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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1956
Page
7
Barbara Robinson daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Robinson now resides in Sherman Texas and is employed in a local hospital. She is a Francis High School class of 1956 graduate. Also notes on Scout meeting attendees and several social visits within the community.
Mr and Mrs Isaac Fletcher and their children of Borger Texas visited here with Mrs Fletcher's parents Mr and Mrs O J Nickerson and their son Junior last week. Mrs Fletcher is the former Mary Nickerson.
Mrs. Woodrow Phillips and Mrs. Gene Wheeler with daughter of Moore were weekend guests of their parents and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Eli West. Mrs Phillips is the former Edith West and Mrs Wheeler is the former Ann Phillips.
Mrs Calvin Nickerson and her daughters from Shawnee recently visited here with Mr and Mrs O J Nickerson.
Miss Beatrice Nickerson Miss LaJean Graham and brothers Buddy and Bill Henson enroll at East Central State College. All four are Francis graduates.
Mr and Mrs Arvil West and children of Moore were recent visitors here with their parents Mr and Mrs Eli West and Mr and Mrs Baxter Scroggins.
The condition of Mrs. Kenneth Jones is much improved. The Joneses reside in Henryetta and Mrs. Jones travels to Ada weekly for medical attention. They were visitors in our community last weekend. Mrs. Jones is the former Virgie Marie West, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eli West.
Fred Matthews sustains a badly bruised foot when a horse stepped on it while he was feeding the horses. The incident occurred on a farm and caused temporary injury but no further harm reported.
Four ambitious boys rode their bicycles to Sasakwa last week using a shortcut across a railroad bridge over the river. The riders were Dale Phillips, Linn Lee, Lesley Harrison, and Robert Stallworth. They were visibly tired after the trip.
Mrs. Alta Jean Kelley and Gary spent time with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Atkinson of Va moosa last week, enjoying a family visit.
Mr and Mrs Murray Smith visited in Texas last week. They toured local sites and met residents during the trip.
Mr and Mrs Francis Brown and their children joined Mr and Mrs Ted Arthur and children and Mr and Mrs Stump Bell and daughter for a weekend in Tulsa.
Visitors in the home of Mr and Mrs H L Kelley and boys last Sunday included Frank Fountain Franklin Bobby and William Harris, Mrs Otto Harris and son Lonnie, Mr and Mrs Robert Kelley and Gary, Mr and Mrs Bob Reed of Ada, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Roberts, Mrs Mollie Gaylor and Mr and Mrs Sid Gaylor of Norman.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Henson return home after spending time with their children and grandchildren. They visited Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lee and boys, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Henson and children, and Mr. and Mrs. Guy Sorrellis of Tulsa.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Matthews and children and Mr and Mrs James Rice and children spent last Sunday at Lake Texoma hoping to fish but did not catch any fish.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Choate and baby of Ada visited here with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wilcoxson. Mrs. Choate is the former Mary Jo Wilcoxson.
Mr and Mrs Bob Reed and Sherri of Ada visited in the Reed home during a social call describing a brief family gathering with familiar faces.
The couple hosted Gary for a Sunday evening at home. They spent time watching television and enjoying homemade ice cream together.
Mr and Mrs Frank Davis and their baby from Oklahoma City visited here with her parents Mr and Mrs a West and Shirley last weekend.
A spark from the north local engine started a fire on the right-of-way near Francis last week. Firefighters battled the flames for several hours before firefighters gained control.
A woman inquired inside an ice box and deep freeze last week when asked what she was doing she replied she was looking for a news item for Mrs. Kelley.
Mrs Virginia Van Horn of Los Angeles California died September 17 following injuries from a fall into a ditch after stepping from a bus on her way home from church She was the mother of L A Van Horn of Francis and had made many friends during a visit here
Terry West son of Mr and Mrs Cal West attends East Central State College with others from the area as part of a local delegation.
Mr and Mrs James Chandler and Cendy of Oklahoma City recently visited their parents Mr and Mrs Glen Phillips and their children and Mrs Virgie Chandler who is now a patient in Valley View Hospital.
An old fashioned ice cream supper was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Phillins last Saturday night honoring Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Landreth. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Canada with family, Mr. and Mrs. Havern Canada and children, Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Nabors and granddaughter, Miss Dortha Matthews, Mr. and Mrs. James Chandler and Cendy, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Matthews, and Mr. and Mrs. Don Pherigo with William.
