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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1955

Page

7

Salads Are Dressing For HD Club Meet

Mrs. Pearl Surgnier hosted Cedar Grove Home Demonstration Club for the June meeting with seven members present led by assistant HD agent Valdene Kozel. The group discussed salad types and dressings, planned a July auction, and birthday gifts were given during social hour. The July meeting will be at Mrs. Cecil Canada’s home.

Pearl Surgnier Cedar Grove Home Valdene Kozel Surgnier Babe Harris Andrew Bryant John Baker Miss Kozel Baxter Scroggins Clellen Scroggins Cecil Canada

Baby News from Union Hill and Duncan

Mr and Mrs Lewis Archer of Union Hill announce a son Bryan David born June 20 at Valley View Hospital Mrs Glen Braden of Union Hill welcomes a daughter Janet Denise born June 17 at Valley View Hospital Mrs Sable Hardin of Duncan has a daughter Martha Kay born June 20 Great grandmothers are Elizabeth Middleton and Liddie Reed Both Sable Hardin and her husband are Lula High School graduates.

Lewis Archer Union Hill Valley View Hospital Bryan David Glen Braden Braden Marie Williams Janet Denise Bradens Tony Wayne Sable Hardin Duncan

Salvation Army Sends Ten Children to Heart of the Hills Camp

A group of ten Adans, seven girls and three boys, join Salvation Army Heart of the Hills camp in Well ing Oklahoma this summer. Sponsored by Salvation Army Auxiliary and Ada Kiwanis Club, Lt. Melvin Moore notes the first group of seven girls left last week and will return next week. One girl will stay for another term, joined by three boys in the second session. The youth development program serves children across ages. Maine deer population estimate added at article end.

Salvation Army Heart of the Hills Welling Oklahoma Salvation Army Auxiliary Ada Kiwanis Club Melvin Moore

Seminole Visitor Plans Oklahoma Trip

Mrs. Bill Dulaney of Seminole Texas visited her parents Mr and Mrs B L Hardin the past week. The Hardins with Mrs Dulaney drove to Seminole Okla to visit another daughter Mrs Rita Jarvis Sunday.

Bill Dulaney Seminole Texas B. L. Hardin Hardins Dulaney Okla Rita Jarvis

Mt View Visit Ties Family Tours Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Clifford Harrell with Paul Wayne and Sharon Kaye plus Mrs Harrells mother Mrs Jones visited relatives in Mt View over the weekend Mrs Jones stayed for an extended visit.

Clifford Harrell Paul Wayne Sharon Kaye Mrs. Harrell Mrs. Jones Mt. View

Lula Gossip Highlights Local Notables

Horace Dean Hamilton of Oklahoma City visited Charles Dean Leader and friends Thursday. Louie Moshier and sons Donald and Glenn of Ahoso were in Lula Thursday. Martha Kay named. Mrs. Hardin is June Sweat, Lula native. paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Hardin. Great grandmothers Elizabeth Middleton and Liddie Reed. Both Mr. and Mrs. Sable Hardin are Lula High School graduates.

Horace Dean Hamilton Oklahoma City Charles Dean Leader Louie Moshier Donald and Glenn Ahloso Lula Martha Kay

Ada visitors stop by local households in midweek

Mr and Mrs Clarence D Whelchel and daughter June Ann of Ada visited Mr and Mrs H G Gore on Wednesday. Mrs Anna Taylor of Little Rock Ark and Mr and Mrs John Jones of Bokchito visited Mrs Dollie Sims last Thursday.

Clarence D. Whelchel June Ann Ada H. G. Gore Anna Taylor Little Rock, Ark John Jones Bokchita Dollie Sims

Ada Family Visits Grandparents and Kin

Mr. and Mrs. George Collins and daughter of Ada spent last Friday night with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hardin and children of Velma are visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hardin, this week.

George Collins Ada Ed Smith Arthur Hardin Velma John Hardin

Church of Christ installs new propane system last week

The Church of Christ announced a propane system upgrade completed last week. The project added modern warming and cooking capabilities to the church facilities, supporting ongoing community activities and worship services.

