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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1955
Page
8
A little girl observes her exhausted father absorbed in the newspaper and playing a fake family bingo game. She taunts him after he declares victory and proclaims the game easy, then accuses him of cheating, highlighting common parent child humor.
Bebee Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church reported 66 in Sunday School. Rev. Biles of Stratford attended Sunday morning service along with visitors. The church is laying new flooring this week and improving church grounds in preparation for the summer camp meeting.
Assisted with the Memorial Day services in Gainesville focusing on ceremony coordination and participation by local veterans groups and community organizations.
Mrs. W. H. Hightower Mrs. Gracie Hayes Mrs. Virgil Meek and Berlene visited Mrs. Leo Scott and Donna Sunday afternoon in a social call.
Mr. and Mrs. Millard Wallace and Keith were seen driving around in a new car Sunday afternoon in a local outing.
Jean Golden was Wednesday night guest of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley, Gerald and Carlton Lee.
The notice suggests a forthcoming announcement about a new industry in the region. Details are scarce and no specific company or date is provided. Residents anticipate potential economic impact and job opportunities pending official word.
The new issue reports college marriages may rise 50 to 75 percent in the next decade and notes uranium prospecting growing so fast that some colleges are offering amateur prospecting courses.
A large trench silo at Thomas Ranch measures 200 feet in length. It features steel bar reinforced concrete block walls and a concrete floor. Both ends are open to allow free feeding, with the trench cut into a knoll for drainage.
Ideal Cement Company honored employees with a party after earning two safety awards for no lost time disabling accidents in the past year. More than 580 days without such an accident were noted as staff aim for the 1,000 Day Club. Dr. Brown of the Portland Cement Association urged safety as a lifestyle, while Bob Price highlighted home-safety lessons from the Ada plant. The event included dining and dancing at the East Central Student Union ballroom.
Oklahoma City pursues southeast water access via canal and pipeline while keeping the broader two way canal to the Kiamichi and Arkansas River on the table. City faces daily water crisis and aims to align local projects with a state and federal effort to share costs and scale up construction once a nationwide Oklahoma canal plan is ready.
Mr and Mrs Bill Cannon of Bethany visited Mr and Mrs Carl Heuatt Sunday in a brief social note from the community.
Mr and Mrs Okey Traylor and children Karen and Faron of Trena California and Mr and Mrs Jeff Hobgood of Coalgate spent Tuesday with the former's sister and the latter's daughter Mrs and Mr Brandon and children.
Jim Good of Ada and his children Juanita of Oklahoma City Eliza beth of Del Rio Texas and John of Los Angeles California visited Mr and Mrs Sam Durham and friends in Roff on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Crank of Ada visited relatives and friends in Roff Sunday, sharing time with local family and noting the trip's pleasant encounters.
Mr and Mrs Albert Clayton of Grand Prairie Texas visited their parents. Mr and Mrs W R Clayton of Roff and Mrs Mary Kranning of Ada recently.
Orval Spann of Ada paid a call on J. K. Smith Monday afternoon, sharing time in the community.
Mr and Mrs R E Thompson of Ada spent Monday night with Mr and Mrs Grover Thompson.
Mrs Lela Corvin spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Manuel Thomas of Ada, sharing time at their home and enjoying local company during a short visit.
Mr and Mrs Ira Pinley and granddaughter Karen Sue Duncan of Worstell visited Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Harold Lee Corvin.
Mr. and Mrs. Kari Tilley were in Oklahoma City Thursday. Mr. Tilley attended a safety education meeting while Mrs. Tilley did some shopping.
Mr and Mrs Tom Hurley were Wednesday night visitors of Mr and Mrs Clyde Boyd.
Floyd Vanlandingham of Pickett spent one afternoon recently with Jerry McDaniel in a brief social visit.
Mrs. Lucille Teel and her children of Ada visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Leslie Perry and her children.
Mr and Mrs John Norton and Mr and Mrs Hollis Kite Darlene and Donnie visited Sunday night with Mr and Mrs O S Whitson.
Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earlin Haskins included Mr. and Mrs. Wesley May, Mr. and Mrs. William Earl Haskins, Robert Darrel, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bevers, all of Ada.
