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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1955

Page

12

Parish Chapel Gatherings Highlight Weekend

Rita and Patricia Jackson of Gaar Corner spent Saturday night and Sunday with Vineta Pennington. Sunday visitors to Mr. and Mrs. W L Farmer included Lawrence Farmer and Debra, Hubert Parkins and daughters from Sulphur, Mildred Clay, Melba Jackson, and Dwade Isaacs.

Rita and Patricia Jackson Gaar Corner Vineta Pennington W. L. Farmer Lawrence Farmer Debra Hubert Parkins Mildred Clay Melba Jackson Dwade Isaacs

Ladies Exchange Weekend Calls Across Town

Mrs. Elma Law calls on Mrs. Irene Wood Friday evening. Mrs. Clara Wood visits with Mrs. Verneice Dryden Friday evening.

Elma Law Irene Wood Clara Wood Verneice Dryden

Mrs Florence Isaacs Visits Ada Family Monday Night

Mrs Florence Isaacs visited Mr and Mrs W A Box and their children in Ada on Monday night.

Florence Isaacs W. A. Box Ada

Local families host guests for Sunday afternoon

Mr. and Mrs. Neville Pennington with Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Mercer Sr. of Vaness Mrs. Shirley Mercer and Janet of Clinton visited the L. M. Pennington family on Sunday afternoon for a social gathering.

Neville Pennington A. H. Mercer Sr Vaness Shirley Mercer Janet Clinton L. M. Pennington

Social Calls and Family Visits Noted in Local Life

Mrs Naomi Bradley of Vaness called on Virgie Pennington Thursday afternoon. Rev and Mrs Luther Wilson and children of Oil Center were guests of Mr and Mrs P O Henson Sunday. Mr and Mrs Fred Gray and sons spent Saturday visiting his parents, Mr and Mrs O E Gray of Center.

Naomi Bradley of Vaness Virgie Pennington Luther Wilson Children of Oil Center P. O. Henson Mrs Fred Gray and Sons O. E. Gray Center

Ruby Dryden Visits Monday Evening with Virgie Pennington

Ruby Dryden visited Monday evening with Virgie Pennington, sharing time at a social gathering. The two were seen arriving together and exchanged greetings with attendees.

Ruby Dryden Virgie Pennington

Seniors Host Party In Wintersmith Park Ada

Mayrene Farmer Dwade Isaacs Howard Wood and Wayne Pennington attended a senior class party in Wintersmith Park Ada Monday night with classmates and neighbors enjoying the event.

Wintersmith Park Ada Mayrene Farmer Dwade Isaacs Howard Wood Wayne Pennington

Mrs Pearl Gray and Sons Visit Stratford Relatives

Mrs Pearl Gray and her sons visited relatives in Stratford Sunday afternoon for a family gathering and reunion.

Mrs. Pearl Gray and Sons Stratford

Dryden Family Visits Lawrence Friends Friday Evening

Mr and Mrs Ray Dryden and family of Lawrence and Ruby Dryden visited with Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden Friday evening.

Ray Dryden Lawrence and Ruby Dryden Frank Dryden

Visitors Seen With Isaacs Family Sunday Evening

Those visiting the W. N. Isaacs family Sunday evening were Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Gray of Center, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gray and children of Oil Center, Melba Jackson of Gaar Corner, J. A. Patton of Oklahoma City, Mildred Clay, and Mayrene Farmer.

W. N. Isaacs O. E. Gray Center Vernon Gray Oil Center Melba Jackson Gaar Corner J. A. Patton Oklahoma City Mildred Clay Mayrene Farmer

Local Social News Notes From Ada and Oil Center

Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden visited Mr and Mrs Rance Tucker of Oil Center Sunday. Mrs P O Henson attended the Sunday School Convention in Ada last week.

Frank Dryden Rance Tucker Oil Center P. O. Henson Ada

Lawrence Family Hosts Supper Guests

Children of Lawrence were supper guests with Glen and Ruby Dryden Monday evening.

Ray Dryden Lawrence Glen Ruby Dryden

Seniors Prepare Mayan Dude Ranch Trip From Bandera

Mildred Clay and others visited E. C. Clay in Byars. Seniors at Vaness were dismissed last Friday and will miss school until May sixth while planning a trip to Mayan's Dude Ranch in Bandera Texas.

Vaness Bandera Texas

Library of Congress Fires in Early 1800s Destroy Collections

The Library of Congress in Washington suffered a major blaze in 1812 set by the British that destroyed much of the growing collection, with additional fires in 1825 and 1851 reducing holdings further.

Library of Congress Washington

Foreign agriculturists visit Stroud Ranch near Ada Oklahoma

A group of 38 foreign agriculturists from ten countries toured the Stroud Ranch to inspect fertilizing trials on native meadow plots as part of a five week soil and water conservation program at Oklahoma A and M. They will study at the campus and nearby stations, and plan to return May 13 for further field work.

