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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1955

Page

6

Summers Chapel By Mrs Nancy Rutherford Events Bring Family Gatherings Over Weekend

Those visiting in the home of Mr and Mrs E H Light over the weekend and Fourth included Otis Light and daughters Carylon and Deloris of Rushton Kan Mrs Verlin Bryan and daughter Deverel of Perry Okla Mrs E H Light's brother Mr and Mrs M H Northam with daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Glen Norton of Shawnee Mrs Morell Rogers and daughter Pat of Bakersfield Calif and Lora Ellis and granddaughter Barbara Joyce Hirley of Clifton Ariz Those picnicking at Platt National Park Sulphur on the Fourth included Leo Nelson and daughter Shirley J D Casper and son Joe David Kenneth Hurley of Colorado Mrs Nelsons mother Lora Ellis and granddaughter Barbara Joyce Hirley and Julius Ellis and daughter Betty Mr and Mrs W H Barton visited their daughter Mrs J C Kirk and Mr Kirk Betty and Arletta Tuesday

E. H. Light Otis Light Carylon and Deloris Rushton Kan Verlin Bryan Deverel Perry Okla M. H. Northam Glen Norton Shawnee Morell Rogers Pat Bakersfield Calif Lora Ellis Barbara Joyce Hirley Clifton, Ariz Platt National Park Leo Nelson Shirley J. D. Casper Joe David Kenneth Hurley Colorado Nelson Julius Ellis Betty

Weekend visitors and family reunions across several towns

A long list of visitors and family gatherings is reported. People from Oklahoma City Worstell Ada Stratford and Sulphur visited relatives including the Lance Beatty Pinley Lewis Welch and other families. Uncle Dave Lance travels to California while Rufus Lance visits.

Local Social Roundup of Visits and Visits in July

Clyde Welch and Henry Sutterfield traveled to Dilton on Thursday. Rev and Mrs Scott Jones and Otis Light from Rushton Kansas visited E H Light family for Sunday dinner. Mrs Impson Anderson Nancy Rutherford Ricky and Carol Rutherford visited in the afternoon. Mrs Iva Carson visited Mrs Y Monald Wednesday night and Mrs Josephine Bridgman Saturday night. Nancy Rutherford and Carol Ann Rutherford taking swimming lessons at Glenwood Park. Jack Spurlock and George Smith honored with pink and blue shower at Maxwell Church on Tuesday July 5. Attendees included Mrs Lee Keeling and Mrs.

Scott Jones Otis Light Rushton Kan E. H. Light Impson Anderson Nancy Rutherford Ricky Carol Rutherford Iva Carson Y “Monald Josephine Bridgman Carol Ann Rutherford Glenwood Park Jack Spurlock George Smith Maxwell Church Lee Keeling

Local Names Listed in a Community Notice

Bill Walls. Mrs. Ruby Fowler. Elizabeth Howell. Ester Fowler. Norma Jean Ward. Millie Fowler. Mrs. Grover Keeling. Mrs. Ethel Lance are named in a community notice or acknowledgment.

Bill Walls Ruby Fowler Elizabeth Howell Ester Fowler Norma Jean Ward Millie Fowler Grover Keeling Ethel Lance

Family Injuries Reported After Sunday Accident

Mrs Neil McDonald suffered broken ribs and a cut arm in an accident. Mr and Mrs Jim Rutherford were involved along with Mr and Mrs Roe Lewis Jr and daughter Debra of Oklahoma City. Also listed are Mr and Mrs Vance Price and sons John Charles and Douglas and Mr and Mrs Leon Henry and son Joe Edd.

Doyle Lee Evans Edward Lance Joyce Trimmer Oklahoma City Roe Lewis Jr Debra Lewis Vance Price Neil McDonald Jim Rutherford John Charles and Douglas Leon Henry Joe Edd

Shaw Family Hosts Holiday Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Shaw welcomed a houseful over the weekend. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Troy Shaw and children of Dumas Texas, Mr. and Mrs. Derwain Shaw and Denise of Andrews Texas, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Shaw of Reebe, Fred Wilson, and Jerry Shaw of Seminole. Denise enjoyed first visits with grandparents and great grandparents A. P. Nelson.

Joe Shaw Troy Shaw Dumas Tex Derwain Shaw Denise Andrews Kenneth Shaw Rebee Fred Wilson Jerry Shaw Seminole Denise Shaw A. P. Nelson

Hobbs Residents Visit Farmers and Relatives Weekend

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Megee and Danny and James Farmer of Hobbs New Mexico and June Wadlow spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs W M Farmer and family Monday visitors in the Farmer home were Carl Carr Mr and Mrs Jim Megee Bennie Farmer and Mr and Mrs Gordon Nelson and Butch

Kenneth Megee Danny James Farmer Hobbs N. M June Wadlow W. M. Farmer Farmer Carl Carr Jim Megee Bennie Farmer Gordon Nelson Butch

Estaline Farmer Family Spends Fourth with Lambs

Mrs Estaline Farmer with Alvin and Elton celebrated the Fourth at the home of Mr and Mrs Ray Lamb in a family gathering noted in the community notices.

Estaline Farmer Alvin and Elton Mrs Ray Lamb

Summers Chapel Club Raises Funds For Auditorium Seats

The Summers Chapel Home Demonstration Club hosted a fried chicken supper in the school lunchroom raising about 65 for the auditorium seat fund with additional donations pending. Ada Amvet members and several local families contributed meals and money. Birth announcements note Glenn and Oma Sue Megee welcoming daughter Glenna Sue in Carmel California. A dog named Trixie continues to bring home puppies amid ongoing mischief. Local residents Mrs Wayne Lance and Miss Edith Spurlock traveled and visited over the weekend. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank Pinley welcomed twin granddaughters and Dale Pinley and family of Route 4 Pauls Valley provide updates.

