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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1954

Page

10

Medlock Seeks Re Election for State Senator

Virgil Medlock announces re election bid to represent Pontotoc and Seminole counties. He hinges his campaign on expanding agriculture industry education and welfare, cites road improvements and state funding, and pledges continued service and cooperation with state and local agencies.

Virgil Medlock Oklahoma Pontotoc Seminole Senate E. C. State College Charles F. Spencer East Central State College

Oklahoma agriculture and industry push for growth and stability

The article argues that Oklahoma must strengthen agriculture through laws, soil and water conservation, and youth programs while expanding industrial development in Pontotoc and Seminole counties. It calls for a stable government, predictable taxation, and a pro industry climate to attract out of state investment and create jobs.

Oklahoma Pontotoc Seminole Pontotoc County Seminole County Cournee of Commerce Ahora Development Council State Planning and Resources Board

Sunday School and Church Services at Camp Ground Church

Latent report notes 56 attendees at Sun day School. Sacrament and feet washing observed Sunday night. Mr and Mrs West Houchens and children of Lawrence visited Mr and Mrs Leslie Perry and family.

Camp Ground

Duncan Family Visit Mentioned in Monday Report

The article notes that she visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Duncan on Monday, highlighting a family turnout and social connection within the community.

Mrs Fred Duncan

Oklahoma City visitors call on Bivins family Saturday

Mrs. C. S. Whitson and Henry and Mrs. Hollis Kite with daughters from Oklahoma City visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bivins and family Saturday night.

C. S. Whitson Henry Hollis Kite Oklahoma City Roy Bivins

Sparks visit Golden sisters on Sunday afternoon

Lonnie Sparks Bobby Sparks and Nadine Sparks visited Gwendolyn Golden and Anna Jean Golden in the Worstell community on Sunday afternoon.

Lonnie, Bobby and Nadine Sparks Worstell Gwendolyn and Anna Jean Golden

Scaff Family Visits Relatives Across State Lines

Mr and Mrs Vernon Scaff spent Sunday in Paoli visiting relatives including Mr and Mrs Vergil Teeters and Mrs Teeters sister Mrs Leom Kinder of Perrin Texas. They continued to Sulphur to see Willard Scaff and Orville Scaff family before returning home. Jean and Connie Smith of Montreal Mo visited Donna and Sherry Scott Sunday morning.

Vernon Scaff Paoli Vergil Teeters Teeters Leom Kinder Perrin Texas Kinder Vernon Scaffs Willard Scaff Orville Scaff Jean and Connie Smith Montreal, Mo Donna Sherry Scott

Tilley Family Visits Tilley Home as Kay Improves

Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley and sons Gerald and Carlton Lee visit R E Tilley of Center Sunday night. They report Kay Tilley Karls sister is improving after a motor scooter accident last week. Kay was moved from hospital to her home Sunday afternoon.

Karl Tilley Gerald Carlton Lee R. E. Tilley Center Kay Tilley Karl Kay

Haskinses Attend East Side Free Will Baptist Service

Rev and Mrs Earlin Haskins attended the East Side Free Will Baptist Church in Sulphur. With Pastor Herron away for the weekend Rev Haskins delivered the Sunday morning sermon.

Earlin Haskins East Side Free Will Baptist Church Sulphur Rev. Herron Rev. Haskins

Mrs. Bess Roberts Visits Sister in Center

Mrs. Bess Roberts spent the weekend with her sister, Mrs. Nommie Garrett, of Center.

Bess Roberts Nommie Garrett Center

Weekend Visit Ties Coleman Couple to Callicotts

Mr and Mrs Hershel Jones of Coleman Oklahoma spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Woody Callicott.

Hershel Jones Coleman, Okla Woody Callicott

Mrs. Bobby Hunter and Children Visit Bortons

Mrs. Bobby Hunter and her children Debra and Darrel visited Mr. and Mrs. John Borton on Monday afternoon.

Bobby Hunter Debra Darrel John Borton

Mr and Mrs Duncan and guests visit Tilley home

Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan and Jerry with Bobby Hudson visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley and their boys Tuesday night.

