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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1956
Page
7
Mr and Mrs Dewey Higdon of Stonewall spent Sunday in the home of her sister and family Mr and Mrs W J Guest and children
The Oakman Sportsmens Club held its Thursday meeting on Sept. 6 at 7:30 p.m. with about 75 members and families present. Knox Payne of the Fish and Game Department spoke, A. L. Patton gave a talk, three films were shown, and visitors included Mr and Mrs Ab Mounger who recently moved to Waurika.
Mr and Mrs Ab Mounger of Waurika are visiting for a few days with friends and relatives. They lived in Oakman until early last winter.
Mrs Vernita Summers and her daughter Debra spent some time visiting Ila Pevehouse on Thursday.
Mrs. Gussie Lillard is spending a few days in Oklahoma City visiting her daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs. E. Lee, during a brief family trip.
Jimmie Fredrick and Connie Lancaster were absent from school last week due to illness. They have improved and returned to school this week.
Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden of Parish Chapel visited Monday with Mr and Mrs Scott Jones in a social call.
Mrs. Sarah Carter of Francis is spending a few days with her son and family, Mr. and Mrs. George Carter and William.
Mrs. Myra Berryman spent Saturday with Mrs. Jimmie Crawford. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Du vall also visited a while with Mrs. Crawford.
Mr and Mrs Fred Clark visited Saturday and Sunday night with her brother Mr and Mrs Everett Scott of McAlester. Mr Scott is much improved and has returned home from an Oklahoma City hospital where he was a patient for several months.
A brief item notes that Lla Pevehouse visited briefly Monday with Mrs. Owen Fredrick, recording a social call in regional society coverage.
Mr and Mrs C H Hampton and their children spent Saturday night in Wetumka visiting Mrs Hampton's sister and her family, Mr and Mrs Cub Owens and their children.
Mrs Pearl Surgnier of Cedar Grove visited awhile Friday with Mrs Cora Pendergrass.
Mrs Drew Wilson of Sherman Texas, sister of Mrs Charlie Hay, was seriously ill and hospitalized ten days but has improved and returned home. The writer corrects an earlier report stating Mrs Hay would visit Sherman and says she plans to go soon.
Mary Jo Wilson of Francis Susan Guest and Janell Farmer joined Sunday dinner at Katherine Clark's home with her grandmother Mrs. Mary Clark. In the afternoon Betty Mounger of Waurika Myra Berryman and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clark visited Mrs. Clark and Catherine.
Betty Sue Clark spent Sunday in Ada accompanied by Diane and Dianna Orphan, sharing a quiet day in the city.
Mr and Mrs J M Nance visited in Wetumka Sunday with Mrs Ine s aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Jim Autry.
Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs James Williams and their children included Mr and Mrs Billy Joe Brazzel of Wewoka and Rov Frazier of New Mexico.
Mrs Edith Higdon of Stonewall visits with Mr and Mrs Joe Crawford and Linda joined by Mrs Wynema Guest and her son Sonny and Mr and Mrs Owen Buckley and their children during a Sunday gathering.
Billy Wilson of Francis, Roger Lancaster, Eugene Hobbs and Ray Farmer spent Sunday with Bob bie, Eugene and Gloster Caton.
Mr. and Mrs. Eli Nelson of Ada visited Sunday at the home of his sister, Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Clark and their children.
Mrs. Minte Morrison and Mrs. Martha Wyrick of Happyland visited Mrs. Ruby Jones and her daughter Cathey, with Morrison described as Jones' mother and Wyrick as her sister.
Becky and Aubry Russell Staggs of Ada stayed Friday night with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Cullen Hampton and family while their parents Mr and Mrs Junior Staggs attended a rodeo in McAlester.
Mrs. Jack Gibson hosted a birthday dinner for her daughter Jacqueline on Monday evening September 10 with attendees including family and friends.
Mr and Mrs Jack Gibson appear with their children and relatives including Jr L Roper and son Cleborne as part of a family roster in the readable fragment.
Mrs Lonie East visited Monday with Mrs Mildred Current Mrs Georgia Mae Myers and son James Sidney of Ada.
Mr and Mrs Thurlow Clark announce a new grandson Randall Levi Brown born Thursday August 29. Randall is the son of Mr and Mrs Pete Brown of Ada.
