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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1956
Page
8
Mrs. Frank Dryden visited her parents the Magars and various relatives in Ada Center Stratford and Ada over the weekend. Several households hosted visitors including the Law Wren Dicks and Pennington families with noted names and connections.
Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer of Homer and their daughter Helen Parkins visited Mrs Parkins in Sulphur on Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Melton and their boys visited Ardmore on Sunday to see friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Burch stopped by Wednesday to spend time with Mrs. Cora Wood.
Mrs Mae Edwards and Gary visited Thursday morning with Mrs Verneice Dryden. Doyne Isaacs spent Friday night with Bobby Lewis of Ada. Mrs Florence Wren of Stratford spent Sunday night with Mr and Mrs J W Law and visits her sister Mrs Nancy Newby of Oil Center. Parish Chapel youths at Baptist Youth Camp include Joy Roberts Irene Carson Gwendolyn Rowe Carolyn Roberts Jimmie Sellars Max Law and Patsy Heaps.
Oscar Carson departed Friday morning for Lubbock Texas carrying a load of hay.
Mrs Frank Dryden was a guest of Mrs Mamie Tucker on Friday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Law attend the revival at the Free Will Baptist Camp Ground along with Max Law.
Mrs. Elma Law drives Max and Irene Carson to the Youth Camp west of Ada daily since it began a week ago Wednesday. She assists the cooks most of the day, Mrs. Wyvonna McAdams and Florence Isaacs, with cooking and dishwashing. Mrs. Iva Carson helped one day.
Word came this week that Howard Galey, former resident of Parish Chapel, is hospitalized in Martinez California in serious condition.
Mrs Elma Law accompanies Max to visit Mrs O L Carson and Irene at the home, exchanging greetings and sharing a brief call.
Janie Farmer traveled to Davis Wednesday night with her sister and family Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Parkins and their girls for a visit and gathering.
Miss Vasto Pennington Mrs Lorraine Pennington and Wayne visited the Lester Elmore home in Stratford on Thursday.
Mrs Clara Wood and Willie Isaacs spent Monday evening with Mrs Vernon Gray of Oil Center and helped her peel peaches.
Friends and relatives attended the celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Pennington including Mr. and Mrs. Lester Elmore DixIe Rebecca and Ruthie and Sammy Gentry, all of Stratford, honoring the couple’s milestone.
Lawrence Farmer and Debra of Rebee visited Jr. and Mrs. Lee Farmer Sunday. Mrs Lawrence Farmer is working at Valley View Hospital again.
Mrs Lorraine Pennington called on Mrs Cora Davis in Ada on Saturday in a brief social visit.
John Law of Ada spent Tuesday night with Max Law and attended Youth Camp with him Wednesday. Mrs. Cora Davis of Ada spent Saturday night with her sister, Mrs. Iva Carson.
Mrs. Johnnie Qualls traveled to Norman on Thursday to visit her daughter and family.
W N Isaacs and Doyne were guests of Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray of Oil Center for a Wednesday dinner hosted at the Gray home.
Miss Ruby Dryden and Mrs. Mildred Clay attended a wedding shower for Mr. and Mrs. Joe Maddox at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy McDaniel in Gaar Corner on Monday night.
Those visiting Monday and Tuesday with Mrs Oscar Carson included Mrs Daisy Crisp from Hurlwood Texas and Mrs Sue Floyd of San Ber.
Nadine California Mrs. Crisp and Mrs. Carson traveled from Lubbock to visit old neighbors. They had been in Kentucky and Hot Springs and stopped in Patrolia Texas to see Nettie Freeman, an old time neighbor, on their way home.
Virgil Farmer visits his brother with Patsy Billie Ray and Tom stopping by. The brief, informal note records a small family gathering without further details.
Mr and Mrs Ray Dryden and family of Lawrence visited Ruby and Glen Dryden Monday evening confirming a family gathering in the community.
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Melton are the proud owners of a 1956 Chevrolet and a new deep freeze, sharing their joy in a brief notice.
Mrs Oscar Carson and Irene and Mrs Elmo Law visited for a while Saturday morning with Mrs Cora Davis of Ada.
E C Cavener was informed by his daughter Mrs Mozelle Rogers and her husband Mel that they had just returned from a vacation in Canada.
Janie Farmer spent last week with her sister and the Parkins family in Sulphur as part of a brief family gathering with visits from Mr and Mrs Parkins and their daughters.
Willie Isaacs visited a while Sunday morning with Glen and Ruby Dryden, describing a casual family gathering and social call at a local residence.
Mrs. A L Melton and her sons visited Ada on Saturday to shop, enjoying a day out in the city. The outing highlighted local shopping and family activity in Ada.