Church of Christ

Mrs Lizzie Sweat Visits Ada Kin Monday

Mrs Lizzie Sweat visited her mother Mrs Elizabeth Middleton in Ada on Monday. Also present were Mr and Mrs O D Kite and children from Seminole Texas visiting aunt Mrs H G Gore and Mr Gore and their cousin and family Mr and Mrs D R Clifford Monday.

Lizzie Sweat Elizabeth Middleton Ada O. D. Kite Seminole Tex H. G. Gore

Gore couple guests of Mrs. Dollie Sims Saturday night

Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Gore were guests of Mrs. Dollie Sims Saturday night. The social visit reflects community hospitality noted in local society pages.

Mrs. H. G. Gore Dollie Sims

Craig Family Heads to Florida for Visit

Mr and Mrs Wayne Craig and their children left Tuesday for Florida to visit relatives.

Wayne Craig Florida

Farewell Party for Curtis Ross Before Illinois Move

The Young People's Class of Ahloso First Baptist Church hosted a Monday night farewell in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ross for Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Ross. They plan to leave this week for Illinois where he will attend school. Attendees included Mrs. Espen Brashier, Mrs. Jack Bell, Jo Murray, Norma Davenport, Francis Doudreaux, Rev. and Mrs. Lavonne Brown, John Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Price, Ronnie Davenport, James Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Cantrell and Roger, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Ross, Jess Ross, Laura Boudreaux and Lois Jean Smith.

Ahloso First Baptist Church Curtis Ross Bob Ross Illinois Espen Brashier Jack Bell Jo Murray Norma Davvvenport Francis Doudreaux Lavonne Brown John Davis Charles Price Ronnie Davenport James Baker Dewey Cantrell Roger W. M. Ross Jess Ross Laura Boudreaux Lois Jean Smith

Local visits and trips reported in Ada area

Mrs. Wilma Byrd of Ada visited Mrs. Joyce Snow Tuesday. Ollen Snow and H. G. Gore made a business trip to Stonewall Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Smith and children of Hoffman are visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Smith. Lynn Bourland of Allen was a visitor in Lula Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Ollen Snow and son Dale spent the weekend at Allen.

Wilma Byrd Ada Joyce Snow Ollen Snow H. G. Gore Stonewall Ted Smith Hoffman Ed Smith Lynn Bourland Allen Lula Mrs Dale

Home Demonstration Club Explores Salads at Meeting

The Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Evelyn Treas's home with vice president Mrs. Lois Clifford presiding. The program centered on salads and diet importance with demonstrations on making good salads and salad dressings. Refreshments were served to members and a long list of attendees, including visitors and relatives, and the next meeting will be at the Nazarene parsonage.

Home Demonstration Club Evelyn Treas Lois Clifford Mae Brooks Joyce Treas Marcine Johnston Mrs. Treas Annie Treas Nell Wofford Lizzie Sweat Bessie Gore Beatrice Fortner Willie Williams Helen Debra Ronnie Donnie Clifford Sandra Brenda Treas Larry Betsy Johnston Jackie Wofford Patsy Ellis Fortner Shirley Becky Ginger Phyllis Williams Joan Treas Nazarene Parsonage

Sunday dinner guests in Galey with Perry family

Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Seby Perry and family were Mr and Mrs Bill Holt and daughter Mariella of Shawnee and grandson Kenny Holt of Independence Kansas.

Seby Perry Bill Holt Mariella Shawnee Little Kenny Holt Independence Kan

Bridgemans Visit Kin in Kingsport Tennessee

Mr and Mrs Bill Bridgeman and children left Friday night for Kingsport Tennessee to visit Bill s brother Ron and sister Gracie Bridgeman and meet their mother and dad from Florida. Billie Perry and Gwen spent Tuesday with Mrs Maudie Jamor and returned home to pick blackberries. Mrs Florence Ward stayed Saturday night with Mrs O T Danner. Mrs Seby Perry and Gwen and Mrs Danner went to Oklahoma City for Eugene Van Schuyver funeral Monday. Danner remained there to visit Mr and Mrs Cecil Hughes. Grandma Cochran spent Monday with Mrs Florence Ward. Mr and Mrs Alton Tucker of Pauls Valley visited Sunday with Mrs Tucker s parents Mr and Mrs Ed Allen.

