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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1960
Page
2
Jimmy Thomas combines oats and button clover for feed and seed, using a cleaner to separate components. He plans to market button clover seed locally while expanding purebred cattle and Herefords, sorghum for silage, oats and rye for feed and seed on his Rhoda Creek Valley ranch.
Cotton remains a key crop in eastern Pontotoc County with fields near Lula and Ahloso. Sherrer and Hailey outline plans to carry out a program through the Pontotoc County Cotton Improvement Group. Farmers are using more allotments this year to achieve strong per acre yields while focusing on seed quality, germination, and plant adaptation for the area.
Around the County reports visits by John Phillips and Sandra of Ada to the Riggin family. Leo Anglin is in a Oklahoma City hospital with surgery planned Monday. His siblings Hubert Anglin and Velma McDonald remain nearby as Velma and Sharon visit Noah Anglin and family in Wetumka, with both parents said to be deteriorating.
Leonard Houston, formerly of Oil Center, died in Florida after an accident. He grew up in Oil Center where his father Clifford Houston worked as a pumper. The community extends sympathy to the family.
Kirk Duncan, formerly of Oil Center, is hospitalized in Shawnee following a heart attack. Further updates on his condition are awaited.
Those helping with the Pentecostal Holiness Church build on Saturday were P. O. Henson Hansel Burk Junior Willoughby and Frank Lewis. They hauled material from the Latta School Building. Dee Willoughby loaned his truck to haul with. Everyone has been very kind to help and their help is appreciated.
Mr and Mrs H B Griffiths visited Jorden Abbott on Ada Sunday afternoon for a social call.
Mrs. Clinnie Crow and Mrs. Minnie Lewis visited Mrs. Freeman and Mrs. Rigsby of Stratford Tuesday. They bought fruit to can and toured the ladies' beautiful homes. The trip was very interesting.
Mrs Bee Robertson spent Thursday night with Mr and Mrs Ralph Brendle and their son.
Mrs Alber t Crow faced a rattlesnake guarding fruit jars in an outbuilding. She acted with courage and a faithful dog, killing the snake to clear the space.
Seen Mack Welch works on a new water well for Earl Halsell at the J. W. Roberts home place, noted by local observers.
Sam Evans and his son traveled Friday to visit Mr. and Mrs. N L Evans. The visitors are from California and Sam is N L Evans' brother. His health is described as very bad and he also called on Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis.
Willis Sutton cut hay for Frank Lewis and described a pleasant shower of rain following the work.
Mr and Mrs Billy Jim Robert son and Tamra had supper Thursday night with Mr and Mrs Delbert Tucker. Delbert Tucker visited Donnie Bonar Tuesday night. Leroy Willoughby and children visited Tucker Sunday night. Delbert Tucker and family dined with Rance Tucker Sunday then visited Odus McGalliard in the afternoon.
The Summers Chapel Demonstration Club met Friday in the community building for its monthly meeting. Mrs. Clarita Gray presided over the program Bet ter Home Management. The traveling basket yielded 17.40 for the treasury and secret pals were revealed with gifts exchanged. Hostesses for July were Mrs. Effie Lambe and Mrs. Ruby Wood serving banana nut cake cookies and lime punch to sixteen members.
Mr. and Mrs. Kinney Teville and children from Oklahoma City had dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Halsell on Sunday. Kathy will spend a week visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Halsell.
Mr and Mrs Jack Harris and children are vacationing in Missouri. Mr and Mrs B M Mardis and daughter from Tulsa spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs O Dell Jones and Gaylon. The group spent Saturday with their mother Mrs Lillie Mardis and Gordon Mardis of Ada.
Mrs Minnie Lewis and Mrs Jones visited Mrs Mardis on Friday afternoon. The visit included an enjoyable tour and comments on Mrs Mardis flowers which were described as very beautiful.
Mrs. Clinnie Crow and Eddie Hahes visited Mrs. Patsy Henson Monday morning to collect cucumbers and corn for canning.
Mrs. Kay Tucker hosted a backyard swimming party for her daughter Darla to celebrate her third birthday. Sixteen guests attended and received birthday cake after opening gifts.
Mr and Mrs Luther Parrish visited Sam Parrish on Sunday and shared dinner with Mr and Mrs Albert Crow and Eddie Hayes who just returned from a week away. Harvey Parrish of Oklahoma City visited Sam Parrish Friday and it is believed Mr Parrish may undergo surgery soon.
