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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1955

Page

8

Parish Chapel Social Notes for Drydens Visit Magars

Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden spent Sunday evening with her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Magar of Oil Center.

Frank Dryden Jim Magar Oil Center

Mr and Mrs P O Henson Visit Bud Dryden Couple

Mr and Mrs P O Henson visited Mr and Mrs Bud Dryden on Sunday evening in a social update from the community.

Mrs. P. O. Henson Mrs Bud Dryden

Summers Chapel Hosts Cavener and Lambs Guests

E. C. Cavener and H. R. were Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lamb at Summers Chapel, sharing an informal visit in a local gathering.

E. C. Cavener H. R Mrs Ray Lamb Summers Chapel

Mrs Pearl Gray and Sons Visit Stratford Parents

Mrs Pearl Gray and her sons were in Stratford Saturday to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Walter Wood.

Pearl Gray and Sons Stratford Mrs Walter Wood

Crawford Kin Ties Noted in Ada Remembrance

The report references Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Crawford of Ada and mentions events tied to their daughter, observed on Thursday in local coverage.

Isaacs Visits Fri Evening With Drydens

W N Isaacs called on Friday evening and spent time with Mr and Mrs Bud Dryden during a social visit at their home.

Mrs Clara Wood Visits Galey Hosts Monday Night

Mrs. Clara Wood was the Monday night guest of Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Tucker of Galey. The social visit was noted in local society circles.

Clara Wood M. R. Tucker Galey

Mrs Virgie Pennington Visits Maddox Family for Birthday

Mrs Virgie Pennington joined Vineta and Mildred for dinner with Mr and Mrs J E Maddox of Gaar Corner. It marked Mrs Maddoxs 69th birthday, with other visitors including Bobby Jackson Charlie Maddox and Will Maddox and daughter from Gozebo Oklahoma. Will longtime resident recently went to Sulphur to collect their daughter at school there.

Virgie Pennington Vineta Mildred J. E. Maddox Gaar Corner Mrs. Maddox Virgie Bobby Jackson Charlie Maddox Will Maddox Gozebo Okla Will

Edwards and Gary Visit Isaacs Saturday Evening

M. D. Edwards and Gary called on W. N. Isaacs for a while Saturday evening.

Miller Family Goes Fishing at Lake Webster Sunday

Mr and Mrs Troy Miller and Clara spent a Sunday at Lake Webster fishing and picnicking enjoying a family outing by the water.

Troy Miller Clara Lake Webster

Lawes Visit Ada Couple on Saturday

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Law spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Pod Law of Ada, sharing a social visit.

J. W. Law Mrs. Pod Law Ada

Reverend and Mrs Bet Jones Visit Sunday Evening

The Rev and Mrs Bet Jones called on W N Isaaces for a few minutes Sunday evening.

Bet Jones W. N. Isaacses

Mrs Elma Law and Family Visit Ada Neighbor

Mrs Elma Law and Max and Mrs Aleta Law and John visited Mrs Ethel Keef of Ada Wednesday evening.

Elma Law Max Aleta Law John Ethel Keef Ada

Jackie Dryden Spends Night With Lawrence Couple

Jackie Dryden of Lawrence spent Tuesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden, sharing time at their home.

Jackie Dryden Lawrence Mrs Frank Dryden

Families Visit Isaacs and Wood Saturday Evening

Mrs. Cloreta Gray and children of Oil Center along with Mrs. Joy Tucker and her girls of Galey visited Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs and Mrs. Cloera Wood on Saturday evening.

Cloreta Gray Oil Center Joy Tucker Galey W. N. Isaacs Cloera Wood

Visitors with Dwade Isaacs draw Stratford and Oklahoma City names

Those visiting Dwade Isaacs on Sunday evening included May Rene Farmer Mildred Clay Linda Ann Tucker Melba Jackson of Stratford and J A Patton of Oklahoma City.

Dwade Isaacs Mayrene Farmer Mildred Clay Linda Ann Tucker Melba Jackson Stratford J. A. Patton Oklahoma City

Max Lynn Law and Jerry Mc Kinney Visit Ada Saturday

Max Lynn Law and Jerry Mc Kinney spent Saturday and Saturday night with John Law of Ada, sharing time in the city.

Max Lynn Law Jerry McKinney John Law Ada

Ada Family Hosts Supper Guests From Local Town

Mr and Mrs Bob Crowder and their children of Ada were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Troy Miller and family recently.

Bob Crowder Ada Troy Miller

Visiting in the J. W. Law home Sunday evening

Frank Dryden and Carl Pinley of Bebee visited the J. W. Law home Sunday evening.

J. W. Law Frank Dryden Carl Pinley Bebee

Ada couple visits Dryden's Monday evening

Mr and Mrs Clarence Billings of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Bud Dryden Monday evening.

Clarence Billings Ada Bud Dryden

Mrs Ann Wilson Sue and David Visit Florence Isaacs

Mrs Ann Wilson along with Sue and David spent Sunday evening visiting Florence Isaacs at her home.

Ann Wilson Sue and David Florence Isaacs

Mrs Ethel Keef Spends Night With Law Family

Mrs Ethel Keef spent Wednesday night with Mr and Mrs J W Law and Max Lynn, according to local social notes.

Ethel Keef J. W. Law Max Lynn

Pennington Visits Dryden Couple Saturday

Mrs. Virgie Pennington visited Mr. and Mrs. Bud Dryden on Saturday for a social call.

