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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1954

Page

6

Summers Chapel Visit Recap with Local Families

Mrs. J. G. Nelson and Leo Nelson family joined Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Ellis for Sunday visit. Linda Chery and Rhonda Jo joined with Shirley Lavonne Jane Lou to spend the day, and Mrs. Lora Ellis traveled to Maysville with Mrs. Cothren for a visit.

Leo Nelson Jane Lou Shirley Lavonne Horace Ray Cothren Linda Chery Rhonda Jo J. O. Ellis Lora Ellis Maysville Cothren

Local visits highlight weekend family time

Pvt. Dixon A. Harteroves of Fort Sill spent Sunday with his grandmother Mrs. Ruby Lake Smith and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. J W Barton of Love Lady visited the J C Kirk family, who are Mrs. Kirk's parents.

Dixon A. Harteroves Fort Sill Ruby Lake Smith J. W. Barton Lovelady J. C. Kirk Mrs. Kirk

Betty Kirk Enjoys Galveston Trip With Seniors

Betty Kirk writes that she is really enjoying the trip to Galveston Texas with the rest of the seniors.

Betty Kirk Galveston Tex

Youth Fellowship Meeting at Gaar Corner Draws Attendees

A well attended Youth Fellowship meeting at Gaar Corner Saturday night featured Mr. and Mrs. Light Mr. and Mrs. Leo Nelson and daughters Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Ellis and Betty Mrs. Lora Ellis and Mrs. Betty Heaps from here.

Gaar Corner Light Leo Nelson J. O. Ellis Betty Lora Ellis Betty Heaps

Stratford visit ties Slaten family to Loy Wood kin

Mr and Mrs Charles Slaten and Gwendolyn Kay of Stratford spent Sunday with Mrs Slaten’s aunt Mrs Loy Wood and family. Obra Moore of Moore visited his parents Mr and Mrs Otto Moore over the weekend.

Charles Slaten Gwendolyn Kay Stratford Obra Moore Moore Mrs Otto Moore

Blanken Family News Persons Visit in Shady Grove

Cadet Emmett S. Summers to receive Air Force wings in a May 26 graduation in Big Springs Texas. Mr and Mrs Herman Blanken ship and Mr and Mrs Raymond Blanken ship with Gayle and Donald Ray visited Shady Grove on Sunday. Alvin Summers of Tulsa attends the event.

Herman Blankenship Gayle Donald Ray Mrs Raymond Blankenship Shady Grove Emmett S Corky) Summers Air Force Big Springs Tex Alvin Summers Tulsa

Three State Conference At Biloxi For Ada Prudential Delegate

Edmond Cavener attends a three state conference in Biloxi Mississippi June 9 through 11 as a delegate from the Ada office of Prudential Life Insurance. He recently returned from New York City with tales of vast office buildings and large workforces. Artie Holland recovered from virus pneumonia after returning from Carlsbad. She kept her doctor from hospitalizing her while her son Ted and his family stayed. Mr. and Mrs. J A Parnell of Ada visited the Robison couple Sunday. Mrs. Herman Blankenship hosted a birthday dinner for Sid Graham last Sunday. The Log Wood home is getting interior improvements including new paper in living and dining rooms. The Terry children would cheer if their father struck oil, but they yelled when water was struck in the backyard well. Teddy Strawn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Strawn of Okemah formerly of this area, crushed his foot on a tractor chain gear and required several stitches. no bones were broken. He stayed in the hospital there from Thursday to Saturday.

Edmond Cavener Biloxi Miss Ada Prudential Life Insurance Co New York City Mississippi Artie Holland Carlsbad Ted Teddy Strawn Henry Strawn Okemah

Local Dial Player Joins Oklahoma City Indians

Heard.Lois Dean Franks joins the Oklahoma City Indians for this season as a new player. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Ode Franks and nephew of J J Megee of this community.

Heard Lois Dean Franks Oklahoma City Indians Ode Franks J. J. Megee

Mrs Rutherford Hosts Shower for Lavonne Cosper

Mrs A R Rutherford honored Lavonne Cosper with a home shower on Wednesday afternoon. Attendees included Baxer Scoggin J C Kirk E H Light Sarah J Robinson Leo Nelson Marguerite Love Mildred Parnell Josie Northam Vivian Northam Anna Westbrook Loy Wood Betty Heaps Nancy Rutherford Allene Anderson Connie Nelson and more. Family and friends sent gifts from Vance Price O L Carson Ruby L Smith Rena Higgins Betty Kirby Annie Ellis Lora Ellis Lavell Nelson Marie Welch Toni Pannell.

