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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1963

Page

2

Stonewall Birth Notice Highlights Henry Lee Arrival

Mr and Mrs Wise announce the birth of a son named Henry Lee on March 19. Relatives and neighbors including Cindy Ables Ada Glover and Betty Thornt on visited and celebrated, with Willie Myricks and Lilly managing the cake as they shopped in Shawnee.

Mrs. Wise Henry Lee

Bullards Host Weekend with Wayne and Ronnie

Mr and Mrs Wayne Bullard and Ronnie Norman spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Cecil Bullard.

Wayne Bullard Ronnie Norman Mrs Cecil Bullard

Couple visit in Ada on Sunday evening

Mr and Mrs Dave McCoy of Ada visited Mrs McCoys brother and wife Mr and Mrs John Clouse on Sunday evening.

Dave McCoy Ada

Social Visit Report Among Local Residents

Mr and Mrs William Shellen berger visited Mr and Mrs Bo da Hisan and Mr and Mrs Gerald Newell Sunday afternoon for a casual gathering with neighbors in the community.

William Shellenberger Boda Hisan Gerald Newell

McKeels Visit Wise Family in Garland Texas

Mr and Mrs Fred McKeel and Margaret spent Sunday in Garland Texas visiting Mr and Mrs Henry Wise and their children.

Fred McKeel Margaret Garland, Tex Henry Wise

Riley Family Visiting During Revival at First Baptist

Mr and Mrs Ernest Riley of Olney visit daughter Mrs Bruce Scott and family and attend the revival at the First Baptist Church with their relatives and friends.

Ernest Riley Olney Bruce Scott First Baptist Church

Boddy Family Visit Highlight Durant Social Notes

Mr and Mrs Howard Boddy of Durant recently visited with his parents Mr and Mrs P H Boddy.

Howard Boddy Durant P. H. Boddy

Mrs Maggie Sawyers Visits Belle Stegall And Elma Winn

Mrs Maggie Sawyers visited Sunday afternoon to call on Mrs Belle Stegall and Mrs Elma Winn. The social call reflected friendly neighborly ties and shared greetings among residents.

Maggie Sawyers Belle Stegall Elma Winn

Lilley 87th Birthday Dinner Attended by Relatives, Friends

S S Lilley celebrated his 87th birthday with a dinner attended by family and friends from Holdenville Homer Ada Lawton and nearby. Guests included Cleth Myrick Ruby Lilley Raymond Tharp Guy Binkley Yates Tharp Smith Cunningham and others.

S. S. Lilley Cleth Myrick Holdenville Ruby Lilley Carl Tharp Raymond Guy Binkley Homer Will Yates Glenda Barbara Ada Johnny Tharp Claud Smith Donnie L. V. Cunningham Mickie Jackie Darlene Mary Lawton Lola Lilley Dean Leader Dennis Brenda Linda Sherry Dena Yates

Nazarene Sunday School Attendance and Hospital Update

Nazarene reported 37 in Sunday school on March 31. Pee Anderson remains in Veterans Hospital in Oklahoma City with his wife Myrtle and Mr and Mrs Leon Blaxton visiting Sunday evening. Mrs Elma Winn and Mrs Ber tie Lilley visited Mrs Anderson late Sunday. Ada residents Mr and Mrs Ernest Miers visited Myrtle Anderson this week, as did her brother and wife Mr and Mrs Albert Turner of Ardmore.

Pee Anderson Veterans Hospital Oklahoma City Myrtle Leon Blaxton Elma Winn Bertie Lilley Anderson Ernest Miers Ada Myrtle Anderson Albert Turner Ardmore

Lonnie Barnes and Bob Slaughter Visit George Barnes

Lonnie Barnes and Bob Slaughter visited Mr and Mrs George Barnes Sunday afternoon.

Lonnie Barnes Bob Slaughter Mrs George Barnes

Gibson Family Sunday Visit Noted

Visiting Mr and Mrs C L Gibson Sunday were their son John Gibson Yukon and Mr and Mrs W C Elliott Atoka.

C. L. Gibson John Gibson Yukon W. C. Elliott Atoka

Darlene Standridge and Family Dine with Mrs. Lewis

Mrs. Darlene Standridge and her son Jimmy of Latta shared a Thursday dinner with Mrs. Frank Lewis. The visit included Mrs. Standridge and Mrs. Lewis in discussion and companionship.

Darlene Standridge Jimmy Latta Frank Lewis Standridge Lew

Farmers weigh pesticide use and milk safety in Pontotoc County

Henderson defends spraying while avoiding harm to birds. County agents and health officials say pesticides are used with caution and milk tests show no contamination. Public health director Northrip notes no known harms and sees no alert from the state health department.

Henderson C. H. Hailey Ray Northrip Bill Price Sanitarian Price Pontotoc County Health Department

Old ways prove best in Davis market garden claims

A settler praises traditional methods for efficient tomato cultivation. He notes a straight hand plow can guide between branches without harming leaves, arguing that Davis’s high yields and broad market confirm the superiority of these time tested practices.

Davis

Classified Ad Notice Dial FE 2 4433

Local classified ad invites readers to buy sell trade and rent items through the newspaper listing service. Contact phone number FE 2 4433 for details and placement.

