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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1956

Page

10

Local Families Share Weekend Travels and News

Mr and Mrs W R Large and Linda enjoyed an evening of horseshoes. The Phillips, Carolyn and Denny and Alice Faye Roper visited Oklahoma City and El Reno, returning via Pauls Valley to see Jakie and family. Jess Warmon went to Arkansas for his mother's funeral. The Hunters of Sulphur visited relatives. The Large family visited Ada and Mrs J L Auten. Norma Lee Graper joined Ada relatives for the weekend. The infant son of Clarence Glover was seriously ill but improved. Ruby Flinn Polly Jordan and daughter Sheila visited Tulsa relatives while fishing at Lake Texoma. Onis Jordan and Ada family visited Fittstown. Welton Stanford and baby were released from the hospital. Mr and Mrs H B Turner and Betty Buttrill visited Healdton to see the Pevehouses house move. Turner stayed to help through the week.

Jake Phillips Carolyn Denny Alice Faye Roper Oklahoma City el Reno Clarence Glover Ruby Flinn Polly Jordan Sheila Tulsa Lake Texoma

Ahloso News Mr and Mrs Floyd Morgan Visit Sulphur Family

Mr and Mrs Floyd Morgan of Sulphur visited in the Robert Hunter home last week.

Floyd Morgan Robert Hunter

Miller Family Visits and Local Outing

Mr and Mrs Ed Miller and family of Ft Worth visited C L Blankenship home Friday. Marion and Gary Miller stayed Thursday night at the Blankenship home. Mr and Mrs Charley Flanagan and Tommy enjoyed a pleasure drive to Beavers Bend last Sunday.

Ed Miller Ft. Worth Tex C. L. Blankenship Marion Gary Miller Blankenship Charley Flanagan Tommy Beaver’s Bend Lake Texoma

Turner Family Visit Near Gentry Hattons

Mr and Mrs Floyd Turner and their Oklahoma City family visited the Gentry Hattons Friday evening for a social call and friendly gathering in the community.

Floyd Turner Oklahoma City Gentry Hattons

Visitors and familiar faces appear in church and city life

Aric Latta visited the Douglas Smiths on Saturday. George Kennedy from Oklahoma Baptist University attended Ah loso First Baptist Church on Sunday. The Treases were seen driving a new car. Mr and Mrs A G Stout spent Sunday with their son Dustin in Midwest City.

Aric Latta Douglas Smiths George Kennedy Oklahoma Baptist University Ahloso First Baptist Church Mrs A. G. Stout Dustin Midwest City

Mr and Mrs Winston Bennett Return From Dallas Visit

Mr and Mrs Winston Bennett came back Sunday after a weeklong visit in Dallas Texas.

Winston Bennett Dallas Tex

Brashier Family Visit Across Milburn and Fillmore

Mr and Mrs Eddy Brashier and Donna Joy visited with Mr and Mrs Tom Brashier in Milburn and with Mr and Mrs Lonnie Callen in Fillmore on Sunday along with Granny Brashier.

Eddy Brashier Donna Joy Granny Brashier Tom Brashier Milburn Lonnie Callen Fillmore

Hardin-Briggs-Jarvis visit near Weleetka and Seminole

Mr and Mrs B L Hardin and children Jimmy and Minnie visited Mr and Mrs D A Briggs in Weleetka Sunday. On the return trip they called on Mr and Mrs Leroy Jarvis in Seminole.

B. L. Hardin Jimmy Minnie D. A. Briggs Weleetka Mrs Leroy Jarvis Seminole

Frederick Family Visits Relatives in Kansas

Mr and Mrs A L Frederick accompany Jimmy and Jerry as they visit relatives in Kansas over the weekend Mrs Keys mother of Mrs Frederick joins the trip for family visiting a relatives in midwest state

A. L. Frederick Jimmy Jerry Mrs. Keys Mrs. Frederick Kansas

Polland and Manns Go Fishing in Jack Fork Creek

Mrs Polland, Donnie Mann and Bill Mann fished Sunday in Jack Fork Creek, a local outing likely involving family and friends.

