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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1960
Page
5
BEBEE The Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church reported seventy in Sunday school and several visitors. Rev. Curtis Hogue preached both services while the Ladies Auxiliary met Thursday. Numerous locals and visitors from Ada Byng Sulphur and Roff shared meals and church visits.
Mrs. Judson Kirby, Brenda and Barbara of Ada and Kay Berryman joined Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Kite for Sunday dinner along with Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Kite. The Keelings of Galey visited Hollis Kite and Stevie on Monday.
Mrs Clyde Boyd and Mrs Vernon Scaff visited Tuesday, sharing time together.
Mrs. Oris Roberts Kay Tony Judy Mrs Ida Tucker Mrs J H Roberts and Carolyn Roberts attended the baccalaureate sermon at Vaness Sunday. Rev and Mrs Earlin Haskins and Mrs T S Hood and children visited. The T S Hood family visited Ada relatives Sunday night. Euel Haskins and children of Ada visited Rev Earlin Haskins. J B Hood and children of Ada visited with T S Hood family. T S Hood family spent Tuesday and Wednesday with Rev Earlin Haskins.
The storm cellar at the community building saw heavy use this past week with 31 people reported taking shelter one night.
Weather permitting the Bebee Home Demonstration Club will present the Negro Minstrel Coon Holler School Friday night May 13 at the community building. Donations will be accepted to cover insurance and upkeep. Free coffee will be served. Last week’s performance was postponed due to stormy weather.
Mr and Mrs M C Hood and grandson Jerry Sellers spent Thursday night with Mrs Allie Hood of Ada Jerry Sellers spent Wednesday night with Raymond Thompson The note records casual social visits among local residents in Ada and surrounding area.
Mr and Mrs Ronnie Roberts Becky and Don of Oklahoma City were Friday night supper guests of Mr and Mrs Oris Roberts Kay Tony and Judy Mrs Dusty Eeds Debbie Orlis and
Lynn of Yukon visited Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Oris Roberts and children. Several guests from Ada, Roff, and Oil Center spent days with local families including Mrs. Doyle Sliger, Cameron, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Crane, and Mrs. Gracie Hayes. Texans fished at Texoma Lake while others hosted visitors among Vera Meek, Herbert Moore, Randy and Kenny, and Leo Scott.
Mrs Virgie Pennington and Vinet a Maddox visited Mrs Verneice Dryden Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden visited sister in law Mrs Clara Magar in Ahloso Saturday. Mrs Magar injured in accident and released from hospital Saturday. Verneice Dryden attended church with her mother at Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church Sunday. A Mother's Day and birthday dinner was prepared for Mr and Mrs Jim Magar. Attendees included John Klutts Doris Sue Stratford Buren Magar Ada Ruth Magar Dorothy Loven Sue Carl Lee Roberts and others. Ruby Dryden and Ver niece Dryden attended a house warming for Ann Hamblin of Gaar Corner Wednesday. Seen Verneice Dryden and Virgie Pennington trading flower plants Monday evening.
Mrs Jeffie Maddox of Gaar Corner is spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs Virgie Pennington.
Mrs. Clora Wood of Ada is noted for her plans Monday morning. The short item records her activity, highlighting her presence in the local scene and upcoming engagement.
Mrs. Virgie Pennington hosted visitors including Mrs. Verneice Dryden and Florence Isaacs who brought photos of her newborn granddaughter Della Renee in Enid. A parade of relatives from Ada Oklahoma City Gaar Corner and other towns stopped by over the weekend.
Florence Isaacs and Mrs Jewell Jones spent Friday evening visiting the Isaacs. Mr and Mrs Don Henson and their children called on Willie and Florence Isaacs Monday evening.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Lamb and their three children were among the injured in Wednesday evening tornado. The family was hardest hit, all five hospitalized, with their house and contents lost. The last member of the family was released Sunday and stays with sister Mrs John Wood. The Lambs face a long recovery before they can be out again.
Willie and Florence Isaacs visited his niece Mr and Mrs Clif ford Lamb on Monday at the Wood home. Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs visited Mr and Mrs Virgie Bragg of Stratford Monday evening where Bragg had a stroke Saturday night.
Thelia Sherry and Thelia Frantz spent Wednesday and Thursday with brother and sister in law Dee Willoughby near a cellar during a storm. Friday brought visits by Thelia Sherry Carol Willoughby to uncle Leroy Willoughby and family. Juanita Frantz and Thella Sherry shopped in Ada on Saturday. Colby Nelsons from Tulsa paused with Juanita Frantz on Saturday. Donna Margie Nelson and Junior Willoughby plus Larry Tommy joined Frantz household Friday night.
