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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1956

Page

12

Camp Ground Freewill Baptist Sunday School Busy

Repee News reports 80 members attended Sunday School at Camp Ground Freewill Baptist Church with all teachers and officers present. Rev Scott Jones led morning and evening messages. Youth Fellowship plans to meet Saturday night with Gaar Corner Church. Various local visits and visits to Ada and Prague are noted along with road work east of G C Holloway's place.

Freewill Baptist Church Scott Jones Gaar Corner Church

Social Visits Span Ada Stratford Guests

Sherry Scott spent Tuesday night with Goldie Scott of Ada. Mrs. Buren Magar of Stratford visited Wednesday evening with Mrs. Oris Roberts, Tony and Kay.

Sherry Scott Goldie Scott Ada

Lane Jaquess Visit With Dallas Parents

Lane Jaquess of Dallas Texas visited Tuesday with his parents Mr and Mrs L C Jaquess.

Lane Jaquess Dallas Tex Mrs L. C. Jaquess

Hood of Francis Visits Sherry Scott

Johnnie Jean Hood of Francis visited Sherry Scott on Wednesday for a social call and friendly visit.

Stanley Crawley Returns From Grand Rapids Visit

Stanley Crawley came back Tuesday from Grand Rapids Michigan after spending ten days visiting relatives.

Stanley Crawley Grand Rapids, Mich

Healdton Trio Visits P. P. Bile Couple Hosts

Mr and Mrs Charlie Crow and Mrs Loretta Kite with Danny and Charles from Healdton spent Wednesday night with Mr and Mrs P P Bile.

Charlie Crow Loretta Kite Danny Charles of Healdton PP. Bile

Mrs Elmer Pinley Dies Ties With Haggard Family Visit

Mrs Elmer Pinley was Wednesday night supper guest of Mrs Elwanda Haggard and her boys in a social note detailing a local civic gathering and family engagement.

Elmer Pinley Elwanda Haggard

Holloways and Kin Gather for Visits and Funeral

Visitors flocked to the Holloway residence including Spur lock Janice and Ronnie and many from Muskogee and Clifton. Funeral services for M C Burk were held at Oil Center Church with community attendance. Other locals hosted guests from Centrahoma Lawton Frisco and Ada as Red Cross swim lessons continued at Glenwood pool.

M. C. Burk Oil Center Church Donna Kaye Sherry Scott Raymond Thompson Red Cross Glenwood Swimming Pool Ada

Local Artillery Units Begin Summer Training at Fort Sill

Headquarters Battery and A Battery of the 986th Field Artillery Battalion arrive at Fort Sill on June 10 for two weeks of summer training under Major Leslie B. Younger. The advance party arrived June 7 led by Capt. Aaron Pollock with M Sgt. William Kirby and Sgt. George MacRoberts. The battalion comprises five sections including Fire Direction Control Communications Survey and Firing. </s>

Fort Sill Okla 986Th Field Artillery Battalion Ada Ardmore Leslie B. Younger Aaron J. Pollock William O. Kirby George G. MacRoberts Kirby

Family returns home after visiting Hollo way couple

The family of Clifton Arizona has returned to their home after spending several days visiting Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Holloway.

Clifton, Ariz G. C. Holloway

Wood family visitors gather for Father’s Day at Ada home

Here for Fathers Day and a week's visit in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Wood are Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas Wood and family and Miss Joyce Wood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Wood, all of Albuquerque, N. M. Others visiting Sunday were Mrs. L. C. Jaquess and Mr. Swink and Mrs. Hatcher of Ada. Picture taking was the order of the day.

Floyd Wood John Thomas Wood Joyce Wood Clifford Wood Albuquerque N. M L. C. Jaquess Swink Hatcher Ada

Local visits include Meek Scott Corvin groups

Mrs. Virgil Meek and Berlene visited Thursday with Mrs. Leo Scott Donna Kay and Sherry. Mr. and Mrs. H L Corvin visited Tuesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Max Kirkes and Russ of Francis.

