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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1955

Page

5

Luck Turns For Allenites

The Doyle family near Allen Oklahoma overcame two hard years of illness and loss to begin a hopeful farming year. They planted crops including cucumbers and a large garden while Mrs Doyle cans vegetables. Ada volunteers arrange to provide jars as the family plans to stock their larder ahead. Cub Scouts enjoyed a wiener roast at Wintersmith Park as a prize table recognized pins.

Doyles Mrs. Doyle Doyle Gilmore Chester Nickell Ahloso Wintersmith Park Ted Anderson Harry Joe Barry Vasco Moore Bill Joe Hoyt Lillard Tony Darlene Walker Hisle Douglas Smith David Dusty Den Bill Moore Jack Doyle Allen

Wedding of Lavenia Newton and Jimmy King at Ahloso Church

Ahloso honors Miss Lavenia Newton bride elect of Jimmy King with a June 12 ceremony at the Ahloso Church of Christ. Perry Blue officiated as guests, family, and cousins attended. the couple plans to live in Oklahoma City after International Harvester employment. Volunteer events included a Friday shower and Cub Scout meeting.

Lavenia Newton Jimmy King J. J. McFarland J. V. Newton Sam Dew Leo Martin Alfred H. King Beverly Clouse Ann Littlefield Elinor Tilley Jo Murray Elwanda McFarland Inez Casady Collene Casady Ella Martin Gerald Current Nellie Dew Louise Dew Dana McFarland Marcene Eaton Delma Walker Hazel Bunch Wayne Biggs Lorene McFarland Kathryn Crider Arvilla Newton Rickey H. C. Oliver Nancy Belle Choate Laura Beth Scott Melba Price Hilger Kiser Harvie Wiser Johnny McNair Arietta McNair Catherine Price Jess Bettis Hazel Selina Skaggs Bob Grimes Bray Jerry Balthrop Bob Fink O. J. Murray Nadine Boring Ruby Brannon Hollis Cleghorn Charles Richards Lucille Cowan J. L. Boring Dub George Roger Blake Ella Fulton Kate Bivins Lois Lavonne Heaton van and Jan Newton A. W. Brown J. J. Potter Avery League Louis Ryan Sue Opal Blevins Dollye Price Jean Gregory Willa Moore J. C. Pruitt Connie Hill B. E. Herrin Perry Blue Ellen Lavenia Newton Ahloso Church of Christ Ran E. Newton Ahloso King Alfred M. King Latta Deloris Ross J. W. Newton Wayne King

Ruby Nell Scott and Joy Nell Blankenship Visit Smiths

Ruby Nell Scott of Stonewall and Joy Nell Blankenship spent the weekend with Douglas Ann and Lois Jean Smith, sharing time in a family visit at the Smith home.

Ruby Nell Scott Stonewall Joy Nell Blankenship Douglas Ann Lois Jean Smith

Pvt Marvin Barbee Visits Family in Comanche

Pvt Marvin Barbee returned home for a weekend visit with his family in Comanche. He drove to see Mr Barbee who works there before reporting back to camp Sunday night.

Pvt Marvin Barbee Comanche Mr. Barbee Marvin Goodby

Ahloso Baptist Church Reports Full Sunday Services

The Ahloso First Baptist Church had a good Sunday with seven students in Sunday School. Rev. John Glover, an O. B. U. student, preached at both morning and evening services in pastor Lavonne Brown's absence.

Ahloso First Baptist Church John Glover Lavonne Brown

Vacation Bible School Enrollment Parade at Ahloso First Baptist

Enrollment day for Vacation Bible School at Ahloso First Baptist Church is Saturday June 18. A large parade is planned and children are urged to attend and bring a sandwich for a picnic.

Ahloso Ahloso First Baptist Church

Family Attends Southwest Church Bible School

Jerry Wiser Ronnie Wiser Eva Lou Hatton George Ann Hatton Glendell Hatton Bobby Dean Hatton Cassie Mae Hatton attend the Southwest Church of Christ Bible School in Ahloso. Bob Fink transports these children to and from Bible School each day.