Mrs. Ruby Teddrick of Tulsa and her brother Deryl Farmer of Sapulpa, with their sister Mrs. Wanda Lamb and Mr. Lamb and children, were at Valley View Hospital with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Virgle Farmer. A Thursday tornado struck Deryl's house causing considerable damage before they returned home Thursday evening.
The Ada area reports weekend and Sunday gatherings with relatives visiting in Ada and Stratford. Joe and Ada Beck hosted, J W Law attended a funeral in Stratford for Frank Eeds, and the Dryden family from Lawrence visited Ada relatives. Ruby Dryden and Glen Dryden visited, Ray Dryden returned from Lawrence, and P O Henson hosted a Mother's Day dinner for his mother. Local church attendance followed by tornado damage at Oil Center church.
Tucker spent Saturday night with Tucker in Ada. Those to spend the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs were Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Patton of Oklahoma City and Mr. and Mrs. Claude Wood of Lindsay. Other visitors Sunday included multiple residents from Stratford and Ada.
Frisco residents crowded storm shelters and cellars during a week of severe weather. Families including the Johnsons And ers Sr and the Scarboroughs shared space with minors and neighbors. Robbie Hobgood awoke during the blackout noting the stars seemed to scream as thunder raged. Mr Stegall suffered a heart attack after returning to the porch, prompting hospital care.
Leonard and families settle into the Barnes storm cellar with private underground spaces while Pattons adjust mail boxes on the road. A cedar tree near the old cemetery yields five half grown crows in a nest, apparently addressing Schley Stegall’s crow-chicken complaints. Nearby pre school clinic event at Stonewall school. Visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Thompson include relatives from Oklahoma City and Ada as they visit Granny Smith for Mother’s Day.
Mother's Day marked Valarie Daniel's third birthday with a family dinner at the A. T. Minor home. Guests included Vance Minor Zoa White Reba Daniel and several Langleys with Valarie honored as granddaughter and Memaw Vera Minor among the mothers and grandmothers.
Saturday night visitors at the A. T. Minor residence included Mr. and Mrs. George Minor from Stonewall, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wade and Mattie Stowers of Tupelo, and Mr. and Mrs. Vance Minor with Mrs. Zoa White of Stonewall.
Mr and Mrs Vance visited in the hospital with Harmon Underhill a cousin of Mrs Minor. They dined with Mrs Minor's aunt Mrs Margie Coplin also in attendance.
Mrs Windell Price and family visited Mrs Price’s mother in Oklahoma City for Mother's Day and recalled a tornado that ripped through the area nearly a year ago on May 9. The group also attended a school program Friday night and spent time moving to and from the cellar.
Mr and Mrs Jack Mensay plus their Washington Idaho relatives shared a Wednesday supper with A W Mensay family members after twelve years apart. Jovita Williams stayed with Connie Mensay until the show and Wanda Williamson joined them for Saturday night outing.
Mrs Mildred Powers of Ada and her nephew Ronnie Blackwell of Latta with two nieces Darlene and Doris Blackwell visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Jack Barnes. Mr and Mrs Greenwood of Ada and Mr and Mrs George Barnes of Stonewall visited Friday.
Mrs. S L Thompson Mrs Alvin Minor Mrs Joe Daniel and Mrs Windell Price helped Tuesday with a local volunteer effort.
Mr and Mrs Carl Crowley of Oklahoma City spent the Mothers Day weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Coy Byrd. Mr and Mrs Bob Byrd had Sunday dinner with their parents the Coy Byrds. Mr and Mrs Homer Jumper of Pleasant Hill visited with the Coy Byrds Monday and Mr and Mrs Troy Sherrell of Harden City Saturday night.
Mr and Mrs Richard Osburn and Steven of Bartlesville spent Mother's Day weekend with her parents the A R Johnsons and grandparents the V A Johnsons. Dea Lance visited with Jim and Sid Marshall Thursday morning and Marvin Mitchell Thursday after Sid and Jim had Sunday dinner with Kenneth Marshall and Sunday afternoon with Bent Marshall and Tom Henry. Sid Jim and Jerry Marshall had dinner Monday with Loss Henry and visited Charlie Burnett Monday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Boda Hisaw and Shirley Ann attended church in Coalgate with Mrs Hisaws mother Mrs Frank Burns and after church had dinner with the Burns.
Mrs Florence Bradley of California spoke with her mother Mrs Cager Hisan Sr by long distance telephone in a cheerful Mother's Day visit.
