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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1955
Page
3
The Francis Grade Boys were defeated 7 to 2 by Oakman last Thursday. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Knight lost their trailer house and furnishings Tuesday night due to a fire likely started by a cigarette from a car.
Bob West guides a fine team of horses hitched to a pickup as he travels home last Wednesday, showcasing his skilled handling in a rural scene.
Mr and Mrs Glenn Phillips plan two room addition and a house remodel. F M Fountain and sons visited relatives in Henderson Texas last week. Mr and Mrs Bob Wilson and son visited their son and family. Mr and Mrs Clennis Wilson and baby reside in Oklahoma City.
Recent visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Johnny West included their children Earl West and family from Tishomingo and Winford Chaney with baby from Shawnee. Also visiting were Charles Fountain from Wichita, Kansas, and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ramsey and daughter of Oklahoma City, with Mrs. Ramsey formerly Chloe Kellogg.
Mrs Verdie May of Weleetka recently visited her mother Aunt Minnie Baugh.
The notice congratulates Mr and Mrs Jack Green of Colbert on their new son. It notes their daughter Alice married Gerald Current on April 22 at Oak Avenue Baptist Church in Ada. Gerald is the son of Maurice and wife.
Miss Patricia Crook of Ada spent last weekend here with Miss Patricia Price daughter of Mr and Mrs W B Price
Visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Isom Harris last weekend were Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Harris and children of Oklahoma City.
The new oil well lies within Francis city limits on the Norris home garden near their front porch. Mr. and Mrs. Norris run a rooming house, raising questions about how boarders sleep if the well proves productive and noisy.
A recent hail event damaged roofs and windows for several residents including Mr and Mrs E R Bridges, Mr and Mrs L C Houser, Mr and Mrs Jim Harrison, Mrs Mollie Ascue, Mr and Mrs L M Henson, Mr and Mrs Bill Coburn, Gladstone Davis, the Methodist Church, and Francis School. The school reportedly replaced 52 window panes. Jo Ann West visited Ada and spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Cal West and Wayne.
Those visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Kelley and their children last Sunday included Mrs. Mollie Gaylor, Mrs. F. M. Fountain, Frank Fountain, Mrs. Cal West and daughter Jo Ann, Curtis Canada, Glenn Dale Phillips, David and Billy Bishop, Leslie Harrison, and John Curtis West.
Francis High School defeated Byng in a Thursday game. The report notes a Francis victory but does not provide the final score.
Mrs Horton Smith hosted last Thursday with Mr and Mrs Glen Smith of Dallas Texas visiting. Also present were Mrs Mabel Wilson and Mr and Mrs Fred Poe from Oakman.
Patricia Franklin Bobby and William Harris, children of Mr and Mrs Robert Harris, spent last Sunday evening with their grandparents Mr and Mrs M E Harris.
Mrs. Leon Scroggins and son James Willie along with Dean Ross and Mrs. Lindsey Davidson and son Jack, all of Ada, visited Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Scroggins last Saturday evening.
Mr and Mrs Robert Kelley and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Roberts with Mrs Flossie Roberts spent last Sunday visiting relatives in Oklahoma City.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Thornton of Sherman Texas spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Bishop and children. The Thorntons are the parents of Mrs. Bishop.
The notice mourns the loss and relocation of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Eaves from the community to Ada. Their daughter Carolyn is named.
A pupil intends to complete the current term at Francis School, finishing coursework and exams as scheduled.
The Ada Evening News Sunday edition shows Louis West among Francis fishermen. He caught a good string of fish despite the big one turning out to be a shad, with others also enjoying Francis fishing.
Mr and Mrs W B Price and their children visited Mrs West and Wayne at her parents home on Thursday evening last week.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Scroggins and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Wilson were observed driving brand new automobiles in the community during the week.
Mrs. Leroy Head of Memphis Tennessee spent last week visiting Mr and Mrs Sam Head in the area.
The Baptist Woman’s Missionary Union met at the church on Thursday for an all day session with a covered dish luncheon. The Royal Service program followed in the afternoon. Twelve members attended along with two visitors, Mrs. Leroy Head of Memphis Tennessee and Mrs. Marion Roseberry of Ada.
Mrs Albert Rice of Oklahoma City spent last Sunday here with her father in law Sam Rice who is seriously ill from an injury received weeks ago. His condition is reported to be poor.
Robert Kelley of Ada spent last Monday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Kelley. The trio worked together as Robert and H. L. Kelley installed asphalt siding on the house.
Freshmen and sophomores enjoyed a school free day Monday while high school teachers Mr Landreth Mrs Henson and Mrs Moore acted as chaperons for the upperclassmen.
Mrs Pascal Knight called on her brother Ernest Matthews his wife and children last Sunday.
Mrs Dora Houser visited the home of her sister Mrs Ida Lee last Saturday night.
Six Francis High School seniors are listed Marietta Phillips valedictorian with 3.73 Melburn Wilson salutatorian with a B average Jerry Wilson James Lee Robert Robinson and Kenneth Satterwhite. Commencement May 12 at 8 p m in the high school auditorium. Casper Duffer East Central librarian will deliver main address. Local ministers will give invocation and benediction. Music by Francis girls chorus directed by Loretta Hill. Class president Robert Robinson will give welcome and diplomas will be presented by Ezell Landreth superintendent.
