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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1955
Page
10
Local residents hosted weekend gatherings with relatives from Shawnee Ada Center Stratford and Oklahoma City. Family visits included birthday celebrations for Lin nie Burk and multiple Sunday dinners and in home get togethers with the Vance Price Jim Rutherford and various families.
Ronnie Cavener son of Mr and Mrs Edmond Cavener Ada and grandson of E C Cavener fell from a bicycle and broke his arm He was taken to Valley View Hospital and then sent to the Crippled Children s Hospital in Oklahoma City Doctors have not yet determined the extent of the injury The family hopes he can return home soon
Douglas Price and his parents Mr and Mrs Vance Price along with Anna Mae John and Charles traveled to Oklahoma City on Thursday. Douglas reported to the Veterans Hospital for a check up then the group spent most of the day sightseeing.
Mr and Mrs Essel Magar and children Glenda Ann Ronnie and Kathy of Stratford Mrs Irene Klutts and girls Doris and Sue of Ada and Mrs Vernice Dryden of Stratford and Miss Ruth Magar spent Sunday visiting with their parents Mr and Mrs Jim Magar.
Miss Sabra Ann Landreth and Miss Evelyn Thompson spent the weekend with Sabra's mother in Oklahoma City, staying with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sanders.
Mr and Mrs Lou Wood and their sons Lynn Glynn and Jimmy are visiting Mrs Wood's parents Mr and Mrs Skinner in Phoenix Arizona for about two weeks during a vacation trip through the week.
Mr and Mrs Leo Nelson Shirley and Mrs Lavonne Casper and son Joe David visited with Mr and Mrs Julius Ellis and daughter Betty on Monday night.
Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Robinson were Tuesday dinner guests of Mrs. Oscar Carson.
Irene Carson comes home with her father Oscar Carson after a several week visit with friends and relatives in Lubbock Texas. They returned home late Wednesday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Leon Henry and Joe Edd, Gene Steele and Oscar McCloud of Oklahoma City visited the Vance Price home Thursday night.
Mr and Mrs Jim Collins of Ada visited Mrs Impson Anderson, the Collins sister in Ada Thursday morning.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Pruitt and son Joe Bob of Ada visited with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rutherford and son Ricky Thursday night. Jim and Teddy are breaking a horse for Mr. Pruitt. Others from Ada Idaho and Hutchinson visited Thursday evening and Friday night.
Mrs Loretta McClure of Atoka and Mrs Billy Norman of Oklahoma City spent the week with local acquaintances and attended community events in the area.
Mr and Mrs Lee Tucker and Mr and Mrs Rance Tucker with Lyndia Ann and Betty Marie visited their aunt Mrs Zebbie Weast in Terrell Texas on Saturday.
Clydie Welch and Teddy Rutherford spent Monday morning driving cattle for Joe Sanders.
Mr and Mrs Jim Magar face a quiet week as their grandson Carl Roberts returns home after a week with them. Carl’s mother Mrs Dorthy Levin of Latta arrived on Saturday to pick him up.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Hunter of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Tucker and spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Rance Tucker.
Miss Madonna Landreth has returned home after a week visiting friends and relatives in Oklahoma City.
Mrs Frank Pinley and Mrs Loretta McClure of Atoka and Mrs Billy Norman of Oklahoma City visited with Mr and Mrs Dale Pinley in Pauls Valley on Tuesday. Also, Mr and Mrs Gordon Nelson and son Butch called on Mr and Mrs Leo Nelson and daughters Shirley and Lavonne Cosper that same day.
The Vanoss alumni banquet drew many former graduates and residents including Edward Lance Joyce Trimmer Mr and Mrs Jim Rutherford Mr and Mrs Linnie Burk Shawnee Lyn wood Cantwell Anna Mae Price and numerous others from Ada Stratford Oklahoma City Perry Rosston and beyond The event revived old ties and attendees expect to gather again next year.
Mr. and Mrs. Derwain Shaw announce the birth of their daughter Cheryl Denise born May 16 weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces. Grandparents are Warren Nelson of Andrews Texas and Joe Shaw of this community.
