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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1955
Page
5
Ahloso Home Demonstration Club hosts a Hallowe en Fun Night at the school on Tuesday October 25. Attractions include Bingo a country store and a fishing pond. Proceeds go toward buying a stage curtain for the school a major project hoped to finish by year end. All are invited.
The Sunday School attendance was 51 Sunday morning with all teachers present except the Primary class. Mrs Loretta Kite was substitute. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Roy Bottoms and family of Ada. Allen Cochran led the program Sunday night with 39 in Training Union including Helen Cochran Brenda Southerland Barbara Jones Don Newby Yvonne Little Judy Enloe. Mr and Mrs Aljibert Simpkins were missed. visitors Sunday night were Arch Neighbors Dewayne Roberts Kay Yilley and Larry Cunningham.
Hudell Bolin visited the John Sweeney family Monday night. Alvin Sweeney, stationed in Hawaii for almost 22 months, has landed in San Diego but will not leave home until January. Mr and Mrs Charlie Crow of Healdton and Mr and Mrs Haskell Kite, Danny and Charles visited Mr and Mrs George Collins and Mrs Nora Roper and Bobby Joe. James Briggs honored son Gary Don with a birthday party Sunday afternoon. Favors of balloons were given to each child. After gifts, birthday cake and ice cream were served to Billy Ken, Betty and Mrs Kenneth Colbert, Vernon, Evert, Darlene and Mr and Mrs Ralph Wall, Vickie, Stevie and Mrs Ed Roundtree Jr, the honoree Gary Don and his parents, Gary's grandmother Mrs Eva Stone, and his uncle Cleamon Stone of Broxton.
Bobby Joe Adams was absent from church services this week due to a viral illness. He could not attend, and church records note his illness as the reason for nonattendance.
A family reunion gathered at the Leonard Archer home this weekend. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Louis Archer and their children Bryan David plus Mr and Mrs Brown and their Reno Nevada clan, and Mr and Mrs Mac McCoy and children from Fort Worth. Louis Archer and Mr Brown are in the Air Force and will transfer to Florida. Mrs McCoy is the former Lois Archer.
Union Hill 4 H Club met last Tuesday with assistant county agents Miss Kozel and Mr Steward present. Fifteen members enrolled and officers were elected for the coming year: Dwayne McAnally president Ralph Teel vice president Junior Rhynes secretary treasurer Paul Golden reporter Larry Archer social chairman Benny Jones song leader. A model meeting is planned at the next regular gathering.
Mrs Mildred Fitch of Oklahoma City, cousin of Mrs Etta Garrett, and a judge on the State Industrial Commission, visited Ada on Monday and held court.
The Rev. and Mrs. Frank Cunningham attended a Baptist revival in Vanoss last week, showing community religious involvement and support for the event conducted by local church leaders.
Mr and Mrs Bill McAnally and children Duke Rhynes and Mr and Mrs William Henson and Mr and Mrs J W McAnally and children spent Sunday in Oklahoma City The children were on the train at Lincoln Park when it was derailed No one was hurt in the accident
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Copes and family spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Davis in Oklahoma City.
Mr and Mrs Ww C Karr hosted 19 relatives for Sunday dinner with guests from Coalgate Marshall Kansas City Coleman Stroud and Pontotoc. Attendees included Noel Powell Daphne Green Barbara Ricky Carl Jim Karr Etta Jan Walter Karr Leroy Karr and J T Kennamer and family who spent the weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Parker and Mrs. Lena Bradley of Ada join Mr. and Mrs. Al Greer of Sacramento in a Sunday gathering at the N. L. Garrett residence.
Mrs Emma Bolin and Tom Agee visited Mr and Mrs Emmett Agee and Glenn Friday night.
Mr and Mrs Gregg Cook and family and Mr and Mrs Calvin Agee visited Mr and Mrs E E Agee this weekend.
