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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1957

Page

12

Frisco News By Mrs Patton From a Local Mailbox Notes

Frisco News from Mrs Agnes Patton recounts a personal letter about floods on Boggy Creek near Harden City Oklahoma. She mentions two bridges out, travel detours via Stonewall or Frisco, and a family visit from Shawnee. The writer describes fishing near Lake Texoma, catching three catfish, and sharing community mood about gathering news.

Agnes Harden City Boggy Stonewall Frisco Oklahoma Calvin Lee Shawnee Lake Texoma

Waterbloated Boggy Creek floods Wall of Ada area

The Boggy Creek near Frisco rose higher than this year’s peak as locals including the Pattons Hisaws and Lances checked a blue Chevrolet pickup stuck in the water. Doyle Thomas, Ada visitors the Curtis couple recounted near Stonewall, narrowly avoided danger while wading to safety as the road flooded.

Frisco Pattons Hisaws Lances Doyle Thomas Boggy Mr. Hisaw Thomas Curtises Ada Bois d’ Arc Creek

Local social notes and injuries from Byng area

Reports of injuries from a fall when a cord broke while swinging a ring tied to a limb. A large Byng gathering at the Minor home includes Sligers, Mills, and many locals. Numerous moves, weddings, family visits, and weekend guests fill the Ada area community chronicle. Old Frisco Cemetery burial of John Flanagan noted. Continuous updates on neighbors, travels, and small town happenings across Ada and surrounding towns.

O.K Old Frisco John Flanagan Stonewall Frisco Mrz Flanagan Stonewall High School

Ada woman trapped in mud while trying to reach work

Mrs. Dea Lance, of Aliel, attempted to traverse an old oilfield road south of her home Saturday morning. She became stuck in a mud hole between two creeks and could not reach Ada's Western Shop where she works.

Aliel Dea Lance

Lovelady Community Quilts and News Highlights

Six ladies led by Edna Boren and Ruby Deaton quilted on Thursday and plan to host the next session. They are supporting another club quilt for Mrs. Flanagan and seek funds for a refrigerator. Bible Class met with Mrs. Ruby Dent. A wedding shower for Laura Boudreaux and Harold Haines occurred at the Ah loso Baptist Church. their wedding is set for Sunday afternoon May 26. Perry Don Ross, on 80 day Navy leave in San Diego, returns to base May 17 and plans to be home again next February. Alvin and family celebrate his discharge May 22. The Davises and Ozbirns were visitors with Parks. Ross family hosted dinner with the Taylors and others Friday.

Edna Boren Ruby Deaton Dell McClindon Ida Taylor Virginia Jared Juanita Jones Ethel Jones Tehy Mrs. Flanagan Perry Don’ Ross Navy San Diego Calif

Local Events and Visits Highlight Weekend in Washington OKla

Mr and Mrs Carthus Robins of Washington Oklahoma spent Friday night with his aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Bob Ross. Edna Boren hosted her grandbaby Vickie Woodward over the weekend. Cecil Woodward’s father died recently, a former community resident. Joe Parks Wanda Bettie Susie Taylor visited the Rosses Sunday afternoon. Barbara Margaret Looney and Perry Don Ross traveled to Turner Falls Sunday. Sachs ahead of terms with upcoming state and international conventions as president-elect.

Vicky Daniel Joe Daniel A. ‘I. Minor Carthus Robins Washington, Okla Bob Ross Joe Parks Wanda and Bettie Susie Taylor The Rosses Barbara Margaret Looney Perry Don Ross Turner Falls

Locked-in Bettie Taylor Missing from Park’s Farm

Mrs. Joe Parks' granddaughter Bettie Taylor visited last Tuesday and helped feed baby chicks before accidentally locking herself inside the chicken house. Bettie attempted to exit but found the door fastened behind her and vanished, leaving her granny outside.

Joe Parks Bettie Taylor Mrs. Parks Bettie

Wilson News By Mrs Garret Beller

Gerald Wanda and Tommy Thurman visit their father Paul Thurman and Mrs Thurman of Oklahoma City. W A Oliphant and daughter Deloris visit John Crabtree family. many local relatives and neighbors share weekend visits and Sunday School notes. Our Sunday School picnic at Sulphur draws few due to sickness and bad roads while families gather for contented community news and gatherings.