Sunday dinner guests included Ira Wommack and Jon Ann. their two daughters and families, Dale Labass and children, Web Scroggins and children of Homer. Wommack's sister and family. Obe Scroggins and son Jerry of Ada.
Mrs Mildred Current spent Thursday in Wanette visiting Mr and Mrs Rance Sharp at their home, sharing time with the couple during her trip.
Visiting Saturday night with Mr and Mrs J R Pender grass were Buster Hobbs and children Shirley and Eugene and Roger and Connie Lancaster.
Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs De Robinson of Summers Chapel were noted in the local social column. The event highlighted community ties and hosted visitors from nearby homes.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Lee of Ada visited Saturday in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman.
Mrs Mintie Morrison and Mr and Mrs Robert Wyrick with daughters Sammie and Juanita of Happyland and Mr and Mrs Curtis Hegue with daughter Cathey visited Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs Scott Jones and enjoyed homemade ice cream.
Mrs. Sarah Carter of Francis Mrs. George Carter and son William Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Baird and Augie Wright visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Crawford on Sunday.
Ada resident Hutchins attended the McAlester rodeo Saturday night, taking part in a regionwide event and returning with impressions of the crowd and competition.
Mr and Mrs M D Edwards were in Purcell Tuesday evening on business and also visiting.
Miss Janie Farmer visited Clara Miller on Wednesday evening in a brief social call reported by local neighbors. The meeting highlighted community ties and friendly visits within the town.
Mrs. Gwendol Wright and her girls visited Ada on Sunday, staying with her parents Mr and Mrs Virgil Farmer.
W. N. Isaacs was seen in Pauls Valley Wednesday evening, according to local observations. The report notes his presence in the town during the midweek hours.
Mr and Mrs M R Tucker and their girls of Galey called on Mrs Flo ra Wood Sunday evening. They went for a drive through Fittstown Harden City Jesse Tupelo Lula and Ada and reported it very dusty during the trip.
Ray Farmer Eugene Hobbs and Roger Lancaster spent Sunday with Bobby Caton in a casual social gathering highlighting community ties and shared visit with the local figure.
Mrs Verneice Dryden visits Mrs Clara Wood and Florence Isaacs after a Sunday call at Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington. The brief social notices record small host visits and neighborly gatherings.
Recent visitors in the home of Clyde Kaiser and his children were his sister in law and her husband Mr and Mrs Ab Mounger of Waurika.
Mr and Mrs James Lambert of Francis spent time Friday night in the home of Mr and Mrs Jimmie Caton and their children.
Mr and Mrs Curtis Hogue and Cathey were dinner guests Monday of her aunt and family Mr and Mrs Robert Wyrick and Sonny and Juanita.
Richard Brown celebrated his first birthday at his parents home in Ada. A large cake was served to a group of children. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Clark.
Mr and Mrs Maurice Current were supper guests Sunday night of their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Jerry Balthrop and son Tracy of Pauls Valley.
Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Wynn and children attended the rodeo at Mc Alester Friday night. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Wynn, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Nunnley and children and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Nickell of Homer.
Mrs Trudy Nance visited awhile Saturday afternoon with Mrs Milderd Current.
Mrs Alta Isaacs visited Sunday with Mrs Mildred Lancaster and family, sharing time and conversation during a social afternoon.
Mr and Mrs J W Berryman were supper guests Friday night of their son and family the Ed ward Berrymans of Bebee.
Shirley Collins of Ada and Syl via Caton spent Saturday night with Delores and Janell Farmer.
Rev. and Mrs. Scott Jones attended the annual Free Will Baptist association in Dibble Oklahoma on Friday. They were joined by Mrs. Dessie Light Mable Nelson and Lora Ellis of Summers Chapel.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy White and their son Roy Junior spent Sunday in Shawnee visiting their daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Jim Williams.
Mr and Mrs J R Pendergrass were Sunday dinner guests of their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Dude Holden and child ren in Homer lasting afternoon visit noted.
Rev Curtis Hogue visited Saturday night at the home of Mrs Gertie Lamb in Happyland. Henry Lamb died Saturday and was an uncle of Curtis.
