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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1956
Page
5
Parish Chapel column records visits across Stratford Ada and surrounding areas. Families stopping by include Law Arthur Pennington and Clay households along with extended kin from Gaar Corner Oil Center Union Hill and Summers Chapel. Community members attend gatherings ball games and dinners at various homes, with several residents listed as visiting or hosting during the week.
Mr and Mrs Kight Mrs Mae Edwards and Gary attended the Sulphur community sale Saturday. Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington are driving a new car.
Saturday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. W N Isaacs were Deryl Farmer and Buzzy Farmer of Summers Chapel.
Attendees at the First Pentecostal Holiness Church in Ada included Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Henson Mrs. Mary Pinley Hansel Burk Mr. and Mrs. Joe Robertson and Florence Isaacs during the Wednesday night service.
M. D. Edwards and Shirley returned home Monday night from Slaton Texas where they spent the weekend visiting and handling business.
Melba Jackson of Gaar Corner was the Sunday dinner guest of Mrs. Mildred Clay.
Mrs Nora Benton week end visitor at J W Law home and teaches Navajo children at Chilocco Indian School from Arizona reservations. Mrs Lillie Miller ill with flu. Vineta Pennington spent Saturday with grandparents J E Maddox Gaar Corner. Bennie Farmer visited parents Sunday. Arthur Melton visited with brother A L Melton. Doyle Bittle called on Miss Mayrene Farmer. Mrs Emma Farmer ill. Impson Andersons visited Tal ihina with aunt. Irene Carson attended the ball. Ray Dryden and family visited Glen and Ruby Dryden. Doyle Bittle and Maurene Farmer visited Mrs Mildred Clay. Deryl Farmer of Barstow California visiting Virgle Farmer family and was sick earlier in week.
The narrative follows a woman who recalls cousins on her father's side living in this state. She learns that John Nie Brown resides in Stratford while another cousin lives in Asher, prompting further inquiries.
Mrs. Virgie Pennington visited Florence Isaacs Wednesday evening for a social gathering and conversation, sharing light refreshments and catching up on family and neighborhood news.
Mr and Mrs M D Edwards and family visited Mr and Mrs Jim Kight for Sunday dinner. Miss Ruby Dryden and Mrs Ver nice Dryden called on Mrs Elma Law on Thursday. Alvie Miller and Percy Richardson joined Farmer boys for Sunday evening, Ada. Buzzy Farmer of Summers Chapel and cousin Deryl Farmer were in Ada Saturday. Attendees at the Vaness ball game Friday night included Irene Carson Max Law Dayne Isaacs Wayne Jerry and Garland Pennington.
Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden and Miss Ruby Dryden were in Stratford Sunday evening for a singing convention held at the Free Will Baptist Church.
Irene Carson attended church at Gaar Corner Sunday. Glenn Dryden called on W. N. Isaacs Saturday morning. The Vaness senior play Pleas ed to Meet Cha will be January 20 in the school auditorium. Mr. and Mrs. Milo Pennington and Vineta and Mrs. Mildred Clay visited Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Maddox, Gaar Corner, Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Reed and family, Oklahoma City, visited his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Farmer, Sunday.
Mrs Iva Carson visited Johnnie Brown in Stratford recently. Rance Tucker of Summers Chapel and Willie Isaacs called on Glen and Ruby Dryden Sunday evening. E C Cavener adds rooms to his house. Ed Adkinson of Ada spoke with Mrs Alfred Pennington Sunday morning. Mrs Vernice Dryden visited Mrs Virgie Pennington and Mrs Mildred Clay Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs were at his brother's and family, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Isaacs, Oakman, Monday. Those spending Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Law were Mr. and Mrs. Rod Law and John, Ada, and Mrs. Nora Benton, Chilocco.
Mrs Mildred Clay Mayrene Farmer and Melba Jackson of Gaar Corner visited Mr and Mrs E C Clay in Stratford and later attended church.
Miss Ruby Dryden visited Sunday morning with Mrs. Virgie Pen, sharing a social call and light greetings in town.
Wayne Pennington traveled to Lexington and Mayrene Farmer hosted Mildred Clay Friday night. The Crowder family visited the Millers on Wednesday, Florence Isaacs attended Gaar Corner church Saturday, and Fred Gray with family visited the Chandlers in Stratford Saturday. Claude Pennington and Virgie Pennington hosted Ada visitors Thursday evening.
