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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1960

Page

8

Tom Murphy Seeks Pontotoc County Commissioner Seat

Tom Murphy announces candidacy for Pontotoc County commissioner District No 2. He highlights being a family man who raised six children and his lifelong residence in Pontotoc County. He pledges honesty courtesy and improved roads and invites voter discussion and suggestions.

Pontotoc County J. T Bill Broadrick Lawrence Railway Express Dallas Paul Ada Post Office Juanita Jack Beller Deloris Roger Layne Bonnie Ann

George Collins Seeks 16th County Race in Pontotoc

George R. Collins, a long time public servant, seeks re nomination as County Commissioner District No. 2 for a second consecutive term. He notes 24 years in public office including terms as commissioner and representative and urges voters to review his past work and road knowledge. He emphasizes experience, familiarity with county roads, and prior legislative contributions.

George R. Collins Pontotoc County District No. 2 George Collins George Collins

New York Harbor Island Named by Early Dutch Settlers

Governors Island in New York Harbor was called Nooten Eylandt by early Dutch settlers due to the abundance of nut bearing trees including chestnut and hickory on the site.

Governors Island First Army New York Harbor

Around The County a look at weekend visits and quilting

Mrs Gertie Summers spent Friday with Mrs Birdie Escue and family. Everett Escue hosted relatives from Oklahoma City Durant and Ardmore to a Sunday gathering. Numerous relatives from Ada Vanoss Altus and Key West visited, shared meals, and a quilt was finished for Rae Garrett. Charles and Roger Escue are noted as similar in age. James Briggs, Gary Latta and others joined afternoon visits at the McKinley home in Vanoss.

Rae Garrett Gertie Summers Birdie Escue Roberta Roger Linda Sue Lowie Jimmy Durant Homer Escue Gordon Oklahoma City Everett Hazel Price Charles Everett Escue George Bagsby Bagsby’s N. C. Garrett Bob Barnes Jake Henry Baby Rodha Henry Mose Henry Center California Ada Lee Henry Millard Henry James Briggs Gary Latta W. L Dorothy Phillips Jack Hurt

Mrs J B Stalling and daughter visit Mrs Rae Garrett

Mrs J B Stalling and her daughter Karla called on Thursday to visit Mrs Rae Garrett.

J. B. Stalling Karla Rae Garrett

Bobby Grove Returns Home After Service Discharge

Bobby Grove is back from military service and welcomed home for good. He attended Sunday school and church at the Community Church on Sunday, marking his return with family joy.

Bobby Grove

Birthday Dinner with Burk Family and Center Homecoming

Sondra shared a birthday dinner with her parents Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk. Mrs Beulah Little of Pauls Valley attended the celebration. Thelma Jean and Sondra attended the Center homecoming in the afternoon.

Thelma Jean Garrett Sondra Hansel Burk

Center Homecoming at Oil Center Pentecostal Church

A center homecoming featured a noon dinner and afternoon program. Mrs Pearl Gray Mrs Euvonne Franks and Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett sang with Sondra Garrett age 11 asked to sing. Preachers Bro Doyle Cox Bro Harrel Turner and Bro Bill Dryden spoke. Readers praised Jesus and personal faith.

God Jesus

Gray family gatherings span Oklahoma City and home visits

The Gray family network is shown through visits and meals. Oren Gray hosts Arlis Martin and family while Terri Gray and Bobby Gray with sons visit Oklahoma City. Fred Gray family dines with Oren Gray. Linda Gray stays with grandparents while Thurman Gray's family vacations. Linda works during breaks.

Oren Gray Bobby Gray Russell Rickey Vernon Gray Arlis Martin Terri Gray Oklahoma City Fred Gray Linda Gray

Ramsey Family Visiting In Wewoka Area

Bro and Mrs Don Ramsey and family joined Mrs Rae Garrett for a Tuesday morning visit. They are on vacation to see Mrs Sparkman and Mr Sparkman in Wewoka and to meet Don Ramsey's parents. The Ramseys live in Arizona and he works on the Indian Reservation, possibly teaching and preaching. Barbara Grove stayed Sunday night with aunt Bertha.

Don Ramsey Rae Garrett Bro. Ramsey George Sparkman Wewoka Ramsey's Arizona

Pickle Recipe Call At Saturday Visit

Mrs J B Herion and daughters La tonya Kathy and Pat visited Saturday morning with Mrs Rae Garrett. They talked about pickle recipes during the visit and exchanged ideas.

J. B. Herion Latonya Kathy Pat Rae Garrett Herion

Lightning RidgeVisit by the Stewart Family

Mr and Mrs Louie Stewart spent last Sunday visiting Mrs Stewart s brother Mr and Mrs Boyce Turner and family of Durant.

