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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1954

Page

8

Parish Chapel Visitors and Local Moves Highlight Weekend

Mr and Mrs Alwa Farrish of Holdenville spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden. Adieu to Mr and Mrs Judd Horton who plan to move to Ada after forty years here. Sid Isaacs and children of Oakman visited the Isaacs family. J W Law and Max visited Mrs Zonie Arthur in Stratford. Evelyn Brown from Louisiana visited Mrs Ethel Keef and Billy. Lawrence Farmer and Debra Rebee were visitors to his parents Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer. Max visited Pete Garland and Dora Richardson in Byars. M R Tucker and daughters Doreatha and Kathy Yeager visited Mrs Clara Wood Sunday evening. Berneice Dryden visited her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Magar in Ol Center.

Alwa_ Farrish Holdenville Frank Dryden Lawrence Farmer Debra, Rebee Lee Farmer J. W. Law Max Pete Garland Dora Richardson Byars M. R. Tucker Doreatha Kathy Yeager Clara Wood Berneice Dryden Jim Magar Center

Bristow Activity Highlights Three Day Law Work

Johnny Law spent three days in Bristow last week doing work related to local law enforcement matters.

Johnny Law Bristow

Mrs. Clareta Gray and Steve Visit Isaacs Family

Mrs Clareta Gray and Steve visited Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs and family Monday evening according to local social notes.

Joan Wood Visits Vineta Pennington Saturday Morning

Joan Wood spent Saturday morning visiting Vineta Pennington, exchanging greetings and catching up on local news in a brief social call.

Joan Wood Vineta Pennington

Graduation at Willard Kindergarten in Ada

Mrs. Ethel Keef and Billy, Mrs. Elma Law and Max attended Judy Keef's graduation exercises at the Willard Kindergarten in Ada Thursday night.

Ethel Keef Billy Elma Law Max Judy Keef Willard Kindergarten Ada

Mrs Hicks Visits Son in Holiday Tex This Weekend

Mrs Albert Hicks of Holiday Texas visited her son and family Mr and Mrs O R Hicks over the past weekend and spent time with relatives.

Albert Hicks Holiday, Tex O. R. Hicks

Sunday visitors include Keef family and Collins guests

Sunday visitors with Mrs. Ethel Keef and Billy were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Collins and Donald Watson, Oklahoma City, and Silas Collins, Lindsay.

Ethel Keef Billy Bob Collins Donald Watson Oklahoma City Silas Collins Lindsay

Harrison family visiting in Lawton from Lawton

Mr and Mrs Darrel Harrison and their children of Lawton are spending the week visiting in Lawton in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Troy Miller.

Darrel Harrison Lawton Troy Miller

Mrs Florence Wren Visit Notice

Mrs Florence Wren is spending this week with Mr and Mrs Johnny Law in Stratford as noted in local social announcements.

Florence Wren Stratford Johnny Law

Couple and Phillip Stonewall Attend Sunday Service

A sentence reads that a and Mrs Elmo Minor and Phillip Stonewall were in re with C A and Vasto Pennington Sunday.

Elmo Minor Phillip Stonewall C. A. and Vasto Pennington

Tornado Damage Seen After Meeker Visit

Inspection by Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Tucker on Sunday reviewed tornado damage from Saturday night. J W Law home guests Monday night included Mrs. Oscar Carson and daughter Irene, Mrs. Evelyn Brown, Louisiana, and Mrs. Ethel Keef. Nearby visitors with Mildred Pennington included Frances Maddox, Melba Jackson, Gaar Corner, and Dwade Isaacs. Billy Keef was seen driving a new car. Bud Dryden and spouse add a new porch. Sprinkbrook Creek flooded heavily, more than in years.

M. R. Tucker Meeker J. W. Law Oscar Carson Irene Evelyn Brown Louisiana Ethel Keef Mildred Pennington Frances Maddox Melba Jackson Gaar Corner Dwade Isaacs Billy Keef Bud Dryden Sprinkbrook Creek

Vanoss Eighth Graders Visit High School Day

Eighth grade day at Vanoss High School drew about 80 students despite bad weather. The visit exposed them to future classes and high school work as they prepare for next year. Mr and Mrs Marvin Clay of Rosedale visited in the Marlie Clay home on Sunday. Glen Johnson was taken to Wesley Hospital in Oklahoma City for surgery later this week and will be there for some time. friends may send cards.

