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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1964

Page

6

Foreclosure Sale of Leased Oil Property In Pontotoc OK

Special Execution and Order of Sale issued April 1 1964. Don W. Owen seeks to sell Well Nos 1 and 4 on Lease held by F P Lanahan Drilling to satisfy a judgment of 618.30 plus costs and interest. Sale set May 19 1964 at 10:00 AM at the south front door Ada Court House. Executors of H W Marcum will conduct the sale.

District Court Pontotoc County Oklahoma Don W. Owen Don W. Owen Trucking Company Ada Benton Browning Marjorie Peterson Coal County State of Benton Browning Guardian Busby, Stanfield & Orton Guardian H. W. Marcum Henry W. Marcum Dee Dd Jessie Burton Marcum Aude Marcum Clarence Marcum Edward Ned) Marcum Eula Marie Shelton

Change of ownership at Al's Hamburger King Ada Oklahoma

On April 1 1964 the partners sold their interest in the business known as Al's Hamburger King at 218 West Main Street Ada Oklahoma to G G Lee and Marjorie Lee who will continue the business at the same address Marjorie Lee is authorized to receive debts and settle obligations and will pay invoices owed by the partnership dated April 2 1964 by G C Mayhue Jr Conn Mayhue Ada Oklahoma.

Hamburger King West Main Street Ada Oklahoma G. G. Lee Marjorie Lee

1962 SINGER sewing machine for sale with payments

Classified notice offers a 1962 SINGER automatic sewing machine that makes button holes blind hems and monograms with fancy designs. Guaranteed with 8 payments of 6.41 dollars each. Write Credit Mgr at P O Box 4211 Oklahoma City Oklahoma. 4 16 ltw.

Singer Automatic P.O Oklahoma City Okla

Bids Sought for Earthfill Floodwater Retarding Structures

Sealed bids will be received at 525 East Main Street Ada Oklahoma until 11 00 A M CST April 22 1964 for construction of two earthfill floodwater retarding structures Sites 14 and 33 in the Sandy Creek Watershed Garvin and Pontotoc counties. Bids must be accompanied by bid bond or equivalent in an amount not to exceed 20 percent of the bid.

East Main Street Ada Oklahoma Sandy Creek Garvin Pontotoc Lester King

Around The County Oakman Visit Highlights Family Guests

Visitors with Mr and Mrs Wommack and Jon Artin Sunday were her parents and brother Mr and Mrs J A Williamson and Mr and Mrs Odis William son of Francis and a daughter Mrs Dale Labass and Vickie of Ada Mr and Mrs Web Scroggins Linda and David returned to their home in Ada Monday after spending two weeks with her parents helping Mr Womack and doing the house work during her mother's illness.

Oakman Wommack Jon Artin J. A. Williamson Odis Williamson Francis Dale Labass Vickie Ada Web Scroggins Linda David Mr. Wommack

Davis Family Stay Over Weekend Visit Ties Towns

Mr and Mrs Benny Davis and son Mike from Norman spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs W B McLish. The McLish family plus daughters visited Saturday with her brother Charles Whitttington in Harden City.

Benny Davis Mike Norman W. B. McLish Charles Whittington Harden City

Mrs Ellison Spends Friday Sewing with Daughter

Mrs. Robert Ellison enjoyed a Friday with her daughter Mrs. Gene Poorman and did some sewing together.

Robert Ellison Lovelady Gene Poorman

Morrison and West visit Saturday afternoon

Erma June Morrison stopped by for a while on Saturday afternoon with Glenda West, spending time together from mid afternoon.

Erma June Morrison Glenda West

Family visit ends with fatal heart attack in Rhome

Harry Logan of Rhome Texas visited Murray Smith of Francisco and then suffered a fatal heart attack at his home Saturday night. Murray Smith hospitalized for further surgery at Valley View with relatives in Ada and Francisco offering sympathy.

Harry Frank Logan Rhome Tex Murray Smith Carter Williams Oklahoma City William Carter Alva Houston Smith Murray Dawson, Tex Jack Bingham Ada Glen Smith Glenda Mary Edd Caperton Francis Harry Logan Smiths Oakman Murray Smiths Valley View Hospital Warner Smith Valley View

Carter Weekend Guests Include William of Alva

Visiting Mr and Mrs George Carter over the weekend were their son William of Alva and their nephew Mr and Mrs Carter Williams of Oklahoma City.

George Carter William of Alva Mrs Carter Williams Oklahoma City

Families Gather for Weekend Visits Across Town

Mr and Mrs Scott Jones spent Saturdays with their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Curtis Hugue and children in Henryetta. Mrs Ruby Jones hosted Thursday guests including her mother Mrs Mintie Morrison Ada and sister in law Mrs Arlie Morrison and daughter Lois Jean.

