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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1960

Page

2

Muriel Borders and Clarice Hooper Lead Allen Class Scholastically

Muriel Wayne Borders valedictorian of the Allen High School class with a 3.97 average. Clarice Faye Hooper is salutatorian with a 3.967 average. Commencement is Friday May 20 at 8 pm in the high school auditorium.

Muriel Borders Clarice Hooper Allen Muriel Wayne Borders Truman Borders Allen High School Muriel Oklahoma Honor Society F.F.A American Legion Oklahoma State University Allen School Clarice Faye Hooper Clarice W. T. Hooper F.H.A East Central State College

Shower Honors Miss Duncan Bride-Elect Pat Duncan

Mrs. Paul Duncan and Mrs. Albert Pinley hosted a prenuptial shower for Miss Pat Duncan, bride-elect of Fred Jarrett, at the Duncan home. Guests listed in attendance included Neema Tumelson, the Wallis and Briggs families, Delpha Duncan, Ina Thomas, R. B. Tiffin, Pat Hooks, and many others. Cake and punch followed the gift opening.

Paul Duncan Albert Pinley Pat Duncan Fred Jarrett Neema Tumelson Glen Wallis Karen Bill Briggs Jessie Southerland Brenda John Binkley Delpha Duncan Vergil Spurlock Ina Thomas R. B. Tiffin Pat Hooks Bill Wall Patricia Patsy Roy Briggs Hiahwahnah Austin Phyllis Miller Robert Bolin Kenneth Peggy Goodwin Frank Pinley J. S. Lane Johnny Barbara Jimmy Vernon Seaff Emma Booth John Norton Paul Tucker M. E. Booth B. J. Robertson Roy Choate Lorene Vandergriff Karen Duncan Karl Tilley Carl Pinley Dick Goodwin Cora Walden Dennis Sutton C. T. Wilburn L. H. Jaquess Joan Artie Jaquess Mary Stiles Sonny Golden Paul Rachel Sutton Gwen Koontz Hollis Kite Edd Berryman Barbara Bartee Leo Scott Donna Kaye Sherry Jim Baldwin Jeff Daniel Lee Jones Joyce Nora Roper Sybil Jones Deana Lonnie Sparks Farrell Jones Josie Thompson George Collins Marvin Jarrett Arthur Eddie S. M. Golden Margaret Ira Pinley Dee Willoughby Thelma Henderson Betty Virginia Henderson David Galey Hansel Burk H. L. Kinsey Myrlene Ted Pendergrass W. C. Rose M. T. Wallace Keith Freddy Jerry James Duncan Joyce Isaacs Donna Charlotte Daniel Annie Duncan Frank Cunningham Warren Cunningham Bob Jarrett Elmer Duncan Larry Marion Powell Naoma Bradley Vonda Andrews

Summers HD Club Helps Out Storm Victims

The Summers Chapel Home Demonstration Club sponsors a tornado relief shower for Oil Center Community victims. The event is at Summers Chapel School on Friday May 20 at 8 p.m with co sponsors invited and needs for household items furniture and bedding.

Summers Chapel Oil Center

Bonnie Moore Circle Begins New Study

The Bonnie Moore Circle of the Woman's Missionary Union met at Nora Etchies home for mission study. Mrs Raymond Laseman led chapter one Educating Youth In Missions by Mildred McMurray titled Youth in Todays World. Guests included Marjorie Souttee Homer Hendrix Bob Simpson Jim Craig W A Evans W W Potts G W Cannon.

Bonnie Moore Woman's Missionary Union of the Ross Baptist Church Nora Etchies Raymond Laseman Mildred McMurray Marjorie Soutee Homer Hendrix Bob Simpson Jim Craig W. A. Evans W. W. Potts G. W. Cannon Nora Etchieson

Pecan Grower John Crabtree Fights Pests With Quirky Scarecrow Method

The article profiles pecan grower John Crabtree who uses a swinging board scarecrow to frighten jays and crows, then resorts to shotgun blasts when birds return. It details his grafting timelines, orchard upkeep, and pest control practices including DDT and zinc-based fungicides to combat weevils, scab, and nut casebearer.

Crabtree John Crabtree

State 4-H Roundup Draws 24 County Delegates

Roy White Byng Russell Wells Allen and Henry Poskey report that twelve boys and twelve girls from every county will attend the annual 4-H roundup. The event blends a state finals for club contests with training and inspiration. New short courses include Adventures in Science Photography Daily Judging Horticulture Home Grounds Improvement Crafts Water Recreation Safety Wildlife Conservation. Keynote speaker is William M. Smith Jr State 4-H Leader from Pennsylvania who will also teach a course on Personality Development titled Becoming a Person.

