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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1954
Page
8
Mr and Mrs John Pendergrass and sons Roddy and Gary joined his parents Mr and Mrs J R Pendergrass for a Sunday night supper in Oakman.
Mr and Mrs Winifred Berry and their children have returned to Belgarden California after a two week visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman and other relatives.
Mr and Mrs Jay Norris and Mr and Mrs Baxter Scroggins of Cedar Grove visited Thursday night with Rev and Mrs Scott Jones.
Mr and Mrs Wesley Hamm of Booneville Ark spent Sunday with Mrs Hamm s brother Mr A E Pevehouse and family
Georgie Mansfield recently visited with Jerry Scroggins of Ada noting their appearance together. The brief encounter highlighted local ties and customary social visits in the community.
Mr and Mrs Mart Massey attended an informal ice cream party Friday night at the home of Mr and Mrs L V Rays.
Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Lancaster and their son Chuck stayed Monday with her brother Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Doolin in Oklahoma City.
MP and Mrs. Bill Lewellen and daughter Billie Ruth of South Maid Texas are on a two weeks vacation visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Isaacs and children.
Matt Tennison of South America and Sandy Bess of Adas visited Jack Summers Wednesday after noon.
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Nance and Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pendergrass went on a fishing trip Wednesday. They reported catching several fish.
Mr and Mrs C H Hampton visited Sunday in the home of her father Walder Wylie of Wetumka. They also attended the wedding of Mrs Hampton’s nephew J W Owens during the visit.
Jess Berryman and grandchild ren Jackie Jerry Lynn Mike and Richard Berryman visited Friday at the J R Pendergrass residence.
Vernon Pevehouse and Georgie Mansfield spent Sunday afternoon with Bobby Caton in a casual visit.
Mrs. Alene Light of Rushton Kansas Mrs. Joe Norris of Dallas Texas and Mrs. Alfred Summers of Ada visited last week with Mr. and Mrs. George Carter.
Mrs Vina Poe and her children Odis Brenda Sandra and Chris from Casper Wyoming are visiting three weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Carl Hobbs.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Scroggins of Cedar Grove and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Cochran with sons Bobby and Tom and Cleburne Roper of this community were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Mansfield.
Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman and relatives picnicked Sunday at Wintersmith Park. The basket lunch was shared by Winifred and Kay Berryman of Belgarden California Edward Berryman and children Shawnee Jerry Lynn Berryman Tulsa and other Berrymans from Oklahoma City LeFlore Texas and nearby areas.
Mrs Ollie Melton and daughters Wanda Delores and Sue and Mr Grady Rogers of Ada visited Friday evening with Mr and Mrs AE Pevehouse and children.
Rev. and Mrs. Curtis Hogue shared Sunday dinner with her parents Rev. and Mrs. Scott Jones at their home.
Mr and Mrs Mart Massey visited Mr and Mrs Charley Neal of Homer on Sunday in a local social. The gathering reflected friendly ties within the community as neighbors exchanged news and shared conversation.
Mrs Jewell Nickells of Muleshoe Texas visited over the weekend with her sister Mrs Jessie Hamp. The note playfully observes the town’s distinctive name and adds a lighthearted aside.
Mr and Mrs Jimmy Farmer of Ada visited Saturday afternoon with Mr and Mrs J S Isaacs and their children.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Guest of Phoenix Arizona are visiting two weeks with his brother Mr. and Mrs. Dub Guest and sister Mrs. Maurice Current and family.
Mrs. A P Lillard has returned home after visiting her daughter Mrs Thelma Smith of Morris.
Mrs Olah Michael and child ren Henry Lee and Mary Ruth have returned from their vacation in California.
Larry Keith and Betsy Johnston have spent the last two weeks visiting Mr. and Mrs. Sable Hardin of Velma. Mrs. Hardin is their aunt.
Mrs Bill Dunlavey and her children Connie and Billy Michael of Wewoka visit her mother Mrs Olah Michael, extending family reunion in Oklahoma.
Mrs. Virgie Leader and her children came back from visiting her parents at Lane in time to cast their ballots. The note preserves a civic moment with a mother and family exercising voting rights.
Donald Ray Brooks visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brooks on Thursday. His mother Alma Brooks accompanied him home to see a doctor.
Mr. and Mrs. Jess Pevehouse of Ada called in the A. E. Pevehouse home Saturday night.
Mr and Mrs Archie Sloan and children Larry and Loretta of Happyland were dinner guests Thursday night of Rev and Mrs Curtis Hogue.
Mr and Mrs Olen Bottoms of Ada and Mr and Mrs George Carter with their son Bill visited Sunday in the home of Mr and Mrs J S Isaacs.
Children of Belgarden California and Mrs Edward Berryman along with Charley Kay Shawnee Jerry Lynn Berryman Tulsa and other relatives were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman Saturday night.