Visitors gathered Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. Albert Simpkins. Present were George Simpkins and Savannah Simpkins with George Edward of Durant, Cecil Simpkins family of Ada, Otis Webb of Ada, John Sweeney and family, Elbert Simpkins with Roberta and Buddy, and Rev Frank Cunningham with spouse.
Mrs. Elmer Cochran visited Mrs. Daisy Binion on Thursday in a social call reflecting neighborly cordiality and local goodwill.
Sybil Collings, Daisy Binion and Lena Cochran are described as able to gather pecans quickly as winds move the trees, highlighting the effect of gusty weather on harvest.
Mr and Mrs Albert Simpkins are improving after a wreck last week. They were released from Valley View Hospital. Mr Simpkins has a broken wrist and Mrs Simpkins had a shoulder cut requiring stitches. They are feeling better this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Cassady visited Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cassady and their girls in Ada on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Ray Hicks of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Fred Jones and Wayne on Sunday morning in a family gathering with local social ties noted.
Guests mingled with Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley and their children Gerald and Carlton, Larry and Don Newby, Kay Tilley, Mrs. Carline McNutt, Danny and Eddie Lynn, Leta Richardson and her sons, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hicks of Ac cin Park Oklahoma, W. J. Jones and Delphia, and Yvonne Little over the weekend.
Mr and Mrs Earl Rose visited Mr and Mrs L L Crockett of Francis Sunday.
Mrs Jimmy Cummings Patti Lea and Jimmy Don and Mrs Mavis and Yvonne visited Mr and Mrs Dink Binion Sunday in a family gathering at their home.
The Lovelady News notes a plentiful pecan crop this year with strong prices. Caution urged as several reports claim pecans have been stolen. residents advised to watch their trees and report any thefts.
The Thursday quilting bee drew many ladies including Virginia Jared Juanita Jones Lavona Deaton Nora Ross Edna Boren Ethel Jones Bettie Parks Pauline Young Mrs W M Ross Ann Ross and Ruby Deaton. They quilted a quilt for a sister of Mrs Juanita Jones and will not meet next Thursday while serving a county dinner to attendees and others.
Mrs Ann Ross received a pink and blue shower Thursday afternoon with gifts from Mesdames Virginia Jared Juanita Jones Sydney Ozbirn Pat Taylor Ruby Brannon Ida Taylor Lavona Deaton A O Davis Nora Ross Ethel Jones Bertie Woodward Ed na Boren and Miss Pauline Young. Edna Boren hosted and served lemonade cake and cookies.
Perry Don Ross is on 20 days leave from the Navy stationed in San Diego California. Billy Ross in Naval Hospital there cannot get leave but phoned his parents to say he is improving and may return to duty soon after a four month hospital stay. He spent 16 days of that time in Hawaii.
Mr and Mrs Silas Taylor and their daughters Bettie and Susie called on Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ozbirn and their children Bart and Jan Thursday evening. The Taylors recently relocated from the local community to Scullin.
John Brandon of Mountain View visits A. G. Sanders and joins Bob Nora Ann Ross and Anitta Baker in A. O. Davis home Saturday night to view John Davis new television set.
Ruby Denton and her sister Geneva Wimberly took Geneva’s parents in law Mr and Mrs Wimberly to Shawnee on Thursday to visit relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Cantrell and Roger and Mr. and Mrs. Odell Deaton were guests.
Mr and Mrs Sydney Ozbirn visited the Alvin Davis home Wednesday night. H D Jones was there to have John help him on planning the school bus route.
Mrs. Bettie Parks, home alone Friday, felt lonely and gathered quilt pieces she was working on to visit Mrs. W. M. Ross while she kept busy.
Jewell Moore, formerly of this community and now residing in Ada, suffered a severe heart attack Friday night. He is listed in Valley View Hospital, and friends here send wishes for a speedy recovery.
The community welcomes Mr. and Mrs. Peet Cantrell as they move back into the neighborhood, celebrating reestablished ties and ongoing local support.
James and Anitta Baker visited the Bob Ross home on Saturday afternoon. James appears on the KTEN Ranch Hand program each Saturday night.
