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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1963

Page

2

Phillipses Fails to Meet. Lake Texoma Fishing After Church

The Phillipses were not home and then called on Mr. and Mrs. Baxter Scroggins. Velma Chandler Virgie Chandler Agnes Scroggins and Marie Tigert went fishing at Lake Texoma after church. An egg hunt and program followed in the afternoon. Opal Sutton visited Ruth Sutton on Saturday morning.

Velma Chandler Virgie Chandler Agnes Scroggins Marie Tigert Lake Texoma Opal Sutton Ruth Sutton

Supper Guests and Family News From Local Homes

Mrs. Cadis Marshall hosted Monday supper with Mr. Marshall’s mother and stepfather Mr. and Mrs Alvin Fowler of Muskogee and his Fort Smith, Arkansas brother Arthur Marshall. Mrs. Marshall Lonette and Deborah stayed with Mrs. Robert West Monday. Ronny Smith has been ill with a virus this week.

Cadis Marshall Mr. Marshall Alvin Fowler Muskogee Arthur Marshall Fort Smith Ark

Chandler Visit With Brother Near Ada

Mr and Mrs Coy Chandler visited Thursday with Coy s brother Esme north of Ada.

Mrs Coy Chandler Coy Esme Ada

Coy Chandler and Chett Tigert Spraying Cattle

Coy Chandler and Chett Tigert were seen spraying cattle last week. The sighting notes agricultural activity and farm workers near a rural property.

Coy Chandler Chett Tigert

Branly and Scroggins Family Visit Sunday Evening

Mrs Laura Branly Brandis and Glenn Holdenville visited Sunday evening with her niece and husband Mr and Mrs Willie Scroggins in Holdenville.

Laura Branly Brandis Glenn Holdenville Willie Scroggins

Cedar Grove Church Welcomes Visitors from Midway

Mrs. Vivian Marshall and Mrs. Louelle Brown with Debora visited Cedar Grove Church Sunday. They attend the Assembly of God in Midway and were greeting by the congregation.

Vivian Marshall Raymond and Sennett Louelle Brown Baby Debora Cedar Grove Assembly of God Midway

Mrs West Visits With Cal West Last Thursday Evening

Mrs Robert West and Mrs Cal West were seen visiting last Thursday evening according to local social notes in the town column.

Robert West Cal West

Francis Alumni Banquet at Cedar Grove

The singing at Cedar Grove drew a full house Saturday evening. The Francis alumni banquet is set for Saturday night with all Francis graduates invited. Mrs. Marie West at Francis handles reservations.

Cedar Grove Francis Marie West

Mrs Ellis Myers Visits Our Byng Church

Mrs Ellis Myers of Byng attended church services Sunday and joined in worship with the congregation.

Ellis Myers of Byng

Woodruff Phipps Visit Spans Weekend With Daughter Family

Mr and Mrs Woodrow Phipps visited Moore joining daughter Mrs Gene Wheeler and family over Saturday and Sunday. Kenneth Jones and children from Henryetta traveled Sunday to see them.

Woodrow Phillips Moore Gene Wheeler Kenneth Jones

Funeral Rites Bring Columbus Scroggins to City

Columbus Scroggins of Oklahoma City stayed with sister Mrs Isom Harris Monday to Wednesday to attend the funeral of Mrs Effie Broughton. Over the weekend the Harrises hosted their daughter and family Coy Henson and Donna Kay Harris of Oklahoma City and welcomed daughter in law Frances Harris with children Jackie and James Ada, and Babe Harris with children for meals. Harris received a phone call Sunday from nephew Harold Surgener of Fairfax who has been ill with meningitis and flu and underwent head surgery in Tulsa. He is out of the hospital and improving.

Columbus Scroggins Oklahoma City Isom Harris Effie Broughton Harrises Coy Henson Donna Kay Francis Harris Jackie James Ada Babe Harris

Family from Colo Springs attends Broughton funeral

Mr and Mrs Bill Price and daughter with Mrs Rena Shockley traveled from Colorado Springs to attend the funeral of their grandmother Mrs Effie Broughton, mother of Rena. They also visited Harley West and Cal West, while Wayne West of Oklahoma City joined over the weekend. Our sympathy goes to the Broughton family.

