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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1955
Page
3
Jaseen Page’s sons enjoyed a farm weekend visit. J W Law and Max attended ball games at Vaness Friday night. three games were played. Jimmy Farmer of Ada, son of Virgil and Mrs. Farmer, is reported to be Jill.
Florence Isaacs reports E. B. Crawford from near Ada visited his daughter. The Henson and Gray families hosted visits including Seminole and Center residents. Iva Mae Crowder and Lillie Miller visited an Ada area aunt. Dovne Isaacs attended Latta ball game with Vanoss teams playing.
Mrs Clara Wood and Florence Isaacs were in Ada Tuesday. Mrs Wood visited a doctor and has been on the sick list for the past three weeks.
Ronnie and Larry Cavener of Ada spent the weekend with their grandfather E C Cavener and H R.
Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Parkins and their daughters from Sulphur spent Sunday with Mrs. Parkins' parents Mr. and Mrs. Lee Farmer and their children.
Mrs Mildred Clay and Miss Vineia Pennington were seen Christmas shopping in Ada on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Carson and Irene spent Sunday with their daughter and Mr and Mrs W T Taylor and family of Ardmore.
Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden and Miss Ruby Dryden were in Ada on Wednesday for business matters.
Mrs. Clara Wood and Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs hosted guests on Sunday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Patton from Oklahoma City, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gray and children from Oil Center, Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Tucker and daughters from Galey, and Donnie Wilson of Oil Center.
David Gray of Ada visited his father Fred Gray and family Saturday, spending time catching up and sharing news.
Mrs Juanita Stiles and her children visited Mrs J W Law Monday evening, accompanying Mrs Stiles mother Mrs Mc Lish of Oklahoma City.
Mr and Mrs Willie Pierce of Maxwell visited Mr and Mrs Troy Miller Sunday evening. Mrs Miller has been sick with the flu for the past few days.
Mr and Mrs Oren Gray of Center visited their son Mr and Mrs Fred Gray and family Wednesday night.
Clarence Rouse of Stratford called on Glen and Ruby Dryden Sunday morning, delivering a brief social visit to the longtime Stratford residents.
Miss Melba Jackson of Gaar Corner Miss Maryrene Farmer Doyle Bittle and James Williams of Stratford called on Mrs Mil dred Clay Sunday.
Miss Waste Pennington spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Ada visiting Mr and Mrs Alton Shipley of Sunnyvale California at the home of her brother Mr and Mrs Claude Pennington and family.
Mr and Mrs Bud Dryden have sold to Mr and Mrs Leroy McDaniel of Gaar Corner. The property was moved Tuesday to a new location just north of Gaar Corner.
Earl McDaniel of Oil Center visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gray Wednesday night, sharing time and news with the couple.
E C Cavener called on Ruby and Glen Dryden Saturday morning indicating a social visit or inquiry.
Mrs Virgie Pennington is the proud owner of a new stove and butane system.
Irene visited Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Law on Saturday night in a social gathering at their home.
Mrs Verneice Dryden visited long time with her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Magar in Oil Center. She said farewell to sisters Mrs Beulah Turner of Alameda and Mr and Mrs Paul Jeter and family of Concord. They returned home after a ten day stay.
Willie Isaacs spent a short visit with M. D. Edwards on Friday afternoon. The meeting reflected cordial local exchanges and community ties.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Tucker of Summers Chapel called on Mrs. Clora Wood, the mother of Mrs. Tucker, during a Sunday evening visit.
Mrs Pearl Gray and Larry were seen in Stratford on Wednesday in a brief social note.
Mr and Mrs Pod Law and John of Ada visited his parents Mr and Mrs J W Law Sunday evening in a family gathering.
Mr and Mrs Bob Crowder and their children were Friday supper guests of Mrs Crowder's parents Mr and Mrs Troy Miller, sharing a family evening at the Miller home.
Mr and Mrs Austell Horton and daughter from Oklahoma City spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Tom Burch. They did some work on their farm during the visit.
Mrs Verniece Dryden spent a while Sunday evening in the home of Mrs Mamie Tucker at Summers Chapel visiting and sharing time together.
Mr and Mrs P O Henson visit Mr and Mrs A L Melton who recently moved here. Mr Melton drives a grade A dairy truck on a local route and travels to Oklahoma City each night for deliveries.
Mr and Mrs Ray Dryden and family of Lawrence with guest Windell Sherrell visited Ruby and Glen Dryden Sunday.
M. C. Cox visited a white Saturday morning with W. N. Isaacs.
Mr and Mrs Edmond Cavener of Ada visited his father E C Cavener on Sunday and were joined by family members for a brief gathering.
Mr and Mrs Tom Burch called on Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer.
Those from the community who went to Ada Saturday included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden Miss Ruby Dryden Mr. and Mrs. Ne ville Pennington and Harrell Gene Mrs Mildred Clay Miss Vineta Pennington Wayne Farmer Alvie Miller Mrs Clara Wood Mr and Mrs Fred Gray and Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs.
