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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1956

Page

10

Hand-Raised Monday at Sheil Funeral Chapel Kansas City

Obituary notes a woman from Francis buried at Mt. Washington Cemetery Kansas City with survivors in several states. It records auto accident injuries and extended family visits including relatives in Claremore and St. Louis plus health updates and travel plans around the 1920s era.

Sheil Funeral Chapel Kansas City Mt. Washington Cemetery Edith Huckins Ponca City Jennie Cooper W.E. McMurtry C. B. Webb East Meadows N. Y R. W. Davidson St. Louis Annie Francis

Open House At Schoolhouse Draws Large Crowd

A large crowd attended the open house at the schoolhouse on Thursday night September 20. A ham dinner was served followed by a tour of the building and entertainment by the Don Thompson quartet. Speakers included Leo Winters of Oklahoma City and Norman Mitchell the county superintendent.

Don Thompson Leo Winters Oklahoma City Norman Mitchell

Francis Boys Break Slump In 10 9 Victory

McLiss and Francis played last Friday afternoon with Francis winning 10 to 9. It marks Francis first win of the season and a potential turning point in their fortunes.

McLiss Francis Francis Boys

Barbara Robinson Visits Family in Abilene Area

Miss Barbara Robinson daughter of Mr and Mrs Don Robinson spent three days with her parents last week. Barbara is employed in a hospital in Sherman Texas.

Barbara Robinson Don Robinson Barbara Sheman Tex

Local Moves and Visits Highlight Community Ties

Mrs. Virdie May of Wewoka visited with her mother Aunt Minnie Baugh last week. Miss Barbara Lee is now employed in Vinita and spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Lee.

Virdie May of Wewoka Minnie Baugh Barbara Lee Vinita Floyd Son) Lee

Mrs Kenneth Roberts visits Wanda Byers and children

Mrs Kenneth Roberts visited Mrs Wanda Byers and her children last Friday.

Kenneth Roberts Wanda Byers

Henson Couple Visits Relatives in Tulsa

Mr and Mrs W A Henson recently visited relatives in Tulsa.

Mrs. W. A. Henson Tulsa

Landriths Move to El Paso as Vernon Is Stationed

Mr and Mrs Vernon Landrith have relocated to El Paso Texas where Vernon is stationed.

Mrs Vernon Landrith el Paso, Tex Vernon

Local Notables Move, County Fairs Attract Attendees

The son Jim Smith was moved from Tulsa to Lindsay with his family. Residents attended Ada county fair and industrial show last week. The sick list included Mrs. Jennie Smith David Kelley and the Marshall children.

Jim Smith Tulsa Lindsay Ada Jennie Smith David Kelley Childen Mrs. Marshall

Mr and Mrs Max Smith Visit Tulsa Parents

Mr and Mrs Max Smith of Tulsa have returned home after spending several days with his parents Mr and Mrs Hoten Smith.

Max Smith Tulsa Houe Mrs Hoten Smith

Community Club dinner meeting at school house

A dinner meeting of the Community Club will take place at the school house on Monday night October 1 at 7 p.m. Visitors are welcome.

Pontotoc County

Oklahoma City visitors with family in town

Local report notes that a man from Oklahoma City recently visited the area with his parents Mr and Mrs Bob Wilson and their son Lindell.

Oklahoma City Bob Wilson Lindell

Mrs Geneva Crews Visits Relatives in Okemah

Mrs Geneva Crews spent last week visiting relatives in Okemah Oklahoma. She traveled from nearby towns to reconnect with family and enjoy local hospitality.

Geneva Crews Okemah

Kelley Family Visits King Household in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Robert Kelley and Gary visited Mr and Mrs K C King and their children in Oklahoma City last Sunday.

Robert Kelley Gary K. C. King Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City Family Weekend Visit With Local Residents

Mr and Mrs Earl Parks and children of Oklahoma City spent last weekend with Mr and Mrs James Rice and children and Mrs Duer who makes her home with the Rices in town.

Earl Parks Oklahoma City James Rice Duer Rices

Aunt Ida Lee Returns Home After Midwest City Visit

Aunt Ida Lee has returned home after visiting her son Mr Johnny Lee and his family in Midwest City. If the OCR text supports both names, preserve them as entities and keep concise.

Ida Lee Mrs Johnny Lee Midwest City

Tulsa Family Visits with Wests and Gene Last Weekend

Mr and Mrs Joe Simpson and children of Tulsa visited here with her parents Mr and Mrs Cal West and their son Gene last weekend.

