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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1955

Page

3

Pauline Norrell Vandegriff Admitted To Cowling Clinic

Mrs Norrell Vandegriff was admitted to Cowling Clinic Tuesday night. Her children Gerald Wan ga Tommy and Marie stay with Norrells parents J R Vandegriff of Lightning Ridge. T C Reed visiting daughter Mrs Norrell Van degriff in Seminole. Bernice Morrison Jimmy Lee and Betty Jean attended revival at Vaness. The Roundtree family visited Shawnee relatives over the weekend.

Norrell Vandegriff Cowling Clinic Gerald Wan- Ga Tommy Marie Norrell J. R. Vandegriff Lightning Ridge Pauline T. C. Reed Henry Dew Bernice Morrison Jimmy Lee Betty Jean Vaness Jimmy Ray Roundtree Susie Shawnee Ed Roundtree Sr Homer Davis

Sunday and Friday dinner guests listed for Briggs and Morrison families

Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Briggs and Gary were his parents and brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Briggs, Sheyd, Bill and Howard. Friday visitors of the Bus Morrison family included Mrs. Anna Ramage and Mrs. Emily Freeman of Kilgore, Texas, Mrs. Walter Whiten and Miss Jennie Lea Whiten of Sulphur and Mrs. J. P. Freeman of Lawrence.

James Briggs Gary Marvin Briggs Sheyd Bill Howard

Sherry Castillo Returns Home After Virus Pneumonia Treatment

Mrs. Joseph Castillo and her children Sherry and George of St. Joseph Missouri visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. G M Bagby. Sherry was released from Cowling Clinic on Saturday after two weeks of treatment for virus pneumonia.

Joseph Castillo Sherry and George St. Joseph, Mo G. M. Bagby Sherry Cowling Clinic

Beller Family Weekend Visit Spanning Two Cities

Mr and Mrs Jack Beller and their sons Jackie and Rickie from Midwest City spent the weekend with Garrett and Ada Beller in Ada. Jackie and Rickie will stay a week with the grandparents while Ada Hall of Ada visited Monday night with the Beller family.

Jack Beller Jackie Rickie Midwest City Garrett Beller Ada Hall Ada

James Briggs Endures Severe Toothache with Swollen Face

James Briggs endures a painful toothache accompanied by facial swelling on the right side. Medical evaluation is needed to treat possible infection or dental abscess and prevent further complications.

James Briggs

Crabtrees Host Texas Guests For Sunday Dinner

Mr and Mrs John Crabtree hosted relatives from Wichita Falls Texas including Mrs Dee Sanders and Mr and Mrs Dewayne Selke Nancy and Cindy along with Mr and Mrs Tom Price and Catherine. Catherine Price will accompany the group home after a week long Texas visit.

John Crabtree Wichita Falls Texas Dee Sanders Dewayne Selke Nancy Cindy Tom Price Catherine Catherine Price

Family visitors stop by Cowling Clinic Sunday night

Norrell Vandegriff and his children visited their wife and mother at Cowling Clinic Sunday night. Also seen were Mrs. J. R. Van degriff, Mr. and Mrs. James Briggs, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Roundtree Jr.

Norrell Vandegriff Cowling Clinic J. R. Vandegriff James Briggs Ed Roundtree Jr

Illness prompts reminder about taking prescribed medicines

Garrett Beller remains ill after a Saturday doctor visit. He was told to resume taking medications from a prior visit, noting he had been forgetting doses. The writer wonders how common this forgetfulness is among others.

Garrett Beller Mr. Beller

Mrs Garrett Beller Raises Ten Pomeranians in Four Years

Mrs. Garrett Beller now has ten Pomeranian dogs with two new litters born. Lady a two year old produced two females and one male on Thursday in colors black white and blue grey. Blondie the four year old mother added three puppies two males and one female on Tuesday with colors black and white. One pup Inky Dinky is solid black and among the litters. Beller says this is the largest number of dogs she has raised and she started in the business four years ago with Blondie.

Garrett Beller Blondie

ADA WEEKLY NEWS Subscribed for family in Alameda trip

Mrs. Garrett Beller and Mrs. Mel Wood discuss the ADA WEEKLY NEWS subscription for Wood's daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Charlie Hitcher. The paper is shared with Oklahoma residents near Alameda as they plan a vacation.

