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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1958
Page
5
Dean Stephens remains on the sick list while many others suffer colds. Ada visitor Mrs. Jim Selbwv called on her mother Mrs. Maude Conley Sunday. Mrs. Berneta Moore visited Mrs. Ethel Warren Friday morning.
Mr and Mrs Jess Ross traveled to Konawa to buy sweet potatoes and visit the old Ross home place. A bread truck driven by Jess Arnold and a grain truck from Enid collided in Union Valley in front of the Jess Ross Grocery store, overturning and spilling oats. Community visits list several local residents and families calling on D W Maloy and Mick Scott households. Dean Stephens is ill with flu at home.
Mrs. C. R. Butler and Mrs. E B. Underwood of Perryton Texas visited Mr. and Mrs Doyle Hastings Tuesday. They arrived Monday evening, spent the night, and remained through the day.
Mrs Myrtle Osterman spent the day Sunday visiting Mr and Mrs R V Brady of Jesse.
Mrs Myrtle Olterman and girls Mrs Jan Weller and baby and Mrs R V Brady and child ren went shopping in Coalgate Monday. Mr and Mrs Nom Scott are spending a few days in Ardmore visiting with their daughter. Mr and Mrs Jimmy Rowe and chil dren accompany them.
Mrs Jenmie Smith and Cecil and Charlie Smith of Ada visit Mr and Mrs Dub Scott Sunday.
Mrs Effie Scott led her intermediate Sunday School class to the skating rink Saturday afternoon and spent the evening. Mr Loma and Mrs noon and Mrs Omar Finch and Virl a of Ada visited Mr Dub Scott Sunday. The Scotts attended the Tulsa fair. Mr and Mrs George McCurley visited Dr and Mrs R E Cowling of Ada Sunday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Canada with their son and family visited relatives. Mrs. Beckie Chaddick joined Mr. and Mrs. O H. Walker on a Texas trip to visit kin. Mrs. Pearl Surgnier has returned home after a second major surgery in Talihina Indian hospital and resumed Avon routing.
Sgt. and Mrs. Ruben Chandler and relatives conclude furlough at the Smith home and depart for Atlanta where he will resume his military service. Mrs. Chandler is the former Mary Elizabeth Smith.
Mrs. Ethel Hooser is visiting her daughter and her son in law Mr and Mrs Loyd Saunders and their boys of Dallas.
Ronnie Robinson and Jo Edd Moon spent last Saturday with Jimmy Jack Davidson of Ada in a social gathering.
The article notes how kerosene lamps impress children more than adults. It describes two boys, David aged 12 and Danny aged 8, watching their first lamp operate a few days ago and contrasts old lanterns with electric lighting.
When their grandmother Mrs Mollie Gaylor and their sister Mrs Kenneth Roberts purchased one the boys could hardly wait until dark to see them in operation.
May we of this community saw welcome to Mr and Mrs Bill Choate and children who moved into the L C Houser house last week They are formerly of Ada.
Mr and Mrs Bob Wilson and Miss Hazel Rose spent last weekend with Set and Mrs Bob by Wilson and children and Lindel Wilson of Salina Kansas.
Mrs Roy Moore spent last weekend with relatives in Tulsa visiting family and familiar places.
Aunt Tennie McCool, age 90, has left Valley View Hospital after about six months and is now at the home of Mr and Mrs Miri Moon. She suffered a stroke some time ago and is now totally dependent.
Mrs Silas Davidson of Oakman visited here with her daughter and Mr and Mrs Jerry Kellogg last Saturday in a brief social note from the community page.
Mrs Agnes Scroggins and Mrs Vennie Norris are busy dressing fryers for the deep freeze, keeping up with kitchen chores as cold weather approaches.
The Allen Mustangs traveled to Bowlegs Friday and lost their second game of the season 24 to 8.
Readers report widespread use of hula hoops among children and adults with a neighbor noting a husband bought one for his wife last week. The item suggests a growing craze and social pastime in the community.
The region felt a seasonal shift as north winds and a light frost arrived signaling winter. Residents wonder where summer went as temperatures dip and morning air turns crisp.
Mrs Jennie Smith Mr and Mrs Ruben Chandler Mrs Ina Henson and Mrs Stella Tigner attended a housewarming shower for Mr and Mrs Glen Pud Smith of Tupelo last week one day after a house event.
