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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1956

Page

10

Stonewall Old Timers Reunion Set for May 27 at Magnolia Park

The Stonewall Old Timers Reunion committee plans a May 27 gathering at Magnolia Park inviting old acquaintances from the surrounding country. Rev. Clifton McKay will preside as master of ceremonies with Rev. L. M. Cass giving the blessing. Mrs. Anna Young and Mrs. Lulu Parnell lead the effort. Frisco H D club will provide assorted drinks and accept contributions for its treasury. After lunch a business meeting aims to form a permanent, annual organization.

Stonewall Magnolia Park Tom Crow Pete Gibson Bernard Glover Clifton McKay Pruitt City L. M. Cass Ada Anna Young Lulu Parnell Tulsa Frisco H. D. Club

Community News Roundup From Ada Oklahoma

Local families visit and travel plans noted with relatives in Tulsa Port Hueneme and Ada. Service members share furloughs with families in the area before deployment to France and Colorado, while social events include a pink and blue shower and a wiener roast.

Fire Across From Station Heats Hay Truck

A pickup loaded with hay caught fire near the fire station on Monday afternoon. Firemen quickly responded and extinguished the blaze with minimal damage.

Raford May Reworks Home as Crow and C. R. Pace Add Rooms

Raford May is remodeling his house while Bob Crow adds two new rooms. The C. R. Pace family recently completed a new room to replace a smaller one, reflecting growth in the town.

Raford May Bob Crow C. R. Paces

Auten Family Visit Noted at Calvin Son Day

Mr and Mrs Bill Auten and daughters visited in Calvin Sunday with Mr and Mrs Calvin Wilson.

Bill Auten Calvin Wilson

Navy Men Visit Families Highlight Local Homecomings

Navy men Charles Blevins on leave visiting wife Reba Le Fevers, Jerry Long son of Mrs Margie Sanders home from boot camp visiting his mother, and Bill Williamson from boot training on furlough. Williamson expects to be stationed in Seattle Washington after his leave.

Navy Charles Blevins Reba Lefevers Jerry Long Margie Sanders Bill Williamson Seattle Wash

Goss Plans Petroleum Engineering Path After Graduation

Jimmy Don Goss, who graduated from high school last Monday night, expects to enter Oklahoma University next fall to study petroleum engineering.

Jimmy Don Goss O.U

Enid Air Base Visit Brings Cowan Family for Summer

S/Sgt. R. J. Alexander and family from Enid Air Base hosted Mrs. Lucretia Cowan and daughter Marlena after a Sunday visit. The Cowans plan to stay through the summer and Mrs Cowan expects to return home next fall for her senior year at high school.

D. D. Duke Duke G. W. Williams Stonewall R. J. Alexander Enid Air Base Baford May

Walls Family Plans Summer Trip to Modesto Cal

Herman Walls and his family will depart Thursday for Modesto California to spend the summer and return before the start of the next school year.

Herman Walls Modesto Calif

Auten Family Share Ada High Graduation Night

Mrs. Clarice Auten and Miss Mildred Auten attended Ada high school commencement last Monday. Their niece Phyllis Joe Auten was a member of the graduating class.

Clarice Auten Mildred Auten Ada Phyllis Joe Auten

Mrs Mayfield Dies of Cancer in Tupelo Home

Mrs John Mayfield died of cancer at her Tupelo home Monday evening May 14. She leaves four daughters Daisy Jennings Bessie Saint Ada and Ella Kelly along with Miss Edna.

John Mayfield Tupelo Daisy Jennings Bessie Saint Ada Ella Kelly Edna

Woolleys Visit Shawnee with Harrell Family

Mr and Mrs Bobby Woolley and their son spent the last weekend in Shawnee staying with Mrs Woolleys parents Mr and Mrs Albert Harrell.

Bobby Woolley Shawnee

Tupelo Delegate Attends Oklahoma Methodist Conference

Mrs. Joe Caruthers of Tupelo served as official delegate from the Tupelo Stonewall circuit attending the Methodist Oklahoma State conference in Tulsa Tuesday with Rev. and Mrs. Ronald Ritchie.