Garrett Beller Mel Wood

Readers Share Paper After Hitchers Return It

After the Hitchers read the paper Mr. and Mrs Roy Stone borrow it. Mrs Wood notes they all read every word of the paper.

Roy Stone

Local visits and hospital surgery update in Oakman region

Mrs. Henry Higgs and children of Konawa visited with Mrs. Maude Caton and Mary Lee Caton. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Lee of Oklahoma City stayed with Mrs. Gussie Lillard. They visited Linvall Lillard who is in Valley View Hospital for surgery.

Henry Higgs Konawa Maude Caton Mary Lee Caton Everett Lee Oklahoma City Gussie Lillard Linvall Lillard Valley View Hospital

Mrs Maggie Patterson and Leona Visit Muleshoe Kin

Mrs Maggie Patterson and daughter Leona of Muleshoe Texas visited last week with an aunt Mrs Sarah Carter and Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman and Mr and Mrs J R Pendergrass and others.

Maggie Patterson Leona Muleshoe Texas Sarah Carter Jess Berryman J. R. Pendergrass

Riverside couple visits Moungers during stay

Mr and Mrs Bill Hunt of Riverside California spent last week visiting Mr and Mrs Abb Mounger, sharing time and hospitality during their trip to the area.

Bill Hunt Riverside, Calif Abb Mounger

Kaiser Visit Highlighted by Duncan Couple’s Stay

A Clyde Kaiser residence gathering over the weekend featured John Kaiser and his wife Naomi Kaiser of Duncan visiting the home.

Clyde

Revival at Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church Near Ada

Rev and Mrs Scott Jones hosted a revival at the Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church west of Ada with Rev Delbert Akin of Tecumseh as speaker. Services continue through most of this week as the Joneses attended Tecumseh Sunday to lead services there.

Scott Jones Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church Ada Rev. Jones Delbert Akin Tecumseh

Dinner Guests Named in Happyland Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Current and Lonnie Dale were dinner guests Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Jackson of Happyland.

Maurice Current Lonnie Dale Ken Jackson Happyland

Higdon Couple Sunday Guests in Stonewall

Mr and Mrs D H Higdon of Stonewall were Sunday guests of her sister and family Mr and Mrs Dub Guest and daughters Delores Hampton visited Susan Guest.

D. H. Higdon Stonewall Mrs. Dub Guest Delores Hampton Susan Guest

Cedar Grove Residents Visit Friday

Mrs. Pearl Surgnier of Cedar Grove visited Friday with Mrs. Trudy Nance.

Pearl Surgnier Cedar Grove Trudy Nance

Nickells Visit Hamp ton Family in Muleshoe

Mr and Mrs Jewell Nickells and daughter of Muleshoe Texas visited last Tuesday with her sister and family Mrs C H Hampton and children.

Jewell Nickells Muleshoe, Tex C. H. Hampton

Visitors of Mr and Mrs J P Ainsworth

Last week visitors included Mrs Ruby Ainsworth Kathrine of Ada Mrs Othellia Nickell and Mr and Mrs Lucian Ray and Dan

J. P. Ainsworth Ruby Ainsworth Kathrine Ada Othellia Nickell Lucian Ray Dan

Weekend visitors in the Dan Dry den home were his daughter

Weekend visitors at the Dan Dryden residence included his daughter and other relatives, bringing a family gathering to the quiet home.

Dan Dryden

Bowen family ties noted with Langford granddaughter

The item mentions Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bowen and their granddaughter Charlotte Langford of Oklahoma City, highlighting family relations within the obituary-like notice.

Charles Bowen Charlotte Langford Oklahoma City

Family visit to spend summer at Fort Campbell

Mrs. Roy Long of Ft. Campbell Kentucky arrives with her parents Mr and Mrs Roy White and Roy Jr to spend the summer vacation with them.

Roy Long Ft. Campbell, Ky Roy White Roy Jr

Weekend visitors include Moody and Vio guests

Weekend guests listed include Mr and Mrs Moody and Vio visitors Buster Hobbs and family, Mr and Mrs Baird, Mr and Mrs Jack Flynn and Mrs Lancaster and Connie.

