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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1956
Page
2
Mrs Verneice Dryden and Miss Ruby Dryden visited Mrs Hazel Melton and her children on Thursday. Mrs Mildred Clay and Jimmy Melton, who have suffered severe measles, are about to recuperate.
Janie Farmer visited Clara Miller on Sunday afternoon in what appears to be a casual social call. The brief engagement highlights local social ties and neighborhood activity.
Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden Mr and Mrs J W Law and Max Miss Vasto Pennington Miss Ruby Dryden Mrs Lorraine Pennington and boys and Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs and Dayne were among those attending the commencement exercises at Van Ness Thursday night.
Mr and Mrs Will Calton visited Friday night with Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington sharing hospitality and conversation in a neighborly social event.
E C Cavener and H R visited Mr and Mrs Edmond Cavener and their sons in Ada Sunday. Ronnie Cavener, son of the Caveners, had returned home from the hospital after the tonsils were removed.
A birthday party for Jim Magar of Oil Center drew numerous family members. Present were Frank and Mary Dryden, Irene Klutts, Doris and Syd Stratford, Owen and family Ahloso, Essel and family Stratford, Buren and Ada, Dorothy Loven and Carl Lee Latta, Ray and family Center, Ruth Ada. Absent were Beulah Turner and Alvin Magar of California.
Miss Wasto Pennington spent Thursday visiting Miss Ruby Dryden and Mrs. Mildred Clay.
Jerry Pennington Max Law Joy Roberts Jimmy Sellars Gwendolyn Rowe Irene Carson and Mrs Mary Ellen Gladden attended a class party and wiener roast at Wintersmith Park in Ada Saturday night. They later went skating.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Law called on Mrs. Nancy Newby of Oil Center Monday night. Mrs. Newby has been on the sick list.
Mr. and Mrs. Troy Miller Mrs. Virginia Harrison and children and Mrs. Iva Mae Crowder spent Monday in Ada visiting Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Stonecipher and shopping.
Miss Clara Miller was sick Sunday. Mrs. Clara Wood visited Mrs. Frank Dryden Monday evening. Terry Jones of Gaar Corner spent Sunday with Gary Brighman. Mrs. Elma Law visited Mrs. Ethel Keef and Billy Saturday morning.
Wayne Farmer and Alvie Miller were seen attending the event Friday night, adding to the crowd at the show and sharing moments inside the venue.
Glen Dryden visited Friday evening with Milo Pennington. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Maddox of Gaar Corner visited Mr. and Mrs. Maddox during the same call.
Mrs Alfred Pennington and sons were in Ada Friday night. Miss Ruby Dryden and Mrs Virgie Pennington were in Ada Friday morning on business.
E. C. Cavener and H. R. visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lamb at their home.
Miss Ruby Dryden spent Wednesday evening with the W. N. Isaacses, sharing conversation and hospitality in a small social gathering likely reflecting local community ties.
Mrs Iva Carson and her daughters Miss Irene and Mrs Mary Ellen Gladden spent Thursday night with Mr and Mrs J W Law in an informal social visit.
Miss Mayrene Farmer and Miss Melba Jackson of Gaar Corner were in Stratford Sunday evening. Mrs. Lorraine Pennington and Miss Vasto Pennington visited Mrs. Hazel Melton Friday, Frank Dryden Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden visited Saturday night with Mrs. Mildred Clay and Mr. and Mrs. Milo Pennington.
Mr and Mrs M R Tucker and their daughters of Galey spent Sunday evening with Mrs Clara Wood and Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs in a small rural gathering.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Farmer and Debra of Rebee visited Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer on Thursday.
Mrs Elma Law and Max called at the home of Mr and Mrs Oscar Carson Thursday night in a social visit noted by local residents.
Garland Pennington called on Doyne Isaacs Monday morning to discuss an unspecified matter. The brief note records the communication between the two individuals in a routine civic or community context.
A L Melton was on the sick list this week, with Mayrene Farmer serving as a substitute.
Mr and Mrs Ray Dryden of Lawrence visited Glen and Ruby Dryden Saturday, sharing time and chatter during a family gathering at a local home.
Derrel Harrison of Lawton visited Thursday night to take Mrs. Harrison and the children home. They had spent the past week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Troy Miller, Alvie and Clara.
Joe Maddox and Bobby Jackson visited the Farmer boys Sunday. Mrs. Virgie Pennington and Vineta visited Mrs. Irene Wood Saturday.
Percy Richardson of Ada failed to visit the Lee Farm er home as usual Sunday, leaving Farmer family puzzled. Late Sunday evening Mrs. Farmer remarked it isn’t too late yet, keeping the mystery alive.
Mr and Mrs Pod Law and John of Ada spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs J W Law.