Scott Jones Curtis Hugue Henryetta Ruby Jones Mintie Morrison Ada Arlie Morrison Lois Jean

Social visits of the Berryman family and friends

Visiting Thursday with her parents Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman were Mrs Mildred Lee and friend Mrs Ann Phillips Ada. Visiting Sunday with the Berrymans were their granddaughter and family Mr and Mrs Bill Bryant and children Melinda and Berry Gene Moore. Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman spent awhile Sunday with Mr and Mrs L D Biard.

Jess Berryman Mildred Lee Ann Phillips Ada Berrymans Bill Bryant Melinda Berry Gene Moore L. D. Biard

Byng Baseball Earns Runner Up Trophy at Sulphur Tourney

Misses Rena Collier Donita McNeill and Johnnie Thompson observed the Byng team in Sulphur Tuesday afternoon where Byng was defeated in the finals but took the runner up trophy. John Hall of Oakman plays for Byng.

Rena Collier Donita McNeill Johnnie Thompson Byng Byng Boys John Hall Oakman

Byng Boys Split Doubleheader with Tupelo in Saturday Action

In Tupelo, the Byng boys split a doubleheader against Tupelo, winning one game and losing the other. Oakman Sportsman's Club hosted a political candidate pie supper in the school auditorium, with proceeds split among the Red Cross fund, the club, and the Ladies Quilting Club.

Oakman Sportsman's Club Red Cross Fund Sportsman’s Club Ladies Oakman Sportsman’s Club Fouth Don Evans Ada

Woman Recovers After Severe Winds Strain Roof and Health

Gussie Lillard reports recent high winds blew shingles from her roof. She also suffers leg and hip pain this week, limiting her mobility and well being.

Gussie Lillard Gussie

Ada Theatre Stars Family Night Casts Local Spotlight

Mr and Mrs Roy White attended Ada Community Theatre Friday night with their daughter Mrs Carol Long Susie and Junior Ada Their son Roy a student at East Central State College acted in one of the plays presented marking a family involvement in the event.

Roy White Ada Community Theatre Carol Long Susie Ada Roy East Central State College

Center social notes recount visits this week

Center residents report Mrs. Jewel Smith visited Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Rae Garrett. Other guests included Mrs. Sue Jaquess Jewell and Sharon who stopped by Mrs. Garrett on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons.

Jewel Smith Rae Garrett Sue Jaquess Jewell and Sharon Mrs. Garrett

Thelma Jean Garrett Attends Daily Prayer Meeting

Mrs. Thelma Jean Garrett attended prayer meeting at Oil Center Church every day last week except Saturday.

Thelma Jean Garrett Oil Center Church

Heard Canadian Valley Singing Convention Meets Next Sunday

The Heard Canadian Valley Singing Convention will meet next Sunday afternoon at Qin Center Pentecostal Holiness Church for a community singing event.

HEARD Canadian Valley Singing Convention Qin Center Pentecostal Holiness Church

Ada social visits noted between Sondra Garrett and Rena Williamson

Sondra Garrett spent Friday night with Rena Williamson in Ada. Rena and a friend visited with Sondra Saturday night.

Sondra Garrett Rena Williamson Ada Rena Sondra

Mr and Mrs Brown Move to New Home After Fire

Mr and Mrs Brown have moved into their new house after living in a trailer since their home burned the Monday before Christmas. Neighbors express happiness for the family’s recovery.

Mrs. Brown

Mrs Thelma Garrett Visits Aunt In Allen

Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett traveled to Allen on Wednesday to visit her aunt Mrs Jewel Thomas.

Thelma Jean Garrett Allen Jewel Thomas

Garden Health Amid Cold Spells and Rain Hope

After several days of cold weather plants survived and will grow when warmth returns with rain. High winds quicken soil drying, impacting garden conditions.

Sondra Attends Sunday School and Church Services

Sondra joined Sunday school and church at Oil Center then shared dinner with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Hansel Burk, reflecting a quiet family Sunday.

Thelma Jean Garrett Sondra Oil Center Hansel Burk

Townsley visit plans trees for daughter’s family

Mr and Mrs Frank Townsley Ada stopped by Monday afternoon to visit Rae Garrett. They planned to set out trees and plants for their daughter and her husband Loyd McElroy.

Frank Townsley Ada Rae Garrett Loyd McElroy

Califor nia visitor on Midwest family tour ends in Fort Worth trip

Mrs Effie Dollahan of California visits her mother Mrs Leela Denham and relatives including Mr and Mrs Frank Bennett and families and Mr and Mrs Leroy Grove and children. Alfie Denham of Oklahoma City visits his mother. Johnie Grove and children from Moore spend the weekend with Dollahan and Denham. Dollahan plans a trip to Fort Worth to visit Billy Henry and family before returning home.

