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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1963

Page

7

Notice of probate hearings and estate actions in Pontotoc County

Notice for Wendell S. Winn estate hearing on May 1 1963 to contest the will filed by Helen Rogers Winn and seek Letters Testamentary. Final account and heirs determination hearing set for April 30 1963 in Pontotoc County Court Ada Oklahoma for R G Sanders estate. Creditors warned to file claims within four months for Buell Bishop Jackson estate.

Wendell §&. Winn Helen Rogers Winn County of Pontotoc State of Oklahoma Wendell S. Winn Ada Oklahoma Pontotoc Fred Andrews Buell Jackson Lewis M. Watson Cummings Building George G. Jackson

Approval of Warranty Deed of Billie Perry Magee in Pontotoc County

Public notice in Pontotoc County Oklahoma names Hercules Oil Corporation and others in a suit by the State ex rel Oklahoma Tax Commission. The petition seeks surface and mineral interests in described lands and a judgment identifying heirs of J S Isaacs deceased and each heir's share, with May 30 1963 as the response deadline.

Billie Perry Magee Billie Hays State OF Oklahoma Oklahoma Tax Commission Hercules Oil Corporation L. E. Doan A. H. Shi Thos. L. Farris Walter Shaw J. S. Isaacs

Notice of Hearing on Estate of J W Sweat Deceased

In Pontotoc County Oklahoma the county court fixes a hearing for April 30 1963 at 11 00 AM in Ada on the final account of Mary Ellen Sweat executrix of J W Sweat deceased petition for determination of heirs distribution and discharge. All interested parties must appear to show cause why the account should not be settled and the estate distributed. Attorneys for executrix Fred Andrews Busby Stanfield and Orton file notice in Ada.

Clyda A. Williams R. G. Sanders Roy G. Sanders Pontotoc County Ada Oklahoma Fred Andrews State of J. S. Isaacs Carl Stewart C. A. Parker Busby Stanfield Orton Ada Mary Ellen Sweat J. W. Sweat J. W. Sweatt Stanfield & Orton Attorneys Executrix

Oklahoma quiet title suit cites multiple defendants in Pontotoc County

Scott W. Jones sues Thomas A. Holman W D Ferguson aka William D Ferguson Frank Fox E E Ratcliffe R H Dryden and Lillie Morton Harvey to quiet title to real property in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Plaintiffs seek judgment barring any claims and confirming title with May 31 1963 deadline for answer. Court Clerk notes seal. Attorney Pats Holman of Tishomingo Oklahoma.

District Court Pontotoc County Oklahoma Max A. Crain Wendell Crain J. Wendell Crain Seth W. Crain Rebecca Sue Harmon Nee Crain Gaid Ada Ford Thomas A. Holman W. D. Ferguson William D. Ferguson Frank Fox E. E. Ratcliffe R. H. Dryden Lillie Morton Harvey State OF Scott W. Jones State of Oklahoma Carl Stewart Bys C. A. Parker Pat Holman P.O Tishomingo, Okla

Laundromat Opens at Francis Amid Classified Ads

New Speed Queen washers and dryers installed at a laundromat located on Francis. Delmar Crews Store Building hosts a buy sell trade and rent section with News Classified Ads. Dial FE 2-4433 for information.

Francis New Speed Queen Delmar Crews Dial

Garrett family ties noted at Shawnee banquet weekend

Sondra Garrett attended a youth banquet Friday night at Shawnee with her Grandpa Burk. Sondra spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Danny Beller and Donna, Shawnee. Mrs. Thelma Jean Garrett attended church Sunday at Oil Center and had dinner with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hansel Burk.

Sondra Garrett Shawnee Grandpa Burk Sondra Danny Beller Donna Thelma Jean Garrett Oil Center Hansel Burk

Reed Family Visit At Summers Chapel Spotlight

Mr and Mrs Bill Reed and grandson Daney Morris visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs Van Ray Reed at Summers Chapel.

Bill Reed Daney Morris van Ray Reed Summers Chapel

Local Families Share Weekend Visits Across Grove Family

Mrs Mittie Barnes and Mrs Lanora Barnes with children visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs Nova Reed and Grandma Grove. Mr and Mrs Harley Grove and Gardenia, and Mr and Mrs Bobby Grove with baby visited Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Bill Reed and Grandma Grove.

Mittie Barnes Lanora Barnes Nova Reed Grandma Grove Harley Grove Gardenia Bobby Grove Baby Bill Reed

Johnson to Move to Arkansas After Home Sale

C. T. Johnson sold his home and plans to move to Arkansas with his son Herbert and family. His sister lives there and Mrs. Johnson died about two years ago. Neighbors recall his ready help and extend well wishes for happiness in the new home.

C. T. Johnson Arkansas Herbert Mr. Johnson

Grays Host Large Family Reunion With 36 Attendees

Mr. and Mrs. Oren Gray welcomed 36 family members for a Sunday reunion. Children hunted eggs in the pasture, played ball, and enjoyed a big dinner and supper before returning home.

