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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1955
Page
10
Paternal grandparents of the baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Cordell Lee at Ahloso on August 24 are Mr and Mrs J A Lee of Francis. Hubert Phillips and his parents Mr and Mrs Bill Phillips of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Glen Phillips and children last week.
An auction at the Nettie Chandler farm featured cattle furniture a paint spray gun and a pea huller. Auctioneer Charlie Shockley clerk Velma Chandler and administrators Mrs Ester Canada and Coy Chandler oversaw the sale.
Mrs Ester Canada and her children are relocating to Byng as announced. The move involves family plans and new residence arrangements.
Students return September 5 as the Francis School opens the 55 56 term. The building has been repainted and floors redone with new window shades donated by the Francis Home Demonstration Club. The lunch room received a facelift. thanks go to Ezell Landreth and to cooks Mrs. Belle Henson and Mrs. Clara Summers for their work.
Correction notes that Mr and Mrs Adolph Williams did not sell their home here but bought another and moved to Ada. The notice clarifies prior error in last week's report.
Bobby Ross of Oklahoma City traveled to see his grandparents Mr and Mrs John Fortner.
Mr. and Mrs. Douglass Norris and children from Sherman Texas visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. O H Walker and Mr. and Mrs D Norris. The Norrises are former residents and the visit was a pleasure for all involved.
Mrs Virgie Chandler has returns from a visit with her son and wife Mr and Mrs James Chandler in Mission Texas.
Hershell Keiley and Howard Patterson started their journey on a motor scooter Thursday evening. They ended by pushing the scooter up hills and riding down, arriving in Ada exhausted after a difficult last stretch.
Mrs. Loyd Saunders and her children from Fort Worth Texas recently visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Hooser along with other relatives and friends.
Mr and Mrs Harrold Lee and their sons from Tulsa visited her parents Mr and Mrs W A Henson and his mother Mrs Mae Lee. They stopped in Talihina to see Mr Lee's brother Floyd Lonnie who is a patient there. Mrs Floyd Lee and children joined the trip. Mr Lee’s condition is greatly improved and he is expected to be released in about a month, requiring a new wardrobe due to weight gain.
Charlene and James Thurman of California visited their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Thurman and other relatives. They may make their home here and attend Francis School.
Hershell Kelley and the couples Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Roberts and Mr. and Mrs. Coy Atkinson of Indiana visited Mr. and Mrs. John Robert Kelley one evening last week.
The recent rainfall is welcomed and suggests we may harvest more garden vegetables before summer ends. Farmers and gardeners anticipate a productive season as soil moisture improves.
M. E. Harris and Ben Brown were seen last week transporting two pickups loaded with fine calves toward Ada, signaling a local cattle movement.
Mrs. Virgie Chandler and Miss Otalene Rainbolt have returned to Sand Springs to join the local school system as instructors.
Mr and Mrs Arvil West and their children of Oklahoma City stayed with Mrs Scroggins and Mrs West s relatives in Ada. Mrs Scroggins and Mrs West went shopping in Ada last Saturday.
Sasakwa resident Floyd Kilcrease visited friends in the area last week to catch up and share news.
Mr and Mrs Jim Frank Smith and their children of Tulsa visited over the weekend at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Horton Smith. Mrs Smith is remembered here as Miss Fay Dean Webber.
Mr and Mrs George McComas recently added a charming car port to their home. The structure features knotty pine trim.
Mrs Maggie Spears of Tecumseh was at her brother’s home last week to care for her mother, Mrs.
Summers, while Mr. and Mrs. Bill Summers were away, a brief lapse in household routines drew attention. No further details are provided in the readable text.
People arriving at Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Kelley included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kelley, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Roberts, Mollie Gaylor, Howard Patterson and Glen Dale Phillips.
House guests included Altus Alexander and daughters Mary Lou Cynthia Lee Jo Ann of Oklahoma City. Also Ray Cotter Jr and Barbara Sue Rice of Wichita Kansas. Cordell Lee daughters La Donna Darla Kay Sandra Paula Karen Rose. Bill Lee Maggie Lee Ada. Lawrence Reed Johnnie Alexander Houston Sticks and children.
