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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1955

Page

6

Parish Chapel Social Notes From Florence Isaacs Column

Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden and Ruby visited Ray Dryden of Lawrence Thursday. Vineta Pennington returned home from Enid after two weeks with relatives. Darrell Harrison and children from Lawton vacationed with the Millers. Florence and Dwade Isaacs visited Ruby Dryden Monday. Ethel Keef of Ada spent Thursday night with J W Law and Max. W N Isaacs toured Sulphur. Cora Wood and Florence Isaacs attended Mrs Martha Welch funeral at Westview Mission Ada. Lee Tucker and Bruce Little visited Drydens. Berkeley California visitors with Mozele Rogers Patsy spending weeks with her father. W N Isaacs and Doyne were in Pauls Valley Wednesday.

Frank Dryden Ruby Mrs Ray Dryden Lawrence Vineta Pennington Enid Ethel Keef Ada J. W. Law Max Cora Wood Florence Isaacs Martha Welch Westview Mission Bruce Little Oklahoma City E. C. Cavener Mozelle Rogers Patsy Berkeley Calif James Shaw Atlanta Shaw Troy Miller

Mrs Dryden Opens New Butane Store In Town

Mrs. Frank Dryden owns a newly opened butane store. Visitors include Mrs. Virginia Harrison and children of Lawton and Mrs. Martha Jean Miller with daughter from Memphis, Tennessee, who called on Mrs. J. W. Law and Max on Thursday.

Frank Dryden Virginia Harrison Lawton Martha Jean Miller Memphis, Tex J. W. Law Max

Absences and social visits fill Ada community notes

Miss Mayrene Farmer misses work after a severe burn from the laundry incident and hopes to return soon. Numerous gatherings unfold as families visit kin in Ada, Enid, Oklahoma City, Memphis Texas, and California with meals, shelling peas, and trips to shops and shows.

Mayrene Farmer

Virgle Ray Miller Family Returns Home for Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Virgle Ray Miller and their children were welcomed back as Virgle Ray and family returned home for a visit.

Virgle Ray Miller Virgle Ray

Isaacs Spends Weekend with Parents and Doyne

Dwade Isaacs spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W N Isaacs and Doyne.

Dwade Isaacs Mrs. W. N. Isaacs and Doyne

Visitors to J. W. Law Family Sunday Court

Those visiting the J. W. Law family Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. Pod Law and John of Ada, Frank Dryden, Mr. and Mrs. Troy Miller and Clara, and Mrs. Mozelle Rogers of Berkeley California.

J. W. Law Pod Law John Ada Frank Dryden Troy Miller Clara Mozelle Rogers Berkeley Calif

Caveners and Guests Share Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Edmond Cavener and their two sons of Ada visited E C Cavener on Sunday. The boys stayed longer with their grandfather. Mrs Dorothy Levin and her son Carl Lee of Latta were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden on Wednesday.

Edmond Cavener Ada E. C. Cavener Dorothy Levin Carl Lee Latta Frank Dryden

Community Visitors Attend Local Gatherings

Wayne Farmer visited with Howard Wood Monday evening. Visitors to Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs and Mrs Clara Wood Sunday included Mrs May Edwards Danny Gary Carl Meeks of Asher Mr and Mrs M R Tucker and daughters of Galey Steven Gray Dwade Isaacs and J A Patton of Oklahoma City. Locals attending the Pentecostal Camp Grounds meeting east of Ada listed as Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden Mr and Mrs Fred Gray and sons Mr and Mrs P O Henson Miss Ruby Dryden Mrs Clara Wood and Florence Isaacs.

Mayrene Farmer Cora Wood Florence Isaacs Mozelle Rogers Berkeley Calif Ruby Dryden Clara Wood W. N. Isaacs May Edwards Danny and Gary Carl Meeks Asher M. R. Tucker Galey Steven Gray Dwade Isaacs J. A. Patton Oklahoma City Pentecostal Camp Ada Frank Dryden Fred Gray and Sons P. O. Henson

Ruby Attends Shower for Betty Magor at Rid dle Home

Ruby attends a private shower for Mrs. Betty Magor Monday night at the Center home of Mr. and Mrs. L C Riddle.

May Edwards family visits for weekend swim

Mrs. May Edwards, Danny and Gary called at the W. N. Isaacs home Saturday evening. Danny planned a swim with Doyne but Doyne was at work, so he returned Sunday for the swim.

May Edwards Danny Gary W. N. Isaacs Doyne

Mrs Clara Wood Returns From Oklahoma City Visit

Mrs Clara Wood came back to her home Tuesday after a short visit with her granddaughter Mrs Ernie Fox in Oklahoma City. Mrs Frances Taylor spent Friday night at the home of Mr and Mrs J C Maddox of Ga ar Corner. Mrs Taylor is the former Frances Maddox.

Clara Wood Ernie Fox Oklahoma City Mayrene Farmer Frances Taylor J. C. Maddox Gaar Corner

Byars Couple Announces Monday Event

Mr and Mrs E C Clay of Byars announce a Monday event as noted in the brief item, listing the couple and town with limited context of timing.

E. C. Clay Byars

Steven Gray Spends Sunday with Doyne Isaacs

Steven Gray of Oil Center spent Sunday with Doyne Isaacs. The pair shared a day likely involving social visit or local connection. No further details provided.

