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Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1954

Page

9

Latta Family Visits and Illness Report

Latta residents share visits with relatives in Ada and Enid Air Force Base. Elwood Williams and Vicky joined Mr and Mrs Lester Biggs and family. Carl Pollard and children from Oklahoma City visited J W Haglar. Leon Inman and children from Enid Air Force Base spent time with Byrd Smith and Gladys Martin. Mrs Emmitt Scates returned home after illness, staying with grandmother Alma Drake in Ada.

Leon Inman Enid Air Force Base Byrd Smith Gladys Martin

Mrs Lester Biggs Improves After Influenza Illness

Mrs Lester Biggs confined to bed for several days due to influenza shows improvement and is able to be up some now.

Lester Biggs

Mrs Laughlin Improves After Illness at Valley View

Mrs Marvin Laughlin, admitted to Valley View Hospital Thursday with intestinal influenza, is much improved and expects to return home in a day or two.

Marvin Laughlin Valley View Hospital

Latta FTA Alumni Paths From A and M to Navy

Donnie Williams returns from Oklahoma A and M where he enrolled for summer classes at Stillwater. He notes first week lacked the fun of past FFA campus visits. Former Latta students who guided him now mostly in navy, out of college, or pursuing at East Central.

Donnie Williams Chester Williams Oklahoma A M. College Donnie Stillwater College FFA Latta FTA Navy East Central

Towns Family New Pastor Arrives in Latta

Rev. and Mrs. W. C. Towns and their children moved from Terrell to Latta on Tuesday as he becomes the new pastor of Morris Memorial Baptist Church. The church voted to hold all-day services with a noon dinner on June 27 to honor the Towns family.

W. C. Towns Terrell Latta

Cimanche Couple Visit Bettis Family Sunday

Mr and Mrs Lee Barnes of Cimanche visited Mr and Mrs Jess Bettis and their daughter on Sunday.

Lee Barnes Cimanche Jess Bettis Sunday

LaFollette Heads to Cumberland Assembly in Tennessee

Rex F. H. LaFollette leaves Mon Gay for Syersburg Tennessee to attend the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church as a Chickasaw Presbytery representative. He travels with Mrs. LaFollette and daughter Billie who will visit Gadsden Alabama and McKenzie Tennessee.

Rex. F. H. LaFollette Mon- Gay Syersburg Tenn General Assembly Cumberland Presbyterian Church Chickasaw LaFollette Billie Gadsden Alabama McKenzie

Army couple visits relatives during furlough

Pfc. and Mrs. Billy Derryberry of Yakima Washington visited his parents Mr. and Mrs Barney Derryberry of Portland Park and returned to his army base after a furlough leaving Tuesday.

Billy Derryberry Yakima, Wash Barney Derryberry Portland Park

Notable Texas Visitors Stop by Local Residents

Mr and Mrs Mark Burns of Lubbock Texas visited Rev and Mrs F H La Follette recently in the community gathering.

Mark Burns Lubbock, Texas F. H. la Follette

Mrs Dora Price Ill With Severe Arthritis

Mrs Dora Price has been under a doctor's care for several days. A severe case of arthritis makes it difficult for her to get about and causes severe pain at times.

Dora Price

Stegall Family Attends Muskogee Church Event

Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Stegall and Jerry visited Muskogee Sunday where Mr. Stegall served as guest speaker at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

M. L. Stegall Jerry Muskogee Mr. Stegall Cumberland Presbyterian Church

Derryberrys Visit Grand Parents in Latta

Mr and Mrs Billy Derryberry of Yakima Washington visited his grandparents Mr and Mrs W M Nelson in Latta Sunday night.

Billy Derryberry Yakima Washington Barney Derryberry Portland Park W. M. Nelson Latta

Lovelace Family Holiday Visit Across County Ties

Midland Texas visitors Mr. and Mrs. Marion Lovelace and their children spend vacation with J. G. Lovelace and family including sister Mrs. M. L. Stegall and Mrs. Herbert Cooper. Also visiting are Mr. and Mrs. Bill Moss from Bakersfield California with children and other relatives. Dock Hawkins Noble and Nellie Blackwell Stonewall join family at Luther Thompson's for weekend visits.

