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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1955
Page
9
The Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church invites all to attend a Mother's Day program this Sunday. Regular Sunday School and services occur in the morning followed by a noon dinner. The program is in the afternoon. Sunday School attendance was 67 with all teachers present. Rev. Scott Jones delivered the morning and evening messages.
Mrs Beatrice Starks of Prague Oklahoma visited Mrs Kaythren Lance on Monday afternoon for an informal social call.
Mr and Mrs Layton Wood and daughter Joyce of Stratford spent all day Sunday with Mrs Kate Wood.
Patsy Gail Heaps spent Sunday afternoon in the company of Patsy Styles, sharing time together on the weekend.
Mrs Jewel Jones Mrs Mable Nelson Lora Ellis and Mrs Dessie Light attended the style show and installation of FHA officers at Vaness High School Thursday afternoon.
Ray Northam, son of Mr and Mrs Dewey Northam, plays for the Shawnee Hawks as Mr and Mrs Lee Tucker Dewey Northam Mr and Mrs Junior Northam and Mike and Clyde Welch Jr attend the Thursday night baseball game at Shawnee.
Dan Rutherford and his wife phoned from New York to inform their father R. S. Rutherford of Oklahoma City that they have arrived in New York and will receive discharge there before traveling to Houston to visit Mrs Rutherford's relatives. They expect to reach Oklahoma in two to three weeks.
Mrs May Poe and Mr and Mrs Jim Collins of Ada visited Mrs Impson Anderson on Friday. Anderson and Poe went poke hunting during the visit.
Mr Oscar Carson and Mrs Carson traveled to Oklahoma City on Tuesday for a business trip.
Teddy Rural Rutherford competed at the Sulphur FFA Rodeo held April 28 29 placing fourth in calf roping and third in double muggling and winning a new watch. Attendees Thursday and Friday nights included Mr and Mrs A R Rutherford Carol Mr and Mrs Jim Rutherford Mr and Mrs Buren Magar Impson Anderson Patsy Gail Heaps Jerry McDaniel James Thompson and Irene Carson.
Mr and Mrs B I Scoggin went fishing at Lake Texoma on Friday. They started at noon due to muddy water but still caught good sized fish.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frantz and family visited the T. C. Kirk home Sunday afternoon. Lester Rains and son and Haskell Welburn of McAlester and Mr. Stubblefield of Wynnewood called on Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Northam Saturday.
Mrs Ray Northam and son Randy of Shawnee spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Dewey Northam. Their son Ray plays ball with the Shawnee Hawks.
Mr. and Mrs. Loy Woods and family and Mr. and Mrs. Layton Wood and daughter Joyce of Stratford were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. John Woods and Charles.
Mr and Mrs M R Lamb visited Clifford Lamb of Union Hill Friday. Bud Dryden visited Rance Tucker Sunday afternoon. Sunday guests at B I Scoggin and Rena included Clyde Hambrick of Durant Oklahoma. Visitors to Jack Watts home were D B Robinson Pete Smith Seminole and Lawrence Watts. Lawrence is Watts couple’s son. George Wright visited Lou Woods family Friday night. Donna and Margie Nelson returned to school after six weeks with whopping cough.
Butch Nelson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Nelson, is facing a whooping cough in addition to his reported illness.
Lyndia Betty Marie and Thelma Tucker attended the baccalaureate services Sunday afternoon at Vanoss, marking a family observance in the community event.
Due to a CCME arrival delay, Summers Chapel first and second graders did not receive their polio vaccinations on May 4 as scheduled. Mrs. Underhill reports that the effort will be rescheduled and monitored for completion.
The vaccination program reports the vaccine has not yet arrived and a later date will be announced. Officials say delivery timing remains uncertain and residents should await further guidance from health authorities.
Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Farmer and family and Mr. and Mrs. Clif ford Lamb were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Lamb.
Mr and Mrs Joe Passmore and their son Tom and Mrs Ruby McGal liard with Butch spent Friday fishing at Lake Texoma and returned with fish for dinner.
