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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1955
Page
3
Mrs. Melvin Nix learns from her father Frank King that he is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wood in Willets, California. He says he and Jasper Hollands will likely begin their return home late this week.
In Wenona Illinois a 27 year old mother Mrs Edward Bartelt works as the grave digger at St Marys cemetery. She digs and fills graves and keeps the grounds tidy while her truck driver husband assists when home. Neighbors and strangers alike react to a woman performing such a role. A photographer captured student portraits at the school and visitors from Ada joined relatives for a Sunday visit.
The WS reports multiple birth announcements. Ricky Ray Roberts born Oct 11 at Valley View Hospital weighing 7 lb 14 oz. sister Pam age 3. Larry Faron Worthy born Sept 29 weighing 8 lb 4 oz. mother Kathryn Stettler Worthy. Laura Zueleme Delaplain born Oct 2 weighing 8 lb 9 oz. paternal grandfather J L Delaplain Harden City. Grandparents listed: Murray Ada. Roberts Ada. Stettler Fittstown. Worthy Hugo. Delaplain Harden City. Delaplain Berkley California.
Rev and Mrs Bill Ledbetter of Stonewall welcome their fourth son Billy Dean born October 4 at Valley View Hospital weighing 5 pounds 8 ounces.
Mr and Mrs Frank Bynum of Stonewall announce the birth of their daughter Sunday night They have three sons Mrs Bynum is formerly Mary Ann Stone.
Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Wise of Stone Wall announce the birth of their grandson Frank Terry Stone to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stone of Los Alamos New Mexico. Mrs. Stone is the former Joy Wise.
Mr and Mrs Jim Kirkes of Union Hill observed their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Sunday October 8 with an open house from 2 to 5 pm. About 56 friends and relatives signed the keepsake album as flowers from Union Hill Church decorated the home. The couple previously lived in Sunshine.
Miss Marguerite Rewalt of Washington DC, president of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, reports European women believe many American women lack awareness of the power they can wield to safeguard American democracy after a federation board meeting in Switzerland. The federation spans 3,300 chapters nationwide.
A thrifty salad combines cooked large dry lima beans with diced unpeeled red apple and mayonnaise. Season with lemon juice brown sugar and celery and add small cubes of cheese. Marinate lightly in French dressing.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Underhill attended an open house at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kirkes in Union Hill. The event celebrated the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Kirkes.
Vaness High School student Miss Virginia Fowler injured her foot during a school basketball game last week. She is able to attend classes this week.
Mr and Mrs W J Barton of Pauls Valley spent Friday with his sister Mrs J C Kirk and family.
Mr and Mrs Wes Farmer were summoned to Frederick due to their daughter Mrs Tommy Howerton falling ill. She remains hospitalized in the city hospital there.
Mrs. Olive Belle Wood and her sons Glen and Lynn spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Katherine Lance, sharing time together at her home.
Mrs W A Oliphant of Oklahoma City is visiting her daughter Mrs Joe Sanders and family.
Mr and Mrs J D Underhill announce the perfect attendance report for the first six weeks. Of the total enrollment 41.1 percent achieved perfect attendance. Pupils listed include Judy Megee Betty Tucker James Pannell Jimmy Wood Gary Pannell Carolyn Sue Wilson Michael Gray Margie Nelson Wayne Farmer Donald Wilson Glen Wood Lynn Wood Rodney Gray Donald Kendall Donna Nelson Sue Willoughby.
The school board bought a slide three swings four see-saws and added them to existing five swings and a merry-go-round. C. B. Welch hauled the gear to the school ground and assembled it for the pupils to use.
Mrs West recalls happy childhood moments in the Chapman home and notes with regret the death of Mr Chapman.
In Indian Territory days, George Barrett and Emmett Barnes were lifelong friends through their families. On Sunday Barrett traveled to Pontotoc to attend the funeral of his friend Emmett Barnes.
Mr. and Mrs. Rance Tucker and family welcomed Mrs. Tucker's brother Clint Haskins of Stockton California last week. They also visited Clyde Haskins and his family of Cushing on Sunday.