A. R. Rutherford Lavonne Cosper Baxter Scoggin J. C. Kirk E. H. Light Sarah J. Robinson Leo Nelson Marguerite Love Mildred Parnell Josie Northam Vivian Northam Anna Westbrook Loy Wood Betty Heaps

Those Were The Days and Witty Advice

A humorous local confession notes pessimism about expectations and resilience. It mentions Tobe Hindh deciding to quit fighting with his wife and suggests not dwelling on past disputes. The piece hints at social attitudes and aging wisdom in a folksy style.

Tobe Hindh

Local Family Visits Span States and City

The text lists Mesdames A C Terry W M Farmer Kenneth Megee Jim Magar and Owen Magar. Wayne and Judy Farmer visited their sister Mrs Tommy Howerton and family in Oklahoma City. Mr and Mrs Hower ton brought them home Saturday night.

Mesdames A. C. Terry W. M. Farmer Kenneth Megee Jim Magar Owen Magar Wayne Judy Farmer Tommy Howerton Oklahoma City Mrs. Howerton

Franks Host Guests Including Ellis Family Last Sunday

Mr and Mrs J O Franks welcomed guests including Mr Julius Ellis Mrs Lora Ellis and Mrs Julius Ellis to their home last Sunday in a cordial gathering reflecting communal social ties.

J. O. Franks Julius Ellis Lora Ellis

Soldier on leave from Fort Hood visits family

PFC Ewell Lance is on a three day pass from Fort Hood. He and his wife, the former Reba Little, are visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Lance.

Pfc Ewell Lance Fort Hood Reba Little Mrs Bud Lance

Mrs Strawn hosts Willoughby party at Okemah

Mrs R W Willoughby Sue Le Roy Elsie and Bonnie spent last Sunday with Mr and Mrs Henry Strawn Ted Joan and Joyce at Okemah for a family gathering.

R. W. Willoughby Sue Leroy Elsie Bonnie Henry Strawn Ted Joan Joyce Okemah

Church plans basket supper and anniversary cake

The church closes on Friday with a basket supper on June 2. In a June celebration the ladies presented the pastor and his family Mr and Mrs Truman Cobb and children with a large cake for the first church anniversary. The cake bore the inscription Happy Anniversary Pastor.

Truman Cobb

Social guests gather for Woodley hosted evening

Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Woodley and Frankie entertained last Saturday with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Car ney and son Robin Johnny Pate from Wilburton and Mr. and Mrs. Max L. Morrison from Ada.

J. F. Woodley Frankie Rudy Carney Robin Johnny Pate Wilburton Max L. Morrison Ada

On Vacation Harvie Johnson Heads to St. Louis

Harvie Johnson left last Saturday for St. Louis Missouri where he will begin a vacation. He plans to visit friends and see the sights during his stay.

Harvie Johnson St. Louis

Swisher Family Guests Visit From Oklahoma City

Mr. and Mrs. Dick Swisher and daughters hosted over the weekend as Mr. and Mrs. Jack Swisher and their son from Oklahoma City spent Saturday and Sunday with the family.

Dick Swisher Mrs Jack Swisher Oklahoma City

Weekend Travel and Family Visits Across Oklahoma and California

Saturday afternoon reports show Mrs. R. E. John and children Gregg and Cindy of Fresno enjoying a monthlong stay. Delmas Calvert Lou Richardson and families vacationed two weeks in Corcoran. C. P. Horsley, Dale Melton and relatives visited Oklahoma City's Municipal Airport. Cheryl Melton had a thrilling moment at the Oklahoma City airport.

R. E. John Gregg Cindy Fresno California John Melton Horsley Dale Melton Delmas Calvert Debra Lou Richardson Sue Corcoran Calif Cheryl C. P. Horsley Oklahoma City Cheryl Melton Municipal

Haley Visit Stirs Social Round at Megees

Mrs. Oscar Haley and Richard Haley visited Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Megee Monday night, sharing social conversation in a cordial gathering.

Oscar Haley Richard Haley J. J. Megee

Betty Heaps Birthday Party Hosted by Friends

A cheerful birthday gathering for Betty Heaps on Thursday included guests Mrs Mildred Otis and Mrs Olive Egan of Enid. The group later joined Irene Carson at the Carson home for ice cream and cake in celebration of Irene and Mrs Carson’s shared birthday. Other attendees were Mrs Allene Anderson Mrs Madelon Rutherford and Carol Ann Rutherford.

