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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1956
Page
10
Ada residents host visits as Mangum Roundup Club members travel to McAlester for the Prison Rodeo. Alpha Dale Melton named queen of Mangum club. Local social calls include visits among the Meltons, Cressie McKinney, Ann Bradley, Pennington, Roberts, and Morphew.
Mr and Mrs C D Stephens Jr and family from near Sulphur spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs C D Stevens.
Mr. and Mrs. Newt Jervis and Havana of Stratford visited Mr. and Mrs. Neville Pennington and Harrell Gene Monday night.
Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue and Roy of Ada and Mr and Mrs D N Pennington and Harrell Gene visited Mr and Mrs W A Pennington Sunday night.
The column records Mildred Melton visiting Mrs. Lee Decker in Stratford Friday night and notes some Stratford Monday social activity as people transacted business there.
Mrs. Inez Pennington attended Stratford Monday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Strickland of Stratford spent Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Burch.
Mr and Mrs Austell Horton of Oklahoma City spent Thursday with her parents Mr and Mrs Tom Burch.
Alf Hickman of Pauls Valley called on Claude Horsley Sunday afternoon in a brief social visit.
Joe Henry Waters of Ardmore visited Mr and Mrs Henry Little on Sunday. He was en route to Stillwater to enroll in college. He is their grandson.
The funeral for Aldy Robins at Contralioma on Wednesday afternoon was attended by Mrs. Bobby Gardner Mrs. Betty Jean Snipes and Mr and Mrs Corky Snipes with children all of Duncan Mrs Anita Harbour of Lindsay and Mr and Mrs Fletcher Snipes and Wanda.
Mrs Pat McClure and Patsy of Ada plus Mrs Cressie McKinney and Jerry and Dale Jones visited Mr and Mrs Frank Jones Sunday. D P Wallace and daughter Betty of Center visited Mr and Mrs Henry Little Monday night.
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Gallup and their sons Joe Frankie and Larry were mentioned in a Tuesday morning gathering or event.
Mildred Melton visited Cressie McKinney on Thursday morning. The brief social call occurred in the community and is noted in local society records.
Mrs Anita Harbour of Lindsay spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Fletcher Snipes and Wanda.
Cheryl Melton traveled to Stratford to attend a show Saturday night, enjoying the evening event and its entertainment.
Claude Horsley appeared in Ada on Tuesday afternoon for business matters. He was seen meeting with local officials and discussing ongoing projects in the area.
Mrs. Ethel Payne of Lindsay hosts Mrs. Clariece Pennington and Mrs. Inez Pennington. Mrs. Pratt, daughter of Mrs. Payne, and her sons Tim and Steven visited. Lorraine Pennington and Miss Vasto Pennington were guests of Mrs. Inez Pennington Tuesday morning.
Marvin McCurdy conducted business in Ada on Tuesday.
Ray Hicks is identified as the son of Mr and Mrs Otis Hicks referenced as former residents in the note. The brief item notes a familial connection without additional context or locations.
Par for the Course Beverly, Mrs. Rebecca Fields, 99, suffered a hip fracture but recovered enough to sit in a chair after surgery and is expected to walk in three months. Nearby visits include Owen Bruner from western Oklahoma and the Rose and Braun families from Ft. Sill and Ada areas sharing time with local residents.
A Wichita Falls community student named Ray has moved to Iowa Park to pursue vocational agriculture this term. He is noted as an outstanding youth ag student and previously served as treasurer of the local FFA chapter.
Mr and Mrs J P Crawford visited nephew Mr and Mrs Leslie Green at Rofs Tuesday. Mr and Mrs J C James Norma and Mary were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Cressie Mc Kinney and Jerry. Mrs Alma Maddox and Mrs Inez Pennington visited Mrs Frank James Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Leroy McDaniel and party traveled to Sulphur for a family gathering and picnic lunch. Attendees included Mrs Mc Daniels nephew and his family and several Ada area relatives. On return they ended with a picnic supper at Wintersmith Park in Ada.
Mr and Mrs N L Hensley and children Gary and Marsha visited Mrs Hazel Ejidson in Seminole Sunday to see the family matriarch.
Mr and Mrs R L Wood of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs B B Jackson and other relatives.
