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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1968

Page

6

Bids invited for flood structures and county land sales in Pontotoc

Sealed bids for two flood water retarding structures in Upper Clear Boggy Creek Watershed Pontotoc County near Ada Oklahoma due 11:00 a.m. CST April 30 1968. Also notice of May 3 1968 sale of county acquired resale parcels including Block 41 Allen bid at 5.00 by Willie Crafford and terms cash with Board approval.

North Center Street Ada Oklahoma C.S.T Upper Clear Boggy Creek Pontotec County I. L. Stephens Pontotoc County Allen Willie S. Crafford Board of County Commissioners

Judicial Determination of Death of C B Davidson

In Pontotoc County Oklahoma the court handles the judicial determination of death for C B Davidson also identified as Charlie B Davidson case number 7361 with related party Tass Pannat Juin ituant.

C. B. Davidson Charlie B. Davidson Tatas Pannat

Heirs to Davidson Real Estate Told to Attend Hearing

Maybell Davidson files a 1968 petition in Pontotoc County Oklahoma seeking judicial determination of C B Davidson death and termination of joint tenancy on the Ada lot described as West 38 feet of Lot 7 Block 127 Original Townsite. The court sets hearing for April 28 1968 at 10:00 AM for all claiming rights or interests.

Julia A. Rogers Pontotoc County State of Oklahoma H. T. Smith Emma P. Smith Oklahoma Township 4 Pontotoc State of H. F. Dotson Ada County of Valley View Valley View Subdivision Broadway Boulevard C. Bob Forrest Nannie Valera Donathan James Lee Donathan J. L. Donathan C. B. Davidson Charlie B. Davidson Maybell Davidson Co. B. Davidson

Notice to Creditors in Parker Estate Ada Oklahoma

In the matter of the estate of Earl V Parker deceased Case No V Parker a notice to creditors is published requiring all claims with vouchers to executrix Mabel M Parker at 314 American Building Ada Oklahoma within two months of first publication or be barred. Attorney Bob E Bennett 314 American Building Ada Oklahoma.

Julia A, Rogers Minnie Garrett Rogers North Johnston Ada Oklahoma George Keith Dotson John R. March, JR Bob E. Bennett American Building C O Conn Mayhue & Kerr Eal V. Parker Mabel M. Parker Bob E Bennett

Boyett Family Shares Easter Sunday in Midwest City

Mr and Mrs Charles Boyett and Daren of Midwest City spent Easter Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs R E Boyett Paul and Carol Mrs R E Boyett and Paul went home with Mr and Mrs Charles Boyett Sunday to spend a few days

Charles Boyett Daren Midwest City R. E. Boyett Paul Carol

Clifford family visitors fill week with relatives from Ada

Mrs Corkey Brashier and Larry Lula visited Tuesday with Lois Clifford. Lois Clifford hosted Deb bie Kay Davey Johnston and others on Tuesday night. The Clifford home welcomed Charles Leader Don na Kay Wolf and families Thursday and Sunday, with many Ada and Latta residents visiting.

Corkey Brashier Larry Lula Lois Clifford Debbie Kay Davey Johnston Sandi Clifford Sami Terri Ada Debbie I. J. Brooks Velma Donald Brooks Charles Leader Donna Kay Wolf Donna Kay Leader Tupelo Debbie Clifford Diana Donna Clifford Linda Diane Darlene Wofford Latta Walter Brooks Rita Williams Donna Sweat Darlene Midkiff

Local Women Share Visits Across Week

Mrs. Millie Smith and Mrs. Jule Perry visited Wednesday with Mrs. Eva Foreman. Mrs. Harmon Bullard and Mrs. Eva Foreman had dinner Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Walter McWethy. Foreman spent the night. Carol Bullard and Mrs. Mary Bullard visited Saturday with Mrs. Eva Foreman and spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Bullard. Foreman and Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Bullard Jr. and Brenda had Sunday dinner with the Bullards. Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Bullard and Brenda and Mrs. Eva Foreman visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Liddie Reed Lula.

Millie Smith Jule Perry Eva Foreman Harmon Bullard Walter McWethy

Egg hunt ends as Bates family hosts Joyce and Carol

Mr and Mrs Walter Bates took Joyce and Carol home Sunday afternoon after an egg hunt at the Williams residence.

Mrs. Walter Bates Joyce Carol the Williams’s

Local Volleyball Team Advances Then Falls in Regionals

The Top logils defeated Vanoss in regionals and then lost in the semifinals to Vanette. Turtle seniors visited Murray State College in Tishomingo on Thursday. Robert Deaton Adrian Horton and David Romines performed a skit The Pencils at Sasakwa with Brenda Crawford and Patti Fowler presenting That’s Good That’s Bad.

Logils Vanoss Vanette Turtle Murray State College Tishomingo Robert Deaton Adrian Horton David Romines Sasakwa Brenda Crawford Patti Fowler

Household Party Honors Women With Prizes At Ada Home

Mrs. Maude Harbin, Mrs. Roy Johnston, Mrs. Walter Brooks, Mrs. Knox Sweat, Mrs. Fred Wofford, Lula, Mrs. Lois Clifford, Debbie, and Mrs. Burtis Williams attended a party at Mrs. Donald Brooks's Ada home. Mrs. Burtis won the game prize and Mrs. Charles Leader received the door prize.

