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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1954
Page
8
The Worstell community notes only 20 attended Sunday School led by Rev L J Jared and Rev Sybie Jones delivering a message. Visitors include Rev Jared and family in Sulphur and social mentions mention Bobby Hudson Jerry Clark Lorne Choate and Sterling Isaacs with family.
Sunday visiting in the Hightower residence included Virgil Meek Berlene Lavoia Donna Sherry Judy Krause Gracie Hayes Phyllis and others. Bob Henney and children joined relatives Dick and Mrs Goodwin. Lorne Cheate visited in the Goodwin home. Bertha Montgomery Bakersfield Calif and Jackie Coble Paso Tex guests with two small sons. David Montgomery recently overseas also visiting.
Mr and Mrs Jimmie Teeters and their son Mike spent Sunday with Jimmie’s sister Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan and their son Jerry in a family gathering.
Guests with Mr. and Mrs. Ira Pinley were Albert Pinley Harold Lee Corvin Levi Sparks and Gerald Thomas nephew of Mrs Pinley now stationed at Fort Sill Also Mr and Mrs James Duncan and Mr and Mrs Sam Golden fished in Boggy reporting only chiggers and sunburns, better luck next time.
Phyllis Hayes visited Berlene Meek Friday night. Mrs John Henrey Jones and her daughter were visitors to Mr and Mrs Dick Goodwin Saturday night.
Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp of the ir Center community and Mrs Frank Cunningham and grandson Jerry Frank Bacon of Denison Texas visited Sulphur Sunday. Guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Virgil Meek Saturday night included Mr and Mrs W H Hightower Mrs Gracie Hayes and Phyllis.
Ada and Byng residents hosted relatives over the weekend with visits spanning Bonita Folger Ada to Tulsa and Fort Worth. Families included the Choates Duncan Teeters Pinley and Mercer Hayes with Mont gomery relations noted. The Twentieth Century Fund reports the United States held 26 percent of world income in 1938 and 40.7 percent in 19.
Mr and Mrs Sterling Isaacs and family of Vincent Texas hosted an ice cream supper at Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs home Monday night. Guests included Mr and Mrs Wayne McAfee and family Artesia New Mexico and other Isaacs relatives from Worstell Oakmar Oil Center Ada and Oil Center with spouses and children.
Those spending this weekend in the beef home were Mr. and Mrs. Willie Shaw and boys of Healdton and Donald Watson of Oklahoma City.
Mrs Bernice Dryden called on her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Magar of Oil Center Sunday, sharing time with family during a weekend visit.
Dwade Isaacs along with Mr and Mrs J C Maddox Frances and Joe Bobby Jackson and Joleta Jones of Gaar Corner spent Sunday visiting and picnicking in Sulphur.
Dwade Isaacs visited Mayrene Farmer Saturday evening. Mildred Pennington spent Monday night visiting Melba Jackson of Gaar Corner.
Mr and Mrs Buskirk of Center and Mrs Munsey and Natoma of Wichita Kansas spent Sunday afternoon in the J W Law home.
Mrs Alma Maddox Frances and Joe Joleta Jones and Bobby Jackson of Gaar Corner were guests of Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs and Dwade Sunday evening.
Mrs. Virgie Pennington and her daughters Mildred Vineta Rita and Patricia Jackson visited the Mercer home in Hart. Alma Maddox Frances Mary Penrod Edith Jackson and Manley Charles Maddox visited the Pennington home and family.
Mrs. L. M. Pennington and her children joined Mrs. B. B. Jackson and children for a Friday morning visit to Mrs. Henry Gentry and Mrs. S. P. Atcheson in Stratford.
Our sympathy goes to Cynthia Brannon on the death of her second pet turtle. Better luck next time, Cynthia, Mr. and Mrs. Alvis Ross visited with Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Ross Thursday night. Carthul Robins has changed his work from the Ada Mill to carpentering and moved back to his home at Washington.
Elva Watkins, staying with his aunt Mrs. A. O. Davis and employed at the Thomas Ranch, is visiting his mother in Dougherty for a few days.