Mrs. Polland Donnie Mann Bill Mann Jack Fork Creek

Moon Family Picnic Visit Spotted in Weekend Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Moon and son of Oklahoma City visited the Hoyt Lillards during the weekend. They all enjoyed a picnic Saturday afternoon at Lake Texoma.

Clifford Moon Oklahoma City Hoyt Lillards

Wrights and Freddie Taylor Visit Dallas and Fort Worth

Mr and Mrs Raymond Wright and Freddie Taylor visited in Dallas and Fort Worth Texas on Saturday night and Sunday.

Raymond Wright Freddie Taylor Dallas Ft. Worth Tex

Ada Woman Visits Helen Smith and Family

Mrs. H. L. Smith of Ada spent the weekend visiting Mrs. Helen Smith and family.

H. L. Smith Ada Helen Smith

Harrell Family Weekend Trip to Hot Springs Ark

Mr and Mrs Glen Harrell and family spent the weekend in Hot Springs Arkansas with a brief visit to local sites and rest from daily routines.

Glen Harrell Hot Springs Ark

Thompson family visits Simpson relatives in Happyland

Mr and Mrs N J Thompson and Roger visited Mrs Thompsons parents Mr and Mrs Hubert Simpson in Happyland.

N. J. Thompson Roger Mrs. Thompson Mrs Hubert Simpson Happyland

Geary Visit From Oliver Pritchett and Son

Oliver Pritchett and his son Dick visited Mr. and Mrs. Joe C. Moore in Geary last Thursday for a social call.

Oliver Pritchett Geary Joe C. Moore

Mr and Mrs Ted Anderson Attend Southwest Expo in Oklahoma City

Mr. and Mrs. Ted Anderson attended the Southwest Exposition in Oklahoma City on Sunday with Harry Joe and Barry among the attendees.

Ted Anderson Harry Joe Barry Oklahoma City

Sunday Visit Highlights Local Family Gatherings

Mrs. Ruby Wheat and a son and daughter-in-law from Marlow joined Mrs. Vera Hunter and her son from Pauls Valley for Sunday afternoon calls at the Robert Hunter home, after traveling via Chickasha to reach relatives.

Ruby Wheat John Wheat Marlow Vera Hunter Pauls Valley Robert Hunter

Knee land family visit to Seminole parents and relatives

Mrs. Fred Barbee and family including Freddie Dick Ella and Etta Fern Knee land visited Mrs. Barbee's parents Mr and Mrs J A Elberhardt and sister Mrs Eugene Barbee in Seminole last Wednesday evening.

Fred Barbee Freddie, Dick Ella Etta Fern Kneeland Barbee J. A. Elberhardt Eugene Barbee Seminole

Mrs Etta Fern Kneeland Visits Family Monday Evening

Mrs. Etta Fern Kneeland visited her mother and family on Monday evening, sharing time with relatives and reporting good health.

Etta Fern Kneeland

Stonewall seniors graduate from local community

Seniors graduating from Stonewall include Don Thompson Monroe Hodges Donald Moshier Ann Reed Minnie Hardin and Lois Jean Smith in a local ceremony marking their achievements.

Stonewall Don Thompson Monroe Hodges Donald Moshier Ann Reed Minnie Hardin Lois Jean Smith

Cub Scouts Learn Badges Amid Family Visitors

Last Thursday the Cub Scouts met to order their badges. Sunday visitors at the Joe C. Moore home included Mrs. P. M. Butler of Oklahoma City Mrs. Mary Mattison of Sulphur Springs Tex a sister of Mrs. Moore Mr and Mrs L C Mc Corkle of Kingston and Mr and Mrs McDaniel of Kingston.

Cub Joe C. Moore P. M. Butler Oklahoma City Moore Mary Mattison Sulphur Springs Tex L. C. McCorkle Kingston McDaniel

Funeral in Shawnee for Mrs Flanagan’s Aunt

Attendee reports the funeral of Mrs Flanagan’s aunt Mrs Jack Ray held in Shawnee on Monday with family and friends paying respects.

Charley Flanagan Mrs. Flanagan Jack Ray Shawnee

Stonewall Visitors Tender Care to Tulsa Relative

Mr and Mrs Robert Hunter and son Jimmy visit sister in law Mrs Pearl Sawyers who is ill at her mothers home in Tulsa. Mrs Maggie Sawyers and Mrs Ella Sawyers of Stonewall accompany them for the trip.

