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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1954
Page
9
Twenty people attended Sunday School and church in Lovelady on Sunday. Brother Pherigo joined both morning and evening services. Mr and Mrs Raymond Jackson spent the weekend with the Charley Jacksons.
Lovelady HD Club served lunch at the schoolhouse on Tuesday to about forty or fifty people. Proceeds benefited the club treasury. The note mentions upcoming pause for meals due to canning season.
Mr and Mrs Sidney Ozbirn visited friends and relatives in Sulphur on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Anglin of Okmulgee spent the weekend in the city with Mrs Anglins parents Mr and Mrs Carney Walton.
Mrs. Buel Morrison and Mrs. Robert Ellison were in Stonewall Sunday. Ellison's mother Mrs. Mollie Henderson of Stonewall was taken to Valley View Hospital after a period of illness.
Friday the Parks and Taylors plus the Leddys Walker Odom and others gathered at James Taylor's Ada home for a picnic. They spent the day eating visiting and taking pictures. The James Taylors named their new son James Michael.
Mr. and Mrs. John Isace of Ho miny visited Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Jared while Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Trease and Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Blankenship of Ahioso were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ross. Mr. Ross remains recovering from mumps.
Ada Antics held a county club queen contest to raise funds for Valley View Hospital air conditioning. Lovelady submitted the most money and won the queen honor with gifts including theater books, beauty services, an orchid corsage, and meals. The editor reflects on the TV studio visit and shares a banana chocolate cake recipe.
Cynthia Brannon has a severe measles illness spreading concern across the area. Health officials urge precaution and report suspected cases in several spots as the situation develops.
Valdene Kozel of Shawnee becomes assistant to Martha Mote County Home Demonstration Agent and will start June 1 in Pontotoc County. She will train three weeks at Stillwater College and then assume duties, while mapping her home economics and Baptist union activities and Pi Zeta Kappa affiliation. Her parents run a dairy farm near Shawnee.
Mrs. Dick Lloyd spent Monday with Mrs. Glen Jones and Pauline. Mrs. W. M. Ross and Jess Ross visited Mr. and Mrs. Orbin Ross of Union Valley Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Taylor visited Mrs. Frank Jared and Ronnie. Perry Don Ross was home for the weekend from Norman where he is stationed.
Jan and Bart Ozbirn attend Vacation Bible School at Homer Baptist Church. Most people managed to bale and store their hay before the rain.
D E Scott operator of the Sinclair Service Station in Ahloso was injured when a tire change after a check up ended with a piece of oil field equipment from a passing truck rolling off and striking him in the back. He was taken to a Seminole hospital and his injuries were not yet known.
Mr and Mrs J C Moore, longtime cooks at Aloso, traveled to Bromide to cook for the Boy Scout Encampment this summer. Mr and Mrs W J Beach and their Lindsay children visited the Treas home this past week.
Marvin Barbee is in Seminole visiting relatives this week, according to local notices. The trip underscores family ties and regional connections in the area.
Mrs Hoyt Lillard is home after several days in a local hospital and will remain in bed for a few more days.
Mrs C L Patterson underwent surgery in an Oklahoma City hospital last week and will remain for several days. She would appreciate hearing from friends and can be reached at St Anthony Hospital Room 214 in Oklahoma City.
The Ahloso First Baptist Church opens its Bible School on Monday May 31 with sessions from 8 to 11. Beginners are led by Mrs. Jean Beth Martin, juniors by Mrs. Ollie May Fulton, and intermediates by Mrs. E C Burch and Rev Lavonn Brown. Superintendents include Mrs. C L Blankenship and principal Mrs. Nora Foss.
Mrs Annie Thompkins, once a resident of the community, underwent eye surgery to remove an issue. Further details on her health or the outcome were not provided in the available text.
A blind woman will travel to Oklahoma City this week to have a bandage removed and glasses fitted. She has been without sight for several years while staying at her son Kit Thomas's home during her recovery.
Mr and Mrs Rex Manor of Fayetteville Arkansas visited the Strickland home last week. Rex reenlisted in the Air Force and is stationed in Shreveport Louisiana. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Davy Manor, Joe Manor and Wanda Malloy of Byars.
James Strickland travels to Shawnee to take a summer job. He intends to work during the upcoming holidays and gain experience while away from home.
Mrs. C. L. Blankenship along with Joy and Mickey and Douglas Ann Smith traveled to Atoka to watch a track meet Friday night.
The annual school program was held Friday night May 14. The entire school took part in an operetta titled Polly Make-Believe, described as colorful and very good.
The four upper grades visited Ballard's Park while the four lower grades toured Steffens plant in the morning and watched a plane land at the airport. After lunch at Wintersmith Park they rode the little train and cars on West Main in the afternoon.
