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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1955
Page
8
Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Alford and Mr. and Mrs. Hobson Alford of Ada Mrs. Herbert Cooper and Mrs. Wesley Brantley of Latta were among those from here attending Roy Wood's funeral at the First Baptist Church last Friday.
Mr and Mrs Ross Crawford of Oklahoma City and her mother Mrs Jodie Smith of Ada visited friends and relatives in Stonewall Saturday.
Mrs. Charley Riley and her son Duane attended the funeral of Mrs. Mattie Brown in Olney on Friday afternoon. Rev. Duane Riley, pastor of Homer Baptist Church, preached the service. The Rileys lived in Olney before moving to Stonewall several years ago.
Mr and Mrs B F Murphy and their family from Alma spent the weekend with Mrs John Murphy, the mother of Mrs Murphy, visiting relatives and sharing time together.
Mr. and Mrs. Green Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Gretchen Doss and Mrs. B G Murphy of Alma were here Friday to attend the Wood funeral.
Dr. and Mrs. S. L. Burns returned from an extended trip visiting Lyle J. Nagle in Paducah and attended a Burns family reunion in Harrison Arkansas. They also visited their son Frank Lynn, Mrs. Burns’ brother and family, and H. W. McGinniss in Tonkawa. Mrs. McGiness is Dr. Burns’ daughter.
Sgt. and Mrs. Lloyd Daniels of Ft. Worth Texas visited friends and relatives here this weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. Hershel Newberry of Lindsay joined Mrs. Newberry's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ganus, for a family visit.
The First Baptist Church hosts a revival sponsored by the Men’s Brotherhood with nightly services at 7 4 p m through October 30. Evangelist Rev James A Askew directs singing led by Pastor Rev H D Jeter. pianist Sharon Brooks accompanies. A nursery for young children is provided each service. Fred Ellis, president of Men’s Brotherhood, invites all to attend.
Mrs. Ethel Reives her daughter and grandson with Mrs. Aline Bingham and Jerry of Madill were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Buster Jennings Saturday.
Mrs Dorena May spent the weekend at her home. She has been living with her daughter Mrs Mary Stafford and family in Dallas.
Sgt. and Mrs. Lindin Wood and family of Colorado were here Friday to attend funeral services for his brother Roy. They were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Claud Wood and Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Alford during their visit.
Ernest Harbin had a severe heart attack at his residence early Saturday. His condition shows signs of improvement.
Ed Morrison a former Stonewall Route 1 resident and father of Clint Morrison fell Friday at his home and broke his hip.
Mr and Mrs O L Anderson and grandson Eddie Dickert of Lawrence visited Saturday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Charlie Pate.
Tommy Bryant, a high school student, is described as the youngest bachelor as he cares for the home and attends school while his parents pick cotton. He says he’s too busy to feel lonely but would enjoy his mother’s cooking.
Himme Waters of Honey Grove Texas is visiting in the M. H. Hobbs home this week arranging social calls and catching up with friends and neighbors in the community.
Mr and Mrs C F Crowell moved into a new house east of town and plan to relocate their old home to town to fix it for a rental property. The corner lot lies just north of Bill Saint s filling station.
Mrs Bernice Stewart of Harden City, a teacher at McLish School, renewed old acquaintances in our town Saturday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Rance Tucker and their children of Oil Center visited Saturday morning in the home of Mr and Mrs George W Evans.
Mrs. Jennie Bostic age 88 sister of Mrs. Nannie Cherry suffered a fall last week and broke her leg. She was treated at Valley View Hospital where the leg was set and she is showing improvement.
Mr and Mrs M E Phillips welcomed last week a daughter named Mrs Sylvia Loun of Oklahoma City as a guest in their home, adding a family connection from Oklahoma City.
E. W. Echols, recently employed in Kansas, is visiting his home area. He plans to spend time with relatives and share news of his work away from the local community.
A fragment mentions a sister and her husband Mr Pete McKay and Mrs Pete McKay.
Mrs Rosa Harrell remains a patient at Valley View Hospital recovering from surgery performed last week.