Joe Simpson Tulsa Cal West Gene

Jennie Smith and David Kelley Visit Doctor

Mrs. Jennie Smith and David Kelley traveled to see their doctor for a routine checkup and discussion of health concerns.

Prague visitors and local social notes

Bill Steele of Prague and his brother Mr and Mrs Bob Steele with children visited here last weekend. Charlie Shockley attended singing at Midway last Friday night.

Bill Steele Prague Bob Steele Charlie Shockley Midway

Family relocates and picks cotton in Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs James Lee move to California. Marion Fountain and five members of the Holman family left last Saturday to Mountain View Oklahoma to pick cotton for the coming weeks.

Marion Fountain Holman Mountain View Okla

Summers visit kin in Fort Worth as Wilsons host

Clarence Summers, son of Mr and Mrs Bill Summers, is visiting relatives in Fort Worth. Mr and Mrs Clennis Wilson are hosting during the stay.

Clarence Summers Mrs Bill Summers Fort Worth

Roberts family visits relatives in Tulsa

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Roberts and his mother Mrs Flossie Roberts of Ada visited relatives in Tulsa last Sunday, describing a family gathering and travel details.

Kenneth Roberts Flossie Roberts Ada Tulsa

Attebery Reaches Home After Hospital Stay in St Louis

J. N. Attebery returns home following several days in Frisco Hospital in St. Louis Missouri. He was hospitalized for treatment and has been discharged to resume normal activities.

J. N. Attebery Frisco Hospital St. Louis

Ada welcomes Tom Beam and guests in family move

Tom Beam is now making his home in Ada with Mr. and Mrs. Duel Chism and children. Mr. and Mrs. D. Norris have returned home after spending a two week vacation at various points in Texas and Oklahoma.

Tom Beam Ada Mr. and Mrs. Duel Chism Mrs. D. Norris Texas Oklahoma

Capertons Visit Francis. Tulsa Job Ties Family Ties

Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Caperton spent last weekend in Francis. The Capertons live here while he works in Tulsa. Mrs. Caperton is Aunt Minnie Baugh’s daughter, tying the families together.

E. H. Caperton Francis Capertons Tulsa

Death claims longtime Francis resident Annie Davidson

Annie Davidson known as Miss Annie died Friday at 3 15 p m at her home in Francis after a long life of local activity. Funeral services were arranged by her family and local friends.

Francis Annie Davidson Annie

Miss Betty Canada Spends Saturday With Cousin

Miss Betty Canada spent last Saturday with her cousin Ethel Rae Matthews. The occasion highlighted family gathering in a quiet local setting.

Betty Canada Ethel Rae Matthews

Winter Weather Reaches Denver as Air Force Fliers Report Snow

Mrs. Raymond Matthews recalls conversation with son Jimmy Ray stationed in Denver. He notes heavy rain and two snowfalls, saying he has never seen so much rain in the area.

Raymond Matthews Jimmy Ray Air Force Denver Colo

Smiths Host Robins Family Visit in El Reno

Mr and Mrs Luther Robins and Mrs Taylor all of El Reno spent last Sunday with Mr and Mrs Murry Smith, sharing time during a family visit centered in the city.

Luther Robins

Visit Highlights Coleman Family's Francis Stop

Mr and Mrs Clifton Hardy and daughter Betty of Coleman visited Francis last Sunday. The Hyds are former residents and former teachers in the Francis school system.

Clifton Hardy Betty of Coleman Francis Hardys

Mrs. Lou Murphree Returns Home After Visit

Mrs. Lou Murphree returns home following a two week visit with relatives in Seminole.

Lou Murphree Seminole

Lambert visit to Daniels in Stonewall highlights family ties

Mr and Mrs Jim Lambert visited her parents Mr and Mrs R C Daniels of Stonewall last Sunday night, showcasing a family gathering noted in local society.

Jim Lambert R. C. Daniels Stonewall

Visitors in Ada Home Include Harris and Lee Families

Recent visitors to the home of Mr and Mrs Jessie Lee included Mr and Mrs Isom Harris Mr and Mrs Bill Lee and son Terry of Ada Harlie West Cordell Lee and Mrs Lawrence Reed.

