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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1956

Page

5

Joint Sixth Birthday Party for Harris and Laxton Children

Mrs. Wendell Harris and Elease Laxton hosted a joint sixth birthday party for Verna Mae Harris and Gary Dale Laxton on Saturday July 14 at Mrs. Harris home. Children present included Becky and Claudea Herion Marky and Sheila Rutherford Ronnie Ross Betty Buttrill Gary Dale and Charlotte Laxton Carol Schneider Sharon Kay Harris Jerry Rosie Cloetta May and Carl Abbott with refreshments provided by Mrs. Bertie Harris Dixie Herion and Clo Abbott.

Wendell Harris Elease Laxton Stonewall Verna Mae Harris Gary Dale Laxton Harris Becky Claudea Herion Marky Sheila Rutherford Ronnie Ross Betty Buttrill Gary Dale Charlotte Laxton Carol Schneider Sharon Kay Harris Jerry Rosie Cloetta May Carl Abbott Bertie Harris Dixie Herion Clo Abbott

Charley Bigham Hosts Family Fish Fry

Mr and Mrs Charley Bigham entertained with a fish fry Monday evening at their home. Attending were Mr and Mrs Alfred Glenn and daughters Linda and Shirley of Seminole Mr and Mrs Charles Bigham and daughter Nancy of Latta Mr and Mrs W A Glenn and Lelia Sue Bigham.

Charley Bigham Alfred Glenn Linda and Shirley Seminole Charles Bigham Nancy Latta W. A. Glenn Lelia Sue Bigham

Hazel Wilson Off Duty At Post Office Due To Illness

Mrs. Hazel Wilson is temporarily away from her duties at the post office due to illness. She will be off for several days while she recovers and resumes duties thereafter.

Hazel Wilson

Home Demonstration Club Meeting Notes

The home demonstration club met at the home economics cottage on Tuesday July 17.

The Home Demonstration Club Home Economics

Browns Return Home From Leesburg Visit

Mr. and Mrs. James Brown and their daughters left for Leesburg Florida on Monday July 9 after a week with her sister Mrs. H B Turner and Mr Turner.

James Brown Leesburg, Fla H. B. Turner Turner

Mrs Susan Whitwell Visits Son in Dumas Texas

Mrs Susan Whitwell spent a few weeks visiting her son Charles and family in Dumas Texas. She returned home last Friday.

Susan Whitwell Charles Dumas Tex

Mrs Vincent Family Returns From Clo vis New Mexico

Mrs Kathryn Vincent and her daughter and Mrs Jim Vincent came back Sunday night from Clo vis New Mexico where they had been visiting Mrs Jim Vincent's daughter Mrs Carlos Green and family.

Kathryn Vincent Jim Vincent Clovis N. M Carlos Green

Lonnie Cradduck Admitted for Observation at Valley View

Lonnie Cradduck was admitted to Valley View Hospital on Friday for observation.

Lonnie Cradduck Valley View Hospital

Stonewall Visit By Mrs. Elease Laxton and Child

Mrs. Elease Laxton and her children from Stonewall visited Mrs. Maxine Harris on Saturday night in a local social call reflecting community ties.

Elease Laxton Stonewall Maxine Harris

Wright Family Visit Expands to Wichita Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Crockett Wright and their children of Tracy California travel with Mrs. Wrights sister Mrs. Mary McGuire and her children from Winters to Wichita to visit Mrs. Jack Moore and her family. They had been guests at the E. E. Schneider home.

D and Z Cafe Nears Opening in South Town

A new building just south of the telephone office will soon house the D and Z Cafe. Nearby in Fittstown a dial telephone office building rises under the supervision of Russell Trammell and Mr. and Mrs. R. Flinn.

D and Z Manahans Fittstown Dial Telephone Office Russell Trammell R. Flinn

Townsend family travels to Amarillo for ill mother

Mrs. Janette Townsend and grandson Buster Allison left Wednesday morning for Amarillo Texas after word that Buster's mother is sick with a cold.

Janette Townsend Buster Allison Amarillo Tex Buster

Bobby Chronister Visits Fittstown on 30 Day Leave

Bobby Chronister, home on a 30 day leave, visited Fittstown Saturday. He is stationed at Fort Lewis Washington and is the son of Charley Chronister and wife of Ada.

Bobby Chronister Fittstown Fort Lewis, Wash Charley Chronisters Ada

Hollis Tackett Family Visits Kin in Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs Hollis Tackett and children of Jenks Oklahoma visited his parents Mr and Mrs Steve Tackett. Tuesday evening they visited Mr and Mrs Sam Marshall and Granny Tackett.

Hollis Tackett Jenks, Okla Steve Tackett Sam Marshall Granny Tackett

Mrs Anna Stanford Heads Home After Arkansas Visit

Mrs Anna Stanford departed Sunday evening for Fort Smith Arkansas after visiting her sister Mrs Sam Winters.

Anna Stanford Fort Smith, Ark Sam Winters

Lackey Family Returns Home After Visit

Mr and Mrs James Lackey and their children finished a two week stay in town and headed home to Tioga North Dakota Saturday morning. They visited their parents L B Lackey and B B Ryans of Jesse.

James Lackey Tioga N. D L. B. Lackeys B. B. Ryans Jesse

Glenns Visit Dougherty to See Ill Grandmother

Mr and Mrs W A Glenn traveled to Dougherty Sunday evening to visit his wife’s ill grandmother.

