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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1954

Page

3

Lula Baby Shower Honors Harbin Twins in Allen

Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Harbin and their twin boys Paul Wain and James Dwain of Allen were honored with a baby shower at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Treas in Lula. Guests bringing gifts included Mrs. Willie Williams Beatrice Fortner Wilma Lou Wofford Bessie Gore Annie Treas Eva Jean Wofford Lois Clifford Evelyn Treas Mae Brooks Mrs. Warren Miss Helen Clifford Patsy Fortner Sue Leaver and Lyetta Sue Brooks. Ten children attended. Refreshments were served by hostess Joyce Treas.

Lynn Harbin Paul Wain James Dwain Allen Gene Treas Lula Willie Williams Beatrice Fortner Wilma Lou Wofford Bessie Gore Annie Treas Eva Jean Wofford Lois Clifford Evelyn Treas Mae Brooks Mrs. Warren Helen Clifford Patsy Fortner Sue Leaver Lyetta Sue Brooks Joyce Treas

Mr and Mrs Ted Smith Visit Parents for Home Remodel

Mr and Mrs Ted Smith and their children from Hoffman are visiting his parents, Mr and Mrs Ed Smith. Ted Smith has been helping his father remodel the home.

Ted Smith Hoffman Ed Smith

Allen visit for Lynn Hardin family Thursday

Mr and Mrs Lynn Hardin and their children of Allen visited his parents Mr and Mrs Paul Hardin on Thursday according to the local note.

Lynn Hardin Allen Mrs Paul Hardin

Knox Sweatt Family Visit Noted in Stonewall Centrahoma

Mr and Mrs Knox Sweatt and Connie visited Connie's sister Mrs Ernest Harbin of Stonewall and his aunt Mrs Stella Cross of Centrahoma on Sunday.

Knox Sweatt Connie Ernest Harbin Stonewall Stella Cross Centrahoma Sunday

Treas Great Grandparents Welcome Dianne Lynne

Mr and Mrs Jake Treas are proud great grandparents of Dianne Lynne born June 3 at Vance Air Force Base hospital. Parents are Mr and Mrs Gerald Estes. Gerald is grandson of the Treas couple and stationed at the base.

Jake Treas Dianne Lynne Gerald Estes Fnid Gerald

Local visits from Lula Ada and Enid women Sunday

Mrs H G Gore and Mrs D R Clifford of Lula visited Mrs Stella Cross, joined by Mrs Marcine Brooks of Ada and Mrs Maxine Thompson of Enid on Sunday evening.

H. G. Gore D. R. Clifford Lula Marcine Brooks Ada Maxine Thompson Enid Stella Cross

Beggs Couple Visits In Sunday Family Stop

Mr and Mrs Jess Glover of Beggs visited her parents Mr and Mrs Ed Smith Sunday.

Jess Glover Beggs Ed Smith

Buck Sweatt Visits ill sister Mrs Stella Cross

Mr Buck Sweatt visits his sister Mrs Stella Cross on Sunday. she is ill.

Buck Sweatt Stella Cross

Brooks Family Return From Velma Visit

Mr and Mrs I N Brooks and children of Velma returned home Friday after visiting friends and relatives the past two weeks.

I. N. Brooks Velma

Youths Attend Mrs Virgin Leader’s Thursday Party

The young people enjoyed a single party at Mrs. Virgin Leader's Thursday night and everyone had a nice time.

Mrs. Virgin Leader's

Sandra Sue Anderson Visits Aunt in Frisco

Sandra Sue Anderson travels to Frisco to visit her aunt Mrs. Midge Snow.

Sandra Sue Anderson Mrs. Midge Snow Frisco

Thompson Family Visit From Enid and Mangum

A 20 and Mrs. Clovis A. Thompson of Enid visit her parents Mr and Mrs D R Clifford in town. Also visiting is Clovis brother J B Thompson of Mangum.

Clovis A. Thompson Enid D. R. Clifford Clovis Brother J. B. Thompson Mangum

Car linked to Stringtown trio sighted by three witnesses

On Wednesday a car used by three boys from Stringtown was seen by Lyetta Sue Brooks Patsy Fortner and Helen Clifford. Helen alerted her father D R Clifford the Ada jailer who notified the Ada sheriff's force of the vehicle's location.

