This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 101 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1955
Page
8
The McLish Baccalaureate will be held Sunday May 15 at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Reverend H B Frank of the Church of Christ will deliver the sermon.
The ceremony will be held Thursday May 19 at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Clarence Burch executive assistant to the Oklahoma governor will give the commencement address. The program features Joyce McNeill Jerry Harlin Claudine Ross Richard Osborn the senior high girls glee club and the presentation of diplomas by B L Pannell Supt H L Mitchusson and Vestal Cole with invoca tion salutatory and benediction included.
The elementary program Our Gates will be presented in the high school auditorium on Tuesday evening May 17 at 8 o'clock. John J. Potter superintendent of Latin schools will speak. Special music by the junior high glee club. Processional by Don Mitchusson and Rev James Marsh Jr will give the invocation. Other participants include Royce Garret Wanda Crass Wayne McNeill Howard Pharr Mary Lou Harrison Jerry Brents Kathy Harlin Farrel Large Dale Howry Mike Weaver 7th grade key acceptance.
McLish pack meetings Dens 1 and 2 at the grade school featured a Knights of Old theme. Bliss Parnell outlined knighthood qualifications while John Hunter as King Arthur led a knightly circle and a dramatized Arthur coronation with Cubs in armor and horse props.
A mobile X-ray unit will be in Fittstown on Wednesday and Thursday May 11 and 12. Free chest X-rays will be provided to anyone over age 14.
James Hunter and relatives from Ada traveled to San Angelo Texas for the funeral of Mrs W B Hunter at 2 p m Monday in the Episcopal Church of San Angelo. The group stayed with relatives and children rode to and from school with Mrs Shipman a McLish teacher.
Nancy McElroy, a third grade pupil, was absent the first of the week due to illness. Her doctor initially diagnosed a severe cold on Monday but confirmed an asthma attack. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McElroy.
The WSCS of the Methodist Church completed the study India Pakistan and Ceylon and arranged general repairs for the church and parsonage including painting. The minister will depart June 1 after annual conference and repairs are timed to that date. Severe hail damage to school roofs including home economics cottage and seven or eight teacherages is more extensive than first thought, with repairs planned promptly by Supt Mitchusson and insurance assessors.
Mrs Harold Townsend arrived back Sunday evening after a trip to Amarillo Texas that began Tuesday.
Mrs Alma Phillips ends a two week stay at her son Jake Phillips home. Also visiting were Mildred Lee of Arlington Virginia and W E Phillips of Salt Lake City Utah before Mrs Phillips returned to San Antonio Texas.
Mrs Floy Hawkins and daughter Delia of Shawnee spent Saturday night with her sister Mrs Sam Cole and family and Sunday with Mrs Cleo McKinney. Sunday Mr and Mrs Cole joined Mr and Mrs Charles Boone of Ada to Velma to visit Mr and Mrs Rudell Marker and children Yvonne Alan Dale and Nita Gay.
Mrs Henry Martin and Mr and Mrs Curly Hargis of Ada visited relatives in McAlester on Sunday returning home afterward.
Mrs. L C Miller, suffering from congestion of the lungs bordering on pneumonia, was admitted to Valley View Hospital Monday. By Tuesday afternoon she was reported much improved after a weekend visit from her son and daughter-in-law, Clarence and his wife of Tulsa, who arranged a doctor visit. Her condition worsened Monday morning and a doctor sent her to the hospital promptly.
J M Bevan uncle of Mrs Russell Trammell left McKeesport Pennsylvania for Pauls Valley Oklahoma with the Trammells. They toured Sulphur and Turner Falls and Bevan praised the wide open spaces and clean air. He may relocate to live here for pro prosperity.
S. A. Wright was discharged from the Cowling Clinic last Tuesday after about ten days of confinement due to a double pneumonia attack.
Carlton Corbin reports a valuable young bull was killed on the highway at the ranch entrance last week. It is believed the animal went through the cattle guard and was struck.