Summers Chapel 4-H club held a school event Tuesday night with honored guests Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Steward and children of Ada. The featured Catch as Catch Can game tied between boys and girls. Jimmy Wood won the Buzz game as the crowd enjoyed a good time.
Miss Thelma Ruth Tucker spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Rance Tucker. Thelma is attending school in Oklahoma City.
Mr and Mrs Glen Norton of Shawnee spent Saturday with M H Northam. They brought Mrs Vannie Northam, Mrs Norton's mother, home after she had visited with them a week.
Visiting in the Leon Nelson home Sunday afternoon were Mr. and Mrs. Scott Jones of the Oakman community and Mrs. Lora Ellis.
Tex and Wanda Loosier and their daughter Debra of Brownsville Texas visited Mr and Mrs Julius Ellis and Betty on Saturday. Mrs Loosier is the Ellises daughter.
Mr and Mrs Leo Nelson along with Mrs Lora Ellis and Rev and Mrs Scott Jones attended the Vaness seniors baccalaureate services Sunday afternoon. Jane Lou Nelson daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Nelson graduates this year.
Mr and Mrs Herman Blankin report their three children are ill with whooping cough in a household health update.
Mr and Mrs Colby Nelson and their daughters Donnie and Margie spent Sunday visiting in the Theo Frantz home.
Lee Cavener of western Oklahoma and M. R. Lam visited in Mr. and Mrs. John Wood's home Wednesday morning.
Charles Wood visited Clyde Welch Jr for a late Saturday encounter. The details of their meeting are noted in the local society chronicle.
Mr and Mrs Linnie Burk and daughter Sharon of Shawnee spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Ben Hunter. Mrs Burk is the Hunters daughter.
Willis Sutton visited the Han sel Burk home on Tuesday. Sutton is the brother of Mrs. Burk.
Mrs Frank Pinley visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs Jim Magar. The report notes their outing and companions in a casual social visit.
Miss Elva travels to Northam of Kansas and Sally Don Thomas spent Saturday night with Tootsie Welch in a local social note.
Those having lunch and visiting in Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Northam's home Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Northam, Elva Jo and Denver of Howard, Kan., Mr. and Mrs. Junior Northam, Sally Don and Mike, Mrs. Ray Northam and Randy of Shawnee, Mrs. G. B. Welch, Tootsie and George, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kemp and Everett Parnell, Gary and Butch. E. C. Cavener and son, H. R., visited Sunday afternoon in the John Woods' home.
The home of Mr and Mrs Vance O Price hosted a triple celebration on Sunday May 1. Their son Douglas returned from Korea after 18 months abroad. Leon Henry and his wife celebrated their eighth wedding anniversary, Leon being Mrs Price's brother.
A Sunday birthday gathering honored a group of relatives and friends from Ada Latta Wilson and nearby areas. Attendees included Dora Price Tom Price Shade Price Lynwood Cantwell Bill Nel son Loleta Nawatha Ruth erford Henry Joe Ed John Charles Anna Mae Douglas Danny and Gerald Price. Loleta Nelson performed accordion solos in the afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Owen Magar and children of Ada Miss Ruth Magar of Ada and Mrs Bernice Dryden were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs Jim Magar.
Ted Rutherford Clydie Welch and Impson Anderson attended the calf roping event at Ada on Sunday.
Samuel Rankin and Selmon Ran kin visited Jim Rutherford late Sunday afternoon.
Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett and Sandra were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk.
Oscar Cavener and Lee Cavener of western Oklahoma and E. C. Cavener and son H. R. were Wednesday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Lamb.
Mr and Mrs Doyle Newby and Mrs Denzle Keeling hosted a Sunday night supper with Mr and Mrs Eugene Lance, sharing a casual evening with neighbors.
Five men named Bray Reed Edward Lance Lavoid Meek and Bill Keef went fishing at Lake Texoma Saturday night.
Mr and Mrs Harry Bratcher visited Mrs Lizzie Smith in Byars on Sunday afternoon.