Last Sunday in Wapanucka Mr and Mrs Lee Broughton hosted a family gathering with guests Mrs J R Broughton George Vandiver Mr and Mrs Chester Nix Mrs Edgar Harlin and sons Timmy and Terry and Mrs Arvell Phillips all from Jesse Five generations were present spanning Vandiver through the Harlin children.
Mr and Mrs W A Vallandingham visited Sunday with her nephew Elmer Schrader and family in Pauls Valley Oklahoma.
Mr and Mrs Jim Magar were joined by several children on Sunday including Essel Magar and family of Stratford Miss Ruth Magar of Ada Baren Magar of Ada and Mr and Mrs Frank Dry den of Parish Chapel for the event.
Reportedly the Rhynes Ranch residents have dropped their private link to the Stonewall board and plan a new aerial line to connect with the dial exchange promised by Si Flynn.
Mrs A Vallandingham attended the Arbuckle Association Friday at the Walker Church near Pauls Valley.
Mr and Mrs Joe Passmore visited relatives in Tahlequah over the weekend according to local social notes.
Dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Aubrey Rutherford and Teddy and Carolyn from Ada.
Tom Wilson owner of the Phil lips 66 filling station in Fittstown sought a veterinarian in Jesse Monday morning to operate on his cow Dirty Gertie after minerals failed to help. He noted Gertie’s value for milk and calves and sentimental importance despite her age.
Visitors accompanying Mr and Mrs Jim Rutherford on Monday were Mr and Mrs Leon Henry and their children from Center.
Mr. and Mrs. John Wood spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ed mond Cavener of Ada.
The home demonstration club held a bake sale at Dicus Super Market Saturday. Donations from everyone contributed to a club treasury total of 19.85 dollars.
Mrs. Willie West of Bayton Texas writes to Mrs. A M Pharr after learning of J A Chapman s death The two longtime friends who studied together before the oil boom renewed contact through a condolence letter reflecting years of separation Their paths had diverged but the paper kept them linked across time
The Wilsons of Union Valley report their cat population fell to forty and still costs about ten dollars weekly to feed them. They lament people continue to drop cats at their home despite their affection for felines.
The Fat Truitts welcome Susan Darlene, the new redhead born to the Robert Pickens family. Fort Worth visitors Mrs. Asberry Brannan and Mrs. James Westbrook, plus son Jimmy, and Mrs. Dunk Brannan, meet the baby. The Brannans are maternal great grandmother and great aunts.
Ada celebration recognizes educators with a teachers banquet on Monday night featuring honored teacher Mrs L J McDonald among others.
Charles Robertson relocated from Purcell to Chickasha with his family and trailer about two weeks ago. On Thursday last, Mr and Mrs Robertson and their children visited the B. B. Ryans while Dale remained to visit Granny and to swamp for Pa Wimpy.
The Troy Sherrells enjoy a rich fall garden with beans peas turnips okra peppers radishes and mustard greens available any time. Harvey Caldwell on crutches reports three bushels of tomatoes, with many ripening, praising the season’s rain and saying he kept gardening despite pain.
Mr and Mrs B N Stinson Mrs Betty Reynolds and son Keith of Chickasha were guests of Mr and Mrs Dave Roberts Saturday and Sunday.
Saw Jeff and Gertie Schreiber and daughter Joveta from Alma last Wednesday. They reported Gerald Wayne and Sheila Jean attend Fox school and like it well. Mrs Schreiber noted large attendance requiring two teachers and two rooms per grade.
Doctors believe Fat Truitt will not lose his injured thumb from three weeks ago. A thumb bone was severed after a well accident and twelve stitches were used to repair it. He traveled with his son Wayne to the city to deliver cattle.
Mr and Mrs Truman Holland of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Arwell Phillips on Saturday and spent the night.
Dwight Roberts left Sunday for Ebcouch Texas to tend to farming interests in the area and will spend some time there.
Mr and Mrs Carl Braun and Dr and Mrs Willard Rhynes drove to Dallas Saturday to attend the football game and the Texas state fair.