Moody Violet Buster Hobbs Mrs. Baird Jack Flynn Lancaster Connie

Tharpe Family Visit from Wapanucka Noted

Bill Tharpe of Wapanucka visited recently with his nephew and niece Mr and Mrs Johnnie Tharpe.

Bill Tharpe Wapanucka Johnnie Tharpe

Mrs. C. H. Hampton Visits Ada to See Daughter

Mrs. C. H. Hampton spent last Tuesday in Ada visiting her daughter, Mrs. Avanell Barnett, according to local social notes.

C. H. Hampton Ada Avanell Barnett

Pauline Nickell Visits Ruth Matthews in Pauls Valley

Pauline Nickell spent Saturday night in Pauls Valley visiting Miss Ruth Matthews.

Pauline Nickell Pauls Valley Ruth Matthews

Weekend visitors at Pendergrass home draw group list

The weekend gathering at Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pendergrass included Mr. and Mrs. Buster Hobbs and Shirley and Norma Fay, Mrs. Herman Vogt and Donald and Kenneth, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Files of Ada, Sam Sliger of Byng and Mr. and Mrs. Dude Golden and children.

J. R. Pendergrass Buster Hobbs Shirley Norma Fay Herman Vogt Donald Kenneth Monroe Files Ada Sam Sliger Byng Dude Golden

Local Church Names New Pastor for Next Year

Attendance at Sunday services was average. Jimmy Ray Nichols of Stratford led the morning service and Brother Bill Bratcher filled his regular appointment. A church conference elected the new pastor for next year and Mrs. Lorene Bratcher was chosen. Bratcher will continue as pastor in Stonewall for another year.

Jimmy Ray Nichols Stratford Bill Bratcher Lorene Bratcher Stonewall

Visitors at R. M. Nickell home Saturday night

Mr. and Mrs. Barnard Nickell of Homer and Gerald Teal of Lula visited the R. M. Nickell home Saturday night.

R. M. Nickell Barnard Nickell Homer Gerald Teal Lula

Dinner guests at Rev Jones residence honor two families

Rev. and Mrs. Bill Bratcher with three children from Yeager visited Rev. and Mrs. Curtis Hogue and daughter for a Sunday dinner hosted by Rev. and Mrs. Scott Jones.

Bill Bratcher Yeager Curtis Hogue Scott Jones

Mrs Walter Crews Visits Francis With Miss Angie Wright

Mrs Walter Crews of Francis visited with Miss Angie Wright Monday in a brief social note highlighting local ties and common acquaintances.

Walter Crews Francis Angie Wright

Johnny Vogt Returns Home After Chickasha Visit

Johnny Vogt came home from Chickasha Sunday and visited friends there last week.

Johnny Vogt Chickasha

Ada visitors share evening with Pendergrass family

Mr. Radcliffe and Mr. and Mrs. John Pendergrass and sons visited Ada residents Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pendergrass and their son Thursday evening.

Mr. Radcliffe John Pendergrass Ada John J. R. Pendergrass

Carolyn Nickell Visits Ada With Siblings

Carolyn Nickell spent last week in Ada visiting her sister Mrs Abe Matthews and the Matthews family for the holiday season.

Carolyn Nickell Ada Mrs Abe Matthews

Bagworms Threat to County Arboreal Life Crisis Warned

County agent C. H. Hailey reports bagworms infesting evergreen trees and shrubs across the area. He urges early control including lead arsenate sprays with lime and dusts, plus manual removal where accessible, to prevent widespread damage.

C. H. Hailey U. S

Fishing trip yields luck and a blown tire

The group including Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Current and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Balthrop and Tracy of Ada with friends Mr. and Mrs. Mid Losson of Pickett caught enough to eat but suffered a flat tire delaying them. They cooked supper by car light with bugs flying about, yet they still had fun and reported a good time.

Gerald Current Jerry Balthrop Tracy Ada Mid Losson Pickett

Ada visitor Mrs Summers visits with Carter family

Mrs. Olive Summers of Ada spent the weekend visiting with her daughter and family Mr and Mrs George Carter and Bill.

Olive Summers Ada George Carter Bill

Dinner guests honor Ada family visit

Mr. and Mrs. Ira Womack and Jon Ann were dinner guests Sunday of a daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. LaBass of Ada.

