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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1956
Page
5
Miss Vineta Pennington visited her grandparents Mr and Mrs J E Maddox at Gaar Corner Monday night. Several residents visited relatives and attended events in Ada and nearby towns including Midwest City and Vaness while families tended to measles precautions and farm pond fishing.
Virgil Farmer and his children Patsy and Gerald Lynn along with granddaughters Elaine and Carol Ruth visited Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer and family, sharing an afternoon gathering.
Mr and Mrs John McDonald are visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Neal McDonald, staying with relatives during the trip.
E. C. Cavener and H. R. spent a Sunday afternoon at the historic McGee cemetery, checking graves and surveying the grounds for a local reminiscence.
Mr and Mrs Donald Ray Henson and children spent Sunday with her mother Mrs Gracie Hayes.
Mr and Mrs Fred Gray visited her parents Mr and Mrs Walter Wood of Stratford on a Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Dell Robinson of Summers Chapel visited Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington Saturday evening. Also present were Iva Carson and Irene and F A Ferguson.
Mrs Haze Melton traveled to Oklahoma City Sunday evening to be at the bedside of her sister Mrs Hoock who is seriously ill at a local hospital awaiting developments.
Mrs Mildred Clay and Mrs Virgie Pennington were in Stratford Monday, linking a short visit with local friends and noting pleasant weather during their stay.
Mr and Mrs J W Law spent Sunday evening with his aunt Mrs Nancy Newby of Oil Center. Mrs Newby isn't feeling well.
Troy Miller of Shawnee attended the Vaness eighth grade graduation exercises on Tuesday night. His daughter Clara Miller was a member of the graduating class.
Virginia and Jackie Dryden of Lawrence spent Friday night with their uncle and aunt Glen and Ruby Dryden.
Rev. Ed Philpott of Stratford called on Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Mel ton Sunday evening.
Percy Richardson spent Saturday with the Farmer boys, sharing time and greetings in a casual local gathering. The event highlighted community ties and friendly activities among nearby families.
Mrs Lilly Miller accompanied by Clara and Barbara Crowder spent Friday night with the Lee Farmers who were enjoying home made ice cream when they called.
Ruby Dryden visited Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dryden of Lawrence on Monday. The time was spent dressing chickens for the deep freeze.
Mrs Elma Law Mrs Alvin Wells Mrs Albert Crow Mrs Aleta Law and Mrs Pearl Wells were seen shopping in Oklahoma City and Shawnee on Wednesday reporting activity in two cities and noting social ties among residents.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gray and family visited Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. Oren Gray of Center.
Mr and Mrs P O Henson visited her father E B Crawford near Ada Sunday.
Mrs Lorraine Pennington and Miss Vasto Pennington visited Monday evening with Mrs Del Robinson of Summers Chapel.
Attendees at the Vaness graduation exercises Tuesday night included Mr. and Mrs. J W Law, among others present at the ceremony.
Recipe from Cecily Brownstone for Coconut Pudding using flaked coconut and a Mexican menu including beef broth soup, oven fried chicken, romaine orange salad with French dressing, and hot coffee. Ingredients include sugar, cornstarch, salt, milk, egg yolks, flaked coconut and yellow coloring. bake 400 degrees for 10 minutes.
A long readable roster names Alfred Pennington and Neville Pennington along with Isaacs Wood Rowe Roberts Hicks Rowe and Pennington relatives. The list includes Joy Roberts Jr Gwendolyn Rowe Irene Carson Ronnie Rowe and Dayne Isaacs among others.
Garland Pennington and Doyne Isaacs, the only two seniors, returned Monday evening from their senior trip to Galveston Texas.
Steven Gray spent Saturday and Saturday night with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs in Oil Center, sharing time with family during the weekend.
Mrs Verneice Dryden attended church with her mother Mrs Jim Magar and then dined with Mr and Mrs John Klutts of Stratford. Also present were Ms Owen Magar and family of Ahloso Mr and Mrs Essel Magar and family of Stratford Mr and Mrs Ray Magar of Center Mrs Dorothy Lowe and Carl Lee of Latta Mr and Mrs Buren Magar of Ada and Miss Ruth Magar of Ada.
Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs were Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gray and family of Oil Center and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Patton of Oklahoma City.
Mrs Mildred Clay and Rita Jackson visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs J A Patton at the home of Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs.
Mr and Mrs P O Henson visited Mrs Dorch ie Booth and Mrs Rae Garrett at Valley View Hospital Sunday evening. Harris remained in a convalescent home in Ada Saturday morning.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Farmer of Bebee called on his parents Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer Saturday.
Miss Rita Jackson of Gaar Corner spent Sunday with Mrs. Mildred Clay and Mr. and Mrs. Milo Pennington and Vineta.
Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden attended a Youth Fellowship meeting at the Baptist church on Gaar Corner Saturday night.
John Law of Ada spent a large portion of the previous week visiting his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Law and Max.
Mr and Mrs Ray Dryden of Lawrence called on Glen and Ruby Dryden Saturday evening in a friendly social visit.
Mr and Mrs John Wood and Charles with Clif ford Lamb Donnie and Phyllis of Colbert join Mr and Mrs Bennie Farmer Elton and Gary of Union Hill in a call. Mrs Joy Tucker and girls from Galey and Mrs Cloreta Gray with Vickey of Oil Center also stop by Wednesday morning.
Alvie Miller Percy Richardson and Billy Alford were Sunday dinner guests of the Farmer boys. Mrs Hazel Melton and Mrs Lin ne Melton visited Mrs Clara Wood and Florence Isaacs Sunday evening. Miss Ruby Dryden visited Mrs Virgie Pennington and Mildred recently. Max and John Law spent Thursday with Harrell Gene Pennington. Wayne and Wayland Pennington and Waste Pennington were in Ada Wednesday morning on business. Mr and Mrs Lee Tucker visited with Mrs Clora Wood Thursday evening.
Mrs Mildred Clay returns to church at Stratford Wednesday night after recovering from a siege of measles.
Mr and Mrs Will Calton of Stratford called on Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington and a family Thursday night.
The Farmers’ in law Robert plans 18 months of overseas duty in France. Mrs. Wright will relocate a trailer to Ada for the period. All the Farmers' children except one daughter attended. Mrs. Clara Wood and Mrs. Florence Isaacs attended church at Oil Center. Wood won a prize for bringing the most family members to church.
Danny Edwards and cousin Carl Kettler of Asher enjoyed a swim at Isaacs pond Sunday evening. Friday visitors to Mrs. Mildred Clay included Miss Ruby Dryden, Mrs. Verneice Dryden, and Florence Isaacs. Mrs. Clay has been ill.
Mr and Mrs B B Jackson of Melba traveled with children Bobby Patricia and Rita and Mrs J E Maddox of Gaar Corner to spend Friday night with Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington and Mrs Mildred Clay. The family also visited Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Oren Gray of Center.
Mrs Frank Dryden visited her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Magar on Friday. The trip kept relatives gathered for a short family reunion.
Mrs. Clareta Gray and her children from Oil Center visited her parents Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs on Saturday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Law and their son Max picnicked in Sulphur on Sunday, savoring a day outdoors with family.
A brief mention notes a social gathering Sunday evening involving Mr and Mrs Ray Lamb. No additional details are provided about location purpose or attendees.
Those making the final school trip with the grade school on Tuesday included Clara Miller Gene Farmer Charles Crowder and Ronnie and Linda Hicks.
The roster lists Garland Pennington Dayne Isaacs Max Law Jerry Pennington Joy Roberts Jr Jim my Bobby Sellars Ray Hicks Irene Carson and Mrs Mary Ellen Gladden as those who took the high school trip.
Mrs. Emma Farmer and Janie spent Friday evening with Mrs. Lillie Miller and watched as a small gathering shared stories and tea.
