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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1954

Page

7

Baccalaureate Services Held for McLish High Seniors

Fittstown High School seniors gathered for Baccalaureate services Sunday night May 9 at the Fittstown Baptist Church. Rev. Tom Parrish delivered the sermon, Joyce McNeil led the processional, and Rev. L. E. Stages gave the invocation. The junior glee club performed under Mrs. Chessia Shipman, with benediction by Rev. Art McGrew. The class comprises four girls and six boys. H. L. Mitchuson is superintendent of McLish.

McLish High School Tom Parrish Fittstown Baptist Church Joyce McNeil L. E. Stages Chessia Shipman Art McGrew

Bridal shower honors Flora Barritt in Pontotoc home

Several from Fittstown attended a bridal shower for Mrs. Flora Barritt nee Flora Dooley at the home of Mrs. Arthur Ross in Pontotoc.

Fittstown Flora Barritt Flora Dooley Arthur Ross Pontotoc

Oklahoma City Visit With Cox Family Extended

Mr and Mrs Bill Cox visited from Saturday to Tuesday in Oklahoma City with Mr Coxs sister and brother in law the Noel Jack sons. Bulls mother recently returned from California after an enjoyable visit.

Bill Cox Oklahoma City Mr. Cox Noel Jacksons Bull California

Winters Family Visit At Sam Winters Home

Mr and Mrs D C Winters and their Davis daughter visited the Sam Winters home Tuesday. A daughter Mrs Harold Crawford and her Maud family were also there visiting.

D. C. Winters Davis Sam Winters Harold Crawford Maud

Hunters Take 10 Day Arizona New Mexico Trip

John and Jim Hunter leave Saturday for a 10 day vacation visiting various points in Arizona and New Mexico. They travel with the W T Milams of Ada.

John Jim Hunter Arizona New Mexico W. T. Milam’s Ada

Hurshs Visit Relatives in Oklahoma City Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Bert Hursh traveled to Oklahoma City to visit relatives during the weekend. The trip focused on family time and local gatherings.

Bert Hursh Oklahoma City

Hemp Winters Visit Fred Braddock Home

The Hemp Winters family from Ring ling visited the Fred Braddock home over the weekend.

Fred Braddock Hemp Winters Ringling

Miss Tony Corbin Visits Home for Weekend

Tony Corbin, a student at A. and M. in Stillwater, returned home for the weekend. W. S. Walton, father of Mrs. Corbin, accompanied him back to Stillwater after a weeklong visit at the Corbin home.

Tony Corbin Stillwater W. S. Walton

Brown Couple Embark On Tex Vacation Visit

Mr and Mrs Calvin Brown left Sunday for a short vacation stopping overnight in Lawton then journeying to Borger Texas to visit their son James for several days.

Calvin Brown Lawton Borger Tex James

Weatherford Woman Attends Brother Johnny Ross Graduation

Mrs Evelyn Ross of Weatherford traveled to Fittstown to attend her brother Johnny Ross's graduation from the seventh grade.

Evelyn Ross Weatherford Fittstown Johnny

Autens Attend Ada 8th Grade Graduation

Mr and Mrs Joe Auten and daughter Mildred of Ada attend Monday night 8th grade graduation exercises. A grandson of the Autens named Larry Large was among the group.

Joe Auten Mildred Ada Autens Larry Large

Lees Welcome Grand Daughter From Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs C H Lee show off their granddaughter Canda Loubaugh of Oklahoma City during a three or four day visit before returning her to her parents. The baby’s mother is Patricia Lee, the Lees’ only daughter.

C. H. Lee Canda Loubaugh Oklahoma City Lees Patricia Lee

Local Families Take Four-Week Vacation Trip

Mr and Mrs W E Snyder and Johnny left Monday night after graduation exercises for California. Mrs Snyder was ill Monday but hoped to recover. Editor hopes they send a postcard. Mr and Mrs Tom Fuller and son Winston of Soper visited Mrs Fuller’s brother Virgil Harris and family last week.

W. E. Snyder Johnny California Tom Fuller Winston of Soper

Visit brings Luther Wilson family to McLoud

Mr and Mrs Luther Wilson visited their son Roland and daughter in law Maudie Lee Sunday in McLoud. Roland works as a teacher in the McLoud school system.