Mrs Pete Ward is said to have measles and bronchial pneumonia. The note expresses sympathy and wishes her a speedy recovery.
Mrs. Andy James and her young son Jim traveled to Seminole last Wednesday to oversee partial remodeling and redecorating of their home. Uncle Bob Ellis, Masonic Home resident from Guthrie, visits friends here and is a member of the local Masonic Lodge.
Mrs. Jack Eden is convalescing at her home here. Rest has been prescribed for her recovery.
Sgt. and Mrs. John Matthews and their sons from Ft. Sill spent part of last week with Mrs. Leamon Ray and Mr. Ray. The visiting ladies are known locally as Ruby and Louise McCarty.
Plans were completed for the Midway Frisco and Union Valley Home Demonstration Clubs to assist with a Mobile X-ray Unit on May 14 at Stonewall. Frisco ladies work 9 to 12 Saturday morning Union Valley 1 to 3 in the afternoon Midway 3 to 5. The X-ray is free for everyone. The unit will be at Stonewall school on May 13 9 to 11 in the morning and downtown all day Saturday. Everyone urged to participate and make it a local success.
Edgar Harlin of Hardin City and Russell Hale fished Saturday morning but had no luck, according to local note on weekend angling.
Mrs. Eva Stone of Latta visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Evans last Thursday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Nelson and Butch were guests in the G. P. Nelson home Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. C L Burnett drove to Stratford on Sunday to spend the day with her mother Mrs Sam Boatright.
Mr. and Mrs. B I Scoggin Jr Diane and Tommie of Kansas City and Mr and Mrs Charles Tippit Kay and Charles of McAlester visited Mr and Mrs B I Scoggin Sr and Rena Monday afternoon. They were returning from Colorado City where they attended the funeral of Scoggin Jr s father. Charles Tippit city manager of McAlester.
Cecil Bullard and Jimmy accompanied his son Wayne to Oklahoma City early Monday. Wayne boarded a plane for San Diego to join the aircraft carrier U. S. Lexington and begin duty there.
A neighbor disputed a claim of a tub full of perch and other fish brought in by Mrs. Ready. Mrs. Ready insisted only 53 fish were involved, keeping the tally precise and dispute brief.
Cleburn Anderson suffered a severe burn to his right foot while working in Oklahoma City last week. He is the son of Mr and Mrs H A Anderson.
Bill Thompson of Dallas Texas spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs J R Thompson at their residence.
Mrs H H Miller of Shawnee visited her daughter Mrs Sam Reynolds and Mr Reynolds last week.
Mrs Dick Morrison and her daughter Mrs Margaret Farley and children of Ada spent the weekend with her sister Mrs Willis Griffin.
Mrs J W Davis visited near Coalgate Friday night with her daughter Mrs John Hickman and Mr Hickman. Mrs Hickman will be remembered here as Helen Turner.
Mr Coy Williamson and wife and their son from Oklahoma City brought his father Arthur Williamson home on Saturday after a series of treatments at University Hospital. He will stay about five weeks before returning for a checkup.
Mrs. Bobbie Bryant and her daughter left the Griffin home after visiting since Easter to return to Jasper Ohio. Mr. Bryant joined them to accompany the trip, arriving Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Robert Body and sister Miss Harriet Owens of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs P H Body and Roger. Mr and Mrs Charles Kerr of Yonkers New York and Miss Joyce Kerr of San Francisco have been here several days visiting their parents Mr and Mrs Will Kerr.
W. R. Smith is spending his vacation in Seminole. He is employed as an electrician for Magnolia.
Mrs. J. D. Underhill was surprised by a handkerchief and apron shower held after the Nelson Hurley wedding shower. Friends, school children, and mothers attended and she received many lovely gifts, clearly surprised and thrilled.
Mr and Mrs J J Megee say their son Glenn C Megee is on a 45 day short leave to be with his wife in Carmel California for the expected arrival of their first child.
Mrs Pete Ward and her three children have measles with the youngest also having whooping cough, adding to household illness and medical concerns.
