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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1956

Page

7

Gaar Corner Notes Visitors and Ada Fair Attendance

Joyce Price spent Wednesday night with Joyce Jones of Vaness. They attended the Ada fair. Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Cox and Randy of Ada visited Ted Cox and Beverly Wednesday night. Newt Jervis of Stratford and D N Pennington did business in Ada Thursday morning. Mrs. Darwin Bumpers is on the sick list this week. We wish her a speedy recovery.

Joyce Price Joyce Jones Vaness Ada D. J. Cox Randy Ted Cox Beverly Newt Jervis Stratford D. N. Pennington Darwin Bumpers

Local Residents Attend Ada Events and Visits

The J. C. Jameses sport a new Chevrolet. Shirley and Keith attended the Ada fair Wednesday night. Inez and Clariece Pennington visited the Roberts family in Ada on Thursday. J. C. James did business in Stratford Thursday. Milo Pennington of Parish Chapel visited his parents the Maddoxes Thursday. Price Richardson visited Jeffie Maddox Thursday afternoon.

Inez Pennington Clariece Pennington Amos Roberts Ada Milo Pennington Parish Chapel J. E. Maddox Price Richardson Jeffie Maddox

Ada Fair Winners Highlight 4-H Club Record Book

Mr and Mrs Dale Melton and Cheryl attended the Ada fair on Wednesday where Cheryl won a Blue Ribbon for her 4 H Club record book.

Dale Melton Cheryl Ada

Mrs Cressie McKinney Visits Ill Mrs Bumpers

Mrs Cressie McKinney called on Thursday to visit Mrs Darwin Bumpers who has been ill but is showing improvement.

Cressie McKinney Darwin Bumpers

Morphews Hospitalized. Claude Horsley Visits Thursday

Claude Horsley visited Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Morphew on Thursday. Both Morphews are confined to Pauls Valley hospital with Mrs. Morphew critically ill and Mr. Morphew showing some improvement.

Claude Horsley J. T. Morphew Pauls Valley

Neville Pennington Attends Stratford Farm Sale

Neville Pennington attended a farm sale held south of Stratford on Thursday.

Neville Pennington Stratford

Mrs Dale Melton Visits Mrs Darwin Bumpers Friday

Mrs Dale Melton visited Mrs Darwin Bumpers Friday afternoon for an informal call.

Dale Melton Darwin Bumpers

Family Visit Notes After Stroke in Small Town

Mrs Jeffie Maddox hosted Friday afternoon gathering. they visited Alma Maddox and her mother Amanda Berger who stayed a few days. Berger suffered a light stroke Wednesday afternoon but is improving now.

Price Richardson Jeffie Maddox Alma Maddox Alma Amanda Berger

Arline Jones Visits Vanessa Jones in Charlotte

Arline Jones of Vaness visited Charlotte Jones on Wednesday after traveling to the city. The meeting appears to be a routine social call with no further details provided.

Arline Jones of Vaness Charlotte Jones

Ada Sale Attracts George Tiner And Wayne Farmer

George Tiner and Wayne Farmer attended the sale Friday afternoon in Ada.

George Tiner Wayne Farmer Ada

Jones Visits McKinney Friday Afternoon

Terry Jones visited Jerry McKinney on Friday afternoon. The two were seen in discussion at an undisclosed location, with no statements issued by either party.

Terry Jones Jerry McKinney

Ada Couple and Leroy McDaniel Leave for California

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis McDaniel of Ada and Leroy McDaniel departed Friday morning for California.

Dennis McDaniel Ada Leroy McDaniel California

Frank James Seeks News But Finds Folks Out

Frank James, a frequent source for news items, visited Ada and found most people unavailable. He then returned home and tried visiting his son J. C. and family in the community, only to discover they were away as well.

Frank James Ada J. C

Ada Shoppers Naomi Bradley and Price Richardson Visit Ada

Mrs Naomi Bradley and Mrs Price Richardson shopped in Ada with occasional stops at local stores and a lunch break, highlighting a typical shopping outing in the town.

Naomi Bradley Price Richardson Ada

Ada Hosts Weekend With Maddox Family Visit

Mr and Mrs Joe Maddox of Ada spent the weekend with the J C Maddox family.

Joe Maddox Ada J. C. Maddox's

Ada Chickasha game draw attended by Melton Pennington

Dale Melton Neville and Alfred Pennington attended the Ada Chickasha football game in Ada Friday night to watch the teams compete on the gridiron.

Dale Melton Neville Alfred Pennington Ada

Miss Violet Nelson Hosts Weekend Visit in Tulsa

Miss Violet Nelson of Tulsa spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Nelson, visiting nearby friends and returning home.

Miss Violet Nelson Tulsa Mrs Charlie Nelson

Ada County Fair Attendees Weekday Gathering

Mrs. Verna McCurdy and Mrs. Bessie Bradley attended the county fair in Ada Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Law and Max and W. A. Pennington called on the Dale Meltons Thursday night.

Verna McCurdy Bessie Bradley Ada J. W. Law Max and W. A. Pennington Dale Meltons

Ada shoppers Charley Nelson and Violet visit

Charley Nelson and daughter Violet shopped in Ada Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Murphy and children of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Ted Cox and Beverly Thursday.

Charley Nelson Violet Ada Paul Murphy Ted Cox Beverly

Gaar Corner Boys Excel at County Fair Poultry Judge Award

Charles Stone cipher led the FFA judging as the top poultry judge at the county fair, highlighting the effort of Gaar Corner youths in the event.