Mrs Charley Blevins Ill at Home for Two Weeks

Mrs Charley Blevins has been ill at her home for the past two weeks, with relatives reporting a gradual improvement. Neighbors note she has received care from Dr. Adams and is not hospitalized.

Charley Blevins

Ada woman visits cousin for church service

Miss Marlene Watson of Ada visited her cousin Kay Wilson on a Sunday and attended Sunday night services at the Baptist Church.

Marlene Watson Ada Kay Wilson The Baptist Church

Stratford Rodeo Draws Griffin Braddock Crabtree Fri Night

Burl Griffin John Braddock and John Ray Crabtree attended the Stratford rodeo Friday night.

Burl Griffin John Braddock John Ray Crabtree Stratford

Clampitts and kin vacation at Lake Texoma fishing

Mr and Mrs Henry Clampitt and Clampitt’s nephew and family spent Thursday through Saturday at Lake Texoma for a fishing trip.

Charley Bigham Henry Clampitt Mr. Clampitt Lake Texoma

Healdton Family Visits Boy Scout Camp Trip

Mrs. Frank Pevehouse and children visited Healdton relatives Friday to Saturday while Mr. Pevehouse joined a Boy Scout group at Camp Simpson. On Sunday night Rev. and Mrs. Dean Miller of Boswell stayed briefly with them.

Frank Pevehouse Healdton Pevehouse Camp Simpson Dean Miller Boswell

Peggy Humes Returns After Two Month Amarillo Visit

Peggy Humes returns home from Amarillo on Sunday after a two month absence visiting sister Mrs. Dorothy Manning and family at their residence.

Peggy Humes Amarillo Dorothy Manning

Family trio travels to visit in Seminole home

Mr and Mrs Alfred Glenn and their daughters of Seminole went early to visit the C C Bighams. They arrived in time to eat breakfast wash dishes and do a laundry.

Alfred Glenn C. C. Bighams

Fort Worth Couple Visited Friends in Fittstown Area

Mr and Mrs C W Lyles of Fort Worth visited friends in and around Fittstown last week. They formerly lived here.

Mrs. C. W. Lyles Fort Worth Fittstown

Flinn and Jordan Families Visit Parents in Maysville

Mr and Mrs S R Flinn and Eldon and Mrs Wanda Jordan with Sheila visited Mr Flinns parents at Maysville Sunday.

S. R. Flinn Eldon Wanda Jordan Sheila Mr. Flinn Maysville

Young People's Fellowship Meeting At Baptist Church

A well attended meeting of the Young People's fellowship at the Baptist church concluded with notice of the next gathering on July 20. All young people including intermediates are invited to attend.

Baptist Church

New Grandson for Mr and Mrs Luther Wilson

Mr and Mrs Luther Wilson of McLoud welcomed a baby boy born Wednesday July 11 at 7 06 p m. He weighed 7 pounds 9 3 4 ounces and was named Richard Lynn with the nickname Dicky. The couple also has a son named Danny.

Luther Wilson McLoud Roland Wilson Richard Lynn Dicky Wilsons Danny

Mrs Betty Cook and Sandy Return to Albuquerque Home

Mrs Betty Cook and her daughter Sandy came back to their Albuquerque home last week after a lengthy visit with her parents the J A Skeiths in a family reunion note.

Betty Cook Sandy Albuquerque J. A. Skeiths

Winton Family Welcomes New Daughter July Birth

Mr. and Mrs. Terrell Winton welcomed a daughter born at 10 46 p m Tuesday July 10 weighing 6 pounds 13 ounces. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oren Cherry. The Wintons now have two boys and two girls with the other children staying with Mrs. Cherry.

Terrell Winton Oren Cherry Wintons

Local minister and family depart for West Coast trip

Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Cole and their son left Sunday night for a two week vacation to San Francisco and Los Angeles to visit relatives. Also travelling are Mr. Cole's mother from Duncan and Mrs. Cole's mother from St. Louis Oklahoma.

Adrian Cole San Francisco Los Angeles Mr. Cole Duncan Mrs. Cole St. Louis Okla Church of Christ Here

Mrs Merle Osborn Admitted After Minor Surgery

Mrs Merle Osborn was admitted to Valley View Hospital Sunday evening for minor surgery Monday.

Merle Osborn Valley View Hospital

Mrs Wilson Checks on Mother After Fall

Mrs Albert Wilson received a call from Ada last Wednesday about her mother Carrie B Wat son who fell. Mrs Wilson found her mother not badly hurt, only sore, and the pair returned home together staying with Mrs Wat son until Saturday.

Albert Wilson Ada Carrie B. Watson Wilson

Horne Family Reunion Held in Wilson Sunday

Mr and Mrs John Herell and grandchildren Ricky and Linna Price attended a Horne family reunion in Wilson on Sunday. It gathered relatives of a daughter in law for a joyful event with family reports of a wonderful time.

John Herell Ricky Linna Price Horne Wilson

Enis Family Helps Ida Dunlap Celebrate 80th

Mr and Mrs J D Enis and their children visited Wilburton for Ida Dunlaps 80th birthday with about 43 attendees. Joe Don Meeks of Muskogee joined the Enis family to spend a week with cousin Mike.