Mrs. Ollie Tucker Mrs. Vera Roberts and Paul Roberts were visiting the Lewises Monday night.
Paul Tucker sustained severe burns to his arms and face after an explosion while using an electric welder on a oil tank. Mrs. Ollie Tucker visited him on Monday.
Mr and Mrs Warren Cunningham and Mrs Colene Robertson and Tamra visit Sulphur for a Sunday outing. Mr and Mrs Keith Sales camp nearby for a brief vacation with their children.
Mrs. Maxine Badgett and children of Oklahoma City spent Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kemp. Mrs. Helen Kendall and girls were visiting Mrs. Ray Kemp Friday night. Mrs. Kemp was visiting Mrs. Betty Cunningham Monday night.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Booth hosted a Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Paul Tucker and their girls. Tamra Robertson stayed with Mrs Alene Tucker Saturday night while her mother attended the banquet at Vanoss.
Willis Sutton has opened a fruit and vegetable stand in front of Ward's store on highway 13, replacing the Carl Carr Garage. The note expresses hopeful wishes for Carl Carr's venture.
Donna Soward spent last week with her grandmother Mrs. Lona Soward. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Soward.
Mr. and Mrs. Arlan Dees of Gaar Corner and Ruth Sutton and Pres. Sutton were visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Sutton Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Cornell were visiting them Monday afternoon.
A. O. Sutton and Pres Sutton relocated the dairy barn from Ray Cook's property to the A. O. Sutton farm, transferring equipment and improving dairy operations.
Ruth Sutton tended to plum jelly while Dewey Cox baled hay for the Lewises, showing a productive day as oil center residents all perform their duties.
Floyd Burk Sr and Betty Griffiths with children visited Mr and Mrs Kirk Duncan of Shawnee. Kirk has returned home from the hospital. Mr and Mrs Dece Bebee with children and Belinda Griffiths visited Mr and Mrs H B Griffiths on Sunday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Beller and guest Haskell Beller of Edmond visited Tuesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Louie Stewart. They attended a Thursday night candidate speaking at Light's store with Thelma Perriman and others.
Mr and Mrs Ed Coffey Mr and Mrs Celm Stone Mr and Mrs Ralph Wall and Mr and Mrs T J Wall attended the alumni banquet in Vanoss Saturday night.
Mr and Mrs T J Wall and Doyle and Kim of Winnfield Kan spent the weekend with his brother Ralph Wall and family.
Vernon Everett Darlene and Sher ry Wall with cousins Doyle and Kim Wall spent Saturday night at Vernon s grandparents Mr and Mrs Van Schuyver.
Mr and Mrs John Van Schuyver of Maysville visited Sunday with his brother Vernon and Mrs Van Schuyver. Mr and Mrs C Fox of Stratford were visitors the same day.
Mrs Norma Van Schuyver and her mother Mrs Tilda Bragg spent Thursday afternoon together before Mrs Bragg's departure for California on a visit.
Tuesday Mrs Van Schuyver visited the newborn of Mrs Fran Harbor and stayed briefly with Mrs Cora Cantwell and Mrs Margaret Hyden. Sunday afternoon she visited Mrs Perriman.
Monday visit from Mr and Mrs Roy Boger and Mrs Mimie Overstreet of Sulphur to Mr and Mrs Garrett Beller highlights a family reunion. Aunt Mimie, 86, is described as Mr Beller’s aunt and first nephew she has ever visited, underscoring a special family bond.
Mrs. Miles Kimmel Sahron and Enoch visited Mrs. Frank Harbor and a new baby. Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Kimmel visited Tuesday with Mrs. Miles Kimmel. Enoch lives in Midwest City. Miles Kimmel and little Enoch fished Saturday and caught many fish. the youngster landed a four pounder. They also visited Pauline Van dergriff Friday and ate Sunday with the B. F. Gurley family in Ada, where Judy Gurley came to stay a few days.
Captain and Mrs James Hopkins returned to Winton California Monday morning Jimmie Hopkins stayed for the summer Mr and Mrs Gene Brewington and Cheri visited their daughter and mother Mrs W E McCullar over the weekend Also seen were Mrs Lillie Webster Mr and Mrs Auti McCullar and children LR Brewington and Joy
Caston Christian of Camp Classen near Davis spent time with his grandparents Mr and Mrs W E McCullar visiting the area and family.