Effie Dollahan California Leela Denham Frank Bennett Leroy Grove Alfie Denham Oklahoma City Denham Johnie Grove Moore Dollahan Grandma Denham Bill Reed Grandma Grove

Reed Family Visit Highlights Moore Footnote

Mr and Mrs Bill Reed visited their son and wife Mr and Mrs Van Ray Reed in Moore on Sunday afternoon sharing a family gathering and news.

Bill Reed Mrs van Ray Reed, Moore

Grandchild Talks With Grandma Grove by Phone on Sunday

The speaker describes calling Grandma Grove Sunday afternoon because she lives too far away to visit on foot. The note emphasizes distance and reliance on telephone communication.

Grandma Grove

Grandmother Recovers From Cold and Earache

The note reports Grandma felt unwell with a cold and an earache on Sunday and she hopes to attend church again when the weather warms. Family expresses missing her presence due to illness but expects improvement soon.

Gray Family Visits Highlight Weekend in Ada OK

Mr and Mrs Oren Gray hosted and hosted relatives from Oklahoma City Del City Connerville and Ada. Zelma Martin and children stayed with the Grays while Kenneth Cole Joe Gray and families visited other grandparents. Linda Roberts and Greg spent Sunday with the Grays as Rae Garrett joined Ada Friday grocery outing.

Zelma Martin Oklahoma City Oren Gray Lawrence Lane del City Connerville Kenneth Cole Joe Gray Carl Thurman Gray Dale Fred Gray Mikey Gray Linda Roberts Greg Mrs. Gray Rae Garrett Ada

Falls Creek meal plans discussed by local women and pastors

Several women and Rev. Dal ton Young met last Tuesday evening to plan meals for Falls Creek this summer. Present were Mrs. George McComas, Mrs. Carl Wheeler, Mrs. Ernest Matthews, Mrs. Buster Sutton, Mrs. Gene Petty, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Bob Hooser and Rev. Young. R. L. West was ordained a deacon last Sunday at the Free Will Baptist Church in Altus with Mrs. Robert West and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hill in attendance. R. L. is a former Francis resident.

Bob Hooser Dalton Young Falls Creek George McComas Carl Wheeler Ernest Matthews Buster Sutton Gene Petty Young R. L. West Free Will Baptist Church Altus Robert West Richard Hill Bethany R. L Francis

WMU Circle Royal Service Meeting At Baptist Church

WMU Circle of Francis Baptist Church met for a monthly Royal Service session last Wednesday with Mrs. George McComas in charge. Participants included Mrs. Carl Wheeler Mrs. Nick Wolfe Mrs. Gene Petty and Mrs. Bob Steele. The theme focused on the Jewish faith with several attendants listed.

WMU Francis Baptist Church George McComas Carl Wheeler Nick Wolfe Gene Petty Bob Steele George Dale Noley Holman Ethel Hooser H. L. Kirkes Ma Lambert Bob Hooser

Jim Baker Visits Bob Hooser Family Sunday

Jim Baker had dinner and visited the Bob Hooser family for a while on Sunday, sharing time with neighbors and friends.

Jim Baker Bob Hooser

Scoutmaster Jim Harris Leads Boy Scouts on Camp Out

Scoutmaster Jim Harris took the Boy Scouts on a camp out last Friday night. Attendees included David Wilson Ronnie Petty Gary Matthews Jerry West Jim Harris Mickey Harris Donnie Fisher Harrison Gibson Sammy Taylor Jay Jenkins Terry Hill Ken Lamb and Johnny Boyles. The group enjoyed the outing and praise for Harris’ leadership is noted.

Jim Harris David Wilson Ronnie Petty Gary Matthews Jerry West Jim Mickey Harris Donnie Fisher Harrison Gibson Sammy Taylor Jay Jenkins Terry Hill Ken Lamb Johnny Boyles Harris Mr. Harris

Tour group from Shawnee visits OBU last Saturday

Attendees from Shawnee traveling to Oklahoma Baptist University included Rick Johnston Terry Hood Sharon Holman Linda Nickerson Cecyl Hooser Pauli etta Petty Dene and Vonda Taylor Mrs Gene Petty and Rev and Mrs Dalton Young for a campus visit.

Shawnee OBU Rick Johnston Terry Hood Sharon Holman Linda Nickerson Cecyl Hooser Paulietta Petty Dene Vonda Taylor Gene Petty Dalton Young

Home for a while last Sunday workers at Rayna Drilling Co

Johnny Nickerson and Harold Akins were staying with Thomas workers at Rayna Drilling Co in Dallas last Sunday. Both men are employed by the company.