Ira Womack Jon Ann Mrs. LaBass Ada

Local Man Richard Berryman Seriously Ill in Valley View

Richard Berryman of Byng is seriously ill in Valley View Hospital. He is a brother of Jess Berryman and was once a resident of this community.

Richard Berryman Byng Valley View Hospital Jess Berryman

Vogt Family Outing to Boggy Creek Recalled

Mr and Mrs Herman Vogt and their children and friends went to Boggy Creek to fish last week. The brief item notes a family fishing outing with no further details.

Herman Vogt

Saturday Night Supper Club Dines at Floyd Robbins Home

The Saturday Night Supper Club met at Floyd Robbins home Saturday evening. A fish supper was served buffet style with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Jaquess, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Jaquess, Mr. and Mrs. John Briggs, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Casady, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Robbins, Thelma Garrett, and Sondra.

Floyd Robbins Elvin Jaquess Bud Jaquess John Briggs Clyde Casady Thelma Garrett Sondra

Jaquess Family Visit Noted In Earth Texas

Mr and Mrs L W Jaquess of Earth Tex spent Sunday night with Mr and Mrs H L Jaquess and family.

Local Social Notes From Stonewall and Ada Visits

Mrs. E. J. McCause visited Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Farr and family in Stonewall Sunday. Clinton Dame made a business trip to Oklahoma City Saturday morning. The Maurice Currents of Oak man visited with the Mid Lessons Wednesday evening. Visiting in the H. C. Wright home Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Russell Erts of Oklahoma City and Mrs. Grace Erts of Ada. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Bittle of Ada visited Mrs. E. J. McCause Monday afternoon. Mrs. Curtis Jaquess and children of Earth, Texas, spent Sunday night with Mr. and Mrs. Corry Jaquess. Mr. and Mrs. John Briggs and Danny visited with Sue and Elvin Jaquess, Janell and Gayle Sunday afternoon.

E. J. McCause Mrs Ernest Farr Stonewall Clinton Dame Oklahoma City H. C. Wright Russell Erts Grace Erts Ada Guy Bittle Curtis Jaquess Children of Earth, Texas Corry Jaquess John Briggs Danny Sue Elvin Jaquess Janell and Gayle

Robbins and Casady families share midweek visit

Mr and Mrs Raymond Robbins of Pecan Grove visited with Mr and Mrs Clyde Casady and Pam on Wednesday evening. Mrs E M Losson Jinks and Keith ate Saturday dinner with Mr and Mrs Harvey Jinks of Stratford.

Raymond Robbins Pecan Grove Clyde Casady Pam E. M. Losson Jinks Keith Mrs Harvey Jinks Stratford

Willis Homecoming Prompts Jaquess Family Reunion

Mr and Mrs Royce Jaquess and Mrs Wanda Robbins and Kay traveled to Willis for homecoming day. They met Mr Jaquess parents L W Jaquess and Mrs Curtis Jaquess and children. They returned home with the Jaquesses and shared Sunday night supper.

Royce Jaquess Wanda Robbins Kay Willis Mr. Jaquess L. W. Jaquess Curtis Jaquess Royce Jaquesses

Robertson and Gilmore visit Clarksville families

A. P. Robertson and Ike Gilmore traveled to Clarksville Arkansas to visit Mrs. Sallie Pitts Mrs. Vinnie Leeds and Steve Robertson and family.

A. P. Robertson Clarksville, Ark Ike Gilmore Sallie Pitts Vinnie Leeds Steve Robertson

Mrs Losson and relatives visit Hickory couple Thursday

Mrs. E. M. Losson with Keith and Mrs. Losson’s mother Mrs. Jinks visited Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bradley of Hickory on Thursday afternoon. The call included Mrs. Bradley’s hospitality and greetings from the visitors.

E. M. Losson Keith Mrs. Losson Jinks Bob Bradley Hickory

Travelers plan Caverns visit before Arizona return

In the West, mainly in Arizona, travelers intend to tour Carlsbad Caverns before heading home.

Arizona Carlsbad Caverns

Ada resident Noel McNair visits Saturday evening

Noel McNair of Ada visited Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Sam McNair for an informal gathering at their home.

