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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1955

Page

3

Stonewall Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversary

Stonewall residents Mr. and Mrs. Ben F. Flatt marked their Golden Wedding Anniversary with a second wedding and reception at their Stonewall home on October 16 1905 the couple’s three daughters and two sons saluted them. Clarence Waldroup led the ceremony and many local families joined the celebration with cake and punch.

Stonewall Ben F. Flatt Sallie Wilburn Centralioma Clarence Waldroup Church of Christ of Stonewall Jim Williams Roup Willis Griffin Walter Griffin B. A. Griffin R. C. Carter J. F. Ingram Earl Henry Jack Eden Ishmael Brisco Robert Stallings Bernard Glover Dan Kennedy D. de Arman A. C. McHughes Norman Moyrtie Crane Centrahoma Matilda Carter Rov Ethridge Tunelo G. Payte Ed Garr Oklahoma City Willflatt Leon Landrith Ada C. H. Lee Harden City Phillip Lloyd Palmer Ethel Rushing Coalgate Lloyd Waldroup Iowa Park Texas Bud Flatt Florin Calif Loraine Mitchell Fred Lacy Lewis Phillips Rex Rudd Isleton Charley Gallagher Hyattsville Lora Flatt

Leonard Webster to Teach Bible Class at Westview Mission

On October 22 Leonard Webster will begin a regular Bible class at the Westview Mission. The class will meet on the fourth Saturday night and he invites all to attend bring a Bible and participate.

Leonard Webster Westview Mission

Signs and Portents From a Small Town

Mr and Mrs Glen Stone and their sons visited the Freeman family in Pe Can Grove Saturday night as the community notes the changing season and hints of winter ahead.

Glen Stone Freeman Pecan Grove

Airman Van Sickle Leaves Oklahoma City for Europe

Set J. GC. Van Sickle of the U.S. Air Force spent the weekend in the Nelson home. He left Oklahoma City on the 21st, heading to New York City, then to France and likely Germany.

Set. J. GC. van Sickle U. S.air Force Nelson Oklahoma City New York City France Germany

Westview Mission Sunday Attendance Increases

The Westview Banfist Mission reported 38 in Sunday school Sunday morning and 39 in Training Union Sunday night. Several members are out with a virus.

Westview Banfist Mission Training Union

Welcome to Westview Residents Move to Pickett Home

Mr and Mrs Luther Keith of Pickett moved to Mrs Fikes house on Thursday. Mrs Opal Bottoms and Mrs Opal Noten assisted with the transition.

Luther Keith Pickett

House Cleaning Visits Mention Tuesday Guests

Mrs. A. E. Nolen and Mrs. Luther Keith visited Tuesday morning with Mrs. Clara Freeman. Mrs. Josie Lynch of Summers Chapel spent Monday and Tuesday with the Nelsons.

A. E. Nolen Luther Keith Clara Freeman Josie Lynch Summers Chapel Nelsons

Jones Chapel Students Pose Amid Halloween Program Note

Jones Chapel School children had their pictures taken Tuesday morning as the Halloween program proved impractical.

Jones Chapel

Chiqueta Bottoms Spends Saturday Night with Roberta Smith

Chiqueta Bottoms spent Saturday night with her cousin Roberta Smith in Ada.

Chiqueta Bottoms Roberta Smith Ada

Minister Adrian Cole Plans Harden City Pulpit Debut

Adrian Cole and his wife of Duncan spent Saturday night in the Nelson home. He preached at Harden City Sunday morning and again Sunday night. The couple moved to Harden City this week and he will preach there regularly.

Adrian Cole Duncan Nelson Adrian Harden City

Ruby and Patricia Williams Spend Friday with Clarice Stone

Ruby Williams and Patricia Williams spent Friday with Clarice Stone in an informal social gathering. The visit highlighted local connections and community ties.

Ruby and Patricia Williams Clarice Stone

Mrs Levick and Mrs Bennett Take Lawton Business Trip

Mrs Levick and Mrs Bennett traveled to Lawton last weekend for a business engagement. They visited local firms, met with executives, and discussed potential partnerships and opportunities in the city.

Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Glen Stone

Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Glen Stone included relatives and friends in a quiet social gathering at their home. The event featured informal conversations and a light meal, reflecting a close family gathering.

