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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1956

Page

10

Homecoming Sermon At Methodist Church Set For Sunday

Stonewall notices say the Methodist Church plans 10 a m worship with 11 a m Sunday school to enable Rev. Ronald Ritchie and wife to attend Tu pelo homecoming. A guest speaker will speak, basket dinner at noon. Sermon title asks if recognition is possible after death.

Methodist Church Ronald Ritchie Tupelo Methodist Church Stonewall Church Ritchie Heaven Hell

Missionary Society Meets At Campbell Home

The W. S. C. S. of the Methodist Church gathered at Mrs. W. W. Campbell’s home for the regular monthly service. Mrs. R. L. Hale led the lesson and Mrs. Campbell hosted with attendees including Mesdames M. A. Jamison, Ronald Ritchie, D. D. Duke, F. L. Gibson, B. J. Jennings and W. W. Wooley.

The Methodist Church W. W. Campbell R. L. Hale Campbell M. A. Jamison Ronald Ritchie D. D. Duke F. L. Gibson B. J. Jennings W. W.wooley

Ellises announce birth of son at Valley View Hospital

Mr and Mrs Fred Ellis announce the birth of a son Monday morning June 18 at Valley View Hospital. He weighed eight pounds and has been named Fred.

Fred Ellis Valley View Hospital Fred

Patty Harper and Kay Bullard spend time together

Patty Harper of Atoka spent Friday to Tuesday with Kay Bullard. Kay then returned with Patty to spend the rest of the week at her home.

Patty Harper Atoka Kay Bullard Kay Patty

Mrs Bernard Glover Faces Ongoing Pneumonia Aftermath

Mrs Bernard Glover remains in fragile condition following pneumonia symptoms. Her health difficulties persist as doctors monitor for further complications.

Mrs Harper Remains Hospital Returnbedbound

Mrs Frank Harper remains in bed at home a week after returning from the hospital as family notes slow recovery and insufficient gain.

Frank Harper

Visitors from California spend weekend in Tupelo and Stonewall

Mr and Mrs Ray Phillips and children of California visit his parents H H Phillips in Tupelo and spend Saturday and Sunday with Mr and Mrs Thurman Heck in Stonewall during a family trip.

Ray Phillips California H. H. Phillips Tupelo Mrs. Thurman Heck Stonewall

Local visitors depart after two week visit

Mr and Mrs Leon Harper and family of Chula Vista California Mrs Cecil Mathinson and daughter of Oklahoma City Mrs Nan Culver of The City and Mrs Cleo Kessler of Chandler who had been visiting Mrs Maude Harper for two weeks left for home last Friday.

Leon Harper Chula Vista Calif Cecil Mathinson Oklahoma City Nan Culver The City Cleo Kessler Chandler Maude Harper

Corpus Christi Man Visits Daughter and Son-in-law

B. P. Tice of Corpus Christi visits his daughter Mrs Pace and her husband Mr Pace during a family gathering.

B. P. Tice of Corpus Christi Mrs. Pace Mr. Pace

Palmer Family Returns From Dallas Visit

Mr and Mrs L G Palmer returned home Sunday after a week in Dallas visiting their son Jim Palmer and family. They enjoyed swimming and boating at Lake Dallas.

L. G. Palmer Dallas Jimmy Palmer Lake Dallas

Vacationing Gosses Surf Fishing Then Mountain Trip

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Goss are in California on vacation. Their son Jimmy and Mrs W E Winton manage the store while away. Jimmy reports surf fishing on the coast and a mountain visit. They called on friends in Bakersfield and Mrs Lemon Ray returns from a Texas clinic improved.

Lloyd Goss California Jimmy W. E. Winton Kenneth Barnes Wilbert Kirscheman Bakersfield Calif Lemon Ray Grande Prairie Texas

Reunion News From Company A 120 Medics 45th Division

Bill Saint delivered cattle to Oklahoma City for John Crabtree. Mr and Mrs Arvell Jennings attended the Company A 120 Medics 45th Division reunion at Cushing last Friday to Sunday. Forty two veterans who served together in World War II attended. The next reunion is planned for Cushing in 1959.