Virgie Pennington Mrs Bud Dryden

Cavener Family Visit Noted in Ada

Mr and Mrs Edmond Cavener and family of Ada spent Sunday with his father E C Cavener and aLocal readers note a family gathering with Edmond Cavener visiting in Ada.

Edmond Cavener Ada E. C. Cavener

Homer and Junior Visit Isaacs on Sunday Evening

Homer and Junior Farmer visited W. N. Isaacs late Sunday evening. The brief note records a social call at Isaacs' home and mentions no further events or participants.

Homer Junior Farmer W. N. Isaacs

Gray brothers visit Center grandparents over weekend

Gary and Larry Gray, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gray, spent Sunday night and Monday with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Gray of Center.

Gary and Larry Gray Fred Gray O. E. Gray Center

Dryden Family Visits To Retrieve Son From Weeklong Stay

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dryden and family visited Ruby Dryden on Friday to pick up their son Jackie who has spent the last week visiting relatives.

Ray Dryden Ruby Dryden Jackie

Mrs Crowder Hosts Ada Visit With Miller and Alvie

Mrs Iva Mae Crowder of Ada welcomed Tuesday guests Mrs Lillie Miller and Alvie as part of a social visit.

Lillie Miller Alvie Iva Mae Crowder Ada

Mayrene Farmer and Melba Jackson Attend Stratford Church

Mayrene Farmer and Melba Jackson attended church in Stratford Sunday night with Mrs. Mildred Clay.

Mayrene Farmer Melba Jackson Stratford Mildred Clay

Social evening with local residents at Mildred Clay home

Sunday visitors included Mrs. Mildred Clay and Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Pennington. Also present were Mayrene Farmer Melba Jackson Dwade Isaacs Larry Patton J A Patton and Rita Jackson spent the day there.

Mildred Clay

Stratford Anglers Fred Gray and Jake Chandler Visit Lake Texoma

Fred Gray and Jake Chandler spent Saturday fishing at Lake Texoma, enjoying the day on the water and likely pursuing bass and other sport fish.

Fred Gray Jake Chandler Stratford Lake Texoma

See Alvie Miller Gene Junior Temple Wayne and Laverne

A fragment names individuals Alvie Miller Gene Junior Temple Wayne and Laverne in an undated notice or social item. No actions, dates, or roles are provided in readable text.

Alvie Miller Gene, Junior Temple Wayne and Laverne

Hunter Group Includes Farmer and Isaacs on Trip

A hunting group travels with farmer and Doyne Isaacs among the participants. The outing details the members and目的 location not specified in the fragment.

Farmer Doyne Isaacs

Overturned Creek Flood Report Near Springbrook

Local resident Little Larry Gray of Springbrook reports the creek overflow after heavy rain. He describes water spilling over banks, with neighbors noting inundated yards and road washes.

Larry Gray Springbrook

Summers Chapel Visit Highlights Local Social

Mr and Mrs John Layman visited with Mr and Mrs Clyde Welch Friday night in a brief social note from the Summers Chapel community.

Nancy Rutherford John Layman Clyde Welch

Northams Visit with Dewey Northams Friday

Mrs. Ray Northam and Randy met with Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Northam during Friday afternoon and again Friday night.

Ray Northam Randy Mrs Dewey Northam

Irene Carson Visits North Family Friday

Miss Irene Carson visits Mr and Mrs Dewey North on Friday and Friday night for a social call at their home.

Irene Carson Mrs. Dewey Northam

Relatives in Lubbock Gather for Short Visit

Relatives and friends in Lubbock Texas gather for a several week stay. the note mentions a move from that city about a year and a half earlier.

Irene Carson Lubbock, Tex

Birthday Surprise for Betty Heaps at Valley View Hospital

Betty Heaps, employed in the medical records room at Valley View Hospital, was surprised with a belated Saturday birthday party by friends. They presented a cake decorated with pink rosebuds and white icing that read Happy Birthday Betty. She received many gifts and the cake was served with coffee after gifts were opened.

Betty Heaps Valley View Hospital Medical Record Room Betty

Glynn and Lynn Wood Dinner Guests of May Majors

Glynn Wood and Lynn Wood were Monday dinner guests of their aunt May Majors.

Glynn and Lynn Wood Wood May Majors

Burk Family Weekend Visit With Hunter Pensioners

Mr and Mrs Lynnie Burk and daughter Sharon of Shawnee spent the weekend with Mrs Burks parents Mr and Mrs Ben Hunter in a family visit.

Lynnie Burk Sharon Shawnee

Rutherford Family Tour Includes Fishing Trip in Eastern Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs A R Rutherford Teddy Carol Ann and Impson Anderson toured eastern Oklahoma on Thursday. They did some fishing but said they had some luck yet it was all bad.

A. R. Rutherford Teddy Carol Ann Impson Anderson Oklahoma

Mary Lou Jones and Joy Lane Visit Mrs Heaps Sunday

Mary Lou Jones and Joy Lane visited Mrs Betty Heaps on Sunday afternoon, spending time at her home. The article notes their social call and the cordial visit among neighbors.

Mary Lou Jones Joy Lane Betty Heaps

Summers Chapel Home Demonstration Club Meeting Noted

The Summers Chapel Home Demonstration Club will meet on Friday May 27. All members are urged to be present.

Summers Chapel Home Demonstration Club

Mrs Rains Visits Mrs Northam on Monday

Mrs A B Rains visited with Mrs Jo Northam on Monday, sharing time together in a social call.

A. B. Rains Jo Northam

Loy Wood Family Visits Stratford Kin Sunday

Mr and Mrs Loy Wood and their sons visited Mrs Wood s sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Ott Jones in Stratford late Sunday afternoon.