Mrs Lillie Miller awaits the arrival of her daughter Mrs Jerelene Shaw from California who plans to visit while Mr Shaw may be deployed overseas at any time.
Sunday evening guests included Doyle Bittle of Stratford R L Wood of Oklahoma City Miss Melba Jackson of Gear Corner Miss Mayrene Farmer and Miss Ruby Farmer.
Lee Farmer states he has one hundred guinea eggs setting. The claim suggests preparations for hatching birds at his farm and indicates breeding activity in progress.
Those visiting Mr. and Mrs. Troy Miller Sunday night were Wayne and Gene Farmer.
Mrs Oscar Carson spent awhile Saturday evening with Mrs Elma Law in a quiet social visit.
Mr and Mrs Bill Bowers with their children and Mr and Mrs Boone Hammons fished last Saturday and spent the night. They caught several nice fish.
Mr Jim Young and Mrs Young visited the Douglas Smiths last Monday evening for a social call.
Mrs Lula Henry shows partial improvement and is listed in stable condition as of the latest bulletin.
Two social gatherings are noted as Mrs Mildred Clay and Mrs Virgie Pennington host a Saturday event. The items mention guests and activities typical of a local society page.
Florence Isaacs visited briefly on Wednesday with Mrs. Ann Wilson of Oil Center, sharing greetings and a social call.
Wayne and Wayland Pennington attended the Stratford grade school play Friday night. Max Law and John Law of Ada visited Gene and Janie Farmer Sunday evening. They spent the evening riding bicycles and playing ball.
Mrs Iva Mae Crowder and Mrs Virginia Harrison were in Shawnee Thursday night for a social visit and local engagements. Their presence drew attention from neighbors and community members.
Mrs Elma Law and Max visited Mrs Lillie Miller Friday night in a brief social calling encounter.
Mr and Mrs B B Jackson and daughters Rita and Patricia of Gaar Corner spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs.
Mrs Alvin Frederick visited her brother Rickey Rollins at Wesley Hospital in Oklahoma City. The brief item notes a family hospital call with no further condition details.
G. W. Sims and Ollie Coleman went fishing at Lake Texoma on Saturday and caught nineteen fish.
Mr and Mrs W B Leary of Hot Springs Ark and their daughters Nadine Terry and Mildred Lambert plus Mrs Analone Newcomb of Amity Ark have been visiting the Boudreaux home in Hot Springs. The group includes Mildred’s daughter and Analone Newcomb from Amity.
Alvin Frederick delivered a notable catch last Friday at Lake Texoma, adding a highlight to local fishing activity and drawing attention from anglers in the area.
Mr and Mrs Florian Smith visited the Douglas Smiths on Sunday in a brief social call.
Lois Jean Smith appeared in a style show at East Central Tuesday. The event showcased local fashion amid community activities and drew attendees from the neighborhood.
Those from Ahloso Home Demonstration Club attending the dress revue and tea in Ada last Friday were Mrs. C. L. Blankenship, Mrs. Bill Bowers, Donna Sue, Mrs. Hoyt Lillard and others.
Darlene and several accompanying women visited the Fred Barbees Tuesday evening and attended the school operetta. The group included Mrs. Ted Anderson Mrs. B L Hardin Minnie Mrs Charlie Flanagan Ellen Barbee Mrs Douglas Smith Mrs C T Pendergrass and Mrs Fred Kneeland.
Linda Millican of Oklahoma City spent the weekend visiting the Edd Brashiers. Mrs Vera Hunter visited her sister Mrs Robert Hunter and family Monday evening. Gene Lung had coffee with the teachers at school Wednesday.
Mrs C M Jackson Mrs Bob McNutt and Mrs L J Penrod visited L J Penrod in the Veterans Hospital in Oklahoma City over the weekend. Mr and Mrs W J Treas of Lula spent Tuesday night and Wednesday in the J C Treas home. Mrs Kenneth Abbott visited Mrs Ed Jackson Saturday afternoon. Charley Lee Blankenship and J C Treas made a business trip to Oklahoma City Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Gentry Hatton spent Monday shopping in Oklahoma City.
Mrs Betty Butler and her son Glen spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Fink.
Ronnie Burnett is listed on the sick list this week with unspecified illness. The notice notes his absence from normal duties and does not provide a diagnosis or expected return date.
Sunday visitors included Gene Treas and family from Lula and D D Duke and Evans from Stonewall, with Alfred Jones and James Holland from Bartlesville also stopping by Clifford Harrell’s home. Jones and Holland are nephews of Mrs. Harrell.
Harry Joe Anderson spent Saturday night with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Tom Nothaf at Jesse.
Gloria Jean Flowers is reported to be back after a leg surgery at the Crippled Hospital in Oklahoma City. She is doing nicely and has been hospitalized for treatment and recovery.
