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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1963

Page

7

Notice of Hearing Final Account in Estate of Margaret S Stuart

In The County Court Pontotoc Oklahoma the executor Harvey J Lambert filed a final account and petition for determination of heirs for distribution and discharge. Hearing set for April 25 1963 at 10 a.m. in Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma. All heirs must appear or show cause why the account should be settled and the executor discharged. Dated April 4 1963. Judge Fred Andrews.

Harvey J. Lambert Margaret S. Stuart County Court House Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma Fred Andrews Mary Elien Sweat J. W. Sweat J. W. Sweatt Busby, Stanfield & Orton Executrix Annie Potes Alvie Eugene Parker Bob E. Bennett Clyda A. Williams R. G. Sanders Roy G. Sanders E. E. Stewart John B. G. Durham

Quiet Title Suit Aims to Clear O T Medlock Real Estate

In Pontotoc County Oklahoma the heirs and assigns of O T Medlock are defendants in a district court suit filed by Geraldine and Troy Melton seeking a decree of absolute fee simple title to described lands. Defendants must answer by May 8 1963 or the petition will be taken as true and relief granted in favor of the plaintiffs. The piece also notes Olan Henderson sowing back‑medic clover and lespedeza seed on Paul Henderson pasture, with expected good grass with rain.

Alvie Eugene Parker Annie Pates Pontotoc County State of Oklahoma Annie Potes Maggie B. Hill Pontotec County Geraldine Melton Troy O. Melton T. Medlock Oscar T. Medlock Olan Henderson Ada Paul Henderson

Spring Blossoms and Flood Waters Beauty and Change in Pontotoc

Oklahoma reports record redbud blossoms and widespread fruit tree blooms. Flood protection dams on Sandy Creek reduce overflow and aid watershed recovery. A community update notes alfalfa recovery, ongoing lake drainage, and a baby shower honoring Norman R. Farmer, a police officer. attendees include Sgt. Don Henderson and family.

Oklahoma Pontotoc County Sandy Creek

Web worms invade plum trees early in season

Web worms appeared on plum trees and a pink almond bush in the reporter's yard. A son named Don made a newspaper torch and burned them out Sunday afternoon.

Don

Mrs. Clay Yowell Raises 52 Baby Chicks Efficiently

Mrs. Clay Yowell raises baby chicks with broiler mash instead of chick starter. About a month ago they were three weeks old and weighed a fraction over a pound each. She keeps them in brooder houses at a regulated temperature, avoiding heat changes and reducing daily checks.

Clay Yowell Marie

Residents Help With Concrete Cover For Septic Tank

L L Blankenship helped Jerry Henderson place a concrete cover over his septic tank early Saturday. Mrs Carolyn Henderson received a letter from sister Mrs Evelyn Davis of Fresno California noting Ada Weekly News and asking about Dusty and Jerry's February illnesses. She enjoys the Ada Weekly and would like the Weekly as well. The message aims to keep Mrs Davis informed of home news.

L. L. Blankenship Jerry Henderson Carolyn Henderson Evelyn Davis Fresno Calif Ada Weekly Jerry Dusty Davis

Local Families Swap Childcare and Social Visit

Mr and Mrs L L Blankenship visited the Jerry Hendersons Tuesday to help with work. Don Henderson Chrystal and James Don stayed with Wayne and era Biggs children Cary Russell and Bonnie Thursday while the Biggs attended a square dance club event.

L. L. Blankenship Jerry Hendersons Don Henderson Chrystal James Don Wayne Biggs Cary Russell Bonnie Mrs. Biggs

James Don Henderson Celebrates Fifth Birthday

James Don Henderson son of Mr and Mrs Don Henderson celebrated his fifth birthday on April 2 He opened gifts and joined the family for an evening of entertainment.

James Don Henderson Don Henderson

Corvin Visits Paul Henderson Home Sunday

W. R. Corvin visited awhile on Sunday in the Paul Henderson home.

W. R. Corvin Paul Henderson Hime

Ada Police Lanettes Meet For Ceramic Painting Lesson

The Ada Police Department wives club named the Lanettes planned a regular meeting on the first Tuesday of each month. The group gathered Tuesday night for an outing and conducted a ceramics painting lesson as an achievement activity.

Ada Police Department Lanettes

Names and Confusion Remain in Ada Headlines

Ada notices混乱 over people named Henderson and Sherrill Henderson across East Central College and Union Hill. Don Henderson appears in court dockets but is not Sgt Don Henderson. the piece clarifies identities and avoids mix ups in local reporting.

Ada Jerry Henderson East Central College Union Hill Sherrill Henderson Horace Golden Golden Ada Evening News H. L Don” Henderson McKeel Sgt Don Henderson City Police Dept Paul Henderson Wilbur Don Henderson

No Fishing Signs Go Up At Goyne Ponds

Mrs. Willie Goyne Mrs. Henry Greenwood and daughter posted No Fishing signs Monday at the Goynes ponds to protect water and livestock. They note the ponds take effort and money to maintain and want to keep debris out to prevent veterinary costs and animal loss.