Bill Bridgeman Kingsport Tenn Bill Ron Gracie Bridgeman Florida Billie Perry Gwen Maudie Jamor Seby Perry O. T. Danner Oklahoma City Eugene van Schuyver Danner Cecil Hughes Alton Tucker Pauls Valley

Mrs Barbee Weekend Visit in Comanche and Bakersfield Guests

Mrs. Fred Barbee spent the weekend in Comanche with Mr. Barbee who is employed there. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lee Millican of Bakersfield California were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Brashier this.

Fred Barbee Comanche Mr. Barbee Roy Lee Millican Bakersfield, Calif Mrs. Brashier

Ada Residents Visit Lula Families This Week

Mr and Mrs Jack Henderson of Ada visited in Lula Monday. Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks of Ada visited her parents Mr and Mrs D R Clifford Sunday. A baby girl was born June 20.

Jack Henderson Ada Lula Donald Brooks D. R. Clifford

Visit and Scout Meeting Highlights in Konawa

Mr. and Mrs. Kit Thomas and children visited relatives in Konawa Sunday. The Ahloso Cub Scouts met with their den mother Mrs. Lois Smith in her home Friday afternoon. Those present for the meeting were Tony and Charles Lillard, Harry Joe Anderson, David Smith and Bill and Joe Moore.

Kit Thomas Konawa Ahloso Lois Smith Tony Charles Lillard Harry Joe Anderson David Smith Bill Joe Moore

Marriages Listed For Ada Area Couples

Clarence Battershell 21 of Gerty to Geneva Huffstuttar 17 of Allen. Jack Jones 48 of Ada to Gladys Morgan 43 of Oklahoma City. Rev Sam Jones 67 of Ada to Christine Lewman 63 of Ada. Lester D Johnson 22 of Ada to Sondra Goins 19 of Ada.

Clarence Battershell Gerty Geneva Huffstuttar Allen Jack Jones Ada Gladys Morgan Oklahoma City Rev Sam Jones Christine Lewman Lester D. Johnson Sondra Goins

Local Visitors Stay With Penrods and Joneses

Mrs. Beatrice Cameron and her children June Bobby and Rodney of Oklahoma City are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Jinx Penrod this week. Also present Sunday were Mrs Gertrude Jackson and Mrs Dorothy McNutt and son of Ada. Mrs Elizabeth McNeil and her son James of Oklahoma City visit sister Mrs Arthur Jones for the next few days.

Beatrice Cameron June Bobby Rodney Oklahoma City Jinx Penrod Gertrude Jackson Dorothy McNutt Ada Elizabeth McNeil James Arthur Jones

Hanson Granddaughter and Husband Visit From Dallas

Mr and Mrs George Hansard Sr hosted Sunday their granddaughter and her husband Mr and Mrs Gordon Sanders of Dallas Texas as guests.

George Hansard Sr Gordon Sanders Dallas Texas

Ada visitors call on Garrett kin in the week

Mrs. Marie Delozier and daughters Mrs. Nadine Owens and son Mrs. Kenneth Fike and Judy, all of Ada, visited Mr. and Mrs. Noma Garrett. Also visiting were Mrs. Amon Self, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Walker, and Mr. and Mrs. Pug Garrett and Sandra Thursday night.

Noma Garrett Marie Delozier Nadine Owens Kenneth Fike Judy Ada Amon Self Vernon Walker Pug Garrett Sandra

Pink and blue shower honors Mrs Rosa Bennett

Mrs Rosa Bennett was the guest of honor at a pink and blue shower hosted by Mrs Bill Reed. Punch and cookies were served to a long list of neighbors and relatives including Mrs Robbie Henry Mrs Millard Henry Mrs Dora Parker and many others. Visits by Mr Garvin Morris and Mrs Beulah Little plus plans for travel and family visits are noted among the community gatherings.

