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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1954
Page
3
Miss Nancy Chaddick spends Saturday in Stonewall as a visitor at the Lloyd Goss home. Sunday the group will motor to Pauls Valley to return Nancy home and visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Max Craddick.
Mr and Mrs R C Daniels hosted their daughter Mrs Verna Crawford of Dallas during a family gathering. They also visited daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs J A Lambert of Francis and brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Jess Daniels of Byng.
Mrs Myrtle Fuller of Segraves is visiting her niece and husband Mr and Mrs Ora Morris. She will see old friends from her time as a resident of the town. Several years ago Mrs Fuller served as postmaster here.
Mr and Mrs Frank Harper travel to Tarzana California to visit his mother Mrs Frank Harper and other relatives. Frank now calls Tarzana his home.
W. R. Smitty Smith, owner of the town cafe, is away for three weeks on a fishing trip in Arkansas. Local notices advise customers to expect his return after the vacation period.
Haskell Blackwell traveled to Oklahoma City for a last Friday checkup. His wife says taking all the medicine he brought should lead to rapid recovery.
Recent visitors in the home of Mrs. Reynolds were her daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Tom My Frazier of Dallas Texas.
Mr and Mrs Lee Nance were in Caddo last Monday attending the Red River association of the Odd Fellows and Rebeccas. They returned with Mrs Nances sister Mrs Lee McGee who stayed several days. Mr Nance is recovering well from a ladder fall. Mrs W C Story Sr hosts her sister and her sons Presley Cole Presley Jr and Julian from Paris Texas as house guests.
Mr and Mrs W C Story Jr and Debra traveled to McAlester to visit Mr and Mrs Neil Etie and their family.
Mr and Mrs red Wallis and Mrs Charley Burnett fished at Bee on Lake Texoma last Friday with Mrs Wallis winning the sole fish. Guests at the Crowell home Thursday included Mr and Mrs Elmo Minor Mr and Mrs Joe Daniels and Mrs C D Pace. Chamber of Commerce covered dish dinner at the high school next Monday is the regular monthly meeting urged for attendance.
Boys from Lindsay spent Saturday and Sunday there to be with Mrs Durbin who is seriously ill in Valley View. Friends say Mrs Durbin is improving some.
The younger participants included Mary Sue Shaw Dixie Truitt Monroe Hodges and Jimmy Keith Underhill. Mary Sue Shaw won second day money in the barrel race and Monroe Hodges took third in bull dogging.
Last week Mr. and Mrs. Arthur William hosted visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Troy Williamson and baby, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Williamson, all of Oklahoma City. SEEN two families driving new cars, the Clint Morrisons and the Westley Chaddicks.
Mr and Mrs John Allred Jr welcomed a baby girl named Janet Sue born at Valley View Hospital. The birth occurred last week with both mother and child reported in good health.
Mrs. Edna Meig and her daughter from Pratt Kansas spent Friday through Monday at the home of her aunt Mrs. Wesley Chad dick and Mr Chaddick.
The annual spring fashion festival presented by first year home economics students featured models wearing blouses in onion cotton rayon nylon and other fabrics. Dresses included organdies prints and embroidered cottons with sport wear in denims and prints. Mrs D D Duke guided the students while the high school glee club directed by Mrs Vernon Younts Jr provided music.
Mr and Mrs G W Evans and their son Alva Evans of Oil Center drove to Okmulgee Wednesday to see their daughter and sister Mrs Beatrice Stark who is in the hospital there. Stark was injured in a car wreck five weeks ago and her home is in Prague.
Mr and Mrs Fred Wallis drove to Ardmore Saturday evening to attend the wedding of his nephew Bill Wallis.
Mr and Mrs Tom Shannon are identified with Mrs Roy Robins, Patricia and Joan of Norman in a local society listing.
Three students received scholarships to East Central: John Edward Ross, Edwin Horton, and Jannette Tolbert. The awards recognize academic achievement and promise.
Friday morning in the auditorium an awards assembly is planned. Attendees expect presentation of perfect attendance certificates and related honors to students and staff.
Certificates and other awards will be given. A junior student Lou Ellen Smith received the $50 award offered by the First National Bank in Ada. Winners in the industrial arts show include high school Don Mosier first with a cedar chest Don Thompson second with a cedar chest Perry Perkins third with a coffee table. Grade school winners John Dunigan first for a table and pen set Charles Cradduck second on a gun rack and pen set. Two eighth graders Sandra Prater and Charles Cradduck will receive the American Legion Award. Books checked in Tuesday and semester exams Wednesday. Mary Beth Kerr Betty Jovita Williams Calvin Taylor and Bro Westley Meek. A picnic supper was enjoyed en route. This is a monthly affair.
Glen Elkins has signed up for the navy and will take his physical soon. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Elkins.