Oren Gray

Two Oklahoma Women Visit Old Neighbor Nearby

Mrs Kittie Hansard of Guthrie and Mrs Leona Rice of Ada visited Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Rae Garrett Mrs Clevy Wood and Mrs Kearns. Hansard moved from Guthrie to Ada then back to Guthrie to be nearer her daughter after Mr Hansard died.

Kittie Hansard Guthrie Leona. Rice Ada Rae Garrett Clevy Wood Kearns Hansard

Valley Singing Convention Meets at Center Community Church

Next Sunday the Canadian Valley Singing Convention will convene at Center Community Church, the old church, inviting everyone to attend.

Center Community Church

Oklahoma City Visitors Attend Sunday Services

Several Oklahoma City guests joined local Sunday services including Sharon Beverly Richard Martin Myrline Lane and the grandchildren of Mr and Mrs Oren Gray. The text notes their visit and expresses happiness at their attendance.

Sharon Beverly Richard Martin Myrlene Lane Oklahoma City Mrs. Oren Gray

Cartwright Family Relocates to Vaness After Living with In-Laws

Mr and Mrs Gene Cartwright and their children moved this week to Vaness after living with Mr and Mrs Clevy Wood. Gene works with Bob Barnes transporting mail from Ada to Tulsa in a large truck.

Gene Cartwright Vaness Clevy Wood Gene Bob Barnes Ada Tulsa

Easter Egg Hunt At Oakman School In Pasture

Oakman School held its annual Easter egg hunt on a Friday afternoon. Pupils from kindergarten to eighth grade participated as seventh and eighth graders hid about 175 eggs in Col len Hampton s pasture.

Oakman School Collen Hampton

Hampton Family Visits From Ada And Ada Areas

Mrs Paul Gunter and Johnnie of Wichita Falls Texas stay two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Collen Hampton and relatives. Visitors at the Hampton home include Benny Hampton and family Ada and other relatives from Ada and Stonewall.

Paul Gunter Johnnie Wichita Falls Tex Collen Hampton Benny Ada Mildred Cook Hampton Home Benny Hampton Benny Joe Darryl Nancy Vicki Amanda Clarence Barnett Paula Sue Larry Eddie Dale Vaughn Tony Bob Cook Hamptons Patricia Hershell Hampton Sharon McLish Sharon W. W. Whittington Stonewall Don Cook

Nance Family Weekend Guests At Francis Alumni Banquet

Mr and Mrs Haskell Nance and Loree of Oklahoma City were guests during the weekend of his parents Mr and Mrs J M Nance The Haskell Nance family attended the Francis Alumni Banquet Friday evening Other visitors included Mrs Haskell Nances father Dave Watson Oklahoma City and four sisters Mrs Lee Rosener Dewar Texas Miss Cleva Watson of

Haskell Nance Loree Oklahoma City J.M. Nance Francis Nance Dave Watson Lee Rosener Dewar Tex Cleva Watson

Whittingtons of Enos Focus of Oklahoma News

Mrs. Mildred Current spent much of last week with her daughter’s family in Pauls Valley. Her daughter is Mrs. Jerry Balthrop, who was a hospital patient for several days. Stella and Carolyn Whittington of Enos Texas are mentioned in connection with the family.

Mildred Current Pauls Valley Jerry Balthrops Balthrop

Pendergrass and son survive fishing trip disaster

J. R. Pendergrass and his son John of Ada escaped a serious auto wreck when the steering failed on their car on the way to Lake Atoka last Thursday. They spent the day in Coalgate getting repairs and returned home safely, narrowly avoiding disaster.

J. R. Pendergrass John Pendergrass Ada John Coalgate Lake Atoka

Kaisers and Relatives Visit Norman Area Families

Mr and Mrs Donald Kaiser and Gregory Don visited Norman on Sunday as guests of his sister s family the Don O Donnellys. On Saturday they visited with the Don Kaisers and Mr and Mrs James Ross plus brothers Joe Kaiser Duncan and Harry Kaiser in Enid. The Rosses then spent Monday night at Vian with sisters Mrs Orville Murphy and Mrs Jack Keck and their families.

Donald Kaiser Gregory Don Norman Don O’donellys Don Kaisers James Ross Joe Kaiser Duncan Harry Kaiser Enid Mrs. Ross Vian Orville Murphy Jack Keck

Easter Visits Bring Ada Family and Friends Together

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Sliger of Ada visited with his sister Mrs. J R Pendergrass Thursday night. Ada residents Charlie Jackson and his wife visited Friday. James Lee and George Lee with Rosa Lee of Francis joined Saturday evening at the Pendergrasses. Roger Lancaster and Stephen of Oklahoma City had Sunday dinner with J R Pendergrass. Sunday afternoon guests included Mrs Mary Radcliffe Mrs Rosemary Cundiff Troy Bud Mr and Mrs John Pendergrass and Gary of Ada Ila Pevehouse Trenna West and Glenda. The youngsters hunted Easter eggs.

Sam Sliger Ada J. R. Pendergrass Charlie Jackson James Lee George Rosa Lee Francis Pendergrasses Roger Lancaster Stephen Oklahoma City Mary Radcliffe Rosemary Cundiff Troy Bud John Pendergrass Gary Ila Pevehouse Trenna West Glenda

Mrs Wadlington and son as guests of sister in Colorado and Texas

Mrs Lillian Wadlington of Evergreen Colorado and her son Billy of Leland Texas are visiting her sister Mrs L D Biard.