Casper Duffer spoke at morning services at Pleasant Hill Methodist church in Ada joined by Cleve Hall and Vaudie Black from Ada. Dorothy Mathews of Oil Center spoke at evening services. Laymen's day is world wide next Sunday with no layman speaker chosen yet.
On Tuesday of last week Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Sawyers drove to Pauls Valley. They were joined by Sawyers mother Mrs. Maggie Sawyers of Stonewall. She plans to visit there with her daughter Mrs. Buster Hunter.
Sunday activities include Mr. and Mrs. J T Allen touring Tishomingo and Kingston for real estate then visiting relatives. A large guest list gathers for Sunday dinner in Ada with Eaton, Franks, Sutton, Woods and others while Nellie Eaton of Hayward Calif returns from New York to visit Ray Eaton family. A stork sighting near David Jones home and Maxwell church attendees at Ada Church of God are noted along with Dewayne Cox family updates.
Mrs S J Markley will depart for Edmond on Wednesday to spend the rest of the week with her daughter Mrs Joe C Adam son and family.
Barry and Harry Joe Anderson stay with grandparents as their parents attend a Fort Worth showing. Their uncle Bobby Anderson of Chickasha is hospitalized in Oklahoma City with a compound leg fracture and serious eye injuries from dynamite cap explosion. Brother Billy's injuries are minor.
Mrs. Tom Nothal worked at the Baptist church in Stonewall painting the nursery on Monday night and then went to the Fitzhugh family farm in the afternoon to collect pecans.
Oil Center Sunday School drew 70 attendees as Pastor Luther Wilson preached. Visitors included Rev. Bert Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Edge, Sharon of Ada, J. J. McDonald of Center, Nellie Eaton of Hayward Calif, Estalene Farmer and family of Union Hill, and Bonnie and Elsie Willoughby who travel from Ada to work locally.
Rev. Herman Edge of Ada preached Sunday night at the Pentecostal Holiness Church. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Obra Roberts of Ada and Rev. Bert Jones and Bertie, along with Mrs. Herman Edge and Sharon.
Mrs Frank Pinley shopped in Ada on Saturday visiting her daughter Mrs Lorene Vandegriff and family during the outing.
A flock of geese was sighted heading south signaling a shift toward cooler air. Forecasters anticipate cooler temperatures and a change in the week’s pattern as autumn nears.
Marion Willoughby and family of Maxwell attended a Sunday gathering with Mr and Mrs T C Nelson and children Rev and Mrs Herman Edge and Sharon of Ada and John Willoughby and son Calvin of Byars.
Mr and Mrs M C Cox and their children spent Sunday at Lincoln Park Zoo in Oklahoma City. Heavy rain made the day less enjoyable.
Mrs. Doyle Newby and Rev. and Mrs. Luther Wilson were among visitors and callers during a Sunday evening at the R. W. Willoughby home, reflecting a typical town social scene.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Love send the ADA WEEKLY to their son Glen Love who is overseas. Glen's wife who stayed at home has returned to Illinois to be with her parents for a while. The family believes Glen will enjoy his home town paper.
Bro. Eugene Maddox was guest speaker for the young people's service at the Pentecostal Holiness Church on Friday night. Bro. Doyle Newby and family of Ada were visitors that night.
Roddy and Mikey Gray attend a birthday party at the home of Mrs Clyde Kendal Friday afternoon honoring her son Donnie.
Friday visitors included Mrs. Clora Wood, Mrs. J. O. Franks, Mrs. Pearl Gray and Larry, O. E. Gray and Joe Carl, Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs, Bill Rowe, Tozo Wood, Johnnie Ray Cook. Clora Wood recently returned from Arkansas for a visit with relatives and friends, sharing memories with Franks who also grew up in Arkansas.
Mrs Davie Willoughby has missed the last three Sundays of Sunday School due to illness, according to church notices.
Children visited Mr and Mrs Dewayne Cox and their new baby Saturday, sharing a day of family joy and introductions.
Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton visited Mr and Mrs Abner Sutton Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray and their children were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs O E Gray of Center.
