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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1955
Page
10
Miss Judy Raper of Ada spent the weekend with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Jack Uhlich and daughter Caye. Mr and Mrs Fred Fox were in Cleveland visiting Mrs Foxs brother Ray Van Dyke.
Guests of Mrs Edna Buttrill last weekend included her brother M L Lee of Fort Worth two sisters Mrs J L Barnes and Mrs Addie Crabtree of Alvin Texas and her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Jim Bob Buttrill of Dallas.
Mrs Walter Graper and daughter Norma Lee were guests of Mrs Mae Deloach and daughter Davette in Coalgate Sunday.
Ben Weaver marked another birthday with a dinner party attended by his wife’s parents Mr and Mrs Simon Patton of Frisco. Rev Ed Jenks of Holdenville and the Weavers’ two children Mike and Sue joined the celebration.
The Women’s Missionary Union of the First Baptist Church held a Tuesday afternoon business meeting for October. Mrs. B. B. Ryan presided at her first WMU session as the newly installed president.
Miss Sue Crosson of Tulsa visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Guy Crosson over the weekend. A graduate of McLish and East Central College she now teaches third grade at Burbank School in her first teaching job and is enjoying it.
Mr and Mrs J D Enis and their children spent the weekend visiting relatives in Mena Arkansas hosted by Mr and Mrs E E Enis. On the way they paused in Wilburton to escort Mrs Ida Dunlap mother of Mrs Enis back to her home.
Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Wilson of Ada visited their daughter Mrs. O. V. Crass and family Thursday night.
Mrs Frank James and Mrs Varnadore visited Mrs Inez Pennington Monday morning for a social call in the town.
The Gaar Corner Home Demonstration Club held its regular monthly meeting at the church on Wednesday afternoon. Present were Mrs. Lorraine Pennington Mrs. Price Richardson Mrs. Inez Pennington and Miss Martha Mote the HD agent.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Carson visited Mr and Mrs D N Pennington Thursday night in a friendly social gathering.
Mrs. Inez Pennington visited Mrs. Alma Maddox Tuesday afternoon for a friendly social call in the community.
Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue and Roy of Ada and Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Harrell Gene were Sunday night supper guests of Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington.
Mr and Mrs Bill Austin of Wichita Falls Texas spent time in the city as part of their leisure travels and were seen visiting local shops and landmarks during their stay.
Friday through Sunday Mr and Mrs Bill Richardson hosted relatives. Mrs Austin is Mr Richardson's niece. Curtis Floyd from Adam visited Neville Pennington Sunday afternoon.
Claud Horsley visited his brother Charles Horsley and family in El Reno Sunday. Charlie is recovering from a recent heart attack and is able to be out of bed now.
Mr Dale Melton Mrs Dale Melton and Cheryl attended the Sunday matinee at Municipal Auditorium Oklahoma City to see Bill Haley and Hank Snow perform.
Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Pass of Norman visited Mrs. Cressie Mc Kinney and Jerry over the weekend. Other guests in the home Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bowers of Norman and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gray and daughters of Ada.
Mr and Mrs Nolan Pass of Norman, Mrs Crawford of Randlett, Claud Tiner of Ada, and Mr Arney of Oklahoma City attended and delivered the message at Sunday services at the Church of Christ.
Mr and Mrs B B Brandon of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington Friday night in a social gathering noted by the local column.
Mrs Lorraine Pennington and her son Wayland visited Mrs Inez Pennington on Wednesday and attended the Gaar Corner HD Club meeting that evening.
A new all steel building is under construction at Gaar Corner to serve as a feed store and warehouse for Mr. and Mrs. Dale Melton.
Mrs. Anita Harbour teaches at Snyder school and is spending the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Saines, as the school lets out for harvest.
Mr and Mrs Corky Snines of Duncan spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs O F Snipes.
Mr and Mrs J C James are building a new three bedroom ranch home with construction starting last week. The project outline notes a single family dwelling on a suburban lot and shows early progress on framing.
A new residence is rising in the community, owned by Mr. Whittaker of Ada, who recently bought the Bond place.
The October meeting of the Frisco Home Demonstration club had 16 members and 3 visitors. Mrs Emily Hisaw led the order and Mrs Davie Byrd gave the devotional. Officers elected for the coming year include Bessie Baylis president and Helen Bailey vice president. Midway HD club joined for a slip cover demonstration by Hazel Winton Legate and Alton Hale assisted by Miss Mote.
Marshall and Mrs. Helen Bailey hosted a gathering with cookies and punch. Plans were made for an October 21 anniversary celebration at the Frisco Community Building with supper at 7 p.m. A witch and marshmallow roast was planned for October 31 at the A. T. Minor place. Guests came in costume. The time "Dark 30" echoed through the party.
Mr and Mrs Dea Lance hosted last weekend in Durant as their son in law and daughter C D Pate and family joined. George Lance and his children Sandra and Randy from Ada visited Mr and Mrs Dea Lance and their son in Durant.
Mr and Mrs Bruce Beaty sold their farm and bought a home in Ada and plan redecorating before moving in Mr and Mrs Boots Jackson and Mrs Beaty s youngest son have bought the Beaty farm
Mr and Mrs Hobart Robinson of Ada visited the Loss Henry home over the weekend. Mrs Robinson is a niece of Mrs Henry.
