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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1954

Page

10

Sunday School Attendance and Local Church Services

Sixty nine people attended Sunday School at Camp Ground church. Rev. Dewey Woods of Stratford delivered the morning message while Rev. Bratcher, the pastor, led the Sunday night services. Mrs. Carma Rice and daughter Joan of Ada visited Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Goodman of Ada stayed Monday night with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hurley.

Camp Ground Dewey Woods Stratford Bratcher Carma Rice Joan of Ada Dick Krause

Local Visits Across Ada and Center Communities

Mrs Pearl Wells and Billy and Mrs Aleta Law and Johnny visited Mr and Mrs Van Buskirk of the Center community. Mr and Mrs Jack Cornish and son of Ada visited Saturday in the home of Mr and Mrs A L Cape. Mr and Mrs Pete Atckson and family visited relatives in Ada Sunday. Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley and sons Gerald and Carlton Lee visited in the home of Mr and Mrs R E Tilley of the Center community Sunday night. David Golden had Sunday dinner with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Fred Duncan of the Worstell community. Mr and Mrs William Earl Haskins of Ada spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Earlin Haskins.

Pearl Wells Billy Aleta Law Johnny Mrs van Buskirk Jack Cornish Ada A. L. Cape Pete Atckson Karl Tilley Gerald Carlton Lee R. E. Tilley Center David Golden Fred Duncan Worstell William Earl Haskins Earlin Haskins

Two Van Ess Students Graduate This Year

The community notes the graduation of two seniors from Van ess High School Willa Duckworth and Kenneth Ray Hur. Local officials praise their academic effort and future plans.

Vaness Willa Duckworth Kenneth Ray Hurley

Mrs. Sam Golden and Son Glen Go Fishing Monday Evening

Mrs. Sam Golden and her son Glen went fishing Monday evening. The brief note records their outing and time of activity.

Sam Golden Glen

Ada Social Notes Record Patterson Visits Smiths

Mrs. B. M. Patterson of Ada spent Tuesday night with Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Smith in a local social observation report.

B. M. Patterson Ada J. K. Smith

Ada couple visits Hightowers on Tuesday afternoon

Mr. and Mrs. Barney Estes of Ada spent Tuesday afternoon in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hightower.

Barney Estes Ada W. H. Hightower

Monroe Atckson Visits Ada Grandparents

Monroe Atckson spent Wednesday with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Haggard of Ada.

Monroe Atckson Mrs. Frank Haggard Ada

Mrs Gene Standridge and son visit Ray Roberts family

Mrs Gene Standridge and her son Mike of Oil Center visited Mrs Ray Roberts and her daughter Pam on Wednesday.

Gene Standridge Mike Oil Center Ray Roberts Pam

Ada man visits Kite home on Wednesday night

Judson Kirby of Ada spent Wednesday night with Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Kite, extending a social visit.

Judson Kirby Ada Mrs. P. P. Kite

Hay baling under way in the community

Several residents are starting hay baling in the local area, with workers and neighbors observing the activity as fields are processed for the season.

Detherage Linked to Maxwell Family Matron

George Detherage of Maxwell is identified as a brother of Mrs. W. H. Hightower, with Hightower described as a sibling in the local notice. The fragment notes the familial connection within the Maxwell community.

George Detherage Maxwell W. H. Hightower Mr. Hightower

Brenda Kirby Visits Ada Grandparents This Week

Little Brenda Kirby of Ada spent the past week with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs P P Kite.

Brenda Kirby Ada Mrs. P. P. Kite

Whitneys and Thompsons Share A Thursday Visit

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Whitney of Byng spent a short while with Mr and Mrs Grover Thompson on Thursday.

Lawrence Whitney of Byng Grover Thompson

Cape and Roberts Family Visit in Stonewall

Mr and Mrs A L Cape visited Mr and Mrs Andrew Roberts of Stonewall on Monday.

A. L. Cape Andrew Roberts Stonewall

Mrs Karl Tilley Visits Mrs Leo Scott Friends

Mrs Karl Tilley and her sons Gerald and Carlton Lee visited Mrs Leo Scott and her daughters Thursday night.