Mr and Mrs Jim Williams and their children of Ada visited Francis last Monday. They are former residents of this community.
The record shows 87 055 foreign visitors to Japan in 1945 with nearly half of them being American.
Mrs Vivian Smith notes caps and gowns arrived Monday for seniors and will be seen Sunday at 10:00 during baccalaureate services. The meeting was enjoyed by all. Mrs Laura Owens cared for her grandmother Mrs Sally Walker in Valley View Hospital.
On Friday night May 6 Mrs. Stout presents her pupils in a piano recital at the high school auditorium starting at 8 00 pm. The event precedes a style show by Mrs Thelma Dellinger s Home Economics Class. In the afternoon the installation of officers for the F H A comes after a postponement from the banquet to let parents witness the ceremony.
Local readers note renovation at the Baptist Orphanage with visible lawn improvements and talk of a new playground planned soon. Details forthcoming.
The writer notes eight newborn kit tens bringing pride to Sandy with three and Grey boy with five. The walking mouse traps prove useful around the barnes where hay and grain are stored.
Mr and Mrs W L Scriffes with fifteen Home children visited Lookeba church Saturday to present a Sunday afternoon program. The event was reported as a marvelous time by all attendees.
Mr and Mrs A M Nall hosted their son Bill Nall over the weekend. Bill is a surveyor with the Atlantic Seismograph crew from Lovington New Mexico.
Mrs R T Boris entertained her morning Sunday School class with a wiener roast at Wintersmith Park on Monday night May 2.
Elmer Taylor, employed in Cloud Chief, and his wife Ruth remain with Ruth's parents to finish school this weekend.
The juniors designate Saturday May 7 for the annual picnic with seniors as special guests. The event will be at Burns Run near Denison Dam. Buses depart the school at 6 30 a m. Juniors and seniors must be on time to avoid missing the trip.
Mr. Jim Broyles of Wichita Kansas stayed with his parents in law Mr. and Mrs. N T Abbott this weekend. His wife and children joined last week for a bridal shower for Miss Tommie Jewell Abbott and left Sunday afternoon with him.
A plainspoken note urges careful driving on the way home to see Mother, promising she will be happier if you are late than otherwise.
The Ada area Young Peoples C A Rally gathered Monday night at the Assembly of God church. A large number of youths from five churches attended the event with the Fittstown group carrying the banner home.
Mr and Mrs Billy Graham and their children visited the home of Mr and Mrs Luther Brown on Sunday. The visit highlighted a cordial gathering with local friends in the community.
Mrs. Margaret Sherrick and her sons are at home this week visiting her mother, Mrs. Maude Logan.
Mr and Mrs George Cheek of Oklahoma City visited the home of her parents Mr and Mrs J H Winters over the weekend during their stay they shared news and family time with the Winters family.
Richard Hobbs comes home from overseas duty with discharge papers in hand signaling a safe return and anticipated time at home. The community welcomes his homecoming and support for his reintegration.
Mr and Mrs D W Bilbow of Columbus Georgia announce the birth of a daughter Déborah Colleen who weighed seven pounds five and a half ounces at birth. Mrs Bilbow is formerly Patsy Pittsenbarger, granddaughter of Mrs Annie Pittsenbarger.
Bill Moore Jr born July 24 1941 in Crebit Oklahoma to Mr and Mrs W W Moore Route 4 Ada He will finish high school at Stonewall attend college in Kentucky and pursue opticianry Jan Wayne Newton born December 29 1941 in Ada plans Latta High School wedding shower for Mr and Mrs Bud Wiser hosted by Mrs John Reed and Mrs Iva Flowers with many gifts and attendees listed
Mr and Mrs R C Hunter and family from Arkansas City Kansas are visiting this week at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Robert Hunter.
Mrs Bertie Clifford of Stone Wall is visiting the home of Mr and Mrs J C Treas for a social call.
The piece reflects on air conditioning and radiant heaters changing everyday routines from stores to drive ins. A Milwaukee infrared heating installation and a personal anecdote about a former editor’s diploma highlight how cooling and heating influence work, comfort, and identity.
A reader notes uranium may be plentiful in the United States, citing Dr. W. B. Mather of the Southwest Research Institute who compares uranium supplies to metals like molybdenum and tin. The piece warns that abundance does not guarantee profitable mining and highlights tax incentives and Geiger counter use as key factors for amateur prospectors.
Divorces granted with plaintiff gaining custody and title quieted to all real and personal property. Oscar B Smith ordered to pay child support of 100 per month plus court costs and 100 attorney fee. Defendant restrained from molesting plaintiff or visiting children until support is paid. Dorothy Jean Query case restores maiden name Brown to defendant.
2nd Lt. Ronnie Riggs son of Mr and Mrs W R Riggs of 111 East Second graduated last Friday from the single engine jet school at Greenville Air Force Base. He will next report to Gary AFB in San Marcos Texas. He grew up in Ada and is a 1952 Ada High School graduate where he was in the band and drum major his senior year. He spent one year at Oklahoma A&M College before enlisting in the Air Forces January 28 1954.
Michigan records show 316 births per 100 deaths in 1954, indicating a growing population trend. The report highlights a favorable natural increase within the state and underscores a period of demographic expansion.
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