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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1955
Page
8
Lorene Scott reports that Camp Ground Church held 62 Sunday School attendees with all teachers present except the Card Class lead. Rev. Jones led both morning and evening services as a revival begins, drawing large crowds. The revival continues for two weeks.
Mr and Mrs J B Hood and family of Spaulding visited Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs H C Hood for a social gathering.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Pinley spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Earl Pierce and their sons at Oil Center.
Mr and Mrs Eavel Haskins with Diana and Mr and Mrs Earlin Haskins visited Monday evening with Mr and Mrs T S Hood, Ann and Wanda Jean.
Tuesday night Patricia Duncan Jerry McDaniel Jody McDaniel James Thompson and Bobby Hudson visited Gwendolyn Jean and David Golden. They watched TV and were served refreshments during the gathering.
Mrs Edith McDaniel visited Mrs Marion Burk of Ada Thursday night and they spent several hours together in conversation and hospitality.
Mrs Opal Bivins and Dennis of Egypt join Mr and Mrs O S Whitson and Henry for Sunday dinner along with Mr and Mrs Edd Berry man Kay and Charles Shawnee guests.
Mr and Mrs M M McDonald and Dennis with Mr and Mrs Bill McDonald attended a family reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs Houston Cape and family in the Union Hill community on Sunday.
Goldie Scott of Ada spent Sunday and Monday night with Mr and Mrs Leo Scott, Donna and Sherry.
Mrs Florence Wren of Stratford is spending this week with Mrs Nancy Newby.
Darlene Kite spends the week with her cousin Kay Berryman of Shawnee during a family visit.
Austin Kilcrease spent Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Pete Atkeson and their family, sharing time with the household.
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Lamb with Donnie and Phylls and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wright enjoyed a Sunday outing at Devil's Den.
Mr and Mrs Norman Bolin and son and Mrs Lee Bolin of Ada visited a evening with Mr and Mrs H L Corvin.
Mr and Mrs Richard Newby of Pierson visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby.
Mrs Roy Bivins and her children plus Mrs O S Whitson spent Wednesday with Mrs Hollis Kite, Darlene, and Donnie in a local gathering.
Mrs Leslie Perry Deloris and Sondra Kay visited Wednesday morning with Mrs A L Cape and girls.
Visitors included Mr and Mrs Joy Roberts with Carolyn and Mr and Mrs Thad Sellars with Granville Roberts.
Sharon Ruth Leslie shared a midday meal with Sherry Scott on Wednesday, reporting a casual social visit that included lunch together.
Mrs S M Golden Jean Margaret and Glen spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs James Dun can. The gathering reflects a friendly social visit among local residents.
Mr and Mrs M E Booth visited Thursday night with Mr and Mrs Bill Booth and Mr and Mrs Vernon Scaff.
Mr. and Mrs. Hub Anglin and children and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Donohue of Ada were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Perry and family Sunday night.
Larry Newby is spending the week with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Brecheen of Maxwell.
Billy Raye Farmer of Summers Chapel is visiting her sister and family Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Lamb, Donnie and Phyllis.
Mr and Mrs Max Kirkes and Russ visited Saturday night with Mr and Mrs H L Corvin.
Mrs Nancy Newby and Mrs Florence Wren spent the weekend with Mrs Florence Ward of Galey, sharing time and hospitality in a family gathering.
Mrs F E Duncan and Mrs Sadie Haggard of Worstell were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs W H Hightower.
Mrs. Lela Corvin spent Wednesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Thomas of Ada.
Mrs Earl McDaniel visited her mother Mrs W B Brecheen Saturday evening.
Mr and Mrs Fred Pierce and family from Ardmore spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs A L Cape and family.
Jean Margaret and Gwendolyn Golden visited Monday evening, sharing time with family and catching up during a quiet night at home.
Mr and Mrs Leo Scott along with Donna Sherry and Goldie Scott were seen visiting Monday night with Mr and others in an social gathering as reported in local society notes.