Hubert Phillips and his father Bill Phillips were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Harris, enjoying a social visit at their home.
Harley West and Jessie Lee traveled to Ada last Saturday on a business trip for unspecified affairs. Their visit occurred in the local district, with no further details about purpose or outcomes provided.
Mrs Mirs Patterson and children and Mrs Duer of Ada visited Mr and Mrs James Rice last Sunday, sharing time with the couple and their household.
Mr and Mrs Bill Summers recently visited her parents Mr and Mrs Jack Teel of Ada during a weekend trip.
Mr and Mrs Baxter Scroggins have begun using natural gas instead of propane, marking a change in their home energy supply. The shift reflects broader adoption of natural gas for residential heating and cooking.
The Cedar Grove Home Demonstration Club served the food at the Chandler farm sale last week and raised a total of 50 dollars with 34 dollars in profit.
Mrs Baxter Scroggins reports a letter from her son family Sgt and Mrs Baxter Scroggins Jr and daughter in the Panama Canal Zone saying they are fine and enjoy the ADA WEEKLY NEWS with news from home.
Andrew Bryant travels to Tulsa to be with his father Uncle Tom Bryant who has a history of two heart attacks and is reported to be seriously ill in a Tulsa hospital.
Mr and Mrs J B Norris traveled to Holdenville to visit Mr and Mrs Milo Scroggins last Sunday. Mrs Norris is described as the niece of Mr Scroggins.
Mr and Mrs Duel Chism of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Mirl Moon and son Joe Edd and Mrs Tennie McCool.
Mr and Mrs Jessie Lee, Mr and Mrs Altus Alexander and daughters visited Mr and Mrs Cordell Lee and children Saturday night and enjoyed watching television.
The Francis Community Club will hold its regular meeting on September 5. This will be the first meeting in some time due to remodeling of the school building and lunch room, the meeting place.
Mr and Mrs Bill Coburn and Don Burkhead chaperoned about 18 youths from the Francis Baptist Church on an evening trip to Konawa for swimming and skating last week.
Mrs. Bob Carson and her son Bobby from Tulsa visited Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Hooser last week, staying with the Hoosers during their trip.
1c Charles Hooser returns to Roswell New Mexico after a 20 day furlough spent with his parents Mr and Mrs L C Hooser and other relatives.
Mrs. Maude Williams is visiting relatives in Tulsa currently, details indicate a family trip added to her schedule.
Mrs Rebecca Chaddick and her daughter Bernice return from a ten day visit with Mr and Mrs Clifford Chaddick and their Pueblo Colorado family. Margarette and Cliffie also travel home after visiting grandmother Mrs Rebecca Chaddick and Aunt Bernice.
Mr and Mrs M E Harris traveled to Ada on business last Monday. They visited local firms and met with community contacts during their trip seeking collaborations and potential investments in the area.
Mr and Mrs Don Burkhead report their new residence is advancing well and should be ready for occupancy soon with finishing touches underway.
Miss Dora Daniel of Frisco HD Club joined 50 women at the National Home Demonstration Council gathering in Chicago. Mrs Bruhin of Byng served as Pontotoc County’s delegate. They traveled from Ada at 10 p m Friday and spent a week in Chicago returning Saturday morning. The highlight was two major league baseball games and viewing Don McNeill's Breakfast Club. Miss Daniel marked her birthday while in the city.
Mr and Mrs Joe Daniel hauled a truckload of cattle to Oklahoma City. They spent the night in Moore visiting Mr Daniel's sister and family Mr and Mrs Floyd Ingram and Thomas.
Mr and Mrs Harry Ellis and their children from Santa Paula California arrived Friday to visit an uncle.
A report notes that a woman searched for relatives, mentioning Aunt and Mr and Mrs Joe Morgan, only to discover they were gone. The fragment hints at a possible disappearance prompting local inquiry.
