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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1963

Page

7

Estate notice and town land suit in Pontotoc County

The estate of Buell Bishop Jackson is inviting claims to be filed within four months with vouchers at Lewis M. Watson Ada office. In Pontotoc County Oklahoma suit by Scott W. Jones against Alice Warren and others seeks to quiet title on described land with a June 6 1963 deadline.

Buell Jackson Lewis M. Watson Cummings Building Ada Oklahoma George G. Jackson Lee Higginbotham Dorothy Higginbotham N. 4Th Street Durant Frank W. Davis Fogarty Street Guthrie District Court Pontotoc County Max A. Crain Wendell Crain J. Wendell Crain Seth W. Crain Rebecca Sue Harmon Nee Crain Ford Alice Warren Alice Smith Ada Investment and Building Company State of Oklahoma Scott W. Jones Carl Stewart J. S. Isaacs C. A. Parker Busby, Stanfield & Orton Ada Pentotec County Five Civilized Tribes United States Pontotec County Fred Andrews Seal Okla King & Waldington Roy M. Davis Annie Davis Busby, Stanfield & Orton Wendell S. Winn Helen Rogers Winn County of Pontotoc Pontotoc Tillie Ebey Harmon Ebey A. W. Trice First National

Land Deed Petitions Filed In Oklahoma Courts

On April 22 1963 Woodrow W Thomas Joshua Thomas and Milburn Thomas heirs of Lizzie Monroe filed a petition for approval of deeds for surface land in Coal County Oklahoma. On April 23 1963 Shirley Joan Bryant filed a petition alleging that Robert Don Bryant died March 31 1963 and he and Shirley Joan Bryant were joint tenants of described real estate in Pontotoc County Oklahoma.

Woodrow W. Thomas Joshua Thomas Milburn Thomas Lizzie Monroe Thomas Coal County Oklahoma Robert Don Bryant Shirley Joan Bryant Pontotoc County Towit

Summers Family and friends visit Haines household weekend

Mrs Gertie Summers and Mac Hart joined Mr and Mrs Joe Summers and Anita Joe Pickett, and Mr and Mrs Harold Haines along with Mike for a weekend visit to Mr and Mrs J V Haines.

Gertie Summers Mac Hart Joe Summers Anita Joe Pickett Harold Haines Mike J. V. Haines

Cassady Visit Reported In Fittstown

Mr and Mrs Lonnie Cassady visited Mr and Mrs Albert Cassady in Fittstown on Sunday.

Lonnie Cassady Mrs Albert Cassady Fittstown

Haines Family Attend East Central State College Event

Mr and Mrs Harold Haines attended a teachers meeting and dinner at East Central State College last week. Mr and Mrs Jim Caurthers Ada visited Harold and Ina Haines and Mike Tuesday evening.

Harold Haines East Central State College Jim Caurthers Ada Haines Mike Ina Haines F. C. Jones

Local Visits Highlight Community Social Roundup

Union Hill residents Mrs. Warren Cunningham Mrs. Howard Cunningham and Debor ah from Oil Center visited Rev and Mrs F L Cunningham Monday. Miss Lucille Backus Ada and Mrs Lillian Henry and Mrs Brannon from Byng visited Mr and Mrs George Cochran Wednesday.

Lavona Jones Warren Cunningham Howard Cunningham Deborah Oil Center J. W. Kirkes F. L. Cunningham Lucille Backus Ada Lillian Henry

Visit Recap Among Local Families This Weekend

Mrs Ernest Shreffler and La Vona visited Mrs Etta Garrett and Myra Nell Saturday. Mr and Mrs J W Kirkes visited Mrs Garrett and Myra Nell Sunday.

Ernest Shreffler la Vona Etta Garrett Myra Nell J. W. Kirkes Mrs. Garrett

Reverend and Mrs Cunninghams Visit Walnut Grove Hosts

Rev and Mrs F L Cunningham visited Mr and Mrs W C Karr at Walnut Grove on Friday for a social call.

F. L. Cunningham W. C. Karr Walnut Grove

Ada visitors visit Sutton and Phelps families

Mrs. Sible Collins Mrs. Nora Roper and Bobby Adams visited Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Sutton and Mrs. Alley Phelps in Ada on Sunday.

Sible Collins Nora Roper Bobby Adams P. P. Sutton Alley Phelps Ada

Tilley and Westons Visit Burch and Hatcher Families

R. E. Tilley and Rev. and Mrs. D. B. Weston visited Rev. and Mrs. H. G. Burch Sunday. Mr. Tilley also visited Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hatcher and took them fresh poke greens.

