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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1958
Page
6
Mr and Mrs Dillon Anders Jr of Oklahoma City welcomed a daughter Sara Lynn at 11 50 PM on August 25 She is the couple s first child and the Thompsons first grandchild Also noted are visits from relatives including Mr and Mrs Windhell Price and Mrs Jo Ann Thompson later remembered here as Mrs Anders Sr
Mrs. S. L. Thompson returns home after a two week stay in Oklahoma City with her son Dillon Anders Jr his wife and Sara Lynn.
Mr. and Mrs. Dibrell Phillips of Duncan announce the birth of their daughter Donna Lea at 11 o'clock on September 3. The couple also has another child, Dibrell Spud Phillips Jr. Grandparents on both sides are named, with Spud visiting maternal grandparents Alfred Baylis.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Ingram of Moore Oklahoma vacation and visit relatives in Tulsa Ada and Moore while staying with L. T. Daniel and Daniel family. 17 guests attended the small gathering for K D Thomas and family at Peoria Illinois with 107 thought to be low. Monday they visited Mrs. Thomas' mother H W Thomas in Lehigh.
M Sgt Clyde Barnes and wife are in Topeka Kansas househunting as they await assignment at Forbes AFB. Lonnie Barnes and family, from Vaness, struggled reaching the sergeant’s family and found Clyde’s group away in Houston and then in Kansas on their return.
Mr and Mrs George Palmer of Ada Mr and Mrs Bob Byrd of Stonewall Melba Byrd and Carl Crowley of Chickasha fished in Blue River last Monday and had real good luck They returned to the home of Mr and Mrs Coy Byrd for supper Homer Jumper of Pleasant Hill visited Saturday night Then they drove to Holdenville and back by Holdenville Lake for a bit of business.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Younts led the First Methodist Church Junior Sunday School group to Wintersmith Park last Thursday evening. They roasted wieners and marshmallows and rode the miniature train. Connie Sue Mensay attended and later spent Saturday afternoon with Sandra Price. They went to a movie in Stonewall Saturday night.
Mr and Mrs Jack Barnes dined Saturday with Mr and Mrs Clarence Underwood. The men took a brief business trip to Coal Gate while the women hosted and prepared the meal.
Sunday visitors gathered at the Barnes home including Mrs Mildred Powers Mrs George Earl Sears of Ada and Miss Dora Daniel bringing birthday gifts. Ste-were Sam and Homer Hern visited Stegalls with John Thompson Latta residents Janell Luther Thompson and more. Dea Lance couple traveled to Louisiana on business. Juanita Loyd of Tupelo was mentioned in Ada area notes.
A compact puzzle note hints at a crossword style theme with terms like lease month racetrack circuit and ship's diary. It weaves through references to foods, nature, and construction as a cryptic clue series.
Mr and Mrs V A Johnson had supper Sunday night with Mrs Johnsons brother and sister Sid and Jim Marshall Lucian Roan of Stonewall had dinner Monday with Jerry Marshall in the Sid and Jim Marshall home Other visitors Monday were Mr and Mrs Kenneth Marshall Dean Marshall and Mrs Reba Russell of Collinsville Tex
Mrs. Johnnie Powers and Mrs. Ted Sears of Ada visited Sunday with one of their old schoolmates Mrs. Jack West.
The text recounts a skunk being killed at a house after an unwanted visit with a scent noted by residents Mrs. Forehand and Mr. Forehand. It also covers Kitty Johnson turning two, with family attending a birthday celebration in Ada and Collinsville area relations and visitors including the Johnson, Osburn, Scribner, and Laxton families, plus Marine Corps Private Bobby Allred returning on furlough.
Mrs Earl Cooper and Mr and Mrs Norris Clellan of Ada were mentioned as attendees at the event, pairing local residents with the occasion.
Mr and Mrs Herb Philips hosted an open house for their new home on Friday night. Guests included Rev and Mrs Steve Lilley Mrs Charles Boardman and girls Carla Carman and Candy Mrs Viola Garrett and daughter Patricia.
Two longtime friends share memories in a brief chat recalling events and names from past decades. Their conversation centers on community history and personal reminiscences.
Times Tuesday recounts school mates from Stonewall reminiscing. Weekend visits included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scott and children to Mrs. Neomia Smith. The Dunlaps report foot care and health progress. Reverends Lilly and Bonds attended church events and visits at local homes.
Mrs Bertie Lilley visited Granny Davis Mrs Cherry and Mr.
Tommy Mullins of Selma California nephew of Mr and Mrs Frank Newberry arrived Thursday night to start work on Turner Ranch near Sulphur.
Attendees at the McAlester prison rodeo last week included Mr and Mrs Alvin Minor and Anthony, Mr and Mrs Vance Minor, Mr and Mrs Boda Hisan, Charlies and Shirley Ann, Alfred Baylis and Sandra, and Sheila Ann Brooks on Friday and Saturday nights.
Cager Hisaw Sr and Floyd Hisaw with spouses attend funeral in Valiant Oklahoma for Willie Hisaw cousin of Cager and brother of Floyd. Also mourners include Addie Davis Cad Davis Winnie Willingham Billie Oakley Marthella Hale Agnes Patton at Little Cemetery chapel north of Seminole Ada area services for LeRoy Toby of Ada.
Mrs Winona Minor visited her mother Mrs Zoa White in Pon totoc on Wednesday. Mrs White stayed through Friday. Sunday night guests at Mr and Mrs Vance Minor included Mr and Mrs A T Minor Anthony and Mr and Mrs Wendell Price Sandra and Orville. Mrs Barbara Langley Gae ton and La Vonda spent Sunday with Mrs Langley’s parents Mr and Mrs A T Minor.
Mr Sgt and Mrs Clyde Barnes and Rodney and Bud Brooks visited Monday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Boda Hisaw. Communities note a social gathering with local residents in attendance.
Weekend guests in the Maxwell home included Mr and Mrs Cleo Long and Bruce of Ardmore. Sunday visitors were John Mahan and grandson James of Ada. Sunday night Alva Lowther Dixon and Gene visited. Monday night Boots Scarborough and wife shared supper with the Maxwells.
Mrs Dixie Herion Claudia and Beckie of Stonewall visited Mr and Mrs Homer Herion Sunday. Mr and Mrs W J Barnes visited the Herions Monday. Mr and Mrs Theo Scribner of Barnsdall presented their son and wife Mr and Mrs Teddy Scribner an automatic Whirlpool washing machine last Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Lee Forehand reported a skunk caper Saturday after dark. Mrs Forehand heard the dog bark and used a flashlight to check the front door area where a full viewed intruder approached the gate.
A row of humorous and folksy lines riffs on manners and common sayings. The text pokes at schoolyard rules, borrowing, advertising, gum chewing, do it yourself thinking, and social graces with playful dialect and exaggerated character observations.
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