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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1955
Page
5
Oklahoma law prohibits hunting or fishing on others lands without owner consent. Exceptions exist for unoccupied lands without conspicuous notices, and on state lands not leased to residents. Always obtain permission to hunt to avoid legal action or being escorted off property.
Oakman teachers Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Nance note a busy six weeks as the first term ends. Students with perfect attendance include Sharon Wynn Douglas Cynthia Peter Elbert Veach Don Vogt Johnny Vogt and several others. Perfect spelling records go to Susan Guest William Summers Douglas Veach and Roy White. Highest reading perfection: second grade Shirley Hobbs third grade Cynthia Veach fourth grade Susan Guest.
Sunday School and Church were well attended with Sister Lorene Bratcher as speaker in both services. After the evening service the monthly church conference elected delegates for the 5th Sunday Meeting: Delores Farmer, Sylvia Caton and Connie Landcaster with alternates Flora Carter Myra Berry man and Mildred Landcaster. Mrs. Lee Stafford of Seminole visited her sister and family. Murray Collins and son Robert of Ada visited Jimmie Caton and family.
Mr and Mrs Joe Crawford and daughter Linda spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Jim Crawford. Mrs Crawford who has been ill for three weeks is improving.
Mr and Mrs Jess Duvall traveled to Enid to visit J D Quaid and his wife and their brother in law. The trip centered on meeting Mrs Quaid and her family, reflecting a routine social visit.
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pendergrass and Mrs. A. E. Pevehouse and Trenna visited Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Wilmalene Golden and family of Homer.
Guests gathered at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. George Car on Sunday for a casual afternoon visit. Neighbors reported a warm reception and light refreshments in a friendly, informal gathering.
Mrs. J. L. Roper hosted an afternoon Milk Break with Rev and Mrs. Billi Bratcher and children of Stratford Leta Jean Sliger of Stonewall Richard Roundtree of Happyland and more. Mrs. Roper was ill Sunday but improved Monday. James Clark and Charles Brown and families visited. Cathy Hogue visited cousins Linda Gale and Berna Dean Hogue in Steedman.
Rev and Mrs Scott Jones were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Dewey Northam of Oil Center.
Myra Berryman visited Sunday with Mrs. Betty Mounger. Betty and Able Mounger plan to move from the community to Waurika to make their home. On Friday visiting were Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pendergrass with daughter Mrs. Dude Golden and children of Homer and Mrs. Herman Vogt.
Richard Roundtree and Glen Smith of Happyland and William Carter visited Sunday with Bill Pevehouse.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Anson and children spent Sunday with their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Eugene Stone and children of Oil Center.
The Free Will Baptist Church Youth Fellowship will meet at Oakman next Saturday night October 8. Everyone is invited to attend. Clyde Wayne Bennett a young minister of Ada will be the speaker.
Mr and Mrs Able Mounger visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Jimmie Caton and children, sharing a casual family gathering.
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Current and Lonnie Dale were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Current's brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dule Guest, Susan and Sonny.
Mona Ruth Summers spent Sunday afternoon in the company of Nina Gowens.
Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Veach and their children spent Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Roper and Cleborne, sharing a casual gathering in a neighborly get-together.
Mr and Mrs L D Biard visited Sunday afternoon in the home of Mr and Mrs Jack Bingham in Ada.
Don Kaiser has returned home from Chicago where he played baseball with the Cubs this summer. He will attend East Central College this winter. His younger brother James now owns Don’s glove used in games and is thriving as a grade school ball player.
Mr and Mrs Sid Isaacs and their children visited at Homer Sunday with Mrs Isaacs sister and family Mr and Mrs Olen Bottoms and children in a noted family gathering reflecting local social ties.
Mr and Mrs C H Hampton entertain Wilmalone Golden and family. Berylene Floy Dean and Charles Lynn of Homer were dinner guests Thursday of Ila Peve house. Trenna and Mrs Jack Summers and Debbie also visited with the Pevehouses.
The item notes relatives who are ill at the present time and mentions their son Benny Hampton.