Lillian Wadlington Evergreen, Colo Billy Leveland, Tex L. D. Biard

Byng Couple and Wrights Visit Duvalls on Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey Myers of Byng and Angie Wright visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jess Duvall.

Dorsey Myers of Byng Angie Wright Jess Duvall

Easter Visit Gathers Anson Family in Oklahoma City

Miss Kay Anson and friends visited relative Mrs. Young in Oklahoma City. Easter Sunday hosts included Clifford Anson and children Larry and family from Oklahoma City, Rudolph Dean and family from Coalgate, Eugene Stone and family from Vanessa, Glen Anson and Glenda of Wilburton, Harold Anson and Lea Shaun of Ada. Anson grandchildren hunted Easter eggs. Clifford Anson also spent Friday in Durant where Mr Anson is employed.

Kay Anson Mandela Young Jimmie Latta Oklahoma City Ada Anson Clifford Anson Durant

Ada family visits Stroud kin on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Roy White and Roy Jr with their daughter Mrs Roy Long and children of Ada spent Sunday at Stroud visiting Mr and Mrs William Ward and brother E K White, the sister and husband of Mr White.

Roy White Roy Jr Roy Long Ada Stroud Mr. White William Ward E. K. White

George Carter Admitted to Hospital for Surgery

George Carter was admitted to the hospital Saturday and underwent surgery Monday morning. His son William Carter of Stillwater arrived Saturday evening to be with him during the procedure. Wishing him a speedy recovery.

George Carter William Stillwater George

High School Alumni Banquet Attended by Lea and Guests

Mr and Mrs Frank Lea of Chickasha attended the alumni banquet Saturday night at Francis and visited hosts Mr and Mrs Murray Smith Saturday afternoon. They also spent time with Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman and with Mrs Zora Lee Sunday morning. Other visitors included Mrs Luther West of Allen and Leon Berryman of Oklahoma City who called Saturday afternoon. Easter Sunday dinner with their parents Ira Wommack included Mr and Mrs Web Scroggins and family from Ada.

Frank Lea Chickasha Francis Murray Smith Jess Berryman Zora Lee Luther West Allen Leon Berryman Oklahoma City Ira Wommack Web Scroggins Linda David Dale Labass Vicki Bonnie Ada

Family Visit Highlights Ada Resident Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman spent Sunday with their daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Elmer Lee in Ada. Mr Berryman visited at Valley View Hospital with George Carter.

Jess Berryman Elmer Lee Ada Mr. Berryman Valley View Hospital George Carter

Easter Program at Oak Man Free Will Church

The League Class presented an Easter program on Sunday evening at Oak Man Free Will Baptist Church with the theme The Clean sing of the Leper. Mike Muncrief played the leper with others including Eugene Caton Gloster Caton Brenda Cool ey Ronnie Cool ey Shirley Hobbs Katheryn Clark and Sharon Wynn.

Oakman Free Will Baptist Church Mike Muncrief Eugene Gloster Caton Brenda Ronnie Cooley Shirley Hobbs Katheryn Clark Sharon Wynn

Jones Family Hosts in Weleetka Visit

Mr and Mrs Scott Jones welcomed their daughter and family Curtis Hogue and three children from Weleetka for a Friday and Saturday visit. Scott Jones spent Sunday at the hospital with Mrs Viola Nic.

Scott Jones Curtis Hogue Weleetka Viola Nic

Ada Names List From Happyland Owl Creek Tribes

Kell of Happyland Andrew Sili ger of Owl Creek Abe Holloway Vick McVay and John Rhinehart of Ada appear in a local naming roster.

Kell Happyland Andrew Siliger Owl Creek Abe Holloway Vick McVay John Rhinehart Ada

Local Woman Survives Cooking Fire Injury

Mrs. Gussie Lillard suffered a serious arm burn when her jacket sleeve caught fire from a stove burner. She smothered the flames, wrapped a towel around her, and was driven to a doctor by Mrs. Zora Lee. Neighbors have provided meals and care. Her son Linvall and family and Mr. and Mrs Darwin Lee and their son Jimmie visited from Oklahoma City.

Gussie Lillard Gussie Zora Lee Darwin Lee Jimmie Oklahoma City Linvall

Visitors at Valley View Hospital

Mr and Mrs Albert Pevehouse have been visiting at Valley View Hospital the past week with Albert s roommate who was a patient week before last, along with Albert Harrod of Durant Andrew Sliger of Owl Creek Mrs C Nabors of Ada Mrs Estelle Madden of Happyland Mrs Sammie Keller of Byng and George Carter.

Albert Pevehouse Valley View Hospital Albert Albert Harrod Durant Andrew Sliger Owl Creek C. Nabors Ada Estelle Madden Happyland Sammie Keller Byng George Carter

McNeill Family Visits Sulphur and Lightning Ridge

Mr and Mrs Floyd McNeill Donita Don and Bart visited Sulphur on Friday with her brother Edd Harber and family Miss Carolyn Sue Anson joined the McNeills. The group spent Sunday at Lightning Ridge with her father Frank Harber and family.