Mrs. Sue Henry and Mrs. Mary Morgan were in Ada on Friday engaging in shopping and business transactions.
Rev Clifford McKay and Mrs McKay with their children were in town Saturday afternoon visiting relatives and friends.
Pat Ellis accompanied her father Fred Ellis to Wilson on Saturday morning and picked up Charlene Nix at Fox to accompany them on the trip.
Edgar Harlin and his son Danny along with James Tackett visited the Russell Hale residence in Harden City on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Troy Gibson and Cynthia visited her parents Mr and Mrs D D Duke last weekend.
The Gibson family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Gibson on Sunday with 32 people in attendance. Guests included Coy Gibson from Guymon, Phil Ritter and Cathy from Anaheim, Troy Gibson and Cynthia from Oklahoma City, Lee Elliott and children, Jesse Epperson and children from Fitzhugh, John Gibson and children from Yukon, W. C. Elliott and Billy from Atoka, Bill Clark from Ada, and Pete Gibson with Scotty, along with F. L. Gibson Margaret and Elaine.
Lute Weems and Jack Eden drove to Tupelo Tuesday morning to stock their farm ponds with fish. They joked that soon everyone could enjoy plenty of free fishing.
Miss Shirla Daniels, a student of East Central, spent the weekend with her aunt Mrs. Homer Barnes, Mr. Barnes and Sonny.
Schley Stegall ginner at Stonewall reports 250 bales of cotton ginned up to October 15. Last year the season total was 202 bales.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bryan visited Ada relatives with Beverly Tommy and Jimmy. The group spent the afternoon at the Russell Hale home where Tommy and Beverly fished in the farm pond catching five fish.
Glen Witcher of Ponca City visited his mother Mrs A L Harle and Mr Harle Saturday and Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Willis Griffin of Norman spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Griffin. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Greenlee and Bobby of Lovington New Mexico came Friday night bringing her mother Mrs. John Roan home. Mrs. Roan has been in New Mexico two months. The Greenlees returned to their home Sunday afternoon.
WSCS met Monday evening in the home of Mrs M L Jamison with co hostesses Mrs Ora Morris and Mrs F L Gibson presiding. Mrs Silby Stokes reviewed the book Indian Americans. Other attendees included Mrs C L Burnett Mrs George McKay Mrs A L Harle Mrs J S Roberts Mrs R L Hare Mrs Homer Barnes Mrs Munroe Byrd Mrs C Pace Mrs M L Craddock Mrs D D Duke Mrs Ronald Ritchie Mrs S J Markley and Mrs Dave Roberts.
Stanley Rogers of Latta spent Saturday and Sunday with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Rae Thompson, enjoying time with family during the weekend.
The Order of Eastern Star will hold a chili supper Friday evening October 28 starting at 6 p m at the Masonic Hall. Homemade pie will be served for dessert. Everyone is invited and proceeds support the organization’s projects.
Mr and Mrs George McKoy traveled to Oklahoma City Friday to visit their son and daughter in law Rev and Mrs C D McKoy Patricia and George of Pruitt City Mrs George Anne Amato and Angela stayed at home in Stonewall for a family dinner after attending the Kansas OU game Saturday.
Mrs Myrl Jamison spends vacation in New Mexico visiting her sister who teaches in Hobbs. They spend the weekend in Ruidoso enjoying the mountain town.
Mrs Lizzie Bridwell of Lexington visits her brother John Elkins his wife and niece Ora Morris and Mrs Morris this week staying with the Elkins household in Lexington.
Rev and Mrs Ronald Stone attended the Seminole high school homecoming last Friday evening. Rev Stone was a member of the 1953 class of the school.
Attendees included W. N. Goss and family, Sue La June and Peggy Jo of Prague, and Claud Goss with his spouse. The gathering featured relatives from the Goss and Prague networks.
A list noting multiple family groups from Maud Lipan and Fort Worth Texas includes Mr and Mrs Herschel Goss and children Nancy and Roger Mr and Mrs Bill Goss Mr and Mrs Cliff Crane Jeff and Jerry Mr and Mrs W E Gaf ford Lipan Tex and Mr and Mrs John Brooks and Mike of Fort Worth Texas.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Goss welcomed the Goss family for a Sunday visit at their cabin near Lake Texoma, sharing time together in a rustic lakeside setting.