Bill Saint Oklahoma City John Crabtree Arvell Jennings Cushing W. W. 11

Oklahoma Family News From Chickasha and Stillwater

Mr and Mrs George Elkins visited daughter Mrs Bill Elliott and family in Chickasha Sunday Thursday of last week D D Duke and brother R G Duke attended an administrators workshop at A M College in Stillwater Mrs Duke visited sisters Miss Marjorie Shepherd and Mrs R D Speegle in Wewoka

George Elkins Bill Elliott Chickasha D. D. Duke R. G. Duke A&m College Stillwater

James Couple Ends Vacation After Texas Lake Visit

Mr and Mrs A J James wrap up a vacation that included fishing at Lake Texoma near the area where Mrs James grew up. She notes the old homestead is now underwater. The pair spent time with relatives and camped part of the trip.

A. J. James Lake Texoma

Baby Sitter Tips for Dads in Modern Families

AP News notes fathers increasingly take baby tending in stride with shared-work households. Mothers stock gear like a safe bathinette diaper cover and nylon pinless diaper system, plus electric bottle warmers and scientific toys to ease Dad's care duties and encourage his involvement.

Pop Mom Dad

Two wild cubs identified as red foxes brought home

The two wild cubs are confirmed to be red foxes. One cub was given to a nephew while the other has been kept at home with limited tame attempts and may be donated to a zoo.

McKoys Find Surprises At Home After Berry Quest

Mr and Mrs George McKoy searched for a blackberries patch on Monday morning but returned home to discover yellow plums green beans and squash from an anonymous friend on the porch. Mrs McKoy spent the day making jelly and butter. Clifton McKay family visited from Pruitt City for an early Father's Day. Young George Dowell stayed to visit his grandparents.

George McKoy

Sulphur swimming party draws several families

Mrs. Ora Morris and grandson Bill joined Mrs. George Ann Amato Angela and George Dowell for a Tuesday afternoon drive to Sulphur for a swimming party and picnic.

Ora Morris Bill George Ann Amato Angela George Dowell

Baylis Family Guests Include Dibrell Phillips and Spud

Mr and Mrs Alfred Baylis hosted over the weekend their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Dibrell Phillips and son Spud Spud stayed on for a week with his grandparents and family in Frisco.

Alfred Baylis Dibrell Phillips Spud

Mrs G W Barnes Hospital Visit For Operation

Mrs G W Barnes entered Valley View Hospital for another operation Thursday. Monday morning she was some better.

G. W. Barnes Valley View Hospital

Daniel Family Celebrates Fathers Day With Big Reunion

L. T. Daniel hosted all his children for Fathers Day except the youngest Jack. The gathering in Carter included many relatives from Ada Stonewall Moore and Moore communities. They enjoyed fish and chicken, two freezers of ice cream, and a morning potluck of Irish potatoes.

L. T. Daniel Jack Buck Daniel Thomas Robert Carter Shirla Ada Homer Barnes Homer Jr Stonewall Floyd Ingram Moore Joe Daniel Vicky Valeria Clara Kennedy Dora Daniel Robert Daniel Daniels Daniel

Mrs Barnes Drives to Okmulgee for Homer Jr. Return

Mrs Margaret Barnes and Mrs Johnnie Powers drove to Okmulgee Friday to pick up Mrs Barnes son Homer Jr who is in school there.

Margaret Barnes Johnnie"Powers Okmulgee

Ingram Family Visits Relatives Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Floyd Ingram spent Sunday night at the home of his brother and wife Mr and Mrs Joe Daniel. Thomas Ingram was a guest of his cousins Leonard and Johnnie Daniel.

Floyd Ingram Joe Daniel Thomas Ingram Leonard Johnnie Daniel

Johnsons Host Pauline Geller and Larry from Sidney

Mr and Mrs W P Johnson welcomed Mrs Pauline Geller sister in law and Larry from Sidney Nebraska for the weekend. Larry stayed on for the summer with the Johnsons.