Barbara McCollum of Ada was Friday night guest of Gwendolyn Golden. They attended V. L. B. services at the Church of God of Prophecy at Worstell.
Barbara Kirby spent Friday night with Darlene and Donnie Kite, sharing time at their home. The brief note records a casual social gathering among named individuals.
Yvonne Cape spent the past week with relatives in Ada, sharing time with family and catching up on local connections during the visit.
Mr and Mrs Claud Whitson of Vinita spent Friday night with Mr and Mrs O S Whitson and Henry.
Mrs Herman McCurdy of Summers Chapel is noted for an event recorded Friday afternoon in the local column.
Howard Cunningham served as Friday night guest of Ronnie Newby, sharing dialogue and plans during the community gathering. The event drew local residents and featured informal talks and refreshments.
Mr and Mrs H L Corvin were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Max Kirkes one night recently.
Mrs. Nancy Newby reports her great grandson Frankie Benton, hospitalized in Shreveport Louisiana with polio, has undergone a leg operation and is improving. Wishing him a speedy recovery.
Mr and Mrs Euel Haskins and Diana of Ponca City are on a two weeks vacation visiting their parents Mr and Mrs Earlin Haskins and Mr and Mrs Arch Neighbors. Euel is employed by the Safeway store in Ponca City.
Mrs Mark McDonald and Dennis spent Wednesday with Mrs Leon ard McDonald of Center.
Sherry Scott was Wednesday night supper guest of Sharon Ruth Leslie, sharing an informal visit at Leslie's home.
Gwendolyn Golden served as a guest Wednesday night at the Ada home of Barbara McCollum. The visit highlighted social circles in Ada with Golden warmly welcomed by McCollum and local friends.
Mrs. Roy Bivins and family from Egypt spent Thursday with Mrs. Mary Kite, Darlene, and Donnie.
Bobby Hudson and Berlene Meek visited Friday afternoon with Gwendolyn, Jean and David Golden.
Jo Ann Henson spent Sunday in the company of Sherry Scott. The two were seen together in a casual social outing, details not disclosed.
Mr and Mrs P P Kite came home Sunday morning after visiting a daughter and family in Dun can and with their granddaughter Vinita Wilfong.
Mr and Mrs Royce Cushman and children of Ada visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs R E Cushman and family.
Bill Scott and R L Norman of Ada visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott on Sunday morning.
Mrs. Hazel Newby and her son Larry and Darrel Newby of Ada visited Sulphur for a day and went swimming.
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Brecheen and Larry Newby were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cox. The visit highlighted a family gathering at the Cox residence with shared meal time and conversation.
Barbara Pinley of Worstell spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Corvin, sharing time and conversation in their home.
Mrs Earlin Haskins Sunday were Mr and Mrs Wesley May of Ada Mr and Mrs T S Hood Ann and Wanda Jean Mr and Mrs William Earl Haskins and Robert Darre of Ada and Mr and Mrs Eurl Haskins and Diana of Ponca City.
Bob Stevens and A. Cape fished on Sandy Monday joined by Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Roberts of Stonewall for a local angling excursion at the river.
Mrs. J. K. Smith attended a spring luncheon hosted by Mrs. W. L. Newland northeast of Ada on Wednesday afternoon as the Iris Unit of the Ada Garden Clubs gathered.
Mrs. Mark McDonald and Dennis visited Sunday night with Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Perry and family.
Diana Haskins spent Friday night as a guest of Ann Hood and Wanda Jean Hood. The social visit highlighted community ties and hospitality in the local area.
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hood and Virginia Holloway visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Holloway.
Mrs Eva Ann May of Ada visited with Mr and Mrs Earlin Haskins and their daughters Ann Wanda Jean and Diana Haskins along with Mr and Mrs T S Hood on Saturday.
Deloris McMasters of Ada and Vinita Dilfong of Duncan are visiting for a few days with Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Kite.