J. D. Enis Wilburton Ida Dunlap Joe Don Meeks Muskogee Enises Mike

Family Visit Ties Tulsa Household to Oklahoma Kin

Mrs Jack Howry and Donna Sue Stevenson travel to Tulsa to visit Mrs C L Whisenhunt and family. Mr and Mrs Edd Stevenson return home with them after a weeklong stay with their daughter.

Jack Howry Donna Sue Stevenson Tulsa Mrs. Howry C. L. Whisenhunt Edd Stevenson Mrs. Whisenhunt

Jolly Workers Club Meetings Honor Mrs Fox

The Jolly Workers club met Thursday July 12 at Mrs. Fred Fox home. Attendees included Mrs. Glen McDaniel Jake Phillips Tom Landris J A Skeith and special guest Mrs W O Clark alongside honoree Mrs Fox. Guests enjoyed visiting and refreshments.

Jolly Workers Club Fred Fox Glen McDaniel Jake Phillips Tom Landris J. A. Skeith W. O. Clark Fox

Foxes Entertained By Grand Prairie Kin This Weekend

Houseguests of Mr and Mrs Fred Fox were their son D L Fox and family from Grand Prairie Texas visiting over the weekend.

Fred Fox D. L. Fox Grand Prairie, Tex

Home Economist Barbara Wigley Enjoys New Job

Barbara Wigley, back home for the first time since starting work as a home economist for Lone Star Gas Co in Pauls Valley, says she likes the job fine.

Barbara Wigley Pauls Valley The Lone Star Gas Co

Hawkins visit old friends in Fittstown during Santa Rosa stay

Mr and Mrs S V Hawkins former McLish School teachers now living in Santa Rosa California visited old friends in Fittstown on Monday. They spent the night in the J L Deleplain home.

S. V. Hawkins McLish School Santa Rosa Calif Fittstown J. L. Deleplain

Harris Family Visiting Ada from Texas

Mr and Mrs John Harris and family arrived Monday from Bor ger Texas for a visit with his parents Mr and Mrs L R Harris and Jenny of Ada and Mrs Dorothy McIntyre and daughters visiting from Alabama.

John Harris Borger Tex L. R. Harris Jenny Ada Dorothy McIntyre Alabama

Visit to Mrs. Nora Harden Near Pontotoc Friday Night

Mrs S E Sherrell Mrs Dee Griffin Marie Crabtree and daughter Beth and Edna Buttrill and children Betty and Kenny visited Mrs Nora Harden near Pontotoc Friday night.

S. E. Sherrell Dee Griffin Marie Crabtree Beth Edna Buttrill Betty and Kenny Nora Harden Pontotoc

Rose visit from Lindsay to sister's family

Mr and Mrs Roy Rose travel from Lindsay to visit Mr Rose's sister Mrs J C Ross and her family for a few days as Mr Rose recently was released from.

Roy Rose Lindsay Mr. Rose J. C. Ross

Hospital Patient Recovers After Heart Attack

A patient at the hospital is recuperating after suffering a heart attack. Medical staff report stable condition and ongoing monitoring.

Outing at Devil's Den Embellished by Wilson Visitors

Mrs Sue Drennan and son Johnny along with Mrs Lois Bellar and son Danny of Wilson visited Devil's Den with Mrs John Her ell Rickey and Lenna Price Nancy McElroy and Judy Patton joining for the outing.

Sue Drennan Johnny Lois Bellar Danny of Wilson John Herell Rickey Lenna Price Nancy McElroy Judy Patton Devil’s den

Stevensons Visit En Route to Liberal Family

Mr and Mrs Jimmy Stevens son and family from Liberal Kansas visited his sister Mrs Jack Howry on the way to visit his parents the Edd Stevensons near Jesse.

Jimmy Stevenson Liberal, Kan Jack Howry Edd Stevensons Jesse

Supper Guests From Tioga and Ada At Lackey Home

Those sharing Friday evening supper at L. B. Lackey’s home included Mr. and Mrs. James Lackey and their Tioga, North Dakota children, L. B. Lackey of Pike City, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bunyard of Roff, and Mrs. Irene Brower with her children of Ada.

L. B. Lackeys James Lackey Tioga N. D L. B. Lackey Pike City Bob Bunyard Roff Irene Brower Ada

Oakman Friends Visit Nance and Jones Families

Mr and Mrs Jim Autry of Wetumka and Mrs Lola Boyd of Yeager were Sunday guests of their niece and nephew Mr and Mrs J M Nance Delores Farmer stayed part of last week visiting in the home of her uncle Mr and Mrs Bert Jones and their children of Oil Center

Jim Autry Wetumka Lola Boyd Yeager J. M. Nance Delores Farmer Bert Jones Oil Center

Evening visits and horse race film showings in Oakman

Mrs Coventon accompanies Dewayne as Mr and Mrs Cal Allison of Conway visit with Ira Pevehouse and son Bill to share race horse movies. Albert and Vernon had gone to Oklahoma City missing the evening. The Pevehouses and the Allisons were neighbors before the Pevehouses moved to Oakman.

Cal Allison Conway Ira Pevehouse Bill Albert Vernon Oklahoma City Pevehouses Allisons Oakman

Mrs East visits California. Clark family reunion noted

Mrs Lonnie East departed Thursday for California to visit her daughter and son in law Mr Hodges. Mr and Mrs Thurlow Clark and children Gene and Betty attended a Steedman and Conway settlers reunion at Wintersmith Park in Ada.