Mrs Aline Brandon with Peggy and Judy of Byng called on Mrs W J Barnes, the latter's daughter reported last week.
Mr and Mrs Rufus Sweeney along with Curt and Carl of Amarillo Texas were guests of Mrs Sweeney s uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Clarence Crowell last Sunday Mrs Sweeney is the former Nadine Minor daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmo Minor
Mrs Mary Pace spent Friday night with Mrs Clarence Crowell, details of the visit noted in the neighborhood social column.
Mrs. George Barnes learns her brother J P Minick suffered a heart attack last week and is in serious condition in a Little Rock Arkansas hospital.
Melba Byrd resumes duties this week after a two week vacation. She had been away from work and is rejoining her role.
Mrs Dora Daniel stayed for a visit with the Dave Daniels. The Daniels of Wynnewood then came for a visit with L T Daniel and family.
Mrs. Clara May Kennedy, on a two weeks break, visits her sister and family Mr. and Mrs. Floyd In gram in Moore. She also travels to Oklahoma City for shopping.
L. T. Daniel and his son John traveled to Ardmore last week for business matters.
Simon Patton says his brother Will Patton, long ill from a leg injury, is hospitalized in Sweetwater Texas awaiting amputation this Saturday awaiting surgery and recovery plans.
Sunday School attendance reached 42 with all teachers and officers present. New officers elected include Ray Kemp as Bible class teacher and Mrs Veiva Underhill and Mrs Lavona Jones in multiple roles. Visitors listed include Lyle McGown and several locals. A quartet and duets performed and Etta Garrett announced next Sunday's program.
Melba Byrd attended a slumber party hosted by Pat Ellis in Stonewall Friday night. The attendees did not sleep a wink and Melba spent Saturday catching up on lost sleep.
Ruth and Jane Stevenson of Pittsburg Kansas return to Stonewall High School. Mrs Steve Stevenson brought the girls to stay with their aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Kenneth Marshall while attending school. Mrs Stevenson left Saturday for home.
Major and Mrs Henry called on their visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Loss Henry before traveling to Baltimore Maryland where he will be stationed.
M. H. Durbin is back in Tupelo following a month long hospital stay in Ada. He was receiving care for a serious illness and now recuperates at home with family.
Mr and Mrs Harlin Jackson and children of Seminole visited their parents in Fittstown during part of a two week vacation The family then fished at Lake Texoma for the remainder of the trip.
Cpl. and Mrs. C. W. Britt and their children of Fort Leonard Wood Missouri visited Mrs. Jim Snow. Britt reports to Camp Polk Louisiana on September 1 after a transfer.
Mr and Mrs Windell Harris move to Pauls Valley where Harris works in the oil field They welcome a new son Windell Lee Jr The mother is formerly Maxcine Snow
Mr and Mrs Edgar Hurst of Coolidge Arizona recently stayed with Mrs Snow and her husband in Stigler Oklahoma They then traveled to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Mc Speritt in Stigler during the same trip
Cochran Elva Kemp Lena Coch ran Emma Cassady and one guest Mrs Josie Thompson visited. Roberta Simpkins of Ada spent Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Earl Rose.
Union Hill School welcomed 30 students in its opening week with new faces Eldon Farmer and Donald Lamb joining the student body.
New stage curtains were installed last week and new books were added to the school library, reflecting ongoing improvements at the campus.
Mr and Mrs Joe Henson Louise and Mr and Mrs Lenny Henson Beverly Linda and Bobby spent Sunday at Sulphur picnicking and swimming.
Nora Roper, who suffered a heart attack days ago, shows improvement at her Walnut Grove residence. Many local residents, including the Binions and Cummings family, visited friends and relatives over the weekend and weeknights. Lolita Coplen and Jessie plan a move to Lindsay, while Jessie attends Union Hill School.
Mrs Tenna Mae Roberts and Mi chael with Mrs Myrtle Karr of Tulsa visited the Karr home in Holdenville. Sunday guests included Mrs Elmo Ward and Kathy of Holdenville with the Karr family.
Mrs Nora Roper was sick again this weekend but is improving again.