Gaar Corner Charles Stonecipher FFA

FFA Vaness Chapter Sees Bratcher Reserve Grand Champion

Charles serves as secretary for the Vaness FFA chapter while La void Bratcher excelled by placing by winning reserve grand champion with his Poland China barrow and taking third in the field crops contest among 21 FFA competitors.

Charles FFA Vaness Lavoid Bratcher Poland China Barrow

Jones Family Weekend Visitation Event Mentioned

Jack Jones of Oklahoma City visited over the weekend with Mr and Mrs Dale Jones and family including Terry Charlotte and Joleeta Jones.

Jack Jones Oklahoma City Mrs. Dale Jones Terry Charlotte Joleeta Jones

Neville Pennington and Mr Robertson in Oklahoma City

Neville Pennington and Mr Robertson were in Oklahoma City Sunday afternoon in what appears to be a routine social or business visit observed by local witnesses.

Neville Pennington Mr. Robertson Oklahoma City

Mrs. James Visits Maddox Home Friday Afternoon

Mrs. Frank James visited Mrs. Alma Maddox and her mother Mrs. Amanda Berger who is visiting in the Maddox home Friday afternoon.

Frank James Alma Maddox Amanda Berger Maddox

Mrs. Dale Melton and Cheryl Visit Snipes Family Saturday

Mrs. Dale Melton and Cheryl visited Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Snipes for a Saturday afternoon call, sharing time and conversation at their home.

Dale Melton Cheryl Mrs. Fletcher Snipes

Mrs and Mrs James Visit Preston Family After Baby Arrival

Mr and Mrs F D James and Mrs Ethel Varnadore visited Mr and Mrs Preston Farmer and family Wednesday afternoon. The Farmers have a new baby girl and Preston is recuperating from a recent appendectomy.

F. D. James Ethel Varnadore Preston

Cheryl Melton Attends Stratford Show Saturday Night

Cheryl Melton attended a Stratford show on Saturday night anchoring the event with her presence.

Olen James Honored With Army Discharge

Mr Olen James and his wife and son spent Sunday night and Monday with his parents Mr and Mrs Frank James Olen received an honorable discharge from the Army on Thursday He had been in Brooks General Hospital in San Antonio Texas after a recent illness He has fully recovered and is at home with his family and friends

Olen James Raymond Earl Oklahoma City Frank James Olen Army Brooks General Hospital San Antonio Tex

Ada Visits Friends In Community

Ada spent Saturday visiting friends around the community, sharing time and conversations with neighbors.

Mrs Pennington Visit With Inez Reportedly Tuesday

Mrs Clariece Pennington visited Mrs Inez Pennington Tuesday afternoon in a brief social call.

Clariece Pennington Inez Pennington

Dale Jones Visited Mr and Mrs Frank James Monday

Dale Jones visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank James on Monday. The brief social note records a casual call between neighbors, with no additional remarks or context provided.

Dale Jones Mrs Frank James

Visitors noted in Pauls Valley hospital area

Mr Reed of Wapanucka visited Claude Horsley Saturday morning. Mrs Clariece Pennington and Harrell Gene and Mrs Mildred Melton and Cheryl Jeanne went to Pauls Valley Friday night. Cla riece and Harrell visited Mr and Mrs C C Stinnett. Loyd and Mildred and Cheryl visited Mr and Mrs J T Morphew, both ill in Pauls Valley Hospital. Clariece learned of a new baby son born to her niece Marie Shackelford and went to the hospital to see the arrival.

Clariece Pennington Harrell Gene Mildred Melton Cheryl Jeanne Pauls Valley Clariece Harrell C. C. Stinnett Loyd Mildred Cheryl J. T. Morphew Pauls Valley Hospital Marie Shackelford

Mrs Dale Melton Visits Mrs Lee Decker in Stratford

Mrs Dale Melton visited Mrs Lee Decker in Stratford on Tuesday morning for a brief social call and conversation.

Dale Melton Lee Decker Stratford

Woman Injured After Wednesday Fall

Cheryl Melton suffered a painful accident on Wednesday when she fell and cut her leg. The wound reached the bone and required two stitches to close it.

Cheryl Melton

Udell Flatt Family Visits Mrs McKinney and Jerry

Mr and Mrs Udell Flatt and children Elton Merle and Linda of Skintook spent the weekend with Mrs Cressie McKinney and Jerry.

Udell Flatt Elton Merle and Linda of Skintook Cressie McKinney Jerry

Stratford Visit Takes Place With Burch Family Members

Mr and Mrs Tom Burch visited Elmer Burch Emmy Flipper and Mr and Mrs Barney Gray in Stratford Saturday afternoon confirming social ties and family greetings during a suburban afternoon call.

Tom Burch Elmer Burch Emmy Flipper Mrs Barney Gray Stratford

Whitaker Visit With Escue On Monday

Mr and Mrs Charlie Whitaker visited Mr and Mrs S W Escue on Monday in a social call reported from the local society notes.

Austell Horton Visits Oklahoma City Friends Saturday

Austell Horton spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Burch in Oklahoma City visiting and socializing with the couple.

Dale Melton Transacted Business in Ada

Dale Melton conducted business in Ada Monday afternoon regarding an agreed transaction and related proceedings.

Dale Melton Ada

Cheryl Attends State Fair in Oklahoma City Sunday

Cheryl visited the Oklahoma City State Fair on Sunday, enjoying the exhibits and rides. Local crowds reported lively scenes and fairground weather was mild.

