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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1954
Page
8
This item notes that the Jesse news was mailed on time but arrived late to the WEEKLY office and thus could not be printed. Mrs Mahoney reports it arrived Thursday marked Mis sent to Alva. An editor's note apologizes and blames the post office while admitting mistakes.
Last Wednesday afternoon mothers of eighth grade pupils hosted a party in Ada. Activities included a Wiener roast at Wintersmith Park a TV station tour and a skating party at McSwain while several mothers and students enjoyed the outing.
Mrs Lorita Corressgie and children Sheila and Darrell of Lakeside California visit Mrs Corressgie’s uncle Irl Rhynes on Friday while in Coalgate to visit relatives.
Dr and Mrs Willard Rhynes hosted a dinner at the Aldridge hotel in Ada on Thursday evening for nine veterinarians and their wives. They discussed forming the Southeastern Veterinarian Association with monthly meetings and a June gathering in McAlester to elect officers and finalize the organization.
Dick Truitt returned from Cooksville Tennessee where he won first and second in bull-dogging. He plans another rodeo run soon and expects steady work all summer.
Mr and Mrs Ben McLain visited relatives on Sunday. The visit linked Tecumseh and J L McLain families as two brothers, sharing time with Mr and Mrs J L McLain along with the daughter and grandson.
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Allen and Mrs. Rena Rogers drove to Sulphur Sunday to see Allen's brother-in-law W. T. Harris in the Veteran's hospital. Harris had been in critical condition but shows marked improvement after several weeks of care.
The Lottie Moon Circle of the W M A met Thursday week at Mrs. Van Harlin home with five members and two guests. Attendees included Mrs. Harlin Mesdames Myrtle Truitt Pauline Humphers Flora Sawyers and Mrs A C Kent with guests Mrs Holt Sodeman and Mrs Robert Pickens. The group opened with prayer and studied John chapter nine. The next meeting is set for June 15 at an announced location.
Drilling rig moved by Lee Elliott of Ada from the Leroy Sawyers farm to the Jasper Turner farm near Union Valley on Monday after a dry hole was drilled at 1850 on the Sawyers place. Lester Weatherly reports strong production on Kittell's Provence lease in the Gilcrease field with pipe set at that depth last Friday.
The Pleasant Hill pie supper last Saturday night raised 122 dollars plus toward the three week singing school at the local school. The Coal County singing convention will be held at the school Sunday with a basket dinner on the grounds and an invitation to all.
Susan Braun and Shelia Schreiber contracted measles the day school dismissed. Cole Underhill developed strep throat and Charlie Lee Hall had the mumps the same day. All are recovering.
The Limit Mr and Mrs Ernie Andrews were at the J T Allens over the weekend and Andrews took occasion to get his limit on squirrels during that time. Mrs Andress son Joe Raley who has been staying with his grandparents and attending school at Pleasant Hill left for Okmulgee with his parents when they returned home Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl McFarland and their daughter Gracie arrive with Martha Ann Simpson of Garber to spend a week with Mrs. McFarland's sister, sharing time in the household.
A fishing party at the Roosevelt bridge near Lake Texoma includes Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Wade and guests Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Tate, Bob and Mrs. S. J. Markley. The party reports many sandies, with Tate surprised at others’ catches and a digger named Mrs. Tom Nothaf hoping for crappie.
An unknown hero reportedly killed a large rattlesnake on the fence across from Dean Weller’s property. Local residents praise the swift act while remaining discreet about the savior’s identity.
Mrs L J McDonald plans a June 15 departure for Los Angeles. Accompanying her are her son Jay, her mother Mrs A M Pharr, and Betty Ann Lynch. Guests of Mr and Mrs Howard Antrikin will host them during the visit.
Jesse children and others join a Bible school group at the Stonewall Baptist Church this week. The list includes Ger ald and Jovita Schreiber Tubby Holland Eldon and Ronny Sawyers Ronnie and Larry Miller Janey Underhill Barry Anderson Ella Jane Mary Jane Joan Kifer Patricia Kerr Phyllis Jo Billy Ruth Auten Glenda Betty Lou Dale Wayne Truitt Eldon Ruth Richard Randy Humphers Sonja Hallie Anderson and Colene Underhill. Mesdames Myrtle Truitt Pauline Humphers and Tom Nothal provide transportation.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Lynch were in Oklahoma City on business the first of the week and they visited Mrs Lynch's father Archie Barnes. While away Frank Murphy helped their son Eldon hold down the home place and daughter Betty Ann visited Colene Underhill.
Buck Garrett, vacationing from Cooper's Grocery, spends time baling hay and chasing squirrels, balancing work and leisure during time off.
Ed Holland, recovering from a heart ailment, is able to be up part of the time and stepping toward full activity as healing continues.
Mr and Mrs Tom Nothal will spend Decoration Day in Alex working at the local cemetery. They plan to place flowers and tend graves, continuing a family tradition of honoring loved ones on the holiday.
An all day work session is planned on the church grounds near Pleasant Hill next Monday to prepare for a new Methodist Church. A basket dinner will be served as part of the event.
Sunday at Lake Texoma featured abundant catfish and sandies with families from Ada Lucien Stillwater and Ballard's Park sharing a day of fishing and a school picnic. Eighth grade valedictorian Rodney Harlin led speeches and gifts as old students returned for the annual gathering.
From Ft Worth to be at the bed side of his father Ed Holland. Mr Holland suffered a serious heart attack and will be confined to bed for several weeks. Considering the tors believe his condition to be good and expect him to recover.
Mr and Mrs J T Allen report to Sulphur Sunday to visit their brother in law W T Harris of Maddil in the veterans hospital there He has been an invalid for several years spending the last three years in a wheelchair and his present condition is listed as critical.
