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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1955
Page
3
A brief recipe describes a carrot and rice dish using precooked rice and grated carrots seasoned with onion butter salt pepper and minced parsley. The method covers layering rice with carrots, minimal mixing, and resting to absorb water before serving.
A wedding shower for Mrs. Joe Collins formerly Douglas Ann Smith was hosted by Miss Joy Blanken and Mrs. C. L. Blankenship at their Ahloso home on Thursday evening September 1. Numerous gifts were opened and punch and cake were served. Attendees and gift givers included Mr. and Mrs. Leon Lance, Mr. and Mrs. Garlen Smith, and many other neighbors and friends.
Jesse Mrs. Feron Haverty of Silverton Texas, visiting with her sons Ray and Lee Miller, recalls her Okie identity. Robert Markley and Mrs. Markley visited J. Gerald Markley in Wichita with Sol Devereaux Edmond and Olive Devereaux Tonkawa. Weller moved to East Jesse, and the Jennings and Pharr group toured Purcell and Norman to see relatives.
Dwight Roberts finishes cotton picking on fifty six acres and begins building a three bedroom modern house with a hilltop view east of the Coal County line. A well and drainage are in place and alfalfa and fescue are being planted on ninety acres as landscaping and water supply pages unfold. Curtis Irvin narrowly avoids an encounter with a timber wolf while drilling pasture grass seeds and a stolen machine is recovered near Jesse with officer help.
Mr and Mrs Leonard Higgs and children of Savannah Oklahoma visited Mr and Mrs Bill Whittington and Mr and Mrs Charles Whittington during the holiday weekend.
Mr and Mrs Leon Dashner of Tulsa and Mr and Mrs J A Chapman of Atoka spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs A M Pharr.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Andress of Okmulgee stayed Friday to Monday with Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Allen. They enjoyed fishing during the visit. Andress needed to return home Tuesday to begin his new job as a teacher at Okmulgee Tech, the school he just graduated from.
Jim Hoggard who has lived in Stonewall with his brother Will Hoggard is moving this week into the house at East Jesse formerly occupied by his brother and Mrs. Hoggard before they moved to Stonewall.
Mr and Mrs Chastain McCurtain drove to Ardmore on Monday for business. McCurtain is now the local agent for Kirby vacuum cleaners.
Emery Evans of Harbor City California flew to Oklahoma last week to gather his sons Larry and Ronald who spent the summer in Fillmore and Jesse. He also visited his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Evans and his nephew John Rogers before returning to California. He plans further visits with his daughter Mrs Mable Morrical and family for several weeks.
Mel Vin Nix remains upset after a new disc bought last week was unloaded near his home and stolen that same night. He and a neighbor pursued the thief but the disc was not recovered until the following day.
A shallow oil project advances as Dink Morris relocates his jack knife drilling rig behind the C A Thomason house in Jesse. Drilling will start once equipment arrives. S J Markley borrowed 25 sheep from Lee Pharr to clear crabgrass and weeds, grazing land to allow plowing for wheat and winter chicken pasture.
Monday Earl Gene Wood along with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Holland and Mrs. Minda Phillips departed for Willet California to visit relatives and stay several months. Mrs. Holland hopes to return by Christmas. Bud Dusenberry also left for Willet the same day by bus.
Word reached here that Pete Durant who was injured in a wreck near Fort Worth has been moved from the hospital to a relative’s home in that town. If recovery continues, he may return home in about two weeks. He retains no recollection of the wreck.
Lee Miller leaves a drilling crew for a brick plant in Ada. He prefers the new position because it keeps him at home each night and grants him a day and a half off weekly.
Mrs Alba Ott’s new car was wrecked late Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Chastain McCurtain was driving with Ott and her daughter Carol inside. None were injured. a highway patrolman took them home. Further details are unavailable at this writing.
Mrs. Oran Kerr has taken over duties as the school cafeteria cook this year starting Monday.
In fourth grade Terry Harlin tries earning pocket money by pulling balls. He worked two days last week and brought in $2.55, a modest start to his savings effort.