Robert Hunter Jimmy Maggie Sawyers Ella Sawyers Stonewall Pearl Sawyers Tulsa

Hillard Oliver and Josephine Leonard Drive to Tishomingo

Mr Hillard Oliver his wife Mrs Oliver and Josephine Leonard drove to Tishomingo and back Sunday afternoon in a brief local outing.

Mrs Geneva Latta Visits Oklahoma City Friends

Mrs Geneva Latta of Oklahoma City visits Mr R L Cope and Mrs Douglas Smith over the weekend, spending time with family friends in the area.

Geneva Latta Oklahoma City R. L. Cope Douglas Smith

Mrs Barbee and Kneeland Visit Mr Barbee in Savannah

Mrs. Fred Barbee and children and Mrs. Fred Kneeland visited Mr. Barbee in Savannah over the weekend.

Fred Barbee Fred Kneeland Mr. Barbee Savannah

Mrs Maud Johnson Visits Daughter in Oklahoma City

Mrs Maud Johnson visited her daughter Mrs Mon roe Jones and family in Oklahoma City during a short stay likely this week. The visit reflects family ties and regional travel patterns of the era.

Local Visit Highlights Family Gatherings Over Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Black and Donnie visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charley Flanagan and family Friday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hopgood of Fitts town were also Sunday visitors.

Donald Black Donnie Charley Flanagan Clyde Hopgood Fittstown

Carnival Attendees From Ahloso Gather Saturday

Those attending the Ahloso carnival Saturday included Cassie Robbie Dean Eva Low George Ann Glendel and Jerry Hatton Victor Tippy Willie Jokny Underwood and Pat Spencer.

Ahloso Cassie Robbie Dean Eva Low George Ann Glendel Jerry Hatton Victor Tippy Willie Jokny Underwood Pat Spencer

Ahioso Boy Scouts Plan Camp Simpson Trip

The Ahioso Boy Scouts held a weekly meeting Monday night and laid plans to attend Camp Simpson this summer. Ten boys from the Scout Troop intend to go during the first week of July.

Camp Simpson

Ahloso Wins Class A At Triangle Meet

Ahloso Track tops Latta and Homer in the Triangle meet last Thursday earning 33 points to Latta 20 and Homer 7. Outstanding performer Johnny Magar won first in broad jump and first in high jump.

Ahloso Latta Homer Johnny Magar

Local Track Meet Yields Surprising Winners and Tight Races

George Capps, untrained in track, wins the half mile in 2 39 with Ronald Brashiers finishing second. Jumping into sprint events, the report notes first place in the 100 yard dash and second in the 50 yard dash.

George Capps Ronald Brashiers

Ahloso School Hosts Week of Activities and Trips

Next week at Ahloso School features a lower grades operetta Sliding Down a Moonbeam on May 8 at 8 p.m. and a May 11 school picnic. Fourth through seventh grades plan Ballard's Park trip, eighth grade overnight to Beaver's Bend, and the lower grades also target May 11. The following week runs May 13 to 18 with student attendance, teacher reports on May 16, and a report cards awards assembly on Friday.

Ahloso School Treas Moore West Ballard’s Park Beaver’s Bend Oklahoma

Birthday celebration honors J C Treas by eighth grade

Last Wednesday the eighth grade hosted a party for J C Treas. Gifts were presented and refreshments including kool-aid and cake were served to the class and to Mr Treas, Mrs Hunter, and Mrs Barbee.

J. C. Treas Treas Hunter Barbee

Birthday Wiener Roast Honors Ted Anderson and Tom Nothaf

A Friday evening event at Winter Smith Park honored Ted Anderson and Tom Nothaf for their birthdays with a wiener roast and a cake presented by Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Nothaf. Ice cream and cake were served to numerous guests including Mr. and Mrs. Hillard Oliver, Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt Lillard, Tony and Darlene, and several others from Jesse and nearby families.