Maude Harbin Roy Johnston Walter Brooks Knox Sweat Fred Wofford Lula Lois Clifford Debbie Burtis Williams Donald Brooks Ada Burtis Charles Leader

Easter Week End Visits Across States Mentioned

Mr and Mrs Don L Mann and their sons Donnie and Kevin traveled with the Daily family to spend Easter weekend with H S Lunsford and Pete May. The Manns also visited Mrs Lollie Mann in Stonewall, noting family travel between New Mexico and Texas.

Don L. Mann Donnie Kevin Pee Wee Daily Daughter New Mexico H. S. Lunsford Pete May Manns Lollie Mann Stonewall

Family gathering spans Oklahoma and Bartlesville visits

Mrs. Jerry Campbell and Rob visited in Bartlesville with the Ben Johnston family and Davey while Ben Johnston and Davey hosted in Oklahoma City with Mr. and Mrs. Lee Dicketts and Alan. The narrative ends with further mention of Mrs. Ben Johnston and Peggy Campbell.

Jerry Campbell Robin Bartlesville Ben Ben Johnston Davey Ben Johnston Oklahoma City Lee Dicketts Alan Jerry Peggy) Campbell

Robin visits Odessa family. Davis in hospital

Robin called on Mr and Mrs John Davis of Odessa Texas where Mrs Davis remains hospitalized. Sonda Harkins hosted a wiener roast Friday night with numerous attendees including Debbie Howell Patti Fowler Vonda Cooper Twila Underwood Donald Hooge Donnie and Ronnie Clifford Ronald Burris Patricia Rush Melvin Burris Ernie Beck Al Chapman Sandra Hunter Jennie Ellis Stonewall Lecia Robert and Dale Deaton Debbie Ellis Adrian Horton Dougie and Vickie Poteau Mrs Hugh Sweat Mrs Glen Deaton Mrs Roy James Harkins and Mrs Roy Lee Harkins.

Sonda Harkins Debbie Howell Patti Fowler Vonda Cooper Twila Underwood Donald Hogue Donnie Ronnie Clifford Ronald Burris Patricia Rush Melvin Burris Ernie Beck al Chapman Sandra Hunter Jennie Ellis Stonewall Lecia Robert Dale Deaton Debbie Ellis Adrian Horton Dougie Vickie Poteau Hugh Sweat Glen Deaton Roy James Harkins Roy Lee Harkins

Party Host Danny Parrish Hosts Weekend Gathering

Danny Parrish hosted a Friday night party with Mike Steele Kenneth Crane and A J Lemons performing on drums and guitars providing live music for guests.

Danny Parrish Mike Steele Kenneth Crane A. J. Lemons

Slumber Party Details Mentioned With Guests

Darlene Midkiff hosted a slumber party Friday night with guests Gloria Morrison Naomi Caton Debbie Clifford and Shelia Midkiff attending.

Darlene Midkiff Gloria Morrison Naomi Caton Debbie Clifford Shelia Midkiff

Jennie Star Ellis and friends visit Patti Fowler Friday night

Jennie Star Ellis from Stonewall and Vonda Cooper from Lula spent Friday night with Patti Fowler in a social gathering.

Jennie Star Ellis Stonewall Vonda Cooper Lula Patti Fowler

Burris Family Weekend Visit Across Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Gabriel Burris hosted Tony Trena Tracey and Terry in Oklahoma City spending the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Mose Burris.

Gabriel Burris Tony Trena Tracey Terry Oklahoma City Mose Burris

Social visit noted in Mississippi and Oklahoma households

Mr. and Mrs. Burtis Williams and their sons Steve and David visited Mr. and Mrs. James Warren and children in Como Texas. They also visited Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Fortner and children, Mr. and Mrs. Luke Fortner and David, and Mr. and Mrs. Short Fortner and Joy with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brooks in Ada Friday night.

Burtis Williams Steve David Tupelo James Warren Como Tex Kenneth Fortner Luke Fortner Short Fortner Joy Donald Brooks Ada

Weekend Visit Ties Mineola Family to Lula Stonewall Tupelo

Mrs. Lewis Echols of Mineola Texas spent the weekend with her sister and family the Knox Sweats in Lula along with the Guy Buzbees in Stonewall and Lonnie Glover family in Tupelo visiting over the weekend with the Sweat family.

Lewis Echols Mineola Tex Knox Sweat Lula Guy Buzbee Stonewall Lonnie Glover Tupelo

Weekend Visit With Harden Family Near Velma

Mr and Mrs Arthur Harden spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs John Harden in Velma.

Arthur Harden Velma Mrs John Harden

Thanks to Mrs Hokett for her WEEKLY subscription

A note acknowledges Mrs Hokett for subscribing to the WEEKLY newspaper, extending thanks for her support and continued readership.

W. B. Hokett the Weekly

Miller Family Weekend Visit With Relatives

Mr and Mrs Joe MillerAnn and Vincent Wayne spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Slim Hogue and Don ald at the family home.

Joe Miller Ann and Vincent Wayne Slim Hogue Donald

Harkins Family Moves Back to Tupelo Saturday

Mr and Mrs Jimmy Harkins and their children Billy Ronnie Keith Tommy Karen and Gary formerly of Stonewall moved back to Tupelo on Saturday in a family relocation noted by neighbors and local residents.

Jimmy Harkins Billy Ronnie Keith Tommy Karen Gary Stonewall Tupelo

Marine Ronnie Midkiff Home After Medical Discharge

Ronnie Midkiff, a Marine stationed in San Diego, is home with his parents Mr and Mrs E L Midkiff after receiving a medical discharge. Relatives visiting included Gardener Taylor and family from Atoka Roy Dan Burns and family from Olney Johnny Reed and family from Atoka Grover Taylor and family from Clarita and Dickie Clifford plus Ronnie Darlene Shelia and Rickey.