Mrs. Bigelow and her son Hester were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Charley Blevins in Savanna. Mr and Mrs George Penick made a business trip to Fort Smith Arkansas on Tuesday.
Mrs. Lloyd Stettler left Thursday afternoon for Alvin after a call announced a birth at 8 a.m. announcing a son named Robert Virgil. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Harris. Mother Wanda Grace Stettler Harris. Both mother and baby reported to be doing fine.
Carlton Corbin was in Longview Texas on Wednesday and Thursday of last week to attend to business matters.
Mrs. Loren Taylor wrapped up a two week vacation in Indiana on Thursday. She traveled with her mother Mrs. Cora Avara of Vincennes who will spend the summer with the Taylors.
Guests of the Welton Stanfords Thursday through Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ridley of Oklahoma City.
Mr and Mrs D L Fox and sons Jerry and Freddy of Dallas Texas visited the former's parents Mr and Mrs Fred Fox over the past weekend.
Mr and Mrs Skeet Davenport and Mrs Mike Wilson and son Michael attended the funeral of W E Wilson at Pearson Funeral Chapel at 2 pm. Interment was set for Thursday morning to allow Woodrow Wilson of Sidney Montana to arrive. Wilson was 84 and father to Mrs Davenport and Mike Wilson. Mike works for an oil company in Saudi Arabia and could not attend.
The article notes a family plan for a son and his brother to join Mike in Saudi Arabia shortly after school ends, signaling a post graduation move abroad.
Mr and Mrs Carlton Corbin Bill and Mary spent Sunday in Stillwater visiting Mrs Corbins parents Mr and Mrs W S Walton and Mrs Corbins mother Mrs W W Corbin They visited their daughter Virginia a student at A M College and attended the annual Pi Beta Phi family picnic The Corbins were accompanied by Mrs Bill Snyder who spent the day with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Lowell Ross and their six weeks old son Johnny The Lowells are living at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs John Ross after his recent graduation from Watch Repair school at Southwestern State College Weatherford.
Mr and Mrs Loyd Vanderpool and children of Oklahoma City with his Fresno sister visited Mrs Vanderpool's parents Mr and Mrs George Driver. They spent the day with Mrs Driver and Mrs Floyd McKinney at Lake Texoma enjoying sightseeing and a picnic.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Bigham and Leila Sue left Sunday for the home of their daughter Mrs Alfred Cnn and family of Seminole. The trip is a month long visiting New Mexico and Texas before returning home.
Mr and Mrs Bill Cox recently bought a house in Oklahoma City and spent the weekend touring the property. They visited Noel and Mrs Jackson and plan to return later this week with a portion of their belongings to begin装修 and overhaul the house before moving in the bulk of their furnishings.
Richard Dale Osborn, Dorothy Mae Martin and Ella Claudine Ross are featured as McLish School seniors. Osborn, 19, co captain of the basketball team and valedictorian plans Oklahoma A M College. Martin, bound for East Central State College, majors in home economics and business. Ross, salutatorian and editor in chief, eyes airline hostess work and a college future.
Mr and Mrs Neil Winters and Judy of Guymon along with Mr and Mrs David Winters and Kathie of Davis visited the men's parents Mr and Mrs Sam Winters Friday and Saturday. As soon as they are
The hunting party traveled Friday morning to Muddy Boggy Creek below Atoka and camped for a night of fishing. They returned with 13 pounds of edible fish as Mrs. Winters fried them with hot cornbread and poke greens, a meal the writer recalls with mouthwatering delight.
Visiting Mr and Mrs Bill Snyder and Johnny Saturday were Mr and Mrs Lee Gross and their children Jimmy Robert and Linda of Pernell in a local social paragraph.
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Higgs of Oklahoma City Mrs. Hel ton of El Reno and Mrs. Henry Higgs of Francis visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Caton over the weekend.
Reverend Scott Jones visited last Tuesday with his aunt Mrs Lizzie Jones who was hospitalized at the time.