Mr and Mrs Henry Ridgeway and son of Okemah along with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ridgeway of Spokane Washington recently visited Mr and Mrs Delmar Crews and Mrs Virginia Chandler.
Mr and Mrs Jimmy Wilson of Oxnard California welcome their daughter Debra Linn born September 14 weighing 6.2 pounds. This is the couple’s first child and their second granddaughter for the Wilson family.
A schoolhouse birthday celebration was held Friday September 14 for five primary students, Raymond Marshall, Lloyd Marshall, Frank Fountain, Charles Wilson and Bobby Harris. About 25 pupils enjoyed cake, ice cream, candy favors and balloons, with Marie West as hostess and helpers Maxine Harris Flora Fountain and Jewell Wilson assisting.
Mrs E T Landrith died September 16 at her Ada home. She was sister to Mrs Stella Tigner of Francis and aunt to Mrs Ina Henson.
Charles Matthews and Leslie Harrison were seriously scratched and bruised after a bicycle collision. Both youths, sons of local residents, suffered facial and arm injuries in the incident.
A brief note describes last Monday as a day of pleasure for school boys and girls as they enjoyed a one day vacation. The readable fragment emphasizes happiness and student relief from classes.
Regular monthly Sportsmen's Club meeting was held at the Ada schoolhouse last Monday evening. A delicious squirrel supper with trimmings was served to a fairly large group. After business, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Higdon, Gene Mounger, and Mrs. L. A. Van Horn entertained attendees. Lake work is expected to begin soon.
Mrs Robert West and her daughter were seen shopping in Ada last Saturday with local residents noting their presence and activity during a weekend stroll through Main Street shops.
Mr Kenneth Roberts and Mrs Roberts traveled to Ardmore for a business trip last Monday. The couple conducted meetings and returned the same day.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Baulch and children of Latta visited here with his parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Baulch one day last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Clellen Scroggins and son Larry and Mr. and Mrs. Otto Harris with son Lonnie of Ada visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Harris last Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Bob Reed and baby visited over the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Roosevelt Reed.
Mr and Mrs Jack Martin and their baby from Tulsa visited here with Opal and Lindell Wilson. They traveled in a red Mercury car driven by Jack and Opal, sharing time with Opal's parents Mr and Mrs Bob Wilson.
Mr and Mrs Haskell Matthews and their Hobbs New Mexico children spent last weekend with his mother Mrs B C Granny Matthews and other relatives and friends in the area.
Mr and Mrs Max Kirkes and their son Rusty visited the home of his parents Mr and Mrs H L Kirkes last Friday, continuing family ties in the community.
Vernon Landreth has finished basic training at Camp Chaffee Ark. and is spending a furlough here with his wife Wanda Matthews and his parents Mr and Mrs Ezell Landreth.
The Francis team traveled to Stonewall last Friday afternoon for a baseball game and Stonewall won the matchup.
J N Attebery is admitted to Frisco Hospital in St Louis Missouri after arm surgery in Tulsa. He was sent there about three weeks ago and has been there two weeks with condition reported somewhat improved.
Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Isom Harris included Mrs. Francis Harris and her Ada based children, Mr. and Mrs. Edd West, Mrs. Ellen Wilkie, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Harris and their children, and Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Harris with their child.
The region enjoys cooler conditions with little rainfall, delivering welcome relief from heat. Forecasters note the cool spell may persist, with dry skies and comfortable temperatures ahead.
Last weekend visitors to the J N Attebery home included Mr and Mrs Joe Attebery and their baby of Roff Oklahoma and Glen Attebery from Sherman Texas.
A notice says the fifth Sunday meeting will be held at Cedar Grove church on September 30. Details are incomplete.
An all day service will offer ample noon meal food and a strong turnout of good singers is expected. The public is cordially invited to attend this community event.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Baulch spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Tollice Chism, sharing time and hospitality at their home in a friendly social gathering.
Mr and Mrs Johnny West and their son Curtiss visited Mr and Mrs Cal West last Sunday for a family get together.
Rev. and Mrs. Richard Lisk relocate to Fitzhugh where he serves as pastor of the local Baptist church. He previously led the Francis church, which has no new pastor yet. Visiting minister Rev. Ryles from Shawnee attended last Sunday, with Mrs. Ryles present.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Rigg and their children from Tulsa were weekend guests in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs W E Coburn. Mrs Rigg is the former Wilma Coburn.
