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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1955

Page

6

Vacation Bible School Opens With Parades In Westview

Fifty two children and teachers attended the first VBS session Monday morning while a Sunday parade kicked off the event. The Intermediates are led by Mrs Pitchford with junior and primary classes taught by named local volunteers. Fifty eight attended Tuesday morning as the program runs through Friday the 17th.

Webster Amy Ruth Sarah Dan Ft. Worth Vacation Bible School Pitchford Kesterson Dildine Alma Emory van Zant Scates Ann Littlefield VBS

Young Vacation Bible School Hosts Share Program

Johnny Jackson, two-year-old son of Mr and Mrs Jackson, recently moved to Maxwell, injured when he fell from a car on Sunday. The Westview Baptist Mission hosted a well attended family night on the second Saturday of each month with the George Sparkman quartet, a Dan Webster film on ministry, homemade ice cream and cake, and helpers Mrs Van Zant and Mrs Kesterson.

Johnny Jackson Mrs. Jackson Maxwell Vacation Bible School Westview Baptist Mission George Sparkman Dan Webster van Zant Kesterson

Deputy Sparkman Sings Through Injuries After Duty Incident

Deputy Sheriff Sparkman sang despite a facial wound from a Saturday afternoon duty incident. He appeared to have a hard time with a doorway, yet kept his voice steady as he performed.

Sparkman

Community Notes From Brownsville And Nearby Areas

Local families in Brownsville, Oklahoma and nearby towns share visits and trips. Highlights include Humphers visiting relatives, multiple gatherings at Bottoms and Williams households, grocer Ollen Snow closing S and S Grocery to move to Lula, and families traveling to Chickasha and Arkansas for visits and vacations.

Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Stone and boys

A brief social note describes a Wednesday gathering with Mr and Mrs Glenn Stone and their boys. The item records a family visit or cordial occasion common to local society pages.

Mrs Glenn Stone

Coyotes Caught by Don Thurman and Sunny Williams

Don Thurman and Sunny Williams captured two small coyotes Friday. The young animals resemble their wary species and may be kept as pets if they behave.

Don Thurman Sunny Williams

Oklahoma Federation selects Mrs Ray Stegall chairman

Mrs Ray Stegall has been chosen chairman of the Education Department of the Oklahoma Federation of Women's Clubs in the eighth district. She teaches at Jones Chapel.

Ray Stegall Oklahoma Federation of Women’s Clubs Stegall Jones Chapel

Jones Chapel School Receives A Rating From State

The state superintendent of schools awarded Jones Chapel School an A rating after review of its performance and progress. The announcement notes strong student achievement and effective district leadership.

Jones Chapel School State Superintendent of Schools

Fike Family Visit, Center Aunt Recovers After Operation

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Fike and Judy visited Kenneth s aunt Mrs Stella Garrett in Center Friday night Her condition is improving since a recent operation Asa Hutchinson spoke at a Tulsa Farm Club meeting as a recent speaker

Kenneth Fike Judy Kenneth Stella Garrett Center Mrs. Garrett Asa Hutchinson Tulsa Farm Club

Eu nice family visit to Nelson home noted

Mr and Mrs A C Terry and their sons Arthur Giles Galen and Joe from Eunice New Mexico spent Saturday in the Nelson home here Mrs Terry is Gordon's sister.

A. C. Terry Arthur Giles Galen Joe Eunice New Mexico Nelson Terry Gordon

Local social guests gather in multiple visits

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Teel were Friday morning breakfast guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Boyd. Mrs. A. E. Nolan visited in the Cruce Nolan home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Cruce Nolan, Mrs. A. E. Nolan and Mrs. Ballard visited Mrs. Ballard's sister at Oakman Monday.

Mrs Andrew Teel Clyde Boyd A. E. Nolan Cruce Nolan

Ronnie Myers Visits Grandparents This Friday

Ronnie Myers visited his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brun, this past Friday to spend time with the family and catch up on news.

Ronnie Myers Mrs Jack Brundidge

Stone home hosts visitors from Stratford and Galey

Tuesday visitors in Clarise Stone's home were Tommie and Kathy Stone of Stratford and Virginia, Bobby and Joanna Lee Stone of Galey.

Clarise Stone Tommie and Kathy Stone Stratford Virginia Bobby and Joanna Lee Stone Galey

Local Visitors Share Sunday Calls Across Town

Dale and Mrs Doll Sims visited Mr and Mrs Lee Cross of Central oma. Lloyd Holland and daughter Bobbie of Ardmore toured D G Brooks. Luetta Sue Brooks of Velma stayed with Helen Clifford. Doll Sims visited sister in law Myrtle Lillard of Allen. Glenn McQuire and children from Ada visited Walter and Mrs Brooks. Gore and Sims visited Allen Snow and Dale in Allen.

Ollen Snow Dale Doll Sims Mrs Lee Cross Centraloma Lloyd Holland Bobbie Ardmore D. G. Brooks Luetta Sue Brooks Velma Helen Clifford Myrtle Lillard Allen Glenn McQuire Ada Walter Brooks H. G. Gore

Social Visits At The Convalescent Home

Mrs Gore visited Mrs Vera Cross at the convalescent home and Helen and Wanda visited Helen's sister Mrs Marcine Brooks.

Mrs. Gore Vera Cross Helen Wanda Marcine Brooks

Morris couple visits Ed and family this week

Mr and Mrs Burtis Smith of Morris visited his parents Mr and Mrs Ed Smith last week, highlighting a family gathering in the area.

Burtis Smith of Morris Ed Smith

Mr and Mrs Roy Bryant Visit Sister in Byng

Mr and Mrs Roy Bryant of Byng visited his sister Mrs Roll en Duncan and Mr Duncan on a Sunday outing.