Mr and Mrs Buster Hobbs announce the birth of their daughter Norma Fay on April 28. She weighed 6 pounds 13 ounces at birth and mother and baby returned home from Valley View Hospital on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Nance and the pupils are busy preparing a school program for the eighth grade graduation on Monday night May 8. The couple promise an interesting program and urge attendance.
Mrs. Zelma Williams of Ada and Mrs. Abbie Patterson of Francis visited over the weekend with their grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Carter.
Mrs. Jess Berryman visited Friday with her daughter Mrs. Mildred Lee of Ada. They spent the day quilting, sharing projects and social time in the community.
Rev Curtis Hogue visited Homer Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Archie Sloan and their children, sharing a warm, informal gathering in the Holmes community.
Rev and Mrs Scott Jones visited Mr and Mrs Leo Nelson and family for Sunday dinner. They attended the Vaness High School baccalaureate service in the afternoon where Janie Lou Nelson is a member of the graduating class.
Mr and Mrs J M Nance visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs Nances sister Miss Mary Boyd of Holdenville in attendance.
Mr and Mrs C H Hampton visited Sunday afternoon with a sister and Mr and Mrs Cub Owens of Wetumka.
Oakman boys defeated Fran cis 7 to 2 on Wednesday afternoon. Glen Smith of Happyland visited Sunday night with Bill and Vernon Pevehouse.
The town notes the passing of Mr. and Mrs. Dude Golden and their children. Cheryl Ann Golden is absent this week from school due to a coughing illness.
Sunday visitors Buster Hobbs and J R Pendergrass attend a revival in progress at Happyland Free Will Baptist Church. Reverends Scott Jones Curtis Hogue attend with their spouses, while Rev Rogue serves as pastor and Rev Weldon Wood acts as evangelist.
Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Abe Mounger at their home, sharing a family gathering.
Scott Jones visited on Saturday morning with his mother and her husband Harve Bandy of Ada.
Curtis Hogue Mrs Flora Carter and Ira Pevehouse visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs Willie Smith of the Happyland community. Mrs Smith is a patient at Valley View Hospital.
About 30 people attended a Sunday rally at the Wilson Free Will Baptist Church with Oakman receiving the attendance and program banners. Participants included Sylvia and Bobby Caton, Margaret Davidson, William Carter, Connie and Roger Lancaster, Trenna Pevehouse, Deloris Farmer, and Eugene Hobbs. The play titled Out of the Darkness was presented. Sponsored by Mrs. Flora Carter and Ia Johnnie Bottoms. Ada visitor Norman Ray Farmer stayed Monday night with his cousin.
Mr and Mrs John Kaiser of Duncan Oklahoma spent the weekend visiting the home of his parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Kaiser and family report a two weeks revival starting May 15 at Oakman. Speakers will be Lorene Bratcher and L. D. Stonecipher. All are invited to attend.
Mrs. Clifford Anson and her son Larry spent last Wednesday and Thursday at Camp Chaffee in Arkansas with another son Glen who received his discharge from the army there. Glen is returning home with them and remains in the Army Reserve.
Mr and Mrs Maurice Current visited Sunday afternoon with Mr Current s sister and Mr and Mrs Lindsey Little of Pauls Valley making a social call.
Mrs Mintie Morrison of Happy land spent last Wednesday night and Thursday with her daughter and son in law Rev Scott Jones and Mrs Jones.
Air Force airman Larry Anson arrived back at Shepherd Field Base Wichita Falls Texas after a two week visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Clifford Anson and family.
The Lovelady Home Demonstration Club held an all day meeting at the school house with 11 members present. Demonstrations covered cake decorating, flower arrangement, and wood craft. Four members had birthday showers. next meeting is May 26 at the school house.
The Ladies Bible Class gathered Thursday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Ozbirn under Mrs. Frank Jared’s direction. Rev. Pherigo led a lesson from the 24th chapter of Matthew with many attendees present.
Farmers are busy with the first hay cutting. W. N. Ross and Bob bought a hay baler last week. Tom Granger and Mr. Jones also purchased balers. Glen Jones is home helping Mrs. Jones and Pauline build corrals after completing his prior job.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Brannon have a new water well drilled and are modernizing their residence as part of upgrades to their home environment.