Loy Wood Family Buys 15 Foot Deep Freeze

The Loy Wood family purchased a new 15 foot deep freeze and had it installed Monday May 23.

Loy Wood Family

Aunt Jo Lynch Visits Wess Farmer Family Friday Night

Aunt Jo Lynch spent Friday night with the Wess Farmer family, sharing time and stories in a small, informal gathering.

Jo Lynch Wess Farmer

Mrs Lora Ellis Visits Daughters In Safford Arizona

Mrs Lora Ellis visits daughter Mrs Glady Stell and Mrs Eddie Cox in Safford Arizona during a family gathering.

Lora Ellis Glady Stell Eddie Cox Safford, Ariz

Tucker Family Visit Across States Noted

Mr. and Mrs. Everett Tucker and son Jimmy of Ada and Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Tucker and son Herbie of Van Nuys California visited with Mr. and Mrs. Lee Tucker Tuesday evening. Hubert's wife played a tape recording of one of Hubert's radio programs. Johnnie Tucker and Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Tucker and children were also present.

Everett Tucker Jimmy Ada Hubert Tucker Herbie van Nuys Calif Lee Tucker Hubert Johnnie Tucker M. R. Tucker

Farmer Buzzy and Dery Take Business Trip to Muskogee

Farmers Buzzy and Dery made a business trip to Muskogee Saturday for unspecified duties.

Buzzy and Dery Farmer Muskogee

Sunday Dinner Guests Visit Oakman Family

Rev and Mrs Scott Jones of Oakman were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Everett Pannell and boys.

Loy Wood Scott Jones Oakman Everett Pannell

Mrs Kaythren Lance and friends visit Stratford Woodes

Mrs Kaythren Lance Mrs Kate Wood and May Majors visited Mr and Mrs Ambers Wood and Mr and Mrs Louis Wood in Stratford during a social call that highlighted local family ties and neighborly visiting customs observed in the community.

Kaythren Lance Kate Wood May Majors Ambers Wood Mrs Louis Wood Stratford

Elmer Ward and Ott Niece Visit Louisiana and Texas Couple

Elmer Ward of Shreveport Louisiana and Ott Niece of Gainesville Texas visited Mr and Mrs E H Light. The meeting occurred at their home and marked a friendly social occasion with local guests.

Elmer Ward Shreveport, la Ott Niece Gainesville, Tex Mrs E. H. Light

Nelsons Host Visitors for Sunday Dinner

Mr and Mrs Leo Nelson and Shirley were Sunday dinner guests of his parents Mr and Mrs A P Nelson in a family gathering.

Leo Nelson Shirley Mrs A. P. Nelson

Oklahoma City Family Visits and Dental Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Brown and their children from Oklahoma City brought Mrs. Kate Wood home Friday. During the visit Mrs. Brown took the boys to a dentist to have dental work done.

Ernie Brown Oklahoma City Kate Wood

Mrs Olive Belle Wood Visits Mrs Eugene Lance

Mrs Olive Belle Wood visited Mrs Eugene Lance on Monday morning in a social call.

Olive Belle Wood Eugene Lance

Mrs. Belle Willburn Visits Dewey Northam’s Family

Mrs. Belle Willburn brought her mother Mrs. A. B. Rains to her daughter Mrs. Dewey Northam's Monday for a short visit.

Belle Willburn A. B. Rains Dewey Northam

Ellis Family Visit to Rosellis Kin in Macomb

Mr and Mrs Julius Ellis and Betty visited Mr and Mrs John Rosellis in Macomb Oklahoma on Sunday. Mrs Rosellis is Mrs Ellis sister.

Julius Ellis Betty John Rosellis Macomb Okla Rosellis Elis

Tucker Couples Visit Cousin in Shawnee Sunday

Mr and Mrs Rance Tucker and Mr and Mrs Lee Tucker visited a cousin in Shawnee Sunday evening.

Rance Tucker Lee Tucker Lee and Rance Shawnee

Weekend Guests From Frederick Oklahoma Visit Farmers

Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Farmer hosted over the weekend Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Howerton and their children of Frederick Oklahoma, along with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Megee, for a family gathering.

W. M. Farmer Tommy Howerton Frederick, Okla Kenneth Megee

Megee Family Visit Ends With Northern Return

Dannie and his son from Hobbs New Mexico joined Mrs Megee’s brother Buzzie for a visit before returning home.

Dannie Hobbs, N. M Megee Buzzie

Rutherfords Visited Moodys in Tulsa This Weekend

Mr and Mrs A R Rutherford visited Mr and Mrs Pete Moody in Tulsa over the weekend in a brief social note highlighting local social ties and weekend travel.

A. R. Rutherford Mrs Pete Moody Tulsa

New ADA WEEKLY NEWS Subscribers From Mission San Jose

Mr and Mrs John L Henry of Mission San Jose California are new subscribers to the ADA WEEKLY NEWS They are this correspondent s aunt and uncle.

John L. Henry Mission San Jose, Calif ADA Weekly News

Summers Chapel Receives Folding Chairs from Oil Center Church

Summers Chapel community agradees folding chairs from Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church used in auditorium for the school's annual spring play.

Summers Chapel Oil Center

Vandergriff Family Visits Pinleys Sunday Afternoon

Mrs Loriie Vandergriff and her family visited Mr and Mrs Frank Pinley on Sunday afternoon, sharing time together in a local social gathering.