Vanoss High School Mrs Marvin Clay Rosedale Marlie Clay Glen Johnson Oklahoma City Johnson Wesley Hospital

Vaness 8th Graders Welcome to Vanoss High

The Original Roy Rogers offered an hour of entertainment with music including cow bells saws tea kettle fiddle piano and accordion. An 8th grade program featured a welcome talk by the Student Council inviting all 8th graders to attend Vanoss High next year.

Vaness Roy Rogers Vanoss

Mrs Glen Johnson and Granny Denham Gather in Oklahoma City

Granny Denham, a former resident of Vaness, is remembered fondly by Mr and Mrs Glen Johnson and friends in Oklahoma City on Tuesday. The obituary note highlights her beloved status among those who knew her.

Glen Johnson Granny Denham Oklahoma City Granny Vaness

Oklahoma City and Ada Visitors Spend Sunday with Clint Childers

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Davis and their son from Oklahoma City joined Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Childers of Ada to visit Mrs. Clint Childers on Sunday.

Clarence Davis Oklahoma City C. E. Childers Ada Clint Childers

Chambers and Abcott Visit Clifford Miller Tuesday

Lfoyd Andrew Chambers and Richard Abcott visited Clifford Dale Miller on Tuesday afternoon confirming a social or unofficial meeting. The event centers on recognition among individuals in a local community setting.

Lfoyd Andrew Chambers Richard Abcott Clifford Dale Miller

Borger couple returns home after visit with Miller family

Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Thomas and their family of Borger Texas have returned home following an extended visit at the home of Mrs. Minnie Miller.

A. C. Thomas Borger, Tex Minnie Miller

Vanoss H D Ladies Prepare Dresses for Tea Event

The Vanoss H D ladies are getting ready for a dress revue to be held at the First Baptist Church Friday. They will host the accompanying tea for attendees.

Vanoss H. D First Baptist Church Vanoss

Mrs Louise Welch Attends Eastern Star Night at Roff

Mrs Louise Welch attended Friends' night organized by the Order of Eastern Star in Roff on Monday evening. The event brought together local members for fellowship and ceremonial observances.

Louise Welch Friends’ Night Order of Eastern Star Roff

Wall Family Visit Highlights Friday Evening

Mr and Mrs Allen Wall Shaw nee joined by their daughter spent Friday night with Mr and Mrs C A Berster in a family gathering.

Regular H. D. Club meeting set for Wednesday the twelfth

The H. D. Club schedules a regular meeting on Wednesday the twelfth with a demonstration on frozen foods by Geneva Mcc Cullar. Mrs A H Neal leads the program and all ladies are urged to attend.

H. D. Club Geneva Mcc Cullar A. H. Neal

Social visit shared by local families on Sunday

Mrs Ben Sullivan and family and Mr Leo Denham with Debbie joined Mr and Mrs Melvin Klepper for a Sunday gathering alongside Don and Jim.

Ben Sullivan Leo Denham Debbie Melvin Klepper Don Jim

Moss family visit with Morris Moss relatives

Mr and Mrs Jess Moss and Betty spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Morris Moss along with Butch and Ray Edward.

Jess Moss Bettye Morris Moss Butch Ray Edward

Family visit at Tollivers warms Sunday

Mr and Mrs Leslie Watson of Wilson visited Mr and Mrs George Tolliver and son Roff at the Tolliver home with Mr and Mrs Kidd Tolliver on Sunday.

Leslie Watson Wilson George Tolliver Roff Kidd Tolliver

Measles Challenge for Mrs Bonnie Frye and Sons

Mrs Bonnie Frye faces a household strain as both her young sons Danny and Teddy contract measles. Health measures and care routines are underway to prevent further spread and manage symptoms.

Bonnie Frye Danny Teddy

Jerry Roberts Recovers From Throat Infection After Army Return

Jerry Roberts recently returned home from the Army and is suffering from a throat infection. He is receiving treatment and is listed as in stable condition.

Jerry Roberts

Mrs Virgil Paul Visits Son at Bethany College Over Weekend

Mrs. Virgil Paul spent the weekend visiting her son who is enrolled at Bethany College. The trip highlights family ties as he pursues his studies locally.

Virgil Paul Bethany

Mrs Hammond Leaves for California Visit

Mrs. C. N. Hammond departed for Oakdale California after visiting her sons relatives and many friends here last Thursday.