Floyd McNeill Donita Don Bart

Parish Chapel Social Notes Quietly Span Several Towns

Mr and Mrs Impson Anderson visited Mrs Lorraine Pennington on Wednesday. Claude Coley of Oklahoma City visited his sister Mrs Herman Ward. Buck Coley of Macomb helps the Wards add a grocery and station. Jimmy Ward and Mike of Shawnee spent Sunday with the Wards. Teddy Rutherford and Loyd Burk attended church in Shawnee. Rev Arthur Smith called on Floy Burk Saturday morning.

Florence Isaacs Impson Anderson Lorraine Pennington Claude Coley Oklahoma City Herman Ward Buck Coley Macomb Herman Jimmy Ward Mike Shawnee Teddy Rutherford Loyd Burk Arthur Smith Mrs. Floy Burk

Oklahoma City Families Visit Parents During Easter

Mr and Mrs Robert Sanders and son Miss Betty Marie Tucker Mr and Mrs Charlie Hunter and son all of Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs Delbert Tucker and children Fitzhugh visited their parents Mr and Mrs Rance Tucker during the Easter holidays.

Robert Sanders Betty Marie Tucker Charlie Hunter Oklahoma City Delbert Tucker Fitzhugh Rance Tucker

Foxes Headed to Arkansas for Ranger Work

Mr and Mrs Ernie Fox and Haskell Oklahoma City spent Friday night with Mrs Ollie Tucker and Mrs Clara Wood on their way to Harrison Arkansas where Haskell will be employed as a forest ranger in the mountains.

Ernie Fox Haskell Oklahoma City Ollie Tucker Clara Wood Foxs Harrison, Ark

Austell Horton Family Visit Includes Oklahoma City Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Austell Horton visited Oklahoma City for a checkup with Austell’s doctor and dined with daughter Mrs. Dale Thompson and family. They called on Mrs. Tom Burch and Bar ney Gray’s home and plan visits with Gus Gray Stell Cosby Floyd Gray and Cal Potter and other relatives. Rachel Horton visited Miss Ruby Dryden Friday evening. The Tuckers and their girls stopped by the Horton home to see the new house.

Austell Horton Oklahoma City Austell Dale Thompson Tom Burch Rachel Horton Ruby Dryden M. R. Tucker

Easter Visits and Activities in Oklahoma Communities

Oklahoma City residents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dalton and family joined Easter dinner with the Tuckers in Ada. The group also includes Ada resident Mrs. Ollie Tucker and Pauls Valley couple Mr. and Mrs. Earl Blevins. Additional events feature Easter egg hunts at Galey School and a wedding shower at Galey for Lenora Dorgin and Ronnie Mosely.

Robert Dalton Oklahoma City Ollie Tucker Ada Earl Blevins Pauls Valley M. R. Tucker Joy Tucker Galey School Londa Cathy Vineta Pennington Leona Sinclair Galey Lenora Dorgin Ronnie Mosely Leroy Qualls Glen York Maysville Tucker Byars

Pennington Family Shares Sunday Dinner and Egg Hunt

Mr and Mrs Wayne Pennington and children Bobbi and Anthony visited Mrs Lester Elmore in Stratford for Sunday dinner. Garland Pennington and Mark joined Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington for another Sunday dinner. Later Wayne Pennington with Bobbi Anthony Rebeka and Mina Ruth joined the Elmore family for an egg hunt.

Wayne Pennington Bobbi Anthony Lester Elmore Stratford Garland Pennington Mark Alfred Pennington Rebeka Mina Ruth Alfred Penning

Kinsey Visit and Local Social Roundup

Ton Wayland and Donnie visited Mr and Mrs H L Kinsey in Van ess Monday night. Alfred attended a school board meeting at the school building. Miss Rebeka and Mina Ruth Elmore of Stratford visited Mr and Mrs Wayne Pennington and children Monday night. Mrs Pennington and children with the two young ladies attended a movie in Ada while Wayne bowled. Mrs Lorraine Pennington and sons Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington and Vineta visited Mrs Clara Wood recently. Sons visited Miss Vasto Pennington in Ada Saturday morning. Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington and Vineta visited Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington and boys Sunday night. Alfred Pennington called on the Impson Andersons Monday evening.

Ton Wayland Donnie H. L. Kinsey Vaness Alfred Rebeka Mina Ruth Elmore Stratford Wayne Pennington Lorraine Pennington and Sons Vasto Pennington Ada Milo Pennington Vineta Alfred Pennington Impson Andersons

Dryden Family Visits Spontaneous Stratford Gathering

Mrs Verniece Dryden and Miss Ruby Dryden visited Mrs Mary Magar in Stratford on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Rance Tucker visited Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden on Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs Elmer Gibson and John of Shawnee visited Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden Sunday evening.

Verniece Dryden Ruby Dryden Mary Magar Stratford Rance Tucker Frank Dryden Elmer Gibson John Shawnee

Mrs. Mary Cox and Marshall Cox Visit Mrs. Nannie Cox

Mrs. Mary Cox and Marshall Cox Sr. visited Mrs. Nannie Cox on Tuesday evening, according to local social notes.

