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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1958
Page
5
Galley notes show Midland Vaness High winning two games from McLish and one from Horace Mann plus two from Sasakwa. Community entries describe visits, hospital runs, and daily chores, with family news and local comings and goings across several households.
Mr and Mrs George Sprague butchered a fat beef on Tuesday and put it in the freezer for future use.
A playful Halloween note wishing everyone a safe holiday and special greetings to children. The writer jokes about witches and goblins and promises to return next week, signing off with festive cheer.
Oklahoma City couple Mr. and Mrs. J W Peters visited Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Sawyers on Saturday October 18. Mrs Peters, formerly Moiselle Howard, attended the Stonewall High School alumni banquet. Mrs Clarence Miller visited daughter Jane Buchanan in Shawnee and saw her three grandchildren.
Mrs. Madison Foreman and her daughter Virginia visited Annie Weller for a short time Tuesday evening. The two sisters enjoyed a lively conversation during the visit.
Mr and Mrs Roy Lee Pharr visited the home of Mr and Mrs H R Bradys Saturday night.
Mr and Mrs Ronnie Sawyers of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Le Roy Sawyers Sunday.
A Saturday night domino party at Fred Rogers residence featured cookies and coffee. Attendees included Van Harlin Cedell Phillips Joe Weller Debora Weller John Rogers R V Brady and Hank Brady.
Mr and Mrs Hank Brady hosted a full house for Sunday meals with visitors including Mr and Mrs George Reed of Ada and later Bill Brady and his wife Bessie joining the gathering for a visit.
Mr and Mrs Luther Hatton of Ada visited Mr and Mrs R V Brady on Friday as part of a social gathering.
Levell Harlin and Terry Harlin spent the weekend in Ada for duck hunting but failed to bag any birds. No ducks were harvested.
Mr and Mrs C A Thomason visited Sam Duys of Pontotoc. Mr Duty was recently in the hospital at Ada.
Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Haverty of Silverton Texas spent the past week staying in the homes of their two sons Lee and Ray Miller, during their Texas visit.
Mr and Mrs Ed Huffman of Kansas and Mr and Mrs Godfrey of El Reno visited their uncle Mr and Mrs C A Thomason over the weekend in their home.
Mr. and Mrs Chester Nix Hubert Jackson Danny Kee Harlin and James Tackett of Ada were visitors in the Van Harlin home Sunday evening.
L. M. Cass of Ada visited in the Jesse community Sunday evening.
Nell and Pat Weller spent Sunday afternoon with Brenda Rogers.
A group of Stonewall youths led by Jay McDonald Ronnie Larry Ann Miller and Roger Dunlap pulled cotton for Max Thomas during teachers meeting break. They were tired yet optimistic about earning pocket money and had fun in the effort.
Howard Pharr celebrated his 17th birthday Sunday with his sisters June Barbara and Eldon Sawyers visiting. Howard was not at home when they arrived. June persuaded Lahoma to return home with her as the family continues to search for him.
Lloyd Lynch and Charlie Thomason motored to Idabel for the sale on Wednesday.
Dean and Stanley Weller returned home from Vinson Saturday night continuing their post trip recovery and noting family welcome.
Johnny Rogers visits Cleburne Texas visiting friends. Doyle and Elsie Rogers of Oklahoma City called on Mr and Mrs John Rogers. Twenty three attended Jesse Baptist Church. Glenda Betty Dale and Colene Underhill joined the gathering.
Mrs Myrtle Ostermann brought her grandsons James and Dennis Daw to Jesse on Friday to visit while their mother attended a state teachers meeting in Oklahoma City. The group went fishing but caught no fish.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Kendall of Oklahoma City visited Mr. and Mrs. John Rogers on Sunday. Iva McElroy of Illinois and her mother Mrs. Newcombe of Ada were welcome visitors during the weekend. Mrs. Newcombe is a former Burrow Valley resident.
Brenda Rogers attended a Wednesday party at the home of Larry Deveney. The group played records, danced and enjoyed refreshments at Union Valley where Deveney lives with his grandmother Mrs. Birch.
Charlie Davis of Harden City and Luther Hatton of Ada, both noted authorities on coon dogs, met with expert R. V. Brady on Sunday. The trio discussed coon dogs for an extended period.
