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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1958
Page
5
Lula Emerson Black assistant county agent Pontotoc County visited Tuesday with John Boyce Clifford to discuss county affairs.
The Lula HD club met October 16 with Mrs. Walter Brooks as acting president. Members discussed entertaining principles and tea hosting while Martha Mote demonstrated tea table setup. A planning committee will meet Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Brown to discuss the alumni banquet after Thanksgiving weekend.
Mr and Mrs Jack Clifford with their children Jimmy Patricia Lisa and Diane visited Mr and Mrs D R Clifford for a Saturday dinner in Oklahoma.
Mr and Mrs Gene Treas and their children of Ahloso visited Saturday with his parents Mr and Mrs Jake Treas.
Jack Clifford and son Jimmy of Henrietta with D. R. Clifford and son Dickie visited Saturday with their mother Mrs. W. B. Evans and Mr. Evans of Kingston. Mrs. Jack Clifford visited with her mother Mrs. Nannie Clark and sister Mrs. Liberty Lloyd in Tupelo.
Mr and Mrs Lynn Harbin and children of Ada visited Thursday with his parents Mr and Mrs Paul Harbin. Mrs Charley Williams and children returned home Saturday from Hinton. Many relatives from Ada Tupelo Farmington and Pauls Valley gathered for meals and visits with Jake and Arthur Lee Johnston and family over the weekend.
Misses Dana Ross Jo Ann Jaquess and Joyce Jones visited Tuesday after school then joined Vaness junior class for a Sulphur picnic. Mr and Mrs J H Stephens Elizabeth Ann Webster visited Mrs Thena Goodpasture at Ada. Goodpasture, Stephens and Webster visited the Vandegriffs Wednesday. Sarah Pendleton and her children visited Beulah Dossin Alfred and Pete from Oklahoma City.
Mrs. Thelma Perriman visited Friday night in the J H Stephens home while her granddaughter Sue Wyckoff joined the Vaness basketball team traveling to Sasakwa to play there.
Randall Shumard Joyce and Boyce Jones Wanda and Gerald Thurman attended the games. Wanda Joyce and Gerald play on the Vanoss teams.
Miss Mary Thompson of Oklahoma City was a visitor in Sunday school, appearing to enjoy the lesson and fellowship.
Mrs Larah Pendleton joins Billy Ray Kathy and Vernon in a family notice noting addresses and connections among relatives. The fragment hints at a reunion or announcement but lacks full details.
In a brief item a visitor from Oklahoma City was noted arriving at the J. H Stephens residence on Saturday morning. The text records the social visit with no further details on purpose or duration.
Plans are under way to paint the church exterior and redecorate the interior. All who wish to help should meet at the church next Friday morning October 24. Bring paintbrushes and ladders if possible.
Last week visitors to the T. Bumpas home included Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Patton of Fittstown Mr. and Mrs. Allen Sweatt of Lawrence J. A. Kelley and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Holkum of Fitzhugh.
Mr and Mrs Edward Coffey and Danny of Ada visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Otis Coffey Mrs Pinkie Evans Mrs Thelma Perriman and Miss Sue Wyckoff in a local social gathering reflecting neighborly ties.
Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Thompson and Robby visited in the J. H. Stephens home Sunday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Van Schuyver install a new water well and plan to fit bathroom fixtures as work progresses.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Coffey Lind a Louise and George Alan of Oklahoma City visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Thelma Perriman and Sue Wyck off.
Mrs. Charles M. Floyd Jr. hosted a coffee at Mrs. H. L. Young's home in Ada. Sunday visitors to the Floyd home included Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Garrett and Ronnie of Sulphur and Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Gilstrap of Roff.
Mrs. J E Woolley spent Wednesday evening with Mrs. Eugene Stone and her children while J E and Eugene attended a union meeting in Ada.
Mr and Mrs Eugene Stone Brenda Peggy and Jerry joined Set and Mrs A J Scroggins Michael and Bobby of Lawton for Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Clifford Andon and family.
Visitors during the week included Mr and Mrs Eugene Stone with Peggy Brenda and Peggy and Mr and Mrs Ed Richard Roundtree with Vickie and Steve plus guests Mr and Mrs Norrell Vandegriff Marie Wanda Gerand and Tommy Sunday night.
