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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1954

Page

12

Latta School Head Becomes Muskogee Pastor

M. L. Mack Stegall longtime Latta superintendent since 1936 moves with family to Muskogee to serve as pastor of the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He will be ordained soon in a Cumberland presbytery meeting.

M. L. “Mack” Stegall Latta First Cumberland Presbyterian Church Muskogee Stegall Jerry Mack E. C. State College Oklahoma A M. College Pleasant Hill Mack” Stegall Boy Scout Movement Camp Fire Girls East Central Oklahoma Education Association Pontotoc Cumberland Presbytery

Archer Pleads Not Guilty in Manslaughter Case

Hugh Archer, jailed since the May 29 death of his brother Ranell Archer, 52, faced a not guilty plea to first degree manslaughter. Judge Percy Armstrong ordered bond at $10,000. Archer remained jailed Friday as he awaits district court proceedings. He claims memory gaps and says no one else was present when Ranell was killed after drinking, near Wickham's Packing plant. An autopsy linked the paring knife to a fatal heart wound. Local officers had questioned Archer multiple times.

Hugh Archer Pontotoc County Ranell Lea Percy Armstrong Ace Archer Wickham Ranell Archer

Marriages listed include Byars pairs and Ada matching

The record notes marriages between Jerry Noland, 19, and Betty Courtney, 20, both of Byars along with Roy E. Rummage of Ada and Lillie Beasley, Ada, and R. V. Brady, 21, Stonewall Rt. 1, to Sharon Ostermann, 18, Ada. Also mentions six of Shakespeare signatures and a note about an ermine turning white in winter.

Jerry Noland Byars Betty Courtney Roy E. Rummage Ada Lillie Beasley R. V. Brady Stonewall Rt. 1 Sharon Ostermann

Oil Company Pushing Drilling in Pontotoc County Oklahoma

Consolidated Petrol Industries reports a large drilling program in Pontotoc County Oklahoma as allowables rise forecast this winter. No. 2 Baulch in East Francis field shows 10 barrels of 36 gravity oil daily with 220 pound pressure. No. 1 Baulch produced 120 barrels daily earlier. No. 3 Baulch planned with No. 4 Baulch staked. post completion, more drilling on a 130 acre tract south of current production is planned. Morrison predicts improved Oklahoma allowables in coming months.

Oklahoma al Morrison Pontotoc County Consolidated Petrol Industries, Inc San Antonio Tex East Francis Thurman Consolidated

Carrel Bryant Starts Sheep Raising Venture in 4-H

Carrel Bryant, 4-H member from Cedar Grove Byng and son of Mr. and Mrs. W A Bryant, begins a sheep project purchasing 25 Western ewes and a ram from Orville Maxey. The ram died from a snake bite and a replacement ram was bought from J A Richardson. Bryant sees profitable wool and lamb markets while continuing his seven years of 4-H activity and numerous fair awards. He helps run the family farm near Cedar Grove.

Carrel Bryant W. A. Bryant Cedar Grove Byng Carrel Orville Maxey Latta J. A. Richardson Bryant

Mrs Pickle and daughter Sue Ellen Visit Relatives in South

Mrs. F. O. Pickle and her daughter Sue Ellen returned Monday night from Birmingham Alabama and Tupelo Mississippi where they visited relatives and friends. They were accompanied by Mrs. Pickle’s mother Mrs. D. P. White of Wilburton.

F. O. Pickle Sue Ellen Birmingham Ala Tupelo Miss

Epperly Couple Visit C. B. Epperly and Sherman Family

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Epperly left Tuesday afternoon for Wilburton to visit C B Epperly and his brother Sherman and family.

Lloyd Epperly Wilburton C. B. Epperly Sherman

Bill Cummings Visited Snyder Family in Texas

Bill Cummings of Snyder Texas was a guest of his sister Mrs Tom Thompson and Mr Thompson during a recent visit and stayed with the family at their home.

Bill Cummings Snyder, Texas Tom Thompson Mr. Thompson

Vinson Family Visit Reaches Homer Ties

Mr and Mrs Raul Vinson and daughter Debra Kay arrive to visit Mr and Mrs J O Vinson and relatives. Mrs Vinson has been living in Homer Louisiana while Mr Vinson served in the navy.