Bill Price Rena Shockley Colorado Springs Colo Harley West Effie Broughton Broughton Rena Oklahoma City

Mrs Lavern Scroggins Hosts Sunday Visit

Mrs Lavern Scroggins visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs Dewie Reynolds and Mrs Lilly Bryant.

Lavern Scroggins Dewie Reynolds Lilly Bryant

Cedar Grove Free Wild Baptist Church Easter Services All Day

The Cedar Grove Free Wild Baptist Church will hold all day Easter Sunday services with a schedule of morning worship evangelism and afternoon fellowship for members and visitors.

Cedar Grove Free Wild Baptist Church

OIL CENTER Socials Note Local Visits and Birthday Event

Mrs. Dessie Light Mrs. Clinnie Crow and Mrs. Opal Sutton visited Mrs. Minnie Lewis on Monday. Roma Weightman spent Monday night with Mrs. Edith Cook. They attended a birthday party honoring Mrs. Nannie Cox. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Norton and Ricky of Shawnee had dinner Sunday with Mrs. Vannie Northam.

Dessie Light Clinnie Crow Opal Sutton Minnie Lewis Roma Weightman Edith Cook Nannie Cox Glenn Norton Ricky Shawnee Vannie Northam

Mary Allen Visits Ada with Mr and Mrs Ode Franks

Mrs. Mary Allen visited Mr. and Mrs. Ode Franks on Tuesday and the trio then made a business trip to Ada.

Mary Allen Ode Franks Ada

Stratford visitors greet Mrs. Nannie Cox Monday

Mrs Audie Pinley and Mrs Margaret Covington of Stratford visited Mrs Nannie Cox on Monday.

Audie Pinley Margaret Covington Stratford Nannie Cox

Local visits spark social rounds in Ada and Sulphur

Mr. and Mrs. Luther Parish of Sulphur shopped in Ada on Monday and visited Mr. and Mrs. Albert Crow and Eddie Hayes. Mrs. Opal Sutton spent Tuesday with Mrs. Vonda Dees at Gaar Corner.

Luther Parish Ada Albert Crow Eddie Hayes

Mrs Lena Soward Opal Sutton and Ruth Sutton visit Mrs Frank Lewis

Mrs Lena Soward Mrs Opal Sutton and Mrs Ruth Sutton visited Mrs Frank Lewis on Tuesday.

Lena Soward Opal Sutton Ruth Sutton Frank Lewis

Reverend Arthur Smith Visited the Lewis Home Thursday

Reverend Arthur Smith visited the Lewis home Thursday afternoon for an unspecified purpose. The brief item notes the meeting but provides no further details on the discussion or outcome.

Arthur Smith Lewis Home

Two Women Decorate Lyon Street Living Room

Mrs Ruth Sutton and Mrs Euvonne Franks papered their mother Mrs Lena Sowards living room Monday night. Mrs Sutton received a new refrigerator as a birthday gift from her husband on Tuesday.

Ruth Sutton Euvonne Franks Lena Soward

Harris Family Visits Oklahoma City Hosts

Mr and Mrs Jack Harris and children Sheila Cathy Chery and Brad of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis Thursday night. Mrs Opal Sutton and Mrs Frank Lewis visited Mrs Ida Page and Loretha Thursday.

Jack Harris Sheila Cathy Chery Brad Oklahoma City Frank Lewis Opal Sutton Ida Page Loretha

Allen and Franks Share Wednesday Evening Visit

Mr and Mrs Dennis Allen visited Mr and Mrs Ode Franks on Wednesday evening in a cordial social call.

Dennis Allen Mrs Ode Franks

Postman Walks 90 000 Miles in 30 Years on Duty

Ada postal worker Ernest Thompson marks 30 years with the post office by noting his average 10 miles of walking daily. He has logged about 90,000 miles in three decades delivering mail, with extra service in Iran during World War II.