Willie Goyne Henry Greenwood Goynes’ Ponds

Golden Family Plants Bermuda Grass Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Horace Golden and their children spent the weekend tending the yard, putting out more garden and sprigging Bermuda grass to improve their lawn.

Horace Golden

Sunday Drive Visit Seeks Gene Hendersons Home Return

Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Ellis and their children stopped by the Paul Hendersons for a chat. They inquired when the Gene Hendersons would be home again, indicating a casual social call.

Jimmie Ellis Paul Hendersons Gene Hendersons

Retired Lt Col Edgar Hambleton Leaves Air Force After 24 Years

Lt Col Edgar A Hambleton son of Mrs Josie A Hambleton and the late E A Hambleton retired after 24 years in the United States Air Forces He served 68 combat missions in World War II in New Guinea and directed the Clinton Sherman choir for four years He and his wife Mary and their four children David Mark Cheryl and Kathleen now reside in Norman Ok He is affiliated with Mid-Continent Insurance Co in Oklahoma City The Hambletons visited Ada and others during retirement.

Edgar A. Hambleton Josie A. Hambleton Northcrest Drive E. A. Hambleton Trixie Lucy South Cherry Edna Graham East Ninth Martha Compton Blooming, Ill Clinton-Sherman Air Force Base Hambleton United States Air Forces Col. Hambleton Clinton-Sherman New Guinea Clinton- Sherman Mary David Mark Cheryl Kathleen Norman Mid-Continent Insurance Company Oklahoma City Josef A. Hambleton Ada

D O Ellis Remodels Fence at Ellis Dairy

D O Ellis was seen early Monday morning moving a lawn mower along the grass inside the Ellis Dairy yard during fence remodeling work.

D. O. Ellis Ellis Dairy D. O

Lonnie Cassady Decorates Home with New Furniture

Mr and Mrs Lonnie Cassady redecorate their residence adding fresh furniture pieces to update the interior.

Browns Narrowly Miss Poke Hunt Sunday Morning

Local scene reports a William C Browns group out poke hunting Sunday morning with observers noting the outing as a casual, likely informal activity among residents. No accidents or injuries reported.

William C. Browns

Ethelene Golden Attends Stanley Party At Mrs Murray Golden’s

Ethelene Golden attended a Friday Stanley party held at the home of Mrs Murray Golden. The report stated the gathering was a big success.

Ethelene Golden Murray Golden

Velma Henderson Visits Lane Family in Seminole Birthday Reminder

Velma Henderson visited her parents Mr and Mrs D B Lane at Seminole to remind Mrs Lane of her birthday on March 27. Mr and Mrs Olan Henderson and children joined the gathering. As a gift Mrs Lane received four blooming geraniums in pink red white and cerise wine color.

Velma Henderson D. B. Lane Seminole

Saturday and Sunday Visitors At Henderson Home

Richard Hardcastle visited Saturday with Paul Henderson. Sunday visitors included the Horace Golden family and the Don and Jerry Henderson families in the Henderson home.

Richard Hardcastle Paul Henderson Henderson Horace Golden Don Jerry Henderson

Easter Wishes Across the Community

A note extends warm Easter greetings to readers, hoping they enjoy a joyful holiday. The message emphasizes happiness, community goodwill, and seasonal celebration for all.

Frisco Social Visit Ties Ada and Minor Families

Mr and Mrs Jack West of Ada visited Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Vance Minor. Mr and Mrs Clarence Crowell and Mrs Zoa White had Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Vance Minor. Mrs Crowell is a sister of Vance and Mrs White is Vance's mother.

Simon Patton Jack West Ada Vance Minor Clarence Crowell Zoa White Crowell Vance White Mrs. Minor

Ada Women Visit Mrs. W J Barnes Saturday

Mrs Mildred Powers and Dora Daniel of Ada visited Saturday with Mrs W J Barnes.

Mildred Powers Dora Daniel Ada W. J. Barnes

Visit By Barnes and Morrison Families

Mr. and Mrs. George Barnes and Mrs. Julia Morrison of Stonewall visited Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Barnes Thursday afternoon.

George Barnes Julia Morrison Stonewall W. J. Barnes

Marshalls Host Relatives And Friends This Week

Mrs Grace Marshall spent Wednesday with Sid and Jim Marshall. Virgil Johnson helped Sid Marshall build a new front porch last Thursday. Mr and Mrs Windell Price visited Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs Raymond Frizzell of Stonewall visited Friday night. The Frizzells and Marshalls spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Lee Cross of Centrahoma. Mrs Arthur Johnson visited Sunday morning.