Mr and Mrs Calvin Agee had dinner with his parents Mr and Mrs E E Agee Tuesday in a family gathering noted in society sections.
Mr and Mrs Gregg Cook and family and Mr and Mrs E E Agee visited Mr and Mrs Hubert Jay of Pauls Valley Sunday.
Mrs Inez Graham of Walnut Grove visited Mr and Mrs E E Agee on Wednesday for an informal call and social visit.
Forty nine attended Sunday School at West View Baptist Mission and 25 at Training Union Sunday night. The church bought a bus to run a regular route to bring people to services with John Layman scheduled to initiate a Sunday morning northbound run before the full route is set. Attendance is expected to rise.
Mrs Daisy Binion and Mrs Mary Nell Cumming with Patti and Jim my Dan visited Mr and Mrs C D Hall and family who recently moved into their new home in the Hillside addition of Ada.
Mrs. Mary Raymer died August 25 in Jeridder Louisiana. Funeral held August 29 in Jeridder. Former Union Hill residents Mrs. Raymer and her husband Mr. Raymer were well known across Pontotoc County through their years in the community.
Mr and Mrs Harold Sprague with David and Vicki of Abilene Texas along with Mr and Mrs Ray Smith and Ed die Gary and Carl of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Robert Golden and Michael last week for a social gathering.
Mrs Harold Sprague and Mrs Roxie Golden visited Mr and Mrs Bill Walker and Timothy in Byars for a social visit reported in local notes.
Barbara Jones Yvonne Little and Jo Ann Shumard of Hobbs New Mexico visited Kay Tilley and R E Tilley on Sunday.
Weekend guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Robbins were their children Marion and Bill Robbins of Dallas Texas. Marion spent part of her two weeks vacation visiting in Roachdale Indiana with her sister and husband Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gilliland. Marion was accompanied to Indiana by her brother Ruel Robbins.
W. R. Robbins undertakes a project to enlarge and remodel his kitchen, updating layout and fixtures to improve space and functionality.
Sid Marshall and Virgil Johnson robed a hollow bee tree on Bois d Arc Creek Sunday morning taking a ten gallon lard can and a dish pan full of honey. Johnson was stung twice but both men escaped without lasting injuries as they cut the tree and left before the bees stirred.
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Minor and Tony visited Ada Tuesday to see her mother Mrs. Gertrude Sliger.
Shirley Ann Hisaw spent the weekend in Coalgate visiting her grandmother Mrs. L. C. Colbert. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Colbert visited Mr. and Mrs. Boda Hisaw.
Micky Smith and Teddy Scribner spent Monday evening visiting Charles Hisaw.
Mrs. Dora Daniel and her son and wife from Round Mountain Alabama visited cousins L. T. Daniel and family. During the visit they traveled to Wynnewood to see another cousin, Dave Daniel, described as a brother.
Beverly Henson from Minnesota entertained school children Friday morning with several accordion solos. She is staying with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Henson.
Saturday Otto Welch and John Layman fished and joined by Mack Welch, Mrs. Welch, Mrs. Layman, and Bro. Leonard Webster for a big fish supper at the Welch home. Rosa Jennings visited her sister Opal Bottom. Welch plans a one month trip visiting relatives in Tulsa Sperry and Claremore. Kenneth Faulkenberry, Ontario California, grandson of the Yarberries, improves after a wreck near Ada. Linda Williams to return from Chickasha to live with sister Glen Stone and attend Latta school.
Union Hill School began August 22 and reports perfect attendance so far. Mrs Lula Keeling has been sick for several days. Mr and Mrs Charles Coplen of Okmulgee visit her parents Mr and Mrs Lee Keeling. Mr and Mrs Otis Webb vacationing in San Francisco for three weeks. Mr and Mrs George Smith welcome daughter Georgia Lee born Friday night weighing seven pounds. Billey Sweeney of Texas visited Mr and Mrs John Sweeney.
Mr and Mrs Fred Jones and Wayne W J Jones Delphia Don Newby Karl and Gerald Tilley visited in the Bud Jones home Sunday.