Paul Duncan Jerry Bobby Hudson Karl Tilley

Iris Unit Meeting in Ada at Mrs Newlund’s Home

Mrs J K Smith attended the Iris Unit of the Ada Garden Clubs on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs W W Newlund, located northeast of Ada.

J. K. Smith Ada Garden Clubs W. W. Newlund Ada

Mrs Norton Visits Daughter in Wednesday Gathering

Mrs John Norton spent Wednesday with her daughter Mrs Betty Choate and her boys Ricky and Mike in a family visit.

John Norton Betty Choate Ricky and Mike Ada

Mrs Sam Golden Attends Missionary Meeting in Ada

Mrs Sam Golden attends a missionary meeting at the Church of God of Prophecy in Ada on Wednesday.

Sam Golden Church of God of Prophecy Ada

Barbecue Held by Dewey Supply Co in Ada

Marvin Crawley and Sam Golden were among attendees at a barbecue hosted by the Dewey Supply Co in Ada on Wednesday night.

Marvin Crawley Sam Golden Dewey Supply Co Ada

Ada Church of God hosts young peoples gathering

Mrs. Leo Scott and daughters Donna and Sherry attend a young peoples meeting at the Church of God in Ada along with Mrs. Gracie Hayes on Thursday night.

Leo Scott Donna Sherry Gracie Hayes Church of God In Ada

Tulsa man visits parents and friends over weekend

Steve Whitson of Tulsa spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Whitson and Henry. Grandma Duncan stayed Saturday night and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Booth.

Steve Whitson Tulsa Mrs. O. S. Whitson Henry Grandma” Duncan Mrs Bill Booth

Wilburn Smiths Move from Community to Montreal

The Wilburn Smiths, former residents of the community, relocated to Montreal about two years ago.

K. Smith Wilburn Smiths Montreal

Monroe and Bertie Aickson Visit Grandparents Haggard

Monroe and Bertie Fay Aickson spent Friday with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank Haggard in a family visit noted by local observers.

Monroe and Bertie Fay Aickson Mrs. Frank Haggard Ada

Sister of Dick Krause visits Washington kin and others

Miss Helen Krause of Seattle visits Mr. and Mrs. Dick Krause and family. Mrs. F. E. Duncan of the Worstell community spends Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hightower. Judson Kirby and children of Ada visit Mrs. Kirby's parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Kite. Donna Scott and Treal Mo visit Judy Krause. W. H. Hightower shows slight improvement after illness. Sunday dinner guests include Me. and Mrs. Wilburn Smith and daughters Jean and Connie of Montreal along with Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Smith of Ada. Mary Lou and Deena Jones of Worstell spend Sunday with Harold Lee Corvin.

Helen Krause Seattle Washington Dick Krause F. E. Duncan Worstell W. H. Hightower J. K. Smith Wilburn Smith Jean and Connie Montreal A. L. Smith Ada Mary Lou and Deena Jones Harold Lee Corvin Johnny Wilfong Vinita Duncan Judson Kirby Leora Wilfong Glen Wilfong

Community Visits and Local Social Gatherings Across Ada Duncan and Nearby

Families from Duncan Ada and Tishomingo gather for dinners picnics and visits as Rev McGlothin of Ada's Church of God of Prophecy joins in meals with the Golden and Norton households. A Ballard Park outing at Tishomingo and a wolf hunt near Francis are noted with several local residents mentioned.

Mr and Mrs Pete Atckson Visit Ada Relatives

Mr and Mrs Pete Atckson and family visited relatives in Ada on Sunday, spending time with kin and catching up with family in the area.

Pete Atckson Ada

Mr and Mrs Cape Enjoy Sandy Saturday Fishing

Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cape went fishing on Sandy Saturday night and reported good luck.

Mrs. A. L. Cape

Vergil Meek Family Visits Hightowers Saturday

Mr. and Mrs. Vergil Meek and their daughter Berlene visited Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hightower on Saturday for a social visit.

Vergil Meek Berlene W. H. Hightower

Weekend Visits Across Shawnee Ada and Worstell

Reports list numerous social visits including Mr. and Mrs. Ed Berryman and Kay and Charles of Shawnee visiting the O. S. Whitson home. Montreal Missouri resident Mrs. Wilburn Smith visited Mrs. Leo Scott. Sue Sellers of Ada spent Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Hood and Jerry.