Grace Marshall Sid Jim Marshall Lorene Campbell Virgil Johnson Sid Marshall Johnson Windell Price Jim Raymond Frizzell Stonewall Marshalls Frizzells Lee Cross Centrahoma Arthur Johnson

Social Visits Trend in Alvin Minor Household

Mrs. Alvin Minor spent Tuesday with her mother Mrs. Gertrude Sliger while Mr. Minor attended the livestock sale. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Patton of Wichita Falls Texas visited Monday night with cousins the Minors.

Alvin Minor Gertrude Sliger Minor A. M. Patton Wichita Falls Tex John Braddock Booker Meaders Ada Alvin Minors Joe Daniel Schley Stegall Belle Stegall Bud Minor Bud Mrs

Byrd Family Hosts and Visits Include Relatives

Mr and Mrs Bob Byrd hosted supper Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Coy Byrd. Coy Byrd visited Thursday with his sister in law and brother in law Mrs Homer Jumper of Pleasant Hill. Mrs Bertie Sherrell of Harden City visited Mrs Byrd Tuesday morning.

Bob Byrd Todd Marty Bob Coy Byrd

Ada social visit rounds with Baylis and Brooks

Mr. and Mrs Burl Phillips of Ada visited Tuesday night with Mr. and Mrs Alfred Baylis. Mr. and Mrs Alfred Baylis and Mr. and Mrs Boda Hisaw visited Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs Bud Brooks of Stonewall. The Alfred Baylises and the Bud Brookses visited Saturday night with the Boda Hisaws. Alfred Baylis and John Daniel took in the stock sale in Stratford Friday.

Burl Phillips Ada Alfred Baylis Boda Hisaw Bud Brooks Stonewall Alfred Baylises Bud Brookses Boda Hisaws John Daniel Stratford

Mrs Talmage Loman and Mrs Leon McMinn Visit Ada

Mrs Talmage Loman and Mrs Leon McMinn of Stonewall visited Mrs Jack Vick Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Vick shopped in Ada Saturday morning and visited Mrs Vick's sister in law Mrs Ruby Dailey.

Talmage Loman Leon McMinn Stonewall Jack Vick Mrs. Vick Ada

Family Visits Highlight Oklahoma City Ardmore Ties

Mrs. J. R. Berryhill and families from Oklahoma City join Mrs. Price in Ardmore for a social weekend. Sandra Price hosts ninth grade girls from Stonewall High School at a slumber party, with morning reflections on a lively night. Orvillee Price hikes with Boy Scout Troop 21 on Saturday.

J. R. Berryhill John Gottman Oklahoma City W. S. Bailey Ardmore Wendell Price Berryhill Mrs. Price Gottman Mrs. Bailey Price Sandra Price Stonewall High School Orvillee Price Boy Scout Troop 21

Local visitors call on Johnson family in Stonewall

Mrs Aline Johnson spent Tuesday afternoon with her sister Sue Henry in Stonewall. Mrs Grace Marshall Lorene Campbell and the Marshalls visited Wednesday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Virgil Johnson.

Aline Johnson Sue Henry Stonewall Grace Marshall Lorene Campbell Jim Sid Marshall Virgil Johnson

Kindergarten Enrollment Noted for Teddy Scribner

Little Teddy Scribner of Stillwater enrolled in kindergarten on April 1. Grandson of Mr and Mrs Arthur Johnson the event is noted with visits by Mrs Arthur Johnson and Kitty to Saturday gathering with Mrs John Laxton Ada.

Teddy Scribner Stillwater Arthur Johnson Kitty Johnson John Laxton Ada

Wendell Wiles Heads to Fort Polk for Army Duty

Wendell Wiles left March 26 for Fort Polk Louisiana where he will be employed by Uncle Sam for a time leaving family and friends and entering military service for a period.

Wendell Wiles Fort Polk Uncle Sam

Weekend Visit Ties Allred and Campbell Families

Mr and Mrs John Allred Jr and their children of Fairfax spent the weekend with John Allred Sr and Mrs Allred Sr. Mr and Mrs William Campbell of Latta joined Sunday dinner with Mrs Campbell's parents and brother, the John Allreds Sr and Jr.

John Allred Jr Fairfax John John Allred Sr William Campbell Latta

Local visits and church revival attendance noted

Mr and Mrs Boda Hisaw visited Wednesday night with the Vincent Daileys of Tupelo. Mr and Mrs Frank Burns of Coalgate visited Thursday afternoon with Mrs Burns daughter and son-in-law the Hisaws. The Boda Hisaws kept Steve and Gregg Fielder Monday night while the boys parents attended a revival at the First Baptist Church in Lehigh.

Boda Hisaw Vincent Daileys Tupelo Frank Burns Coalgate Boda Hisaws Steve Gregg Fielder First Baptist Church Lehigh

Family Visit Highlights Local Kin Arrivals

Mr and Mrs Joe Daniel Vic kie Valerie and Mickey visited their nephew Homer Barnes Jr Stonewall Sunday. They also met another nephew Thom as Ingram and his son Craig from Okla.