Gerald Wanda Tommy Thurman Paul Thurman Mrs. Thurman Oklahoma City W. A. Oliphant Deloris John Crabtree W.A Wilson Curtis Hogue Cathy James Briggs Gary Monty Kirkland Terry Lee Sherry Tina Kay Matheny Garrett Beller Vickie Roundtree Wilford Elden Jamie’ Lee Betty Morrison Ed Roundtree Jr Vickie Stevie Norrel Vandergriff Tommy Marie Norman Vandegriff Karen Ada Gere Stone Jerry Peggy Brenda Ralph Well Vernon Evert

Union Valley Growth News and Storm Damage

Last Monday brought heavy rain and high winds that tore Edgar Biggs barn top off and exposed section line damage. George McCurley completed a home TV and radio shop with full operation, ready to begin work in Union Valley.

Union Valley Arvel Davis Edgar Biggs George McCurley R’aring

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Simon Patton W. R. Robbins Glenn Mobiey Kitty Vicky Glenda Betty and Jovita Williams J. W. Snow Rosa Lee W. O. Freeman Susy Ann Scribner Teddy and Ronny Muskogee Freda Ellis Richard Osburn V. A. Johnson Valarie Yoell Hale Shirley Hisaw Charles Hisaw L. D. Brady Micky Smith Donald K. Hale Sam Sliger Dean and Gyndolin Rome Byng A. T. Minor Bob Langley Reba Daniel Vance Minor Windell Price Farm Sid Jim Marshall Sunday Tom Henry Mr. Thomas H. W. Thomases Coalgate Baileys Bailey Greenwood Ark Joe Edna Johnson C. J. Waldroup Miss Johnson Antholene Teddy Scripner Littie Gae von Langley Vaness Edd Wall Healdron Doyle Doyle Wall Mr. Wall Sinclair Alma Tur Bill Parrott Mr. Parrott Amarillo Tex Lake Texoma Danny Larrimore Clarence Crowell Alfred Baylis Sandra Tecumseh Momma M. L. Stegall Rev. Stegall J. W. Stegalls Harlen Jackson Bowlegs Windell Harris Bertie Harris Glenn Mobley Dallas Rual Robbins James Robbins Los Alamos Colo Colorado Clyde Hobgood Jr Robby Aun Amarillo, Tex Ena Lee Jack West Jeanne Long City M. M. Maxwell Alva Lowther Dixon Gene Calvin Forehand Mrs Lee Forehand Louisiana Shirla Daniel L. T. Daniel John Daniel Homer Barnes Raymond Tulsa Clyde Robgood Sunshine Charlie Flanagan Ahloso Coy Byrd Mattie Hickey Betty Carol, Maxey Latta Carl “Crawley Troy Sharell Mel Stephens Union’ Valley Dorothy Mathews Tressie Weighbors Hulstine Jones Atoka Grover Barnes Dwain and Larry W. J. Barnes Lovelady News Nora Ross Ruby Dent Alvin Davis Alvin W. M. Ross Perry Don Silas Taylor Glendon’ Taylors Happyland Vickie Woodward Cecil Woodward Sachs UP Bottling CO W. Malin Stevie Roundtree Juanita Delton Gerloft Ralph Wall Jimmie Ray Roundtree Mose Lee Rube Vandegriff Billy Hooser Elk City Eugene “Stone Cleamon Stone Braxton Delbert Gerloff Gus Gerloff Tess Hooser Gerald Price Tom Price Dora Price Margie Stewart Vernon Vanschuyver Matt Heimer Jr Vanette Theron Vanschuyver Jerry Creel Clint Stewart Joe Douglas Charlie Ingram Roy Wynnewood Mfr Morrison Betty Ralph. Wall Ralph Jess Wall Bus “Morrison Bernice Morrison Eva Wall Barney Philpot Bersice Morrison Texas Arkansas Kansas L. G. Houser the Monty Kirklands Norrel Vandegriff J. R. Vandegriff Cadies Tmrz George A. Mc Curley’ Jr Fort Worth George McCurley Sr Tweety Lillian McCurley McCurley First Baptist Church George Bartee of Odus Wiles Hil Johnston Owl Creek Edd Stephens Pegan Grove Cordick Davis Virgie Jonston Lula Sue and Kay Pecan Grove B. M. Stephens Philip and Dean Virginia Laxton Pleasant Hill Grandmother Stephens Vilda B. M. Stephens Visted Jewell Moore Orville Carson Springtown D. W. Malay Carsons Arlie Carson Roff Smith Hudson Norrah Marsh Flora Coffey Stess “Ross Annie Rose Tack Mrs. W. E. Lamily Narrah Mersh Beulah Elmore Fay Bell Loman Narrah Marsh Ama W. M. Murphy First National Auto Tiegt Eoc Federal Deposit ‘Insurance’ Corporation
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