Thelma Perriman Louie Stewart Mrs. Stewart

Van Schuyvers Visit Purcell Sister Before Operation

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Van Schuyver traveled to Purcell to see his sister Mrs. Jane Betts. They returned Thursday after Mrs. Betts underwent an operation with her husband accompanying her in Purcell.

Vernon van Schuyver Purcell Jane Betts Mrs. van Schuyver

Wall family visits in Winfield Kansas

Mr and Mrs Ralph Wall Vernon Everett Darlene and Sherry are spending a few days in Winfield Kansas with his brother T J Wall Mrs Wall and boys.

Ralph Wall Vernon, Everett Darlene Sherry Winfield, Kan T. J. Wall

Sister and neighbor visit span in Lawrence and Stratford

Mrs. Thelma Perriman spent Monday night with her sister Mrs. W. L. Walker and Mr. Walker in Lawrence. On Tuesday they visited an old neighbor and friend, Mrs. C. A. Cushman in Stratford. The families were longtime neighbors in childhood.

Thelma Perriman W. L. Walker Mr. Walker Lawrence

Coffey Family Notes From Ada and Vaness Meeting

Danny Coffey spent Wednesday morning with his grandmother Mrs Perriman while his mother visited a beauty shop in Ada. Mrs Lloyd McIlroy Mrs Ed Coffey and Mrs Marvin Briggs attended the Home Demonstration Club meeting in Vaness Wednesday.

Danny Coffey Perriman Ada Lloyd McIlroy Ed Coffey Marvin Briggs Home Demonstration Club Vaness

Briggs Visit Includes Help With Hay Work

Mr and Mrs Bill Briggs spent time visiting Mrs Marvin Briggs. Bill assisted Howard with hay chores while Glenda and Mrs Briggs visited.

Bill Briggs Marvin Briggs Bill Howard Glenda Mrs Briggs

Local visits and social gatherings noted

Mr and Mrs Johnnie Ray and family visited John Ray's parents. Johnnie Ray and Ed Coffey fished in the afternoon. Mrs Carl Wright and two others stayed with Otis Coffy’s family from McAlester Tuesday to Friday. Mr and Mrs Lloyd McIlroy and others attended a dinner at Auti McCullar’s home Friday night.

Johnnie Ray Marilyn Mary Beth John Ray Ed Coffey Carl Wright Andy Kenneth McAlester Otis Coffy Lloyd McIlroy Edward Coffey Danny Auti McCullar

Home Demonstration Club Meeting Attended by Three Mmes

Mrs. Marvin Briggs Mrs. T H Sliger and Mrs. W E McCullar attended the Home Demonstration club meeting at Vaness Wednesday afternoon.

Marvin Briggs T.H. Sliger W. E. McCullar Home Demonstation Club Vaness

Ada Visitors Share Week's End Call on Vandergriffs

Mr and Mrs Jesse Wilson and Mr and Mrs Norman Vandergriff and Karen of Ada visited Mr and Mrs N S Vandergriff Sunday. Other visitors included Mrs Helen Thurman of Oklahoma City and Gerald Thurman. Tommy Thurman is visiting in Oklahoma City this week.

Jesse Wilson Norman Vandergriff Karen Ada N. S. Vandergriff Helen Thurman Oklahoma City Gerald Thurman Tommy Thurman

Family visits and weekend fish tale in Hominy

Miles Kimmel Jr. of Hominy spent Wednesday with his parents. Marietta Jessie Ellen Quita Fay and Randy returned home after visiting grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Porter of Roff spent Saturday night with the Kimmels. On Sunday Mr. Kimmel fished and brought home a nice bunch of fish.

Miles Kimmel Jr Hominy Miles Kimmel Marietta Jessie

Henderson House Guests Include Henderson Kin and Friends

Mr and Mrs Burt Henderson host as houseguests Mrs Pearl Hudgens and Helen Henderson. Sunday visiting relatives include Mr and Mrs A J Henderson of Ada and Hugh Rickett of Oklahoma City. Mrs Hendersons parents Mr and Mrs Charles S Scott of Tahlequah were recent visitors.

Burt Henderson Henderson Pearl Hudgens Helen A. J. Henderson Ada Hugh Rickett Oklahoma City Charles S. Scott Tahlequah

Cantwell Family Visits Highlight Stratford Guests

Mr and Mrs A P Cantwell hosted and visited with relatives and friends through Wednesday to Monday. Guests included Roy Cantwell Mrs Margaret Hyden Mrs Cora Cantwell Mrs Grover Prather and others from Stratford Roff Ardmore and surrounding areas.

