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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1955
Page
9
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Thompson and children of Ada visited Rae Thompson and Mrs. Thompson plus Linda Sunday. Mrs. J. W. Davis called on her brother A. E. Hanson in Atoka Sunday.
McGregor Texas residents hosted relatives over the weekend with extended visits by Leon Bloxton and family to Pete Anderson and J. W. Davis. Other notes include Carl Simonton joining Mrs Simonton at Tenkiller Lake cabin, Carlos Mason eye surgery in Oklahoma City with partial vision return, and various local family visits and home projects.
Bob Montgomery and Bill Thompson have left the Army and are now Mr. citizens. Wiley Winton, after two years in Korea, will be discharged this week and plans a May 22 wedding to Peggy Walker of Ada. He will enroll at East Central College after a short trip. Various Ada area residents visited, shopped, and attended church, with several families mentioned by name.
Mrs Lula Belle Williamson is visiting with her mother Mrs Riddle in California for a few weeks.
Dr. Charles F. Burns and Mrs. Jennie Ising of Fort Smith Arkansas visited their brother Dr. S. L. Burns and Mrs. Burns on Sunday. Dr. S. L. Burns has not been well for some time yet continues to come to his office nearly every day.
Mrs Beatrice Starks of Prague spent several days last week with her parents Mr and Mrs G W Boone.
During a weekend x ray unit visit, about 300 Stonewall residents were scanned, roughly one third of the town’s population, as locals expressed concern and kept personal worries private.
Mr and Mrs R C Carter were seen walking in Ada on Monday after shopping.
Mrs Anna Drennan and her daughter Rose spent Sunday with her sister in law Mrs R C Carter and Mr Carter.
Rev. O. W. Wright of Angel Wing Baptist Church was guest speaker at the First Baptist Church Tuesday evening.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Valentine and Vicki of Dallas Texas spent the weekend at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Jack Briery in Dallas Texas during a family visit.
Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Waldroup and Mrs. B. F. Flatt were seen shopping in Ada on Saturday.
Earl and Anna Billingsley of Perry visited Saturday and Sunday with her mother Mrs. Anna Newell.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Briggs of Vaness drove down Monday afternoon to see Dr and Mrs 8. The brief note records a social call between local households on a quiet weekday.
Community notes list honors for Fitzhugh and Pickett, with families visiting Ada and nearby towns. Several movements include selling Nella's Cafe to Lyons and relocating to Ahloso, while upcoming farm sale, last day of school, exams, and summer plans are noted along with local visits by the Morrison and Berryman families.
Mr and Mrs Roy Woods and children of Okie California are here to spend the summer. His parents are Mr and Mrs Claude Wood of Pleasant Hill and her father is Jim Alford.
Mr and Mrs Homer Stewart learn they are grandparents again. Their granddaughter born to daughter Mrs Bill May and son in law Mr Bill May of Nebraska. Mrs May is the former Carolyn Stewart.
Mrs. George McKoy was honored by relatives Monday evening for her birthday. Attendees included Mrs. George Ann Amato, Angela, Mr. and Mrs. Brown McKoy of Oklahoma City, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton McKoy, Patricia, George, and her husband Mr. McKoy.
Medals and awards were presented Tuesday evening with awards including the $50 first National Bank prize to Ronnie Sawyers for best all around boy athlete, Doyle Walls and Lou Ellen Smith for top girl athletes, sal utatorian Mary Beth Scott, valedictorian Etta Farn Barbee, and honors for Douglas Ann Smith James Strickland Jimmie Wall and Virginia Foreman as best all around and citizen awards.
Mr and Mrs E D Richards and daughter Barbara of Lawton visited her parents Mr and Mrs I P Willingham and Mrs Leo Richards of Lawton.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McMeans and their children from Velma spent the weekend with Mrs. Davis and her husband Charley Davis, the children's grandparents.
Mr and Mrs W C Elliott and Billy of Atoka Mr and Mrs Pete Gibson and Scotty of Ada Mrs Lee Elliott and Mrs Jess Epperson and children of Fitzhugh were guests of Mr and Mrs C L Gibson.
Visiting Saturday night were the Lillards granddaughter and family Mr and Mrs Bob Hastings and Jane Anna of Amarillo Texas and Mrs Richard Montgomery of Ada.