Mr and Mrs D Norris enjoy a week visiting relatives in Amarillo Texas with family and friends sharing meals and outings in the city during their trip
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Coburn are visiting relatives at various points in Oklahoma for a two week vacation.
Mrs Carl Wheeler returns home after visiting her daughter Mr and Mrs Krawls in Hutchinson Kansas. Her grandson Ronnie Krawls accompanied her for an extended visit.
Mrs. Ethel Hooser visits at the home of her daughter Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Saunders and their children in Dallas. Mr. Saunders is employed in Los Angeles for two weeks and Mrs. Hooser will stay with them during his absence.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Melton of Vanderbilt Texas visited here with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Henson last week. Mrs. Melton is the former Myrtle Henson.
Mr and Mrs E E Lynn of Wai rika were guests of Mr and Mrs L M Henson and their sons last Friday and again Friday night in a local visit noted by the paper.
A bake sale held last Saturday at C&S and Crews Groceries raised eight dollars for the Boy Scouts fund.
Sunday School and church services were well attended both morning and evening. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. James Williams and their children, Mr. and Mrs. Williams of Ada, and Mrs. Scott Wilson of Colbert.
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin James and their children from Checotah spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Wynn and their children in town.
Oakman defeated Francis grade school 22 to 8 at Francis last Friday. Oakman’s strong offense and early lead secured the win as players from both sides worked through the game.
Mr and Mrs Windell Harris and children of Harden City visited Mrs Harris parents Mr and Mrs J W Snow over the weekend Marie Dennis of Arvin California and Faye Phelps of Blanchard spent Friday night with Rosa Lee
Mr and Mrs W C Dennis Bil lie and Marie of Arvin California visit their daughter and family. Mr and Mrs H C Blackwell note the Dennises as former Frisco residents.
Mr and Mrs W R Robbins attend a family reunion in Moulton Alabama with Mrs Robbins relation the Poer family.
Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Homer Jumper of Pleasant Hill George Lance of Union Valley Wayne Truitt and Jimmy Keith Underhill of Jesse Sharon Beth Brooks of Stonewall.
Ann Bullard, Shellenburger, L D Brady, Junior Ross, Teddy Schr ibner, Richard Osburn, Buddy McElroy, Calvin and Lorene Laxton, Ivan Argo of Hollis, Wilmer and Calvin Argo, Ethel Archer of Vinson, Dora Bullard, Jimmy Patton and Mrs Simon Patton appear in a social notice listing area families and households.
Old time Frisco residents Mr and Mrs Herman Burkhart visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs J W Stegall and Schiey Stegall.
Mr and Mrs Joe Morgan learned from their son Captain Joe Morgan Jr that he would board ship September 29 and sail for San Francisco on October 2. Morgan is stationed in the Hawaiian Islands.
Kenneth Maxwell has moved back home from Oklahoma City where he had been living and working for some time. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Maxwell.
Friday night visitors were Martin and Sherman Singleton from Oklahoma City staying with the Maxwell household, adding a brief social gathering note to the local page.
Wayne Truitt and Bob Byrd spent Sunday night out in Jesse when they were sent to sleep in the yard by Mrs. Byrd. A skunk blocked their path on the road and their plan to catch it without perfume failed, leaving them covered in scent as they returned home.
Bob Byrd and Wayne Truitt won at the Olney rodeo earning a lariat rope and a case of oil each in the 4-H and FFA competition.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Daniel visited Lloyds grandparents L T Daniel and family and Mr and Mrs Simon Patton on Sunday. They also saw Mrs Daniel’s grandmother Mrs John Murphy of Stonewall and her father Bud Murphy of Alma. Mr Murphy is in Valley View Hospital.
Mr and Mrs S L Thompson and Mr and Mrs James Coffee and Barbara of Ada visited the Thompsons daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Dillon Anders of Oklahoma City Sunday. They all attended church there.
Mrs. Georgia Barns spent five weeks in an Oklahoma City hospital. She came home Sunday afternoon and is doing fine. She reports feeling better than she has in a long time.
Margaret Davidson visited Monday afternoon with Mrs. A. E. Pevehouse and family.