R. E. Tilley D. B. Weston H. G. Burch Mr. Tilley Jack Hatcher

Cunninghams Enjoy Fishing Trip and Home Repairs

The Cunninghams painted their home interior and traveled to Pernell to visit Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kemp. The two couples fished at Clear Lake where everyone caught fish. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cunningham and Deborah dined with Rev. and Mrs. F. L. Cunningham while Deborah visited. the parents continued fishing on Blue River.

Rev F. L. Cunningham Cunninghams Pernell Ray Kemp Clear Lake Howard Cunningham Deborah Mrs. Cunningham Blue River

Local Family Visits and Upcoming Revival Events

Mr and Mrs Charles Coplan and Mr and Mrs George Smith visited the Keelings the past week. Debra and Charlene Coplan visited the Sweatts. Sunday school attendance was 48. A revival is planned May 5 to 12 led by Rev James Evans. The Junior Class held a wiener roast at Wintersmith Park with sponsors and color group leaders Teres a Golden and Mike Golden.

Charles Coplan George Smith Lee Keeling William Lee Smith the Keelings Oklahoma City Mr. Coplan Charlene Debra Kevin Basil Dean Coplan Callie East Seminole Bob Sweatt Georgia Sue Smith Charlene Coplan Mrs. Keeling Don Newby James Evans Maud Wintersmith Park F. O. Jones Teresa Golden Mike Golden Teresa Reds Mike Greens

Braden Family Visit Spans Ada and Nearby Homes

Mr and Mrs J H Braden of Ada visited Glen Braden this weekend. Gloria Braden spent the weekend with Janet Braden.

J. H. Braden Ada Glen Braden Gloria Braden Janet Braden

Mrs Ed Ware Visits Mr and Mrs Tommy Johnson

Mrs Ed Ware visited Mr and Mrs Tommy Johnson last Thursday. The article notes the social visit and the hosts as the Johnsons.

Ed Ware Tommy Johnson

Local Families Picnic and Fish at Watershed Center

Mr and Mrs Gene McGee and their guests visited Mr and Mrs Walter McAnally. The group including Johnnie Allan and others delivered a picnic lunch and fishing gear to the watershed center and caught enough fish to prepare their midday meal.

Gene McGee Tommy Johnson Luther Parker James Rhynes William Henson J. T. Tatum Gary McAnally Ahloso Johnnie Allan Bill McAnally Duke Rhynes Walter McAnally

Billy Henson Dinner with Phil Rhynes Saturday Night

Billy Henson spent Saturday night with Phil Rhynes, sharing time in an informal gathering. The event highlights social ties and local connections featuring two named individuals.

Billy Henson Phil Rhynes

Hazel Henson and Pat McAnally Visit Families

Mrs. Hazel Henson visited Mrs. Pat McAnally on Friday. Susan McAnally spent Saturday night with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Walter McAnally.

Hazel Henson Pat McAnally Susan McAnally Walter McAnally

Smiths Visit Grahams and Doris in Shawnee

Mr and Mrs George Smith visited Mr and Mrs Buford Graham and Doris in Shawnee Sunday.

George Smith Buford Graham Doris Shawnee

Coplan Family Sunday Dinner With Bob Coplan Center

The Charles Coplan family shared Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Bob Coplan in Center.

Charles Coplan Mrs Bob Coplan Center

Ada Weekly subscription renewed by Mr and Mrs Dink Binion

Mr and Mrs Dink Binion renewed their Ada Weekly subscription this week. The brief notice confirms continued readership in the local paper.

Fishing party at the Roper Collins home ends with smiles

A fishing party was held at the home of Mrs. Roper and Mrs. Collins with Bobby Joe Friday night. Attendees included Larry Archer Carson Poindexter Phillip Poindexter John Clyde Crane Wayne Benton Ada Jerry Sellars and Larry Newby from Oil Center. The group enjoyed the evening despite a light fish catch. Mrs. Ethel Bess Ada and Mrs. Austin Fraley with Tina visited later.

Bob Gray Celebrates Birthday Friday Night

Bob Gray marked his birthday with a Friday night celebration showing family and friends joining in the festivity. The event highlighted local affection for Gray amid a warm community gathering.

