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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1960

Page

5

Neighborhood News Highlights From Center Oklahoma County

Longread community column chronicles weekend visits and gatherings around Center Oklahoma County. It notes Lawrence Lane and others visiting Oren Gray family, travels from California to Ada show outings, and local church services. In addition, it mentions family holidays, car purchases, vacations planned to Arizona, Sunday School attendance concerns, and children awaiting summer activities.

Ada Lillian Morris Nora Reed Betty Magar Bertha Grove Bro. Carrick Carricks Carl Arizona

Frisco Couple Face Floods From Boggy River In Patch

Last Friday morning Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Maxwell woke to flooding as Boggy River covered their corn patch and flooded the road and driveway near their home in Frisco.

Doorway to Water: Family Survives Flood After Fuse Fail

Mrs Maxwell faces a flooded region as a storm cuts water supply. With no faucet power, she borrows rainwater and coffee is brewed from stored rain. Neighbors supply fuses but mismatched sizes delay relief until Mr Maxwell braves rising floodwaters to reach a bridge and restore water.

Mr. Maxwell Maxwell

Frisco Storm Shelters Crowd Cellars as Thunder Rolls

Residents report repeated trips to storm cellars during recent storms. Families including the Vance Minors and Pete Thomas with others sheltered at neighbors’ homes. several households faced flooded sites and blocked roads. Virginia Thomas mentions miner’s cough. Mildred Johnson suffers a severe cold and possible pneumonia from underground exposure. Windhell and Price families describe delays in completing their storm cellars due to persistent rain while construction nears completion.

Frisco Vance Minor Jim Sid Marshall Boisdare A. T. Minors Pete Thomas Max Thomases Union Valley Ahloson Pleasant Hill Thomases Virginia Thomas Mildred Johnson

Robbins Family Visits Across States

Mrs Rual Robbins and Cliff of Fowler Colorado visit her parents and Mr Robbins parents in Byng and Frisco. Rual will join after school ends. Mrs Retha Robbins and Cliff with her mother Mrs Cantrell spend Friday with W R Robbins family. Retha and her dad visit Sunday.

Rual Robbins Cliff Fowler, Colo Mr. Robbins Edd Cantrell Byng W. R. Robbins Frisco Rual Retha Robbins Cantrell Retha Robbinses

Community family visits span Ada Blanchard and Byng

Oklahoma City couple Mr and Mrs Carl Crowley visit relatives in Ada and Blanchard with extended family joining for meals. Card includes multiple Sunday gatherings with the Coy Byrd family, Bob Byrd, Homer Jumper, Jack Barnes and others, plus a bac calaureate sermon and diploma event at East Central.

Carl Crowley Oklahoma City Coy Byrds Carl Crowleys Homer Jumper Byrds Coy Byrd Bob Byrd

Stegalls Visit Ada After Hospital Return

Mr and Mrs Ray Stegall of Ada visited Sunday with J W Stegall and wife. Both Stegalls are improving. Dora Daniel nears full mobility after doctor's visit in Oklahoma City and driving her sister Clara Kenedy's car for the first time since May 1959.

Ray Stegall Ada Mr. Stegall J. W. Stegall Stegalls Dora Daniel Oklahoma City Dora Clara Kenedy

Local Visits Highlight Ada Social Roundup

Mr and Mrs Windell Price host a social circle including Sandra and Orville Lee visiting Mrs Orville Price of Ada. Orville Lee spent Sunday night with his sister and family, Mr and Mrs Vernon McCarty and Tonya. Mr and Mrs Dea Lance had Sunday dinner with Jim and Sid Marshal. George Lance visited in the afternoon.

Windell Price Sandra Orville Lee Orville Price Ada Vernon McCarty Tonya Mrs Dea Lance Jim Sid Marshal George Lance

Sunday visits unfold as relatives gather in Stonewall

Sunday the Vance Minor and George Minor families hosted relatives including Elmo Minor from Francis and Reba Daniel with children. Joe Thompson of Ada and Jolene West with Susan Braun added to a sequence of visits among the A T Minor and Langley families in Jesse and Vamoosa, with supper at Bob Langley's home.

Joe Thompson Ada Jack West Jolene West Shirley Hi- Law Susan Braun Jesse

Cozens and Daniels Visit Family in New Mexico and Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs Clarence Cozen of Jal New Mexico spent Wednesday night with Mr and Mrs John Daniel. Sunday afternoon Floyd Cozen of Oklahoma City visited the Daniels. Clara Kennedy and Dora Daniel sisters of John Daniel from Ada also visited. Buck Daniel and family of Loveland visited Saturday afternoon. Johnnie Daniel from Ada spent Saturday night with his parents.