Monday evening the school staged an hour of entertainment for relatives and friends. Primary pupils danced to music by Mrs. Dick Truitt while older children performed The Perkins Family Picnic read by Elva June Kifer, featuring a picnic tale with a farmer, ants, and a theft incident.
Mrs. R. V. Mann hosts her sisters Mrs. Lena Moore and Mrs. Molly Belcher from San Bernardino California as house guests.
Mr and Mrs Bud Simpson of Lucein visited Friday through Sunday with his sister Mrs C P Wade and Mr Wade. They took fishing trips and Mrs Simpson, new to fishing, bought a license and joined in catching fish. She landed some good catches but was disgusted by a pearl eye she reeled in.
The Jesse H. D. Club held its regular meeting at Mrs. R. L. Hale's home. Mrs. Hale had been summoned by the death of a relative but the gathering proceeded with arrangements in place.
Miss Martha Mote led a food preparation and freezing demonstration at a meeting held at her home in her absence. Patricia Poole and Joan Nix, Pleasant Hill pupils, showcased bread making, earning the Coal County championship and a trip to Stillwater in early June. They were joined by Mrs. Melvin Nix. The gathering included Mrs. Nellie Mae Ryan and Mr. Rae Thompson with a Leaves of Gold reading. Several visitors were named and Mrs. Kerr and Mrs. Chaddick joined the membership. Dee Ann’s car accident injuries were described as painful but not serious. Mrs. Pharr plans to visit her Atoka parents.
Monday saw Lee Elliott spudding in on the Leroy Sawyers farm and Lester Weatherly on the W. E. Kit Tell Provence lease as they seek production near 2000 feet. Velma Harlin has the flu but will attend the school picnic. Mrs. J. T. Allen nurses a cold while her husband suffers a side pain, denying appendicitis.
Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Mayfield and daughter Marsha visited Tupelo over the weekend as guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hough.
Mr and Mrs D E Romines and their son traveled from Drumright to visit their parents Mr and Mrs Debora Weller and Mr and Mrs Norvin Romines from Thursday to Monday staying with relatives in town.
Mrs Vila Hefly of Tulsa visited her cousin Mrs Martin Dale on.
Mrs. Cole Underhill and Mrs. Lloyd Lynch attended a Friday dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Shorty Beauford home in Con nerville. Guests included Cliff Loyd of Hobbs New Mexico and Jerry Standrich of Muskogee. Lee Broughton of Talihina visited his mother Mrs. J. R. Broughton with Coil Jean Jackson, wife of the grandson, in the U. S. Forces in Germany.
Pleasant Hill School sent teachers Mrs. Vada Poole and Mrs. Melvin Nix on an all day trip to Oklahoma City to explore the capitol and historical buildings and visit Lincoln Park Zoo. The 4 H Club plans members to Stillwater in June. students Joan Nix Patricia Poole Don Mann Dewayne Holland and Jimmy Poole won Coal County bread and rolls and demonstrations and will travel. Don and Dewayne hold Jack Scaggs memorial awards and will receive a three hour airplane ride from Coalgate air field this week. A three week singing school led by Rev. Luther Shaw of Atwood began Monday. Community children and youths attend organized classes with growing interest. Church grounds construction slowed by rain but May 31 is set for an all day work event. residents urged to come in work clothes with dinner and tools. Vacation Bible School dates to be announced.
Mrs. Grace Johnson attended the funeral of her sister Mrs. Maude Hunter in Wichita Falls Texas accompanied by her brother Drexel Sales. Mrs. Evert Summers and family visited Mrs. Cora Cassidy in Fittstown Tuesday.
Visitors in the home of Mrs Grace Johnson and May this past week included Mr and Mrs Nells Johnson and Kaye Fitzhugh Mr and Mrs Joe Thompson Roff Mr and Mrs Silas Twyman Roff Mrs Bobby Hall and daughter Roff Miss Mae Thompson Roff Miss Ruth Cook and Mrs Lulu Anders Mrs Jack Grif
Teresa Fith, Royce and Stillwater residents join Mr. and Mrs. Johnson and family along with Wanda Sue Davis Mary Ann Griffith and Eugene Summers on a Vanoss senior trip to Galveston Texas. They departed Thursday morning and will return Tuesday night.
Sunday visits were reported at the home of Mrs. Nettie Hodges in Roff. Other callers in the area included Mrs. Herbert Griffith and Gene at the Alvie Griffith residence and Mr. and Mrs. Matt Heimer Jr. at their home.
Mr and Mrs B B Ownbey and Charles visited Norman on Sunday to be at the bedside of Mrs F B Jones a sister in law of Mrs Ownbey and Mrs Jones was ill and receiving care in Norman Oklahoma
Mrs. M. P. Ownbey’s family report contends a fall by Mrs. Jones last week resulting in a broken hip. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Stanfield visited Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Nannie Stanfield in Ada.
A. H. Mercer is expected home Saturday after a stay of more than a week in Valley View Hospital. He is reported to be feeling much better, though a visit has not yet occurred.
Do not use furniture polish or oil on a piano case. Dust with a soft untreated cloth to preserve finish and avoid damage.
A report notes that there are 117 427 licensed amateur radio stations under U S jurisdiction.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Wade of Quay were the Wades' guests on Sunday, with a social gathering noted in the local note.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Koons and children of Tulsa visited Mr. and Mrs. L. J. McDonald for a weekend, the first reunion in three years. The men previously worked together as instructors in a Tulsa defense school during World War II. Also, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Chapman of Atoka and daughter Mrs. Leon Dashner of Tulsa visited Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Pharr. Dashner family member returned home to attend a daughter-in-law and granddaughter.
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