Glen Stone Glen

Wordplay on a teenager letter phrasing

A fragment notes a playful sequence of D- words linked to delivery and timing. The item reads like a nit offers a cryptic back-of-letter joke with hints at urgency and detail implied by the phrases D-liver D-letter D-sooner D-better D-tails.

Home Demonstration Club County Council Attendees

Mrs Gordon Nelson and Mrs Clyde Kendall attended the Home Demonstration Club County Council meeting on Friday as part of local community activities.

Gordon Nelson Clyde Kendall Home Demonstration Club County Council

Westview Baptists Plan Additions to Church Building

Westview Baptists met Tuesday to map plans for church building additions. John Nolen visited Wayne Bradley after school on Tuesday, sharing details of the plans.

Westview Baptists John Nolen Wayne Bradley

Latta FHA party ends with leg injury in freak accident

Charley Dean Harrell reported from the Stone home Saturday night. Shirley Bottoms broke her leg in a bizarre incident while playing kiss the judge at the Latta party Friday night.

Charley Dean Harrell Stone Home Shirley Bottoms Kiss the Judge

Buck Owens and Family Visit Sister in Law

Mrs Buck Owens and her family visited her sister Mrs Marie De Lozier and family on Tuesday.

Buck Owens Marie de Lozier

Mrs A Guer Visits Niece In California

Mrs A Guer of Sacramento California visited her niece Mrs Kenneth Fike on Thursday.

A. Guer Sacramento Calif Kenneth Fike

Visiting Folk Gather at Keith Home in Ada

The Keith household hosts a group of visitors including Mrs. George Hansard and Mrs. Clive Wood from Center, Mr. and Mrs. John Layman, Mrs. F. E. Sanders, and others from Ada such as Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kesterson and Larry, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Dildine, plus Byng residents Mrs. Minnie Ray and Elmer, and local residents Mrs. Clara Fike and the Nolens, Bottoms, DeLozier, and Debby.

Keiths George Hansard Clive Wood Pug Garrett Center John Layman F. E. Sanders Frank Kesterson Larry Bill Dildine Ada Minnie Ray Elmer of Byng Clara Fike Bruce Nolen A. E. Nolen Jim Bottoms Marie DeLozier Debby

Lula couple welcomes fifth child Davey Preston

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Misenhimer of Lula are the parents of a boy named Davey Preston born Sunday October 16 at 4 52 a.m. The baby weighed 6 pounds 9 ounces and is the couple's fifth child.

Bill Misenhimer Lula Davey Preston Misenhimers

Youngs of Lula Welcome Son Terry Lynn

Mr and Mrs B D Young of Lula announce the birth of a son named Terry Lynn on Friday October 14. The Youngs already have two other children.

B. D. Young Lula Terry Lynn Youngs

Kerrs Welcome Ten Pound Son In Jesse

Mr. and Mrs. Don Kerr of Jesse announce the birth of a ten pound son on Monday October 17 at Valley View Hospital. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Oren Kerr, also of Jesse.

Don Kerr Jesse Valley View Hospital Oren Kerr

Local health notes and social visits in FITTSTOWN

Two patients Albert Wil son and Janet Townsend discharged from hospital while Charlie Shultz and Davis Dillard remain. New admission Virgil Harris with serious lung congestion. Mrs Jake Howry improved at home. Colds hit Caye Uhlich Ruth Hunter and B V Howry. Dental work for Sam Winters. Mike Wilson had minor surgery at Ada clinic. Skeith had mole removal with humorous remark. looks rough. Educational safety film shown. patrolman ill. Corbins hosted Dallas hotel buffet. attended sale at Midlothian ranch and stayed with Dancigers before returning after sale.

Albert Wilson Janet Townsend Charlie Shultz Davis Dillard Virgil Harris Jake Howry Caye Uhlich Ruth Hunter B. V. Howry Sam Winters Mike Wilson Ada J. A. Skeith

Crusaders O'Brien to Help Opening of New Dallas Store

Mrs. Carlton Corbin attends a grass roots meeting at East Central about educational issues ahead of the White House conference late November. Training Union officers named at First Baptist Church. scouting and church activities are reported along with student honor rolls and travels of residents in the Plymouth Dallas area.