Mary Cox Marshall Cox Sr Nannie Cox

Birthday Supper for Paul Tucker and Clyde Haskins

Mrs. Ollie Tucker hosted a birthday supper at the Tucker home on Monday evening for her son Paul Tucker and cousin Clyde Haskins. Attendants included M. R. Tucker, Earl Franks and Janice, Paul Tucker's wife, Clyde Haskins' wife, Clara Wood, Ollie Tucker, and the two honorees.

Ollie Tucker Rance Tucker Paul Tucker Clyde Haskins M. R. Tucker Earl Franks Janice Clara Wood

Family ties weave through Medicine Lodge weekend visit

Mr and Mrs Clifford Lamb Roger and Phylis and Mr and Mrs Bennie Farmer and Jeanette spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Danny Hightower and children in Medicine Lodge Kansas. Mrs Hightower Mrs Lamb and Bennie Farmer are siblings. Clifford and Mrs Farmer are siblings. Danny is the only in law.

Clifford Lamb Roger Phylis Bennie Farmer Jeanette Danny Hightower Medicine Lodge Kan

Local Family Visits Highlight Weekend Gatherings

Mrs. Mamie Tucker and Mrs. Verniece Dryden visited Mrs. Jim Magar Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Magar of Center spent Saturday with Ray's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Magar. Mr. and Mrs. Essel Magar of Stratford visited Essel's parents, the Jim Magars, Thursday.

Mamie Tucker Verniece Dryden Jim Magar Ray Magar Center Ray Essel Magar Stratford Essel Jim Magars

McGuffee Family Visits Sister in Lodi California

The Junior McGuffee family from Lodi California called on Junior's sister Mrs Mary Cox on Tuesday morning during a trip home.

Junior McGuffee Lodi Calif Junior Mary Cox

Van Reed Visit Highlights Sunday Evening

Mr and Mrs Van Reed visited Mr and Mrs CC Com de Marshall and Helen Sunday evening.

van Reed CC. Com de. Marshall and Helen

Easter Visit Pairs Span Families in Sapulpa Area

Virgle Farmer and Gerald Lynn called on Mr and Mrs Clifford Lamb Monday evening. Mr and Mrs LaDon Morris and their son and Mr and Mrs Deryl Farmer from Sapulpa visited Virgle Farmer during the Easter holidays.

Virgle Farmer Gerald Lynn Clifford Lamb LaDon Morris and

Burk Family Visit Noted in Sunday Call

Mrs. Ofeta Burk called on Mrs. Floy Burk Sunday morning in a social visit described in local society notes.

Henson Dinner Guests Include Crawford Family

Mr and Mrs P O Henson were Sunday dinner guests of her brother Harrell Crawford and family. Other visitors were three Crawford brothers Elmer Brittion and Lester and their families.

Easter Sunday Visits And Picnics In Sulphur Community

Mrs Patsy Henson and children along with Mrs Barbara Mosely and her son spent Sunday at Sulphur for an Easter egg hunt. Jackie Mosely was with his parents Sunday. Patsy Henson’s family visited Jackie Mosely and Mike over the weekend. Patsy Henson and children then visited Etta Hightower Saturday night. Cliff Mears joined the gatherings. Phylis Jones babysat the Henson children Saturday while their mother shopped in Ada. Rev Murrill Henson of Kansas City spent Sunday night with his parents and visited Patsy Henson Monday morning.

Patsy Henson Barbara Mosely Jackie Mosely Donnie Glen Shelia Lyndia Mike Henson Etta Hightower Cliff Mears Phylis Jones Ada Murrill Henson Kansas City P. O. Henson

Visit Notes From Stratford Trusts Maude Braggs and Gibson

Impson Anderson visited Mrs Maude Braggs and Walter Gibson in Stratford Sunday evening. Willie and Florence Isaacs visited a short time with Maude Braggs and Walter Gibson Monday.

Impson Anderson

Family visit spans weekend in Tulsa area

Mr and Mrs Colby Nelson of Tulsa spent Saturday night with Mrs Juanita Frantz and family. Sunday dinner guests included Mike Sherry Thella Colby Nelson Billie Lee Herman Wilson and Davie Willoughby and Sue. Leroy Willoughby visited in the afternoon. Frantz visited her mother Davie Willoughby Friday.

Colby Nelson Tulsa Juanita Frantz

Pennington and Partners Receive Notable Mention

Debbie and Della Pennington of Norman join Connie and Cathy in a notable local recognition. The brief item highlights these four individuals for their community contributions and ties to regional groups.

Debbie Della Pennington Norman Connie Cathy

Penningtons Host Visitors Over Weekend

Clay and Mildred Clay of Stratford spent Friday with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Milo Pennington. Saturday visitors included Mrs. Mildred Pennington Connie and Cathy. Ada shopping trip occurred that evening. Sunday dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Wood and Rita Jackson. Afternoon callers were the Calvin Pennington family, Ruby Dryden, and Max Law.