Virgil Meek Berlene Leo Scott Donna Kay Sherry H. L. Corvin Max Kirkes Russ Francis

Dennis Lee Click Visits Prague Family This Week

Dennis Lee Click of Prague is spending the week with the R. R. Krause family, visiting and staying as a guest.

Charles Krause Mrs. Dennis Click Prague Dennis Lee Click R. R. Krause

Hood and Kite families visit Thursday evening

Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Hood and Mrs. Alice Hood with Jerry Sellars visited Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Kite.

M. C. Hood Mrs Alice Hood Jerry Sellars P. P. Kite

Mrs Sue Keeling and Bagwell family visit Wednesday

Mrs Sue Keeling of Galey and Mr and Mrs Burnis Bagwell and their boys visited Wednesday night.

Sue Keeling Galey Burnis Bagwell

Local visitors call on area families this week

Mr. and Mrs. Ede Berry along with Kay and Charles hosted guests. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Nelson and Shirley of Galey joined Thurs day night with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hurley and T. L. Hurley sr. Miss Sharon Ruth Leslie of Durant arrived to stay two weeks with Grandparents J. K. and Mrs. Smith.

Leo Nelson Shirley of Galey Kenneth Hurley T. L. Hurley Sr Sharon Ruth Leslie Durant Mrs J. K. Smith

Trapper Camps Spends Time In G C Holloway Home

Government trapper Mr. Camps visited the G C Holloway home Monday. Clifton Arizona visitors Mr. and Mrs. Ira Burk and sons and Mrs. Carrie Burk of Ada joined local families for meals and visits. Wewoka and Worstell residents spent midweek with local households, sharing Wednesday and Monday gatherings.

Mr. Camps G. C. Holloway

Earlin Haskins Vacation Trip to Missouri

Mr and Mrs Earlin Haskins left Thursday morning for a two week vacation trip to Missouri. Mr and Mrs Sam Hicks and

Earlin Haskins Missouri Sam Hicks

Roswell Resident Visits Cape Family After Week

The daughter of Roswell, New Mexico spent Thursday night with Mr and Mrs A L Cape and family. J K Smith made a business trip to Oklahoma City Sunday afternoon.

Roswell, N. M A. L. Cape J. K. Smith Oklahoma City

Latta Social Visit From Cooper and Smith Families

Mr and Mrs E K Cooper Kenneth Dean and Rebecca of Latta visited Thursday night with Mr and Mrs J K Smith.

Ada visitors hunt squirrels with G C Holloway

Tim Cox of Ada visited Monday with G C Holloway. The pair spent the day hunting squirrels and reported good luck.

Tim Cox Ada G. C. Holloway

Horner Visit and Church Attendance Reported

Mr and Mrs R W Horner visited Monday in the G C Holloway home. Karen Duncan of Worstell, Mr and Mrs Herbert Moore and Miss Berlene Meek attended church services at the Church of God of Prophecy in Sulphur Monday night. Karl Tilley and Gerald attended a ball game at Tupelo Tuesday night. Mrs Nancy Newby has return-

Karl Tilley Gerald Tupelo

Social visit reported by Union Hill and Francis residents

Miss Glenda Wallis and Johnnie Jean Hood spent Saturday night and Sunday with Donna Kaye and Sherry Scott.

Glenda Wallis Union Hill Johnnie Jean Hood Francis Donna Kaye Sherry Scott

Wells Family Weekend Guest Visit in Sayre Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs G C Wells and Billy spent the weekend in Sayre Oklahoma as guests of Mr and Mrs John Wells and Mr and Mrs Arthur Wells.

G. C. Wells Billy Sayre, Oklo John Wells Arthur Wells

Burk and Hightower note home improvements underway

The W. H. Hightowers have completed a new water well and plan a new bathroom. Dewayne and Muriel Burk of Clifton Arizona spent Sunday night and Monday with Gerald Tilley.