Roy White Byng Russell Wells Allen Henry Poskey William M. Smith Jr Pennsylvania

Consolidation of Pontotoc County No 1 School District Formed

Final Assembly met at the old Latin grade school to form a consolidated school district. By ballot, consolidation passed 67 to 6. T L Cooper District 25 named director W M Haines District 24 clerk W M Anderson District 50 board member. Bonds authorized at 25000 dollars for a new building with land purchased from Crawford and Bolen. Jewel Hicks hired as architect Sam Hicks as contractor. Land near Latta grade school chosen for the new site.

Old Latin T. L. Cooper W. M. Haines W. M. Anderson Pontotoc County W. N. Haines Crawford Bolen Jewel Hicks Sam Hicks

Strawberries Boost Pontotoc County Growers Pleasure

Arthur McCurry grows a two acre strawberry patch for Cad Patteson on shared terms northeast of the city. Fourteen pickers harvest ripening fruit as sun finally breaks through after a stretch of cloudy days. McCurry smiles at the ready crop and market potential.

Pontotoc County Arthur McCurry Cad Patteson Patteson McCurry

Latta High School Built by Pioneers Faces Auction

Latta High School, founded by J. W. Huff and early teachers like E. H. Gillerman A. W. Hurst and Willette Diskill, grew through planners such as T. L. Cooper Walter Simmons and the Scott and Scates families. After 40 years the building is set for public auction and demolition as a new school rises.

J. W. Huff E. H. Gillerman A. W. Hurst Willette Diskill New Latta Walter Simmons T. J. Scott G. W. Bennett W. P. Stewart F. A. Dalley R. C. Scates Latta High School T. L. Cooper Renzo Homer Cooper Latta School Scott Scates Latta W. M. Anderson Scott and Scates W. M. Haines

Ada breeders prepare for all-trophy cutting horse show

Plans by the Association and the National Cutting Horse Association, under East Central Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association supervision, set a May 29 fairgrounds cleanup and a June 3 4 show. Ada and nearby breeders from Ada Atoka Konawa Stratford attend the May meeting. Entries are open with no limit per exhibitor. riders may enter one horse per class. A traveling trophy will go to the overall show champion based on points.

Ponca City hosts unique Legion school for children of veterans

The American Legion Home School in Ponca City serves children of veterans from WWI, WWII, and Korea, claiming to be the only institution of its kind in the United States.

American Legion Home School Ponca City Korea

Cypress records as Oklahoma's tallest tree in McCurtain County

A cypress in Eagle Town, McCurtain County, is proclaimed the state’s tallest tree at about 120 feet in height and 43 feet around the base, drawing attention from local residents and naturalists.

Oklahoma Eagletown McCurtain County

Osage Nation Wealth Boom Amid Oil Boom Era

In the 1920s and 1930s the Osage Indians of Oklahoma became the wealthiest per capita nation, driven by oil royalties and rapid capital accumulation within their community.

Oklahoma

Classified Ads Offer Buy Sell Or Trade Information

Readers can place or respond to advertisements in this section to buy sell or trade goods services or items of interest. Listings include contact details and brief descriptions guiding potential buyers or traders to complete arrangements locally.

Ardmore visit highlights county weekend gatherings

Mr and Mrs Frank Bunch and son Pat of Ardmore spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Neel. Recent visitors to Mr and Mrs J F Woodley included Mrs Woodley's brother Mr and Mrs Oscar W Clifton and relatives from California including Jimmy and Rodger from Madira Denair and Stockton.

Frank Bunch Pat Ardmore Henry Neel J.F. Woodley Woodley Oscar W. Clifton Jimmy Rodger Madira Calif John P. Dame Denair Mr. Woodley Jeff Woodley Stockton

Ada and Durant Residents Attend Social Gatherings

Mrs. Loretta Davis and Mrs. Armando McCauley shopped in Ada Wednesday afternoon. Roy Glasgow was in Durant Saturday on business. A Stanley party at Mrs. Charles Floyd Jr. home drew several locals including Mrs. Claud Corvin and Mrs. B I McCauley.