Loriie Vandergriff Mrs Frank Pinley

Hunter Visit With Tucker Family Sunday

Mr and Mrs Charlie Hunter visited Mrs Hunter s parents Mr and Mrs Rance Tucker Sunday.

Mrs Charlie Hunter Mrs. Hunter Rance Tucker

Betty Tucker and Martha Cox Visit Sunday Afternoon

Betty Tucker visited Martha Cox Sunday afternoon for a social call and conversation.

Betty Tucker Martha Cox

Stratford Guests Share Sunday Dinner Visite

Mrs Irene Klutz and girls Sue and Doris of Stratford and Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden were Sunday dinner guests and visitors of Mr and Mrs Jim Magar.

Irene Klutz Sue Doris Stratford Frank Dryden Jim Magar

Hensleys Visit Wood Family Tuesday in Vaness

Mr and Mrs N L Hensley of Vaness visited with Mr and Mrs John Wood and Charles Tuesday.

N. L. Hensley of Vaness John Wood Charles

Cavener and Lambs Receive Visitors on Sunday

E. C. Cavener and H. R. visited with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lamb on Sunday.

Magar Couple Visits Ma gar Household Saturday Night

Mr and Mrs Buren Magar of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Jim Magar Saturday night.

Buren Magar Ada Jim Magar

Wood and Brown Visit Clydie Welch Wednesday Evening

Charles Wood and Stanley Brown paid a social call on Clydie Welch Wednesday evening, sharing time and conversation in a local gathering.

Charles Wood Stanley Brown Clydie Welch

Wood and Lambs Host Union Hill Visit Sunday

Mr and Mrs John Wood and Charles spent Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Clifford Lamb in the Union Hill community.

John Wood Charles Clifford Lamb Union Hill

Mrs Dorothy Loving Visits Magar Family Monday

Mrs Dorothy Loving called on Mr and Mrs Jim Magar Monday. She is the Magars daughter introducing a family visit note.

Dorothy Loving Jim Magar Mrs. Loving Magars

Tucker couple hosts visit with Oklahoma City relatives

Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Tucker spent Thursday night with his sister and brother in law Mr. and Mrs. Charley Hunter of Oklahoma City.

Johnnie Tucker Charley Hunter Oklahoma City

Mrs Kaythren Lance Visits With Mr John Wood Thursday Evening

Mrs Kaythren Lance visited Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs John Wood in a social greeting noted by local observers. The gathering included light conversation and shared hospitality at a home event.

Kaythren Lance John Wood

Carson Family Visitation Noted in Local Visits

Mr and Mrs Oscar Carson visited Mrs Carson's sister. Mr and Mrs Brown and Mr and Mrs Fay Coats were also visiting Mr and Mrs Davis.

Oscar Carson

Pupils present spring program at Summers Chapel

On May 17 the Summers Chapel students presented the annual spring program. Judy Megee earned a perfect attendance certificate for 1954 55. Citizenship awards went to Nora Shackelford and Jimmy Wood. Additional certificates were given for reading 25 or more books to Rodney Gray Ladonna Welch Jo Ann Shackelford Patsy Heaps Douglas Kendall Michael Thomas Jimmy Megee Donna Nelson Sue Willoughby Sally Thomas Wanda Wilson and Nora Shackelford.

Garrett Davis Centrahoma Jim School Judy Megee Nora Shackelford Jimmy Wood Bennie Farmer M. R. Lamb Rodney Gray Ladonna Welch Jo Ann Shackelford Patsy Heaps Douglas Kendall Michael Thomas Jimmy Megee Donna Nelson Sue Willoughby Sally Thomas Wanda Wilson

Last Day Picnic for Primary Pupils Follows Rain

On May 18 the primary room pupils held a last day picnic indoors due to showers. Boys won the catch-as-catch-can game and girls won the book relay. Several Mrs. visitors served the picnic dinner and Mr. and Mrs. Theo Frantz gave a cake inscribed Last Day Kids.

R. W. Willoughby Theo Frantz Luther Wilson T. C. Nelson Vernon Gray Troy Shackelford

Floods Hit Sprinkbrook Creek and Highway 61

Dams broke after heavy rain with Sprinkbrook Creek overflowing for five years. Highway 61 flooded crossing and much of the road, knocking down about a half mile of Impson Anderson farm fence. The road was impassable for a day and a half and gravel washed away leaving rough surface. Highway crews oiled the road after the flood, improving smoothness. The weather brought beneficial rain despite damage.

Sprinkbrook Creek Highway 61 Impson Anderson Highway Department

ADA WEEKLY NEWS seeks out-of-state readers address Stratford

The editor invites readers living outside the state to respond. Contact Route 2, Stratford or call 9535 W3. Messages may be left at E. H. Light's grocery for pickup.

ADA Weekly Route 2 Stratford E. H. Light

Weekend visitors of the Berryman family

Weekend visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Jess Berryman included their son and daughter and families, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Berryman with the Shawnee family, and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lee of Ada. Mrs. Betty Monger joined for Sunday dinner.

Jess Berryman Edward Berryman Shawnee Elmer Lee Ada Betty Monger Berrymans

Davis Visitor With Caton Family Visited Last Week

C. C. Minson of Davis traveled there last week with his sister Mrs. Mary Lee Caton and nephew Jimmie Caton and his family.

C. C. Minson of Davis Mary Lee Caton Jimmie Caton

Richardson guests at Peve home Friday supper

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Richardson of Tulsa Texas were Friday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Peve and children.