Bob Gray

Ebrite Family Enjoys Lake Texoma Outing

Mr and Mrs Arthur Ebrite and Mr and Mrs George Ebrite spent the weekend fishing and on boat rides at Lake Texoma. Terrie Ebrite suffered a freak accident Tuesday night when a glass jar broke and cut her hand requiring nine stitches. George Ebrite visited Arthur and Terrie Ebrite Saturday.

Arthur Ebrite George Ebrite Lake Texoma Terrie Ebrite

Vaness FFA Members Enjoy Broken Bow Fishing Trip

Charles Price and fellow Vaness FFA members with two sponsors and parents went on a fishing outing to Broken Bow last weekend. The trip ended as a large picnic with little fish caught. Ricky Rutherford stayed with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Vance Price Saturday night and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rutherford visited Wednesday night.

Charles Price FFA Vaness Broken Bow Ricky Rutherford Vance Price Price Jim Rutherford

Reverend F L Cunningham Attends Ada BSU Church Meeting

Reverend F L Cunningham attends a church meeting at the BSU in Ada on Monday.

F. L. Cunningham Bsu Ada

Local family visit spans Oklahoma and Tulsa towns

Mrs. Mary Nell Cummings and family from Oklahoma City visited Mr. and Mrs. Roy Binion in Tulsa along with relatives Sheila and Sandra Binion of McAlester and Mrs. Lena Cochran and Helen.

Mary Nell Cummings Patti Jimmy Marty Oklahoma City Roy Binion Tulsa Sheila Sandra Binion McAlester Lena Cochran Helen

Two Women Visit Mrs Cunningham For Flower Plants

Mrs Laura Haines and Mrs Roxie Golden visited Mrs Bertie Cunningham on Monday to select and take home several flower plants.

Laura Haines Roxie Golden Bertie Cunningham

Mrs Murry Golden Helps Leonard Tucker Family Care

Mrs Murry Golden visited the Leonard Tucker family several days last week to help care for the children while Mrs Tucker was ill.

Murry Golden Leonard Tucker Mrs. Tucker

Hilburn Sisters Miss Junior Class Social Due to Illness

Louise and Phyllis Hilburn contracted a virus and could not attend the junior class social last Tuesday evening.

Louise Phyllis Hilburn

Ada Residents Visit McAnallys Sunday

Ada residents Mr. and Mrs. Junior Jenkins Mrs. Connie Allan and John Breeden visited Mr. and Mrs. Bill McAnally on Sunday. Susan McAnally was unable to attend school last week.

Junior Jenkins Connie Allan John Breeden Ada Bill McAnally Susan McAnally

Ada and nearby residents visit Mr and Mrs F Jones

Ada residents including Mrs Ina Haines and Mrs Laura Haines visited Mr and Mrs F Jones with several couples from Walnut Grove Nicoma Park and Enid. The gathering included Mr and Mrs W C Karr and others from Ada and surrounding towns.

W. C. Karr Walnut Grove Ray Hicks Nicoma Park Benny Jones Ada Don Newby Kathy R. E. Tilley Anthony Duckworth Enid F. L. Cunningham Delphia Jones Fred Jones Wayne Sue Ballard Ethel Bess Ralph Teel Ina Haines Laura Haines F. ©. Jones

Rhynes Family Visits Include Dinner Guests

Mr and Mrs James Rhynes hosted and hosted guests including Mrs Geraldine McAnally Ah loso Friday dinner. The Rhynes and Matt Richardson families attended a play at Lattn Friday night with their children in the cast. Lois Rhynes visited Pearl Allan Monday.

James Rhynes J. J. Rhynes Geraldine McAnally Ahloso James Duke Rhynes Matt Richardson Lattn Lois Rhynes Pearl Allan

Union Hill Residents Tackle Gardens Amid Bug Invasion

Union Hill residents work gardens cut hedges and spray shrubs as bugs and web worms attack flowers shrubs and vegetables in late season effort.

Union Hill

Picnic parties fail to catch fish at two lakes

Mr and Mrs John Sweeney with kin at the lake and Mr and Mrs Elbert Simpkins along with Roberta and Mrs Albert Simpkins plus others picnic at the lake hoping for fish but report no success. Another group including Mr and Mrs Leonard Archer Lindall Lawrence Pete Ray Debra and Frank Massey at Lake Texoma also find no luck fishing.

John Sweeney Keith Norma Elbert Simpkins Roberta Egypt Albert Simpkins Sweeney Leonard Archer Lindall Lawrence Pete Ray Debra Frank Massey Colbert Lake Texoma

Powell Family Visit From Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Charles Powell and Barbara of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Leonard Archer and their sons recently.