Loretta Davis Armando McCauley Ada Roy Glasgow Durant Claud Corvin Aun McCullar B. I. McCauley Charles Floyd Jr Latta

Local families share visits and fishing trip in Ada

Ada residents Mr. and Mrs. Bill Newcomb spent Monday and Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Eulas Jones then fished at Lake Texoma. Wayne Bennett and Robin of Ada visited the Joneses Tuesday night. Clifford Dale Miller of Ada visited with Tommy Gasaway and others Wednesday night. Sherry Pederson and Lana Jo McNair of Rebee county stayed Thursday night with Karen Cantrell. Honor rolls in second grade include Rodney Hall and Sammy Gasaway. Mrs. J. F. Woodley and others visited Mrs. Vernon Gasaway Saturday. Aut McCullar and Mrs. Vernon Gasaway visited Mrs. England Davis Saturday night. Mary Jo Gasaway visited Mrs. Roy Glasgow Saturday.

Bill Newcomb Ada Eulas Jones Lake Texoma Wayne Bennett Robin Sherry Pederson Lana Jo McNair Rebee Karen Cantrell Aut McCullar Vernon Gasaway England Davis

Community Family Visits Share News Across Towns

A long list of visits and family news from Lula to Atoka and beyond fills Sunday and weekday hours. Local families including Kerrs Brashiers Sawyers and Brashier surgery are tracked, with travel from Shawnee Ada Fort Worth Roswell and California.

Oklahoma City Guests Visit Local Friends

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Davidson and children from Oklahoma City stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Ted Freeman on Saturday night. They later visited Johnny Davidson in Carita. A group of Stonewall grade school mothers joined fathers for a picnic at Sulphur with their children, listing many attendees by name.

Floyd Davidson Oklahoma City Ted Freeman Johnny Davidson Carita Jesse Sulphur Stonewall Max Thomas W. M. Shellenberger Bessie Bolen Kathryn Legate Mildred Woods Pauline Humphers Leona Miller Valene Miller Geneva Gregory Martha Rhynes Trixie Whittington Clara Pharr Odell Underhill Velma Harlin LaQuiia Cox

Garber Family Reels 27 Bass and Crappie on Lake

Mr and Mrs Earl McFarland of Garber along with Charley Wade and Jesse fished Thursday night and brought home 27 sand bass and crappie. Poor weather shortened their vacation and they headed home sooner than planned.

Earl McFarland Garber Charley Wade Jesse McFarlands

Local visit and travel notes in Stonewall and neighbors

Mrs. Julie Garner of Stonewall visited with Mrs. B. B. Ryan on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. James Lackey left for home on Friday and phoned the Ryans Saturday night to report they arrived safely without incident.

Julie Garner Stonewall B. B. Ryan James Lackey The Ryan

Holland Family News In Harden City Home Visits

Thursday night Mr and Mrs Rolland Phillips of Harden City visited with Mrs Joycie Holland Mrs Minda Phillips and Bob Holland. Friday three of Mrs Rachel Holland s grandchildren brought her home from Ft Worth. Eddie Carrol Barrett and Tubby Holland and a friend Dixie stayed overnight and left Saturday morning. Saturday Mr and Mrs Coy Williamson and sons of Oklahoma City visited Joycie Holland and aunts Minda Phillips and Rachel Holland and uncle Bob Holland. They stayed overnight and returned Sunday. Bob Holland visited with them Saturday afternoon. Mrs Lula Williamson and Mrs Rebecka Williamson visited the Holland home. Sunday afternoon Mr and Mrs W E Weatherley visited. Monday Mr and Mrs Luther Broughton and Mrs Brashier visited.

Oran Kerr Patricia Mr. Kerr Will Kerr Lula Oran Shawnee Gordon Dedman Don Kerr Ada Oran Kerrs Phillip Weatherley Ft. Worth Bob Cox Neal Jackson Oklahoma City Maxine Edds Roswell N. M Cox Weatherly W. M. Cox Bob Robert Rolland Phillips Harden City Joycie Holland Minda Phillips Bob Holand Rachael Holland Eddie Carrol Barrett Tubby Holland Dixie Coy Williamson Bob Holland Lula Williamson Rebecka Williamson Holland Home W. E. Weatherley Luther Broughton Brashier

End of School Year Plans for Local Schools

Children cheer as the district marks the final week of classes. The grade school will dismiss Tuesday for Sulphur and the high school will close Wednesday.

Classified Ads Listing for Buy Sell and Trade

Public notice of local classified ad section inviting readers to place buy sell and trade notices. Includes contact dial number FE 2-443 for placing ads and coordinating listings.

Dial

Oklahoma City Visitors Share Family Time

Friday night Mr and Mrs Dave Pool and daughters visited Mrs Estie Brashier in Oklahoma City. They returned home Saturday afternoon. Sunday afternoon Corkey Brashier and children and Mrs Nathan Brashier visited Corkey's mother, Mrs Estie Brashier.

