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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1955
Page
3
Stoking Up plans a return to work by the first of the month after nearly three months off. Poo Law of Ada visited Saturday morning with his parents Mr and Mrs J W Law. Mr and Mrs Troy Miller and family were Tuesday supper guests of their daughter and Mrs Bob Crowder and family.
Mr and Mrs Lee Tucker of Summers Chapel visited Mr and Mrs Bud Dryden Monday. Mrs Elma Law visited Miss Ruby Dryden Friday. Ruby Dryden and Frank Dryden called on Den Dryden of Colbert Monday. Walter Wood of Stratford spent Friday and Saturday with Fred and Mrs Gray helping with their house. The Isaacs called on John Bratcher of Galey Sunday morning.
Mr and Mrs Donald Ray Hen son and son of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with their parents Mrs Gracie Hays of Rebee and Mr and Mrs P O Henson.
Mrs. Jim Magar of Oil Center Mrs. Irene Klutts of Stratford and Bobby and Jimmy Magar of Ahloso visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden Monday.
Howard Wood Jr who attends school in Okmulgee spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Howard Wood and Joan.
Vernon Gray was listed as a dinner guest of Mrs Clora Wood on Saturday reflecting a social note in the community.
Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington and Vineta visited the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Dyer of Pecangrove Saturday in what appears to be a social call between local families.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Coleman and their children of Shawnee spent Sunday with Mrs Coles parents Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer.
Mrs. Iva Carson and Mrs. Sarah Jane Robinson of Summers Chapel traveled to Centrahoma Thursday to see sister Mrs. G. G. Davis and Mr. Davis. They reported Mr. Davis was critically ill.
Mr and Mrs S P Edwards of Stratford visited awhile Saturday with his twin brother Mr and Mrs M D Edwards.
Mrs. P. O. Henson and Mrs. Ann Wilson of Oil Center attended the Pentecostal Holiness conference in Johnsonville on Thursday with evangelists Mr. and Mrs. Chester Carlton as part of a revival effort.
Max Law spent from Friday until Sunday evening with John Law of Ada. The meeting took place over a long weekend and involved shared time in Ada.
Mr and Mrs Clark Ward Ar lin Miller and Mr and Mrs Dewayne Ward with children from Westminster California departed for a weekend journey.
The note lists short visits among local residents including Mr. and Mrs. Bill Pierce of Maxwell and Mr. and Mrs. Troy Miller. Arlin is identified as Pierce’s brother and Troy Miller’s relation. Oscar Carson returned from Lubbock Texas after a week away. The Isaacs and Clara Wood visited Dan Noe near Byng, and Vineta spent time with Bud Dryden and others Monday night.
Mr and Mrs Ray Dryden of Lawrence visited Mr and Mrs Bud Dryden and Glen and Ruby Dryden Monday evening.
Rev. and Mrs. C. W. Henson of Lone Grove visited his brother and sister‑in‑law Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Henson on Wednesday. Rev. Henson serves as pastor of the Lone Grove church.
Mrs Pearl Gray visited Flo rence Isaacs on Monday morning, noting a social call between acquaintances in the community.
Mrs Estalene Farmer and Gary and Mrs Wanda Lamb and Phyllis of Union Hill visited Mr and Mrs Bud Dryden on Thursday.
Neal McDonald called on W. N. Isaacs Monday morning seeking discussion or business matters.
Howard Wood and Eugene Mulheim visited the Farmer boys on Saturday, stopping by for a while and sharing a brief visit.
Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Lee Tucker of Summers Chapel Mr and Mrs Ray Dryden and children of Lawrence and E C Cavener and H R.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Meeks of Galey spent Saturday with the M. D. Edwards family to discuss cattle on their pasture.
Howard Wood Jr. spent a quiet Sunday evening visiting his grandmother, Mrs. Clora Wood, at her home.