C. N. Hammond Oakdale Calif

Sunday Visit Brings McGinnis Family to Hammond Home

Sunday visitors to Mr. and Mrs. James Hammond were her brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. Fred McGinnis, from McAlester.

James Hammond Fred McGinnis McAlester

Miss Virginia Swisher Returns to Alaska Job

Miss Virginia Swisher resumes her Alaska position after spending a week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Swisher.

Virginia Swisher Alaska Mrs Jerry Swisher

Dick Swisher Returns Home From Trojan Construction Work

Dick Swisher came home Friday after completing a job for Trojan Construction Co.

Dick Swisher The Trojan Construction Co

Reverend Mrr Wilson’s Wife in Talihina for TB Treatment

The notice expresses sympathy for the family of Rev. Mrr Wilson as his wife Jewell undergoes TB treatment in Talihina. A doctor advised rest and proper care, predicting a possible return home within six months. She has six children, the youngest about two years old.

Mrr Wilson Jewell Talihina T.B

Tornado Damages Cedar Grove School and Nearby Properties

A weekend tornado spared Francis but hit Cedar Grove hard, wrecking the school house, tearing out a classroom and most of the lunch room. It damaged buildings on the Nettie Chandler property and a Pearl Surgnier farm structure, uprooting timber and fruit trees at the Chandlers.

Francis Cedar Grove Nettie Chandler Place Pearl Surgnier Chandlers

School group enjoys Turner Falls trip despite mud

Fourth through eighth graders spent Saturday at Turner Falls and Sulphur sightseeing skating and touring the carnival. Chaperones were Mrs Huddleston and Mr and Mrs Hardy. Some children lost shoes in the sticky mud. Mr and Mrs Cecil Akins of Ada visited relatives here.

Turner Falls Sulphur Huddleston Cecil Akins Ada

Billy Elliott Visits With Elliott Family Over Weekend

Billy Elliott of Atoka spent the weekend in the company of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Elliott and their children.

Ada Floral Co. Welcomes Louise Welch as Leader

Louise Welch takes charge of the Ada Floral Company and will be available at its 6th and Mississippi location, signaling new management.

Louise Welch Ada Floral Co 6Th Mississippi

Mrs Jessie Miles Weekend Visit With Wel come Wyche

Mrs Jessie Miles spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Wel come Wyche, a social visit noted in local society circles.

Jessie Miles Mrs Welcome Wyche

College Students Visit Parents This Weekend

John Elliott and Roderick Ham of A and M College visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. Lee Elliott and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ham this weekend.

John Elliott Roderick Ham A & M College Lee Elliott Louis Ham

Wedding Shower Honors Ann Myers Brassfield

Ann Myers Brassfield was honored at a wedding shower hosted by Chiee Ann Felkins last Monday night. Guests included Sue Miller Nancy Elliott Bettye Moss Mrs Jessie Epperson Mrs Lee Elliott Mrs Louie Ham Mrs K H Felkins Mrs Nora Childress Mrs J L Green Mrs Holiday Myers Robby Young Mrs Joe Bevers Mrs Johnny Brassfield and Mrs M J Kaeling. Refreshments of punch and cookies were served. Visiting Sunday were Mr and Mrs L C Miers Ada and Mrs Gerald Ballard and son.

Ann Myers Chiee Ann Felkins Sue Miller Nancy Elliott Bettye Moss Jessie Epperson Lee Elliott Louie Ham K. H. Felkins Nora Childress J. L. Green Holiday Myers Robby Young Joe Bevers Johnny Brassfield M. J. Kaeling Kerri Felkins L. C. Miers Ada Gerald Ballard and Son

John Jones Visits Mrs Adella Jones in Duncan

John Jones of Duncan spent Sunday night visiting Mrs. Adella Jones.

John Jones of Duncan Adella Jones

Marion Chambers Attends Union Meeting in Ada

Marion Chambers attended a union meeting in Ada Tuesday night, joining fellow workers in discussion of local labor concerns and solidarity efforts.

Marion Chambers Ada

Social Visits Across Ada and Surrounding Homes

Buddy Berry and Latricia Clark visited Tommy McCown in Ada Sunday. The family spent Sunday in the John Cathran home at Maysville. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Hoover of Ada visited the Clifford Miller home Sunday. Visitors in the R. H. Patterson home Tuesday night were Mr. and Mrs. L. Fuller of Duncan and Mr. and Mrs. Lipoyd Patton and their son Lorrin.

