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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1958
Page
10
A son from Southerland Nebraska arrived Friday night with Grandfather S W Warren to visit his brother Mr and Mrs O J Warren. He plans a two week stay while the other Warrens returned home Saturday.
Ada residents Mr. and Mrs. Bryant Hale visited Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Edwards. Venna Roper, her daughter Doris Lewallen and grandchildren Wendy, Michael, and Curtis of Bellflower California, vacationing with relatives. Various Ada families plus B M Stephens and Bessie Gentry hosted and dined together. Troy Reed returns to work Monday after illness. visits occurred with Owl Creek and Lula residents. Troy left Valley View Hospital Tuesday morning.
Mr and Mrs Other Reed of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Troy Reed on Saturday. Another group visited Mr and Mrs Junior Cannon of Pauls Valley and Mr Timmings of Ada on Sunday.
Visitors to Mr and Mrs George McCurley over the weekend included their son George Austen McCurley and wife of Fort Worth and their daughter Maurice Lashbrook and husband with children of Tulsa They arrived Friday evening and left Sunday afternoon.
The community invites everyone to a Thursday night Halloween party on October 30. Attendees should bring pies of any kind. pie and coffee and Koolaid will be provided.
George McCurley and son in law Maurice Lashbrook fish Friday night at Clayton Lake and land 16 bass weighing 144 pounds to 3 pounds. Mrs. Bessie Worthley from Wichita Falls visits her brother Doyle Hastings group Saturday evening and returns Sunday. Union Valley church attendance includes Rev Sunday, James Evans of Ada, Dwight Evans family, and a Stonewall brother.
Mr and Mrs Walter Choate of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Jess Barnes of Ada and called on the Jess Rosses during their trip.
Mr and Mrs Jess Ross visited Mr and Mrs C E Pennington of Ada Thursday night in a social call.
Mrs C W Corbin traveled to Rofs Friday for a district meeting of the Women’s Society of Christian Services at the Methodist church. Rev Browers of Ardmore spoke and showed a film from his missionary travels in Cuba. A covered dish luncheon followed at noon. Corbin represented the local church’s uses at the gathering.
Mr and Mrs Wirdell Howry visited their son Dale at the army hospital at Fort Sidney Sunday and report he is much improved and may be able to go home on convalescent leave by early next week. They returned via Rush Springs and aunt Mrs Emma White joined them here staying with sister Mrs Jake Howry this week.
Guests of the Merc Osborns over the weekend were their son and daughter-in-law Mr and Mrs Richard Osborn of Ada.
Assembly of God Church held an open house at the parsonage after prayer services on Wednesday. The home had just been redecorated before Rev Moody Hicks and his family arrived, and the congregation surprised them with a grocery shower.
Mrs Abe Barnard and daughter Myra Lou of Purcell spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr and Mrs Steve McNeill and attended dedication services at the Baptist church on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Rollie Large and Linda traveled to Ada to visit Mr. Large’s father S. E. Large on Sunday. Also present were his relatives and family friends.
A brief fragment mentions sister Mrs W O Fleming and Mr Fleming of Oklahoma City in connection to a local notice. no further details available on actions or dates.
Rev. Moody Hicks announces revival services at the Assembly of God Church starting Sunday October 26 at 7 p.m. The evangelist will be Rev. Hicks with Chester Timmons leading the singing. all are invited to attend.
The Freeland Howells laid the foundation for a new home built by Milsap of Stratford and expect to move it in this week before bad weather. Located east of the Methodist Church on land bought from Albert Wilson nearly two years ago, they have lived in northern Fitts town for years. He works at Kerr-McGee gas plant.
Carlton Corbins hosted family and friends at Stoneybroke Ranch over the weekend. Virginia Corbin of Hobbs New Mexico and Bill Corbin, a freshman at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, traveled with Morris Zwillenberger from Kansas City. Also visiting were Mrs Joe Hughes and daughters Jo Ann and Mary Jane of Enid.
Rev. Moody Hicks pastor of the Assembly of God Church preached at the Connerville church Friday night accompanied by Mrs Hicks and their children.
