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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1956
Page
8
Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Melton of Mangum visited the Dale Meltons and traveled to Oklahoma City to visit friends before a 10 day Colorado vacation. Aloha extended her stay with the Meltons.
Mrs. Dale Melton and Cheryl and their houseguest Alpha Mel ton of Mangum shopped in Ada and visited Mrs. Ethel Keef and Billie for a while.
Frank James accompanied by Dal Hammond and L. D. Stiles of Ada visited Odus Stiles in the University Hospital in Oklahoma City Wednesday.
Mrs Gladys James of Oklahoma City visited in the Frank James home Friday morning. Gladys and Mr and Mrs Harvey Mitchell and family of Oklahoma City had just returned from San Antonio Texas where they visited Olen James who is confined to a hospital there. Olen is reported to be doing fine.
Mrs. Clariece Pennington and Mrs. Inez Pennington hosted a pink and blue shower Tuesday night in Stratford for Mrs. J B King, with attendees and celebratory atmosphere noted.
Cheryl and Alpha Melton attended a show at Stratford Friday night. The article notes their presence at the performance as local residents enjoying the event.
Mr and Mrs D N Pennington and Harrell visited the Ernest Paynes in Lindsay on Friday with a brief call and a reported pleasant gathering.
Mr and Mrs Dale Melton, Cheryl and Alpha went swimming in Sulphur Thursday night in a casual family outing noted by local readers.
Mr and Mrs Melvin McCurdy and their daughters Linda and Donna from Oklahoma City spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Marvin McCurdy, sharing family time.
Mr and Mrs Frank James visited in the J C James home Saturday.
Mrs. Cressie McKinney and Jerry returned home Saturday from Tulsa after two weeks visiting Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Grider and family and Mr. and Mrs. Udell Flatt and family. The Flatts accompanied them home and spent the weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Cox and Randy of Ada visited the Ted Coxes Tuesday night.
Frank James braved hot weather to go fishing this week and caught three channel catfish in twenty minutes. The report notes a quick measurable haul and a calm fishing session amid the heat.
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Cox and Beverly transacted business in Stratford Saturday.
Mrs. A. J. Romberg shopped in Stratford Saturday morning. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Waters and children Joe and Ann of Ardmore spent Tuesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Little.
Violet Nelson visited Tulsa last week to arrange housing and prepare for her teaching role in the Tulsa school system for the upcoming term.
Mrs Betty Snipes and her children from Duncan are visiting the O F Snipes family. Anita joined them after they arrived this past Sunday.
Mr and Mrs E W McHard and daughter Sheila of Oklahoma are mentioned in the family notice or social item indicating their residence and relations.
City resident came down Wednesday afternoon and spent the night with Mr and Mrs Tom Burch. They attended the Ada rodeo on Wednesday.
Mrs. Hazel Eidson of Ada spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Hensley and their children Marsha and Gary. Mrs. Eidson is the mother of Mrs. Hensley.
Mr and Mrs Rex Cole announce the birth of a baby boy named Jon born on Sunday August 19.
Sunday visitors of the N. L. Hen sleys were Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Tilon and son Robert and Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Rodgers of Lawton.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Riley and their sons James and Allen of Okmulgee spent Sunday night visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ted Cox and Beverly for a few days.
Mr and Mrs Newt Jervis and Hivana of Stratford and Mr and Mrs D N Pennington and Harrell Gene visited Mr and Mrs W A Pennington Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Austell Horton of Oklahoma City spent Friday with Mr and Mrs Tom Burch.
Harrell Gene Pennington spent Sunday with Jerry Pennington at Parish Chapel, sharing time in a quiet church setting.
Neville Pennington and M. L. Robertson made a business trip to Oklahoma City on Monday. They visited local firms and met with potential partners to discuss expansion opportunities.
Mrs. Loyd McIlroy of Lightning Ridge paid a visit to Mrs. Ted Cox on Tuesday.
Randy of Ada and Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Cox were supper guests of the Ted Coxes Monday night.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Payne and family of Lindsay spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Harrell.
J. P. Crawford and family joined Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Cubly and their children along with Mr. and Mrs. Conny Jersey of Durant. Otis Hicks of Wichita Falls Tex spent the weekend with the N. L. Hensleys, a former community resident.
Mr and Mrs Henry Little attended the funeral of Mr Tully on Saturday at Old McGee Cemetery with family and friends present for the service.
Enrollment for McLish Schools starts August 27 with classwork to begin Monday. Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Stanford visited relatives in Lubbock, Texas over the weekend. Mrs. Charles Graham and daughter from Midland, Michigan arrived Saturday to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Deleplain. Warren Rutherford and family moved to the former Dewey Manahans residence.