Doyne Isaacs called on Thomas Hatchett of Center Sunday evening. They went to Ada and played tennis awhile on the Mayhue courts.
Miss Irene Carson and Charlie Brister of Stratford attended a show in Ada Saturday night.
Shorty Brothher spent awhile Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden, sharing conversation and time at their home.
Vineta Pennington visits hospitals and senior homes to bring bouquets to patients and residents. She gathers flowers from friends and local donors, delivering small kindnesses to brighten days and show care.
Vineta struggles with past memories to assemble a bouquet from roadside flowers but continues the task of gathering blooms and delivering them as she has done in the past.
Mrs. P. Go. Henson visited Mrs. Pearl Gray for a while on Monday evening.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Farmer and Debra of Rebee visited his parents Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer Friday night. We are sorry to report that the condition of Bud Dryden is unimproved.
Mrs. Ethel Keef and Billy of Ada visited Wednesday night with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Law and Max. Ray Lamb of Summers Chapel visited Sunday morning with E. C. Cavener. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wood and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gray Thursday night.
Bobby Murray of Ada and Alvie Miller visited with the Farmer boys Sunday. Those who are not feeling well are Mrs. Iva Carson, Cal Mulheim, Lee Famer, and W. N. Isaacs.
Mr and Mrs Rance Tucker attended the Bud Dryden gathering on Wednesday night.
W. N. Isaacs has visited nearly every day this week with Mr. and Mrs. Bud Dryden, sharing time at their home and in nearby town gatherings.
Neal McDonald visited for a while Sunday with Ernest Cavener in a brief social note from the local page.
Mrs. Betty Bryant and her son of Stratford visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Neal McDonald in Ada on Friday. They were in Ada shopping in the afternoon.
Mrs. Frank Dryden learned this week that her brother Owen Magar of Ahloso is hospitalized in Ada.
A pink and blue shower honored Mrs. Betty Bishop on October 19 at the Methodist parsonage. Hostesses were Mrs. George Dale Mrs. Sam Head and Mrs. Mary Hooser. Coffee and cup cakes were served to a large group of attendees and gift givers listed.
Westview reported 53 in Sunday School at Baptist Mission and 35 in Training Union. Twenty five attended the Saturday Night Bible Class. Leonard Webster preached Sunday morning and Norman C. Mitchel spoke Sunday night. Mr Mitchell, known locally as a former resident, has returned to Fort Worth after a brief illness.
The Junior Sunday School Class surprised their teacher Mrs Grace Van Zant with a handkerchief shower Sunday morning. Her birthday falls on Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Jack Griffith of Stillwater announce the birth of a daughter Edith Ann on October 17 Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Alva Johnson and Mr and Mrs Arno Griffith of the Hart community.
Mr and Mrs David Jones announce the birth of a daughter in Oklahoma City on Friday October 21. The infant weighed 6 pounds 4 ounces and is the couple’s first child. Mrs Jones is the former Dorothy McCurtain, daughter of Mrs Alba Ott of Jesse.
Mr and Mrs Bud Wiser of Ahloso announce the birth of a son named Kenneth Eugene. The newborn weighed 8 pounds 12 ounces.
Mr and Mrs James Treas of Ahloso announce the birth of their daughter Glenna Arlene born Sunday October 23 at 646 p.m. The new arrival joins the family with health good.
Mr and Mrs Johnnie Ray Cook of Worstell announce the birth of a son on Monday October 24 at Valley View Hospital. The baby weighed 9 pounds 1 ounce. Mrs Cook is the former Dathine Cox, daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Everett Cox.
Mr and Mrs Johnny Sanders of Galey announce the birth of a grandson named Jerry Dean Friday morning at Valley View Hospital. Parents are Mr and Mrs Calvin Jamar of Ada.
Mr and Mrs Bob Norman welcomed twin sons on October 10. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Cal West of Francis. The newborns are named Richard Roy and Randel Robert. Each weighed 6 pounds 742 ounces. Mrs Norman is Nadine West.
