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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1955
Page
10
The WMU met in the parsonage last week for Bible study with seven members present and discussed repair work on the parsonage. The Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Wheeler’s home for its monthly gathering.
Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Dale returned home after a two week vacation visiting relatives at various points in Oklahoma. Included in the trip was his mother Mrs. Dale of Claremore.
Mr and Mrs George McComa visited their son and family in Tulsa including Mr and Mrs Jack McComa and their children. Mrs McComa is the former Marie Johnston.
Mr and Mrs Bill Coburn began a two week trip to Alabama Georgia and Tennessee last Monday. They will travel with his parents Mr and Mrs W E Coburn of Tulsa.
Mrs. Cal West reports their son Gene West was discharged from the Marine Corps around August 15 after four years of service. He saw rugged action and now lives in Santa Fe New Mexico where he is employed.
Mrs. Mary Bingham of Los Angeles California visits her children Mr and Mrs Lee Scroggins Mr and Mrs Woodrow Matthews and children and Mr and Mrs R D Johnston and boys of Ada. She is a former resident of Francis and recently went to Tennessee for her brother's funeral.
Christine Johnston of Ada visited at the home of her sister and husband Mr and Mrs Lee Scroggins.
Mr and Mrs Lewis West purchased the old Elija Williams home and have wrecked it to add rooms to their house. The landmark fades with time, but the couple says the project serves a good purpose.
Mr and Mrs Francis Brown have completed a new garage. Mr and Mrs Bill Coburn are seen driving a 1955 Dodge described as a very pretty car.
Mr. and Mrs. Murray Smith and Donald Akin are visiting relatives in California.
Barbara Robinson and Eva Lois Knight hosted their first high school party of the season at the Robinson home on Tuesday night September 13, entertaining guests and classmates.
A notice clarifies that the group described as hobos last Tuesday were actually freshmen in initiation day activities.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Norris and Mrs. Lydia Canada called on Mrs. Emma Henson who is convalescing in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edd Shelby of Tecumseh.
Judy Graham spent one night last week with Nyoka Caldwell. The brief note records the encounter without additional details or context.
Mr and Mrs Roosevelt Reed have come home after visiting their son Mr and Mrs Bob Reed and baby in San Antonio Texas.
Mr and Mrs Johnnie Beason of Dallas Texas were guests in the home of Mr and Mrs J M Chism Mrs Beason is the former Elsie Tuttle.
A group of Konawa High School students visited Francis High School last week and extended a cordial invitation to a party the following day.
Fragment of a report notes a night occurrence where authors mention an invitation but no confirmation whether attendees accepted it. The text provides no names, places, or outcomes to identify individuals or locations.
Mr and Mrs Joe Parker of Ada purchased the residence of Mr and Mrs Mutt Karaker and plan to move soon Welcome to our community.
Mr and Mrs Don Pherigo of Texas spent last weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs S G Pherigo and Mr and Mrs Glen Phillips and children.
Mrs Ester Wilson and her son Bobbie have spent several weeks at the home of her husband's parents Mr and Mrs Bob Wilson while her husband Bob Junior serves in England on Air Force duty.
Mr and Mrs Clennie Wilson welcome a son named Robert Nathan born September 6 in Oklahoma City weighing 8 pounds. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Bob Wilson.
James Lee has returned home after spending several days in California with his brother and wife Mr. and Mrs. George Lee.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lee and sons of Tulsa spent last weekend with Harold Lee’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Buck Henson and Mrs. May Lee. They also visited other relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Lee are former Francis residents. Mr. Lee is the former Mildred Henson.
Mrs. Eliza Lee visited her husband Floyd Lee at Talihina Hospital where his condition shows improvement. He weighed 122 pounds at admission and now weighs 150 pounds.
Mr and Mrs Jack Cooper and Cleatus Summers visited the Summers home in Fort Worth Texas. Mrs Cooper is remembered here as Elizabeth Summers.
The Francis baseball team defeated Stonewall 6 to 4 at Francis last Friday. Francis secured the victory with steady hitting and solid pitching to improve their standings.
The Harris family across from the Kelleys mourns Red the dog killed when run over by a car while resting under the Harris vehicle. Children and grandchildren recall Red as a playful companion and family member.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Frank Smith and their children from Tulsa spent last weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Horten Smith,.
Mrs Kelley writes this week from Valley View Hospital detailing her patient experience and continuing commitment as a reporter beyond the call of duty.
Africa plans a power and irrigation dam on Lake Victoria that will raise water levels by about three feet. The project aims to boost energy production and agricultural irrigation across the region.
