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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1956
Page
11
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Deleplain travel to Cedar Rapids Iowa for their son Don Deleplain's wedding to Gloria Mae Gard on May 4. They will visit a sister while there.
Richard Davis son of Mr and Mrs Ab Davis was discharged from the Navy and returned to Fittstown on Wednesday.
Miss Sue Crosson, a local teacher in Tulsa, spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Guy Crosson at their home.
Members of the junior and senior classes visited the McAlester penitentiary Thursday afternoon. The trip was sponsored by Mrs. Betty Tweedy and B. L. Pannell.
Mrs. Ann Hudson returned from California Saturday evening after a brief visit with a sister and family. She traveled with her brother and sister-in-law Mr and Mrs Bill Hutchison.
Mrs. Janett Townsend left early Saturday for Amarillo Texas to visit her daughter Mrs Joy Allison.
Mrs. Sue Drennan and Johnny of Ada visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Harrell and Ricky and Lynna Price Friday evening to attend the grade pupils' program at the school.
Miss Juanita Townsend and Mrs. Bernice Stewart were seen shopping in Ada on Saturday, taking in local stores and calling on merchants during a busy weekend.
Mrs Rose Skeith of McAlester spent last week with her son J A Skeith and his family in their home.
Rev and Mrs Max Philp were called to Wister Oklahoma on Saturday to conduct a funeral service for a local resident.
Mrs. E. T. Boydston and her relatives Jim and Darlene visited Holdenville on Saturday. Mrs. Boydston spent the night, sharing time with family members and locating relatives in the area.
Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Vanderpool and family of Oklahoma City visited Mrs. Vanderpool's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Driver, Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Glenn and daughters Shirley and Linda of Seminole join Mr and Mrs Charley Bigham and daughter Lelia Sue and Mr and Mrs W A Glenn for a lake fishing outing on Saturday at Lake Texoma.
Mr and Mrs Onis Jordan and their family visited relatives in Fitts Town on Sunday, sharing time with kin.
Raymond Whitwell a Navy discharge former Mellish High School 1952 graduate visited Fittstown on Saturday. He left for service after graduation and has many friends here. His parents Mr and Mrs A C Whitwell ran a local grocery before moving to a farm near Konawa.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Hisaw visited Mrs Albert James and family Sunday near Olney to spend time with relatives.
Mrs. J C Ross learned last week that her brother John Henry Rose of Wickes Arkansas had a heart attack and was hospitalized in Wickes.
Rev Jack Owens former Baptist pastor now serving in Norman visited friends here Monday. He and his wife have two children Connie and Jacky.
Doile Simmons spent the week end in Pauls Valley with his sisters Mrs Earl Scott and Mrs Royal Saddler and families and his brother Lester Simmons and wife.
The WMU met at the church Wednesday afternoon for a business meeting. The next gathering is set for Mrs. Sam Winters home.
Mrs Cecil Woodward hosted a pink and blue shower for Mrs Robert Chronister at her Ada residence on April 30. Mrs Eva Chronister attended the event.
H. B. Turner came home Saturday afternoon from Healdton with his daughter Mrs. Frank Pevehouse and family as they traveled to Oklahoma City to visit Frank's nephew in Crippled Children's Hospital.
Mr and Mrs Gene Harris and Patti of Seminole visited relatives here Sunday according to local social notes.
Mr and Mrs Michael OBrien of Dallas came Sunday to pick up children Kathy Pat Peggy and Micky who had spent the week with their grandparents Mr and Mrs L B Alexander Also visiting in the Alexander home were their other daughter Mrs Joe Parker and her family of Ada.
Jack Barrick and his son Jackie of County Line were dinner guests of his brother Don Barrick and family on Sunday.
The event graded pupils at the school on Friday night with strong attendance and enjoyment. The gathering drew many students and staff who reported a positive and engaging evening.
Mr and Mrs D J Fillman formerly of Fittstown now living in Texas were dinner guests of the Charley Bigham family Thursday.