Dial

McLish mentals band members and honors listed

The band consisted of Mike Enis on piano Darrell McClaren on bass Charlene Davis on snare Judy Patton on vocals and George Penick on guitar. Oklahoma Honor Society members included Judy Patton Charlene Davis Judy Pharr June Cook Nancy McElroy Mike Enis Lanny Sliger Linda Griffin Shirley Davis. Freshmen Linda Large Sandra Lewis Bettye Stevenson and Robert Hornsby were noted as specials. A March 29 dinner at Bob's Barbecue celebrated their achievements.

Mentals Mike Enis P Nao Darrell McClaren George Penick Charlene Davis Judy Patton Oklahoma Honor Society Judy Pharr June Cook Nancy McElroy Lanny Sliger Linda Griffin Shirley Davis Linda Large Sandra Lewis Bettye Stevenson Robert Hornsby Bob

Old Territorial Schools Keep Roots in Ada Area

Mitchell notes that two strong teachers in a small rural school can outperform many city schools. Territorial schools existed across the county before statehood, and records begin at statehood, making it hard to determine which district runs the oldest continuously operated school. Some schools flourished before Ada was founded.

Mitchell Statehood Ada

Mrs Nannie Cox Prepares for Spring Renovations

Mrs Nannie Cox gets ready for spring with a new roof painted exterior and new window screens installed by Mr and Mrs Frank Roberts who did the painting work already completed last week.

Nannie Cox Frank Roberts

Booths Dined With Robertson Family Friends

Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Booth shared supper Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Billy Jim Robertson and their daughters Tamra and Stacy and helped Mrs. Robertson plant flower bulbs.

Melvin Booth Billy Jim Robertson Tamra Stacy

Local visitors call on Ada residents during a trip

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis and Mrs. Ruth Sutton made a business trip to Ada Monday. They also called on Mr. and Mrs. Earl Franks. Mrs. Lena Soward and Chris and Beverly Sutton were visiting the Frankses.

Frank Lewis Ruth Sutton Ada Earl Franks Lena Soward Chris Beverly Sutton Frankses

Mrs Franks And Others Visit Mrs Tucker On Monday

Mrs Euvonne Franks, Janice, and Mrs Lena Soward visited Mrs Joy Tucker on Monday afternoon.

Euvonne Franks Janice Lena Soward Joy Tucker

Mrs Ruth Sutton Visits Lena Soward For Yard Help

Mrs Ruth Sutton and her grandchildren Chris and Beverly Sutton spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs Lena Soward helping with yard work.

Ruth Sutton Chris and Beverly Sutton Lena Soward

Visitors of Mr and Mrs Lewis Thursday

Those visiting Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis Thursday included Winford Parrish Alva Evans Mr and Mrs Jack Perrine and Willie of Homer.

Frank Lewis Winford Parrish Alva Evans Jack Perrine Willie Homer

Agnes Cruce and Children Dined With Parents

Mrs. Agnes Cruce and her children of Seminole had supper Tuesday with her parents Mr and Mrs Dennis Allen.

Agnes Cruce Seminole Dennis Allen

Local residents take trips to Stratford and Lake Texoma

Mrs Opal Sutton Mrs Mary Allen and Mrs Minnie Lewis traveled to Stratford Friday morning for a business trip. On Saturday Mr and Mrs Gerald Sutton Chris Beverly and Larry Newby enjoyed fishing and boat riding at Lake Texoma. Mr and Mrs Robert Frantz returned to Lexington Maryland Wednesday after a visit in Tulsa Monday with her sisters.

Opal Sutton Mary Allen Minnie Lewis Stratford Gerald Sutton Chris and Beverly Larry Newby Lake Texoma Robert Frantz Lexington Robert Navy Tulsa

Oil Center Parish News and Family Visits

Mr and Mrs Don Cooley and children of Ochelata spent a night and day with Rev and Mrs Bert Jones. Rev and Mrs Clyde Jared returned from a Bahama Islands church tour and praised the trip. Local fishermen around Oil Center are noted as well supplied with fish with Bert Jones and Willis Sutton always able to catch. Betty Hayes and Jeanette stayed with her parents Floyd Burk and wife while Mr Hayes and William Ray fished at Lake Texoma.

Don Cooley Ochelata Bert Jones Clyde Jared Bahama Islands Oil Center Rev Willis Sutton Betty Hayes Jeanette Floyd Burk Mr. Hayes William Ray Lake Texoma

Around The County Folks Tales and Weekend Visits

Readers note a string of weekend visits and social calls across Oil Center Wynnewood Shawnee and Stratford. Families like Booths Ward Pennington Dryden Dunkin and Maddox are seen at relatives homes church events and local stores with children Cathy Connie Donnie and Mike frequently mentioned.

Suttons Visit Littles in Pauls Valley on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton visited Mr and Mrs Vester Littles in Pauls Valley Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Johnny Soward Donna and Micky had dinner Sunday with his mother Mrs Lona Soward.

Willis Sutton Mrs Vester Littles Pauls Valley Johnny Soward Donna Micky Lona Soward

Reverend and Mrs Smith Called to Oklahoma City

Rev and Mrs Arthur Smith were summoned to Oklahoma City Sunday night due to their daughter Mrs C E Mullins falling ill. they left after church services.

Arthur Smith Oklahoma City C. E. Mullins

Marshall Cox Sr. suffers stroke while visiting brother Sam Cox

Marshall Cox Sr. had a stroke Saturday at the home of his brother Sam Cox where he was visiting. Well wishes are offered for his speedy recovery.