A newspaper want ad notes greater returns on invested sums in the Ada region. It highlights opportunities for savings and returns, urging readers to consider longer commitments for higher yields and better overall value.
Mr. and Mrs. Ishmael Brisco and Pamela drove to Bonham Texas on Wednesday to spend a few hours with her father.
Mr. and Mrs. Andy Dame returned from Francis where they were guests of Rev. and Mrs. Myrl Wilson and family.
Durward Brumley became very ill Tuesday after a suspected Black Widow spider bite. A doctor was summoned and he is improved but still very weak.
Mr and Mrs Horace Shorty Murphy relocate with Lanny to New Mexico where he will take employment.
Mr and Mrs Daniels of Fort Worth Texas visited friends and relatives in Stonewall on Saturday.
Emmet Broughton of Oregon spends the week with his sister and family Mr and Mrs Bill Alexander and Lonnie and a niece and family Mr and Mrs Billy J Crow and children accompanying him.
Mrs. Clarence Billings of Ada visited Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Co. L. Burnett. Mrs. Billings is a sister of Mr. Burnett.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Barnes and Mr and Mrs Wilbert Kirshenn mann return to Bakersfield California after staying with Mr and Mrs Lloyd Goss and Jimmy during their vacation here.
Mrs. Mattie Stowers is ill at her home here. The note provides no further details on her condition or possible remedies.
Mr and Mrs Aubrey Moon and children along with Mr and Mrs John Morrel and children spent the weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs Will Moon. Mrs Morrel is the former Zula Moon.
Mrs. Lee Shepherd returned last week after weeks with her daughter Mrs. Willie Lee Jennings and family in Hart Texas. Don Shepherd, employed by a seismographic crew near Purcell, spent Saturday and Sunday with his mother.
The Midway Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. B. B. Ryan's home for a September session. Members and two guests Mrs. John Brents and Mrs. Charles Kirsch from the McLish club gave the first aid demonstration and lesson. Other attendees included Mrs. Rae Thompson and several local members.
Five dresses entered by the Midway HD group at the county fair earned a first place, a third place, and two fifth places. The complete canning budget tied for eleventh, with several jars in their class taking fourth place.
Mary Sue Shaw rode Peanuts to two trophies at the Saturday quarter horse show, with the well known local horse earning top honors in a strong performance.
A St. Luke's Episcopal youth group from Ada paused at Shaw's Cafe for cokes after a Saturday hayride. Accompanying them were Jack Huntington and Rev. Otto Anderson.
Among attendees were Mr and Mrs Rae Thompson Mr and Mrs Pat Campbell and their sons Thompson and Billy won several blue ribbons and grand champion on Friday night at the fair.
Linda Thompson entered a heifer in the Aberdeen Angus show and earned a red ribbon for her animal. Bulls from the farm were noted in the event coverage.
Patricia Davis, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charley Davis, was rushed to the hospital on Monday of last week for an appendectomy.
Mrs Earl Alford is convalescing at her home following major surgery at Valley View Hospital two weeks ago.
Mrs. Dick Murphy of Ada spent Thursday visiting her former neighbors including Mrs. Sallie Horton and Mrs. Earl Alford, along with others.
Mrs. S L Burns entertained her music students at a watermelon party Friday evening, sharing light refreshments and a cheerful social gathering after lessons.
Mr and Mrs James E Martin with Candy and Jimmy visited his parents Mr and Mrs Abe Martin last weekend, according to local social notes.
Mrs. Helen Jeter accompanied her grandson Douglas Jackson to Pruitt City last week where they were guests of his mother Mrs. Geneva Jackson.
Mrs Leamon Ray and Mr Ray attend with Mrs Ben Lloyd of Tupelo and Mrs Morgan Bolen of Ada and his brother Winn McCarty at Jesse accompanying them in a social gathering.
Mr and Mrs Bonnie Peters of Grand Prairie Texas spent last weekend visiting her father Montel Hagar and her brother R H Hagar and Mrs Hagar.
Lee Martin, a lifelong area native, died suddenly last Saturday in Atoka and was buried there Monday. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Martin.
Mr and Mrs Clarence William and Mr and Mrs Coy Williamson with their children from Oklahoma City visited their parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Williamson Saturday and Sunday. Another son James Williamson is a patient at the Veterans Hospital in Sulphur.
Sam Murphy and Mrs. C. R. Pace hosted the evening with Mrs. Markley and Mrs. Pace. Plans were made for the Sunday church dinner. The WSCS will furnish the meat, ham, and members will bring the remaining dishes.