Mrs Inez Hobbs and her daughters Shirley and Norma Faye visited Thursday night with Mrs Mildred Lancaster and Connie and Chuck. Mr Hobbs attended alongside Eugene, Mr Lancaster, and Roger at the Sportsmen Club meeting.
Mrs. Betty Mounger of Waurika was Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Berryman. Mrs. Mounger also visited Sunday School.
Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Hampton included the Hampton children and their families with siblings Mrs. Cub Owens and family from Wetumka, Mr. and Mrs. Benny Hampton and baby, Mrs. Avanell Barnett and children of Ada, and Cleburne Roper.
Cathy and Sharon Murray with Mr and Mrs James Murray and Mr Mrs Jackie Woods and Ada attended a Saturday night supper at Holt's Barbecue.
Mrs Row Bottoms of Ada spent Friday in the home of her sister in law Mrs Sid Isaacs.
Lewis Winters and Bill Peve visited awhile after church on Sunday night, accompanied by Bill Carter.
Mr and Mrs Dery Farmer of Sapulpa spent the weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs Sam Golden of Rebee and Mr and Mrs Virgil Farmer.
E. C. Cavener visited Emmitt Light Sunday evening in a brief social call, according to a local society note.
Doyne Isaacs was the Thursday dinner guest of his sister and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gray at Oil Center.
Mr. and Mrs. Orin Clay have moved to Ada. The brief note confirms their relocation with no additional details about date or new residence.
Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Farmer and their boys from Union Hill visited Oklahoma City Sunday to see Mrs. June Hightower sister of Bennie. The group also called on Mrs. Ray Lamb’s sister Mrs. Donna Stidham of Hickory staying for treatments. Mrs. Lamb visited her sister while the rest toured Lincoln Park and 700.
Thomas Hatchett of Center visited with Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs for a time on Wednesday night while Doyone was at work.
Miss Irene Carson and Charles Wood attended church at Oil Center Friday night, sharing a quiet evening of prayers and fellowship in the community gathering.
Florence Isaacs attended a church service in Ada on Saturday night, joining local worshippers for evening prayers and fellowship.
Mrs Elma Law and Mrs Lilly Miller visited Mrs N L Hensley on Friday in a social call.
Mr and Mrs P O Henson visited at the Crawford home Sunday evening. They joined in Kiowa for services led by Rev Clayton Morgan of the Holiness church. The party traveled to Cleveland Tennessee for the General Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy and will spend time with Rev Charlie Paine and uncles Herman and Herd Paine, then go to Nashville to visit Crawford relatives.
Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden visited Rev and Mrs Scott Jones of Oakman on Monday bringing greetings and sharing time with the couple.
Billie Keef of Ada called in to the J. W. Law home Wednesday night. The brief contact appears in local police or attendance records and notes no further details or outcomes.
Mrs. Joey Tucker and the Galey girls called on Mrs. Clara Wood Tuesday. They spent the afternoon shopping in Ada.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gray and family attended the funeral of Henry McKnight at Stratford Saturday.
Miss Thelma Scantland who teaches at Brooken near Stigler spent the weekend with Rev. and Mrs. B V Pendley and attended church at Oil Center. She returned to her work Monday morning.
Miss Irene Carson attended the Baptist Camp Ground Church on Sunday morning, participating in the worship gathering. The brief report notes her church attendance and the morning service.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Carson and Irene and Mrs Cora Davis attended church at Oil Center on Sunday highlighting community worship and shared family ties in the area.
Mrs Pearl Gray and Norma Joyce spent Friday with Mrs Ann Wilson and David of Oil Center.
Those visiting Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer Sunday included Mr and Mrs Hubert Parkins and their girls of Sulphur, Mr and Mrs Lavern Farmer and Miss Wilma Faye Coleman of Shawnee, Bob of Perry, Mr and Mrs Lawrence Farmer and Debra of Bebee, Mr and Mrs Doyle Bittle of Ada, Alvie Miller, Percy Richardson and Mr and Mrs Bennie Farmer with Gary and Elton of Union Hill.
Mrs. Iva Mae Crowder and her children Charles and Barbara of Midwest City spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Troy Miller and attended the Prison Rodeo at McAlester Saturday night.
The family were the Saturday dinner guests of his parents Mr and Mrs Oren Gray of Center.