Marion Lovelace Midland Texas J. G. Lovelace M. L. Stegall Herbert Cooper Joe Lovelace Dock Hawkins Noble Nellie Blackwell Stonewall Luther Thompson

Stegalls Move to Muskogee After Latta Farewell Plans

Latta community notes Jerry slipped away before the Latta HD club could finish plans for a farewell party. The Stegalls relocated Tuesday evening to their new home in Muskogee where Mr. Stegall accepts a pastorate at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

M. L. Stegall Jerry Latta Stegalls Muskogee Stegall Cumberland Presbyterian Church

Baptismal Services Held for Morris Memorial Candidates

Sunday morning baptism was conducted for two candidates at Morris Memorial, marking a milestone in the church’s confirmation program.

Morris Memorial Church

Mrs. Graves and sons visit Rev. LaFollette home

Mrs. Herman Graves and her sons Tom and Merritt of Joinerville Texas visited Friday afternoon in the home of Rev. and Mrs. F H LaFollette.

Herman Graves

Boland Family Visits Nelsons in Choctaw

Mr and Mrs Leroy Boland and son Billy of Choctaw visited Mrs and Mrs W M Nelson and their family Sunday. Also present were Homer Nelson and family, Audie Nelson and children, Bervin Nelson of Ada, Bill Nelson and daughters Lolita and Nowatha of Latta.

Leroy Boland Billy W. M. Nelson Nelson Homer Nelson Audie Nelson Bervin Nelson Ada Bill Nelson Lolita Nowatha Latta

Cornet Family Visits Bettis Family Sunday

Mr and Mrs Carroll Cornet and family of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Monroe Bettis and family Sunday.

Mrs. Carroll Cornet Oklahoma City Mrs. Monroe Bettis

Dean Morrison to retire after 31 years at East Central

William B Morrison, longtime dean of East Central State College, will retire June 15 after 31 years on the staff. He will be succeeded by Dr Edward W James, who becomes dean of instruction July 1. Morrison plans short trips and farming hobbies, with continued work on the campus as a mentor and community figure.

William B Morrison East Central State Central College Morrison Edward W. James East Central Dean Morrison Science Hall Cabann F E. H. Nelson Hugh Norris Anna Weaver Jones Gertrude Montgomery Horace Mann Bureau Boards of Education Oklahoma New Mexico Kansas Texas Arizona Cabin Ada Chares F. Spencer Dyer County Tennessee Latimer County U. S. Army Clayton School Pushmataha County Columbia University New York City A. Linscheid William B. Morrison East Central State College

Sportsman Club Meeting At George Carters Home

The Sportsman Club gathered June 10 at Mr. and Mrs. George Carter’s home with about 52 attendees. Attendees socialized, enjoyed a weiner roast, table tennis, and Bill Carter’s snake collection, while Ira Wommack discussed club purpose and rules. A film by Bob Allan and Marvin Stokes was shown, hot coffee and Kool-Aid were served, and the group closed with prayer.

Sportsman Club George Carter Bill Carter Jack Summers Mona Ruth Jackie Ira Wommack Trigger Happy Harry Bob Aillan Marvin Stokes Byng

Mansfield and Kelley Visit Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs George Mansfield Clarence Kelley and C H Taylor were visitors in Oklahoma City Wednesday Clarence Kelley and C H Taylor remained in the city to visit with J L Taylor

George Mansfield Clarence Kelley C. H. Taylor Oklahoma City City J. L. Taylor

Local Visits Highlight Family Weekends

Corporal and Mrs. Lindell Joe Smith and son Micheal Joe of Altus spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ira Wommack. Mrs. Smith is the former Barbara Foxx. Saturday visitors in the M. A. Lancaster home were Mrs. Doo Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Ray Nance and children, and Mr. and Mrs. Haskell Nance and children have returned to Cedar Rapids Iowa and Oklahoma City after spending a week with their parents. They enjoyed fishing and golfing but sunburned. Editor notes it was a true vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Dude Golden and children Cheryl Beryl Floy and Charles of Ada visited Sunday.

Lindell Joe Smith Micheal Joe Altus Ira Wommack Bobby Ray Nance Haskell Nance Cedar Rapids Iowa Oklahoma City J. M. Nance Dude Golden Cheryl, Beryl, Floy and Charles Ada

Local Residents Share Weekend Visits and Travel

Lin of Sasakwa and Mrs. Dealtha Stafford of Seminole joined family members in Ada visiting J. P. Ainsworth. Don Odanely and Clyde Kaiser hosts welcomed guests from Chickasha and plans for Florida vacation. Angie Wright hosted visits from Mrs. Berryman and neighbors Ira Wommack and Cleburne Roper with J. R. Pendergrass family.

