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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1958
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Loren Hughes visit Mr and Mrs E V Ownbey. James Mercer at Acme Brick Great Bend Kansas. Mrs A H Mercer Sr spends two weeks in Texas with family in Denton Pilot Point and Vaness. Several residents visit relatives and hosts across Colbert Vaness Lightning Ridge Murray Junior College connections.
Richard Soutee stopped by Friday afternoon to visit Mrs Grant Johnson and May. He is married to a granddaughter of Mrs Johnson.
J. S. Stanfield stood on the Owen Stadium sidelines Saturday afternoon as the Oklahoma Sooners defeated West Virginia in a decisive college football game featuring strong running and defense from both teams.
Joe Summers comes home Saturday for a two weeks furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Everett Summers and Mack. He expects to report back to Fort Carson Colorado.
Mrs Everett Summers and Mack and Alvis Griffity called Sunday afternoon with Mrs Summers' sister Mrs Albert Casady and husband at their home in Fittstown.
A brief social note records a spent Sunday afternoon in the company of Mr. and Mrs. Alva Johnson, reflecting a quiet local gathering and family routine.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Davis and family of Lawrence visited briefly Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Ownbey and Charles before stopping to see Mr. Davis' brother, Homer Davis, and his family.
Mr and Mrs J W Adams plus James and Genna Fay Adams of Denton Texas brought Mrs A H Mercer Sr home Sunday morning and spent the day with her Adams was a brother of Mrs Mercer
Howard Vandergriff of Roff visited Sunday with J. S. Stanfield. Mrs. Sam Summers of Roff is visiting this week with her son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Summers, Joe home on furlough, and Mack.
Mrs Earl Stewart of Fitzhugh and Mrs J S Stanfield visited their mother Mrs J E Dunn on Sunday afternoon in a family gathering.
Sunday guests included Gene Griffith of Roff nephew of Alvie L. Griffith. Everett Summers Roy Cantwell Frank Harber and Sgt. Paul Parker were also present. Mrs Joe Thompson Mae and Mrs Bill Bradford of Roff visited with Mrs A H Mercer Sr who expects her son A H Jr from Oklahoma City to spend Thursday evening through Friday.
In September rainfall was light and farmers report a good stand for winter oats. Alfalfa growers hope for rain to improve germination and growth as the season progresses.
Mrs Rachel Holland entertained Tuesday afternoon with a Stanley party. Refreshments followed after several games. Attendees included Mrs George Brashier Mrs Peachy Miller Mrs R V Brady Dustin Lance Mrs Mildred Phillips Mrs Jim Broaden Mrs A M Pharr Mrs Ruth Sandy Dorcas Mrs Helen Williamson and son Mrs Joe Weller Elizabeth and Mrs Joyce Holland assisted. Mrs Minda Phillips was taken to hospital Sunday night for high blood pressure condition and is improving.
Mrs. Vera Thomason Mrs. A M Pharr Mrs Leona Miller Mrs Myrtle Truitt and Mrs Beverly Jennings completed a cleanup effort. The article notes their names and teamwork in tidying a local area.
A churchyard cleanup occurred Wednesday morning as the brush was hauled away in Jennings' truck. Mrs. John Rogers and her son Johnny returned home from California arriving Friday night.
A Thursday party for Larry Joe Miller age nine planned after school featured games, a pony ride on Smoky, gifts including a Bible from his mother, and Kool aid cake cupcakes pie and ice cream. Attendees included Charlotte Gregory Robert Gregory Jr Dale Cox Ann Miller Vernon Thomas and others. The Jesse Mothers Club met the prior day exchanging secret pal gifts with Clara Pharr Vera Thomason Laquita Cox Leona Miller Mertle Truitt Charlene Pickens present.
Several attendees joined a Wednesday night prayer meeting at the Baptist church with Johnny Boren leading the Bible study and the following discussion. The group expressed appreciation for his services.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Truitt and daughter Cynthia Gale have spent several days visiting Mr and Mrs Fat Truitt. The family resides in Oklahoma City.
Twenty four attendees gathered Sunday morning at the Baptist church. Mrs Myrtle Ostermann of Union Valley visited with the congregation. Johnny Boren delivered the sermon and stayed for Sunday night services.
Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Brady and Lance attended a Saturday picnic hosted by Ideal Cement Company at Shipe's Ranch. Guests enjoyed ham and all the fixings government.
Mr and Mrs Martin Dale and family visited with Mr and Mrs C A Thomas on Tuesday night.
The D. E. Weller family and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Weller visited with Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Romines Sunday afternoon at their home near Tupelo. Also in attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Norbie Romines and Robbie and Joe of Pleasant Hill and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Stephens and Sherry of Roff.
