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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1956
Page
4
Sociologists fret over rising teen age marriages yet note postwar changes. Many high school grads marry and continue education, with couples often pursuing college together while starting families. The piece argues adult guidance and old worries lag behind current youth choices.
A Sunday school study overview explains the nine New Testament letters Hebrews through Revelation, their different writers, and how their messages target specific problems. It notes the letters’ varied aims, audiences, and the relevance of Paul’s authorship questions.
Roundup Club members competed at the club arena as rain dampened spirits. Dee Lance won calf roping, Leonard Jumper and Dixie Wadlington won rib bon roping as a team, and Lynda Godfrey tied with Randy Lance for bull riding. Dixie Wadlington suffered a riding accident at Mill Creek. The club plans to join the Konawa Rodeo and parade on Monday July 2, with a 3 pm horse lineup and 5 pm parade start.
Rev C W Henson and Mrs Henson of Hardesty visited relatives en route to Ardmore where they attended the funeral of Mr Hughes a former pastor in the area. The Hensons now lead the Hardesty Baptist Church and receive the ADA WEEKLY NEWS.
Mrs Elma Law and Max along with Mr and Mrs James McCurtain and their boys from Brentwood California visited the Lee Farmer family Thursday evening. Mrs Gwendol Wright and her daughters from Ada spent a day with her mother Mrs Alva Farmer and canned peaches. Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden attended Sunday morning services at the Pentecostal Holiness Camp Grounds east of Ada. Doyne Isaacs spent Friday night with Loyd Gurley of Ada. Rev and Mrs Luther Wilson and family from Oil Center visited.
The author argues that racial wisdom guides population shifts during war, noting the rise in birth rates as seen nationwide. It claims teen-age marriage as an automatic solution to delayed marriage, stressing it as an unplanned collective adjustment rather than a deliberate policy.
Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Crawford of Ada visited his daughter Mrs. P. O. Henson and Mr. Henson on Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs and Mrs. Clara Wood visited Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Pitt of Vaness. Jerry McCurtain of Brentwood California called on Miss Irene Carson Monday evening.
Mrs. Mary Ellen Gladden and her son Rickey have visited their relatives, the Oscar Carsons, for weeks. They left for Fort Worth Texas on Tuesday to make their home there while Mr. Gladden serves overseas.
Mrs. Iva Carson visited her sister Mrs. Cora Davis in Ada on Monday evening. Mrs. Davis had just been released from the hospital.
Mrs Elma Law and daughter Wynona McCurtain of Brentwood California called on Miss Ruby Dryden for a visit Monday evening.
Mrs Virgie Pierce phoned Mrs Virgie Pennington Sunday evening to arrange the grandchildren David and Rosa Jane Pennington. The children spent last week with Pennington and are with Pierce this week before returning to Enid Saturday.
Mrs Mildred Clay spent most of the week in Stratford with her husband’s parents Mr and Mrs E C Clay. Mrs E C Clay has been ill for several days. Wayne and Temple Farmer Percy Richardson and Alvie Miller attended the rodeo in Sulphur Wednesday night. Mr and Mrs J W Law and Max Mr and Mrs James McCurtain and boys Mr and Mrs Pod Law and John visited Mrs Ethel Keef and Billy of Ada Saturday night. Billy was released from Valley View Hospital Saturday morning.
Doyle Bittle of Stratford called on Mayrene Farmer Monday evening in a brief social encounter noted by the local column.
A last week's item misidentified T A Cowan as a Boy Scout officer. The correct title is Texas National Guard officer, reflecting the proper affiliation of Mr Cowan as stated by the notifying party.
Clara Miller Janie Farmer visited Monday morning with Mrs Hazel Melton near Isaacs tank Friday evening Junior Farmer drove a car. Loyd Gurley of Ada stayed Saturday night with Doyne Isaacs. Iva Mae Crowder and children from Midwest City stayed Thursday to Sunday with her parents the Millers. Lennie Melton and son Obie of Wilson called on A L Melton over several days. T A Cowan and children of Loveland Tex spend this week with her parents Oscar Carson.
Mrs Jared and Mrs Cooley are daughters of Mrs Jones. Mrs Wright and Mrs Tedrick are sisters and daughters of Mrs Farmer. Mrs Farmer and Mrs Jones are sisters.
Mr and Mrs Sidney Isaacs Deloris and Ray of Oakman visited Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs and Mrs Clora Wood on Tuesday.
Max Wells and family from Bebee joined Mr and Mrs James Mce Curt Wells and Billy in a Sunday outing in Little City and Connerville for picnicking and fishing with friends from Ada.
Mrs Frank Dryden visited her parents, Mr and Mrs Jim Magar, in Oil Center on Wednesday for a family visit.
Clara Miller and the Crowders of Midwest City visited Janie and Gene Farmer while Bobby Jackson of Gaar Corner spent Monday evening with Wayne Farmer. The family called on Willie and Florence Isaacs on Wednesday evening.
Florence Isaacs attends Sunday morning and evening services at the camp meeting east of Ada.
Mr and Mrs Allen McAlister and their children Mrs Shirley Davis and Jeffrey Glen Davis were supper guests of Glen and Ruby Dryden Tuesday evening. Mrs McAlister is the former Mamie Dryden, daughter of Ben Dryden longtime residents of the community.
Gene Farmer was reported on the sick list at the start of the week, with no further medical details provided.
