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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1955
Page
8
Local families including Enloe Miller Parkins and Isaacs families visit and host in Ada Oklahoma and surrounding towns. News mentions Frank Dryden's illness improving and multiple weekend family gatherings with Wren Farmer Hortons and Penningtons.
Mrs. Lillie Miller and Alvie and Mrs. Elma Law and Max visited Tuesday morning with Mrs. Virgie Pierce of Maxwell.
Ernest Cavener and H. R. were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Limb of Summers Chapel.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Lamb and their children from Union Hill visited Mrs Far mer and Mr Far mer at their home on Sunday. The article notes a family gathering with relatives from the area.
Mrs Florence Wren of Stratford is here for a two weeks visit with Mr and Mrs J W Law and Max.
W. N. Isaacs called on the Drydens each day during the past week, staying as a guest with Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden.
Friday Mrs Emma Farmer and Janie joined Mr and Mrs Hubert Parkins of Sulphur to visit Mr and Mrs Clyde Coleman and family in Shawnee. Mrs Coleman and Mrs Parkins are sisters and Mrs Farmer's daughters. Mrs Clara Wood and Florence Isaacs visited Mr and Mrs Judd Horton in Ada Tuesday. E B Crawford of Ada visited his daughter Mrs P O Henson Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Bud Dryden visited Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden the past week to catch up and share news with relatives.
Carl Kettler of Asher and Danny Edwards visited Doyne Isaacs Sunday evening, accompanying a brief social call and update.
Mrs Mildred Clay and Miss Melba Jackson were noted attending church in Stratford, reflecting a social community event in the town.
Mr and Mrs Bob Wright and children and Mrs June Hightower and son visited their parents Mr and Mrs Virgle Farmer on Sunday.
Mrs Alva Farmer Mrs June Rig itower Mrs Wanda Lamb Mrs Bonnie Farmer and Mrs Mammie Fairer visited Sunday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Westey Farmer in Summers Chapel for a social gathering.
Mr and Mrs Kettler and Carl spent the weekend with M D Edwards at his home in Asher. M D Edward and Ed Dorgan were digging a well on Mr Dorgan s property nearby.
Mrs Pearl Gray visited Mrs Hallie Wood in Stratford accompanied by her sons. The trip highlighted local social ties and family connections in the Stratford area.
Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs and Doyne and Mrs Clara Wood visited Mr and Mrs Sidney Isaacs and family of Oakman on Wednesday.
Giver Lovelace of Latta and E C Cavener visited Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden Monday. S P Edwards of Stratford visited Mr and Mrs Ed Dorgan Saturday. Mr and Mrs J A Patton of Oklahoma City visited their parents Mr and Mrs Amon Patton of Stratford and Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs over the weekend.
Rev. L. D. Stonecipher of near Stratford visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden Saturday evening.
John Law of Ada spent the latter part of last week with Max Law, sharing time at an unspecified location. The note records a family or social visit between named individuals from Ada.
Mr and Mrs Ray Dryden and family of Lawrence and little Miss Susie Burroughs of Adamis are mentioned in a local society note noting attendance at a community gathering.
Glen and Ruby Dryden with Mr and Mrs Bud Dryden are listed in the society notices. The short item places the Drydens as a connected couple in town social circles with no further event details.
Florence Isaacs attended a Saturday night tent revival in Stratford. The event drew local residents and featured religious outreach and community gathering in the town.
Mr and Mrs Rance Tucker and Lyndia Ann spent Sunday in Oklahoma City with their daughter Mrs Thelma Hunter and Mr Hunter Betty Marie who stayed with the Hunters for the past week returned home with them.
Mrs Hallie Wood and Mrs Clara Chandler of Stratford spent Wednesday with Mrs Pearl Gray and family.
Mrs W N Isaacs with Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray and children of Oil Center and Mr and Mrs J A Patton of Oklahoma City are mentioned in a social note listing families and locations.
Mr and Mrs P O Henson visited his sister Mrs Clayton Morgan and Rev Morgan of Rofs Sunday. They attended morning church services at the Pentecostal Holiness Church where Rev Morgan is pastor.
Mr and Mrs Claude Pennington of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Virgle Farmer Saturday evening in a local social gathering.
Mrs. Mammie Farrer and Linda from Whitesboro Texas visit relatives including Mrs. Versa Summers and Mrs. Fiona Pennington of Ada, along with Wesley Farmer of Summers Chapel and Virgle and Lee Farmer of the local community.