Charles Powell Barbara Oklahoma City Leonard Archer

Family Reunion Held at Rose Home in Walnut Grove

A weekend family reunion took place at Mr and Mrs W C Rose residence in Walnut Grove. Attendees included Bill James and Aubrey Walker and their spouses from Wichita Kansas along with Earl Rose Judd Hancock from Las Vegas Nevada Lillian Agee Ada Ola Mae Cook McLish Emma Bolin Ada and Obra Young Fitzhugh and their spouses.

W. C. Rose Walnut Grove Bill James Aubrey Walker Wichita Kan Earl Rose Judd Hancock Las Vegas Lillian Agee Ada Ola Mae Cook McLish Emma Bolin Obra Young Fitzhugh

Local Social Notes Highlight Rose and Hancock Families

Mrs Earl Rose hosts Sunday morning. Mr and Mrs Judd Hancock of Las Vegas visited Rose Saturday night. Mrs Hancock is Lois Rose, Earl’s sister. Mrs Lela Rose visited her Stroud parents this weekend. Mrs Ethelene Golden substituted for lower grades Monday.

Earl Rose Judd Hancock Las Vegas

Pedersens Visit Adams Family for Fishing Night

Laura and Sonja Pedersen of Vaness spent Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs Billy Joe Adams and family They fished near their home catching a three pound catfish and some crappie Mrs Adams and children visited relatives in Konawa Friday night

Laura and Sonja Pedersen Vaness Billy Joe Adams Mrs. Adams Konawa

Wilfong Family Hosts Dinner in Ada Sunday

Mrs Leora Wilfong and Mr and Mrs Johnnie Wilfong were dinner guests of Odus Wilfong and his wife in Ada on Sunday.

Leora Wilfong Johnnie Wilfong Odus Wilfong Ada

Newbys Host Fish Fry With Kathy Thursday Night

Mr and Mrs Don Newby and Kathy attended a fish fry at the home of Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby on Thursday night in a family gathering.

Don Newby Kathy Mrs Melvin Newby

Local Visit Notes From Oakman Gathering

Sunday after noon visitors included Mr and Mrs Ira Wommack their daughter Mrs Dale LaBass and her daughters Vicki and Bonnie Ada Miss Carolyn Whittington Stone wall Vicki McLish and Mrs Jake Hammond

Ira Wommack Dale LaBass Vicki Bonnie Ada Carolyn Whittington Stonewall Vicki McLish Jake Hammond

Hampton Family Visit Bridges Oklahoma Family Ties

Mr and Mrs C H Hampton and children plus daughter Mrs Delores Gunter and her son from Wichita Falls Texas visited Wetumka with Mrs Hampton s sister Mrs Cub Owens and family. Gunter and her son stayed with sister and brother in law Clarence Barnett and family. Leon Wylie and children of Maysville visited Hampton s household. Hampton kept her granddaughters Vicki and Amanda Hampton while their mother took Nancy to Oklahoma City for a check up.

C. H. Hampton Delores Gunter Wichita Falls Tex Wetumka Gunter Clarence Barnett Leon Wylie Maysville Hampton Vicki Amanda Hampton Benny Hampton Nancy Oklahoma City

Mrs Mildred Current Returns After Brief Trip

Mrs Mildred Current returns home after spending several days in Pauls Valley with her daughter Mrs Jerry Balthrop who has been ill for three weeks.

Mildred Current Pauls Valley Jerry Balthrop

Local visits note from Ada Pratt and surrounding towns

Mrs Bertie Gwin of Ada and Mrs Effie Tharpe visited last Monday with Angie Wright. Mrs Lillian Wadlington Ever green Colo and Mr and Mrs L D Biard spent last Tuesday with Angie. Wednesday Mr and Mrs Jess Fulton Pratt Kan visited with Angie.

Bertie Gwin Ada Effie Tharpe Angie Wright Lillian Wadlington Evergreen Colo L. D. Biard Angie Jess Fulton Pratt, Kan

Mrs Wadlington Visits, Plans Flight Home

Mrs. Lillian Wadlington and Billy left Sunday for Leveland Texas after several days with her sister and husband Mr and Mrs L D Biard. Wadlington will fly from Leveland to her home in Colorado.

