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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1956

Page

6

Oakman Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Berryman included Lizzie Lancaster Ada Delores Janell Norman Ray Farmer Sylvia Bobby Caton Connie Chuck Lancaster Margaret Davidson and Eugene Hobbs. Mildred Current visited Ada on Saturday with Mr and Mrs B A Current. Guests at the Catoon home Thursday were George Mansfield and son George of Oklahoma City linking to former residents, plus J L Roper and Cleborne. Rev Scott Jones dined with Mr and Mrs Wallace Burgess in Colbert on Sunday. Jerry Kelley Margaret Davidson visited the A E Peve home with Gleyn and Trenna West, now in Watonga.

J. W. Berryman Lizzie Lancaster Ada Delores Janell Norman Ray Farmer Sylvia Bobby Caton Connie Chuck Lancaster Margaret Davidson Eugene Hobbs Jimmie Caton George Mansfield George Oklahoma City Mansfields J. L. Roper Cleborne Scott Jones Mrs. Wallace Burgess Colbert Jerry Kelley Francis Gleyn and Trenna West Wests Watonga Curtis Hogue Cathy James Briggs Latta Marion Lancaster Roger Chuck

Sunday Greetings From the Wright Area Community

Local notes record numerous weekend visits and gatherings across Ada Latta Holdenville and surrounding towns. Families like the Wrights Pendergrass Winters Hobbs and Cur rent share hospitality while others attend church revival and funerals.

Ada Gloster and Eugene Caton Visit Lonnie Current

Ada Gloster and Eugene Caton spent Sunday with Lonnie Current. Mr and Mrs Quaid of Enid were weekend visitors in the home of Mr and Mrs Jess Duvall.

Angie Wright Bob Robertson Ada Jess Duvall L. D. Baird Ada. Gloster Eugene Caton Lonnie Current Mrs. Quaid Enid

Birthday cake surprise for Rev Scott Jones

Mrs Mildred Current and Mrs Myra Berryman visited Monday morning. Mrs Scott Jones and daughter Mrs Vivian Hogue hosted an ice cream supper for Rev Jones on his upcoming birthday. A large cake and ice cream were served to many Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church members and friends.

Mildred Current Myra Berryman Scott Jones Vivian Hogue Jones Lou Woods Jimmie Lynn Gleyn Everett Parnell James Gary Impson Anderson Patsy Lora Ellis Maudine Rutherford Teddy Carol Ann Emmett Light Dewey North Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church Rev Scott Curtis Hogue Cathey

Duvall and Crawford Couples Socialize Sunday Visit

Mr and Mrs Jess Duvall visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Jim Crawford in a social gathering.

Jess Duvall Jim Crawford

Lancaster family truck breakdown near Ada and Eufaula

Mrs. Lancaster rode with Roger in a borrowed truck when it broke down en route to Eufaula. A brother came to assist from Ada but suffered a flat tire, shattered glasses, and a cut eye. He remains under medical care while the truck stays disabled, with hopes of towing it soon.

Local Folk Visit Steedman Couples Last Week

Mr and Mrs Charlie Hay visited Mr and Mrs Harve Farris of Steedman one day last week for a casual social call.

Charlie Hay Harve Farris Steedman

Oakman School Classwork Begins Amid Large Enrollment

Classwork started at Oakman School on Monday with many students enrolled Dorothy Williams was a beginner.

Oakman Dorothy Williams

New pupils arrive as school upgrades complete

Several new pupils join the community including Jimmy and Jerry Frederick Mildred Bonnie and Robert Nickell Marilee Buckley Stewart Lee Johnson and Carolyn Larry and Loyd Nickell. A new well is finished and a new electric pump is installed at the school. Dining room and kitchen facilities were moved to the dining room and a paint and varnish job is visible.

Jimmy Jerry Frederick Mildred Bonnie Robert Nickell Marilee Buckley Stewart Lee Johnson Carolyn Larry Loyd Nickell

Coventon Family Visits Ada Relative Home

Mr and Mrs Coventon of Ada spent Sunday night at the home of their daughter and family Mr and Mrs W J Guest and Susan and Sonny.

Mrs. Coventon Ada W. J. Guest Susan Sonny

Hampton Couple Visits Ada Mother on Saturday

Mr and Mrs Cullen Hampton spent awhile Saturday night in the home of his mother Mrs Flora Hampton of Ada.

Benny Hampton Ada C. H. Hampton Cullen Hampton Flora Hampton

Midland Social Roundup Sees Local Visits Across Town

George Sprague visits P T McConnell home Saturday. Ezra and Marvin Hunt spend Sunday in Tupelo. Richard Pedersen stays with Dale and Mrs Gentry in Stratford. Mrs Gentry is his sister. Sunday guests at Ezra Hunt include Floyd Hunt family, Marvin Hunt family, Roy Summers, Hollis Lewis, Jimmie Pedersen, Robert Stanley Honsinger from Konawa. Saturday visitors at Zeder area listed.