Joe Daniel Vickie Valerie Mickey Homer Barnes Jr Stonewall Thomas Ingram Craig

Visiting Cousin Context for Homa City Person

The line mentions a person in Homa City who is visiting his cousin, Homer Barnes Jr., indicating a familial visit or connection between individuals in Oklahoma City.

Homa City Homer Barnes Jr

Weekend Visit Ties Edna Watts Family to Braddocks

Mrs. Edna Watts and Douglas of Dallas stayed with Edna Watts's sister the John Braddocks over the weekend. Watts took her 10 month old Donnie Watts home, the Braddocks having grown fond of him during a two month stay. Harold Jackson and Harold Jr. of Fittstown visited Mrs. Jackson's sister, Mrs. John Braddock, and Edna Watts on Sunday.

Edna Watts Douglas Dallas

Mrs Waldroup Visited Fittstown Friend Monday

Mrs C J Waldroup visited Monday with Mrs Willie McElroy of Fittstown.

C. J. Waldroup Willie McElroy Fittstown

Parrott Family Visits Relatives in Arkansas

Mr and Mrs Bill Parrott Ed die and Brenda of Maysville visited Bill s parents Mr and Mrs W L Parrott Saturday morning. Mr and Mrs W L Parrott spent the weekend with Mrs Parrott s parents Mr and Mrs F A Smith Waldron Ark. Mr Smith has been ill for sometime. Mrs Smith unable to care for him and the children scattered, they decided to put Mr Smith in the rest home at Booneville Ark. Mrs Parrott visited a sister Mrs Nona Adair Magazine Ark Monday afternoon.

Bill Parrott Eddie Brenda Maysville Bill W. L. Parrott Ark

Ada social visitor Dora Daniel calls on Mr Patton

Miss Dora Daniel of Ada visited Friday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Simon Patton.

Dora Daniel of Ada Simon Patton

Lula hosts visit with neighbors and family group

Mr. and Mrs. Sonny Leader Di ana and Donna visited Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. Gene Joplin Latta.

Sonny Leader Diana Donna Gene Joplin Latta

Lula Teams Play Doubleheader at Pontotoc

Lula sent grades to Pontotoc for a doubleheader. The girls’ softball game ended in a loss to Pontotoc while the Lula boys won the baseball game 13 to 1.

Lula Pontotoc

Lula 4-H dress revue yields blue ribbons in Ada

Lula 4-H Club girls won blue ribbons at Ada dress revue with Phyllis Williams Betsy Johnston and Sandra Brashier among medal winners. Ginger Williams Lavoyce Young Sue Cooper Patsy Henry and Dickie Clifford also placed blue or red. Bus trouble delayed late arrivals and contest entry.

Ada Phyllis Williams Betsy Johnston Betsy Sandra Brashier Debbie Clifford Ginger Williams Lavoyce Young Ginger Lavoyce Sue Cooper Patsy Henry Dickie Clifford Davey Johnston Kent Stonecipher Skipper Davis Larry Johnston Leonard Wofford Corkey Brashier Larry Donna Charles Williams D. R. Clifford

Johnston Family Night With Stonewall Grandparents

Jerry and Karen Johnston of Stonewall spent Friday night with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Johnston, indicating a family gathering location and participants.

Jerry and Karen Johnston Stonewall Mrs Paul Johnston

Clifford Family Night With Grandparents

Linda, Diane and Dwayne Ada spent Saturday night with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. D R Clifford.

Linda Diane Dwayne Ada Mrs D.R. Clifford

Thompson Family Dinner and Air Force Assignment

S Sgt and Mrs Clovis Thompson and Debbie Ann joined Mr and Mrs D R Clifford and others for supper Tuesday night. The Thompson son and Debbie Ann stayed with her parents Tuesday night. The group traveled from Tennessee where he studied. The Thompson son spent Wednesday night in Mangum with Bun Thompson and then to Travis Air Force Base California where he is stationed.

Clovis Thompson Debbie Ann D. R. Clifford Dickie Debbie Donnie Ronnie Donald Brooks Linda Diane Dwayne Ada Sonny Leader Diana Donna Tennessee Thompsons Mangum Bun Thompson Travis Air Force Base Calif

Brooks Family Visit At Ada In Sun Day

Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks and their children of Ada visited Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks.

Donald Brooks Ada Walter Brooks

Mrs Woolley Released From Valley View Hospital

Mrs Georgie Woolley was released from Valley View Hospital on Wednesday. She is staying with her brother and sister-in-law Mr and Mrs David Brooks.

Georgie Woolley Valley View Hospital David Brooks

Ada Visit Highlights Local Family Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Sonny Leader and daughters and Debbie Clifford spent Friday night in Ada with Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks. Mrs Leader and girls spent Saturday in Ada with Mrs vir gie Alberson and Mrs Sue Walker. Mr and Mrs Joe Diffie, Joey, Meg and Monica Ada, and Mr and Mrs Gene Joplin Latta visited Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Sonny Leader.