Lloyd Goss traveled to Oklahoma City on Tuesday to visit his brother Chester Goss who suffered a heart attack ten days earlier and will be restricted from moving for some time.
Mr and Mrs Gerald Bullard and sons of Morris visited their parents Mr and Mrs C D Bullard and Mr and Mrs John Thompson Sunday night. Gerald returned to Morris Tuesday morning and his wife Judy and sons stayed longer for the visit.
Mr and Mrs Claud Cooper spent Sunday in Calvin with their son and family Rev and Mrs Floyd Cooper and sons Rev Cooper recently moved to Calvin from Rosedale and serves as pastor of the First Baptist Church there.
Mr and Mrs H H Allen hosted Sunday visitors comprising Mrs Aloma Bandy of Dallas Texas and Mrs George Sneed of Ada.
Buck Scott's barber shop closed at noon Saturday as he rushed to Cleburne Texas after a call from his son Billy Wayne. Billy cared for the children and ill wife while trying to keep the shop open. Buck returned Sunday and left Mrs. Scott to stay this week.
Guests of Mr and Mrs I P Willingham over the weekend included their daughters and families Dr and Mrs F P Staff Connie and Fred of Pawnee and Mr and Mrs E D Richards and Barbara Jean of Lawton visiting at their home.
Mrs Lillian Nelms is improving and plans to resume teaching at the start of the second semester.
School will close Wednesday afternoon October 26 so teachers may attend the State Education Association meeting in Oklahoma City October 27 28.
The plan provides tests every nine weeks with only four tests in a school year. Report cards will be issued after each nine week period, replacing the prior six weekly tests.
Under Miss Lorece Rich direction the speech class will present an assembly program on Tuesday October 25 at 10 a.m.
Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Anderson remodel two rear rooms into a single large room with a bath. Mrs. Anderson hopes to host quilting parties once all 28 quilts are finished. Ray and Luther Moon handle the carpentry work.
Mrs. Broughton, Rodney and Timmie Harlin spent Monday with Mrs. Arvell Phillips.
Word from Jasper Holland says he his wife and Frank King are en route home after several weeks of vacationing in California.
Mr and Mrs Jack Wood of Willets Calif return home after attending their brother Roy Wood funeral. The Linden Woods of Colorado Springs remain for the duration and plan to stay until month end.
Beginning Thursday the Ryan home hosted relatives from Wichita Falls Grandfield Chickasha McAlester and Stonewall for a week of gatherings to celebrate Dale Robertson turning three. Dale left for Chickasha with his parents on Sunday after a big party with a birthday cake. Earlier Leroy Hundley and his wife visited from Leavenworth Kansas where Hundley works for the VA and she is a chef in a major restaurant.
Mr and Mrs Dave Roberts spent Sunday visiting Del Bennets in Tishomingo and then proceeding to Olney as they inspected land before returning home in the evening.
The season opens with the first home game against Achille set for November 4. The prior game of the year occurs on November 1 with Macomb visiting, marking early schedule entries for the team.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Broughton of Wapanucka visited Mrs. Edgar Harlin and daughter Doris Fay for a Sunday gathering with Mr. and Mrs. Van Harlin.
Mrs Van Harlin and Mrs Chester Nix and Mrs Edgar Harlin helped pull balls for Jack Kifer. Their sister Mrs Arveli Phillips says it was a first experience for all of them.
The child of Mr and Mrs Chastain Mc Curtain was bitten between the eyes by an insect last Saturday and is in Ardmore receiving medical attention. Her mother stays with her as Mrs Fred Rogers runs the Ott Laundry in the absence of Mrs McCurtain.
Charles Whittington suffers an eye ulcer after a drop of paint lodged under his eyelid at work last week. He receives treatment at a clinic in Ada.