Joe Richardson Tulsa Texas A. E. Pevehouse

Sunday Visitors From Holdenville Visit Nances

Sunday visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Jess Nance included Mrs. Nance's sisters and their husband Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Cox and Miss Mary Boyd of Holdenville.

Jess Nance

Mrs Gussie Lillard Visits with Clark Family

Mrs Gussie Lillard visited Saturday with Mr George Clark Mrs Kathryn Clark and Mrs George Clark in a casual social call.

Gussie Lillard George Clark Kathryn

Norma Faye Hobbs Returns Home After Oklahoma City Visit

Norma Faye Hobbs infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Buster Hobbs is home after two weeks in Oklahoma City visiting aunt Florence Avent. Exposed siblings Eugene and Shirley Ann to whooping cough did not contract it, so Norma Faye stayed with her aunt before returning home. The family hopes she remains free from the illness until she can receive the whooping cough serum.

Norma Faye Hobbs Buster Hobbs Oklahoma City Florence Avent Norma Faye Eugene Shirley Ann

Ada visitors call on Ainsworth clan

Mr and Mrs Jeff Ainsworth and daughter Kathryn of Ada spent Friday visiting his parents Mr and Mrs J P Ainsworth and Mildred and Hazel.

Jeff Ainsworth Kathryn Ada J. P. Ainsworth Mildred Hazel

News note announces Trenna Pevehouse leaving Oakman coverage

A bulletin states reporter Trenna Pevehouse is no longer writing Oakman news and urges community cooperation. It requests items to be left at the Oakman store or called in to the new writer who will cover for a time.

Trenna Pevehouse Oakman News Oakman

Rain brings relief to farms and gardens

Farmers express gratitude for last week's rainfall as ponds fill and crops, gardens, and pastures are expected to thrive after the wet spell.

Social visit among Hobbs Pendergrass and neighbors

Mr and Mrs Buster Hobbs and Eugene and Shirley visited Wednesday night with Mr and Mrs J R Pendergrass.

Buster Hobbs Eugene Shirley J. R. Pendergrass

Vogt Family Moves Into Berryman Place

The Vogt family Mr and Mrs Herman Vogt and their three sons move from Ada this week and have rented the Berryman place in the community.

Herman Vogt Ada Berryman Place

Berryman Family Guests Dinner Monday

Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman hosted a dinner with Richards and Leon Berryman of Byng and their family as guests Monday in attendance.

Jess Berryman Richard Berryman Leon Byng

Latta Family Visit with Ada and Jess Berryman

Mr and Mrs Bob Latta visited Saturday with their son and with Ada Berryman and Jess Berryman, sharing time with Angie Wright.

Latta Bob Robertson Ada Jess Berryman Angie Wright

Mr and Mrs Hogue Dining with the Simpsons

Mr and Mrs Curtis Hogue and daughter Cathy were Sunday dinner visitors hosted by Mr and Mrs Hubert Simpson in Happyland.

Curtis Hogue Cathy Hubert Simpson Happyland

Duvalls Visit Myers of Byng in Shared Social Call

Mrs. and Mr. Jess Duvall visited Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey Myers of Byng for a social call, sharing greetings and friendly conversation during the stop.

Jess Duvall Dorsey Myers Byng

Hobbs Couple Spends Day With Pendergrass Duo

Shirley and Eugene Hobbs spent last Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pendergrass, sharing a social visit and conversation.

Shirley Eugene Hobbs J. R. Pendergrass

Death of Harve Nickell in Allen

Obituary noting the death of Harve Nickell of Allen last week. He was an uncle of R. M. Nickell. Community members attended the Allen funeral. Mr and Mrs Allen Fox are constructing a new room addition to their house.

Harve Nickell Allen R. M. Nickell

Local social visits shared across families in Ada and Shawnee

Mr and Mrs Carl Morris and their children of Latta visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ira Womack. Mrs Dora Sauter of Ada visited Sunday with Mrs Dollie Clarida. Mrs Bernice Holland visited last week with her aunt Mrs Lorene Cape of Shawnee. Mrs Maggie Smith and daughters Helen and Mary Lee of Ada visited Sunday with her sister and family Mr and Mrs J P Ainsworth.

Carl Morris Latta Ira Womack Dora Sauter Ada Dollie Clarida Bernice Holland Lorene Cape Shawnee Maggie Smith Helen Mary Lee J. P. Ainsworth

Owens Visit Family in Wetumka on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Cub Owens of Wetumka visited Sunday with her sister and family Mr and Mrs C H Hampton and children.

Cub Owens Wetumka C. H. Hampton

Ada trio visits relatives in town with Hobbs kin

Timmie Hobbs of Ada and Shirley Ann Hobbs are visiting for a few weeks with their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hobbs.

Timmie Hobbs Ada Shirley Ann Hobbs Mrs Carl Hobbs

Mrs Leota Little Visits Atoka Relative Circle

Mrs Leota Little of Atoka visited Sunday with her mother Mrs Fox and brother Allen Fox in a family gathering noted in local social news.

Leota Little of Atoka Mrs. Fox Allen Fox

Pevehouse and Sloan families visit Homer guests

Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Pevehouse and son Vernon spent time Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Archie Sloan and children Larry and Loretta of Homer.

A. E. Pevehouse Vernon Archie Sloan Larry Loretta Homer

Summers Attend Bible School at Homer Church

Jackie Phillip Howard and Bob Summers are attending Bible School at the Homer Church. The program will run for two weeks.