Dinner guests hosted by Mr and Mrs Frank James

Mr and Mrs J C James and Joleeta Jones attended a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Frank James, sharing an evening together.

J. C. James Joleeta Jones Mrs Frank James

Mr and Mrs Tom Burch Visit Center Family

Mr and Mrs Tom Burch spent Sunday with her brother Mr and Mrs Oren Gray at Center enhancing family ties in a quiet weekend gathering.

Tom Burch Mrs Oren Gray

Escues Visit Whitakers Saturday

Mr and Mrs S W Escue visited Mr and Mrs Charlie Whitaker on Saturday.

Pennington Family Dines with Ada Residents

Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue and Roy of Ada and Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington Harrell Gene and Jerry Pennington were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Alvie Pennington.

Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue Roy Ada Neville Pennington Harrell Gene Jerry Pennington Alvie Pennington

Miss Violet Nelson Visits Mrs Henry Little Saturday

Miss Violet Nelson visited Mrs Henry Little Saturday afternoon, sharing a social call and news in a quiet neighborhood gathering.

Violet Nelson Henry Little

Family visit spreads across Oklahoma City and Watonā

Mr and Mrs Henry Little traveled to Oklahoma City on Sunday to see his brother Mr and Mrs Ed Little. The group then went to Watonā to visit Henrys and Eds sister Mrs S C Roles and family.

Henry Little Oklahoma City Ed Little Waton&a Henry Mrs S. C

Gaar Corner HD Club Wins Blue Ribbon at County Fair

The Gaar Corner HD Club learned they won a Blue Ribbon at the County Fair for their canning project. Members celebrated the achievement with smiles and pride at the awards announcement.

Gaar Corner HD

Hensleys Visit Philpot Family in Stratford Tuesday

Mr and Mrs N L Hensley Gary and Marsh visited Rev and Mrs Ed Philpot in Stratford Tuesday night for a social call.

N. L. Hensley Gary and Marsh Rev Ed Philpot Stratford

Little Gary Hensley Recovers After Weekend Illness

Over the weekend Gary Hensley fell ill but has since improved and is feeling better now.

Gary Hensley

Pennington and Farmer Visit Harrell Sunday Afternoon

Jerry Pennington and Gene Farmer visited Harrell on Sunday afternoon to discuss a local matter and catch up with friends in the community.

Jerry Pennington Gene Farmer Harrell Gene Pennington

Mrs McClure Patsy Ada Visit Frank James

Mrs Pat McClure and Patsy of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Frank James along with Mrs Ethel Varnadore at their home.

Pat McClure Patsy Ada Ethel Varnadore Frank James

Posey Sisters Visit McCurdys Across State Lines

Raymond Earl and the James family with Norma and Mary along with Mrs. Cressie McKinney and Jerry share family ties. Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Posey of Torrance California visited Mr. and Mrs. Marvin McCurdy during the past week revealing sisterly links between Mrs. Posey and Mrs. McCurdy.

Raymond Earl J.C. James Norma Mary Cressie McKinney Jerry T. E. Posey Torrance, Calif Marvin McCurdy Posey Mrs. McCurdy

Mrs McClure and Patsy Peach Hunting North of Stratford

Mrs Pat McClure along with Patsy and Mrs Cressie McKinney went north of Stratford in search of peaches. The trio undertook a local hunting activity described as peach hunting, gathering fruit along rural roads.

Pat McClure Patsy Cressie McKinney Stratford

Rev Roy Criswell Leads Services at Gaar Corner Church

Rev Roy Criswell of Norman preached at Gaar Corner Church of Christ on Sunday afternoon. He visited the Frank James home after the services.

Roy Criswell Norman Gaar Corner Church of Christ Criswell Frank James

Ansell Families and Relatives Visit In County

Mr and Mrs S H Ansell and Mr Ansell s father of Stratford Burch Peek of Healdton and Mr and Mrs T E Posey of Torrance California visited Mr and Mrs Marvin McCurdy Sunday.

S. H. Ansell Mr. Ansell Stratford Burch Peek Healdton T. E. Posey Torrance Calif Marvin McCurdy

Community visits noted in brief county lines

Mrs Cressie McKinney and Jerry visited Mrs Johnnie Griffith and girls Monday night Newt Jervis of Stratford visited in the Gaar Corner community Tuesday

Cressie McKinney And Jerry Johnnie Griffith Newt Jervis Stratford Gaar Corner

Ada shoppers Mr and Mrs Marvin McCurdy visit Tuesday

Mr. and Mrs. Marvin McCurdy were seen shopping in Ada on Tuesday with no further details available from the brief OCR snippet.

Mrs Marvin McCurdy Ada

Mrs Mildred Melton Visits Friends Wednesday Morning

Mrs Mildred Melton visited Mrs Ruby Burkhart and Mrs Sybal Reed Wednesday morning.

Mildred Melton Ruby Burkhart Sybal Reed

Troy Sherrill Admitted to Valley View Hospital

Troy Sherrill was admitted to Valley View Hospital last Tuesday. At his bedside were his son and family Leon Sherrill and sons of Midland Texas and his daughter Harold Robertson of Anson Texas. His condition was reported as some better and relatives returned home Friday.

Troy Sherrill Valley View Hospital Leon Sherrill Midland Tex Harold Robertson Anson, Tex Sherrill J. C Jim Cradducks Anson Troy

Harris Family Welcomes Eleventh Granddaughter

Mr and Mrs Luther Harris return from Lake Jackson Texas after visiting son Jim Harris and family. The Harrises celebrate the birth of their eleventh granddaughter and third grandson.