Karl Tilley Gerald Carlton Lee Leo Scott

Choate Brothers Visit Grandparents in Ada

Ricky and Mike Choate of Ada spent Thursday night with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Norton.

Ricky and Mike Choate Ada Mrs John Norton

Norton Dinner Hosts With Ada Guests

Mr. and Mrs. John Norton shared Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Argo Dodson of Ada.

John Norton Argo Dodson Ada

Hood family visits sister in Waco amid illness

Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Hood and family spent Saturday and Saturday night with Mrs. Mary Hodges of Waco Texas. Mrs. Hodges has been seriously ill for some time and is a sister of John Hood.

M. C. Hood Jerry John Hood Mary Hodges Waco Texas

Donna Scott and Phyllis Hayes Spend Day With Berlene Meek

Donna Scott and Phyllis Hayes spent Sunday with Berlene Meek, sharing time together in a social visit.

Donna Scott Phyllis Hayes Berlene Meek

Mrs Sam Golden and Glen Visit Duncan Family Friday

Mrs Sam Golden and Glen visited her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Duncan Friday evening, sharing time with the Duncan family at their home.

Sam Golden Glen Mrs Fred Duncan

Lawton Couple Hosts Smith Family Visit Sunday

Lt. Col. and Mrs. Jack D. Smith and children of Lawton visited Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Smith Sunday afternoon.

Jack D. Smith Lawton J. K. Smith

Deloris Cape Spends Saturday Night With Roberts Couple

Deloris Cape spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Roberts of Stonewall, according to social notes.

Deloris Cape Andrew Roberts Stonewall

Visiting relatives gather at P P Kite home

Those visiting in the P. P. Kite home Sunday were Mrs. Edith Wilfong and daughter Vinita of Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. Judson Kirby and children of Ada, Glen Wilfong, Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Kite and children of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Leona Wilfong and Mr. and Mrs. Haskell Kite and children of Ada.

P. P. Kite Edith Wilfong Vinita Duncan Judson Kirby Ada Glen Wilfong Hollis Kite Oklahoma City Leona Wilfong Haskell Kite

Illness prompts hospital admission of W H Hightower

W H Hightower, previously ill for some time, was admitted to Valley View hospital Saturday night. His condition shows slight improvement as of this writing.

W. H. Hightower Valley View Hospital

Dallas Couple Visits Norton and Whitson Friends

Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Benjamin of Dallas Texas visited Mr. and Mrs. John Norton and Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Whitson recently, sharing a social meet between households.

C. L. Benjamin Dallas, Texas John Norton O. C. Whitson

Hood Family Week End Report Gathers Members

Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hood and Jonnie Jean plus Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Hood and Ann spent the week with relatives and friends, sharing time and hospitality in a extended family gathering.

Still Smiling After 52 Years Together

A portrait of Mr and Mrs Sullivan reflecting 52 years of marriage in Oklahoma. They have 21 grandchildren and one great grandchild. The couple recalls moving from Sherman Texas to the Territory in 1897 when Durant was a wild desert place and their life shifted from lumber to farming in Idabel.

Fornia Oklahoma Sherman Tex Durant Sullivan Patty Wheeler Idabel Sullivans Luther Sullivan Center Territory Bonham Texas Fannin County Sam Rayburn Arkansas

Family visits amid illness in Sallisaw

The text notes a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Alec Peters in Sallisaw where Mrs. Peters has been critically ill for some time. She is the sister of Mrs. H. C. Hood. The Hoods also visited Mr. and Mrs. George Ross during the stay.

Sallisaw Alec Peters

Cape Family Visits Roberts in Stonewall Sunday

Mr and Mrs A L Cape and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Andrew Roberts of Stonewall.

A. L. Cape Andrew’ Roberts Stonewall

Sunday Social at the Worstell Area Households

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Duncan of Worstell visited Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Scaff Sunday afternoon. Sunday dinner guests at Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Whitson included Mr. and Mrs. Ed Berryman and children Kay and Charles of Shawnee, and Steve Whitson of Tulsa.

Paul Duncan Worstell Vernon Scaff O. S. Whitson Ed Berryman Kay and Charles Shawnee Steve Whitson Tulsa

Norton Visit to Valley View Hospital Nephew Recovering

Mr and Mrs John Norton visited Vernon Faulkenberry in Valley View hospital Sunday afternoon. Vernon is recovering from an appendectomy and is identified as a nephew of John.