Mayrene and Janie Farmer Vineta Pennington and Mrs Edith Jackson joined Bobby and Rita of Gaar Corner to call on Miss Ruby Dryden Saturday evening.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Carson with daughters Irene and Mary Ellen Gladden and son Ricky visited Mr and Mrs Thomas Taylor and family in Ardmore on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Patton of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Amon Patton of Stratford and Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs.
Lee Farmer visited E. C. Cav ener and H. R. Saturday to discuss community matters. The excursion highlighted local ties and addresses to notable residents.
A brief social note mentions a Saturday night gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Carson with acquaintances in attendance.
Jackie Dryden of Lawrence is spending this week with Glen and处.
The family were Sunday dinner guests of his parents Mr and Mrs Oren Gray of Center, sharing a quiet family gathering at their home.
Vineta Pennington spent Thursday with Joan Wood, sharing time and conversation during a daytime visit.
Jackson of Gaar Corner visited Mrs. Shirley Mercer of Clinton at the Hart home of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Mercer. Shirley, a former resident, and Mil dred were longtime friends, reflecting local friendships.
Mr. and Mrs. Arlis Martin and daughters of Oklahoma City and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Lane of Midwest City called on Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gray Sunday evening.
Gene Farmer and Jerry McKin ney of Gaar Corner called on Max Law Thursday to discuss local matters and share updates from the community.
Patricia Jackson of Gaar Corner spent Saturday night and Sunday night with Vineta Pennington.
Mrs. Pearl Gray and her children were Sunday supper guests of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wood in Stratford.
Miss Vasto Pennington and Mrs. Lorraine Pennington spent Tuesday evening in Stratford visiting Mrs. Lester Elmom.
Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs and Mrs Clara Wood visited his brother Mr and Mrs Sidney Isaacs of Oakman Thursday morning confirming family relations and travel.
Mr and Mrs Ray Lamb hosted a large family gathering Sunday with most children grandchildren and in laws in attendance. The event showcased extended kinship connections and communal family ties.
Jerry McKinney and Terry Jones of Gaar Corner called on Gene Farmer Thursday morning. Mr and Mrs McClaren of Stratford visited Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington Thursday night.
Mrs. Mildred Clay visited Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Clay of Stratford Sunday evening, spending time with the family.
Lee Farmer visited the doctor on Monday for an eye treatment. The report notes the appointment context and the medical focus on the eye care procedure.
Mrs. Virgil Farmer and Mrs. Gwendolyn Wright along with their girls stopped by the Lee Farmer residence in Ada on Thursday evening.
Son and children and his mother Mrs P O Henson spent Monday and Tuesday in Oklahoma City with Mr and Mrs Morris Henson and girls. They also visited Earl Revels a brother in law of Mrs Henson who is confined to the hospital with a broken leg.
Children visited Mr and Mrs Jake Chandler and their sons after the family recently moved to Pauls Valley.
Mrs. Iva Carson spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Cora Davis of Centrahoma, visiting and sharing time together.
Florence Isaacs visited Sunday evening with Mrs. Hazel Melton and her children, sharing time and conversation in a social gathering.
E. C. Cavener and H. R. visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Del Robinson.
Milo Pennington of the REA was on duty at Prices Falls Monday, signaling ongoing utility work in the area.
Mrs. Virgie Pennington Vineta and Mrs. Mildred Clay attended the Stratford Saturday night wedding of Miss Melba Jackson to R. L. Wood.
Stratford resident Miss Dixie Elmore visited the Alfred Pennington home Thursday night for a social call.
Gene Farmer, 13, spent Saturday night with Jerry McKinney of Gaar Corner. It was Gene’s first night away from home and it left him eager for another similar outing.
A son and his family visited her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Hightower of Bebee on Sunday night.
Isaacs visited or contacted Mrs. Cloreta Gray on a Wednesday evening as recorded in a social or household note.
Those visiting Mrs Mildred Clay Thursday were Miss Ruby Dryden, Mrs Verneice Dryden, Miss Vasto Pennington, Howard and Joan Wood and Florence Isaacs.