Raul Vinson Debra Kay J. O. Vinson Mrs. Vinson Homer Mr. Vinson Navy

Weekend Visit Highlights Bethany Residents

Haskell Gilmore and son Ken from Bethany spent the weekend with Mrs. Emma Gillmore and Mr. and Mrs. N. N. Stafford, sharing time and hospitality.

Haskell Gilmore Kennet Bethany Emma Gillmore N. N. Stafford

Navy discharge recipient joins local group

Raal Vinson, who received his discharge from the U. S. Navy on Monday, accompanied them O721e.

Nia. Raal Vinson U. S. Navy

Private First Class Promotion for Ft. Bragg Soldier

Mrs Harold Mitchell reports her husband, stationed at Ft Bragg, North Carolina, has been promoted to private first class.

Harold Mitchell Ft. Bragg, North Carolina

Ladies Return From California Visit

Mrs. W. H. Daugherty and four companions completed a two week tour of California visiting friends and relatives.

Anna Women Visit Bell Family In Texas

Mrs Cal Pope Mrs R L Speck and daughter Joan and Mrs Lonzo Pope all of Anna Texas were recent guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Tom Bell.

Cal Pope R. L. Speck Joan Lonzo Pope Anna, Texas Tom Bell

Oklahoma City Women in Final Week Actions

Mrs. Lillie Hatcher and Mrs. Peno Cox were active in Oklahoma City events during the last part of the past week, engaging in community tasks and meetings. The brief notes their involvement reflect civic participation by local residents.

Lillie Hatcher Peno Cox Oklahoma City Ee

Mr and Mrs Cecil Regence Family Visit Arkansas Relatives

Mr and Mrs Cecil Regence and their family are spending the week visiting relatives at various points in Arkansas.

Cecil Regence Arkansas

Rosa Langley Spends Week With Lee Family Near Stone Wall

Mrs. Rosa Langley spent a week visiting the Lee family at their Stone Wall residence, staying with relatives and sharing time in the community setting.

Rosa Langley Lee and Stonewall

Prentice Family Return From Corpus Christi Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Homer Prentice and Mrs. Bill Griffin were expected to arrive from Corpus Christi Texas on Monday afternoon after visiting relatives there. Violet Prentice and Peggy Bell who have spent time in Corpus Christi will accompany them home.

Homer Prentice Bill Griffin Corpus Christi Texas Violet Prentice Peggy Bell

Russell Family Fishing Trip at Lake Texoma

Mr and Mrs Charley Russell and grandson Charles III and Jack Russell are spending part of their vacation fishing on Lake Texoma during a family outing.

Charley Russell Charles III Jack Russell Lake Texoma

Mrs. Bernard Glover Visiting Relatives In Stone

Mrs Bernard Glover is spending a few days with her mother Mrs Betty Bell and other relatives at Stone.

Bernard Glover Stonewall Betty Bell

Oklahoma City visit by Crawford Jones and Spain

M L Crawford Kevin Jones and H C Spain were in Oklahoma City where Kevin sold a sheep. They spent the rest of the day visiting points of interest to the vocational teacher and the F F A boys.

M. L. Crawford Kevin Jones H. C. Spain Oklahoma City Kevin

Guests at Mrs. S V Douglass home include relatives from several states

Guests in the home of Mrs. S V Douglass included Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Douglass and daughter Kay of San Pablo California Mrs Curtis Cargil of Uvalde Texas Clifford Douglass Duncan and Me and Mrs Illy Cartwright of Oklahoma City were listed as visitors.

S. V. Douglass Kenneth Douglass Kay San Pablo Calif Curtis Cargil Uvalde Texas Clifford Douglass Duncan and Illy Cartwright Oklahoma City

Danville Family Vacation Visit Featured in Local Notes

Mr and Mrs B A Miller and children Glenda and Kenny of Danville California are spending their vacation with Mrs J Ashlock Mr and Mrs Jim Ashlock Mr and Mrs Richard Ashlock and Mr and Mrs Bill Miller in a local social item.

B. A. Miller Glenda and Kenny Danville, Calif J. Ashlock Jim Ashlock Richard Ash Bill Miler

Mrs. Wilkerson Visits Family in Skintook and Avant

Mrs. C. D. Wilkerson has returned from Skintook where she visited her husband employed there. She also visited her son Joe at Avant.