Mrs. T. R. Freeman returns to Jesse after weeks away. Mr. Freeman remains in Valley View after a transfer from a Sapulpa hospital for a back injury suffered at work with the Seminole Pipeline Service. A spinal operation is possible soon.
Mrs. Raford May of Stonewall and granddaughter Marlena Cowan spent Monday with her daughter Mrs. Lee Miller while Mrs. May recovered from a broken rib suffered last Saturday when she bent to pick up an object from the floor. Mrs. May reports her husband caught a seven pound black bass from a pond west of Stonewall last week using a minnow.
A Valley View Hospital patient has been discharged and is resting comfortably at home. She is expected to return to school soon, resuming classes after recovery.
Mrs. Rosie Marrell mother of Clifford Harrell plans to return home from Valley View Hospital this week.
Bernard Herrin of Duncan Oklahoma visited Mr and Mrs A G Stout on Wednesday evening.
Mr and Mrs Bill Bowers and children and Mr and Mrs Jim King visited in the Elbert Bowers home Sunday.
Those visiting in the Luther Hodges home Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Brown and children of Sulphur, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Jones of Sasakwa and Mr. and Mrs. Luther Hodges Sr. of Homer.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Slaughter of Long Beach California visited Mr and Mrs John Clifton and Diana last week in a social greeting highlighting family ties and regional connections.
Mr and Mrs Ted Anderson attended the Texas State Fair in Dallas last Wednesday. They also saw the Ice Follies and Patti Page during their Texas trip.
On a Saturday, Jimmy Hunter mowed a lawn while Fred die Barbee cut weeds using a yo yo weed cutter. The brief scene captures two individuals performing yard care with simple implements.
Mr and Mrs Don Kerr announce the birth of a ten pound son born early Monday morning at Valley View. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Oren Kerr and Mrs Kerr Sr the school cafeteria cook hopes to reach Ada at noon to see the boy after lunch cleanup.
Mrs. Douglas Smith and Mrs. Hazel Cope of Ada along with Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Cope visited relatives in Oklahoma City last Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs R M Haverty of Silverton Texas spent the weekend with Mrs Havertys sons Ray and Lee Miller. They were en route to Chickasha to stay with a relative during an emergency.
Visitors to the home of Mr and Mrs Joe C Moore included Dr and Mrs C H Nelson and family from Watonga Ernest Moore and family from Wewoka Raymond Moore and family from Ada Mrs Wayne Davis from Ada Nancy Ward and Cleo and Mrs Freeman Moore and boys all listed as guests.
The Ahloso First Baptist Church reported 118 in Sunday School and 57 in Training Union Sunday night. Mr and Mrs Robert Hunter attended Roy Woods funeral in Stonewall on Friday. Mrs Fred Barbee and children visited Mr and Mrs C T Pender northwest of Ada on Sunday.
Melton Anderson of Chickasa visited Mr and Mrs Ted Anderson Monday night, sharing a social call and briefing on recent local happenings.
Mr and Mrs Doak Clark of Mill Creek visited Mr and Mrs John Clifton on Saturday. Diana Sutton accompanied them and spent the night. Clifton couple later visited Mr and Mrs Ward Scott at Reagan on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Jones of Sasakwa visited Mr and Mrs Johnnie Flowers and family Saturday night.
Mr and Mrs W J Treas Mr and Mrs Gene Treas and daughters of Lula and Mr and Mrs James Treas ate dinner with Mr and Mrs J C Treas Sunday.
R L Cope aged 81, father of Mrs Douglas Smith, was seriously injured Friday night after walking out a door and falling down two concrete steps onto a slab at the bottom.
Mrs Griffin contacted by Avon Cosmetics asks to call between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 1614-21 Stone wall. Mr and Mrs W E Hough visited with her sister Mrs Jodie Smith and his brother Bob Monday in Ada.
M Legate of Idabel spent the weekend with his sons Buster and William and their families in Stonewall and Ada, sharing time with relatives across two Oklahoma towns.
Mrs George Barrett drove with her sister Mrs Bernice Stewart of Hardin City to Tishoming on Saturday where Stewart purchased a new car.