John Wood of Summers Chapel called on E. C. Cavener and H. R. Sunday evening.
Janie Farmer was on the sick list over the weekend, missing routine duties and prompting確認 calls for rest.
Mrs. Ethel Keef of Ada spent Wednesday night as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Law and Max.
Mr. and Mrs. Troy Miller were Christmas shopping in Ada Saturday night. Miss Ruby Dryden visited Mrs. Elma Law Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington along with Viketa and Mrs Mildred Clay joined by Mr and Mrs Claude Pennington and relatives for a Wednesday night visit in Ada.
Mr and Mrs J W Law visited Mr and Mrs Freddie Ward of Galey Sunday evening in a short social call and reported a pleasant visit with neighbors.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden visited Mr. and Mrs. J W Law on Thursday in a social call.
The Lee Farmers butchered two good hogs in a recent week. Local farm notes report the pair of hogs processed and a pride in the local meat supply.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington visited Mr and Mrs Odis Hicks Tuesday night in a social call reported by local residents.
Mr and Mrs Frank Eades of Oakley California visited Mr and Mrs J W Law on Wednesday before returning home Thursday.
Alvie Miller and the Farmer boys were in Stratford Saturday night to attend the show.
Mrs Verneice Dryden visited her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Magar of Oil Center Sunday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Little of Oklahoma City visited E. C. Cavener on Sunday, sharing a brief social call at his home.
Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs were the Wednesday dinner guests of their daughter Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray in Oil Center.
Alvie Miller was recorded as visiting in the Lee Farmer home on Sunday, indicating a social call or family contact during the weekend.
Mrs Mildred Clay Miss Melba Jackson and Miss Mayrene Farmer attended church in Stratford Sunday night reporting a peaceful service and community gathering with local residents.
Miss Ruby Dryden called on Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs Saturday evening at their home, delivering greetings and sharing news in a social visit.
W. N. Isaacs visited Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gray of Oil Center on Monday, sharing a social call and exchange of news.
Mr and Mrs Fred Gray celebrate the birth of a 9 lb daughter born Monday December 12. The Grays have two other sons and a son from a prior marriage, signaling a joyful family expansion.
Miss Charlene Boyd daughter of Mr and Mrs C H Boyd Union Valley wed Ver non L Holland of Oklahoma City son of Mr and Mrs Ezra Holland Route 5 Ada at 730 pm in the Boyd home Ada officiant Rev James E Murray The couple observed old new borrowed blue and a penny in the shoe Maid of honor Miss Bobbie Bennett wore navy blue with white carnations Best man Raymond Holland attended The wedding party included Burma Dean Lobaugh Edna Graham N G Norvelle Chris Butch Alma Wayne Holland and others
Mrs Diana Lynn weighs 9 pounds 10 ounces born December 7 to Mr and Mrs Jack Martin of Tulsa. It is their first child. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Bob Wilson of Francis. Mr and Mrs Leonard McDonald of Center announce a son born December 4.
Mr and Mrs Bill D Southerland of Fitzhugh announce the birth of their son Larry Gene weighing 8 pounds 15 ounces born December 8 Grandparents are Mr and Mrs John Southerland of Roff and Mr and Mrs Jess Mc Donald of Fitzhugh.
Mr and Mrs Hershel Newberry of Lindsay announce the birth of an eight pound daughter named Robin Lynne on December 10. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Frank Newberry of Stonewall and maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Howard Ganns, also of Stonewall.
Mr and Mrs Fred Gray of Par ish Chapel announce the birth of their daughter weighing 942 pounds born Monday December 12.
East Central State college hosted a Christmas Style Show by home economics with 37 models. Narrator Phyllis Sullivan of Fitzhugh joined graduates Barbara Wigley of Fittstown and Retha Cantrell of Byng in presenting clothing designs from Clothing I II Tailoring and Costume Design. Hats by Iola Burrough Vanoss and Mrs Sybie Moore Ada were displayed.
The Free Will Camp Ground Church had 50 in Sunday School with all teachers present. Rev. Scott Jones delivered the morning and evening messages. The Youth Fellowship will meet at Gaar Corner Free Will Baptist Church Saturday night. Several local families and visitors from Ada and Oklahoma City were noted visiting and staying with area families. A Byng-Stonewall basketball game was scheduled for Friday night.
Ricky and Mike Choate of Ada were Thursday night guests of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Johin Norton.
Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley joined Mr and Mrs F O Jones of Union Hill for a Saturday night visit with Gerald and Carlton Lee.
The report notes that Jerry McDaniel spent Saturday night in the company of Don Newby, details unspecified. The brief records social or personal association without further context.
Mr and Mrs Earl McDaniel and son Billy Muriel spent Sunday and Monday in Houston Texas visiting Billy Muriel s sons Jimmy and David McDaniel.
Mr and Mrs Farrel Jones enjoyed a fish fry at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Jones Monday. The social gathering highlighted family companionship and shared meals in a local community setting.
Grover Thompson enjoys several days of fishing at Camblin Cove on Lake Texoma during a vacation. He is employed at the cement plant in Ada.