C. D. Wilkerson Skintook Joe Avant

Social visit to Oklahoma City and Wetumka hosts

Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Holloway of Oklahoma City and Mrs. Ella Sinclair of Wetumka were house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Berch and Joyce over the weekend.

E. C. Holloway Oklahoma City Ella Sinclair Wetumka

Crawford Family Returns Home After Weekend Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Crawford and family left Monday afternoon to return to Corpus Christi Texas after a weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Homer Crawford and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Gill. They were joined by Mrs. Ethel McCormick visiting daughter Mrs. Jack Roberson and family.

Bill Crawford Corpus Christi Texas Homer Crawford Floyd Gill Ethel McCormick Jack Roberson

Epperly Men Return From Tulsa Business Trip

Bill Epperly and his nephew Don Epperly returned from Tulsa where they conducted business.

Bill Epperly Don Epperly Tulsa

Ramsey Johnson Visits Duncan Couple

Ramsey Johnson is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Vinson in Dun can.

Ramsey Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Vinson Duncan

Mrs Elwin Thompson and Inez Kemp Transacted Business

Mrs Elwin Thompson and Mrs Inez Kemp conducted business in Calvin on Monday, engaging in ordinary transactions and financial exchanges as recorded.

Visit of Mrs. Sims and Debra Kay to Corpus Christi

Mrs. Buddy Sims and daughter Debra Kay arrive in Corpus Christi Texas for a two week visit with Mr. and Mrs. A E Malone, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Jestes and other relatives.

Buddy Sims Debra Kay Corpus Christi Texas A. E. Malone Bill Jestes

Oklahoma City couple as Wednesday guests

Dr and Mrs Earl Scott of Oklahoma City were guests of Mr and Mrs Bill Weldon on Wednesday.

Earl Scott Oklahoma City Bill Weldon

Bakersfield Couple Visiting Mrs Tate and Mr Tate

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Thomas of Bakersfield California are visiting Mrs John Tate and Mr Tate, the wife and mother of Mr Tate.

Floyd Thomas Bakersfield, Calif John Tate Mr. Tate

Mrs Hazel Phillips Visits Tulsa Holiday With Relatives

Mrs Hazel Phillips and her two children from Tulsa spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Tom Thompson, sharing family time and a quiet visit.

Hazel Phillips Tulsa Tom Thompson

Dooleys of Houston Visit We-woka Family

Mr and Mrs Bill Dooley and daughter Judy of Houston Texas and Martha Dooley of We woka spent Sunday in the homes of Mr and Mrs Edward Dooley Sr and Mr and Mrs Edward Dooley Jr

Bill Dooley Judy Houston Texas Martha Dooley Wewoka Edward Dooley Sr Edward Dooley Jr

Johnny Hal Merchant Visits Cameron McKeel

Johnny Hal Merchant of Duncan spent the past week visiting Cameron McKeel, sharing time and conversations during the stay.

Johnny Hal Merchant Duncan Cameron McKeel

Heaton Family Guests With Epperly Family in Barstow

Mr and Mrs A L Heaton and their Barstow California family are visiting Mr and Mrs Lloyd Epperly and family as guests.

A. L. Heaton Barstow, Calif Lloyd Epperly

Nickell Family Visits Relatives in California

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Nickell and son James from Kerman California visit the latter's parents Mr. and Mrs. C T Hogue and her brother Tommy and family.

Lee Nickell James Kerman, Calif C. T. Hogue Tommy

Four year old Hogue suffers elbow fracture in piggy back fall

Paula Sue Hogue, daughter of Mr and Mrs Tommy Hogue, fractured left arm at the elbow after slipping from her brother’s back while playing piggy back. She was treated at Valley View hospital where the arm was set. Mr and Mrs Harve Butler Jr and family returned from a vacation trip to California.

Paula Sue Hogue Tommy Hogue Valley View Hospital Harve Butler Jr Califor

Ponca City Man Visits Rowe Family Home

Albert Rowe of Ponca City spent Saturday night and Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Rowe.

Albert Rowe Ponca City M. L. Rowe

Davis couple visits relatives for weekend gathering

Mr and Mrs Lavern Gill of Davis spent the weekend here with Mr and Mrs Floyd Gill Mr and Mr C D Wilkerson and other relatives.

Pool Family Returns Home After Visit

Mr and Mrs Clyde Pool and children of Sidney Montana have returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs W C Pool.