Ada residents face multiple health troubles as a man injures his hand at the chair factory and relatives including Benny Joe, Mrs. Hampton, Leon Wyley, and William Bishop undergo hospital care. Mrs. Hampton struggles to care for all.
Mr and Mrs Allan Foxx and Mrs Nancy Foxx spent Sunday at Atoka visiting their daughter and sister Mrs Leota Little and family.
Shirley Hobbs spent last Monday night with Patricia Hampton. Rev and Mrs Curtis Hogue and Cathy were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Archie Sloan and children of Homer. Mrs George Clark and Katherine visited Sunday afternoon with her son Fred Clark and wife. Shirley Williams spent Monday night with Delores Jean Hampton.
Mr and Mrs Albert Pevehouse and Bill and Vernon visited Saturday with Albert s aunt Mrs Clara Pevehouse of Ada. Albert saw cousins including Mr and Mrs Melvin Pevehouse and two children from California Mrs Maude Stonecipher of Oklahoma City Florence Pevehouse of Norman Mrs Helen Bathrop and children of Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs Frank Pevehouse and two children of County Line.
Mrs. Mildred Landcaster spent Sunday afternoon visiting her sister Mrs. Joan Roddy and family of Ada.
Several attended the State Fair at Oklahoma City Mr and Mrs Troy Hardwick and children Don ald Mary Betty Rebecca and Roberta Kaiser and Glen Anson.
Mrs. Jeff Ainsworth and daughters Katherine and Prestaline of Ada spent Sunday with Mr. Ainsworth and Mrs. J. P. Ainsworth and their daughters, sharing time with relatives.
Weekend visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lee of Ada and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Berryman of Shawnee joining host family Mr. and Mrs. Jess Berryman and Mrs. George Clark and Kathrine for a social visit.
Joe Floyd of Oklahoma City was a weekend guest of his sister and her husband Mr. and Mrs. Vernon West.
Mr and Mrs Curtis Hogue visit his parents Mr and Mrs Charlie Hogue of Steedman on Saturday night the Hogues go to Happyland to see Mr and Mrs Chesley Madden.
Mr and Mrs Scott Jones attend a supper Friday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Baxter Scroggins Cedar Grove. The party was sponsored by club members of that community.
Wesley McVey of Shawnee visited Thursday with his uncle and family Mr and Mrs Roy White.
Mr and Mrs C T Clark along with their children visited Sunday with his aunt Mrs George Clark and granddaughter Kathrine.
On Wednesday September 28 Mrs Elbert Veach entertained at a birthday party for her daughter Cynthia Carolyn Anson visited Cynthia Wednesday night
Mr and Mrs Billy Wadlington and their children from Tulsa spent the weekend as guests of Mr and Mrs L D Biard, enjoying family time in the Biard home.
Sunday dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Bob Robertson of Ada and Mr. and Mrs. Jess Swimm plus Mrs. Francis Harris and her daughter Carolyn of Latta.
Mrs. Lee Forehand heard repeated phone rings that were not calls until lightning during a storm caused the doorbell to ring. The device, long broken, activated by the storm and proved the source of the mysterious sound at their Frisco home.
In Frisco an all-day gathering is set for Sunday October 30 at the community building with a basket lunch at noon. The event features speakers Dorothy Mathews Tressie Neighbors Rev Maurice Herron and Mrs Hulstine who rotate preaching Sundays for the Union Sunday School led by J W Stegall. Mrs Amos Elliott recently home from the hospital is reported to be doing well.
Charles Hisaw sustained a bone deep cut during school play when a sharp object struck his head. Superintendent D D Duke took him home after the injury. Mrs Hisaw rushed him to the doctor who closed the wound with two stitches.
Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Colbert of Coalgate spent Thursday visiting in the home of Mrs. Colbert's Boda Hisaw. A brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Spears and boys, participated in the gathering.
A Ada driver recounts a day and night of perilous driving as cars dart, kiss, and cut off on city streets. Officials in Ada Oklahoma push warning, discipline, and praise to curb bad driving while noting slow, partial improvement.
A reflective note on how a child comes to understand that books offer vast experiences to feel and think with, revealing literature as a doorway to shared inner life across time.