Ed Berryman Kay and Charles of Shawnee O. S. Whitson Home Sue Sellers Ada M. C. Hood Jerry

Ada Visitors Share Family News of Keelings and Norton

Mrs. Betty Choate and her sons Rick and Mike Keeling along with Mr. and Mrs. Billy John Keeling and their son visited Mr. and Mrs. John Norton in Ada.

Betty Choate Rick*e Mike Billy John Keeling Ada John Norton

Mrs Rankin Visits Sister in Galey Sunday

Mrs. Oscar Rankin of Galey spent Sunday with her sister Mrs. J. G. Bennitt.

Oscar Rankin of Galey J. G. Bennitt

Local Social Notes Include Ballgame Visit and Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Earlin Haskins and Mr and Mrs T S Hood and Ann attended a ballgame at Hereford Park Friday night. Donna Scott visited Berlene Meek Saturday. Haskell Kite and son of Ada visited the P P Kite home Friday afternoon.

Donna Scott Berlene Meek Haskell Kite Ada P. P. Kite Earlin Haskins T. S. Hood Ann William Earl Haskins A. L. Swanson Homer Cooper E. K. Cooper

Local Kinfolks Gather for Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Haskell Kite and sons Danny and Charles visit Mr and Mrs P P Kite. Hollis Kite and children Dar lene and Donnie of Oklahoma City spend Sunday with them. Heard that locals suspect wolves are killing several turkeys. Earlin Haskins and Mrs T S Hood visit Ada relatives. Ann joins supper at P P Kite home with others.

Haskell Kite Danny Charles Hollis Kite Darlene Donnie Oklahoma City P. P. Kite

Mrs Carl West Visits Callicotts Saturday Night

Mrs Carl West visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Woody Callicott Saturday night.

Carl West Mrs Woody Callicott

Fishermen Named For Sunday Night Outing

Among those going fishing Sunday night were Jerry McDaniel Lavoid Meek James Thompson Kenneth Choate Lonan Choate and Bobby Perry. I haven't heard what luck they had.

Jerry McDaniel Lavoid Meek James Thompson Kenneth Choate Lonan Choate Bobby Perry

Smiths of Montreal Visit With J Family

Mr and Mrs Wilburn Smith and daughters Jean and Connie of Montreal Mo spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr and Mrs J.

Wilburn Smith Jean and Connie Montreal, Mo

Roberts Family Visits Murray in Gaar Corner

Mr and Mrs Ray Roberts and their daughter Pam spent Sunday visiting Mr and Mrs J W Murray of Gaar Corner, sharing a family gathering in the area.

Ray Roberts Pam J. W. Murray Gaar Corner

Haskins Couple Attends Vaness Baccalaureate

Mr and Mrs Earlin Haskins attended the baccalaureate sermon at Vaness Sunday afternoon observing the community senior rites and religious service.

Earlin Haskins Vaness

Sunday Visitation Report From Local Families

Visiting and dinner guests are listed across several households. Mr. and Mrs. W H Hightower hosted James Duncan and daughters Pat and Karen, along with Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott and daughters Donna Kay and Sherry.

W H. Hightower James Duncan Pat Karen Leo Scott Donna Kay Sherry

Also Mentioned on This Page

State Highway Department Portotoc Pontotoc Seminole Ial State Game and Fish Commission Bebee News By Lorene Scott Donna and Judy Krause Johnny McGlothin Rev. McGlothin Church of God of Prophecy of Ballard O. S. Whitson Jonnie Jean Gregory Byng Arch Nabors Francis Rebee Monstration Club Ada News A. L. Cape Amos Roberts J. W. Hood Preston Hood Allen Glen Golden Phyliss Sybil Jones Dick Godwin Thelma Golden Friday Homer Rok North Breedwey Oklahoma State Bank By J. Hugh Biles Thompson's Book Stores Ada Evening News Thompson Book Stores The Missouri Fey Sas Nny Corres CST Teast Aorora N. H. Keeling Ada and Atate Aed Mrs. Thelma Golden Glen
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