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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1955

Page

6

Allen Woman Visits Relatives and Guests This Week

Mrs Jewel Thomas of Allen spent the day with her niece Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Howard Wood and daughter Joan hosted their weekend visitors son Howard Wood Jr in Okmulgee. Thelma Jean Garrett visited Wanda Robbins and Barbara Casady in Pickett on Wednesday. Robbie Henry and her two children Joe and Reta visited Thelma Jean Garrett Thursday evening.

Jewel Thomas of Allen Thelma Jean Garrett Howard Wood Joan Howard Wood Jr Okmulgee Wanda Robbins Barbara Casady Pickett Robbie Henry Joe and Reta

Mr and Mrs Fred Henson Visit Rae Garrett

Mr and Mrs Fred Henson visited Mrs Rae Garrett Friday. The social call covered family updates and neighborly greetings in the town.

Ada family visits Rae Garrett Friday night

Mr and Mrs Buddy Garrett and their daughter Joleta from Ada visited his mother Mrs Rae Garrett Friday night Buddy works for Colvert in Ada

Buddy Garrett Joleta Ada Rae Garrett Buddy Colvert

Triplets Highlight Local Family Visit in Pickett

Mr and Mrs Fred Henson visited their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Allen Biggs and their three daughters in Pickett Friday evening. The Biggses have the only set of triplets in the area, described as three pretty little girls.

Fred Henson Mrs. Allen Biggs Pickett Biggses

Sunday Dinner Guests Include Local Clergy and Ada Resident

Mr and Mrs George Death ridge hosted Sunday dinner with Rev Grover Keeling and Mrs Keeling and Mrs Carver of Ada Mrs Keelings sister attended as well.

George Deathridge Grover Keeling Keeling Carver Ada Mrs. Keeling

Hawk Family Visits Kin En Route to Kansas

Mr and Mrs James Hawk and baby from New York visit Mrs Fred Henson and Mr Henson and travel on to Kansas They visit her sister and family Mr and Mrs Allen Biggs and children of Pickett on Sunday afternoon.

James Hawk Baby New York Fred Henson Mr. Henson Kansas Mrs. Allen Biggs Pickett

Dinner with Garretts and Burks in Oil Center

Mr and Mrs Pug Garrett and Sondra dined with Mrs Garretts parents Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk of Oil Center Sunday.

Pug Garrett Sondra Mrs. Garrett Mrs Hansel Burk Oil Center

California visitor Nellie Eaton visits McDonald family

Mrs. Nellie Eaton of California visits her father J W McDonald and other relatives. The McDonalds include seven sons and four daughters. Part of the children were home last Sunday and plan to gather again this weekend.

Nellie Eaton California J. W. McDonald

Death Notice for Arthur Barnes Brother of Emmit Barnes

Arthur Barnes died after a heart attack Friday. He was the brother of Emmit Barnes.

Arthur Barnes Emmit Barnes

Center Church Notices From Weekend Activities

Mrs Kittie Hansard visited Mrs Rae Garrett Saturday evening. Center Community Church Sunday School had 21 attendees. Rev Grover Keeling preached both services. Midweek service moved to Wednesday with Bible study replacing prayer. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Ray Alexander and their son and family from Wynnewood, Mr and Mrs James Alexander.

Kittie Hansard Rae Garrett Ray Alexander James Alexander Wynnewood

Garretts Visit Fike and Reed Kin in Sunday Call

Mr and Mrs N C Garrett visited sister in Westview Sunday Mrs Clara Fike. Mr and Mrs George Reed of Fittstown visited his brother and other relatives during the afternoon.

N. C. Garrett Clara Fike Westview George Reed Fittstown

Morris Family Shares Sunday Dinner With Relatives

Mr and Mrs Pyatt Morris hosted Sunday dinner for brother Marvin Morris and his wife and family.

Mrs. Pyatt Morris Mrs Marvin Morris

Ada man visits daughter and granddaughter and Texas sister

Jack McCracken of Ada visited his daughter Jewel Kimmitt and granddaughter Sharon on Sunday. He was joined by Jewel's sister Jessie from Texas for the visit.

Jack McCracken Ada Jewel Kimmitt Sharon Sunday Jessie Texas

Center Baptist Mission Church Sunday School Gathers 29

Rev Frank Roberts preached both services. Midweek service moved to Thursday night.

Center Baptist Mission Church Frank Roberts

Ada man helps Pug Garrett repair fence Monday

Albert Downs of Ada assisted Pug Garrett with fence repair Monday morning, lending a helping hand at the site.

Albert Downs Ada Pug Garrett

Making Them Grow Weather Sparks Garden Growth

The article notes pleasant sunny weather after rain cooling at night helps late gardens and pastures grow, describing favorable conditions for crops and pasture growth.

Family visitors over weekend at Gray household

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Cole and their son visited the Mrs Oren Gray household Saturday. On Sunday the Fred Gray family and the Vernon Gray family with children called on Mr and Mrs Oren Gray.

Kenneth Cole Oren Gray Fred Gray Vernon Gray

Hansard Household Hosts Short Visit from Neighbors

Mr and Mrs G W Hansard Sr welcomed old friends and neighbors for a brief stay. Mrs Izetta Duncan of Joplin Missouri visited during the gathering.

G. W. Hansard Sr Izetta Duncan Joplin, Mo

Mr and Mrs Luther Keith Move to Westview Home

Mr and Mrs Luther Keith relocate Thursday to Mrs Clara Fike s residence in Westview. Mrs Keith has been ill for some time.

Luther Keith Clara Fike Westview

Lovelady Quilting Bee Collects Neighbors and Notices

Local quilting circle attendees list includes Edna Boren Ruby Deaton Virginia Jared Bettie Parks Juanita Jones and Nora Ross. Nora confirms her quilt was finished not at two o clock as reported and reminders go out for the council meeting at First Baptist Ada on Friday October 14.