Mr and Mrs J K Smith visited Durant Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Clesto Leslie. Sharon Ruth Leslie who had been visiting grandparents returned to Durant with them. Mrs Leslie is the Smiths daughter. The Leslies recently bought a drug store in Durant. They formerly lived in Dallas Texas.
A Bible School session is hosted by the Pentecostal Holiness Church of Oil Center. Attendees study scripture, with teachers guiding lessons and discussions on faith and ministry.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Crowder and family of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Troy Miller Saturday night.
Mr and Mrs E B Crawford of Ada visited their daughter Mrs Mary Lou Henson and Mr Hen son Thursday.
Mrs Elma Law visited Mrs Ethel Keef of Ada on Monday for a social call, sharing greetings and local chatter.
Mr and Mrs Austel Horton and Judy of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Tom Burch.
Mildred Clay Melba Jackson and Mayrene Farmer attended church in Stratford Sunday night reflecting a routine community faith practice.
Mrs Geneva McAfee and her children from Artesia New Mexico and Mrs Jewel Jones with her daughter Deloris from Oil Center visited Mr and Mrs Bud Dryden Tuesday evening.
Mrs Alene McHard and her Oklahoma City family visited her parents Mr and Mrs Tom Burch on Monday.
Mrs Jewel Jones and Deloris of Oil Center and Mrs Verneice Dryden called on Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs Wednesday morning, noting the social visit.
J. T. Blackhawk known as Blackie of California called on the Isaacs family Tuesday and fished in their tank as part of a friendly visit.
Mr and Mrs T L Hurley Sr visited Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs A L Cape and family.
Mr and Mrs Dock Humphreys of Brownsville Texas visit Mrs Leora Wilfong and Glen. Wilfong is a sister of Mr Humphreys during the stay.
Luke Gilmore of Duncan and his nephew Rickey Gilmore of Stratford spent Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. Grover Thompson and Raymond.
Mr and Mrs Fred Gray and their two sons were guests of Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray and family Thursday evening for supper.
Sue Wilson of Oil Center visited Jo Anna Donna Rita and Elva Dene Henson in the home of Mr and Mrs P O Henson Friday evening.
Mr and Mrs Pod Law and John with Mrs Elma Law and Max visited Mrs Pearl Wells and Billy of Beebe on Friday.
Alene Cape is staying with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hurley this week. Mrs. Hurley has been ill but shows slight improvement at this time.
Mrs. Grover Thompson and Raymond joined by Mrs. Betty Whitney and girls of Ada and Mrs. Jim Gilmore with son Ricky of Stratford picnicked and fished Sunday at Texoma Lake.
Mr and Mrs Troy Miller and Clara visited Mr and Mrs Willie Pierce of Maxwell on Wednesday.
The report records Mr. Fergerson visiting his daughter Mrs. Mulheim on Sunday. It notes the familial meeting without additional detail.
Alvie Miller and Temple, Junior, Wayne and Laverne Farmer attended the Stratford show Wednesday night.
David Golden assisted with hay baling for Paul Duncan in the Worstell community this week helping gather and stack bale after bale.
James Thompson was Thursday night guest of Jerry McDaniel in a local social segment featuring an informal conversation and community updates.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Whitney and their two daughters of Ada visited for Monday night supper at the home of a local couple. The gathering included informal conversation and a warm exchange of greetings among neighbors.
Mr and Mrs Winfield Law and John visited Mr and Mrs J W Law on Friday morning, sharing a brief call at the family home.
Mrs Hallie Wood of Roff visited her daughter Mrs Pearl Gray on Friday.
John Law of Ada and Jerry Mc Kinney of Gaar Corner spent Tuesday with Max Law.
Mr and Mrs G C Wells and Billy travel with Mr and Mrs Alvin Wells of Ada to western Oklahoma to visit relatives for a week.
Mr and Mrs Hollis Kite and their son Donnie traveled to McAllen Texas on Tuesday for a business trip.
Mrs. Grover Thompson joined her grandson Raymond on a Worstell community vacation Bible School picnic held at the Church of God of Prophecy Friday morning.
Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Blakely and Dewayne of California spent Monday with her cousin P. O. Henson and Mrs. Henson.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl McDaniel visited with Mrs. Doyle Newby of Ada Friday morning.
Mr and Mrs James Duncan Patricia and Karen Sue visited Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Vernon Scaff and Mr and Mrs Bill Booth.
The item notes that Little Russ Kirkes spent Thursday in the company of Mrs. Geraldine Corvin, indicating a social or family visit documented in the column.
Mr and Mrs Frank Roberts spent a short time Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Earl Mc Daniel.
Mary Lou Cape spent Monday night in Stonewall with Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Roberts, staying as a guest at their home.
Mrs. S. M. Golden and family visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Sliger and daughters of Byng, Mr. and Mrs. James Duncan and Pat and Karen Sue of Worstell, and Deryl Farmer.
Mrs J P Norton of Pickett was Saturday night guest of Mr and Mrs John Norton. The visit highlighted a small family gathering in the community.
Arlene Jones of Vanessa spent the weekend in the company of Deloris Perry as each visited nearby.\u200b
Donnie visited Sunday night in the A. L. Cape home, with no further details available about the visit or its purpose.
Mrs. Iva Carson and Irene were Monday dinner guests of Mrs. El ma Law and Max.
E. C. Cavener and H. R. spent Sunday evening visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lamb of Summers Chapel.
Mr and Mrs Thurman Gray and family of Seminole visited Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Fred Gray.
Mr and Mrs Law and John spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs J W Law and Max in a family gathering highlighting kinship ties and shared time.
Alvie Miller and Wayne Temple Junior and Laverne Farmer attended the Sulphur rodeo Thursday night.
Joy Tucker, Dorotha and Cathy visited Mrs. Clara Wood and Florence Isaacs Sunday evening.
Dwade Isaacs, employed in Oklahoma City, spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs and Doyne.
Mrs Verneice Dryden visited her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Magar of Oil Center on Friday.
Rita Jackson of Gaar Corner spent last week with her cousin Vineta Pennington, returning home with news of family gathering plans and shared memories.
Jo Anna Elvadene Rita and Donna Henson visit their grandparents Mr and Mrs P O Henson for a two week vacation with extended family in Oklahoma City.
Mrs J W Law and Max along with Mrs Pod Law and John and Jerry Mc Kinney paid a social call on Mrs Juanita Styles Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs Mildred Clay came home this weekend after spending a week in Oklahoma City visiting with Dwade Isaacs.
Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden Miss Ruby Dryden and Bud Dryden attended the homecoming at Center Sunday evening.
Clara and Roy Barker visited Wednesday night with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Law and Max.
Mr and Mrs Fred Gray and their two sons spent Saturday at Lake Texoma fishing. Fred begun vacation Monday and the family returned to the lake for more fishing. Rumor says they plan a Colorado trip as part of the vacation.
Mr and Mrs J W Law hosted a gathering with Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden and Mrs Iva Carson and Irene joining guests for an informal social event.
Miss Patricia Jackson of Gaar Corner is spending this week with relatives in the area. She plans to return home next Sunday.
Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs and Doyne and Steven Gray called on Mr and Mrs Herbert Horton Tuesday evening.
M R Tucker of Galey spent Tuesday morning visiting his grandmother, Mrs. Clara Wood.
The Isaacs clan gathered Wednesday night at Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs home for a family reunion with covered dishes and long visits. Attendees included Sidney Isaacs and spouse, Ray and Genel Farmer, Wayne and Mary Leu, Bert Jones and Deloris, Sterling Isaacs and others from Ada Oil Center and Artesia New Mexico Summers Chapel Worstell Carlsbad and more. Three families could not attend this year due to vacations and travel.
Mrs. Reba Daniel Mrs. Helen Bailey Mrs. Emily Hisaw Mrs. Simon Patton Mrs. Loss Henry and Mrs. Lee Forehand attended with visitor Annie Marshall of Stonewall. They planned a utility cabinet and appointed Davie Byrd and Simon Patton to obtain materials. Date for construction to be set later.