A group visited Mr and Mrs Al Bert Simpkins on Monday including Mrs Laura Townsend Mrs Fletta Simpkins Savannah and George Edward of Durant Mrs Alma Sweeney Norma and Keith Roberta and Buddy Simpkins and Monte Simpkins.
Mrs Pauline Delozier visited Mrs Opal Nolen Monday morning. Jones Chapel children cheered seeing their pictures on the front page of last week’s paper.
Grandmas carry them and send them to out of state relatives, a practice cherished by children for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Smith and their children from Ada visited the Bottoms family Sunday afternoon. Miss Georgia Yarberry spent Monday morning with her sister, Mrs. Opal Bottoms.
Mrs. Nelson hosted her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Jack Cantrell and Linda Jo from Miami Okla from Wednesday to Monday morning. Mr and Mrs J M Rutherford Konawa stayed Thursday night. A R Rutherford Ted and Carol Ada visited Thursday night. Cantrells and Nelsons went to Jim Rutherford home Sunday afternoon in Summers Chapel where horseshoe pitching occurred despite rain.
Mr Glen Stone and wife with their boys spent Sunday at Floyd Stone's Galey home. Glen assisted with bale hay chores during the visit.
Mr and Mrs Love Fox and Mr and Mrs Leonard Fox have returned to their homes here from California. Nothing like Oklahoma for Oklahomans.
Mr and Mrs Lester Williams and Patricia returned to the area Sunday. Patricia, called George by relatives, has gained steadily though remains small in size.
A postcard from Mrs Lena Atkinson reports a pleasant vacation in California visiting her parents. She traveled through Carlsbad Cavern and Juarez and plans to return home soon.
A simple two step method to apply a lacey chocolate border on a white frosted cake. Melt unsweetened chocolate with shortening and drizzle along the top edge so the glaze drips down the sides every inch. Use a small spoon for precision.
Ty Cobb remains the sole major league player to surpass four thousand base hits, a record that has stood unique in baseball history.
Local notes report Earl Rose’s dog attends church weekly, Mrs. Lillie Karr finds a snake shell while cleaning built-ins, Robert Golden drives a pickup to display a large name for ice trucks, Bud Jones milks and delivers as rain makes roads slick, Golden and Teel families haul on Monday to dodge a fast moving storm, Shumard family moving to New Mexico, the Cook family buys a new car, E. E. Agee parks cars at Safe Way.
Mr and Mrs Matt Richardson and sons visited Mr and Mrs Bill Richardson Sunday. Goodneighbor Club of Union Hill met at Violet Hurley's home. Bettie Cunningham led the opening prayer and Bible study continued. The hostess received a hostess shower. Refreshments followed. Next meeting with Lillie Karr on October 7. Attendees included Eula Kirkes Clissia Wells Bettie Cunningham Ina Haines Taisy Binion Pearl Wells Danna.
A Sunday visitation note lists Mr and Mrs John Sweeney with Norma and Keith as visitors.
Mrs. H. J. Horton and Mr. and Mrs. David Coontz of Oklahoma City visited Mr. and Mrs. George Collins and Bobby Joe and Mrs. Nora Roper Sunday.
Mr and Mrs A J Peters and children from Pontotoc visited Mr and Mrs W C Karr Saturday. Forest Drake Allen Wayne and Cecil of Wichita Kansas are visiting W C Karr this week. Lela Richardson and sons visited Bud Jones and family Saturday. Rev Frank Bettie Cunningham Loretta Kite Rusty Ada W J Jones and Delphia and Mrs Johnnie Soward Ada visited Nora Roper and Sybil last week. Last week Mrs Mary Winger of Springfield Missouri visited W C Karr.
Local notes detail visits and vacations of Allen residents and relatives across Oklahoma and nearby states. Families from Allen spend weeks visiting Ada Oklahoma City Bakersfield and Tahlequah while health updates include Mrs Lee's stroke recovery. Debra Kay born in Prescott Arkansas is noted with baptist services attended.
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