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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1958
Page
10
The column lists numerous weekend visits by residents to relatives in Roff Oklahoma including Brinlee relatives from Bakersfield and Fort Worth. It notes FFA state fair judging results, church gatherings, associational meetings, and local social rounds with names and towns.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Crow honored Mrs. Bill Alexander with a Sunday birthday dinner attended by the Alexander family and guests including Lonnie Dale Alexander Tom Crow and family. Mrs. Alexander received many gifts. Other weekend visits included Perry Felkins from Bristow, Lloyd Goss families in Prague and Wister, and Chickasha visitors to George Elkins. First Baptist Church WMS held a meeting at Cecil Bullard’s home with Hazel Winton leading devotional and several attendees listed.
Mr and Mrs Allen Snow and Mrs Dollie Sims gathered Sunday for the funeral of Mrs Pearl Hamilton.
Reverends Steve Lilley and Charles Boardman hosted visitors Thursday evening. The Boardmans depart Friday for a new pastorate in Broken Bow at the Nazarene church.
Mr and Mrs Pete Banks and nephew Jimmy Banks of Shafter California surprised Mr and Mrs Lilley Friday evening. Mrs Banks is Lilleys daughter and Mrs Nannie Cherry visited the Lilley home. The Assembly of God Church began a revival September 28 with evangelists Mrs Neighbors and Miss Mathes of Francis. Iva Banks visited town with her mother Saturday to see friends.
Mr and Mrs Allie Lilley and a little nephew of Homer visited his dad Rev Steve Lilley and Mrs Lilley Saturday and ate dinner.
The Stonewall drug store recently changed ownership with Bencie Lillard taking over from previous owners Mr. and Mrs. Charley Burnett. Lillard is the son of Mr and Mrs Lillard of Stonewall.
Mr and Mrs Frank Bynum announce the birth of a daughter Marjorie Kay on September 29 weighing six pounds six ounces
George McCoy was admitted to Valley View Hospital about a week ago for unspecified treatment. The notice provides no further details on condition or medical plan.
Mr and Mrs O B Bynum enjoy the visit of their daughter Betty and her new husband from Hobbs New Mexico. They were married in March and this is their first home visit. The couple also visits Mr and Mrs Frank Bynum and other relatives.
Mrs Wade was due home Monday after several days as a hospital patient.
The W M S of the First Baptist Church held a meeting last Thursday to sew baptismal robes. Each guest brought a covered dish and the gathering took place at Mrs Hazel Winton’s home with attendees Mrs Cecil Bullard Mrs Bessie Bayless and Mrs Juanita Shellenberger.
Stonewall alumni announce a school get-together on October 18 at 3 p.m. A banquet follows at 7 30 p.m. in the lunch room. All alumni and families are invited. Reserve seats with D. D. Duke at Stonewall School by October 14.
Free Will Baptist Church holds a monthly singing Friday October 10 at 7 30 p m All quartets are invited and any good singers who love singing may attend.
Mr and Mrs Maniev Maddox of Ada and Bobby Jackson of Gaar Corner were Monday and Tuesday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington. Maniev and Bobby helped with Milo's work. Mrs Clarence Billings of Ada visited with Mrs Virgie Pennington. Edith Jackson of Gaar Corner visited with Virgie Pennington and Mrs Jeffie Maddox then visited Ed Bray of Egypt and picked tomatoes to can, then stopped to see Ollie Tucker on the way home.
Mr and Mrs B B Jackson Rita and Patricia of Gaar Corner visited Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington Saturday evening and helped them work on their chicken house.
Mr and Mrs James Shaw are listed in a brief social notice likely detailing their travel plans or a moved address. The fragment suggests a caption or header for a local society item.
A Goldsboro family visited with the Miller parents on Friday. Mr. Shaw in the service will travel to Japan in two weeks with Mrs. Shaw and the children joining later.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Barnes and family of Odessa Texas plus Harold Dashier and children of Oklahoma City visited J W Law and Max in Oklahoma over Sunday. They remained overnight then left Monday for Lake Texoma Lodge to spend a week before returning to Odessa.
Mrs. Ann Hamblin visited with Mrs. Lillie Miller and Clara, also Mrs. Iva Carson and Irene on Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Lillie Miller and Mrs. Elma Law visited Vaness school Friday and attended a kangaroo court for FHA freshman girls. Some initiates were seen, including Miss Clara Miller.