Ronnie Midkiff San Diego Calif E. L. Midkiff Gardener Taylor Atoka Roy Dan Burns Olney Johnny Reed Grover Taylor Clarita Dickie Clifford Ronnie Darlene Shelia Rickey

Pentecostal Holiness Church Hosts Easter Egg Hunt at Williams Ranch

Church members held an Easter egg hunt for children and laid out lunch on the Lynn Williams ranch in Clarita after Sunday services.

Pentecostal Holiness Church Lynn Williams Clarita

Angel Daughter Doris Sends Call From Miami

Mr and Mrs Tony Angel receive a telephone call from their daughter Dor is Angel in Miami Florida on Sunday.

Tony Angel Doris Angel Miami Fla

Family visits span multiple states to celebrate homecoming

Mrs. Harvey Bullard hosted a large family gathering with her son and wife and numerous relatives visiting from Stonewall Tulsa Ulysses Oklahoma City Tupelo and Tupelo. Pvt Gary Echols on leave from Fort Polk Louisiana joined his mother Mrs Clara Ander son and grandparents Mr and Mrs Harvey Bullard before overseas duty.

Harvey Bullard R. C. Bullard C. B. Anderson Stonewall L. G. Atwell Tulsa Kenneth Regan Shelly Ulysses Kan Dale Felkins Marla Oklahoma City Nancy Bob Smith Tupelo Gary Echols Fort Polk Clara Anderson

Revival at Rocky Point Church Dates and Speaker

A revival will be held at Rocky Point Church in Lula from April 15 to 21. Evangelist Dale Ruggles of Texarkana will lead services with singing at 7 30 p m and preaching at 7 45 p m each evening.

Rocky Point Church Lula Dale Ruggles Texarkana Tex

Local visitors from Quitman and Stonewall gather in Tex.

Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Sweat and Hugh Don and Anita of Quitman Texas, Mr. and Mrs. Benny Roan of Stonewall, and Gayle Canida visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Burl Canida.

Donnie Sweat Hugh Don Anita Quitman Tex Benny Roan Stonewall Gayle Canida Burl Canida

Mr and Mrs Bill Buzbee Visit Durant

Mr and Mrs Bill Buzbee were visiting in Durant with Mrs Buzbee in the latest society notes.

McIntire Family Visits In Liberal Kansas

Bee's sister and husband Mr. and Mrs. T. O. McIntire hosted guests. They also entertained a visiting niece and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Mitchell of Liberal, Kansas.

Bee T. O. McIntire McIntires Dean Mitchell Kan

Crawford Family Sunday Dinner Guests Include Henson Center Pair

Lanell and Jeanette Crawford hosted Friday night with Ginger and Phyllis Williams Lula Johnny McDonald Glen Shiela and Raymond of Oklahoma City visited Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. J B Crawford Mr and Mrs Willie Perry and children Brenda Crawford and Allen Caton joined Sunday's meal with Mr and Mrs P C Henson Oil Center.

Lanell Jeanette Crawford Ginger Phyllis Williams Lula Johnny McDonald Glen Shiela Raymond Oklahoma City J. B. Crawford Willie Perry Bonnie Fern Beckey Crawfords Brenda Crawford Allen Caton P. C. Henson Oil Center

Local families visit Sunday across multiple households

Brian Mote and sisters Liz zie and Lena Mote from Muskogee visited Sunday with Wayne and the Caldwell family and John Polk Jr and Carter. They were joined by Mr and Mrs Lee Cross who later visited Mrs Dollie Flowers in Stonewall.

Brian Mote Lizzie Lena Mote Wayne Billy Caldwell John Polk Jr Carter Muskogee Lee Cross Dollie Flowers Stonewall

Mrs Jack Uhlich Patient at Valley View Hospital

Mrs Jack Uhlich is identified as a patient at Valley View Hospital. The note places her in that facility without details on condition or treatment.

Jack Uhlich Valley View Hospital

Tupelo seventh grader Ja Cooper hospitalized at Valley View

Seventh grade student Ja Cooper of Tupelo is a patient at Valley View Hospital.

Ja Cooper Tupelo Valley View Hospital

Family visits span Ada weekend gathering

Mrs Thelma Lee Sweat and Patti and Jenny Ellis traveled to Ada on Saturday for a business trip. Patti Fowler and Jenny Ellis stayed overnight with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Pat Ellis. Several Ellis family members visited Sunday with their grandparents.

Thelma Lee Sweat Patti Jenny Ellis Ada Patti Fowler Pat Ellis Bernie Michelle Ruby Diane Terry Jerry Kenny Ellis Hugh Sweat

Easter Sunday Family Visit at the Carters

Wilma Asendorf and Judy, Ada, visited Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Carter for Easter. The group attended church together and spent the holiday with Wilma’s parents.

Wilma Asendorf Judy Ada Mrs A. M. Carter

Egg Hunt Attendees at Ella Dunn Home Oklahoma City

Attendees at an egg hunt hosted by Mrs. Ella Dunn and Steve included Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Carter, Wilma Asendorf and Judy, Ada, Minnie Caren, Lilian Cole and Mary Lou, Mrs. Clara Alien, George, Mark and Phillip, Grandmother Cole, Stonewall, and Mary Ellen Cole in Oklahoma City.