Mr and Mrs Jack Irwin and children Jackie Stephen and Susie visited his parents in Oklahoma City on Sunday spending time at the Irwin home with extended family.jpg
Casper Duffer librarian at East Central State College will deliver the commencement address at McLish May 11 at 8 p.m. Seniors listed include Donna Sue Stevenson Joyce Timmons Eldon Flinn Donny Skeith Mary Ellen Jumper Raymond Harrison Harold Jackson Olen Timmons Ralph McNeil Preston Timmons and Howard Lackey.
Granddad Grayson, father of Mrs J L Deleplain, was admitted to Valley View Hospital Sunday where he underwent surgery.
The exercises will be held on May 15 at 8 p.m. County Superintendent Norman Mitchell will give the commencement address. Mike Weaver is valedictorian and Char lene Cook and Betty Buttrill salute tro to rians.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Kendall spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Paul Gearhardt and children in Shawnee.
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Holland have been visiting in the community for several days and visited Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Booth and others during their stay.
Russell Willoughby has been on the sick list for the last few days. Mrs. Wilma Scaff of Worstell visited Tuesday with Mrs. Alene Tucker.
Earl and Clyde Kendall were fishing Sunday at Butcher Pen on Lake Texoma confirming a family outing on the lake shore.
The Pentecostal Holiness Church reported 57 attendees on Sunday. Next Sunday for Mother's Day the oldest mother present will receive a gift and the mother with the most children in attendance will also be awarded a prize.
Mr and Mrs Paul Tucker and Paula visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Howard Woods of Parish Chapel.
Billy Jim and Coleen Robertson attended the Sulphur rodeo on Saturday night, enjoying the event together and taking in the competitive performances.
Mr and Mrs Earl Kendall shopped with Glenda and Geneva in Shawnee on Monday night.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray and their family visited the Thurman Grays in Seminole on Sunday.
Seen Clarita Gray Lovell Nelson Jewell Willoughby and Helen Kendall picking berries in a strawberry patch north of Ada. Mrs Dee Willoughby visited her sister Mrs Jim Maddox and family of Dallas during the week end.
Bill and Betty Jane Hobbs and their Ada County daughter visited Mr and Mrs Elmer Roberts on Sunday for a social call.
Mr and Mrs Gene Standridge announce the birth of their son Kenney Dewayne. The family names him with the new arrival noted in local society circles.
Mrs. Edith Sutton Mrs. Elbert Ross and Mrs. Francis Jaquess attended the eighth grade graduation exercises at the Junior High School auditorium in Ada Saturday when Jo Ann Jaquess Denis Sutton Dana Ross and Lois Jean Morrison received their diplomas. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Ellis Fr Sill spent the weekend visiting Bud and Helen Jaquess.
Mrs. George Lutrell spent Tuesday with Mrs. Walter Graham, sharing a social visit and friendly correspondence.
Bill Tinsley spent Sunday at Lake Tenkiller with Mr and Mrs Murray Collings of Ada accompanying him on the trip.
Mr and Mrs Elbert Falkner of Oklahoma City spent Monday night with Mr and Mrs Woodrow Coffey.
J. L. Penrod remains seriously ill in an Oklahoma City hospital where surgery was planned for Wednesday morning. Mrs. Penrod accompanied him but returned home Sunday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs G L Morgan and Paul visited Sunday with Mrs Lutie Fowler Buck and Mrs Edna Birdsong of Greenville Tex.
Mr and Mrs Dwayne Shaw of Summers Chapel visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Walter Gra.
The McKinley Deathridges visited Wilson on Monday accompanying Mr and Mrs George Lutrell.
A Sunday visit in Sulphur included Mr Sid Stowers, Mrs Sid Stowers, and Don as companions for the outing.
Roy and Stella Vogt visited an industrial show in Oklahoma City last Saturday to view numerous future use appliances demonstrated for near term use.
Mr and Mrs L H Jaquess and Jo Ann and Linda visited Mr and Mrs Cory Jaquess on Saturday evening for a family gathering and talk.