Heard that Myrtle Jackson left Tulsa about three weeks ago to visit her son Aubrey Jackson and family. The Roosevelt Bridge paint job was nearly finished and the bridge hosted many fishermen the previous Sunday night with large carp biting reports.
Mr and Mrs Junior Hayes and Mitch arrived Thursday for a two weeks visit with Mrs Gracie Hayes. Junior is with the U S Navy and is stationed in Charleston South Carolina.
Mrs Florance Ward of Galey spent Monday night with Mrs Nancy Newby. The brief social call notes hospitality between the two neighbors.
Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Tucker announce the birth of a daughter August 31 at Valley View Hospital. The baby weighed 9 pounds 5 4 ounces and has been named Londa Dale. Mrs. Edd Allen and son Eddie visited their son in law Sunday. he is in Pauls Valley Hospital with a throat infection.
Those visiting Sunday with Mr and Mrs M R Tucker included Mrs Tab Fowler Mrs Corinne Willoughby Anna and Robert Hintow High tower Mr and Mrs Ed Blevins Connie and Eddie Mr and Mrs W P Blevins Larry and June Mr and Mrs E C Blevins Mrs Audrey Wilkerson Mr and Mrs Bill Bratcher Mrs Florence Isaacs Mrs Clara Woods Mrs Rachel Hinkle Mrs Jerry Embry Mrs Webb Embry Mr and Mrs Ernie Fox Jo and Haskell of Oklahoma City Mrs Ann Wilson and Mr and Mrs Lee Tucker.
Mrs. Edd Allan and her son Eddie visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Beller of Byars on Saturday afternoon.
Those visiting Monday and Tuesday included Mrs. Audrey Wilkerson of Pauls Valley, Ann Wilson, Mrs. Frank Pinley of Oil Center, Beulah Bratcher, Bill Bratcher, Mildred Stonecipher, Cora Farnham, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Robertson of Oil Center, Florence Ward, Bonnie Hinkle, and Rachel Hinkle.
Danny Hightower spent the weekend with his Texas based family as his son fell ill. He returned to camp Monday and expects discharge from the Army in October.
Mr and Mrs Tab Hood accompanied by Ann and Wanda Jean spent Wednesday evening with Mr and Mrs Jim Taylor and their son in Ada.
Donald Brent visited Mr and Mrs Holland on Sunday in a brief social call.
Tuesday Mrs Oma Hood Mrs Loy Woods and Mrs Mildred Pannel spent the day at Camp Ground Church varnishing floors. They were assisted by their husbands.
Larry Newby spent Sunday with Glen and Benny Jones of the Union Hill community, sharing time and fellowship in a local gathering.
Sweeten milk with prune juice and serve with cookies or graham crackers to youngsters for that after school snack. Adequate medical nursing and other care in tuberculosis should be a continuous integrated service secured through joint planning and shared information.
Mr and Mrs Bennie Hampton Pickett announce the birth of a son on August 30 at Valley View Hospital. The baby weighs 7 pounds 5 ounces and is named Bennie Joe.
Mrs. and Mr. Joe Kolb of Pickett announce the birth of their daughter Karen Darlene at Valley View Hospital on August 31 weighing seven pounds one half ounce.
Mr and Mrs Buck McAnally of Union Hill announce the birth of a daughter on August 26 weighing 11 pounds 5 ounces Linda Kay is the name chosen Parents are Mr and Mrs J W McAnally and Mrs Sarah Satterfield of Ada Grandparents listed include J W McAnally and Sarah Satterfield in Ada.
Mr and Mrs Bill Newport of Stonewall announce the birth of a son John Michael Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs John Polk of Stonewall and maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Clyde Newport of Oklahoma City
Mr and Mrs Estil Oliver of Jay Oklahoma welcomed a baby girl named Angelia The infant's paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Hillard Oliver of the Ahloso community This item notes a family birth in the area.
Mr and Mrs M R Tucker of Galev announce the birth at Valley View Hospital of a daughter born August 31 weight 9 pounds 52 ounces named Londa Dale.