Ella Dunn Steve A. M. Carter Wilma Asendorf Judy Ada Minnie Caren Lilian Cole Mary Lou Clara Alien George Mark Phillip Grandmother Cole Stonewall Mary Ellen Cole Oklahoma City

Krebbs Family Visit Across Talihina Hospital

Mr and Mrs William Krebbs Linda Lee and Kristie of Weatherford arrived Thursday to visit Ford Krebbs at Talihina Hospital. Ford came home Friday and returned to hospital Sunday. The group later visited Talihina Sunday with a picnic lunch.

William Krebbs Linda Lee Kristie Weatherford Ford Krebbs Julie Charles Talihina Linda Talihin

Taylor Family Visiting Centrahoma and Snow Residence

Mr and Mrs C V Taylor and children Larry Cheryl Kathleen and Steve visited Sunday with Buck Taylor in Centrahoma and with Cliff Snow. They also visited Mrs Maurice Bunch.

C. V. Taylor Larry Cheryl Kathleen Steve Buck Taylor Cliff Snow Maurice Bunch

Easter Weekend Visit Lists Family and Hospital Stay

Billy C Kirby was home for Easter with Mrs. Kirby and children. He is hospitalized in North Little Rock Arkansas. Visitors Sunday included Melba Canada McAlester Shirleen Harkins Buddy Wilkins Contrahoma and multiple Romines families plus Foch Kirby Wapanucka and Elijah Kirby Coalgate.

Billy C. Kirby

Mrs Brashears Returns After Week With Prague Family

Mrs. Marvin Brashears came home Saturday after a week with her son and wife Mr and Mrs Wayne Brashears of Prague. Easter Sunday visits included Mr and Mrs Marvin Brashiers with Beverly ey and Paul Keith of Prague plus Mr and Mrs Don Paul Brashears and Dwana of Sasakwa. Also Mr and Mrs Sug Loyd and Jackie visited, and Mr and Mrs Dickie Goode of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Dickie Goode's parents, Mr and Mrs Sug Loyd and Jackie.

Marvin Brashears Wayne Brashears Prague Marvin Brashiers Beverly Paul Keith Don Paul Brashears Dwana Sasakwa Sug Loyd Jackie Dickie Goode Oklahoma City

Canida Family Visits Span Oklahoma and Kansas

Mr and Mrs Terry Canida and relatives spent the weekend with Earl Canida and family in McAlester. Visitors included Teresa and Leslie, Robbie, and Bill Bryant. Recent guests of M O Canida included daughters Carl House Robbie Debbie Taylor Burnside and Clarence Kolb. Earl Canida later visited David Canida in Stonewall.

Terry Canida Teresa Leslie McAlester Earl Canida Canida Carl Heuse Robbie Oklahoma City Bill Bryant Forewall O. Canida Earl i M. O. Canida Carl House Debbie Taylor Burnside Winfield Kan Clarence Kolb Ponca City David Canida Stonewall

Family Gatherings at Stone Wall Cemetery Event

Mr and Mrs Don Weller and extended family plus friends visited Stone Wall Cemetery. The group included Darla Darryl and Donna Paul Fortner Kenny Ginger Bill Stevens Shelly Billy Ada Norbie Romines Joe Robbie Johnny Flowers Opal Weller and D E Romines family. They shared Sunday dinner and children enjoyed an egg hunt afterward.

Stonewall Cemetery Don Weller Darla Darryl Donna Paul Fortner Kenny Ginger Bill Stevens Shelly Billy Ada Norbie Romines Joe Robbie Johnny Flowers Jesse Opal Weller D. E. Romines

Daily family visiters from New Mexico and Colorado

Mr and Mrs David Daily and Lynne Anne New Mexico ents Sr and Mrs Vinson Daily Mr and Mrs Dan Daily Jim my and Dana Stonewall spent weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Vinson Daily Other visitors Sunday afternoon were Donna Phares Coalgate and Darryl Turnbolt stationed at Fort Carson Colo

David Daily Lynne Anne New Mexico Vinson Daily Dan Daily Jimmy Dana Stonewall Donna Phares Coalgate Darryl Turnbolt Fort Carson Colo

Johnson family visits relatives across several towns

Mr and Mrs Donnie Johnson and Deanese from Stonewall along with numerous Johnson relatives from Holdenville Seminole Purcell Stonewall and Ada visited Sunday with their parents Mr and Mrs Harley Johnson Six of the Johnson children attended the Baptist Church of Tupelo with their parents

Donnie Johnson Deanese Stonewall Floyd Johnson Jill Phillip Holdenville Denver Johnson Glenda Mark Seminole Esdel Johnson Teresa Gary Debbie Purcell Arville Jennings Keith J. R. Linker Cheryl Robin Ray Skaggs Monty Gregg Oklahoma City

Easter Sunday Sunday School Attends 103 at Baptist Church

The Baptist Church reported 103 attendees in Sunday school on Easter Sunday, reflecting faithful participation as worshippers gathered for the holiday.

The Baptist Church

Visiting List of Local Residents

Visiting Jerry Turner were John Anderson Norma Morrison Patti Lillian Cole Mary Thelma Lee Sweat Mrs Monroe Olney Mrs Krumme Coalgate Hubert Jackson Clarita Bobby In gram Chuck Clifford Mr and Mrs I A Hogue Leroy Townsend Tom Armstrong Joy Steele Mrs Walter Bates and Odis Fredrick.