Kenneth Ozbirns attended a Homer community night Tuesday and had a good time. Lovelady plans another community night sponsored by the Home Demonstration Club with date to be announced. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Jones visited their son and family, Mr. and Mrs. W N Jones of Fort Worth, Texas, visiting from Friday through Sunday last week.
Mr and Mrs Hodge fished near Calvin on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Bob Ross visited at the J C Moore home in Ada.
Yvonna Mogre had been quite ill but returned to school on Monday after recovering enough from her illness.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ozbirn hosted Sunday night with his parents Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Barton and her sister Bertie Lee joining as visitors.
Savaughn Sanders and his wife with their young son spent Sunday visiting his parents Mr and Mrs John Sanders.
Curtis Ross served as best man for Charles Price as he wed Rosie Lea Caperton at Trinity Baptist Church. The couple established their home at 113 East Ninth in Ada.
Mrs. Joe Parks welcomed her son James Taylor and his Ada, Oklahoma family for a Sunday afternoon visit, sharing time with relatives and friends at the home.
The Faith Circle of First Baptist Church in Stonewall met at the home of Mrs Alfred Baylis with four members. Thelma Lance led as chair and Simon Patton led Bible study covering Genesis chapters 25 to 27. refreshments were served. Next meeting set for May 17 at 2 pm in the community building.
Pfc. Joe Morgan Jr is home on a 19 day leave from overseas and will report back to Treasure Island May 15 This is his first home visit since overseas He met his grandfather J J Morgan along with cousins Grant Morgan and his sister from Kentucky The Morgans visited and Grant and Joe had not seen each other for 20 years
Mr and Mrs Alfred Baylis and Sondra visited Duncan last weekend to be with their daughter Yolanda Phillips who was ill. Yolanda Phillips improved by Sunday afternoon as the Baylises departed.
Mrs Forest Snow and her daughters plus brother-in-law Bob Snow traveled toward Forgan Oklahoma where Mr Snow works. A short distance from Ada the car developed a blown piston forcing Mrs Snow to call her husband who must come after them.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Lee and their children from Bridgeport Texas spent the weekend visiting relatives here. They saw Mrs. Una Lee mother and Mrs. Helen Bailey sister, plus two sisters in Ada Mrs. Mary Jo West and Shirley Lee. They also visited Mrs. Lee's parents Mr. and Mrs. Wall of Wolley.
Mr and Mrs Coy Byrd and Melba watched their son perform in Sulphur Friday night. Bob rode a steer in 13 seconds but struggled with his horse the prior night. The family traveled Saturday to a rodeo in Stillwater. Bob Byrd also placed third in the high school division at the 4-H Round-Up for a timely speech on livestock feeding.
Mr and Mrs Joe Morgan were honored by the Home Demonstration Club with a supper at the Frisco community building last Friday night. Mrs Simon Patton made the anniversary cake for the couple who have been married 22 years. about 25 people attended a wonderful supper and good visit.
Mrs Georgia Barnes and Mrs Aline Brandon traveled to Denison Texas last week to be with Mrs Barnes brother Porter Jones who has been quite ill.
The Simon Pattons lost a prize young milk cow to blackleg last week and began vaccination. With help from the Ben Weavers they also removed the horns.
The Center Association convened at Wilson Free Will Baptist Church with Cedar Grove Oakman Ada Gaar Corner Stratford and Wilson represented. Morning songs by Bobby Voyles and Velma Voyles piano. Oakman won banners for most attendance and best program.
Reverend Billy Ray Wood delivered the sermon as Miss Doris Houchen played the piano for the evening song service. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Floyd Robbins and daughter Nancy Whitson along with Donnie Williams.
Mr and Mrs Mason Arter visited the Reynolds home Sunday afternoon for a casual call and social visit.
Mrs Thelma Perriman and her granddaughter Sue Wyckoff spent Saturday night with Mrs Eva. The article notes a family gathering and mentions close relatives in a local community scene.