Mrs Elma Law and Gregg Visit Mrs Virgie Pennington

Mrs Elma Law and Gregg visited Mrs Virgie Pennington Tuesday evening.

Easter Holiday Visits Mention Oklahoma City Funeral

The Newell Little family and the Euel Lance family of Oklahoma City spent Easter holidays with their parents Mr and Mrs Bruce Little. Bruce Little attended the funeral of James Hale's aunt in Oklahoma City earlier in the week. James Hale is the Littles' son in law.

Newell Little Euel Lance Oklahoma City Bruce Little James Hale James

Easter visits span families across three states

Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett and Sondra joined her parents Mr and Mrs Hank Burk for Sunday dinner. Willis Sutton and Frank Dryden called at the Hank Burk home. Mrs Garrett and Sondra visited Mrs Oleta Burk Sunday evening. Neal McDonald family welcomed relatives including Lester Johnson and children from Holdrege Nebraska and others from Sherman Texas Oklahoma City and Stratford.

Thelma Jean Garrett Sondra Hank Burk Willis Sutton Frank Dryden Garrett Oleta Burk Neal McDonald Lester Johnson John McDonald Hank Hazenberg Oklahoma City Allen Bryant Stratford

Oklahoma families share Sunday visit at Pinley home

Mr and Mrs Van Vandegriff of Ada along with Mr and Mrs Preston Norman and Mrs Patsy Goodwin and boys of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Frank Pinley on Sunday. Carl Pinley paid an evening call.

van Vandegriff Ada Preston Norman Patsy Goodwin Oklahoma City L. B. McClure Tulsa Frank Pinley Carl Pinley

Weekend visit to Patton and Isaacs ends with family supper

Mrs. Dwade Patton and Johnna Kay stayed with Mrs. Patton's parents, the W. N. Isaacs. Saturday supper guests included Mrs. Patton, Johnna Kay, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gray, and Vic kie.

Easter Gatherings Touch J. W. Law Family Homes

Carl Pinley called on Willie Isaacs Monday evening. Easter visitors at J. W. Law home included Harold Dashier Tulsa Mrs. Melvin Barnes Odessa Tex Mrs. V. O. Hall Houston Tex Mr. and Mrs. Brodie James Moore Mr. and Mrs. Pod Law Mr. and Mrs. Max Law and son and Mr. and Mrs. John Law and Robin. Barnes and Hall siblings of Mrs. Law were en route to Arkansas for a week’s fishing vacation.

Carl Pinley Willie Isaacs J. W. Law Harold Dashier Tulsa Melvin Barnes Odessa Tex V. O. Hall Houston Brodie James Moore Pod Law Max Law John Law Robin Barnes Hall Law Ada

Easter Visits From Oklahoma City And Lawton Families

Mr and Mrs Virgle Ray Miller and Mr and Mrs Bob Crowder of Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs Darrell Harrison of Lawton spent the Easter holidays with their parents Mr and Mrs Troy Miller.

Virgle Ray Miller Bob Crowder Oklahoma City Darrell Harrison Lawton Troy Miller

Wells and Miller Visit Pod Law Family in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Alvin Wells of Oklahoma City visited his sister Mrs Pod Law on Saturday night on their way home. Mr and Mrs Troy Miller also called on Pod and Aleta Law for a while Saturday.

Alvin Wells Oklahoma City Pod Law Troy Miller Pod Aleta

Nessel Couple Travel for Easter Visit to Dallas

Mr and Mrs Henry Nessel left Thursday to spend the Easter holidays with their daughter in Dallas Texas.

Henry Nessel Dallas Tex

Thomason Couple Visits Caviner and Friends

Mr and Mrs Eber Thomason of Oklahoma City visited E C Caviner and H R Caviner on Thursday evening. Caviner called on Mr and Mrs Tom Phillips and W N Isaacs Saturday evening. Caviner and H R Caviner visited Mr and Mrs Ray Lamb Sunday evening.

Eber Thomason Oklahoma City E. C. Caviner H. R Thomason E. C Tom Phillips W. N. Isaacs Ray Lamb

Egg Hunt Draws Local Children and Families at Gaar Corner

A Saturday evening egg hunt drew a large gathering of young children and parents from Gaar Corner and nearby communities, with many participants enjoying the festive event together.

Gaar Corner

Easter Weekend Visits Across Altus Lake Area

Mr and Mrs Karl Wall spent the Easter weekend at Altus visiting a daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs Link Haws. Mr and Mrs E A Woolly and family of Nida visited with their son J E Mrs Woolly Jimmie and Sherry and another son Clyde Woolly and family. Saturday Mrs Jess Morrison and sons of Stonewall visited Mr and Mrs J E Woolly Jimmie and Sherry.

Karl Wall Altus Link Haws E. A. Woolly Nida J. E

Sunday worship draws a full house despite small turnout

Sunday school and church were well attended with 49 present. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Kenneth Childers and daughters, Mr and Mrs Jack Griffith and children of Fort Worth and Linda, Louise and George Coffey of Oklahoma City.