A reader thanks contributors for their news and apologizes for the week’s chopped reporting. They acknowledge occasional gaps in coverage and express appreciation for the effort behind the stories.
The Goodneighbor Club met at Mrs Bettie Cunningham home June 22 with Mrs Lula Keeling giving the prayer. Minutes by secretary treasurer Mrs Laura Haines. Mrs Roxie Golden absent. Mrs Cunningham presided. Refreshments for 19 members and guests. Next meeting July 13 at Mrs Dorothy Ebriie’s. Bible study from Matthew. Vacation Bible School at Union Hill Baptist July 11 7 30 p m with night adult class for parents bringing children.
Mr and Mrs N L Garrett and Myra Nell shared Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs George Cochran. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Wesley Willyard of Savannah Mr and Mrs Elmer Cochran and children Mrs Edward.
Mr and Mrs T W Lowe and Margaret were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Harold Haines Saturday night.
Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Haines and Mike and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Haines attended the Haines family reunion at Fittstown. Fifty four members of the clan were present for the gathering.
Ham and Mrs Keith Sales from Harold Texas visited Rev Frank Cunningham and his wife during a local church gathering, sharing greetings and news.
Mrs Ina Haines and Mrs Lora Haines made a business trip to Oklahoma City on Thursday, confirming their ongoing professional engagements in the region.
W. J. Jones and Delphia this week were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hicks of Nicoma Park, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jones and Wayne, Mrs. Lavona Jones and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Don Newby, Mrs. Lorene Ballard and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Orel Wilfong of Nicoma Park.
Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Ayers and their family visited Mr. and Mrs. D. B. West on Sunday afternoon. The gathering reflected close community ties and a friendly weekend visit among neighbors.
Mrs Willie Sue Micdough and her Wyoming family have spent the past week visiting her parents Mr and Mrs E E Agee.
Mr and Mrs Jimmy Rich and family Mr and Mrs Matt Richardson and boys Mrs Orval Ballard and children and Mr and Mrs Fred Jones attended the Little League ball game Saturday night.
Heard, Mrs. Buen Rich and family and Mrs. Lela Richard with her sons stopped trying to catch fish and now go swimming most days, reflecting a change in pastime among neighbors.
Graduates living at Union Hill express gratitude to the Home Demonstration Club of Vanoss for preparing and serving a delicious meal at the Vanoss Alumni Banquet.
Mr and Mrs Harold Long and family visited Mr and Mrs Clint on Hill of Tulsa this weekend.
Mrs Mary Long and Tommy visited Mr and Mrs Leston Long of Ada last week.
Mr and Mrs Luther Parker visited Mr and Mrs William Henson and Billy Mike last week. Nora Roper visited Helen Jaquess and Elva Fennell of Pickett Sunday. Barbara Newby and Lavona Jones visited Mr and Mrs W C Rose of Walnut Grove. Rose purchased furniture as a Father's Day gift and both enjoy it.
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Newby of Oil Center and Mr. and Mrs. John Wilfong of Oklahoma City visited Mr. and Mrs. Don Newby of Walnut Grove last week.
Mr and Mrs Matt Richardson Derral Gaylan Terry and Mrs Carline McNutt with children appear at a local gathering. The fragment mentions the families and an event context.
Mrs Carline McNutt Eddie and Danny visited Mr and Mrs Matt Richardson and their boys Saturday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Gregory Scott visited Mr and Mrs Arthur Ebriie on Sunday. January Williams of Oklahoma City also visited.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Ebrite entertained Mr and Mrs George Ebrite of Ada and family last week. They escorted Jan Williams to Oklahoma City to her home this weekend.
Shirley Rich spends two weeks with Mr and Mrs Harold Griffin and family in Oil Center. Mrs Griffin is improved after major surgery at Valley Vein Hospital recently. Mrs Buene Rich and Mrs Lorene Forester visited the Griffin home while she was hospitalized.
Jimmy Rich traveled to Lawton and spoke briefly by telephone with his sister Mrs Harold Posium.
Mrs. C B Smith welcomed guests in her home on Sunday. The visitors included Mr and Mrs Jim Barnes of Stillwater and Mr and Mrs Milton Keating of Lawton. Mrs Smith joined the Keatings for a short visit after the gathering.