The two Melton boys, sons of Mr and Mrs A L Melton, are ill with likely measles after their brother Jimmy had the illness last week.
Wayne Pennington and Miss Dixie Elmore of Stratford were in Sulphur Sunday for unspecified social or civic engagement, with no further details provided.
Miss Mayrene Farmer and Doyle Bittle of Stratford were in Ada Sunday evening for an informal visit and local discussion.
An ice cream supper was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Farmer in honor of Clifford Lamb on his birthday and to bid farewell to Robert Wright. The event celebrated two family milestones.
A family visited Mrs. Walter Wood and Mr. Walter Wood in Stratford Tuesday night.
A group from the Church of Christ of Stratford held a Sunday basket dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Pennington. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Alyss Ballard and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. King and family, Mr. and Mrs. Orb Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Frank McCalister, and Mr. and Mrs. Vance Smith among others under shade trees.
Family group from Stratford gathered for a dinner with Mr. Smith's Lexington relatives visiting. After meal the men and boys played ball while the women and girls sang and talked in the shade.
Mr and Mrs P O Henson visited her father Mr and Mrs E B Crawford near Ada Saturday Mrs Ann Wilson visited Mrs Pearl Gray Sunday evening Milo and Alfred Pennington attended an REA meeting in Ada Mrs Virgie Pennington visited Mrs Hazel Melton Wednesday Miss Mayrene Farmer Doyle Bittle June Hunt and Bob Wood were in Ada Saturday night for a show
Mr and Mrs Farrel Jones of Ada visited sister Mrs Don ald Ray Henson and Mr Henson Mr and Mrs Fred Gray spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs Thur man Gray of Seminole Oil Center called on her mother Mrs Clara Wood Sunday evening.
Mr and Mrs Bob Crowder moved to Midwest this weekend to be near his work. Their children Barbara and Charles will live with Barbara's parents Mr and Mrs Trey Miller until school ends. The Millers assisted with the move.
Mrs Verneice Dryden Mrs Clara Wood Miss Ruby Dryden and Florence Isaacs visited Mrs Mildred Clay on Wednesday for a social call.
Mr and Mrs Bob Crowder and Mrs Lilly Miller visited Midwest City on Thursday to rent a house for the Crowder family.
Rev and Mrs Henry Wolf of Athens Louisiana have been appointed missionaries to Mexico by the Southern Baptist Foreign Mission Board. Kathleen Kay Wolf née Kay from Holdenville and Henry Wolf from Dustin both have strong local ties and prior pastor work. The couple felt called after witnessing poverty in Mexico during a vacation last August and plan to serve there.
Ages and couples wed include William Hodge Tate 33 Ada to Ethel Johnson 42 Ada. Robbie Dal Sherrell 20 Roff to Betty Francis Moore 18 Roff. Harold Lynn Hawthorne 20 to Barbara Jane Ford. Luevee Ardrey 20 Fittstown to Florine Parker 16 Ada. Robert Hester Jr 19 to Louise Murray 17 Stonewall. Charles Sheppard 19 Stratford to Joan Hurley 17 Ada.
Mr and Mrs Russell Aday survived a 142 hour ordeal after their boat capsized on Lake Texoma amid 4 to 6 foot waves. The bodies of Mr and Mrs C L Huskey were recovered Monday morning as the Ada party waited for rescue. The Huskeys and Adays, all experienced anglers from Oklahoma City Pauls Valley and Ada, faced a brutal night at sea while W B Cunningham Leroy Jenkins and Spike McDonald waited in a second boat. A trotlne fisherman later found the Adays and pulled them to safety.
High winds hampered search for missing persons at a lake near Tishomingo. Ada CAP unit aided in the effort. Two bodies were recovered about 8:30 a.m. by a local resident. Mrs. Aday was treated after rescue. Victims were to be moved to Kilgore Texas for funeral services. Arrangements pending Monday morning.
A U S aircraft carrier Saratoga stands 187 feet from the waterline to the top of its mast. The detail highlights the ship’s towering profile during patrols and exercises.
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