The Allen Mustangs were honored by the Allen Lions Club with a chicken dinner and accompaniments. Attendees included the Mustangs, Coach Schofield, Assistant Coach Latta, and the managers.
Mrs. Jean Kelley planned a birthday dinner for Mrs. Kenneth Roberts on Sunday September 24 but the guest of honor did not attend. Kenneth's mother Mrs. Flossie Roberts of Ada had prepared a special dinner and was first to invite. No food went to waste as the day was spent. Mrs. Roberts is the former Ollie Kelley.
Mr. and Mrs. Linde Smith and children Terri and Mike of Altus visited here with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Williamson.
Reported by local paper Uncle Will Norman is now a medical patient at Valley View Hospital after several days of treatment.
Mr and Mrs F M Fountain and son Frank received a surprise when Air Jimmy D White walked into their home last Sunday morning.
The text notes the Fountains were once neighbors of a family in Muleshoe Texas. Jimmy is now stationed at Tinker AFB and the Fountains did not know of his service. Mr. and Mrs. Carlous Harrison visited with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jim Harrison and sons Leslie and Davis in Oklahoma City.
Mr and Mrs Kermit Ward of Ada spent last weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Don Robinson. Also visiting were Donna Jackie Linda and Ronnie.
Mr and Mrs Burt Kellogg of Oklahoma City visited here with her parents Mr and Mrs Floyd Son Lee and other relatives and friends last weekend.
An evening Saturday featured a hayride and wiener roast for several youngsters and adults. Attendees included Rev. Roy Buckelew, Don and Mrs Pherigo, Glen Byrers, Don Rice, John Graham, John West, Davis Harrison, Lesley Harrison, Robert Stallworth, Pat Malone, Paul Lee, Wayne West, Doris Johnston, Sandra Eubanks, Glen Dale Phillips, Lynn Lee, Bernice Roark, Jackie Robinson, Donna Robinson and Leon Boyd. Everyone reported a nice time.
Last Sunday at the H L Kelley residence four generations joined in a cheerful hula hoop session. Mollie Gaylor, her daughter Mabel Kelley, her son Robert Kelley, and his son Gary Lin took turns, with others joining in the playful activity.
Mrs. S. L. Thompson spent Friday in Ada visiting her sister Mrs. James Coffey and family. They did some shopping together in the afternoon.
Grover Barnes of Ada spent Friday to Sunday with his father Mr. and Mrs. Jack Barnes. He helped dig sweet potatoes. Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Blackwell and family of Latta and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Snow and Dora Daniel.
Mr. and Mrs. Dibrell Phillips and children of Duncan spent the weekend with Mrs. Phillips parents Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Baylis. Sunday the Phillipses and Mr. and Mrs. Baylis and Sandra drove to Ada to visit Mr. Phillips parents Mr. and Mrs. Burl Phillips.
Mr and Mrs Bud Bruces of Stonewall and Mr and Mrs Alfred Baylis visited Mr and Mrs Boda Hisaw Saturday night. Jerry Hale spent Sunday night with Charles Hisaw. Mr and Mrs Boda Hisaw and Shirley Ann made a business trip to Ardmore Mon.
Weekend guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Maxwell included Mrs. Maxwell's sister and brother in law Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hayse and the Maxwells' nephew and family Mr. and Mrs. Dale Calvert. Mr. and Mrs. Boots Scarborough visited Sunday night.
Mrs. Stegall entertained her brothers in her home Monday night with their spouses Mrs. Mort Durbin of Tupelo and Mr. A. J. Durbin of Denison Texas joining Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Stegall for an evening gathering.
Mr. and Mrs. A T Minor and Bud and Anthony drove to Vamoosa to visit their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Langley. Bob Langley, a Vamoosa teacher, was in his shop class Friday and get the.
Mrs Lurene Herion Allan Herion Becky Claudia and Ruby Bullard of Tupelo visited Allan Herion at Lackland AFB Hospital in San Antonio after he suffered a middle finger injury when his left hand was caught in a saw, clipping it back of the nail.
Mr and Mrs George Minor with Garry and Gene moved to a new home south of Stonewall on Saturday. Mrs Vance Minor cooked supper due to the move. Sunday visits followed by Mr and Mrs Alvin Minor, Toney, and Mrs Reba Daniel with their children.