The Stonewall seniors include Leonard Daniels son of Mr and Mrs John Daniels who studied in Illinois then Stonewall, John Davis son of Mr and Mrs Charley Davis who attended local grades and high school, Ernest McDonald son of Mr and Mrs Jack McDonald who completed all schooling at Stonewall, Donald Joe Shepherd born Tupelo who moved to Stonewall to finish high school and is the youngest son of Mr and Mrs Lee Shepherd, Doyle Walls son of Mr and Mrs Walls a star basketball player who married last month to Miss Virgie Medcalf.
Mrs. Steve Clapton accompanied by her daughters Mrs. Louis Berryman and Mrs. Cecil Snyder visited her sister Mrs. Homer Stewart in Holdenville on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs F M Collis and Arlene spent Sunday with daughter Mrs H W Walls and family. They attended the senior sermon. Jim Walls grandson is a graduate this year.
Rev. and Mrs. Harold Jeter traveled with Rev. and Mrs. Coy Kirksey of Wewoka to Miami Florida this week to attend the Baptist Convention.
Report notes Lloyd Lynch seen doing the family laundry with numerous witnesses confirming the sight. The brief mentions multiple observers but provides no additional context or outcome.
Tuesday evening the seniors were given their diplomas and other awards. A group of 22 young men and women are now ready to begin either college or jobs.
Bill and Bessie Newport and their son of Norman visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Polk on Saturday and Sunday, sharing time with relatives during a weekend gathering.
Short note states Jerry and Perry Felkins are only juniors this year and mentions a sudden promotion given last week. The remark reflects a coach or administrator’s informal update on student-athlete status.
On Wednesday evening the memory of the First Baptist Church gathered for a farewell dinner honoring Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Walls and their family as they prepare to relocate to California at week’s end.
Everett Shaw and Dick Truitt traveled to Augusta Kansas for a roping contest over the weekend. Truitt won first place in the event.
Jim Polk of Coalgate traveled to Stonewall and spent Monday afternoon there visiting local sites and meeting residents.
Recent visitors to the John Thompson family included their son and family Mr and Mrs Harry Edd Thompson and Charles and John of Tulsa.
A pink and blue shower was hosted Friday night at Mrs. Raford May s home for Mrs. Bill Crow. Guests included Mrs. Simon Patton Mrs. Charley Riley Mrs. Bill Alexander Mrs. Ruby Alexander Mrs. Juanita Crow and others. Gifts were opened followed by games, cake and punch.
Mrs. D. D. Duke and two students attended the East Central College style show. Etta Fern Barbee modeled a two piece pink linen dress she made under Mrs. Duke. Joy Morgan wore a navy faille duster and pongee printed dress. Joy is a junior.
WSCS of the Methodist Church met for pledge service with Mrs. C. D. McKay leading and guests from Salinas California. Birthday gift presented at Wintersmith Park Ada as the society’s oldest member, followed by a picnic. May 14 eighth grade graduates attended Ada Junior High School exercises with diplomas by Norman Mitchell.
Mr and Mrs Carey Haltom and daughter Janice of Dallas stayed with Rev and Mrs W M Jones over Saturday and Sunday. Also visiting was Mrs Artres Pip ken of Dallas.
Mrs. Charles Blevins and her husband announce the birth of their second child. Grandmother Mrs. T. J. Helms is named, and the mother is formerly Reba LaFevers.
Mr and Mrs Ted Sears of Ada visited his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Gerald Newell and their children on Sunday.
Oakman school closed its term on May 10 with graduation exercises May 9. Valedictorian Delores Farmer and salutatorian Harold Anson led a list of graduates. Numerous students earned perfect attendance and spelling certificates. The school won a Class B track trophy and several pupils received Rural Bible Crusade awards. An adult letter writing contest prize went to J. M. Nance. many pupils were absent with illnesses.
On Sunday afternoon May 15, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Nance hosted an event for all students who achieved perfect attendance in the past school year. The gathering highlighted the students’ dedication and commitment to regular class attendance.
Community members express sorrow over the departure of Mrs. Pauline Kilcrease and her children who have moved away, leaving a gap in local ties and activities.