Dr. W. C. Fulton filled the pulpit at the First Baptist Church for both Sunday morning and night worship. E. O. Alton of Oak Avenue Church joined Fulton at the evening sermon.
Mr and Mrs Ben R Potts of Ashdown Arkansas visited in the home of Mr and Mrs W W Potts from Tuesday until Saturday staying over the week for a family visit in Ashdown Arkansas.
Mr and Mrs J L McGee hosted over the weekend Mr and Mrs R H Rook and children from Loving and Mr and Mrs Hubert McGee and children from Heavner as houseguests.
Mr Farrel Atwood of Walnut Grove is in a hospital at Oklahoma City wishing him a very speedy recovery.
Union Hill residents express deep sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. William Henson and Billy Mike and other relatives of Joe Henson who died Wednesday in a nursing home. Mr. Henson had lived near his son William before entering the facility.
Mrs. Marjorie Martain visited with her children Patricia Marion and Arlis on Thursday at the home of Mrs. Lorena McNeil in Galey.
Mr and Mrs James Rhynes and family visited Mr and Mrs J J Rhynes Sunday in a daytime social gathering.
Mrs. Wanda Henson and family of McAlester visited Mr. and Mrs. William Henson for the funeral of Joe Henson. Others visiting included Mr. and Mrs. Luther Parker.
Walter McAnally and family were joined by Alvin McAnally and Brenda of Borger Texas. Duke Rhynes and family of Watonga. John Allan and family. James Rhynes and family. J T Tatum and family. Bill McAnally and girls. William Henson and Billy Mike in last week’s mention.
Sunday School attendance reached 54 with all teachers and officers present. Visitors from Arizona include Paula Cassidy and her sister, a brother, grandchildren of Mr and Mrs Lonnie Cassidy, Mrs Louis Daniel and Penny of Chickasha.
Mr and Mrs Carroll Pederson and their children of Oklahoma City visited Mrs Chris Pederson and her children Saturday.
Cecil Glazier, who had been living several weeks with his aunt, has joined the Army and departed on Monday.
Mrs Verlin Berger, weakened by a summer illness, reports feeling better. She is accompanied by her daughter Mrs Wanda Parrish and granddaughter during a visit to her mother Mrs Wall in Shawnee.
Little Miss Denise McGee and brother David of Heavener spent Saturday night with Steve, Laurie and Sonja Pederson. Paul Parker visited his mother at Seminole, then attended church at Oklahoma City Sunday. Bob Hatcher was a recent guest in the Ezra Hunt home.
Mrs Dora McGee visited Corene Pederson on Thursday. Friday Marjorie Martin and her children also visited.
Mr and Mrs Paul Laseman of Bakersfield California announce a family gathering Friday at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs R O Laseman They will also visit Mrs Jim Young Ardmore who is Mrs Laseman's relative and guest in the Bakersfield visit
Miss Vickie and Sandra Full ingim of Oklahoma City spend the week with Mr and Mrs Tom Martain and children. Mr and Mrs Bill Stone and daughter of Muskegon Michigan are visiting in the Pedersen home. Mrs Stone is the sister of your correspondent.
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Lee last week a surprise lily stood about eight inches tall with pinkish lily blossoms. The bulbs, planted six days earlier, were given by Aunt Martha of Monterey Tennessee and delivered by Mrs. Lee’s daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Rice, who were visiting Monterey.
Mrs Beatrice Reed visited Mr M E Harris and Mrs Harris one day last week, sharing time at their home and catching up on news.
Mr and Mrs Sid Gaylon of Noble visited here with his mother Mrs Millie Gaylon one day last week.
The writer reports Mrs Sue Herderson and her children were injured in an accident with Debby the most seriously hurt. Wishing Debbie Sue and Olen Jr a speedy recovery, the note expresses concern for the family.
The note says Mary Canada is feeling better after illness and a doctor visit. A message to Marty wishes quick recovery and good health.
Mr and Mrs Leon Scroggins have returned home after visiting their daughter and son in Baldwin Park California. Donna Leon and Leeann Winters are mentioned as part of the family in Baldwin Park.
Mr and Mrs Woodrow Cana visited with his parents Mr and Mrs Henry Cana during the trip.
The note announces the departure of Mr Harold Coburn and Mrs Coburn who have moved to Ada and extends best wishes for happiness in their new home.
A junior class weiner roast for the Methodist Church was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Atterberry last week with punch cookies and ice cream served.
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