Mrs June Webster and Elizabeth Ann spent Sunday visiting friends in Healdton, enjoying a day of social visiting and community chats.
Work on the B. H. Henderson home progresses well. Mr and Mrs Henderson reside in the Fred Ray house across the highway from the church until their new residence is finished.
Lloyd McIlroy and J H Stephens visited and played games at the Otis Coffey home Tuesday night in a small social gathering with informal competitions.
Mrs. Lavona Jones reports Cunningham and Bud Jones attended a sale at Stratford Friday. Visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kemp last week included Mr. and Mrs. Everett Rafferty from Ralston, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cunningham. Visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kirkes included Horace Kirkes from Fitzhugh, Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Garrett and Myra Nell, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cunningham, and Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Jones.
Mrs. Lillie Karr of Purcell and several visitors helped a cow distressed with a foot caught in a coffee can. The cow was freed after Mrs. Irene Danley used a hoe to remove the can while the others assisted and Mrs. Karr received minor hand injuries.
Mr and Mrs Warren Cunningham of Oil Center visited Mr and Mrs F L Cunningham Wednesday night for supper.
Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp and Mr and Mrs Frank Cunningham fished at Butcher Pen on Thursday. Betty caught a three pound fish, the largest of the group.
Mr and Mrs Author Ebriie and family visited Mr and Mrs W J Farmer of Fitzhugh on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Chalmer Roundtree and Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Beebe and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Scott visited Mr. and Mrs. Author Ebrite and family last week.
T E Jones of Konawa visited Wayne last week and painted the Joneses home. The group included Mrs Buldean Roddy, Mr and Mrs Orval Ballard, Sue Jerry Anita Mrs Bennett Mr and Mrs Fred Jones Wayne Mrs Ballard.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Haines and Mike visited Mr. and Mrs. Boudreaux Monday night. Mrs. Laura Haines and Mrs. Boudreaux attended a baby shower at Homer for Mrs. John Mann.
Eugene Summers visited Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Haines and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Haines on Saturday, sharing a social call in the community.
Mrs Betty Lowe visited Mrs Laura Haines on Tuesday in a social call noted in local society. The encounter emphasizes friendly visiting among residents.
Those visiting Mr. and Mrs. Glen Wallis and their daughters this week included Mr. and Mrs. Shortie Brat cher and Sandra of Rofs, Norma Bratcher and Sandra of Seminole, and Bill Briggs, Mrs. Barbara Newby, and Mrs. Lavona Jones.
Glenda Wallis visited the Braggs and joined the Briggs family gathering to celebrate Gary Don Briggs birthday. Don and Mrs. Newby traveled to Oklahoma City for mechanics school. Barbara Newby visited Hicks and Roddy families in Nicoma Park with other relatives.
Mr and Mrs Glen Wallis and family of Bill Briggs visited Mr and Mrs J H Houchen and family Saturday night.
Mr and Mrs Earl Rose were honored guests at the dedication of the new Fitts Town Baptist Church on Sunday highlighting community appreciation for the couple.
Mr and Mrs Albert Cassady and Mrs Alma Sweeney visited Mrs Ina Haines and Mrs Laura Haines last week in a family gathering.
Those visiting Mr and Mrs J W Haines Sunday included Mr and Mrs Everett Summers Eugene and Mack Mr and Mrs Harold Haines and Mike Harold Haines attended the Stonewall alumni banquet at Stonewall High School Saturday night.
Monnie and Terry visited Mr and Mrs Wilson last week. Mrs Wilson is slowly improving.
Last week Mrs Lillie Karr Mr and Mrs Glen Wallis and girls Mr and Mrs Frank Cunningham Mr and Mrs Don Newby of Ada Mrs Lela Richardson and Euva Tony Braden visited the Jones family.
Ada couple Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Tatum are proud parents of a baby girl Patty Sue Ann born Monday Oct 13 weighing 6 pounds This is their second child Mrs Sue McAnally the former is noted Visitors last week included Mr and Mrs Weller McAnally and Mr and Mrs Allan Miller with others from Fritz Tex and Evelyn Rhynes and Lois Rhynes
Mrs. Marie Braden and Janet visited Mr and Mrs James Fbynes and family last week.
Frank Cunningham served as substitute teacher for Mrs. Omar Enloe who was ill on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy James of Pauls Valley visited Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Tilley to share a family meal.