Edna Boren Ruby Deaton Virginia Jared Bettie Parks Juanita Jones First Baptist Church Ada

Deaton Family Noted At Odell Event

The notice names Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Deaton and the Odell Deaton family as attending relatives.

A O Davis Returns to Work After Illness

A. O. Davis had been on the sick list and away from the job last week but returned to work on Monday.

A. O. Davis

Dinner Guests Include Brown Sutter and Bou dreaux at Bob Ross Home

Reverend Lavon Brown and Mr and Mrs Bill Sutter and Laura Bou dreaux were hosted for a Sunday dinner at the Bob Ross residence, joining a family gathering in town.

Lavon Brown Bill Sutter Laura Boudreaux Bob Ross

Mrs Maudie Davis and Son Visit Tishomingo

Mrs Maudie Davis and her son John spent Saturday night and Sunday visiting Tishomingo, sharing time with local relatives and friends in the weekend outing.

Police Halt Couple on Honeymoon

Cartoonish column notes taxes and pride as causes of economic worry. The piece mocks voters, drivers, and sellers while riffing on headlines about a couple's halt and a dove of peace with spurs. A dated jibe labeled REV. CHARLEY GRANT signs off.

Weekend Family Visits and Local Illness Updates

Mrs. Davis’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Taylor hosted Anitta Baker of Sulphur for a weekend with her sister Ann Ross. Mrs. Carney Walden recovers from blood poisoning in her hand after visiting daughter Maggie Lee. Nora Ross and family visited aunt Dora Graham of Coalgate, who had a stroke paralyzing her left side. Anitta Baker and Ann Ross had Sunday dinner with aunt T. E. Davenport’s family. W. M. Ross has been on the sick list but shows improvement. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Henry visited Lester and Mrs. Henry on Sunday.

Anitta Baker Sulphur Ann Ross Nora Ross Dewey Cantrell Roger Dora Graham Coalgate Graham Mrs. T. E. Davenport

Silas Taylor Busy with Various Tasks

Silas Taylor has kept a hectic schedule, handling multiple duties and projects across his week. His efforts span diligence, collaboration, and ongoing community involvement.

Visiting Family And Home Projects Highlight Midweek

While on vacation he built a well house and did a fine job. Mr and Mrs James Taylor and Michael visited his mother Mrs Joe Parks during the week and spoke with the Ross family.

James Taylor Michael Joe Parks The Rosses

Marriages Listed for Lloyd Lee and Don McGhee Couples

Two marriage notices appear from Ada and Stratford. Lloyd Lee age 18 of Stratford wed Norma Wood age 18 of Pauls Valley. Don McGhee age 22 of Ada married Betty Jo Adams age 19 of Ada.

Lloyd Lee Stratford Norma Wood Pauls Valley Don McGhee Ada Betty Jo Adams

Odell Deaton Purchases Home North of Chair Factory

Mr and Mrs Odell Deaton have bought a house and acreage north of the chair factory and have moved in. A visitor list or details follow in the remainder of the paragraph.

Odell Deaton

Mother and Twins Hitchhiking Through Car Breakdown

South Haven Michigan report tells of Mrs. John Stubbs mother of twins who gave birth after a roadside breakdown left her stranded. She thumbed a ride, another car broke down, and a third motorist finally transported her to a hospital twenty miles from home.

South Haven Mich John Stubbs Stubbs John

Local Marital Transfers Reported in Ada and Shawnee

L. W. Williams age 27 of Ada to Wan da Frazier age 18 of Ada. C. A. Hetherington age 42 of Fruita Colorado to Grace Hetherington age 38 of Shawnee.

L. W. Williams Ada Wanda Frazier C. A. Hetherington Fruita Colorado Grace Hetherington Shawnee

Pint-Size Chefs Spark Interest by Simple Kitchen Tasks

When youngsters’ appetites lag, giving them a small role in food prep can boost enthusiasm. Toddlers aged 2 and 3 enjoy simple tasks like pouring condensed soup, adding milk or water, and stirring.

Crossword Puzzle Clues Mixed With Crossword Entries

A list style prompt mixing numerous crossword clues and fragments across many numbers and directions. Clues include Malicious burning God of war Darlings Parent Deface Intentions Edge of dress Bone Vigilant Horses neck hair Glisten More refined Ditch around castle Cut up Passage Female ruff Old crone Weird Sun Female sheep Seared Golf mound and Down clues such as Firm Toward sheltered gir Connected with American indian Canvas shelter Makes beloved Teases Onager Look at Expires Rowing implements Long for Candid Title Book of the bible Reckless Caper Satisfied Reap Soon Nothing but loon Showed concern Row Bacchantes cry Take out Definite article Prefix three That ig abbr.

Castle Passage Sun Bacchantes

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Center News RAF Garrett Bill Reed Lovelady News By Nora Ross Ahloso Baptist Church Frances Boudreaux Charles Blankenship Joe C. Moore Mesdames Pitts Lou Wilmith Maud Sliger Jean Beth Martin Bertha Strickland Mary Castleman Tors Odell F. C. Deaton Art Beeman Pat Sonny South BY Courtney Alderson BY AL Smith And Hossface Hank Spec Sud H Jay Frank Thomas Ns Tony Rube Linebury UNAS Davy Crockett Jr By Kern Pederson Joe Dennett Gramps Doc Lil Feller Yipe BY Tom Oka BY Brad Anderson Gran PR Oughta TV A$s ComPton Uncle Leys Epigrias Charley Grant Mrs. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Taylor W.M. Ross J. L. Henry Lester Henry Silas Taylor Trader Mills Piss Arnold West Indies
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