Mrs. Molly Qualls of Oklahoma City and her mother Mrs Webster of Pauls Valley visited Mrs. Johnnie Qualls Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Molly Qualls is the daughter in law of the Johnnie Quallses.
Mrs Elma Law visited Mrs Lillie Miller on Monday morning in a social call noted by local residents.
Fragmentary text notes weeks with her brother and family, mentioning Virgil Ray Miller of Memphis Texas.
Mr. and Mrs. Deryl Farmer of Tulsa visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Farmer and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Golden over the weekend.
Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden visited Rev and Mrs L D Stonecipher at Yeager Saturday evening. Rev Stonecipher pastor of Gaar Corner Church has been ill for the past few days.
Mrs Goldie Wood and her daughter Betty Ann from Albuquerque New Mexico visited Mrs Clara Wood on Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Lorraine Pennington and Miss Vasto Pennington shopped in Ada on Wednesday with Jer ry, Wayland, and Garland also noted.
Ronnie Cavener of Adas spent the second half of last week with his grandfather E C Cavener.
J. W. Law and Alvie Pennington of the highway department are on assignment at Blanchard for the week, performing road work and maintenance tasks.
Mr and Mrs Claude Pennington of Ada and grandson Miles Pennington of Dallas visited Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington Saturday evening.
Mrs Oscar Carson and her sister Mrs Cora Davis of Ada visited another sister Mrs Vina Carney of Coalgate Monday and Tuesday, sharing family time and local chatter.
Mrs Pennington visited for a while Wednesday evening with F O Harris of Ada, returning to her home after the social visit.
Amon Patton and Alonzo Hinkle of Stratford fished together at Isaacs pond on Sunday, sharing a day of angling by the quiet water.
Mr. and Mrs. Lavern Farmer of Ada, Doyle Bittle of Stratford, and Mayrene Farmer were in Sulphur Saturday night to attend the show.
Mrs Mildred Clay Mrs Virgie Pennington and Vineta visited Miss Ruby Dryden for Friday dinner with light chatter and hospitality noted by local neighbors.
Doyne Isaacs spent Wednesday night with Loyd Gurley of Ada, sharing time together in a local social setting with no further details provided.
Mrs. Elma Law with Max and John Law of Ada called on Mrs. Nancy Newby of Oil Center on Wednesday. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Morgan and children of Artesia New Mexico and Mrs. Toby Benton of Ada. Mrs. Benton planned to take Mrs. Newby to Savannah Missouri for a clinic checkup she had attended before.
Mrs Iva Carson and Irene attend church at Gaar Corner on Sunday morning in a brief society note.
Frank Dryden visited Lee Tuckner Sunday evening in a brief social call. The two men were seen conversing at a residence in town.
Wayne Farmer and his companions faced bad luck in Pauls Valley Sunday night when a flat left them without a spare tire. They continued home on the rim, illustrating a roadside misadventure.
Mrs Minnie Melton of Wilson visited her son Mr and Mrs A L Melton on Thursday.
Bobby Jackson of Gaar Corner and Percy Richardson of Ada visited the Farmer boys on Monday.
Mrs Verneice Dryden visited Florence Isaacs on Tuesday night in a brief social call.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Law visited for a while Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden.
Mrs Oscar Carson and Irene joined Mrs Elma Law and Max for a visit with Mrs Johnnie Qualls on Saturday evening.
Edward Ward of near Ada called on Joy Roberts Saturday night.
Miss Clara Miller is back at her residence following a short period away. Details of her absence were not disclosed, but neighbors report no further disruption.
Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Cavener of Ada visited his father E. C. Cavener and H. R. Wednesday night. The Edmond Caveners and Mr. and Mrs. John Wood and Charles had just returned home from Colorado where they had spent several days vacationing.
Mrs Dolly Peters of Daisy visits with Mrs Wynona Mc Adams and Mrs Alma Law at the Free Will Baptist Camp Ground on Monday morning. The trio has known each other for 30 years but hadn’t met in several years.
Garland Pennington and Sammy Gentry of Stratford were seen attending church at Wayne on Sunday, signaling a quiet community moment and local religious gathering.
Mr and Mrs H E Kinsey of Vaness and F A Ferguson visit and help them eat ice cream on Thursday night.
Miss Mayrene Farmer attended a family reunion of the Bit tles family in Sulphur on Sunday.
Mrs Frank Dryden visited with her sister Mrs Irene Klutts and Sue and Doris of Stratford recently in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Magar.
A church social and watermelon feast took place at the home of Mr and Mrs Alfred Penning. Attendees enjoyed fellowship and refreshments in a community gathering that highlighted friendly neighborhood ties.