Brenda Ebrite described the family dog as a good machine capable of producing many puppies. Ada visitors Mr. and Mrs. Red Stringer spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Audie Teel, joined by Mr. and Mrs. Bud Jones and their boys for a while.
Last week guests included Vernon Crane and family, T. K. Roberts of Arizona, Haf Walden of Konawa, Biller Joe Adams and family, Joni and Randy, Barbara Newby, and Lavona Jones.
Billey Joe Adams and twins were described as Mr and Mrs Vernon Crane Hob Walton of Konawa Mr and Mrs TK Roberts and Karl from Arizona. Adams is slowly improving and went to Oklahoma City Monday to see the doctor.
George Cochran was on the sick list Sunday and had to miss the services. Bobby Joe was sick with a sore arm from a smallpox shot and had to miss school Monday.
Sunday school attendance reached 40 with all teachers present except primary teacher Mrs Lena Cochran. Bible Drill participants included Judy Enloe Brenda and Richard Southerland Benny and Glenn Jones Myra Nell Garrett Helen and Allan Cochran Allan Cochran won most points. Mrs Laura Haines and Mrs Lela Rose gave special readings.
Saturday night guests were Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Pharr hosting L. M. Stilwell and their children from Shawnee along with L. D. Brady. Sunday visitors included G. R. Foster and daughters from Seminole and Verle McClure. Also present were James Tackett Danny Lovell Harlin and June Brady.
Mr and Mrs Oran Kerr and daughter Patricia visited the home of their son and family Mr and Mrs Don Kerr for a Friday birthday dinner for her husband and son Keith. Mr and Mrs Donald Brady and Mr and Mrs Johnny Daniel of Ada visited Mr and Mrs H R Brady Sunday.
Mr and Mrs W S Evans of Fillmore visited Mr and Mrs John Rogers Sunday. Mr and Mrs Corky Brashier and family from Oklahoma City stayed with Mrs George Brashier. Judy Pharr hopes to return to the doctor Tuesday after four weeks in bed battling rheumatic fever and enjoys cards letters and gifts from friends.
Mr and Mrs Joe Weller and daughter Elizabeth attended the Stonewall High School alumni banquet. They saw many old classmates and shared memories of the school’s past events.
Mrs. Sharon Brady enjoyed a Saturday afternoon surprise birthday party with guests Brenda H R Brady and June and Babara. Ice cream arrived via Virgie Rogers and gifts came from Myr Brady Dawson Ada, R V Brady and sons Lance Dustin. The gathering ended with everyone smiling and happy. Raymond Batchelor and son visited Annie Weller in Olney Sunday evening.
RV and Donald Brady and Johnny Daniel hunted ducks Sunday without luck. Luther Hatton and R V Brady hunted squirrels and took one. The Weller family hosted a dinner after a Sunday visit with a daughter. Bill Stephens Sherry of Roff visited Joe Weller. Mrs Valine Miller and Mrs Leona Miller attended a Stonewall alumni banquet. Julia Morrison visited the Wellers. R V Brady and Rodney Frazier hunted a coon Friday night.
McFarland and Wylie of Ada visited the C L Blankenship home Sunday. Clyde Avery and C L Blankenship visited the Leo McNinches at Vaness Sunday afternoon. Mrs Etta Fern Kneeland and Freddie Barbee of Dilton attended the alumni banquet at Stonewall Saturday. Marvin Barbee of Ada also attended. They are former residents of this community.
Mrs Loy Wilmoth and her mother Mrs Edd Sliger left last Thursday for Cookeville Tennessee for a visit with friends and relatives. Mrs Boots Bowers and daughter Ann spent Saturday with the Elbert Bowerses.
Dillard Johnson of Oklahoma City visited his mother Maud Johnson Sunday. Mr and Mrs Arvel Davis of Union Valley visited Wayne and Mrs Davis Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Lowell Lillard and family of Paoli visited the Charley Lillards and the Hoyt Lillards Sunday.
Mrs. Kenneth Martin and family visited her parents in Ada Sunday for lunch and the afternoon. Mrs. Eldon Lynch of Stonewall visited Lois Jean Smith Monday evening. Lois Jean Smith visited Vinita Walston north of Ada Sunday afternoon. Mrs. R. L. Cope visited an old friend, Mrs Lennie Stewart, in Ada Sunday. Mrs. Douglas Smith, Mrs. R. L. Cope and Mrs Hazel Cope of Ada.