The community welcomes Mr Roy White and his wife as they move into the home formerly occupied by Mr and Mrs Paul Slammans.
Mr and Mrs J C Treas of Ahloso visited his parents Mr and Mrs Jake Treas Friday night and her brother Mr and Mrs D R Clifford.
Those enjoying dinner with Mr and Mrs D R Clifford Friday included Ochis Clifford and daughter Pauletta of Bakersfield California Mrs Rena Mae Collier of Dallas Texas Mrs Bir tie Clifford of Pilot Point Texas and Mrs Raymond McCardy of Burbank Oklahoma.
Mrs Bissie Nickel of California and Mrs Eula Bridges of Edmond visited their aunt Mrs Hattie Brooks and other relatives, sharing time together during the visit.
Patsy Fortner is back home following a visit to her cousin Sue Brooks in Velma.
Mrs Ruth Barlow of Weldon California visits her sister in town this week as family ties bring relatives together for a brief stay and social visits.
John Boyce and Clifford celebrated a birthday dinner on Sunday, July 11, marking another year with family and friends.
An eleven year old hosted a family dinner attended by grandparents Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Gore and sister Mrs. Marcine Brooks along with Ada Mrs. D. R. Clifford Helen Dickie and Debra Clifford Fred Williams and Jackie Treas. The group went horseback riding boxed and played bingo. Donald Ray Brooks visited Sunday evening.
Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks of Ada spent Saturday visiting relatives and enjoying a family gathering with the Brooks name in the community notes.
Sandy Abercrombie of Burbank California is visiting this summer with her grandmother Mrs Olah Michael in a family outing that highlights previous travel plans and kinship.
Mr. and Mrs. Jake Treas visit their daughter, Mrs. Hazel Estes, in Ada to spend time together and share news.
Mrs. Nola Treas of Wapanucka traveled with Mr. and Mrs. Jake Treas to visit their son Dolph Treas who is hospitalized after Monday incident.
The home demonstration club received another donation for the cemetery fund from Worley Hosett.
An old time Brush Arbor revival will be held in Lula from July 16 to 25 with services at 8 p m Rev Roy Burkett serves as evangelist and Gladstone Kidwell as music director All are invited to gospel sermons and singing.
Will meet Thursday with Mrs. Joyce Treas. Mrs. Lizzie Sweat is still visiting in California. Jimmy Holman of Oklahoma City is visiting his uncle Mr. and Mrs. Short Fortner.
Mr and Mrs H G Gore were seen mowing the cemetery at 5 oclock Tuesday morning. An editor note adds that early dawn is best as by 6 a m the heat would be intense.
Bernice Morrison Wilson recounts visits of Mrs. Howard Sliger to Abilene and Stillwater. The Rio Grande flood near Laredo kills two Tulsa cousins’ children and injures others, with funeral services held in Tulsa for the two young girls.
The article notes Norrell Vandegriff received a draft notice to report for examination on July 26. It mentions Pauline and their four children facing hardship without his support.
Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Lamb of Ada and Bill Morrison spent Thursday night visiting the Bus Morrison's.
Herbert Price remains largely unchanged three weeks after a hip injury when his foot slipped at the cement plant. He continues to recover with medical care as his condition shows limited progress.
Janie Price five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Price has seen a doctor for sudden sharp head pains correlated with hot weather. The brief mention notes concern over the child’s health during rising temperatures.
Mrs Dora Price, Hebe's mother, remains under treatment for arthritis.
Arters relocate to Bennington with Mrs Arter teaching at the local school and Mrs Arters mother joining for a short visit. The Deatherages move to the Lake Arter place from Pickett Community. A large gathering at Platt National Park in Sulphur reunites Lynns and relatives including many named siblings and in laws.
Don L. delivered a truckload of cattle to the Oklahoma City market on Tuesday and arrived home in time for Homer to cast a vote in the Democratic primary.
Mr and Mrs Sam Big Sam Carney were brief visitors at the Bus Morrison home on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs L G Houser with Johnny and Elaine return to Sunday school as attendance climbs. The Young People's Class posts the largest gain with 14 members, while the Young Married People’s Class invites all young couples to join their newly formed group.
Investors in the Ada plan seek higher returns from vested amounts as the scheme adjusts allocations. Officials say gains depend on market conditions and fund performance.
Oklahoma reports a processing snap bean crop of 3,100 tons, up from 700 last year, but below the 10 year average of 4,800. Watermelon production is estimated at 3,400,000 melons with 17,000 acres, unchanged. Corn, cantaloupes, potatoes and tomatoes show varied gains and drought affects ongoing harvests.
Cambodia undertakes efforts to revitalize part of the irrigation network around Angkor, the ancient seat of the Khmer civilization. The project aims to recover water management and support heritage preservation.
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