Fragments list attendees including Alyss Ballard family Billie Irene Klutts Doris Sue Henry Gentry Sammy Cook Orb Smith Granny Brown Rosson Dewayne Eldridge Barbara Betty Eldridge Lester Elmore Dixie Woodrow W E McClaren Smith Harrold Connie McAlister Frankie Strat ford Iva Carson Irene Mildred Clay Mayrene Farmer at the gathering in Stratford.
Mrs. Mildred Clay spent some time Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Clay of Stratford, sharing a social call and conversation.
Miss Irene Carson spent time Tuesday evening visiting with Mrs Lorraine Pennington.
Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington and daughters Vineta and Mildred Clay spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J E Maddox of Gaar Corner.
Arlie Morrison of Pickett visited Alfred Pennington for a short while on Wednesday evening, stopping by Pennington's home or residence.
Attendance at Sunday School and League Services fell as members joined Camp Ground events west of Ada. Rev Murl Wilson of Francis will lead Oakman services on the first and third Sundays starting August third week. A baptismal service is set for August 12 at 2 30 p.m. at George Carter's pond with Janeli Farmer Susan Guest Catherine Clark Eugene and Gloster Caton to be baptized.
Several attended singing Sunday despite extreme heat. The event is announced for the first Sunday in September at 2 p.m. Joyce Jackson of Duncan visits the Youth Camp west of Ada and chats with Mrs. Flora Carter. Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman visit with daughter and family including Mildred Lee of Ada. Vernon Pevehouse visits Homer to see Larry Sloan. J M Nance and Fred Poe travel to Lake Texoma. fishing reported as fair. Linda Crawford spends Sunday with her uncle and family. Vera Wilcoxson of Francis visits Mrs Ruby Jones and Mr Jones. Mrs Carl Hobbs visiting relatives in California.
Mrs J M Nance and Mrs Mary Clark visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs C T Clark and children. Their daughter Betty Sue is able to.
A brief note reports she is walking with assistance on her injured foot and continues to improve nicely through rehabilitation and care.
R C Morgan of Hickman Mills Missouri visited Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. J R Pender in this community. Morgan was once a resident of the area.
Mr and Mrs Scott Jones visit ed awhile Sunday with Mrs Doll ie Laughlin of Homer and Mrs Lester Jones of Ada.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Laven of Norman and Mrs. Lizzie Lancaster of Ada visited Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Lancaster and children.
Mrs George Clark called on Mrs Jim Crawford and Mrs Crawford Friday afternoon for a social visit.
Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Pevehouse and their son Vernon visited awhile on Wednesday night at Lovelady with Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Deaton and their children.
Attendees at the Sunday League Rally near Ada include Rev. and Mrs. Scott Jones Rev. and Mrs. Curtis Hogue and daughter Cathy Mrs. Mildred Lancaster Roger Chuck Connie Mrs. Adta Isaacs Ray Janell Delores Susan Guest Galan Myers Mrs. Flora Carter and William Sylvia Bobby Caton Albert Ira Pevehouse Vernon Bill and Eugene Hobbs.
Timmie Hobbs living with his aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Carl Hobbs is spending several days with his grandparents.
Mr. and Mrs. Matt Hobbs of Stonewall host his Aunt Nora visiting in California. Rev. and Mrs. Scott Jones visited Friday night at Valley View Hospital with Mrs. Virgie Jones of Henryetta.
Mrs. Marie Roundtree and daughter Carolyn of Happyland visit Mrs. Jewell Crawford with Mrs. Wynema Guest and daughter Sonny Debra, spending Sunday afternoon at the Crawford residence.
Eugene Hobbs visited Wednesday with Bill and Vernon Peve at their home and went fishing. They had good luck, catching fish during the outing.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whitehead of Midland Texas are spending a few days with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ira Wommack and Jon Ann.
Mr and Mrs John Thurman of Byng visited for a while Thursday grassy area and enjoyed the afternoon together.
Roger Lancaster Bill Pevehouse and Galan Myers visited Sunday afternoon with Bill Carter.
Mrs Pete Brown and children and Mrs Charles Brown and children visited over the weekend at the home of their parents Mr and Mrs Thurlow Clark in Ada.
Four women gathered for a quilting session on Thursday. Mrs. J. M. Nance and Mrs. Fred Poe went fishing, while Mrs. Carter Mrs. Lancaster and Mrs. Isaac joined at the Youth Camp west of Ada. Mrs. Caton was absent due to an infection in her hand. Present were Mildred Current Ila Pevehouse Myra Berryman and Cora Pendergrass.
