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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1958
Page
7
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Abston and others from Oklahoma City visit with local families including Mr. and Mrs. Lum Abston and Mr. and Mrs. B. I. Mc Cauley. Dwight Smith from Ada spends weekend with Don Dunn. Cheryl Lynn Dunn born Oct 16 at Valley View Hospital weighing 6 pounds 4 ounces.
Charley Chambers of Oklahoma City visited relatives with Mr and Mrs Marion Chambers and their children from Fitzhugh. They spent Sunday with Mrs Emma Thomas and S D Chambers.
Donald Ray McNinch of Tishomingo Agricultural College spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Leo McNinch and Gayle. Also attending singing at Center Sunday afternoon were Mr. and Mrs. Glen Cornell and Mr. and Mrs. Luther McKinley.
A. J. McCullar and Mrs. Nettie Childers attended the marriage of Kenneth Childers and Virginia Albrecht in Oklahoma City on Friday night.
Mrs A H Mercer traveled to Oklahoma City on October 3 to stay with her son A H Jr and family. Her son M E Mercer joined them for a week with Mr and Mrs James Paul Mercer and Jimmie in Great Bend Kansas. The M E Mercer family then brought her home Friday and spent the weekend before returning Sunday to Clinton.
Mrs Grant Johnson visited Tuesday with Mrs M P Ownbey while May visited with Mrs E V Ownbey. The social calls highlight neighborhood interaction and familiar faces in the community.
Mrs. E. V. Ownbey visited Mrs. J. S. Stanfield on Tuesday, spending time together in a social call.
Mr and Mrs Milton White and their daughter of Corley were Tuesday evening visitors of Mrs Grant Johnson and May.
Mrs Jack Griffith and her children visited on Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Arno Griffith, sharing time with the Griffith family in a cordial call at their home.
Mr and Mrs E V Ownbey were luncheon guests and visitors Wednesday of Mr and Mrs Jeff Fussell of Roff confirming social ties in the small town setting.
May Johnson took her mother to Ada for a doctor's checkup on Wednesday and later visited Mrs. Neil Johnson in Ada.
Gene Summers, son of Mr and Mrs Evert Summers, returns home after two years in the army at El Paso Texas. Mrs Sam Summers of Roff visited Thursday through Saturday with her son Everet and family.
Mr Farrell Sales and Mrs Farrell Sales of Colbert spent Thursday with his sister Mrs Grant Johnson and with May.
Miss Mary Thompson spent the weekend with her grandmother Mrs. Charlie Thompson along with her brothers Jerry and Terry in Oklahoma City.
Mrs. B. B. Ownber left Friday to visit her parents in Tucson. Charles Ownbey visits his relatives and stays in school. J. S. Stanfield helps Ben Ownber with dairy chores while Ben's wife visits her mother.
Mrs Johnson and May conducted business in Stratford Friday and visited local residents. Johnson spoke with Mr and Mrs Silas Twyman while May did the family laundry and later visited the Twymans and Mr and Mrs E W Williams.
Mrs. Charlie Thompson hosted her sister in law Mrs. A L Bass and Mr. and Mrs. Bass visited Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Wright. The Basses plan to move soon to Humble Texas.
Former Lamia Wright who grew up here is referenced. Mrs. Alvie L. Griffith attended M. C. Wilson's funeral in Ada on Saturday morning. Afterward she spoke with his granddaughter Mrs. Russell Haas in Tulsa. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Oliver of Stratford visited Mr. and Mrs. Evert Summers, Gene, and Mack on Saturday night.
Alvie Griffith and Jake McGee helped battle a Friday blaze at Mrs. Chris Pedersen’s farm. Gene Griffith joined luncheon with Charles and Alvis Griffith, then stayed overnight. Ola Hodges and others visited Evert Summers. Stanfields and Dunn spent Saturday night with Griffiths and Summers, then Sunday with the Daws ons in Sulphur.
Mr and Mrs Evert Summers and relatives visited Union Hill with Virgil Haines. Phyllis Ann born October 14 in Duncan hospital to Earl Sparks family. Injured Laster couple from Chigley attended Wynnewood clinic as Hayes Hufines and Holmes families offered support. Local visits followed to Stanfield and Dunn households.
Alvie Griffith hosted Bill Briggs Gene Griffith and Charlie Griffith as Sunday visitors.
