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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1960

Page

8

Oklahoma Carrier Permit Notice and Divorce Notice

Legal notice announces an application to operate a motor carrier in Oklahoma for livestock farm products and related commodities with routes statewide. It also informs Bessie F Shackelford of a divorce suit filed by Gaylord Shackelford, with a response due by June 9, 1960.

E. R. Walden Corporation Commission of Oklahoma State of Oklahoma Bessie F. Shackelford Gaylord Shackleford Bessie F. Shackleford

Oil and Gas Lease Approval Hearing Set in Pontotoc County

In Pontotoc County Oklahoma Wil son James Brown seeks approval of an oil and gas lease to P A Newbern with a five year term and one eighth royalty The hearing is set for June 8 1960 in Ada with competitive bidding and costs of proceeding plus attorney fees to be paid From Ada Oklahoma Kathryn Goff sues for divorce from Ola R Goff citing abandonment and incompatibility and seeks restoration of her name Kathryn Kennedy Final accounting for Casanda Choate estate and heirs determination hearing scheduled June 2 1960 with notice by publication and mail plus distribution of estate and termination of joint tenancy

District Court Pontotoc County Oklahoma State of Oklahoma Pontotec County Anna Shipp State of Ada Wilson James Brown Andy Brown P. A. Newbern Ola R. Goff Kathryn Goff Kathryn Kennedy United States A. C. Goggans Jim T. Goggans W. C. Goggans Maud V. Lacy Goggens Casanda Choate Joe Choate County Court Room County Court House Fred Andrews F. L. Gibson Mary Pace H. P. Sugg Lemuel N. Morris Nora A. Morris

Beckhams and Neighbors Move Into New Ada Home

Ardmore couple Mr and Mrs F L Beckham moved into a new home just south of the school last week. Rollie Large and Linda joined them as they enjoy home ownership. Blondy Irwin, who sold to them, also bought a home south of Valley View Hospital in Ada and is settling in there. They will be missed.

Rollie Large Linda

Clampitts visit Mrs Mullens in Hazel for illness update

Mr and Mrs Henry Clampitt spent Wednesday visiting Mrs Josephine Mullens at Hazel She had just returned from California and could share news about her brother who is also Mrs Clampitts brother in law He was not much improved when she left California news confirms illness continued.

Henry Clampitt Josephine Mullens Hazel

Mothers Day Visits Spread Across Families

On Mother's Day the Bennett home hosted Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Williams of Pauls Valley and other relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Fred Huff from Madill, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Qualls and family from Yuba, and Nina Qualls of Durant. A. W. Mensay and Connie Sue of Stonewall visited the Bill Autens, who hosted them Sunday evening. Monday evening the Autens were guests of their daughter and son in law, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Winton of Sulphur.

Calibourne Bennett Harlan Williams Pauls Valley Fred Huff Madill Kenneth Qualls Ronnie Bob Timmy Yuba Qualls Nina Qualls Durant A. W. Mensay Connie Sue Stonewall Bill Autens Autens Joe Winton Bill Auten Billie Beverly

Daughters and Son Call Family in California and Texas

Betty Moore of Los Angeles and a son John with family of Pampa phoned that afternoon for a visit, contacting the household to arrange a stop.

Betty Moore Los Angeles Calif John Pampa

Wigleys visited by Bridgeport kin and Butch Sunday

Mr and Mrs Ted Wigley of Bridgeport Texas were guests in the home of his brother Mr and Mrs Wallace Wigley and Butch Sunday.

Ted Wigley Bridgeport, Tex Mrs Wallace Wigley Butch Sunday

Naborses Welcome Karen Renee In Ada Family

Mr and Mrs Bill Nabors of Ada announce the birth of their first daughter Karen Renee at Valley View Hospital on Thursday May 5 at 10 17 am. She weighed 6 pounds 14 ounces. The couple also has a son Kevin. Grandparents named J C Ross and Collie Nabors.

Karen Renee Bill Nabors Ada Valley View Hospital Kevin J. C. Ross Collie Nabors

Guests of the Thompsons Attend Gathering

Former Fitts residents Mr and Mrs Jake Phillips and their daughter Karen join Thursday guests including Sherry and Bruce from Grand Prairie Texas at the Bill Thompsons home for a social gathering.