Luther Thompson New Frontier Thompson Ada U. S. Army Iran

Marriages listed for four Oklahoma couples

Billy Earl Woods and Mary Frances Staggs wed with Woods of Coalgate and Staggs of Ada. Jake Grant Weaver Jr. and Shirley Brittain marry, both Holdenville residents. Douglas Carpenter and Linda Gail Sharp exchange vows, Carpenter from Pauls Valley and Sharp from Ada.

Billy Earl Woods Coalgate Mary Frances Staggs Ada Jake Grant Weaver Jr Holdenville Shirley Brittain Douglas Carpenter Pauls Valley Linda Gail Sharp

Mrs Emile Holloway and Linwood Visit Stratford Neighbor

Mrs Emile Holloway and Linwood of Stratford spent Wednesday with Mrs Nannie Cox. They cleaned house for her. Holloway is Cox's sister.

Emile Holloway Linwood Stratford Nannie Cox Mrs. Holloway Mrs. Cox

Coxs Visit Mrs Pinley for Dinner as Recovery Proceeds

Marshall Cox Sr and Tim Cox visited Mrs Audie Pinley for meals on Tuesday and Thursday as Mr Cox continues to improve after a light stroke.

Marshall Cox Sr Tim Cox Audie Pinley Cox

Tucker Family Visits Robertson Household Monday Night

Mr and Mrs Delbert Tucker and their children Darla and Randy visited Mr and Mrs Billy Jim Robertson along with Tamra and Stacy on Monday night.

Delbert Tucker Darla Randy Fitzhugh Billy Jim Robertson Tamra and Stacy

Allen and Rodgers Family Visit in Grand Prairie

Mr and Mrs Dennis Allen and Wayne Rodgers spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Joe King in Grand Prairie Texas. Wayne Rodgers of Westwood California arrived Saturday morning to spend a few weeks with his mother Mrs Dennis Allen.

Dennis Allen Wayne Rodgers Joe King Grand Prairie Tex Westwood Calif

Dinner Companions at Gaar Corner Parish

Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees and Linda Gaar Corner joined Mr and Mrs Bob Page Loretha and Mrs Mary Allen for Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs A O Sutton.

Orlan Dees Linda Gaar Corner Bob Page Loretha Mary Allen A. O. Sutton

Perrine Family Visit Spreads Across Marlow

Mr and Mrs Jack Perrine and Willie spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Bob Ford and children and Mrs Effie McCormick at Marlow. They visited Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis.

Jack Perrine Willie Bob Ford Effie McCormick Marlow Mrs. Perrine Frank Lewis

Herman Ward Extends Grocery Store in Oil Center

Herman Ward progresses with an extension to his grocery store in Oil Center, expanding retail space and modernizing the facility.

Herman Ward Oil Center

Easter Will Be Sunday With Bunnies Bonnets and Baskets

Children anticipate the Easter holiday with the Easter bunny colorful baskets bonnets and dresses. The article highlights the festive atmosphere and shared enjoyment of the spring celebration.

Mr and Mrs Frank Roberts Visit Ardmore Relatives

Mr and Mrs Frank Roberts visited relatives at Ardmore Sunday.

Frank Roberts Ardmore

Mrs. Ben Robertson Visits Mrs Thelma Garrett Sunday

Mrs Ben Robertson visited Mrs Thelma Garrett Sunday afternoon. The pair likely spent time socializing in the neighborhood, reflecting ordinary local ties and routine house visits.

Ben Robertson Thelma Garrett

Holloway family visits Mrs. Cox and kin

Mr and Mrs Leman Holloway of Stratford visited Mrs Nannie Cox Sunday afternoon. Last week visitors included Audie Pinley Barbara Pearl Roberts Velma Henderson Virginia Miller Lois Newby Opal Ward Hazel Newby Nova Gray Euvonne Franks Gerald Henderson Ruth Sutton and Chris Beverly Sutton.

Cox Audie Pinley Barbara Pearl Roberts Velma Henderson Virginia Miller Lois Newby Opal Ward Hazel Newby Nova Gray Euvonne Franks Gerald Henderson Ruth Sutton Chris Beverly Sutton

Families Visit Mrs Cook In Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Bobby Cook and children of Oklahoma City spent Sunday with Mrs Edith Cook. Mr and Mrs Floyd Burk visited Sunday night. Other visitors included Mrs Ruth Sutton and Mrs Roma Weightman.