Marshall Cox Sr Sam Cox

Local C E Rally Attracts 500 Attendees In Henryetta

Rev and Mrs Arthur Smith and couples Pug Garrett Sondra Tucker and Alene Tucker attended the Henryetta C E Rally Monday night. Paula and Sondra sang a special song while Mrs Tucker and Mrs Garrett registered guests. Attendance reached 500 from various churches.

Arthur Smith Pug Garrett Sondra Alene Tucker Paula Tonya C.E Henryetta Tucker Garrett

Rev Archie Beller Leads Services at Byars Church

Rev Archie Beller conducts a series of services at the Byars Pentecostal Holiness Church where Rev B V Pendley serves as pastor. Everyone is invited to attend the services.

Archie Beller Byars Pentecostal Holiness Church B. V. Pendley

Homemakers convention attendees from Oil Center in Oklahoma City

Mrs. Helen Kerdall and Nancy, Mrs. Alene Tucker and Paula, Mrs. Corene Willoughby and Carol, Mrs. Mary Cox and Helen, Mrs. Thelma Garrett and Sandra attended the event. Mrs. Tucker notes it rained hard in Oklahoma City that day causing water to pool and forcing the girls to wade with no raincoats.

Homemakers Oklahoma City Oil Center Helen Kerdall Nancy Alene Tucker Paula Corene Willoughby Carol Mary Cox Helen Thelma Garrett Sondra Tucker

Home Coming Seen At Shawnee Pentecostal Holiness Church

Rev and Mrs Arthur Smith and Sondra Garrett attended a home coming at the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Shawnee on Sunday afternoon.

Arthur Smith Sondra Garrett Shawnee Pentecostal Holiness Church

Visitors Pay Calls At Mrs Nannie Cox Home

Last week Mrs Nannie Cox welcomed many visitors including Mr and Mrs Jim Megee and Ivon Mr and Mrs Frank Roberts and grandchildren Cathy and Kinney Roberts Mrs Neata Pearl Goodwin Granny Walden Mrs Ruth Sutton Mrs Opal Ward Mrs Martha Love and Machelle Mrs Mary Cox and Helen Mrs Hazel Newby Mrs Anna Mae Sutton and children Beverly and Chris Mr and Mrs Leonard Holloway and Linwood Stratford Marshall Cox Sr and Tim Cox.

Nannie Cox Jim Megee Ivon Frank Roberts Cathy and Kinney Roberts Neata Pearl Goodwin Granny Walden Ruth Sutton Opal Ward Martha Love Machelle Mary Cox Helen Hazel Newby Anna Mae Sutton Beverly Chris Leonard Holloway Linwood Stratford Marshall Cox Sr Tim Cox

Mrs Nancy Newby Leaves For Stratford Visit

Mrs Nancy Newby departed Thursday to spend a few days with her sister Mrs Florence Wren in Stratford.

Nancy Newby Florence Wren Stratford

Rainstorm Brings Much Needed Moisture to Oil Center

Oil Center received two and a half inches of rain Saturday night, a long awaited downpour. Strong winds damaged some gardens and pastures, while a few hailstones accompanied the rain but caused no harm.

Visits by Local Residents Highlight Weekend Cards

Rev and Mrs Bert Jones visited Thursday night with Mr and Mrs Virgil Scarbrough in Roff. Mr and Mrs Joe Bradley of Altus spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Willie Pierce. Others visiting included Mr and Mrs Albert Earl Pierce and their children from Midwest City. Mr and Mrs Willie Pierce visited Mr and Mrs Bill Rose on Tuesday.

Bert Jones Virgil Scarbrough Roff Joe Bradley Altus Willie Pierce Mrs. Albert Earl Pierce Midwest City Bill Rose

Dinner gathering with Thompson and Light families

Rev. and Mrs. Dean Thompson and their children shared Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Emmitt Light, enjoying family time together.

Dean Thompson Emmitt Light

Crow and Wells Family Visit Mentioned

Mr and Mrs Albert Crow and Eddie Hayes spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Alvin Wells of the locality.

Albert Crow Eddie Hayes Alvin Wells Oklahoma City

Albert Crow Visits Lois Parish in Roff on Wednesday

Albert Crow visited Lois Parish of Roff on Wednesday night. The meeting took place in Parish reportedly discussing community matters and local concerns.

Albert Crow Lois Parish Roff

Elmo Crow Visits Crow Family in Union Valley

Elmo Crow from Union Valley visited Mr and Mrs Albert Crow on Thursday in a family gathering.

Elmo Crow Union Valley Mrs Albert Crow

Visit to Mrs Edith Cook Noted by Robertson Family

Mr and Mrs Elmer Robertson visited Mrs Edith Cook Sunday. Mrs Roma Weightman spent one night with Mrs Cook, and her son drove to Stratford Sunday afternoon on a pleasure trip.

Elmer Robertson Edith Cook Roma Weightman Cook Opal Ward Carolyn Ward and Stratford

Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray Host Supper With Family

Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray and family shared supper Thursday night with Mr and Mrs Steve Gray, gathering for a family meal and conversation.

Vernon Gray Mrs Steve Gray

Sutton Visits A. O. Sutton After Pickup Work

Ples Sutton called on Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Sutton Friday afternoon. He has been repairing portions of A. Q.'s pickup and helping with maintenance chores.