Jerry Turner John Anderson Norma Morrison Patti Lillian Cole Mary Thelma Lee Sweat Monroe Olney Krumme Coalgate Hubert Jackson Clarita Bobby Ingram Chuck Clifford I. A. Hogue Leroy Townsend Tom Armstrong Joy Steele Walter Bates Odis Fredrick

Sunday Visitors at Mrs. Nora Turner Home

Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Billy Turner and Peggy and Anthony from Oklahoma City. Also present were Mr and Mrs David Martin with Sherry and Kenneth, and Mr and Mrs Jim Turner from Coalgate. Mrs Nora Carter of Coalgate joined the gathering.

Nora Turner Billy Turner Peggy Anthony Oklahoma City David Martin Sherry Kenneth Jim Turner Coalgate Nora Carter

Guffey Family Sunday Visit Highlights Local Homes

Mr and Mrs Jack Guffey and Cathie and Jackie hosted Sunday dinner. Mr and Mrs Vnon Stonipher and children joined. Mr and Mrs H D Guffey and Mr and Mrs H D Guffey Jr visited with parents. Cathie and Jackie spent the afternoon with her mother Mrs Cora McEllan in Cottonwood.

Jack Guffey Cathie Jackie Vnon Stonipher Johnny Jennings H. D. Guffey H. D. Guffey Jr Cora McEllan Cottonwood

Local families visit Ada area during weekend church outing

Mr and Mrs Dick Hendryx with Randy and Mike Moore and Mrs Richard Thomas with Rickey Gregg and Kim visited Mr and Mrs Frank Newberry and Sonya. Mrs Frank Newberry and Sonya attended church in Ada Sunday. They also visited Mr and Mrs Leon Mullins and Tommy in Ada.

Dick Hendryx Randy Mike Moore Richard Thomas Rickey Gregg Kim Frank Newberry Sonya Ada Leon Mullins Tommy

Weekend guests of the McCurdy family

Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Mart McCurdy included his brothers and wives Mr and Mrs Bob McCurdy of Houston and Mr and Mrs Virgil McCurdy of Tulsa, his sister and husband Mr and Mrs Gene Hager of Ada, Mr and Mrs Billy Hager and children Mark and Jill of Texas, and Mr and Mrs Robert Collins with Robin and Monty of Ada.

Mart McCurdy Bob McCurdy Houston Virgil McCurdy Tulsa Gene Hager Ada Billy Hager Mark and Jill Texas Robert Collins Robin Monty

Flowers Family Weekend Visit Noted In Murray Area

Mr and Mrs Johnny Flowers and Steven and Jesse visited Sunday with Hubert and Susan Flowers. Susan a Murray student spent the weekend at home.

Johnny Flowers Steven Jesse Hubert Flowers Susan Flowers Murray

Visitors Gather for Palmer Family Event in Oklahoma

A group including Mr and Mrs Robert Palmer Jana and David traveled from Oklahoma City to visit Mr and Mrs Lloyd Holland and James Kennedy along with many family members. Mrs Alfred Prichard later entered Valley View Hospital on Thursday.

Robert Palmer Jana David Lloyd Holland Gary James Kennedy Matt Oklahoma City Johnny Palmer Francis West Fort Towson Lora Young Stonewall L. C. Palmer Mickey Tammy Addie Prichard Alfred Prichard Christie Cannon Valley View Hospital

Cookware Supper Hosts and Demonstrators Listed

Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Romines hosted a cookware supper Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Winston Rice Clarita demonstrated. Attending couples included Mr. and Mrs. Don Weller and children Mr. and Mrs. Robert Palmer and children Mr. and Mrs. Debora Weller Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Flowers and Steven Jesse Mr. and Mrs. Don Tomlinson and children Comanche Mr. and Mrs. Bill Stevens Ada and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fortner.

D. E. Romines Winston Rice Clarita Don Weller Robert Palmer Debora Weller Johnny Flowers Steven Jesse Don Tomlinson Comanche Bill Stevens Ada Paul Fortner

Midland visitors arrive for Easter at Hxxett home

Mr and Mrs James Cagle with Dana and David from Midland Texas arrived Thursday to visit her parents Mr and Mrs W B Hxxett. They left Tuesday to spend the rest of their Easter.

James Cagle Dana and David Midland Tex W. B. Hxxett

Vacation visit spans families from Tulsa and Clovis

A group including Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Cagle of Tulsa and Mrs. Hokett's relatives from Clovis visited Sunday with local families. They attended church together and enjoyed a picnic at Boggy Depot after services. Mary Riggan and Charles Riggan along with Miké Susan Gene and Kay joined from Clovis, N. M.

E. F. Cagle Tulsa Kenneth Murphy Steve Ginger Stonewall Glen Smith Glenda Mary Francis Hoketts Boggy Depot Hokett Mary Riggan Charles Riggan Miké Susan Gene Kay Clovis N. M W. B. Hokett

Ellis Family Visit Spans Texas and Ada

M and Mrs Roger Ellis and Teresa Richardson of Richardson Texas spent a week with her parents Mr and Mrs Willie Perry in Fern Bonnie and Beckey. Fern Bonnie and Beckey visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Gerald Baxter in Ada.

Roger Ellis Teresa Richardson Tex Willie Perry Fern Bonnie and Beckey Gerald Baxter Ada

Tupelo Baseball Falls 2-0 to Latta in District Tournament

Tupelo's baseball team lost 2-0 to Latta Monday at Stonewall in the district tournament, with Latta holding the shutout as Tupelo failed to score.