Lillian Wadlington Billy Leveland Tex L. D. Biard

Berryman Family Vacation Visit to Odden Arkansas

Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman spent Wednesday through Saturday in Odden Arkansas visiting their granddaughter and family Mr and Mrs Donald Norman and Jerry Don They joined their daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Elmer Lee Ada on the trip to Arkansas Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Elmer Lee Ada and Calvin Lee and family of Norman and the Berryman granddaughter Mrs Stanly Guinn and her son of Ada.

Jess Berryman Odden Ark Donald Norman Jerry Don

Quail Stock Visit at Oakman Club Hatchery

Mr and Mrs Albert Pevehouse and granddaughter Glenda West visited El Reno on Tuesday to collect quail allotted by the state hatchery for Oakman Sportsman's Club. They toured the hatchery and observed incubators and quail from three days old to mature with a guide noting 5000 hatchings weekly.

Albert Pevehouse Glenda West el Reno Oakman Sportsman's Club

Konawa Visit Includes West Family and Guests

Trenna West and daughter Glen da spent Thursday night with Mr and Mrs Vernon West Rebecca and Cherissa of Konawa in a social gathering.

Trenna West Glenda Vernon West Rebecca Cherissa Konawa

Arm injury hindering Gussie Lillard’s daily work progress

Gussie Lillard shows slow recovery from an arm injury that limits her activities. Visitors in the past week include Virgil Hunt and Carey Davis of Ada, Jimmy Ray Nickell of Calvin, Effie Tharpe, Louise Hatton, and Jess Berryman with their spouses.

Gussie Lillard Virgil Hunt Carey Davis Ada Jimmy Ray Nickell Calvin Effie Tharpe Louise Hatton Jess Berryman

Ada visitors share weekend with local families

Mr. and Mrs. Carey Davis of Ada visited Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Scott Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Allen and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Allen of Ada visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jones.

Carey Davis Ada Scott Jones Lester Allen Vernon Allen Mrs. Jones

Reverend Scott Jones Weds in Oakman Home Ceremony

Friday evening at eight o'clock Rev. Scott Jones performed a wedding at his Oakman home. The bride Miss Annette Lee daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Lee Latta and groom Benny Jones son of Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Bud Jones Union Hill. Attendants were the groom's sister and brother in law Mr. and Mrs Don Newby. Mrs Scott Jones and the parents attended.

Scott Jones Oakman Annette Lee John Lee Latta Benny Jones F. O Bud” Jones Union Hill Don Newby

Wedding Reception Attended by Relatives at Grooms Parents Home

After the couple wed, about 60 relatives and friends joined the bride and bridegroom, their attendants, and wedding guests for a reception at the home of the bridegroom's parents.

Allen by Eunice Isaacs gathers relatives visiting

Mr and Mrs Hubert Shipley of Gary Linda and Rickey and Mrs Carolyn Wilson and daughter Crownpoint Ind visit Mrs Shipley s mother Mrs Bell Harwell and other relatives Another guest is Armon O Neal Downey Calif

Eunice Isaacs Hubert Shipley Gary Linda Rickey Carolyn Wilson Crownpoint Ind

Mrs Floyd Martin Returns Home to Tulsa After Visit

Mrs. Floyd Martin went back to her Tulsa home Monday following a visit with her sister Mrs. George Watson.

Floyd Martin Tulsa George Watson

Riverside sisters visit gravely ill brother in Red Oak

Mrs. George Carnes of Riverside California arrived Sunday to visit her sister Mrs. Isabel Gilmore and other relatives. On Monday Mrs. Gilmore and Mrs. Carnes visited their gravely ill brother Randolph Oller at Red Oak and planned to see another sister Mrs. Myrtie Kenny in Heavener on Tuesday.

George Carnes Riverside Calif Isabel Gilmore Gilmore Carnes Randolph Oller Red Oak Myrtie Kenny Heavener

Rhodes visit Mrs Stout in Hominy

Mr. and Mrs. G D Rhodes of Hominy are visiting Mrs. Roxie Stout, the wife’s mother, during their trip.

G. D. Rhodes Hominy

Richard Russell Suffered Stroke Sent To Valley View Hospital

Richard Russell collapsed with a stroke Saturday and was rushed by ambulance to Valley View Hospital. He remained in critical condition on Monday with reports confirming his serious illness.

Richard Russell Valley View Hospital

Funeral services for Elizabeth Geary in Dewey

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Geary attended services for Elizabeth Geary who died Wednesday in Mineral Wells Texas. Funeral was held Friday at the Methodist Church in Dewey.