Bobby Cook Oklahoma City Edith Cook Floyd Burk Cook Ruth Sutton Roma Weightman

Cunningham Family Welcomes Baby Deborah Ann

Mr and Mrs Howard Lee Cunningham announced the birth of daughter Deborah Ann on April 1 at Valley View Hospital at 9 23 p m She weighed seven pounds seven ounces Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Warren Cunningham and Mr and Mrs Herbert Mitschke Harold Tex and other relatives visited from Texas with the Cunningham family Howard Cunningham attends East Central State College

Keith Sales Harold Tex Warren Cunningham Cunninghams Texas Herbert Mitschke Howard Lee Cunningham Valley View Hospital Deborah Ann Howard Cunningham East Central State College

Pentecostal Holiness Church Hosts Evangelistic Services

Seventy nine people attended Sunday services at the Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Smith leading the evangelistic program. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Bobby Cook and their children from Oklahoma City.

Pentecostal Holiness Church Rev. Smith Bobby Cook Oklahoma City

Lake Texoma Fishing Report and Local Visits

Mr and Mrs Albert Crow Ed die Hayes and Kenneth Bolin fished at Lake Texoma Saturday. Mr and Mrs Earl Franks called on Mr and Mrs Ode Franks Sunday. Earl Franks did not attend church Sunday night as Janice had dental work and felt unwell.

Albert Crow Eddie Hayes Kenneth Bolin Lake Texoma Earl Franks Ode Franks Janice

Booths and Tucker family dine together at gathering

Mr and Mrs Melvin Booth hosted a Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Paul Tucker and their daughters Paula and Tonya. Paula and Tonya Tucker are busy caring for their registered Polled Hereford calves as they prepare for the county fair.

Melvin Booth Debbie Mullins Dorotha Tucker Paul Tucker Paula Tonya Tonya Tucker

Church gathering in Byars draws Rev Arthur Smith and Hansel Burk

Rev. Arthur Smith and Hansel Burk attended a Saturday night service at the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Byars.

Arthur Smith Hansel Burk Pentecostal Holiness Church Byars

Crow Family Attend Services and Ranch Visit

Mr and Mrs Albert Crow and Eddie Hayes attended church and Sunday school at the Free Will Baptist Church in Ada. They then visited Mr and Mrs Elmo Crow at Union Valley and toured the Crows ranch.

Albert Crow Eddie Hayes Free Will Baptist Church Ada Elmo Crow Union Valley Crows’ Ranch

Mrs Anna Mae Sutton Bakes as Local Good Samaritan

Mrs Anna Mae Sutton earned praise as a Good Samaritan after she baked treats for neighbors in the aftermath of a fire. Her quick gesture highlighted community spirit and support in the affected area.

Anna Mae Sutton

Birthday cake for Mrs Ruth Sutton celebrated at home

A extended local notes column records Ruth Sutton's birthday cake celebration with Mrs Nancy Rutherford, Ricky and Twyla visiting Anna Sutton. NumerousOil Center attendees joined 4 H dress revue at East Central State College winning blue and red ribbons. Regulars visited, dined, fished, and church events noted with several hospitalizations, visits, and community gatherings.

Ruth Sutton Nancy Rutherford Ricky Twyla Anna M. Sutton Oil Center East Central State College Clareta Gray Joy Tucker Dorothea Cathy Vickie Gray Paula Tucker Nancy Kendall Orlan Dees Linda Henry Dees Bob Page Loretha A. O. Sutton Lake Texoma

Birthday Dinner Honoring Mrs. Marvin Lippincott in Kansas City

A birthday dinner was hosted Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vance Price to honor their daughter Mrs. Marvin Lippincott of Kansas City. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. John Price, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Price and children, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Sutton and children, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Rutherford and children, Ricky and Twyla, Charles Price, and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Livvincott, alongside the hosts.