Mrs. Taylor and children returned home with him and on Sunday Mr. Taylor followed. I stopped for news and found him still there, showing interest in the ADA WEEKLY NEWS. Mrs. Carson and I promised to send him a copy. he works with Mr. Jim Baze, once Ada resident now in Ardmore.
Mrs Mildred Clay and Mrs Virgie Pennington with Vineta visited Thursday night with Mr and Mrs B B Jackson at Gaar Corner.
Mr and Mrs Troy Miller and Clara visited Tuesday and again Bob Crowder and family. The W N Isaacs and Mrs Clara Wood called on Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray Oil Center Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Oren Gray and children visited their son Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gray and family on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Chandler and sons visited Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gray on Wednesday. Mrs. N. W. Rowe called on Mrs. Pearl Gray on Tuesday.
Joe Gray a center spent Sunday with his brother Fred Gray sharing a quiet family moment away from the court and crowds.
On January 15 the Worstell Sunday School reported 37 attendees with all teachers and officers present. Visitors included Millard Wallace and Keith of Oklahoma City, Billie Rae Farmer of Summers Chapel, and Bobby Dean Perry of Rebee. The morning message was delivered by Pastor Rev. T. J. Jared Sr.
Mary Lou and Deanna Jones visited relatives on Monday night and attended the baby show at Valley View Hospital to meet newborn Judy Norris Isaacs born Sunday night to Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Isaacs. Nearby families including Levi Sparks and Leroy Blevins were also noted in Union Valley and Rebee visits.
Mrs Virgil Meek and Mrs Herbert Moore visited and had dinner Wednesday with Mrs Lorene Scott.
Several women met to fry pies including Louise Pinley Veda Duncan Elva Lane Neta Goodwin Sybil Jones Thelma Golden and Virgil Meek Proceeds from sales will fund the church bu tane system project.
Mrs Annie Duncan and Mrs Veda Mae Duncan visited Monday night with Mr and Mrs W H Hightower of Bebee.
Bobby Perry visited Monday morning with Lavoid Meek. The two figures appeared at a local event, drawing attention from attendees and sparking brief conversations about upcoming community plans.
Alvie Miller and Wayne Farmer visited the J. W. Law home on Wednesday for an informal call.
Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs visited Allen Monday evening with his cousin and family Mr and Mrs C R Cook and Allen.
Oscar Carson was in Ardmore on Friday night with his daughter and the Tay family, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tay.
Mrs Keith Sales formerly Warna Cunningham returns to her Harold Texas home Sunday after two weeks of recuperation from an operation.
Tuesday night January 10 marked the crowning of Van Ess Queen with sophomore Kay Tilley as queen and Larry Cunningham as her escort. Other class representatives were Hazel Biggs with James Thompson for seniors, Mary Dunn with Joe McDaniel for juniors, and Brenda Southerland with Ronnie Newby for freshmen. the throne featured imitation white carnations.
Bert Moore visited Thursday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. W H Hightower, sharing calls and greetings in a social call.
Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Golden with Margaret and Glen visited Mr. and Mrs. James Duncan and family for dinner on Sunday.
Keith visited and had dinner with Mr Karl Tilley and Mrs Tilley on Sunday.
Dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Warren Cunningham Saturday included the Harold Tex basketball team their coach and family Mr and Mrs Keith Sales and son and a teacher from Harold Eugene Davis. The ball team came to play Byng.
Mrs. T J Jared is visiting her daughter Mrs. Betty McKenzie of Sapulpa.
Mr and Mrs Millard Wallace and Keith from Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs F E Duncan over the weekend, sharing time at their home.
Mrs Colene Robertson visited Wednesday with Mrs Skippie Cunningham. The brief social call reflected common neighborhood greetings and light conversation.
Mrs. Albert Pinley and her children visited Mrs. Ruby Sparks for dinner. Mr. Ira Pinley and wife joined Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pinley and family Saturday night. Keith of Oklahoma City dined with Mr. and Mrs. James Duncan and their daughters Patricia and Karen Sue on Saturday night.
Virgil Meek employed by Hale Drilling Co. is presently in Oklahoma working this week at an active site.
Cunningham fished at Lake Texo on Friday and yielded several crappie.
Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Duncan and Mrs. Sadie Haggard visited Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hightower Monday afternoon.
Marshall Cox and Demma Henderson of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Albert Pinley and family Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Tony Martin of Ponca City visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Jackie Martin.
Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Choate included Doyle Choate of Tulsa Lillian Turner and children of Ada Mr and Mrs Donald Choate Mr and Mrs Kenneth Choate and Cindy Mamie Burns and Linda Cheek all of Ada.
