Parish Chapel Visit By Carson Family Near Ardmore
Mr and Mrs Carson and their daughter Irene attended church at Dixon Sunday near Ardmore and also visited another daughter who resides there.
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1955
Page
12
Mr and Mrs Carson and their daughter Irene attended church at Dixon Sunday near Ardmore and also visited another daughter who resides there.
Clara Miller was the Sunday evening guest of Barbara Crowder of Ada.
Rev. L D Stonecipher of Stratford and Ted Cox of Gear Corner visited Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden Wednesday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dorgan and their children drove to Lubbock Texas on Tuesday to retrieve the remaining pieces of their furniture from a prior move or delivery.
Dayne Isaacs Thomas Hatchett and Lyndell Archer spent a period at the Ada Youth Center on a Wednesday night, with the brief gathering noted by local observers.
Mrs. Clara Wood visited Mr. and Mrs. Bud O Drygen on Wednesday evening, sharing time in a social call.
M. D. Edwards is back in Pauls Valley where recent heavy rains hinder work as the road near his place remains ungraveled, making travel difficult.
Mr Lawrence Farmer and Mrs Debra joined his parents Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer for a Sunday visit.
Miss Mayrene Farmer spent Thursday with Miss Ruby Dryden in a social gathering noted for cordial conversation and companionship.
Frank Ferguson of Oklahoma City spent from Friday through Monday with his brother F. A. Ferguson.
Mrs Emma Farmer was reported on the sick list during the previous week with no further details provided.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Pennington and their sons visited Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bray and family in Pecan Grove but found no one at home and returned home.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dryden and family and Bob Nutall and son Donald of Lawrence visited Ruby and Glen Dryden Sunday.
Mrs. Nellie Eaton of Hayward California and Mrs. Velma McDonald along with her daughter from Center visited Mr. and Mrs. Bud Dryden on Friday.
Mr and Mrs B B Jackson of Gaar Corner called at the Milo Pennington home Sunday evening in a brief social note from the community.
Mrs. Clara Wood and Florence Isaacs spent Friday with Mrs. Vernon Gray of Oil Center helping her paper and paint.
Mr and Mrs Ed Dorgan moved from the community last week and again the same week. They first moved near Gaar Corner after selling a house, then relocated to Summers Chapel to the Little family home previously occupied by the Nelsons. Local residents hope for no further moves soon.
E. C. Cavener and H. R. were Sunday dinner guests of his son and family Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Cavener and their sons in Ada.
Howard Wood Jr. visiting from Okmulgee attended home events Saturday and Sunday. Pearl Gray spent Friday with Mrs. Vernon Gray in Oil Center.
Sunday visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs were Mrs. Ada Isaacs and Genell, Mrs. Hazel Patton and daughters of Stratford, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Botoms of Ada and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gray and children of Oil Center.
Mr and Mrs Fred Gray are expanding their home by adding two more rooms. The project details and completion timeline are not specified in the available text.
Ray Dryden and his children visited Lawrence this weekend to spend time with his brother Frank Dryden and Frank's wife.
Mrs. Elma Law visited Mrs. Ethel Keef and Mrs. Aleta Law in Ada on Thursday.
Mr and Mrs Troy Miller and Clara were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Bob Crowder of Ada on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs P O Henson called on Monday night visiting Mr and Mrs Fred Gray.
Mrs. Ethel Keef of Ada spent Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Law, sharing time and conversation in their home.
Patricia Jackson of Gaar Corner spent Saturday night and Sunday with Vineta Pennington, an informal social visit reported in local notes.
Miss Ruby Dryden traveled to Ada on business Wednesday evening. She conducted activities related to her work and returned the same night.
Miss Mayrene Farmer Aivie Miller and Wayne Farmer were present in Ada Sunday evening according to a brief local note.
Mrs. Jack Raney and her daughter Mrs. Retha Wade along with a son of Allen visited Mr. and Mrs. Mulheim on Sunday. The two Raney women are sisters.
Charles Crowder of Ada spent Saturday evening visiting Gene Farmer, sharing time at Farmer’s home and recounting local happenings.