Don Odanely Chickasha Clyde Kaiser Points Florida Chanely Juanita Kaiser

Pendergrass Family Visits Ada Friday Night

Mr. and Mrs. John Pendergrass and sons Roddie and Gary of Ada visited a short while Friday night with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pendergrass.

John Pendergrass Roddie and Gary Ada J. R. Pendergrass

Pevehouse and Caton Day of Fishing and Swimming

Vernon Pevehouse visited with Bobby Caton on Sunday for a day of fishing and swimming in the afternoon. They spent time outdoors enjoying the warm weather and casual recreation.

Vernon Pevehouse Bobby Caton

Lancaster Hobbs and Farmer Spend Sunday Night

Roger Lancaster and Eugene Hobbs were guests of Norman Farmer for a Sunday night gathering, with details of the visit noted in local society circles.

Roger Lancaster Eugene Hobbs Norman Farmer

Bobby Cochran Recovers After Foot Injury

Bobby Cochran faced a serious foot condition last week when doctors treated possible blood poisoning. He attended Sunday school, League Sunday, and Sunday night services, and his condition improved.

Bobby Cochran

Hoot On Ranch Owner Charley Sliger Calls in Ada Area

Charley Sliger owner of the Hoot On Ranch south of Ada phoned the J. R. Pendergrass residence on Wednesday to report a matter.

Charley Sliger Ada J. R. Pendergrass

Ray couple visit mother in Madill over weekend

Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Ray spent Saturday and Sunday with his mother who lives in Madill, sharing weekend family time.

Miss Angie Wright and Beard visit Molly Wright Sunday

Miss Angie Wright joined by Mr and Mrs L D Beard spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs Molly Wright.

Angie Wright Mrs. L. D. Beard Molly Wright Beard

Nyoka Caldwell Visits Francis with Mona Ruth Summers

Nyoka Caldwell of Francis visited Monday with Mona Ruth Summers.

Nyoka Caldwell Francis Mona Ruth Summers

Isaacs Family Fishing Trip Yields No Catch

Mr and Mrs Sid Isaacs and their children fished Friday and Saturday at Lake Texoma but reported no luck or catches.

Sid Isaacs Lake Texoma

Mansfield hosts welcome with Oklahoma City and Cedar Grove guests

Sunday guests at Mr. and Mrs. George Mansfield included Ray Williamson B A Holmes of Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs J C Scroggins of Cedar Grove visiting the couple.

George Mansfield Ray Williamson B. A. Holmes Oklahoma City J. C. Scroggins Cedar Grove

Summers Family Visit From Ballenger Texas

Mr and Mrs Ray Summers and daughter Gregg and Jan of Ballenger Texas visited this week with his brother Mr Jack Summers and family.

Ray Summers Gregg and Jan Ballenger, Texas Jack Summers

Miss Cathie Hogue Celebrates First Birthday

Last Sunday June 6 little Cathie Hogue marked her first birthday. Daughter of Reverend and Mrs Curtis Hogue, she received cake and pink ice cream. Guests sending gifts included Mrs Willie Smith Mrs Lydia Eubanks Bell Baulch Venna Norris Mrs John Morgan and Rev and Mrs Scott Jones.

Cathie Hogue Curtis Hogue Willie Smith Lydia Eubanks Bell Baulch Venna Norris John Morgan Scott Jones

Glen Smith Visits Billy Joe Pevehouse Over Weekend

Glen Smith of Happyland visited Sunday night and Monday with Billy Joe Pevehouse for a informal gathering at their shared hometown.

Glen Smith Happyland Billy Joe Pevehouse

Sunday Visiters Share Time With Mr and Mrs Monroe Lee

Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Lois Hodges and daughter from Homer Mr and Mrs Raymond Golden and daughter from Ada and Mrs J R Pender grass.

Monroe Lee Lois Hodges Homer Raymond Golden Dude Golden Ada J. R. Pendergrass

Three Davidson Women Spend Sunday in Sulphur Hills

Margaret Davidson Mary Jane Davidson and Trenna Pevehouse spent Sunday afternoon in Sulphur enjoying an evening picnic and mountain climbs. They were chaperoned by Mrs Zorg Davidson.