Doyle Eugene Brown pleaded guilty to speeding at night in county court. He was fined $10 plus costs and given 36 days to pay the balance. he paid $15.05, leaving $10 due. The item also notes studies finding over three million alcoholics in the United States.
Mrs Abe Martin spent the weekend at her home in town. Mrs Martin is employed as a teacher in Okemah.
Latta visitors Mr. and Mrs. Bunnie Rogers and their children called on Mr. and Mrs. Rae Thompson Saturday. The two families dressed fryers for the deep freeze.
Mr and Mrs Don Griffin arrive Friday from Jasper Ohio to be with her grandfather Noah Felkins who is seriously ill at Valley View Hospital Betty Felkins is Mrs Lester Felkins daughter and Mrs Griffin is the former Betty Felkins
Mrs Sallie Ready and her son Carlton fished at Sunny Brook last week in a brief local outing. The snippet notes a mother and son enjoying a quiet day by the water and does not indicate further developments.
Mr and Mrs Frank Lynn and daughters of Tulsa visited his parents Dr and Mrs S L Burns over the weekend. It was the Burns family’s first introduction to the newest grandchild.
Mrs Carl Davis is leaving her job for a few days to have time to help care for and celebrate the newborn. The brief leave focuses on assisting family as relatives welcome the latest addition.
Granddaughter Vonda Faye Cooper, daughter of Mr and Mrs Isaac Cooper, Allen Route 1, welcomed into the family. The brief notice records the newborn and family details from the local community.
High school students competed Sunday in the FFA rodeo at Clay ton. Jim Underhill won a wrist watch in calf roping. Bob bie and Wayne Truitt entered the bull riding event. They were accompanied by Homer Ray Roberts.
Mrs Louis Echol of Hobbs New Mexico spent the weekend with her sister Mrs Ernest Har bin and in Ada with another sister Mrs Guy Buzbee. Echol's daughter Gene is a student at East Central College and makes her home here with Mrs Buzbee.
Mr and Mrs Donald Palmer of Dallas spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs T G Palmer.
Mr and Mrs Rube Jones of Mountain View spent a few days with his mother Mrs Jim Jones and other relatives last week.
Carlos Mason travels to Oklahoma City for eye treatment after an injury last fall when a limb struck him in the face. The incident injured his eye and prompted medical evaluation and care.
Mr and Mrs John Anderson of Tupelo spent Monday with her daughter Mrs Pete McKay and Mr McKay and son.
Mr and Mrs Will Moon visited relatives in Henryetta last week as they traveled through the area to catch up with family and friends during a brief visit.
Mr and Mrs Slats Saint and their daughter Kay of Ada visited the Late Weemies on Sunday, sharing a family outing and greeting friends in the town.
The Bob Greenlee family of Lovington New Mexico endured a western dust storm last weekend. They report their son Corporal Jimmy Greenlee stationed in Germany graduated with honors from a mechanical school.
The grade school will present a program at the high school auditorium Friday May 6 at 8 p.m. The public is cordially invited.
Mr and Mrs H L Winton of Clayton Illinois spent several days last week with his brother Gene Winton and Mrs Winton capturing a brief social visit in local notes.
Frank Campbell of Shawnee visited his son Pat and daughter in law Mrs. Campbell after learning his son J C Campbell of Albuquerque had a heart attack last weekend and is improving. The Campbells are longtime Owl Creek area residents.
Jimmy looks to fly home this summer to visit friends and relatives. The Greenlees are former residents of Stonewall. Jimmy is a graduate of the Stonewall school.
A reference notes a high school connection and identifies the individual's lineage as the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Gibson.
C D McKay drives a new car and Jimmy Goss also operates a fresh vehicle, each showing off recent automotive purchases.
Mr and Mrs Sammie Stafford of Fort Worth Texas visited Mrs Dorene Mays last weekend to pick up their two children who had been staying with their grandmother for a week. Mrs Stafford is the former Mary Magdalene Mays.
C. L. Gibson, once ill with influenza, reports he is up and about but not traveling quickly. He indicates he will resume regular activities gradually.
