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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1955
Page
4
A column weighs ex governor Murray's critique of Oklahoma and the state's sharp response. It notes a back yard junk pile analogy, debates over highways taxes and graft, and concludes Oklahoma has caught up with national criticism. The piece mocks sensational reactions while urging calm and a civic clean up.
May first attendance at Worstell Sunday School reached 47 with visitors Mr and Mrs Millard Wallace Keith of Oklahoma City and Billy Farmer of the Parish Chapel community. Several from the area attended a Holdenville service led by Rev D F Rowland and Johnnie McGlothin with guest speaker Rev L S Rhoades of Cleveland Tennessee.
Mr and Mrs Millard Wallace and Keith of Oklahoma City visited with Mr and Mrs F F Dun can over the weekend.
Berlens Meek and Phyllis Hayes joined the B Bee community for the Vanoss baccalaureate where Phyllis and Anna Jean Golden sang in the chorus. The next day Vil l Meek and Kenneth Choate fished at Lake Texoma. Bertie Pinley visited Harris Chapel with Rev Hensley and returned with Joyce Brown of Sulphur. Oleta Pinley and Jolene Meek finished Bible Training Camp in Cleveland Tennessee with Jolene named honor student at graduation April 28.
Mr and Mrs W H Hightower Mrs Gracie Hayes and Phyllis visited with Mrs Virgil Meek and family Thursday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs George Cochran visited and dined with Rev and Mrs Frank Cunningham Sunday. Berlene Meek and Jolene Meek visited Monday night with Phyllis Hayes. Carlton Lee Tilley of the Bebee community spent Monday with his great aunt Mrs Annie Duncan.
Sunday and Saturday visits are noted among Duncan families and friends including Paul Duncan, Lorene Duncan, Sam Golden, Virgie Webb, Jane, Bob Henry, Dick Goodwin, F. E. Duncan, Millard Wallace, Keith of Oklahoma City, Kirk Duncan, Shawnee, Loren Choate, Roy Choate, Veda Duncan, Pat and Karen, Louisa Pinley, Max Kirkus, Geraldine Corvin of Rebee, Dolly Duncan, Rosie Jenkins funeral in Ada, and undertakings with Rev. T. J. Jared. Fred Duncan Paul and James wolf hunting reported.
Multiple marriage notices list Claude Ray Taylor 21 Ada wed Sandra Sue Anderson 16 617 North Mississippi W V Wilburn 63 Stonewall wed Maude Blankenship 65 Cen trahoma Robert S Patterson 23 Lindsay wed Dolores Stanfield 22 709 East Seventeenth Walter Seay 59 Konawa wed Leta N Phillips 56 Ada and Vernon Wells 23 Maysville wed Joan Carver 17 Maysville
The piece argues money and church belong together because giving fuels church life and mission. It cites Josiah's treasury reform, stressing visible need and voluntary gifts from worshippers, not distant donations, as shaping faithful, life driven giving.
Pontotoc County 4-H participants Robert Hester Fitzhugh Darrel Bryant Byng David Calvert Byng and Michael Lucas Fitzhugh joined a judging trip to Oklahoma City April 29 30 sponsored by WKY radio and TV. The group stayed with the Pontotoc County Soil Conservation District at the Kingkade hotel and attended land and pasture judging events at the State Fairgrounds. They earned 9th in the state land judging with Hester 9th individually and 3rd in the national pasture judging. Lucas tied for 7th. They returned to Ada with 30 dollars in cash awards and ribbons.
Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Jaquess and family of Ryan spent the weekend visiting the Jess Norvells and H. L. Jaquesses. During the visit Mrs. Jaquess took Sharon for a three weeks checkup. she weighs 8 pounds 4 ounces and is reported doing fine.
Recent visitors at the Bob Bennett home were Mrs. A. G. Reginer from Marlin Oklahoma and Mrs. Ida Osborn from Seminole Oklahoma.
The Boy Scouts chose sides and played basketball at Lattn on Thursday night. Attending were Jimmy Ross Trent Briggs Frankie Lambrand George Vanlandingham Gary Wright Butch David Sutton Jackie Voght Tommy Johnson and Philip Boles.
Miss Gail Corvin spent Saturday with Patty Lamirand, sharing time and social visit in a quiet local scene.
The Morris Moss family has moved from the community and the King family has purchased the property and will move in soon. Locals express anticipation to welcome the new residents and continuity in community ties.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Briggs attended the Saturday night song festival at Vanoss.