Vance Price Marvin Lippincott Kansas City John Price Douglas Price Gerald Sutton Chris Beverly Jimmy Rutherford Ricky Twyla Charles Price Marvin Livvincott

Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray Fish Lake Texoma Trip

Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray fished at Lake Texoma on Thursday marking a quiet leisure outing for the couple.

Vernon Gray Lake Texoma

Denhams Visit Oklahoma City Mother Returns Home

Mr and Mrs Allie Denham of Oklahoma City visited Thursday to see Mrs Leola Denham who left for home in the afternoon. Mrs Denham was not feeling well and had spent Wednesday night with her daughter Mrs Effie Dollahon.

Gruver Keeling Jr Edmond Gruver Keeling Sr Effie Dollahon Leola Denham Allie Denham Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Oren Gray Visit Sunday Afternoon in Connerville

Mr and Mrs Oren Gray visited Sunday afternoon with their daughter Mrs Kenneth Cole and family in Connerville.

Oren Gray Mrs Kenneth Cole Connerville

Summers Chapel Shower Attended By Reed Family

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Reed and Grandma Grove visited with Mr. and Mrs. Van Ray Reed Sunday in Summers Chapel. They attended a Friday shower at Center School for Van Ray and his bride Donna Isaacs, with Homer Reed visiting Friday afternoon.

Bill Reed Grandma Grove van Ray Reed Summers Chapel

Sunday Visit From Local Families

Mr and Mrs Leon Henry and children visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Loyd McElroy and Mr and Mrs Harley Saylors.

Leon Henry Loyd McElroy Harley Saylors

Mr and Mrs Oren Gray Shopped in Ada Saturday

Mr and Mrs Oren Gray were seen shopping in Ada on Saturday. The sighting highlights a quiet local weekend activity in the town.

Mrs. Oren Gray Ada

Women prepare monthly supper in Oil Center

Mrs. Floy Burk spent Thursday with her daughter Mrs. Thelma Garrett and they cooked together for the supper at Oil Center that the ladies serve each month on the first Thursday night. Mrs. Burk, Mrs. Garrett and Mrs. Rae Garrett shopped in Ada Friday.

Floy Burk Thelma Garrett Oil Center

UNION HILL Community Notes Visit and Plant Sharing

Mrs Lavona Jones reports visits by Mrs Barbara Newby Kathy and Lavona Jones to Emma Jones on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Jones provided rose cuttings and lilac sprouts. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Bob Gray Russell and Ricky Jones Chapel visited J F Little and Albert Little last week. Vernon Gray and family from Oil Center visited Bob Gray and family on Sunday.

Lavona Jones Barbara Newby Kathy Emma Jones Bob Gray Russell Ricky Jones Chapel J. F. Little Albert Little Vernon Gray Oil Center

Coplan Returns Home for Weekend Visit

Charles Coplan was moved to his home Friday from Oklahoma City Veterans Hospital for a weekend with family. Mr and Mrs Coplan returned to the city Monday so Charles could see the doctor for a checkup.

Charles Coplan Oklahoma City Veterans Hospital Mrs. Coplan Charles

Union Hill Upper Grades Tour Glass Plant Friday

The upper grades at Union Hill toured the glass plant Friday afternoon. Sponsors were Mrs Oma Enloe and Mrs Roxie Golden.

Union Hill Oma Enloe Roxie Golden

Haines Family Visit Highlights Sunday Gathering

Mr and Mrs Harold Haines and Mike along with Mr and Mrs Albert Cassady visited Mr and Mrs J V Haines at Fittstown on Sunday in a family sharing outing that drew multiple relatives.

Harold Haines Mike Albert Cassady Fittstown J. V. Haines

Sunday Dinner Hosts Share Meal with Friends

Mr. Lonnie Cassady and Mrs. Cassady with Mr. George Cochran and Mrs. Cochran hosted Sunday dinner for Mrs. Etta Garrett and Myra Nell, sharing a family gathering.

Lonnie Cassady George Cochran

Mrs Sible Collins and Nora Roper at Vaness Missionary Church

Mrs Sible Collins and Mrs Nora Roper attended church at Vaness Missionary Baptist Sunday with Mr and Mrs Carl Denham.