Mrs Iva Carson and Irene were Sunday dinner guests of Mr J W Law and Mrs J W Law and Max.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gray attended the Thursday night supper at Oil Center where the Ladies Auxiliary serves the first Thursday of each month.
Sanford Ayres of Ada, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lamb of Summers Chapel and Willie Isaacs were the Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden.
Claude Logan of Wayne visited Lee Farmer on Saturday to collect balls as in prior years. The farmers have steady Ada jobs and will not assist this year, ending the four year tradition.
Mr and Mrs P O Henson visited Mr and Mrs E B Crawford near Ada on Tuesday. Crawford is Mrs Henson s father.
Mr and Mrs Jake Chandler and sons joined Mr and Mrs Fred Gray and sons for Tuesday night supper. Also present were Mr and Mrs John Wood of Summers Chapel and Mr and Mrs Earl McDaniel of Oil Center.
Bobby Jackson of Gaar Corner spent Saturday with Gene Farmer. Alvie Miller visited the Farmer boys Sunday.
Mrs Eaton formerly Nellie McDonald who grew up in Center will return to her California home this week after visiting Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden Friday evening.
Carl Mulheim and his sons visited Saturday bringing along Lee Farmer. The brief social gathering highlighted a local community interaction and noted the attendees.
Barbara Crowder of Ada and Clara Miller visited Janie Farmer Saturday evening.
Mrs Virgie Pennington and Vi neta visited Ada on Saturday for shopping with likely local activity.
The notice names numerous residents visiting Oil Center and nearby areas including Mr. and Mrs. Bud Dryden, Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Henson, Rev. and Mrs. Luther Wilson and children, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lamb of Summers Chapel, Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Tucker and daughters of Galey, E. C. Cavener and H. R., Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dryden and family of Lawrence, Mrs. Clara Wood, Mrs. Virgie Pennington, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Law, Miss Ruby Dryden, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden, and Florence Isaacs.
Mrs. Pearl Gray and Larry spent Sunday evening in Stratford visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wood.
Mrs. Alfred Pennington learned last week of her father Tom Riley’s illness in California. He had been in a hospital but returned home. The Randers family are former Gaar Corner Vaness residents. Pennington notes he eagerly reads the ADA Weekly News, counting days from one paper to the next.
Laverne Farmer transported a load of fat calves to Oklahoma City Sunday night for Orville Spann of Ada.
Lester Gray and his son Jack called on W N Isaacs on Thursday in a brief social visit noted by local reporters.
Mrs Virgie Pennington went to Byars Wednesday to visit Mrs Clay, meeting at her home.
Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden and Willie Isaacs visited Mr and Mrs Bud Dryden on Tuesday in a social call.
Miss Melba Jackson of Gaar Corner and Miss Mayrene Farmer shopped in Ada Saturday evening.
Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington called on Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Bud Dryden in attendance.
Mr and Mrs Troy Miller spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J W Law in a social gathering. The event highlighted friendly neighborly ties and shared hospitality among local households.
Residents were notified to attend the funeral of Reverend E G Murr on Saturday in Ada at the Pentecostal Church. The service is expected to reflect on the preacher’s years of ministry and community work.
Mr and Mrs Fred Gray and their sons visited Mrs Gray's grandparents Mr and Mrs H C Gentry near Stratford on Sunday night.
The Crawford family and relatives from Roff Tupelo Ada and nearby areas gathered listing plans to visit California. Elva Morgan, Rev C A Morgan, Britton Crawford, Elmer Crawford and Harrel Crawford with spouses and children are mentioned as part of the visiting group.
Mrs. Pearl Gray visited her mother Mrs. Hallie Wood in Stratford on Wednesday. Frank Dryden, ill for more than two months, is improving and can be up part of the time. F. A. Ferguson and his brother Frank of Oklahoma City were with Mrs. Carl Mulheim and her sons. Mrs. Mulheim is the daughter of F. A. Ferguson.