Mr and Mrs C A Thomason hosted visitors over the weekend with the Forrest Simpson family stopping by Saturday and Mr and Mrs Willie James of Latta visiting Sunday.
Joe Weller and Bob Cox attended a Friday night meeting of the Painters Union in Ada.
Mr and Mrs Van Harlin entertained guests at their home on Friday night. Attending were Mr and Mrs R V Brady and boys the DE Weller family Mr and Mrs Bill Stephens and Sherry and Joe Weller.
Mr and Mrs Bill Auten and their family visited the home of Mr and Mrs C A Thomas on Friday evening sharing time with the family.
55 in Sunday school at the Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church. Rev Curtis Hogue led morning and night services. Men plan a Friday masters meeting at the church to set a regular meeting date. Various local residents visited and sick lists noted among families in Ada and nearby towns.
Mr. and Mrs. Grover Tyree of Ada called on Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Earl McDaniel and Mrs. Melvin Newby visited Sunday morning with their parents Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Brecheen of Maxwell.
Mr and Mrs George Booth and James Vernon of Ada visited Saturday and stopped at local shops during their trip.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Scaff and Mrs Emma Booth visited relatives in Sulphur on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Vernon Scaff also visited Sunday with relatives in Sulphur. Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan Freddie and Jerry were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs J T Teeters in Byng.
Mr and Mrs Richard Newby spent Friday night with Mrs Nancy Newby while Oma Ward of Ada visited his sister. The brief note records family visits and names several Newby relatives in Ada Oklahoma.
Gerald Tilley Misses Donna and Sherry Scott Ed Berryman and Charles attended the Ada Durant football game at Norris Stadium Friday night.
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hood and Jean of Alma spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Hood, Ann, Wanda and Eva Joyce.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Berryman along with Kay and Charles Hollis Kite Darlene and Donnie attended Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Whitson and Henry. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bivins also visited the Whitsons Sunday evening.
Mr and Mrs Darwin Lee and Darlene of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mrs Lee s parents Mr and Mrs A L Cape Various relatives from Ada Union Hill and Oklahoma City visited the Capes this week A L Cape Junior Dolores Mary Lou and Wayne traveled to Oklahoma City to see Paul Hitcher and Billy and Darlene The Capes attended a picnic near Fittstown sponsored by Ideal Cement Co for employees and families
Ronnie Warren, who has been ill for several days, shows signs of improvement and is progressing toward recovery.
Mrs Earlin Haskins Donna and Sherry Scott Jerry Duncan Fred Jarett Dennis McDonald Kay Roberts Margaret Golden Bobby Joe Adams Jeanie Macwaters Ed and Charles Berryman Ann and Sue Crawley Pat Duncan and Raymond Thompson from the Vaness School join other locals at the Oklahoma City State Fair Friday.
Mr and Mrs Bobby Hudson and daughters of Latta dropped by for a visit with Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan, Jerry and Freddy during a recent evening in the community.
Mr and Mrs Virgil Meek of Ada visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs W H Hightower. The brief social note records the informal call and cordiality between two local families in Ada.
Mr and Mrs Doyle Newby and sons visited Tuesday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby. Mrs M M McDonald and Mrs Barbara Mosely visited Wednesday morning with Mrs Melvin Newby. The Melvin Newbys visited a night recently with Mr and Mrs W B Brecheen of Maxwell. Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby visited Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs Don Newby of Ada.
Mr and Mrs Hollis Kite announce the birth of a son on Wednesday September 24 at Valley View Hospital weighing 8 pounds 2 ounces The baby has been named Ronald Steve Grandparents are Mr and Mrs P P Kite and Mr and Mrs O S Whitson John Binkley visited Thursday night with Mr and Mrs Leo Scott Donna and Sherry
Mrs Oris Roberts Judy and Tony attended an Ada open house at the home of Mr and Mrs Tom Pinson Wednesday afternoon as the Pinsons marked their 50th anniversary celebration with family and friends.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby spent one night in Gaines ville Texas and the next day enjoyed a picnic at Lake Murray, describing a brief excursion with a relaxing rural outing.
Mr and Mrs Dick Goodwin left for Florence Arizona where they plan to spend the winter months.
Mrs. O S Whitson and Mrs. Ed Berryman visited Mrs. John Norton on Thursday and shared lunch together.
Mr and Mrs Steve McNeill traveled to Purcell Monday evening to see Abe Barnard a former neighbor now critically ill in a local clinic They reported his condition very poor though he recognized them They also spoke with Mrs Bar-
Nard and his daughter Myra Lou Barnard travel with a constant companion. On the way home they pause in Pauls Valley for a brief visit with son Charles and his family.
Mrs Reba Bain of Valiant stayed Thursday through Sunday with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Floyd Hisaw. They visited in Ada on Friday to see the Hisaws new granddaughter born at Valley View Hospital and Mrs Hisaw's mother in a nursing home. Bain left Sunday for Oklahoma City and planned to visit Stillwater before returning home.