Mrs Otto Newby and her daughter Mrs Toby Benton travel to Shreveport Louisiana to visit Benton's young son Frankie in a hospital where he is receiving polio treatment and awaits a scheduled operation. They will stay until after the procedure.
Gerald Brown, employed in Dallas Texas, spent the weekend here with his wife Mrs Johnnie Lee Brown and their children visiting relatives and enjoying time together.
Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley and sons Gerald and Carlton Lee attended the Byng eighth grade commencement Monday night Gerald is in the graduating class Congratulations Gerald.
Mrs M E Booth and Mrs Alene Tucker and Paula of Oil Center visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs Bill Booth and Mrs Vernon Scaff.
Mr and Mrs Max Kirkes and Ross visited Friday night with Mr and Mrs Harold Lee Corvin.
Mrs. Grover Thompson and Ray mond attended a birthday party for Patty Whitney marking her seventh birthday at Washington School in Ada on Monday afternoon. Patty is Mrs. Thompson's granddaughter.
Dennis McDaniel visited the Leslie Perry residence on Tuesday. The brief sighting notes the guest's presence without further details.
Mrs Geraldine Corvin and her sister Bertie Pinley of Ada visited their parents Mr and Mrs Ira Pinley in the Worstell community on Friday.
Carl West traveled to Wewoka on Tuesday for a business trip. The visit highlights West's engagements in regional commerce and local outreach during the trip.
Mr and Mrs John Woods and Dixie Lynn of New Mexico visited Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Don Lackley and their children.
Mrs. Leo Scott accompanied daughter Donna Kaye to a Saturday piano recital at Mrs. L. C. Longpine home in Ada. Donna Kaye performed selections including Two Guitars Barcarolle from Tales of Hoffmann A Viennese Melody a hymn He Will Set the World on Fire and the duet Lily Pads with accompaniment by Mrs. Longpine.
Mrs Betty Kirkes and her son Russ of Worstell spent Thursday with Mr Harold Lee Corvin and his wife, continuing a afternoon visit with local acquaintances.
Mrs Reba Joyce Baxter and her son from Oklahoma City spent Monday night with Mr and Mrs Leslie Perry and family.
Mr and Mrs Grover Thompson attended a dinner dance at the E C S C Student Union building Saturday night honoring Ideal Cement Company employees and their wives.
Mrs. Pete Atkeson and her children spent Saturday in Ada visiting Mr. and Mrs. Frank Haggard, sharing a day with friends.
Sunday visitors for Mrs. J. G. included Bennett and Stanley, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Crawley and family, and Cecil Glazier of County Line, with Mrs. Chris Pedersen and her girls from Vanoss.
Rev Earlin Haskins returned Friday from Gainesville Missouri where he spent the past week visiting relatives and friends.
Jo Ann and Steven Corbin of Ada spent Wednesday and Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Boyd.
Mr and Mrs L C Jaquess have sold their place but remain in the area, relocating to the Uel Bumpers property in the same community.
Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Golden and Mrs. James Duncan of Worstell spent several days this past week fishing at Spavinaw.
Henry Dean Whitson spent Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bivins and their children in the Egypt community.
Mr. and Mrs. Edd Berryman Kay and Charles of Shawnee spent the weekend with Mrs. Berryman's parents Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Whitson and Henry.
Mr and Mrs Richard Newby and Margie of Pierson were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby, sharing fellowship during the afternoon at their home.
Mr and Mrs Pete Atkeson and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Frank Haggard of Ada for a social gathering and time together in the community.
Mrs Allie Hood was Wednesday and Thursday night guest of Mr P P Kite and his wife in a social visit reported by local society notes.
Mrs. Bess Roberts is ill at the home of her son and family Mr Ray Roberts and Pam.
Mrs Leora Wilfong and Glen visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Haskell Tilley. Austin Kilcrease of Ada spent Saturday and Sunday night with family.
The Rebee school year closed Wednesday and Ada Junior High held a Saturday ceremony in the auditorium for eighth grade graduates Stanley Crawley and Donna Kaye Scott. They have not decided on high school yet. Donna Kaye is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott and Stanley is the son of Mrs. Florance Miller and Allen Crawley.
Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Nails of Purcell visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Holloway.
Mr and Mrs Austell Cassidy of Wilson were Saturday night visitors of Mr and Mrs Clyde Boyd.
Mrs Tom Hurley has been ill for the past week with no other details provided.
Mr. and Mrs. Millard Wallace and Keith of Oklahoma City visit with Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott on Sunday. They returned to Oklahoma City Sunday evening.
Mrs. J. K. Smith attended a Wednesday afternoon Iris Unit gathering at the home of Mrs. John Underwood in Ada.
Mrs. Leslie Perry Deloris and Sondra Kaye and Charlene Kirk ley of Oklahoma City spent Thursday in Ada visiting Mrs. Luther Teel and Mrs. Lucille Teel and children.
Mrs. Gracie Hayes and Phyllis with Mrs. Virgil Meek Berlene Jolene and others attended a C. P. M. A. service at the Church of God of Prophecy in Ada on Thursday night.
Jean Golden spent Thursday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Karl. The brief note places Golden at a private residence, with no additional context or actions reported.
Mrs. John Norton joined Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Hunter Debra and Darrel Wayne of Conway Ark and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hunter on a fishing trip to Lake Texoma Thursday.
Mr and Mrs Dick Krause and family joined their son Charles at a Cub Scout picnic held at Sulphur Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Leo Scott Donna and Sherry joined Mr and Mrs W H Hightower for a Saturday night visit at their residence.
Mrs. Jewel Boyd with Steven Corbin of Ada attended a Sunday picnic at Sulphur and Turner Falls for the birthday of Mrs. George Harris of Wapanucka. Mrs. Boyd reports a very enjoyable day.
Jerry McDaniel spent Sunday with Floyd Vanlandingham of Pickett.
Mr and Mrs H C Hood and Johnnie Jean and Mr and Mrs T S Hood with Ann and Wanda Jean left Sunday morning for Clifton Arizona on a vacation. They were accompanied by Cpl Gene
Soldiers at Fort Campbell will depart for a two week period, signaling a scheduled temporary absence from their duties. The move appears to relate to training or relocation activities within the base operations.
Mrs Houston Cape and her children visited Union Hill on Monday morning and spent time with Mrs Hollis Kite, Darlene and Donnie.
Mrs James Duncan together with Patricia and Karen Sue spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs S M Golden and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Earlin Haskins Mrs. Leo Scott Donna Kaye and Sherry Judy Krause and Stanley Crawley attended the eighth grade commencement program at the Ada Junior High auditorium Saturday morning.
A Worstell family joined Mr and Mrs James Duncan and their girls for a Thursday night dinner.
No full article text. phrase notes dinner guests for Mr and Mrs S Whitson.
Mrs. J. K. Smith spent Sunday afternoon with friends Mrs. B. M. Patterson and Mrs. A. L. Smith in Ada, sharing conversation and companionship.
The report records attendance at the funeral of Mr. Jobe held Saturday afternoon in Sulphur, reflecting community tribute and local mourning.
Mr Harold Lee Corvin and his wife visited Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Max Kirkes and their son Russ.
Mr. and Mrs Guy McCarren welcomed a newborn child to their home. The couple did not disclose the baby’s name or details. The family requested privacy as they celebrate this addition.
Mr and Mrs R J Delazier and family Mr and Mrs Buck Owens and son and Judy Ann Fike had lunch at Sulphur Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Cruce Nolan spent Saturday visiting in the Orville Ballard home in Ada, sharing a quiet afternoon with neighbors and friends.
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cape and family with Bob Stevens and L. Cape spent Tuesday in Ardmore visiting Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pierce and family.
Mr and Mrs Matt Richardson and Roger Dery plus Terry and Gaylen visited the Jack McNutt residence Thursday morning.
Mrs. Chris Pedersen and daughters Sonja Jill Sheila Jan and Laura Gayle of Vaness spent Saturday night and Sunday with her mother Mrs. J. G. Bennett.
Mr and Mrs Jessie Miller of Ada spent Thursday night with Mr and Mrs Don Lackey and their family, sharing tea and conversation in a small town social scene.
Mr and Mrs Amos Barton and their children from Oklahoma City spent the weekend visiting Mr and Mrs A L Cape and family at their home.