An anniversary social honors Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Baylis and Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Thompson on June 18 at 8 p.m. in the community building with cake and ice cream.
Mr and Mrs Neal Thompson and son Ray of Clovis New Mexico are visiting relatives here including John Thompson Schley Stegall and Sidney Thompson during their vacation in the area.
Mr and Mrs Boda Hisaw Charles and Shirley traveled to Coalgate last week to visit Mrs L C Colbert the Hisaws mother in law and Mrs Colbert is Mrs Hisaw’s mother.
Mr and Mrs Joe Morgan and Jean returned from Ce ment where they spent the past week with Mrs Morgan's parents.
Mr Homer Barnes Mrs Barnes and Dora Daniel attended the funeral held last week for former Frisco resident Mrs Fulkerson.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Baylis and Sandy were in Maud Sunday as guests of Baylis brother M. R. Baylis and Mrs. Baylis.
Raymond Forehand and Calvin left for California to seek employment opportunities. The brief notice notes their departure and purpose without further details.
Mr and Mrs Elmo Minor and their son Phillip along with twin grandsons Curt and Carl Sweeney of Post Texas were guests Tuesday night of Mr Minor s brother A T Minor and Mrs Minor.
Mr and Mrs Harry Kelly and their children from Oklahoma City visited Mrs Kellys sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Windell Price for a three day stay last week.
Mr and Mrs Dale West Jr and their son of Amarillo Texas visit friends and relatives in Ada Oklahoma and Mr and Mrs Loss Henry of Fris co community.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Barnes and children from Denison Texas are visiting their parents Mr and Mrs G W Barnes and Mr and Mrs Henry Creech. They attended the alumni banquet at McLish last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Simon Patton joined Mr. and Mrs. Ben Weaver for a Sunday gathering honoring the Weaver’s son Mike on his 13th birthday. Also present were Mr. Weaver’s sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Puckell, and Jan and Geri of Ringling.
The June meeting of the Frisco Home Demonstration Club at the community building included a welcome by president Mrs Emily Hison a song by Mrs Simon Patton and a devotional by Mrs Lillian Thompson. Seventeen members answered roll call with My Favorite Salad and Valdene Kozel presented salad demonstrations and dressing recipes. Hostesses were Mrs Loss Henry and Mrs Lee Forehand. A foot slipped incident caused whipped cream to spill while serving fruit salad.
Mr and Mrs A T Minor Anthony and Alvin Mr and Mrs Lee Langley Mr and Mrs Bob Langley and Gae Von spent Sunday in Eastern Oklahoma. They picnicked at Wister Lake and visited Talihina Clayton Lake for dinner. The Minors and Langleys make this trip yearly for the scenery. Mr and Mrs Lee Crumliss and children of Nowata visited Mrs Crumliss parents the Forehands over the weekend. Another guest was Bud Forehand.
Mr and Mrs T P Daniel of Carter and sons visited with their fathers last week L T Daniel and Simon Patton.
Ben Weaver and Simon Patton prepared a new combine at dawn with help from the Weaver and Patton families and two Ada mechanics. They started harvesting in the field at about 3 00 in the afternoon.
Mrs Alma Maddox Mrs Jeffie Maddox and Mr and Mrs B B Jackson of Gar Corner attended a Sunday evening gathering at Mr and Mrs L M Pennington. Mildred Clay teaches Bible school at the Church of Christ in Stratford this week and next. L M Pennington Vineta Florence Isaacs and Dayne were in Ada Saturday night.
Mayrene Farmer J. A. Patton and Dwade Isaacs visited Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Pennington on Sunday in a neighborly call.
Mr. Billings begins construction of a barn on his recently purchased farm in the community, signaling ongoing development and use of the property.
Miss Ruby Dryden spent Thursday evening with Mrs Virgie Pennington, sharing time in a social gathering.
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