Margaret Davidson Mary Jane Davidson Trenna Pevehouse Zorg Davidson

Dub Guest Family Visits Higdon Household

Mr and Mrs Dub Guest and daughters Sunny and Susan visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs D H Higdon of Stonewall.

Mrs. Dub Guest Sunny Susan D. H. Higdon Stonewall

Mrs Veach Family Visit With Ainsworth Party

Mrs Albert Veach and her children Peter Doug and Cynthia visited Monday with Mrs J P Ainsworth Mildred and Hazel.

Albert Veach Peter Doug Cynthia J. P. Ainsworth Mildred Hazel

Delores and Norman Farmer Weekend Guests

Delores and Norman Farmer hosted Mrs. Buster Hobbs and her son Eugene as Sunday guests, sharing a relaxed afternoon at their home.

Delores Norman Farmer Buster Hobbs Eugene

Berryman Family Picnic Visit In Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman visited Sunday in Oklahoma City with their children Mr and Mrs B J Ainsworth and Mr and Mrs J B Berryman and children. They shared a picnic lunch in the park and all reported an enjoyable time.

Jess Berryman Oklahoma City B. J. Ainsworth J. B. Berryman

Local Visits Highlight Weekend Socials

Mr and Mrs Clifford Anson and children spent Sunday in Lawton visiting Mr and Mrs W A Scroggins. Mrs R M Nickell and daughters Carolyn and Pauline visited Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs J P Ainsworth and family.

Clifford Anson Lawton W. A. Scroggins R. M. Nickell Carolyn Pauline J. P. Ainsworth

Ada hosts Mildred Lee Billy Lee and guests

Mildred Lee and Billy Lee along with Mrs. Ray Goodwin of Ada and Gene Hobbs were Friday guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pender. The visit included social calls and local courtesy in Ada social circles.

Mildred Lee Billy Lee Ray Goodwin Ada Eugene Hobbs J. R. Pendergrass

Mrs. Brassfield Visits Bevers Family Saturday

Mrs. Brassfield visited her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Jor Bevers and their children Saturday during a family gathering.

Brays Roundtree and Shockley Visit with Carter for Weekend Swim

Joe Bray of Colbert Richard Roundtree of Happyland and James Shockley of Francis visited Sunday with Bill Carter They went swimming and played table tennis Mrs Myrtle Gist and daughters Wanda and Phyllis of Tex one visited her aunt Mrs Mary Lee Caton Saturday

Joe Bray Colbert Richard Roundtree Happyland James Shockley Francis Bill Carter Myrtle Gist Wanda Phyllis of Texone Mary Lee Caton

Ada Visitors Report Casual Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs A E Pevehouse and their son Billy Joewere Sunday afternoon guests in Ada at the home of Mr and Mrs George Smith and Aunt Molly Stevens. Elewicse Grump of Wewoka Ada and Mr and Mrs L D were also mentioned in the visit.

A. E. Pevehouse Billy Joe George Smith Molly Stevens Ada

Lancaster Family Mentioned in Community Notice

Mr and Mrs M A Lancaster appear with their children Roger Connie and Chuck in a local social item noting family presence at a community event.

Mrs M. A. Lancaster Roger, Connie and Chuck

Lamb of Colbert Visit Spotted on Friday Night

Joe Bray and cousin Jimmy visit with Bill Carter during a white Friday night event at Lamb of Colbert.

Joe Bray Jimmy Lamb of Colbert Bill Carter

Summers Family Ice Cream Party At Francis Home

Mona Ruth Jackie Howard Phil and Bobo Summers attended an ice cream party Tuesday night at the home of their aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Bill Summers in Francis.

Mona Ruth Jackie Howard Phil Bobo Summers Bill Summers Francis

Local Social Notes From Holdenville Ada Area

Mary Boyd of Holdenville visits two weeks with her sister and Mr and Mrs J M Nance. Lavon Caton is off work this week due to illness at the Farmers Produce. Jerry Scroggins of Ada visits Monday and Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Ira Wommack.