Sonny Leader Debbie Clifford Ada Donald Brooks Leader Virgie Alberson Sue Walker Joe Diffie Joey Meg Monica Gene Joplin Latta

Short Fortner Family Visit Noted at Roff

Mr and Mrs Short Fortner and Joy visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Simon Young Elaine and Clay at Roff, sharing a family gathering in the community.

Mrs Clifford and sons visit Cross family in Centrahoma

Mrs D R Clifford and her sons spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Edgar Cross in Centrahoma, sharing time with the local family.

D. R. Clifford

Wofford and Lillard Families Visit with Clifford

Mr and Mrs Jess Wofford and children and Debbie Clifford, Mr and Mrs Norris Lillard and Dorsey Ada visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs William Lillard.

Jess Wofford Debbie Clifford Norris Lillard Dorsey Ada William Lillard

Latta Hosts Visitors For Sunday Dinner

Kelly and Marty Latta hosted Mr and Mrs Sonny Leader for dinner. Joe Diffie Ada Jerry Stacey and Doug Stewart Stonewall visited Sunday with the Leaders.

Kelly Marty Latta Sonny Leader Joe Diffie Ada Jerry Stacey Doug Stewart Stonewall

Gloria Wofford Spends Sunday Night With Debbie Clifford

Gloria Wofford spent Sunday night with Debbie Clifford in a social gathering noted by local observers. The event highlights personal connections between the two individuals.

Gloria Wofford Debbie Clifford

Ada man Troy Melton Meets Tupelo Guest Dan Daniels

Ada resident Troy Melton and Tupelo visitor Mr Daniels dropped by Sunday morning to visit with Chock Clifford.

Troy Melton Ada Mr. Daniels Tupelo Chock Clifford

Oakman Sportsmen Club Admits New Members At Potluck

Oakman members and guests gathered April 1 at 7 pm for a potluck supper with about 60 attendees. A short business session followed and new members joined: Scotty Moore, M A Gilly couple, and Gerald Current with their spouses. Visitors included Mrs Gracie Walker Roy Long and family and several relatives of Mr and Mrs Gilly. Mrs Current could not attend due to work.

Oakman Sportsman’s Club Scotty Moore M. A. Gilly Gerald Current Gracie Walker Allen Roy Long Sue Ann Roy Jr Arizona Arizona As Guests of Mrs. Long Roy White Gilly Shirley Kathy Lynn

Miss Jon Ann Wommack Dinner Guest in Byng

Miss Jon Ann Wommack was a dinner guest Sunday of Mrs. Nita Roberts and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Amos Roberts in Byng.

Jon Ann Wommack Nita Roberts Amos Roberts Byng

Visitors Gather at Ross Home From Norman Tulsa and Ada

Visiting Sunday in the home of Mr and Mrs James Ross were Mr and Mrs Don O Donelley and Donita and Miss Betty Sue Kaiser all of Norman Mr and Mrs Edwin Miller Brenda Kay David and James Richard of Tulsa Mrs Gracie Walker Allen Mr and Mrs Roy Boren of Lawton Herbert Kaiser Wright Hart and Carey Davis all of Ada

James Ross Don O’donelley Donita Betty Sue Kaiser Norman Edwin Miller Brenda Kay David James Richard Tulsa Gracie Walker Allen Roy Boren Lawton Herbert Kaiser Wright Hart Carey Davis Ada

Magars Host Visitation Weekend Notes

Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Magar hosted visitors Tuesday night at Stratford with Mrs. Haynes' parents Mr. and Mrs. Corey Haynes. Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Ray Magar and children of Center and Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Rutherford of Ada.

D. B. Magar Corey Haynes Stratford Ray Magar Center A. R. Rutherford Ada

Birthday Party Honors Eight-Year-Old Bobby Hatton

A pupil in Mrs. Truddy Nance's primary room marked his eighth birthday with a classroom party. Bobby Hatton celebrated March 29 as cookies and soft drinks were shared with classmates.

Open House At Colonial Estates Nursing Home Draws Guests

Mr and Mrs J M Nance and Mr and Mrs Murray Smith attended an open house Sunday afternoon for the new Colonial Estates Nursing Home located at 717 North Country Club Road.

J. M. Nance Murray Smith New Colonial Estates Nursing Home North Country Club Road

Funeral Services Held for Iva Earl Flemming

May we of the Oakman community express deepest sympathy to Mrs. Zoe Cox Flemming and her son Raymond and other relatives in their sorrow. Iva Earl Flemming, friend and neighbor of residents here, died Saturday morning in a local hospital. He had been ill a few weeks. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. in Smith Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Oakman Zoe Cox Flemming Raymond Iva Earl Flemming Smith Funeral Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery

Sligers and Pendergrasses Visit Ada and Sapulpa Relatives

Mr and Mrs Charlie Sliger of Ada visited Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs J R Pendergrass. Sunday guests included Sam Sliger of Ada and his grandchildren Sherri Darryl and Tarry Sliger of Sapulpa.