Johnny Nickerson Harold Akins Thomas Rayna Drilling Co Dallas

Vacationing Women From Wichita With Mother

Mrs Florita Harrison plans a week away while her daughter Mrs Joe Stewart travels with the party of girls from Wichita Kansas.

Florita Harrison Joe Stewart Wichita Kan

Sickness Shortens School Week In Local Census

The sick list reports several students out last week for illness including Kay Canada Bren da Steele and Lisa Byers. Brenda Steele suffered measles and chicken pox. Mrs Carl Wheeler visited a doctor for a cold and lost her voice but is improving. Pete Houser missed school due to three day measles. Wanda was rushed to receive care.

Jimmy Stinson Miss Kay Canada Brenda Steele Brenda Carl Wheeler Pete Houser Lisa Byers Wanda

Boy Scout Troop Seeks Used Uniforms for Members

The troop reports success in obtaining used uniforms but needs more to outfit members. If you have serviceable uniforms to sell, contact James A. Harris, FE2-5239. The note adds a former illness scare but says someone recovered and improved.

Boy Scout James A. Harris

Big night at the Ada circus draws families from Francis

Last Friday night the Ada circus attracted local families from Francis with 11 children hosted by Bob Houser. Francis alumni banquet followed in the school auditorium with the theme April Showers and Continentals entertainment. Officers elected: president Alex Ray, vice president Glen Smith, secretary Emogene Miller.

Ada Francis Bob Houser Bennie Fisher la Donna W. B. Boyles Janna Medland Tom and Bob Joe Moon Charles Kymes Diane Kevin Jenkins Kay Golden Glenda Smith Marty Canada Sharlet Shope Ceryl Cheryl Carol Bambi Pete Houser R. L. Matthews D. B. Robinson Alex Ray Jack Gail Reasoner Gene Lynn Ola Sorrell Mildred Lee Alfred Williams Milburn Wilson Bill Henson Jim Williams Leota Vaughn K. R. Ward Kenneth Murphy Glen Hooser L. M. Henson Jim Smith Lloyd Price Glen Smith Fred Miller Clara Lois Stuart Haskell Nance Cleva Watson Helen Bean Marie West Cletus Summers Dave Watson Phyllis Whittington Dewey Sampson Fairfax Virginia Vera Crews Long Beach Calif

Meek of Ada Visits Mrs Christine Martin

Ada resident Mrs Juanita Meek visited Mrs Christine Martin on Friday. The two friends shared updates and discussed community events in a warm social gathering.

Dale Melton Juanita Meek Ada Christine Martin

Haines and McCurdy Visit Share Wednesday Afternoon

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Haines of Union Hill visited Mr. and Mrs. Marvin McCurdy for a while on Wednesday.

J. W. Haines Union Hill Marvin McCurdy

Visit Round Itinerary Highlights Local Social Guests

Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees and Linda visited Mr and Mrs Le Roy McDaniel Alvis and La Wanna Monday night. Mrs Bessie Bradley visited Fletcher and Wanda Snipes on Tuesday.

Orlan Dees Linda Leroy McDaniel Alvis and la Wanna Bessie Bradley Fletcher Wanda Snipes

Jones Family Visits James and Olen

Mr and Mrs Donald Lee Jones and their children Galey visit Mr and Mrs Frank James and Olen on Wednesday.

Donald Lee Jones Galey Frank James Olen

Oklahoma City outing with mildred Melton and Reed women

Mrs Mildred Melton and Mrs Cheryl Reed visited Oklahoma City on Thursday. Cheryl kept a doctor appointment and the group spent the afternoon shopping at Penn Square.

Mildred Melton Cheryl Sybel Reed Oklahoma City Penn Square

Vacation Visit Helps Kenneth Martin Assist Father

Kenneth Martin of Ahloso spent last week on vacation visiting his parents Mr and Mrs J C Martin daily. He assisted his father with numerous jobs and chores around their home town.

Kenneth Martin, Ahloso J. C. Martin

Mrs Inez Pennington Visits Della James This Week

Mrs Inez Pennington visited Mrs Della James several times during the past week. Mrs James is convalescing from a fall.

Inez Pennington Della James

Ardell Phillips and McDaniels Visit Dees and Linda

Ada residents Mr and Mrs Ardell Phillips and Mr and Mrs Leroy McDaniel visited Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees and Linda on Thursday night for a social gathering.

Ardell Phillips Ada Leroy McDaniel la Wanna Orlan Dees Linda

Ada Woman Visits Cheryl Melton Saturday Night

Mrs. Betty Douglas of Ada visited Miss Cheryl Melton Saturday night to chat and share news.