Stringtown Lyetta Sue Brooks Patsy Fortner Helen Clifford Helen D. R. Clifford Ada Sheriffs Force

Centraloma residents prep Simms farm house plans

Mrs Edna Cross of Centraloma Mrs Joyce Snow and Mrs Doll Simms were busy Paperming the house on the Simms farm Thursday Mr and Mrs Guy Keaton will move in when the house is finished Mrs Marcine Brooks of Ada spent the weekend with her parents Lee Cross of Centrahoma visited in Lula Saturday evening Mr and Mrs Lillard Cottrell of Ada visited her parents Sunday evening

Edna Cross Centraloma Joyce Snow Doll Simms Simms Guy Keaton Marcine Brooks of Ada Mrs D. R. Clifford Lee Cross of Centrahoma Lula

Lula H. D. Club Maintains Cemetery Grounds Project

The H. D. Club of Lula has been working on the Lula cemetery project. A power lawn mower was purchased to keep the grounds well cared for and accessible to visitors and during club events.

H. D. Club of Lula Kerr

Cemetery Fund Donors and Mowing Helpers Acknowledged

Donations for the cemetery fund were given by H. H. Hamilton Carmie Treas J. O. Hamilton Orb Simms Ara McCarty Centra homa Georgie R. Roberts Lewis Lillard Denman Flowers Claud Cooper Ed Glover and Bessie Ray Mrs Gore thanks helpers who mowed the cemetery Friday including Mr and Mrs Jake Treas Ed Smith A 2C Clovis Thompson Van Air Force Base and Lonnie Gore Donations of any kind are appreciated by the H D Club.

H. H. Hamilton Carmie Treas J. O. Hamilton Orb Simms Ara McCarty Centrahoma Georgie R. Roberts Lewis Lillard Denman Flowers Claud Cooper Ed Glover Bessie Ray Lonnie Gore H. D. Club

Local Candidates Speak at Fitzhugh Meeting

D R Clifford, Helen Clifford, Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks, and Mr and Mrs Glen McGuire attended a candidate speaking event in Fitzhugh Tuesday night.

D. R. Clifford Helen Clifford Donald Brooks Glen McGuire Fitzhugh

Woman Hospitalized Overnight in Ada for Possible Appendicitis

Helen Clifford spent Sunday night at Valley View Hospital in Ada for evaluation of possible appendicitis. She remained for a check up but returned home the next day and is feeling fine now.

Helen Clifford Valley View Hospital Ada

Vacation Bible School Attendees From Oil Center Church

Donnie Evans Patsy Wail and Bill Wail are listed among the community members attending Vacation Bible School at the Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church.

The Oil Center

Golden Family Dinner Guests with Duncan Couple

Mr and Mrs Robert Golden and their son Mike shared supper with Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan on Wednesday night in a brief household social note capturing a friendly visit.

Robert Golden Mike Paul Duncan

Doyle Choate Spends Weekend with Tulsa Family

Doyle Choate, employed in Tulsa, spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Roy Choate and the Choate family.

Doyle Choate Tulsa Mrs Roy Choate

Fort Worth Visitors Spend Evening With Local Family

Fort Worth residents Mrs. Homer Mercer and Rickie visit Mrs. Gracie Hayes in Rebee to spend time with Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Meek. Mrs. Mercer is described as a niece of Mr. Meeks.

Fort Worth Homer Mercer Rickie Texas Gracie Hayes Rebee Virgil Meek

Visit Highlights at Booth and Scaff Home Thursday Night

James Duncan and Karen Sue visited the home of Mr and Mrs Bill Booth and Mr and Mrs Vernon Scaff on Thursday night. Mr and Mrs Ira Pinley were also visitors.

James Duncan Karen Sue Bill Booth Vernon Scaff Ira Pinley

Birthday Dinner Honors Duncan and Walker Guests

Mrs. Chessie Sparks hosted a Sunday evening gathering honoring James Duncan and Mrs. Mattie Walker. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Duncan, Aunt Sadie Haggard, Grandma Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. James Duncan, Patricia, Karen Sue, and Mrs. Mattie Walker visiting from Kansas.

Sam Golden Rebee James Duncan Mattie Walker F. E. Duncan Sadie Haggard Grandma Duncan Patricia Karen Sue Mrs. Walker Kansas

Mr and Mrs Dick Goodwin Guests Of Powell Family

Mr Dick Goodwin and Mrs Goodwin were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Marion Powell, sharing a restful afternoon and warm conversation at their home.

Dick Goodwin Marion Powell

Meeks Among Visitors at Scott Home Saturday

Mr and Mrs Virgil Meek were among visitors in the home of Mr and Mrs Leo Scott Saturday according to local social notes.

Virgil Meek Mrs Leo Scott

Mrs Sam Golden Visits with Bebee Relative Friday

Mrs Sam Golden of Bebee visited Friday with her mother Mrs F E Duncan, sharing time together.