Mrs M A Lancaster visited Sunday with Mrs Sid Isaacs. Mr and Mrs C M Sliger who live south of Ada visited his sister Mr and Mrs J R Pendergrass last Thursday night. Trenna Peve house also visited for a while.
Enos Lee of Ada died May 11. He formerly lived in Oakman and had many relatives and friends in the area. The community attended his funeral Thursday at the Free Will Baptist Church in Ada. We extend sympathy to Aunt Maggie and the family.
Mrs. Avanell Barnett of Ada and Mrs. C. H. Hampton visited Wednesday with Mrs. J. R. Pendergrass and Ila Pevehouse.
Mrs. Clifford Anson Sue Kay and Glen visited last Tuesday in Lawton with SFC and Mrs A J Scroggins and children. Sgt Scroggins is stationed at Fort Sill but will go overseas May 28. His family will remain in Lawton temporarily.
Mr. and Mrs. Jewell Crawford and Linda visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Crawford. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Nance visited last Wednesday in Holdenville with Mrs. Nance's sister, Miss Mary Boyd.
Weekend gatherings unfold with Mrs. Min tie Morrison and Mrs. Wyrick of Happyland visiting the Jones home. The Berrymans travel from Oklahoma City to Durant and back, with Ainsworths, including grandchildren, joining. Colbert host Miss Georgia Mae Current bridal shower on May 12 with about 48 guests and gifts.
Roy White Jr delays return home after two week visit with sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Roy Long of Fort Campbell Kentucky. He planned to fly home last Saturday but missed the plane by five minutes and will stay about two weeks longer.
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Current of Ada visited Saturday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Current.
Mrs Bettie Monger and Mrs Clyde Kaiser visited Sunday with Mrs Gussie Lillard.
Mr and Mrs Edward Berryman and their children of Shawnee spent Saturday night with his parents Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman.
Rev and Mrs Scott Jones and Rev and Mrs Curtis Hogue and Cathy visited Mrs Mintie Morrison and Mr and Mrs Robert Wyrick in Happy Land for Sunday dinner at Mrs Jones's mother and sister's home.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Crawford and Mrs. Bettie Monger and Myrtle Kaiser visited awhile Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. George Clark and Kathryn.
Mr and Mrs C H Hampton and son Hershell along with Mr and Mrs Ernest Vaughn fished north of Sasakwa last Saturday night catching 21 fish. Also visiting were Roy White with Mr and Mrs E K White of Stroud Oklahoma and Dan Dryden hosting Har ley Dryden from Downing California his sisters Mrs Charles Boren and Mrs Richard Godfrey a granddaughter Bill Langford and daughter Charlotte from Oklahoma City Hazel Ainsworth and Mildred Nickell.
Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Ainsworth and Hazel visited Sunday with a son, while Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Ainsworth and their daughters from Ada called.
Several from the community attended the Byng senior commencement exercises Friday night. Trenna Pevehouse Sylvia Caton and Mary and Betty Kaiser were members of the graduating class there.
Visitors in the home of Rev. and Mrs. Scott Jones Monday included a brother and his wife, with additional family members noted among the guests.
A church revival opened Sunday night May 15 and will run through May 26 with Rev. L D Stonecipher and Rev Bill Bratcher speaking. About 44 attended church and Sunday School. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Norville Turner of Homer and families, Richard Roundtree and William Carter, and Scott Jones visiting his aunt Carrie Jones in Ada.
The correspondent bids farewell thanking Mr. and Mrs. Nance teachers and all pupils for prompt news items and cooperation during the posting period.
4-H Key Award winners will gather at the 34th annual 4-H Roundup in Stillwater for a reunion. Mrs. Pete Amason notes attendees include long‑time honorees dating back to 1950 and a breakfast is planned the next morning. Murray County attendees include Kitty Grant, Melva Gatlin Essary, and Margaret King.
A tangy cream sauce with chopped anchovy fillets and lemon juice, poured over fish fillets or steaks. Garnish with minced parsley and strips of canned pimiento for color and a maritime flavor.
A simple variation to mashed potatoes suggests folding in grated Parmesan or cheddar and a touch of finely grated onion for extra flavor and creaminess. This quick tweak enhances the classic dish with savory notes.
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