John Norton Vernon Faulkenberry Valley View Hospital Vernon

Ada Visitors Spend Sunday With Perry Family

Mr and Mrs Hershel Teel and their children from Ada visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Leslie Perry on Sunday, sharing time with the Perry family.

Hershel Teel Ada Leslie Perry

Byng Man Spends Sunday With Golden Family

Dean Sliger of Byng spent Sunday with Anna Jean and Gwendolyn Golden, sharing a day filled with light conversation and famil y camaraderie.

Dean Sliger Byng Anna Jean Gwendolyn Golden

Ice Cream Social Attendees Visit at the Tilley Home

Attendees included R. E. Tilley and Kay from Center, Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Jones and family of Union Hill, and Mr. and Mrs. Matt Rich, gathering Monday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley.

Karl Tilley R. E. Tilley Kay Center F. O. Jones Union Hill Matt Rich

Ada Families Gather for Community Event

Ada residents Mr. and Mrs. Jack McNutt Jr. and Dan ny, Hemet California residents Mr. and Mrs. Art Bostetler and Pam, and Bucklin Kansas residents Mr. and Mrs. Olen Tilley and boys, among others, attended the gathering.

Ardson Ada Jack McNutt Jr Danny Art Bostetler Pam Hemet California Olen Tilley Bucklin Kansas

Jerry Clark Visits David Golden in Worstell

Jerry Clark of the Worstell community visited David Golden, sharing time and conversation during the visit.

Rebee School awards and staff retained for next year

Rebee School closed Monday May 24 awarding certificates to Reading Judy Krause Betty Cushman Donna Scott spelling with Darlene Eaton Judy Krause Stanley Crawley Donna Kaye Scott and Betty Cushman Perfect attendance Charles Krause six weeks spelling winners Kay McGehee Deloris Cape Myra Nell Garett Charles Krause Sherry Scott. Teachers Garlin Haskins Lorene Sparks return as educators and Gracie Hayes again cooks the lunch room.

Rebee School Judy Krause Betty Cushman Donna Scott Darlene Eaton Stanley Crawley Donna Kaye Scott Charles Krause Kay McGehee Deloris Cape Myra Nell Garett Sherry Scott Garlin Haskins Lorene Sparks Gracie Hayes

Ada High baccalaureate attendees listed

Attendees at Ada High School Sunday afternoon baccalaureate services included Anna Jean and Gwendolyn Golden, Dean Sliger, Lonnie Sparks, and Nadine Sparks.

Ada High School Anna Jean Gwendolyn Golden Dean Sliger Lonnie Nadine Sparks

Earlin Haskins Visit Noted in Norman

Mr and Mrs Earlin Haskins were seen in Norman on Monday with no further details given.

Earlin Haskins Norman

Ada residents host social visits mention

Daughters Donna and Sherry spend Monday night with Sue Crawley of Ada. Sue also visited Linda Faye Crawley after spending Saturday night in the same area.

Donna Sherry Sue Crawley Ada Linda Faye Crawley

Fishermen Highlight Sunday Night Outing

The fishing party included Bobby Perry Billy Olen Booth Kenneth Choate Loran Choate and Lavoid Meek who went out Sunday night.

Bobby Perry Billy Olen Booth Kenneth and Loran Choate Lavoid Meek

Tilley Family Reunion Held at Wintersmith Park

Gerald and Carlton Lee attended a Tilley family reunion at Wintersmith Park on Sunday.

Hood Family Visitation Reported Monday Evening

Mr and Mrs T S Hood and Ann visited Mr and Mrs H C Hood and Jonnie Jean Monday evening in a quiet family gathering.

T. S. Hood Ann H. C. Hood Jonnie Jean

Carlton Lee Tilley Receives First Haircut

Carlton Lee Tilley had his first haircut Saturday and his photograph was taken during the ceremony.

Carlton Lee Tilley

Ada Woman Visits Mother Friday

Mrs. Betty Choate of Ada spent a short time with her mother, Mrs. John Norton, Friday.