Betty Heaps Mildred Otis Olive Egan Enid Carson Irene Mrs. Carson Allene Anderson Madelon Rutherford Carol Ann Rutherford

Mrs Josie Lynch Visits Mrs Billa Megee

Mrs Josie Lynch visited Mrs Billa Megee on Thursday in a brief social call noting no other events.

Josie Lynch Billa Megee

Summers Chapel Earns A from State Education Board

Summers Chapel joined 15 other county schools in receiving an A grade in the accrediting report issued by the State Board of Education.

Summers Chapel State Board of Education

Ada girl meets Roy Rogers and Pat Brady at visit

Dana McKinney and her boyfriend Nolan Page of Ada spent Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry McKinney while awaiting an aunt and meeting movie stars Roy Rogers and Pat Brady who gave autographs.

Roy Rogers Pat Brady Dana McKinney Nolan Page Ada Mrs Henry McKinney

Family reunion hosted by Horsleys and Meltons

A family reunion took place at Claud Horsley home with Mr. and Mrs. Dale Melton. Attendees included Ralph Horsley and children Jim Gary and Janis of Lindsay. R E John and children Cinday and Gregg of Fresno. Kenneth Horsley and children Mike and Debby of Houston, Texas.

Claud Horsley M<s Dale Melton Ralph Horsley Jim Gary Janis Lindsay R. E. John Cinday Gregg Fresno Calif Kenneth Horsley Mike and Debby Houston Texas Kenneth

Horsley Family Plans Short Ada Visit

Horsley and family will remain until Tuesday before returning to Houston. Mr and Mrs Bill Griffiths and daughters Barbara and Belinda visited H B Griffiths in Oil Center Saturday. The group attended the baseball game in Ada Saturday.

Horsley Houston Bill Griffiths Barbara Belinda H. B. Griffiths Oil Center Ada

Snipes Family Weekend Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Corky Snipes and family of Duncan spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Snipes.

Corky Snipes Duncan O. F. Snipes

Thick Skins From Puddings Hint at Sugar Top

A tip suggests sprinking a thin sugar layer on hot cooked pack aged puddings to prevent skin from forming. The guidance emphasizes a simple, practical kitchen trick.

Hot Rod Chase Ends With Vehicle Fire In Sacramento

Police pursue a hot rod in Sacramento as brakes ignite during a getaway. The driver, 17 year old Fred Lukens, and four other youths were taken into custody after fire crews responded to the burning vehicle.

Sacramento Calif Fred Lukens Fire Department

First Electric Chair Execution At Auburn Prisons

The first execution by electric chair occurred in August 1890 at Auburn Prison New York marking a landmark method in capital punishment history.

Auburn Prison New York

Your Home With 124 S. Edwy

Real estate notice listing a home at 124 S Edwy with contact phone 17 for inquiries and viewing appointments.

S. Edwy

Fragmented OCR Puzzle Clues From Historical Page

A list of scattered crossword like clues appears, including entries for printing measures fruit slave obstruct impression breed of dog high priest sharpen earn bestow inquires Ri Greek ape looks and female hence or withstand throws.

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. G. Nelson Tall Tales J. A. Parnell Mrs. Robinson Sid Graham Terry Mrs. Cosper Colbert News Frankie Woodley Betty Sue Bolin Billy L. Balthrop Pauls Valley W. 12Th Mary Chapman Edith McCowan Betty Bolin Gladys Balthrop Alice Green Ella Balthrop Balzora Muncrief T. H. Cobb Bertha Balthrop Wanda Balthrop Jimmy Ellis Betty Scroggins Marie Phelps Ann Lancaster I. C. Summers Edith Balthrop Irene Balthrop Wells Ruth Hurley Jap Hammond Ona Woods Donnie Balthrop Margie Muncrief Ackie West Rozetta Reeves Church News Colbert Baptist Church Bible Scho Smith Service Demarest, N Cupid Willin Charley Grant Art Beeman Hossface Hank What S the Matter Boss Frank Thomas Sonny South BY Courtney Alderson Noah BY AL Smith Clewio BY Kern Pederson Smich Demares, NN Joe Dennett Deems By Tom Oka Ball Park Arnie Mossler Danny Paul Cameron Mrs. Olen James Baby Frank James General Acceptance CO Homer Martha Leap Rome
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