Sam Golden of Bebee F. E. Duncan

Joy Lane Nadine Sparks Spend Sunday with Mary Lou Jones

Joy Lane and Nadine Sparks spent Sunday afternoon with Mary Lou Jones in a casual family visit. The gathering highlighted community ties and mutual friendship during a quiet weekend.

Joy Lane Nadine Sparks Mary Lou Jones

Rebee Community Visitors Share Weekend Call

Mr and Mrs Leo Scott and Sherry of the Rebee community and Mrs Chessie Sparks visited with Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan Sunday.

Leo Scott Sherry Rebee Chessie Sparks Paul Duncan

Choate Dines with Meek Sunday Night

Kenneth Choate shared supper with Lavoid Meek on Sunday night, according to local social notes. The meeting highlights their close acquaintance and friendly exchange during the weekend.

Kenneth Choate Lavoid Meek

Annie Duncan Visits Whitmore Client at Cowling Clinic

Mrs Annie Duncan visited Mrs Bill Whitmore on Friday and is in the Cowling clinic recovering from an operation.

Annie Duncan Bill Whitmore Cowling Clinic

Miller and Choate Families Host Sunday Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Miller of Tulsa visited Mr. and Mrs. Roy Choate and family on Sunday, sharing time with relatives.

Loyd Miller Tulsa Mrs Roy Choate

Ada Worker Spends Weekend With Pinley Family

Oleta Pinley, employed in Ada, spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl Pinley.

Oleta Pinley Ada Carl Pinley

Mrs Tilley and Carlton Lee Visit Duncan Home

Mrs Karl Tilley and Carlton Lee were visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs F E Duncan on Wednesday.

Karl Tilley Carlton Lee F. E. Duncan

Beslene Meek Returns Home After Week in Sapulpa

Beslene Meek, who spent the past week with her sister Jolene in Sapulpa, has returned home.

Beslene Meek Jolene Sapulpa

Duncan and Hudson families spend Sunday with Teeters in Byng

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Duncan and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hudson visited Mrs. Duncan’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Teeters, on Sunday in Byng.

Paul Duncan Jerry Bobby Hudson

Fishermen Report Good Catch on Sunday

Tony Martin Sunday. Virgil and Laroid Meek and Leslie Perry were fishing on Sandy Tuesday night. They reported a good catch. Lonnie Sparks and Gwendolyn, Anna Jean and David Golden were visiting in the Aubrey Rutherford home Sunday evening.

Virgil Laroid Meek Leslie Perry Sandy Lonnie Sparks Gwendolyn Anna Jean David Golden Aubrey Rutherford

Max Hudson Visits Duncan Home in Roff Connection

Max Hudson of Roff visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Duncan on Monday. He is a nephew of Mrs. Duncan.

Max Hudson Roff Paul Duncan Max Duncan

Carter in Ada Hospital Improves After Illness

Linn Dale Carter, long a patient at Ada hospital, shows signs of recovery after several days of treatment. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Carter.

Linn Dale Carter Ada Mrs Harvey Carter

Linn Daniels Injured After Runaway Horse Incident

Linn Daniels, son of Mr and Mrs Loyd Daniels, was hospitalized in Ada on Monday with a broken leg due to a runaway horse.

Linn Daniels Loyd Daniel Ada

Ridley Daughter Remains Healing After Sunday Surgery

Jannis Ridley, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Ridley, underwent surgery on Sunday and is reported to be doing well as she recovers.

Jannis Ridley Ralph Ridley

Dinuba Visitors Visit Bromide and Clarita Family Homes

Mrs. Leo ONeal and daughter Karen of Dinuba Calif arrived Monday to visit her father and mother Mr and Mrs Patrick of Bromide and Mr and Mrs FE ONeal of Clarita. Joe Henley and family moved to Ada where Mr Henley works at Valley View hospital.

Leo O’neal Karen Dinuba Calif Patrick Bromide F. E. O'Neal Clarita Joe Henley Ada Mr. Henley Valley View Hospital

Coal County candidates tour with large crowds

The Coal County candidates have been speaking across the county drawing large crowds. They plan events at Centraloma this Wednesday night at 8 o'clock, Clarita Friday night, June 25, Tupelo July 2, and Coal Gate July 5.

Coal County Centraloma Clarita Tupelo Coalgate

Clarita residents attend Coalgate hearing speakers

Attendees from Clarita spoke at last week’s Coalgate hearing featuring Raymond Gary and Bl Coe for governor and Roy Turner for the United States senate.

Clarita Coalgate Raymond Gary Bl Coe Roy Turner United States Senate

Army Man Dillon Anders Jr Returns Home After Discharge

Dillon Anders Jr who served in the army and was stationed in Alabama arrived home Sunday after being discharged.

Dillon Anders Jr Alabama

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