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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1955
Page
7
Leonard Jumper and Bob Byrd rodeo night in Frisco as car brake failure and rear axle trouble stranded them. They had to call Bob Byrd’s father to pull the car home. No luck at Medicine Springs rodeo to close the night.
Frisco hosts a home demonstration club event honoring Mr. and Mrs. Lee Forehand on their 43rd wedding anniversary with a 7 p.m. supper. Davie Byrd crafted a tiered pink rose cake bearing anniversary greetings. Twenty nine attendees marked the occasion.
Mr and Mrs L C Colbert of Coalgate spent last weekend visiting with her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Boda Hisaw.
Mrs. Jewel Johnson of Ada spent the past week visiting Mr. and Mrs. Joe Morgan Sr. and enjoying time in their home.
Joe Morgan Jr. is reported to be on military maneuvers in Hawaii. The activity involves training exercises and readiness operations conducted on the islands.
The pretty baby Miss Jim Mar Shall was carried around by neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Thomas at a party Mead's Bakery held for its employees. Mr. Thomas works as a baker for Mead's. Lonnie Reid of Holdenville and his wife visited Mr. and Mrs. Jack Barnes. Reid is Barnes' nephew.
Mr. and Mrs. Billie Wayne Scott and children Arlie and Jenny of Cleburne Texas spent the weekend with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Coy Byrd and Mr. and Mrs. Buck Scott. Mrs. Scott had spent the past week in Cleburne with her son and daughter-in-law.
D. W. Maloy and Mrs. Mattie Hicky of Ada spent Wednesday and Sunday of last week with Mr. and Mrs. Coy Byrd.
Mrs. J. W. Stegall shows a carding and quilting scene while Mrs. Patton recalls sewing. L. T. Daniel family hosts the news visit in a pecan orchard and gifts several pounds of paper shell pecans for baking.
J W Stegall reports hawk harassment of a laying hen for two weeks as the bird repeatedly returns to prey on poultry. Domestic visitors include Mrs Fannie Chappel of Atoka and several Durbin relatives from Denison Tupelo and Austin. John Lucas, longtime Pontotoc County resident, suffers another heart attack but has stabilized.
Seen and Heard column reports Mrs Sherwood O Neal and Mrs M W Whitmire soliciting for the Scout drive. A Cub Scout Hallowe'en party in the grade school featured cake judging, games, and a Witches Brew display. The Beattys move from Frisco to Ada after selling their farm. Rev McGrew and Rev Manning tied to former Ada pastors welcome newborns.
Oren Cherry visited son Jerry at Marlow while he is stationed at Ft. Sill. Ada guests included Mrs. Don Barrick with nephew Arlie Johnson Jr. and Denise Crosson with family. The Crossons hosted Rudy Waltz and Myrt Crosson with Sue of Tulsa for Homecoming at East Central. Several families attended church services and wintering arrangements.
Stratford traveled to visit Mr. and Mrs. Schley Stegall last Friday night for a social call.
The Fifth Sunday meeting and basket dinner will be held at the Frisco community building on Sunday October 30. Everyone is invited to bring a basket and enjoy fellowship with the group.
Mr and Mrs Simon Patton were dinner guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Son Morgan last Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Dea Lance Mr and Mrs George Lance and family attended the rodeo in Coalgate Sunday as spectators or participants mentioned in local social notes.
George Lance has purchased the Frazier Saddle Shop in Ada, renaming it Lance Saddle Shop. Dea Lance now works in the shop under the new ownership.
Bob Byrd Leonard Jumper and Wayne Truitt competed in a rodeo event held last Sunday in Coalgate. Organizers reported strong crowds and notable performances by the three competitors.
Visitors this week were two Turner daughters, Mrs. Dean Miller of Boswell and Mrs. Frank Pevehouse, Kathy and Sammy of Ratliff City.
Mr and Mrs Albert Wilson spent Monday in Ada visiting Mrs Carrie Watson and Mr and Mrs C O Wilson. They brought home a variety of fresh vegetables sent by her sister Mrs Calvin Wilson of Calvin. The elder Wilsons had visited there Sunday and reported a fine fall garden.