Mr and Mrs Dale Tinsley and John Ada visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs R B Tinsley.
The Woodrow Coffeys went fishing Sunday at the Ben Thiemer lake and reported a real good catch.
Tommy Johnson has returned to town from Andrew Texas and Sammy Nelson accompanied him. He is spending the week visiting his grandparents Mr and Mrs Walter Graham.
Mid and Winnie Losson with Keith and Kay attended funeral services for Arthur Burns in Paoli Michigan following his passing.
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Aaron visited Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. E S Farr at their home, sharing conversation and hospitality in a cordial social gathering.
Allen and Alfred Sutton visited Byng Sunday morning with Mr and Mrs Clyde Meeks and Grand pa Meeks who is seriously ill. They are former residents of this community.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Robbins Kay and Marsha visited with Mr and Mrs Elbern Coopers Latta Friday evening for a social gathering with friends.
Mr and Mrs Sam McNair hosted Mr and Mrs Bill McNair for a Sunday dinner in Ada. The gathering highlighted family ties and local connections across the McNair surname.
Paul Sutton and Mr. and Mrs. Warren Kelso of Okmulgee spent the weekend with the Alfred Sutton family, sharing visits and hospitality.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Dunn of Ada visited Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Jess Norvell. Jinks Losson and Phillip Briggs attended the FFA rodeo in Sulphur Friday night.
Mrs Dorothy Johnson and her children spent a few days last week visiting friends in Duncan.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Robbins and family visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Lyle Caldwell in Ada.
Mrs O D Ramsey of Seminole Mrs Paul Spurlock of Ft Worth and Mrs Mary Lou Vance visited Saturday afternoon with Mrs Mid Losson.
Allen Sutton, Katina and Larry with Mrs. Etta Sutton of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with the Alfred Sutton family, sharing time and hospitality in a rural community visit.
Mr and Mrs Red Norvell and children Homer shared a Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Jess Norvell in a family gathering noted in local society circles.
Mr and Mrs Jewel Flanagan and Ronnie of Duncan visited Sunday afternoon with the Mid Les sons.
George Vanlandingham Frankie Lamirand Brenda Southerland and Laquita Losson attended the Vaness freshman class wiener roast at Wintersmith Park Saturday evening. A skating party followed.
David Sutton spent the past weekend in Oklahoma City with the Vaness FFA land judging team for a competition.
Mr and Mrs Harvey Jinks of Stratford visited Thursday evening with the Mid Lesson family and accompanied them to Vaness for the commencement exercises. Also attending were Mrs Ina Bell Enloe and Judy Mr and Mrs J C Southerland Mr and Mrs Allen Biggs Mr and Mrs Alfred Sutton Mr and Mrs Ruod Briggs and Mr and Mrs Cledes Grissom.
Vanessa held their annual last of school picnic at Sulphur on Wednesday with all Pickett students making the trip.
Nancy Vanlandingham Hazel Biggs Jinks Losson and Delton Sutton left Thursday with the Vaness senior class aboard a Greyhound bus for Galveston Texas where they will stay a week at the Queen's Court.
Mr and Mrs Archie Crumbley of Los Angeles arrived Wednesday for a three week vacation with Mr and Mrs Frank James and other relatives here Mrs Crumbley is a daughter of the Jameses.
Claude Horsley and his granddaughter Cheryl Melton visited Lindsay for two days with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cameron and their son Claude Lee, and with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Horsley and their children Jim Gary and Jan.
Mrs. Norene Crumbley of Los Angeles and Mrs. Lula Anders from south of Vanoss were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Ethel Varnadore.
Mr and Mrs Fay Brown of San Diego California are visiting with friends and relatives during a vacation.
Mr and Mrs Bill Gray and daughters Juanell and Kathy of Ada visited Mrs Cressie McKinney and Jerry on Sunday.