The Ladies Bible Class gathered Thursday night with host Lavona Deaton to study Mark chapter seven. Attendees included Ruby Deaton, Ethel Jones, Pauline Young, Bertha Sanders, Nora Ross, Edna Boren, Ann Ross, Virginia Jared, and Lavona Deaton. The next gathering will be with Virginia Jared on Thursday night October 27.
Clark Ward and Mr. and Mrs. Dewayne Ward with sons Kenney and Steve, and Arlen Miller visited the W. M. Ross house on Monday, returning from California.
Mr and Mrs J R Vandegriff visited her sister and family Mr and Mrs Mose Lee on Sunday. Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Tom Price and Catherine were Mr and Mrs Gerald Price and Danny Gerald of Ada and Lynwood Cantwell.
Recent visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Fullen Jr. included Bobby, Carol and Doyle with Mr Fullen’s uncle and Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Toler of Sanulpa.
Mrs Mary Reynolds and Miss Juanita Coffey joined Dude Clifton visiting his brother the Pete Cliftons of Roff recently.
Mr and Mrs Garrett Beller attended the wedding of Velma Lea Voyles and Doyle Cox in the Gaar Corner church on Saturday night.
Ralph and Lela Wall and their children Vernon Evert and Darlene were Sunday night supper guests at the Wall home.
Barbara Kay Wilson, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Muriel Wilson, marked her third birthday on October 13 with family celebration and well wishes.
Mary Jo Wilson spent Sunday with Janie Lee. Mrs. Garrett Beller hosted Rev. and Mrs. Muriel Wilson with Katie Billy Charles and Barbara. Also present were Mrs. Bertha Satterwhite of Oklahoma City and Eva Lois Matthews of Francis.
Mrs. P. P. Corcamges and Clif ford Fullen Sr. of Holdenville visited Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Fullen Jr. and their children on Tuesday. Mrs. Corcamges is an aunt of Cliff Jr.
Mrs Clifford Fullen Jr reports a new niece born October 3 to Sgt Leroy Johnson and his wife Ella Hoggatt Johnson in Yuma Arizona. Bethany Diana weighed 5 pounds 12 ounces at birth, their first child and a welcomed addition to the family.
A correspondent recounts acquiring a new sewing machine last Thursday and jokes about limited sewing skill yet strong determination. Sunday visitors to the Norvell Vandegiff home included Mr and Mrs Sam Skaggs and their children.
Mrs. Delbert Gerloff cooked a birthday dinner for her two year old son Delton on Sunday. Attending were Delton’s paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Gus Gerloff Delbert and Juanita Gerloff and Delton’s sister.
Mrs. Mason Arter and her brother G C Morrison of Lavern California visited the Arters. Mr Arter, on vacation, toured Brink ly Arkansas where he was raised and had not returned in 40 years. He reported many changes.
The Pontotoc County Dairy Herd Improvement Association held a meeting Monday evening in the county agent's office. Officers elected for the coming year were Claude W. Thompson as president Renzo Cooper as vice president C H Hailey as secretary and Howard Smith and Sam Dew as directors. The group endorsed the Bangs control law passed by the last legislature. The county DHIA serves 16 herds in southeastern Oklahoma.
Mrs H L Kelley sends thanks for gifts and visits during hospital stay and notes she will be home but sheltered. asks for news items by calling 9514W-3. Also mentions Lavern Scroggins returning from a ten day visit with relatives in Moore.
Mrs. Annie Scroggins hosted a birthday supper for her husband W H Scroggins at their Cedar Grove home on October 13. Attendees included J B Norris, Andrew Bryant and son Carroll, Glen Byers family, Imogene Tillery of Fitzhugh, Carlos Scroggins family of Fitzhugh, Leon Scroggins family Ada, Baxter Scroggins, Bill Nickerson and baby, and Clara Scroggins of Oxnard California. HD Council members from Cedar Grove club listed among guests. Pearl Surgnier Ester Canada Gerry Sue Canada Don Kaiser visited Grover Canada in Ravia last Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Jim Buchanan of Ada host Mr and Mrs C L Wolfe of Ada and Mr and Mrs Lois Scroggins plus their baby of Moore for a family gathering.