Luther Wilson Roland and Maudie Lee McLoud Roland

Parish family moves to new Marietta church

Rev. and Mrs. Tom Parrish and son Mike relocated to a new church in Marietta on Tuesday. He previously served as pastor at Fittstown Baptist Church for 20 months. The community expresses regret at their departure and wishes them success. the Marietta church is currently without a pastor but plans to appoint one soon.

Tom Parrish Mike Marietta Fittstown Baptist Church

Roy Hearn Faces Very Serious Health Condition

Roy Hearn has been bedridden and in very serious condition since last Saturday, following an extended illness.

Roy Hearn

Sixth Grade Party at Rae Thompson Home

McLish school sixth grade held a party at Rae Thompson home on Friday May 14 from 4:00 to 7:00. Attendees included Carolyn Phillips Elton Sliger Carol Schneider Mike Weaver David Logan Herschel Chronister Peggy Humes Howard Pharr Lovell Harlan Mary Corbin Richard Timmons Sanders Mitchell Geneva Wyche Donna Wyche Linda Thompson and Betty Buttrill.

McLish School Rae Thompson Carolyn Phillips Elton Sliger Carol Schneider Mike Weaver David Logan Herschel Chronister Peggy Humes Howard Pharr Lovell Harlan Mary Corbin Richard Timmons Sanders Mitchell Geneva Wyche Donna Wyche Linda Thompson Betty Buttrill

Mrs Louella Crawford Rushed to Valley View Hospital

Mrs Louella Crawford was rushed to Valley View Hospital early Sunday with injuries from an incident. Her condition and the circumstances surrounding the event were not fully reported in the available text.

Louella Crawford Valley View Hospital

Vacation Begins for Jimmy Spears with Grandparents

Jimmy Spears starts his vacation spending the first week out of school with his grandparents Mr and Mrs H L Ray in Stonewall.

Jimmy Spears H. L. Ray Stonewall

Ellis Schneider and Bill Harris Depart for San Diego Camp

Rd Ar Ellis Schneider and seaman Bill Harris left for a training camp in San Diego California early Monday morning.

Ellis Schneider Seaman Bill Harris San Diego Cal

Mr and Mrs Sam Cole Visit Ada Family

Mr and Mrs Sam Cole spent Sunday as guests of their daughter Mrs Kenneth Rhynes and family in Ada.

Sam Cole Kenneth Rhynes Ada

Harris Family Visits Siblings Across Ada and Cromwell

Mr and Mrs Luther Harris and daughter Jennie of Ada drove to Shawnee to be at Luther Harris sister's bedside in a hospital where she is in serious condition. On the return trip they stopped at Cromwell to visit daughter Mrs Ruby Byrd and husband. Mrs Alice Cobb, Harris mother, joined the visit and returned home with them.

Luther Harris Jennie Ada Shawnee Harris Cromwell Ruby Byrd Alice Cobb Byrd

Tragedy Saddens Fittstown Community

The Fittstown area extends condolences for the death of young Jerry Martin near Stratford. Officials and residents mourn the loss and send sympathy to the bereaved family.

Fittstown Jerry Martin Stratford

Ada man L L Turner visiting Bill Cox for home paint

L L Turner of Ada visits in Bill Cox's home for several days acting as handyman while Cox gives the house a fresh coat of paint.

L. L. Turner Ada Bill Cox Bill

Noble Holman Family Visits Z C Jacksons

Mr and Mrs Noble Holman of near Center visited on Sunday with the Z C Jacksons.

Mrs. Noble Holman Near Center Z. C. Jacksons

Vacation Bible School Begins May 24

The Vacation Bible School opens Monday morning May 24 from 8 to 11 30. Mrs Ruby Flynn serves as superintendent.

Ruby Flynn

Couple Finds New Plan After Knott Property Move

Mr and Mrs Bill Dause relocated to the Knott property following a house fire. They have not yet decided their next steps.