Mrs. Clyde Pool Sidney Montana Mrs W. C. Pool

Haliburton Family Listed With Tulsa Visit

Mr and Mrs John Halibur ton and relatives are mentioned while Mrs S L Drury and three children of Tulsa visit Mr and Mrs Lee Drury.

S. L. Drury Tulsa Mrs Lee Drury

Mr and Mrs Tosh Attend Sunny Visit in Muskogee

Mr and Mrs John Tosh of Muskogee were guests of Mr and Mrs Glen Gault and family for a sunny weekend visit.

John Tosh Muskogee Mr. and Glen Gault Sunny

Mrs Huskinton Visits Durant Relative in Oklahoma

Mrs Maud Huskinton of Muskogee is visiting a daughter in Durant Oklahoma with her son in law Mr Jake Combast and daughter Mrs Combast.

Maud Huskinton Muskogee Durant Jake Combast Mr. Combast

Rowe Family and Cindy Harbeson Visit Stonewall and Tupelo

Mr and Mrs M L Rowe visited relatives in Stonewall and Tupelo on Monday with their son Mickey and Cindy Harbeson.

M. L. Rowe Mickey Cindy Harbeson Stonewall and Tupelo

Thompson guests include Thompson family members from Binger

Recent visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Elwin Thompson were Mr. and Mrs. Eric Thompson and their son Elbert, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Thompson, all residents of Binger.

Elwin Thompson Eric Thompson Elbert Clarence Thompson Binger

Carolyn Southwood Returns to Tulsa from Grandparents’ Home

Carolyn Sue Southwood left Thursday to return to her Tulsa home after spending two weeks with her grandparents Mr and Mrs H D Harbeson.

Carolyn Sue Southwood H. D. Harbeson Tulsa

Williams and Boyd Visit Former Allen Citizens in Corpus Christi

Charles Williams and Bill Boyd returned from Corpus Christi Texas where they visited Mr and Mrs Ancil Williams and their son and other former Allen citizens.

Charles Williams Bill Boyd Corpus Christi Texas Ancil Williams and Son Allen

Mrs John Brood Jr Plans Home in Ponca City

Mrs John Brood Jr returns from Ponca City after visiting her husband employed there and transacting business. They plan to establish a home in Ponca City.

John Brood Jr Ponca City

Mrs Louise Montgomery Visited Mother's Home Wednesday

Mrs Louise Montgomery of Cal vin spent Wednesday night at the home of her mother Mrs John Kidwell.

Louise Montgomery Calvin John Kidwell

Billy Curtis Returns Home From West Coast Visit

Billy Curtis returns to his Paramount California home after a long visit with his sister Mrs. R. L. Morris and other relatives in the area.

Billy Curtis Paramount Calif R. L. Morris

Ada social dinner guests honored by Mar tins

Mr and Mrs Joe Sever and Mrs W P Wade were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ray Martin in Ada Wednesday evening.

Joe Sever W. P. Wade Ray Martin Ada

Jarrett Family Ends Visit Heads Home to California

John Jarrett and his daughters Jean and Donna Lee departed Thursday for their Richmond California home after a two week visit with Roy Jarrett Carolyn and H D Harbeson. Mrs Charlie Phillips accompanied them to California.

John Jarrett Aads Jean Donna Lee Richmond Calif Roy Jarrett Carolyn H. D. Harbeson Charley Phillips California

Flemings and Muse Hosts Attend Dustin Visit

Mr and Mrs R G Flemings and their two sons of Dustin were recent guests of Mr and Mrs E Y Muse.

R. G. Flemings Dustin E. Y. Muse

Mrs J C Kidwell Visits In McAlester This Week

Mrs J C Kidwell of McAlester is spending the week with her sister in law Mrs John Kidwell. The brief visit highlights family ties and local social plans.

J. C. Kidwell McAlester John Kidwell

Richland Couple to Visit W C Pool Relatives

Mr and Mrs Elmer Julian of Richland Washington will arrive Saturday for a visit with Mr and Mrs W C Pool and other relatives.

Elmer Julian Richland Washington W. C. Pool

Cameron couple return to Stratford Texas home

Mr and Mrs C L Cameron have returned to their Stratford Texas home after a visit.