Mrs. Lottie McClure and daughter Patsy of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank James Sunday afternoon. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Billie Darnell and baby of Stratford, Mrs. Lula Anders of Vaness, Mrs. Cressie McKinney, Charlotte and Joleta Jones, and Mrs. Ethel Varnadore.
Austell Horton of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Tom Burch. Duncan visitors included Mr and Mrs Corky Snipes and children. The Burches visited Stratford on Saturday. Mrs Nat Farris is home from the hospital after an operation and doing nicely. HD club dress revue in Ada featured Mrs Verna McCurdy Mrs J C Martin Mrs Price Richardson and dress models with Richardson as narrator.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Bryant host a dinner with Mr and Mrs Dick Lloyd and Carrol on Tuesday night. Mrs Glen Jones shares a meal with them. Mrs Boudreaux has returned home from the hospital and is improving rapidly.
Ellen Loman spent Monday night with Mary Joe Deaton. Billy and Curtis Ross, employed at Boling Air Base in Wichita, Kan., spent the weekend with their parents, and Curtis' wife and son. She and David returned with them to Wichita Sunday night.
Visitors included Don and Carol Blankenship with Carol's cousin John Davis, Anita Baker, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Cantrell, Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Ozbirn, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Ross and Jess Ross.
Mrs Bertie Woodward hosted a pink and blue shower Monday night honoring Mrs Shirley Chronister in a celebration marking a forthcoming event.
Silas Taylor worked two days in Oklahoma City last week. Bettie Taylor spent Wednesday with Candy Jones. Mr and Mrs Sydney Ozbirn hosted friends Mr and Mrs Huddle from Texas all day Sunday who knew them from Lawrence years ago.
A. D. Davis' mother falls ill and welcomes friends. Mrs. Silas Taylor Susie and James Taylor visit Wades. Michael James Taylor help Bettie Parks with chores while she is ill. Glen Jones Pauline Young and Nora Ross bring a gift from the HD Club. Community safety tips advise replacing open heaters.
Mr and Mrs A H Mercer and son hosted a weekend visit from James Paul Mercer of Tulsa. They traveled to Denton Texas and back. James Paul has received his draft call and is due to report May 8.
Mrs Evert Summers and Mack attended the Vanoss commencement exercises Thursday night. Mrs Alva Johnson accompanied May Johnson to the event, and Hayden Huffines of Wynnewood visited with his sister Mrs Alvie Griffith.
The Hart HD Club was represented at the dress revue by Mrs. Marjorie Soutee and granddaughter Rebecca Soutee, Mrs. Leroy Cantwell and Sharon, Madeline and Peggy Heimer, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Heimer Jr. Mrs. Percy Owens narrated. Attending but not modeling were Mrs. Arno Griffith, Mrs. Matt Heimer Jr. and Mrs. Alvie Griffith.
Eugene and Mack Summers visited Saturday with Mrs. Nettie Hodges and family in Roff. They then brought their grandmother, Mrs. Nettie Summers, home for a visit with them.
Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Cantwell and Sharon stayed Saturday night with Leroy’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cantwell. Charles Ownbey visited his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Eroy Ownbey. Evert Summers and Mack visited Lon Hatcher at Roff on Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Mercer Jr. and family from Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Mercer Sr. Mrs. Arno Griffith and Charles went to Stillwater Sunday to visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Strickland of Stratford spent Monday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Burch, sharing time and conversation in a cordial social visit.
Mr and Mrs C H Phillips and their son Tommy are noted with relation to Oklahoma City in a short social or family notice, mentioning Tom Burch in connection to the household.
Lovelady news notes a quilting bee gathering hosted by Mrs Nora Ross with attendees including Mrs Ethel Jones Pauline Young Lavona Deaton Juanita Jones Ruby Deaton Edna Boren Bertie Woodward and Nora Ross Some regulars were absent due to illness including Mrs Bertie Parks who has not attended for several weeks.
Mrs Mittie Deaton Ruby Deaton Mrs Ida Taylor and Mrs W M Ross were honored at a birthday party on April 19. Mrs Ross is 82 and remains active enough to quilt as much as others.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Robbins visited Mr and Mrs Barney Abbott at Pecan Grove Saturday evening.