Mrs Ima Law and Max and Mrs Ethel Keef visited Wednesday evening with Mrs Christine Martin of Gaar Corner for a social gathering.
Rev and Mrs Pendley visited Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs Tuesday evening for a social call.
Danny Edwards visited with Mrs. Clara Wood on Tuesday night and watched TV. He came home to an empty house as his parents had not yet returned. Feeling lonely he went visiting another time.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Law with their nephew J. W. Law shared Sunday dinner before returning to Miami Texas from Kansas City Missouri where they attended a major league baseball game.
Wayne Pennington and Miss Dixie Elmore of Stratford attended a revival in Wanette on Friday.
Davis Cummins of Latta visited on Monday evening and spent time with Will ie Isaacs.
Mrs. Elma Law and Mrs. Ethel Keefe of Ada visited Verneice Dryden for a while.
Thomas Hatchett of Center called on Doyne Isaacs on Monday with news and greetings from his area. The social call reflected local ties and community interest.
Miss Clara Miller visited Janie Farmer Thursday evening after a day of social calls. The two women enjoyed tea and light conversation in a pleasant, quiet gathering.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Carson left Monday morning with a load of hay bound for Lubbock Texas. Mrs Carson will stay the rest of the week to visit her daughters Mrs Mary Ellen Gladden and Rickey and Mrs Velma Berry and family.
Mr and Mrs Charles Bowen of Oklahoma City and Mrs Ollie Dryden visited Saturday evening in a brief social gathering.
The narrative notes Glen and Ruby Dryden along with Mrs Violet Dryden formerly Bowen, who grew up here, and her mother were present for the funeral of Henry Mc Knight. He was their nephew and cousin, highlighting family ties within the community.
Mr and Mrs Orin Clay visited their parents Mr and Mrs E C Clay of Stratford and Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington Sunday.
E. C. Cavener called on Virgil Farmer Sunday evening. Mrs. Cora Davis moved to her sister Iva Carson's home and will live with them for a while.
H R Cavener has been on the sick list in recent days. Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs and Mrs Clara Wood visited Mr and Mrs Royal Isaacs of Allen on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Harrell Gene visited with Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington and family. David Golden of Bebee called on Miss Billye Rae Farmer Sunday. Mr and Mrs Troy Miller visited their daughter Mrs Iva Mae Crowder of Midwest City recently.
Mrs Iva Carson and Irene were the Monday supper guests of the J W Laws at their home, sharing a meal and conversation.
Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden visit her brother Mr and Mrs Buren Magar in Oakman on Monday. The Magars recently bought a new home and moved from Colbert.
Mr. and Mrs. Amon Patton with Jaynell and Amanda Lou of Stratford spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs in a family gathering.
Those from our community to help with the supper served each first Thursday evening by the Ladies Auxiliary at the Oil Center Holiness Church were Mrs Pearl Gray, Mrs Mary Lou Henson and Florence Isaacs.
Garland Pennington was at Van Ess Wednesday evening playing ball, adding to local sports activity as residents watched nearby.
The fragment cites Elmo Minor and his sister connected to Post Texas in a social or notice item. The exact relation is unclear but involves the Minor family and a Post address.
Raymond Kahler of Roff called on W N Isaacs Monday to discuss an unspecified matter. The brief note records a public or personal outreach between the two individuals in the town of Roff.
Mrs. Lorraine Pennington visited the homes of Mrs. Alma Maddox Mrs. Frank James and Mrs. Inez Pennington on a Wednesday evening.
Mr and Mrs Charles Bowen of Oklahoma City spent Saturday night and Sunday with Glen and Ruby Dryden. Rev and Mrs Pendley called on Mr and Mrs Fred Gray and family Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Clara Wood spent a while Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Cook of Allen.
Danny Edwards and a young friend visited Mrs. Clora Wood Sunday evening for a social call.
Willie Isaacs spent Tuesday night with Glen Dryden who has been sick during the past week.
Mr and Mrs Edmond Cavener and their sons of Ada spent Saturday night with his father E C Cavener.
Floyd Robbins of Pickett visited Alfred Pennington on Sunday while fr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs called on Mr. Campbell of Sulphur Tuesday morning.
Mr and Mrs J W Law and Max and Mrs Ethel Keef visited Glen and Ruby Dryden on Wednesday. The social call connected local families and shared news amid community ties.