The ladies of Ahloso met in the school lunch room with Miss Martha Mote to form a home demonstration club. They voted to meet on the fourth Monday each month and elected officers including Mrs. L. F. McDaniels president and Mrs. C L. Blankenship vice president. Several members attended and others asked to join.
Mr. and Mrs. Luther Solomon of Oklahoma City visited Wilson briefly Tuesday afternoon to attend the funeral of Lee Hall, a lifelong friend and former neighbor, buried at Lightning Ridge Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dew and Ida Jane of Seminole visited Mrs. Dew's sister and family, the Norrell Vandegriffs, and T. C. Reed staying with them.
Mr and Mrs Garrett Beller and Mrs Ada Hall with Mr and Mrs Bunk Roundtree Vicki and Stephen traveled to Oklahoma City early Sunday. Vicki aged 5 will stay a few days in a local hospital for a minor operation.
Jimmy Lee Morrison suffered a three day illness last week with cold symptoms sore throat upset stomach and a very high fever that proved hard to control leaving him looking peaked and unwell.
Norrell Vandegriff missed Thursday due to illness then returned Friday still looking a bit worn.
Wilford Lee, Latta Chapter sentinel, operates a growing sheep program on the Lee farm. A Wednesday shearing day brought 104 sheep under seven crew members including Pedro Ruiz with a mobile unit. Wool production totals 850 pounds from 101 sheep, with prices around 1.00 per pound.
Corporal Oral Stephens son of Mr and Mrs Albert Stephens of Portland Park is returning home from Japan. The Stephens who once lived in Wilson extend him a hearty welcome home.
Miss Jan Bryant 14 daughter of Mr and Mrs Lucian M Bryant led the Gar field riding club queen contest polling all but three votes with the final clash ahead as she prepares to compete with the field.
The story notes a saddle prize of $250 awarded to three Arkansas club members with praise for Jan, the correspondent's niece, as supporters cheer for a win and the high honors associated with Z.
Janie Price, daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Price, fell on her porch Tuesday and cut a deep gash under her chin. Two stitches closed the wound and by Wednesday afternoon she was feeling fine again.
Visitors at the Tom Price home on Sunday included Dora Price Shade Crabtree and Mr and Mrs John Crabtree with Mrs Tom Price's parents Carl Lee of Ada and Bus Morrison. The infant Danny Gerald Price was held by all and later visited his maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Robert Ford in Ada.
Mrs James Stephens and Mikie and Mrs Albert Stephens of Portland Park visited the Norrell Van Degriffs Sunday afternoon.
Mrs Eva Stone cared for two pre school grandchildren Susie and Donnie of Mr and Mrs Cleamon Stone Ft Cobb while Cleamon and Pat vacationed at Wilburton State Park. The Stones are sponsors of Braxton High School senior class.
Mrs. Marvin Briggs along with Billy and Howard were back in church Sunday after an extended absence. Mrs. Briggs still isn’t feeling well, but the family was glad to attend services.
Former Wilson resident Mrs. Sarah Stephens is ill at her 315 West Thirteenth home. Her daughter and the Mose Lees visited Sunday and Monday night and report she is able to sit up and visit. Neighbors express encouragement for her recovery.
Mr and Mrs Bill Lee and family of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Mose Lee and family Sunday afternoon. Carl Lee, son of the Bills, is popular here at Wilson and is now on vacation staying with brothers and sisters in Oklahoma.
The note reports Bobby Fullen son of Mr and Mrs Clif ford Fullen has measles after earlier illnesses in the family. It mentions Carol and Doyle have not yet contracted illness and laments the widespread sickness among the youngsters.
Mr and Mrs Robert Phillips visit their parents Mr and Mrs Glenn Cornell and Mr and Mrs Jack Hurt in Old Midland and Van Ess for a Sunday reunion. Present are Pfc Joe Phillips home on leave from Ft Sill and siblings Linda Carl Cindy from Altus as well as W L McKinley and Mrs Cornell's sister family Marvin Briggs Bill and Howard from Wilson Utah or nearby area listed among the attendees.
Sre and Mrs Raymond Jackson were honored at a home party and post nuptial shower at the Cantwell residence west of Lightning Ridge. They leave for Sault St Marie Michigan where he reports to Camp Lucas for special training on a new anti aircraft weapon. Jackson finished a nine week course rather than the planned forty five weeks earning a brief leave for the trip. Rosie Jane Vanschuyver Jackson spent the nine weeks with her parents Vernon and Rosie Vanschuyver. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Joe Beck Ada and Mr and Mrs Herbert Beck Shreveport Louisiana with the Crabtree family. Heard notes Mrs Muri Wilson now in Talihina has gained two pounds in three weeks and would gain more if happier.