Joe Caruthers Tupelo Ronald Ritchie Tulsa

Charlie Pace Falls Ill With Throat Infection

Charlie Pace is ill with a throat infection and remains under medical care as doctors monitor his condition.

Charlie Pace

Mrs Cora Davis Moves to Stonewall Residence

Mrs Cora Davis relocated from Centrahoma to Stonewall and now resides in the home of Mrs Lillie Wilson.

Cora Davis Stonewall Centrahoma Lillie Wilson

Sam Miller Brings Bride Home to Meet Oklahoma Family

Sam Miller of Oklahoma City recently acquired a bride and brought her home Sunday to meet his parents Mr. and Mrs. Floy Miller for the first time.

Sam Miller Oklahoma City Mrs Floy Miller

Ada Families Share Weekend Visit With Hale

Mr and Mrs Joe Bryant and their children Tommy Beverly and Jimmy of Ada spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs R L Hale. Last Thursday Mrs Hale Mrs Bryant and Jimmy visited Oklahoma City.

Joe Bryant Tommy Beverly Jimmy Ada R. L. Hale

Ada Residents Share Weekend Visits

The Ada man has been ill for a long period of time. Mrs. Steve Lilly Mrs. Bill Led better and May Windell visited the Garrett family Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Shannon and daughter visited Mrs. Bertie Lilly and Rev. and Mrs. Bill Led better over the weekend.

George Lilly Steve Lilly Bill Ledbetter May Windell Garrett Virgil Shannon Bertie Lilly

Stonewall folks attend Coal Gate singing event

Mrs. R. L. Hale and Austin King were among Stonewall residents present at the Coal Gate Sunday singing gathering.

R. L. Hale Austin King Stonewall Coalgate

Mrs Burnett and Mrs Fain Improve Steadily on Sick List

Mrs. Charlie Burnett and Mrs. Fain, both on the sick list, are reported to be improving steadily.

Charlie Burnett Fain

Francis News May School Ends For Local Children

May 18 marked the last day of school for Francis students. Mr and Mrs Raymond Matthews and their children spent a weekend fishing at Lake Texoma enjoying time together though the catch was light.

Francis Raymond Matthews Lake Texoma

Harris Family Visits From Oklahoma City

Sgt. and Mrs. Leroy Harris and their children of Oklahoma City spent last weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Isom Harris, visiting in this area.

Leroy Harris Oklahoma City Isom Harris

Mrs Ruben Chandler visits parents at Mitchell Field NY

Mrs Ruben Chandler of Mitchell Field Air Force Base New York visits her parents Mr and Mrs Horton Smith. She is the former Miss Mary Elizabeth Sis Smith.

Ruben Chandler Mitchell Field Air Force Base New York Horton Smith Mary Elizabeth Sis) Smith

Gaylor and Chism Families Share Weekend News

Mr and Mrs Sid Gaylor of Norman visited his mother Mrs Mollie Gaylor last Saturday night. Mr and Mrs J M Chism are spending a two week vacation with relatives in Arkansas and Missouri.

Sid Gaylor Norman Mollie Gaylor Mrs. J. M. Chism Arkansas Missouri

Kelley Family Weekend Visit to Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Robert Kelley and their baby spent last weekend in Oklahoma City with Mr and Mrs K C King and their children.

Robert Kelley Baby Oklahoma City K. C. King

Roberts Kelley Gaylor family trip to Oklahoma City

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Roberts and Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Kelley with their boys and Mrs. Mollie Gaylor spent last Sunday in Oklahoma City picnicking and touring the zoo.

Kenneth Roberts H. L. Kelley Mollie Gaylor Oklahoma City

Beatrice Nickerson to Leave for Muskogee College

Miss Beatrice Nickerson will depart June 11 to Muskogee to attend college. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Dale visited the Atterberry home last Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Kelley attended a fish fry for Southwest Natural Gas employees near Ada. Everyone enjoyed the feast.