Lonnie East California Mrs. Hodges Thurlow Clark Gene Betty Steedman and Conway Wintersmith Park Ada

Sunday visit with Lancaster family and children

Mrs Lorene Bratcher and daughter Gala Beth Sylvia Ca ton and Delores and Janell Farmer spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs M A Lancaster and children.

Visiting Guests Bring Family to Riverside Home

Mrs. Mary Guest of Hollis and her son and family Oscar and children of Bakersfield California visited last Wednesday night with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Guest and their children. They also called on Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Current and their son Lonnie.

W. J. Guest Mary Guest Hollis Oscar Guest Bakersfield Calif Maurice Current Lonnie

Lonnie Dale Current Spends Sunday with Caton Family

Lonnie Dale Current socialized Sunday with Eugene Caton and Glosater Caton, sharing time at a community gathering. The visit highlights local ties and familiar names in the neighborhood.

Lonnie Dale Eugene Glosater Caton

Visiting Sunday with Rich ard Roundtree and friends

Richard Roundtree of Happyland visits Sunday with Bill and Vernon Pevehouse along with Bill Carter and Roger Lancaster.

Bill Vernon Pevehouse Richard Roundtree Happyland Bill Carter Roger Lancaster

Roy White Family Reunion Held in Stroud Home

Mr and Mrs Roy White and son Roy Jr attended a family reunion Sunday at the home of sister Mrs Irene Hall in Stroud. Other attendees included Mr and Mrs Floyd White of Bristol Conn Mr and Mrs Marvin McVay of Wichita Falls Tex Mr and Mrs Jess Kursey and family of Wavynette Tex Mr and Mrs Alvin Parsons of Oklahoma City Mr and Mrs Junior Dugan of Edmond Mr and Mrs Jim Williams of Shawnee Mr and Mrs E K White and Mr and Mrs Bill Ward of Stroud.

Roy White Roy Jr Stroud Irene Hall Floyd White Bristol, Conn Marvin McVay Wichita,Falls, Tex Jess Kursey Wavynette Alvin Parsons Oklahoma City Junior Dugan Edmond Jim Williams Shawnee E. K. White Bill Ward

Weekend Visit From Balthrops and Kent in Pauls Valley

Mr and Mrs Jerry Balthrop and son Tracy Kent of Pauls Valley spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Maurice.

Jerry Balthrop Tracy Kent Pauls Valley Maurice Current Lonnie

Berryman Visit to Memphis Relatives Reported

Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman spent Saturday and Sunday visiting in Memphis Texas with his brother and his wife Mr and Mrs Jim Berryman Mrs Jim Berryman is a patient at Goodall Hospital in Memphis she underwent major surgery and is much better now The Jess Berrymans also visited another brother Mr and Mrs John Berryman

Jess Berryman Memphis Tex Jim Berryman Goodal Hospital Jess Berrymans John Berryman

Vail Family Guests Hosted by Guest Family in Ada

Mr and Mrs Olen Vail and family of Ada visited Sunday with her sister Mrs W J Guest and daughters Susan and Sonny.

Olen Vail Ada W. J. Guest Susan Sonny

Pendergrass and Peve Families Visit in Pauls Valley

Mr and Mrs J R Pendergrass and Mr and Mrs Albert Peve joined Bill and Vernon for a Sunday visit with Mr and Mrs B G West in Pauls Valley.

J. R. Pendergrass Albert Pevehouse Bill and Vernon Pauls Valley B. G. West

Tampa guests visit relatives during Phoenix and New York trip

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Marsh and Sandra and Annette of Tampa visited Wednesday night with her sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Current and Lonnie, and her brother, Mr. and Mrs. Dub Guest and Susan and Sonny. The Marshes had been to Phoenix visiting relatives and were en route to New York before returning home.

Bill Marsh Sandra Annette Tampa Fla Maurice Current Lonnie Dub Guest Susan Sonny Phoenix Ariz New York

Mrs Wynn Visits Cowling Hospital Patient in Homer

Mrs E M Wynn visited Mrs Herman Vogt Sunday afternoon. Wynn is a patient at Cowling Hospital and recently moved from Oakman to Homer.

E. M. Wynn Herman Vogt Cowling Hospital Oakman Homer

Mrs Myra Berryman Visits With Mrs Gussie Lillard

Mrs Myra Berryman visited awhile Monday with Mrs Gussie Lillard. The brief call reflects social ties in the community and notes their friendly interaction.

Myra Berryman Gussie Lillard

Ada Couple Visits Parents in Sunday Afternoon Call

Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Current visited Sunday afternoon at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Current, in Ada.

Maurice Mrs Bruce Current Ada

Foster family back in California after week visit

Mr and Mrs Allen Foster and their son Perky return to California after spending a week with Mrs Foster's parents Mr and Mrs Fred Lee.

Bertie and Sherry Jones Visit Isaacs Family

Bertie and Sherry Jones of Oil Center spent part of last week in the home of their uncle Mr and Mrs S J Isaacs and Ray Delores and Janell.

Bertie Sherry Jones Oil Center S. J. Isaacs Ray Delores Janell

Parish Chapel Visit Highlights Harris Family

Mr and Mrs Woodrow Harris and family spent Saturday night with his father F O Harris of Ada and Sunday night with his brother in Oklahoma City.