Mr. and Mrs. Eulas Brannon visited the Cecil Brannon home Sunday night where they talked.
A family note from Tacoma praises telephones as wonderful, praising their convenience and connectivity for the son and his wife living there. The letter emphasizes communication across distances and the value of modern technology in daily life.
A notice reports Mrs Ruby Brannon welcomed a new niece and Mr and Mrs Travis Ellison welcomed a new baby with congratulations from the editor.
Attendees included Edna Boren Pauline Young Ida Taylor Ethel Jones Nora Ross with visiting lunch guests Mr and Mrs W M Ross Mr and Mrs Sul Ross Bertie Lee Woodards and Joe Ann Hodges.
Bart Ozbirn visited his Aunt Billie Barringer of Ada on Thursday.
Local brief notes a Mrs Glen Jones is sick and currently unwell, with no further details or context provided.
The note expresses heartfelt sorrow at a missing presence and wishes for a speedy recovery, praising her readiness to help in community activities and urging a swift return.
Perry Don Ross shared a weekend outing with Anita Baker Carthur Robins John Davis Charles Price Barbara Looney Ann Baker and Curtis Ross. The group spent a post church afternoon in Sulphur with a simple basket lunch and social time.
A short note invites everyone to attend church next Sunday encouraging participation in small fellowship groups. The message mentions local visitors Mr and Mrs Tony Lanier and Mr and Mrs Jake Taylor from Ada visiting the Frank Jared home, with additional lines noting Mr and Mrs Sull Ross of Loui- incomplete.
Siana and sister Mrs. W. M. Ross visited relatives over the weekend. Jan Ozbirn spent the weekend at Scullin visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Silas Taylor attended the rodeo at Pauls Valley Thursday.
Don Thompson of Ada entertained his employees and their families with a Monday night fish fry. The gathering enjoyed the evening, sharing food and good company.
Mrs. Ross reports her nephew is at University Hospital in Oklahoma City in critical condition. Her brother Tommy is staying with the Bob Ross family this week. Editor notes missing initial details and nephew’s name.
Mr and Mrs J W Law and Max and Mrs Aleta Law and John traveled to Oklahoma City Saturday. Winfield Law, recently at the Veterans Hospital in Oklahoma City, accompanied them home.
Mr and Mrs Ray Magar and Jackie were guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden Sunday evening.
Steve Rodney Mike and Vickie Gray of Oil Centers spent Thursday preparing a community gathering. Local officials were expected to speak on city services and residents were invited to join at the town hall.
Those from here attending the candidate speaking at Gaar Corner were Gleh and Ruby Dryden, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Law and Max.
Rita Jackson and Patricia Jackson of Gaar Corner spent Wednesday night in the company of Vineta Pennington, sharing time together in a local residence.
Mr and Mrs L M Pennington Vineta Mildred and others from the Pennington family attended an ice cream party at the home of Mr and Mrs Watson Southerne in Stratford.
Mrs Effie McConnell is visiting her sister in Houston Texas this week reports Midland.
Mrs Chris Pedersen visited her husband on Sunday. He is admitted at the Veterans Hospital in Sulphur.
Mrs Johnnie Marble and her daughter recently visited Mr and Mrs Jake McGee, sharing a casual social visit with the couple.
Helen Pedersen received the Charles Spencer scholarship to East Central University last week signaling recognition of her academic achievements and potential.
Mrs. Chris Pedersen and relatives visited Dr. and Mrs. G. M. Kursar in Konawa on Wednesday. Ada residents Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hart and others visited the Pedersen home this week. Additional Ada visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Allen Crawley and Ann, with Mr. and Mrs. Bill McCullar and Mr. and Mrs. John Pedersen also stopping by.
Two persons received emergency treatment at Valley View hospital after a two car crash four miles north of Roff on SH 61 at 9 50 am Sunday. Frances Jeanetta Seamon 37 of Roff collided with Simon C Chester Hocutt 38 of Oklahoma City. Hocutt suffered a fractured left arm and William Seamon Hocutt of Oklahoma had cuts and facial injuries. Highway Patrolman Aubrey A investigated.
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