Johnnie Powers Grover Barnes Larry Ada Jack Barnes Olive Brandon Ronny Judy Peggy Henry Byng Barnes John Daniel Leonard Mildred Stewart Mom Jack Clarence Cozen Jal N. M Floyd Cozen Oklahoma City John Daniels Daniel Clara Kennedy Dora Daniel Buck Daniel Pat Loveland Johnnie Daniel

Family News From Ada and Surrounding Areas

Mr and Mrs Lee Forehand hosted Monday morning with Clarence Crowell and L A Henry of Ada joined Friday. Mrs John Allred broke her right little finger in a fall while sheltering from rain. Her mother Mrs Carrie Sims of Ada stayed to help through Friday. The Allreds visited Ada on Sunday with Mrs Sims. H B Herion leaves for Glasgow Montana to visit relatives. Mrs Herion misses fishing while away. Maurice Herion and children from Cushing visited for the weekend. Elsie Blankenship aided with vacation Bible school. Kenneth Maxwell of Oklahoma City spent weekend with M M Maxwell family. Mrs Maxwell reported pleasant visits with neighbor Jim Snow and Boots Scarborough.

Odell Keeney Don Effie Morris Rae Garrett Thelma Jean Garrett Sondra Keeney Modesto Calif Mrs. Lee Clarence Crowell L. A. Henry Ada John Allred Mrs. Allred Carrie Sims H. B. Herion Glasgow Mont Peter Deware H. B Maurice Herion Cushing Brack Granddad Mrs. Herion Elsie Blankenship Mrs. Blankenship Kenneth Maxwell Oklahoma City M. M. Maxwell

Stormy weather brings neighbors close in shared moments

The passage recalls neighbors gathering in a Scarborough storm cellar and sharing small acts of fellowship. It notes Mr and Mrs Bill Brady, the Caffeys, the Hisaws, Viola Minor and her sons visiting for lunch and fishing with friends, reflecting on proximity to God and community during trouble.

Bill Brady Scarboroughs

Simon Patton Plows Corn Amid Wet Weather Plight

Simon Patton plowed his corn on Monday despite wet conditions as the weather forecast warned of more rain. He also attended the 4th Sunday singing at the Free Will Baptist Church in Stonewall Sunday afternoon.

Simon Patton Free Will Baptist Church Stonewall

Francis School Year Ends With Picnic And Tornado Report

The 1959 60 term ends at Francis with 1st to 5th graders picnic at Cedar Grove School while 6th to 8th graders ski and photograph at Sulphur Park. Richard Bailey suffers a jaw wound after a fall. A tornado passes over Francis with minor damage and a lightning strike hits an oil tank.

Francis Cedar Grove Judy Smith Marie West Bill Wilson Iaa Henson R. C. Wilson Canady Davis Richard Bailey Richard Towne Ada Fire Department

Shaw Family Ties Noted In Cobert Obituary Snippet

An excerpt mentions Oakman Mr and Mrs Kenneth Shaw and their sons Kenny and David, along with Cobert resident Mrs Tommie Nickerson and her daughter Beatrice, reflecting a family notice within the local obituary style.

Oakman Kenneth Shaw Kenny and David Cobert Tommie Nickerson Beatrice

Neighborhood Play On Branch Ends With Cut For Neil Rice

Neil Rice was cut on the head while cousins Glen Patterson and Danny Kelley played near his home on the branch last Saturday. No doctor visit reported yet and well wishes are offered for a speedy recovery.

Neil Rice James Doode Rice Nef Glen Patterson Danny Kelley Neil Glen

Local Family Visits Highlight Weekend Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Leo Chism and children of Tulsa visited relatives including Mr and Mrs Ed West and Mr and Mrs J M Chism. Granny Matthews was released from Valley View Hospital and stays with her daughter Dink Scroggins. Grace Chambers travels from Brownsville Illinois to be with her mother as Grover Matthews of Oklahoma City visits his mother.