Howard Cunningham spent Sunday with Ronnie Newby, sharing time and conversation in a casual local outing.
Roberta Escue of Center visited Sunday with Barbara Ann McDonald, sharing time together during the weekend gathering at a local residence.
Little Robert Darrel and Linda Denise Haskins of Ada spent Sunday with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Earlin Haskins.
Mrs. Gracie Hayes and Mrs. W. H. Hightower visited Monday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott, Donna Kaye and Sherry. New subscribers for the ADA WEEKLY this week are Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Willoughby, and Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Holloway, Mrs. Betty Sue Choate of Ada spent Friday with her mother, Mrs. John Norton.
Mrs. Lela Corvin spent Tuesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Thomas of Ada. Vernon Scaff accompanied by Floyd Burk of Oil Center, was in Pauls Valley Wednesday to attend the livestock sale. Johnnie Jean visited Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hood and children of Ada.
Mr and Mrs Hollis Kite Dar lene and Donnie and Mr and Mrs Haskell Kite Danny and Charles of Ada were Wednesday night supper guests of Mr and Mrs P P Bite.
Mrs. W. H. Hightower and Mrs. Gracie Hayes visited Thursday with Mrs. F. E. Duncan of the Worstell community.
Mrs O S Whitson and Mrs Edd Berryman spent Thursday with Mrs N H Keeling of Galey while Mr Whitson and Mr Berryman helped finish the new Church of Christ building in the Galey community.
Community members including Mrs. Jocie Thompson Raymond and James Jerry McDaniel Mrs. Leslie Perry Deloris Betty Whitney and girls Bobby Thompson and son Mrs. Leo Scott Donna Kaye Glenda Wallace Barbara McDonald watched Vanoss versus Allen. Vanoss captured the boys and girls high school wins while Allen took the boys junior high game.
Mrs. Mary Sellars and Mrs. Joy Roberts were visiting Thursday evening with Mrs. Ray Roberts, Ricky and Pam.
Sunday guests visited numerous local families including Haskell Kite and family of Ada. Silva Wilfong and Leora Wilfong and Vinita of Duncan. Judson Kirby and Brenda and Barbara of Ada. Shirley Atkeson with Johnnie Jean Hood. Bud Horton with Leslie Perry family. J P Norton host in Pickett. Wanda Coley from Buena Park Calif. joined Hood in Ada.
Ton is getting part of her Christmas presents ahead of time including a new bedroom suite and a dinette set.
Mrs. Nancy Newby is spending this week with her granddaughter Mrs. Toby Benton of Ada.
Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley attended a community Christmas party in Byng on Monday night.
Sunday night visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Ear lin Haskins included Mr. and Mrs. T S Hood with Ann and Wanda Jean, and Mr. and Mrs. William Earl Haskins with Robert and Denise from Ada.
Barbara McDonald and Jackie Mosely were seen together in Stratford, participating in a community event and meeting local residents. The sighting highlights ongoing social activities in the town.
Miss Anna Mae Price visited Sunday afternoon with Miss Jean Golden.
Mr and Mrs Donald Koontz of Ada were Sunday night supper guests of Mr and Mrs S M Golden and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Brinlee of Lawrence visited Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Boyd. Mr. and Mrs. James Duncan and girls visited Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Golden and family.
Mr and Mrs Everett Hurley and their children from Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Tom Hurley. They also visited Mrs Hurley who remains a patient at Valley View Hospital.
Mrs Melvin Newby and Larry joined Mr and Mrs W B Brecheen of Maxwell on Saturday. Also among attendees from the community were Mrs Jocie Thompson, James and Raymond and Jerry McDaniel for the Centrahoma Vanoss basketball game in Centrahoma Tuesday night.
Ronnie Newby appeared as a Saturday guest of Howard Cunningham. On Sunday Mrs. Mark McDonald and Dennis visited with Mr. and Mrs. Leonard McDonald of Center and enjoyed meeting their two week old grandson Deryl Gwin.
The update notes her condition has improved and expresses the family’s hope she will be home soon.
Mr and Mrs Austell Cassidy of the Wilson community visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Clyde Boyd.
Ada residents mourn the death of Mrs. Luther Teel. She was the mother of Mrs. Mark McDonald and Mrs. Leslie Perry, with heartfelt sympathy extended to both families in this community.
Mrs Leora Wilfong and her grandson Glen Wilfong were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Johnny Tilley, along with Pat and Kirby Lee, on Tuesday.
Haskell Kite and his son Charles of Ada spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Kite.
Mr and Mrs Leslie Perry Sondra and Deloris visited and had supper with Mr and Mrs M M McDonald and family Wednesday.
Vernon Scaff was in Roff on Saturday evening on business and is tied to local activities.
Mr and Mrs P P Kite and Darlene and Donnie Kite spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs Haskell Kite, Charles and Danny of Ada.
Mr. and Mrs. Johan Norton and Mrs. J. P. Norton spent Sunday in Stonewall visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Rooker.
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