Judy Pharr daughter of Mr and Mrs R L Pharr is up after a siege of rheumatic fever and plans to return to school in about two weeks. Mrs Carol Dawson James and Dennis of Ada and Mrs J Ostermann of Union Valley visited the R V Brady home Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Truitt and their daughter from Oklahoma City recently visited Mr and Mrs Fat Truitt. They also took a brief trip to Milburn for a short visit.
Mrs. Myrtle Truitt stays in Ft Worth with her nephew's family for several days following his death in a motorcycle crash.
Mr and Mrs D B Lane entertained Saturday night with relatives from Morris and Wewoka Oklahoma and guests from Union Hill Gary and nearby areas. A surprise addition brought more kin to the table and complete fellowship with tea coffee and plenty to eat.
William Jennings Bryan Lee died in a Norman hospital last Wednesday and was buried in Rosedale Saturday in Ada. The family and friends receive sympathy in their loss.
Mr and Mrs Paul Henderson met with Mr and Mrs Walter Goyne last Wednesday night. Walter Goyne now spends significant time in his wheelchair and Jess Goyne, Walter’s brother, stayed several days with the family before returning home Sunday.
Charles and Albert Cox assisted Jerry Henderson and Bill Alston with hauling hay and storing it in the barn over the weekend. Weather and school vacation timing aligned to make the chore run smoothly and well.
Mr and Mrs Bud Scates Peggy and David visited Childress Texas to see sons Thurman and Paul and brother Bill Scates family. They returned to find their dog Boots shot in the yard. The family reported the incident.
Paul Henderson arrived with new fishing gear and teamed with Olan to test it on Sunday. They caught a 2% pound bass, suggesting the setup paid off.
The D. B. Lanes are listed as new subscribers to the ADA WEEKLY, expanding readership for the local publication. Detailing subscriber growth, the note marks a step in community engagement with the paper.
J C Carroll hosted a small gathering last week where he and Jeraldine and Jerry played music of their choice using his record player and records.
Mrs Paul Henderson spent last week preparing fryers for the freezer. The effort focused on processing and packaging poultry for storage.
Local reports note Ed Bray’s pickup seen in the tomato patch as gardeners race to harvest before frost. The scene suggests a scramble to secure fall yields and protect late-season crops before cold weather arrives.
George Littlefield reports his hogs were found and brought home Saturday after wandering off during a visit. The event underscores a rural livestock mishap with animals returned to the farm.
Mrs J T Hilburn notes she has remained indoors for the past week to avoid worsening illness as cold weather lingers.
Mrs Lelia Richardson said only certainty was a toothache and a date with the dentist Monday morning.
Jack McNutt Jr returns from Colorado with two deer and an elk. The McNutt and Richardson families are enjoying a bountiful season as a result.
The notice warns readers that this week brings witches and goblins on the loose and urges preparation for both treats and tricks. It emphasizes caution and community safety during Halloween festivities.
The Buck Goggins family of Pauls Valley spent the weekend on their farm drilling a new well in hope of obtaining water. A soaking rain is hoped for to help newly sprouted alfalfa crops thirsting for moisture.
W. R. Corvin paid a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Goyne this past Sunday, sharing time and conversation at their home.
Oakman School opened on Monday after a short dismissal for a teachers meeting in Oklahoma City. Mr and Mrs J M Nance attended the event and later visited their son and daughter in Oklahoma City. The Nances also stopped by St Anthony’s Hospital to see Albert Pevehouse, who is receiving treatment for a back injury.
The teachers Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Nance, the school cook Mrs. Cora East, and pupils thank Mrs. Cora Pendergrass for donating drinking glasses for the lunchroom. Mrs. Nance reports milk tastes better in the new glasses.
Mr and Mrs C H Hampton and children Patricia Delores and Hershell spent Saturday at Tecumseh with Mr and Mrs Jack Gibson and children and went to the North Canadian River picnicking and fishing.
Mrs Mildred Current and Mrs Dora East visited Friday afternoon with Mrs Current's brother and family Mr and Mrs Dub Guest and Susan and Sunny of Pecan Grove.
Charles Lancaster was ill with a sore throat and did not attend school on Monday.