Mrs. C. L. Cameron Stratford Texas

Family Attends Event with Trivitts and Crocketts

Here with Mr and Mrs Ralph Trivitt and family, also Mr and Mrs L L Crockett in Frances.

Ralph Trivitt L. L. Crockett Frances

Miss Peggy Haliburton Training as Camp Counselor

Miss Peggy Haliburton daughter of Mr and Mrs R E Haliburton is with the Ada Camp Fire girls at Camp Adaka She writes her parents she is taking counselor training.

Peggy Haliburton R. E. Haliburton Ada Camp Adaka

Mr and Mrs Hall Travel to Shreveport for Business

Mr and Mrs R G Hall departed Thursday for Shreveport Louisiana to conduct business and plan to return Sunday.

R. G. Hall Shreveport

Camp Crockett Family Visits Trivitts in Big Sandy

Mr and Mrs Camp Crockett and daughter Posetta Ruth of Big Sandy Tennessee arrived Wednesday for a visit with Mr and Mrs Ralph Trivitt and family.

Camp Crockett Posetta Ruth Big Sandy, Tenn Ralph Trivitt

Willham Outlines I O A Ranch for Boys and Haile Selassie Visit

Dr. Oliver S. Willham, president of Oklahoma A and M College, addressed the Ada Lions Club about the I. O. A. Ranch for boys northwest of Enid, with seven boys in the first Dairyland Unit. He urged more funding, noting the high social cost of crime and the need to rescue delinquent youths through education and care.

Oliver S. Willham Oklahoma A. & M. College Ada Lions Club I. O. A. Ranch Haile Selassie Ethiopia Willham Enid William Oklahoma J. A. Richardson

Farm yields rise faster after WWII than prior six decades

A Twentieth Century Fund study finds that yields per acre on American farms have grown more rapidly since World War II than in the 60 years before, indicating a significant postwar productivity surge.

Twentieth Century Fund

How to Preserve Summer Apples by Canning or Freezing

This guide explains preserving apples by making puree then freezing or canning. Wash and trim fruit, cook with water, strain to remove peel and seeds, then sweeten. For freezing, cool and seal in moisture proof containers. for canning, heat to boil and process jars 15 minutes for pints and 20 minutes for quarts.

Frozen Apple Mallow Pie Delights Summer Dessert

A delicious summer dessert invites preparation with apple puree. The recipe features a light fruity filling and a creamy marshmallow topping for a refreshing treat.

No-bake Apple Marshmallow Pie with Crust Topping

A crust made from graham crackers sugar cinnamon and margarine is pressed into a nine inch pan and chilled. A marshmallow and hot water mixture is prepared, then combined with lemon and orange juice apple puree and sugar, folded into whipped evaporated milk, and set in the crust with a crumb topping before freezing.

Cream cheese and peanut treat mixture blend

Soft cheese and peanut blend prepared by warming cheese to room temperature then mixing 34 tablespoons chopped peanuts or chunky peanut butter 3 ounces cream cheese 6 tablespoons apple puree until smooth.

Sandwich spread ideas and club meeting schedule

Instructions list sandwich spreads including Ham and cheese mix with eggs and pickles, Jelly with nuts and cream cheese, hard boiled eggs with olives and celery, peanut butter with honey, syrup or jelly, and peanut butter with banana. Also notes Home Demonstration Club schedule with Ahloso meeting June 28 and Colbert meeting July 1 with Mrs J O Burris.

Ahloso Colbert J. O. Burris

One Allen Business Back After Fire

Only one Allen businessman has resumed operation after a major fire. The Cottrells reopened the City cafe, buying fixtures from Holdenville and returning to their prior building. Other merchants delay reopening, citing uncertain refinery fate and debris fires lingering.

Allen Watson Cottrell Holdenville City Cafe Bill Glover West Main Ada Roy Saffarrans J. S. Jones Jones Mr. Jones Sunray Guy Pegg Pegg

Appointment of U S government entomologist in 1854

The first U S government entomologist was appointed on June 14 1854 marking the start of official insect study within federal science bureaus. The appointment established a formal federal role for insect research contributing to agricultural and public health policy.

U. S

Addis Ababa Name Means New Flower in Ethiopia

The article notes Addis Ababa as the capital of Ethiopia with its name meaning new flower and mentions the city’s reputation for a wide variety of flowers highlighted in the Want Ads section.

Addis Ababa Ethiopia

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