Tupelo Latta Stonewall

Local families gather during holidays in Dallas Clarita and Po teau

Mr. and Mrs. Glen Dodson and children of Dallas and Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Rush with children of Clarita visited over the holidays with Mrs. Stella Rush and Vernon.

Glen Dodson Dallas L. M. Rush Clarita Roy James Harkins Johnny Grigsby Poteau J. R. Perry Stella Rush Vernon

Local family hosts Easter weekend visitors and arrowhead hunt

Terry Hill, Donald Hogue and Melvin Burris hunted arrowheads in Lula Mon day and found two. Mr and Mrs Bobby Ingram cared for four children from Boles Children's Home Quinlan Tex during the Easter weekend: Howard Thompson Donnie Showmaker Sean and Margaret Kendred.

Terry Hill Donald Hogue Melvin Burris Lula Bobby Ingram Boles Children Quinlan, Tex Howard Thompson Donnie Showmaker Sean Margaret Kendred

Mc Wethy Visit With Phillips in Pleasant Hill

Mr and Mrs Walter Mc Wethy visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs C Dale Phillips in Pleasant Hill.

Walter McWethy C. Dale Phillips Pleasant Hil

Atoka Lake outing for families and friends

Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Bottoms and Tammy and Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Stonecipher and Lecia spent Sunday at Atoka Lake enjoying a family recreational trip.

Bobby Bottoms Tammy Leroy Stonecipher Lecia Atoka Lake

Morgan Family Social Notes from Oklahoma and Texas

Mrs. V A Morgan and sons Rocky and Stevie joined E E Morgan and Vernon at a stock sale in Atoka. E E Morgan and family traveled to Ada on business while visiting friends in Fort Worth Texas and Stevenville Tex. The Canady and Bonnie Hancock families and Loyd Powell were also mentioned in recent visits.

V. A. Morgan Rocky Stevie Broken Arrow E. E. Morgan Vernon Stevie Morgan Atoka Ada J. O. Ellis Fort Worth Tex Stevenville Canady Bonnie Hancock Loyd Powell

Visitors from Antlers and Coalgate Drop by Welch Household

Miss Zelma Kellett and sister Mrs. Lillian Welch visited Wednesday and Thursday. Helen Phares with Danny and Raylene Phares of Coalgate also visited Sunday with Mrs. Lillian Welch. Mr. and Mrs. Troy Welch and children from Muskogee spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. Lillian Welch.

Zelma Kellett Antlers Lillian Welch Helen Phares Danny Raylene Phares Coalgate Troy Welch Muskogee

Family outing visits Eufaula Tenkiller and Arrowhead Lodge

Mr and Mrs Sherman Dren nan and Mr and Mrs Gordon Par nell traveled with Dorothy and Vickey on a Sunday sightseeing trip. They visited Eufaula Tenkiller Arrowhead Lodge and returned via Warner and McAlester after a picnic lunch.

Sherman Drennan Gordon Parnell Dorothy and Vickey Eufaula Tenkiller Arrowhead Lodge Warner and McAlester

Lula Homemakers Club Meeting Postponed

The Lula Homemakers Club meeting at Mrs. Doyin Stonecinders is postponed until Wednesday April 24.

Lula Homemakers Club

Stonecipher Family Weekend Visit Cited in Springfield

Mr. and Mrs. Harland Stonecipher and son Alan of Springfield Missouri spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. A C Stonecipher. Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Thetford and their children from Ashland and Mr. and Mrs. Doyin Stonecipher of Lula.

Harland Stonecipher Alan Springfield A. C. Stonecipher Vernon Thetford Ashland Doyin Stonecipher Lula

Mamie Stringer Visits Ellis Couple on Monday

Mamie Stringer visited Mr. and Mrs. Pat Ellis on Monday, sharing greetings and a brief social call in their home.

Mamie Stringer Mrs Pat Ellis

Visitors from Walters spend weekend with Bills family

Visitors Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Woods and Tony with Mrs. Lola Perkins and children from McAlester. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Claunch from Akaska joined Ed Bills in Walters for a Saturday night visit with his son and family Herman Bills and sons Ronnie John and Randy.

Herman Bills Bobby Woods Tony Lola Perkins McAlester Cecil Claunch Atoka Ed Bills Walters Mrs Ronnie John Randy

Adair Couples Visit Mrs Crow This Weekend

Mr and Mrs Joe Adair of Amarillo Texas and Mr and Mrs Bill Adair of Ponca City Oklahoma spent the weekend with Mrs Cora Crow.

Joe Adair Amarillo Tex Bill Adair Ponca City Cora Crow

Jill and Phillip Visit Over Easter with Hyatts

Jill and Phillip of Holdenville visited Easter Sunday with Mr and Mrs D Hyatt and extended family. Ruth Hyatt and Betty Johnson joined the gathering at Mr and Mrs Henry Gary’s home in Coleman.

Floyd Johnson Jill Phillip Holdenville D. Hyatt Ruth Hyatt Betty Johnson Henry Gary Coleman

Easter Visit Notes from Roff Church Attendees

Mr. and Mrs. Glen Deaton and their children Robert Lecia and Dale attended church at Roff on Easter Sunday. They also visited the Rev Virgil Romine and his wife in Roff.

Glen Deaton Robert Lecia Dale Roff Virgil Romine

Effie Granger Visiting Atoka Family Ties

Mrs. Effie Granger of Atoka spends the week with daughter Mrs. M. L. Lee and Mr. Lee. The Lees visit their son and family Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lee and Larry Paul of McCune Kansas. Their daughter and family Mr. and Mrs. Don Logan and Mike of Des Moines Iowa join the visit.