Bill Thompsons Fitts Jake Phillips Karen, Sherry and Bruce Grand Prairie Tex

Birth Announced of Daughter Cynthia Ann Chilcoat

News from Victoria Texas reports the birth of Cynthia Ann Chilcoat on April 2 to Mr and Mrs Dean Chilcoat. The baby weighed 8 pounds 12 ounces. Dean Chilcoat grew up locally and is the son of Rev and Mrs Luther Chilcoat now living in Ada.

Dean Chilcoat Victoria Tex Cynthia Ann Dean McLish High School Luther Chilcoat Ada

Dowell Williams Improves After Lubbock Pneumonia Fight

Lonnie Williams, Lonnie’s health in Lubbock hospital, shows some improvement as his sister and brother in law report. Local social notes cover baccalaureate at Byng High, Mother's Day gatherings, and family visits across Ada and surrounding areas.

Piano recital quiets Ada stage with mixed program

Miss Viva Jean Stoncipher of Ada presented a piano recital Thursday May 12 at 7 30 pm in McLish High School auditorium featuring classical and popular pieces. Fitzhugh and Ada joined McLish students in the program including a first grade quartet performing Chief Thundercloud and vocal solos by George Penick and Carol Schneider with accompaniment. Mike Enis closed with blues medley and Frankie and Johnny Boogie. McLish juniors and seniors will be feted at a Friday barbecued chicken picnic and Turner Falls outing with sponsors.

Viva Jean S Tonecipher Ada McLish Fitzhugh Chief Thundercloud George Penick Charlene Davis Carol Schneider Mike Enis Frankie and Johnny Turner Falls

Walker officiates Dixon funeral in Pauls Valley

Rev. John R. Walker presided at the 2 p m funeral for Mrs. J C Dixon at Stufflebean Funeral Home in Pauls Valley. Walkers Mary Ellen Johnson of Chicago and Jerry Walker of Norman visited with family on Mother's Day.

John R. Walker Pauls Valley J. C. Dixon Stufflebean Funeral Home Paul Johnson Mary Ellen Chicago Ill Jerry Walker Norman

McLish School Holds 1959 60 Commencement Week

Next week at McLish School ends the 1959 60 term with multiple ceremonies. Baccalaureate speaker will be C J Waldroup from the Church of Christ at 8 p m Sunday May 15 in the high school auditorium. Commencement speaker is Dr Charles F Spencer East Central College president at 8 p m Tuesday May 17 with grade exercises on May 19 at 8 p m led by Norman C Mitchell county school superintendent. The Senior Class of 60 has seventeen members with Charlene Cook valedictorian and Billie Auten salutatorian. Grade division valedictorian Nancy McIlroy and Judy Patton salutatorian.

McLish School C. J. Waldroup Church of Christ Charles F. Spencer East Central College Norman C. Mitchell Charlene Cook Billie Auten Nancy McIlroy Judy Patton

Mother's Day Hosts Share Family Gatherings Across Town

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Winters hosted their daughter Mrs. Kenneth Burnett Lindsay and Mrs. Harold Crawford of Maud and their families on Mother's Day. Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Lackey with Janelle welcomed L. B. Lackey, Mrs. Lackey and sons Bryant and Paul of Ratliff City along with Irene Brower Linda and D. E. from Tulsa. Also visiting were Mrs. Bob Bunyard Kimberley Ada and Mr. and Mrs. James Lackey Darlene Gary Ronald and Robin from Tioga North Dakota.

Sam Winters Keneth Burnett Lindsay Harold Crawford Maud Bryan Lackey Janelle Lackey Bryant and Paul Ratliff City Irene Brower Linda D. E Tulsa Bob Bunyard Kimberley Ada James Lackey Darlene Gary Ronald Robin Tioga N. D

Enis Family Visits Wilburton Tornado Survivors

Mr and Mrs J D Enis and their children Mike and Karen visited relatives in Wilburton over the weekend where several relatives remain hospitalized from injuries after a recent tornado. One sister by marriage was injured and her husband was killed with another daughter in critical condition. The mother remains in the hospital.

Mr. An J. D. Enis Mike Karen Wilburton

Ada Couple Visits Former Neighbors Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Hambleton of Ada visited former neighbors Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Delaplain on Sunday, sharing a social call and catching up.

E. A. Hambleton Ada J. L. Delaplain

Sims Couple Vacationing in Hot Springs Ark

Mr and Mrs Wayne Sims spent the weekend in Hot Springs Arkansas for sightseeing and a pleasant outing.