Bill Dause Knott

Mum's Illness Ties Family to Ada Doctor

Little Stevie Snell is a victim of the mumps. His mother Mrs Pat Snell has been on the sick list, and another daughter Mrs Ellen Davis is under the care of an Ada doctor. They report she was bordering on having tuberculosis.

Little Stevie Snell Pat Snell Ellen Davis Ada

Delaplain family set for first grandchild visit

Mrs. J L Delaplain beams as Eunice from Michigan plans Sunday arrival with the Delaplains first granddaughter. Linda a senior at Ohio University returns Thursday and James stays in California. The Bighams head toward Lake Texoma while Johnny Snyder packs for a California vacation. L L Wilson finishes a chest in anticipation of the newborn.

J. L. Delaplain Eunice Michigan Delaplains Linda O. U Delaplain James California Charley Bighams Lake Texoma C. H. Lee Johnny Snyder L. L. Wilson

Eighth Grade Graduation Held At Local High School

Eighth grade graduation exercises were held Monday night May 17 at 8 00 pm in the high school auditorium. The 8th grade class included Sharron McCraw Charles Woodward Bill Corbin Larry Large Dave Ann Uhlich Mandy Johnson Doile Simmons David Bryant Phyllis Tipton Carol Crass Donald Brantley and Johnnie Snyder.

Sharron McCraw Charles Woodward Bill Corbin Larry Large Dave Ann Uhlich Mandy Johnson Doile Simmons David Bryant Phyllis Tipton Carol Crass Donald Brantley Johnnie Snyder Joyce McNeil M. R. Morgan

Cub Scout Pack Holds Yearend Ceremony at School

The Cub Scout Pack held their final pack ceremony Friday night at 7 30 at the school with Rev L Ey Staggs serving as master of ceremonies. The program featured a welcome song by packs.

Rev. L. Ey Staggs

Scout Den 1 and Den 2 leaders share picnic event honors

The event featured a yell a song Ole McDonald with animals, a stunt Ole Flivver Ride and a cake contest won by Den 2. Leaders included Mrs J N Hunter and Mrs C W Watkins in Den 1 and Mrs W M Whitmire Jr in Den 2. Rev Staggs presented awards. Marvin Mitchell Mike Wilson earned bobcat badges. lion badges went to Roy Sliger Jerry Hellman Gene Reeves Bob Boydston Fred Braddock Jr Tony Lewis and John Hunter. Bear badge went to Bobby Stags. Wolves awarded to Charles Watkins Jimmie Whitmire Jim Hunter. Charles Watkins earned an arrow point. Cubs displayed handcrafts for parents and thanks were given to Mrs J S La Salle for kiln use and glaze.

Ole McDonald Den 2 Den 1 J. N. Hunter C. W. Watkins W. M. Whitmire Rev. Staggs Marvin Mitchell Mike Wilson Roy Sliger Jerry Hellman Gene Reeves Bob Boydston Fred Braddock Jr Tony Lewis John Hunter Bobby Stags Charles Watkins Jimmie Whitmire Jim Hunter Cubs Cub J. S. la Salle

Mrs Cherry Still Confined With Undulant Fever

Mrs. O. E. Cherry remains in Valley View Hospital with undulant fever. Mr. Cherry reports doctors say her condition has not improved significantly.

O. E. Cherry Valley View Hospital

Edna Snell Misses Commencement Due to Mumps

Edna Snell, a high school senior, contracted mumps at the last minute and could not attend the commencement exercise Tuesday night.

Edna Snell

Peters Couple Attends Business in Fittstown

Mr and Mrs Fred Peters of Pontotoc were in Fittstown on a business trip early Wednesday.

Fred Peters Pontotoc Fittstown

Uhlich Family Moving to Ada

Mr and Mrs Harold Uhlich and their son are relocating to Ada to work with an oil company based there Their parents reside in town and the note expresses regret at their departure while hoping for their frequent return.

Harold Uhlich Ada Harold

Graduation Honors For Bill Corbin At McLish School

The J M Donaldsons from Tishomingo attended the 8th grade graduation exercises Monday night. Corbins' son Bill Corbin, vice president of his class and an outstanding student at McLish School, was praised by friends including the M L Jamisons of Stonewall.