Effie Granger Atoka M. L. Lee Lee Lloyd Lee Larry Paul McCune Kan Don Logan Mike Des Moines Iowa

Oklahoma City visitors noted during Friday and Saturday

Terry Tracey Trena and Tony, accompanied by his sister Mrs. Sebena Burris, spent Friday and Saturday in Oklahoma City visiting relatives and touring local sites.

Gabriel Burris Terry Tracey Trena Tony Oklahoma City Sebena Burris

Mrs Guinn Visits Sapulpa With Granddaughter Family

Mrs Jim Guinn visited Sapulpa recently with her granddaughter Shelba Amy and family Mr and Mrs Buddy Salmon.

Jim Guinn Buddy Salmon Shelba Amy Sapulpa

Mills Family Weekend Visit With Wiener Roast

Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Mills of Atoka hosted visitors Saturday night. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Ed Mendenhall and David, Tim, Anthony, Tammy Mills. Grandchildren David Tim and Anthony stayed with grandparents and joined an egg hunt Sunday at J. B. Mills.

W. B. Mills Atoka Ed Mendenhall David Tim Anthony Tammy Mills J. B. Mills Tammy

Clarence Ray Spends Weekend with Jefferson City Family

Clarence Ray of Jefferson City Missouri spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Russel Ray along with Phyl lis and Annabell.

Clarence Ray Jefferson City, Mo Mrs. Russel Ray Phyllis Annabell

Ada residents visit with Mrs. Russel Ray

Mrs. Leo James of Ada visited Monday with Mrs. Russel Ray. The meeting occurred in Ada and highlighted community connections.

Leo James Ada Russel Ray

Neal Couple Visits Kay and Debbie Friends

Mr and Mrs W D Neal of Sulphur spent the weekend with Mrs A A Howell and her daughters Kay and Debbie in a social visit reflecting local community ties.

W. D. Neal A. A. Howell Kay Debbie

Loyd Family Easter Visit Weathers Springs Arkansas

Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Loyd hosted Easter with their children at home. Visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Jim Poole, Jerry and Twila from Mineral Springs Arkansas, and Mr. and Mrs. C. Loyd with Timmy.

L. B. Loyd Jimmy Poole Jerry Twila Mineral Springs Ark C. Loyd Timmy

Twila Underwood Spends Monday Night With Debbie Howell

Twila Underwood spent Monday night with Debbie Howell in a social gathering noted in local society records. The event highlights interactions between community members and reflects ongoing social ties.

Twila Underwood Debbie Howell

Rocky Point Baptist Church Attended by Local Residents

Mr and Mrs Sam Steele Debbie Clifford Davey Johnston and Pete Parks attended church Monday night at the Rocky Point Baptist Church.

Sam Steele Debbie Clifford Davey Johnston Pete Parks Rocky Point Baptist Church Lula

Gala Sprouse Sees Ada Visit With Carson Pair

Gala Sprouse spent Friday night in Ada with her sister and husband George and Mrs Carson.

Gala Sprouse Ada Mrs George Carson

Birthday Celebrations Mark Doug Stanfield Milestones

Doug Stanfield turned 16 on Thursday and earned his license after passing the driving test in Sulphur. His family hosted and joined by friends for a birthday dinner and several visits over two days as multiple family members observed celebrations.

Oklahoma City trip with Ownbey group visits airfield

Doug Stanfield Stephenie and Anita McCullar joined Charles Ownbey on a Saturday trip to Oklahoma City. The party, including Ed Coffey and Dennis, Thelma Perriman and Judith Sliger, had lunch with the Packards and toured Spencer city, Lightning Ridge pastor, and Tinker Field. They viewed the Thunder Bird Show and aircraft exhibits. Ownbey reported the excursion at Sunday school.

Doug Stanfield Stephenie Anita McCullar Charles Ownbey Oklahoma City Ed Coffey Dennis Thelma Perriman Judith Sliger Spencer Lightning Ridge Royce Packard Veloyce Caroline Packard Tinker Field

Easter services draw 58 at Lightning Ridge church

Attendance reached 58 for Sunday school and Easter church at Lightning Ridge. Visitors included Kirsty Katz Al tus Carl Wright and sons Laton Mr and Mrs Benton Mc Cauley and Robin Vanessa and Mr and Mrs Don Biicket Allen and Terry Tulsa. Allen and Terry sang Whisper a Prayer as a spiral song. Mrs Bircket played the piano. The church voted for Rev Packard to buy the Lord's Supper Service and he purchased it Sunday.

Lightning Ridge Kirsty Katz Altus Carl Wright

Bircket Family Visits Tulsa Kin Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Don Bircket and children of Tulsa spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Arno Griffith. The Bircket family and Kristy joined in the stay as relatives gathered in town.

Don Bircket Tulsa Arno Griffith Bircket Kristy

Local Weekend Visits Reported in Social Notes

Katz hosted a wiener roast Saturday night. Laura Johnson spent Easter Sunday visiting Mr and Mrs Richard Soutee and family. Richard Soutee and Becky visited Ms Johnson on Saturday.

Laura Johnson Richard Soutee Mrs Becky Roff Ms. Johnson

Elliott couple referenced in local social note

Mrs. Floyd Hunt Darlene Cathy and Wayne were jointly identified with Mr and Mrs Wayne Elliott Irving Texas in a community social note.