Garland Pennington spent Sunday evening with Wanda Hendrix of Ada in a social gathering.
Rev and Mrs B V Pendley visited Mr and Mrs P O Henson recently marking a social call in the local community circle.
Mrs Lorraine Pennington called on Mr and Mrs Virgil Farmer Sunday evening. Rance Tucker checked on Glen Dryden Sunday to see how he was feeling.
Mr and Mrs Elmo Minor and their son from Post Texas spent some time visiting relatives and friends during a brief stay reported in local society notes.
Mr and Mrs Pat Law and John of Anda visited parents Mr and Mrs J W Law Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ray Dryden and family of Lawrence visited Glen and Ruby Dryden Sunday evening.
Irene Carson attended a show in Ada Saturday night. Ruby Dryden visited Sunday evening with Mrs. Virgil Pennington. Oscar Carson and Irene called on Mr. and Mrs. Del Rob on Sunday evening. Lilly Miller visited Elma Law. Bennie Farmer and boys of Union Hall called on F C Cavener Sunday evening. Glen Dryden remains ill. Ollie Dryden of Norman spent Saturday night with the Munceys and joined Glen and Ruby Dryden for Sunday dinner. Ethel Keef of Ada was Wednesday supper guest of J W Law. Temple Wayne Farmer Alvie Miller and Percy Richardson were in town Saturday night for the show.
Charlie Law of Miami Texas and Joe West of Pauls Valley visited the J. W. Law home Thursday morning. Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden, Mrs Elma Law, Miss Ruby Dryden and Mrs Virgie Pennington were at Rigsby orchard north of Stratford Thursday to get some apples.
Miss Waste Pennington has returned to her home following a weeklong visit. The text notes her brief stay away and reunion with family.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden and Miss Ruby Dryden attended Henry McKnight's funeral services in Stratford Saturday evening.
Mrs. Alva Farmer visited her daughter Mrs. Gwendol Wright and her girls in Ada Tuesday.
Mrs Virgie Pennington spent a while Saturday night visiting with Ruby and Glen Dryden at their home.
Mr and Mrs Ed Bray and family of Pecan Grove spent Sunday with her brother Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington and family and Miss Vasto Pennington.
A brief family notice lists Garland Hendrix Pennington, Wanda and Mr and Mrs Max. No further details are provided in the readable text.
A fragment notes Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington Friday night with no further details.
Garland Pennington and Doyne Isaacs re-enrolled Monday at East Central State College continuing their studies and returning to campus for the new term.
Mr and Mrs Troy Miller and Clara visited Glen and Ruby Dryden on a Wednesday night, sharing conversation and hospitality.
Local residents plead for rainfall as pastures dry up and water shortages threaten livestock. Dust from ongoing traffic worsens conditions, underscoring urgent need for relief and conservation measures.
Florence Isaacs joined Mrs. Cla reta Gray of Oil Center at a Center revival Monday, supporting the event and sharing in the community gathering.
Mr and Mrs W C Kettler of Asher and Mrs M H Edwards and granddaughter Frances Edwards of Galery visited in the home of Mr and Mrs M D Edwards on Tuesday.
Virgil L. Walker is accused of receiving pay for work while not working and of making a false statement to obtain unemployment compensation. The case was filed Wednesday in the court of Peace Justice Bert E. Ratliff. The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission claims Walker unlawfully filed for benefits for the week ending October 1, 1955, on October 6, 1955. He worked for Sam Farmer Construction Co. of Ada, earning $48 for that week and received $28 in unemployment benefits for the same period.
City manager John Hamman says the Frisco railroad crossing on North Mississippi will be converted to a grade crossing after state highway commission input. Plans call for diverting the east and west roads north to cross the tracks east of the present crossing, avoiding Mississippi and Fifth Street crossing. Some residents questioned if a grade separation was possible, prompting inquiries to The NEWS.
Members of the Allen Lions Club met in the high school lunch room for the first meeting after summer. Officers elected in June presided. plans include assisting in dedication of the new armory on Monday night, September 24.
UCLA featured blocking back Bob Bergdahl of Los Angeles, son of Lenny Bergdahl, as the quarterback in the 1930 to 1932 era.
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