Mr and Mrs Boda Hisaw and Mr and Mrs Jack West spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Doyle Thomas. Sunday night the Thomases and their children drove to Atoka to visit Mr Thomas brother Mr and Mrs Ben Thomas.
Mr and Mrs Doyle Thomas provided the log for a wiener roast Thursday night. Mrs Thomas said Mr and Mrs Charlie Holmes Ann and Charles of Ada drove down with all the fixings for a wiener roast except a place to roast them. Pfc Bobby Allred of Stonewall and Bobby Craig of Stratford left Friday for Santa Ana California where they are stationed. Mrs John Allred spent Monday in Ada with her mother Mrs Carrie Sims.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Fore hand and children of Oklahoma City are visiting Raymonds parents Mr and Mrs Lee Forehand Calv in Forehand has just returned from Anacortes Washington where he has been employed
Last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Coy Byrd several couples visited including Mr. and Mrs. Troy Sharrell from Harden City Thurs, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Jumper from Pleasant Hill Sat, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Maloy from Union Valley Sun, and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Byrd on Mon. Coy Byrd is on vacation for a week and aims to finish a plumbing job. The Byrds added a sleeping pod and bathroom. Bob Byrd works at the Red Bud Food Store in Ada.
Mr and Mrs Den Lance visited Mr and Mrs Ken Lance last Wednesday in a brief social update highlighting family connections and a midweek call on relatives.
Ada residents Mr and Mrs George Lance hosted supper with George’s parents the Dea Lances. Tuesday dinner guests were Jim and Sid Marshall. W R Robbins visited Virgil Scarbery and family. Virgil Scarbery Jr and family spent last weekend with the senior Scarberys.
Jim and Sid Marshall visited the home of Mr and Mrs Windell Price Sunday night. Mrs Price had been ill with flu last week and was reportedly better by Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs V A Johnson shared Sunday dinner with Jim and Sid Marshall. Sunday afternoon, Mr and Mrs Jack West visited the Marshalls. Miss Dora Daniel visited Thursday afternoon.
Dora Daniel has been unwell for several days. Jim Marshall recalls neighbors helping her during a broken leg and bakes Dora a chocolate comfort treat.
Mr and Mrs W R Robbins were parents to Marion and Bill of Dallas.
If you were not visited or contacted for news this week, please forgive your news hound who spent Monday and Tuesday digging for sweet potatoes rather than reporting.
Egypt W. M. Govne is a patient at Valley View Hospital with progress seen but several days remain before returning home. The visitor group includes nephew Zeke Putman and sister Claudia Banks of Midwest City. Linda Cox suffers a sore throat in the same report.
Carol Denise Golden celebrated her second birthday on September 28 with a doll gift from Oklahoma City. Her sister Teresa Ann and cousin Debra Kave Henderson sang Happy Birthday. Debra Kave Henderson also marked her second birthday on September 10.
Mr and Mrs Matt Richardson finish interior decor and visit Norman for new furniture Lelia plans to fix up her house and the reporter wonders how the couple will solve the grease problem Matt is a part time mechanic and may need to clean up after work in the home
Mrs Lonnie Cassady in town Saturday said her hard work before the fair paid off with earnings from entries. She bought two new pairs of shoes and fabric for a winter coat, and now works to stay warm this season.
Mrs. Ethelene Golden and Mrs. Sue Henderson attended a pink and blue shower Saturday afternoon at the Nazarene Church. The event was held in honor of Mrs. Loretta Shelton.
Mr and Mrs Bud Scates finished plastering their house interior and now plan to paint. The project will brighten the dwelling and keep them from staring at four dreary walls during the winter season.
Mrs H B Fraley and Mrs R L Cox swap their daughters Gayle Fraley aged 4 and Linda Cox aged 3 across the road when chores call. Neighbors describe the arrangement as good and practical.
Jeraldine Henderson plus 31 FHA members and five sponsors from Byng attended a Seminole sub district rally held last Monday from 5 to 10 p m The sponsors were Mrs Alice Muncrief Mrs Bill Keller Mrs Christine Selph A Selph and Mrs Mitchell Keeling The Byng FHA's segment evaluated the interest groups.
