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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1956

Page

7

Pickett HD Club Holds May Meeting At Dorothy Johnson Home

The Pickett Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Dorothy Johnson's house with Mrs. Jess Norvell presiding. Devotion by H C Wright and minutes led by Mrs. Johnson. Miss Martha Mote discussed canning and fair judging, followed by a farm themed outing and a picnic lunch.

Pickett HD Club Dorothy Johnson Jess Norvell H. C. Wright Martha Mote Elbert Ross R. B. Tinsley Sam McNair Ruth Wright Violet Briggs Robert Helleland

Dray-Making Course Planned at Pickett School

Announcement declares a dray making course to be taught Thursday night May 17 at the Pickett School by Mrs. Harden home economics teacher of Vanoss.

Pickett Harden Vanoss

Kilpatrick Family Vacation Trip To Lake Texoma

Earl Glenn Kilpatrick of Tulsa fished with Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Kilpatrick Mr. and Mrs. Roy Vogt and Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Cooper at Lake Texoma over the weekend in Homer.

Roy Vogt E. B. Cooper Homer Lake Texoma

Hazel Biggs and Nancy Van Landingham Visit Deloris Jones

Hazel Biggs and Nancy Van Landingham spent Wednesday night with Deloris Jones for an extended social visit.

Hazel Biggs Nancy Vanlandingham Deloris Jones

Paul Sutton Spends Weekend with Okmulgee Family

Paul Sutton of Okmulgee spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Sutton and their family, sharing time together.

Paul Sutton Okmulgee Mrs Alfred Sutton

Mrs Mae Morgan Visits Pecan Grove Friends

Mrs Mae Morgan of Pecan Grove spent Sunday with the Elbert Ross family and attended the Pickett Sunday School.

Mae Morgan Pecan Grove Elbert Rosses Pickett

Jaquess Family Attends Maud Commencement

Mr and Mrs Royce Jaquess and Mr and Mrs L H Jaquess attended commencement exercises in Maud Monday evening. Miss Carolyn Young, formerly living with Mrs Jaquess, was in the graduating class.

Royce Jaquess L. H. Jaquess Maud Carolyn Young

Ada couple hosts dinner with Tinsleys and Bill

Mr and Mrs Bob Bonar of Ada hosted a dinner Friday evening with Mr and Mrs K B Tinsley and Bill.

Bob Bonar Ada K. B. Tinsley Bill

Sunday Visit With Farrs Brings Ada and Fittstown Guests

Mrs. E. S. Farr hosts a Sunday gathering joined by Mrs. Mildred Estes and children Tommy Sandra and Danny of Fittstown along with Mrs. Jewel Corvin and Norma Joyce from Ada.

E. S. Farr Mildred Estes Tommy Sandra Danny Fittstown Jewel Corvin Norma Joyce Ada

Walter Enloe Family Visit in Pauls Valley

Mr and Mrs Walter Enloe and Jennifer visited in Pauls Valley Sunday with Mr and Mrs W E Bobo United with local family guests during a weekend gathering.

Walter Enloe Jennifer Pauls Valley W. E. Bobo

Suttons and Kelsoes Visit In Okmulgee

Mr and Mrs Alfred Sutton with sons David Butch and Donis visited in Okmulgee Saturday along with Mr and Mrs Warren Kelso.

Alfred Sutton David, Butch, and Donis Okmulgee Warren Kelso

Ada and Union Hill Families Visit Relative in Ada

Visiting Sunday with the Allen Biggs family were Pauleta Hy den and Eilene Biggs of Ada and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Henson of Union Hill. Visiting by phone was Mrs. Ruby Hawk, a sister, of Plattsburg New York.

Allen Biggs Pauleta Hyden Eilene Biggs Ada Fred Henson Union Hill Ruby Hawk Plattsburg, New York

Children’s Day at Kilpatrick Home Reported

It appeared to be children’s day at the A. B. Kilpatrick home on Friday. Visiting were Judy, Don and Betty Hilton, Louis and Betty Sue.

