishing with Homer Farmer.

Wayne Gene Farmer Otis Hicks E. C. Cavener Alfred Pennington Dale Melton Cheryl Lee Homer

Bennie Farmer Visits Union Hill With E C Cavener

Bennie Farmer of Union Hill visited Sunday with E C Cavener and picked some plums.

Bennie Farmer Union Hill E. C. Cavener

Mr and Mrs Barnes Visit Abilene Couple

Mr and Mrs Jesse Barnes of Abilene Texas visit Mr and Mrs J W Law. Barnes has just been released from the hospital and came to visit his sister Mrs Law.

Jesse Barnes Abilene, Tex J. W. Law Mr. Barnes Mrs. Law

Miller and Crowder Families Picnic in Oklahoma City

Mr. and Mrs. Troy Miller and Clara picnicked in Oklahoma City Sunday where they joined Mr. and Mrs. Bob Crowder and children of Midwest City.

Troy Miller Clara Oklahoma City Bob Crowder Midwest City

Ada Visitors Visit Boy with Skin Graft in Valley View Hospital

Mr and Mrs J W Law visited Thursday night with Billy Keef who is in Valley View Hospital for skin grafting. Doctors plan to start the operations Monday. Billy was severely burned years ago and moved to Ada from our community about two years ago. His sister and family Mr and Mrs Willie Shaw of Healdton are here to be with him.

J. W. Law Billy Keef Valley View Hospital Billy Ethel Keef Ada Willie Shaw Healdton

Caldwell Engagement Announced In Ada Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs Grady Caldwell of Ada Route 3 announce the engagement of their daughter Juliet Caldwell to Marvin Muncrief Jr son of Mr and Mrs J M Muncrief formerly of Byng Juliet is a 1955 Byng High School graduate She attended East Central State College and business college in Oklahoma City Muncrief completed elementary and high school in Byng and recently earned an electrical engineering degree at A M College in Stillwater

Grady Caldwell Ada Route 3 Juliet Caldwell Marvin Muncrief Jr J. M. Muncrief Byng Juliet Byng High School East Central State College Business College Oklahoma City Muncrief A&m College Stillwater

Byng School Adds New Building Second Wing

The Byng School expansion has begun and progresses steadily. The addition will house the first four grades and enhance campus facilities.

Byng

Mrs Iva Carson Irene and Ricky Gladden Attend Vaness Church

Mrs Iva Carson and Irene along with Ricky Gladden attended church services Sunday morning at Vaness.

Iva Carson Irene Mary Ellen Gladden Ricky Gladden Vaness

Isaacs and Wood Visit Chickasha on Business

Mr. and Mrs. W N Isaacs and Mrs. Clara Wood were in Chickasha Saturday on business.

W. N. Isaacs Clara Wood Chickasha

Bebee residents socialize with nearby Ada visitors

Billy Wells of Bebee spent Tuesday night with Max Law. Mrs. Bera Dicks of Ada visited briefly Tuesday with Mrs. Elma Law.

Billy Wells Bebee Max Law Bera Dicks of Ada Elma Law

Women gather berries for jelly and freezers

Mrs. Iva Carson and Mrs. Mary Ellen Gladden are among those picking berries to make jelly and stock freezers.

Iva Carson Mary Ellen Gladden

Ada Family Fishes at Lake Texoma Gathering

Fred Gray and his son David of Ada fished at Lake Texoma on Saturday. The Gray family gathered for the outing and were joined by Mr and Mrs Corbin of Ada.

Fred Gray David Ada Lake Texoma Gray Mrs. Corbin

Greater returns for amount invested Ada News Want Ads

Local want ads promise higher returns on investments with clearer value for buyers and sellers. Readers are urged to compare options and act quickly to secure profitable opportunities in the Ada area.

Ada News

Mrs. Law and Jesse Barnes Visit Stratford and Ada

Mrs Elma Law and her brother Jesse Barnes of Abilene Texas were in Stratford and Ada Monday. Mrs Aleta Law and John returned home with them from Ada.

Elma Law Jesse Barnes Abilene, Tex Stratford Ada Aleta Law John

Isaacs Visit Maxwel/Maxwell with Powells

Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs visited Monday morning with Mr and Mrs Marion Powell of Maxwell.

W. N. Isaacs Mrs. Marion Powell Maxwell

Ada Visitors and Family Ties Highlight Weekend

Mrs. Ethel Keef of Ada spent Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Law. Johnnie Brown of Stratford and cousin Willie Brown visited Mrs. Iva Carson Sunday. All are cousins and Mrs. Carson hadn’t seen Willie in a long time.