O’brien Plymouth District Dallas Carlton Corbin East Central White House Corbin David Ramsey Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma City

OES Pontotoc observes Friend's Night at Lodge hall

The Pontotoc chapter of the OES held Friend's Night Thursday at the Lodge hall in Pontotoc with invited guests from the Wapanucka chapter and others from Sulphur and Madill. Mrs Vida Doolittle sang Suddenly There's A Valley with Mrs Blanche Skeith at the organ. Refreshments were served.

Pontotoc OES Wapanucka Madill Vida Doolittle Blanche Skeith

Halloween Party and Going Away for Club Member

Mrs. Dowell Stanford hosted the Jolly Workers Club Halloween party at her south town home. The event also served as a going away for charter member Mrs. Ruby Hodgin who will relocate soon. Prizes of Halloween lollypops were awarded and a group photo gift was presented to Hodgin. Refreshments included deluxe hamburgers pumpkin pie and coffee. Attendees included Mildred Uhlich Blanche Skeith Ruby Flinn Jodene Stanford Lillie Barrick Maye Fox Opal Brents Lucille Howell and Mrs. Stanford.

Dowell Stanford Jolly Workers Club Ruby Hodgin Blanche Skeith Opal Brents Lillie Barrick Mrs. Hodgin Mildred Uhlich Ruby Flinn Jodene Stanford Maye Fox Lucille Howell Mrs. Stanford

Roland Wilson Celebrates Birthday in McLoud Family Dinner

Mr and Mrs Luther Wilson spent Sunday with their oldest son Roland and family at McLoud for Roland’s birthday. They shared a fine birthday dinner and cake Maudie prepared. The highlight was their grandchild Danny, the apple of Granny and Grumpy’s eye.

Luther Wilson Roland McLoud Maudie Danny

Mr and Mrs Fox Head to Birmingham for Weeklong Visit

Mr and Mrs Fred Fox left Tuesday morning for Birmingham Alabama to spend the coming week with their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Gaddis Young. This uses up the last week of their annual vacation time. Mr Fox is superintendent of the Kerr McGee gasoline plant here.

Fred Fox Birmingham Ala Gaddis Young Mr. Fox Kerr-McGee Gasoline

Mrs Sam Cole Visits Ada Family Thursday

Mrs Sam Cole visited her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Kenneth Rhynes in Ada on Thursday.

Sam Cole Kenneth Rhynes Ada

Mrs L B Alexander Returns From Dallas Visit

Mrs L B Alexander returns on the early train from Dallas with her grandson Pat after a visit to Pat's parents Mrs Mike O'Brien and Mr O'Brien. She spent time in Dallas as a guest of the O'Brien family and their children.

Dallas Pat Mike O’brien O’brien Alexander

Vincent Family Updates and Local Education Notes

Frank Vincent and Estelle Vincent report Mrs. Green of Clovis New Mexico, formerly of Beck, shows steady health improvement and can do housework. McLish Schools received a state education inspection praising overall attitude, building improvements, library replacements, and full accreditation for recommended units. Methodist Women’s Society met for a second study session on Within Two Worlds with Mrs. James Hunter presiding.

Frank Vincent Estelle Vincent Carlos Green Clovis N. M McLish State Department of Education C. V. Williams Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service James Hunter C. W. Corbin J. F. Johnson Harry Willis Hunter

Navy Leave Brings Home Surprise For Davis Family

Richard Porky Davis stunned his parents Mr and Mrs A B Davis by returning home unannounced on a thirty day Navy leave. He had just sent a letter saying he was based at Pearl Harbor. The reunion gave the parents a joyous shock.

Richard Porky Davis A. B. Davis Navy Pearl Harbor

Welhousens Travel for Diagnosis and Treatment in Temple

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Welhousen left Tuesday for Temple Texas where Mrs. Welhousen is to enter a clinic for diagnosis and treatment. Their Tulsa home and Carter gas line plant work are noted as context. They returned Monday after visiting for her care.

Bob Welhousen Temple Tex Welhousens Tulsa Welhousen Mr. Welhousen Carter Gasoline

Mrs Bill Snyder Visits Mr A G Murray and Children

Mrs Bill Snyder visited Mr A G Murray and his children in Stone Wall Saturday morning, stopping by to chat and exchange news in the quiet neighborhood.