A. B. Kilpatrick Judy Don Betty Hilton Louis Betty Sue

Ada Couple Visits With Mrs Losson and Children

Mr and Mrs D D Davis of Ada visited Thursday afternoon with Mrs Mid Losson and their children.

D. D. Davis Ada Mid Losson

Suttons Visit Relatives Across Ada County

Mr and Mrs Charles Sutton of Ada visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Alfred Sutton and family. Mr and Mrs Arthur Walker of Ada visited Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs U B Kilpatrick.

Charles Sutton Ada Alfred Sutton Arthur Walker U. B. Kilpatrick

Sunday dinner guests at Ruod Briggs home

Sunday dinner guests were Mr and Mrs Charlie Auten of Fredonia Kansas and Mr and Mrs John Briggs with Danny and Mike Briggs of Coalgate Oklahoma visiting the Ruod Briggs home.

Ruod Briggs Charlie Auten Fredonia Kan John Briggs Danny and Mike Coalgate

Mr and Mrs Walter Graham Dine With Mr and Mrs Dwight McGee

Mr and Mrs Walter Graham had Monday dinner with Mr and Mrs Dwight McGee in Oil Center. The casual gathering highlighted local families and hospitality in the community.

Mrs Walter Graham Dwight McGee Oil Center

Mrs Jess Norvell Visits Ada Parents on Mother’s Day

Mrs Jess Norvell spent Mother’s Day with her parents Mr and Mrs A G Schmidt of Ada.

Jess Norvell A. G. Schmidt Ada

Granddaughter Dianne Nursing With Grandmother After Surgery

Mrs E J McCause is caring for her granddaughter Dianne while her daughter in law recovers from a tonsillectomy at Valley View.

E. J. McCause Dianne Valley View

Blay Family Gathers Five Generations on Mother’s Day

Frederick Blay spent Mother's Day with his mother Mrs. Lou Blay of Hastings. A family reunion was held with five generations present for the occasion.

Frederick Blay Lou Blay Hastings

Mid Lessons Visit In Ada With Jinks and Davises

The Mid Lessons visited Ada Saturday evening joining J. E. Jinkses of Quinton and A. D. Davises of Tulsa at the home of Mrs. J. M. Jinks.

Ada J. E. Jinkses Quinton A. D. Davises Tulsa J. M. Jinks

Woodrow Logan and Family Visit Relatives in Ravia

Mr and Mrs Woodrow Logan of Ravia visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs Allen Biggs and family, sharing time together with relatives from the area.

Mrs. Woodrow Logan of Ravia Mrs. Allen Biggs

Mothers Day greetings and visits noted for Mrs Gra ham

Those helping Mrs. Walter Gra ham to celebrate Mothers Day were Mr. and Mrs. Dewayne Shaw and Deniece of Summers Chapel and Mr. and Mrs. Dwight McGee, Oil Center, who had dinners with her. Calling by phone to wish her a happy Mothers Day were Mrs. Lee Camel, Monahan, Tex., Mrs. Jeanette Jackson and Mrs. Ve tonia Montijo, both of San Diego, Calif.

Walter Graham Dewayne Shaw Deniece Summers Chapel Dwight McGee Oil Center Lee Camel Monahan Tex Jeanette Jackson Vetonia Montijo San Diego Calif

Jinks Family Ties Highlight McCurtain Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Grady Jinks of McCurtain join Mrs. J M Jinks and the Mid Losson family for a reunion gathering.

Mrs Vera Lawhorn Visits Blay Couple Sunday Night

Mrs Vera Lawhorn of Blackwell spent Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Frederice Blay.

Vera Lawhorn of Blackwell Frederice Blay

Windle and King Visit Hobart With Alvin Hoover

Windle and Fred King and Bud Jaquess visited Hobart Saturday and were joined by Alvin Hoover for the outing.