Ples Sutton A. O. Sutton A. Q

Frank Lewis Plants Garden After Rainy Monday

Frank Lewis worked through a busy Monday tending to the remainder of his garden following a period of welcome rain.

Frank Lewis

Attendance at Pentecostal Holiness Church Sunday

Sixty nine people attended the Pentecostal Holiness Church for Sunday services and Sunday school with Rev. Smith, the pastor, in charge of the services.

Pentecostal Holiness Church Rev. Smith

Parish Chapel kin spend weekend with Caviner clan

Mr and Mrs Lee Caviner and Mr and Mrs Oscar Caviner of El dorado spent the weekend with their brother E C Caviner and a.

Florence Isaacs Lee Caviner Oscar Caviner Eldorado E. C. Caviner

Earl Franks Ill Keeps Family From Sunday Service

Earl Franks was sick with a cold and could not attend church Sunday night. Mrs. Franks and Janice visited with Mr. and Mrs. Ode Franks and Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Tucker and their daughters before the service.

Earl Franks

Mrs Edith Cook Visits Mrs Oleta Burk Sunday Night

Mrs Edith Cook visited Mrs Oleta Burk Sunday night in a social call. The informal visit occurred at Mrs Burk’s home, with no further events reported.

Edith Cook Oleta Burk

Mr and Mrs Ode Franks Visit Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray

Mr and Mrs Ode Franks visit Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray for a social call. The cordial visit reflects local community ties and enduring friendly relations among neighbors.

Local Visits Highlight Community Family News

Mrs Mary Cox and relatives visited Thelma Henderson Audie Pinley and Martha Love Sunday evening. Marshall Cox Sr. is on the sick list. M C Cox and Tim visited his father and took him to the doctor. Mrs Cox traveled to Ada on Monday on business.

Mary Cox Hellen Martha Love Machelle Thelma Henderson Audie Pinley Junior McGuffee Lodi Calif M. C. Cox Marshall Cox Sr Tim M. C

Sunday Visit and Dinner with Local Families

Mr and Mrs Gray visited Mr and Mrs Doyle Newby and Ted Pendergrass Sunday afternoon. They had dinner Sunday with Mr and Mrs Fred Gray.

Mrs. Gray Doyle Newby Ted Pendergrass Mrs Fred Gray

Family Visit From Shawnee Highlights Ward Family Bond

Mr and Mrs Jimmy Ward and their son of Shawnee spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Herman Ward, sharing a warm family gathering. The visit emphasized kinship and extended kin relations in the community.

Jimmy Ward Herman Ward Buck and Jay Coley Mrs

Sunday dinner guests of Caviner family and friends

Sunday dinner guests of E C Caviner and H R were Mr and Mrs Edmond Caviner and sons Mr and Mrs John Wood Mr and Mrs Bruce Little Mr and Mrs Ray Lamb Mrs Estalene Farmer and Jeanette Mr and Mrs Oscar Caviner and Mr and Mrs Lee Caviner.

E.C. Caviner H. R Edmond Caviner John Wood Bruce Little Ray Lamb Estalene Farmer Jeanette Oscar Caviner Lee Caviner

Ada couple purchases Sliger place in Twain era notice

Mr and Mrs Senior Love and Machelle move from Ada to acquire the Sliger property. The sale marks a new ownership segment in the local land records.

FHA Rally Attendees From Oklahoma City List

Attendees included Mrs. Joyce Isaacs Mrs. Mary Cox Mrs. Eu gonne Franks Mrs. Joy Tucker Mrs. Agnes Myers Mrs. Myrtle Tucker Mrs. Marie Welch Mrs. Juanita Frantz Mrs. Clareta Gray and Mrs. Maxine Willoughby. FHA club mothers of Vaness comprise Mrs. Cox Mrs. Welch Mrs. Isaacs Mrs. Myers Mrs. Virgie Pennington and Mrs. Corene Willoughby.

FHA Oklahoma City Joyce Isaacs Mary Cox Eugonne Franks Joy Tucker Agnes Myers Myrtle Tucker Marie Welch Juanita Frantz Clareta Gray Maxine Willoughby FHA Club Vaness Cox Welch Isaacs Myers Virgie Pennington Corene Willoughby

Dryden Family Visits Around Center Community

Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden visited Mrs Ray Magar and children in Center Monday night where Mrs Magar had just returned from the hospital. Several Dryden relatives including Verniece Ruby and Elma planned visits to Naomi Bradley Milderd Melton Cheryl and Rachel Horton across multiple days.

Frank Dryden Ray Magar Center Magar Verniece Dryden Elma Law Ruby Dryden Naomi Bradley Mildred Melton Cheryl John Dryden California Frank Glen Dryden John Bill Dryden Rachel Horton Mamie Tucker Jim Magar

Magar Family Listed in Stratford Ada Oakman Woodward Areas

The past week lists Mr. and Mrs. Owen Magar and sons Ahloso. Mr. and Mrs. Essel Magar and children Stratford. Miss Ruth Magar Ada. Mrs. Irene Klutts Doris and Sue Stratford. Mr. and Mrs. Buren Magar Oakman. and Mrs. Mary Pinley.