The Portland Maine Press Herald notes a weak cool front yesterday kept northern parts honest and expects the south to feel its influence today as voters head to the polls. The piece frames the day as favorable for an election.
The writer reflects on the dramatic World Series outcome, admitting a personal shift in spirit after the Yankees won game six. He confesses no ties to either team yet reveals a fondness for the Dodgers, then admits a dawning belief that the underdog can triumph and even the great can fall.
A family reports giving away their parakeet a few weeks ago. They note a quieter, cleaner home and that the bird ignored bedtime previously. The writer humorously claims they would fall off their perch if they slept.
The county Pontotoc derived its name from a Chickasaw subdivision with a Mississippi settlement of the same name. It combines Ponti meaning cattail and Oktak meaning prairie, thus Pontotoc means cattails growing on the prairie.
The Oklahoma Retail Grocers Convention-Exposition will run October 9 to 19 in the Zebra Room at Municipal Auditorium Oklahoma City. Frank Dicus says most local grocers plan to attend with over 2,000 food dealers expected. The event features displays, speakers, art, and entertainment including Monica Lewis with breakfasts and a banquet.
Thomas Daniel of Carter visited the Hisaw home on Sunday, spending time with their son Charles.
Sunday School attendance reached 45 with all officers present. J D Underhill named new superintendent and Ray Kemp Bible teacher. Adult class won banner for highest attendance. Judy Enloe led Sunday night program with several participants. Training Union to start next Sunday at 7 30 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday night. Visitors included Rev L E Perrin and Mrs Perrin.
The Bramlett and Binion families in Tulsa hosted visitors this weekend including Mrs. Mary Nell Cummings Patti Lea and Jimmy Dan. Bud Jones guests T E Jones Konawa W J Jones Delphia Roy Bottoms Betty John Don Larry Newby Jim Kirkes Burnice Jones and Gene also visited. Albert Little Kenneth and Jess Little traveled to Sulphur to visit relatives.
Mr and Mrs Robert Golden and Michael visited Mr and Mrs George Morgan Sunday. They also shared dinner with Mr and Mrs Joe Hodges. Mrs Hodges bought a new cooking set and the Golden party reported it cooked fine food.
Mrs Ina Haines was seen driving a new car on Sunday, turning heads with the fresh vehicle as she ran routine errands in the city.
Mrs. Orval Ballard along with Jerry and Anita Joe attended the fair in Oklahoma City on Friday, joining other local residents at the event.
The list includes Yvonne Little Barbara Jones Barbara Golden Glenda Wallis Lindell Archer and Anna Mae Price among locals who attended the Oklahoma City fair.
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Karr visited Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Karr of Ada on Sunday, sharing a family gathering and time together in the community.
Social notes report Mr and Mrs A J Peters Elaine and David of Pontotoc visiting Mr and Mrs W C Karr over the weekend. Mrs Earl Rose learns her sister Hazel Cameron is ill in an Amarillo Texas hospital. Union Hill residents extend sympathy to the Starrett family on Ben Starrett’s death. Billey Joe Adams and twins Nora Roper Sybil Collins and Bobby Joe visit Charlie Crow of Healdton Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Duke Rhynes Lynn and Verna Lou McAnally and Mr and Mrs J J Rhynes of Jones Chapel spent Monday through Wednesday visiting relatives in parts of Arkansas.
The note lists contestants including Garry McAnally Floyd Capes Houston Johnson Roban ette Teel Harold Capes Benny Jones Junior Rhynes Ralph Teel and Dwayne McAnally with Perfect spellers Glenn Dale Jones and James Rhynes Jr. expected to compete.
Three new pupils joined the primary room on Monday: George Edward, Bobby Gienn, and Shirley Jackson. Family visitors from Ada and Tulsa stopped by including Mrs Lela Richardson Mr and Mrs George Woodruff Cassy Mrs Dorothy Mc Nutt Mrs Mildred Chapman and Mrs Jack McNutt of Ada. Barbara Jones and Kay Tilley visited Mr and Mrs Jack McNutt Jr and Danny this weekend. Several came to see the new arrival for the first time. The baby has been named Eddie Lynn McNutt.