Sible Collins Nora Roper Vaness Missionary Baptist Carl Denham

Grove family visits and work updates noted

Mr and Mrs Leroy Grove and children of Moore visited with Mrs Effie Dollahan and Grandma Grove Friday night through Saturday afternoon. They took Donnie Grove and baby back. Donnie has a job there with an apartment rented. Bobby Grove has a state job now after earlier part time work. Cecil Morris and sons attended Sunday school and church after an absence.

Leroy Grove Moore Effie Dollahan Grandma Grove Donnie Grove Baby Donnie Bobby Grove California

Pickett Community Ride Ties Bob Bullock Hospital

Mr and Mrs Fred Henson visited Mrs J H Bullock in Pickett Saturday taking her for a ride east of town She was ill then to hospital her husband grew sick and died She improves at home Thelma Jean Garrett and Sondra visited Oil Center church and dined with Hansel Burk Bee Robertson joined Thelma Garrett Sunday Ada visitors J T Johnson Darrel Wayne and Philip from Oklahoma City with C T Johnson and Mrs Hill.

Fred Henson J. H. Bullock Pickett Thelma Jean Garrett Sondra Oil Center Hansel Burk Bee Robertson Thelma Garrett J. T. Johnson Darrel Wayne Philip Oklahoma City C. T. Johnson Mrs. Hill Ada

Gray Family Visit Highlights Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gray and their children visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oren Gray, Saturday for a family gathering and reunion.

Fred Gray Oren Gray

Local visits and church activities at Union Hill Baptist

Mrs Roxie Golden helped decorate a wedding shower cake. Visitors from Stroud Ada and Worstell called on local families this weekend. Union Hill Baptist Sunday School drew 52 with Don Newby delivering sermons. Junior class sang and planned socials and an egg hunt and wiener roast at the church.

Roxie Golden F. L. Cunningham Union Hill Baptist Church Don Newby Teressa Golden Janet Braden Lynda Golden

Fishing visit reports in Ada and Tishomingo areas

Visitors hosted at Nora Roper and Sible Collins homes included Carl Denham Vanessa, Jimmy Jones family, Crinnie Crow, Austin Fraley with Tina, Oliver Crane, Howell Cobb, and Dale Tilley of Ada. Other guests at Bobby Joe Adams' home were John Crane, Clyde Crane, Carson Poindexter, Philip Poindexter, Billy Joe Adams family, and Dale Tilley. Billy Joe Adams and Dale Tilley fished with bait from a boat but found no luck, while Austin caught nice fish.

Nora Roper Sible Collins Carl Denham Vaness Jimmy Jones Frederick Crinnie Crow Austin Fraley Tina Oliver Crane Howell Cobb Tishomingo Dale Tilley Ada Bobby Joe Adams John and Clyde Crane Oil Center Carson, Lawrence Phillip Poindexter Billy Joe Adams Billy Dale Austin

Ladies attend jewelry party in Konawa home

Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Roper attended a jewelry party in the home of Mrs. Bill Houston in Konawa Friday evening. They visited Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Crow and Mrs. Loretta Kite, Charles and Danny in Heald ton Thursday.

Nora Roper Sible Collins Billy Joe Adams Pamela Charlie Crow Loretta Kite Charles Danny Healdton Adams Mrs. Collins Roper Bill Houston Konawa

Mr and Mrs Wesley Farmer Visit Tilleys Weekend

Mr and Mrs Wesley Farmer of Oil Center visited Mr and Mrs Kirby Tilley in Pamela and Diana Saturday night and Sunday.

Wesley Farmer Oil Center Kirby Tilley Pamela Diana

Walnut Grove and Ada Families Visit Gra ham Household

Mr and Mrs Tom Agee Jr and children of Walnut Grove and Mrs Mary Long with Tommy of Ada visited Mr and Mrs George Gra ham on Sunday.

Tom Agee Jr Walnut Grove Mary Long Tommy Ada George Graham

Allan Family Weekend Visit Highlights

Mr and Mrs Frank Allan and their children Lindsay visited Mr and Mrs Johnnie Allan and their children during the weekend in a family gathering emphasizing kinship and leisure.