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Glover are in Oklahoma City this week with plans for surgery at Veteran's Hospital. Their daughter Nancy stays with her grandmother at Allen and son Bobbie attends school with Mr. and Mrs. George McKay.
Mr and Mrs T L Phelan of Malvern Arkansas spent a few days last week with her sister Mrs Walter Brumley and Mr Brumley.
Mrs Ruth Garrison runs the filling station while Mrs June Cradduck serves as the butcher at Cradduck's grocery. Mrs Gerald Newell is painting her new house and Mrs Charley Sawyers has her house being painted.
Sgt. and Mrs. Charles Eppler arrived Monday from Fort Hood Texas for a few days visit with his grandmother Mrs. Sam Deaton and Mr. Deaton. Mrs. Eppler will remain for a longer visit.
An Arkansas family visiting the area stopped at Shaw's Cafe Tuesday with two gray foxes in their car. The man had captured the foxes seven months earlier near Camden while they were pups and the wife had bottle-fed them. Gray foxes are described as increasingly rare.
Louis McDonald returned home with his wife and son for a visit. That night two tires on his truck were found blown out of commission, a troubling development amid ongoing friction at home.
Mr and Mrs Ernie Andress and son Joe Raley of Okmulgee arrived at J T Allens Friday for a three day visit. Andress hunted bagging three squirrels fished for two bass and enjoyed his time. Sunday William Thompson and family and Melba Colby of Kamay Texas joined for Joe Raleys birthday dinner. Joe received a bicycle as his main gift and a ham and birthday cake were served.
SEEN-At Sears Oklahoma City store Friday, Mr. and Mrs. Irl Rhynes visiting Mrs. Rhynes' sister Mrs. Sammie Collins. Two new subscribers this week Mrs. Melvin Nix and Mrs. Raford May. Mrs. Troy Sherrell improving after illness. Truitt and Pickens visited Marvin Brannon in McCurtain county. First grade assembly with prayers, songs, and stories. Lost and Found lists. seventh and eighth grades to perform next week. School plans for State Teachers Meeting. Halloween preparations. Ahloso teams win and lose games. family picnics at Lake Texoma. church attendance improves.
The Carl Simontons are back home after an extended stay at their cabin on Tenkiller Lake. They had spent a lengthy period away for rest and recreation and have now resumed daily routines.
Arthur Barnes was taken to Valley View early Wednesday where he underwent surgery.
Coy Easterling of Connerville transacted business in Stonewall on Monday, adding a routine community economic activity noted in local records.
Dama Jo Dennis is on the sick list this week. The brief item notes her absence from planned activities and does not provide further details on illness or schedule.
Mr and Mrs Ted Anderson and their sons visit Chickasaw Sunday. They report Bobby Anderson, Mr Andersons nephew, is home and recovering after injuries from exploding dynamite caps.
Mr and Mrs Freeman Moore attended the Ada Wewoka football game in Wewoka Friday night and observed the high school grid action.
November Readers Digest calls Oklahoma Indians a striking example of leadership under equal opportunity. Gov. Gary once again admits pride in Indian ancestry while praising leaders like Will Rogers, Johnston Murray, and Maria Tallchief as figures shaping Oklahoma's integration from tepees to towers.
Mr and Mrs Ed Brashier and their son Ronald conducted business in Oklahoma City on Tuesday as recorded in local notices.
The Home Demonstration Club meets Monday October 24 at 2 p m. Election of officers will be held. All members are urged to attend.
Den 1 gathered Thursday afternoon at the Den Mother's house to finish seats made from nail kegs. Joe Moore was absent again this week.
The Ahloso Cub Scouts Den 2 postponed their meeting last week. The next meeting was scheduled for Thursday October 20 at 4 p.m.
The Ahloso Home Demonstration Club sponsors a Halloween fun night at the school on Tuesday October 25. Activities include a children’s fishing pond a country store bingo and more. Proceeds help pay for a stage curtain at the school with a year end goal in sight.
The 8th annual bankers study conference opened in Norman Oklahoma with about 200 attendees. It is sponsored by the University of Oklahoma and the State Bankers Association.
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