Charlie Sliger Ada J.R. Pendergrass Sam Sliger Sherri Darryl Tarry Sliger Sapulpa

Visiting Saturday Evening Guests Noted in Ada

Mr. and Mrs. George Carter hosted visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Jess Muncrief and Judy of Ada, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Tharpe, Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Magar, and Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Current.

George Carter Jess Muncrief Judy Ada Clifton Tharpe D. B. Magar Maurice Current

Ada Visitors Share Sunday Time at Angie Wright

Mrs Rita Sturdevant of Ada and Mr and Mrs L D Biard visited Sunday with Angie Wright. Last Wednesday Mrs Bertie Gwin of Ada visited Angie and Thursday Mrs Effie Tharpe visited awhile.

Rita Sturdevant Ada J. M. Nance L. D. Biard Angie Wright Bertie Gwin Angie Effie Tharpe

Pevehouse Undergoes Treatment at Valley View Hospital

Albert Pevehouse spent Tuesday through Sunday noon as a patient in Valley View Hospital for phlebitis. He is doing fine and returned to work Thursday. Visits came from Mrs. M. L. Tucker Ada Mrs. Sexton Byng and Mrs. Juanita McNeill Ira Pevehouse and Mr. and Mrs. George Carter visited Sunday afternoon.

Albert Pevehouse Valley View Hospital M. L. Tucker Ada Sexton Byng Juanita McNeill Ira Pevehouse George Carter Pevehouse

Wedding Shower Honors Ada Bride Dorman Jordon

Mr and Mrs Floyd McNeill and son Bart attended a wedding shower Saturday night in the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Norton Ada honoring Mr and Mrs Dorman Jordon who were married March 30. Visiting awhile Thursday night with Mr and Mrs McNeill were Mr and Mrs Norton and Mr and Mrs Jordon of Ada Miss Loretta Sloan Homer and Miss Sue Anson visited Sunday with Miss Donita McNeill.

Floyd McNeill Bart Henry Norton Ada Dorman Jordon

Hamptones Host 16th Birthday Wiener Roast

Mr and Mrs C H Hampton entertained Oakman youths Saturday night with a wiener roast for their daughter Patricia celebrating her 16th birthday. Games followed and refreshments were served to guests.

Jones Family Visits Weleetka Kin Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Scott Jones spent Saturday with their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Curtis Hogue and children in Weleetka Katheryn Clark spent Sunday with relatives in the area sharing the small family gathering and news of the week.

Funeral service for Charles Maupin officiated by Scott Jones

Charles Maupin's funeral took place at Criswell's Funeral Chapel on Friday afternoon with Scott Jones officiating. Burial was in Rosedale.

Sunday visitors at the Berryman home

Sunday guests included Jimmy Ray Nichols of Stewart and Edward Berryman with Kay and Charles of Beebe visiting Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman at their home.

Jess Berryman Jimmy Ray Nichols Stewart Edward Berryman Kay and Charles Bebee

Family visits span Oklahoma City trip and local calls

Mrs. Gussie Lillard spent Saturday night with her son Linvall and wife. On Sunday Linvall Vada and Gussie visited their daughter and sister Mrs. Evertt Lee in Oklahoma City with their married sons Darwin Lee and Forrest Lee and families. Mrs. Velma Clark visited Gussie Tuesday and Mrs. Trudy Nancy visited Thursday after.

Gussie Lillard Linvall Vada Gussie Oklahoma City Evertt Lee Darwin Lee Forrest Lee Velma Clark Trudy Nancy

Miss Ruth Magar and Miss Doris Klutts Visit Albuquerque

Miss Ruth Magar and Miss Doris Klutts spent a weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Lovin and their children in Albuquerque New Mexico Mrs Lovin is Ruths sister and Doris aunt.

Florence Isaacs Ruth Magar Doris Klutts Clyde Lovin Albuquerque N. M

Isaacs Visit Noted in Stratford Area Social Roundup

John Mosier, center, called on Willie Isaacs Thursday morning. Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs visited Mrs. Maude Bragg and Walter Gibson in Stratford Wednesday.

John Mosier Center Willie Isaacs W. N. Isaacs

FFA Banquet Draws Ada Area Attendees

Mr and Mrs Newt Altom Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray Mr and Mrs Virgle Farmer Mr and Mrs Fred Gray and Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington were among those who attended the Vaness FFA banquet in Ada Friday evening.

Newt Altom Vernon Gray Virgle Farmer Fred Gray Alfred Pennington Ada

Hale Family Visit Highlights Stroud Trip

Rev and Mrs James Hale and their children from Stroud spent Thursday through Saturday with her parents Mr and Mrs Bruce Little.

James Hale Stroud Bruce Little

Sunday Evening Calls by Local Families Reported

Rev and Mrs Bert Jones Mr and Mrs Billie Joe Gibson and boys and Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden called on the W N Isaacs Sunday evening.