Chris Pedersen George Sprague P. T. McConnell Richard Pedersen Dale Gentry Stratford Gentry Ezra Hunt Floyd Hunt Marvin Hunt All Roff Roy Summers Hollis Lewis Choctaw Jimmie and Paul Pedersen Robert Stanley Honsinger Konawa

Uncle LEYS Epigrins Humor Column HS-56

A worn humor column by Rev. Charley Grant features quips on vacation bosses, baked beans in sun, TV diet, a $15 weekly raise, and personal foibles. Lines joke about paring down notes, mailmen who hate walking, and a blunt view of human nature with final musings on humanity.

Lancaster Family Moves Lumber From Eufaula Farm

Mr and Mrs M A Lancaster and son Roger began removing a house in Eufaula and hauling the lumber to their location. The narrative notes their son is with them as they undertake the transfer of material.

M. A. Lancaster Roger Eufaula

Local Families Enjoy Visits Across Oklahoma Towns

Residents listed include Mrs. Bill McCullar and family of Midwest City Mr and Mrs John Pedersen and children from Midwest City Mr and Mrs Dale Gentry and David of Stratford Bobby Hatcher of Roff and Robert Hensinger of Konawa Paul Parker stayed several hours last Wednesday morning at the J L McGee home.

Sen Bill McCullar John Pedersen Midwest City Dale Gentry David Stratford Bobby Hatcher Roff Robert Hensinger Konawa Paul Parker J. L. McGee

Dry pond leaves many dead fish on Pedersen farm

On the Pedersen farm a large pond has dried up exposing numerous dead fish. The report mentions Chris Pedersen visiting the Vernon Gasaway home in Vaness Sunday morning and Pat Gallup visiting the Pedersen boys Friday morning. The source also notes to read the NEWS Want Ads.

Pedersen Farm Chris Pedersen Vernon Gasaway Vaness Pat Gallup Pedersen Boys

Wilson News Social Roundup Shares Weekend Visits

Rev. and Mrs. Curtis Hogue and daughter Cathey visited with family on Sunday. Mrs. Oscar Aslin and daughter of San Leandro Calif and Mrs. Ed Allen of Galey were guests at the Beller home Monday afternoon. Charles and Loretta Martin with daughter Elaine of Shawnee stayed with Jess Martin's family and visited Loretta's parents Ed Roundtree Sr.

Robert Wyrick Happyland Curtis Hogue Cathy Cathey James Briggs Gary Don Oscar Aslin San Leandro Calif Ed Allen Galey Garrett Beller Mrs. Aslin Mr. Beller Charles and Loretta Martin Elaine Shawnee Jess Martin Loretta Ed Roundtree

Weekend Visits Span Families Across Town

Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Eugene Stone and their children Jerry Peggy and Brena. Norre Vandegriff stayed with Ralph Wall family Saturday night. Ada visitors Kendall Stewart joined Clint Stewart. Jack Beller and children Jackie and Rickie from Midwest City visited Garrett Beller as Jack enjoyed a two week vacation from Tinker Field.

Eugene Stone Jerry Peggy Brena Mrs. Norre Vandegriff Mrs Ralph Wall Kendall Stewart Ada Clint Stewart Jack Beller Jackie Rickie Midwest City Garrett Beller Jack Tinker Field

Keep tools clean and sharpened and store safely away

Instructions emphasize keeping tools clean and sharp and placing them in a safe location when not in use to prevent accidents and keep them out of reach of children. Follow routine maintenance and secure storage habits.

Crossword Clue List Glossary

A compact dictionary of clues and answers with hints for a crossword. Includes definitions for exclamation beast of burden mimic and printing measure along with terms for helps connected waste allowance more rational highest note set on as much upon.

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Oakman News By Ila Pevehouse Mr. Current B. A. Current Fred Clark Buster Hobbs Shirley Norma Faye Stonewall Matt Hobbs Bonnie and Mildred Nickell Catherine Clark Mary Clark Leon Berryman Holdenville Jess Berryman Roy White Jennie Crawford Jill Antlers Archie Free Will Baptist Church Douglas Herman Hern Herman John Jones J. R. Pendergrass L. D. Winters Baldwin Park L.D. Winters Lewis Bob and Kenny J. C. Pendergrass Roddy Wilmalone Golden Cheryl Berylene Floy Dean Charles Lynn Dianna Homer Agnes Winters Georgie Maurice Current Lonnie Jerry Balthrop Tracy Pauls Valley Jimmie Myers Luther Avent Shirley Hobbs Patricia Hampton Thurlow Clark A. E. Pevehouse Bill and Vernon Ira Pevehouse Byng Mark Henson Cedar Grove Henry Lancaster Judy Danny Johnny Sasakwa Sherman, Tex Drew Wilson Oakman Church Effie Mae Sanders Criswell Funeral Home Ada and Mildred Bonnie Nickell Joe Crawford Linda J. M. Nance Midland News Ezra and Tupelo Hossface Hank AIN Fred Goriuss Art Beeman Frank Thomas Thomas Sonny South AS Sonders Cousin Pee Wee Sita Joe Dennett By Kern Pederson Smith Service Demarest BY AL Smith Deems Romeo BY Tom Oka By Brad Anderson Demi Russ Arnold Atlantic Ocean Arctic Antarctica Kane Uncle Leys Zol Klinger Zed Peters Tubby Tyler Tubby Tyler Charley Grant Oklahoma SAT P. O. Bax McAlester Lawrence Clements Wilson News Joy Roundtrek Jess Wall Lis Iar
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