Jessie Lee Isom Harris Bill Lee Terry Ada Harlie West Cordell Lee Lawrence Reed

Mrs Pearl Surgnier Visits Hartshorn Mother

Mrs. Pearl Surgnier has recently visited her mother, Mrs. Nora Hunter, in Hartshorn.

Pearl Surgnier Nora Hunter Hartshorn

Weekend visitors brighten Cordell and Lovelady homes

Weekend visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jessie E. Lee included Mr. and Mrs. Altus Alexander and their daughters from Oklahoma City and Mrs. Cordell Lee and daughters from Lovelady. The Lees hosted the Alexanders in Cordell Lee's home to watch television Saturday night. Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Reed welcomed her brother, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Lewis and their children.

Jessie E. Lee Altus Alexander Oklahoma City Cordell Lee Lovelady Lees Alexanders Lawrence Reed Sherman Lewis

Visit With Local Families Sparks Community Ties

Mr. and Mrs. Altus Alexander and daughters visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Farmer and John Alexander at Gaar Corner to share family time and neighborly hospitality.

Miller Family Visits Ada Mourning Member

Mr and Mrs Fred Miller and their daughter of Ada visited his mother Mrs T E Miller last Monday.

Fred Miller Ada T. E. Miller

Scout Meeting Attended by Local Families

Leo Winters of Oklahoma City was a guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ezell Landreth and children Thursday night of last week. A scout meeting was held last Monday evening in the home of scoutmaster Don Burkhead. Those attending were Hershell Kelley, Raymond Landreth, Linn Lee, Glen Dale Matthews, Paul Lee, and Dale and Bobby Poplin. Mrs. Mabel Teague and children of Los Gatos, Calif., have returned home after visiting her sister, Mrs. Pearl Surgnier.

Leo Winters Oklahoma City Ezell Landreth Don Burkhead Hershell Kelley Raymond Landreth Linn Lee Glen Dale Matthews Paul Lee Dale Bobby Poplin Mabel Teague Los Gatos Calif Pearl Surgnier

Union Valley School Notes Drift in Quiet Week

Union Valley reports steady progress as Mrs. Scott guides seven pupils in first grade. Principal Mrs. Fleming oversees thirteen students. Mrs. Lizzie Jones of Marlowe visited her sister-in-law, Annie Rose, for several days and returned home Tuesday.

Scott Fleming Lizzie Jones Marlowe Annie Rose

Stephens visit Grannie and Virda Stephens Sunday

Edd Stephens and daughter Kay along with a son in law Farrel Copeland and two daughters Marylin and Diane visited Grannie and Virda Stephens on Sunday.

Edd Stephens Kay Farrel Copeland Marylin Diane Grannie Virda Stephens

Davis Family Notice From Ada Evening Call

Mr and Mrs Arvel Davis visited their son Mr and Mrs Wayne Davis of Ada Monday evening.

Visitation at B M Stephens Home Wednesday Night

Visitors at the B M Stephens home Wednesday night included Mr and Mrs Arvel Davis and Euvonda Moore of Ada.

Maloy Family Visits Son in Seminole

Mr and Mrs D W Maloy visited their son over the weekend. They attended the First Baptist Church of Seminole during the stay and were joined by Mr and Mrs Gorden Maloy and children.

D. W. Maloy Mrs. Gorden Maloy First Baptist Church of Seminole

Mrs Jane Heaton Visits Viola Lyons Monday Evening

Mrs Jane Heaton paid a social visit to Viola Lyons on Monday evening, sharing conversation and companionship in a friendly call.

Jane Heaton Viola Lyons

Stephens Hosts Visit Amid Weekend Call

Mr and Mrs B M Stephens called on Mr and Mrs D W Maloy Sunday night in a social visit noting cordial conversation and friendly exchange among neighbors.

B. M. Stephens D. W. Maloy

Nell Holloway and Kay Visit Cordie Davis Saturday

Mrs. Nell Holloway and her daughter Kay paid a morning visit to their cousin Mrs. Cordie Davis on Saturday.

Nell Holloway Kay Cordie Davis

Notable Trio at Evans Grocery Visit

Seen Jane Heaton and the new baby Lydia and Mrs Velma McNeel at the H. H. Evans Grocery Monday evening.

Jane Heaton Lydia Velma McNeel H. H. Evans Grocery

Ada Couple Visits Friends Sunday

Mr and Mrs Louis Richardson of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Ira Bowers Sunday in a casual social call noting the home gathering and fellowship.