Mr and Mrs Alva Johnson visited Sunday evening with Mrs Grant Johnson and May. The brief social call notes the three hosted the visitors in a small town setting.
Dr J C Herman from East Central State College spoke to the Roff Parent Teacher Association on Tuesday about our neighbors to the south. He noted many foods we buy from them and the need for continued trade to boost the economy and relations. He displayed handmade fabrics and clothing from Guatemala and other crafts. Mrs Jesse Collins led the devotional with What good does it do to pray. Mrs Louise Harris presided, hostesses served refreshments afterward.
The 4-H club met on Wednesday at the grade school and elected officers. Bette Davis is president, Mary Lou Huddleston VP, Barbara Taylor secretary, Nancy Goree reporter, Huddleston song leader, Floyd Burrows and Kathleen Harris social. Kozel and Mr Black led enrollment in projects.
The young mothers of First Baptist Church met at Mrs. Arthur Harber's home to organize a Women's Missionary Society circle. Mrs. Francis Cantwell was elected chairman. Officers include Melba Spurgin program chair, Helen Summers enlistment, Wanda Sherrill mission study, Maudel Morgan prayer chair, Earline Straub secretary treasurer, Odema Fairchilds community missions, Coleen Tidwell social, Addie Kelley committee of ministries. Refreshments were served.
Joyee Cherry Melba Spurgin Wanda Sherrell Coleen Tidwell Francis Cantwell with a guest Mrs Laseman and hostess Mildred Harber attend a social gathering.
The Auxiliary to the Sportsmen's Club held a Saturday bake sale that raised 25 dollars. Proceeds will fund a serving stand at the park.
A new Ground Observation Corps group formed with teenagers led by Allen Larsh as the present leader. The headline notes a youth-driven unit within the civil defense network and identifies Larsh as the organizing figure spearheading the initiative.
Mr and Mrs Joe Robnett attended the Texas and Oklahoma football game on Saturday as the crowd cheered the rivalry matchup.
Mr and Mrs Delmar Mardis and Mrs Stanley Roff attend the funeral of Samuel Edward Mardis of Ada. Mr Mardis was an uncle of Mrs Roff and of Delmar Mardis.
Mrs Hazel Bullock and her son Stanley of Dallas visited Mr and Mrs Dale Fairchild over the weekend. Mrs Bullock extended her stay for an extended visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Johnson and daughter from Idaho Falls Idaho visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. Clay Johnson. They call on Mrs. Johnsons relatives Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Witt at Blytheville Air Force Base Arkansas where Witt serves as chaplain. Next they plan to meet Col. Wayne Johnson in Colorado Springs Colorado and Colonel Charles Johnson in Denver Colorado.
Mrs. Martin Roy of Tyler Texas visited her parents Dr. and Mrs. C B Smith on Friday. Dr. Smith has been admitted to the Gat tis Nursing Home.
Mr and Mrs John Reed host Johnnie Rae Bunn from Dallas this weekend. Also visiting are Mr and Mrs Howard Goodknight of Frederick and Joe and Mike Petti Tex and a son Douglas of Los Angeles California.
Virgil Williams and friends from across Oklahoma travel to Pagosa Springs Colorado for a major game hunt this week.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Laseman visited Mr and Mrs Alvin Mentooth of Stratford on Sunday. Mrs Mentooth is the sister of Mr Laseman.
Mr and Mrs Alvin Montooth of Stratford and guests viewed slides mailed by their son showing a car tour through Southern Europe. Lt Montooth a Oklahoma University graduate trained at Fort Sill served two years in Germany with the 1st Observatory Battalion 26th Artillery in Frankfort. The trip covered Germany France Spain North Africa and Rome Italy with many historic sites visited.
Dr. Walter Browers Ardmore district superintendent spoke at the sub district meeting of the Rofs Methodist Church. He recounted a 1955 Cuba tour to Camaguey observing needs and missions. The old parsonage was sold a new one purchased and redecorating underway.
Mrs. Tom Glass of Stratford named secretary of education and service and Mrs Hauns child of Ada named secretary of children's work, signaling active leadership roles in local education and child welfare initiatives.
Mrs Susy Morrison of Stonewall dined with Mr and Mrs Jack Barnes on Saturday. Sunday visitors at the Barnes home included Grover Morrison of Ada and several relatives from Cushing Stonewall and Ada. George Lance and Randy visited Dea Lance and joined a rodeo trip to Coalgate on Saturday night.