Owen Magar and his parents Mr and Mrs Jim Magar were guests Saturday evening. Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Ray Magar and family Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden Miss Ruth Magar of Ada and Mrs Mamie Ticker.
Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden attended church at the Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church Sunday morning.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Hunter of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Rance Tucker. Mrs. Ollie Tucker called on Mrs. Mamie Tucker Saturday and they visited Myrtle Passmore, Arlene Tucker, and Oris Roberts.
Mrs Joy Tucker and Londa called on Mrs Mamie Tucker Friday.
Mr and Mrs Johnnie Sheppard of Oklahoma City spent Tuesday with Rev and Mrs B V Pendley as they visited in the city.
Mr and Mrs Donald Ray Henson and family were Saturday supper guests of Gracie Hayes. Gracie’s sister and her husband Homer Mercer and family from Fort Worth also visited. The Don Hensons stopped by Sunday evening with Gracie’s sister and Farrell Jones and his wife.
Th P O Hensons complete a new learn about and build a front porch for Rev Murrill Henson. Rita and Donna of Shawnee spent Saturday with the Hensons and helped on the porch. Mrs Henson returned home with Murrill for a short visit.
Mrs Reba Lance and Davy of Oklahoma City visited the cousin Mrs Ruby Wood and family for Sunday dinner.
Those who visited Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lamb Sunday evening included Mr and Mrs Clifford Lamb and family of Colbert, Mr and Mrs John Wood, and E C Cavener and H R Mrs Joe Tucker stopped by Monday evening. Mrs Iva Carson called Wednesday evening.
Mr and Mrs Van Vandegriff and family of Ada were Sunday dinner guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Pinley. Mr and Mrs Fred Gray and family were Monday supper guests of her sister Mr and Mrs Jake Chandler of Old McGee and Saturday supper guests of his parents Mr and Mrs Oren Gray of Center. Sunday visitors in the homes of Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs and Mrs Clara Wood were Mr and Mrs Sidney Isaacs of Ada, Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray and children, Mr and Mrs M R Tucker and girls, Mrs Ollie Tucker, Mr and Mrs Charlie Hunter of Oklahoma City and Mrs Dwade Patton of
Mrs Ella Burch and her daughter Mrs Juanita Phillips of Oklahoma City visited Miss Ruby Dryden on Sunday evening.
The community bids farewell to Mr and Mrs Joe Passmore and their son Tommy as they move to Morris. Joe has been transferred within his oil company to Okmulgee.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Farmer of Ada and Mr and Mrs Doyle Bittle of Stratford called on Glen and Ruby Dryden Sunday evening. Saturday evening visitors were Mr and Mrs Virgil Medlock of Lawrence.
Harrell Pennington engaged Lois Wright of Vaness in a Saturday night call, the incident noted in local records.
Mrs Cressie McKinney and Jerry of Gaar Corner visited her niece Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington on Wednesday night.
Mr and Mrs Doyle Bittle and Linda of Stratford visit Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer on Sunday along with Wayne Farmer of Ada Lavern Farmer John Law and Jerry Mc Kinney of Gaar Corner joining the gathering.
Mrs Clara Wood was the Sunday dinner guest of her daughter Mrs Ollie Tucker. Other dinner guests were mentioned as part of a family gathering with no further details provided.
Mr and Mrs M R Tucker and Mr and Mrs Paul Tucker attended a family reunion in Pauls Valley with Mrs Emma Farmer and relatives visiting in Stratford. Emma Farmer and family shopped in Stratford and visited her daughter while also meeting Mrs Lilly Miller for a sewing visit.
Rev. Jimmy Riddlespurger spent from Wednesday night until Friday morning with Doyne Isaacs. Florence Isaacs and Doyne attended church Monday night at Bethel where the revival was conducted. They visited afterward with Rev. and Mrs. Ted Lankford and family. Elmo Minor of Oakman called on Willie Isaacs Monday morning.
Mrs Iva Carson and Irene visited her cousins Mr and Mrs Johnnie Brown in Stratford Monday morning. Oscar Carson, who hauled a load to Lovington New Mexico, called home Sunday to say the trip went fine.
The Miller family traveled to Oklahoma City for a weekend visit with Ada and Miss Clara Miller accompanied by their brother Mr Virgil Ray Miller and Mrs. Miller.