Kenneth Childers Jack Griffith Fort Worth Linda Louise George Coffey Oklahoma City

Coffey Family Visits Across Weekend

Linda and Louise Coffey spent Saturday night with their grandmother Mrs Perriman. George Coffey stayed with his cousin Danny Coffey. Sunday dinner guests at Mr and Mrs Ed Coffey included Mrs Perriman and Carl Coffey with Linda Louise Carla George and Karen of Oklahoma City. Mrs Ed Coffey and her boys visited Mrs Perriman Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Pat Coffey and her boys visited with Mrs Pauline Vandegriff Thursday afternoon.

Linda Louise Coffey Mrs. Perriman George Coffey Danny Coffey Ed Coffey Perriman Carl Coffey Louise Carla George Karen Oklahoma City Pat Coffey Pauline Vandegriff

Ada man visits brother on Wednesday evening

Elmer Vandegriff of Ada visited his brother J. R. Vandegriff Wednesday evening.

Elmer Vandegriff Ada J. R. Vandegriff

Jeffry Stewart Visits Arlington Grandparents for Weekend

Mrs. Louie Stewart and her grandson Jeffry visited Mrs. Perriman Thursday morning. The Stewarts took Jeffry home to Arlington Texas and planned a weekend visit after he had spent the past week with his grandparents.

Louie Stewart Jeffry

Weekend Visits Tie Roundtree Family With Guests

Mr and Mrs Warren Shumard and family visited Sunday with numerous relatives including Mr and Mrs E R Roundtree and their family. The group also hosted Vickie and Steve of Tulsa and other relatives visiting the Roundtrees over the weekend.

Warren Shumard E. R. Roundtree L. G. Hoosier Janice Randal Shumard Leonard Kimes E. R. Roundtree Jr Vickie Steve Tulsa Charles Martin Lavern Voiles Roundtrees Garrett Beller

Mrs Cantwell Visits Maryland With Domby Family

Mrs. Roy Cantwell travels with her daughter Mrs. Bill Domby and relatives to Maryland to visit the elder Mr. and Mrs. Domby.

Roy Cantwell Bill Domby Maryland Mrs. Domby

Ada Residents and Guests Spend Time in Ada

Mrs. B. H. Henderson and Mrs. Lela Ray were in Ada Thursday shopping and visiting. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Jones of Ada were Sunday guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Berry, and Bertha.

B. H. Henderson Lela Ray Ada Lee Jones N. S. Berry Bertha

Multiple Briggs Family Visits Over Easter Weekend

Howard Briggs and Gary visited Jim Briggs and family last Thursday evening. Long weekend guests included Lloyd Briggs and Mary Ann with others from Oklahoma City and Arkansas attending church events and Easter activities.

Local Visits Highlight Weekend Social Roundup

Debra Sue Collins spent Saturday afternoon with Darlene and Sherry Wall. Mr and Mrs James Briggs and Gary visited late Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ralph Wall and children. Don Shumard visited Sunday evening with Vernon and Everett Wall.

Debra Sue Collins Darlene Sherry Wall James Briggs Gary Ralph Wall Don Shumard Vernon Everett Wall

Visits and Family Gatherings at the Kimmels

Mrs. Carol Neff and Linda visited Mrs. Miles Kimmel on Friday. Pauline Vandegriff visited on Saturday. Calvin Wall and others visited Kimmel Saturday. Wall and Kimmel fished in the farm pond. Sunday guests included Enoch Kimmel and family, Sharon and Enoch Jr., Carol Ann, Midwest City. Additional relatives Miles Jr. and family attended.

Carol Neff Linda Miles Kimmel Pauline Vandegriff Mrs. Kimmel Calvin Wall Mr. Wall Mr. Kimmel Enoch Kimmel Sharon Enoch Jr Carol Ann Kimmel Midwest City B.F. Gurley Judy Cathy Lanny Robin Dude Fennel Bobby Tracy Miles Jr

Bristow Absent On Call for Work Related Duties

Bristow could not attend due to being on call for his job. The absence stems from work obligations requiring his immediate availability.

of Bristow

Mrs Coffey and Carol Bennett Visit Coffeys and Ray

Mrs Otis Coffey and Carol Bennett visited Mr and Mrs Ed Coffey Saturday afternoon and then visited Mrs Lela Ray Sunday afternoon.

Otis Coffey Carol Bennett Ed Coffey Lela Ray

Easter Visit Highlights Fortner Family Ties

Ada residents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fortner and Kenny Paul shared a supper Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. Simon Young and family. Pfc. David Lee Fortner, stationed at Fort Benning, spoke by phone with his mother and sister due to Easter travel constraints.

Paul Fortner Kenny Paul Ada Simon Young W. A. Fortner Allen Effie Johnson California Kenneth Fortner Tammy Mrs. Young

Easter Weekend Visits Stirred by Vandegriff Household

Saturday night visitors included Bunk Roundtree family and Vandegriff neighbors from Tulsa and Ada. Sunday guests from Lindsay and Ada joined N S Vandegriff and family for a midday gathering. An Easter egg hunt followed lunch and a Sunday drive to Sulphur capped the weekend plans.