Mrs. Wayne Sims Hot Springs Ark

Mrs Kymes Tours Tornado Damaged Kerr-McGee Plant

Mrs M L Kymes spent Thursday through Sunday with her son Nelson and family then returned home to Holdenville. The group drove to Prague to inspect the Kerr McGee gas line plant wrecked by the tornado.

M. L. Kymes Nelson Kymes Holdenville Kymes Prague Kerr-McGee

Mothers Day Visit Highlights for Harrises Family

A readible fragment notes visits by Jennie Harrises of Lawton and Mr and Mrs Floyd Byrd of Pawhuska to the Luther Harris home for Mother's Day.

The Luther Harrises Jennie Lawton Floyd Byrd Pawhus

Grand Piano Dedicated at Fittstown Methodist Church

Sunday May 8 marked a special day at Fittstown Methodist Church with the dedication of a new grand piano in memory of two faithful members and mothers Mrs J F Johnson and Mrs Homer Stevenson. The service included remarks by Mrs Carlton Corbin and the piano presentation to Pastor Rev Theo Benson, followed by a church annex dinner and a gathering of out of town visitors from Stonewall Ada Weleetka Pawhuska Latta Healdton Allen and others.

Fittstown Methodist Church J. F. Johnson Homer Stevenson Carlton Corbin Women’s Society of Christian Service Theo Benson Paul Johnson June Cradduck Charles Cradduck Johnny Cradduck Stonewall Gladys

Tornado Toll Touches Fittstown and Nearby Communities

Tragic storm events last week affected many with deaths and injuries in Fittstown and Wilburton. Former residents now in Prague faced losses as Floyd Spears and Charles Whitwells had homes demolished near the Kerr McGee plant where eighty five percent of the facilities were wrecked. George Howry warned others as the plant auto shut down, while his wife Fern and children sought safety. Relatives from Ada and Prague offered assistance as families salvaged clothing and belongings amid mud and debris.

Fittstown Enis Wilburton Prague Floyd Spears Charles Whitwells Kerr McGee Spears George Howry Fitts George Fern Charles Susan Whitewell Melvin Ada Haught Ray R. Q. Rues

Mothers Day Messages Across the County

Mary Laseman notes many mothers received communications by mail phone or visit. She highlights how timely calls bridged 1100 miles to grandchildren and thanks young parents for keeping families connected despite distance.

Church honors oldest mother youngest mother and most children

At Ross Baptist Church on Sunday the congregation recognized three women. Mrs. I. D. Nichols, 84, was the oldest. Mrs. Clinton Barbee was the youngest. Mrs. Walter Phillips, who has had eleven children, received the corsage for the greatest number of children, though four died.

Ross Baptist Church I. D. Nichols Clinton Barbee Walter Phillips

Mother's Day Visitors Welcomed by Correspondent

Many families visited on Sunday for Mother's Day. The correspondent notes the day drew numerous guests but could not list all the visitors, extending a welcome to everyone who attended.

Visitors from Summers family routine Sunday gathering

Mrs. Nettie Hodges Roberta Phillis and Grandmother Summers hosted a Sunday visit with Mrs. Evert Summers Mack Eugene and Miss Phyllis Miller Ada joining.

Nettie Hodges Roberta Phillis Grandmother Summers Evert Summers Mack Eugene Phyllis Miller Ada

Harris Family Visits Fort Worth Over Weekend

Grant Harris and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Aubry Banks of Fort Worth over the weekend. Mrs Banks, mother of Mrs. Harris, has been quite ill the past week.

Grant Harris Aubry Banks Fort Worth

Burlesons Travel Through Denton on Business

Mr and Mrs Ralph Burleson were in Denton Texas on business Friday. Mrs C B Smith accompanied them as far as Denton on her way to Fort Worth to visit Mr and Mrs J C Seacy.

Ralph Burleson Denton Tex C. B. Smith Denton Fort Worth J. C. Seacy

Mrs. Davis Hosts Visitors From Ada Marlow Family

Mrs. Frank Davis received Mrs. C. A. Gentry of Ada and Mrs. Norlene Oquin, formerly of Marlow, on Saturday evening. Mrs. Oquin, who recently lost her husband, will live with her sister Mrs. Gentry temporarily after selling her Marlow property.

Frank Davis C. A. Gentry Ada Norlene Oquin Marlow

Dallas Man Visits Parents Over Weekend

Bill Chaney of Dallas visited his parents Mr and Mrs William Chaney Saturday and Sunday.