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Whitten are home for a few days rest. She stays with a Seminole sister to help care for their aged mother Mrs. Mary Bleeker. He has time off between jobs with his construction employer.
Mr and Mrs Gene Harris and Patti Jean of Seminole spent a weekend with Patti Jean's parents Mr and Mrs Andrew Large and Farrel.
Adrian Cole and his wife Mrs. Cole moved into the Harden City parsonage last Tuesday. The Coles, formerly from Montana, arrive after Adrian’s several months of radio preaching in Duncan.
Mrs Nettie Summers of Rofs visited last week with her son Evert Summers and family. Mr and Mrs B B Ownbey and Charles visited Friday in Mcc Alester with Mr and Mrs Pete Jones and family. Charles stopped off in Ada and spent the night with Mr and Mrs Jimmie Ownbey.
Shelby Stanfield accompanied Bob Austell to Norman on Saturday and attended the ball game there. Mrs. Bill Bradford and Mrs. Joe Thompson visited that Saturday with Mrs. Grace Johnson and May.
McLish school will dismiss Thursday and Friday for a state teachers meeting. Jim Hunter son of Mr and Mrs James Hunter and Barbara Wigley senior at East Central daughter of Mr and Mrs Wallace Wigley will undergo tonsillectomies on Thursday and Friday respectively.
Mr and Mrs Bill Snyder and family visited Mr and Mrs Paul McElroy in Healdton area over the weekend. Crowning ceremonies for the grade school king and queen took place Saturday night in the Dundee High School auditorium. Their grandson Mike a 3rd grade candidate, and the McElroys recently relocated from Wilson to Dundee two weeks ago.
The Dowell Stanfords host a daughter Mrs Bill Crownover and her children Debbie and Robin who arrived Saturday from Tulsa for a visit this week.
Mrs Pearl Welch left Saturday for her home in Tulsa after a two weeks visit with her daughter Mrs S R Flinn and family.
A senior class sponsored show features C. C. Riley and sons Pat and Mike. The program runs next Monday night October 31 at 7 30 in the McLish high school auditorium. Admission is 20 cents for students and children and 40 cents for adults.
Supt. J. D. Enis announces the new school store and concession stand inside the former gym entrance vestibule now closed for a permanent stand. The coffee maker has arrived and service will be fast and efficient. Entrance to the gym will be via the hall of the main building.
The Baptist Women's Missionary Union gathered at the church on Wednesday afternoon for a program from Royal Service magazine. Mrs. B. B. Ryan presided and Mrs. Dowell Stanford led the program, followed by a brief business session. Refreshments served in the church annex. Attendees included Mrs. Steve McNeill, Mrs. D. L. Haines, Mrs. Jack Howry, Mrs. B. B. Ryan, Mrs. Sam Winters, and Mrs. S. R.
Miss Myrna Schneider, set to marry Orville Drake on October 28, was feted with a bridal shower Friday night at the McLish Home Economics Cottage. Hostesses were Junior and Senior girls. two-designers teams fashioned wedding gowns from newspapers for a timed challenge while guests watched and gifts were arranged on a yellow cloth.
After Wednesday night prayer meeting at First Baptist Church a social event was held honoring attendees. Local members and families gathered for fellowship and refreshments in the church hall following services.
Guests of their parents Mr and Mrs Wallace Wigley for the week end were Butch Wigley a student at Okmulgee A and M and his sister Barbara a senior at East Central College.
Donnie Skeith and Frank Patton traveled to Norman to watch the University of Oklahoma clash with Colorado on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Jakie Phillips and daughter Karen Ann of Pauls Valley visited his parents Mr and Mrs Jake Phillips Denny and Carolyn Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Rogers of Seminole were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hodgin and their nephew Darren McCoy.
Mr and Mrs Henry Clampitt visited his brother and sister in Roff on Sunday. On Monday the couple with Ed Clampitt made a business trip to Coalgate.
Land Bland came back Sunday evening from Tulsa where he spent the weekend with his son Jack and the family.