Chapel Ada Amvets Lou Wood Ralph Kendall Vernon Gray Clyde Kendall John Wood Clyde Welch Lee Tucker Dewey Northam J. D. Underhill E. H. Light D. B. Robinson Junior Northam Earl Kendall Gordon Nelson J. J. Megee Glenn Carmel Calif Glenna Sue Oma Sue Navy Alaska Megee San Diego

Dream gals eye openers and square shooters in life notes

By Art Beeman a column of quirky lines about dream gals self starters and steady workers. It mentions Zed Peters wife and a crank, with reflections on behavior, work ethic, and widow shopping in a dated, folksy tone.

Twins Born to Pinley Family With June 30 Arrival

The proud parents welcomed Rhoda Dale and Sandra Gale Pinley born Thursday June 30. Rhoda weighed six pounds four ounces and Sandra four pounds four ounces. Mr and Mrs Frank Pinley visited with them for the first time since their arrival Sunday.

Rhoda Dale Sandra Gale Frank Pinley

Ada visitors and lake trip reports

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Haskins of Ada visited the Clyde Welches Tuesday night. Mr. and Mrs. A R Rutherford and Mr. and Mrs. Buren Magar spent Sunday fishing on Lake Texoma. Mr. and Mrs. Ewell Lance and son and Mr. and Mrs. John Webb were noted in the local social brief.

Clyde Haskins Ada The Clyde Welches A. R. Rutherford Ewell Lance and John Webb

Sunday Picnickers Visit Sulphur Figures in Area Families

Charles and Mrs Lamb with Edmond Cavener and family and Mozell Rogers and daughter Pat picnicked in Sulphur. Ray Northam and son Randy visited Ray’s parents Mr and Mrs Dewey Northam for the Fourth.

Charles Ray Lamb Edmond Cavener Mozell Rogers Pat Ray Northam Randy Ray Dewey Northam

Intermediates Sunday School Picnic at Wintersmith Park

Community members attended the Intermediates Sunday School Class picnic at Wintersmith Park on Tuesday night. Visitors included Mrs. Lorinne Vandergriff and her children. Also listed are attendees from the Konawa Rodeo held July 4 and 5 and former pupils Mary Davis Ford Ray Miller visiting J D Underhills after 14 years.

Wintersmith Park Ray Miller Mary Davis Ford Tipton Calif J. D. Underhills Sunshine

Mr and Mrs Ben Hunter Take Two Week Vacation

Mr and Mrs Ben Hunter are taking a two week vacation together, planning a break from daily routines. They will travel to nearby destinations and return refreshed.

Ben Hunter

Weekend Texas Visit Ties Family News Across Towns

A father and mother visited their son Clinton Hunter in West Texas over the weekend, remarking Texas heat matches local warmth. Multiple local families were seen at services, picnics, and visits across Ada, Ramona, Turner Falls, Durant, Dallas, and surrounding areas as kinfolk connected during a busy period.

West Texas Clinton Hunter

Weekend Visitors Gather Across the State

Relatives and friends from Con trahoma Lubbock and Fort Smith shared time over the weekend. Mrs. G G Davis of Con trahoma joined family visits, while Lon Berry’s aunt was reunited after seven years. Camp Chaffee connections surfaced as J D Casper from Fort Smith visited with Leo Nelson and Shirley.

G. G. Davis Contrahoma Lon Berry Oscar Carson Irene Milinda Lillian Berry Lubbock, Tex

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. H. Barton J. C. Kirk Mr. Kirk Arletta Eugene Lance James Beatty Linell and Marvin Beatty Pinley Ira Pinley Worstell Lorinne Vandergriff Patsy Goodwin Michael Ray Preston Norman Ed Tucker Evelynn Lance Bud Lance Tootsie George and Clyde Johnnie Welch Stratford Charles Wood Devil’s den Dave Lance California Sgt Rufus Lance Jake Lance F. M. Calhoun Fresno Betty Bryant Henry Sutterfield Dilton Trixie Mrs. Price Wayne Lance Edith Spurlock Dale Pinley Pauls Valley Comrade Bigtoeski Art Beeman JTM Gnicht Cranpa By Brad Anderson Triple Divide Peak Montana Arctic Pacific Atlantic Seys “Epigrias Zed Peters Zed Charley Grant Hossface Hank Hossface Frank Thomas Sonny South Don BY Courtney Alderson AL Smith Julius Doc T, Doe Joe Dennett Phooey Ogle Gnight Mom Ghwight J By Tom Oka Kwight Enyder Ken ComPfor Semin Demares Teddy and Carol Douglas Price Sue Scott Raymond Teel Buren Magar Kenneth Brumley J. D. Bottoms Clydie Welch Patsy Heaps Ollie Tucker Lydia Cantrell D. C. Thompson Gail and Diana Ramona, Okla T. Taylor Turner Falls Velma Jones Virginia Slaton Gwin Paula Loy Wood B. I. Scoggin Rena Higgins Clyde Hambrick Durant Pat, Marsha Leslie Hambrick Dallas Lilian Berry Carson Sabra Landreth Joe Sanders Fort Smith, Ark J. D Camp Chaffee Iad
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