Dave Pool Oklahoma City Estie Brashier Corkey Brashier Nathan Brashier Corkey

Jesse Home Demonstration Club Teaches Vegetables

The Jesse Home Demonstration Club met on Monday May 16 with President Mrs A B King presiding. Mrs King delivered the devotional from I Corinthians 13 and led the prayer as program leader Mrs Oran Kerr taught a lesson on cooking and serving vegetables.

Jesse Home Demonstration Club A. B. King Helen Lee Miller A.B. King Oran Kerr A.M. Pharr Fat Truitt S.G. Witherspoon Martha Mote

Glee Club Picnic At Wintersmith Park Attended By Twenty

Mrs Cecil Hudson and Mrs Vernon Younts assisted the Glee Club girls for a picnic at Wintersmith Park on Monday. About 20 attended and everyone had a good time.

Cecil Hudson Vernon Younts Glee Club Wintersmith Park

Smith Family Reunion Held at Cumberland Cove

The Smith family gathered for a multi generational reunion at Cumberland Cove Sunday with George Smith the eldest. Attendees included Kenneth Smith and Ada relatives from Ada Oklahoma plus families in Tacoma Washington Pocasset Oklahoma Pittsburg Sulphur Jesse and Tupelo. A picnic lunch followed by boat riding and swimming activities. On Monday night Lee Miller and family visited Pete Mayard in Tupelo, Mayard being Miller's brother in law.

Smith Cumberland Cove George Smith Kenneth Smith Laura Turley Ada Feron Harverty Leona Welch Edith Hamilton Tacoma Wash Alma Clark Pocasset Okla Fred Smith Pittsburg Francis Lance Sondra Lee Miller Larry Ronnie Ray Miller Ann Jesse Mrs Pete May Ard Tupelo Mr. May Mrs. Miller

Senior Party Honors Stonewall Class At Baylis Home

Eldon Humphers and Ann Shellenberger attended a senior party hosted by Mr and Mrs Alfred Baylis at their home in honor of the Stonewall senior class. Mr and Mrs W L Shellenberger and Ann were among attendees.

Eldon Humphers Ann Shellenberger Alfred Baylis Stonewall

Visits Highlight Garber Neighborhood Ties

Mr and Mrs A B King and children visited the Humphers Monday night. Tuesday morning Mrs Roy Lee Pharr and her mother Mrs Lloyd Hackler of Seminole and Mrs Pharrs sister visited Mrs Char ley Wade. Hackler and Wade were Garber neighbors in childhood.

Mrs A. B. King the Humphers Roy Lee Pharr Lloyd Hackler Seminole Pharr Charley Wade

Jimmie and Earl Tackett Guests of Gene Durant

Jimmie Tackett and Earl Tackett of Fittstown visited Gene Durant on Sunday for an informal gathering.

Jimmie and Earl Tackett Fittstown Gene Durant

Quilt fundraiser held by the Jesse family at Stonewall

Mrs. Glen Durant held the lucky number as the Jesse women gave away the quilt at Stonewall on Saturday to raise proceeds for the event.

Glen Durant Jesse Stonewall

Anniversary and Birthday Notices from Local Residents

Mr and Mrs Dwight A Roberts observed their first wedding anniversary on Sunday May 15 and well wishes were sent. Mrs William Shellenberger celebrated a belated birthday on a previous Sunday. Saturday Mr and Mrs Wiley Winton and Tony hosted friends Mr and Mrs Jimmie Stallings from Kermit Texas for a woodland outing near Jesse. Monday night the Wintons and Tony stayed with Mr and Mrs W E Winton.

Dwight A. Roberts Dwight Kathryn William Shellenberger Wiley Winton Tony Jimmie Stallings Kermit, Tex Jesse W. E. Winton

Winton Visit Highlights Sulphur Family News

Tuesday Mr and Mrs W E Winton visited their son and wife Mr and Mrs Joe Winton of Sulphur.

W. E. Winton Joe Winton

East Central Assembly Honors Two Women This Tuesday

Mrs. Odell Underhill and Mrs. Junita Truitt attended a special awards assembly at East Central on Tuesday.

Odell Underhill Junita Truitt East Central

Kerr family visits and supper gathering reported

Mrs. Oran Kerr visited her daughter in law Mrs. Don Kerr on Tuesday. After Don Kerr finished work they joined Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kerr for supper at their home.