Luther Harris Lake Jackson Tex Jim Harris Jim Harrises Pappy Granny Harris

Turner Couple Visits Duncan Relatives

Mr and Mrs H B Turner traveled to Duncan and visited with sister in law Mrs Verna Turner and other relatives there recently.

H. B. Turner Duncan Verna Turner

Local families visit Ada shopper outing

Mrs. Maxine Cameron and son Claude Lee of Lindsay and Mrs. Winnie Woodruff of Maysville spent Tuesday with Mrs. Mildred Melton. They also shopped in Ada.

Maxine Cameron Claude Lee Lindsay Winnie Woodruff Maysville Mildred Melton Ada

Horsley Attends State Fair in Oklahoma City

Claude Horsley traveled to Oklahoma City on Wednesday to attend the State Fair, joining attendees for a day of exhibition and events at the large annual gathering.

Claude Horsley Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs La Vern Farmer and Mr and Mrs Doyle Bittle

A fragment notes the names of two couples: Mr. and Mrs. La Vern Farmer and Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Bittle. No locations dates or context are provided in the readable text.

la Vern Farmer Mrs Doyle Bittle

Mrs. Ross and family visit Nabors in Duncan

Mrs J C Ross and Mrs John Raymond Ross with Ronnie visited Mr and Mrs Bill Nabors in Duncan on Sunday. The trip highlighted social ties in the area and included familiar local families.

J. C. Ross John Raymond Ross Ronnie Bill Nabors Duncan

Mrs Pearl Davis Visits Parents In Weleetka

Mrs Pearl Davis of Weleetka spent a couple of days with her parents Mr and Mrs J F Johnson and Paul.

Pearl Davis Weleetka J. F. Johnson and Paul

Frank James Attends Galey Church of Christ Sunday Night

Those from Gaar Corner who went to Galey Church of Christ Sunday night included Frank James.

Gaar Corner Galey Church of Christ Frank James Olen James

Mary Ellen Jumper Returns After Visit

Mary Ellen Jumper came back Tuesday night from a short visit with her cousin Helen Robertson of Anson Texas.

Mary Ellen Jumper Helen Robertson Anson, Tex

Craddock Visit Precedes Return Home Thursday Night

The report notes Mr and Mrs George Craddock visited their son before he would return home Thursday night. In addition, Mr and Mrs Fred McKinney are on a three week vacation in California.

Fred McKinney California

Hursh Family Visits Daughters From Goldsmith

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hursh of Goldsmith Texas arrive Thursday night to visit daughters Brenda and Karen who spent the last two weeks with their grandparents.

Kenneth Hursh Goldsmith Tex Brenda Karen

Visitors From California And Fort Smith

Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Browning and children from California and Mrs. Lloyd Blair and children from Fort Smith Arkansas visited the home of the H. C. Willises recently.

H. C. Willises J. T. Browning California Lloyd Blair Fort Smith, Ark

Harris Family Visit Spans Seminole Ada Residents

Mr. and Mrs. Gene Harris and daughter Patti of Seminole visited his parents Virgil Harris Saturday. They also toured Mrs. Harris' parents, Mr and Mrs. Andy Large, in Ada.

Gene Harris Patti Seminole Virgil Harrises Harris Andy Larges Ada

Gilbert Stettler Visits Parents in Ada

Gilbert Stettler, employed in Ada, visited his parents Mr and Mrs Lloyd Stettler. The brief notice notes the family gathering occurring in Ada with no further details provided.

Gilbert Stettler Ada Mrs Lloyd Stettler

Glenns Visit Son in Seminole County

Mr and Mrs W A Glenn visited their son and family the Alfred Glenns in Seminole Sunday, sharing a family moment during the weekend trip.

W. A. Glenn Alfred Glenns Seminole

Family visit and surgery reported in Ada area

Mr and Mrs L B Alexander hosted grandsons Richard Alec and David Parker of Ada for much of last week. Their father Joe Parker underwent surgery at Valley View Hospital last Thursday.

L. B. Alexander Richard Alec David Parker Ada Joe Parker Valley View Hospital

Fittstown Wins Ribbons at County Fair

Fittstown residents excel at the County Fair with several ribbons awarded to local exhibitors. Mrs. W. A. Glenn earned multiple ribbons and was featured on the front page of ADA Evening News last Tuesday.

Fittstown W. A. Glenn ADA Evening News

Ada Visitors Call on Morris Family Sunday

Mrs. Mary Ruth Morris of Ada and Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Vander pool of Oklahoma City visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Morris Sunday afternoon.

Mary Ruth Morris Ada Lowell Vanderpool Oklahoma City Floyd Morris

Brown Family Action Noted in San Antonio Visit

Mr and Mrs Melton Brown and their daughter from San Antonio Texas along with Calvin Brown were present for several days last week in a local social or family gathering.

Melton Brown San Antonio, Tex Calvin Brown

Deleplain Family Travels To Nashville For College

Paul Deleplain left for Nashville Tennessee on Friday to attend Peabody College classes starting Monday. His wife and daughter will join him later, staying at his parents home, Mr and Mrs J L Deleplain. Visitors in the Deleplain home over the weekend included Mr and Mrs Ray Stevens of Norman.

Paul Deleplain Nashville Tenn Peabody College Paul J.L. Deleplain Deleplain Ray Stevens Norman

McElroy Couple Attend Brother's Wedding in Ahloso

Mr. and Mrs. Paul McElroy of Healdton attended the wedding of his brother Charles Buddy Mc Elroy to Nora Hunt Friday night at the Ahloso Church of Christ.