Betty Douglas Ada Cheryl Melton

Ada residents visit James and Olen Thursday

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Tilley of Ada along with Mrs. Inez Pennington and Mrs. Ethel Varnadore visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank James and Olen on Thursday afternoon.

Bob Tilley Ada Inez Pennington Ethel Varnadore Frank James Olen

Thanks to Mrs. W A Pennington for renewal to The Ada News

Ada residents note a renewal to The Ada Weekly News made by Mrs. W A Pennington this week. The notice confirms continued support and subscription activity within the community.

W. A. Pennington Ada Weekly News

McKinney Family Weekend Guests At James Home

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry McKinney and baby and Mrs. Cressie McKinney of Oklahoma City were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. James.

Jerry McKinney Baby Cressie McKinney Oklahoma City J. C. James

Mrs Floy Glass Visits Mildred Melton

Mrs Floy Glass visited Mrs Mildred Melton Friday morning. Richard Wallrath of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Henry Little Saturday afternoon.

Floy Glass Mildred Melton Richard Wallrath Ada Mrs. Henry Little

Pennington Family Dinner Guests Reported

Mr and Mrs Harrell Gene Pennington of Stratford Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Karl Wade were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington in a family gathering noted by the local households.

Harrell Gene Pennington Stratford Neville Pennington Karl Wade Alva Pennington

Horsleys Visit Mrs Betty West in Norman

Cheryl and Claude Horsley visited Mrs Betty West in Norman on Tuesday.

Mildred Melton Cheryl Claude Horsley Betty West Norman Tueday

Ada Visits Dees and Linda Friday

Ada visits Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees and Linda Friday in a social call. The brief encounter notes Ada paying a courtesy call to the Dees household and Linda Friday accompanying.

Ardmore Visit Highlights Local Family Ties

A week of family visits unfolds with Mrs. Maude Horsley hosted by Claude Horsley in Stratford Sunday. Ardmore residents Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Martin welcome relatives from the area while L. E. Ballard and sons Mark and Keith visit Ed Varnadoe in Stratford Friday night.

Claude Horsley Maude Horsley Stratford

Oklahoma guests visit Mr and Mrs Frank James

Mr and Mrs Harvey Mitchell Linda Glenda and Sharon visit Mrs Lottie McClure and Patsy Ada and Mr and Mrs Henry Little at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank James and Olen Saturday.

Harvey Mitchell Linda Glenda Sharon Oklahoma City Lottie McClure Patsy Ada Henry Little Frank James Olen

Linda Visits Ada Dinner With Ardell Phillips Family

Linda was Sunday dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Ardell Phillips in Ada. The visit highlighted family hospitality in Ada as they shared a meal and conversation.

Orlan Dees Linda Mrs. Ardell Phillips Ada

Mr and Mrs J C Martin Visit Bill Hopper in Pickett

Mr and Mrs J C Martin visited Mr and Mrs Bill Hopper in Pickett Sunday afternoon. The ladies spent the afternoon driving around.

J. C. Martin Bill Hopper Pickett

Pennington Supper Guests Highlight Local Families

Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue and Roy Ada Jim Martindale Lindsay and Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Karl Wade were Sunday night supper guests of Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington.

Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue Roy Ada Jim Martindale Lindsay Neville Pennington Karl Wade Alva Pennington

Oklahoma City visit by Opal Mitchell and friends

Mrs. Opal Mitchell joined Sharon Glenda and Linda in Oklahoma City to visit Mr. and Mrs. al James on Saturday.

Opal Mitchell Sharon Glenda Linda Oklahoma City James Ed Varnadore

Stinnetts Visit Penningtons and Wade Sunday

Mr and Mrs C C Stinnett of Pauls Valley visited Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Karl Wade Sunday afternoon.

C. C. Stinnett Pauls Valley Neville Pennington Karl Wade

Mrs Mildred Melton Visits Stratford Couple Saturday

Mrs Mildred Melton visited Mr and Mrs Lee Decker in Stratford on Saturday afternoon.

Mildred Melton Mrs Lee Decker Stratford

Mrs Cressie McKinney Nadine James Visit Frank James

Mrs Cressie McKinney of Oklahoma City and Mrs Nadine James visited Mr and Mrs Frank James and Olen Sunday morning.

Cressie McKinney Oklahoma City Nadine James Frank James Olen

Local visit by McClure and Ballard families

Mrs Lottie McClure and Pat sy Ada and Mark and Keith Ballard of Stratford visited Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore Saturday afternoon.