Miss Mayrene Farmer and Gene Maddox attended a Stratford show Saturday night, enjoying performances and the local entertainment scene.
Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington with Vineta Mildred Clay and several families from Gaar Corner Enid and connected towns toured Oklahoma attractions on Sunday. They enjoyed a picnic dinner and swimming at Byrds Mill on Blue River east of Connerville and at ten acre rock near Troy returning tired but happy.
Clay of Byars and Preston Farmer family members plus Mrs. Alva Farmer Gerald Lynn Mam mie Farrer Linda of Whitesboro Texas visited Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer and family Saturday.
Doyne Isaacs visited Lindel Archer on Monday evening at Union Hill, with the encounter noted in local society circles.
Mr and Mrs Short Brother of Roff plus Mr and Mrs Jim Magar of Ada attended a Sunday evening visit with Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden. Also present were Vernon Gray and Vickie of Oil Center and Mr and Mrs Ray Dryden and their children of Lawrence.
Mr and Mrs Bennie Farmer and their sons of Union Hill visited Wes ley Farmer of Summers Chapel and Virgle Farmer of this community.
Mr and Mrs Troy Miller and Clara visited Mr and Mrs Bob Crowder and family of Ada Saturday.
Mrs Clarence Billings of Ada visited Saturday night at the home of Mrs J W Law. The call appears as a social call between neighbors with no further detail provided.
Ray Farmer of Oakman spent Thursday and Friday with Doyne Isaacs, detailing a social visit and personal time together.
Mrs J W Law and Max spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs Pod Law of Ada.
Mrs Lillie Miller and others from Ada visit Mrs Charlie Enloe Judy Union Hill and Mrs Pearl Wells and Billy Bebee joining family and friends in a social call.
Mrs. Mildred Clay Mrs. Virgie Pennington and Vineta visited the W N Isaacs Monday evening and went swimming with the children of Enid.
Miss Shirley Edwards visited Florence Isaacs Sunday evening, sharing time and conversation in a cordial social call.
Mrs Elma Law and Max visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Lowell Wren of Stratford.
Mrs. Clara Wood and Ray Farmer from Oakman visited Calvin on Friday and bought homemade sorghum south of the town, declaring it the best in several years.
Guests helping eat ice cream Sunday night included Mr. and Mrs. B. 5 percent, Jackson and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Maddox of Gaar Corner, Mrs. Mildred Clay, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Pennington and children of Enid, and Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Pennington and Vineta.
Those in Stratford Saturday night from this community were Junior, Temple and Laverne Farmer, Alvie Miller, Howard Wood, Dayne Isaacs, Mayrene Farmer and Gene and Wayne Farmer.
Mrs Aleta Law and John of Ada and Mrs Pearl Wells and Billy of Bebee visited Mrs Elma Law and Max Thursday evening.
Mr and Mrs Lee Tucker and Mr and Mrs Rance Tucker visited Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden on Wednesday night in a family social gathering.
Mrs Clara Wood visited Mr and Mrs Bud Dryden Sunday evening, spending time in the Dryden home. The visit highlighted social ties in the community and the friendly greeting extended by the hosts.
Joe Maddox of Gaar Corner called on Homer Farmer Sunday, prompting no public comment or formal action.
Mrs Virgie Pennington and Vi neta and Mrs Mildred Clay spent Monday with Mr and Mrs EC in a social visit. The unnamed source notes a family gathering and cordial hospitality among local residents.
A telegram from the national Red Cross assigns a chapter quota for flood relief. Pontotoc County Chapter is asked to raise $900 as part of a nationwide drive benefiting northeastern flood victims. Over 10,000 families have signed up for aid with total needs estimated at $8 million. Contributions may be sent to Ada location.
Mr and Mrs Loy Wood host Mrs Wood s parents Mr and Mrs W O Skinner of Phoenix Arizona as houseguests this week The Skinners visited another daughter Mrs Ott Jones of Stratford on Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. John Wood and Mrs. May Majors visited Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Blevins in Okmulgee Sunday. They returned home Sunday afternoon.
Reverend Scott Jones and his wife were listed as Mrs Dewey Northam in the society notices. The item records a wedding or social designation noting the couple tied in matrimony or formal association with the Northam family estate.
Sally Don Thomas spent Sunday night with Patsy Heaps, sharing time at a residence that appeared peaceful and quiet after the day’s activities. Local observers did not report any disturbances or other notable events during the evening.