Mary Boyd Holdenville J. M. Nance Lavon Caton Jerry Scroggins Ada Ira Wommack

Ada visitors share Wednesday call list

Visitors this past Wednesday included Mrs. Mary West, Mrs. Jack Bingham, Mrs. Rosa Rose, Mrs. Effie Thorpe of Ada, and Mrs. Peggy Turner of Homer.

Angie Wright Mary West Jack Bingham Rosa Rose Effie Thorpe Ada Peggy Turner Homer

Stroke Strikes Mrs Ella Hart in Serious Condition

Mrs Ella Hart mother of Betty Mounger and Myrtle Kaiser suffers another stroke and is described as very serious at this writing.

Ella Hart Betty Mounger Myrtle Kaiser

Summers family performs at revival service

Mr. Jack Summers and his daughters Mona Ruth and Jackie provided music Monday evening for a revival service at the Black Rock church, offering a musical showcase to attendees.

Jack Summers Mona Ruth Jackie Black Rock Church

Youth fellowship attendees listed for Ada Saturday event

Attendees at the Ada youth fellowship meeting Saturday night included Mr. and Mrs. George Carter and Bill, Margaret Davidson, Sylvia Caton, and Trenna Pevehouse.

Ada George Carter Bill Margaret Davidson Sylvia Caton Trenna Pevehouse

Nance couple visit friends at Valley View Hospital

Mr and Mrs J M Nance spent Sunday afternoon visiting friends at Valley View Hospital. They called on Mrs Ella Hart and Mrs Mable Kelley who is the Frances news correspondent. We extend wishes for a speedy recovery to Mrs Kelley.

J. M. Nance Valley View Hospital Ella Hart Mable Kelley

Reed boys visit Lula grandparents over weekend

Jimmy and Donnie Reed spent the weekend with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ben Keaton of Lula, joined by Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Hobbs and .

Jimmy Donnie Reed Mrs Ben Keaton Lula

Five Call Dates Remain For County Barber Physicals

The City County Health Department reports barber physicals for license qualification lagging. With seven of about fifty barbers examined, five June dates remain on the schedule for exams at 2 to 4 p m on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Pontotoc County Anl East Thirteenth

Cotton unusually late over state highlights early planting

Stillwater Oklahoma. The weekly cotton insect report from the Oklahoma Extension Service notes cotton is unusually late. Some fields are just being planted others emerging while drought and freeze survived patches show six to eight leaves. Boll weevil infestation may be very spotty due to the late crop.

Stillwater Okla Oklahoma Extension Service

Local Marriages in Seminole Ada and Holdenville Areas

The notice lists several announced marriages. L C Smith 24 of Seminole Route 2 weds Joyce Westermann 20 of 623 West Russell Seminole. Gene Smith 20 of 311 West Eighth weds Sarah La Von Sween ey 17 of Ada. James Kimrey 21 of Wewoka Route 2 weds Ruby Brewer 301 South Choctaw Holdenville. Glen D Chapman 22 of Ada Route 4 weds Zana Comer 20 of Ada Route 4.

L. C. Smith Seminole Joyce Westermann West Russell Gene Smith West Eighth Sarah la von Sweeney Ada James Kimrey Wewoka Ruby Brewer South Choctaw Holdenville Glen D. Chapman Zana Comer

Hobbs Visitors Tour Oklahoma Relatives

Children of Hobbs New Mexico Mr. Lester Lillard and son Stanley and Mr. and Mrs. Buster Hobbs visited Monday with Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pendergrass. The Hobbs and visiting relatives also in other parts of Oklahoma.

Hobbs New Mexico Lester Lillard Stanley Buster Hobbs J. R. Pendergrass Oklahoma

Also Mentioned on This Page

Latta News Carl Pollard J. W. Haglar Emmitt Scates Alma Drake Bill Moss Bakersfield, Calif W.B. Morrison Jeepers Trader Mills Oakman By Trenna Pevehouse Nance Children Home Jeff Ainsworth Dan Dryden Gussie Lillard Cleburne Roper Mrs. J. R. Pendergrass Oren Phillips Bob Robertson L. D. Beard Jess Duvall Bobby General Acceptance Company General Acceptance CO Eek Mrs. Cecil Hobbs Norman C. Mitchell State Department OF Education Depen Dent State Department OF Public Instruction Oliver Hodge Truman Bennett Norman Mitchell Dear Mr. Mitchell Wmk cc—County Superintendent of Schools S/ Ira Bugg Friends of Good Education
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