Mr and Mrs Maurice Howell of Ponca City visited the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Free land Howell over the weekend Maurice is employed as a field man for Staley Feed and Elevator Company.
The McLish basketball squads begin the new school year with a Tuesday night game at Vanoss. The matchup marks the teams first action of the season and sets the tone for upcoming district play.
An educational film shown Friday at the assembly demonstrated the many products manufactured from oil by the American Petroleum Institute.
Milton Brown stationed at Fairbanks Alaska Field writes his parents that it is already thirteen below zero and snowing at that time.
Carlton Corbin spoke on a calf fund plan to finance church needs, a method used in other churches. A porch meal followed outdoors. Attendees included Rev. Phil Benson, Wallace Wigley, and Carlton Corbin among others, with J. L. Delaplain hosting. Others present were Rev. Fox, Frank Vincent, Square Riser, and Jimmy Ross.
Rev John Walker preached the homecoming sermon at Calvary Tabernacle Baptist Church in Oklahoma City during Sunday morning service. He previously pastored the church before moving to Fittstown.
Mrs Homer Jumper re entered Valley View Hospital Saturday a week ago where surgery was performed to remove a growth from her right leg. Her sister Mrs Troy Sherrell reported Sunday that she was much improved.
Eight month old Raymond Ward gains his first tooth just as his hopeful parents Mr and Mrs James Ward brace for several more teeth. His mother predicts about six more teeth may erupt soon, possibly all at once.
Mr and Mrs Leon Sherrell and their sons Michael and David of Oklahoma City were weekend guests of his parents Mr and Mrs Troy Sherrell.
Supt. of Schools J. D. Enis and his wife Mrs. Enis visited Wilburton over the weekend to see their mothers Mrs. Ida Dunlap and Mrs. Ollie Enis along with Karen and Mike.
Thursday evening Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Mensay and Connie Salt of Stonewall were supper guests of the Autens.
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Casady welcome Michael Wayne Latta born October 17 at Valley View Hospital weighing 8 pounds. He has a 6 year old sister Pamela. Grandparents are Mrs. Donnie Robbins and Mr. Donnie Robbins of Pecan Grove and Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Casady of Latta.
Mr and Mrs C E Brady with Charles Ed and Linda visited in Oklahoma City on Saturday October 14.
Luther Thompson marked a birthday with a family dinner hosted by his sister in law Mrs. Haskell Blackwell of Stonewall. Attendees included Luther Thompson, Janelle, Wilburn Blackwell and family, and Johnny Powers and family.
Mr and Mrs J D Swimm hosted Mrs Swimm s sister and her Arkansas family who plan to move to California. They visited a brother in Hugo. Mrs Swimm has been on the sick list this week.
Mrs Clyde Baylin invited guests to her home Wednesday morning for a Stanley party with coffee and cookies. Sixth grade mothers gathered to plan the Halloween party as several attendees listed include Mrs Alva Shortes Mrs Ann Lancaster Mrs Elva Wilson Mrs Mary Hazel wood Mrs Claude Arter Mrs Sutton Mrs A L Coffey Mrs Sylvia Brantley Mrs Jo Martin and Baulch.
A young girl named Phyllis waves at the Santa Fe train as it arrives in Ada each day for about a year and a half. The crew rewards her with candy and notes, has even photographed her for a pin up, and will soon be replaced by another crew leaving the town sad but hopeful for kindness from new crews.
Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Danley of Chicago visited last week with their aunt Mrs. Coy Shortes. The trip highlighted family ties as they spent time at the relative’s home and shared news from the city.
Mrs Lillie Hale died Monday after a long illness begun January 3. She had been in an Ada convalescent home for some time and funeral services were held Wednesday.
Mrs Don Miller of Tulsa and her grandmother Mrs Gilbert Christian were at Cumberland Presbyterian Church when Miller used mouth to mouth resuscitation to save a neighbor's child who was entangled in a plastic bag. An ambulance arrived to continue care and the baby is reported to be doing well.