Mrs. Edd Phelps and Eddie Don along with Mrs. Bill Phelps visited Mrs. Nora Roper and Mrs. Sybil Collins on Tuesday, sharing time and greetings in a social call.
Mrs. Louise Rye of Ada, Mrs. Charlie Crow of Healdton and Mrs. Haskell Kite of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. George Collins, Mrs. Nora Roper, and Bobby on Thursday.
Mrs Leonard Archer and Lawrence and boys visited Mr J W McAnally and family recently, sharing time and conversation with the hosts.
Lindell Archer, Tommy Long and Alvin McAnally made a business trip to Wayne Oklahoma on Saturday. They traveled to discuss local opportunities and meet with regional partners during the trip.
Mr. and Mrs. Carie Long of Durham Oklahoma visited Mr. and Mrs. J. W. McAnally on Wednesday.
Milinda McAnally has been ill this past week with unspecified symptoms. No further health details are provided.
Those visiting Mr. and Mrs. Cc. Cc. Long and family Wednesday night were Mr. and Mrs. Allen Miller and daughter of Fritch Texas Mr. and Mrs. Bill McAnadly and family Mrs. Bvylan Rhynes and Lynn Mr. and Mrs. Carie Long of Durham Oklahoma Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lynn and family Mr. and Mrs. Junior Long and Sandra Ramsey of Ada
Mr and Mrs John Sweeney host Norma and Keith during a Sunday Oklahoma City visit. Mrs Lula Keeling shows slow improvement.
Mr and Mrs George Smith and family visited Mr and Mrs Charles Coplen in Okmulgee to spend time together and catch up with relatives in the community.
The community extends a warm welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Jackson who have moved into the house previously owned by Mr. and Mrs. Dan Bland.
Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Farmer and family and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Lamb and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lamb over the weekend.
Mrs. Leonard Archer and Lawrence and Mrs. J. W. Mc Anally visited Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Thomas and family in Ada. Mrs. Joe Henson and Louise visit her daughter. A. J. Stinson of Ashdown Arkansas and George Collins with Bobby Joe attended the Oklahoma City Fair on Wednesday.
Last week marked the end of the first six weeks at school and students with perfect attendance were acknowledged. Glenn Dale is named among those who achieved flawless attendance.
Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Brooks and children of Velmar visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rollen Duncan, and his mother, Mrs. Hattie Brooks. Curtis Williams, a Murray College attendee at Tishomingo, visited his parents and other friends and relatives the past weekend.
Mrs Birtie Clifford of Stonewall and Mrs Audrey Treas of Ahloso visited Mr and Mrs D R Clifford in their home Sunday night.
Mr and Mrs Charley Williams welcomed a baby girl named Rita Jo on Friday at 11 30 am September 30. The newborn weighed 9 pounds 15 ounces. The Williamses have seven other children. Paternal grandmother is Mrs Williams. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs David Brooks and maternal great grandmother is Mrs Hattie Brooks.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Hardin and their children of Velma visited his parents Mr and Mrs John Hardin over the past weekend providing a family reunion note in local society circles.
Mr and Mrs Cormie Treas of Ahloso visited his parents Mr and Mrs Jake Treas on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Short Fortner and family who had been at Hinton to pull bolls are now at home.
Fred Williams won first place for white corn while John B. Clifford earned second for white onions at the Oklahoma State Fair.
Aud Bryant and family with Granny Bryant of Byng visited Rollen Duncan on Saturday night. Ben Johnston Son Cooper and Chuck Clifford sent a cattle load to the City Monday night. Roy Williams and wife visited Duncan on Sunday.
Dub Cantrell and Ruby Johnson both of Sulphur marry. Pete Rosier of Pauls Valley wed Edith Wyatt of Pauls Valley. Bob Goodson of San Antonio Texas weds Mildred McKinney of Mill Creek. Harris Clark and Bonnie Jo Pitman, both of Mill Creek, marry.
Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers aided more than 15,000 motorists during August. The month had an average of 35 traffic crashes per day, totaling 1105 incidents on state highways.
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