Bill Chaney Dallas William Chaney

Bettye Davis Joins OU Students In Hospital Cleanup

Bettye Davis an OU student joined a group of college students over the weekend in a paint up cleanup campaign at the mental hospital. The effort aimed to improve surroundings as part of a community service drive.

Bettye Davis Mental Hospital

Col Milton Wayne Johnson Hospitalized After Riding Accident

Mrs. Clay Johnson reports her son Col Milton Wayne Johnson is in a Colorado Springs hospital with leg injuries from a riding accident. His leg was put in a cast and he will be hospitalized for several weeks.

Clay Johnson Col Milton Wayne Johnson Colorado Springs, Col

Ada dress revue showcases home demonstration club work

Roff club members attended the Ada Baptist Church dress revue with Mrs. Virgil Williams and Mrs. L W Laseman among presenters. Prizes awarded for best garment in non cotton group chosen by home economics experts. Ada merchants donated prizes and county council offers free coffee for backing home demonstrators.

Roff Club Ada Baptist Church Virgil Williams L. W. Laseman R. O. Laseman Ada

Roff Club Bake Sale Raises Funds for Clubhouse Insurance and Conference

The Roff Home Demonstration Club held a Saturday bake sale at Barkers Hardware Store with members contributing cakes pies cookies and candy. The sale raised 35 dollars to cover clubhouse insurance county council dues and a Farm Home Conference delegate's expenses at Oklahoma State University. Members donate a dollar yearly and 35 cents for this year book while thanking supporters.

Roff Home Demonstration Club Barkers Hardware Store Oklahoma State University

Navy Seaman Eddie Cartwright Returns Home on Leave

Eddie Cartwright RNMS Nor folk Virginia son of Mr and Mrs Zack Cartwright is home on a two weeks leave from the Navy after graduating high school in 1958.

Eddie Cartwright R.M.S.N Norfolk Zack Cartwright Navy Eddie

Sailor to Leave Navy in September 1961

A serviceman is nearing completion of his first hitch in the Navy and is set for separation in September 1961. The brief notes his imminent discharge and impending transition to civilian life.

Uate Navy Srevice

Barker Family News Visits and Hospital Update

Mr and Mrs Joe Fred Barker and children Jackie and Fred die of Bartlesville visit parents Mr and Mrs Fred Barker over the weekend. Joe Fred works for Phillips Oil Co. Mrs Helen Turner and children Carrol Lena and Dixie Stratford visit her parents Friday night. Fred Barker has visited his brother Virgil Barker Stratford in Sulphur Veteran's Hospital all week on the critical list since Wednesday.

Joe Fred Barker Jackie Freddie Bartlesville Fred Barker Joe Fred Phillips Oil Co Helen Turner Carrol Lena Dixie Stratford Veteran's Hospital Sulphur Virgil Barker

Local Family Welcomes Baby Girl in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Bob Simpson announce Robbie Brown and Jerry Brown welcomed a baby girl weighing 7 lbs 15 oz. The child remains unnamed. The Browns reside in Oklahoma City and visit relatives in the area including Mark Simpson. Mrs Simpson travels to Oklahoma City for about ten days.

Bob Simpson Robbie Brown Jerry Mark Simpson Brown

Mrs Cloud Gaddis Takes John Taylor to Ada

Mrs Cloud Gaddis accompanied John Taylor from the Rofs Nursing Home to Ada on Saturday for a routine medical checkup.

Lunsford Family Visit Spurs Weekend Gathering

Mr and Mrs Ralph Lunsford of Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs Rudy Lunsford with children Randy and Ronald of Seminole spent the weekend with Mrs Ann Sheffield. Mrs Ruby Herring of Ada was also a guest on Saturday evening.

Ralph Lunsford Oklahoma City Rudy Lunsford Randy Ronald Seminole Ann Sheffield Ruby Herring Ada

Weekend Visit Highlights Kinship Ties in Ada

Mrs Dean Tyler and her son Henry Lee visited her parents Mr and Mrs Lee Bunyard over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Bob Bunyard also were Sunday visitors from Ada.

Dean Tyler Henry Lee Lee Bunyard Bob Bunyard Ada

Bunyard Family Welcomes Helen Bunyard’s Visit

Harry Bunyard hosts his daughter Mrs John W Stein and her son Johnny for a week then plans a month visit. Mrs Stein is former Helen Bunyard and granddaughter of pioneers Tobe and Mrs Hennigan of the community. She will visit with her father and sister Miss Mildren Bunyard of 1702 N Linn Oklahoma City.