Roy Bryant of Byng Rollen Duncan Mr. Duncan

Visitor Report: Donald Ray Brooks Visits Relatives

Donald Ray Brooks of Ada visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brooks and his in laws Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Clifford on Thursday.

Donald Ray Brooks Ada Walter Brooks D. R. Clifford

Revival closes strong at Lula Nazarene Church

Visiting Elma Hamilton and family heard that the Lula Nazarene revival ended Sunday night with a good close-out and several new converts. Rev. Bill Ledbetter of Stonewall conducted the revival.

Lula

Furman Star Darrell Floyd Named Southern Conference Athlete of the Year

Darrell Floyd, an All-American guard from Furman University in the prior season, was chosen as the Southern Conference athlete of the year reflecting his standout performance and leadership for the Paladins.

Darrell Floyd Furman University

Greater returns for amount in vested Ada News Want Ads

A brief notice highlights higher value returns for subscribers investing more in Ada News Want Ads. It emphasizes scalable pricing tied to ad size and duration, aiming to attract business listings, personals, and classifieds with enhanced visibility and targeted reach.

Ada News

Ostermann Returns to Sanger After Vacation

J. H. Ostermann, who spent his vacation with family, returns to Sanger, California, where he is employed. Bill Auten, post major surgery in Muskogee, is improving and expected to return home by week’s end. Jess Hall and sons made a business trip to Oklahoma City Tuesday.

J. H. Ostermann Sanger California Bill Auten Muskogee Jess Hall and Sons Oklahoma City

Nothing But the Truth in a Rural Phrase Scene

A humorous rural vignette contrasts wearing shorts for comfort versus attention. A farmyard sign about stews dressed here raises questions about drunks or chickens. People reluctant to leave without their dog seem to carry stubborn quirks. Some rich men miss out on simple joys while others take credit for crops God grows. A horse betting run highlights shared humor.

Epigrins' Uncle LEYS Fable Heard By Zed Peters

Zed Peters notes that when tender words fail he seeks a club for remedy. He jokes about cooking a goose by dodging a chicken and contrasts those with common sense against those chasing slot machines and horses. The sense of satire touches on couples and a cold war within a marriage.

Zed Peters

Morris family heads to Venezuela for two years

Winifred Morris and her husband left Wednesday for Venezuela where he works. Mrs. Morris, formerly Bobbie Jean Turner, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Turner. They take their young son Gary Wayne with them.

Winifred Porky Venezuela South America Mr Morris Mrs. Morris Bobbie Jean Turner Jasper Turner Gary Wayne Moore

Wright City couple hosts weekend visit from Moore pair

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Stiel of Wright City spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Vasco Moore, sharing time and conversation at their home.

Bill Stiel Wright City Vasco Moore

Relatives Visit Ratliff City As Airman Transfers

Cheryl and Linda Norvelle visit their aunt and uncle in Ratliff City this week while A/2C Dean Stephens transfers from Forbes Air Base Wichita Kansas to Alaska. Mrs C H Boyd and Charlene旅行 to Illinois to visit her small grandson.

Cheryl Linda Norvelle Ratliff City Dean Stephens Forbes Air Base Wichita Kansas Alaska

Danny Langley Accepts Industrial Arts Post at Vamoosa School

Danny Langley informs his parents he has taken a position as industrial arts instructor at the Vamoosa school.

Bobby Langley Vamoosa School

Water Chestnut and Water Cress Chicken Soup

Slice canned water chestnuts thin and add to chicken broth with water cress sprigs. Wilt the stems and keep them on the greens. Add one or two garlic cloves cut in half with the vegetables and remove before serving.

Two Total Solar Eclipses Each Three Years Seen Worldwide

The article notes there are typically two total solar eclipses occurring within any three year span, visible from different locations on Earth. It emphasizes the regularity and global reach of these celestial events.

Earth

Compact Word Puzzle Clues Compiled For Quick Solving

A dense list of crossword style clues spans topics from food to geography. Entries include Mineral spring Italian village and Confection along with terms like Prohibit and Volcano. The mixed difficulty set invites rapid cross referencing and solving.

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Westview J. G. Nelson Doc Humphers Brownsville Tex A. C Shelby Terry Leo Nelson Shirley Gordon Nelson Linda Winsey Williams Chickasha Jim Neal Atkinson Ronnie and Toby Myers Mrs. Kesterson Mrs. van Zant Alma Mary Jane Chiqueta Bottoms Betty Smith Linde Williams Jess Fike Bottoms Jim Bottoms Lester John Raymond Williams Mr. Neal Leonard Williams Newell Stone Glen Stone Otto Welch Arkansas Floyd Stone Jerry Wayne Ronnie Floyd Ellis Stone Bobby Juana Lee Sonny Winsey Cecil Stone Lynn Harbin Paul Harbin All En Liddie Eubanks Happyland Virgie Leader I. N. Brooks Wanda Glover Oklahoma State Bank Ethel Hamilton Inlaw Elma Hamilton Mrs. Worley Hokett Tupelo Union Valley Mary Beth Scott Gene South Gene Morris Nora Aruana U.S.A Willard Seattle Watch al Smith Beeman Byart Beeman Oriders Hossface Hank Eckg Yimgray Hank SFACE Frank Thomas Sonny South BY Courtney Alderson Heah BY AL Smith Romeo Mississippi BY Kern Pederson Joe Dennett Deems Gus Bing Crosby BY Tom Oka BY Brad Anderson Uncle Leys Tobe Hinch Charley Grant Homer Evans Raymond Ellis Mr. Ellis Valley View Hospital Duane Riley Sherman Texas Rev. Riley Danny Jofyie Tae
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