Mrs. Alva Farmer and Mrs. Gwen dol Wright visited Sapulpa and Tulsa recently to see Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Tedrick and family. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Don Cooley and children and Rev and Mrs. Clive Jared.
Mr and Mrs Jimmy Farmer of Pauls Valley announce the birth of a baby boy. Jimmy is the son of Mr and Mrs Virgle Farmer of this community.
Mr and Mrs Lavern Farmer took Gene and Janie to Stratford Saturday night to the show. Fred Gray spent awhile Thursday night with his parents Mr and Mrs Oren Gray of Center. Jackie and Ronnie Dryden of Lawrence spent Saturday night with Glen and Ruby Dryden.
Mrs Mildred Clay visited a doctor in Ada on Thursday seeking treatment for an ear trouble that began after she had measles, reflecting lingering complications from the illness.
Lee Farmer and sons Homer and Wayne, along with Bobby Jackson of Gaar Corner, made a trip to Sulphur on Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Barnes and Mrs. Elma Law shopped and attended to business in Oklahoma City Wednesday. They also shopped in Shawnee.
Readers learn that Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs and Doyne hosted visitors on Thursday night with Sidney Isaacs and Ray among the guests.
Oakman and the Isaacs families plus Keith Dickie Judy from Ada joined Rev. and Mrs. Bert Jones and Sherry, and the Grays with relatives from Oil Center for an evening spent fishing and making ice cream.
James McCurtain and Jerry visited Friday morning with his uncle Welcome Wyche of Fitzhugh.
Mrs Lilly Miller who spent Thursday and Friday in Valley View Hospital is reported to be improving.
Doyne Isaacs spent Wednesday night with Mr and Mrs Bill Watson of Ada. The casual social visit highlighted local hospitality and neighborhood ties in Ada.
Mrs. Clara Wood called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Isaacs on Monday evening, possibly for a social visit or call.
Mr and Mrs Hubert Parkins and daughters of Sulphur visit Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer and family in Ada. Also present were Mr and Mrs Lawrence Farmer and Debra of Rebee and Mr and Mrs Lavern Farmer of Ada. Percy Richardson of Ada and Alvie Miller joined the Farmer boys for the Sunday gathering.
Mrs. Iva Carson and Irene with two daughters Mrs. Ellen Gladden and Ricky and Mrs. T A Cowan traveled to Ardmore Tuesday night for a housewarming for their daughter Mr. and Mrs Thomas Taylor and family who have just moved into a newly finished home.
Mrs Lorraine Pennington rushes home remodeling and decorating ahead of her parents Mr and Mrs Tom Riley and a sister arriving from California. The group is scheduled to depart California for Oklahoma in the first week of July.
Mr and Mrs Otis Hicks and family have leased their farm sold their dairy herd and plan to move soon to Wichita Falls Tex where Mr Hicks is employed Mrs Ed Dorgin of Summers Chapel called on Florence Isaacs Friday morning
Sunday dinner guests of Ruby and Glen Dryden were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dryden of Lawrence, Willie Isaacs and Steven Gray of Oil Center.
Sunday rain and wind caused minor damage across the neighborhood while residents noted the weather was appreciated for the moisture.
A. L. Melton phoned W. N. Isaacs Thursday evening in what appears to be a routine personal contact note.
Mr and Mrs P O Henson and two granddaughters Elvadeen are noted in a brief household item with scant accompanying details.
Joanne Henson of Shawnee attended Sunday morning and evening services at the Pentecostal Holiness Camp Ground east of Ada, with attendees from the region gathering for worship.
Mrs Elma Law and her husband Max and family visited James grandmother Mrs Tessie Miles in Ada. They also spent time with Mrs Aleta Law and John of Ada.
Mr and Mrs Deryl Farmer moved near Tulsa where he works. Deryl is the son of Mr and Mrs Virgle Farmer. Mr and Mrs Jack Raney and family of Allen visited her father F A Ferguson Sunday. Oscar Carson left Monday for Lubbock Texas. Miss Irene Carson and Mrs Mary Ellen Gladden called on J W Laws Thursday night.
Ada spent a while Monday with his parents Mr and Mrs Ler Farmer reflecting a quiet family gathering.
Mrs Velma Garner of La Junta Colorado spent part of the week with her brother Mr and Mrs A L Melton and their boys.
Mrs. Emra Farmer along with Janie Gene and Junior visited Mr. and Mrs. Troy Miller and family Friday night for a social call.
Lawrence Farmer visited Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Lee, sharing greetings and a brief social call at their home. The gathering highlighted neighborly ties in the community.
Mr. and Mrs. Willie Pierce stopped by Friday night on their way home from Ardmore where they had been fishing.
Jerry McCurtain John and Max Law visited Wednesday night with Miss Irene Car, sharing time at a local gathering. The short social stop appears noted in the community bulletin.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ray Henson and their children attended the farm sale of O. L. Hicks Saturday.
Steven Gray of Oil Center spent Sunday with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs, enjoying family time and a relaxed afternoon together.
Mr and Mrs Cleve Stonecipher of Adam visited Mrs Lillie Miller on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Jesse Barnes returned to their Texas home Thursday after a short visit with his sister Mr and Mrs J W Law and other relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Pod Law of Ada visit nightly with Wynona McCurtain who has spent the past two weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Law.
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