Jim Magar Owen Magar Ahloso Essel Magar Stratford Ruth Magar Ada Irene Klutts Doris Sue Buren Magar Oakman Mary Pinley

Pennington Family News From Ada and Surrounding Towns

Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington and family. Lorraine Pennington shopped Ada Tuesday and visited Alma Maddox who was ill. Donnie and Wayland Pennington visited Ruby Dryden who felt unwell. neighbors brought her a flower. Laurie Pennington and Cathy and Connie Clay visited Lorraine Pennington Monday. Milo Pennington visited with his brother Alfred Pennington.

Lorraine Pennington Verniece Dryden Bobbi Pennington Virgie Pennington Donnie Pennington Cathy Connie Ruby Dryden Milo Pennington Wayne Pennington Bobbi Anthony Garland Pennington Mark Alfred Pennington Dixie Pennington Ada Alma Maddox Sarah Jane Robinson Connie Clay

Henson Family Notes Include Hospital Stay and Visits

Mr and Mrs P O Henson received word that his niece Miss Dorthy Matthews is again a patient in Valley View Hospital. Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett visited Sunday with Mrs Patsy Henson and Mrs Mary Lou Henson. Rev Murrill Henson Kansas City Mo visited his parents Mr and Mrs P O Henson. Mrs Mary Lou Henson shopped in Ada Friday.

P. O. Henson Dorthy Matthews Valley View Hospital Thelma Jean Garrett Patsy Henson Mary Lou Henson Murrill Henson Kansas City Ada

Isaacs Attend Pauls Valley Horse Sale Then Visit Stratford

Mr and Mrs Willie Isaacs attended the horse sale at Pauls Valley Friday night. En route they stopped by Mrs Maude Bragg in Stratford to check on her who has been ill the past two weeks.

Willie Isaacs Pauls Valley Maude Bragg Stratford

Community Mourns Loss of Local Husband

Sympathy is expressed for Mrs. Joan Bryant on the death of her husband. The family, including Joan’s parents and former Parish Chapel residents, are noted, with Joan formerly Mrs. Joan Thompson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Thompson.

Joan Bryant Joan Parish Chapel Joan Thompson Clifton Thompson

Visitors Gather at Mercer Home in Fort Worth

Mrs Patsy Henson and children visited Mr and Mrs Homer Mercer in Fort Worth Texas at the home of her mother Mrs Gracie Mears and Mr Mears Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Farrell Jones Denise and Gregg visited Sunday evening with Mrs Henson and family. Mrs Phylis Jones visited Mrs Henson Thursday morning.

Patsy Henson Homer Mercer Fort Worth Tex Gracie Mears Mears Farrell Jones Denise and Gregg Henson Phylis Jones

Mr and Mrs Orin Clay Visit In Valley View Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. Orin Clay visited his mother Mrs. E. C. Clay in Valley View Hospital on Wednesday.

Orin Clay E. C. Clay Valley View Hospital

Finger injury from fence repair ends with stitches

Frank Dryden cut his finger badly while fixing a fence on Monday. The gash required a couple of stitches to close the wound.

Frank Dryden

Miss Vineta Pennington Attends FHA Rally in Oklahoma City

Miss Vineta Pennington attended the FHA rally in Oklahoma City on Saturday. Verniece Dryden spent Monday with Mrs. Virgie Pennington.

Vineta Pennington Oklahoma City Ruby Dryden Verniece Dryden Virgie Pennington

Horton Family News and Local Visits

Mr and Mrs Austell Horton attended church at Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church on Sunday. Mrs Alene Thompson and daughter Mrs Phylis Sheldon with children from Oklahoma City visited Mrs Horton on Wednesday. Others like Juanita Rowe Del Robinson Bruce Little Wesley Farmer and Florence Isaacs stopped by Hortons across the week. Johnna Kay Patton from Oklahoma City spent weekend with grandparents W N Isaacs while J A Patton worked on a cabin at the lake.

Austell Horton Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church Alene Thompson Phylis Sheldon Oklahoma City Horton Juanita Rowe del Robinson Bruce Little Wesley Farmer Hortons Little Johnna Kay Patton

Mrs Lulu Jennings Visits Paoli Friends for Fishing Trip

Mrs Lulu Jennings from Paoli was a guest of Mr and Mrs J W Law on Tuesday and Wednesday. They fished together and reported a good catch. Mrs Lilly Miller, Mrs Pat Law and Gregg visited Mrs Elma Law on Thursday.

Lulu Jennings, Paoli J. W. Law Jennings Law Lilly Miller Pat Law Gregg Elma Law

Local visits noted among Isaacs families this week

Vickie visited Mrs. Ollie Tucker and Mrs. Clara Wood on Monday. Mrs. Nora Gray called on Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Edwards and Gary called on Willie and Florence Isaacs Sunday evening. Frank Dryden visited Willie Isaacs on Tuesday. Mrs. Clareta Gray and Vickie visited briefly Saturday morning with the W. N. Isaacs.

Vernon Gray Vickie Ollie Tucker Clara Wood Nora Gray W. N. Isaacs M. D. Edwards Gary Willie Florence Isaacs Frank Dryden Willie Isaacs Clareta Gray

Couple and friends visit relative near Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Junior Willoughby spent the weekend with her brother Buddy Hightower near Oklahoma City, with Tommy Carroll and Larry also joining the visit.