Mr and Mrs Martin Roberts of Ada visited their son Andrew and Mrs Roberts Sunday. Other visitors were Mr and Mrs Amos Roberts and their children of Ada.
Mr and Mrs Bill Hensley with their son Mike and Charles of Mooreland spend the week with Mrs Hensleys foster parents Mr and Mrs Harve Davis. Mrs Hensley is the former Bobbie Davis.
The Pickett MYF met at the church on Wednesday evening with Hazel Biggs presiding. George Vanlandingham led singing and Dana Ross led the devotional hour followed by a church lawn party with cookies and pop served to listed members and attendees.
A family visit occurred Saturday in Canev bins of Pecan Grove and continued Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Sadel King and Mrs. Don Thomas of South Carolina.
Philip Briggs, son of Mr and Mrs Ruod Briggs, won a $100 Safe Driving Award scholarship at East Central College. He also received a $100 savings bond. Philip is a freshman at East Central.
Visiting Saturday with Mrs E J McCause included Mrs Ida Barnett Mrs Morell Coley and Mrs Lila Eaton Ada as companions in the social gathering.
Mr and Mrs S L Lane of Seminole visited Friday with Mrs E J McCause.
Mrs. John Allred reports her son Bob Allred is thriving as a student at a diesel school in Kansas City. A Stonewall High School graduate, class of 1955, he shows notable progress and pride in his chosen trade.
Mr and Mrs John Allred Jr and their children of Pauls Valley spent Saturday and Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs John Allred.
Guests this past week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Millard Maxwell included his brother Walter Maxwell and Mrs. Maxwell of Long Beach California and Mrs. Ernest Mathews and children of Rosedale. Weekend visitors were Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Long from San Antonio Texas Mr. and Mrs. Glen Devore. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Singleton Kenneth Maxwell and Bill Miller, all of Oklahoma City.
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Love of Fitzhugh visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bullock and family, sharing time and conversation.
Grady Jinks of McCurtain visited Friday with Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Losson and family. Barbara Casady Pam Robbins Wanda Robbins and Kay joined Sunday afternoon visits with Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Robbins in Pecan Grove.
Miss Barbara Herron employed at Ardmore Air Force Base spent Saturday in town visiting friends.
Gene Lung of Oklahoma City visited his parents Mr and Mrs A U Lung on Saturday and Sunday gaining family time and updates from relatives.
The church postponed the September 23 meeting. Rev. Ronald Ritchie will announce the new date later. On Sunday September 25 at 11 00 a m Rev Roy Masser gale district superintendent will deliver the message followed by the first quarterly conference. Lunch will be served in the dining room by church women after the conference.
The Pontotoc County Fair concluded as school groups showcased ex hibits in 4 H with Pickett students winning second in one division. High school boys from Pickett excelled in FFA animal entries, with the HD Club sharing honors. Trailers moved animals home after judging of quarter horses on Saturday morning.
Mr and Mrs Burly Kilpatrick of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs U B Kilpatrick at their home.
Johnny McNair Jr from Muskogee visited Sunday with Mrs Sam McNair, highlighting family social ties in the community.
Kathryn Travell and Mrs. Jones from Ada visited Saturday with the Sam McNairs, sharing a social call and friendly chat.
Mr and Mrs George King visited Friday evening in Vaness with Mr and Mrs Glen Johnson.
Mrs H C Wright was a patient at Valley View Hospital last week and returned to her home Sunday.
Ezra Holland becomes a new subscriber to the ADA WEEKLY NEWS. Mr and Mrs Junior McConnell announce the birth of a son on September 14 at Valley View Hospital.
Mr and Mrs Jack Boles and their family visited Stonewall Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Jackson in attendance during the weekend gathering.
Mrs. Robert Helleland and children spent a two day visit in Oklahoma City with Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Smith on Wednesday and Thursday.
Mrs Ella Sawyers and Mrs Ishmael Brisco were seen shopping in Ada last Wednesday.
A surprise courtesy honoring Mrs. W. E. Gifford and Bertha was held as they prepare to move to Tulsa. Attendees included Mr. Will Hog ard, Mrs. Maggie Sawyers, Mrs. Tom Shannon, Mrs. Glover and daughter, Mrs. Mary Keithly, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Caldwell and daughter, and Rev. and Mrs. Bill Ledbetter with sons.
Mr and Mrs Austell Casady came home Saturday after visiting Mrs Casady sister and family Mr and Mrs E H Uhach in Salt Lake City Utah The trip connected the families and completed their travel.
Mr and Mrs D J Bladock of Conway Arkansas recently stayed with Mr and Mrs George Pitts, joining them as visitors in their home for an extended visit.