Paul McElroy Healdton Charles Buddy” McElroy Nora Hunt Ahloso Church of Christ

Stroud and Valliant Ladies Visit Friends in Fittstown

Mrs. Ruby Eaton Mrs. Chandler and Mrs. Ruby Hodgins of Stroud with Mrs. Ellen Hudson of Valliant visited friends at Skeiths Store in Fittstown on Wednesday afternoon. Hudson stayed longer with Mrs. Jewell Graper and Mrs. Susan Whitwell for an extended visit.

Ruby Eaton Chandler Ruby Hodgins Stroud Ellen Hudson Valliant Fittstown Skeith’s Hudson Jewell Graper Susan Whitwell

Lonnie Cradduck Family Visits Ill Uncle Troy Sherrill

Mr and Mrs Lonnie Cradduck and daughter Carolyn of Okmulgee visited Thursday night to see Lonnie s uncle Troy Sherrill who was seriously ill. They also

Lonnie Cradduck Carolyn of Okmulgee Lonnie Troy Sherrill

Townsend family visits Tupelo for business last Monday

Mr and Mrs Harold Townsend and grandson Buster Allison attended to business in Tupelo last Monday.

Harold Townsend Buster Allison Tupelo

Crain Couple of Lovington Site in New Mexico

Mr and Mrs Raymond Bud dy Crain of Lovington New Mexico appear in a society notice likely announcing a wedding engagement or social event involving the couple.

Mrs Raymond ‘“Buddy” Crain of Lovington, N. M

Cherry family visit and church Royal Service noted

The group returned home last week after a vacation with Mr and Mrs O E Cherry and Debra. They visited the Terrell Winton family in Norman and friends in Harrison and Gosh en Ark. The WMU Baptist Church held a Royal Service meeting at the church last Wednesday.

O. E. Cherry Debra Terrell Winton Norman Harrison and Goshen Ark Cherrys Arkansas WMU the Baptist Church

Mrs Gertrude Hunter Travels Home From Visit

Mrs. Gertrude Hunter returns to her home in Nixa Missouri after visiting her sisters Mrs. Johnny Johnson and Mrs. Leroy Ross.

Gertrude Hunter Nixa, Mo Johnny Johnson Leroy Ross

Frisco visitors stop by relatives Tuesday evening

Mrs J W Snow and her daughter Rosa Lee of Frisco visited her daughter Mrs Maxine Harris and her children for a while Tuesday evening.

J. W. Snow Rosa Lee Frisco Maxine Harris

Parish Chapel Social Guests and Attendance Report

Mrs. Donna Stidham hosted Sunday dinner with siblings Sam and Annie Brandon of Ada. Fred Gray and family joined Roy and Mrs Lamb and Center residents in Oklahoma City for the State fair. Alfred Pennington Dale Melton and Neville Pennington attended the Ada football game Friday.

Dale Melton Cheryl Oklahoma City Donna Stidham Sam Brandon Hickory Annie Brandon Ada Roy Lamb

Dryden visit to Valley View Hospital

Ruby, Glen and Frank Dryden visited their nephew Charles Ray Dryden in Valley View Hospital. The narrative notes a family gathering at the hospital during the medical visit.

Ruby Glen Frank Dryden Charles Ray Dryden Valley View Hospital

Gene Harrell Visits Pauls Valley Parents Friday Night

Harrell Gene visited her parents Mr and Mrs C C Stinnett in Pauls Valley Friday night for a family gathering with relatives and neighbors present.

Mrs Doyle Bittle and Cecilia Farmer Shopping at Gaar Corner

Mrs Doyle Bittle along with Cecilia Farmer of Adam and Janie Farmer were seen shopping at Gaar Corner on Saturday evening in a local social note.

Doyle Bittle Cecilia Farmer Adam Janie Farmer Gaar Corner

Mrs Pearl Gray Visits Mother in Stratford

Mrs Pearl Gray and her children spent Wednesday with her mother Mrs Hallie Wood of Stratford.

Pearl Gray Hallie Wood Stratford

Isaacs Visited Edwards Couple Wednesday Night

W N Isaacs called on Mr and Mrs M D Edwards Wednesday night in a brief social visit noted in the local column.

W.N. Isaacs Mrs. M. D. Edwards

Mrs Elma Law Visits Ada Neighboring Families

Mrs Elma Law visited Mrs Ethel Keef of Ada Saturday. Other visitors were Mr and Mrs Willie Shaw and family of Healdton. Billie Keef was preparing to leave for old Mexico on vacation.

Elma Law Ethel Keef Ada Willie Shaw Healdton Billie Keef Old Mexico

Birthday dinner honors Mrs Magar at Wintersmith Park

Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden attended a picnic style birthday dinner at Wintersmith Park Ada honoring her mother Mrs Jim Magar. Attendees included Essel Magar Irene Klutts Ray Magar Center Buren Magar Oakman Dorothy Levin Carl Fitzhugh Ruth Magar Robert Waller and children Linda Jim Magar.

Frank Dryden Jim Magar Wintersmith Park Ada Essel Magar Irene Klutts Ray Magar Center Buren Magar Oakman Dorothy Levin Carl Fitzhugh Ruth Magar Robert Waller Robert Linda

Pendleys Dined With Henson Couple Sunday

Rev and Mrs Pendley were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs P O Henson, sharing a family gathering at their home.