Louis Richardson Ada Ira Bowers

Conley Visit With Selby Family Reported

Mr and Mrs Guy Conley visited their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Jim Selby of Ada Saturday.

Guy Conley Jim Selby Ada

Lynch Couple Visits Conley Household Thursday

Mr and Mrs Johnnie Lynch of Latta visited Mr and Mrs Guy Conley Thursday.

Johnnie Lynch Latta Guy Conley

Ada woman visits parents as grandson comes to stay

Mrs. Jim Selby of Ada visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Guy Conley and her nephew Jimmie Edwards went home with her. Jim mie is now living with his grandparents while he attends Union Valley School.

Jim Selby Ada Guy Conley Jimmie Edwards Jimmie Union Valley School

Heaton Couple Visits Brother in Weeklong Stay

Pvt. and Mrs. Douglas Heaton visited his brother Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Heaton for the past week. He will return to Fort Sill where he will be stationed for a while.

Pvt Douglas Heaton Leroy Heaton Ft. Sill

Reeves Family Visits Evanses in Ada on Sunday

Mr and Mrs A M Reeves and daughter Sandra Lou of Ada visited his sister Mrs H H Evans on Sunday. A niece Mrs Thelma Lee Fowler and her baby of Tupelo were also visitors of the Evanses Sunday.

A. M. Reeves Sandra Lou Ada H. H. Evans Thelma Lee Fowler Baby Tupelo Evanses

Mrs Davis Chooses Lake Texoma for Fishing Luck

Mrs Davis decides to fish at Lake Texoma hoping for better luck. The move emphasizes her belief in the lake as a favorable spot.

Mrs Bowers Welcomes New Grandchild During Visit

Mrs Ira Bowers returned home with her son Howard and his daughter Linda after a pleasant visit with children and grandchildren. The clan now counts 21 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, with one newborn arriving during the trip. Jud y Ruth weighed 6 pounds 5 ounces.

Ira Bowers Howard Linda

Davis Family Hosts Evening Call In Local Note

Mr and Mrs Arvel Davis called on their son Mr and Mrs Wayne Davis Monday evening in a small family update noting visiting relatives and greetings at home.

Arvel Davis Mrs Wayne Davis

Visitors at Louie Moshier Home Monday Night

Those who visited in the Louie Moshier home Monday night were B. M. Stephens, Roy Loman and Mr. and Mrs. Arvel Davis.

Louie Moshier B. M. Stephens Roy Loman Arvel Davis

Ada couple visits. Pvt Thompson completes basic

Pvt and Mrs Harvey Thompson of Ada, formerly Union Valley, are visiting as Pvt Thompson finishes basic training at Fort Bliss, Texas.

Pvt Harvey Thompson Ada Union Valley Pvt. Thompson Fort Bliss, Tex

Reed Family Weekend Visit In Ashland

Mr and Mrs Othar Reed hosted grandsons Jim and Don in Ashland while their father Troy Reed stayed at Valley View Hospital where his wife also worked nights. The children returned home after the weekend.

Othar Reed Ashland Jim Don Troy Reed Valley View Hospital

Fort Worth Family Enjoys Lake Texoma Boatriding

Visitors to the George McCurley home over the week included two sons Mr and Mrs Eugene McCurley and children Mary Jean and Donny, and Mrs George McCurley Jr., all of Fort Worth. Kathy and Keith of Tulsa also joined. The group went boating on Lake Texoma.

George McCurley Eugene McCurley Mary Jean Donny George McCurley Jr Fort Worth Tex Kathy Keith Tulsa Lake Texoma

Choate Visit at Rose Home Reported in Ada

Mr and Mrs Walter Choate of Ada visited in the Rose home Sunday afternoon.

Walter Choate of Ada Rose Home

Ada Social Notices Highlight Family Visits

Miss Bobbie Bennett of Ada visited Mrs. Ellene Ward and her children Sunday afternoon. Aunt Susie Schroader and D. T. Evans of Ada visited Mrs. Vergie Evans and nephew H. H. Evans Saturday. D. T. Evans is H. H. Evans' brother. Mr. and Mrs. Mick Scott visited in the C. H. Boyd home Tuesday.

Bobbie Bennett Ada Ellene Ward Susie Schroader D. T. Evans Vergie Evans H. H. Evans D. T Mick Scott C. H. Boyd

McCoys Remodel Home Build New Sheetrocked Room

The C. W. McCoys are remodeling their house by constructing a new room and applying sheetrock throughout the space. The project progresses as workers install walls and finish interior surfaces.