Bert Jones Billie Joe Gibson Frank Dryden W. N. Isaacs

Oklahoma City Housewarming Social Attended by Local Guests

Mrs. Dessie Light and E. C. Caviner visited Mr. and Mrs. Tom Burch in Oklahoma City at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Austell Horton. The Burchs and their daughter Mrs. Eunice McKnight traveled Friday for the Hortons’ housewarming. The Burcs and McKnitghts were Saturday dinner guests.

Dessie Light E. C. Caviner Tom Burch Oklahoma City Mrs. Austell Horton Mrs. Burch Eunice McKnight Mrs Austell Horton Burcs McKknights Hortons

Ladies Enjoy Spring Drive Through Ada to Sulphur

Miss Ruby Dryden Mrs Ollie Tucker Mrs Clara Wood and Florence Isaacs spent a pleasant Sunday driving from Ada through Rofs to Sulphur to view redbuds and sightseeing. They visited Mrs Maude Bragg Walter Gibson Mr and Mrs Roy Wood and Mrs Thena Williams in Stratford before returning to Ada.

Ruby Dryden Ollie Tucker Clara Wood Florence Isaacs Ada Rofs Sulphur Stratford Maude Bragg Walter Gibson Roy Wood Thena Williams

Isaacs Visit, Ill Mrs Bragg Receives Checkups

Willie and Florence Isaacs called on Mrs Maude Bragg who is ill but improving. The Hortons hosted and visited with F A Ferguson and Austell Horton, with Ferguson recovering at home and the Hortons checking on him. Arlene Ferguson from Stratford spent time with Rachel Horton, and Austell Horton and family were guests at Judd Horton's home.

Willie Florence Isaacs Maude Bragg Walter Gibson

Reverends Smith Visit Henson and Burk Homes

Rev and Mrs Arthur Smith visited by circulating among the homes of Mrs Patsy Henson Mr and Mrs P O Henson and Mr and Mrs Hank Burk Monday evening.

Arthur Smith Patsy Henson P. 0. Henson Hank Burk

Thelma Garrett and Sandra Guests at Burk Home

Mrs. Thelma Garrett and Sandra were Sunday dinner guests of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Hank Burk.

Thelma Garrett Sandra Mrs Hank Burk

Passmores Visit Friends Near Former Neighborhood

Mr and Mrs Joe Passmore and Tommy Morris, former residents, were visiting friends and former neighbors here recently.

Joe Passmore Tommy Morris

Revival and social visits in Oil Center community

Mrs Fay Burk and Mrs Thelma Garrett shopped in Shaw nee Wednesday. Burk spent Thursday with Garrett and helped cook for the regular first Thursday night supper at Oil Center. Rev Arthur Smith and Hank Burk attended the revival at Byars Saturday night. Rev Archie Beller is holding a two week revival. Hank Burk visited Mr and Mrs Conza Cowger Sunday evening and they all visited Mr and Mrs Johnnie Sheppard.

Fay Burk Thelma Garrett Shawnee

Pinley Family Visited Sunday Evening

Mr and Mrs Frank Pinley and Troy visited Mr and Mrs Dale Pinley Sunday evening.

Frank Pinley Troy Mrs. Dale -Pinley

Carl Pinley Visits Brother Frank Pinley Tuesday

Carl Pinley visited his brother Frank Pinley on Tuesday, sharing time together. The OCR reads as a simple family visit noted in a local brief.

Carl Pinley Frank Pinley

Local shoppers in Shawnee name Mrs Tucker Mrs Gray and Mrs Isaacs

Mrs Joy Tucker Mrs Clareta Gray Mrs Ollie Tucker and Florence Isaacs shopped in Shawnee Monday detailing a daytime outing with friends and neighbors.

Joy Tucker Clareta Gray Ollie Tucker Florence Isaacs Shawnee

Tucker Family Attends Byars Church Hearing Archie Beller

Mr and Mrs M R Tucker and their daughters attended a Byars church service Wednesday night to hear Rev Archie Beller preach. Mrs Tucker and Archie are said to be childhood friends.

M. R. Tucker Byars Archie Beller

Isaacs Visit Mrs. Vernon Gray and Family

Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs called on Mrs. Vernon Gray and her family Monday night.

W. N. Isaacs Vernon Gray

Pennington Family News in Norman Visit

Mr and Mrs Pierce spent Sunday in Norman with their daughter Mrs Calvin Pennington and family. Mrs Pennington is in a Norman hospital. The Pierces brought two little girls Della and Debbie home for a visit and stopped by Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington to report on the Calvin Penningtons. Mrs Virgie Pierce and Debbie and Della Pennington visited Mrs Virgie Pennington Monday evening.

Mrs. Pierce Norman Calvin Pennington Mrs. Pennington Pierces Della Debbie Milo Penningtons Calvin Penningtons Virgie Pierce Della Pennington Virgie Pennington

Pennington Family Visit With Friends On Monday

Bobbi and Anthony Pennington spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Milo Pennington and Cathy and Conie Clay in a social gathering.