W. P. Johnson Johnson Pauline Geller Larry Sidney, Neb Johnsons

Oklahoma City family guests at Johnson home

Last week Leroy Miller and his wife from Oklahoma City and Mrs. Kenneth Alexander and her daughter visited their aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Johnson. A brother and his wife Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Maxwell of Tupelo called Saturday at the Johnson home.

Leroy Miller Oklahoma City Kenneth Alexander W. P. Johnson W. F. Maxwell Tupelo Johnson

Anders Visit Family in Oklahoma City

Mr. and Mrs. Trice Anders of Oklahoma City visited Mrs. Anders’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Thompson, from Wednesday until Sunday afternoon.

Trice Anders Oklahoma City

Family ties mark Fathers Day at Cov Byrd home

Spent by Mr and Mrs Bill Scott and their children Arlie Jenny of Clebourne Melba and Bob Byrd with Mrs Byrd and Velmar Sanders family also joined by Velmar’s sons Larry and Gary Ada Relatives Alfred Byrd of Oakland visited Gladys Gonge and Gouge family Leona Byrd A message from Elder Lee Byrd in McKinney Veterans Hospital notes surgery and recovery.

Cov Byrd Bill Scott Arlie Jenny Clebourne Tex Melba Bob Byrd Glenn Leona Byrd Coy Byrd Elder Lee Byrd Veterans Hospital McKinney, Tex

Bedford Murphy Visits Alma with Cow Byrd

Bedford Murphy of Alma visited on Wednesday and Thursday of last week with his cow Byrd.

Bedford Murphy Alma Cow Byrd

Patton Family Dinner On Father's Day With Guests

Mr and Mrs Simon Patton hosted a Father's Day dinner for Patton family including their daughter and her husband Ben Weaver and children Mike and Sue. The gathering also welcomed additional relatives.

Simon Patton

Mrs Patton Measures Tall Iowa Corn Patch

Last Friday Mrs Simon Patton reached a corn patch in front of her house. Using a yardstick and then a cane fishing pole she measured the stalks at 10 feet 2 inches and 11 feet tall. The corn is Iowa Silver Mine on upland.

Simon Patton Iowa

Snow Family Visitors From Bowlegs Harden City

Mr and Mrs Harlen Jackson and their children from Bowlegs visit the Snow home. Mrs Maxine Harris and her children from Harden City also visit. Pvt. Snow in summer training at Ft. Sill spent weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs J W Snow.

Harlen Jackson Bowlegs Maxine Harris Harden City J. W. Snow Ft. Sill

Visit of Bryant Family at J W Snow Home

Mr and Mrs Arthur Bryant of Harden City with their daughter and her husband of Oklahoma City visited in the J W Snow home.

Arthur Bryant Harden City Oklahoma City J. W. Snow

Robbins Family Plans Father’s Day Trips

Bill and Marion Robbins and Mr and Mrs James Robbins and Jim My of Ada spent Father’s Day in Dallas with sister Stephanie Robbins who accompanied them to visit Bill and Marion and other relatives.

Bill Marion Robbins James Robbins Jimmy Ada W. R. Robbins Stephanie Robbins Marion Dallas

Mrs H B Herron Visits in Kiefer Last Week

Mrs H B Herron was in Kiefer last week visiting her relatives and noting local happenings during a short stay in the community.

H. B. Herron Kiefer

Families Gather For Father’s Day Visits Across Ada Area

Mr. and Mrs. Parks hosted Bruce and Bracky Herion and their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Herion. L. A. Williams Clarita and Arthur Johnson joined the parents for Father’s Day dinner. Edna Antholene Johnson and Fred Joy Williams watched a movie afterward. Other guests included L. C. Colbert Billie Spears of Coalgate and Joe Spears with Boda Hisaw family. Edith Price and children visited Sunday. Rev Alfred Waller and B F Flatt visited C J Waldroup home Monday. Waller conducts a two week revival at Stonewall Church of Christ.