The first five grades performed Sliding Down a Moonbeam Tuesday evening and were praised for their great effort. Graduation for the eighth grade is scheduled May 10 at 8 p.m.
Mr and Mrs Tom Nothal and Mr and Mrs Leroy Sawyers visited in the Ted Anderson home Tuesday evening and attended the operetta at the school.
Mrs. J. C. Treas and Mrs. Inez West will receive Masters degrees this spring. Graduation exercises are set for May 23 at East Central State College.
Mrs Nancy Ward and Cleo of Ada visited her daughter Mrs Freeman Moore and family on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Douglas Smith and family spent the weekend at Hugo enjoying time together and visiting local sites.
Mack the dog is Caldwell’s right hand in the poultry business. He chases, feathers, and sometimes helps with picking chickens and guarding nests. He assists with the laying flock, hunts frogs and snakes, fishes, rides in the car, and even studies the English language from Caldwell’s talk.
A dog named Mack senses danger and slows Caldwell when he drives too fast. He stays near during a fall from a hayloft and barks to reassure him. Caldwell, coping with arthritis, recounts Mack’s readiness to help and the strong bond between them.
A sequence of poultry farm visits in Ada area details locations, house sizes, stock types, and production data. Farms include DeKalb stock lines, laying houses, broiler units, egg grading, cold rooms, and automatic equipment. Participants and times note tours from 10:45 a.m. through 3 p.m. with lunch at Ada Country Club.
Mrs. Young announces a unique Stonewall reunion with basket lunches served by attendees, coffee and cold drinks on sale, inviting Stonewall residents and former residents from Jesse Lula and Tupelo to attend and notify others.
A brush killing demonstration for 19 boys in the Vaness area showed foliage spray method in action. The chapter’s spray equipment was busy fighting alfalfa aphids, but the session still achieved its teaching goal.
In areas where moisture is crucial, cultivate pest lots only during the first three years of growth to maximize health. This strategy focuses on early-stage moisture management to support robust development and yield potential.
After each rainfall the garden needs cultivation to prevent weed growth from becoming a problem. The instruction emphasizes timely tilling to keep beds clear and productive.
Weir works in Union Valley this week with Dr. Cowling Leonard Morgan Jess Hall and other local producers. Sheep numbers rise in the county as he plans two to three weeks to finish shearing the flocks.
The second annual Fitzhugh Alumni Banquet is scheduled for Saturday May 26 at 8 p.m. Reservations should be sent to Mrs. Leo Denham Route 1 Fitzhugh before May 19. A plate charge of 1.50 will be collected. All Fitzhugh graduates are invited.
In civil defense plans non-tar get areas are asked to provide aid to target sections. They support evacuees, volunteers, and rescue work aiding the overall effort.
Aggie experts outline a seasonal price pattern for hogs with a potential 20 percent price swing when marketing timing changes. The analysts from Judge and Plaxico emphasize using current hog prices, expected future weights, and feed costs to decide whether to sell now or hold and feed.
Visitors Sunday included R. F. Lanham of Austin Texas brother of Rae Garrett, sisters Miss Lanham of Antlers and Jo Leta Boles, Carl Boles of Pittsburg, Buddy Garrett and daughter Joleta, N. C. Garrett, Pug Garrett and Sondra.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Johnson with daughter Joyce Ann visited C. T. Johnson and Joyce Ann will stay two or three weeks. Several women including Mrs. Lonie Dame Mrs Velma McDonald Mrs Johnnie Groves and Mrs Lynna Horton called on Mrs. Rae Garrett. Herman Penn from Maysville visited his mother Mrs. Lonie Dame after church. Wanda Robbins and children and Mrs. Helen Jacquess and daughter Carolyn spent Wednesday with Mrs. Thelma Jean Garrett.
Grover Keeling and wife visited sister and brother in law Mr. and Mrs. George Deathridge Sunday afternoon. Colene Robertson called on Thelma Jean Garrett Monday. J T Johnson and son Deryl Wayne of Duncan visited C T Johnson and Mrs. Hill in Ada over the weekend.
Local reports note ongoing oil field issues over the past week with indications that drilling will resume soon in the area. No official details on operators or exact sites are provided.
Mr. and Mrs. Oren Gray traveled to Seminole to see their son Thurman Gray and family. Thurman’s oldest daughter had an appendectomy Saturday and is reported doing fine.
Mrs Florence Henson had illness and visited a doctor. she is reported to be better at this writing.
Mr and Mrs Wallas near completion of their residence and the community looks forward to their arrival as a welcomed addition to the neighborhood.
Ada News announces improved value in want ads with clearer pricing and broader reach. The notice promises higher visibility for advertisers and more efficient results for local businesses seeking buyer attention.
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