Windle Fred King Bud Jaquess Hobart Alvin Hoover

Pickett School Announces Perfect Attendance Four

Four Pickett School students earned perfect attendance certificates. Denis Sutton Dana Ross Linda Jaquess and Jo Ann Jaquess achieved flawless attendance records.

Pickett School Denis Sutton Dana Ross Linda Jo Ann Jaquess

Bus driver calls for wrecker after gas tank falls on road

Midwalz Idaho driver Verdi Williams stopped when his school bus stalled from a gas shortage. He watched as the gas tank lay in the roadway, forcing him to seek roadside assistance.

Midwalz Idaho Verdi Williams

Hart News Briefs From Mrs Griffiths Window

Mrs Grace Johnson and May attend the Junior High Commencement at Vaness last Tuesday night. Mrs Arno Griffith joined the Rofs students on a Sulphur picnic recently.

Grace Johnson May Vaness Arno Griffith Rofs

Mrs Grace Johnson Attends Vanoss HD Club Meeting

Mrs Grace Johnson spent Wednesday afternoon at the Otis Mc Whirter home while May attended the Vanoss HD Club meeting.

Grace Johnson Otis McWhirter May Vanoss HD Club

Local residents visit neighbors on Tuesday night

Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Cantwell and Sharon visited Tuesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Miles Kimmell.

Leroy Cantwell Sharon Miles Kimmell B. B. Ownbey

Yolk on Royce Griffith in Stillwater playful mishap

Royce Griffith son of Mr and Mrs Jack Griffith Stillwater was visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs Arno Griffith Sunday he played with a hammer and used it to crack eggs ending with him covered in egg yolk.

Royce Griffith Jack Griffith Stillwater Arno Griffith Royce

Mrs Ownbey Recovers After Sils Removal At Valley View

Mrs. B B Ownbey underwent a ton-sils removal last Wednesday and spent one night in Valley View Hospital. She is recovering and not eating well, and she is letting someone else do the talking.

B. B. Ownbey Valley View Hospital

Sharon Visits Saturday Night With Ownbey Family

A brief social note records Sharon visiting Saturday night with the B. B. Ownbey family, noting the gathering as a point of local social activity.

Mrs Evert Summers Calls for Appointment to Visit Cantwell

Mrs Evert Summers states visits to Mrs Leroy Cantwell require a prior appointment, indicating a scheduled home visit policy.

Family Visit Highlights Mary Ann Griffiths College Stop

Mr and Mrs Alvie Griffith visited Mothers Day with daughter Mary Ann Griffith who attends Oklahoma A M Stillwater. They attended College Heights Baptist Church Sunday and talked with Mr and Mrs Jack Griffith who will finish his masters this summer and seek part time teaching while pursuing a doctorate. The group toured campus spots in the afternoon.

Alvie Griffith Mary Ann Griffith Oklahoma A&m Stillwater College Heights Baptist Church Jack Griffith Jack

Union Hill Community Notes From May Sunday Services

Sunday attendance at Union Hill was 66 with visitors Hamp Garrett and Jessie Royce and others from Alameda California. The Mother's Day program featured The Intermediates Juniors and Primaries in a Motherhood Drill and a March to the Garden of Prayer. Perfect attendance for the year went to James Rhynes Jr and Ralph Teel. Several local families and visitors from Ada Durant Wichita and Medicine Lodge were noted across the report as summer plans began.

Lavona Jones Hamp Garrett Jessie Royce Dorothy Reece Garrett Alameda Calif Fred Jones Wayne Bob Tilley Kay Mark McDonald Elizabeth Capes Garden of Prayer James Rhynes Jr Ralph Teel James Jr

Weekend Guests Visit Capes Home And Ada Figures

A list of visitors includes Mr and Mrs Frank Morrison from Happyland Mr and Mrs Lin dell Groves from Homer Mr and Mrs John Mahan and others from Ada Also named are Ray Bottoms Vona Ray Olen Bottoms Joe Hilburn and Albert Downs from Los Angeles They attended as visitors over the weekend. A new roof is reported for Earl Rose. An infant daughter of Mr and Mrs John Sweeney had funeral services Wednesday morning May 16. Alva Johnson and John Alvis Griffith noted as graduates from Ross High School May 15 with a senior trip planned downtown.