Mrs. Robert Helleland and daughter along with Mrs. Jess Norvell Mrs. Elbert Ross and Mrs. Sam McNair attended a dress revue at the First Baptist Church in Ada.
Mr. and Mrs. Olen Robbins and Dianne and Mr. and Mrs. Clive Robertson visited Wednesday evening with the Floyd Robbins family.
Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Robbins were Bud and Helen Jaquess and Pete and Colita Ellis, Ft. Sill.
Mr. and Mrs. Grady Teel visited the Cledes Grissom family Monday evening, sharing a social gathering and conversation with relatives.
Mr and Mrs Aubrey Presley and their children Homer along with Mr and Mrs Bennie Hampton visited Mr and Mrs Cledes Grissom on Sunday in a family gathering reflecting local social ties.
The Vaness junior high graduating class held exercises Tuesday evening. Brenda South erland Laquita Losson George Vanlandingham Trent Briggs and Butch Sutton, all of Pickett, participated.
Edna Boren Pauline Young Ethel Jones and Nora Ross attended the Ada HD Club tea and dress revue at the First Baptist Church on Friday. Edna and Pauline modeled house dresses Nora wore a street dress and Ethel served as narrator. The event drew a large crowd.
Perry Don Ross phoned Sunday to say he is being transferred from San Diego to San Francisco for six weeks of schooling. He intends to visit his aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Gus Poplin in Oakland during the trip.
Odell Deaton will finish basic training in two weeks and be on leave soon, according to military schedules.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Deaton and their children shared a fish dinner Sunday with Mrs Deaton's parents and other relatives. The gathering highlighted family ties and a relaxing weekend meal.
Sunday visitors at the B. B. Ownbey home included Mr. and Mrs. Ern Majors of Sapulpa and his mother Mrs. Peggy Carlton and sons of Sapulpa.
Sunday visitors in the Alvie Griffith home included Mr. and Mrs. David Laster and Judy of Sulphur, Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Hays,Novella and Weldon of Hickory and Gene Griffith of Roff.
Gene Griffith stopped by for a brief visit in the late Sunday afternoon alongside Mack Summers, sharing time together during the weekend.
Mr and Mrs John Dunn and Don of Vaness and Mr and Mrs Earl Stewart of Fitzhugh visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs J S Stanfield and Mrs Alma Dunn. May Johnson transacted business Monday in Roff and Stratford.
Vella and Weldon of Hickory called on Sunday visiting Mrs Grace Johnson and May.
Mrs. Alvie Griffith transacted business Monday in Wynnewood and visited with Mrs. Nettie Huf fines while there.
Mrs. Lavona Lambert of Ada spent Tuesday night with her sister Mrs. Harrison Cope and Mr. Cope. Roscoe Sweat of Centraloma visited W. B. Lillard and Buck Sweat. Lizzie Sweat visited her mother Mrs. Paul Middleton of Ada. Lula Felton of McAlester visits friends in Lula. Grace Harbin returns from visit with Mrs. Jack Crawford and Mr. Crawford of Perry. Lula attendees at Home Demonstration Style Show included Mrs. Joyce Treas.
Fragmentary list includes Brenda Mrs June Cope and daughters Reba Connie Mrs Alma Brooks Doris Angel Mrs Ethelyn Dennis and Sydney Pat sy Fortner and Mrs DR Clifford Helen Debra Donnie and Ronnie.
Patsy Ida Mae Fortner salutarian of her class, born February 18, 1939, and Helen Lavoyce Clifford valedictorian born December 12, 1938, are described with school histories, 4 H club work, sports, hobbies, and plans after graduation. The note also mentions visits by Mrs. D. R. Clifford and twins Donnie and Ronnie to Ada.
When working in a tree or on a dangerous roof, secure the ladder to prevent slips. Use an anchor, belt, or sturdy support and maintain three points of contact to reduce fall risk.
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