Mr and Mrs Lou Wood attended the wedding of Mrs Wood's nephew Bobby Jones on Thursday night June 2 The ceremony took place at the East Main Church of Christ in Ada.
Visitors over the weekend included Verlin Bryan of Perry Oklahoma, John Bennett's wife from Rosston Arkansas with her daughter Neal Hudson of Moore Oklahoma, and Lela Haskins of Ada.
Mr. and Mrs. Warren Nelson of Andrews Texas are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. A P Nelson. They are Warren s parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Barney Brown hosted a Saturday night gathering with Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Lance joining the event.
Mr and Mrs Jimmie Pannell of Ada and Mr and Mrs Herbert Robinson and daughter Rhonda of Oklahoma City visited with Mr and Mrs D B Robinson Sunday. Bud Lance traveled to Oklahoma City to see his son Ewell Lance and daughter in law and their newborn James David. They also saw Evelyn Lance and Mrs Ed Tucker.
A short social note reports that girls visited Mr and Mrs Theo Frantz Monday night, reflecting a domestic gathering. The item records a private social visit with no additional context or affiliations.
Mr. and Mrs. Neal McDonald welcomed nearly all their children home over the past week. In attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hazenberg of Salem Oregon, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Johnson and son Michael of Holdredge Nebraska, Mr. and Mrs. Thear on Jones and family Earl and Joyce of Oklahoma City, and Mrs. Betty Byant and son Terry of Stratford. This marked the first time in a long period that all their children gathered at once. Mrs. Oscar Carson and Mrs. Impson were noted attendees.
Andrews Texas resident visited Mr. and Mrs. Emmit Light on Friday for a social call and conversation.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Robinson and Rhonda have returned to their home in Oklahoma City after spending their vacation with Mr and Mrs D B Robinson.
Mrs Impson Anderson and Mrs Oscar Carson visited with Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden Saturday. They spent the afternoon at the Dryden home and shared conversation and refreshments.
Mr and Mrs Ewell Lance of Oklahoma City announce the birth of a son named James David who arrived Friday weighing 6 pounds 7 ounces. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Bud Lance of this community. Charles Nelson is pictured with a Mohawk haircut in the clipping.
Mrs. Oscar Carson visited Mrs. Johnny Law Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Lou Wood and family hosted visiting guests including Mr. and Mrs. Everett Parnell and their sons Butch and Gary, Kaythren Lance, and Mrs. Vivian Thomas.
Johnnie Tucker spent Sunday evening visiting Edward Lance. He also spent the weekend with Mrs. Hunter and his parents Mr. and Mrs. Rance Tucker.
Anderson and Patsy Heaps spent Monday evening fishing in a pond near their home. They had no luck as usual.
The weekend gathering included Mrs. George Wright and their daughter Vida Wright of Oklahoma City, joined by Mrs. Wright's sister, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Franks, and family members Ronnie and Rhonda Jean.
Those visiting Sunday with Mr and Mrs Rance Tucker and family were Mr and Mrs M R Tucker and family Mr and Mrs Charlie Hunter and Mr and Mrs Johnnie Tucker.
Mrs. Sara Jane Robinson of Oklahoma City won an $80 Vim Stores certificate after her 63 year old Barrett sewing machine, the second oldest entered, was named by contest judge Charles Boswell. Irene Carson shown riding a horse her father bought, and community notes follow with Marshall Cox visiting Maxwell and the Lance family updates including Wayne Lance’s Air Force deployment to England from Pine Castle Florida.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Underhill recently returned from a vacation visit to their daughter and family in Bartlesville where they spent two nights with Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Thompson.
The Underhills visited Branson Missouri and explored Marvel Cave 585 feet deep. They found no elevator back up once they reached the bottom and were exhausted climbing out. They note seven states and coffee tasted like muddy water. They returned home late Tuesday afternoon with fond memories.