Lottie McClure Patsy Ada Mark Keith Ballard Stratford Ed Varnadore

George Tiner Visits Neville Pennington Saturday

George Tiner of Pauls Valley visited Neville Pennington Saturday afternoon for an informal gathering and conversation.

George Tiner Pauls Valley Neville Pennington

Gard ner Guests at Duncan Residents Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Herbert Gardner from Duncan were Sunday guests of Fletcher and Wanda Snipes.

Herbert Gardner Duncan Fletcher Wanda Snipes

Mr and Mrs Leroy McDaniel Move to Ada Home

Mr and Mrs Leroy McDaniel along with Alvis and La Wanna relocated to a new residence in Ada on Saturday.

Leroy McDaniel Alvis and la Wanna Ada

Pennington Visit With Mother Reported In Stratford

Harrell Gene Pennington of Stratford visited his mother Mrs. Clariece Pennington on Monday. The brief item notes family visitation and local residence details.

Harrell Gene Pennington Stratford Clariece Pennington

Jones and children visit Mr James and family

Jones and children visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank James and Olen Sunday.

City Visit By Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore Saturday

A city visit occurred when Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore visited on Saturday. The event highlights a local social engagement with no additional details provided.

East Central Spring Carnival At Ada Honors Home Economics Club

Miss Roanne Wigley and Miss Cheryl Melton attended the Ada event held in the Student Union ballroom. The Home Economics Club booth earned third prize for its concession stand selling homemade goodies and featured a cake walk with 32 cakes.

Roanne Wigley Stratford Cheryl Melton Ada Student Union Home Economics

Ada Couple Guests For Sunday Dinner

Mr and Mrs Don Crisp of Ada were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore, sharing an afternoon visit in a small town social gathering.

Don Crisp Ada Mrs Ed Varnadore

Mrs. Cressie McKinney Attends Church Services

Mrs. Cressie McKinney of Oklahoma City was a guest at Church of Christ services Sunday afternoon.

Cressie McKinney Oklahoma City Church of Christ

Mrs. Inez Pennington and Ed Varnadore Visit James Couple

Mrs. Inez Pennington and Mr. Ed Varnadore visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank James on Monday.

Inez Pennington Ed Varnadore Frank James

Wind Storm Damages Homes Prompting Roof Repairs

Several homes in the community suffered roof damage during Sunday afternoon winds and require repair work.

Olen James Guests at Varnadore Sunday Supper

Olen James was a Sunday night supper guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Varnadore.

Olen James Ed Varnadore

Martin Couple Start Kitchen Remodel in Vaness

Mr and Mrs J C Martin begin kitchen renovation as Vernon Gasaway of Vaness starts the project on Monday with work crews soon to follow.

J. C. Martin Vernon Gasaway Vaness

Parish Chapel Visitors From Ahloso And Stratford

Mr and Mrs Owen Magar and sons Ruth Ada Essel Magar from Ahloso and Stratford along with Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden and Mrs Mamie Tucker visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Jim Magar during the past week.

Florence Isaacs Owen Magar Ahloso Ruth Magar Ada Essel Magar Stratford Frank Dryden Mamie Tucker Jim Magar

Two Oklahoma Hospitals Report Injured Patients

Joe Sanders in Ada hospital and Del Robinson in Hillcrest Hospital Oklahoma City are both reported injured. Details on their conditions and the incident remain limited as officials review the circumstances.

Joe Sanders Ada del Robinson Hillcrest Hospital Oklahoma City

Neighborhood Men Hurt in Unspecified Incident Remain Critical

Two men and their neighbors, mentioned as longtime residents, remain in critical condition after an incident. The text notes several years of neighborhood ties but provides few specifics about what occurred.

Local calls and visitors listed for Florence Isaacs

Florence Isaacs called on Mr and Mrs M R Tucker Tuesday morning on her way to work. Recent visitors to Miss Ruby Dryden over the past week included Mrs Lorraine Pennington Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington Orin Clay Cathy and Mr and Mrs J W Law.

Florence Isaacs Mrs. M. R. Tucker Ruby Dryden Lorraine Pennington Milo Pennington Orin Clay Cathy J. W. Law

Ward family and relatives visit Ardmore on business

Mrs Carolyn Ward and Mike visit Ardmore on business with Mrs Anna Mae Sutton Chris and Beverly. Mr and Mrs C E Hulsey Shawnee spend Sunday with Carolyn Ward Jimmy and son Mike and Opal Ward. Buck and Jay Coley Macomb visit Opal Ward and the Ward family in Ardmore.

Carolyn Ward Mike Anna Mae Sutton Chris Beverly Ruth Sutton Opal Ward Ardmore C. E. Hulsey Shawnee Jimmy Buck Jay Coley Macomb Jimmy Ward

Flora Edwards Visits In-Laws Tuesday

Mrs. Flora Edwards spent Tuesday with her husband's parents Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Edwards.