Mr and Mrs Tom Hurley spent Saturday night with their son and family Mr and Mrs Everett Hurley and boys of Oklahoma City Sherry Scott spent Sunday with Maxine Eaton.
Sherry Scott spent Tuesday night with Mrs Gracie Hayes and Phyllis.
Mr and Mrs Earlin Haskins visited a short time Monday evening with Mr and Mrs O S Whitson and Henry.
Douglas Price tends six pups with barely opened eyes, a fragile litter under his care. The scene centers on Price's guardianship of the young canines and their slow development.
Bill Booth spent Saturday night with his mother Mrs Dolly Duncan of Worstell in a family visit noted in local society pages.
Mrs Mark McDonald and daughter Barbara Ann hosted a pink and blue shower Monday night at their home in honor of Mrs Bill McDonald of Ada. Attendees included Mrs Leonard McDonald and many named guests and the two hostesses.
Lester and Raymond Williams visited in the Jim Neal home Tuesday night, sharing time with the owner and family in a casual gathering.
Mr and Mrs Love Fox and Mr and Mrs Leonard Fox and children depart for Fresno California Wednesday morning. Mr and Mrs Underwood and children are staying at the Fox house to manage affairs.
Mrs Clyde Boyd visited Friday in the Nelson home, sharing time with family and neighbors during a local social visit.
Mr and Mrs Mark McDonald and Dennis visited Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Leonard McDonald.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Neal moved to Chickasha on Saturday while Linda and Leonard did not depart until Monday. The brief item notes two households changing locations over the weekend.
Mrs. Jack Teel spent three or four days last week with Mrs. Wallace in Ada.
Mr and Mrs Coy Jones of Ker man California visited Tuesday and Wednesday with Mr and Mrs S B Brumley. Mrs Jones is the daughter of Mrs Brumley.
Boyd Ponder travels to Oklahoma City this week to visit his brother Lee Ponder and his mother Ellen Ponder. The visit highlights family ties in the area.
Della Jean Miller is spending a few weeks with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Crawford, in Wynnewood.
Sunday guests at the Leo McNinch home included Mr and Mrs Allen MecNinch Stratford Mr and Mrs Willie McNinch and daughters Ada Mr and Mrs Clifford Miller and Dale and Mr and Mrs H W Oliver Ahleso Mrs Leo McNinch has been on the sick list the past week.
Mr and Mrs L Fuller of Ada visited Sunday in the R H Peterson home. The brief social note records a local family visit with no additional details.
Della Miller spent Saturday night and Sunday with Patsy Clay in a brief social gathering noting friendship and companionship in a quiet weekend visit.
Myrlene Kinsey spent last week with Beverly Cox at Gaar Corner, sharing time and visits in the local area.
Mrs Doris Scott and Mrs Blanken ship and Goldie Scott of Ada visit Monday afternoon with Mrs Leo Scott Donna and Sherry.
Mr and Mrs Mark McDonald along with Dennis and Barbara Ann and Mr and Mrs Gene Lynch spent Sunday touring the Oklahoma City Zoo.
Mr and Mrs Vernie Manuel of Chickasha report eight cases of whooping cough in their family and their eldest son has mumps Mrs Manuel is the daughter of Mr and Mrs A L Yarberry.
Mrs Betty Choate and her guests Rickey and Mike stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs John Norton on Tuesday night at their residence.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Miller and Dale spent last week in Tulsa visiting Mr Miller s brothers Mr and Mrs A Miller and family and Mr and Mrs Loyd Miller and family in a extended kin gathering with relatives present.
The Westview community notes the departure of Mr and Mrs Noble Holman and welcomes Mr and Mrs Duke who plan to move in once their new home is finished.
Mr and Mrs Joe Hill of Albuquerque New Mexico visited Mr and Mrs W L McKinley last week in a brief social note showing current town connections.
Pat and Karen Duncan spent Sunday in the S. M. Golden home. Paul Duncan and Freddie of Worstell visited Tuesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Scaff.
Asa Hutchinson traveled to Kansas City for a Shetland sale last Friday and Saturday and plans to leave Wednesday for another sale in Morilton Arkansas.