Buddy Berry Latricia Clark Tommy McCown Ada Glen Johnson John Cathran Maysville Virgil Hoover Clifford Miller R. H. Patterson

Wyches and Beaver Family Spend Sunday Together

Mr and Mrs Walter Wyche and children of Fittstown and Mrs June Beaver spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Welcome Wyche and children.

Walter Wyche Fittstown June Beaver Welcome Wyche

Elliott Family Visit atoka Weekend Gathering

Mr and Mrs W C Elliott of Atoka spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Lee Elliott and children in a family visit that included the younger generation.

Babe Balthrop returns home after weekend visit

Babe Balthrop who is working at Perry has returned to Colbert after a weekend visit home. Visiting Mr and Mrs Babe Balthrop over the weekend were Mr and Mrs Travis Walker and daughter Linda Carol. Mrs Walker is the former Geneva Balthrop.

Babe Balthrop Perry Travis Walker Linda Carol Walker Geneva Balthrop

Sullivan Family Mention Sparks Brief Social Note

Mr and Mrs T F Sullivan are referenced with Phyllis Frankye and Dorothy in a brief social item noting family ties and local social standing.

T. F. Sullivan Phyllis Frankye Dorothy

Thanks for the kindness during my illness

A note of gratitude from Mrs. Kelley thanks friends neighbors and relatives for flowers cards gifts visits and deeds of kindness while she was ill and welcomes support from Valley View Hospital and the WEEKLY.

Valley View Hospital

Winter returns as gardens brace for cold snap

Residents worry a late cold snap could damage gardens while uncertainty lingers over the start of spring. Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan traveled to Lawrence for a business trip, prompting local chatter about shifting seasonal plans.

Paul Duncan Lawrence

Local social visits across Duncan and Beebe communities

Kenneth Doyle and Loran Choate visited Earlin Haskins Sunday afternoon. Sunday dinner guests included Paul Duncan and family plus Beebe area residents Donna Kaye and Sherry. Lonnie Sparks and Bobby Sparks visited Sam Golden family. Bud Malloy of Stratford called on Dick Goodwin. Gracie Hayes and Phyllis visited Vergil Meek. Ballard family from Overton Texas spent time with F. E. Duncan. Zelma Mackey of Konawa visited Duncan home. Mackey is Ballard’s father.

Doyle Kenneth Loran Choate Earlin Haskins Fred Duncan Paul Duncan Jerry Bobby Max Hudson Leo Scott Donna Kaye Sherry Beebe Lonnie and Bobby Sparks Mrs Sam Golden Ballard Overton, Tex F. E. Duncan Zelma Mackey Konawa Duncan Mr. Mackey

Perry and McDaniel Attend Van Ness Amateur Hour

Bobby Perry and Jerry McDaniel attended the amateur hour at Van Ness Tuesday night.

Bobby Perry Jerry McDaniel Vaness

Family Hosts Wide Circle For Weekend Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Dick Goodwin welcomed all their children home for the weekend. Visitors included Vernon Teeters and Emery Goodwin with spouses from Deming New Mexico and Wichita Kansas, Bob Henry and children, Frank Hoyle from Deming, and Shorty Malloy from Deming. Sunday evening guests were Nora Cox Daphean and Jerry, John Henry Jones’s daughter, Lillian Turner and Doyle Choate.

Dick Goodwin Vernon Teeters Deming New Mex Emery Goodwin Wichita, Kan Bob Henry Frank Hoyle Shorty Malloy Goodwin Nora Cox Daphean and Jerry John Henry Jones Lillian Turner Doyle Choate

Doyle Choate Spends Weekend With Tulsa Family

Doyle Choate, employed in Tulsa, visited over the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Roy.

Doyle Choate Tulsa Mrs Roy Choate

Meek and Pinley Return Home from Bible Training

Jolene Meek and Oleta Pinley have returned home after spending four weeks in Cleveland Tennessee attending Bible training school.

Jolene Meek Oleta Pinley Cleveland, Tenn

Mrs. Duncan and Mrs. Jones Visit Monday Evening

Mrs. Fred Duncan was visiting with Mrs. Pearl Jones Monday evening, sharing time and conversation in a social call.