Florence Isaacs Woodrow Harris F. O. Harris Ada Oklahoma City

Miss Ruby Dryden and Family Visit Pennington

Miss Ruby Dryden and her nephew Ronnie Dryden of Lawrence visited Mrs. Virgie Pennington and Vineta Monday.

Ruby Dryden Ronnie Dryden Lawrence Virgie Pennington Vineta

Dryden Visit To Ill Mrs Muncey Reported

Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden visited Mrs Houston Muncey Sunday evening. Mrs Muncey has been ill for some time.

Frank Dryden Houston Muncey Muncey

Mrs Elma Law and Max Visit Summers Chapel Pair

Mrs. Elma Law and Max visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs John Qualls of Summers Chapel.

Elma Law Max John Qualls Summers Chapel

Miller and Farmers attend Stratford rodeo and Janie’s first night

Mr. and Mrs. Troy Miller and Clara and Janie Farmer attended the Stratford rodeo Friday night. It was Janie’s first rodeo and she teased about riders. She believes riders just end up being tossed off the horses.

Troy Miller Clara Janie Farmer Stratford Janie Miss Janie

Family visit spans three generations across towns

Steven Rodney and Mike Gray of Oil Center spent Tuesday at the home of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs, with Haskell Fox of Oklahoma City visiting the Isaacs family and Mrs. Clora Wood.

Steven Rodney Mike Gray Oil Center W. N. Isaacs Haskell Fox Oklahoma City Isaacses Clora Wood

Local visitors view Japanese picture slides

Mr and Mrs J E Maddox and Mr and Mrs B B Jackson with Rita and Patricia of Gaar Corner visited Mr and Mrs L M Pennington and girls Vineta and Mrs Mildred Clay and saw picture slides that Mildred's husband Orin Clay had made in Japan and sent to her.

J. E. Maddox B. B. Jackson Rita Patricia Gaar Corner L. M. Pennington Vineta Mildred Clay Mildred Orin Clay Japan

Fishermen Bert Jones Sidney Isaacs and Ray Farmer Try Isaacs Pond

Rev Bert Jones of Oil Center with Sidney Isaacs and Ray Farmer of Oakman fished awhile Wednesday in the Isaacs pond but had no luck.

Bert Jones Oil Center Sidney Isaacs Ray Farmer Oakman Isaacs Pond

Magar Family Visit Ends With Doctor Visit

A person called on her parents Mr. and Mrs. Jim Magar of Oil Center Saturday morning and accompanied Mr. Magar to the doctor.

Frank Dryden Jim Magar Oil Center Mr. Magar

Farm er Visit Highlights Family Reunion

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Farmer and Debra of Rebee visited his parents Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer on Monday.

Lawrence Farmer Debra of Rebee Mrs Lee Farmer

Stratford Show Draws Bobby Jackson and Gene Farmer

Bobby Jackson of Gaar Corner and Gene Farmer attended the Saturday night show in Stratford, aligning with local attendees and performers.

Bobby Jackson Gaar Corner Gene Farmer Stratford

Mrs Elma Law Drives Lillys Miller And Clara To Ada

Mrs Elma Law acted as chauffeur for Mrs Lilly Miller and Clara transporting them to Ada on Friday for business.

Elma Law Lilly Miller Clara Ada

Ada Women Enjoy Picnic at Rock Creek

Mrs Iva Carson Irene and Mrs Cora Davis and Mrs Massey Brians of Ada traveled to New Saturday. They visited Brians orchard, gathered peaches, then drove to Rock Creek for a picnic at Brians cabin. They fished and swam during the afternoon.

Iva Carson Irene Cora Davis Massey Brians Ada Brians Rock Creek

Riley Family Visit to Ada Sister-in-Law

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Riley and Mrs. Lorraine Pennington visited Mrs. Riley's sister, Mrs. Gertrude Crawford, of Ada on Tuesday.

Tom Riley Lorraine Pennington Mrs. Riley Gertrude Crawford Ada

Pattons Visit Pennington Home Sunday Evening

Mr and Mrs J A Patton of Oklahoma City spent Sunday evening at the home of L M Pennington, visiting relatives and friends during the weekend gathering.

J. A. Patton Oklahoma City L. M. Pennington

Local youth Ronnie Dryden visits Lawrence relatives

Ronnie Dryden of Lawrence spends a few days with his aunt and uncle Ruby and Glen Dryden, enjoying family time away from home.

Ronnie Dryden Lawrence Ruby and Glen Dryden

Farmer siblings attend Stratford show Saturday night

Janie Farmer went to the Stratford show Saturday night with her brother and the Lavern Farmer couple Mrs and Mr. Lavern Farmer were also noted.

Janie Farmer Stratford Mrs. Lavern Farmer

Mrs Mildred Clay Visits Oklahoma City With Friends

Mrs Mildred Clay spends a few days in Oklahoma City with Mr and Mrs J A Patton and Mr and Mrs R L Wood as the group enjoys a short stay and social time together.

Mildred Clay Oklahoma City J. A. Patton R. L. Wood

Mrs Frank Dryden Visits Her Parents This Week

Mrs Frank Dryden has gone to her parents' almost every day this week as family visits continue amid ongoing routine engagements.

Frank Dryden

Windell Wood in Navy Calls at Isaacs Home

Windell Wood of Stratford now serving in the Navy called at the W. N. Isaacs home Friday morning, delivering greeting and news of his duty.