Frank Allan Lindsay Johnnie Allan

Visitors in the Walter McAnal ly home last week

Residents hosting visitors include Mr and Mrs William Henson and Billy, Mr and Mrs J T Tatum, Mr and Mrs James Rhynes, Mr and Mrs Gary McAnally, Ahloso, Mr and Mrs Johnnie Allan, Mr and Mrs Dewayne McAnally, Ahloso, Mr and Mrs Bill McAnally, Mrs Myrtle Newton Ada, and Mr and Mrs Duke Rhynes Westview.

Walter McAnally William Henson Billy J. T. Tatum James Rhynes Gary McAnally Ahloso Johnnie Allan Dewayne McAnally Bill McAnally Myrtle Newton Ada Duke Rhynes Westview

Henson and McAnally Families Host Weekend Visits

Mr and Mrs William Henson and Billy visited Mr and Mrs Alvin McAnally and Mr and Mrs Gary McAnally in Ahloso on Sunday. Mr and Mrs James Rhynes and family visited the Henson home on Saturday. Billy invited neighbors to play baseball Saturday evening with Phil Rhynes Debra Allan Ronnie Donnie and Dennis Allan Linsey joining Billy Henson.

William Henson Billy Alvin McAnally Gary McAnally Ahloso James Rhynes Henson Phil Rhynes Debra Allan Ronnie Donnie Dennis Allan Linsey Billy Henson

Walnut Grove Couple Visit Horace Golden Family

Mr and Mrs Don Newby and Kathy of Walnut Grove visited Mr and Mrs Horace Golden and family Tuesday night.

Don Newby Kathy Walnut Grove Horace Golden

Wilfong Family Visits Noted Across Town

Mrs Edith Wilfong Vinita and Sandra visited Mr and Mrs Glen Wilfong and Wayne Sunday. Mr and Mrs Johnnie Wilfong Mrs P P Kite and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Kite and twin sons of Ada visited Mrs Leora Wilfong last week. Mrs Clinnie Crow visited Mrs Leora Wilfong Walnut Grove Thursday morning.

Edith Wilfong Vinita Sandra Glen Wilfong Wayne Johnnie Wilfong P. P. Kite Kenneth Kite Ada Leora Wilfong Clinnie Crow Walnut Grove

Braden Family Gardens Visitors and News From Ada

Mr and Mrs Glen Braden and Janet visited Mr and Mrs C H Braden and Mr and Mrs Everett Braden in Ada Sunday. Teressa Golden spent the weekend visiting Janet. Mrs Edna Golden visited Mrs Braden Wednesday. The Bradens received a letter from their son Tony in Korea noting heavy rains but warmer weather there.

Glen Braden Janet C. H. Braden Everett Braden Ada Teressa Golden Edna Golden Braden Tony Korea

Local residents visit families in Ada and Clarita

Mrs Luther Parker and Mrs Tommie Henry visited Mr and Mrs Eugene Wood at Clarita Saturday. Luther Parker and family visited Ada residents Oliver Parker and Millard Henry Saturday. Hunley of Ada visited Luther Parker Sunday.

Luther Parker Tommie Henry Gale Vicki Parker Eugene Wood Clarita Oliver Parker Millard Henry Ada Hunley

Welch Family Hosting Visitors in Wynnewood and Ada

Mr and Mrs B M Welch and children visited Mr and Mrs Harvey Grove in Wynnewood Sunday. Visitors at the Welch home last week included Mrs Laura Haines and Mike Mrs Ina Haines Mrs Harvey Grove Ronnie Joe Grove and Mrs Lunsford all of Wynnewood. Rev and Mrs F L Cunningham and Mr and Mrs B M Welch and children visited Mrs Lee Hampton in Ada Sunday evening.