Beatrice Nickerson Muskogee G. W. Dale J. N. Atterberry H. L. Kelley Southwest Natural Gas ware__ouse Ada

Lieutenant Bobby Newport Rising Air Force Cadet

Hear that Lieutenant Bob Newport of Oklahoma City son of Clyde and Mrs Clyde Newport is advancing in the Air Force. He entered USAF flight training as an aviation cadet in March 1955 and earned hours in T-28 T-38 T-23 and T-33 jets before a B-47 co pilot course at McConnell. He is slated for a Strategic Air Command course next.

Heard Bobby D. Newport Clyde Newport Oklahoma City Jesse Stonewall Air Force Bobby U.S.A.F Beverly Howard’s Moulton McConnell Strategic Air Command

Revered McKoy Family Visits Local Hosts

Rev and Mrs Clifton McKoy and their children from Pruitt City were guests of Mr and Mrs George McKoy the first of the week, sharing time with local residents.

Clifton McKoy Pruitt City George McKoy

June meeting set by Mrs Campbell and Mrs Barnes

Mrs Campbell and Mrs Homer Barnes will host the June meeting, which will be the last until September. Times and exact activity not provided in the readable text.

Stonewall Pat Campbell Homer Barnes

Boddy announces birth of daughter Nancy in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Robert Boddy formerly of Stonewall announce the birth of a daughter on May 117 weighing six pounds four ounces Nancy is the name chosen for the child.

Robert Boddy Stonewall Oklahoma City Nancy

Stone Family Visit Ties City to Los Alamos

Last Friday, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stone and their children from Los Alamos, N. M., visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Wise and Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Stone. Stone and George Alban left Sunday for Los Alamos to work.

Joe Stone Los Alamos, N. M T. L. Wise C. D. Stone Stone George Alban Los Alamos

Midway HD club hosts monthly take-in supper

The Midway HD club held a Saturday evening take-in supper for Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Hale. Fresco served with fried chicken, ice cream, and cake. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Legate and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Winton, Mr. and Mrs. Rae Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hough, Mr. and Mrs. William Shellenberger and family, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Butler and Bill and Linda Thompson.

Midway HD Club R. L. Hale R. L. Legate W. E. Winton Rae Thompson W. E. Hough William Shellenberger Homer Butler Bill Linda Thompson

Sportsmen's Club Meets At School House

The Sportsmen's Club held its monthly meeting at the school house last Monday night. Coffee and boushnuts were served after a special business meeting.

Sportsmen’s Club

Supper Event for Basketball and Baseball Teams

A ham supper for players and coaches including Mr. Landreth and Mr. Huddleston followed by attendees Raymond Landreth Hershell Kelley Terry West Vernon Landreth Wayne West Jerry Lewis Lindell Wilson Steve Bailey Eddy Price Buddy Henson Katie Wilson Huelene Bishop Wanda Matthews Dortha June Houser Barbara Robinson La Jean Graham Mrs. Moore Mrs. Marie West Mrs. Alice Landreth Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Henson Mrs. Tigner and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Henson.

Mr. Landreth Huddleston Raymond Landreth Hershell Kelley Terry West Vernon Landreth Wayne West Jerry Lewis Lindell Wilson Steve Bailey Eddy Price Buddy Henson Katie Wilson Huelene Bishop Wanda Matthews Dortha June Houser Barbara Robinson la Jean Graham Moore Marie West Alice

Visitors Gather at Coburn Home from Tulsa and Ada

Recent visitors at the Coburn residence included Mr and Mrs Jerry Rigg and children, Mr and Mrs C E White, Billy Coburn, Mr and Mrs W E Coburn all of Tulsa, and Mr and Mrs Harold Coburn and children of Ada.