Mr and Mrs Warren Cunningham and Mr and Mrs Frank Cunningham were among those who attended the ball game at Byng.
Ruby Sparks and girls Ruth and Hazel spent awhile Saturday evening with Mrs. James Duncan. Audie Pinley accompanied them.
Frank Cunningham Sunday is identified with Mrs. Bud Jones and their children of Union Hill in a brief social notice highlighting the family unit and names.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Moore are among those on the sick list this Mrs. James Duncan and Karen Sue and Aunt Sadie Haggard had dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Golden of Rebee Friday. Lavord Meek attended church at the Free Will Baptist Church in Ada Sunday night.
Friday night in the Pickett church basement drew about 80 attendees for a Thanksgiving sized feast. Afterward they enjoyed music and singing by the Self quartet, the Tommy Roberts quartet, and home talents Paul Sutton Floyd Vanlandingham and Haskell Jaquess with Floyd on guitar and Haskell on piano.
E. L. Crawley was visitors at the home of his son and daughter in law Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Crawley and their children Monday night for a social call.
David and Jean Golden with Deryl and Billie Farmer traveled to Sulphur on Sunday to visit Deryl's sister, sharing a family outing.
Don Spurlock visited Jerry Cox Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Emery Goodwin and family from Wichita Kansas visited over the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Dick Goodwin. Audie Pinley and Jimmy visited Thursday evening in the home of Mr and Mrs Jacky Martin. Mrs Levin Sparks and girls Ruth and Hazel visited Tuesday with Mrs Ira Pinley. Saturday evening guests were Mr and Mrs Louis Everett Cox hosting Mr and Mrs Dick Goodwin and Mr and Mrs Emery Goodwin and family of Wichita Kansas.
Mrs Etta Hightower and friends dined with Mrs Lorene Scott. The Worstell team played Center, and Worstell students received polio shots Wednesday. Visits included the Crawleys, the Duncans, and the Laynes with local families in Byng and Shawnee.
George Vanlandingham Frankie Lambr and Damron attended a basketball game at McLish on Monday night.
Tuesday Mrs. M. R. Tucker with Londa and Cathy traveled to Oklahoma City to spend the night with her sister Mrs. Joyce Calton. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Sanders and family are also noted in the local connection.
Saturday night visitors at the Cledes Grissom home were Mr. and Mrs. C G Thurman and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Cathey and Floyd Jr.
Mr and Mrs Bennie Hampton and Mr and Mrs Ralph Ellis of Ada visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Cledes Grissom and family.
Frank Lamb attended the funeral services for his uncle Ned Harper at Asher on Sunday, marking a family farewell.
Mrs Mildred Estes and her daughter Ada visited Mr and Mrs E S Farr on Sunday afternoon, sharing time with the Farr family.
The Galey Baptist Church reported 24 in attendance and a 23.60 dollar offering in Sunday services. Visitors included Newton Cole Dale Brent Virginia Fowler and Mr and Mrs Leon Brent. Mrs Carson and Mrs Anderson of Summers Chapel visited Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Leo Nelson.
Mr and Mrs M R Tucker visited her parents while Mr and Mrs Earl Blevins of Pauls Valley were in town on Sunday.
Mrs. Cora Farnham and her boys spent Tuesday night with her brother Harvey Lew Allen in Stratford.
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Wood of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wood of Galey on Monday, sharing a day together with family.
The M Y F group gathered at the L H Jaquess home after church Sunday evening for games singing music and refreshments. Attendees included Dana and Jimmie Ross David and Delton Sutton Jinks and Laquita Losson Billy and Howard Briggs Martha and Hazel Biggs George and Floyd Vanlandingham Paul and Butch Sutton Linda and Jo Ann Jaquess Mary and Nancy Vanlandingham Jerry McDaniels Ron Newby Phillip Boles Denis Sutton Rev and Mrs E H Grose Mrs Briggs and Mr and Mrs L H Jaquess Mrs Jean Corvin and children Fittstown visited Saturday with Mrs Daisy Corvin and children Little Darlene Kolb has been sick for the last four or five days.
Jo Ann Jaquess Dana Ross and Linda Jaquess attended Sunday School at the Pentecostal Church with Denis Sutton Sunday.
The Vaness Junior High girls Laquita Losson and Brenda Southerland lost by one point to McLish in a Monday night basketball tournament at McLish. A late free throw decided the tie breaking shot. Mr and Mrs Cledes Grissom visited Aubrey Presley in Homer Sunday afternoon.