The message reiterates the address for Mrs. Jewel Wilson, BOSS, Talihina Oklahoma, inviting more people to write to her.
Preachers Leonard Stevens of Agra Oklahoma and Richard Crouch of Cushing were so warmly received Sunday morning that they were invited to preach again on May 30. They accepted.
Eldon Lee aged 14 met two foxes while walking through Bus Morrison pasture last week. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mose Lee. The incident was noted in local remarks as a curious sighting.
The writer laments a grasshopper swarm endangering gardens and beans, noting the first harvest from frost-damaged vines remains a bright spot to spite the pests. The tone is personal and resolute as the author vents about the ongoing struggle with damage and retaliation.
The Center HD Club met at the school dining hall with a brief business meeting. Miss Martha Mote demonstrated freezing summer squash apples chicken cakes and pies. June hosts are Mrs. Dee Burdine and Mrs. Jack McDonald with program leader Mrs. Lynnia Horton.
Mrs Rae Garrett is constructing a large concrete block cellar just west of her house. It is intended for storing fruits and vegetables, though the family hopes it will never be needed for other purposes as storms approach.
Mrs Betty Kirkwood spends the summer in Queen's Creek Arizona visiting the parents and relatives of her husband Bob Kirkwood who is stationed in Korea.
J. M. McDonald comes home after a two week hospital stay for burns suffered while burning brush earlier in spring. A sudden wind shift worsened a grass fire that affected his land and neighboring Mosier's. He burned his ankle and foot, has walked on crutches since, and infection led to the hospital visit.
A baby girl named Judy Gayle was born at 3 30 p m on May 19 to Mr and Mrs Bob Barns at Valley View Hospital. The mother is formerly Lenora Stone. Baby Gayle weighed 7 pounds 3 ounces.
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Hatchett Jr. of Tulsa attended Fox High School graduation exercises on Thursday night. Shirley Hurst, sister of Mrs. Hatchett, was among the graduates and plans on pursuing further studies.
Marvin and Wynell Hatchett announce next term at East Central College Ada with Marvin set to enter A and M Stillwater June 7. The note mentions visits with Marvin's parents and ongoing schooling as a family pattern.
Rev. Charles Parker will conduct both morning and evening services at Center Church next Sunday. The note urges a special effort to attend both services and bring someone else, citing persistently low attendance compared with membership.
Mr and Mrs J B Stallings and children welcomed as new residents after purchasing the home of S J Myrick who moved to Ada. The community expresses sorrow at the Myrick departure and extends warm greetings to the Stallings. Mr and Mrs Ben Miller celebrate a new television and hope for more home time and timely meals with their son Tom amid exciting drama on screen.
Sgt and Mrs Douglas Morris and their son Johnie came from Camp Hood Texas to pick up Jerry the older son of the Mor rises who had been living with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Clevey Wood and attending school at Center Jerry will spend the summer with his parents and brother but will return in the fall to resume school
Miss Bobby Riggins, teacher in the Purcell system, plans to enter East Central for work toward her Masters. Miss Martha Ann Riggins, a Will Rogers High School teacher, Tulsa, will also spend the summer at home. Visitors over the weekend included Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Lycan of Denison, Texas. Mrs. Lycan is the former Billy Ruth Riggins, and she and Bobby and Martha Ann are daughters of Mrs. Bob Riggins.
Mrs. Thelma Garrett attended funeral services for her cousin Jess Roberts Tuesday afternoon in Oil Center.
June 6 marks the paper’s final edition before Home Coming at Center. Readers’ memories of Pontotoc County pioneers like Taylor Lanham and family would be welcomed, with notes on old timers and local history to share for the event.
Rae Earl and family connections are traced from Burbank to Pittsburg Oklahoma and Austin Texas. June Lanham painted the Peters Pan artwork. Mary Lanham Statts, a noted Pontotoc County teacher, is the last of a 12-sibling line buried in McGee Cemetery. The old Taylor Lanham home, Decker Place, lies four miles west of Center once a local showplace.
Mrs Luther Thompson reports her sister Mrs Johnny Powers injured in a Lexington Virginia car wreck last Tuesday regained consciousness Saturday. She recognized her mother Mrs Nellie Blackwell, siblings and husband Johnny Powers who is with the navy in Yorktown. Mrs Powers suffered head injury a broken leg a dislocated hip and rib punctured lung. Husband on 10 day leave. couple were en route to surprise her family. Pending move to naval hospital Yorktown when condition allows.
Donald Wayne Kolarik paid $25 and court costs after pleading guilty to a reckless driving charge. He pleaded guilty in open court before Judge Tal Crawford Wednesday, following a traffic stop Sunday four miles north of Roff on SH 61 by state trooper H. T. Gay.
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