Mrs Iva Carson Visits Daughters in Texas

Mrs Iva Carson visited her daughters in Texas during the past season. She stayed several days, sharing family time and returning home after her Texas visit.

Iva Carson Texas

Ada couple visit relatives over weekend

Mr and Mrs Pod Law of Ada spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs J W Law.

Mrs. Pod Law Ada J. W. Law

Pennington Dinner Guests Include Lorraine and Vasto Pennington

Mrs. Lorraine Pennington Wayland and Miss Vasto Pennington were Wednesday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Pennington.

Lorraine Pennington Wayland Vasto Pennington Mrs Claude Pennington

Isaacs and Wood Visit Ada for Thursday Fair

Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs and Mrs. Clara Wood were in Ada Thursday for the local fair and related events.

Maxwell Couple Visits Miller Family After Years Apart

Mr and Mrs Willie Pierce of Maxwell and two cousins from Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Troy Miller Tuesday night. They had not seen each other for a number of years and enjoyed the reunion with Mrs Miller also a cousin.

Willie Pierce Maxwell Oklahoma City Troy Miller Mrs. Miller

Law couple visit Dryden at hospital and county fair

Mr and Mrs J W Law visited Charles Ray Dryden in the hospital on Wednesday night and also attended the County Fair bringing support and brief updates from the community event.

J. W. Law Charles Ray Dryden

Families Attend State Fair in Oklahoma City

Mrs Clara Wood and W N Isaacs joined Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray and their children at the Oklahoma State Fair Saturday. Florence Isaacs visited her daughter Mrs J A Patton of Oklahoma City while they were at the fair.

Troy Miller Clara Bob Crowder Midwest City Oklahoma City Clara Wood W. N. Isaacs Vernon Gray Florence Isaacs J. A. Patton

Hospital visit for Charles Ray Dryden noted

Mrs. Virgie Pennington Mrs. Verneice Dryden Miss Ruby Dryden Mrs. Clara Wood and Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs were at the hospital Thursday evening to visit Charles Ray Dryden.

Virgie Pennington Verneice Dryden Ruby Droyden Clara Wood W. N. Isaacs Charles Ray Dryden

Sunday Dinner Guests Include Wood Lamb Family

Mr and Mrs John Wood and Charles were the Sunday dinner guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Ray Lamb.

John Wood Charles Mrs Ray Lamb

Mrs Lorraine Pennington and Wayland and Miss Vasto Penning

Lorraine Pennington and Wayland Pennington with Miss Vasto Penning appear in a society brief noting family ties and social events in the local column. The item highlights names and relationships without further detail.

Ada Fair Guest Ton Attends Last Wednesday

Ton attended the Ada fair held in Ada last Wednesday, engaging with exhibitors and exploring local market displays.

Ton Ada

Mrs Cora Davis and Irene Carson Attended Sunday Church and Visited Friends

Mrs. Cora Davis and Irene Carson attended church in Tupelo on Sunday and later visited friends in Centrahoma and Stonewall that evening.

Cora Davis Irene Carson Tupelo Centrahoma Stonewall

Stratford family visit over Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Lester Elmore and family of Stratford spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Pennington and family.

Lester Elmore Stratford Alfred Pennington

Sunday dinner guests in Ada visit

E. C. Cavener and H. R. were the Sunday dinner guests of his son, Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Cavener and sons of Ada.

E. C. Cavener H. R Mrs Edmond Cavener Ada

Mrs Crowder Visits Parents on Midwest City Stop

Mrs Iva Mae Crowder and a Midwest City friend called on her parents Mr and Mrs Troy Miller for a while Wednesday on their way home from Coalgate.

Iva Mae Crowder Midwest City Troy Miller Coalgate

Temple and Junior Farmer Call on Willie Isaacs

Percy Richardson Temple and Junior Farmer visited Willie Isaacs on Sunday morning to discuss an ongoing community project and share concerns about local affairs.

Percy Richardson Temple Junior Farmer Willie Isaacs

Gideon Brother Involved In Kentucky Car Wreck

Mrs. Lavern Dryden learned her brother Billy Ray Gideon was in a Kentucky car wreck and listed in serious condition at a local hospital there. The Gideons are former residents of a nearby community.

Lavern Dryden Billy Ray Gideon Kentucky Gideons

Mrs Estalene Farmer Visits Oil Center Family

Mrs Estalene Farmer and her boys from Union Hill spent Sunday evening with her parents Mr and Mrs Ray Lamb and attended church with them at Oil Center Sunday night.

Estalene Farmer Union Hill Ray Lamb Oil Center

Mrs Pearl Gray and Norma Joyce Visit Stratford Guests

Mrs Pearl Gray and Norma Joyce spent Saturday evening visiting with Mr and Mrs Gus Gray of Stratford, sharing an informal social call.

Pearl Gray Norma Joyce Mrs Gus Gray Stratford

Ada Residents Mentioned in Public Notices

Mrs Lee Farmer and Mr Doyle Bittle together with Mr and Mrs Lavern Farmer and Percy Richardson all of Ada are named alongside Alvie Miller in a local notice. The fragment lists several individuals connected to Ada in a civic or community context.

Lee Farmer Doyle Bittle Lavern Farmer Percy Richardson Ada Alvie Miller

Dryden Family Visits Charles Ray Dryden in Hospital

Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden and Glen and Ruby Dryden visit Charles Ray Dryden who is confined to the hospital with a broken leg.