Flora Edwards Mrs. M. D. Edwards

Family visits spread through Galey area in weekend tale

Marshall Cox Sr. spent Sunday with his son M. C. Cox Jr. and family. Mrs. Mary Cox and Mrs. Martha Love and Machelle visited Mary's sister Thelma Henderson and her family at Galey Friday. Misses Joan and Janell Jacquess Pickett and their sister. Linda Davis of Perris California visited Miss Hellen Cox Sunday evening.

Marshall Cox Sr M. C. Cox Jr Mary Cox Martha Love Machelle Mary Thelma Henderson Galey Joan and Janell Jacquess Pickett Linda Davis Perris Calif Hellen Cox

Visits Light Weekend at Virgle Farmer Home

Mrs Wanda Lamb and Roger spent Monday with her parents Mr and Mrs Virgle Farmer. Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Andy Murray and their children Mrs Gwen Alexandria and her children Ada Mr and Mrs La Don Morris and son Stratford Willie Isaacs Bennie Farmer Elton Gary Donnie and Phyllis Lamb.

John Wood Clifford Lamb Wanda Lamb Roger Virgle Farmer Preston Farmer Andy Murray Gwen Alexandria Ada la Don Morris Stratford Willie Isaacs Bennie Farmer Elton Gary Donnie Phylis Lamb Doyne Isaacs Wichita Kan W. N. Isaacs Doyne Damon Latricia Vernon Gray Isaacs Clara Wood Florence Isaacs Frank Dryden

Ada dinner guests of Mrs Keef include local families

Thursday dinner guests were Mr and Mrs Max Law Lynette and Greg, Mrs Elma Law and Mr and Mrs Oscar Carson, hosted by Mrs Ethel Keef in Ada.

Max Law Lynette and Greg Elma Law Oscar Carson Ethel Keef Ada

Local Family Visits and Illness Updates

Mrs Lillie Miller on sick list visited her doctor. Mr and Mrs J W Law visited Glen and Ruby Dryden Saturday evening. Ruby ill and saw her doctor Thursday. Mr and Mrs Max Law and children visited his parents Sunday but found no one home, and stayed to make themselves at home.

Lillie Miller J. W. Law Glen Ruby Dryden Ruby Max Law

Miller and Nessel Couples Visit Sunday Evening

Mr. and Mrs. Troy Miller visited awhile Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nessel.

Troy Miller Henry Nessel

Law Family Visit Noted By Monday Night Party

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Law visited with Mr. and Mrs. Max Law and their children Monday night. Rita Jackson was visiting her sister Pat Law and family at the time.

J. W. Law Henry Little Max Law Rita Jackson Pat Law

Gray and Burch Families Share Visits Across Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs Orin Gray of Cen ter visited Thursday night with his sister Mrs Tom Burch and Mr Burch Mr and Mrs Emmitt Mc Hurd of Oklahoma City spent Monday night and Tuesday with her parents Mr and Mrs Burch

Oren Gray Tom Burch Parish Chapel Oklahoma City Austell Horton Burches Orin Gray Center Burch Emmitt McHurd Mrs. Burch

Oklahoma City Couple Weekend Visit With In Laws

Mr and Mrs Newell Little of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Bruce Little.

Newell Little Oklahoma City Mrs Bruce Little

Dust Storm Sot Takes Heavy Toll with Damaged Roofs

A severe dust storm that swept in Sunday night caused roof damage and broken tree limbs. Early reports label it the worst storm since the 1930s, with hopes that another such event will not occur for decades.

Weekend Family Visits Across Stratford Community

Mrs Zona Arthur of Stratford hosted Sunday evening guests. Mr and Mrs John Law and Robin visited his parents Mr and Mrs Pod Law. Lillie Miller and Pat Law with children visited Elma Law. Mr and Mrs Henry Nessel called on Mr and Mrs J W Law Sunday night.

J. W. Law Zona Arthur Stratford John Law Robin Pod Law Lillie Miller Pat Law Elma Law Henry Nessel

Nessels Visit Dallas Family Over Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Nessel spent the weekend in Dallas Texas with his sister Mrs. Helen Henson and family.

Larry Nessel Dallas Tex Hellen Henson

Mr and Mrs Don Walker Visit Tulsa Family

Mr and Mrs Don Walker of Tulsa spent Thursday night with Mrs Walker's parents Mr and Mrs Troy Miller.

Don Walker Tulsa Troy Miller

Kraghs Spend Weekend With Norvell Rowe and Family

Mr and Mrs Jim Kragh of Stillwater spent the weekend with Norvell Rowe and his children, sharing time and visiting.