Oklahoma City visitors Mr and Mrs Dillon Anders and their child Sam Lynn visited Grandpa and Grandma Thompson in Stonewall. The group met great grandparents Mrs J E Smith and John Thompson and stopped by to greet the new daughter. Several locals including the Minors and Daniels families joined in and noted the baby’s good health and family ties.
Miss Stephanie Robbins visited Sunday with Miss Jim Marshall. Mrs W R Robbins visited Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Edith Price.
Mrs Una Lee and Mrs Jack West with children called on Mr and Mrs Edd Walls Sunday afternoon. They also visited Mrs Lee’s grandchildren visiting at the Walls home. The grandchildren are the children of Alfred Lee of Bridgeport Texas.
Mr and Mrs Glee Smith will visit Mr and Mrs Simon Patton for a brief social visit.
Mr and Mrs Dibrell Phillips and Spud and Dana Lea of Duncan spent the weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs Alfred Baylis highlighting a family gathering in Duncan Oklahoma.
Saturday the Baylses and Phil lipses drove to Ada to visit Mr Phillips and parents Mrs Burl Phillips visiting Mr and Mrs Virgil Stroder Spud spent the afternoon with the Stroders and night with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Burl Phillips Dana Lea stayed with Grandparents Baylis The Bayl...
Lises and Ana Lea visited Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Bud Brooks of Stonewall. Alfred Baylis drove to Maud Sunday to see his seriously injured brother after a tractor accident. His neck is in traction and his head struck in soft mud during the rollover. Dudley Baylis and Tommie visited Mrs Baylis and family to see the new baby of Mr and Mrs Dibrell Phillips but missed the Phillipses on the road. The Phillips family went to Ada to Virgil Stroders where relatives gathered to meet the new babies.
Mrs. Zoa White of Pontotoc spent last week with her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Vance Minor. The Minor couple and an uncle traveled to Vamoosa on business while Mrs Minor visited her niece Mrs Barbara Langley.
Mr and Mrs George Barnes and son Homer Barnes of Stonewall went to the lake Sunday fishing. They plan to stay until Wednesday.
Charles Hisaw spent Sunday with Jerry Hale in Stonewall. John West spent Sunday with Shirley Ann Hisaw. Mr. and Mrs. Boda Hisaw visited with Mr. and Mrs. Bud Brooks Saturday night while the young sters took in a movie. Weekend visitors in the H. B. Herion home included Barbara Herion, Mauriece Herion and family from Ardmore Air Base, Bruce and Brocky from Cushing, Claudia and Becky from Stonewall. Mrs. Dora Jumper of Pleasant Hill remains in hospital after surgery. Weekend guests in the Dov Byrd home were the Byrd children Arlie and Jennifer from Cleburne. The Byrds of Stonewall hosted Bob Byrd and Coy Byrd. Orville Maxey of Latta visited. Schley Stegall drove from Whitewright for the weekend with his parents, J. W. Stegall.
Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Scarberry learn their son Virgil Scarberry Jr. has completed a year in Saudi Arabia and will be stationed at McDowell AFB in Tampa Florida. Ada relatives visited Saturday for fishing and a Sunday dinner with Virgil Scarberry Jr. and family. They attended the Canadian Valley singing convention in Center.
Lee Forehand suffered flu last week and was up briefly Monday. Mrs Forehand was unwell Monday morning. Mr and Mrs Loss Henry of Ada drove down Sunday to visit the Forehands, longtime friends and former neighbors.
Donald Duck, Pattons' mon grel pup, barked Monday morning as if treed in lumber near the chicken house. Mr Patton, suspecting a house cat, went to investigate beneath the boards.
The large possum disrupted Patton's breakfast when Donald moved a board and dragged it out. The animal was nearly as big as the dog and very fat. It is believed to be the same culprit behind hens half eaten in the henhouse.
CAAR CORNER notes Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Horsley of Shawnee and Mr. and Mrs. Mack Gillham and Ronnie of Maysville join Mr. and Mrs. Truman Horsley and daughters of Oklahoma City in a Sunday visit to Mr. and Mrs. Dale Melton and Chery and Claude Horsley.
Miss Clara Miller of Parish Chapel visited Miss Cheryl Melton Saturday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Andrews of Ada visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. A. Bradley, Sunday. Mrs. Cressie McKinney called on Mrs. Johny Griffith, who is ill, Wednesday night. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Griffith and their son of Oil Center.