Frank Dryden Glen and Ruby Dryden Charles Ray Dryden

Gray Family Visit in Seminole Sunday

Mr and Mrs Thurman Gray of Seminole visited his brother Mr and Mrs Fred Gray and family Sunday evening continuing a family gathering in the Seminole area.

Thurman Gray Seminole Mrs Fred Gray

Isaacs Couple Guests of Birden Family in Me Comb

Mr and Mrs WN Isaacs were Wednesday guests of Mr and Mrs Alvie Birden in Me Comb. The visit highlighted social ties in the community with local hospitality noted.

WN. Isaacs Alvie Birden MeComb

Friday Dinner Guest Arrives at Alene Anderson Home

Mrs. Cora Davis served as the Friday dinner guest at the home of Mrs. Alene Anderson, sharing an evening gathering with the host and neighboring friends.

Cora Davis Alene Anderson

Ada trio at Oklahoma State Fair attended Saturday night

Wayland Miss Lahanda Creel and Miss Wanda Hendrix of Ada. Delton Sutton of Pickett and Garland Pennington attended the State Fair in Oklahoma City Saturday night.

Lorraine Pennington Wayland Lahanda Creel Wanda Hendrix Ada Delton Sutton Pickett Garland Pennington Oklahoma City

Rowe Family Finishes New Home on Former Site

Mr and Mrs N W Rowe near completion of a new house built across the road from the old structure. Their farm is now identified as the Herbert Horton place marking a name change for the property.

N. W. Rowe Rowes Herbert Horton Place

Lawrence Farmer Visits With Debra of Rebee

Lawrence Farmer and Debra of Rebee visited Wednesday evening with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Lee Farmer.

Lawrence Farmer Debra of Rebee Mrs Lee Farmer

Ada Couple Dines with Penningtons Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Orin Clay of Ada visiting Mrs. Pennington and Mr. Pennington for Sunday dinner.

Mrs Elma Law Visits With Miss Ru by Dryden

Mrs Elma Law visited Thursday morning with Miss Ru by Dryden for a social call.

Elma Law Ruby Dryden

Ada Visitors Include Farmers After Operation

Mr. and Mrs. Preston Farmer and daughters visited sister and daughter Mrs. Gwendolyn Wright in Ada Friday. Mr. Farmer had a checkup following his recent operation.

Preston Farmer Alvie Farmer Ada Gwendolyn Wright Farmer

Lee Farmer Sick List This Week

Lee Farmer has been on the sick list for the past week, with no further health details provided.

Lee Farmer

Ada Fair Attendance By Local Delegates

Doyrne Isaacs and Thomas Hatchett of Center attended the Ada fair last Wednesday visiting exhibits and meeting organizers.

Doyrne Isaacs and Thomas Hatchett Center Ada

Lawton Family Visits Miller Home After State Fair Outing

Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Harrison and family of Lawton spent Sunday night with Mr. and Mrs. Troy Miller. They traveled with the Crowders to the State Fair and returned together.

Darrell Harrison Lawton Troy Miller

Isaacs Host Guests From Gaar Corner and Odessa

Monday night visitors to Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs included Mr. and Mrs. Ted Cox and Beverly from Gaar Corner, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden and Arthur Revells of Odessa. Revells is Cox's cousin and a longtime friend of Frank and Willie. the Revells family were early pioneers of the area.

W. N. Isaacs Ted Cox Beverly Gaar Corner Frank Dryden Arthur Revells Odessa Tex Revells Cox Frank Willie

Law Couple Visits Miller Family Monday

Mr and Mrs J W Law called on Mr and Mrs Troy Miller on Monday in a social exchange that reflects community ties and neighborly greetings in the local paper.

J. W. Law Troy Miller

Mrs Pearl Gray Visits with Stratford Relative

Mrs Pearl Gray and her daughter spent time Saturday with her mother Mrs Hallie Wood in Stratford during a family visit.

Mrs Verneice Dryden Visits Magar Home

Mrs Verneice Dryden spent a while Monday with her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Magar. Mrs Mary Lou Pinley was also visiting in the Magar home.

Verneice Dryden Jim Magar Mary Lou Pinley Magar

Oscar Carson Leaves Friday for Lubbock

Oscar Carson departed again on Friday heading to Lubbock Texas for unknown reasons.

Oscar Carson Lubbock, Tex

Ada County Fair Draws Local Boys

Local boys attended the Ada county fair last Monday night, enjoying activities and community events at the county fairgrounds.

Ada

Cotton Bale Sold By E C Cavener This Week

E C Cavener sold a bale of cotton this week, reflecting ongoing farming activity in the area. The sale highlights local agricultural commerce and farm income during the season.

E. C. Cavener

Mrs. June Hightower Visits Parents in Oklahoma City

Mrs. June Hightower and her son from Oklahoma City spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Farmer, continuing family gatherings in the area.

June Hightower Oklahoma City Virgil Farmer

Wayne Pennington as Sun day guest of Miss Dixie Elmore

Wayne Pennington appeared as the Sunday guest of Miss Dixie Elmore in Stratford detailing social visits and local hospitality.

Wayne Pennington

Penningtons Spent Sunday Together

Jerry Pennington spent Sunday with Harrell Gene Pennington in a family visit.

Dryden sisters visit Mrs. Elma Law. Clara shops in Shawnee

Mrs. Verneice Dryden and Miss Ruby Dryden were Monday evening visitors of Mrs. Elma Law. Clara attended shopping in Shawnee Saturday evening.