Bunk Roundtree Vickie Steve Tulsa Gene Stone Jerry Peggy Brenda N.S. Vandegriff N. S. Vandegriff Henry Dew Eugene Mary Beth Lindsay Jesse Wilson Debbie Ada Gerald Thurman Bunk Round Re

Jones Family Visits Across Oklahoma Groups

Mr and Mrs E O Jones hosted their children on Saturday. The gathering included Calvin Jones and family from Oklahoma City with another daughter Melba from Norman, Marion Jones with Daisy Harmor and Meta Tomlinson and children from Wynnewood.

E. O. Jones Calvin Jones Oklahoma City Melba Norman Marion Jones Daisy Harmor Meta Tomlinson Wynnewood

Easter Visit Brings Family Gatherings to Vanoss

Mr and Mrs C E Childers and daughters of Pryor along with Clarence Davis Earl Kenneth Childers and girls from Oklahoma City spent the Easter holidays with Mrs Nettie Childers and other relatives in Vanoss.

C. E. Childers Pryor Clarence Davis Earl Kenneth Childers Oklahoma City Nettie Childers Vanoss

Local Family Visit Highlights Wednesday Night

Mr and Mrs Aun McCullar and their daughters Stephanie and Anita visited Mr and Mrs Audie Hall and their children for a Wednesday night gathering.

Aun McCullar Stephanie Anita Audie Hall

Connerville Visit Spends Weekend in Benton Car Ride

Mr and Mrs Cooper Coles Linda and Margie of Connerville spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr and Mrs B I McCaul ey Benton Mack and Laura Ann They all went riding around in the McCauleys new car.

Mrs Vernon Gasaway and Mary Jo Visit Mrs Ar mande McCaule

Mrs Vernon Gasaway and Mary Jo visited with Mrs Ar mande McCaule and Laura Ann Thursday.

Readers Visit Clif ford Miller and Dale hosts

Mr and Mrs Carol Johnson and Cynthia of Tucson Arizona and Mrs Ronald Platt and Karen of Lawrence Kansas spend a few days with Mr and Mrs Clif ford Miller and Dale.

Carol Johnson Cynthia Tucson, Ariz Ronald Platt Karen Lawrence, Kan Clifford Miller Dale

Local Visits Highlight Pat Crawford Family Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Pat Crawford with David and Patricia Ann of Wynnewood visited Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Miller and Dale Friday. Mr. and Mrs. A L Miller of Ada also called on the Millers over the weekend.

Pat Crawford David and Patricia Ann Wynnewood Clifford Miller Dale A. L. Miller Ada Millers

Meltons Spend Easter Sunday With Oklahoma City Relatives

Mr and Mrs Bill Melton and children of Oklahoma City visited Easter Sunday with Mr and Mrs Shawn Melton and family.

Bill Melton Oklahoma City Shawn Melton

Local anglers report good catch on Little River over weekend

John Dunn H Kinsey Jack Hurt and Johnny Walker fished Little River over the weekend and reported a good catch.

John Dunn H. L. Kinsey Jack Hurt Johnny Walker Little River

Local Visitors See Patient at University Hospital

Mr and Mrs Clifford Miller and Dale visit Oklahoma City on Sunday to see Virgil Hoover patient in University Hospital. Mr and Mrs Carol Johnson and Cynthia join Mrs Ronnie Platt and Karen for the trip and greetings.

Clifford Miller Dale Carol Johnson Cynthia Ronnie Platt Karen Oklahoma City Virgil Hoover University Hospital

Visit Sees Jo Gasaway Meet Loretta Davis and Judy

Jo Gasaway called on Mrs. Loretta Davis along with Judy and Glenda Sunday.

Jo Gasaway Loretta Davis Judy Glenda Sunday

Sunday visits spread among local families

Mr and Mrs Leo McNinch and Gayle visited the Clifford Millers Sunday night. Jimmy Clay spent Monday night with Dale Miller. Jimmy spent Sunday visiting with Charles Hisaw.

Leo McNinch Gayle Clifford Millers Jimmy Clay Dale Miller Jimmy Charles Hisaw

Mrs McNair Rebee Visits Turner Family on Sunday

Mrs. Bill McNair Rebee visited Mrs. Vina Turner and Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Turner on Sunday. The Turner couple has recently moved to the community.

Bill McNair Rebee Vina Turner Jimmy Turner Turner

Oklahoma City family weekend visit with Cornell parents

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Solomon spend the weekend with Linda, Carl, Cynthia and Larry of Oklahoma City visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Cornell. Jo Gasaway visited Glenn Cornell Friday.

Leonard Solomon Linda Carl Cynthia Larry Oklahoma City Glenn Cornell Jo Gasaway

Webster Family Visits with Gasaway Family Friends

Mr and Mrs Wylie Webster and Donnie and Susan visited Mr and Mrs Vernon Gasaway together with Tommy Jo and Sammy Thurs.

Wylie Webster Donnie Susan Andrs Vernon Gasaway Tommy Sammy

Adams family names appear in social note

Mr and Mrs Odus McGallard along with Jackie Sue and Butch of Adamis feature in a social column fragment noting family ties and local happenings. The item continues on page 3.

Odus McGallard Jackie Sue Butch of Adamis

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