Mrs. Floyd Hisaw heard her granddaughter Paula Kay announce the arrival of Pamela born Friday at Valley View Hospital Ada. Pamela weighed six pounds 12 ounces and is the second child of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Alford. It is the Hisaws third grandchild, all girls. Mr Hisaw reportedly said Oh Pshaw.
Mr and Mrs Luther Harris returned Saturday from Borger Texas where their son John and family hosted them while their daughter in law stayed in the hospital for the birth of a son. The baby weighed six pounds and was born September 21 at 9 17 a.m. This is the Harris family's fourth child and the elder Harris's sixteenth grandchild.
Sug Rutherford renovates and repairs his home while Mrs. Rutherford recovers in hospital with their sixth child. He installs new floor coverings and adds furnishings east of town, aiming to complete improvements during her absence.
Mr and Mrs Freeland Howell welcomed their son Specialist Joe Howell and Mrs Howell along with the elder Mr Howell and Mrs Frank Marschke and Mr Marschke of Denver Colo from Monday through Wednesday of last week. Joe, a reserve in the 45th Division, leaves for Fort Chaffee Ark for eight weeks of extra training.
Mr and Mrs Warren Sug Rutherford announce the birth of a daughter on Monday September 22 at 12 30 pm in Valley View Hospital. The baby weighed 8 pounds 6 ounces and a name had not yet been chosen. A welcoming committee of four brothers and a sister will greet her at home.
Mr and Mrs Irl Doolittle spent last weekend in Tulsa visiting Mae Doolittle Del Clocksin and family and Bob Welhousen. Attendants at the South Central Women's Missionary Union Conference in Ardmore included B E Dause Henry Clampitt Dowell Stanford John Walker and Sam Winters. Joe Stanford Donny Skeith and Larry Wyche went to Antlers for the rodeo Thursday evening. The W E Snyders hosted daughter Mrs Lowell Ross and son Johnny from Tulsa with Johnny remaining longer for a visit while Mrs Ross returned Sunday and she briefly visited patient Jim Duncan at Valley View Hospital.
Freeland Howell accompanied by Council Holt of Connerville made a business trip to Stillwater on Monday.
Mr and Mrs Luther Harris depart Sunday for Coffeyville Kansas to spend a week visiting their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Henry Harris.
McLish Home Demonstration Club members met at the school on Monday afternoon to paint the dining room of the school lunch building. They enamelled walls and ceiling white with blue baseboards. Participants included Mrs. Freeland Howell Mrs. Allie Glenn Mrs. Nora Harden Mrs. Pud Wyche Mrs. O V Cross and Mrs. Wilson Harden.
Mr and Mrs W L Parrott spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Dale Parrott and family of Lawton. Mr and Mrs Walter Parrott of Los Angeles were in last week to visit his brother and father. They left Wednesday and his father W M Parrott went to Amarillo with him to visit a daughter and family. He plans to be gone about no weeks.
Saturday through Monday crews worked hard to harvest Mr. Martins cotton ahead of rain. Families from Ga lev Tupelo Stonewall Oklahoma City Stratford joined in, with many returning Sunday and Monday. The cotton was in before the shower.
Fredrick uses a wheelchair and enjoys visits from friends. Steve Lilley and Roland Green traveled to Ada on business Tuesday. Mrs. Lewis Roberson visited Mrs. Myrtle Anderson Monday evening. Rev. and Mrs. Steve Lilley visited Rev. and Mrs. Joe Fox as well as Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Byrd and their son Thursday evening.
AHLOSO Mr and Mrs Massey of Ada visited Mr and Mrs J J Caldwell on Sunday. Mrs Massey will be remembered as Mrs Driskell a former resident of this community. Mr and Mrs Arthur Whetsell and daughter and granddaughters of Okmulgee visited the Cald wells during last weekend.
Mr and Mrs Merl Dunlap welcomed Mrs Nellie Anderson and Jellie Anderson as guests Thursday night Rev and Mrs Steve Lilley and Mrs Mary Keithley attended the Assembly of God Church on Saturday night
Mrs Mary Keithley traveled to visit her sister Mrs Woods in Wapa nucka staying Monday through Thursday this week.
Mrs. L. J. Penrod of Pickett returned last Wednesday from Long Beach California where she visited relatives and friends for three weeks. She and Mr. Penrod were Sunday visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson.
The Nazarene Church has called Rev. George Lamkins from Shreveport Louisiana to replace Rev. Charles Boardman who is moving to Broken Bow. Rev. Lamkins will assume duties on Sunday October 5.
Mrs. Johnny L. Boring and her granddaughter Janie visited Mr. and Mrs. Ed Jackson on Sunday. Mrs. Boring and Mrs. Jackson are sisters.