Lee Forehand has been doing carpentry work installing French doors between the living room and dining room, altering the home layout.
Velma Lea Voyles of Center wed in a family ceremony attended by Mrs. Vela Minor and Mrs. Reba Daniel. Velma Lea is the daughter of Mrs. Volley Mae Voyles of Center and a niece of Mrs. Minor and cousin of Mrs. Daniel.
Alton and Agnes, known as gossipers of the ADA WEEKLY NEWS, and their husbands were at the Pleasant Hill singing last Friday. On Saturday they stood before Cooper's grocery when Mrs. Cooper leaned from her door and asked if they were exchanging gossip.
The M. M. Maxwells hosted family visitors over the weekend. They arrived Thursday and spent most of the time fishing, joined by Mr. and Mrs. Herman Singleton and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Devor of Oklahoma City.
Miss Pat Maxwell is employed as an accountant at the Prince Alston Motor Company in Ada, advancing to a role handling firm finances and payroll duties.
Mr and Mrs Bill Johnson and Mr and Mrs M M Maxwell went down in Eastern Oklahoma on business last week. The brief item notes their travel for professional purposes.
W. R. Robbins erects a stylish chicken house for Fred and Floyce Keatly at Union Valley, reflecting local farm expansion and agricultural modernization in the area.
Mr and Mrs Bryant of Harden City visited in the J W Snow home Thursday continuing social ties.
Bob Snow and Roy Sliger delivered a load of calves in Oklahoma City on Tuesday night for Jim. The brief note records the cross state livestock movement and the handlers responsible.
The event hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Coy Byrd included guests Edwin and Eugene Horton Pat Ellis Jim Wall James Smith Jimmy Don Goss Su Ballard and Melba Byrd. Sponsors were Mr. and Mrs Howard Ganns Mike and Cathy and Mrs Dora Ballard. The Byrds and Melba Byrd with Mr and Mrs Buck Scott traveled to Cleburne Texas to be with Geneva Scott who had wisdom teeth removed and faced swelling. Bill Scott called the parents to inform them Geneva remained unable to speak.
Leonard Jumper C R Cantrell and Gerald Scott spent the weekend with Bob Byrd while his parents were away Mr and Mrs Sam Herion of Plainview Texas are visiting his brother and family Homer Herion They are former Frisco residents and spent years in Sunny Vale California now living in Plainview
Oklahoma City couple Mr. and Mrs. Carrie Shuler visited Bill Misenhimer. Stonewall couple Mr. and Mrs. Louis Lillard called on Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Gore and Mr. and Mrs. D. K. Clifford. Ada visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Glenn McGuire and children at the Brooks and Clifford homes.
Cleo Jean Franks visited in Oklahoma City. Norris Lillard and Sonny Leader at Nida visited friends. Bill Phyllis Lawanda Billye and William Misenhimer Wanda Glover and Helen Clifford visited Mrs Viola Misenhimer in hospital. Mr and Mrs Bill Misenhimer welcomed baby boy Davey Preston born Sunday at 4 52 a m weighing 6 5. Davey is fifth child for the Misenhimers.
Mr and Mrs Ray of Houston visit Mrs Jim Snow. The great niece of Mrs Snow is mentioned along with Mr and Mrs Guy Keaton of Lula who spent Tuesday with the Snow family.
Mr B D Young and Mrs Young welcomed a baby boy named Terry Lynn on Friday October 14. This is the couple’s third child.
Jackie Treas celebrated his twelfth birthday with a wiener roast. Attending were Mr and Mrs Coy Teel and children of Latta John Boyce Clifford Mr and Mrs Chester Treas Joan Treas and the honoree Jackie Treas. Billy Glenn McGuire of Ada and Jackie Treas visited John Boyce Clifford Saturday night. Luther Crum of Coalgate visited his nephew Chuck Clifford Wednesday afternoon.
Warrant Officer C. W. Britt receives orders for overseas duty effective November 1. His wife Nettie Dea Snow Britt and their children plan to accompany him to Germany. The Britts are stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
The Young People Sunday School and Training Union at the First Baptist Church of Stonewall enjoyed a program designed to educate and amuse. Members participated in songs, stories, and group activities reflecting church outreach and community fellowship.
Sunday visits bound families across Galey Oklahoma and surrounding towns. Pat Farnham of Lawton and Tobe Fowler of Galey joined Farnham and Willoughby households. Calvin Jamar recently released from Valley View Hospital after a back injury. Danny Hightower has begun oil field work in Asher after military discharge.
A social column notes Patsy Heaps hosting visitors including daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs J D Casper and their son Joe Davis of Fort Smith Ark. J D Casper has a 30 day leave from Fort Smith where he is stationed in the armed services. Other visits include Mrs Millie Fowler to the Fowlers and family M R Tucker hosting a teachers meeting at East Central. Rev Donald Brent of Galey visited the Vallandingham home in Oil Center. Mrs Cora Farnham and Billy visited the Tucker home Wednesday night.
Vernon Straughn a 43 year old Wilson resident died when his car overturned on U S Highway 70 west of Wilson. His son Barry 19 was injured and transported to Ardmore hospital. The fatality raises the yearly state toll to 453 from 445 the prior year.
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