Harry Bunyard John W. Stein Johnny Stein Helen Bunyard Tobe Hennigan Mildren Bunyard N. Linn Oklahoma City

Ada Ladies Conduct Business on Monday Visit

Mrs. Marjorie Hudson Mrs. Ethel Smith and Mrs. Mabel Rucker were in Ada Monday ransacting business. Elmer Davis and W J Morrison were Ada visitors on Monday.

Marjorie Hudson Ethel Smith Mabel Rucker Ada Elmer Davis W. J. Morrison

Weekend visitors at the Reed home

Weekend visitors included Johnnie Reed from Dallas and Denton guests Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Pettigrew with Joe and Mike, plus Mr. and Mrs. Howard Goodknight. All children attended except Douglas Reed who lives in California to study for the ministry.

John Reed Johnnie Reed Dallas Ralph Pettigrew Joe Mike Denton Howard Goodknight Douglas California

Weekend visitors to Mrs Beulah Hathaway home

Mrs La Wanna Sudduth and her children visited over the weekend at the home of Mrs Beulah Hathaway.

Stonewall grade school program draws Brookshire and kin

Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Brookshire joined Earlene Stroub Kimberly and Mrs. Beulah Hathaway at the Stonewall grade school program Friday night. Their grandchildren Dwight and Carol King, children of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. King, also participated in the program.

B. E. Brookshire Earlene Stroub Kimberly Beulah Hathaway Stonewall

Mrs Cooks Critical Condition Noted At Vernon Hospital

Mr and Mrs Grady Carton visited Mrs Omer Cook who has been on the critical list at Christ the King Hospital in Vernon Texas on Sunday. Mrs Cook is sister of Mrs Coston.

Grady Carton Omer Cook Christ the King Hospital Vernon, Tex Cook Coston

TEL Class Monthly Meeting at Mrs Mary Phillips Home

The TEL Class gathered Monday at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Mary Phillips home with co host Mrs Beat rice Wych. Members answered roll with a Bible verse and devotions referenced Psalm 121 read by Mrs Homer Hendrix.

TEL Mary Phillips Beatrice Wych Homer Hendrix Grady Coston Jennie Tyne Wychie Beulah Hathaway Coston W. W. Potts Rosa Tinsley Norah Etc

Tokyo’s Population Hits 9.1 Million

Tokyo records a population of 9,100,539 as of August 1, 1959, marking the world’s largest urban population. The figure highlights Tokyo’s rapid postwar growth and status among global cities.

Tokyo

Lula and Tupelo Students Attend Meetings and Events

Lula grade and Tupelo school held a teacher meeting on Tuesday. Local residents attended baseball games at Atwood between Panola and Atwood. Various families visited, hosted relatives, and many joined Mother’s Day gatherings with friends and neighbors in Lula and nearby towns.

Lula Tupelo Ronald Hill J. D. Reed Fred Williams John Clifford David Dennis Fortner Buddy Sweat Atwood Panola George Brown Charles Brooks Charles Marsh Ray Colbert

Knox Sweat family visit for Mother's Day weekend

Mr and Mrs Knox Sweat and Donna of Maysville visited Mother's Day with his parents Mr and Mrs Buck Sweat and with Mr and Mrs Paul Fortner of Jesse visiting Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Fortner.

Knox Sweat Connie Donna Maysville Mother’s Day Buck Sweat Paul Fortner Jesse Thomas Fortner

Weekend Visit with Savannah Family Names

Mr and Mrs Doyin Stonecipher Barbara Darrell and Larry spent the weekend with her sister and brother in law and her mother Mr and Mrs Eual Walkup and Mrs Grace Harbon of Savannah.

Ada Residents Host Weekend Family Gatherings

Ada and Fort Smith area residents share visits over the weekend. Walter and family hosted friends while Betsy Johnston celebrated a school birthday May 6 with cake, games, and balloons. Dishes show multiple couples visiting relatives across Ada, Texarkana, Lula, and Fittstown.

Ada church hosts young people meet

Mrs. David Brooks and Misses Shirley and Beckey Williams attended the young people's meeting Sunday at the Missionary Baptist Church in Ada. The community reported little hail but strong clouds Wednesday and Thursday, with storm cellars used for safety.

David Brooks Misses Shirley Beckey Williams Ada Missionary Baptist Church

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