Betty Choate Ada John Norton

Mrs. Mattie Walker Visits Mr. and Mrs. Sam Golden

Mrs. Mattie Walker spent Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Golden and family, sharing an evening at their home.

Mattie Walker Sam Golden

Duncan Family Visits Scaff HouseholdThursday Night

Mr. and Mrs. James Duncan and daughters Pat and Karen Sue visited Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Scaff Thursday night.

James Duncan Pat and Karen Sue Vernon Scaff

Durant visit by Mrs. Melvin Newby to see uncle Jim Moore

Mrs. Melvin Newby traveled to Durant on Wednesday to visit her uncle Jim Moore. She plans to stay about two weeks with relatives before returning home to Denison Texas.

Melvin Newby Durant Jim Moore Denison Texas

Mia and Mrs Ray Roberts Tackle Home Remodeling

Mia and Mrs Ray Roberts have undertaken several weeks of home remodeling. They have rewired, repainted, and renovated rooms to refresh their living space.

Mia Mrs. Ray Roberts

Day With Families in Dun Can Town

Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Newby hosted relatives for a day with Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Haggard and sons Terry and Gary of Dun can spending Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Pinley and Glen.

Mr. and Mrs Melvin Newby Bennie Haggard Terry and Gary Duncan Elmer Pinley Glen

Cape Couple Spends Saturday With Roberts in Stonewall

Mr and Mrs A L Cape spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs Andrew Roberts of Stonewall.

Leo Scott Family Visits Vergil Meek Home

Mr and Mrs Leo Scott and their daughters visited Friday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Vergil Meek.

Leo Scott Vergil Meek

Whitson Family Vacation Begins With Tulsa Worker’s Trip

Steve Whitson, a Douglas Aircraft employee in Tulsa, starts a 10 day vacation traveling with his parents Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Whitson and Henry.

Steve Whitson Douglas Aircraft Tulsa O. S. Whitson Henry

Supper Guests of Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley and Sons

Family visitors joined Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley and their sons for Friday night supper. Included were Olen Tilley and sons from Bucklin Kansas and Art Bodsten and Pam from Hemet California.

Karl Tilley Olen Tilley and Sons Bucklin Kansas Art Bosteden Pam Hemet California

Hurley Family Visit Spends Weekend in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Tom Hurley spent Monday and Monday night with Mr and Mrs Everett Hurley and boys of Oklahoma City.

Tom Hurley Mrs Everett Hurley Oklahoma City

Pod Law Family Visits Wells in Long Stay

Mr and Mrs Pod Law and their son arrive Saturday from California to spend several months with Mrs Law's parents Mr and Mrs Kirk Wells and their son Billy in a family visit.

Pod Law and Son California

Fishermen Jon Krause Fishes Lake Texoma with Howard Relatives

Jon Krause went fishing at Lake Texoma Monday with his aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Howard of McComb. They plan to return.

Jon Krause Lake Texoma A. J. Howard McComb

Mrs Bennitt Visits Daughter and Family Over Weekend

Mrs. Joe Bennitt spent Friday night with her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Crawley, sharing time and hospitality in a family gathering.

Joe Bennitt

Bebee Club Host Negro Minstrel Program May 18

The Bebee Home Demonstration Club presented a minstrel show titled Happy School Days on May 18. Participants included Mrs. Pearl Norton Oma Hood Wilma Dean Cooper Lorene Scott Pearl Wells Leona Smith Gladys Cape Lorene Duncan You vonne Cape and Virginia Til. A Ada quartet featuring Charley Rushing Lester Hoket Joe and Delbert Thompson with Betty Ross accompanied. Proceeds totaled 24.20 for the club treasury and future project fund.

Bebee Home Demonstration Club Pearl Norton Oma Hood Wilma Dean Cooper Lorene Scott Pearl Wells Leona Smith Gladys Cape Lorene Duncan Youvonne Cape Virginia Tilley Ada Charley Rushing Lester Hoket Joe Delbert Thompson Betty Ross

Grandmother Duncan Visited By Mrs Booth And Mrs Seaff

Mrs Bill Booth and Mrs Wilma Seaff visited with Grandma Duncan Thursday afternoon in a friendly social call.