Steven Gray Oil Center Doyne Isaacs

Mrs Pearl Gray and Sons Visit Roff Parents

Mrs Pearl Gray and her two sons spent time with her parents Mr and Mrs Walter Wood in Roff this week as they visited for the day.

Pearl Gray Walter Wood Roff

Navy service links for local high school pair visit

Glen Wilfong of Bebee and James Colvin of Ada visited Mrs Mildred Clay Tuesday night. Both were high school classmates at Vaness High before James joined the Navy about three years ago. James has served overseas about 31 months, while Orin Clay went overseas about a year ago.

Glen Wilfong Bebee James Colvin Ada Mildred Clay James Mildred Vaness High School Navy Orin Clay

Local families note friends and overseas duties

Orin remains about 13 months overseas at Yokosuka Japan near Tokyo while James is stationed there. Ruby Dryden and Mrs. Frank Dryden visit Stratford relatives, Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis, who taught at Parish Chapel and now teach in Oceanside California. The couple return home earlier due to Ben Eaves’s illness, though they have many friends in the area.

James Yokosuka Japan Tokyo Orin Ruby Dryden Frank Dryden John Lewis Stratford Mrs. Lewis Parish Chapel Oceanside Calif Ben Eaves

Sunday School Party At Lea Park Roasts And Swims

Mrs. John Dunn hosted a Friday night swimming party and wiener roast for the Sunday School class at Lea's Park. Attendees included George Welch Don Walker Donald Ray McNinch La Juan Myrlene Kinsey Lou Ann Della Jean Miller Carroll Johnson Caston Christian Pat Tiffin Joe Ann McNinch Jimmy Welch Connie Woods John Davis Johnie Walker Paul Crawford Mr and Mrs Leo McNinch Gayle Mr and Mrs John Dunn Donnie Rev and Mrs Walter Crow Glena Reed Mrs Clifford Miller and Dale and Mr and Mrs Willie McNinch

John Dunn Lea’s Park George Welch Don Walker Donald Ray McNinch la Juan Myrlene Kinsey Lou Ann Della Jean Miller Carroll Johnson Caston Christain Pat Tiffin Joe Ann McNinch Jimmy Welch Connie Woods John Davis Johnie Lee Walker Paul Crawford Leo MecNinch Gayle Donnie Walter Crow Glenna Reed Clifford Miller Dale Willie Mc

Ninch and Linda Reorganize Training Union at Vaness Church

The Training Union was reorganized Sunday night in the First Baptist Church of Vaness. Attendance is urged for Sunday evenings at 7 o'clock. Community members Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Holland of Tulsa visited relatives, and Mrs. Florence Jackson of Oklahoma City spent time with her sister and brother-in-law. Norris Hensley and spouse took the FFA judging team to Atoka Monday for participation.

Training Union First Baptist Church of Vaness Thurman Holland Tulsa Mrs Ezra Holland Florence Jackson Oklahoma City Frank Rogers Norris Hensley FFA Atoka

Residents and Visitors Roundup Highlight Weekend Activities

Mr and Mrs Glen Johnson and family and Mr and Mrs Gene Roper spent the weekend at Lake Texoma. Paul Crawford of Arizona visits relatives in Ada while Erton McWhirter of California visits friends. Linda and Jo Ann McNinch of Ada stay with their aunt and uncle the McNinchs. Mrs Loyd Patton visits California relatives. Marian Chambers hosts a birthday gathering for her sons Frank Edward and Andrew Loyd Chambers. The Hensleys host Clifford Miller and children for dinner. Cecil Addston recovers from a truck accident.

Glen Johnson Gene Roper Lake Texoma Linda and Jo Ann McNinch Ada Mrs Leo Marian Chambers Frank Edward Andrew Loyd Chambers

Riddles and Wit From Rev Charley Grant 1955

A column of humorous lines and pseudos questions attributed to Rev Charley Grant dated 6-2-55. It weaves wordplay about farming, manners, physics jokes, and social satire with playful punchlines and dated slang. The piece ends noting the author and date.

Crossword Clue Set from Farm to Chemistry Terms

A list of crossword clues covering topics from farms to chemistry and history. Includes farm building eight combining form and medicinal plant.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Darrell Harrison Florence and Lee Tucker Danny Edwards Vernon Gray Lawrence and Edwin Burroughs Glen Dryden Ann Hamblin Elma Law Milo Pennington Calvin Pennington Oscar Carson Irene Texas Newell Little Ernest Cavener H. R John Law of Max Law Owen Magar Owen Mrs. Dryden Ahloso Memphis Tex Melba Jackson Farmer Boys Clarence Billings Tiner Virgie Pennington Vineta W.N. Isaacs Mozelle Roberts Bob Crowder Wayne Farmer Howard Wood Betty Magor L. C. Riddle Center Vanoss Ninch and Linda Arizona A. H. Neal Cecil Addston McNinch, and Family Erton McWhirter California Mrs. Loyd Patton PARTY Deems Wana Gran'paz By Courtney Alderson Leys Ted Bolton Jr. Hinch Weldin Charley Grant Honey Smith Servies Demarex BY Kern Pederson Joe Dennett Pitichin Beeman Thriet Hossface Hank Washington New York Far East Sonny South Jed BY Tom Oka Smith Demares, Nj Gian’pa By Brad Anderson SALE Priicg Art Beeman Frank Thomas Jim Clem Roper By AL Smith Larry Wright Pasadena Angel Falls Eens Nevada U.S Rhode Island Davy Crockett Jr Ony Leap Mary Lou Tre
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