Frank Morrison Happyland Lindell Groves Homer John Mahan Ada Ray Bottoms Vona Ray Olen Bottoms Joe Hilburn Johnnie Calvin Crannin Leonard Archer Albert Downs Los Angeles Calif Houston Capes John Sweeney Frank Alvis Griffith Arno Griffith Ross High School Oklahoma

Cunningham to Officiate at Burial in Egypt Cemetery

The article notes Cunningham serving as officiant for a burial in Egypt Cemetery. Several local residents are mentioned visiting relatives and tending homes, including Houston Capes building at night, and the Karr family with J. T. Karr recently ill. Visits by Earl and Mrs. Rose to Crockett's in Francis and others to Reba Lowe's household are recorded.

Weekend Visits Bring Kite Family to Town

Kenneth Kite of Fresno and Hollis Kite of Bebee visited Mrs. Leora Wilfong and Glenn over the weekend, sharing time with the local residents.

Kenneth Kite Fresno Calif Hollis Kite Bebee Leora Wilfong Glenn

Visitors Gather For Sunday at Jones and Wilfong Homes

Among those visiting were Mr. and Mrs. R E Tilley and Kay, Orval Ballard and Sue, Fred Jones and Wayne, Carline McNutt with Danny and Eddie Lynn, Ronnie Teel, Tony Braden and Allan Cochran. Also guests of Mrs. Leora Wilfong included R O Wilfong and Vinita of Duncan, Kenneth Kite and Janice of Fresno, Hollis Kite and children of Bebee, Brenda Kirby of Ada, Jackie and Charles Kite of Fort Worth, P P Kite of Bebee, Everett Hurley of Oklahoma City, Kirby Tilley and Bill Rose. The evening featured visiting and horse riding.

Fred Jones Wayne W. C. Karr Orval Ballard Sue Bob Tilley Elizabeth Capes Kay Tilley Carline McNutt Danny Eddie Lynn Bud Jones F. O. Jones R. E. Tilley Kay Ronnie Teel Tony Braden Allan Cochran Leora Wilfong Glenn R. O. Wilfong Vinita Duncan Kenneth Kite Janice Fresno Calif Hollis Kite Bebee Brenda Kirby Ada Jackie Charles Kite Fort Worth P. P. Kite Everett Hurley Oklahoma City Kirby Tilley Bill Rose

Lee and Jimmy Dan Visit Mavis and Yvonne Little

Lee and Jimmy Dan and Daisy Binion visited Mavis and Yvonne Little Sunday afternoon at their home for a social call.

Mary Nell Cummings Patti Lee Jimmy Dan Daisy Binion Mavis Yvonne Little

Hospital Updates From Oklahoma City on Local Figures

Yvonne Little attended events Thursday night while Glenn Wilfong visited Haskell Kite in Oklahoma City Wednesday. Kite underwent surgery and is reported improving after the procedure.

Glenn Wilfong Haskell Kite Oklahoma City

Wilfong Family Hosts Visitors During Weekend

Leora Wilfong and Glenn hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. O R Wilfong and others. Ni com a Park Oklahoma visitors Tom Roddy joined W C Jones Delphia Saturday night. The group also spent Saturday night with Judson Kirby and family and P P Kite while R R Wilfong, Vinita of Duncan and Janice Kite of Fresno Calif. joined Leora Wilfong and Glenn.