Bill Booth Wilma Seaff Grandma” Duncan

Mrs Gracie Hayes Visits Henson Family in Oklahoma City

Mrs Gracie Hayes left Saturday for a visit with Mr and Mrs Don Henson of Oklahoma City. She plans to stay several days. Mrs Henson is a daughter of Mrs Hayes.

Gracie Hayes Don Henson Oklahoma City Henson Hayes

Denison Man Jim Moore Noted Incomplete Report

Jim Moore of Denison Texas is referenced in a fragment describing events on a Wednesday night and Thursday, with details truncated and lacking full context or outcomes. The item hints at local notice or society column content but provides limited readable facts for a complete summary.

Jim Moore Denison Texas

Hathcocks Visit Wise Family in Sand Springs

Mr and Mrs Frank Hathcock and their children from Sand Springs visited Mrs R L Hale over the weekend to see her parents Mr and Mrs T L Wise.

Frank Hathcock Sand Springs T. L. Wise Jess Roan Hinton Gene Ellis

Felkins Family Weekend Gathered in Lindsay

Mr and Mrs Louis Felkins and their daughter from Lindsay spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs N D Felkins at their Lindsay home.

Louis Felkins Lindsay N. D. Felkins

Goss Family Prep Before Texoma Hen Party

Lloyd Goss and son Jimmy with Jimmy Riley Jackie Eden and John Edward Ross spent two days at the Goss cabin on Lake Texoma to prepare for a hen party that began late Saturday and ran through Tuesday. Attendants included Mrs. Teal Foster Mrs. Perry Northcut of Ada Mrs. Max Chaddick of Pauls Valley Mrs. Everett Shaw Mrs. Wayne Truitt Mrs. Addie Goss of Tupelo and the hostess Mrs. Lloyd Goss.

Lloyd Goss Jimmy Jim Riley Jackie Eden John Edward Ross Goss Lake Texoma Teal Foster Perry Northcutt Ada Max Chaddick Pauls Valley Everett Shaw Wayne Truitt Addie Goss Tupelo

Hobbs Couple Visits Ada For Daughter's College Summer Break

Mr and Mrs Louis Echols of Hobbs New Mexico visited the Ada area last weekend at the home of Mrs Maude Harbin and Mrs Guy Busbee to pick up their daughter Jean who has been attending college in Ada She will stay in Hobbs for the summer and return to Ada in September.

Louis Echols Hobbs New Mexico Maude Harbin Guy Busbee Ada Echols Jean

Tulsa sisters host Cradduck family gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith of Tulsa and Mrs. Roger Davis of Weleetka were guests of their sister Mrs. Earl Cradduck and Mr. Cradduck and boys last Tuesday night. Other vi-

Roy Smith Tulsa Roger Davis Weleetka Earl Cradduck Cradduck

Shaw Cafe Temporary Ownership Sparks Town Banter

Mary Sue Shaw and Minnie Lou Hardin ran the Shaw Cafe over the weekend while Mrs. Shaw vacationed. Sitors in the Craddock home were Mrs. J. F. Johnson, Mr. J. F. Johnson, and Paul of Hardin City. A local teen warned Mrs. Shaw to start bankruptcy actions before leaving, while Jimmy teased about his group.

Craddock J. F. Johnson and Paul Hardin City Mary Sue Shaw Minnie Lou Hardin Shaw Cafe Mrs. Shaw

Ada woman serves ice cream for local creamery

Mrs. Jelly Uhlich of Ada was seen distributing ice cream cones at local grocery stores on Saturday. She was not giving away personal treats but working on behalf of a creamery. The ice cream was well received.

Jelly Uhlich Ada

Newport Family Visits Polk Household Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Bill Newport and their son with Bobby Newport of Norman visited in town over the weekend as guests of her parents Mr and Mrs John Polk.

Bill Newport and Son Bobby Newport Norman John Polk

Mrs Bill Goodwin Visits Oklahoma City Kin

Mrs Bill Goodwin and her children spent part of last week at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs W W Wooley in Oklahoma City.

Bill Goodwin Oklahoma City W. W. Wooley

Maude and Nance Couples Fish Lake Texoma

Mr. and Mrs. Claude Harris of Maude and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Nance fished Lake Texoma last Friday and reported a catch of one hundred crappie.