Mrs Stella Pickard and Mrs Pearl Roberts visited Ada on Friday. Mr and Mrs Dewayne Roberts and a baby spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Orlan Pickard at Gear Corner. Mr and Mrs James Roberts visited Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Luther Stonecipher near Stratford.
Mrs Hazel Newby called on Mrs Pearl Roberts Monday. Mrs Evi Lane visited with Pearl Wednesday. Saturday Hank Burk and granddaughter Sondra Garrett stopped by for a chat. Sunday visitors included Rev Bert Jones and Mr and Mrs James Roberts.
Mrs. Verneice Dryden and Miss Ruby Dryden visited Mrs. Irene Klutts in Stratford on Wednesday. Mrs. Verneice Dryden also stopped by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Jim Magar Thursday evening.
Mr and Mrs Arlis Martin and their daughters from Oklahoma City visited a time Sunday evening, staying with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Fred Gray and family for a casual family gathering.
Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden attended the singing event at Center Sunday evening as part of the community gathering.
Mrs Iva Carson and Mrs Clara Wood fished in the Isaacses' pond a few days ago. Carson caught a fish and said it wasn’t very big but big enough to get her name in ADA WEEKLY. The size threshold remains unclear.
Mrs. Pearl Gray endured a painful dentist visit Tuesday as a wisdom tooth was removed in a tedious hour and ten minutes. Her jaw and face remain swollen and very sore since the procedure.
Mr. and Mrs. Ode Franks host a Sunday dinner with Mrs. Lonnie Sewards and Dorothea Tucker in attendance.
Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Tucker and Janice of Egypt attended with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden and Mr. and Mrs. Rance Tucker. Frank Roberts has been attending a revival in Tupelo this past week led by Bro. Bill Dryden.
Mrs Mildred Altom called on Mrs Ruby Wood Saturday morning for a social visit enduring some chat and tea.
Mr and Mrs Rance Tucker and girls are driving a new 58 Plymouth since Saturday. Mr and Mrs Donald Ray Henson and family were Sunday dinner guests of his parents Mr and Mrs P O Henson. In the afternoon they visited her grandparents Mr and Mrs W H Hightower. The Donald Ray Henson sons visited her mother Mrs Gracie Hayes Saturday night and Wednesday night they visited Mr and Mrs Tab Hood.
Alvie Miller of Oklahoma City and other Ada children visited Sunday with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Troy Miller. Mrs. Shaw's husband sailed for Japan this weekend and he and the children expect to join him later.
Mrs Lilly Miller and Clara and the nephew Cecil Pierce visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Willie Pierce of Maxwell on Monday afternoon.
Clara Miller Sally Don Thomas John Law and Jerry McKinney attended the Ada show on Saturday night while Max tended Youth Center, drawing community interest and local participation.
Mr and Mrs J W W Law learned their grandson Jerry McCurtain of Brentwood California wed recently He is in the service and stationed at Spokane Washington The note highlights a family marriage of a serviceman and his new status.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Taylor and their Coleman family visited Thursday for supper with her parents Mr and Mrs Oscar Carson.
Mrs Lester Elmore of Stratford spent Monday with her daughter Mrs Wayne Pennington in a family visit.
Miss Gwendolyn Rowe visited Miss Linda Gray on Sunday in a simple social call. The two women were seen chatting at Gray's home during the afternoon hours.
Sunnyvale residents Mr and Mrs Alton Shipley visiting Milo Pennington were joined by B B Jackson and Gaar Corner guests for Sunday dinner. Ruby Dryden and Glen Dryden visited their Lawrence family and Mary Sue returned home for a short stay. Tucker and Law families hosted meals at multiple homes including Clora Wood and Isaacs.
The report lists a sequence of visits and dinners involving residents of Ada and nearby towns. Little Carma Gray spent Wednesday with her uncle and aunt Vernon and unnamed aunt. numerous relatives and friends, including the Farmers and Millers, gathered at Ada and Stratford and nearby areas for weekend social visits and a Thursday dinner.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Brendie and their son of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Joe Robertson and Mr and Mrs Billy Jim Robertson for Sunday dinner, sharing a family meal and conversation.