Charles Hisaw hosted a study session with L. D. Brady Eldon Humphreys and Bill Bassett last week. The group pooled knowledge to study for exams. Mr. and Mrs. Boda Hisaw visited Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Bud Brooks.
Mr and Mrs Jack West Jo lene and Jackie Lynn drove to Ada Sunday afternoon to visit Mr Wests mother Mary West.
A Frisco community group includes Mr and Mrs Jack West Jolene and Jackie Lynn Mr and Mrs Vance Minor Mr and Mrs Alvin Minor Bud and Toney Mr and Mrs Pete Thom as and children Mr and Mrs Joe Daniel and Mr and Mrs J W Price and children at the end of school program.
Mrs. Carrie Sims of Ada visits at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Allred for Mother’s Day. Also present are Norris Cleland and family of Pauls Valley, Nancy Allman of Norfolk, Virginia, and Winford Borders and family of Allen.
Sunday visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs John Daniel included Mrs Joe Daniel, Vicky, Valarie and Mickey, and the couple's relatives Mr and Mrs Alex Britton and Mr and Mrs Johnnie Daniel of Ada. Mrs John Daniel spent Tuesday in Ada with Dora Daniel and Mildred Stewart of Prince George British Columbia is visiting the Daniels and their son Johnnie Daniel. Also attending were Mrs Odell Daniel, Mrs Nora Faye Daniel and Mildred Stewart who visited with Mr and Mrs Jack Barnes Friday night.
Mr and Mrs Lee Forehand spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Will Attaberry. The Forehands have a shiny mailbox they moved across the road and painted to postal regulations.
Garfield Gentry and Mrs Les ter Palmer spent Sunday morning with Mr Gentrys uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs H B Herion. Mr and Mrs H B Herion visited Sunday afternoon with Mr Taylor in Ada.
Mrs Ruth Bible and her Oklahoma City relatives visited her parents Mr and Mrs J W Stegall for Mother's Day weekend. Mr Stegall shows limited improvement as doctors report fluid on the lungs affecting breathing. Maxwell family hosted guests from Oklahoma City with plans for relays of visits and a move for Hub Brackett to Los Angeles on May 10.
During a home renovation at the Stonewall parsonage while the Caffey family visited Texas, Bro. Mack Caffey and helpers removed a partition and invited volunteers to paper the living and dining areas Monday and Tuesday nights. Participants included Mr and Mrs Gene Winton, Mr and Mrs Boda Hisaw, Mr and Mrs A B King, Mr and Mrs Simon Patton, Mr and Mrs Howard Ganus, Mr and Mrs Cecil Bullard, Austin King, and Mr and Mrs Bill Shellenberger.
Old Friscoites Mr and Mrs Joel Calhoun and son Billy Joe of Richmond California visit Mr and Mrs Simon Patton and Mrs Ella Colbert of Ada. Mrs Calhoun is remembered as Addie Babb. They are on vacation visiting relatives and sightseeing.
Mr and Mrs E S Brashier and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Charley Neely of Tishomingo. Alex James of Gene Autry spent Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Virgil Greenwood and family.
Mr and Mrs Leon Mossman of Fort Worth Texas spent Friday night visiting Mr and Mrs Hoyt Lillard and family.
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Evans spent Sunday night with her daughter Mrs. J. C. Treas and Mr. Treas.
Mr and Mrs Gail Blankenship and Leah Kay spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Cecil Jackson in an informal family gathering hosted at the Jackson home.
Nancy Fulsom stayed home with her parents the Fulsoms. Rebecca Sanders attended baccalaureate services at Byng and visited grandparents in Ada. Mrs. Fannie Boring spent Sunday night with Mrs. Ed Jackson.
Mr and Mrs Pete Cantrell returned home Friday after a business trip they took recently. The note gives no further details about their plans or destination.
Mickey Blankenship visited Jim Wilburn of Ada on Sunday. Doyle Simpson and children, north of Ada, visited Mr. and Mrs. A. Z. Cook after Mr. and Mrs. Carl Watts visited his parents in Rosedale. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Thomas and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Young of Ada visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Smith.
Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Stout and their daughter Mrs. Kenneth Martin and children spent Sunday in Midwest City visiting Mr. and Mrs. Dusty Stout.
Mr and Mrs Frank Holman and Ronnie and Mr and Mrs J A Holman and daughter of Purcell visited Mac Holman and family in Oklahoma City Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Perry Don Ross spent Friday night with his parents Mr and Mrs Bob Ross. Buck Price underwent major surgery at Valley View Hospital Monday morning and is reported satisfactory. Families of Curtis Ross and Bill Ross gathered with Bob Ross on Sunday. Annie Pittsenbarger convalesces at home after a stroke weeks ago. Mrs C L Blankenship, Mickey, and Clyde Avery visited W E Miller of Ada Sunday afternoon.