C. W. McCoys

Visitors Stop by Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City

C H Boyd and Mrs Ellene Ward visited Mrs Charlene Holland who is hospitalized at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. Mrs C H Boyd also called on her.

C. H. Boyd Ellene Ward Charlene Holland Mercy

Mr and Mrs Wesley Zachary Move Into Gorden Maloy House

Mr Wesley Zachary and Mrs Zachary have moved into the Gorden Maloy residence, confirming a relocation notice with neighbors noting the new occupants and address.

Wesley Zachary Gorden Maloy House

Davis couple's Oklahoma trip includes lakes and dams

Mr and Mrs Wayne Davis visited his parents on Friday after a week long vacation. They saw Miss Margie Dale in Tulsa but found no one home. They stayed in Muskogee overnight and reached Fort Gibson to view the dam and lake. At Lake Tenkiller they fished with slight luck.

Wayne Davis

Mr. and Mrs. Odus Wiles Visit Mrs. Annie Rose

Mr. and Mrs. Odus Wiles with their children Dean and Jannis visited Mrs. Annie Rose on Monday night, according to local social notes.

Odus Wiles Dean and Jannis Annie Rose

Oklahoma Secures Rail Rate Cut for Distress Hay Shipment

Oklahoma Gov Ray­mond Gary announced Interstate Commerce Commission approval of reduced rail rates for hay sent to drought stricken farmers. Minnesota to Oklahoma City shipping drops from 22 dollars per ton, pending railroad consent. Gary also said 52 more Oklahoma counties are approved for grazing on soil bank land through Oct 31, expanding grazing rights alongside previously approved counties.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Raymond Gary Gary Harold D. McCoy Interstate Commerce Commission Minnesota Atoka Beckham Bryan Carter Creek Dewey Garfield Garvin Grady Grant Haskell Hughes Jefferson Johnston Kay Kingfisher Latimer Lincoln Logan Love McIntosh Major Marshall Mayes Murray Muskogee Noble Okfuskee Okmulgee Osage Pawnee Payne Pittsburg Pontotoc Pottawatomie Pushmataha Roger Mills Rogers Seminole Stephens

Oklahoma Cuts Crude Oil Allowable for Next Month

Oklahoma's Crude Oil Allowable Cut for next month was reduced 20 percent from September by the corporation commission. Conservation director Massena B. Murray said the cut is expected to yield about 560,000 barrels.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Corporation Commission Massena B. Murray

State imposes proration rule on oil wells

The bureau of mines had estimated higher demand and the new order cuts production by about 20 000 barrels per day with water flood fields exempt. For the week ending September 22 output averaged 577 067 barrels and the first three weeks of September averaged 589 320 per day. Ray Jones chairman says the measure aims to wipe out purchaser proration and establish ratable taking. The order sets a 20 barrel per well minimum, down five barrels from prior months.

Bureau of Mines Ray Jones Commission

Bill Brassfield Seriously Injured In Davis Road Accident

Bill Brassfield aged 21 of 601 North Hickory suffered a fractured right hip and leg with possible internal injuries after an automobile crash about 11 15 p m Tuesday in Davis. He is listed in poor condition at Valley View Hospital. Also treated at Valley View were Mrs Allie McLish and Michael Morrison after separate injuries.

Bill Brassfield North Hickory Davis Valley View Hospital Allie McLish Pontotoc Valley View Hosital Michael Morrison Leonard Morrison Morrison

Teen-age Eskimos Dance Customs Highlighted in Party

A brief item notes that teens typically dance with elders at gatherings before dancing with peers. The remark underscores traditional social rules and intergenerational roles within the community referenced.

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G. W. Dale Claremore Virgie Chandler Tollie Chism Loyd Price Lester Kimes Holdenville J. M. Chism Bill Ward Sapulpa L. C. Hooser Dortha June M. E. Harris Velma Chandler Lavern Scroggins Lee Tucker Oi Center Sportsmen’s Club Francis News H. L. Kelley Mrs. James Lee California Clennis Wilson Lee Farmer John Alexander Gaar Corner Wirs Euvonda Moore Charlene Angus Bill Corbin Phers Bill Mary Corbin Michiel Lester Blair and Sons Wesley Blair Lester L. Luton Longines — Wittnauer Hamilton Elgin Bulova
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