Ted Anderson Tom Nothaf Wintersmith Park Anderson Mrs. Nothaf Hillard Oliver Hoyt Lillard Tony Darlene Bill McNair Sawyers Eldon Jesse Douglas Smith David Dusty Harry Joe Barry

Visitors in Douglas Smith Home Sunday

Mr and Mrs Joe Collins and Gene Thomas visited the Douglas Smith home Sunday in a friendly social gathering.

Joe Collins Gene Thomas Douglas Smith

Local Visitors Call on Wayne Davi s New Home

Mr and Mrs Joe C Moore and Mr and Mrs Orval Davis visit the Wayne Davises in their new home. The Moores are Mrs Davis parents.

Joe C. Moore Orval Davis Wayne Davises

Ahloso Students Join Junior and Senior Trip With Stone Wall

Seven travelers from Ahloso joined the group last Friday for a trip with Stone Wall. The party included Jimmy Smith Jimmy Hunter Freddie Barbee Minnie Hardin Lois Jean Smith Ann Reed and Soloman Gantt.

Ahloso Stonewall Jimmy Smith Jimmy Hunter Freddie Barbee Minnie Hardin Lois Jean Smith Ann Reed Soloman Gantt

Denied Gasoline Incident Leads to Assault Claim

Charges of assault and battery were filed against Earl Green in Wilbur P. Lee's peace court. C. L. Odom of Ada Route 4 alleges Green attacked him at his place of business after Odom, on Mrs. Green's orders, refused him additional gasoline credit.

Earl Green Peace Justice Court Wilbur P. Lee C. L. Odom Ada Route 4 Odom Green Lee

Greater returns for amount invested Ada News Want Ads

Ada residents seek higher returns on ads with clearer pricing and longer display durations. The want ad section notes possible packages to boost visibility and attract more buyers or renters.

Ada News

Rain Delights Fittstown Gardens and Pastures

Weather notes from Fittstown report Saturday night rain as greatly appreciated, expected to boost garden and pasture conditions. Edna Buttrill surveys local effects and future outlook.

Measles Surge Hits Fitts Town. Mild Cases Reported

Several new measles cases appear in Fitts town with mild symptoms. Mrs. Luther Harris recently underwent surgery at Valley View Hospital and is recuperating well with her daughters Ruby Byrd of Crowell and Jenny of Ada at her bedside.

Fittstown Luther Harris Valley View Hospital Ruby Byrd Crowell Jenny Ada

Hursh Family Returns Home After Visit

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hursh and daughters of Goldsmith Texas returned to their home Saturday after spending a few days with his parents Mr and Mrs Bert Hursh.

Kenneth Hursh Goldsmith, Tex Bert Hursh

Cradducks Welcome Lonnie Family Guests in Fairfax

Mr and Mrs Lonnie Cradduck and daughter Carolyn visit Fairfax Oklahoma with Lonnie Cradducks parents George Cradduck and L O Hoskins Mrs Lonnie Cradduck's father making his home with the Cradducks for the weekend

Lonnie Cradduck Carolyn Fairfax, Okla George Cradducks L. O. Hoskins

Local Visits Highlight Weekend Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Troy Sherrell of Jesse visited Mrs Homer Jumper and family Saturday night as Mrs Jumper undergoes tooth extraction. Mrs George Driver Mrs Floyd Morris and Mrs Janett Townsend visited Ida Edgin in a Ross convalescent home last week. The W A Glens and son Alfred and family of Seminole visited their daughter Carl Bailey and family over the weekend.

Troy Sherrell Jesse Homer Jumper George Driver Floyd Morris Janett Townsend Ida Edgin Ross W. A. Glenns Alfred Glenns Carl Bailey

Mrs Boydston and son drive to Holdenville to fetch Mrs Boydston

Mrs E. T. Boydston and her son Jim traveled to Holdenville on Sunday to bring Mrs O J Boydston home after a weeklong visit with her son and family.

E. T. Boydston Jim Holdenville O. J. Boydston

Weekend Visit and Local Notes From Wilburton

Mr and Mrs J D Enis and children Mike and Karen spent last weekend with Mrs Ennis mother at Wilburton. Mr and Mrs Ben Weaver Mike and Sue accompanied by Bob Boydston were in Oklahoma City Saturday to see the Exposition. Dixie Herron is suffering from a badly sprained ankle. Mrs Andy Cox has been released from Valley View Hospital and is now at the home of a son in Horton Kan. Mr Cox received word that she was feeling much better.