Rex Jaquess and sons Cecil and Willis from Denver City Texas joined area coon hunters for their first hunt. The group found and killed a coon and enjoyed the sport. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Oban Robertson Ryan with A P Robertson and Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Blay. J H Bullock ill in Valley View Hospital. Clyde Casady and Pam and Floyd Robbins spent Sunday with Raymond Robbins at Pecan Grove.
Mr and Mrs Royce Jaquess and Mr and Mrs Cory Jaquess with Mrs Floyd Robbins and Kay spent the weekend in Dallas visiting Rita and Lane Jaquess. They returned by Grand Prairie and visited Cecil.
Visitors included Bob Mosley Jim Henderson and the Atchison and High Tower families along with Robert and Johnny.
Mrs. Melvin Hinkle hosted a Sunday gathering with Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Hinkle and son of Ada joining Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Embry and family for a social visit.
Mrs. Junior Willoughby and children of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Hightower and family Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hurley visited her parents Mr and Mrs Leo Nelson and Shirley Monday night. Their oldest daughter Mrs J D Casper and son arrived from Fort Smith Arkansas Monday night also. Sunday visitors in the home of Mr and Mrs Bill Wood were Mr and Mrs Skeet Wood James Wood and Miss Wilma Lukens all of
Mrs. Josephine Leach, Mr. Dewayne Shaw, and Mr. Kenneth Hurley with their spouses visited Mr. and Mrs. Leo Nelson and their daughter Thursday night, sharing time with neighbors.
Mrs. Leroy Qualls of Wayne spent the day with Mr. R. Tucker on Thursday.
Mr and Mrs Danny Hightower and their son from Stratford visited Mr and Mrs J G Hightower Saturday afternoon in a local social gathering.
Mr and Mrs Bill Wood and daughter Nellie James Wood and Miss Wilma Lukens visited Mr and Mrs Skeet Wood in Oklahoma City Saturday night.
Mr and Mrs Leo Nelson and Shirley attended the funeral of Mrs Nelsons aunt Mrs Tiny Simmons in Holdenville on Monday.
The text notes a visit on Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. M R Tucker and a child.
Mr and Mrs Willard Hinkle visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs Lewis Hinkle and their children. Lewis and his wife are the new owners of Maulliniks grocery located one mile south of Galey on Highway 59.
Miss Anna Hightower spent the night with Mr. and Mrs. Danny Hightower and Randy Saturday.
Miss Mary Lou Cape of Oil Center spent the night with Miss Joyce Sanders Monday night, according to a local social note.
Reagan Hightower of Oklahoma City and Connie Wood of Ada spent the night with Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Hightower and family Saturday night.
Reverend Donald Brent pastor of the First Baptist Church of Galey with his brother Dale Brent of Graham Oklahoma were Sunday guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Bill Bridgeman and family.
Mr and Mrs Odie Hinkle and family visited Mr and Mrs Lewis Hinkle and children Sunday afternoon bringing a friendly family gathering and shared time together in a local community setting.
A county health nurse visited Galey School Monday to administer polio vaccine. The sick list for the week includes Mrs. Walter Eaton, Mrs. Melvin Hinkle, Jack Embry, Ronnie Mosley, and Mrs.
Mr and Mrs J E Woolley and Jimmie visited Elmer Woolley’s family in Nida. I N Brooks and relatives from Velma visited Rollen Duncan and Hattie Brooks. Ada visitors stopped by Cape and Jones households. Ishmael and Bob Upton visited Lula friends while Sam Johnston and Marva Nell Sweat saw Mrs Bessie Gore at Valley View Hospital where she has been patient nine weeks.
Sam Johnston called on his aunt Mrs. Etta Keaton in Union Valley Saturday night. she is reported ill.
Lee Jones and John E. Ray attended the United Days meeting at the First Baptist Church in Ada Sunday afternoon. Irvin Cook of Atoka visited his sister Mrs. W. R. Frazier and Mr. Frazier last week. Mr. and Mrs. T. Bumpers were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Vandegriff and Howard of Roff.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Stephens traveled last Friday to Tishomingo with Mr. and Mrs. Doug Addison and to Wapanucka with Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Wike. The writer remarks how the snow beautifies the countryside while highlighting the needed moisture it provides.
Mrs Jeff Daniels formerly of Stratford visited Friday evening with Mrs M R Tucker. Read the news want ads.
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