Mrs John R Ross hosted a birthday party Friday August 17 for her son Ronnie on his tenth birthday. Guests enjoyed games and later cake and refreshments for Judy Patton Linda Large Mike Ennis Patsy Chronister Johnny Ross Linna Price Janice Herell and Connie Ray Fariss.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Riley of Randlett visited the J. P. Crawfords Saturday. Recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Hensley included Riley Hicks of Tulsa Tony Eidson of Oklahoma City Anita Williams of Ada Porter Eidson of Fort Worth and Pat Gallup with children.
Mr and Mrs Henry Little visited Mr and Mrs Jess Standridge Sunday afternoon. They also called on Cliff Thompson and daughters from Detroit Michigan and a niece and family.
Mrs. L. B. Alexander phoned Monday to tell grandson Richard Alec Parker in Ada that they are proud owners of twin calves. Richard said he would visit to see them.
Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Crawford visited Mr. and Mrs. Leo Green in Roff Sunday afternoon for a social call.
A revival is in progress at the Baptist church led by evangelist Roy Brown of Stillwater and Wayne Holland of Adam handles song services. The revival will continue through August 26.
Mrs O E Cherry received a visit from her sister Mrs L W Ferguson and daughter Lou Ann, and Jo Beth Bishop of Longview Texas, during a stay from Monday to Wednesday.
Oren Cherry and Debra and Mrs Adrian Cole with her son were visiting in Norman for a day, sharing time with local acquaintances during their stay.
Mrs. Cherry visited a daughter and her family, Mrs. Terrell Winton and Mr. Winton who was stationed at Fort Hood. Mrs. Cole visited her brother Joe Hughes and Mrs. Hughes.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hursh spent the week in Oklahoma City with their nieces and nephews Donna Chamb ers Debbie Chamb ers David Chamb ers and Charley McClung before bringing them home Saturday.
John Brents and family have spent much of the past week at the bedside of his father W. H. Brents of Ada who is ill.
Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Cherry and daughter Debra plus Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McElroy and daughter Nancy attended a Church of Christ revival at County Line Monday night.
C. J. Jordan is a patient at Valley View Hospital. He was admitted on Wednesday August 15 and is listed as suffering from a severe mumps infection.
Mr and Mrs Del Clockskin and daughter Terri of Tulsa and Mr and Mrs Cecil Brownlee and son of Ada spent the weekend in the home of their parents the J R Doolittles.
Sunday visitors from multiple states converged on the J. L. Deleplain residence. Tennessee guests included Mr. and Mrs. Paul Deleplain and daughter. Midland Michigan's Mrs. Eunice Graham and daughter. Savanna Oklahoma's Mr. and Mrs. Carol Bennett and boys. Norman Oklahoma's Mr. and Mrs. Ray Stevens. Berkeley California's Mr. and Mrs. James Deleplain and children.
Don Celeplain, son stationed with the Air Force in San Antonio, could not attend the day with the family along with daughter Mrs. Roberto Escamillo, also of San Antonio, who was away from home.
Ladies of the WMU attended a Royal Service at Stone Wall on Monday. The lesson titled History of the WMU was taught to the group.
Mrs Harold Jeters shares details of attendees including Mrs Gene Philp Mildred Uhlich Elsie Weaver and daughter Sue Mabel McNeil Lola Winters and Nellie Ryan at the gathering.
Calvin Brown is ill at home. His brother Finis Brown and family from Tucson visited him on Monday, along with Mr. and Mrs. Brown and their daughter.
Mrs. O. J. Boydston of Holdenville is visiting her son and family, E. T. Boydston.
Mr and Mrs W A Glenn and Mr and Mrs Carl Bailey with children Charolett and Gary from Miami Oklahoma traveled Sunday to Kembil Nebraska to visit Mr and Mrs Elmer Glenn and son.
The parents of S. R. Flinn from Lindsay spent last week here and attended the rodeo Thursday. Mr and Mrs T P Flinn Mrs Ruby Flinn Polly Jordan and daughter Sheila visited relatives in Shawnee.
Mr and Mrs Gerald Wycte of Stilwell visited his parents Mr and Mrs Dee Wyche a few days last week in a brief hometown note referencing family connections and travel.
Mr and Mrs W C Wigley of Paoli visited in the home of his brother W C Wigley and family recently for a family gathering highlighting kinship and community ties.
Recent visitors at the Roland Phillips house include son Charles and Mrs. Phillips with baby from Oklahoma City and Mr. and Mrs. F W Barton of Healdton. They are on vacation and enjoying Mom's cooking.
Mr and Mrs Walter Graper visited Fort Smith Arkansas on Tuesday to conduct business.
Mrs Corbin rests as Bill’s birthday arrives May be August 15. Tony plans dinner with John ny Snyder Darell McCoy of Stroud and Tom Drake of Davis helping. Tom Darell visit week at Corbin home. Tony and Bill travel to Clovis New Mexico August 12 to fetch car as a gift. Floyd Haynes Ada visit with guests from England to view Stoney broke Ranch. Mr Corbin prepares cattle for shipping.
Mrs. C. W. Corbin and her daughter Mary returned from Enid after a two week visit. They met the J. M. Hughes family formerly of Forney Texas who have recently purchased the Holiday Motel in Enid.