Roger Lancaster of Oklahoma City visited Friday night with his parents Mr and Mrs Marion Lancaster and Chuck. Roger works for Gwinn Truck.
Mrs. Jess Berryman welcomed her daughter and family Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lee of Ada and granddaughter and husband Mr. and Mrs. Donald Norman of Odden Arkansas for a weekend visit. Their grandson Calvin Lee, son of the Elmer Lees, has moved to Norman for work.
The Hobbs family and relatives from Oklahoma City Ada Duncan Commerce and McAlester area faced a weekend crash when a new 1959 car owned by the Avents collided with a pickup and a peanut thresher near Kiowa. Mrs Avents leg bruised Mr Avent shocked. the Hobbs girls unhurt. Gary Heffington broke his arm in a separate incident at his parents home.
Visiting Sunday with Mr and Mrs Raymond Golden and children were his mother Mrs Lillie Golden of Ada and two sisters Mr and Mrs Woodrow Mullins and children Debbie Wyndell and Glen of Ada Mrs Louise Sweat and sons Bobbie Wayne and Lynn Raymond entered Valley View Hospital Monday and was to have surgery Tuesday morning.
Mr and Mrs Leo Moores along with Sharon and Shirley visited Sun day afternoon at Lake Texoma with his parents Mr and Mrs W H Moore. They brought back a 10 pound and a 15 pound fish caught by his parents on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs John Brassfield spent Sunday at Davis visiting Mrs Brassfields sister and her family Mr and Mrs Joe West and a niece Mrs Marvina Orbrough Janie and Donald.
William Carter a science teacher at Union Consolidated School near Tulsa stayed home with his parents after attending the Oklahoma City teachers meeting. The Carters were supper guests of Mrs. Sarah Carter and Mr. Murray Smith, with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Myers visiting Lindsay this Sunday to see N. B. Elmore.
Mr and Mrs Jim Williams and Afriena spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Toy White and son Roy Jr in Shawnee, enjoying time with family.
Mr and Mrs Maurice Current visited Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Ken Jackson in Happyland. Mr and Mrs Dub Guest and their daughters Susan and Sunny from Pecan Grove, formerly of Oakman, spent Sunday at Oakman with Mr and Mrs J M Nance whose home sits on the old place. Mrs Guest collected rose cuttings for their Pecan Grove home.
Mrs. Marion Lancaster and Chuck are joined by Mr. and Mrs. Don Shaw and his parents Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Shaw of Byng. Don has joined the Marines and left Sunday night for San Diego for basic training. His wife Connie will live with her parents and Don's parents during training.
Mrs Pearl Surginer of Cedar Grove visited Thursday afternoon with Mrs Cora Pendergrass, sharing time and chat during the afternoon call.
OU student Jack Moore of Norman stayed Saturday night with his parents Mr and Mrs Led Moore at their home with Sharon and Shirley present.
Friday visitors to the J. R. Pender grass home included Buster Hobbs and daughter Norma and Jack Tharpe. Sunday guests were Mrs. Trenna Marlow and Mr. and Mrs. John Pendergrass with Gary and Roddy of Ada and M. A. Lancaster and Alvin Fredrick.
Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman along with Mrs Flora Carter Mrs Alice Munc rief and Mrs L A Van Horn attended the state association meeting of Free Will Baptist Churches held at the Ada church last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Stafford and their Seminole children spent Friday night with Mrs. Stafford’s sister, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Lancaster, and their son Chuck.
Mr. and Mrs. Linwell Lillard spent Sunday with his mother Mrs. Gussie Lillard, sharing a family gathering and time together.
SFC and Mrs Jack Scroggins and their sons Bobby and Michael have been visiting with relatives in Ada before Jack ships to Germany for a four year overseas assignment. Jack, with 13 years service including World War II and time with Admiral Byrd, will depart after a farewell dinner hosted by Eugene Stone of Vaness. Brenda Stone and Brenda’s brother Jerry Stone attend along with the Ansons and other Scroggins relatives.
Mr and Mrs Cub Owens and their Wetumka children spent Sunday with Mrs Hampton and family Patricia Delores and Hershel.