Verneice Dryden Ruby Dryden Elma Law Troy Miller Clara Shawnee

Ada Morning: Mrs Pennington and Miss Dryden Seen

Mrs. Virgie Pennington and Miss Ruby Dryden were in Ada early Monday morning, observed by residents. The sighting added to local chatter as authorities continued routine investigations in the area.

Virgie Pennington Ruby Dryden Ada

Ada Fair Attenders Draw Clara Wood and Family Crowd

Mrs Clara Wood attended the Ada fair last Wednesday night with her granddaughter and Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray and their family as part of a community outing at the event.

Clara Wood Ada Mrs Vernon Gray

Jackie Martin Visits Doyne Isaacs in Oil Center

Jackie Martin of Oil Center called on Doyne Isaacs Sunday, reporting the social visit and local community ties.

Jackie Martin Oil Center Doyne Isaacs

Miss Ruby Dryden Visits Mrs Pennington Wednesday Evening

Miss Ruby Dryden visited Mrs Virgie Pennington Wednesday evening in a social stopover.

Ruby Dryden Virgie Pennington

Odessa Visitor Roundup At Frank Dryden Home

Arthur Revells of Odessa Texas Andy Dame of Stonewall and Mrs Estelle Cox of Gaar Corner were visitors in the Frank Dryden home continuing a local social run with neighbors and friends.

Arthur Revells Odessa Tex Andy Dame Stonewall Estelle Cox Gaar Corner Frank Dryden

Highway workers J. W. Law and Alvie Pennington at Dustin

J. W. Law and Alvie Pennington, state highway employees, are assigned to Dustin this week for road maintenance. They focus on repairs and safety upgrades in the area.

J. W. Law and Alvie Pennington Dustin

Pearl Gray Attends Oil Center Wedding Shower

Mrs. Pearl Gray attended the wedding shower at Oil Center on Wednesday evening honoring Mr. and Mrs. Robert Frantz. Mrs. Frantz is formerly Bertie Lou Jones.

Pearl Gray Oil Center Robert Frantz Frantz Bertie Lou Jones

Vaness School Plans Open House After Building Completion

Friday September 28 is the open house date for Vaness School. Several residents have not yet seen the new building since its completion.

Vaness School

Ada shoppers visit Mrs Forrest Over with Cora Davis and Irene Carson

Mrs. Cora Davis and Miss Irene Carson shopped in Ada Thursday afternoon and also visited Mrs. Forrest Over.

Cora Davis Irene Carson Ada Forrest

Ferguson Visits Friday Night at Alfred Pennington Home

F A Ferguson spent a period Friday night visiting at the Alfred Pennington residence, according to local social notes.

Cent er couple visits with son and family

Mr and Mrs Oren Gray of Cen ter visited awhile Friday with their son Mr and Mrs Fred Gray and family.

Oren Gray Center Mrs Fred Gray

Reed and Alexander families host guests in Oklahoma City visit

Mr. and Mrs. Lavern Reed of Francis and Mr. and Mrs. Altus Alexander with their daughters visited Mr. and Mrs. Lee Farmer Sunday evening in Oklahoma City, sharing an informal gathering.

Lavern Reed Francis Altus Alexander Oklahoma City Lee Farmer

Pennington Visit Ties Oklahoma City trip to Pattons

Friday night spent with Mr. and Mrs. Milo Pennington after a trip from Oklahoma City where they visited Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Patton.

Orin Clay Ada Milo Pennington Oklahoma City J. A. Patton

Dryden Family and Lawrence Visit

Ruby and Glen Dryden spent Sunday with their brother Mr and Mrs Ray Dryden and family of Lawrence. Charles Ray was released from the hospital Sunday morning.

Ruby Glen Dryden Mrs Ray Dryden Lawrence Charles Ray

Pod Law couple advance carpentry on new home

Mr and Mrs Pod Law begin carpentry for a house near Gaar Corner as construction starts. The couple prepares for the project with local builders and a planned curb appeal.

Pod Law Gaar Corner

Miller couple visit Maxwell Wednesday night

Mr and Mrs Troy Miller visited Maxwell on Wednesday night for an informal gathering. They were joined by several neighbors and stayed for about an hour.

Ada couple hosts Sunday supper for Law family

Mr and Mrs Joe Beck of Ada hosted a Sunday supper for Mr and Mrs J W Law. The gathering centered on family and friends with casual dining and conversation.

Joe Beck Ada J. W. Law

Family shares Sunday with Mrs Stiles as kin visit

Mrs Juanita Stiles hosted a Sunday gathering with her brother and his family. The text notes the brother’s name was not captured.

Juanita Stiles

Cavener Helped With Boll Harvest By Three Neighbors

John Alexander Wayne Farmer and Alvis Miller assist Ernest Cavener in pulling bolls during harvest work. The trio provides hands on help in field tasks.

John Alexander Wayne Farmer Alvis Miller Ernest Cavener

Gene and Jerry Pennington Visit Gene Farmer

Harrell Gene and Jerry Pennington visited Gene Farmer and spent time at his home. The encounter was casual and observed by local attendees. No further details on purpose or outcomes were reported.

Weeding to Save Garden Moisture for Vegetables

Gardeners are advised to remove weeds to conserve soil moisture for vegetable beds. Weeds compete for water and nutrients, reducing yields. Mulching after weeding helps retain moisture and suppress regrowth. Implement timely weeding to support healthy vegetable growth.

Home Grown Apples Pair With Meat In Rustic Bake

A simple seasonal dish uses home grown apples to accompany a meat roast. The recipe highlights chopping apples, lining a pan, and roasting until tender, yielding a balanced sweet and savory glaze.

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