Dr and Mrs Claude Carter of Bayard New Mexico recently visited his sister and husband Mr and Mrs Murray Smith.
Mr and Mrs Andrew Bryant and son Carroll spent last week in Tulsa with his parents Mr and Mrs Tom Bryant to celebrate Uncle Tom s 83rd birthday.
Mr and Mrs Fred Poe of Oakman visited Francis. Cedar Grove Church adds a propane system. H V Smith family and Horton Smith visited sister Mrs Joe Marsh of Prague for a birthday dinner. Welcome newcomers Red Atterberry Henrietta and Has Kell Matthews Ada formerly Artesia New Mexico. Hopper family plans move to Duncan. Francis High School to play first basketball game.
Allen Reynolds of Allen died recently. He was the father of Dewie Reynolds. Mr and Mrs Dewie Reynolds and their children are former residents of Francis.
Funeral services were held Tuesday for Lee Smith father of Barney Smith of Sherman Texas. He visited Francis often and had many friends there. Attending the Sherman service from Francis were Mr and Mrs Don Robinson and Miss Florence Harrold.
Charlene and James Thurman return to Los Angeles after spending several days with their grandparents Mr and Mrs C E Thurman in this city.
Newcomers in the column include Mr. and Mrs. Ray Akin and son, formerly from Oxnard California, returning to the area. Louise and Ray are welcomed back by locals.
SEEN Mr and Mrs Miri Moon drive a 55 Chevrolet. Mr and Mrs H L Kirkes own a white coated house and the Harris home shines with a green trim. Gene Mounger and spouse remodel their home interior and exterior and enjoy electricity and natural gas now.
The seniors ordered jackets in maroon and gold satin for girls and maroon wool with white leather sleeves for boys and expect delivery around Thanksgiving.
New basketball uniforms have been ordered for both high school boys and girls with plans to debut them at the first home game.
A humorous poem by Terry West on geometry woes in Mrs. Graham's class. It describes fear of math due to postulates and axioms leading to a dunce cap and poor grades. The speaker imagines a classroom exile with D's and F's following him.
Visitors of Mr and Mrs M E Harris over the weekend include Mr and Mrs Robert Harris, Mr and Mrs Otto Harris and their son Lonnie from Ada as well as Mr and Mrs Ben Brown and.
Mr and Mrs W H Scroggins and daughter Clara hosted a weekend gathering with Mr and Mrs Carlos Scroggins and their children in Fitzhugh. Attendees included children and Raymond Allen of Oklahoma City and Linda West.
Herschell Kelley and Curtis Can ada spent last Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Roberts of Ada.
Mr and Mrs Bob Kelley spent last weekend with relatives in Norman and Oklahoma City visiting family and returning home.
Three weekend accidents sent four people to Valley View Hospital with varying injuries. Shirley Bottoms, 13, suffered a compound fracture in her right leg with a good condition report. Stephen Phelps, 2, fractured his left leg and is listed as good. James Inman, 30, damaged his left shoulder muscle and is satisfactory. Melvin Dorough, 18, had his right leg amputated after a shotgun accident on Oct 2. his condition remained satisfactory.
The two day Oklahoma Interscholastic Press Association conference begins tomorrow at the University of Oklahoma. Ray Dyer publisher of the El Reno Tribune will deliver the principal address at the opening session.
Mrs. L J McDonald suffered a painful mishap on the thirteenth day of the month after turning at the Roy Lee Pharr corner and colliding with an oncoming car. Both vehicles were damaged. Mrs McDonald and her ward Charlie Hall were bruised but not seriously. Howard Satterfield of Wichita Falls received a ticket. insurance will cover repairs.
Aluminum etchings and copper tooling from the Arts and Crafts Class at Vanose School marked the final meeting. Mrs. Norene Hardin led the four week home economics session and was surprised with a miscellaneous shower by the attendees.
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