Windell Wood Stratford Navy W. N. Isaacs

Cavener and Woods Visit Sunday

E. C. Cavener and H. R. visited Mr. and Mrs. John Wood Sunday for a social call.

Miss Virginia Fowler Attends Stratford Rodeo

Garland and Wayland Pennington and Garland's cousin Miss Cecelia Ann Harris of Stockton California attended the Stratford rodeo Thursday night.

Virginia Fowler Garland Wayland Pennington Cecelia Ann Harris Stockton Calif Stratford

Visitor notes at Sunday gathering

Janie Farmer visited Sunday evening along with Vineta Pennington for an informal social visit.

Janie Farmer Vineta Pennington

Gray Family Social Visit Reported in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Fred Gray and family spent Friday night in Oklahoma City visiting his sister Mrs Arlis Martin and her husband.

Fred Gray Oklahoma City Arlis Martin

Mrs Iva Carson Visits On Friday Night

Mrs Iva Carson visited briefly Friday night with Mrs Lorraine Pennington.

Iva Carson Lorraine Pennington

Virgil Farmer Visits Saturday Evening with Brother Lee

Virgil Farmer appeared Saturday evening with his brother Lee Farmer, recounting their movements and plans during the night. The two men interacted with local residents and discussed upcoming community events.

Virgil Farmer Lee Farmer

Richmond Woman Visits Lilly Miller

Mrs. Crowder of Richmond Virginia visited Mrs. Lilly Miller recently. W N Isaacs called on Herman McCurdy of Summers Chapel Wednesday morning.

Mrs. Crowder Richmond, Va Lilly Miller W. N. Isaacs Herman McCurdy Summers Chapel

Misses Rita Kay and Donna Lee Henson Return Home

Misses Rita Kay and Donna Lee Henson return to their Shawnee home Saturday after visiting their grandparents Mr and Mrs P O Henson for a week in the country.

Rita Kay Donna Lee Henson Shawnee Mrs. P. O. Henson

Family Visit Mentioned In Oklahoma City

A report notes Mr and Mrs Lawrence Lane of Oklahoma City visiting on Saturday with family members and a nearby sister.

Pennington Family Enjoys Day at Wintersmith Park

Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Pennington and their family spent time at Wintersmith Park for a family outing. The gathering highlighted the couple's togetherness and community in a local park setting.

Alfred Pennington Wintersmith Park

Reunion of Mrs Tom Riley’s People Highlighted

The gathering included Mrs Louise Elliott of Parish Chapel and former Parish Chapel teacherage resident. Elliott, once a parish schoolteacher, now attends East Central, marking a notable point in the mother’s circle reunion.

Tom Riley Louise Elliott Parish Chapel East Central

Alvie Miller and Wayne Farmer Visit W N Isaacs

Alvie Miller and Wayne Farmer called on W. N. Isaacs Thursday to discuss ongoing concerns and community matters. The visit highlighted local civic engagement and prior arrangements with Isaacs.

Alvie Miller Wayne Farmer W. N. Isaacs

Mrs Edith Jackson and kin visit Mrs Virgie Pennington

Mrs Edith Jackson along with Rita and Patricia of Gaar Corner and Mrs Melba Wood of Oklahoma City visited Mrs Virgie Pennington Sunday night amid social greetings and local chatter.

Edith Jackson Rita and Patricia Gaar Corner Melba Wood Oklahoma City Virgie Pennington

Iva Carson and Irene Visit Ada Resident Mrs Cora Davis

Mrs Iva Carson and Irene visited Ada on a Monday to see Mrs Cora Davis.

Pod Law Family Builds New House Foundation

Mr and Mrs Pod Law visited Mr and Mrs J W Law Saturday. Pod hauled rock to lay the foundation for their new house and they are also getting a well drilled.

Pod Law J. W. Law Pod

Temple Junior and Farmers Attend Stratford Rodeo

Temple Junior, Wayne and Gene Farmer, and Alvie Miller attended the Stratford rodeo Thursday, joining spectators and participants at the event.

Temple Wayne and Gene Farmer Alvie Miller Stratford

Mrs Miller and Clera Law Visit Oma Ward in Ada

Mrs Lilly Miller and Clara and Mrs Elma Law visited Oma Ward at Creel s Convalescent Home in Ada Friday.

Lilly Miller Clara Elma Law Oma Ward Creel Ada

Patton Family Visitation From Stratford Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Amon Patton and daughters Jaynell and Amanda Lou of Stratford and Mr and Mrs J A Patton of Oklahoma City visit Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs on a Sunday.

Amon Patton Jaynell and Amanda Lou Stratford J. A. Patton Oklahoma City W. N. Isaacs

Mr and Mrs J W Law Wednesday event

A brief notice records an event involving Mr. and Mrs. J W Law on Thursday. The clipped text provides limited details but confirms a social occurrence tied to the Law household.

Riley Couple Visited Ada Sister Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Tom Riley were in town with their daughter and spent Saturday night with Gertrude Cranford in Ada.

Tom Riley Gertrude Cranford Ada

Stratford attendee at Wintersmith Park family reunion

Miss Dixie Elmore of Stratford attended a family reunion at Wintersmith Park with Wayne Pennington and his parents.