J. M. Donaldsons Tishomingo Corbins Bill McLish School M. L. Jamisons Stonewail

Joe Allison Injured in Ada Car Accident

Joe Allison of Ada suffered serious injuries in a car accident early Wednesday. He was employed by Howard Sheet Metal Co. of Ada. Details on the cause of the crash were unavailable at this time.

Joe Allison Joe Howard Sheet Metal Co Ada

Furloughed Brother Attends Sister Ruth’s May 22 Wedding

Junior Logan just finished boat training in San Diego and arrived home Sunday night for a 14 day leave. He made it in time for sister Ruth McLish’s graduation and upcoming wedding on Saturday May 22 at 7 30 PM at the Assembly of God Church.

Junior Logan San Diego Junior Ruth Assembly of God Church McLish

Roy Hearn Seriously Injured After Incident

Roy Hearn was rushed to Valley View Hospital Tuesday afternoon in grave condition after a reported incident. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the event.

Roy Hearn Valley View Hospital

Commencement Services At Local High School Auditorium

The commencement was held Tuesday May 18 at 8 00 p m in the high school auditorium. The processional was by Don Mitchuson invocation by John Durant music by the Junior High girls glee club salutatory by Katherine Stevenson address by Dr Edward W James awards presented by Mr B L Pannell valedictory by Nell Billingsley diplomas presented by H L Mitchusson benediction by Joe Howell recessional by Don Mitchusson.

McLish High School Don Mitchuson John Durant Katherine Stevenson Edward W. James B. L. Pannell Nell Billingsley H. L. Mitchusson Joe Howell Don Mitchusson

Fittstown Cancer Drive Surpasses Quota By Town Effort

Mrs Snyder reports Fitts town raised 45.28 dollars on a 20 dollar quota for the cancer drive. No ip e work used. The note adds Richard Chandler of Byng will join the trip to California for three weeks. Marie is handling the news at home.

Marriages Reported In Route Communes

A. E. Tredwell aged 27 from Milburn Route 1 weds Marie Dewitt 18 of Wapanucka Route 1. Ellis Schneider Jr 20 from Harden City marries Sue Phillips 17 of Harden City. Kenneth Corley 19 from Kansas City Missouri weds Margaret Grissom 17 of Wyandotte Kansas.

A. E. Tredwell Milburn Marie Dewitt Wapanucka Ellis Schneider, Jr Harden City Sue Phillips Kenneth Lee Corley Kansas City Margaret Ann Grissom Wyandotte Kan

Weather Spurs Road Work Rumors In Worstell

The item notes frequent rain and an approaching cool spell raising concerns about impassable country roads and the duties of road commissioners. Local social items mention Kenneth Choate dining with Lavoid Meek. Mrs. Dick Jones and Mrs. John Henry Jones visiting Annie Duncan. Mrs. Louis Everett Cox at Sunday dinner with sister Mrs. Dick Goodwin. Mrs. Leo Scott visiting Virgil Meek. and Doyle Choate, working in Tulsa, spending the weekend with his parents.

Louis Everett Cox Dick Goodwin

Community Notes From Shawnee Area Gatherings

Local names are listed with visits and travel as residents and visitors cross through Shawnee. Families including Haggards Goodwins and Duncans share encounters at homes, hospitals, and lakeside pockets while relatives travel to Ada Wichita and California.

Mrs. Duncan Visits Hightower Family Saturday

Mrs. F. Fe. Duncan spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hightower of the Belice community. Mrs. Duncan is a sister of Mrs. Hightower.

F. FE. Duncan W. H. Hightower Belice

Booth Spends Short Time With Lavoid Meek Sunday

Billy Olen Booth spent a brief period with Lavoid Meek on Sunday, with no further details provided about the meeting or its purpose.

Billy Olen Booth Lavoid Meek

Mrs Dick Goodwin Visits Daughter on Monday

Mrs Dick Goodwin visited in the home of her daughter Mrs Bob Henry Monday.

Dick Goodwin Bob Henry Monday

Linda Crawley Visits Grandparents in Bebes Community

Little Linda Crawley daughter of Mr and Mrs Marvin Crawley spent Tuesday night with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Elva Crawley in the Bebes community.