Van Newton flew home to visit parents Mr. and Mrs. Ron Newton and family at Ft. Chaffee Arkansas. L. J. Penrod returned from Oklahoma City VA Hospital after about two weeks. The Cheatums and Brenda Sue visited relatives in Ahloso. Various local families hosted or visited friends and attended events including the Stonewall alumni banquet and visits from Wright City Ada Ardmore Chickasha residents.
Mrs. Geneva Latta and Mrs. K B Nickels visited in Oklahoma City on Tuesday. Mrs. R L Cope stayed with her daughter Mrs Latta and will reside there for a time. Don Thompson a Southeastern Durant student spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Newt Thompson.
Mr and Mrs Monroe Hodge and Mrs Wayne Cope and daughter Sherri from Colorado visit their parents Mr and Mrs Luther Hodge and Mr and Mrs B L Hardin. Mrs Monroe Hodge is the former Dusty Irvin and they were married about a month ago.
Seventh and eighth graders enjoyed a wiener roast at Betty Cook's home last Friday evening. A good time was reportedly had by all.
The boys and girls of Ahloso will enjoy a two day vacation next Thursday and Friday. The teachers all plan to attend the state teachers meeting in Oklahoma City.
Mary Nell Henry of Oklahoma City a student nurse at University Hospital spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs El bert Bowers and her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Henry of Stonewall
Mr. and Mrs. Le Moore and Sheron and Shirley hosted overnight visitors Thursday Mrs. Ruby Haviland and daughters Pamela and Darylene from Homer. Weekend guests at the Jess Berryman home included their son J B Berryman and other relatives.
The article lists many relatives visiting for a homecoming. Denice Ainsworth and family from Oklahoma City attended with her daughter Janice and son Ronnie. Elmer Lee and wife from Ada were present with their daughter Sue Kay and sons Harold and Larry. Additional relatives include Bobby and Michael Scroggins of Lawton staying with Clifford Anson family. Others visiting included Eugene Stone and Brenda, Peggy and Jerry of Vanessa.
Visiting Sunday with Mr and Mrs E M Wynn Sharon and Hubert her aunt and family Mr and Mrs Herman Vogt and sons Johnnie Donnie and Kenny of Homer Mr and Mrs James Manning and son Jimmie of Ada.
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Muncrief hosted a wiener roast Saturday night for their son in law Seaman 1st class Charles Buddy West on furlough from Moffatt Field California. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Adams Louie and Tommie Williams of Ada Mr. and Mrs Gavlon Myers Gail Lynn Charylene Roberts Vernon Pevehouse Judy Buddy and his wife Nancy.
Mrs Mildred Current visited Ada Saturday with her husband Mr Current and his parents Mr and Mrs Bruce Current.
Mr and Mrs Joe Kaiser and Mr and Mrs John Kaiser plus Michael of Duncan visited during the weekend here with their father Mr and Mrs Clyde Kaiser and James Paul and with others.
The article notes relatives visiting for the homecoming including Donald Kaiser son of Clyde Kaiser who pitches for the Milwaukee Braves. Betty Mounger and Angie Wright are also mentioned with short visits during the event.
Mr and Mrs Roy White hosted a weekend gathering for family including Mrs Elsie Dye and Ray Spaulding from Stillwater. Also present were sister Mrs Joy Jones and Mary and Johnnie of Mulhall, and niece and husband Mr and Mrs Ronald Garner of Red Oak.
Mrs. Marion Lancaster hosted a weekend with her husband and Chuck. Also present was her grandmother Mrs. Alice Hudson of Seminole whom the Lancasters took home Sunday. They visited Mrs. Lancaster's sister and her family, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Stafford and children.
Mrs Jesse Muncrief and children are listed with her mother Mrs R M Adams of Ada, and another mother Mrs Margie Muncrief of Colbert with Fugene Gloster and Jerry Don Caton.
Leo Moore resumes lake project after stoppage due to heavy rains. The site has been drained and the dozer is again working on the dam with hopes to finish before winter and the next spring rains.
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