Temple Wayne reports that Junior Gene and Laverne Farmer along with Joe Maddox and Alvie Miller attended a Stratford show on Saturday night. The family also attended church in Stratford Sunday.
Mrs Elma Law visited Mrs Alma Maddox on Thursday. Mrs Maddox had just returned from the hospital.
M. R. Tucker and his daughters of Galey spent Thursday night with his grandmother, Mrs. Clora Wood, describing a brief family gathering in the community column.
Vernon Gray of Oil Center and W N Isaacs called on O F Hicks Sunday evening to discuss local matters and catch up on community affairs.
Mrs. Elma Law and Mrs. Ethel Keef of Ada visited Thursday night with Mrs. Alfred Pennington and family.
W. N. Isaacs drove cattle to the Pauls Valley sale on Wednesday for Frank Dryden, loading the stock for auction. The move reflects a routine transportation for the dealer and consignor.
In Ada on Saturday Johnnie McCloud of Alameda California visited friends and relatives. He grew up nearby and noted few familiar faces left in the area. Max Law dined with Jerry Pennington on Thursday. Laverne Farmer and Joe Maddox traveled to Fort Worth Texas to fetch more cars for Spann Motor Company in Ada. The group returned Friday after a sightseeing stop and a long trip.
Mr and Mrs Jim Kight from Cartwright spent Saturday night with their daughter Mrs M D Edwards and family. They will move to Edwards residence recently vacated by Mr and Mrs Ed Dorgan with a load of belongings and plan to return for the rest this week. Welcome to the community.
People including Jerry Pennington Irene Carson Joy Roberts Jr Max Law Gwendolyn Rowe Garland Pennington Gene Mulheim Alvie Miller and Wayne Farmer attended the FHA and FFA hayride and wiener roasts at Vaness Thursday night.
Corner visited Miss Mayrene Farmer Saturday night and they attended a show in Stratford.
Mrs Elma Law, Mrs Virgie Pennington and Miss Mayrene Farmer spent Thursday with Mr. detailing a social gathering and companionship in a local home setting.
Mrs Elma Law attended court in Ada on Monday, appearing in a local legal proceeding.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Crawford and their children visited Ada on Saturday night. Their car failed to start, so they remained with Mrs. and Mrs. Troy Miller for the evening.
John Alexander of Francis visits a few days with Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer. John is a nephew of Mrs Farmer.
Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Cavener of Ada hosted Cub Scouts at E. C. Cavener’s farm on a Saturday outing. Scouts rode tractor and horses for the first time, gathered a bit of cotton and peanuts, and learned where to look. Mrs. Edmond Cavener serves as Den Mother.
Attendance Sunday was 48 with visitors Mrs Clive Jared and children from Sapulpa Mr and Mrs Don Cooley and children from Broken Arrow and Bertie Pinley of Ada. The V I Bs elected officers for another year led by Mary Lou Jones with Gwendolyn Golden as assistant leader Patricia Duncan as song leader Phyllis Hayes secretary treasurer and Donna Jones pianist. The V I B meet Fridays and invite all.
Mrs Virgil Meek and Berlene visited the home of Mr and Mrs Leo Scott on Wednesday night with Donna and Sherry present in the gathering.
Mr and Mrs David Galey were fishing at Lake Texoma Sunday. Mr and Mrs Frank Cunningham visited in Harold Texas Thursday and Friday with granddaughter and family Mr and Mrs Keith Sales and son.
Donald Choate of Ada visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Roy Choate Saturday, returning to home after spending time with family.
Mr and Mrs Allen Crawley and family of Countyline spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs E L Crawley.
Sunday guests at the Pinley residence included Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Cox of Ada, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Duncan and Karen Sue, and Mr. and Mrs. Ira Pinley.
Lavoid and Meek lead in a colt breaking event Wednesday evening with the horse showing clear progress. Bobby Perry watched from ringside as the session proceeded with the trainer guiding the commands.
Mr and Mrs Ira Pinley visited Sunday morning with their daughter Bertie Pinley of Ada.