Oran Kerr Don Kerr Ray Kerr Don

Mrs Thomas and Amy Visit Mrs Estes in Coalgate

Mrs Max Thomas and Amy visited her mother Mrs Evelyn Estes in Coalgate on Wednesday. Sunday Larry and Dale Cox spent time nearby.

Max Thomas Amy Evelyn Estes Coalgate Larry Dale Cox

Weatherley Couple Buy Western Shop in Ada

Mr and Mrs Junior Weatherley are new owners of the Western Shop in Ada. The Weatherleys were raised around Jesse. A cousin and his wife plan a Monday visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Dean Weller in Jesse. The Heard notes the Martin Dales are driving a new 1960 Chevrolet.

Martin Dales Junior Weatherley Ada Weatherley Jesse Dean Weller

Lawton Visitors Help C A Thomas With Cattle Work

Jimmie Gale visits Lawton to see Mr and Mrs C A Thomas. Willie James and son Billy Joe assist Riley Jenings and Charley Durant in handling cattle for C A Thomas ranch operation.

Jimmie Gale Lawton C. A. Thomas Willie James Billy Joe Riley Jenings Charley Durant C. A

Mrs Curtis and Lynch Visit Thomason Family

Monday Mrs. Bob Curtis and her mother Mrs. Vesta Lynch brought little Randy Bob to see Mr. and Mrs. Thomason in a family gathering event.

Bob Curtis Vesta Lynch Randy Bob Mrs. Thomason

Smith Girls Visit Thomasons and Honor Society Notice

Friday afternoon the Smith girls visited Mr. and Mrs. Thomason for a neighborly gathering. Among guests were Mrs. Leona Welch Mrs. Edith Hamilton Mrs. Feron Haverty and Mrs. Alma Clark. Patricia Poole a freshman at East Central earned Alpha Honor Society membership after achieving a grade point above 2.5 and was recognized at the Honor Awards assembly Tuesday.

Smith Girls Thomason Jesse Leona Welch Edith Hamilton Feron Haverty Alma Clark Patricia Poole East Central Alpha Honor Society

Oakman eighth grade graduates in May program

A May 10 school program and eighth grade graduation drew a large crowd of parents and friends. Six eighth graders, three girls and three boys, graduated with Beverley Ky Anson as salutatorian and Jimmy Don Owens as valedictorian.

Katherine Clark Sharon Moore Bobby Sweet Hubert Wynn Jimmy Don Owens J. M. Nance E. M. Wynn Nance

Oakman School Honors Students With Certificates

Mr. J. M. Nance Shirley Hobbs Katherine Clark and Linda Kay Crawford presented perfect attendance certificates. Perfect spelling certificates went to Sharon Wynn Shirley Moore Recse Owens Rosetta Golden Shirley Hobbs Katherine Clark and Jimmy Don Owens. The Oakman school closed Wednesday afternoon with a short assembly and candy treats. Visiting Wednesday were Norma Faye Hobbs and sister Shirley, along with Betty Sue Clark and her niece from Ada.

J. M. Nance Shirley Hobbs Katherine Clark Linda Kay Crawford Sharon Wynn Shirley Moore Recse Owens Rosetta Golden Jimmy Don Owens Oakman Cleborne Roper Norma Faye Hobbs Shirley Betty Sue Clark Mrs. Brown Ada

Hatton Baby Born At Valley View Hospital

Mr and Mrs Leroy Hatton announce the arrival of a boy born Thursday May 5 at Valley View Hospital. The child weighed seven pounds and a few ounces. Mother and baby are at home and doing fine.

Leroy Hatton Valley View Hospital

Tornado Near Stroud Destroys Sister's Barn

Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie East spent last weekend at Seminole with his parents as his father O C East battles illness. A tornado near Stroud on April 5 destroyed a sister’s barn and part of their house while the couple’s sister tended cattle and her husband fetched the children and caretaker.

Lonnie East Seminole O. C. East Mr. East Stroud

Family Visit and Graduation Notes from Coalgate Visit

Mrs. Ella Wynn of Coalgate spent last week with her son Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Wynn and Sharon and Hubert. They attended a graduation exercise before returning to Coalgate on Sunday, taking Mrs. Wynn home.

Ella Wynn Coalgate E. M. Wynn Sharon Hubert

Weekend Visitors At Caton Home Include Family From Oklahoma

Weekend visitors at the Caton home included Mrs. Mary Lee Caton Ada and the Walton family Walter Mary Dianne Janie and Dickie from Oklahoma City visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Caton and their family.

Jimmie Caton Mary Lee Caton Ada Walter Walton Mary Dianne Janie Dickie Oklahoma City

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