Francis Harris Ada Valley View Hospital Sam Harris Leo Chism Tulsa Ed West J. M. Chism B. C Granny) Matthews W. H. (Dink) Scroggins Grace Chambers Grace Brownsvile, Ill Grover Matthews Oklahoma City Granny

School program honors and future surgery for Fred Poe

The article recalls a Wednesday school program with remarks by Mrs Prefontine and Vernon Stokes, lists valedictorian Nicki Stokes and salutatorian Vonda Taylor, and notes Fred Poe may undergo another operation soon. It also records 4 H awards, classroom rosters, diplomas, and vacation wishes.

Prefontine Vernon Stokes Nicki Stokes Vonda Taylor Kenneth Holman Darrell Phillips Houston Sticks Howard Canada Virginia Bailey Bill Shope Ralph Stalworth Henson Smith Mrs. West Karen Rice Linda Robinson Richard Bailey Mike Stokes Linda Canady Dennis Harris Phillip Minor Mrs. Henson Mrs. Smith Cecil Hoosier Charlotte Shope Judy Landcaster Sharon Matthews Dean Taylor Ronnie Smith Sherrell Hoosier Teresa Taylor Sammy Taylor Billy Sticks Jay Jinkens Ken Lamley Mary Ann Matthews Donna Phillips

Garment Making Workshop At Francis School Lunchroom

A three session garment making workshop begins last Monday at the Francis school lunchroom. Each session meets Monday Wednesday and Friday at 1 p.m. under the direction of Mrs. George Harris of Allen and Mrs. Homer Delinger of Byng. No charge. Call Mrs. Delinger or Mrs. Harris to join.

Francis School George Harris Allen Homer Delinger Byng Delinger Harris

Local Visits Highlight Town Social Round

Mr and Mrs Walter Crews visited with Mr and Mrs Marion and son Frank one day last week. Miss Bernice Chaddick of Salina Kansas has recently visited here with her mother Mrs Rebecca Chaddick.

Charles McDaniels Charlotte Ann Shreveport, la Harold Chaffin Tommy and Dean Walter Crews Marion Frank Bernice Chaddick Salina, Kan Rebecca Chaddick

Local Dinner Guests Include Kelloggs and Atkins

Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Atkin son of Vamposa visited with Mr. and Mrs. Clovis Atkinson of California as dinner guests at the Kelley home in Gary. Also in town were Mr. and Mrs. Sid Kellogg of Ada with their parents Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Kellogg and Mr. and Mrs. Parker, a son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Kellogg.

Robert Kelley Gary Keith J. W. Atkinson Jimmy Atkinon C. E. Dunegan Healdton W. W. Atkinson Vamposa Clovis Atkinson California Sid Kellogg Ada W. H. Kellogg Mrs. Parker Mrs Jerry Kellogg

Dillard and Taffier Visit. Ada Church Outing

Mr and Mrs M P Taffier O Dewar visited daughter Mrs Thomas Dillard and Layna Friday night and Saturday. Dillard joined Taffier at the State Postmasters Convention at Texoma Lodge and they returned home Saturday. The group attended Ada church Sunday. Mrs Myrtle Ostermann and grandsons James and Dennis Dawson of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Joe Weller with baby Elizabeth. They had a wiener roast and went fishing celebrating exemption from final exams.

M. P. Taffier O' Dewar Thomas Dillard Layna Mr. Dillard Mr. Taffier Texoma Lodge Taffiers Dillards Ada Myrtle Ostermann James Dennis Dawson Joe Weller Elizabeth Jesse Joe

Local Families Share News of Visits and Storm Night

Mrs Thomas Dillard and daughter Layna visit Mrs Arvel Davis as a stormy pair of evenings keeps families near storm cellars. Durant visitors Mr and Mrs Orville Webb join Roy Blankenship clan while Ada visitors stop by. Debbie Davis marks her first birthday with cake gifts and family gathered for ice cream and celebration. Jim Edwards heads to California for summer work with his mother and stepfather.

Orville Webb Durant Roy Blankenship Valley View Hospital Blankenship Thomas Dillard D. W. Maloy Arvel Davis Maloys Dillards Davises Wayne Davis Debbie Ahloso Moores Mary Jim Edwards California Bill Edwards Jim

Mrs Bela Carson and Natha Lee Visit Maloys

Mrs Bela Carson and daughter Natha Lee visited Mr and Mrs D W Maloy Sunday morning. Mrs D W Maloy visited her aunt Mrs Mary Carson last Tuesday and she is ill but seemed better that day.

Bela Carson Natha Lee D. W. Maloy Mary Carson

Ada Family Gatherings Highlight Weekend Visit

Mrs Bookie Ballard and son Michael of Ada were noted as visiting relatives over Saturday and Sunday ending the weekend with family time.