Bruce Sonny Holland of Rus sell Kansas spent Friday night with Mr and Mrs Junior Northam.
Mr and Mrs A B Northam of Howard Kansas spent several days visiting friends and relatives around Oil Center. They also vacationed in Missouri and Arkansas.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tucker and Paula spent Sunday afternoon at the Impson Anderson home viewing pictures of friends and relatives taken during a two week vacation in California.
Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Welch and daughters of Stratford visited in the Clyde Welch home Friday, sharing time and greetings with relatives during a friendly family stop.
O. L. Carson came home Thursday from Lubbock Texas where he visited his son Melvin Carson.
Mr and Mrs Aubrey Rutherford and Mr and Mrs Pete Moody of Tulsa planned Lake Sequoyah fishing but a breakdown limited them to about an hour of fishing on Saturday. They stayed in Wagoner then returned home Sunday. Clyde Hambrick and three daughters from Dallas visited B I Scoggin Friday. Betty Heaps visited friends in Oklahoma City and Blackwell over the weekend.
Mr and Mrs O L Carson host their daughter Thomas Taylor and Shirley Ronnie and Geary of Ardmore for the weekend. Also visiting Mr and Mrs Jim Rutherford were her parents Vance Price Anna Mae John Charles Mr and Mrs Leon Henry Joe Ed of Center James Doyle Marion of Ada Mr and Mrs Ralph Garrett and children Cathy Glen and Peggy Sue of Oklahoma City. Mrs Garrett is Jim's aunt.
Mrs Iva Carson spent Monday and Tuesday with her sister Mrs Garrett Davis of Centrahoma.
Mr and Mrs Gerald Brown and their children from Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Loy Wood and their sons on Wednesday night in a friendly family gathering.
Mrs Baxter Scoggin Jr and her daughter Diane of Kansas City spentWednesday with Mr and Mrs B I Scoggin Sr where her visit continued with family conversation and companionship.
Mrs. Scoggin Diane and Tommy visited over the past month. They traveled to Colorado City Texas where Baxter Jr. joined them. They returned here Thursday on their way home. Mr. and Mrs. J D Underhill attended church at Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church Sunday night.
Mrs. Dickie Jackson and daughter Sondra of Holdenville visited friends Mrs. J. D. Underhill Mrs. Betty Heaps and Mrs. Dessie Light Friday.
Mr and Mrs Impson Anderson visited Mr and Mrs Dewey Nor tham Sunday. Otto Webb and Rev Webster of Westview Baptist Mission were Mrs Clyde Welch and family. Mrs Olive Belle Wood and Jimmy Glen and Lynn visited in Guy Bittles home Friday. Mrs Lora Ellis spent Sunday with her daughter Mrs Mable Nelson. Mr and Mrs Linnie Burk and Sharon of Shawnee visited Mrs Burks parents Mr and Mrs Ben Hunter over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Babley Hunter and children Debra and Darrell of Conway Ark have spent the past week with his parents Mr and Mrs Ben Hunter. They returned home Saturday.
From her vacation at Colorado Springs, Colorado she visited her parents Mr and Mrs Bud Lance Sunday.
Mrs Iva Carson spent Wednesday with Mrs D B Robinson in a social visit noted in local society notes.
Mrs Eugene Lance hosted a Sunday dinner with guests Charles Woods and Clydie Welch attending.
Mrs. Euell Lance and baby and Mrs. Marion Tucker visited last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Bud Lance. Mrs. Wayne Lance visited last Tuesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Bud Lance. Wayne is in the Air Force and is being shipped to England for three years. His wife and baby will join him there.
Attending were Bennie and family Alva Patsy Billie Ray Preston and baby Wanda Lamb Tommy Howerton of Frederick Mayme Farrer Linda Denison Tex Claude Pennington Gordon Nelson and Butch A P Nelson Leo Nelson Shirley June Wadlow Mayme Farrer and Mrs Pennington are Mrs Farmer's sisters.
Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Marion Pall with daughters Francine and Janice Mr and Mrs Jack Spurlock and family Mr and Mrs Joe Isaacs with children Donna and Darrel Mr and Mrs C L Bailes of Corona California Mr and Mrs Edward Lance and Donnie with Evelyn Lance Also Mr and Mrs Gene Bolin of Hadley Texas visited Friday at the Bud Lance home.
Mr. and Mrs. George Wright hosted guests on Thursday including Ms Ida Bass Charlie Wright of Center Bert Wright of Stratford Mrs. Alice Morris of Houston Tex Mrs Rosa Thompson and Mrs Eva Stephens of Hart and Mrs Ora Willis of Stratford.