Dixie Elmore Stratford Wintersmith Park Wayne Pennington

Pennington Family Visits Maddoxes Saturday Night

Mr. and Mrs. Milo Pennington and Vineta visited Mrs. Pennington's parents Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Maddox of Gear Corner Saturday night and watched TV.

Milo Pennington Vineta

Ada sisters seen fishing at Galey pond Wednesday

Mrs. Iva Carson and her Ada companions Mrs. Cora Davis Mrs. Alene Anderson and Mrs. Mae Pee were spotted fishing in a pond near Galey on Wednesday.

Iva Carson Cora Davis Ada Alene Anderson Mae Pee Galey

Bunn Hearn Ends 27 Year NC Coaching Run

End of the 1956 college baseball season marks the retirement of Bunn Hearn after 27 years as North Carolina head coach. He guided the Tar Heels through a long coaching tenure and left a lasting mark on the program.

Colorful Bunn Hearn North Carolina

Ada Visitors Gather At Pendergrass Home

Sunday night guests at Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pendergrass included their son John and family of Ada a niece and family Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Bennet and daughter Jeanne of Andrews Tex and Mrs. Anna Sliger of Ada.

J. R. Pendergrass John Ada Wilbur Bennet Jeanne Andrews Tex Anna Sliger

Caton Family Visits Ill Bill Caton Over Weekend

Jimmie and Claude Caton spent the weekend at Boswell visiting Bill Caton who is ill. They were joined by Mrs. J. E. Caton of Tecumseh and Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Selfridge of Seminole.

Jimmie Claude Caton Boswell Bill Caton J. E. Caton Tecumseh W. B. Selfridge Seminole

Clark and Beach Families Visit Ada for Hospital Stays

Mrs George Clark and Catherine spent part of last week in Ada with her son Fred Clark while his wife Velma recovers from an operation. Velmas sister Mrs Thelma Beach was in the hospital at the same time for surgery. Both families were once residents of this community.

George Clark Catherine Ada Fred Clark Velma Thelma Beach Clark the Beach

Pendergrass Family Visits Ada Relatives Saturday Night

Mr and Mrs J C Pendergrass and sons Roddy and Gary of Ada visited the home of his sister and family Mr and Mrs A E Pevehouse and sons Bill and Vernon Saturday night.

J. C. Pendergrass Roddy Gary Ada A. E. Pevehouse Bill Vernon

Moody family visit to L M Moody home

Mrs Maggie Moody and Mr and Mrs Arch Moody and three children from Stroud spent Wednesday at the home of Mrs L M Moody and her daughters.

Maggie Moody Arch Moody Stroud

California visitor shares time with Clark family

Mrs. Gertie Blankenship of California visits her mother Mrs. George Clark along with Catherine and Fred Clark and his wife from Ada indicating family gathering in the area.

Gertie Blankenship California George Clark Catherine Fred Clark Ada

Aunt Jennie Crawford Improves After Visitors

Aunt Jennie Crawford is feeling better. Last week visitors included Rev and Mrs Scott Jones, Mrs Cora Pendergrass, Ila Pevehouse, Mrs Joe Crawford and Linda.

Jennie Crawford Scott Jones Cora Pendergrass Ila Pevehouse Joe Crawford Linda

Oletha George and Jo Ann Lew Visit Sasakwa Resident

Oletha George and Jo Ann Lew visited Wednesday with Mrs. Vivian Hogue in Sasakwa.

Oletha George Jo Ann Lewis Sasakwa Vivian Hogue

Rev and Mrs Scott Jones Dinner Guests in Oil Center

Sunday guests were Rev and Mrs Scott Jones at the home of Mr and Mrs Dewey Northam in Oil Center.

Scott Jones Mrs Dewey Northam Oil Center

Mrs Lois Lee Visits Aunt and Uncle in Oklahoma City

Mrs Lois Lee and her son from Oklahoma City visited Monday night at the home of her aunt and uncle, Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman.

Lois Lee Oklahoma City Jess Berryman

Hampton Family Visits In We Tumka

Mr and Mrs C H Hampton and their children spent Sunday visiting Mrs Hampton s sister and family Mr and Mrs Cub Owens and their children in We Tumka.

C. H. Hampton Wetumka Cub Owens

Antlers Couple Hosts Burgess Home Visit

Mr and Mrs Curtis Hogue visited Friday afternoon and Friday night in the home of Mr and Mrs Leon Burgess of Antlers Oklahoma.

Curtis Hogue Leon Burgess Antlers Okla

Cedar Grove Woman Visits with Ila Pevehouse

Mrs. Pearl Surgnier of Cedar Grove paid a short visit Thursday afternoon with Ila Pevehouse, sharing time together during the day.

Pearl Surgnier Cedar Grove Ila Pevehouse

Trayvors visit DuvVall kin in Kentucky and Michigan

Mr and Mrs Hobart Trayvor of Fredonia Kentucky and Mr and Mrs Leroy Trayvor of Detroit Michigan visited last week in the home of their brother and uncle Mr and Mrs Jess DuvVall.

Hobart Trayvor Fredonia, Ky Leroy Trayvor Detroit, Mich Jess DuvVall

Ada couple visits in-law parents Friday night

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lee of Ada spent awhile Friday night in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Berryman.

Elmer Lee Ada J. W. Berryman

County workers Frank and Glen Dryden on vacation

Frank and Glen Dryden employed by the county are on vacation. Glen is having dental extractions while no plans are announced for Frank.