Mrs. Mildred Melton and Cheryl visited Mrs. Clariece Pennington and Karl Wade and also visited Mrs. Lorrainne Pennington and her newborn son Donnie Ray who were brought home from the hospital Wednesday morning. Mrs. Oscar Carson and Irene were also guests.
Mr and Mrs Bill Parkins stayed from Friday to Sunday with his brother Mr and Mrs Henry Parkins and family in Ross. Bill suffered a nosebleed and had trouble stopping it, but the bleeding is reported stopped at this time.
Mrs Paul Cameron and her son Claude Lee along with Mrs Hugh Luton of Lindsay were guests of Mr Dale Melton and Cheryl and Claude Horsley on Tuesday.
Mrs Clariece Pennington and Karl Wade spent Thursday with Mrs Inez Pennington, sharing time and conversation.
Mrs Verna McCurdy visited Mrs Christine Martin Thursday afternoon to catch up and share a chat.
Gene and Karl Wade visited Mr and Mrs Newt Jervis and Havana northwest of Stratford Thursday night.
Bob Murphy of Pauls Valley visited Claude Horsley Friday afternoon. The brief social call occurred in the local area with no reported incidents or outcomes.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Robbins of Lindsay visited Mr and Mrs Dale Melton and Cheryl Saturday.
Ed Varnadore and Olen James attended the Ada Wewoka football game at Norris Stadium on Friday night.
Barbara and Belinda Griffith and Ruthie Varnadore visited Phyl lis Potter Friday night. Mrs Ed Varnadore visited Mrs Johnnie Griffith Friday night. Mrs Henry Little visited Mrs Varnadore Friday afternoon and they also visited Mrs Frank James.
Mrs Emma Turner of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Marvin Hamblin last week. She returned home Friday.
Mrs. Joan Ballard and her son Mark visited Mr. and Mrs. Ed Varnadore in Stratford Thursday and stopped by Vanessa School in the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Ballard and Mark also spent the weekend with the Varnadores. Mrs. Varnadore and Ruth visited Mrs. Johnnie Griffith, Barbara and Belinda Sunday night.
Ada residents Emma Turner and others toured a new house with Inez Pennington on Wednesday. Weekend guests included B B Jackson Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue Roy and Alva Pennington family. Sunday visits featured Alton Shipley Claud Pennington Becky and Coleman Pennington with Ada residents Pat McClure Patsy and others. Monday night gatherings included Neville Pennington Harrell Gene Karl Wade and Frank James.
Lindsay visited Mr and Mrs Fletcher Snipes and Wanda Friday and Saturday. They also attended the Ada Wewoka football game at Norris Stadium Friday night.
Jerry and another guest were hosted at a residence on Sunday, attending a social gathering. The report notes their presence and the informal nature of the visit.
Mrs Christine Martin and eight other Gaar Corner Home Demonstration Club members served lunch at the Ansell sale northwest of Stratford, aiding community fund efforts and volunteers.
Mr and Mrs Joe Meek and Jerry attended a birthday party at the home of Mr and Mrs David Galey of Oil Center for Earl Franks of Egypt Friday night Mrs Christine Martin visited Mrs Meek Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Cox and daughter of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Ted Cox on Tuesday. Larry Murphy of Ada spent the weekend as a guest.
Mrs Della James visited Mrs Johnnie Griffith on Friday afternoon. The brief social visit occurred at Griffith home and was reported in the local society notes.
Interior work by Pod Law progresses smoothly in the new Pennington home with move in soon anticipated.
Mr and Mrs Tom Burch visited Mr and Mrs Charlie Nelson in Stratford Thursday afternoon and saw the Nelsons new home under construction. They also called on Barney Gray and family in Stratford late Monday afternoon.
Egypt report notes Miss Imogene Bray celebrated her eighteenth birthday Saturday night. Jo Jetton of Ada brought a birthday cake. Both Imogene and Jo are graduates of Latta in 1957. Imogene invited Jerry Henderson to share two pieces of cake. Jo's boyfriend is Jimmy Goodwin.
Mrs Maud Cox from Denver Colorado arrived last Sunday and stayed through Wednesday to visit her niece Mrs Carl Welden sister to Mrs Gregory and brother Floyd South in Ada Oklahoma.
Gary Lynn Golden son of Mr and Mrs Horace Golden of Union Hill visited with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Paul Henderson on Wednesday night.
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