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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1954
Page
3
Mrs W E Hough and Mrs Melvin Nix announce a Stonewall family reunion in Wintersmith Park near Ada on Sunday June 27. Kin and friends from far and near are invited for a picnic lunch with baskets.
Mr and Mrs W E Moon entertained Mr and Mrs Bailey Eddings of Coalgate as guests last week. Mrs Eddings was formerly Miss Christine Dudley.
Mr and Mrs Clayton Harper and their sons and Mrs Myrtle Fuller of Seagraves Texas visit his mother Mrs Frank Harper and Mrs Ora Morris and Mr Morris and other relatives this week.
Mr and Mrs M M Maxwell vacationed at Greenleaf Lake near Webber Falls. Their daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs Herman Singleton of Oklahoma City joined them and all spent a week fishing.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Kitson and their four children of Munroe are visiting Mrs. Kitson’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Wise, for several weeks.
Mr and Mrs Tom Shannon host their daughter Mrs Iva Banks and her children from Shafter California for a visit lasting for a while.
Mr and Mrs Jack Edwards tour California visiting relatives and friends. Mrs Carl Davis jokes she is feeding the bird dogs while they are away and the Edwards plan to return in two or three weeks.
Avery Pennington, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Evans, is hospitalized in Valley View Hospital. Mrs. Pennington, Flora Joyce, and Mr. and Mrs. Buel Starks, daughters and in-laws, visited last week. Alva Evans of Ok Center joined at the hospital. Mrs. Starks remains on crutches after a prior car wreck and extended hospital stay in Okmulgee.
W. N. Goss of Maud is spending time at the home of his son and daughter‑in‑law, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Goss and Jimmy.
Set and Mrs Lindon Wood and their children are stationed in Colorado and spending a few days with Mrs Wood’s mother Mrs Jim Alford. They also visit Mr Alford and his parents Mr and Mrs Claud Woods of Pleasant Hill in Coal County.
Mrs. Muriel Wilson, previously hospitalized at Talihina, has returned to her home in Francis. Bro Wilson serves as pastor of the Freewill Baptist Church in the area.
Ora Morris and Clifton McKay completed concrete steps at the Methodist parsonage last week. Mrs Morris praised the durable work and noted the steps should outlast another building, reflecting community effort and pride.
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Martin Jr. and children Candice and Jim of Okmulgee joined Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Martin and children Teddy and Paula of Rosier City, Louisiana at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Abe Martin, last weekend.
Mrs Lula Darnell of Edmond visited her mother Mrs Frank Harper this weekend. She is preparing a thesis on the city s beginnings and growth and asks readers to share interesting local facts.
Dr Sullivan, longtime local physician, and Mrs Sullivan were nearby recently. Mr and Mrs Tom Shannon reported their daughter’s wedding in Houston last week. Viola Wainscott wed Joe Muse. Major and Mrs James R Howerton and their children from Houston visited Mrs W A Dennis’s home. Sidney Kay Dennis went to Houston for a visit.
Recent visitors to the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Griffin included their daughter Mrs J W McKoy her husband and two children Mrs McKoy is the former Lola Griffin.
Willis Griffin a son from Ohio returns home to be with the family and his grandmother Mrs B V Griffin travels to Ohio with Willis for an extended visit with her grandchildren Wanda and Willis.
Mr and Mrs B L Legate and their daughters were guests in Pauls Valley on Sunday as locals report a family visit.
Mrs. W. E. Hough celebrated with a Thursday covered dish supper at the Hale residence. Guests included the Kenty and Carter families, the Sherrills, the Helions, and neighbors. A buffet meal featured fried chicken roasts green beans squash salads pecan pie and a large birthday cake. The toast ends with best wishes for Mrs. Hough, who turns another year older.
A Sunday gathering in Lindsay celebrated Mrs. Wayne Truitt’s 76th birthday and her grandson Don Durbin’s 10th. Guests included Mrs. Everett Shaw, Mrs. J W Durbin Harris Lindsey Keith Underhill Mr. Shaw and Mary Sue Montgomery Tom Nesmith and others. Mrs. Truitt plans to visit the Durbins for a few days and remains an active basketball fan despite her many years.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whitwell announce the birth of a son in Oklahoma City. The mother is formerly Esther Fish, indicating the family’s proud arrival and lineage.