Mr and Mrs Levi Sparks and their children visited Mrs and Mrs Leroy Blivins in Union Valley on Sunday. The meeting showcased family ties and local community ties during a weekend gathering.
Mr and Mrs Jack Martin and their children attended a dinner at the home of Mrs Welch in Vaness. The event honored Mrs Martin and her brother George Welch with a family birthday dinner.
Mr and Mrs Euel Haskins and daughter of Ponca City spent Saturday night with her parents Mr and Mrs Arch Neighbors.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Briggs were seen at Maxwell Church this Sunday, joining congregants for worship. The couple participated in the standard Sunday routine and were noted by onlookers as regular attendees.
Mr and Mrs Virgil Meek and Berlene spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr and Mrs Joe Meek of Cushing Jolene Meek a daughter of the Virgil Meeks who is in Cleveland conducting a revival came to Cushing Sunday to be with the family Year unknown.
Mr and Mrs Ray Kimp fished at Lake Texoma Monday and Tuesday noting a successful outing with catch details not provided.
Heard that Granny Walden is on the sick list this week. Mrs. Lillian Malley and her children have moved to Ada.
Visitors Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gregory of Shawnee and Mr. and Mrs. James Gregory of Oklahoma City. Mrs. Charles Gregory is a niece of Mrs. Choate.
Those taking supper in the home of Mrs Gracie Hayes and Phyllis Sunday night were Mary Lou and Deanna Jones Patricia Duncan Jean Golden and Donna Scott of the Rebee community.
Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan and Freddy hosted Mr and Mrs Sam Golden and family of the Rebee community for a Sunday-night meal.
Mrs May Webb traveled to Sapulpa on Friday night to visit her daughter. The errand was reported by local residents, noting family ties and social routine in the town.
Mrs Roy Choate and Grandma Choate visited Mr and Mrs Dick Goodwin Sunday. Kenneth Choate and Cindy visited Keota with her parents. Mrs Clovis Ervin spent Sunday with her mother May Webb. Virgil Meek, Lavoid Meek and Jack Hale of Ada fished at Lake Texoma Monday. The catch was good.
Mr and Mrs James Duncan Patricia and Karen Sue visited at the home of Mr and Mrs Vernon Scaff in the Rebee community Saturday night, sharing a social evening with local residents.
Mrs Louis Everett Cox spent Sunday afternoon at the home of her sister Mrs Dick Goodwin in a family visit reported in local social notes.
Mary Lou Jones is Sunday guest of Joy Lane of the Oil Center. Mrs. Edrie Allen of Missouri has come to be at the bedside of her mother, known to all as Grandma Duncan, who has been ill for several weeks.
Report notes Jerry Clark was seen at a dentist appointment on Wednesday. No further details available.
Mr and Mrs Roy Briggs visited son and family Mr and Mrs Marvin Briggs of Wilson Sunday. They attended church and Sunday School at the Methodist Church in Pickett.
Mrs. Paul Duncan and her sons Freddy and Jerry visited Mrs. Duncan's parents Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Teeters of Byng on Wednesday.
Rev. and Mrs. T. J. Jared of Ada visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Goodwin Sunday night, sharing time with the local couple in their residence.
Mrs May Webb visited her mother at Ahloso on Sunday.
Gwendolyn Golden of Rebee took dinner at the home of Mrs James Duncan in a social gathering. The event highlighted local hospitality and acquaintance among residents.
Mrs. Virgil called on Mrs. Gracie Hayes Monday staying briefly for a social visit.
Mrs Elva Lane and Joy of Oil Center Mary Lou and Deanna Jones Patricia Duncan Phylis Hayes and Jean Golden of the Rebee community were in Stratford Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Kirk Duncan of Shawnee visit at the home of Mr and Mrs F E Duncan. The occasion brings together family connections in a local Shawnee setting.
Mrs Virgil Meek and Mr and Mrs W H Hightower and Mrs Gracie Hayes visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Lee Scott on Tuesday.
Lavoid Meek and Bobby Perry of Rebee toured Amarillo and neighboring areas in Texas during a weekend visit described as sightseeing with no official events.
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