A. P. Cantwell Roy Cantwell Willie Milligen Stratford Cantwells Margaret Hyden Cora Cantwell Grover Prather Leroy Cantwell Sharon and Hershel Roff Bill Byden Ardmore Louise Wooley Sybil Kimmel Cantwell Hyden

Ada shoppers visit Kimmel family and relatives

Saturday Mr and Mrs Miles Kimmel shopped in Ada and visited their daughters Mrs B F Gurley and Mrs Dude Fennel.

Miles Kimmel Ada B. F. Gurley Dude Fennel

Local Visits Highlight Weekend Homecoming

Mr and Mrs Jack Henry and Lesia with Mrs Rhodie Henry of Okland Canf visited Mr and Mrs Loyd Mellroy Saturday night. The Mellroys attended the center homecoming Sunday afternoon.

Jack Henry Lesia Ada Rhodie Henry Okland, Canf Loyd Mellroy Lloyd Mellroy Homecoming At Center

Sunday School Attendees Plus Local Outing Party

There were 39 in Sunday school with some visitors. They were Mr. and Mrs. Mel Johnson and son, Mrs. Christine Wakter and son and Mrs. Max Griffith. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Otis Coffey, Marie Wright, Andy, Kenneth, Elwanda Pink, Mrs. Perriman and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Coffey and Danny went to Devil's Den for an outing and a picnic lunch.

Mel Johnson Christine Wakter Max Griffith Otis Coffey Marie Wright Andy Kenneth Elwanda Pink Perriman Ed Coffey Danny Devil’ den

Visitors from Shumard and Roundtree families Saturday

Randel Shumard and Jewel Dean visited Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Warren Shumard and family. Other recent visitors were Mr and Mrs Car Lee Roundtree and family of Midwest City.

Randel Shumard Jewel Dean Warren Shumard Car Lee Roundtree Midwest City

Weekend Catfish Fry At Butchers Pen Takes In Big Catch

Jesse Underhill and guests from Connerville Artesia N M Ada and others stayed at Butchers Pen. Mrs Underhill reported one bite but they caught two catfish weighing 18 and 10 pounds plus smaller ones. A big fish fry followed at Janie and Perry Underhill's home.

Hagen Underhill Janie Perry Tom Thompson Shorty Beauford Connerville Ray Harbert Linda Artesia N. M Butcher's Pen Underhill Jerry Anderson Ada Dick Truitt Richard

Old Settlers News and Local Visits Across Stonewall Ada Area

Local social notes recount Virgie Rogers and friends sharing fish stories. Attendees at Stonewall Old Settlers Reunion include Mr. and Mrs. Rae Thompson. Visits span Ada Eastern Star Friends Night and weekend travel among residents from Stonewall, Latta, Oklahoma City and California.

Rae Thompson Old Settlers Stonewall Sunday

Briggs Family Visit and Dinner Guests Across Briggs Lineage

Mr and Mrs Avod Briggs of the Pickett community visited Mr and Mrs Marvin Briggs Thursday night Avod is Marvin s brother Sunday dinner guests of the Marvin Briggs family were their sons and families Mr and Mrs Bill Briggs Ada Mr and Mrs

Avod Briggs Pickett Marvin Briggs Avod Marvin Bill Briggs Ada

Lanham Family Attends Center Homecoming Visit

Mr and Mrs R F Dick Lanham of Austin Texas and Miss Vera Lanham of Antlers attended the Center homecoming. They visited sister Mrs Rae Garrett and family and Mr and Mrs Pug Garrett and Son dra before traveling on to Oklahoma City. He works as a traveling salesman for school supplies and will go to Tulsa from Oklahoma City.

R. F Dick) Lanham Austin Tex Vera Lanham Antlers Rae Garrett Pug Garrett Sondra Oklahoma City Tulsa

Harden City Family Picnic Visit at Chickasha

Sherrell of Harden City visited Mr. and Mrs. B B Ryan. The Ryans and Duane Ryan with son drove to Chickasha to meet their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Charles Robertson and children at Woodward. They enjoyed a park picnic supper and a pleasant visit. Robertson children Sharon Kay and Dale stayed with grandparents for the summer.