Visitors listed for Kitty Dianne Johnson include Mr and Mrs Boda Hisan and Shirley Mrs Lillian Thompson Jim and Sid Marshall Mrs Vera Minor Mr and Mrs J W Snow Rosa Lee Snow Stephanie Robbins Margaret Looney and Sue.
Several from the community attended the Monday night baseball games between Byng High School and Rofs High School at the County Fair.
A large enrollment for a four part Bible study at Oak Man Community Church will run one night per week, with the course expected to take four years to complete.
The annual homecoming at Oakman Community Church is scheduled for the third Sunday in October. Organizers urge former residents and longtime members to mark calendars and plan attendance.
A Los Angeles tourist stepped into heated mud at a volcanic site on the Big Island, suffering first and second degree burns. Hawaii volcanologist Dr. Jerry Eaton notes the mud still percolates at about 200 degrees eighteen months after the eruption.
Arrange drained canned pineapple slices on salad greens. Fill centers with cottage cheese mounds and sprinkle minced parsley. Serve with mayonnaise thinned by pineapple syrup and a touch of prepared mustard.
Mrs Georgia Barnes received visits from neighbors after returning home from the hospital on Sunday, continuing a steady stream of well wishers and assistance.
Mr and Mrs Dave Dunham and their grandson from Garden Grove California are guests in the area. They spent Sunday and Monday visiting the homes of Mr and Mrs Joe Morgan and Mr and Mrs W J Barnes.
Mr. and Mrs. Bud Forehand and children of Nowata are on a two week vacation. They spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Lee Forehand. The two Forehand families are now in Oklahoma City visiting Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Forehand for the week.
The HD Club sets September 25 for a family gathering honoring Miss Jim Marshall and Miss Dora Daniel who lack anniversaries, and hosting a handkerchief shower for Mrs. Helen Bailey who has moved away. Attendees bring hot dogs ingredients and a pie. time is 8 30 o clock.
Mrs. Emily Hisaw and Mrs. Agnes Fatton were appointed to organize the Frisco HD Club entry at the fair. They were assisted by Mrs. Bessie Baylis, Miss Dora Daniel, Sandra Baylis and Shirley Hisaw.
Mazzie Wilson of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with her friend Pat Maxwell, enjoying time together in the city.
Last Thursday night J W Ste gall hosted a wiener roast and ice event. The gathering drew local residents and featured informal socializing around grills and beverages. No notable incidents were reported.
The Adult Sunday School Class at Frisco held a cream supper for about 30 people at the Community Building. After the meal the group gathered in the auditorium to sing songs.
Weekend guests in the A. T. Minor home included daughter and family with Mr and Mrs Bob Langley and Gae Von. Bob's parents stopped by for ice cream Saturday and their eldest daughter visited Sunday. Reba Danie! Vicky and Valeria also visited while A. T. Minor was in California for work.
Mr and Mrs Babe Marshall and Barbara of Ratliff City visited with cousins Jim and Sid Marshall on Sunday. They left money for a new subscription to the ADA WEEKLY NEWS for Mrs Pat ton. The Marshalls, former Stonewall residents, want to keep up with local happenings.
Friends and relatives gathered Wednesday night to share ice cream and view favorite television programs honoring Jim and Sid Marshall. Among attendees were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Morgan, Jean, Mrs. Kenneth Marshall, Johnnie Ray, and Glenn Hendryx.
The Frisco Marshalls Jim and Sid and the Stonewall Marshalls Chink Annie and Johnnie pooled their resources Saturday and wound up with a steak dinner complete with ice cream and cake for dessert.
Sunday night visitors at the Jim and Sid Marshall residence included Mr. and Mrs. Noah Tallent and family, Mr. and Mrs. Windell Price and children, Mr. and Mrs. K. M. Marshall, Jeannie Ray, and Mr. and Mrs. George Barnes.
Mr. and Mrs. C. F. McKee and children from Antlers visited Mrs. McKee's sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. De Lance, last week. They were traveling to Yesso, New Mexico.
Mr and Mrs Doyle Thomas were joined by Mr and Mrs Bo Bailey for a whirl Monday night at the Hereford Whirlers Club.
A Phoenix motorist to patrolman Andrew J. Best that this is her first ticket in all her years of driving. Best replies that this is the first ticket he has ever written, after stopping the woman for running a red light just an hour into his new police job.
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