Mr and Mrs Burley Royal of Hollis were recent visitors in the Herbert L Kinsey home.
The seniors have received their annuals and are being distributed by Harold Haines the commercial teacher.
A family spent Sunday in Stonewall visiting Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Roberts.
Mrs W B Brecheen visited Sunday afternoon with her daughter Mrs Melvin Newby.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Lamb with Phyllis and Donnie were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs Arthur Jones and family at the Worstell location.
Mr and Mrs Andy Teel return from California for a visit and plan to stay if their plans change the community offers a warm welcome.
The Vaness seniors came back from their Bandera Texas journey Wednesday night. All participants reported an enjoyable trip. Those who went included Edwyna Dame Lou Ann Miller Mary Lou Cantwell LaJuan Kinsey June Hunt Mayrene Farmer and Joy Lane.
Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley, Gerald and Carlton Lee visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs R E Tilley of Center.
Vernon Scaff paid a brief visit to Paul Duncan on Tuesday, staying a short time.
Mrs J G Bennett and Mrs Chris Pedersen with Sonja Jill Sheila Jan and Laura Gayle of Vaness visited Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Pete Atkeson and family.
Attendance at Westview Baptist Church reached 51 on Sunday with a large Saturday night crowd and glad singing. A church work day is scheduled for next Saturday to spring clean the inside and improve the yard. Local residents and visitors are listed, including Mrs. Gordorr Nelson and several families. Ann Littlefield wins one of 98 East Central scholarships for 1955-56 in the community.
Wesley Webber visited Dean and Arlie Joe Bleer in Ada on Sunday.
gs acting charges against A. R. Johnson of Stonewall were dismissed Monday on payment of the check and court costs. Peace Justice Wilbur R. Lee presided. Nolan Young of Young Feed Mill Ada was the complaining witness.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Worley of Ada visited Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Hood and Jerry.
Mrs Ray Roberts and Pam visited Sunday evening with Mrs A L Cape at her home.
Sunday gatherings at the Kite home included Judson Kirby, Brenda and Barbara of Ada, and Hollis Kite with Darlene and Donnie. Visits spanned Ada Worstell Shawnee Oklahoma City Conway Ark Parish Chapel Union Hill Egypt and included Mr and Mrs Earl Tilley Mrs Betty Kirkes O S Whitson Edd Berry man G C Holloway Dewey Brinlee John Norton and Kay Charles Roy Bivins Leroy Geraldine Dennis and more with several dinner and lunch gatherings noted.
The passage names travelers including Elsie Willoughby Dwade Isaacs Gwendolyn Rowe Carrol Johnson Floyd Vanlandingham Joe Summers Joe Maddox Jerry McDaniel Boyce Jones Glen Wiffong Wayne Pe Billy Rowe Jackie Mosely Joe Frank Farnham Dennis McDaniel Bobby Murry and Howard Wood. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Herbert Kinsey and Harold Haines.
Carroll Johnson spent Saturday night and Sunday with his aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Troy Cothran in Wynnewood, reflecting a family weekend gathering.
Mrs. Will Collins, who has stayed with her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Gasaway, is now visiting another daughter in Seminole.
Dale visited Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brashears on Sunday at Plain View near Ardmore.
Mr and Mrs Norris Hensley and their children fished at Lake Texoma over the weekend enjoying a family outing by the water.
The Clifford Millers visited Wynne Saturday night to be with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Moore, for the family gathering.
The note urges readers to buy tickets for the alumni banquet on June 4. It emphasizes securing seats early and attending the community gathering honoring former students and contributors.
Ear Billups, 40, of 1013 East Fifth Tulsa, was treated at Valley View hospital after a Sunday accident near Fitzhugh on SH 12. Driving toward Ada, he lost control and crashed into a ditch, sustaining head and facial lacerations and a possible head injury. Condition improved late Monday morning.
Alfred Riley aged 20 of Coalgate Route 2 and Clover Hampton aged 18 of Coalgate Route 2 are joined in marriage. The ceremony and details are reported for the local area.
Ada NEWS reports improved value for readers as vested ads offer better returns. The notice highlights local listings, classifieds, and opportunities for bargains and placements benefiting sellers and buyers in the community.
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