Southwest Church of Christ Bible School Ahloso Jerry Ronnie Wiser Eva Lou George Ann Glendell Bobby Dean Cassie Mae Hatton Bob Fink Bible

Couple United in Marriage at Tulsa Ceremony

Rev. Lavonne Brown pastor of Ahloso First Baptist Church and Miss Norma Kennedy of Tulsa wed on Sunday June 12 in Tulsa. They will reside in Ada this summer and plan to attend Fort Worth seminary next term.

Lavonne Brown Ahloso First Baptist Church Norma Kennedy Tulsa Ada Fort Worth

Remodeling at the Blankenhip residence and Ahloso School

Slicking up Mr and Mrs C L Blankenship begin home renovations while the Ahloso School staff undertake a face lifting. The two projects reflect local improvements with no specified dates.

C. L. Blankenship Ahloso School

Abbott Visit Highlights Oklahoma City Couple

Mr and Mrs Barney Abbott Jr of Oklahoma City visited the home of his parents over the weekend.

Barney Abbott Jr Oklahoma City

Norman and Homer Families Visit Clifford Harrell Home

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Harrell and children of Norman and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Sanders of Homer visited Sunday in the Clifford Harrell home.

Glenn Harrell Norman Eugene Sanders Homer Clifford Harrell

Hunter Home for Weekend Visit

Robert Hunter returned home for the weekend while his wife Mrs. Hunter, an assistant cook at the Kickapoo Boy Scout camp near Norman, works there for a few weeks.

Robert Hunter Mrs. Hunter Norman

Mrs Treas and Mrs Clark Take Holdenville Trip Saturday

Mrs James Treas accompanied by her mother Mrs Martin Clark traveled to Holdenville on Saturday. They spent time visiting local sites and returning home the same day.

James Treas Martin Clark Holdenville

Hardin Family Visits Jarvis in Seminole

Mr and Mrs B L Hardin and children Minnie and Jimmie visit Mr and Mrs Leroy Jarvis of Seminole on Sunday Jimmie stays for an extended visit with his sister.

B. L. Hardin Minnie Jimmie Leroy Jarvis Seminole

Felix Rogers Dies of Heart Attack in Ada

Felix Rogers aged 56 of Ada died of a heart attack at a local hospital. Funeral Friday at 3 p.m. at Criswell Funeral Chapel with burial in Rosedale Cemetery. Survived by wife Frances, daughter Joy Garrison of Oklahoma City, son Bob of Levittown, three grandchildren, sister Lyal Prince of Ada, brothers Rufus of Dodd City and Robert of Dallas. He worked 15 years for Johnson Bakery and Shipley-Holsum Bakery as a route man.

Felix Rogers Hunter Drive Ada Criswell Funeral Rosedale Rogers Holly Springs Miss Johnson Bakery Shipley-Holsum Bakery Frances Joy Garrison Oklahoma City Bob Levittown Lyal S. Prince Rufus Dodd City Tex Robert Dallas

Mr and Mrs Wright Visit Oklahoma City for Business

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wright traveled to Oklahoma City during the early part of the week on a business trip.

Jack Wright Oklahoma City

Stonewall Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mrs. Rose Ingram leaves for South Texas to visit her brother Mann Drennon before returning to Eunice New Mexico. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Clemer Fulgham of Dallas Mrs Charley Sawyers Miss Maude Smith and others among Stonewall oldtimers.

Rose Ingram South Texas Mann Drennon Eunice New Mexico Ingram Anna Drennon Clemer Fulgham Dallas Texas Charley Sawyers Maude Smith Stonewall Charley Brown Pawhuska Effie Walker

Mrs Fry dies. burial to be in hometown this week

Mrs Jesse Fry formerly of this city died last week after moving to California two months ago to live with a daughter following her husband’s death. Her remains will be brought back for burial in the local cemetery this week.

Jesse Fry California

Hough Family Visit From Enid Spends Monday

Mr and Mrs Wayne Hough and their children from Enid visited on Monday with his uncle Earl Hough and Mrs Hough in a family gathering noting local kinship ties and a weekday visit.

Wayne Hough Enid Earl Hough Mrs. Hough

Cleburn Anderson Rebounds From Injury

Cleburn Anderson, badly burned on foot and ankle weeks ago, has discarded his crutches and makes frequent trips to Oklahoma City for checkups. He hopes to return to work there soon. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Anderson.