Dale Geary Mr. Geary Elizabeth Geary Mineral Wells Tex Dewey

Weekend Guests Include Wallace Relatives and Friends

Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Ed Wallace included two nephews and their wives Clint Wallace and Gerome Wallace with their spouses from Hominy and Ozie Murray Ada and Mrs Chester Nix and daughter Gerty visiting from local areas.

Ed Wallace Clint Wallace Gerome Wallace Ozie Murray Ada Chester Nix Gerty

Mr and Mrs H J McKenzie Visit Daughters Family

Mr and Mrs H J McKenzie were Sunday guests of their daughter Mrs C W Baxter and Mrs Baxter.

H. J. McKenzie C. W. Baxter Baxter

Sunday Guests of the Blankenships Include Raneys and Don Calvin

Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Blankenship were Mrs. Blankenship's parents Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Raney and their son Don Calvin.

L. C. Blankenship Mrs. Blankenship A. B. Raney Don, Calvin

West Family Receives Letter from Son Overseas

Maj. Lee West writes from Saigon Viet Nam describing coconut and banana trees surrounding him with fruit nearing harvest as he adapts to service life abroad.

Luther West Maj Lee West Saigon Viet Nam Maj. West

Gray Hosts Family Guests From Mrs. Gray's Side

Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gray included Mrs. Gray's sister and her family, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Tatum, and Alvin Mustang.

Clarence Gray Mrs. Gray R. L. Tatum Alvin Mustang

Oklahoma City trio conducts business visit Thursday

Mrs. Cleta Jacobs and Garry and Mrs. Martha Johnson trans acted business in Oklahoma City Thursday. They also visited relatives.

Cleta Jacobs Garry Martha Johnson Oklahoma City

Mrs J C Turner and Ann Olive Return From Visit

Mrs J C Turner and Mrs Ann Olive returned to Wewoka Friday after a few days with Mr and Mrs Tom Turner.

J. C. Turner Ann Olive Wewoka Tom Turner

Mosses Visit Kin Across Coalgate and McAlester

Mr and Mrs Luther Moss visited in Coalgate Saturday and in McAlester Sunday as guests of Mrs Mosss brother and his wife Mr and Mrs Roy Cameron. They fished at Lake McAlester but reported the large fish all got away.

Luther Moss Coalgate McAlester Moss Roy Cameron Lake McAlester

Pentecostal Church Holds Sacrament and Foot Washing Observance

The United Pentecostal Church observed sacrament and foot washing Saturday night with visiting Rev. and Mrs. Charlie Ellis and Mark, Mrs. Beulah Garrett, and Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Cravens of Holdenville in attendance. The Church of God of Prophecy held the same observance Friday night.

United Pentecostal Church Charlie Ellis Mark Beulah Garrett E. V. Cravens Holdenville Church of God of Prophecy

Funeral held in Holdenville for Rev. Ben Bishop

Attendees Rev. Leon Lane Mr. and Mrs. Earl Legg Mrs. Esther Rogers Mrs. J. W. Palmer and Mrs. Do shin Nickells gathered Friday in Holdenville for the funeral of Rev. Ben Bishop.

Leon Lane Earl Legg Esther Rogers J. W. Palmer Doshin Nickells Holdenville Ben Bishop

Weekend Visit by Eubank Family Guests

Weekend guests of Mrs. Elsie Eubank were her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Claude Thompson. They also visited Mrs Thompson's brother Den mon Eubank and family.

Elsie Eubank Claude Thompson Mrs. Thompson Denmon Eubank

Sunday Guests Of Mrs Gladys Bryant

Sunday guests of Mrs Gladys Bryant were her daughters and their families. Mr and Mrs Pete Gray and children Ada and Mr and Mrs Flynn Lindley and child Calvin.

Gladys Bryant Pete Gray Ada Flynn Lindley Calvin

Conditt Visits Son in Wichita Kansas

H. L. Conditt is visiting his son Glenn Conditt and family in Wichita Kansas during a confirmed trip.

H. L. Conditt Glenn Conditt Wichita, Kan

Kraettli Guests Visit Brown and Wilkerson Homes

Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Kraettli were Sunday guests of Mrs. Kraettli’s brother and his family, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brown, at Atwood. They also stopped to call on Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Wilkerson, the Kraettlis’ son in law and daughter, but no one was at home.