Bookie Ballard Michael Ada

Local social notes from Ada and area

Miss Susan Edwards visited the Ballard family in Ada last Thursday. Numerous relatives and friends from Latta Ardmore Oklahoma City and California dropped by over the weekend to visit the Scott Coffman Townsend and Leach households. Baylor Hospital in Dallas was the site of Mr Scott’s recent illness and upcoming major surgery. Jim Townsend and Doyle Hastings reported tracking bear tracks near Jim’s hog pasture Sunday evening.

Susan Edwards Bookie Ballard Ada N. A. Scott Buck Scott W. S. Elkins Roy Keller Ardmore Archie Leach Jasper Turner Jean Morris Winifred Jerry Scott Mick Scott Bill Woodrow Horton Jeneanne George Lance Randy Sandra Jim Grandma Townsend George Townsend Oklahoma City Durwood Maloy Payne Burch Arvel Davis W. A. Coffman Laura Flynn Scott Mr. Scott Baylor Hospital Dallas Jim Townsend Doyle Hastings

Mrs Helen Scott and Mrs Alene Loman Stay With Scott Family

Mrs Helen Scott and Mrs Alene Loman are alternating stays with Mr and Mrs N A Scott as Mrs Scott recovers from a back ailment.

Helen Scott Alene Loman N. A. Scott Mrs. Scott

Local social notes from Ada area households

Ada residents and relatives visit with family and friends over the weekend. A sequence of visits includes Jewel and Shellie Moore with B M Stephens, Marie McCurley with son from Norman, and Marlena Lee of Ada visiting Doyle Hastings. Larry Deveney goes to Altus for summer work. Larry Norvelle on leave from Sherman Clinton Air Force Base plans two weeks at home.

Ruben Chandler Altus Air Force Base Horton Smith Larry Norvelle Sherman Clinton Air Force Base Lawrence Norvelle C. H. Boyd

Local visitors and social calls recorded in Mangum and Ada

Mr and Mrs Warren Broome of Mangum visited Mr and Mrs Dale Melton Tuesday. Paul Sheegog of Stratford and Claude Horsley transacted business in Ada Tuesday and attended the community sale. Mr and Mrs Wayne Pennington and daughter Bobbi of Low Lady visited friends here Tuesday. Miss Martha Mote and Mrs Margaret Stettler of Ada visited Mrs Mildren Melton and Cheryl Wednesday.

Dale Melton Warren Broome Mangum Paul Sheegog Stratford Claude Horsley Ada Wayne Pennington Bobbi Lovelady Martha Mote Margaret Stettler Mildren Melton Cheryl Mildred Melton Paul Cameron Claude Lee Ralph Horsley Janice Lindsay

Stratford residents Jewell Williams and Claude Horsley do business in Pauls Valley

Jewell Williams of Stratford and Claude Horsley conducted business in Pauls Valley on Wednesday, initiating a local commerce activity noted in the report.

Jewell Williams Stratford Claude Horsley Pauls Valley

Bowling and family visits span Ada and Vernon

Newt Jervis of Stratford bowled with Wayne Pennington Lovelady and George Tiner along with Bob Jackson and Neville Pennington in Ada on Thursday afternoon. Clarence Melton and his daughter Viola of Vernon Texas visit his mother Mrs Lennie Melton, his brother Obie, and other relatives here this week.

Wayne Pennington Lovelady George Tiner Bob Jackson Neville Pennington Ada Clarence Melton Viola Vernon Tex Lennie Melton Obie B. B. Jackson Rita Bobby Joe Maddox Kenneth Horton Orlan Dees Linda Leroy McLeroy McDaniel Alvis Lavona Phnaughn Donnie McDaniel Darla Melton Cheryl Karl Wade

McCurdy Visit Highlights Oklahoma City Family Reunion

Mr and Mrs Marvin McCurdy visited Mr and Mrs Melvin McCurdy and daughters Linda and Donna in Oklahoma City on Sunday. Linda and Donna accompanied them back to spend a while at their home.

Marvin McCurdy Melvin McCurdy Linda Donna Oklahoma City

Community visits and gatherings across Ada area

Local residents from Pennington, Snipes, Meek, Martin and other families visited relatives and friends in Ada and nearby towns including Duncan Erick Enid Stratford Beebe Lindsay and Pauls Valley. Bowling outings at Strike and Spare in Ada were noted with multiple families attending.