Sherrell Harden City B. B. Ryan Duane Ryan Chickasha Charles Robertson Woodward Robertson Sharon Kay Dale

Whittington Family Visits Eunice Members Return Home

Mr and Mrs Charlie Whittington and their children returned from Eunice New Mexico where they visited his sisters families William McClish Leon Adams and Stanley Prince Sharon McClish joined them for a visit with her grandparents Bill Whittington and family

Charlie Whittington Eunice N. M William McClish Leon Adams Stanley Prince Sharon McClish Bill Whittington

Kerr Family Visits Across Town for Vacation

Mr and Mrs Oran Kerr and Pat visited John Smith in Allen on Sunday and dined there. In the afternoon they called on Will Kerrs in Lula. Supper guests included Brownie Kerr Don Kerr Roy Kerr Ada and Herman Kerr of McAlester. They gathered to greet Bill Kerr and his sons arriving from Yorkshire New York for a vacation.

Oran Kerr Pat John Smith Allen Will Kerr Lula Will Kerrs Brownie Kerr Don Kerr Roy Kerr Ada Herman Kerr McAlester Bill Kerr Yorkshire, N. Y

Sunday Guests and Local Visits Mentioned in Thomason Area

Sunday gatherings at the Thomason home include visits from the Pharr and Hackler families with relatives from Lindsay Wichita and Seminole. Guests also visited Mrs Thomason and saw old friends at Home Coming event. The Vera No 1 well on the Thomason Lease came up dry and local residents picked beans and fished in Thomason ponds.

Gene Byrd Enid Vera No. 1 Thomason

Visitors Gather in Seminole for Family Events

Robert Pharr visits Seminole with aunt Mrs. Alice Foster and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Weller expect their son and wife Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weller, another daughter in law Mrs. Delbert Weller and Lou Ann next weekend. Delbert has stayed several weeks. Mrs. Dean Weller and Mrs. Roy Holder returned from Georgia Wednesday night.

Robert Pharr Seminole Mrs Alice Foster Dean Weller Fred Weller Delbert Weller Lou Ann Delbert Roy Holder Georgia

Visit Highlights by Mrs King and Alita this Monday

Mrs Alta King and Alita spent a short time with the Humphers Monday morning and also called on Mrs Dean Weller.

Alta King Alita Humphers Dean Weller

Freeman and Webb Families Gather in Hugo

Sunday Mr and Mrs Ted Freeman and Eldon Humphers visited Mr Freeman's sister and family and Mr and Mrs Charlie Webb and family in Hugo.

Ted Freeman Eldon Humphers Mr. Freeman Charlie Webb Hugo

Family takes daughter to Sherman for health check

Mr and Mrs Max Thomas took their daughter Amy to Sherman Texas on Wednesday for a check up. The doctor found a nervous condition and hopes it will be corrected in a few days.

Max Thomas Amy Sherman, Tex

Local Swim Hole Draws Crowd After Sunday Afternoon

Mrs. Jack Woods and five boys named Eddie Winfred George Bolen Richard and Randy Humphers were noted as enjoying the old swimming hole on Canyon Creek late Sunday afternoon.

Canyon Creek Jack Woods Eddie Winfred George Bolen Richard Randy Humphers

Gas line damaged by truck at Thomases corner

A truck ran over the main gas line at the Thomases corner Monday morning. Workers repaired the line by noon.

C. A. Thomases

Warthys and Humphers Visit family in Oklahoma town

Mr and Mrs R B Warthy of Holdenville and grandsons Ralph and Daniel visited Mrs Warthy's sister Mr and Mrs Charley Wade Monday. Mr and Mrs David Humphers Cathy and David stopped by Okemah Monday night then with the Humphers family in Jesse Tuesday. David Humphers is moving from Chicago to San Luis Obispo Calif to work for the State Welfare Department. he must be in California Friday.

Fred Jennings Midwest City Bob Holland Mindy Phillips Randell Holland Jennings Ochis Jennings Stonewall Ralph Holland Rachelle Holland Ft. Worth Tex Coy Williamson Paul Barrett Mrs. Brashiers California R. B. Warthy Holdenville Ralph Daniel David Humphers Cathy David Okemah E. O. Humphers Humphers Jesse Chicago Ill San Luis Abispo Calif State Welfare Department

Man John Smith Visits Daughter and Family in Allen

Tuesday John Smith of Allen visited his daughter Mrs. Oran Kerr and Pat, spending time with family and confirming relatives.

Five Puppies Ready for New Homes from Mrs Wade

Mrs Charlie Wade offers five male puppies seeking new homes. The litter is ready for adoption and interested families are invited to contact for details.

Charlie Wade

Ada Shoppers Mrs Haverty and Mrs Miller Prompt Local News

Mrs Feron Haverty and Mrs Lee Miller shopped in Ada last Monday. Miller returned to work last Saturday for the first time in several months.