H. C. Kraettli

Purcell Couple Visits Rinehart Family in Sunday Calling

Mr and Mrs Edward Rinehart of Purcell spent Sunday with his father Jim Rinehart and his wife. They also visited a brother and family, Mr and Mrs Lois Rinehart.

Edward Rinehart Purcell Jim Rinehart Rinehart Lois Rinehart

Pernelle Family Mentioned in Fort Worth Notice

The item references Mrs. J. E. Pernelle and her daughter Patricia with Mr. and Mrs. Pernelle in Fort Worth. These names appear in a fragment describing a local social or family notice.

J. E. Pernelle Patricia Fort Worth

Family ties linked in Oklahoma City note

T. C. Collins were Mrs. Collins' brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Manuel, and Carl Skaggs, Oklahoma City.

T. C. Collins Collins Jim Manuel Carl Skaggs Oklahoma City

Collins Family Expected Home from Bakersfield Visit

Mr and Mrs J D Collins and their children William and Pamela are expected to return home this week from Bakersfield California where they visited family and friends.

J. D. Collins William Pamela Bakersfield Calif

Bain Family Visits Murphey Kin and Attends Sister’s Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Bain and their daughter visited Mrs. Bain's parents Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Murphey in Madill over the weekend. They also attended the Friday night wedding of Shirley Murphey to Ted Pierce.

Harvey Bain Madill Mrs. Bain C. H. Murphey Shirley Murphey Ted Pierce

Mrs Cora Emerson Visits Niece in Lindsay

Mrs. Cora Emerson of Lindsay spent the past week visiting her niece Mrs Newell Reeves Mr Reeves and other relatives name and relatives noted.

Cora Emerson Lindsay Newell Reeves Mr. Reeves

Amaranth installation in Ada crowns 1963 officers

Mrs. R. B. Cox Mrs. W. W. Gibson and Mrs. Kavalyn Butler attended the Ada Amaranth installation of 1963 officers Saturday night. Mrs. Bob Gilmore and Mrs. Alma Brown accompanied them.

R. B. Cox W. W. Gibson Kavalyn Butler Ada Bob Gilmore Alma Brown

Sunday Guests Of Betty Bell Include Dentons

Sunday visitors to Mrs. Betty Bell were her daughter and family and Mr and Mrs Bill Denton of Ada.

Betty Bell Bill Denton Ada

Mrs Shandy Reported Seriously Ill in Valley View Hospital

Mary Shandy is reported seriously ill at Valley View Hospital, with officials providing no further medical details. The report notes her condition as serious and stable at the time of filing.

Mary Shandy Valley View Hospital

Wrights Leave Allen Home for Uncertain Move

Mr and Mrs Willard Wright and Mrs C B Richmond of McAlester attended a Pioneer Club meeting in Okemah Sunday. The Wrights have sold their Allen home and will soon move, undecided about a new location. Their departure is a gain for another community.

Willard Wright

Thursday guest of Mrs. Lora Hudson was her daughter

Mrs. Lora Hudson hosted her daughter Mrs. Marvin Fleming of Stillwater as the Thursday guest, continuing a family's social gathering.

Lora Hudson Marvin Fleming Stillwater

Local Heart Patients Update at Valley View

George Boyd returned home Friday from Valley View Hospital where he had been recuperating from a heart attack. Mrs. Cora Case remains a patient at Valley View, with her condition unchanged after six weeks in the hospital.

George Boyd Valley View Hospital Cora Case Valley View

Mrs Retta Nickell Visits Ada With Vinsons

Mrs Retta Nickell of Ada visited Sunday with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Odis Vinson.

Grandparents Care for Grandchildren During Mayo Clinic Trip

Mrs. Walker Miller cared for her grandchildren in Stroud while their parents Don and Mary Brown were in Rochester Minnesota for Don’s head surgery at Mayo Clinic. The Browns returned home to Tulsa by plane on Wednesday night.

Smith Family Mentioned in Seminole Notice

T. L. Smith were Mrs. Smith's daughter, Mrs. Jim Nunnelley, and children, Seminole.

Mrs A M Alexander Returns Home to Sea Graves Texas

Mrs A M Alexander returned to her Sea Graves Texas home Saturday after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Elmer Moore.

A. M. Alexander Sea Graves Tex Elmer Moore

Weekend Guests of Mrs. Wessie Richmond

Weekend guests were her son Gilman Richmond and his family Jeff ard Bill from Oklahoma City visiting Mrs. Wessie Richmond at her home.