Mr and Mrs Henry Little attended church services at Galey on Sunday, joining parishioners for the morning worship and fellowship.
Mr and Mrs D W Hale and Susie of Monterey Park California expect a daughter. Mrs Mildred Melton and Cheryl visited Ada Tuesday afternoon. Neville Pennington called on Claude Horsley Tuesday night. Claude Horsley with Albert Jones of Stratford took a business trip to Oklahoma City Wednesday.
Mrs. Inez Pennington Mrs. Clariece Pennington and Harrell with their houseguests Mr. and Mrs. Avery Pennington and Fleeta Joyce of Lawton shopped in Ada Monday.
Mr and Mrs Eunice McKnight of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Tom Burch and all attended the rodeo in Ada on Saturday.
Ada report notes Mrs Cressie McKinney and Jerry conducted business in the city on Tuesday.
Kathy and Juanell Gray of Ada shared a social evening with Mrs. Cressie McKinney on Saturday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gray visited Sunday morning with their daughters Juanell and Kathey who had spent the night. The family is moving to Oklahoma City where Bill Gray is employed at Tinker Field.
Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington visited Newt Jervis of Stratford on a quiet Sunday afternoon. The social call reflected local good cheer and friendly community ties as they spent time in conversation and shared refreshments.
Mrs. Cressie McKinney, Jerry, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. James and daughters Norma and Mary attended church Sunday night with Elmer Burch who is ill at Stratford.
Mr and Mrs Sam Golden and children Margaret David and Glen of Worstell and Mr and Mrs Donald Koontz of Eufaula were supper guests of the N L Hensleys Wednesday night.
Mr and Mrs Avery Pennington and Fleeta Joyce of Lawton join Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue and Roy of Ada and Mr and Mrs D N Pennington and Harrell Gene as guests of the Alva Penningtons Tuesday night. They all enjoyed homemade ice cream.
Stratford residents Mrs Dale Melton welcomed Mrs Dorothy Harris and her daughters Jean Ann Debbie and Stevie during a recent visit, with the gathering described as a friendly social call.
Norm Siebern, a Yankee rookie outfielder, resembles Hall of Famer Bill Dickey when he stands in the batter's box, drawing comparisons from observers familiar with Dickey's left handed stance and swing.
Mr and Mrs Royal Saddler and their daughters visited the Bill Simmons home on Tuesday. Sunday the Earl Scott family from Tulsa spent the day with the Simmonses.
The cool spell has been welcomed by residents, with many noting comfort from the unseasonable warmth in prior days and the pleasant conditions continuing through the early week.
Floyd Haines and his family from San Diego California recently visited his parents the J P Haines and other relatives in and around Ada.
Mrs. Bertha Loman of Ada visited her daughter Mrs. W. L. Dooley and Mr. Dooley last week, continuing family ties in the community.
Mary Ellen Jumper accepts a position at Halverson Shoe Store in Ada. The hire marks a staffing addition for the local retailer.
Miss Yvonne Marker of Alma is visiting her grandparents, Mr and Mrs Sam Coles, this week at their home.
Mr and Mrs Alvin Davis drove to Milburn Tuesday night to visit Mrs Davis parents. Her mother remains very ill.
A brief item notes Little Susie Taylor is experiencing ongoing trouble prompting concern from family and neighbors. Details are limited in the readable text.
Bill Barton remains seriously ill in the hospital while Mrs. Effie Sanders continues as a hospital patient. No further conditions are reported for other local residents.
The Thursday quilting bee drew 11 women, Pauline Young showed a nearly finished quilt, and Mrs. Jimmy Thomas visited with two quilts to be quilted, indicating plenty of work ahead.
Tony Lanier died Sunday night in Ada, leaving behind a wife who lives in Ada. He was a relative and friend to many in the community. Funeral arrangements were not listed in the notice.
Barbara Sue and Margaret Looney visited Nora Ross Friday. Mr and Mrs James Taylor and Michael visited Mrs Bettie Parks Thursday. Tim Taylor of Bixby spent Tuesday and Wednesday night with his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Jack Taylor.
Mr and Mrs J D Walton of Texas visit his parents Mr and Mrs Carney Walton this week. The group drove to Oklahoma City Sunday to see relatives.
Paul Parker, a cousin of Joe Parks, spent Saturday night with him and then Sunday drove to Seminole to visit other relatives.
Glendon Taylor and his son Kenny along with daughter Glenda visited in the Silas Taylor residence on Sunday afternoon, sharing time with the family.
Mrs Cecil Brannon is reported improved and back at work. Edgar Soward of Porterville California and Henry Soward of Ada visited W M Ross on Thursday. Mr Boudreaux a barber visited Friday afternoon and cut his hair. Alvis Ross visited his parents Saturday afternoon.
Roney Jared spent Thursday with his grandmother Mrs. Dora Jared in a family visit reported in local social notes.
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