Mr and Mrs E W McHurd and daughter Sheila and others from Oklahoma City plus Mr and Mrs Eu nice McKnight and Jimmy Fulton from Headston visited Tom Burch weekend to attend the funeral of Henry McKnight, killed in a car crash near Gaard Corner Wednesday night. The service was held Saturday in Stratford. Joe Anderson Cressie McKinney and Jerry Terry and Lynn Jones attended Galey services Sunday night.
Frank James conducted business in Ada on Thursday, with details of the transaction not specified in the readable text. The brief notes indicate an ordinary local exchange or formal action recorded in the Ada area.
Joleeta Jones spent most of last week with her sister and the Darnell family of Stratford including Mr and Mrs Billie Darnell and their baby.
Mrs. G W Battles of Duncan has been visiting at the home of her daughter Mrs W L Farris and her family including Mr Farris Shirley and Keith for several days. Mr Battles arrived Sunday for the visit.
Mr and Mrs Frank James visited their son J C James nearly every day last week while he was ill. J C James is now able to be up and is doing nicely.
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Gray of Stratford visited Mr. and Mrs. Tom Burch for a while Sunday afternoon in a cordial social call.
Marvin McCurdy and Neville Pennington conducted a business transaction in Ada on Monday, recording a formal exchange of goods or services. The event reflects ongoing commercial activity between local professionals in the Ada area.
Mr and Mrs Melvin McCurdy and daughters Linda and Donna of Oklahoma City visit Mr and Mrs Houston Ansell of Stratford and Mr and Mrs J C Martin.
Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Harrell visited Mr and Mrs Newt Jervis and Hivana in Stratford Monday night Jackie Davis of Oklahoma City visited Saturday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Henry Little Mr and Mrs Dale Jones visited in Fort Worth last weekend Mr and Mrs B B Jackson and family attended the Prison Rodeo in McAlester Saturday night Mrs Ted Cox visited Mrs J P Crawford Monday afternoon
Mr. and Mrs. Norris Hensley and their children Gary and Marsha visited Byng Wednesday night for an ice cream supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Doug Burns.
Mrs Clariece Pennington spent Monday afternoon with Mrs Inez Pennington, sharing time and conversation in a social call.
Verna Mae Margaret and Wan da Stonecipher of Yeager visited Mary and Norma James Sunday night and watched television.
J C James is seen visiting friends after a recent illness and expresses happiness to be out again. The social note highlights his recovery and return to ordinary life with a positive tone.
Mr and Mrs A J Deaton and children Ronnie Terry and Robert Allen of Bakersfield California visited Mr and Mrs Leroy McDaniel Alvis Lawana and Phnaughn over the weekend.
Mrs. Joe Lovelace and her children from Latta, joined by grandmother Mrs. C. B. Sartin of Grand Prairie, Texas, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Hensley and family.
Deloris Cape spent Tuesday night with Lawana McDaniel. Willie Isaacs of Parish Chapel visited J. E. Maddox Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. James and Mrs. Cressie McKinney were in Ada Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Taylor and son Everett Charles of Ada and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Maddox visited Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Maddox Monday night.
Mrs Cressie McKinney receives a Tuesday letter from her daughter Dena Pass of Norman stating three month old Charles has chicken pox.
Mr and Mrs Dewey Eeds Carolyn visited Mr and Mrs W L Farris Shirley and Keith Saturday night. Dale Melton transacted business in Ada Monday afternoon. Frank James visited Mr and Mrs Billie Darnell and baby.
Mrs Verna McCurdy visited Mrs Bessie Bradley on Wednesday, sharing a cordial call and updates on family and community matters in the neighborhood.
Mr and Mrs Lester McIlroy and their son Harold traveled from Friday to Tuesday to spend time with Mr and Mrs Ted Cox and their family in Bartlesville.
Mrs. Dale Gentry of Stratford and Mrs. Clariece Pennington were surprised guests at a pink and blue shower hosted by parishioners of Stratford Church of Christ. Attending were Nelda Sue Pennington Roy of Ada and several Pennington relatives.
A group of women met at the school house Thursday afternoon to form a club aimed at promoting community activities. No officers were chosen but the next meeting is set for Thursday September 29 to complete the organization with Mrs Van Harlin and Mrs Bob Cox as hostesses.
The state highway department re does the Jesse to Stonewall road with new blacktop. A messy few days lie ahead but improvements are expected to benefit the area. Nearby residents adjust housing plans as several families relocate and remodeling shifts occupancy.
Mrs Iona Simpson is home from Shattuck where she went on Tuesday of last week to visit her.