A Center fire started by an oil stove destroyed the home of Voss Dame the Center pastor last Wednesday morning. Dame was burned about the head and neck while trying to save belongings but not seriously injured. The house, known as the old Donagan place or Preacher Crossland place, is now owned by Bob Barnes.
Mrs. Ethel Keef of Ada spent time with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Law during a visit that included Bud Dryden.
Max Law visited Sunday afternoon with Billy Wells of Rebee. Mrs. Mary Turner and Ada's friend visited Thursday with Mrs. Clara Wood. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Riddle of Center were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wood. W. N. Isaacs and Vernon Gray of Oil Center called on Odis Hicks Friday night.
Mr and Mrs Lee Tucker visited Mr and Mrs Howard Wood Sunday evening in a social gathering reflecting common local visiting customs.
Mr. and Mrs. Ocis Hicks and their family visited Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Pennington and their boys on Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Harrell Gene Pennington and Neville's father Alvie Pennington visited Lawton Sunday to see Avery Pennington who recently had surgery in a Lawton hospital Mrs Alvie Pennington has been there since Wednesday Avery grew up here and hopes for a quick recovery.
Miss Dixie Elmore of Stratford was the Sunday evening guest of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Pennington and their family.
Miss Irene Carson of our community plays for the Vaness ball team that went to Stratford Monday night to face the Stratford squad in a scheduled game.
Eugene Mulheim has had a carbuncle on the back of his neck for a week. It was necessary to have it cut out. The writer sympathizes, recalling his own past painful experience with a similar neck infection.
Mr and Mrs J W Law and Mrs Alene Anderson visited Mr and Mrs Oscar Carson and Irene Saturday night in a social gathering.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dorgan visited with Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Edwards during the week, sharing time at a social gathering and exchanging greetings.
Mr. and Mrs. Rance Tucker of Summers Chapel visited with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden Tuesday, sharing time and conversation in a local social outing.
Mrs Frank Dryden was seen in Ada on Monday while Frank returned to his doctor for a routine checkup. The report notes their appearance and the doctor visit details without additional specifics.
Mrs Ann Hamblin of Gaar Cor ner visited with Mr and Mrs Bud Dryden Thursday.
Rance Tucker of Summers Chapel visited Mr. and Mrs. Bud Dryden on Sunday, sharing a courteous call and perhaps casual conversation.
Doyne Isaacs attended the pie supper at Vaness on Friday night, joining local residents for the community event and dessert gathering.
Visitors on Sunday afternoon included Mr and Mrs J W Law hosting Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden, Mr and Mrs Pod Law, and John from Ada.
The article ponders the busy harvest period with hay peanuts cotton feed and pecans. It recalls long spring canning hours and ends by noting gratitude for a bountiful harvest.
Bud Dryden's condition has grown worse as doctors were summoned Monday evening. Mrs. Clara Wood and Florence Isaacs were shopping in Ada Fri.
A notice invites readers to place new or renewed subscriptions to the ADA WEEKLY NEWS. The message expresses willingness to handle subscription arrangements for interested individuals.
Mrs Scates hosts visiting family on Sunday as her mother and stepfather Mr and Mrs Fox join Mr and Mrs Sherman Scates for church and fellowship.
Seen in the parade Saturday were several of our Westview youngsters marching with the Latta Band.
Mr and Mrs Earnest Dew returned to church Sunday following a period of two or three weeks of illness.
Mr and Mrs Luther Keith enjoy their new home and express regret at leaving Pickett neighbors. The Pickett community has visited, including Frank Lamirand and Frankie and Mr and Mrs Sam McNair who brought greens noted as very good, strengthening ties with the old friends.
The column recalls a playful habit of turning rooms upside down when company visits away from home. It notes Clarice Stone visiting Galey in F. L. Stone’s house and several others visiting or staying with A. P. Nelson and Stone families. A pheasant hunting note about the McNutt family is mentioned.
Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett spent Thursday with Mrs Wanda Robbins in Pickett in a local center news note.
Mrs. Robbie Henry and her children Joe and Reta spent a short visit Saturday evening with Mrs. Rae Garrett.
Leon Henry went coon hunting Saturday night. The Henry boys all like to hunt. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Garrett from Ada visited his sister-in-law, Mrs. Rae Garrett, Sunday afternoon. Sorry to hear that John Mc Donald is ill in the hospital. We Miss Violet Nelson is home after touring the Eastern States for about a month. She visited friends in Tennessee, Ohio and
The person was taken to the hospital last Tuesday evening and remained seriously ill. By Tuesday morning, officials reported he was somewhat better.
Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett joins Sondra and her grandfather Hansel Burk to Ada Pentecostal Holiness Church to hear the Sooner Quartet from Oklahoma City.
Mrs Kittie Hansard spent a short time with Mrs Rae Garrett Saturday for a social visit and chat.
Ruod Briggs and companions visited Pug Garrett on Saturday to view pigs offered for sale.
A brief item reports George Hansard hasn’t been feeling well this week and has been unwell for some time, with no further details.
George Deathridge has been slightly ill this week with minor health concerns noted but no serious complications reported.
Local gardeners gather tomatoes sweet potatoes peppers and other produce and flowers to store in warm spaces in anticipation of the approaching frost.
Mr and Mrs Buddy Garrett and daughter Jolethe visit Ada with Rae Garrett and family mentioned as hosts. Ada travels Sunday afternoon to see Mr Garrett's mother Rae Garrett.
Mr and Mrs Fred Henson help son in law Allen Biggs load peanut hay before worsening weather, aiding harvest efforts in a rural community setting.
Mrs. Lona Dame welcomed her daughter Mrs. Bessie Penn of Maysville and sister Mrs. Roxie Chaiser of Lindsay when they visited on Sunday.
Pug Garrett herded several calves to the Oklahoma City market last Wednesday evening and the lot sold at the Thursday sale, confirming brisk activity.
Mr and Mrs Roe Lewis and daughter Debbie of Oklahoma City visited her sister and family Mr and Mrs Robert Bennett and other relatives.
Miss Ruth Magar of Ada visited her brother and family Mr and Mrs Ray Magar and Jackie on Sunday night.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Morris and their sons Donnie and Billy visited Mrs Morris in Ada Sunday. The trip marked a family gathering with four relatives sharing time in the hometown setting.
Mr and Mrs George Hansard welcomed their daughters Mrs Helen Field of Kansas and Mrs Marge Strider of Guthrie who visited them Sunday at home.
Pyte Morris spent the weekend at home with his wife Roger and other relatives as he continues working away from home.
It is time to make pickles chow chow and relish using gathered tomatoes and peppers as the canning season winds down. Local cooks prepare preserves for winter stores and seasonal harvests.
Mrs. Cressie McKinney and her son Jerry visited Mr. and Mrs. J. C. James and family on Sunday. Dale Melton and Neville Pennington attended the Ada Seminole football game in Ada on Friday.
In New York City Mrs Myrtle Little spent Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Tom Burch sharing tea and conversation amid gentle social calls.
Mr and Mrs Tom Burch visited Elmer Burch and Mrs Emmy Fleppin in Stratford last Sunday afternoon, sharing time with neighbors and family during a quiet afternoon visit.
Miss Violet Nelson shopped in Ada and visited friends on Monday. Frank James spent Saturday afternoon visiting M. L. Robertson.
Mrs. Wanda Jo Murphy and her children from Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Ted Cox on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs B B Jackson and children Manley Maddox and Manley Charles and Mrs Mary Penrod and Karen spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs J E Maddox watching television.
Mrs Jeffie Maddox visited Thursday afternoon to see Alma Maddox who is convalescing from a recent operation and progressing nicely.
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