Sunday guests included Mrs. Mary Reynolds and family from Wilson and nearby towns. The Norrell Vandegriff family held a house warming after moving to a new home on the father's farm. Pauline shopped for wallpaper with friends, then received the remaining wallpaper as gifts Tuesday night.
Luckett is described as nephew of Mr. Bishop. Mr. and Mrs. Mason Arter and their sons and families, Claude Arter of Ada, J. L. Arter, Johnnie, and Rose Kurykendall of Drumright visited Sulphur on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Garrett Beller were Sunday guests of their son and his wife Jack and Jackie Beller and Rickie in Midwest City.
Mrs. Elia Bethurem and her son Piles of Ada were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. J U Crab tree.
Mr and Mrs Hugh Reed of Caldwell Kansas visited his father T C Reed and his sister and family Mr and Mrs Norrel Vandegraff. Mr and Mrs Alvin Arter and family of Latta visited his parents Mr and Mrs Mason Arter.
Mr and Mrs Cleamon Stone and their children Susie Danny and Janelle of Broxton spent Sunday visiting Eva Stone his mother and siblings Eu gene Stone and his family and James Briggs and Gary Don with their families in the area.
Mrs. Mary Reynolds, Dude Clifton and Miss Juanita Coffey were Tuesday dinner guests of Mrs. Ella Bethurem and Ples of Ada.
Mr and Mrs Travis Ellison and their daughters are new Wilson residents. They purchased the farm just south of the Crabtree place.
Mrs. Inez West and Stephen visited relatives in Midwest City last week. Sunday visitors at J. C. Treas home included Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Treas, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Treas and children Sandra and Brenda.
Mr and Mrs D B Robinson visited old friends Mr and Mrs Fred Abbott in Konawa on Sunday. Mrs Lora Ellis spent Friday visiting Mrs D B Robinson and they shopped in Ada. Miss Sabra Landreth spent the weekend with her mother Mrs Joe Sanders. Norman and Joe Sullivan of Denver Colorado and Amarillo Texas visited Mrs Dessie Light Monday morning. Their mother is Genevra Norman, daughter of the late H L Norman of Maxwell.
Mrs Verlin Bryant of Perry spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs E H Light. Linda Ann Bryant went to Oklahoma City Sunday to visit their daughter Mrs Charlie Hunter. Betty Marie returned home with her parents after visiting her sister. Mr and Mrs Dannie Gadberry and Cleo Roberts of California visited Mr and Mrs E H Light Thursday.
Miss Evelyn Lance, formerly of this community, has just returned, drawing attention from residents who recall her as a familiar local figure. Her reappearance sparks curiosity about her plans and ties to the area.
Mr and Mrs Chester Treas and family of Lula along with Mr and Mrs James Treas of Ada are noted. Tou Ellen Smith returns from Nebraska where she worked this summer and plans to attend East Central this fall.
Mr and Mrs B L Hardin and Jim visited Mr and Mrs Leroy Jarvis of Seminole on Sunday in a friendly social call.
Mr and Mrs Cordell Lee announce the birth of their daughter last week at a bar hospital, marking the fifth girl in the Lee family.
Joy Blankenship and Minnie Hardin spent Sunday night in Tulsa at the home of Barbara Blankenship.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Jackson have returned home after a tour of the western states. They visited several cities and reported an enjoyable trip with many scenic highlights and experiences.
Mr and Mrs Vas o Moore and their two sons Joe and Bill spent last week visiting Arkansas and Beaver s Bend State Park.
Mr and Mrs J C Treas visited her brother and family in Henryetta the past weekend, spending time with relatives and sharing updates.
The Ahloso First Baptist Church reported 141 people in Sunday School on August 21, reflecting steady weekly participation and church engagement in the community.
Ellen and Dickie Barbee spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Ted Pendergrass northwest of Ada, sharing time and hospitality in a rural setting.
Miss Douglas Ann Smith and Joe Collins married Saturday night at Ahloso First Baptist Church. The double ring ceremony was at 8 p.m. performed by Rev Lavonn Brown. Attendants were Arletta McNair and David Good. They will reside at 1201 East Eighth Ada. Mr Collins will enter East Central this fall and Mrs Collins works at J Kent Smith Jewelers.
Linda Foster of Ada spent Saturday night with Etta Fern Barbee.
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