CENTER Mr and Mrs N C Garret spent Saturday night with his sister Mrs Effie Morris of Ana. Miss Vera Lanham of Antlers and Rae Garrett with Sondra Garrett travelled to Oklahoma City Thursday to visit Mr and Mrs Jack Vandever and daughters Pavia Kay and Mary Pat. Lanham teaches in Antlers School and attended a teachers meeting. Rae and Vera are sisters. R F Dick Lanham of Austin Texas also visited. He sells school supplies across five states.
Mrs Terrie Gray returned home on Wednesday to can pears and wash clothes while Mrs Little stayed with Mr and Mrs Bobby Gray and their babies. Mr and Mrs Noah Anglin of Wetumka visited over the weekend with their daughter and family, Mr and Mrs Midge McDonald and Sharon, plus other friends.
Mr and Mrs. Herbert Johnson and Joyce Ann visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Johnson on Thursday night. Joyce Ann stayed until Sunday and her mother and father returned after her.
Children enjoy a short vacation while teachers attend a meeting. Some residents work harvesting cotton and peanuts. Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett and Sonora visited Mrs Francis Lance and Sandy Sunday afternoon in the country community.
Mr and Mrs Everett Escue along with Roberta Roger and Lynda Sue visited with Mr and Mrs Sherman Estes and their children Sunday afternoon.
Randall Griffin attends a singing convention in Seminole, participating with local singers and community members amid a weekend of performances and fellowship.
Mrs Johnnie Wallace visited with Mrs Charley Cloudus Sunday afternoon in a social gathering.
Mrs. Rosie Bennett reports she and her children have been ill with the flu. The note adds hope that they all improve soon and return to good health.
Mr and Mrs L C Riddle spent the weekend in Coalgate visiting friends and taking in local sights. They were hosted by longtime acquaintances and enjoyed the small town hospitality.
A community singing event is planned at Center Community Church next Sunday at 2 p.m. Attendees will use old hymn books and everyone is invited to participate. The note references a date recalled as Navy.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Morris and Mr and Mrs Ray Magar celebrated Billy Morris age 8 and Susan Magar age 3 with a Sunday supper at the Morris residence. Guests included Bill Reed Van Ray Ray Magar Jacky Susan Cecil Morris Danny and Billy and the great grandparents in their 80s.
Mr and Mrs Harley Grove and their children Donnie Eddy Kenneth and Gardenia recently departed for California. They moved to Los Palace where Harley will work and preach. The community notes they will be missed by the Sunday School and church and hopes for their happiness.
George Washington wed Martha Custis in West Point Virginia a town near the James River not the army academy. The union linked two prominent Virginia families and shaped early colonial society.
A daughter named Diana Lynne was born October 21 in Spokane to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leader of Spokane. The infant weighs 7 pounds 5 ounces and is the Leaders’ first child. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Clifford. Mrs. Leader is the former Helen Clifford.
Mrs. Donald Brooks and Linda and Diane of Ada stayed with Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Clifford from Wednesday night to Saturday. Mrs. Brooks and Linda collected pecans while Donald Brooks visited Friday night.
The Lula Grade School and Tupelo School resume classes Monday October 27 after a five week closure.
Visiting Saturday with Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks were Mr and Mrs Ralph Wofford Willis Karen and Darlene of Ada Mr and Diane of Ada Billy Glen McGuire of Ada.
Mr and Mrs James Warren and their children from Dallas spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Boss Woolley.
Mr and Mrs I N Brooks and Noah of Velma spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Rollen Duncan. Noah Brooks stayed Friday night with his cousin Floid Leader. The Brookses ate supper Friday night with his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks.
Polk Cross Carl Hill and Chuck Clifford traveled to Atoka on Saturday for a stock sale. Mr Clifford then visited Coalgate to spend time with Mrs Maggie Barnum.
Carl Hill and his sons Ronald and Charles of Tupelo visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Clifford, sharing conversation and hospitality during the afternoon.
James Warren of Dallas preached Saturday night at the Baptist church in Rocky Point, delivering a sermon to local worshippers.
The Ahloso teaching staff attended the state teachers meeting in Oklahoma City on Thursday and Friday. Mrs C M Jackson Mrs Prentis West and Mrs Vasco Moore returned after viewing Fred Waring show. Several families visited relatives including OU Kansas State football game attendance and dinners with local residents.
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