Rosa Bennett Bill Reed Robbie Henry Millard Henry Dora Parker Bertha Dollahan Dorothy Dollahan Betty Magar Lenora Barnes Mittie Barnes Mary Dame Lona Dame Johnie Groves Deanie Kemmitt T. W. Grove Lillian Morris J. T. Murray Duke Grindstaff Lester Blair

New home joy after long family move in

Mrs Valerie Voyles and her daughters Velma and Bobbie recount the effort and relief of finally moving into their new house after a long wait.

Valerie Voyles Velma Bobbie

Construction advances on new foundation at Gaar Corner

Work on the structure continues with footing poured and blocks laid while occupants stay with Mr and Mrs Ted Cox in the Gaar Corner community. Strong local ties are noted as progress proceeds.

Ted Cox Gaar Corner

Mrs Lenora Barnes and Daughter Visit Mrs Bill Reed

Mrs Lenora Barnes and her daughter Judy spent Monday evening with Mrs Bill Reed, sharing stories and catching up in a friendly social visit.

Lenora Barnes Judy Bill Reed

Dame Family Visit To Grandmother In Shawnee

Jimmy Dame of Shawnee spends the week visiting his grandmother Mrs. Lona Dame. His parents Mr. and Mrs. Earl Dame accompany him and stay through Friday visiting here.

Jimmy Dame Shawnee Lona Dame Earl Dame

Couple and son visit Lawton for weekend

Mr and Mrs Everett Dame and Woody traveled to Lawton as house guests of her brother and family Mr and Mrs Melford Brown over the weekend in a family gathering.

Mrs. Everett Dame Woody Lawton Mrs Melford Brown

Weekend Trip Before Returning to Oklahoma City

A weekend trip was spent by the subject prior to returning to Oklahoma City. Details are sparse in the readable text.

Oklahoma City

Blair Family Hosts Dinner After Sgt Ivan Blair Visit

Ivan Blair stationed at Ft. Sill spent the weekend visiting his wife Laura Blair and daughter Cynthia. On Sunday they were dinner guests of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Lester Blair.

Ivan Blair Ft. Sill Laura Blair Cynthia Lester Blair

Mrs June Scarberry Returns Home to Burkburnett Texas

Mrs June Scarberry and her daughter Susan have returned to their Burkburnett Texas home after spending a week with her parents Mr and Mrs Robert Bennett.

June Scarberry Susan Burkburnett, Texas Robert Bennett

McGalliard Family Vacation Visits Relatives Across State

Mr and Mrs Ochis McGalliard and their children Kay Sue and Butch are on a two week vacation visiting relatives. They stayed with Reymond McGalliard in Lexington and visited Roy McGalliard in Oklahoma City. They spent the rest of the week as houseguests of George Bennett in Cherokee.

Ochis McGalliard Kay Sue Butch Reymond McGalliard Lexington Oklahoma City Roy McGalliard George Bennett Cherokee

We woka families visit sister and family in Enid

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Estes of We woka and their daughters and families, Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Wallace and Colene and Mrs. Richard Lackey and Richard of Fresno, Calif., and Mrs. Leslie Neilson and Jimmy of Enid, all spent Sunday visiting their sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Stalling.

Carl Estes Wewoka G. P. Wallace Colene Richard Lackey Richard Fresno Calif Leslie Neilson Jimmy Enid J. B. Stalling

Stegall Family Dines with Henrys During Vacation

Mr and Mrs Thurman Stegall and children Gary and Wilma on a two weeks vacation were Saturday night dinner guests of her sister and family Mr and Mrs Leon Henry and Joe.