On Monday September 12 Cedar Grove meets with Mrs Baxter Scroggins. Tuesday September 13 Mc Lish meets with Mrs Charles Kir sch for a covered dish luncheon Pickett meets with Mrs R B Tinsley. Wednesday September 14 Vanessa meets in the school lunch room Gaar Corner at the church.
The article states that the ideal moisture content for cotton lint to optimize ginning is seven to seventy one percent. It notes that proper moisture aids processing and fiber quality during ginning.
Wilson community hosts its third annual Homecoming at the church on Sunday September 4 with Congregational singing led by Rev Muril Wilson and daughter Katie at the piano. Speaker Rev Lewis Wood recounts Homecoming in the Sky as veterans and ministers gather. a basket lunch follows and a guest list covers many out of town adherents and local families.
Mr and Mrs J E Shaw of Oil Center visited Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Shaw and son.
Donnie Kite spent Tuesday with Rusty Kite. Edith McDaniel visited Hazel Newby Tuesday morning.
Bill Isaacs of Konawa spent Wednesday and Thursday night with Jody and Jerry McDaniel, sharing evenings at their home.
Mr and Mrs Richard Newby of Pierson spent Sunday afternoon enjoying a quiet family visit and leisure time in their hometown.
Mr and Mrs Earlin Haskins with Mrs Geneva Hood and daughters attended the Wilson homecoming Sunday morning, joining local families in the celebration.
Leonard Daniel and Bobby AI depart Frisco Saturday night for Kansas City Missouri to study diesel engineering. Mr and Mrs Cecil Hollis recently visited in the home of her mother Mr and Mrs W J Barnes.
Neighbors the Morgans and the Neighbors surprised Mrs. Georgia Barnes on her birthday with cake and two freezers of ice cream to help celebrate the day.
A slumberless gathering occurred at Melba Byrd's home with several Stonewall and Jesse girls staying the night. They talked, giggled, ate, and wandered the house but no one slept.
Over the past two weeks Mr and Mrs Joe Morgan hosted two sets of visitors who left notes after calling. The latest guests were Mr and Mrs Harry Ellis of Santa Paula California who learned the Morgans were out fishing with no luck.
Simon Patton returned Sunday from Sweetwater Texas where he came to aid his brother W. J. Patton who had surgery Saturday morning.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Patton of Wichita Falls Texas spent the Labor Day weekend at the home of Mr Patton s cousin A L Minors.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Durbin of Denison Texas and Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Durbin of Tupelo visited Thursday night with their nephew Mr. and Mrs. Schley Stegall.
Mr and Mrs H C Medlock of Vaness spent Sunday with Schley Stegalls, sharing a friendly day and catching up on local news and family happenings.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Ingram and Thomas of Moore Oklahoma spent Labor Day weekend visiting relatives including L T Daniel Homer Barnes Joe Daniel John Daniel Clara Kenedy Dora and Robert Daniel.
Mr and Mrs Joe Spears and their boys visited his mother and stepfather Mr and Mrs L C Colbert in Coalgate on Sunday.
County Home Demonstration Agent Martha Mote shares exhibitor tips for the Pon totoc County Free Fair set for September 15 17. Emphasizing cleanliness neatness and attractiveness she advises wash and dry vegetables place cakes on cardboard wrap food exhibits in clear plastic and follow the catalog for exhibit quantities. She adds the fair is fun even if you do not win.
County home demonstration agent Miss Martha Mote urges homeowners to avoid stifling creativity with strict rules. She advises grouping by room function while mixing wood, wrought iron, leather, and fabrics and using antiques where appropriate to achieve balance and rhythm.
The Roft First Methodist WMU held an all day quilting devotional and luncheon on Thursday. Mrs. Helen Robnett led the devotional titled Witnessing Through Church Attendance. Members present included Monta Price Mable Rucker Ethel Smith Vera Bunyard Lee Bunyard Ruth Koch Stanley Chastaine Mable Morgan Lillian Hardin and Margaret McDaniel with several guests from Texas and California.
Mr. and Mrs. Joel Smith of Mc Allen Texas were hon ored at a canasta party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wilson of Roff. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Collins, and visiting relatives from Fayetteville Arkansas and Newark Arkansas including the Nowlin and Allen families.
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