Claude Harris Maude Lee Nance Lake Texoma

Navy son returns home from California leave

Mr and Mrs R D May have their navy son home for a 30 day furlough Fred Merle stationed in California will return to San Francisco at leave Sunday visitors at the Hough home include Mrs Jennie Mayfield Ada Mr and Mrs Lon Murphy Glen and Carolyn Oklahoma City Mr and Mrs Lee Ray Mayfield and Marcia Otaka Mrs Hough and Mrs Mayfield are sisters Mrs Mayfield is mother of Mrs Murphy and Mr Mayfield

R. D Fred Merle California San Francisco W. E. Hough Jennie Mayfield Ada Lon Murphy Glen Carolyn Oklahoma City Lee Ray Mayfield Marcia Otaka Hough Mayfield Murphy Los Angeles Rosell San Paulo Lee Mable John and Jewel Hobbs N. M Shaws

Forehand Family Reunion Highlights Ada Area Weekend

Mr and Mrs Lee Forehand hosted a two day reunion at Wintersmith Park near Ada with relatives from Nowata Seattle Perry and Allen. Attendees included Bud Forehand Edith Forehand Linda David Glenda Gary Paul and others. A Monday program by the Men s Brotherhood featured Jeff Schrieber Floyd Cooper J P Willingham and Jess Roan followed by a fellowship and refreshments for about 30. Friday s Vacation Bible School parade drew ninety children and teachers with colorfully decorated bikes and paper hats.

Lee Forehand Wintersmith Park Ada Bud Forehand Susan Nowata C. C. Putman Linda David Edith Forehand Seattle Washington Alice Reddick Perry Lee Roy Crumblis Glenda Gary F. H. Forehand Neil Glendola Paul Allen Men's Brotherhood Jeff Schrieber Floyd Cooper J. P. Willingham Jess Roan Vacation Bible School

New Mexico Visitors Stay with Old Friends in Town

Mr and Mrs Sam Adams of Eunice New Mexico are visiting old friends and neighbors this week as house guests of Mrs Wayne Murphy. The Adams lived here many years ago before moving to Eunice.

Sam Adams Eunice N. M Wayne Murphy the Adams

Jerry Ganns Visits Grandparents This Week

Jerry Ganns is visiting with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Phillips this week.

Jerry Ganns Mrs. W. B. Phillips

Shannon and Gill Families Visited by Relatives

The home of her parents Mr and Mrs Tom Shannon hosts Mr and Mrs Harris Gill of Lamont Missouri former residents visiting their mothers Mrs Williams and Mrs Davis.

Mrs Tom Shannon Harris Gill Lamont, Missouri Williams Davis

Mrs Charles Eppler Reunites With Husband at Fort Hood

Mrs Charles Eppler has joined her husband at Fort Hood Texas where they begin a new posting.

Charles Eppler Ft. Hood, Texas

Notable Ada Family Names in Local Social Notes

Ada social column lists the Blackhawk and King families plus the Ellises and Crow families. Mentioned individuals include Mrs and Mr Vernal King, Grandma King, Mr Bill Ellis, Johnnie Maurice Bevery, Sally and Lee Crow and others in the community.

Bro. Blackhawk Ada Vernal King Grandma King Bill Ellis Johnnie Maurice Bevyerly Sally Lee Crow

Cooper Family Attends Bushnell Baptist as Supply Pastor

Bro and Mrs Floyd Cooper and Gale visited Bushnell Baptist Church south of Atoka where he served as supply pastor for the day.

Floyd Cooper Gale Bushnell Baptist Church Atoka

Local social notes from Ada area residents and visitors

Ada area residents share greetings and updates. Mrs. John Roan improves and visits Ada with daughter, while Mr. and Mrs. Jess Roan visit Tupelo relatives. Several Ada locals host guests in Texas and Jennings, and Clark Roan plans a move to Rio Dell California with relatives. Readers urged to send news via Shaws Cafe by Tuesday.

Visits at the Late Weems Home Include Nearby Residents

Recent visitors in the Late Weems home were his brother W. A. Weems and Mrs. Weems of Shawnee. Also from Ada were Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hargis and Miss Roxie Hargis. Fort Towson was represented by Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Meggs, the latter serving as Ft. Towson post master.