Feron Haverty Lee Miller Ada

Local Couple Returns From Eight Day Vacation

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Phillips returned from an eight day trip visiting relatives in Healdton Hobart Ardmore and Oklahoma City They stayed with Mrs Phillips parents Mr and Mrs W H Ray of Ravia and toured Gainesville Texas with them and the Rays two nights.

Bill Phillips Mr. Phillips S. W. Barton Healdton Ellis Schneider Hobart Charles Phillips Oklahoma City Jim Dallar Ardmore Gainesville Tex

Grandchildren Stay With Harden City Grandparents

Vickie Lynn Cathy and Donna Philips stay with Mr and Mrs Rollara Phillips in Harden City while their parents are away.

Vickie Lynn Cathy Donna Philips Rollara Phillips Harden City

Latta Youth Spends Weekend with Bolen Family

Donnie James of Latta visited his aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Jinks Bolen and their Jesse household for the weekend, sharing time with the Bolen clan.

Donnie James Latta Mrs Jinks Bolen Jesse

McClain Family Informs Hospitalization Of Son

Mr and Mrs Jim McClain report their son Frank McClain was taken to the hospital last Saturday with a throat ailment.

Jim McClain Frank McClain

Sunday social at Stonewall Nazarene Church hosts

Brother and Mrs Lampkin who are pastors at the Nazarene Church of Stonewall were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Jim McClain. Mr and Mrs Jim McClain visited Mr and Mrs Buck Garret one day last week.

Lampkin Nazerine Church Stonewall Jim McClain Buck Garret

Local Visits Highlight Weekend Socials In Latta and Nearby

Robert Gregory Jr. spent Monday with Timmie Harlin. Tuesday Dale and Larry Cox joined him. Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Orville Phillips of Latta visited Mr. and Mrs. Van Harlin and their sons, plus Mrs. Broughton.

Robert Gregory Jr Timmie Harlin Dale Larry Cox Orville Phillips Latta van Harlin and Sons Broughton

Tulsa couple visits relatives over the weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Chapman of Tulsa visited in Jesse over the weekend with Mr. Chapman’s sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Pharr, Lee and Charlie. They also visited Mr. and Mrs. Martin Dale, Glenda and Betty.

Clyde Chapman Tulsa Jesse Mr. Chapman A. M. Pharr Lee Charlie Martin Dale Glenda Betty

Stonewall Home Coming Attended by Mr and Mrs Pharrard Lee

Mr and Mrs Pharrard Lee attended the Stonewall Home Coming Sunday afternoon, joining local residents for a community gathering and parade.

Pharrard Lee Stonewall

Mencken Quips On Women Kissing Like Prizefighters

H. L. Mencken quipped that when women kiss it evokes prize fighters shaking hands, a sharp provocative line reflecting his satirical view of social gender norms. The remark appears in his collection of quips and cultural observations.

H. L. Mencken

Chiro Practor Warning From Mother About Deceptive Suitor

A mother warns her daughter against falling for a chiropractor who she believes is not serious, suggesting the man is merely playing with her affections and intends no lasting commitment.

Pontotoc County Bear Hunt Persists With Fresh Tracks

The Pontotoc County bear hunt continues after fresh large bear tracks appeared in Ran Newton’s cornfield near Ada. Agricultural official Paul Henderson and hunter Jack McPhetridge confirm tracks suggest a big bear still roams the Clear Boggy area, with sightings dating back to May and a bear once jailed in Maysville now back in circulation.

Clear Bobby Creek Kiamichi Ran Newton Place Ada Paul Pontotoc County McClain County Pontotoc Newton Henderson Jack McPhetridge U.S Wildlife Service McPherridge Paul Henderson Ran Ran Newton Ron Newton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tom Murphy Pittsburg Carl Bales Vera David Corrick Grandpa Grandma Grove Bertha Grove Carl Corrick Oil Center Bro David Carrick Carl Shawnee Barbara Grove Mrs. Bertha Grove E. 0 Virgie Rogers Odell Underhill Virgie T. J. Conway Diana San Angelo Ruth Chaddick Eastern Star Troy Stonewall, Oklahoma Hollis Reed Roy Lee Pharr L. C. Pharr Lindsay Jerry Pharr Wichita Kan June Brady Darris Flowers Cindy Foster C. L. Hackler Darrel Gene Durant Pharrs W. H. Brents John Brents Hickory C. A. Thomason H. A. Roberts Norman Carl Braun C A. Thomason R. A. Jennings Glen Durant Lynn Thomason Ponds America Icyou Les White Implement CO N. Broadway Okla John Smith of Steedman Oklahoma Wildlife Service Maysville Rofs Lester L. Luton East First National Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Federal Reserve System
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