Mr and Mrs Steve Clopton of Holdenville were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Homer Stewart. Mrs Stewart and Mrs Clopton are sisters.
Mr and Mrs George McKoy travel this week to Cooksville Tennessee the old home town of Mrs McKoy. They plan to visit relatives and reconnect with family roots in the area.
Nazarene young people traveled to McAlester on Friday night. Participants included Royce Lee Garrett Gene Williamson Bob Webb and Virgie Webb.
A bridal shower for Mr and Mrs Kenneth Cowan was held at the Baptist Church last week. The groom’s bride is the former Lucretia May. Hostesses included Pauline Humphrey and several listed ladies. Numerous guests sent gifts or attended, among them several named in the notice.
A society column lists numerous names including Sybil Stokes Ellis Lee Forehand Lloyd Lynch Joe Daniels Bert Mays Earl Craddock Dick Truitt Cole Underhill Dora Mason and many more among Mesdames Clint Morrison Tom Crow Helen Jeter Vernal King Annie Farris Nellie Dryden and others. Misses Pat McNinch Sharon Olterm an Louise Murry Cora Jane Hunt Nor June Hunt Carol McNinch Mary Sue Shaw Joy Morgan Jenean Horton Minnie Hardin are also noted.
Mr and Mrs Bill Don Green wood of St Louis were guests of Mr and Mrs Jack Garrison Wednesday.
Vacation Bible School starts Monday at the Baptist Church with enrollment day set for Friday afternoon May 27. Children up to 16 are urged to attend and Mrs Holt Sodeman serves as director.
Vacation Bible School starts Friday May 21 at 2 p m with enrollment and a parade. Classes run May 24 to June 4 from 8:30 to 11:30 a m daily for ages 3 to 16 in Stonewall and nearby areas. Mrs Sodeman principal, Mrs Bullard superintendent, with department heads named.
The freshman and sophomore classes spent Friday in Sulphur on a trip with sponsors Mrs Watson and Mr Bloodworth. Attendees included Nancy Elliott LaVerne James Kay Wyche Ramona Davis Patricia Howell Carol Ann Tolliver Barbara Lunsford Bettye Moss Wanda Young and others. The group hiked swam and skated while additional families visited locals over the weekend.
The Sodemans hosted Bro and Mrs Tom Parrish and Mike in Ada. On Tuesday Parrish moved to Marietta Oklahoma where he has been called as pastor of the First Baptist Church. Stonewall friends wish them well in their new work. The church bought two dozen steel folding chairs for Adult classrooms and other church spaces.
Mr and Mrs Ted Griffin and their son moved their trailer house near Oklahoma City. Mr Griffin is now employed by the Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company.
Rose of Ada Sunday reports Mrs. Lee Elliott and Mrs. Jesse Epperson visiting Janelle Gibson in Yukon. Rev. Ed Hollenbeck dined with Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Young. Mr. and Mrs. Bill James of Mannsville and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Greene of Oklahoma City visited Mr. and Mrs. A. J. James and LaVerne and Sonny.
Doris Young celebrated her 15th birthday with a Wednesday slumber party. Attendees included Kay Wyche Wanda Young Helen Young Laverne James Carol Ann Tolliver and Barbara Lungsford.
The Junior and Senior classes and sponsors left Friday morning for Burns Run for a class trip. The list of travelers includes Robby Young Don Tollison Don Neal Buzz Myers Jeff Dearmen Willie Dansby Winnie Bipson Jean Shahan Sue Miller Evelyn Davidson Cole Ann Felkins Birdie Mae Driver Joye Howell Ray Young Robert Tillison Vernon Young Junior Stewart Royal Tillery J T Howell and sponsors Mr and Mrs Wendell Mitchusson and Mr and Mrs Leonard Morgan. The group returned Sunday af
M L Platt 73 died Sunday at a local hospital after major surgery. Funeral Wednesday at 3 at Southwest Church of Christ with burial in Memorial Park cemetery. Born 1881 in Duplex Texas he moved to Oklahoma in 1907 and Ada in 1927. He married Hattie Grace Adams in Durant in 1914. Survived by wife, three sons R B Lester Earl Ada Harold of Anchorage Alaska and Herman of Ardmore, step sons Roy McCollum Blue and W E McCollum Chula Vista Calif, sisters Clara Raney New Boston Texas brothers Tom Petrolia Texas W B Austwell Texas Henry Oregon.
A note on cooking prunes states that added sugar is unnecessary because the dried fruit already carries natural sweetness. The guidance emphasizes using prunes for flavor and texture without extra sweetening in recipes.
Readers recount a pleasant journey filled with warmth and smiles despite sunburns. The group describes scenic views, relaxed moments, and shared laughs during their outing.
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