Stratford Community Notes Highlight Weekend Visits

The column lists weekend visits and health updates in Stratford including Pollards hosting Griffiths and others visiting Varnadore and Maddox families. It mentions fishing at Lake Texoma, bowling in Ada, a pink and blue shower for Joan Ballard, a hospital discharge for Tom Phillips, and trips to Galveston and Oklahoma City with local relatives and friends.

Roff residents endure wind and rain amid town notes

Roff faced high winds and heavy rain Thursday night with residents seeking shelter in cellars. Gardens show stress from excess rain and cool weather. The junior and senior classes left Wednesday on an east and northeast state tour, returning Saturday. A donor funded group meals, and A L Smith, after Valley View Hospital surgery, was readmitted Friday night. Mr and Mrs R B Heston visited her parents in Tinsley household.

Mary Laseman Roff A. L. Smith Valley View Hospital

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lawrence Lane Oren Gray Vernon Gray Kenneth Cole Ronny and Ronda Connerville Harold Haines Mike Birdie Escue Roberta D. P. Wallace Betty David Carrick Shawnee Gardenia Grove Don van Buskirk N. C. Garrett Billie Pug Garrett Odus McGallard Jackie Sue Butch Mose Henry Center Oklahoma Grandpa Grandma Grove Bobby Gray Russel and Ricky Marie Wood Latonya Kathy Pat Hear Sondra Garrett Hansel Burk S. L. Thompson Mama J. E Granny) Smith Vance George Minor Elmo Minor George Minors A. T Carl Wades A. T. Minor Reba Daniel Alvin Anthony Bob Langley Vicky Valarie Mickey Barbara Langley Rae Nell Vamoosa Mack Caffey Boda Hisaw Viola Minor Gene Larry Hawkins Charles H. L. Kelley Pearl Surgnier Charles McGillberry Tishomingo Charles Blackwell McGillberrys Hartshorne Nora Hunter 0. G. Rose M. E. Harris Bonnie Lee Jack Lynn Debra, Wanda Scott Jones of Jessie Lee Beatrice Nickerson East Central J. O. Nickerson Monroe Lee Debby Wanda Isa Bell Hodges Homer Lela Golden Kay Loyd Irene Scroggins John Baker Isom Harris Terry West Carl West C. E. Thurman Vera Wilcoxson Fred Poe Fred Danny Otto Harris Lonnie and Eugene Lonnie M. P. Taffier David Justus Linda Edwards Johnnie Lynch Latta Raymond Newberry Kenneth Creps Willie Coffman Jewel Moore Shellie Stephens B.M. Stephens B. M. Stephens Irvin Elmore Marie McCurley Norman George McCurley Buddy Fowler George McCurleys Marlena Lee Francis Lance Union Valley Church Fred Keathley Monett, Mo Frank Carpenter Larry Deveney Altus Lester L. Luton Eas Newt Jervis Avery Pennington Bill Killian Keven Lawton Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue Roy Pod Law Alvis McDaniel Alva Pennington Harry Stringer Enid Eula Stark Erick Henry Little Clara Austell Fletcher Snipes Miss Lisa Snipes Duncan Juanita Meek Jerry Virgil Meek Clyde Pratt Corky Snipes Lisa Snipes Mrs. Fletcher Snipes Leslie J. C. Martin Kenneth Martin Sharon Oma Janelle Jerry Robbins Billie Joe McNair Beebe Bob Austell Gary Herrin Jerry Meek Ahloso Baptist Church Harrell Gene Joe Meek Bob Bowerman San Manuel Ariz B. H. Bowerman Bob Juanita Rowe Christine Martin 7-Up Bottling Company W. Main George Pollard Johnnie Griffiths Barbara John Lake Texoma Johnnie Grifiths Ethel Varnadore Alma Maddox Francis Taylor Clariece Pennington Ed Varnadore Joan Ballard Mark of Ruthie Ruthie Varnadore Mary James Mary Ann Powell Tom Phillips Gela Cox Ted Cox Nadine James Wither Varnadore M. L. Roberts Beverly Cox Harrell Pennington John Law Galveston Larry Murphy Ken Jackson Happyland Shorty Durham Marcha Johnson Purcell Mrs. Johnson Roff R. B. Heston Barry Kent W. A. Tinsley HEZ J Bussey Judge Court of Criminal Appeals Po. Pol. Adv
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