Jackie Phillip Howard Bob Summers Homer Church

Mrs. Moody and Cora Pendegrass Visit Monday Morning

Mrs L M Moody visited briefly Monday morning with Mrs Cora Pendegrass.

Pecos Couple Host Kirby Cook During Weekend Visit

Kirby Cook of Pecos Texas, son in law of Mr and Mrs C H Hampton, was a weekend guest in their home. Mrs Cook and children, visiting her parents for several weeks, returned home with her husband Monday.

Kirby Cook Pecos Texas C. H. Hampton

Duvalls Visit Sunday Night with Angie Wright

Mr and Mrs Jess Duvall visited Sunday night with Angie Wright. The social call highlighted local family connections and neighborhood companionship.

Jess Duvall Angie Wright

Sunday Visit From Mrs Guest and Family at Jim Roundtree’s

Mr and Mrs Dub Guest and Susan and Sonny called on Sunday visiting Mrs Guest’s sister and family Mr and Mrs Jim Roundtree of Happyland.

Dub Guest Susan Sonny Mrs. Guest Jim Roundtree Happyland

Adams Family Visiting Hobbs kin Create Weeklong Gathering

Mr and Mrs George Adams and their four children from Hobbs New Mexico are visiting this week with Mrs Adams brothers and families Mr and Mrs Carl Hobbs and Mr and Mrs Buster Hobbs and their children.

George Adams Hobbs, New Mexico

Local Visitors Share Weekend with Ada and Happyland Families

Mr and Mrs Sid Isaacs visited Sunday with Mrs Isaacs sister Roy Bottoms and family of Ada. Mr and Mrs Ken Jackson of Happyland visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs Maurice Current and Lonnie Dale.

Sid Isaacs Mrs. Isaacs Roy Bottoms Ada Ken Jackson Happyland Maurice Current Lonnie Dale

Local Social Notes Include Visits and Church Services

Mrs. Bertha Coulter of Ft. Smith Arkansas visits her sisters and families the Allen Fox and Carl Hobbs households Curtis Hogue visits from Steedman with his parents Many attend Sunday School and church services Rev L D Stonecipher preaches guests Mr and Mrs Leon Adams and children from Denver City Texas stay with Sam Adams and Bill Whittington families

Bertha Coulter Ft. Smith, Arkansas Allen Fox Carl Hobbs Curtis Hogue Mrs Charlie Hogue Steedman Leon Adams Denver City Texas Sam Adams Bill Whittington Jesse

Picnic Highlights and Pee Wee Softball Victory

Sue Wilson and others attended a school picnic with skating in the morning and an afternoon pee-wee softball game. The Base Trotters, coached by Rodney Gray, defeated the All Stars 23 to 12 in a thrilling match. School officials forecast fair weather for the final day of school next year.

Sue Wilson Vicky Gray Joel Wilson Glenda Willoughby Rodney Gray Dwight Megee Clyde Kendall Myrtle Upperman Loy Woods Everett Pannell J. D. Underhill

Ada family visit with Lancaster kin over weekend

Mr and Mrs E J Lancaster of Ada visited Saturday night with their son and family Mr and Mrs Marion Lancaster and children.

E. J. Lancaster Ada Marion Lancaster

Picnic Outing Brings Ada and Holdenville Guests

Mrs A E Pevehouse with Larry Sloan and Marel Reeves of Homer along with Mrs Clara Pevehouse and Mr and Mrs Jesse Pevehouse of Ada visit with Beaty and Loyd Nickell. Mr and Mrs Ed Walker of Allen join Clyde Kaiser household and Cullen Hampton and daughters, Kirby Cook and family of Pecos Texas, and Earnest Vaughn with baby from Ada enjoy Holdenville Lake picnic.

A. E. Pevehouse Larry Sloan Marel Reeves Homer Clara Pevehouse Jesse Pevehouse Ada and Beaty Loyd Nickell Ed Walker Allen Clyde Kaiser Cullen Hampton Kirby Cook Pecos Texas Earnest Vaughn Ada Holdenville Lake

Bratcher and Lorene Preach Sunday Night Service

Age Sunday and Lorene Bratcher preached Sunday night in a local church service. The event highlighted community faith and worship led by Bratcher and Lorene amid the evening gathering.

Age Sunday Lorene Bratcher

Grandchild Tracy Kent Born to Mr and Mrs Balthrop

Mr and Mrs Jerry D. Balthrop of Ada announce their son Tracy Kent born Tuesday May 17 weighing 5 pounds 2 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Maurice Current. Kay Current is the former Miss Kay Current.

Maurice Current Tracy Kent Jerry D. Balthrop Ada Balthrop Kay

Hobbs Family Visit Noted in Stonewall

Mr and Mrs Mart Hobbs of Stonewall visited Sunday with Mrs Carl Hobbs and Clyde Hobbs of Ada.

Mart Hobbs Stonewall Carl Hobbs Clyde Hobbs Ada

Wadlington Family Weekend Visit in Tulsa

Mr and Mrs Bill Wadlington and their children from Tulsa were weekend visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs L D Baird.

Bill Wadlington Tulsa L. D. Baird

Clifford Anson Family Business Trip to Pauls Valley

Mr and Mrs Clifford Anson and their children Glen Sue and Kay traveled to Pauls Valley on Sunday for a business trip.

Clifford Anson Glen Sue Kay Pauls Valley

Buck Flatt Visits Dallas Couple on Sunday

Buck Flatt of Dallas Texas was a Sunday visitor of Mr and Mrs Maurice Current.