W. E. Coburn Jerry Rigg C. E. White Billy Coburn Tulsa Harold Coburn Ada

Local awards honor students and athletes at Thursday ceremonies

Beatrice Nickerson received best girl athlete, Jerry Lewis best basketball player, Wayne West best baseball player, Eddy Price all around student, Huelen Bishop a scholarship, and Curtis Canada citizenship. Other items note hospital stays and family visits across Oklahoma communities including Sulphur Weleetka and Tulsa with residents visiting relatives in Oklahoma City Muskogee and Valley View Hospital.

Beatrice Nickerson Jerry Lewis Wayne West Eddy Price Huelene Bishop Curtis Canada

Mr and Mrs Sam Head Return From Artesia Vacation

Mr and Mrs Sam Head have returned home after spending their vacation in Artesia New Mexico.

Sam Head Artesia, N. M

Tulsa couple plans wedding for August first

Miss Jackie Titus of Tulsa, fiancée of J. A. Rutledge, and her sister and brother-in-law stayed as house guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Rutledge over the weekend. The couple plans to marry on August 1.

Jackie Titus Tulsa J. A. Rutledge Mr. Rutledge W. S. Rutledge Miss Titus

Wilcoxsons Visit Son in Pauls Valley Family

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wilcoxson recently visited their son Mr. and Mrs Gerald Wilcoxson and their children in Pauls Valley.

Roy Wilcoxson Gerald Wilcoxson Pauls Valley

Visitors stop by Lilly home in Ada area

Last week visitors to the Steve Lilly residence included Mrs. Ruby Deaton and Mr. and Mrs. Aliie Lilly of Homer Rev. Hammond pastor of the Church of God in Ada and Mr. and Mrs. Oletty Myridhs of Holdenville Rev and Mrs Steve Lilly visit.

Steve Lilly Ruby Deaton Aliie Lilly Homer Hammond Church of God Ada Oletty Myridhs Holdenville

Kirkes Family Visit Highlights Chickasha Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Kirkes and their baby from Chickasha were guests of his parents, sharing time with relatives during a recent visit.

Bill Kirkes Baby Chickasha

Mr and Mrs H L Kirkes Visit Francis

Mr and Mrs H L Kirkes visited in Francis recently. Mrs Kirkes is the former Yvonne Lambert, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jim Lambert.

H. L. Kirkes Francis

Mrs H D Lisk Visits Baptist Church on Mothers Day

Mrs H D Lisk of Charlotte North Carolina visited the Baptist Church on Mothers Day and attended services with the congregation. She is noted as being a guest and participant in the church’s Mother's Day observances.

H. D. Lisk Charlotte, N.C Baptist Church

Snell Family Visits Seminole Area During Week

Mr and Mrs Bill Snell of Seminole visited here with her sister and Mr and Mrs Coy Chandler and Charles for a day last week. Mr and Mrs Lester Godell and their children from Tulsa spent last week.

Bill Snell Seminole Coy Chandler Charles Lester Godell Tulsa

Notable Family Ties Mentioned in Local Notice

End of sentence references a person finishing with her parents Mr and Mrs Andrew Byant. Mrs Godell is identified as the former Oneita Bryant.

Andrew Byant Godell Oneita Bryant

Lula Social Roundup In Lula Residents Visit Friends

Mr and Mrs Clinton Franks and Clow Jean of Oklahoma City visited friends around Lula Thursday. Bill Misenhimer and Knox Sweat went fishing at Wister Lake last weekend.

Clinton Franks Clow Jean Oklahoma City Lula Bill Misenhimer Knox Sweat Wister Lake

Lula Seniors Hold Commencement Exercises in Auditorium

Commencement for Lula seniors took place in the auditorium on Tuesday May 15 at 8 p.m. The program featured Mrs Burns on the processional Rev Lee Byrd giving the invocation and benediction Burl Harris delivering the address. Valedictorian Helen Clifford saluatorian Patsy Fortner, awards by Harrison Cope and diplomas by C D Wiechel. Fortner won First National Bank award for most useful student Clifford earned a Service Chevrolet Co scholarship and a safe driving and courtesy plaque plus a Reader's Digest valedictorian award. Senior class members named include Thomas Brooks Sue Leader Patsy Fortner and Helen Clifford with eighth grade Lynn Leader and David listed.