Linda Crawley Marvin Crawley Bebes Elva Crawley

Hightowers Host Berlene Saturday Night Visit

Berlene visited with her parents Mr. and Mrs W H Hightower Saturday night, giving a glimpse into family plans and local social activity.

Virgil Meek and Berlene W. H. Hightower

Eddie Palmer Visits Family During Short Stay

Eddie Palmer is here visiting his family, Mrs. Palmer and children for a few days. Eddie is employed.

Eddie Palmer Mrs. Palmer Eddie

Duncan couple visiting Teeters in Byng on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan were visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J T Teeters of Byng Sunday.

Roy Teeters Dallas Tex Paul Duncan Roy Mr. Levi Sparks Mrs J. T. Teeters Byng

Draft Board Seeks Two Men Missing Since 1948

The local draft board requests information on Roman Nell Smith and Charles Richard Leys, last heard from in 1948. If known, call 1766 or 290 or write to the Draft Board, 227 East Main, Ada. The board notes that some 4-F classifications at the start of the Korean conflict are being reconsidered as service standards shift.

Roman Nell Smith Ada Nora Smith Charles Richard Leys Francis Draft Board East Main

Lula and Louisiana Visitors Share Weekend at Ada and Lula

Lula society notes recount visits among Clifford Brooks Treas and associated families in Ada Velma and Ahloso. Louisiana visitors Wayman Lillard from Shreveport and Airman Lloyd Daniel of Fort Worth join weekend gatherings including an opera outing at Ahloso with several local families.

Lloyd Daniel Fort Worth Mrs T. P. Daniel Ahloso Jake Treas D. R. Clifford Dickie Lula Donald Brooks Ada

Whisenhunt and Clifford Report Mumps Illness

Linda Kay Whisenhunt and Debra Kay Clifford have the mumps, a contagious childhood illness. The report notes both individuals contracted mumps but provides no further details on treatment or exposure.

Linda Kay Whisenhunt Debra Kay Clifford

Francis Wins Amid Baseball Speculation

Thursday report suggests Francis won an event, with editors noting uncertainty about the exact competition. The fragment implies a sports victory potentially in baseball.

Francis

High School Class Trip Visits Zoo and Museums

The group toured the Oklahoma City zoo Friday morning and Springlake Friday evening, visited the Norman Museum and returned by Ada. Some students skated while others attended a show. Mrs. Lou Felton of McAlester visits friends this week. Mr. and Mrs. Tenry Teel attended Tom Teel’s funeral in Oklahoma City after a fatal car wreck.

Oklahoma City Springlake Norman Museum Ada Lou Felton McAlester Tenry Teel Tom Teel

Lula High and Grade School Baccalaureate Services

Lula High School and grade school held baccalaureate events with Effie Burns at the piano, Rev. Roy Burkett delivering the address, and the high school chorus singing. Graduation followed on Tuesday night with Ernest Lee Sweat salutatorian and Shirla Daniel valedictorian among the senior class. eighth grade names include Philis Mishenhammer and others.

Lula Effie Burns Clayton Roy Burkett First Baptist Church of Philis Mishenhammer Margaret Angle Mickey Cooper Dennis Sweat Buddie Sweat Kenneth Edgeman Kenneth Fortner Burtis Williams Carl Wafford

Shirla Daniel Wins East Central Scholarship

Shirla Daniel earns a scholarship to East Central. Seventh and eighth graders visited Shawnee on Monday with parents Mrs. Lois Lillard and Mrs. Lucille Wood accompanying. Mrs. Baker teaches the class.

Shirla Daniel East Central Shawnee Lois Lillard Lucille Woodall Baker

Gary Will Prefers Ada Friday Breakfast Stop

Local friends of Raymond Gary of Madill Democratic governor candidate plan a Friday appearance in Ada. At 7 am a breakfast at Aldridge will be served with attendees paying their own way. Reservations advised via Martin Clark phone 22. Gary will speak at 8 and remain at the hotel until 10 30 for chats.

Raymond Gary Madill Ada Aldridge Martin Clark Clark Gary

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