Bro. Doyle Newby of Ada preached Sunday night at the Maxwell church. Mrs. Jack Spurlock and a new baby were welcomed back to services. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott and Donna and Sherry of Beb.
Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Franks visited Mr. and Mrs. Jack Watts on Sunday in a social gathering noted in local society circles.
Sister Tressie Neighbors preached at Maxwell Saturday night. Word spread that Brother Herman Edge displayed a large rattlesnake from Kiowa. Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Tucker with Dorothea Cathy and Londa Dale visited the Vernon Gray family.
A revival kicks off Sunday night at the Pentecostal Holiness Church. Rev. Chester Carlton of Carlsbad New Mexico will be the guest speaker. Carlton and pastor Luther Wilson are longtime childhood friends.
Mrs Vaughn Megee called on Mrs J O Franks last Thursday afternoon in a social visit and conversation.
Mr and Mrs Billy Jim Robert son of Ada spent Sunday and Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Joe Robertson.
Mr and Mrs Houston Evans and their children from Tulsa were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Ulva Evans.
Mrs Susie Jones of Vaness visited Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis Friday evening.
Sunday dinner guests of Rev. and Mrs. Bert Jones included Delores and Bertie Lou with Mrs. Ovella Jared Adana Kay and Debra of Sapulpa. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Don Cooley and Becky and Gary of Broken Arrow and Mr. and Mrs. Odell Jones and their son of Ada.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Kendall visited their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Paul Gearhardt of Shawnee and their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Jackie Kendall on Sunday.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Pen tecostal Holiness Church showered Mrs Joy Tucker with birthday gifts Thursday evening. Present were Mrs Dor chie Booth Mrs Alene Tucker Mrs Frank Pinley Mrs P O Huon Mrs Edith McDaniel Mrs Pearl Gray Mrs Ben Robertson Mrs Effie Lamb Mrs Ruby Wood Mrs Ann Wilson and the couple J W Roberts of Ada visited O W Roberts Sunday.
Mrs. Margaret Evans and children of Tulsa visited Mrs. Minnie Lewis Saturday evening. Mrs. Ann Wilson called on Mrs. Clareta Gray Friday afternoon. Frank Lewis visited Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bittles Sunday night. Sunday dinner guests included Ernie Brown and his family of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Kate Woods of Summers Chapel, and Charles Wood. Afternoon visitors were Mrs. Olive Bell Wood and boys.
Last Friday marked Mrs Ralph Kendall’s birthday as her daughter Betty Gearhardt of Shawnee helped bake and celebrate with a cake at home. The note continues with family wishes and local greetings.
Dzll's son Jack and his wife De lores of Shawnee visited that day, joining other attendees in a family gathering and sharing in the event.
Sunday evening visit by Bro. Luther Wilson and family to Bud Dryden of Parrish Chapel who is ill.
Set and Mrs Bobby Joe Dudark of Lawton were Tuesday guests of the Luther Wilson family. Sgt Dudark is a brother of Mrs Wilson.
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Pannell of Ada were Sunday visitors of the Everett Pannell family.
Northam took a plane trip to Oklahoma City last Thursday and returned home in about 23 minutes marking a rapid business trip.
Hansel Burk visited Grandma Duncan of Worstell Sunday evening and called on Uncle Marion Burk, a PA at the Cowling Clinic in Ada.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Brendles and their baby of Ada were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Joe.
J C Carr called on Vernon Gray Monday evening and helped with some electric wiring.
Mr and Mrs Junior Northam attended the ball game at Homer last Thursday night where Summers Chapel boys played.
Mr and Mrs Earl Kendall along with Glenda Geneva and Clyde Kendall were at the Ardmore stadium for the Ada versus Ardmore football clash. Ada claimed the win.
Jim Megee works a few days for Fred Gray starting recently, assisting with tasks and duties at Gray’s operation. The arrangement includes short term labor engagement and on site duties as needed.
Wayne Kendall of Holiday Texas visited his parents Mr and Mrs Earl Kendall over the weekend local readers note a family gathering.
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