Noel McNair of Ada Sam McNair

Ada Norton Visits Ada Feels Family Ties

Mrs Ada Norton spends a few days this week with her daughter Mrs P Faulkenberry in Ada. Mrs H E Wright and the Dorcas Sunday School class from Christian Church attended a picnic at Wintersmith Park Thursday evening.

Ada Norton Mrs. P. Faulkenberry Ada H. E. Wright Dorcas Christian Church Wintersmith Park

Mrs Blay And Mrs Robertson Visit Ponca City

Mrs Frederick Blay and Mrs Clive Robertson called on the Guy LeMonier family in Ponca City on Monday and Monday night visiting friends and relatives in the area.

Frederick Blay Clive Robertson Ponca City Guy LeMonier

Sacramento visitors stay with Enloe family in town

Mr and Mrs Grundy, Bobo Karen and Gary arrived Monday night from Sacramento California to visit with his sister and family Mr and Mrs Walter Enloe and Jennifer.

Mrs Roy Thompson Taken Ill in Valley View

Mrs Roy Thompson of Fort Worth Texas, visiting her sister Mrs R B Tinsley, is seriously ill in Valley View after a three week stay.

Roy Thompson Ft. Worth Tex R. B. Tinsley Valley View

Local families expand homes with new additions

The Roy Vogts add a new room while the Royce Jaquesses enlarge their living room and create a dining area. The Clyde Casadys start construction on a new residence.

Roy Vogts Royce Jaquesses Clyde Casadys

Corvin Family Visit in Konawa

Mr. and Mrs. Clint Corvin and their children visited in Konawa on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Frye and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Frye of Houston Texas.

Clint Corvin Konawa Roy Frye Raymond Frye Houston Texas

Death of Asa Wright Father of H C Wright

Word arrived Monday night of the death of Asa Wright father of H C Wright. He left at once for Tucumcari New Mexico where his father was making his home.

Asa Wright H. C. Wright Wright Tucumcari New Mexico

Local Pet Tales And Oddities From The Neighborhood

Mule Blay reports new kittens at his house while Francis Jaquess cares for a stray hound pup and envisions a coon dog in time. Stella Vogt tends a parakeet named Stinker who might talk with patience though he can already pull a wagon. Jinks Losson keeps a four inch skunk and plans deodorizing before two months are up. The vet warns waiting might be too long.

Mule Blay Francis Jaquess Stella Vogt Stinker Jinks Losson

Battery Charged Billy Pickens Faces Assault Case

Charged Monday in Wilbur P. Lee peace justice court Billy Pickens faces assault and battery charges. Complaint signed by Maggie Miller of a. A warrant for Pickens arrest has been issued.

Billy Pickens Wilbur P. Lee Peace Justice Court Pickens Maggie Miller

Enloe Family Plans Two Week Vacation

The Charlie Enloe family is taking a two weeks vacation, intending to travel together for a short break and leisure time. The trip aims to rest and visit new locations during the period.

Charlie Enloe

Army launches Independence enlistment drive through July 4

U S Army Recruiting Service promotes a mass enlistment program named Independence from June 18 to July 4. Men enlisting may choose their branch and join an Operation Gyroscope unit with the 3rd Armored Division at Ft. Knox heading to Europe. Eligible ages 18 to 35 with high school education can enlist for 2 to 6 years, with information available at the Ada recruiting office or Seminole contact.

U. S. Army Independence Oklahoma Ae American Legion VFW 3Rd Armored Division 3Rd Division Ft. Knox Europe Ada Ste McCune Seminole

Wilburton Polio Case Brought Here

Valley View Hospital reports its second polio victim of the year Lester Ray Carter age 3 of Wilburton was admitted to the polio ward Monday afternoon. His condition was listed as good Tuesday morning with no involvement in the first 18 hours of treatment.

Valley View Hospital Lester Ray Carter Wilburton Harold Carter

Tunnel vision linked to high accident rate says institute

The Better Vision Institute reports that many drivers involved in frequent accidents suffer tunnel vision, meaning they notice only a narrow arc of objects in their forward view. This limited awareness can increase crash risk.

The Better Vision Institute

Greater returns for amount in vested Ada News Want Ads

The Ada News lists improved value in its vested want ads with clearer terms and more advantages for long term placements. Readers gain better rates for recurring postings and enhanced visibility for items and services.

Ada News

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