Junior Willoughby Tommy Carroll Larry Buddy Hightower Oklahoma City

Lamb Family Visits and Church Attendance

Mrs. Wanda Lamb and her children visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Virgle Farmer, Sunday. Carolyn and Elaine Farmer stayed with their cousin Phylis Lamb and attended church at Oil Center Sunday morning. Elton Farmer spent Sunday night with Donnie Lamb.

Wanda Lamb Virgle Farmer Carolyn Elaine Farmer Phylis Lamb Oil Center Elton Farmer Donnie Lamb

McClure Family Visit After Sunday Event

Mrs Lottie McClure and Patsy Ada and Mrs Ethel Varnadore visited Mr and Mrs Frank James and Olen Sunday after.

Lottie McClure Patsy Ada Ethel Varnadore Frank James Olen

Parish Chapel Visit by Ruby Dryden to Mildred Melton

Ruby Dryden visited Mrs. Mildred Melton and Cheryl Tuesday morning at Parish Chapel.

Verniece Dryden Ruby Dryden Mildred Melton Cheryl

Ada Social Notes Mention Local Visits and Appointments

Mrs Clariece Pennington and Karl Wade and Mrs Inez Pennington were in Ada Tuesday. Inez had a medical checkup. Claude Horsley attended the horse sale in Ada Saturday. Mr and Mrs J C Martin transacted business in Ada Tuesday. Mrs Martin kept an appointment with her doctor.

Clariece Pennington Karl Wade Inez Pennington Ada Inez Claude Horsley J. C. Martin

Bill Layne Visits Stratford After Meeting With Claude Horsley

Bill Layne of Stratford visited Claude Horsley on Tuesday seeking guidance after a recent community meeting. The two discussed local concerns and potential collaborative efforts to address them.

Pennington Hosts Visit From Penningtons on Tuesday Night

Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington visited Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington on Tuesday night in Harrell and Karl accompanied by the Penningtons in a family gathering at their home.

Neville Pennington Harrell and Karl Mrs Alva Pennington

First great grandchild announced for W N Isaacs

Mr and Mrs Bill Belk of Monterey California welcomed a seven pound five ounce daughter named Carey Renee. Grandparents are Don and Alfred Swayne of Oakland California.

W. N. Isaacs Bill Belk Monterey Calif Carey Renee Don and Alfred Swayne Oakland

Mrs M D McCurdy Renews Ada Weekly Subscription

Mrs M D McCurdy renewed her subscription to The Ada Weekly last week.

M. D. McCurdy The Ada Weekly

Claude Horsley Visits Earl and Olney Marcum in Stratford

Claude Horsley visited Earl and Olney Marcum in Stratford last Tuesday afternoon.

Claude Horsley Earl and Olney Marcum Stratford

Ladies fish at Steedman lake and vote in Vaness election

Mrs Lillie Miller and Mrs Iva Stonecipher fished at a lake near Steedman with Mrs Willie Pierce but had little luck. They later visited Willie’s sister Mrs Miller and took her to Vaness to vote in the school election.

Lillie Miller Iva Stonecipher Willie Pierce Steedman Willie Mrs. Miller Vaness

Mrs. Sybel Reed Visits Mrs. Mildred Melton Tuesday

Mrs. Sybel Reed visited Mrs. Mildred Melton Tuesday after a prior invitation. The pair shared tea and chatted about mutual acquaintances, with Reed reporting pleasant weather and Melton expecting a family gathering later in the week.

Marvin McCurdy Rebounds After Surgery Visit in Ada

Marvin McCurdy shows improvement after surgery and attends a physical checkup with his surgeon in Ada alongside his wife Mrs. McCurdy Tuesday afternoon.

Marvin McCurdy Marvin Mrs. McCurdy Ada

Eddie Haskins and Monte Law Call on Florence Isaacs

Eddie Haskins and Monte Law visited Florence Isaacs last evening in a brief social call. Isaacs reportedly discussed community concerns and upcoming local events during the informal visit.

Eddie Haskins Monte Law Florence Isaacs

Miller Family Weekend Visit Across Multiple Homes

Mr and Mrs Troy Miller visited in the Henry Nessel home on Sunday and spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Virgle Ray Miller and Mr and Mrs Bob Crowder and their children.

Troy Miller Henry Nessel Mrs. Miller Virgle Ray Miller Bob Crowder Oklahoma City

Local Social Calls Reported Over Weekend

Poo Law visited Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington Sunday morning. Frank James visited Mr and Mrs Marvin McCurdy Thursday. Mildred Melton visited Mr and Mrs Lee Decker and Mrs Sybel Reed Friday.

Poo Law Mrs Alva Pennington Frank James Marvin McCurdy Mildred Melton Lee Decker Sybel Reed

Rainy weather prompts fishing mystery at ponds

J. W. Law finds a live two pound crappie on the grass after a heavy Saturday rain while inspecting his stock ponds dams. He ponders whether fish rained from the sky or washed out from the pond and plans quicker dam checks after the next big storm.

J. W. Law J. W

Parks and Ward Visit Mr and Mrs Martin

Mr and Mrs Joe Parks of Lovelady and Mrs Mary Ellen Ward of Ada visited Mr and Mrs J C Martin on Thursday.