Miss Sharon Oltermann daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Oltermann married R V Brady son of Mr and Mrs Hank R Brady in a Tuesday evening ceremony at Fittstown The Rev Euel Dean Chambers of Madill Assembly of God Church officiated Attendants included Mrs Euel Dean Chambers and Miss Imogene Brady A reception followed at Ada hosted by the bride’s sister The couple plan a home near Stonewall Mr and Mrs Dude Rowe return to Fittstown after running Johnson Help-Ur-Self laundry
Pfc. Glenn Trimmer of Ft. Hood visited his parents Mr and Mrs Elmer Trimmer who drove to El Paso to see their daughter Mrs Bob Walls Mr Walls and their grandchild for several days. Elmer called the trip a vacation.
The report notes Brisco's ice business thriving in the heat while prices stay steady. Across the street Elmer Trimmer says hay hauling to support his filling station remains challenging.
The Gospel meeting in progress this week at the Church of Christ is well attended. Tupelo church members attended Sunday night. Everett Shaw and Mary Sue traveled to Pawhuska for a jackpot roping event with 14 entrants at 500 dollars each and five steers per contestant. Mary and Charlie Burnett were noted relatives.
Mr and Mrs Willis Griffin entertained Mr and Mrs Leon Nesbitt and their son Paul Nesbitt a visit before the Nesbitt family departs for a vacation in California. Mrs Nesbitt is a daughter of the Griffins.
Mr and Mrs T H Mullins and their family from near Fresno California are guests of their daughter Mrs Carl Wade Mr Wade and their children.
James Scott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scott, spent the weekend at home after an earlier incident near Lindsay.
Mr and Mrs Lee Crossons received visitors for Father’s Day including their sons Don Crosson and family John Crosson of Midwest City and Oklahoma City and a daughter Mr and Mrs Bill Sadi er and Baby of Midwest City Ruth Knight thanks helpers after her house and contents burned June 4 gifts and donations appreciated
Dr and Mrs Fred Popkiss Lin da and Ken of Dallas Mr and Mrs Max Chaddick and Nancy of Pauls Valley Mr and Mrs Carl Goddard Gary and Gene from Sulphur were Father s Day guests at the home of their parents Mr and Mrs Westly Chaddick Mrs Popkiss was the former Miss Jo an Chaddick and Mrs Goddard was the formerly Miss Geneva Chaddick Mr and Mrs Dibrell Phillips and Dibrell Jr are moving to Duncan where Mr Phillips will be employed Mrs Phillips will be remembered as Miss Yolanda Baylis Bro Floyd Cooper filled the pulpit Sunday at Fittstown for the morning service with Mrs Cooper and their two sons.
Mr. and Mrs. Furman Gibson hosted visitors from Tulsa, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Standridge, for a weekend. The group traveled to Stratford and Sulphur for a family picnic with the Standridge parents joining them.
Mr and Mrs Phil Ritter and daughters Mary Anne Phyllis and Kathy arrived Monday afternoon from Anaheim California to visit her parents Mr and Mrs C L Gibson Mrs Ritter is the former Melva Gibson
Clifton D. McKoy, a grade school principal born in Alma, has accepted the call to the ministry and was backed by his church members. His family rededicated their lives and daughter Patricia was baptized at Sunday services. McKoy may be licensed at the next quarterly conference.
Michael Ikemire father of Mrs. E. G. Kendall of Ada died at Robinson Illinois early this week. His health had been failing for some time. Mr and Mrs E G Kendall and Mrs Wendall Young left Tuesday morning for Robinson after being notified of Mr Ikemire s death.
A freak fire in the home of B. R. Stubbs 801 East Sixteenth totally destroyed a refrigerator after the motor ignited causing the compressor to rupture and gas to fill the dwelling. Assistant Fire Chief Dudley Young said a small wall area near the appliance was scorched.
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