Mr and Mrs Ruod Briggs and Mr and Mrs Jess Norvell attend a Sunday School party at Oak Avenue Baptist Church Ada on Friday night. The event marked the culmination of a contest among four adult classes with the T E L class declared the winner.
Alvin Frederick of Ahloso visited Clint Corvin on Sunday morning.
J. E. Jinks of Quinton who runs the Sooner Uranium Company visited the Mid Lesson family Sunday afternoon. He had been prospecting not far from Ada. Samples will reveal his findings later.
Mr and Mrs Allen Biggs along with Martha Kathryn Kathleen and Karen spent the weekend in Okemah visiting the George Stevenson family.
A series of social updates from Pickett and Ada Oklahoma recount visits from Robbins Casady Fulton and Pennington families plus birthdays and church events. Local families share meals travels and birthday celebrations as relatives gather for services and greetings.
Saturday night cars surrounded the Royce Jaquess residence but no party occurred. Attendees included Reta and Lane Jaquess of Dallas, Corry Jaquess of Rebee, Madeline Olen and Diane Robbins, Bud and Helen Jaquess of Ada, Sue and Elvin Jaquess, Janell and Sharon Ry an Floyd, Wanda and Kay Robbins.
The Rayburn Ritter family visited Tom Howard of Healdton and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Ritter of Loco over the weekend, sharing time with relatives and friends.
Mrs Walter Enloe entertained the younger set with a wiener roast at her home on Saturday night. Attendees included Janell Euell Judy Bolin Ruth Ann Grindstaff JoAnn Jaquess Butch and Denis Sutton Judy and Jennifer Enloe all of Pickett and Ruth Ann Grindstaff of Center.
Mrs Jeffie Maddox and Mrs Bill Griffiths visited Mrs Alma Maddox Thursday afternoon for a social call.
Mrs Alma Maddox spent Friday afternoon visiting Mr and Mrs J E Maddox, sharing time together at their home.
Mrs Lorraine Pennington and Wayland and Miss Vasto Pennington visited Mrs Inez Pennington on Saturday morning.
Mr and Mrs Tom Burch visit Mr and Mrs Homer Strickland in Stratford on Sunday for a social call and friendly reception.
Mr and Mrs Udell Flatt and their children from Wichita Falls Texas spent last weekend with Mrs Cressie McKinney and Jerry staying at her home.
Jerry McKinney spent Saturday night with Harrell Gene Pennington, according to a brief social note in the community pages.
S/Sgt. and Mrs. Gerald Crisp and family of Ardmore spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Marvin McCurdy.
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Aaron Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Farr Stonewall and Mrs. Mildred Estes of Ada were guests Sunday afternoon at the E. S. Farr residence.
Mrs. Cressie McKinney and Jerry spent Sunday in Ada with Mr. and Mrs. Truman Flatt. The friendly social visit highlights family ties in the community.
Sunday guests of the Alfred Sut ton family included Warren Kelso and Douglas Reed of Roff, Danny and Tommy Estes of Ada, and Mr and Mrs Guy Bittle of Ada.
Windle King, recently stationed in Korea with the armed forces, arrived home Thursday morning. His wife Evelyn Sutton and his parents, the Kings, joined the drive from Colorado to reunite after his months of service.
Mrs Grace Johnson and May visited Wednesday at the home of their niece and cousin Mrs Walter Simmons and family in Roff.
George and Joann Myrick and June Hunt attended a party Thursday night in the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. R. McNinch.
Mr and Mrs J C Southerland Brenda and Richard and Mrs Lu tie Fowler and Buck traveled to Greenville Texas on Sunday They visited J W Morgan and Mr and Mrs Al Birdsong and daughter.
For the first time in years Sunday Charlie Duke of Madill had most of his relatives with him to celebrate his 74th birthday. Those traveling from Pickett to attend were Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Jaquess and family Sue and Elvin Jaquess and daughters Mr. and Mrs. Royce Jaquess Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Robbins and Kay and Mr. and Mrs. Bud Jaquess.
Mr. and Mrs. Arno Griffiths hosted a Friday night fish fry for the Roff Sportsmen's Club drawing more than 100 guests. Local attendees included John E. Ray and his mother, the Heimer and Hudson families, with Roff FFA members among the special guests.
Mrs Leroy Crawford and Charles visited Saturday with Mrs Grace Johnson and May, sharing time at the home of their friends.
Sunday afternoon Mr and Mrs Royce Jaquess Bud and Helen Jaquess and Floyd and Wanda Robbins visited Buddy Stowers of Maddill. He was injured in a car accident about a month ago and will wear a cast until mid June. He is a nephew of Mrs Royce Jaquess.