Joe Parks Lovelady Mary Ellen Ward Ada J. C. Martin

Mrs Opal Sutton and Mrs Ma ry Allen Visit Mrs Vonda Dees

Mrs Opal Sutton and Mrs Mary Allen of Oil Center visited Mrs Vonda Dees Tuesday afternoon.

Opal Sutton Mary Allen Oil Center Vonda Dees

Mrs. Lucy Whittington and Mrs. Leona Neely Visit Ada Pair

Mrs. Lucy Whittington and Mrs. Leona Neely of Ada spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank James and Olen Sunday and attended church services here.

Lucy Whittington Leona Neely Ada Frank James Olen

Florence Isaacs Visits With Mrs Bragg and Walter Gibson

Florence Isaacs visited Stratford last Wednesday evening with Mrs Maude Bragg and Walter Gibson, according to local social notes.

Florence Isaacs

Fifth Sunday Meeting Attended by Local Notables

Rev. and Mrs. Carl Denham Ed Varnadore Phillip Bradley and I A Bradley attended the fifth Sunday gathering at Center Hill.

Carl Denham Ed Varnadore Phillip Bradley I. A. Bradley Center Hill

Miller and Law families fish on Thursday outing

Mrs Lilly Miller and Mrs El ma Law joined Mrs Pat Law and Gregg fishing on Thursday. Gregg, helped by his mother, caught his first fish though small, hinting he may grow into a serious fisherman like his Grandmother Law. Sunday guests included the J W Laws and a long list of relatives.

Lilly Miller Elma Law Pat Law Gregg Law J. W. Laws Pod Law John Law Robin Max Law and Gregg Joan Ramsey Cheryl Ramsey Darlene Gilley Gilbert Brandon Virgie Pennington Frank Dryden Impson Anderson Larry Nessel Murrill Horton

Mrs Pat Law and Jacksons Visit Wood Family in Moore

Mrs Pat Law and Gregg and Miss Rita Jackson visited Mr and Mrs R L Wood and family in Moore Sunday, sharing greetings and hospitality with the household.

Pat Law Gregg Rita Jackson R. L. Wood Moore

Mr and Mrs Varnadore Visit Bradleys Friday Night

Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore visited Mr and Mrs A Bradley and family Friday night.

Ed _ Varnadore A. Bradley and

Claude Horsley Visits Leo Deibel Near Stratford

Claude Horsley traveled to near Stratford on Wednesday to meet with Leo Deibel and discuss local matters. The encounter highlighted community ties and regional initiatives in the area.

Miss Cheryl Melton Visits Decker Family in Stratford

Miss Cheryl Melton visited Mr and Mrs Lee Decker in Stratford. The social call is noted in local society circles.

Cheryl Melton Mrs Lee Decker Stratford

Pennington Family Hosts Sunday Visit

Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington Nelda and Roy Ada and Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and sons visited in the W A Pennington home Sunday.

Coleman Pennington Nelda Roy Ada Neville Pennington and Sons W. A. Pennington

Scarborough Ada Couple and Ruth Mc Readied Notice

Mr and Mrs George Scarborough Ada and Mrs Ruth Mc are named in a local notice. The fragment indicates a family or property matter with Ada as hometown and two named individuals involved in a legal or settlement notice.

George Scarborough Ada Ruth Mc

Robbins and Dees Families Visit Snipes and Suttons

Mr and Mrs Jerry Robbins of Lindsay visited Fletcher and Wanda Snipes on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees and Linda spent the day with Mr and Mrs A O Sutton in Oil Center.

Jerry Robbins Lindsay Fletcher Wanda Snipes Orlan Dees Linda Mrs A. O. Sutton Oil Center

Mrs. Cameron and family visit Ada shoppers

Mrs. Maxine Cameron and her son Claudie visited Mr. and Mrs. Dale Melton and Cheryl and Claude Horsley on Saturday and also did shopping in Ada.

Maxine Cameron Claudie, Lindsay Dale Melton Cheryl Claude Horsley Ada

Local visits by residents Kenneth Martin Oma Ja Nellie and Houston Ansell

Kenneth Martin and Oma Ja Nellie of Ahloso visited Mr and Mrs J C Martin Monday. Houston Ansell of Stratford visited Mr and Mrs Marvin McCurdy Sunday morning.

Houston Ansell Stratford Mrs Marvin McCurdy

Mrs Alva Pennington Sunday Visit Notes

Harrell Gene Pennington spent Sunday with Miss Sue Woods in a quiet social gathering. The readable fragment highlights a family or local social visit as part of a community notices page.

Harrell Gene Pennington Miss Sue Woods Stratford

Miss Karen Hooks Undergoes Tonsilectomy Weekend

Miss Karen Hooks daughter of Mrs Anne Maddox underwent a tonsillectomy at Valley View Hospital during the weekend.

Karen Hooks Anne Maddox Valley View Hospital

Parish Chapel Resident Visits Friends Monday

Mrs Lorraine Pennington visited Mrs Lyn nia Horton and Mrs Alma Maddox at Parish Chapel on Monday to share news and chat.

Lorraine Pennington Lynnia Horton Alma Maddox

Jones, Stratford, Horsley Attend Pauls Valley Horse Sale

Albert Jones from Stratford and Claude Horsley joined a horse sale at Pauls Valley Friday evening. The event drew local buyers and sellers seeking suitable mounts.