Weems W. A. Weems

Grandmother Hosts Landrus Family and Drenan Guest

Mr and Mrs John Landrus visit grandmother Mrs Anna Drenan with their children. Another guest at the grandmother’s home is Larry Drennan of Maud.

John Landrus Anna Drenan Larry Drennan Maud

Lovington Sees Flood Like Mississippi River Bottom

The recent rains in Lovington New Mexico turned the town into a river bottom scene with many residents noting they have rarely seen such rainfall in their lifetimes.

R. H. Greenlees Lovington New Mexico

Jordan Hosts Daughter and Husband from Tulsa This Weekend

Mr and Mrs A C Jordan welcomed their daughter and her husband Dale Duffy from Tulsa as weekend guests, highlighting family ties and travel from Oklahoma.

A. C. Jordan Dale Duffy Tulsa

Thursday visitors at R W Griffin home

Thursday Mrs Dock Morrison and her daughter from Ada called at the R W Griffin residence, sharing a short visit.

R. W. Griffin Dock Morrison Ada

Blackwell Family Visits Daughter in Virginia After Car Crash

Mrs Nellie Blackwell and her son Wilburn Blackwell accompanied by Mr and Mrs E M Powers travel to Lexington Virginia where the daughter is seriously injured from a week old car wreck. Ms Powers suffers a broken hip crushed ribs and other injuries while Mr Powers is unhurt. She will be moved to the Norfolk Navy Base hospital when able.

Nellie Blackwell Wilburn Blackwell Lexington Virginia E. M. Powers Norfolk Navy Base Ohio Powers Mildred Blackwell Norfolk

Ada woman visits friends on road trip and hospital update

Mrs Thelma McCool of Ada stopped at the John Clouse home Wednesday en route to Atoka to visit friends. Mollie Henderson is in Valley View hospital for treatment and will be there several days.

Thelma McCool Ada John Clouse Atoka Mollie Henderson Valley View Hospital

Local pastor to attend eight week seminary in Fort Worth

Brother Holt Sodeman travels to Fort Worth Texas for eight weeks of seminary study returning weekends to oversee his Baptist Church pastorate. Vacation Bible School at the Baptist Church enrolls 166 students this week as classes proceed.

Holt Sodeman Ft. Worth Texas the Baptist Church In Progress

Girls Carry Drum Amid Farewell Event for D. Z. Crows

Two small girls tote a drum nearly as large as them during a farewell gathering before D. Z. Crows departs for Nebraska Monday to work with the Amos Construction Company.

D. Z Nebraska Amos Construction Company

Mrs Violet Wainscott of Dallas on Ten Day Vacation

Mrs. Violet Wainscott of Dallas is spending a ten day vacation at an unidentified destination. This brief notes her travel, with no further details available in the accessible text.

Violet Wainscott Dallas

Crow family hosts Boggy Sunday fish fry

Mr and Mrs D Z Crow entertained friends and relatives at a fish fry on Boggy Sunday. Many attended church but arrived in time to enjoy the huge dinner. Present were Mr and Mrs Bob Crow Mr and Mrs Bill Crow and Bobbie Mr and Mrs Hershell Pry

D. Z. Crow Bob Crow Bill Crow Bobbie Hershell Pry

Chamber of Commerce Meeting Called Off At Last Minute

The local Chamber meeting was canceled Monday evening at short notice due to multiple ongoing events in the town. Town officials cited scheduling conflicts and concurrent activities as the reason for the abrupt postponement.

Chamber of Commerce

Newells Plan Visits To Indiana And Ohio Kin

Mr and Mrs Gerald Newell and family will travel to see Edmund Newells near Muncie Indiana and Sedric Newells in Ft Recovery Ohio. The group notes all are old neighbors who moved away to the north over the years.

Gerald Newell Charles Robert Nancy Carolyn W. O. Newel Edmund Newells Muncie Indiana Sedric Newells Ft. Recovery Ohio

Hatchett From Center Visits Our City Tuesday

M. P. Hatchett of Center toured the city Tuesday afternoon, looking over sights and meeting residents.

M. P. Hatchett Center

Sun Still Treads On Despite Complaints Across Nation

Citizens ponder ongoing sunlight patterns as a long standing American habit prompts critique. The remark suggests frustration with weather norms, while noting no practical remedy exists.