Floyd Hunt Darlene Cathy Wayne Mrs Wayne Elliott Irviing Tex

Mrs Alvie Griffith Visits Friends in Roff Wynnewood

Mrs Alvie Griffith visited Mrs Marjorie Soutee and Mrs Richard Soutee in Roff on Thursday. She spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Marvin Priggs in Vaness. On Monday morning she visited Mr and Mrs Hayden Huffines in Wynnewood.

Alvie Griffith Marjorie Soutee Richard Soutee Roff Griffith Marvin Priggs Vaness Hayden Huffines Wynnewood

Penrods Host Visitors and Attend School Operetta

Robert Hatcher and Deana Penrod took part as guests as Robert Hatcher joined Mr and Mrs Robert Penrod and their children for the grade school spring operetta. Glen Files and Ada visited Penrods Wednesday evening. Henry Johns of Stratford was a Sunday guest, and Robert Penrod visited the Lowell Penrods at Pickett on Sunday.

Robert Hatcher Robert Penrod Vaness Deana Penrod Glen Files Ada Henry Johns Stratford Penrod Lowell Penrods Pickett

Miss May Johnson Hosts Visits at Lightning Ridge and Stratford

Miss May Johnson had dinner Wednesday with Mrs Simon Young at Lightning Ridge. Other visitors included Mr and Mrs Charles Foster of Stratford and Mrs Glen King and Lou Ann. May also visited Mr and Mrs Ben Ownbey Wednesday. Sunday visitors were Mrs Joe Thompson Frank and Leota Roff and Mrs Laura Johnson. May saw the Joe Thompsons and Mrs Marjorie Soutee and grandchildren Saturday afternoon.

May Johnson Simon Young Lightning Ridge Charles Foster Stratford Glen King Lou Ann May Ben Ownbey Joe Thompson Frank Leota Roff Laura Johnson Joe Thompsons Marjorie Soutee

Local Visit Notes From Roff and Albert Areas

Bob Hatcher and family visited his mother Mrs. Arvilla Hatcher in Roff on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Bob Hatcher and Darry called on Mrs Mollie Summers in Albert and Doc on Thursday. Mrs Roy Laxton was a Saturday morning visitor in the Hatcher home.

Bob Hatcher Arvilla Hatcher Roff Darry Mollie Summers Albert Doc Roy Laxton Hatcher

Summers Family Attends Local Revival and Gatherings

The Summers family and relatives from Pauls Valley Pickett and Oklahoma City joined Mrs Gertie Summers for revival events at Gaar Corner midweek. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Ben Ownbey with Larry Harber and Donnie Kite for weekend meals. Mrs Mack Summers is reported to have mumps.

Mack Summers Gaylon Gertie Summers Gaar Corner Gene Summers Pauls Valley Joe Summers Anita Audrey Pickett Raymond Cottrell Sherry Oklahoma City Nettie Hodges Phyllis Roff Charles Morrow Fitzhugh Albert Cassady Galey Gaylen Ben Ownbey Ercy Ownbey Stratford Larry Harber Donnie Kite

Massey Visit At Mill Creek Miss Johnson Home

Mr and Mrs Jack Massey of Mill Creek visited Miss May Johnson on Tuesday.

Jack Massey Mill Creek May Johnson

Cemetery Work At Lightning Ridge By Hart Extension Group

Volunteers from the Hart Extension Homemakers Group led a cemetery cleanup at Lightning Ridge on Monday. Dozens attended as grounds were tidied and the site presented a neat appearance.

Lightning Ridge Hart Extension Homemakers Group

Visit Recalls Ownbey Family Presence at Stratford

Ercy Ownbey of Stratford hosted Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ownbey and Charles on Sunday. The Ownbeys returned Monday with Mrs. Ben staying at the hospital Monday night to allow Net tie to rest. Ben Ownbey remained awake until midnight Tuesday, after which Kenneth Stanfield continued the vigil.

Ercy Ownbey Stratford Valley View Hospital Ben Ownbey Charles Mrs. Ownbey Ben Ercy Nettie Kenneth Stanfield

Clifton to visit Oklahoma social work school guests

Dr. Stanley C. Clifton director of the University of Oklahoma School of Social Work will guest Canon and Mrs. Fulkerson at 722 East 18th Friday. He will interview East Central campus residents about graduate training in social work appointments via 332 7667.

Stanley C. Clifton School of Social Work University of Oklahoma Canon Fulkerson East Central

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UCB Upper Clear Boggy Conservancy District NO North Center St. P. O. Box Walter Woolley Upper Clear Boggy Conservancy District No. 5 P.O. Box L. Stephens Fred Andrews Michael G. Smith Conn Carl Stewart Frances Rhoads Kenneth R. Johnson Conn, Mayhue & Kerr Attorneys James NO Lee Donathan R. Burl Harris Ada Caster A. Gay Caster A, Gay Raymond L. Gay Conn, Mayhue & Kerr Juin E. Eubank G. C. Mayhue, JR Conn, Mayhue Kerr Ada, Oklahoma John Davis Odessa Shonnie Jo Davidson St. Louis, Mo Shorty Davidson Gladys Davidson Bill Buzbee Durant Mrs. Buz Josie Killen Mrs. Thurman Lee Roy Loyd Hart BY May Johnson Alma Dunn Naomi Stanfield Ken Kenneth Stanfields Reba Earl Stewart Earl Stewart Jr Katz Clifton
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