J. D. Enis Mike and Karen Mrs. Ennis Wilburton Ben Weaver Mike Sue Bob Boydston Oklahoma City Andy Cox Valley View Hospital Horton, Kan Cox

McLish Basketball Team Honored At Shady Spring Hamburger Event

The McLish basketball teams were honored with a hamburger cookout at Shady Spring park on the Shipe ranch. Attendees included Eldon Flinn Donny Skeith Larry Wyche Johnny Snyder Raymond Harrison Olen Timmons Larry Large Mary Ellen Jumper Donna Sue Stevenson Daye Ann Uhlich Wilma Cook Joyce Harlin and hosts Mr and Mrs Claude Corvin Janice Mr and Mrs J D Enis Karen and Mr and Mrs J A Skeith. Chief chefs were listed.

McLish Shady Spring Park Shipe Ranch Eldon Flinn Donny Skeith Larry Wyche Johnny Snyder Raymond Harrison Olen Timmons Larry Large Mary Ellen Jumper Donna Sue Stevenson Daye Ann Uhlich Wilma Cook Joyce Harlin Claude Corvin Janice J. D. Enis Karen J. A. Skieth

May 4 set for closing school program under town educators

A closing program for the first six grades is planned for May 4 under the direction of Mrs. Juanita Townsend Bernice Stewart Vida Doolittle and Doris Blackburn. Local residents attended dances visits and services including Pi Beta Phi Sorority event in Stillwater and a funeral in Monett Missouri.

Juanita Townsend Bernice Stewart Vida Doolittle Doris Blackburn

WSCS Meeting Completes Study Book on Peace

The WSCS met April 24 at Mrs Rae Thompson's home to finish the study book Lets Combine Our Efforts for Lasting Peace led by Mrs J L Deleplain. Attendees included Mrs Bert Hursh Mrs Guy Crosson Mrs Moore Grace Stevenson Mrs Deleplain and Mrs Thompson plus Miss Claudene Ross who visits East Central and works part time at Standard Food Market.

WSCS Rae Thompson J. L. Deleplain Bert Hursh Guy Crosson Moore Grace Stevenson Deleplain Thompson Claudene Ross East Central Standard Food Market J. C. Ross

Death of Leon Richardson Reported in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Jake Howry learned Saturday night of the death of their great grandson Leon Richardson of Maysville. He died in an Oklahoma City hospital.

Jake Howry Leon Richardson Maysville Oklahoma City

Ardmore Driver Pleads Guilty To Improper Passing

Bert Leon Steward of Ardmore pleaded guilty to improper passing in a marked zone before Peace Justice Bert Ratliff. He was fined $1 plus court costs.

Bert Leon Steward Ardmore Bert E. Ratliff

Anchorage and bracing key to pole-framed farm stability

Anchorage, strength, and fastenings determine the stability of pole-framed farm buildings. Proper reinforcement controls sway and structural safety in rural construction contexts.

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W. R. Large Linda Jess Warmon Arkansas A. J. Hunter Johnnie Johnson Leroy Ross Mrs. Large J. L. Auten Mildred Norma Lee Graper Walter Grapers Onis Jordan H. B. Turner Betty Buttrill Healdton Frank Mr. Turner Buster the Coon Buster Dee Willoughbys Oil Center Ahloso News Treases Chickasha Fittstown News Edna Buttrill Dixie Herron Tony Corbin Joe Wayne Howell Stillwater Pi Beta Phi Sorority Maurice Howell Joe Wayne W. S. Walton Fred Fox Bob Bunyard Roff Carlton Corbin L. C. Irwin Gene Asher Jack Uhlich Caye Ann Mr. Uhlich Ray Uhlichs Maud Janell Lackey the Baptist Church Dale George Howry Nita Beth R. T. Rue Joe Mrs. Theron Howry Monett, Mo Bascom Doak The Methodist Church Dee Willoughby Willoughbys ADA Mattress Factory O. W. Walker Tos B Horace Haynes T. F. Gullixson Luther Theological Seminary St. Paul, Minn Gata National Member Federal Reserve System
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