Visit Delights Wife and Family in Denison

Mrs Billy Ruth Lycans of Denison Texas spent the weekend visiting her mother and sister Mrs Robert Riggins and daughter Her husband Dick came after her Monday and they returned that evening

Billy Ruth Lycans Denison Texas Robert Riggins

Mr and Mrs L C Riddle Visit Burdines Sunday Night

Mr L C Riddle and his wife visited Mr and Mrs Dee Burdine on Sunday night, sharing time together in a social call at their home.

Mrs. L. C. Riddle Mrs. Dee Burdine

Mrs Pug Garrett Sondra Dine With Robbins Couple

Mrs Pug Garrett and Sondra enjoyed a very delicious supper at the home of Mr and Mrs Floyd Robbins Saturday evening.

Pug Garrett Sondra Mrs Floyd Robbins

Beller Family Visits Murphy Kin Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Jack Beller with sons Jackie and Ricky from Midwest City spent the weekend visiting Mrs Murphy and Mr Murphy in the city.

Jack Beller Jackie and Ricky Midwest City Tom Murphy

Weekend Visits Spur Family Canning Help in Town

Oklahoma City residents Mr. and Mrs. Arlis Martin visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. Oren Gray for the weekend. Mrs. Martin and daughters plan to stay to assist with canning. Ed Dillard and Rosa Walker join Sunday travels to Ross to see Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Lackey. Ronnie Bradum from Oklahoma City spends weeks with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Murray, escorted by his parents and Larry.

Arlis Martin Oklahoma City Oren Gray Ed Dillard Rosa Walker Ross L. D. Lackey Ronnie Bradum J. W. Murray Mrs Afton Bradum Larry

Dicus Family Heads to International Lions Convention

Mr and Mrs Frank Dicus leave Ada by plane for a week long International Lions convention in Atlantic City New Jersey Dicus recently installed as president of the local Lions Club will attend with wife This marks his first international Lions meeting Also departing are Ada civic group members Mr and Mrs J A Richardson and Mr and Mrs Casper Dufer driving east to attend the affair.

Frank Dicus Ada Atlantic City N. J Casper Dufer

Allen News House Guests and Local Travels

All residents and guests are listed as visiting relatives and recovering from illness. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Ramsey take vacation. Bud Alexander recovers from heart condition at home. Edgar Dyson hospitalized at Valley View. Visitors include Mona Evans and Sandra Evans in Oklahoma City, J O Vinson and family, Lee Drury, and others across Ada, Corpus Christi, Wewoka, Maud, Sulphur, and Midland.

Joe Sever W. P. Wade Muskogee Allen Sever Virgil Ramsey Dodd Ramsey Allen Post Master Bud Alexander Valley View J. N. McKee Earl V. Parker Ada Clyde Staley Don Betty Corpus Texas B. T. Mann Willa Mae Maud Tom Mayes Corpus Christi Edgar Dyson Valley View Hospital Lloyd Epperly Wilburton Josie Riddle Midland Bill Riddle J. O. Vinson Paul E. Morris Lone Oak Riley Cozad Johnny Vinson Johnny Bryan W. A. Thomas Don Sanders Hazel Riddle Wewoka Johnnie Ruth Evans Choctaw Sandra Evans Oklahoma City Lee Drury Drury Francis Wilkerson

Price Divorce Ordered Support and Residence Ban

In the divorce action of James C Price versus Imogene Price the district court restrained the plaintiff from entering the defendant's home and ordered payments of 200 dollars monthly for the defendant and minor children.

James C. Price Imogene Price

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Ada Weekly Cedar Grove Club Hardin June Sweat Buck John Hadin Liddie Reed Lula High School Maine The National Geographic Society Etta Fern Barbee Helen Clifford Rosses Galey News Mrs. Seby Perry Florence Ward Grandma Cochran Naturellement Starigrolay Evergreen Store Center News Thelma Garrett Garvin Morris Ana Cecil Morris Beulah Little D. P. Wallace Ruth Kellogg Francis Robert Love Wayne Galveston Wallace Nancy Curlee Dicuses International Lions Convention Ada News Allen News First National Ay i YI National
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