Mr and Mrs B I Scoggin report their cow with twin calves suffered injuries requiring veterinary stitching. The first attempt failed as stitches broke and the animal returned for a repeat procedure. Neighbors hope for a full recovery.
Ricky spent Saturday afternoon in the home of her mother Mrs. Vance Price and stayed with them through most of the night.
SEEN B I Scoggin has hay cut baled and hauled this week. Nearly everyone in the community canning green beans Monday. Rev Donald Brent from Graham Oklahoma visits two weeks with Mr and Mrs W A Vallandingham. He conducts a two week Bible school at Galey Baptist Church.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Holland and family from near Casper Wyoming spent Wednesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Lee Tucker. Ella Ray and Sidney Sue joined Ann and the Holland family for the visit.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Groves of Ada visited Sunday for dinner with Mr and Mrs W A Vallandingham. Mrs Groves is noted as the Vallandingham niece in the short social notice.
The Lee Tuckers undertake a home redecorating project this week, updating interiors with new paint, furniture, and design changes aimed at refreshing their living space.
Union Valley report notes Mrs. Clarence Gentry recovering at her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs B M Stephens home after two weeks out of the hospital. Miss Sherry Lee of Blackwell visited her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Irvin Elmore and returned to Blackwell Monday with her cousin Miss Frankie Elmore.
Terry and Fred Welch hosted a wiener roast for a group of young people last week. The evening featured games and television watching with attendees including Jackie Cald.
A list of individuals including Mary Beth Kerr Royce Garrett Billie Lawson Wynon McGuffee Julia Lee Bland Mrs Garrett Mr Lawson Gerald Scott Jovita Williams Gene Williamson Billy Williamson Omega Lawson Terry Welch Fred Welch and the hosts mother Mrs E E Welch appears in a social column.
Miss Mattie Davis daughter of Evert Lee Davis Newcastle and Duane Riley son of C O Riley Stonewall were honored at a Union Valley Church pre nuptial shower held in the schoolhouse Saturday. Guests listed include Bruce Scott Roger Mitchell Nome Scott Homer Savage and many others.
Mr and Mrs Mick Scott welcomed Wednesday evening guests Mr and Mrs Buck Murphy and Betty from Eunice New Mexico and Mrs J W Murphy from Stonewall. Mr Murphy is Mrs Scott's brother.
Mr and Mrs Corky Shoemake of Tulsa visited Sunday at Miss Frankie Elmore home. Mrs Shoemake is the former Miss Jane Greenlee of Stonewall.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Davis and Earl of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mrs C E Chil ders in Vanoss.
Mr and Mrs Casey Jones and their children of Tucari New Mexico spent the weekend with Mrs Adella Jones providing a family visit note from a local newspaper item.
Mrs Roy Childers and her daughters visit Mrs Adella Jones and relatives. LeRoy ce Childers stays to spend a couple of weeks with her grandmothers.
John K Childers who spent 14 months in North Africa will leave Friday to report to his base in Spokane Washington. He has been visiting friends and relatives in Vanoss during his leave.
Mr and Mrs Morris Allen and daughters of Jefferson Texas spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs V T Gasaway and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Solman and their children from Altus Oklahoma spent the weekend with Mrs. Solman’s sister and her husband Mr. and Mrs. Glen Cornell.
Mrs Edwin Miller and children of Ft Worth Texas visit Monday night as dinner guests in the Clifford Miller home joining Mr and Mrs Leo McNinch and their family for a social evening.
Mrs. L. Fuller of Ada visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Patterson on Tuesday, sharing family time in the hometown setting.
Mr and Mrs Leo McNinch and family and Mr and Mrs Clifford Miller and family attended a family reunion at Turner Falls Sunday.
Mr and Mrs John Dunn along with Mary and Don spent the weekend at Craterville for the Smith family annual reunion amid the gathering of relatives and friends.
Tree Degree and Virginia Fowler attended the graduation services at Oklahoma A&M College on Monday. Jack Dunn received his bachelor's degree in forestry. He leaves Friday June 10 for Flagstaff Arizona to be employed by the Coconino National Forest Service for the summer.
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