Bruce Bracky Herion Mrs H. B. Herion L. A. Williams Clarita Arthur Johnson Ada Edna Antholene Johnson Fred Joy Williams L. C. Colbert Billie Spears Coalgate Joe Spears C. J. Waldroup Alfred Waller Hillsborough, Tex B. F. Flatt Waller Church of Christ Stonewall

Guests Gather at Minor Home for Sunday Visit

Sunday visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs A L Minor included Mr and Mrs Clarence Cromwell of Tupelo and Mrs Reba Daniel along with Vicky and Valeria.

A. L. Minor Clarence Cromwell Tupelo Reba Daniel Vicky Valeria

Langley Family Supper Honors Fathers

Mr and Mrs Bob Langley hosted a Sunday night supper to honor their fathers. Attendees included Mrs Langley’s parents Mr and Mrs A L Minor their sons Alvin and Anthony a sister Mrs Reba Daniel and grandchildren Vicky and Valeria plus Mr Langley’s parents Mr and Mrs Lee Langley of Union Valley.

Bob Langley

Holmes Visits Stonewall With Alvin Minor Jr Guest

Larry Holmes of Pampa Texas was a guest of Alvin Minor Jr at the Main Theatre matinee in Stonewall Wednesday night. They spent Monday night at the home of Mrs. Ingram’s sister and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Barnes.

Alvin Minor Jr Larry Holmes Pampa Tex Stonewall Mrs Floyd Ingram Mrs. Ingram Homer Barnes

Barnes Family Father’s Day Visit Across Generations

Sunday Ada residents Mr. and Mrs. Grover Barnes and children visited Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Barnes to spend Father’s Day. Grover helped with hay, dressing in overalls to assist his father, a gesture the father likely valued more than the gift. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Steve Sullivan of Stonewall.

Grover Barnes Ada Mr. Barnes W. J. Barnes Grover Steve Sullivan Stonewall Barneses

Couple Visits Cement for Father's Stroke Recovery

Mr and Mrs Joe Morgan and Jean travel to Cement to be with Mrs Morgan’s father Dave Roberts who recently suffered a stroke and is hospitalized for care and support.

Joe Morgan Jean Cement Mrs. Morgan Dave Roberts

Ada social visit at Stegall home noted

Mrs. Mary Barton of Ada visited the J. W. Stegall home Monday afternoon. Mrs. Agnes Russel accompanied her home for a visit.

Mary Barton Ada J. W. Stegall Agnes Russel

Stegall Relatives Visit Father in Ada Convalescent Home

Ray Stegall of Ada brought his uncle J. W. Stegall and his niece Agnes Russel to Ada to visit Steve Stegall who is recovering in a convalescent home.

Ray Stegall Ada J. W. Stegall Agnes Russel Steve Stegall

Weekend visitors fill Maxwell home in small town

Weekend guests at the M. M. Maxwell home include Carl Coker and Oklahoma City children, Jean Long and Bruce of Laredo Texas. Bruce visits grandparents while Jean Long stays in Oklahoma City with Pat Maxwell. L. P. Daniel and Jack visit Mrs. Daniel's father S. E. Patton this week. Local farmers report active harvest as weather stays sunny, but corn and cotton growers hope for rain.

M. M. Maxwell Mrs. Maxwell Carl Coker Oklahoma City Maxwell Jean Long Bruce Laredo Tex Mrs. L. P. Daniel Carter and Jack

Mr and Mrs Tince Anders and S L Thompson

Mr and Mrs Tince Anders and Mr and Mrs S L Thompson are named in a formal notice or social engagement listing found in the newspaper. The snippet identifies two couples, likely involved in a marriage, engagement, or social event context.

Hart-Ten HD club notes: mowing cemetery and fabrics

Hart-Ten HD club members met at Mrs. Matt Heimer Jr for a regular session. They thanked Roy Cantwell for mowing the cemetery, planned a wedding gift for Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hatcher, and discussed fabrics and garment labels.