Illness Halts Family Trip to Bonham Texas

Mr and Mrs Ishmael Brisco were summoned to Bonham Texas on Sunday due to the grave illness of Mrs Briscos mother. Mr Brisco returned Monday morning and said her condition remained grave.

Ishmael Brisco Bonham Texas

Reverend Bill Burton Heads South for Mississippi Meeting

Rev and Mrs Bill Burton travel to Mississippi where he will conduct a meeting. Mrs Burton plans to present their brand new daughter to her mother shortly after arrival.

Bill Burton Mississippi

Mrs Hill Visits Legate Family From Idabel

Mr and Mrs Bill Legate host visiting mother in law Mrs Hill from Idabel as she stays with them during her visit.

Bill Legate Mrs. Hill of Idabel

Eastern Star Meeting Attended by Wewoka Visitors

Wewoka residents attended Monday night’s regular Eastern Star session. Visitors included Miss Verbal Jane Sherrill and several couples from Wapanucka Union Valley Ada and Marshall. Also noted were attendees at Mike Young’s funeral in Marshall, many recalling his years with the Santa Fe railroad before service ended.

Wewoka Eastern Star Verbal Jane Sherrill Douglas Mike Young Marshall Westley Chaddick Homer Stevenson Bill Johnson Buck Daniels Roy Daniels Mr. Young Santa Fe Railroad

Enlistment, moves, and visits noted in town record

Jackie Eden and Wayne Bullard prepare papers to enlist in the navy. The Leon Bloxton family returns to Stonewall and builds a new home in the south part of town. Mr and Mrs Frank M Lynn of Tulsa were guests of Dr and Mrs S L Burns, their parents.

Uncle Sam Jackie Eden Wayne Bullard Navy Leon Bloxton Stonewall Frank M,. Lynn Tulsa S. L. Burns

Mrs Zula Bryan Visits Burns Family in Arkansas Texas

Mrs Zula Bryan of Harrison Arkansas and her sister Mrs M W Burns with Mr Burns from Lubbock Texas arrived Tuesday to visit their brother and sister in law Dr and Mrs S L Burns.

Zula Bryan Harrison, Ark M. W. Burns Mr. Burns Lubbock, Tex S. L. Burns

P. H. Body Visits Son in Durant

P H Body visits his son in Durant with Howard Body accompanying him during the trip.

P. H. Body Durant Howard Body

Esther Pearl Jones Visits Naomi Jones in Mountain View

Miss Esther Pearl Jones is visiting her cousin Naomi Jones at Mountain View this week, extending family ties and sharing time together in the community.

Esther Pearl Jones Naomi Jones Mountain View

Vacation Pause at Main Cafe for Mrs Davis

Mrs. Carl Davis takes a week off from her duties at the Main Cafe. Mr. Davis returns home to recover after a ten day illness in Okmulgee hospital.

Carl Davis Mr. Davis Okmulgee

Westley Chaddick Family Guests in Dallas

Mr and Mrs Westley Chaddick spend the weekend in Dallas as guests of their daughter Dr and Mrs Fred Popkess and their children.

Westley Chaddick Dallas Mrs Fred Popkess

Old Friends Rescue Runaway Horse In Newport News Chase

Paul Rice an oil company employee sprang from a commandeered truck and captured a runaway horse after a wild city chase in Newport News. He recalled his ease with horses from years in Tennessee.

Newport News Paul Rice Rice Tennessee

Plastic Hooks Make Scrub Pail Cloth Handy

If you hang small plastic hooks over your scrub pail you can clamp your soaping cloth to it so it will be right at your fingertips when needed.

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Bebee News Lorene Scott Church News Stanley Goodman Jerry Clark Gerald and Tilleys Whitson IS HDC News R. L. Hale John Roan Herman Landrum Landrum Charles Blevins T. J. Helms Mr. Helms Ernest Miers Pete Anderson Clark Roan Tupelo High School Rio Dell Clark Lute Weems Mr. Weems Lois Lillard Berger, Texas Alyene John Floyd Jennings Floyd John Sweetwater R. C. Carter Emmit Carter ST. Ada Okla
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