Albert Jones Stratford Claude Horsley Pauls Valley

McDaniels Family Guests Visit Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Dennis McDaniels and their children from Oklahoma City were guests of Mr and Mrs Leroy McDaniels and their children on Thursday night and Friday.

Dennis McDaniels Oklahoma City Leroy McDaniels

Davis Family Guests of Fort Worth Friends

Mr and Mrs Jackie Davis and their children of Fort Worth Texas were guests of Mr and Mrs Henry Little for the past week concluding with a visit in their home and sharing family hospitality.

Jackie Davis Forth Worth Tex Henry Little

Phillips and Woods Visit Sulphur Falls for Sightseeing

Arvell and Ardell Phillips Yu kon and Miss Jean Woods Ada visited Miss Phnaughn McDaniels Sunday. The group toured Sulphur and Turner Falls sightseeing and went bowling in Sulphur.

Arvell Ardell Phillips Yukon Jean Woods Ada Phnaughn McDaniels Sulphur Turner Falls

Social visits reported in local notes

Mrs. Lynnia Horton visited Mrs. Bill Miller on Thursday. Mrs. Marie Little and her mother Mrs. Goforth of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Henry Little on Sunday afternoon.

Lynnia Horton Bill Miller

Local Social Visits Noted Across Town

The report lists Miss Rita Jackson visiting Miss LaWanna McDaniels Sunday and Mrs. Lynnia Horton visiting Mrs. Anne Hamblin. Several residents including ton, Karl, Alvis, Phnaughn, LaWanna McDaniels and Rita Jackson bowled in Pauls Valley Monday evening. F. M. Wood of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Henry Little Sunday. Bessie Pierce appeared Monday morning. Jeannie visited Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Dobbyns in Wynnewood Friday.

Rita Jackson LaWanna McDaniels Lynnia Horton Anne Hamblin Neville Pennington Karl Alvis, Phnaughn Pauls Valley Bessie Pierce Della Maddox Wes and Jeannie D. D. Dobbyns Wynnewood

Mrs. Christine Martin Visits Mrs. Juanita Meeks

Mrs Christine Martin visited Mrs Juanita Meeks Saturday afternoon. The social call occurred at Meeks home and involved friendly conversation and refreshments.

Christine Martin Juanita Meeks

Linda Visits McDaniels Family Thursday

Linda visited Mr and Mrs Leroy McDaniels and their children on Thursday in a concise social note. The event captures a routine family visit with no additional details or outcomes.

Ton and Karl Visit Payne Family in Lindsay

Ton and Karl visited Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Payne and their children in Lindsay on Sunday.

Neville Pennington Karl Ernest Payne Lindsay

Sunday Social Guests From Ada And Wes

Mr and Mrs Raymond Bond of Ada and Mr and Mrs Joe Maddox of Wes and Jeannie were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs J C Maddox in a local social gathering.

Raymond Bond Ada Joe Maddox Wes Jeannie J. C. Maddox

Stratford visitors greet McCurdys after England stay

Mrs. Elinor Ansell of Stratford and Mr. and Mrs. Davis Crisp with children visited Mr. and Mrs. Marvin McCurdy on Thursday. The Crisp family has just returned from a two year period living in England.

Elinor Ansell Stratford Davis Crisp Marvin McCurdy Mrs. Crisp England

Family Picnic Enjoyed by Martins and Friends at Sulphur Sun

Mr and Mrs J C Martin along with Mr and Mrs George Ward and Ronnie Mrs Judy King Karen Cliff Jen nifer Ada Mr and Mrs Kenneth Martin Sharon Mike Oma Janelle Ahloso and Mr and Mrs Millard Henry Gene Barbara and Jerry Prague spent a day at Sulphur Sun for a family outing.

J. C. Martin George Ward Ronnie Judy King Karen Cliff Jennifer Ada Kenneth Martin Sharon Mike Oma Janelle Ahloso Millard Henry Gene Barbara Jerry Prague

Mrs Bessie Bradley Visits Fletcher and Wanda Snipes

Mrs. Bessie Bradley visited Fletcher and Wanda Snipes last Wednesday, sharing a casual call and catching up with the longtime acquaintances.

Bessie Bradley Fletcher Wanda Snipes

Ada couple visits Var nadore on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Don Crisp of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Ed Var nadore Sunday, sharing a family afternoon.

Don Crisp Ada Ed Varnadore

Mr and Mrs Melvin Curdy Visit Ruth Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Melvin Curdy and Ruth visited Oklahoma City on Sunday for a family outing. The visit highlighted domestic ties and local travel.

Melvin McCurdy Ruth Oklahoma City Marvin McCurdy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Stonewall Lucille Ganns A. J. Ables Cindy Claud Cooper Floyd Cooper Atwood J. C. Hale Paoli Howard Ganus Charley Thornton Betty Thornton Willie Myricks Mr. Lilley Nazarene Herbert Teel Bill Shope Allen Ronald Smith Francis Washington School Spring Hailey Oklahoma State University McLish Homemakers Convention Barbara J. Pinley Hellen Cox Jack Ward B. J Carolyn Ward Opal Orin Ed Dunkin Dunkins Mrs. Clay Monte Dale Law Curdy Joan Ballard Mark and Keith Ode Franks Tonya Tucker Mrs. Dale Melton Bill Layne Fred Deibel Leo Deibel Oma Janelle, Ahloso F. M. Wood Mrs. Henry Little
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