Hart Club Hart HD Club Matt Heimer Jr Marjorie Soutee Roy Cantwell Bob Hatcher Alvie Griffith Martha Mote B. B. Ownbey Charles Cherri Gaye Roberts Rebecca Soutee Leroy Cantwell Sharon

Budget Wise Bridal Sewing and Machine Choices

After the wedding many couples face purchases for the home. Local sewing center experts advise the first year should include a sewing machine and basic lessons. Home sewing saves money, supports wardrobe upkeep, and can fund larger items over time.

Arthur Brown Visits Olney Friends in Byng

Arthur Brown of Olney visited Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Henry on Tuesday in Byng, sharing time with local residents and renewing acquaintances in the community.

Arthur Brown of Olney Mrs T. W. Henry

Byng’s Davy Crockett Stops Local Wolf Problem

Steve Godfrey Byng is hailed for killing a wolf that troubled the community. The act ends a period of fear as residents praise his quick response and animal control efforts.

Steve Godfrey Byng Davy Crockett

Choate Family Visited Henrys With Granddaughter Sharon

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Choate and granddaughter Sharon spent time with Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Henry last week in a family visit highlighting kin and kinship ties.

Weekend Visit From Oklahoma City Guests

Visiting over the weekend were Mr and Mrs Kimsey Morrison and her mother and father from Oklahoma City to see Mr and Mrs T L Martin.

T. L. Martin Kimsey Morrison Oklahoma City

Visitors at a church service Sunday morning and evening

The attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. George Gladish Jr, and Laura Sue Ingram, joining the congregation for both services.

Allen George Gladish Jr Laura Sue Ingram

Ice Cream Social to Benefit Church Piano Fund

Mr and Mrs George Brown announce an ice cream social at their home Friday night June 22 proceeds at fifty cents go to pay for the piano at the Midway Assembly of God Church. All are invited. Mrs C E Porter left Monday for a week with her mother in Tulsa. The Nolen Wade family plans a move to Kenawa to operate the former Ruggles hardware store.

George Brown Midway Assembly of God Church Nolen Wade Kenawa Ruggles

Byng Sandlot Team Falls to Tupelo 7 2

Byng baseball squad suffered a 7 to 2 defeat against Tupelo sandlot team in a recent matchup. Tupelo held the lead with timely hitting while Byng struggled to plate runs.

Byng Baseball Tupelo

Morris pleads not guilty to drunken driving arraignment

Glen Edward Morris entered a not guilty plea to drunken driving at Monday county court arraignment. Bond was set at 200 cash or 500 personal. Morris had not posted bond by Tuesday. Joe Brown, a 30 year old New Orleans lightweight boxer, is described as an excellent dancer who prefers the mambo.

Glen Edward Morris Morris Joe Brown New Orleans

Market Upswing Amid Gains on Strong Auto News

The New York market rose in early trading with leading stocks advancing from fractions to about 2 points as activity remained moderate. Motors led activity on upbeat Detroit reports of higher production and sales.

New York Motors Detroit

Oklahoma City Produce Prices Reported by State Board of Agriculture

The state Board of Agriculture released prices for commodities including wheat No. 1 hard from various towns. eggs softened by 1-2 cents. butterfat No. 1 remained steady across multiple towns. Prices list wheat, bea, eggs, and butterfat in late morning quotes with regional variations.

Oklahoma City State Board of Agriculture Today Vici Alva Bison Clinton Enid Hobart Kingfisher Medford Blackwell Hennessey el Retio Guymon Hooker Yukon Frederick Brotlers F.o.b Muskogee Toulsa Vinita Bea Tuica Watonga Elk City Laverne Woodward Lawton Panls Valley el Keno Pauls Valley el Reno Tulsa

Dartmouth and Pennsylvania Open Historic Football Rivalry

Dartmouth and the University of Pennsylvania began their football rivalry in 1896, marking the start of a long standing interstate clash between the two programs. The early meetings set the tone for a series that would become a fixture of college football history.

Darthmouth Pennsylvania

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