Stroud Ranch Dick Stroud Ross Oklahoma Oklahoma A Oklahoma City A. and M Coalgate United States Solange Fournier Washington, D .C Madagascar America Edd Roberts Clarence Bunch Roberts Cy Hailey Pontotoc County Bunch Ada Stillwater A&m R. E. Quintanilla Bolivia Humberto Gutierrez Colombia Gaston B. Norona Ecuador C. G Berkos Greece Jorge Astudillo Alfredo Mathieu Julio Zepada Chile Anwas Adiwilaga Jan Marulitua Gultom Ismangoen Ketoet Soebagio Hatin Soedarma M.L. Tobing R. Soepraptohardjo Dirk Z. Sahertian Indonesia Gilbert Cours Darne Jean Canat Francisco Seldera Dorotio Ascuncion Philippines Nicolas DeBenito Filberto Lopez Jesus Aparicio Carlos Roquero de Laburu Jose M. Solis Tomas Millan Spain Mustafa Agar Osman Arikan Saban Bizagiocoglu Salih Erdag Fust Gulyasar Sefik Iyibilgin Kamal Kayhaoglu Mustafa Kirisoi Hazim Ozerkut Fahrettin Tosun Dursun Uresin Omer Lyam Muhlis Geylik Turey

Comets Detected Heading Toward Outer Space

Astronomers report several comets spotted on trajectories that will send them outward from the solar system. These objects appear to be leaving the inner regions and are unlikely to return.

Latta Band Concert Promises Family Evening at School

Latta holds its annual concert Tuesday at the Latta school featuring both beginner and high school bands. Admission is free with a free will offering for the Cancer Crusade. Also noted are church messages from Rev Towns and a fifth and sixth grade picnic with skating at Wintersmith Park.

Latta Lattn Wintersmith Park

Latta Slumber Party Hosted by Beverly Clouse

Miss Beverly Clouse hosted a Latta High sleepover Friday night with a guest list limited to Latta senior girls. Attendees included Lois Bivins Deloris Ross Elinor Tilley Wanda Byrd Shirley Robertson Ann Littlefield Leatha Arter Stormy Strickland and the hostess Beverly Clouse.

Beverly Clouse Latta Lois Bivins Deloris Ross Elinor Tilley Wanda Byrd Shirley Robertson Ann Littlefield Leatha Arter Stormy Strickland

Mr and Mrs Lester Ray Guests of Rev and Mrs

Mr and Mrs Lester Ray of Terrell were guests of Reverend and Mrs. The visit reflects a cordial social occasion likely noted in the society page.

Lester Ray Terrell

Glen Anson Returns Home After Army Service in Europe

Glen Anson arrived home from Europe on Thursday after serving two and a half years in the army in Europe.

Glen Anson Europe

Local Visits Highlight Konawa and Latta Residents

Mr and Mrs Shearl Stockton of Konawa visited his sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Marvin Laughlin recently. Mr and Mrs Bill Bridgeman former Latta residents and their pastor and Chuck Clerk of Galey visited Rev and Mrs W C Towns Sunday afternoon.

Shearl Stockton Konawa Marvin Laughlin Bill Bridgeman Latta Chuck Clerk Galey W. C. Towns

Fort Worth Pastor Visits Local Household

Fort Worth Texas resident Rev Prichett was a guest in a local household, visiting and sharing in the day. The event reflects a religious leader's outreach within the community.

Rev. Prichett of Fort Worth, Texas

Latta youths host skating parties at Ada rink

The Baptist Young Peoples Training Union with Ray Jackson and Latta High School sophomores under Mrs Frank Crider hosted skating events at the Ada skating rink on Friday night. Latta youths mixed in large groups and enjoyed a lively evening. Lloyd Martin arrived home on Navy leave Monday.

Baptist Young Peoples Training Union Department Ray Jackson Latta High School Frank Crider Ada Latta Lloyd Martin Navy

Mrs Driver 84 Ada Resident Dies Tuesday

Frances Elizabeth Driver 84 died at her Ada home Tuesday funeral planned Thursday at Asbury Methodist Church with burial in Rosedale cemetery She was an Indian Territory pioneer long resident of Ada born in Hopkins County Texas in 1871 survived by two sons grandchildren great grandchildren and several siblings including Mrs John Wood and Mrs Lettie Emmett several Gaither brothers in Texas and Oklahoma

Frances Elizabeth Driver Asbury Methodist Church Rosedale Driver Indian Territory Ada Hopkins County Tex Erath County J. E. Fitzgibbon Fitzgibbon Sol Driver Melvin Fitzgibbon Amarillo Jake Driver John Wood I. M Silver Morgan Mill Lettie Emmett Stephensville J. H Gaither Littlefield M. W. Gaither

Also Mentioned on This Page

Oklahoma A. & M Negos Stroud Strouds Miss Solange Fournier Washington, D. C Solange Cannes By Dwade Isaacs Vaness Auditorium Alfred Pennington Vasto Pennington Dwade Howard Joan Norville Rowe Fred Gray Jack Austell Royal Isaacs Allen Clareta Gray Vickie E. C. Clay Byars J. W. Law Max Wendell Stewart Valdene Kozel Nolen Dyer Rae Thompson Hailey Harold Davis Mertha Mote Bud Graves Raymond White ADA Mattress Factory O. W Latta News Mr. Ray Morris Memorial Baptist Church Rev. Towns Ites MODEL Auto Supply Okla
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