Lula Burns Lee Byrd Helen Clifford Patsy Fortner Burl Harris Harrison Cope C. D. Whelchel First National Bank Service Chevrolet Co Bowie Ballard Helen Reader’s Digest Thomas Brooks Sue Leader Lynn Leader David

Notable Names List in Community Roll Call

A reader list names Fortner Larry Brooks Willy Knighten Nora Lee Thompson June Wofford Virginia Alexander and Mary Jane Newberry as part of the local community roster.

Fortner Larry Brooks Willy Knighten Nora Lee Thompson June Wofford Virginia Alexander Mary Jane Newberry

Harden and Sweat Families Host Duncan Visit

Mr and Mrs Sable Harden and their daughter from Duncan visited Mr and Mrs John Harden and Mr and Mrs Buck Sweat on Tuesday night for family greetings and hospitality.

Sable Harden of Duncan John Harden Buck Sweat

Cope Family Visits Ada Relatives This Week

Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Cope and their children visited the family of Mrs. Cope’s mother in Ada. They spent time with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Maxberry and sister Mrs. Lavona Lambert and her son Ronnie.

Harrison Cope Richard Maxberry Lavona Lambert Ronnie Ada

Helen Clifford Visits Ada Family Members

Helen Clifford visited her sister Mrs. Donald Brooks and Mr Brooks and Lindy of Ada on Monday.

Helen Clifford Donald Brooks Mr Brooks and Lindy Ada Monday

Brooks Family Visit Highlights Velma Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Brooks and their children from Velma visited Mrs. Rollen Duncan and his mother Mrs. Hattie Brooks for the past weekend, sharing time with relatives.

I. N. Brooks Velma Rollen Duncan Hattie Brooks

Velma visit by Charles and family members

Charles visited his grandparents Mr and Mrs Rollen Duncan and other relatives over the weekend. Patsy Fortner and Helen Clifford visited Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks and Lindy of Ada Friday. Helen Clifford and Patsy Fortner visited Mrs Lavona Lambert and her baby son Ronnie of Ada Friday.

Charles Leader Velma Rollen Duncan Patsy Fortner Helen Clifford Donald Brooks Lindy Ada Friday Lavona Lambert Ronnie

Fishermen Bill Misenhimer and Son at Nida Point

Bill Misenhimer and his son William fished at Nida Point last week. Betty Woolley and Judy Robertson are mentioned in connection with the outing.

Bill Misenhimer William Nida Point Betty Woolley Judy Robertson

Woolley Home Hosts Play Party And Visitor Notes

Wanda Johnson of Nida visited Mr and Mrs J E Woolley and other friends and relatives Elmer Woolley of Nida visited Mr and Mrs Bill Misenhimer Wednesday night There was a play party at the home of J E Woolley Friday night Everyone enjoyed himself.

Wanda Johnson Nida J. E. Woolley Elmer Woolley Bill Misenhimer

Ada man visits relatives across two households Sunday

Donald Brooks of Ada visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brooks and his in laws Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Clifford Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Faulken berry and children of Wapanucka visited Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Clifford Sunday.

Donald Brooks Ada Walter Brooks D. R. Clifford Johnny Faulkenberry Wapanucka

Ada Social Scene Notes Dinner Visits

Helen Clifford visited Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brooks and Lindy of Ada Sunday night and Monday, Mr. and Mrs. Buck Sweat and Buddy ate dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Charley Har of Oakman Sunday.

Helen Clifford Donald Brooks Lindy Ada Mrs Buck Sweat Buddy Charley Har Oakman

Americans Open 100 Million Food Containers Daily

U.S. households reportedly open about 100 million tin and glass food containers each day as part of daily eating and storage routines. This figure highlights widespread use of metal and glass packaging in the American diet.

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