Glen Anson has enrolled at the University of Oklahoma in Norman and will move to attend classes. The move signals his entry into higher education at a state university in Oklahoma.
Miss Mona Ruth Summers daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Summers wed Kenneth Jordan of Ada Friday August 3 at 7 30 p m in Homer Baptist Church The couple will reside in Ada.
Mrs. C H Hampton spent Monday in Ada visiting with her mother in law Mrs Flora Hampton and other relatives.
Mr and Mrs Ken Jackson and son Terry of Happyland visited Sunday afternoon in the home of Mr and Mrs Maurice Current and Lonnie.
Loretta Sloan of Homer spent a day with Cathy Hogue. The trio attended the League Rally at the Camp Ground west of town with Mr and Mrs Hogue.
Mrs. Maurice Current and Lonnie Current with daughter visited Monday at a Ada home of another daughter Mrs. Jimmie Myers. A daughter in law Mrs. Gerald Current and daughter Cathy of Colbert joined the group.
Susan Morris of Latta spent Saturday night at the home of her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ira Wommack and Jon Ann. Mrs. Jerry Balthrop and son remained nearby.
Tracy Kent of Pauls Valley visits her parents Mr and Mrs Maurice Current and Lonnie while Jerry Kent attends National Guard Camp at Fort Hood Texas. Upon his return the Balthrops plan a new hatchery produce and feed store in Pauls Valley.
Larry Sloan of Homer spent Monday night and Tuesday with Vernon Pevehouse, sharing time at an informal visit reported in local notices.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Anson and daughters Sue and Kay and son Harold were Sunday dinner guests of their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Eugene Stone of Vaness. Another daughter and family Mr and Mrs Rudolph Dean and children of Ada accompanied them.
Rev and Mrs Curtis Hogue attended the funeral of his uncle Sam Lamb who died in Mobile Alabama on July 31 Funeral services were conducted at the First Baptist Church in Ada on Saturday afternoon.
Ila Pevehouse visited briefly with Mrs Trudy Nance on Monday night, sharing time together in a social call.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Roundtree of Happyland visited Sunday with her sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Guest.
Airman 2/c Larry Anson of Sheppard Field Wichita Falls Texas spends a 30 day leave at home with his parents Mr and Mrs Clifford Anson. He will report for duty in California and depart for Japan to serve as a ground crew member in the Air Force.
Lonnie Dale Current spent from Thursday through Sunday in Pauls Valley visiting his sister and family Mr and Mrs Jerry Balthrop and their son.
Mr and Mrs Roy White and their son Roy Jr spent the weekend in Stillwater with Mrs Minnie Spaulding her mother who is ill in a local hospital there.
Mr and Mrs Marshall Current of San Bernardino California visited last week with Mr and Mrs Maurice Current. The group fished at Lake Texoma and caught enough to eat their fill.
Residents discuss seeking rain amid dry stock water and pasture conditions. The note reflects community concern over current weather and escalating need for moisture to ease agricultural stress.
Barbara Smith and her son Mike have returned to her parents Mr and Mrs Ira Wommack in Ada after visiting Abilene Texas. Barbara is employed at Penny's store in Ada while Lindell Smith serves a few months at an Alaska Air Base. They reside in Altus.
Scott Jones visited for a while Thursday afternoon with his mother Mrs Harve Bandy of Ada.
Weekend visitors to the Hampton home included their daughter Mrs Avonell Barnett and her children from Ada along with other family members.
Shirley Hobbs spent Saturday night in the home of her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Mart Hobbs of Stonewall.
Mr and Mrs C H Hampton and their children spent Sunday at Ross visiting Mrs Hampton sister and family Mr and Mrs Jewell Nickell.
Mrs Mary Clark visited awhile Monday morning with Mrs Myra Berryman in a short social call at their neighborhood home.
Home of Mr and Mrs J R Pendergrass and Mrs Wilmorene Golden and children of Homer join in Ada families including John Pendergrass and sons Roddy and Gary. Also listed are Mr and Mrs Joe Crawford Mr and Mrs Buster Hobbs and children Norman Farmer and James Hobbs of Ada.
Mr and Mrs Ira Wommack and daughter Jon Ann were Sunday dinner guests of their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Carl Morris and children of Latta.
Oklahoma sees extreme heat with highs around 104 to 106 degrees and nights near 78. Thundershowers move into northern and western areas, bringing slight relief as a cold air mass shifts into the state. Ponca City reported .02 inches of rain while Gage and McAlester hit 106, Guymon 68.
A simple method gathers halved hard cooked eggs topped with a ground ham mixture. The ham is mixed with sweet pickle relish and a touch of mayonnaise to form the topping.
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