Floyd South of Ada formerly of Egypt was informed that his son-in-law Joe Trexiera of Oakland California died from a heart attack Friday at 10 p.m. A funeral is planned.
In Oakland on Tuesday at 10 a.m. and burial there, the deceased leaves a wife Lorene known here as Lorene South. She is a cousin of Mrs. Carl Welden who described it as a coincidence that both husbands were stricken within a month. Jerry Henderson, Albert Cox, and Charles Cox attended a donkey ball game at Oakman last Friday night and said there were laughs enough for all.
Mr. and Mrs. Olin Blake traveled south of Latta to visit Mrs. Carl Welden on Sunday afternoon.
R Corviz Dennis and Jerri Lyn attended a company picnic on Shipe's Ranch sponsored by Ideal Cement Co. for employees and families.
Mr and Mrs J T Hilburn hosted a weekend visit by their youngest daughter and her husband Wen dell Lawson of Oklahoma City They also had Joe Wanda Hilburn and their children from Ada to join for Saturday night and dinner with the family.
Mrs Eldon Lane and her children traveled to Cromwell Oklahoma to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Pyle during the weekend.
Helen Drennan answered the phone Sunday and said this was the best day she had since before her operation. She could sit down and lean back with less pain than before.
Delmar Kepehart grandson of Mr and Mrs H C Yowell brought his books and studied and visited with Jerry Henderson one night last week in a quiet hometown scene.
Mrs. Roy Bivins visited Mrs. Lolita Tucker at the hospital where Lolita welcomed a big boy named Reginald Jerome. Bivins also visited the school during the same outing.
Mr and Mrs D B Lane spent time with H B Frasey and grandparents on Sunday in a brief social call.
Firemen from the area attended the college game between Norman Oklahoma and Oregon on Saturday. Sunday school and church were followed by lunch with Sue Henderson and Debra Kaye and Sue's parents Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stephens at Portland Park.
Delinda Lane suffers a cold while everyone endures runny noses from the erratic weather. Bill Avers and Lyre B McGowan visited Jerry Henderson Sunday. Jerry Albert Cox and Buddy Campbell worked at Morgan Ranch. Jeraldine Henderson spent several hours with friend Miss Carolyn Blankenship in Ada Saturday night.
Mrs. John Graham chats with neighbor Mrs. J. T. Hilburn on a pleasant Saturday afternoon in the neighborhood.
Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. George Littlefield and Ann. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Caldwell and children, Mrs. Edna Mitchell, who is Mrs. Littlefield’s sister, and Mrs. Caldwell and Mrs. Scott who are nieces of Mrs. Littlefield and daughters of Mrs. Mitchell.
Janice Franks, daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Franks, enjoys a sunny Saturday afternoon with two other young girls as they swing hula hoops in the yard, capturing a playful community moment.
Mrs Charlotta Morrison Sonny Sue and Arless of Happyland visited Friday afternoon at the Paul Henderson home.
Delinda Lane was taken to a local doctor Sunday night with a bad case of intestinal flu.
E. E. Bray and Lewis tear out a flue and level their house to paper. Many residents are doing similar repairs, making improvements in their homes.
Paul Henderson bought minnows Sunday in a brief note noting casual fishing activity.
A man returning from a fishing trip found a squirrel hooked on his line near the pond. He suspects the rod snagged the animal as it approached the water to drink.
The Jesse Sunday School department elected officers and teachers Wednesday night. Officers include Joe Weller as superintendent and Leona Miller as secretary. Visitors from Ada and Union Valley attended, and Mrs. Brady hosted a dinner before watching the World Series game.
Don Weller spent Thursday night with Rodney Harlin, going together to an event and sharing time in the city tonight.
Mrs Rayford May of Stonewall visited her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Lee Miller on Sunday. After dinner they visited Mrs Ray Miller of Pleasant Hill.
Bob Pickens left Tuesday to travel to Tulsa Texas where he will work in the grain harvest season.
Mr and Mrs Hoot Humphers and family of Stonewall visited Mr and Mrs C A Thomas on Sunday as they begin building a new house. They have started clearing the lot and making preparations for construction.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Truitt and Cynthia Gale of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Fat Truitt over the weekend.
Mr and Mrs Leroy Sawyers hosted relatives for a week with their son Ronnie and his wife Carolyn visiting.
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