Buck Flatt Dallas Texas Maurice Current

Crawford Family Weekend Visit Mentioned in Sun Day

Mr and Mrs Joe Crawford and daughter Linda visited Sunday with Mrs George Clark and Kathryn, highlighting a family social gathering reported in the Sun Day column.

Joe Crawford Linda George Clark Kathryn

Sunday Visitors At Monroe Lee Home

Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Lee were their children and families.

Monroe Lee

Chester Williamson Jr Prepares for Air Force Training in Texas

Chester Williamson Jr one of the high school graduates leaves for Oklahoma City to join other young men entering the Air Force. They will start basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas.

Chester Williamson Jr Oklahoma City Air Force Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas

Adams Hobbs families host vacation guests

The text notes children of Hobbs New Mexico visiting with their parents Mr and Mrs Sam Adams and Mr and Mrs M H Hobbs along with other relatives. Guests of the Hobbs family were Mr and Mrs Erwin Duncan and their Pontotoc children.

George Adams Hobbs New Mexico Sam Adams M. H. Hobbs Erwin Duncan Pontotoc

Elliott Family Visiting Elkins in Chickasha

Mr and Mrs Bill Elliott and Jean Anne of Chickasha are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs George Elkins.

Bill Elliott Jean Anne of Chickasha George Elkins

Mrs Stacia Byers Visits Relatives in Ft Worth

Mrs Stacia Byers is visiting relatives in Ft Worth Texas for several weeks staying with family and attending local activities during the stay.

Stacia Byers Ft. Worth Texas

Mrs Birdie Gray Planned Oklahoma City Surgery

Mrs Birdie Gray was taken to Valley View Hospital Saturday for x rays and tests and returned home. She plans to enter University Hospital in Oklahoma City for major surgery.

Birdie Gray Valley View Hospital University Hospital Oklahoma City

Houghs Attend Funeral of Mrs Frank King

Mr and Mrs Wayne Hough of Enid visited his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Earl Hough to attend the funeral of his aunt Mrs Frank King at Pleasant Hill Church last Friday.

Wayne Hough Enid Earl Hough Houghs Frank King Pleasant Hill Church

Mrs. Mattie Simpson Visits From Kansas

Mrs. Mattie Simpson, daughter of Mrs. Johnny Armstrong, and Mr. Armstrong of Kansas were here last week.

Mattie Simpson Johnny Armstrong Mr. Armstrong Kansas

Reynolds Family Hosts Several Visitors

Recent visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Reynolds included her mother Mrs. H. H. Miller and daughter of Oklahoma City and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Jennings of Duncan. The group spent time fishing during their visit.

Sam Reynolds H. H. Miller Oklahoma City Gene Jennings Duncan

Family Visits Highlight Weekend News

A Saturday guest for Mrs. Tom Shannon was her brother Virgil Wilson of Ada. Elvis Jean Phillips and daughter visited grandmother Mrs. Sally Ready on Friday. Mrs. Phillips will be remembered here as Evelyn Pittman.

Tom Shannon Virgil Wilson Ada Elvis Jean Phillips Sally Ready Phillips Evelyn Pittman

Dell City Couple Guests Of Ready Family

Mr and Mrs Carlton Ready of Dell City visit relatives, staying with Mrs Sallie Ready and others over the weekend.

Mrs. Carlton Ready Dell City Mrs. Sallie Ready

Tupelo Visit With Relatives Mentioned

Mr and Mrs J Sliger of Tupelo host Mrs Ready who travels with her son and his wife for a week visiting relatives there.

Satterfields Weekend Visit With Relatives In Muskogee

Mr and Mrs IIvie Satterfield and their children from Muskogee spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs S G Satterfield and Mr and Mrs Ed Glover.

Iivie Satterfield Muskogee S. G. Satterfield Ed Glover

Parrotts Visit Families Across Ada and Seminole

Mr and Mrs Bill Parrott and their children of Seminole visited relatives in Ada over Saturday and Sunday staying with Mr and Mrs W Parrott and Mr and Mrs Buzbee.

Bill Parrott Seminole W. Parrott Mrs. Buzbee Ada

Pauls Valley Visit With Sawyers And Hunters

Spending Saturday and Sunday with Mrs Charley Sawyers were Mr and Mrs Buster Hunter and children of Pauls Valley.

Charley Sawyers Buster Hunter Pauls Valley

Senior girls hold farewell slumber party after commencement

Following commencement exercises last Tuesday evening a farewell slumber party was held for the senior girls by Miss Phyllis Murphy. Attending were Ruby Nell Scott Douglas Ann Smith Jeanine Horton Elnora McDonald. Cokes popcorn and cookies were served to the group.

Phyllis Murphy Ruby Nell Scott Douglas Ann Smith Jeanine Horton Elnora McDonald

Hart couple visits Mrs Shepherds in Texas

Mr and Mrs Tite Vennings and their sons from Hart Texas visited her parents Mr and Mrs Lee Shepherd.

Tite Vennings

Ada clergy bac calaureate service notes student degree

Mr and Mrs Rae Thompson Linda and Bill attended the bac calaureate sermon at East Central in Ada Sunday evening. Their daughter Patsy is receiving her BA degree.

Rae Thompson Linda Bill East Central Ada Patsy

East Central Spring Graduates Include Thompson Langley Lung

Other Stonewallites in this spring's graduating class at East Central are Mrs. Zora Thompson, Bob Langley and Gene Lung.

East Central Zora Thompson Bob Langley Gene Lung

Body Family Weekend Visit Reported in Oklahoma City

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Body of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Body.