Mrs Jones Roan is spending a few days in Ada with her daughter Mrs Herman Landrum and family.
Mr and Mrs Philip Shoemake of Tulsa visited relatives and friends here Sunday Mrs Shoemake will be remembered here as Miss Jane Greenlee
Mr and Mrs Charlie Pate hosted Sunday guests Mr and Mrs Clarence Moore from Union Valley for a social visit and meal.
Mr and Mrs Aubry Moon and family of Midwest City drove down Sunday to spend the day with his parents Mr and Mrs Will Moon.
Mrs. Maude Harper and Mrs. Minnie Harper spent Sunday with their two sisters in Connerville, visiting relatives and enjoying the day.
Mrs. Ora Sharp, employed in Ada, spent Sunday at her home, enjoying a quiet day with family and friends.
Mrs. Louella Franklin aged 81 died in South Bend Indiana on April 29 after a long residence in the area. She was buried in Stonewall cemetery on Tuesday afternoon. Surviving daughters include Edna Franklin Oklahoma City Helen Patton Tishomingo and Mrs Charles Hester Florence Alabama. sons James Oklahoma City Sandy Lee South Bend and George Washington Franklin Burbank California.
Dr. S. L. Burns was very ill Saturday night and Sunday, spent Monday at Mary Hurley Hospital in Coalgate, and has returned to his office.
Roy Daniels Alva Lowther Arthur Dennis J P Willingham Rae Thompson Homer Stevenson B B Ryan Russell Hale and L B Alexander were among the Masons from here attending the District Meet held at Allen Tuesday evening. A fried chicken dinner was served.
Mrs Henry Stowers has been seriously ill for several days in Cowling Clinic. She was returned to the hospital after a recent treatment, with no further details provided.
A person returns to her home Monday and shows slow improvement. Local note indicates gradual recovery and ongoing care.
Mr and Mrs Rae Thompson attended the funeral of Jack Austell in Ada Saturday afternoon.
The Senior Sermon will be Sunday morning May 15 with Rev. Clifton McKoy giving the address. McKoy, the grade school principal here, retires from public school teaching to become a full time minister.
Patrols tracked a vehicle stolen from Pat Campbell's residence Monday night. Authorities located the car abandoned and set on fire in a nearby area, investigators said.
Mr and Mrs J N Tomlin and Charles of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs W A Evans in Roff on Monday. The Tomlins are former Roff residents and renewing ties with local friends.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Davis and Mr and Mrs W Fairchild of Roff attended the funeral in Oklahoma City Wednesday for Rip An thony's father, the son in law of the Fairchilds.
Mr and Mrs Dewey Vinson of Duncan and Mr and Mrs Emerson Billy of Union Hill visited Mr and Mrs L M Bishop of Roff on Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs Margaret McDaniel and her daughter Mrs Anna Hill of Brenwood California visited in Sem and Oklahoma City Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Doc Coffey of Amarillo Texas visit Mrs J D Hudson and other relatives arriving Monday Also visiting last Sunday were Mr and Mrs Hubert Gargis Donna and Emmitt Hudson of Ada and Raymond Smith nephew of Shidler
Mr Lon Gatlin and Mrs Hudson of Hickory visited the Ross Church of Christ with Mrs Gatlin and Mrs Hudson joining the local congregation for a brief church visit and fellowship.
Paul Wilson visited Ada on Wednesday for business discussions with local firms. He met with several executives to explore investment and collaboration opportunities benefiting the community.
Mr and Mrs John Dunivan of Roff are on a two week vacation touring points of interest across the southern states.
Miss Gladys Tingle of Ada spent the past weekend with her mother Mrs Ida Tingle and other relatives.
Mrs Daisy Cagle returns to Ross after a week in Tulsa visiting her daughter Mrs Paul Gallaher her husband Mr Gallaher Paul Teel and Dewey Lee.
Mrs Anna Mac Odom of Houston Texas visits her mother Mrs Nellie Owens and Mr Owens who has been seriously ill and is not improving in Houston.
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