Mr and Mrs Joe Bryan Tom my Beverly and Jimmy of Ada were supper guests of the Russell Hales Sunday evening.
Sunday guests gathered at Mrs. Tom Shannon’s home: Mr. and Mrs. Tipton of Tishomingo, Mrs. Ed Welch and Fred of Union Valley, Mrs. Boles of Ada, and Mrs. Maggie Sawyers.
Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Burns of Omaha Nebraska visited his father Dr. S. L. Burns last weekend. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Dean Cummings from Denison Texas.
Bill Ledbetter Mrs. Maggie Sawyers Mr and Mrs Buck Garrett and Mrs Ed Welch attended the Nazarene Church district assembly in Shawnee from Monday through Thursday this week.
Mrs. George Elkins, Mrs. Bessie David and Mrs. Minnie Miller were observed shopping in Coalgate on Friday.
A social note records Mr and Mrs Raymond Both enjoying an evening with the Mid Les sons.
Mrs. Lillian Nelms leaves Wewoka hospital after a week to rest at home in Ada. She plans to resume teaching commercial courses here soon, with Mrs. Bruce Scott teaching in her stead. Olney School students assist crop gathering while their teacher is away for a few weeks.
Local residents share weekend visits and family news including guests from Spaulding Holdenville Morris and Wilburton. Postnuptial shower honors Sadie Mason Brannon at First Baptist. Dr S L Burns praised after long practice. Clara Terry returns home after hospital stay. Youth Fellowship and WSCS meetings discussed with multiple attendees.
Mr and Mrs Walter Griffin came back Friday from Texas where they visited relatives and brought his mother back to her home in Tishomingo.
The Walter Griffins traveled to Jasper Ohio this month to return their granddaughter to her parents Mr and Mrs Bill Bryant.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Winton and Mr. and Mrs. Bud Brooks attended a Saturday night supper in Sulphur honoring Magnolia Oil Company employees.
Mrs. W. E. Winton notes the return of her youngest son Cpl. Joe Lee Winton as he is discharged this weekend. He will be home for a period, bringing bright smiles and lighter steps to the household.
Mr and Mrs Homer Howard and Mr and Mrs Birtle Horn of Oklahoma City renewed old acquaintances Sunday visiting Rae Thompson Russell Hale Leroy Sawyers and C L Gibson homes. The Howards and Horns are former residents of the area.
Jackson McCarty now living in Phoenix Arizona is the guest of his sister during a visit home to the area, spending time with relatives and friends.
M. C. Driskell of Richmond California has come back home after conducting a singing school at Stratford and visiting Mr. and Mrs. George Pitts.
The Vaness HD club gathered Wednesday at the residence of Mrs Alvie Johnson for an in informal meeting. Members discussed plans and shared light refreshments in a friendly gathering.
The meeting was called to order by president Louise Welch. Henry Stephens led devotion and George Pitt led the prayer. Glenn Cornell and Thelma Perriman demonstrated tourniquet use as a roundtable on first aid followed by a fair exhibit. A thank you letter from the Clifford Miller family was read. Hostesses served cakes to guests Mae Johnson Hazel Eidson and members listed.
Mr and Mrs Marion Chambers and their children visited Mr and Mrs Buck Riley in Cromwell on Sunday.
Mrs Billy Joe McNair is said to have pneumonia but is reported somewhat better at this time.
The HD women served the Schoolmasters Monday night with 44 present for the dinner and meeting.
Mr. and Mrs. Glen Cornell and Mr. and Mrs. Luther McKinley attended the county fair on Saturday, showing community turnout and social gathering at the event.
Charlie Chambers and his son Charles Jr. of Oklahoma City visited Mr. and Mrs. Marion Chambers over the weekend.
Visitors Sunday included Mr and Mrs Charles Jones and Mr and Mrs Joe Gentry and their son of Stratford joining Mr and Mrs Bill McNair at their home.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Briggs visited Mr and Mrs Luther Mc Kinley on Sunday. They also called on Mr and Mrs Glen Cornell during the outing.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Gasaway and their children attended the local fair Friday night visiting booths and enjoying the event together as a family outing.
Frank Rogers shows partial recovery with improved eye sight and resumes driving his car.
The Vocational Home Economics department at Vaness High School offers four weekly adult craft classes from 7 to 9 30 p m starting Tuesday. Aluminum etching and copper tooling will be taught.
The Vanoss First Sunday Singing Convention meets at the First Baptist Church of Vanoss on the first Sunday each month from 2 to 4 p.m. Don Thompson leads the event. all are welcome to attend.
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