B. M. Welch Harvey Grove Wynnewood Welch Laura Haines Mike Ina Haines Ronnie Joe Grove Lunsford F. L. Cunningham Lee Hampton Ada

Debra Ann Cunningham Born at Valley View Hospital

Debra Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham, arrived April 1 at Valley View Hospital weighing seven pounds seven ounces. Proud grandparents Rev and Mrs Cunningham visited Mr and Mrs Connie Bacon and siblings in Arlington and Mr and Mrs J R Zachary with their children in Denison this week.

F. L. Cunningham Warren Cunningham Howard Cunningham Debra Ann Debra Valley View Hospital Cunningham Connie Bacon Arlington Tex J. R. Zachary Denison

Visitors dinner at Golden home in Stillwater

Last week Mr. and Mrs. Murry Golden hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. Horace Golden, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Golden, Mr. and Mrs. Sonny Golden, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Tucker and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Micky Davis and children in Stillwater.

Murry Golden Horace Golden Robert Golden Sonny Golden Leonard Tucker Micky Davis Stillwater

Banquet Attendees Named at Vaness FFA Friday

Attendees at the Vaness FFA banquet Friday night included Mr. Dewayne and Mr. and Mrs. Vance Price, joined by Charles and Phillip Poindexter.

Vaness Ffa Leonard Tucker Dewayne Vance Price Charles and Phillip Poindexter

Golden family welcomes new baby at home

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Golden and Pamela Lynn moved to their new home this weekend. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Golden, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Tucker and children, Mr. and Mrs. Farrel Atwell and children of McAlester, Mr. and Mrs. Micky Davis and children of Stillwater, and Mr. and Mrs. Murry Golden and Mr. and Mrs. Sonny Golden.

Paul Golden Pamela Lynn Robert Golden Leonard Tucker Farrel Atwell McAlester Micky Davis Stillwater Murry Golden Sonny Golden

Mrs Binion and Mrs Cochran Visit Ada Couple's New Home

Mrs Daisy Binion and Mrs Lena Cochran visited Mr and Mrs Roy Bottoms in Ada last week to view their new residence.

Daisy Binion Lena Cochran Roy Bottoms Ada

Golden family visits matriarch across five generations

Mr. and Mrs. Murry Golden Pamela Lynn and Mr. and Mrs. Sonny Golden visited Mrs. Lillie Golden this weekend and photographed members spanning five generations including Murry Sonny Paul Pamela Lynn and Pamela's great great great grandmother Mrs. Lillie Golden.

Murry Golden Paul Golden Pamela Lynn Sonny Golden Lillie Golden Murry Sonny Paul Pamela

Karr Family Visits and Easter Travel Plans

Mr and Mrs W C Karr visit Jim Karr a patient at a Duncan hospital on Sunday. They also visit Mr and Mrs P S Karr at Wintersmith Park on Saturday. Mrs Ruby Horton and Barbara visit Mrs Lillie Karr Monday. The Peters family from Farmington New Mexico plan to visit Mr and Mrs Karr Easter Sunday en route to Ada.

W. C. Karr Jim Karr Duncan Hospital P. S. Karr Wintersmith Park Ruby Horton Barbara Lillie Karr A. G. Peters Peters Karr Farmington N. M Ada

Hilburns Visit Father at Valley View Hospital

Mr and Mrs Joe Hilburn visited his father at Valley View Hospital this week. The elder Mr Hilburn has pneumonia but was improving Sunday.

Joe Hilburn Valley View Hospital Mr. Hilburn

Visits From Latta Friends Mentioned In Ada Greeting

June Cook Mrs Lavona Jones and Annette Lee of Latta visited Mr and Mrs E E Agee of Ada last week. The Agees received a long distance call from Mr and Mrs Lee Rhoades of Wichita Kansas. The Rhoades left Kansas this weekend to visit relatives in California.

June Cook Lavona Jones Annette Lee Latta E. E. Agee Ada

Rhynes Family Visit Featured In Weekend Notes

Mrs Lois Rhynes began painting and papering her kitchen this week. Children visited Friday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Bill McAnally and children called. Saturday night Mr and Mrs James Rhynes with Monnie and Terrie visited J J Rhynes and Ada.

Lois Rhynes James Rhynes Bill McAnally Monnie Terrie J. J. Rhynes Ada

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