Mr and Mrs Garrett Beller visited Mrs Sarah Deatherage in Valley View Hospital Sunday afternoon. Her many friends will be glad she is improved two weeks after surgery.
Billy Ray and Howard Briggs spent Sunday with David and Lin Vill Sutton of the Pickett community.
Little Juanita Gerloff spent Saturday night with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Gus Gerloff, sharing time in a family visit highlighted by the weekend gathering.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Briggs and sons Bill and Howard attended the all night singing at the First Baptist Church of Vaness Saturday night. Mrs Briggs notes a very large crowd present and the family spoke with Mrs J M Tilley, formerly Ethel Wasson of Ada who taught her first school at Wilson. Mrs Tilley plans to attend Wilsons homecoming this year.
Mr and Mrs Vancil Mashaney and children Beverly and Vancil Wayne Jr and Archie Mashaney visited the Delbert Gerloff family for Sunday dinner. Mrs Gerloff and Mrs Mashaney are sisters.
Mr and Mrs Henry Dew and their children of Seminole joined Mrs Vandergriff and her husband to visit her sister and family Sunday with her father T C Reed present.
Sunday afternoon saw new players Henry and Betty Dew from Seminole, Vancil and Lola Mae Mashaney, and Archie Mashaney join the weekly softball game at the Vandergriff home. Old timers were on hand to show.
The passage lists Jean Fullen and her children Bobby Carol and Doyle Delbert and Arvie Gerloff and Delton Lucille Melton and Norrell and Pauline Vandergriff Gerald Vanda Tommy and Alice Norrells parents Mr and Mrs J R Vandergriff and Pauline's father T C Reed were also pre.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Briggs receive a letter from son Lloyd saying he joined his company in Fuchu Japan last Thursday and will begin return to the States soon. Lloyd believes he can be home within a month, a welcome prospect for the Briggs family and community.
Mr and Mrs W D Atkins and Debra Kay of Plains Texas spent Saturday night with his sister and family Mr and Mrs Homer Sig er and children. The Atkinses were en route to Gentry Arkansas to show their new daughter to both sets of grandparents.
Mr and Mrs Paul Cox and daughters spent the weekend in Bridgeport visiting their parents Mrs Bill Richie and Mr and Mrs Quince Kerr.
Monday night visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Briggs and Gary Don included his parents and brothers Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Briggs, Bill and Howard.
Mr and Mrs B T Mann and daughter Willa Mae joined Mr and Mrs H D Harbeson for a weekend fishing trip near Wister Lake.
Mrs Edna Williams and her daughter Betty along with Mrs Della Boyd visited Mrs Bob Downs and Mrs Leroy Owens in Oklahoma City for a weekend gathering.
Mr and Mrs Jack Roberson and daughters Paula and Judy of Corpus Christi Texas arrived for a vacation visit with their mother Mrs Bertha Roberson of Ada and Mrs Ethel McCormick.
Dr. R. D. Morris was brought back to his home from Valley View hospital and shows some improvement after a week of heart attacks.
Mr and Mrs Buddy Sims and daughter Debra Kay left Tuesday for Corpus Christi Texas after visiting Mr and Mrs A E Malone and family Mr and Mrs Bill Jestes and Mr and Mrs W B Evett and other relatives and friends.
Mr and Mrs Chester Crow of Huntington Beach California were houseguests of Mrs H D Harbeson and Mr Harbeson on Monday and Monday.
Mrs. Joe Sever and Mrs. W P Wade conducted business in Coalgate on Monday afternoon.
Mrs Elmer McDonald and Mrs James Pogue of Calvin were guests of Mrs Harold Marler on Monday.
Mrs A P Jumper leaves a week of visiting relatives and goes home to Jonesboro Arkansas accompanied by her mother Mrs Mary Luke who also visits before returning.
Mr. and Mrs. George Adams and Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Pegg spent the weekend fishing on Grand Lake, enjoying a quiet excursion and time with family.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.