Mrs Johnny Flowers Gloria and Ellen and Mrs Luther Hodge visited relatives in Sasakawa Sunday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs W M Ross hosted dinner Sunday with their son Jess and Mrs Ross. They then drove together to the southeastern part of the state for a Sunday afternoon outing.
Rev and Mrs Paul Hensley of Tulsa spent Sunday and Monday with Mr and Mrs Johnny Flowers and Mr and Mrs Philip Brown, sharing time with the hosts during the weekend.
Mrs. V. O. Magar, injured in a car train collision in Ada on Thursday, has been discharged from the hospital and is reported improving.
Janice Davis, a student at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, spent the weekend visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Lester Davis.
Mr and Mrs Reford Baker and family spent Sunday at Lake Texoma. Johnny Ray Simpson visited Mr and Mrs John Reed on Saturday.
Mrs Eula Davis and Davis Hamilton of Stonewall visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Lester Davis Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Orville Mann of Oklahoma City visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. Z. Cook. Mrs. Vasco Moore and Mrs. Louie Moshier visited their mother, Mrs. A. J. Frye, of Ada.
Mr and Mrs J C Treas and relatives visited in the home of Mr and Mrs W J Treas of Lula Sunday. Names mentioned include Glenna Barry Larry Gene Brenda Sandra and Gary Treas.
Harold Bowers and his son from Memphis Tennessee visited relatives here. Fate Bowers his father returned home with him after the visit.
Mr and Mrs Darel Taylor spent the weekend visiting relatives in Dallas. The trip highlighted family connections and a brief city visit.
Mr and Mrs Philip Brown with Phyllis and Ronnie journeyed to Fron tier City on Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Prentis West with Kay Stephen and Wayneth Weddle drove to Atoka Lake.
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Claunch of Purcell visited Mr. and Mrs. Man ley Maddox during the weekend. Mr. and MrsRay Weddle of Oklahoma City visited Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Weddle Sunday afternoon.
Cathy Simpson of Lincoln Nebraska visited Virginia and Alice Reed on Saturday for a social meeting and to catch up with friends.
Mrs. Pete Cantrell and son Mike visited friends in Wolfe City on Sunday. They joined Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Thomas and family for a gathering that included guests from Ada Muskogee Norman Oklahoma City Miami Fla and Ada again.
Ahloso First Baptist Church reports 94 in Sunday school and 38 in Training Union as preparations begin for a homecoming on Sunday May 22. Rev Leonard L Holloway, a former pastor, will preach at morning and afternoon services.
The eighth grade commencement program will be on Thursday evening May 19. Theme Harbor of Dreams. Sixteen graduates listed: Gloria Flowers Elsie Medcalf Darlene Lillard Mary McGuire Elaine Wilson Joy Brashier Pat Greenwood Gail Duty Lee Ward J T Walton Osborne Roberts Roy Futischa Harry Anderson Bill Mann Billy Green Glendel Hatton.
A class group visited Oklahoma City on Friday for an investing and instructive tour. They toured the Historical Building State Capitol Building Lincoln Park Zoo and Springlake. Their chaperones were teacher J C Treas Mrs Ted Anderson and Houston Duty.
The Women’s Missionary Union met Tuesday at the church for the Royal Service program. President opened the meeting. Mrs. Cordin Davis read Matthew 28:18-20. Mrs. George Keppner led in prayer. The program You Can Tell opened with song and prayer led by Mrs. Theta Massey. Visitors from Union Valley attended.
Sunday visitors were Mr and Mrs Ed Sliger and their son Homer Sliger and family from Wilson.
Sunda dinner guests of Mrs. Lou Wilmoth were Rev. and Mrs. George Keepner and Jimmy.
Mr and Mrs C H Massey visited in Okmulgee Saturday and Sunday with Mrs Massey mother Mrs E R Mitchell and other relatives and friends.
Saturday night in the school lunchroom co hosts for a bridal shower honored Mr and Mrs Donald Moshier wedding set for April 30. Guests included many local names and gifts were sent to the couple.
Marie Yowell recounts a chaotic weekend telephoning her brother in Moline Illinois and planning a visit to celebrate her mother's birthday. With family support she travels by train from Pauls Valley reaching Illinois after a snowbound winter with 69 inches of snow, flooding, and late corn planting prospects.
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