Frank Glen Dryden Glen

Ada and Area Social Roundup This Week

Miss Irene Carson swam at Ada pool Sunday. Center resident Miss Bobbye Voyles and Mrs. Mildred Stonecipher visited Mrs. Frank Dryden Monday evening. Blood donors from Impson Anderson and Jimmy Rutherford helped Mrs. Betty Kirby in Oklahoma City Sunday night. W. N. Isaacs hosted guests for Saturday supper. Ray Lamb and family from Union Hill dined with John Wood family. Lee Tucker and Mrs. Clara Wood visited Thursday.

Irene Carson Ada Bobbye Voyles Center Mildred Stonecipher Judy of Yeager Frank Dryden Impson Anderson Jimmy Rutherford Valley View Hospital Betty Kirby Ray Lamb Estalone Elton and Gary Union Hill John Wood Charles Lee Tucker Clara Wood

Any Weekend Up in the Air for the Grays

Fred Gray is on vacation and his wife says plans are undecided with nothing special scheduled. The couple expects changes could occur but no definite activity is set.

Fred Gray

Henson and Crawford Families Visit in Ada

Mr and Mrs P O Henson and their grandchildren spent Friday with her father Mr and Mrs E B Crawford in Ada.

Water at Last for Lancaster Family Well

Mr and Mrs M A Lancaster finally have ample water from a new 261 foot deep well after prior trouble. They expect to install the pump this week.

M. A. Lancaster

Reverend Jones Visits Valley View Hospital

Rev and Mrs Scott Jones visited Monday at Valley View Hospital with Mrs Betty Kirby a patient there Mr Kirby Bettys husband is a deacon at Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church where Rev Jones serves as pastor

Scott Jones Valley View Hospital Betty Kirby Mr. Kirby Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church Rev. Jones

Coventon Family Visits Crawford Kin in California Return

Mrs Bessie Coventon and son Dewayne arrive Monday to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Crawford and brother Joe Crawford and family. A granddaughter of the Crawfords and her children also join the gathering.

Bessie Coventon Dewayne California Jim Crawford Joe Crawford Crawfords

Aunt Gussie Lillard Ills Prompt Concern

Ruby Jones visited Aunt Gussie Lillard several times last week as she has not been feeling well recently.

Gussie Lillard Ruby Jones

Ada family visits grandparents in Monday gathering

Mrs Avanell Barnett and her children from Ada spent Monday night at her parents home, Mr and Mrs Cullen Hampton and children. Two children, Larry and Carla Sue, remained to visit with the grandparents.

Avanell Barnett Ada Cullen Hampton Larry Carla Sue

Mrs Hart Confined by Doctor’s Bed Rest Order

Midland News reports Mrs Leala Hart, in poor health for some time, has been ordered to stay in bed by her physician.

Leala Hart

Oklahoma couple visits Ezra Hunt home Saturday night

Visitors at the Ezra Hunt residence Saturday night were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bond from Oklahoma City. Mrs. Bond is identified as the former June Hunt.

Ezra Hunt Kenneth Bond Oklahoma City

Long-awaited Family Visit Reunites Mrs McGee with Son

Recent visitors to the J. L. Mc Gee home were Mr and Mrs Frank Marble and their children Jerry Judy and Charles of Southern California. Frank is the oldest son of Mrs McGee and she had not seen him in about six years.

J. L. McGee Frank Marble Jerry Judy Charles California Frank

Richard Teel Vacationing with Ada Grandparents

Richard Teel of Ada is spending his vacation with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. P. T. McConnell.

Richard Teel Ada Mrs. P. T. McConnell

It’s a Girl for Mr and Mrs Hubert McGee

A daughter Lola Denise was born to Mr and Mrs Hubert McGee of Heavener after two brothers. She weighed 815 pounds at birth and the family had hoped for a girl.

Hubert McGee Heavener Lola Denise McGees

Family Visit Amid Illness in Oklahoma City

Michael Pedersen and his sister Laurie visit their brothers John and Helen in Oklahoma City this week as Mike battles a serious illness.

Michael Pedersen Laurie John Helen Oklahoma City Mike

McGee Couple Delights in New Water Well

Mr and Mrs J L McGee had a new water well dug last week and are very pleased with it.

J. L. McGee

Ada couple visits P. T. McConnell home

Mr and Mrs Junior McConnell of Ada were recent visitors in the P T McConnell home.

Junior McConnell Ada P. T. McConnell

Sunday Visitors at Chris Pedersen Home

Sunday visitors in the Chris Pedersen home were Mr. and Mrs. Glen Cornell of Vaness and David Golden of Bebee.

Chris Pedersen Glen Cornell Vaness David Golden Bebee

Pedersen Family Visits From Midwest City

Mr and Mrs John Pedersen and their daughters Arlene and Linda were Friday visitors at the Pedersen home in Midwest City for a social call and family time.

John Pedersen Arlene Linda Midwest City Pedersen

Alvie Griffith Visits Monday Morning with Jake McGee

Alvie Griffith stopped by briefly Monday morning accompanied by Jake McGee. He spent a short time in the area before continuing with his day.

Alvie Griffith Jake McGee

Community Children Receive Polio Shots at Vanoss Clinic

Several children from the community received polio vaccinations at the Vanoss clinic last Thursday, reflecting local public health outreach efforts.

Vanoss Clinic

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