Bill Snyder A G. Murray Stonewall

Corbin Attends A&M Former Students Meeting

C. W. Corbin, vice president of the district branch, attended a meeting of the A M Former Students Association at the Student Union on the East Central campus Wednesday night.

C. W. Corbin A&m East Central Mr. Corbin

Fittstown Baptist Church names new Sunday School leaders

Leroy Ross was elected Sunday School superintendent for the new church year at Fittstown Baptist Church with B V Howry as associate superintendent. Other officers and teachers were also chosen for the program.

Leroy Ross Fittstown Baptist Church B. V. Howry

McLish First-Grade Attendance Noted for Six Weeks

McLish 1st graders show perfect attendance for the first six weeks with students including Jackie Byng Gene Chron ister Norman Griffi Jerry Henry Carolyn Arbuckle and Linda.

Minish Katherine Hunter Judy Pharr Mike Weaver Darlene Boydston Jerry Henry Evelyn Corvin Frankie Loman Linda Large Sandra Lewis Jerry Timmons Josie Bryant Debra Cherry Charlene Davis Denny Phillips Linda Thompson Betty Buttrill Hershel Chronister Charlene Cook Johnny Snyder Bill Corbin Larry Large Dave Uhlich Phyllis Tipton Mandy Johnson Wilma Cook Joyce McNeill J. B. Woodward Nola Barrick Janelle Lackey Joyce Harlin Mary Jumper Donna Stevenson Marie Buttrill Joyce Timmons McLish Jackie Byng Gene Chronister Norman Griffi Carolyn Arbuckle Linda

Visitors at Bill Snyder home Saturday

Mr and Mrs Lee Gross and their children Jimmy Linda and Robert of Pernell visited the Bill Snyder home Saturday indicating a family gathering in this local community.

Bill Snyder Lee Gross Jimmy Linda Robert Pernell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dudley Young Ada Fire Department Mrs. Flatt The Church of Christ Here Ed Gaar Clarence Wald Floyd Stone Galey Sonny Williams Patricia Westview J. G. Nelson Nanny Fissia Fittstown Mrs Enis Adolphus Hotel James Kemp Midslothian Corbins Mrs. Corbin David Danciger Crusaders First Baptist Church Ben Weaver Charlie Bigham Young People's Department Claud Corvin Normalee Graper Joe Howry Luther Harris West Coast Harry Moore Dena Lou Barbara Melissa Linda Kay Gardena Floyd Byrd Cromwell Grand Canyon Hoover Dam Petrified Forest Pecos Billy W. Harden Harden J. D. Enis M. W. Whitmire HB. Turner Leonard Jumper the Baptist Church Jack Uhlich Norma Lee Graper L. B. Alexander Brotherhood D. L. Stanford Steve McNeill Lou Jordan Kenneth Harden S. R. Flinn Mary Durant Lorene Sliger George Howry Holly Sloan Pauls Valley Hoyt Audrey Wanda Braddock Toney Dean Rita Griffin Louella Ross Lee Ann Curtis David Braddock Wayne Johnson Steven Snell Charles Cook Ruth Arbuckle Sharon Hawkins Richard Chronister Andy Griffin Dennis Phillips Richard Price Johnny Ross Mary Arbuckle Patricia Garrett Sarah Greenwood Lida Griffin Opal Johnson Dorothy Tipton Richard Baughman Michael Enis David Hawkins Marvin Mitchell George Pennick Jerry Reeves Ronald Ross Lanny Sliger Dicky Smith Margaret Audrey Barbara Henry Nancy McElroy Judy Patton Lynn Price Theron Burns Kenneth Buttrill Eugene Henry Jimmy Don Griffin Jim Hunter Thomas Johnson James Kelly Robert Phar Jerry Ann Bryant Carrol Cross Darrell McCoy Tony Novakosky Charles Woodward Coye Uhlich Elaine Campbell Frank Patton Larry Wyche Joe Stanford Jerry Smith Olen Timmons Donny Skeith Eldon Flinn Harold Jackson Ralph McNeill Howard Lackey County HD Council Crusaders Chorus Cumberland Pres Byterian Church Latia Wesley Brantley APPLE Longines — Wittnauer Hamilton Bulova Elgin GEM Credit Jewelers
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