Mrs Robert Body Oklahoma City P. H. Body

Groves Family Returns to Great Bend After Visit

Mrs. Jay Groves and children Johnny and Carolyn return to Great Bend Kansas with Mr. Jay Groves after a week visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Allred.

Jay Groves Johnny Carolyn Great Bend Kansas John Allred

Friends Night at Eastern Star Meeting

The Order of Eastern Star held its regular semi monthly meeting on Monday evening with a brief business session followed by a short program in which guests were introduced.

Order of Eastern Star

Ada and Pontotoc Chapter Guests Attend Meeting

A meeting included Lucille Howell Nora Hardin Blanch Skeith of Pontotoc Sally Hughey Mary West Myrtle Farmer Mattie Furlong Wessie Wilkerson Eugenia Young Ada Stonewall chapter Ida Henry Wapanucka June Scott Ada Louise Welch Vaness Myr Finch Tupelo Winnie Willingham Polly Buzbee Tulsa John and Bes.

Lucille Howell Nora Hardin Blanch Skeith Pontotoc Sally Hughey Mary West Myrtle Farmer Mattie Furlong Wessie Wilkerson Eugenia Young Ada June Scott Wapanucka Ida Henry Stonewall Louise Welch Vaness Myr Finch Tupelo Winnie Willingham Polly Buzbee Tulsa John and Bes

Social Evening Hosts and Guests at Ada Gathering

A group of residents including Sweetwater of Wewoka, Alexander families of Hardin City and Tupelo, Kent of Ada, and several others attended a social evening. Refreshments of cake and punch were served by hostesses Bessie Sweetwater and Mrs Alton Hale.

Sie Sweetwater Wewoka Louis Olive Alexander Hardin City Kitty Kent Ada Yallie McKay Velma Bournett Hubert Minnie Worley Tupelo Myradell Saint Phyllis Youngs Eleanor Duke Inez Gibson Grace Stevenson Nellie Mae Ryan Alton Hale Clara Thompson Worthy Bessie Sweetwater

Mrs Lily Wilson Returns Home From New Mexico Visit

Mrs Lily Wilson and her daughter have returned home after a school year in Carlsbad New Mexico where Mrs Wilson is employed. They will visit her mother Mrs Dorena Mays during the stay.

Lily Wilson Carlsbad New Mexico Wilson Dorena Mays

Newcastle Bride-To-Be Miss Mattie Davis Engaged

Miss Mattie Davis of Newcastle visits fiancé Duane Riley and his parents Mr and Mrs Charley Riley. A June 4 wedding in New Castle is planned.

Mattie Davis Newcastle Duane Riley Charley Riley

Winton Family Drives Son Back To Ft Sill

Mr and Mrs W E Winton drove their son Corporal Joe Lee Winton back to Fort Sill Monday afternoon.

W. E. Winton Cpl Joe Lee Winton Ft. Sill

Mrs. Carter Joins Journey After Sister Mae Earl Dies

Mrs. R. C. Carter travels to Pueblo Colorado upon the death of her sister Mrs. Mae Earl. She is joined by Mrs. T. F. Mize and Mr. Mize of near Texarkana on the trip.

R. C. Carter Pueblo Colorado Mae Earl T. F. Mize Mize Texarkana

Draft Board Seeks Locating Information for Registrants

The local draft board requests information on the whereabouts of registrants Burl A. Bartlett Jr. through Johnny Emmitt Pearce. Call Mrs. Josephine Latta, board secretary, at office number 1766 or home 290 with any location details.

Josephine Latta Burl A. Bartlett Jr Travis Ray Byrd Melton B. Choate Harley Ladelle Davis Chester E. Hale Roland E. MecCuistion Wilson Mee Gee Lonnie Oscar Russell Freddie Morris Smith Fred Earl Smith Daniel Edward Tadlock James Edgar West Charles E. Whitesell Jack Wimberley James Edward Gordon Johnny Emmitt Pearce

Kentucky places named by National Geographic Society

The National Geographic Society lists Kentucky locales including Hardshell Baptist Pumpkin Chapel Hi-Hat Brightshade Stop over Julip Mud Lick Mud Camp Fishtrap and Pippapass as place names in the state.

Kentucky National Geographic Society

Greater returns for amount in vested Ada NEWS Want Ads

A brief classified notice notes higher returns on invested sums in the Ada NEWS Want Ads section. The snippet implies readers seek better value from placing ads and highlights financial gains tied to vesting or trust funds.

Ada News

Rain Fills Ponds Yet Narrows Some Losses

Readers reflect on a week of rain with both relief and fatigue. Many ponds overflowed while a few properties lost water features or ponds vanished entirely. The tone blends gratitude for rainfall with practical concerns.

Visitors and Dinner Guests of Mr and Mrs White

Sun day visitors and dinner guests included Mrs William Ward Mrs Irene Hall and their sons Tim and Bill a brother E K White and daughter Carolyn plus Alvin Parsons of Oklahoma City.

Roy White William Ward Irene Hall Tim Bill E. K. White Carolyn Alvin Parsons Oklahoma City

Mrs C H Hampton Visits Sunday With Mrs J R Pender

Mrs C H Hampton visited Sunday with Mrs J R Pender at grass.

Mrs Francis Harris and Daughter Incomplete Note

Mrs Francis Harris and daughter Carolyn are mentioned with another woman Mrs Swim in an incomplete line, suggesting a social or family reference in the newspaper fragment. The text ends abruptly without a clear event or context.

Francis Harris Carolyn Swim

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