Cleburn Anderson Oklahoma City Cleburn Is H. A. Anderson

Perry visitors with Mrs Newell this week

Mr and Mrs Earl Billingsley visit. Ralph and Gary of Perry spend a few days with her mother Mrs Ann Newell.

Earl Billingsley Ralph and Gary of Perry Ann Newell

Mrs Nona Ashburn Ill. Daughters From Denver and Pratt Visit

Mrs Nona Ashburn is critically ill. Her daughters Alma Kostlecky of Denver and Edna Meigs of Pratt Kansas with their children are at her side. Other relatives are also gathered nearby to assist and support during this time.

Nona Ashburn Alma Kostlecky Denver Edna Meigs Pratt Kansas

Local kin visits highlight Ashburn family gathering

Relatives including Mrs. Lela Marshall and Mrs. Mable Gill of El Paso Texas visit Mrs. Ashburn and her sister Mrs. Wesley Chaddick in town. A brother Gordon Carroll lives in California and other relatives call on the family during the stay.

Ters Lela Marshall Mable Gill el Paso Texas Gordon Carroll California Ashburn Wesley Chaddick Chaddick

King Family Reunion At Wintersmith Park Ada OK

Mr and Mrs W E Hough attended a King family reunion last Sunday at Wintersmith Park in Ada Readable attendees include Gladys Clemons and numerous King relatives from Oklahoma City Tulsa Pawhuska Baytown and Muskogee along with Mrs W A Everett of Tulsa and Mr and Mrs W A Brown of Artesia New Mexico.

W. E. Hough King Wintersmith Park Ada Gladys Clemons W. A. Everett Tulsa Ross Crawford Lon Murphy Glen Carolyn Oklahoma City W. A. Brown Artesia New Mexico Edward King Pawhuska Jess King Will King Baytown Texas Clayton King Muskogee

Local residents visit relatives across state lines

Mrs Wayne Truitt and Everett Shaw drove to Grand Prairie Tex to Millings Sanatorium for a checkup. Mrs W C Story Sr visits daughter Mrs Vance Tomlin and Mr Tomlin in Denver Colo this week. Mr and Mrs Jim Furner of Odessa and Karen Burnett of Los Alamos NM visit their father C L Burnett and Mrs Burnett this week. Burnie Furner has been visiting his grandparents for three weeks and will return home with his parents at week’s end.

Wayne Truitt Everett Shaw Grand Prairie Tex Millings Sanatorium W. C. Story Sr Vance Tomlin Mr. Tomlin Denver Colo Jim Furner Odessa Karen Burnett Los Alamos New Mexico C. L. Burnett Burnett Burnie Furner

Burnett Takes Mother to Oklahoma City for Treatment

Mrs. C. L. Burnett accompanied her mother Mrs. Sam Boatright of Stratford to Oklahoma City for medical treatment on Monday and Tuesday.

C. L. Burnett Sam Boatright Stratford Oklahoma City

Ada visitors and local injuries noted in brief

Mrs. C. F. Billings of Ada, Mrs. James Zenda and children of Maysville visited Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Burnett Sunday. Raymond Ellis was injured in a car wreck eight days ago and he is improving.

C. F. Billings Ada James Zenda Maysville C. L. Burnett Raymond Ellis

California Visit Highlights Local Families

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Goss vacation in California this week. Mr and Mrs Frank Harper of Tarzana visited Mrs Minnie Harper last week and plan a Chicago return visit. Mr and Mrs Jim Montgomery and Billy are in California for a few days.

Mrs Lloyd Goss California Frank Harper Tarzana Minnie Harper Chicago Jim Montgomery Billy

Sharon Brooks Reaches Home After Texas Visit

Sharon Brooks returns from a trip to Nacona Texas and Lind say where she visited relatives and friends.

Sharon Brooks Nacona Texas Lindsay

Mason couple welcome their new daughter

Mr and Mrs Carlos Mason announce the birth of a daughter joining their family of three older sons.

Carlos Mason Masons

Wood family visiting relatives in Pleasant Hill area

M/Sgt. and Mrs. Lucien Wood of Ft. Carson Colorado with their family are spending a few days at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Alford and his parents Mr and Mrs Claud Wood in Pleasant Hill community.