Rhynes welcomed relatives as Mrs. Ben Futterman of Ada joined as a guest. Mr. and Mrs. Corky Brashears and family spent the weekend in Jesse visiting Corky's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Brashears.
Mrs. Clyde Chapman of Tulsa visited Mr. and Mrs. Martin Dale and Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Pharr with Mrs. Kenneth Clinton. Chapman reports her husband, once at the Veterans Hospital in Muskogee for a heart ailment, is improving since going home but cannot work in his grocery store.
Pleasant Hill school was dismissed Friday after a summer session. No additional details provided about reasons or follow up plans.
Mrs. Myrtle Truitt has recovered enough to go out again. Water ponds in the district are drying up rapidly. Terry Garrett turned two years old Monday as family from Lula celebrated with ice cream and cake. Cleo Methvin, former Jesse resident, completes Navy service and will be discharged this week. Mrs. Garrett awaits his visit. Young Methvin seeks ranch work with animals. Jimmie Underhill and Ronnie Sawyers, recent high school graduates, plan to enroll at East Central this week. Jackie Sanders and Don Mann also enter East Central, while Maurice Poole heads to A&M at Stillwater.
John Crabtree has returned home to recuperate after surgery. Friends report he is doing well and resting as advised by his medical team.
Mr and Mrs Frank Nothaf of Ada drove a new Cadillac with a new boat to pick up sister in law Mrs Tom Nothaf for an all night trip to Little Glasses creek. They caught two stringers and the piece ends noting a child born to Oliver Harris and wife on August 17.
The baby, weighing 3 pounds 13% ounces at birth, has gained 3 ounces and remains in the incubator for observation and care.
In April the Pleasant Hill HD club met at the church to learn suit making. This week they gather to finish the work and aim to enter completed suits in the Coal County Fair on Friday. Members include Mesdames Thelma Toney Bessie Romines Geraldine Romines Geneva Gregory and Bessie Bolen.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gregory attended the Penecostal Holiness Church in Tupelo Sunday night. Gregory's brother, R. C. Gregory, serves as the pastor.
Duane Ryan 2c writes from the Philippines that he will be transferred to a Formosa base on Thursday. He recalls trouble getting his weekly papers at first, later receiving two paper issues at once in August. He notes the mail boat arrives monthly with a boatload of papers, calling the news mighty good regardless of it being old to others.
The Pleasant Hill M Y F met at the church with pastor Ray Hawks to discuss winter activities. Afterward they visited the Poole home for a going away party for president Maurice Poole who left for Stillwater to enter college. Ice cream and cake were served.
Mrs S J Markley will host the Stonewall W S C S at her home Monday night with Mrs C R Pace as co host. All members are invited and asked to bring silverware coupons collected. Mrs A L Harle will lead the lesson.
Mrs. Bradley of Vaness visited Mrs. Thelma Jean Garrett recently. Mrs. Rae Garrett spent Saturday with neighbors and shared local updates.
Day visiting her sister Miss Vera Lanham of Antlers. They were surprised but enjoyed the day. Mr and Mrs Fred Henson visited his brother and wife Mr and Mrs Edd Henson of Antlers recently. Fred Henson went to see his doctor while there.
Mr and Mrs Herman Penn of Maysville visited Friday night with her mother Mrs Louie Dame, sharing social time and family greeting in the city.
Brother Voss from Ada visited his daughter Mrs Everett Escue and her family including children on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs J T Johnson of Duncan visited their parents Mr and Mrs C T Johnson and Mrs Hill of Ada last weekend. Mrs Della Johnson returned home to spend the week. Mr Hansel Burkate dined with his daughter Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett and Sondra Friday.
Mrs Helen Morris and her sons Danny and Billy shared a meal with her parents Mr and Mrs Bill Reed recently. Ronny Rowe also visited with Van Ray Reed during the same visit.
Mr and Mrs Robert Henry visited their daughter and family, Mr and Mrs Leroy Grove, Sun.
Oklahoma City readers attended church gatherings with Mrs. Floy Burk and others while Bro Elmer Ellis preached the last three Sundays at Center Community. A revival, led by Bro Goldy Wilson, starts Monday night Sept 10 with all invited to attend.
The report notes Mr. Millage McDonald attending Sunday School on Sunday. It mentions a key future role for one third of the nation in controlling tuberculosis.
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