Bobbi Anthony Pennington Milo Pennington Cathy Conie Clay

Dryden Family Visits Ada and Ada Area Names

Miss Ruby Dryden visited Mrs. Virgie Pennington on Friday. Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden and Miss Ruby Dryden shopped in Ada Saturday morning. Frank Dryden saw his doctor to remove stitches from a finger wound but the doctor said it had not yet healed enough. Mrs Verniece Dryden visited Mrs Patsy Henson on Wednesday and visited Mr and Mrs Rance Tucker Monday night. Willie Isaacs visited Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden Tuesday evening.

Ruby Dryden Virgie Pennington Frank Dryden Ada Frank Verniece Dryden Patsy Henson Rance Tucker Willie Isaacs

Social Visits Highlight Stratford Family Ties

Mr and Mrs Jim Magar and Ruth Magar hosted and received multiple relatives in Stratford over the weekend with Mrs Irene Klutts visiting her parents and Ada shopping trips noted. Frank Dryden Ruby Dryden Maimie Tucker also visited the Magars during the week.

Jim Magar Ruth Magar Vernice Dryden John Klutts Stratford Irene Klutts Ada Owen Magar Jimmy Ahloso Frank Dryden Ruby Dryden Mamie Tucker

Weekend Visits and Gatherings Around Ada Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs Rance Tucker visited his brother Ruff Tucker in Stratford Sunday evening. Rita Jackson and Pat Law with Gregg and Elma Law shopped in Ada Monday. The Law and Ramsey families visited in Ada and Sulphur for picnics and socializing with various relatives over the weekend and midweek.

Rance Tucker Ruff Tucker Stratford Rita Jackson Pat Law Gregg Elma Law Ada Rita Henry Nessel Jeff Wood Moore J. W. Law Monte Dale Law Joan Ramsey Troy Miller Pod Law John Law Robin Max Law Cheryl Darlene Gilley Gilbert Brandon Jack Hill Oklahoma City Alvin Wells

Oklahoma City Family Weekend Fish Tale Report

Mrs Iva Crowder of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Troy Miller. They fished Sunday with Troy catching a five and a quarter pound catfish. Mrs Virgie Pierce and granddaughters Della and Debbie Pennington of Norman visited Mrs Lilly Miller on Monday.

Iva Crowder Oklahoma City Troy Miller Troy Virgie Pierce Della Debbie Pennington Norman Lilly Miller

Sunday dinner guests at Cox and Love households

Wadell and Demetra Altom visited Marshall Cox III on Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Cox Jr., Hellen and Marshall III attended the dinner with Mrs. Senior Love and Mrs. Martha Love. Machelle and Mrs. Mary Cox visited Audie Pinley Friday evening.

Wadell Demetra Altom Marshall Cox III M. C. Cox ,Jr Hellen and Marshall III Senior Love Martha Love Machelle Mary Cox Audie Pinley

Vanoss FFA Banquet Highlights Vanoss Seniors

Mr and Mrs Vaughn Potter and Phylis attended the Vanoss FFA banquet in Ada Friday evening. Phylis, FFA queen, is a Vanoss senior set to graduate in May.

Vaughn Potter Phylis Vanoss FFA Ada

Loyd Wood Visits His Mother and Mrs Majors

Mr and Mrs Loyd Wood visited his mother Mrs Kate Wood and Mrs May Majors Sunday evening in a brief family gathering noted in local society.

Loyd Wood Kate Wood May Majors

Wood Family Weekend Visit Noted

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wood spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Wood, suggesting a family gathering in a quiet weekend scene.

Mrs Charles Wood John Wood

Family visits noted in Pauls Valley area

The text records a sequence of visits by the Blevins and Tucker families in Pauls Valley with mentions of Mr and Mrs Earl Blevins Mrs Ollie Tucker and Mrs Clara Wood. It shows social hospitality notes from a local newspaper page with a continuation to Page 8.

M. R. Tucker Earl Blevins Pauls Valley Ollie Tucker Clara Wood

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Margaret &. Stuart Kerr, Lambert, Conn & Roberts Attorneys For J. W Sweatt Lee Higginbotham Dorothy Higginbotham N. 4Th Street Durant Frank W. Davis Fogarty Street Guthrie Will State OF County OF Pontotoc Robert A. Hill THE Carl Stewart W. B. Ward, JR Ada, Oklahoma Alvie Eugene Parker Busby, Stanfield & Orton Attorneys Executrix Adta Oklahoma Tax Commission O. T. Medlock Linda Raney Board of Education of Ross School B. N. Bunyard Place Roff Roff School Dave Davis Paul McCurdy John B. G. Dur Ham G. C. Mayhue JR Dial Egypt Norman R. Farmer Farmer Frisco Lois Clifford By Ila Pevehouse
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