GAAR CORNER notes Harrell Pennington spent Friday night with Jerry McKinney. Alma Blair visited Estell Cox Thursday morning. Belinda visited the J C Maddox home Friday night. Homer Strickland and wife of Stratford visited Tom and Mrs. Burch Monday.
Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brandon of Oklahoma City. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Atchley and children of Reno California, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bullock and son of Wichita Kansas, and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Young with Carol and Robbie of Fitzhugh.
The Evert Summers, L. R. McNinches, Leroy Crawfords, B. B. Ownbeys, Ezra Hunts and A. L. Griffiths attended a singing convention Saturday night in Vaness.
The Sparks and Larry of Duncan stopped by Sunday to find Alvie Griffiths away at a singing convention in Sulphur. A speaker laments missing home and expresses disappointment over not being able to have both things at once.
Mack Summers and Charles Griffith attended Sunday School and church in Ada on Sunday morning as guests of A. H. Hudson.
Jimmie Ownbey of Ada spent a short time visiting with local family and friends on Sunday, returning to his hometown after the brief stop.
The 4 H Club Round Up at First Methodist Church Ada attracted Pickett 4 H members. Attendees included Jimmy Ross Dana Ross John Hooser Judy Enloe Sue Boles Butch Sutton and Donis Sutton.
Those visiting Mr. and Mrs. Marvin McCurdy Friday night included Mrs. Betty Ingram of Stratford, Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Ingram and family of Morenci Arizona, Mr. and Mrs. Houston Ansell of Cottonwood, S/Sgt. and Mrs. Gerald Crisp and family of Ardmore.
Elmer West pleaded not guilty at county arraignment to obtaining money by a bogus check. Bond set at 500 dollars. Walter Lewis of Lewis Conoco Station testified West passed a worthless 10 dollar check for gasoline and cash on March 30.
A bank depositor has contracts governing deposits and checks through signature and deposit slips. Demand deposits withdrawable anytime and do not earn interest. time deposits earn interest for a fixed term with a certificate of deposit. savings accounts accrue interest at set rates and allow withdrawals per passbook rules.
Mr and Mrs Otis Coffey spent Sunday with their son Sergeant Edward Coffey and Mrs Coffey in Lawton Lawton is the visit site and connected family members are named Sergeant Edward Coffey and the Coffeys.
Visitors in the Lillie Mae Webster home Sunday included Mr and Mrs Rudy Pfeiffer and sons of Maud Mrs P J Rollow of Ada and Mrs Sam Evans Mrs Rollow plans to stay this week in the Webster home.
Visitors to Charles Floyd Jr. residence Saturday included Mrs. Dewey Stone of Latta, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Floyd Sr. and Mrs. Graham of Roff, Mrs. Vernon Vanschuyver, Mrs. Ralph Wall, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Coffey, Curtis and Laquita, Mrs. Loyd McIlroy, Mrs. J. H. Stephens, Mrs. Betty Wells, Mrs. Thelma Perriman, Sue Wyckoff, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Floyd Jr. and Janice.
Mr and Mrs Arno Griffith and Arvis visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Matt Heimer Jr and family for a friendly gathering.
Vaness High School announces graduates Miss Mary Lou Cantwell and Wynona Kimmel along with Boyce Jones in the senior class Wynona Kimmel serves as valedictorian Congratulations are extended to Wynona for her top honors
Sunday afternoon attendees included Roy Cantwell and family Miles Kimmel Sr and family Leroy Cantwell and Sharon Lee Jones and family J H Stephens Frank Seamon Newt Berry and Bertha Newt.
Mrs W E McCullar, who suffered most of last week with a severely sore and swollen left knee, is much improved now.
Mrs. John Ray and her son John E joined employees and families at a Saturday night banquet honoring Evergreen Feed Mill staff.
Mr and Mrs Loyd McIlroy and Mr and Mrs J H Stephens visited Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Clayton Bishop in a friendly gathering at their home.
Mrs Thelma Perriman and Sue Wyckoff visited Mrs Dewey Stone in Latta on Saturday night They attended Sunday School at Lightning Ridge and joined the all day service in Wilson later that day
Janice Floyd spent Saturday night with Laquita Coffey in an event noted by local observers. The gathering highlighted social ties between noted residents and showcased community interaction.
The animal known as mountain lions is called pumas cougars painters panthers and catamounts in different regions. This highlights regional naming variation for the same species.
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