Lucien Wood Ft. Carson Colorado Jim Alford Claud Wood Pleasant Hill Community

Roff News Highlights Local Visits and Club Events

Out of town visitors attended Roff First Baptist homecoming with families from Ada Wewoka Oklahoma City and Texas. Local clubs met at Hudson home to play Canasta with Mrs Hudson winning high score. Rebekah Lodge officers announced. supper club hosted by Wilsons with a large group attending. WSCS met at Ethel Smith’s home for a covered dish luncheon.

First Baptist Church of Roff Tom Hill Ada Haskell Hill Wewoka Quentin Fisher Tex Raymond Laseman Oklahoma City Clint Hill Ray Goodwin J. C. Terry Roosevelt Okla Charley Terry Nina Barker Evelyn Roff Bertha Barker Ethel Reed Alberta Johnson Noble Grand Opal Felkins Leck Clayton Opal Young Ann Sheffield Inside Guardian Carolyn Creel Outside Guardian Myrtle Twyman Mollie Johnston Lenora Johnston Effie Boyles Martha Huddleston Bela Carson Lucille Young Nora Childress R. C. Boyles Wichita Falls Rofs Paul Wilson Jesse Collins Monroe Washington Dick Stroud Elmer Davis Harold Davis Rube Murphy Richard Swink Joe Nowlin Fayetteville Ark WSCS Ross First Methodist Church Ethel Smith Vernice Davis

Easterling Conviction Upheld By Oklahoma Appeals Court

The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the first degree murder conviction of Lillian Easterling for stabbing Eugene Cornell in a local hotel room on December 22, 1951. She was sentenced to ten years at McAlester State Penitentiary after a jury found her guilty. an earlier six year term was set aside on appeal.

Criminal Court of Appeals of Oklahoma District Court Lillian Easterling Easterlin McAlester Easterling Eugene Cornell Cornell

Omelet with Tomato Sauce and Mushrooms

A simple lunch idea describes making a tomato sauce to fill an omelet. Tomatoes are skinned and seeded, diced and cooked with butter, sliced mushrooms, parsley, and a bit of onion or garlic, seasoned with salt and pepper.

Latta School District Votes on Bond Election

Latta patrons are urged to vote in a special school election Tuesday June 14 from 2 to 6 p m at the high school to approve bonds for a new building and a repair program. Also news of local visits and a Morris Memorial Baptist Church service honoring Rev and Mrs C Towns and family.

Latta John Potter Tulsa Sallisaw B. C. Butler Chester Williams Collene Barbara Oklahoma City Ada Williams Donnie Lee Henry Joyce Linda Charlie Bigham Leila Sue Fittstown Charles Bigham Nancy Jean Morris Memorial Baptist Church Astor C. Towns Roy C. McClung Ada First Baptist Church

Dome Renovation Needs 1000 Gallons Paint Every Four Years

The article notes that the U S Capitol dome requires about 1000 gallons of paint in a four year cycle. The recurring maintenance underscores a long standing practice of preserving the historic structure.

U. S. Capitol Dome

Also Mentioned on This Page

Allenites Lady Luck Mrs. Douglas Smith Hugo Assembly of God Church Sharon Kay Harrell Wayneth Weddle Gary Gray Evelyn Mildred Ruth Ann Sims Earline Flowers Donna Joy Brashier Ellen Dickie Barsee Ellen Barbee Etta Fern Barbee Cub den No Lois Smith Harry Joe Anderson Bill Hisle Joe Moore David Smith Bill Moon Stephen West First Baptist Church Lois Boone Betty Houston Texas City Gulf of Mexico Mrs. Boone Kountze Louisiana Arkansas Mrs. KR. L. Hale Callie Scribner Walnut Nellie Blackwell Mrs. Earl Hough Mr. Hough Catherine Stewart Stevie Floy Miller Robert Yadon Judy Kay Cindy Bill Cox Grace Hass Lawton King Reunion Roff News Lee Bunyard W. W. Price Mabel Rucker Willa Chastain Ruth Koch Margaret McDaniel Bess Henniger Alvin Powell Horseshoe Ranch Appeals 7-Up Bottling Company Southwestern Bell Latta News ADA Weekly News North Broadway
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