Fred Duncan Pearl Jones

Mr and Mrs Leo Scott visit Mr and Mrs Vergil Meek

Mr Leo Scott and Mrs Scott visited Mr Vergil Meek and Mrs Meek on Wednesday night, continuing a social gathering with the Meek household.

Mrs Leo Scott Vergil Meek

Mrs Annie Duncan Visits With Daughter Monday Evening

Mrs Annie Duncan was visiting with her daughter Mrs Sam Gol den Monday evening in a social gathering that reflects family time in the community.

Annie Duncan Sam Golden

Visitors Join Mr and Mrs Vergil Meek Sunday Night

Guests at the Meek home were Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan and Jerry and Bobby Hudson.

Vergil Meek Paul Duncan Jerry Bobby Hudson

Vaness students seek East Central scholarship

Six Vaness students traveled to East Central on Friday to compete for a scholarship. They were Helen Pedersen, Willa Duckworth, Oma Burdine, Paul Sutton, Leroy Stone cipher and Sabra Landrith.

Vaness East Central Helen Pedersen Willa Duckworth Oma Burdine Paul Sutton Leroy Stonecipher Sabra Landrith

Weekend Visitors and Health Update Highlight Oklahoma City trio

Mr and Mrs Lois Scroggins of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Baxter Scroggins. Mrs May Harris is much improved after blood poisoning on her lip and is wished a speedy recovery.

Lois Scroggins Oklahoma City Mrs Baxter Scroggins May Harris

Bill Booth and Arch Nabors Fish at Lake Texoma

Bill Booth and Arch Nabors fished at Lake Texoma on Tuesday, enjoying the day on the water with fellow anglers.

Bill Booth Arch Nabors Lake Texoma

Mrs. Dick Goodwin Hosts Stork Shower

Mrs. Dick Goodwin honored Mrs. Thelma Dean Sheppard with a stork shower on Monday afternoon. Attendees included Mrs. Albert Pinley, Mrs. Paul Duncan, Mrs. Roy Choate, Mrs. John Henry Jones, Mrs. Louis Everett Cox, Mrs. Lillian Turner, Mrs. Bob Henry, Mrs. Frank Hoyle of Deming New Mexico, Mrs. Gene Standridge and Mrs. Pearl Jones. Grandma Duncan spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Booth of the Rebee community.

Dick Goodwin Thelma Dean Sheppard Albert Pinley Paul Duncan Roy Choate John Henry Jones Louis Everett Cox Lillian Turner Bob Henry Frank Hoyle Deming, New Mex Gene Standridge Pearl Jones Grandma Duncan Mrs Bill Booth Rebee

Daughter wins $39 merchandise prize and drives off

The correspondent's daughter Helen drew a lucky ticket worth $39 in merchandise and she and her father headed to Harrah to visit her brother John. A detour after Shawnee caused a delay, causing them to miss a storm as they neared Dale.

Helen Harrah John Shawnee Dale

Hoplin Sidelined This Week With Sprained Back

R. A. Hoplin remains on the sick list this week due to a sprained back, keeping him away from regular duties.

R. A. Hoplin

Tornado Delays Lead to Narrow Luck for Helen

Debris strewn road blocked traffic as cars were blown off the road. Ambulances carried injured people while Helen recalled she felt lucky when she drew the wrong ticket, as delays and missing the tornado proved her true luck.

Helen

Frost Damages Community Gardens Harming Cucumbers

Several community plots suffered frost damage with two acres of cucumbers just emerging. Local growers report widespread harm to early crops and anticipate losses as cold conditions linger.

Mr Murdock Returns To Mail Route Health Restored

Mr Murdock returns to his mail route after severe illness. Mr and Mrs Lowell Smith were recent visitors in the Jake McGee home.

Mr. Murdock Mrs Lowell Smith Jake McGee

Roundup Awards Highlight 4H Youth Achievements

Helen Pedersen won a blue ribbon in health at the 4H Roundup last week. Paul Pedersen placed second in a timely speech. Jimmie Pedersen earned a red ribbon in timely speech.

Helen Paul Jimmie Pedersen Jimmie

The Habit Chains Grow Stronger Than Felt

A note on the power of habit urges readers to read the new free classified ads for opportunities and reminders. The line warns small habits subtly bind until their grip is unbreakable, urging attention to daily choices.

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