About 65 attendees gathered at Wintersmith Park in Ada for a picnic style Wood and Blevins family reunion. Mr and Mrs John Wood and others from Stratford were among the visitors sharing afternoon conversations and a dinner.
Sunday morning John Wood drove to Stratford and enlisted Lewis Wood to take him to Ada for a reunion.
Mr and Mrs Ray Lamb and Miss Annie Brandon of Ada spent Saturday night with their daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs John Wood.
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Lamb and children of Colbert join Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lamb for Sunday dinner. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Farmer and sons of Union Hill Miss Annie Brandon of Ada and Estes Sanders Mrs. Bertha Sanders of Lovelady. Afternoon visitors included E. C. Caviner and H. R. Caviner with grandsons Ronnie Larry and Timmy Caviner of Ada.
Farmers stay busy with peanut harvests under favorable weather after last year’s heavy rains ruined many crops during gathering.
Charles Wood spent the week end with his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Wood and visited his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lamb Saturday evening. He is attending school at Tishomingo.
Mr and Mrs Frank Pinley and Troy spent Sunday evening with their son and brother. Mr and Mrs Dale Pinley and family of Pauls Valley also joined for the gathering.
Mrs. Lorene Vandegriff of Ada visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pinley on Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs P O Henson spent Sunday evening at Oak mrt for a homecoming and also at the First Pentecostal Holiness Church in Ada. They were eligible for both celebrations after attending church in the morning.
Thursday at Atwood included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Baucom and their brother, with Mr. and Mrs. Claude Henson of Willow also attending. The Hensons stayed Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. P.O. Henson and departed Friday morning.
Rev Murrill Henson of Shawnee spent Saturday with his parents helping on the barn and porch. Irene Klutts and daughters Doris and Sue of Stratford visited her parents the Magars Sunday. Ruff Tucker and Harvey Marshall of Stratford visited brother Rance Tucker Sunday evening. Betty Marie Tucker spent Sunday with Helen and Ruby Dickerson and with Clyde Haskins and family and Ruff Tucker in Stratford Saturday. Janie Farmer was on the weekend sick list. Berthal Gentry of Shawnee visited Lavern and Mrs Farmer Sunday. Heard that Temple Farmer traded a black and yellow convertible for a 56 Ford. Doyle Bittle and wife shopped in Shawnee Saturday and visited sister. John Webster and
Mr and Mrs Ed mond Caviner visited her father Hubert Painter in Sulphur hospital Sunday evening while Timmy remained at home with him.
Joy Roberts Jr Patsy Farmer Betty Marie Tucker and Charlotte Jones are listed as attendees with the Sasakwa press team for Friday night ball game coverage.
Mr and Mrs Preston Farmer and their daughters spent part of Sunday morning visiting his uncle Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer and family.
Mr and Mrs Lester Cook of Shawnee and his mother Mrs John Cook spent Sunday with his sister Mr and Mrs Neal Mc Donald highlighting extended family gathering and casual reunion.
Mrs Alene Anderson spent Wednesday evening in the company of Mrs Neal McDonald, sharing conversation and hospitality in a social visit.
Mrs. Gwendolyn Wright and her girls visited Mrs. Juan Cooley at the home of Rev and Mrs. Bert Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Cooley welcomed a new baby girl.
Mr and Mrs Henry Little visited awhile Sunday evening with E C Caviner.
Mrs. Lorraine Pennington and baby came home Wednesday from the hospital. Miss Ruby Dryden and Mrs. Lester Elmore visited her that evening. Wednesday night Bro. and Sister McClaren of Stratford, F. A. Ferguson, Mrs. Iva Carson and Irene, Mrs. Mildred Melton and Cheryl of Gaar Corner. Thursday night Mr. and Mrs. Neville Pennington called. Friday, Mrs. Johnnie Sue Henigar, Mrs. Lester Elmore and Leonard Maupin visited awhile.