Ethel Keef Ada J. W. Law Johnnie Brown Stratford Willie Brown Iva Carson

LaVerne Rome Recovers After Ton Sil Removal

LaVerne Rome suffered illness this past week following a ton sils removal earlier in the week.

LaVerne Rome

Henrys Visit Olney. Harley Stays With Uncle

Mr and Mrs T W Henry travel with Harley and Alice to Olney on Sunday to visit kin. Harley remains for a week with his uncle there.

T. W. Henry Harley Alice Olney

Arthur Brown Visits Hen ry Couple in town

Arthur Brown of Olney visited Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Henry on Monday, meeting the couple during a daytime call.

T. W. Henry Arthur Brown Olney

Teague and Sales Visit Ted Billy in Oregon

Mr and Mrs J E Teague and Mr and Mrs Drexel Sales are visiting Mr and Mrs Ted Billy of Oregon.

J. E. Teague Drexel Sales Ted Billy Oregon

Marriages of Several Ada Residents Noted

Fred Matthews aged 58 and Maud Williams aged 59 marry. Francis John Robert Cox age 19 of Ada weds Dorothy J. Gibson 18 of Ada. Benny Prentice 21 of Allen weds Benny Kathryn Lawson 18 of Gerty. John Fulton Burdick Jr. 26 of Ada weds Barbara Rae Henley 19 of Ada. Dillon Anders 28 of Stonewall weds Jo Ann Thompson 21 of Stonewall.

Fred Matthews Francis Maud Williams Francis John Robert Cox Ada Dorothy J. Gibson Benny Prentice Allen Benny Kathryn Lawson Gerty John Fulton Burdick Jr Barbara Rae Henley Dillon Anders Stonewall Jo Ann Thompson

Center News Homecoming Draws Old Friends

Mrs Rae Garrett returned Saturday from a week with her son Leon Garrett and family of Wilson. They came home to spend the weekend and attend Center homecoming. Also visiting were Mr Alford Leonard and family from Perry with Christeen and three children. They lived here as teenagers.

Rae Garrett Leon Garrett Cheryl Sue Penny Wilson Center

Scarberry Family Visit Noted in Kansas Household Tour

Mr and Mrs Virgil Scarberry Jr and their children from Kansas recently visited their parents Mr and Mrs Robert Bennett and Mr and Mrs Virgil Scarberry in a family gathering highlighting kinship ties and family travel.

Virgil Scarberry Jr Kansas Robert Bennett Virgil Scarberry

Local Visits Across Families Near Antlers Oklahoma

Miss Vera Lanham of Antlers visited sister Rae Garrett for a few days. Rae Lewis and daughter Debra of Oklahoma City and Oscar McCloud visited relatives. Leon Henry and family and Robert Bennett spent the weekend with kin.

Vera Lanham Antlers Rae Garret Rae Lewis Debra Oklahoma City Oscar McCloud Leon Henry Robert Bennett

Homecoming Repeats Its Cheerful Gatherings at Center

The Center homecoming on Sunday June 10 drew many friends and neighbors for the yearly visit. Visitors included John Dryden B H Husband Mrs Lillie Copeland Oklahoma City Joe Basinger and son Albert of McCloud Joe Tulley and daughter Rosie of Atoka F A Lanier and sons Ulmer and Orvil of New Mexico Mr Carver of Tulsa and numerous local families such as the Parkers Medlocks Stephensons Southlands Gaars Henries and Mrs Maud Peck.

Center John Dryden B. H. Husband Lillie Copeland Oklahoma City Joe Basinger Albert McCloud Joe Tulley Rosie Atoka F. A. Lanier Ulmer Orvil New Mexico Carver Tulsa Parker Medlocks Stephensons Southlands Gaars Henrys Maud Peck

Three Sisters Visit From California and Ada

Mrs. Mary Toundsley of California Mrs. Roxie Chaser of Maysville and Mrs. Burtha Collihan of Ada visited their sister Mrs. Lonie Dame Sunday in a family gathering.

Mary Toundsley California Roxie Chaser Maysville Burtha Collihan Ada Lonie

Market Holds Steady As Railroads Lead In Mixed Trade

New York stocks showed a fairly steady pattern in early afternoon trading with a narrow drift between fractions. Railroads led gains while steels and motors lagged, volume around 1.76 million shares, below the yearly average.

New York

Lawson divorce grants Wanda custody and support terms

Divorce granted in favor of Wanda Lawson from Robert Lawson. Custody of minor children awarded to Wanda. Robert to pay $75 monthly child support and court costs by June 16. Robert to reimburse Wanda’s attorney $75 by July 1.

Wanda Lawson Robert Lawson

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