W. H. Hightowers Dewayne and Muriel Burk Clifton, Ariz Gerald Tilley

Hallams Visit Hood Family for Tuesday Supper

Mr and Mrs Vergil Hallam and family visited Mr and Mrs H C Hood of Francis Tuesday night for supper in a cordial social gathering with shared hospitality and conversation.

Vergil Hallam H. C. Hood Francis

Social visit from Oil Center group on Tuesday evening

Mrs. Darlene Standridge Mike and Kenny of Oil Center visited Tuesday evening with Mrs. Myrtle Roberts Kay and Tony.

Darlene Standridge Mike and Kenny Oil Center Myrtle Roberts Kay Tony

Lindell Jaquess Visiting Relatives in Texas

Lindell Jaquess of Earth Texas spends the week with Mr and Mrs L C Jaquess. He has also been visiting relatives in the Pickett community.

Lindell Jaquess Earth, Tex L. C. Jaquess Lindell Pickett

Betty Choate and Norton visitors meet Thursday

Mrs Betty Sue Choate and Mr Mike and Ricky visited Thursday with Mrs John Norton in a local social gathering noting family connections and friendly exchange.

Mrs. Betty Sue Choate Mike Ricky John Norton

Visitors Reach Hightower Home Evening

Mr and Mrs Leo Scott Donna Kaye Sherry and Johnnie Jean Hood were Wednesday night visitors in the home of Mr and Mrs W H Hightower.

Leo Scott Donna Kaye Sherry Johnnie Jean Hood W. H. Hightower

Local residents host visits in Ada and nearby areas

Mrs Lela Corvin visited Tues Manuel Thomas of Ada. Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley and Carlton Lee visited Sunday night with Mrs Carrie Burk of Ada. Larry Booth from Portland arrived to spend the summer with Mr Vernon Scaff and Mrs J W Booth. Mrs Melvin Newby and Larry visited Murder afternoon with Mr Grover Tyree and Linda of Ada. Miss Judy Krause visited Tuesday afternoon with Miss Donna Kaye Scott.

Lela Corvin Manuel Thomas Ada Karl Tilley Carlton Lee Carrie Burk Larry Booth Portland, Ore Vernon Scaff J. W. Booth Melvin Newby Larry Grover Tyree Linda Judy Krause Donna Kaye Scott

Woman Returns Home After Hospital Stay

After four weeks in a Savannah Missouri hospital, the woman is reported in good condition and staying with granddaughter Mrs. Toby Bentor in Ada.

Savannah Toby Bentor Ada

Voter registration deadline notice for July 3 primary

Friday June 22 is the last day to register to vote in the July 3 primary. Voters must register at Scott's Grocery before the deadline.

Scott's Grocery

Durant Visit By Dall Brooks Family

Mr and Mrs Dall Brooks and their children from Durant visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks and Mrs Hattie Brooks.

Thompson and Johnston Families Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Pete Thompson with Carol Lynne and Phillip Duncan spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Roy Johnston and Mr and Mrs Paul Johnston.

Pete Thompson Carol Lynne Phillip Duncan Roy Johnston Paul Johnston

Misheimers Visit Cope Family Sunday Guests

Mr and Mrs Bill Misheimer and their children Ada visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Harrison Cope.

Bill Misheimer Ada Harrison Cope

Hokitts Visit California Kin In Marysville

Mr and Mrs Harry Hokitt and their children from Marysville California are visiting Mrs D R Clifford and Mr Clifford.

Harry Hokitt Marysville, Calif D. R. Clifford Mr. Clifford

Lula Junior High Team Battles At Tupelo

Lula Junior High School baseball team played a game at Tupelo, with details limited to the event location and participation. The report notes the team’s appearance and the basic venue context without scoring or outcomes.

Lula Junior High Tupelo

Tuesday Night Victory for Stonewall Teams

Lula beat Stonewall 9 to 6 on Tuesday night. The Junior High and Pee Wees also defeated Coal Gate in their games.