Tom Roddy Nicoma Park Oklahoma Leora Wilfong Glenn Judson Kirby P. P. Kite R. R. Wilfong Vinita Duncan Janice Kite Fresno Calif

Jim Kirkes and Rev Cunningham Visit Bud Jones Home

Jim Kirkes and Reverend Frank Cunningham visited the Bud Jones home on Saturday, sharing time and greeting the resident.

Jim Kirkes Rev Frank Cunningham Bud Jones

Union Hill School Children End School Year

Union Hill school children concluded the school year with closing activities. Students, teachers, and staff participated in ceremonies marking the final day of classes and the start of summer break.

Ada Trip and Skating Outing Mentioned in Local Notes

A group visited the park in Ada on Wednesday and skated at the Ada rink in the afternoon. Attendees included Mrs. Audie Teel, Reba Stringer, Francis Stringer, Mrs. Keeling, Mrs. Archer, Mrs. Capes, Mrs. Wallis, Mrs. Jones, Judy Enloe, Tony Braden, Ronnie Teel, Don Newby, Barbara Jones, and teachers Mrs. C. L. Rose and Mrs. Oma Enloe.

Ada Audie Teel Reba Francis Stringer Keeling Archer Capes Wallis Jones Judy Enloe Tony Braden Ronnie Teel Don Newby Barbara Jones C. L. Rose Oma Enloe

Anadarko High School Coffee Sale Overheats Students

At Anadarko High School a food sale drew complaints as senior Jan Barney, new to coffee making, used one full pound of coffee for two gallons of water producing overly strong brew.

Anadarko, Okla Anadarko High School Jan Barney

Summers Family Visit in Rofts with Nettie Summers

Mr. and Mrs. Evert Summers and Mack visited Sunday afternoon in Rofts with Summers' mother Mrs. Nettie Summers and sister Mrs. Nettie Hodges Phyllis and Roberta.

Morrison Visit Ends Weekend at Roff

Sharon visited Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Willie Morrison at Roff, adding a brief family gathering to the weekend.

Leroy Cantwell Sharon Willie Morrison Roff

Community guests join Alma Dunn and families

The group visited Sunday with Mrs Alma Dunn and Mr and Mrs Earl Stewart and his mother Mrs Clint Stewart of Fitzhugh, Mr and Mrs Luther Dawson and family and his mother Mrs Nina Dawson of Sulphur, Mr and Mrs Charley Dunn and her mother Mrs Parker of Ada.

Alma Dunn Earl Stewart Clint Stewart Fitzhugh Luther Dawson Nina Dawson Charley Dunn Parker Ada

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jose Garcia Universidad Laboral Gijon Spain Poniotec County Garcia United States Pickett News Winnie Losson Huff Jackie Ayers Earl Glenn Kilpatrick Grady Jinks of McCurtain Losson Hart News Mrs. Alvie Griffith Nora Roper Mable Jones Jack Summers Mona Summers Pete Atkinson Glen Harrison Bazemore Lonnie Cassady Bill Faulkenberry Silver Bell, Ariz Albert Simpkins Elbert Simpkins Cecil Simpkins Otis Webb George Simpkins Durant George Graham Charlie Long Irene Danley Inez Graham Ted Roberts Nora Jean Wichita, Kan Emmett Agee Robertses Florida Roberts Edna Agee Charlie Crow Healdton George Collins Bobby Joe Ola Mae Cook of McLish Charlene Cook Agee Mrs. Houston Capes Mr. Capes Earl Duckworth Davenport Mary Willa Duckworth Medicine Lodge Alva Johnson and John Cunningham Egypt Cemetery Earl Rose L. L. Crockett Francis Reba Lowe Family Lena Cochran Helen Lillie Karr Wichita J. T. Karr Forrest Drake Karr Cowling Hospital Pvt Joe Thomas Germany Myrtle Archer Elwanda McFarland Lattavis Mrs. O. R. Wilfong Clara Agee Tom Agee Mrs. George Graham Alvin McAnally Bobby Graham Lester L. Luton Oklahoma State OxLanoma State Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Endi Federal Reserve System
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