Mr and Mrs C V Crass Wan da and Carrol were Sunday visitors in Calvin Wilsons home. They picked up her parents the C O Wilsons of Ada and took them with them.
Mr and Mrs Jack Griffith welcomed a daughter Edith Ann born in Stillwater on October 17. Relatives visited and nearby families were seen in Stillwater and Ada with several updates on health and trips.
A campus dispute at East Central State College over Homecoming queen selection spots the Student Senate and football team in a clash of power. President J. D. Lester allegedly moves to crown the queen, prompting questions of who holds authority and the potential usurpation. Separately, Pontotoc County Farm Bureau hosts U. S. Senator Kerr as keynote, drawing national attention to a fine afternoon event.
Ada Safety Council will hand out pedestrian safety cards this Saturday to remind jaywalkers to cross at corners. The cards include fields for name undertaker physician and hospital, highlighting the risk of midblock crossing and the need for coordinated effort.
A noted French playwright Sacha Guitry quips that a successful man earns more than his wife can spend, while a successful woman is the wife who spends it all. The remark reflects gendered humor about wealth and household management.
The State Highway Commission plans a November letting for a $450000 contract to improve Mississippi Avenue near the city limits. Ada’s traffic probe will receive initial support as the first major action in a multi phase urban highway program.
Luetta, Monetta and Noah of Velma visited Mr and Mrs I N Brooks over the past weekend. They also visited Hattie Brooks and her parents Mr and Mrs Rollen Duncan.
Mr and Mrs Jess Glover of Beggs visited her parents. Mr and Mrs Ed Smith Saturday night. Betty Sue Woolly of Nida visited Helen Clifford Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks of Ada visited his parents. Mr and
Mrs Walter Brooks and her parents Mr and Mrs D R Clifford last Thursday Ada visited her parents Mr and Mrs D R Clifford and his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks Saturday and Sunday
Clyde Woolly and Luetta Brooks visited Clyde Woolly's parents Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Woolly of Nida on Sunday. Billy Glenn McGuire of Ada spent the weekend with John Boyce Clifford. Mrs. Mable Buzbee of Stonewall visited her sister. Sonny Leader, working at Nida, visited friends and relatives including Mr. and Mrs Ed Smith Sunday.
The Lula Home Demonstration Club met in the school lunch room Thursday October 20. Mrs. Lois Clifford presided as vice president. Miss Martha Mote county agent led a sup covers demo. Refreshments were served by hostesses Bessie Gore and Lois Clifford. Members and visitors attended, including Mrs. Mable Buzbee and children.
Mr and Mrs J C Treas of Ahloso visited his brother Gene Treas and Mrs Treas on Sunday in a family gathering recorded by local reporters.
Yale sophomore Oliver Henkel, a promising quarterback, shoots for golf with high expectations to earn a spot on the Eli links team next spring. He seeks to blend football potential with golf progress as he trains with local clubs and coaches.
Mrs Grace Johnson and May spent Sunday at the Joe Thomp son home in Ross California. They called the Melvin Johnson and J F Walker families in Lodi California by telephone and shared long conversations, suggesting a sizable telephone bill for Melvin.
Mrs Roy Cantwell and her guest Mrs Margaret Haden of Fort Worth joined Mr and Mrs Alvie Griffith at Stratford church services Sunday night.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Burnett and Mrs Janice of Lindsay with Mr and Mrs Harold Crawford and Dennis of Maud spent Monday with the Winter family and gathered pecans on the B B Ryan place. Harold stayed overnight and returned Tuesday. Mrs Crawford Mike and Dennis came back after school for supper with the Winter group before leaving.
The county area saw a light frost Sunday night as fall colors begin to show. Hunters Arno Griffith and Matt Heimer Jr. were lucky early, securing two deer each during their Colorado trip.
The notice highlights higher yields or benefits tied to invested funds in the Ada region’s classified want ads. Readers are urged to review terms, rates, and eligibility for increased returns on vested amounts. The item emphasizes financial options and potential gains available through local postings.
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