Stonewall Lula Junior High Pee Wees Coalgate

Brooks family visit spans weekend in Ada

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brooks and Linda visited Saturday and Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Clifford and sister Mrs. Clovis Thompson and Mr. Thompson.

Brooks Family Visits Expand in town this Sunday

The text notes visits by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brooks and by Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Brooks with children Velma to relatives. They stay two weeks with Mrs. Hattie Brooks and other relatives.

I. N. Brooks Velma Hattie Brooks

Valley View Hospital hires Mrs. June Cope for summer

Mrs. June Cope is employed at Valley View Hospital during the summer months as part of seasonal staffing for the district facility.

June Cope Valley View Hospital

Fishermen Thompson and Clifford Reel Two Fish This Week

Clovis Thompson and John Boyce Clifford fished the past week and landed two fish, measuring 22 inches and several smaller ones.

Clovis Thompson John Boyce Clifford

Cinnamon Nutmeg Flavored Iced Liqueed Nonfat Milk

A dash of cinnamon and nutmeg enhances the flavor of lique fied nonfat dry milk served icy cold. The spice profile adds aroma and a refreshing finish to the dairy beverage.

Candle snuffers curb wax splatter on tables

Old fashioned snuffers prevent wax spill from blowing out candles and protect table tops and linens.

Bogus Check Charges Dismissed for Shawnee Man

Bogus check charges against Jimmy Walker of Shawnee were dismissed by County Judge Fred Andrews on recommendation of the county attorney. Walker must pay court costs of 17.05 dollars. The complaint, filed June 15 by Guynn O. Roberts of Roberts Auto Salvage, cited a 29.50 check for labor and services. Walker is associated with the Shawnee Body Shop.

Jimmy Walker Shawnee Fred Andrews Walker Guynn O. Roberts Roberts Auto Salvage Roberts

Drunken Driving Charges Filed Against Ada Man

Harvey Alton Rowell of 418 West Third was arrested one fourth mile west of Ada by a county sheriff’s deputy Friday night. Saturday morning formal drunken driving charges were filed in county court. Rowell drove a 1956 Buick on SH 19 and had not been arraigned.

Harvey Alton Rowell West Third Ada Rowell SH 19

Bermuda Abolishes Inheritance and Income Tax

Bermuda continues its tax regime with no inheritance tax and no income tax, maintaining a favorable fiscal stance for residents and businesses. The note highlights the jurisdiction's reliance on other revenue sources while promoting a low tax environment.

Bermuda

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rebee News Mrs. Lorene Scott Ruby Hallam Holliday, Tex County Road G. C. Holloway’'s Mrs. Farrel Jones of Gacie Hayes Alvin Wells Betty Cushman Stratford R. V. Spurlock Janice Ronnie Bill Holloway Ima Jane Louise Bobby Sandra Muskogee Levie Covington Arthur Covington Dave Holloway Roy Gene Christene Jo Ann Clayton Nail Thomas Delmar Covington Kenneth Janda Floyd Brumett Centrahoma A. L. Smith Lalani Smith Lawton Mary Lou Cape J. W. Snow Frisco Mr. and 7-Up Bottling Company W. Main FDC Allison Bill L. Gray Douglas Whitaker Billy Painter Robert L. Bailey Walter Gifford Thomas H. Baker Walter J. Gray Oklahoma Billy Gene Painter Bobby W. Snow Elmo Crawford Konawa Raymond Grayson U. S. Army Ede Berryman Kay and Charles Ira Burk E. L. Howard Wewoka Vernon Seaff F. E. Duncan Worstell Mrs. R. W. Horner Karen Duncan of Nancy Newby the Association OF J. G. Walker Ada Veterinary Clinic Hy W. 10Th Wick Adair Candi Is A Member of The Methodist Church Ada and Allen Cowboy Hall of Fame Cattlemen’s Association Lula News Helen Clifford Donald Brooks Walter Brooks Adan Fashinges Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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