Jim Kragh Stillwater Norvell Rowe

Pierce family visit with Pennington relatives

Mr. and Mrs. Willie Pierce called on Mr. and Mrs. Milo Pennington Sunday evening and brought their two granddaughters to share time with family.

Willie Pierce Milo Pennington

Local Social Visits Highlight Pennington Family News

Mrs. Pierce returned Monday evening and the Pennington households hosted visitors. Leo Clay and Wayne Tidwell of Oklahoma City joined Mr. and Mrs. Orin Clay and Mr. and Mrs. Milo Pennington Monday night. Ruby Dryden called on Virgie Pennington Tuesday. Lorraine Pennington and Countel with grandchildren Bobbi and Anthony visited Monday morning, while Juanita Rowe and Verniece Dryden called on Virgie Pennington recently.

Ters Debbie Della Pennington Norman Juanita Rowe Verniece Dryden Virgie Pennington

Stratford Couple Hosts Visit With Williams Pair

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wood of Stratford visited Monday and Wednesday nights with Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Williams.

Roy Wood Stratford Ambrose Williams

Tucker Family Social and Medical Headlines

Mrs. Ollie Tucker hosted a Monday gathering with Paul Tucker and assisted her daughter in law with transplanting flowers and shrubs. Tuesday supper featured Mr. and Mrs. M R Tucker and several relatives with Mrs. Clara Wood. Mrs. Joy Tucker accompanied her father Earl Blevins to Oklahoma City for an eye check and possible glasses after eye surgery a few weeks prior.

Ollie Tucker Paul Tucker M. R. Tucker Cathy Londa Dorothea Linda Dees Clara Wood Mettie Dyer Joy Tucker Earl Blevins Pauls Valley Oklahoma City Mr. Blevins

Henson Family Reunion Planned April Twenty-Six

Mrs. Ben Robertson spoke with Mrs. P. O. Henson on Tuesday. Harmon Henson and family from Porterville California plan a Fort Smith Arkansas visit to see their daughter, then return for a family reunion at P. Q. Henson's home on April 26. Tim Cox family spent Sunday in Oklahoma City with relatives and at Frontier City. Donnie Cox had headaches. doctor suspects a virus. Barbara Cox visited Marshall Cox Sr. and Tim Cox's family Saturday.

Ben Robertson P. O. Henson Harmon Henson Porterville Calif Fort Smith Ark Henson P. QO. Henson Tim Cox Oklahoma City Cliff Mears Calvin Hayes Frontier City Lincoln Park Zoo Audie Pinley Barbara Marshall Cox Sr

Local Residents Named in Wedding Announcement

Mrs Beulah Little of Pauls Valley and Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett along with Sondra of Center are listed with Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk in a community wedding notice noting family ties and participation.

Beulah Little Pauls Valley Thelma Jean Garrett Sondra Center Hansel Burk

Betty Tucker Hosts Sunday Supper in Oklahoma City

Miss Betty Marie Tucker and friend Roy Eppler of Oklahoma City visited Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Rance Tucker for supper at their home.

Betty Marie Tucker Roy Eppler Oklahoma City Rance Tucker

Visitors Visit Patients at Valley View Hospital

Hansel Burk Sondra Garrett and Paula Tucker visited Joe Sanders and other patients at Valley View Hospital on Sunday evening bringing greetings and support.

Hansel Burk Sondra Garrett Paula Tucker Joe Sanders Valley View Hospital

Henson Family Attend Church with Britton Crawford Kin

Mr and Mrs P O Henson drove to Tupelo Sunday morning, visited Brittion Crawford and family, then took them to Wapanucka for Sunday school and church where Dorothy Matthews, pastor and Henson’s niece, presided.

P. O. Henson Tupelo Brittion Crawford Wapanucka Dorothy Matthews Dorothy Mr. Henson

Isaacs Family Reunion Notes in Wichita Visit

Mr and Mrs Doyne Isaacs with children in Wichita Kansas arrive at W N Isaacs home Wednesday night. Doyne returns Saturday for weekend visit with his family.

Birthday Supper for Paul Tucker and Clyde Haskins

Mrs Ollie Tucker hosted a birthday supper Saturday night at her home for her son Paul Tucker and cousin Clyde Haskins. Attending were Mrs Paul Tucker Paula Tonya Mrs Clyde Haskins Mr and Mrs M R Tucker Dorothea Cathy Londa Mr and Mrs Earl Franks Janice and Mrs Clora Wood.

Ollie Tucker Paul Tucker Clyde Haskins Paul Clyde Paula Tonya M. R. Tucker Dorothea Cathy Londa Earl Franks Janice Clora Wood

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