Sunnyside California residents hosted a series of visits over the weekend. Mrs Fronia Pennington welcomed guests including Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington and grandchildren Tony and Becky from Ada. Other visitors included Irene Carson Fay Hendrix Ruthie Mc Keskle and Ee Bray of Egypt helping with a new hen house.
Mr and Mrs H L Kinsey visit Mrs Lorraine Pennington at the home of relatives in what appears to be a social call. The brief item records a family visit without further detail.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray Ste ven Rodney Mike and Vicky and Cathy Tucker were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs at a family dinner hosted by the Isaacs.
Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Karl Wade were Sunday dinner guests of his parents Mr and Mrs Alvie Pennington of Gaar Corner.
Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington visited Mr and Mrs Newt Jervis of Stratford Wednesday night. Neville Pennington and Loyd Patton made a business trip to Guthrie Monday. Miss Clara Miller stayed in Ada Sunday night with her sister Mrs Jerlene Shaw and children. Doyne Isaacs spent Thursday evening with Steven and Rodney Gray. Mr and Mrs Jim Kight visited their daughter Sunday morning with Mr and Mrs M D Edwards. The Kights returned from Hobbs New Mexico. Attendees at a pin and blue shower Tuesday night for Mrs Ollie Tucker and others including Gwen Rowe Mrs Dryden and Florence Isaacs.
Visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Farmer Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. Del Robinson Mrs. Gwendolyn Wright and girls of Ada Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Farmer and sons of Union Hill Mr. and Mrs. Donald Jones and baby Terry Jones John Law Alvie Miller and Wayne Farmer.
E C Caviner and H R were Sunday dinner guests of his son Mr and Mrs Edmond Caviner. After dinner E C brought the grandchildren Ronnie and Larry to join the gathering.
The hospital Tuesday night activity mentions Rev. Jimmy Riddlespurger who spent Monday and Tuesday with Doyne.
Midland society page reports Sue and Ann Crowley leaving school as they move to Allen. Also the Tilman children relocate to Byng. Weekend visitors include Mrs Ola Rankin Dixie Mowery and Mark Norman, Noel Watson Glenda Beth Oklahoma City Frank Harber family Lightning Ridge Cletus Kelley family Fitzhugh J L McGee Paul Parker and Gene Tilman and Loren.
Members of the community attended Janice Floyds birthday party Thursday evening and reported a very nice time.
Heard that former neighbors Mrs. Johnnie Griffith and Howard Welch have been ill. Wishing both a speedy recovery and better health.
Farmers report ponds drying, creeks shrinking, and new water holes needing rain. Grass fires are active, including one that escaped during clean up near pecan trees while a Vanoss School fire response was underway.
Mr. and Mrs. Philo McConnell visit Mr. and Mrs. Tebe Graham of Oklahoma City. Mrs. Graham is the former Wanda McConnell.
Little Stephen Pedersen is visiting his brother John in Oklahoma City this week, according to local society notes.
Mrs John Pedersen and Mrs Carroll Pedersen hosted visiting relatives from Roff Oklahoma over Thursday night and Friday. The gathering included Bonnie Peggie and Monte Chris along with Mrs Chris Pedersen and Barbara's parents Mr and Mrs Joe Thompson.
Mrs. Dora McGee learned last week that her nephew died suddenly in Wisconsin from a heart attack.
A fragment mentions Sherry and Sheila Pedersen along with Jan Meely and Frankie Colby in an unclear social context. The text lacks a clear event, action, or outcome to establish a full news item.
Ada will host a ground water program Thursday at 8 pm in East Central State College Ballroom. Francis Borelli of the Oklahoma Planning and Resources Board and Al Leonard of the U S Geological Survey will discuss availability and feasibility of groundwater as a local water source.
Sam Dew of the Pontotoc County Election Board warns general election registration books are open from October 24 to Friday October 31 at 5 p.m. Absentee ballots are available in Ada by in person or written request. Servicemen may vote through November 4. No re-registration needed unless residence changed. New registration laws take effect January 1, 1959. Only 24 absentee ballots cast so far.
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