Mrs. Lilly Miller and Mrs. Elma Law visited Mrs. Ethel Keef and Billie of Ada Wednesday evening. Billie had just returned home from the hospital.
Mrs Iva Carson and Irene joined Foy Hendricks for Sunday morning worship at Gaar Corner church. The gathering highlighted community faith activity with local families present.
Kenneth Pennington and children Tony and Becky of Ada called on Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington on Sunday morning Their Sunday dinner guest was Miss Ruthie McKaskle of Ada Afternoon visitors were Mr and Mrs Ed Bray and family of Egypt Mr and Mrs Wayne Pennington F A Ferguson Miss Sammie Gentry and Norman Arrington of Stratford
Mr and Mrs Elmo Minor attended a Saturday dinner with Miss Wasto Pennington and later called on Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington in the afternoon they visited Mr and Mrs Wayne Pennington.
Percy Richardson of Pickett and J C Maddox of Gaar Corner called on Alfred Pennington Saturday evening to discuss matters of local concern.
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Pennington spent Sunday dining with Mrs. Pennington’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Elmore, in Stratford.
Mrs. Effie Morris visited her sister and attended the Center Community Church revival led by evangelist Bro. Bill Dryden. Crowds have been good aside from Tuesday night. Rae Garrett called on the Griffins and Mrs. Johnson and Joyce Ann spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Johnson planning Joyce Ann’s birthday dinner. the Duncan family may miss it as they travel to Oklahoma City for a transfer.
Mr and Mrs Fred Henson attended Sunday School and church at Center Community Church and had dinner with Rae Garrett. Sondra Garrett spent Saturday with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk.
Next Sunday October 12 from 2 to 4 p m the community church offers singing. The effort aims to sing from old church books so everyone can join. A Canadian Valley convention meets October 19 at Center Baptist Mission.
Mr and Mrs Walter Ethridge of Stratford called on Mrs Roe Gar rett Wednesday afternoon. They are old friends who used to attend school together.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Lane of Oklahoma City arrived Thursday evening to visit her parents, Mr and Mrs. Lane.
Mrs. Oren Gray hosted a supper with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gray and family. Charley Lord and children visited the Groves after Saturday night. Rosie Bennett and children called on sister Johnnie Grove. Sunday morning guests included Bobby Gray, Lawrence Lane, and Joe Gray. Roberta Escue attended Sunday School and church at Gaar Corner.
Mrs Irene Wood visits her son with Mr and Mrs Howard Wood and twin babies sharing Sunday morning moments in the household.
Mrs. Betty Magar and Susan visited Mrs. Johnnie Grove on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Oren Gray's children who joined the meal were present, though the list ends with incomplete names.
Mr and Mrs Leslie Pierce announce the birth of a son Norman Leslie on October 1. Both mother and baby are doing well and were home by Sunday. The couple has a young daughter and the Pierces’ relatives include grandparents Mr and Mrs Dee Burdine.
Andrew Bekinnie 24 of Ada weds Maudine John 24 of Ada. J R Lauderdale 68 of Altus weds Ora Lawrence 61 of Seminole. Dewey Lee Noland 20 of Ada weds Loretta Jean Bolin 19 of Ada. Gerald E. Allen 21 of Ada weds Nancy Belle Choate 22 of Ada. Jack Hoover 29 of Ada weds Lou Ann Spears 23 of Ada.
Drain canned chick peas and dress with olive oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with anchovies, sliced tomatoes and cucumbers, boneless sardines, and watercress or other greens for a light starter.
Yale captured the 1956 Ivy League football and soccer titles, while in 1957 Princeton won both football and soccer championships, marking consecutive year dominance by two rival schools.
George Alusik of Elizabeth New Jersey rose to the Detroit Tigers roster at season end. He hit .325 in 105 games for August in the Class A Sally League, showing notable hitting ability for a debut year.
Profit motive drives channel depth measurements as added water lets ships carry more cargo. Elevated channel depths increase cargo capacity and trade potential between ports.
Marco Polo noted salt used as coin in Tibet and in modern times certain African tribes continue using salt as a form of small currency. The practice links historic trade customs to present day barter-like exchanges across regions.
A quick kitchen tip shows how to repurpose leftover French fries by scattering grated cheese over them and finishing under the broiler to melt the cheese and reheat the fries.
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