Mrs. C. M. Jackson Mrs. Ed Jackson and Mrs. Gail Blankenship of Ada were part of shoppers visiting Shawnee last Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Roy Christian with children shared supper with Mrs Britton and her mother on Monday night. Other visitors dropping in included Mr and Mrs W L Parrott and Mr and Mrs Moore.
Wendell Wyles Will Roan and Jerry Felkins visited Bill Moore Monday evening for a band practice. The caller reported the session sounded pretty good during the news call.
Mrs Orin Kerr hosted a Stanley party on Friday September 26 at 2 pm at her home. Guests included Mrs Jim McLain Mrs Marjie Kerr Donna Kaye Keith Mrs Pauline Humphers Mrs Lou Hat ton and Bobby of California and the Stanley dealer Mrs Anne Weller.
Mrs. A. G. Murray Mary and Dennis spent the weekend with James Sherrell of Homer. Mrs. Murray was honored with a small party on her birthday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Clifford of Shawnee and Mrs. Mae Collier of Dallas were weekend visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Treas.
Mrs. Aleta Murray of Rock Island Illinois spent last week visiting her mother Mrs John Stinson in Roff Oklahoma. She also visited Mrs James Sherrell in Homer and her mother in law Mrs Murray in Stonewall Oklahoma.
Mrs. Virginia Foreman improves daily and hopes to attend church next Sunday. Brother F O Waller of Hillsboro Texas led Wednesday evening services at the Church of Christ. Mr and Mrs Lewis Roberson visited Rev and Mrs Steve Lilley Tuesday night for a while.
Five Stonewall residents Mrs. F L Gibson Margaret Elaine Sue Craddock and Mary Murray attended the State Fair Saturday September 20. The highlight for the group was seeing the Maverick performance.
Mr and Mrs Edward Hunter host in Oklahoma City relatives Linda Dickie Nancy and Gro ver Sawyers on Sunday at the Hunter home Edward is their son and Mr Sawyers is Mrs Hunter s brother.
Mr and Mrs Robert Hunter visited Mrs Ella Sawyers in Stonewall Monday evening. A nephew and his wife Harold Sawyers of California also were visiting.
Mrs. R L Cope made a courtesy call on her niece, with Mr. and Mrs. L M Derryberry receiving guests. The visit involved family greetings at the Derryberry home.
Mrs Bertie Lilley Mrs Myrtle Anderson and Mrs Margie Mc Careter attended the funeral of John Weaver at Centrahoma on Tuesday afternoon.
Health Clinic at City Hall October 7 led by Robbie Eden RN. Free Will Baptist singing October 10 at 7 30 pm with all quartets welcome. Sportsmen's Club box supper October 3 at 7 pm with Boggy Bottom Boys. Bolts & Nuts event October 9 at Stonewall School auditorium tickets 15 25 35 cents. Stonewall Alumni gathering October 18 at 3 pm with banquet at 7 30 pm reservations to D D Duke. Several local visits noted including the Deaton and Lilley families.
Last Friday Ada resident visited Zola Acuff and Will Coffman. Saturday she toured with her husband R. L. Cope and spent Sunday afternoon at the Ada Convalescent Home. his condition remains unchanged.
Dillard Johnson of Oklahoma City visited his mother Mrs. Maud Johnson on Sunday.
Mrs. Opal Jones of Oklahoma City visited with her mother, Mrs. Johnson, last weekend providing a brief family update from local residents.
Mr and Mrs Ed Miller and family of Fort Worth visited Friday and Saturday with the C L Blankenships Barbara Blankenship of Tulsa was a weekend visitor in the home of her parents The Blankenships the Ed Millers and the Clyde Averys all visited Mr and Mrs Clifford Miller and family in Ada Saturday eve ning They all attended a W E Miller family reunion in Sulphur Sunday
Mrs. Morgan Goodpasture is a patient in Valley View Hospital. She is reported to be doing fine and expected to go home soon.
Mrs Minnie Shepherd of Eupora Mississippi, aunt of Mrs Newt Thompson, spent Saturday night with the Thompson family and returned home Sunday morning.
Mr and Mrs Andy Anderson of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Newt Thompson on Monday.
Mr and Mrs Audie Cook and family visited Mr and Mrs A S Cook in Oklahoma City on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Loyd Brewer and their son of Homer paid a Monday evening call on the Arm strongs, sharing greetings and a brief social visit.
Mr and Mrs G P Hatton undertook a business trip to Shawnee Kona wa and Holdenville on Monday visiting several local firms and meeting with clients along the route.
Out of hospital Mrs A H Armstrong came home last Tuesday from Valley View Hospital and is feeling much better. Visitors at the home are noted as the column continues on the next page.
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