Wessie Richmond Mrs Gilman Richmond Jeff Ard Bill Oklahoma City

Sunday Guests Of Mrs Grace Walker

Sunday visitors for Mrs Grace Walker were her brothers Herbert Kaiser and Clyde Kaiser from Ada.

Grace Walker Herbert and Clyde Kaiser Ada

Cliff Russell Returns to Wink for Illness of Father

Cliff Russell of Wink Texas was recalled home due to his father Richard Russell's illness, prompting his return to care for family.

Cliff Russell Wink Tex Richard Russell

Teels Visit McConnells in Ada for Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Teel and children of Ada spent the weekend with Mrs. Teel's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Philo McConnell.

V. T. Galaway Paul Teel Ada

Parish Family Visits Berger SatUrday

Mr and Mrs Lee Parish and their daughter Teresa Ada spent Saturday visiting Mr and Mrs CA Berger.

Mrs. Lee Parish Teresa Ada C. A. Berger

Abston Weekend Visit In Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Cecil Abston of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Lum Abston.

Cecil Abston Oklahoma City Mrs Lum Abston

Oil Center Boys Camp at Turtle Hole on Vernon Ranch

Jimmy Haskins and Tommy Willoughby of Oil Center spent the weekend with Jimmy Clay camping at Turtle Hole on Vernon Gasaway ranch. They packed gear and a week's food, swam, and caught several fish, reporting a good time.

Jimmy Haskins Tommy Willoughby Oil Center Jimmy Clay Turtle Hole Vernon Gasaway Ranch

Vaness High School Junior Class Banquet May 4

The Vaness High School Junior Class plans its junior senior banquet in Pendergraft's banquet room on May 4. Jo Gateway delivers the welcome talk Jimmy Altom gives the response Vir gil Romine offers invocation and Gary Stone gives the farewell speech. Theme Moonlight and Roses. Rhythm Rebels from Ada hoped to perform.

Vaness High School Pendergraft Jo Gateway Jimmy Altom Virgil Romine Gary Stone Rhythm Rebels Ada

Ada Woman Spends Sunday Night with Sister and Friend

Janis Johns of Ada spent Sunday night with her sister Mrs Kenneth Gibson and Shelly, according to local social notes.

Janis Johns Ada Mrs Kenneth Gibson Shelly

Ada visitors recount local social calls

Mr and Mrs Odus McGalliard and their children Jackie Sue and Butch visited Mr and Mrs Robert Hisaw and family Wednesday night Mandy McGarr of Ada visited with Mrs Hisaw and Donna.

Odus McGalliard Jackie Sue Butch Ada Robert Hisaw Mandy McGarr Donna

Local Visit Spirits With Family Friends

Helen Delaney and Mr and Mrs Philo McConnell and Charles Hi san visited with Mr and Mrs Vernon Gasaway and their children.

Helen Delaney Philo McConnell Charles Hisan Vernon Gasaway

McConnell Couple Seen in Pauls Valley on Friday

Mr. and Mrs. P. T. McConnell were in Pauls Valley on business last Friday.

P. T. McConnell Pauls Valley

Mrs Kenneth Gibson and Shel ly Visit Mrs Vernon Gas away

Mrs Kenneth Gibson and Shel ly visited with Mrs Vernon Gas away and Mary Jo Monday evening.

Kenneth Gibson Shelly Vernon Gasaway Mary Jo

Visitors from Kansas and Arizona Call on Local Hosts

Jo Gasaway met with Mrs. Clifford Miller and Mrs. Ronald Platt and Karen from Lawrence Kansas as well as Mrs. Carol Johnson and Cynthia from Tucson Arizona on Tuesday night. Mrs. Platt and Mrs. Johnson have spent the past week with the Millers.

Jo Gasaway Clifford Miller Ronald Platt Karen Lawrence Kan Carol Johnson Cynthia Tucson Ariz

Charles Hisan Visits Jimmy Clay Tuesday Evening

Charles Hisan met with Jimmy Clay on Tuesday evening in a brief social visit. The encounter appeared friendly and cordial with no public agenda reported.

Charles Hisan Jimmy Clay

Home Demonstration Club hears fashion talk at Union Hill

Vaness Home Economics teacher Mrs Pat Romine spoke on clothing and zippers. Several girls modeled dresses and wedding veils they made at school. Models Lenora Dorgan Leona Sinclair and Phyllis Potter, who plan marriages soon, attended.

Pat Romine Vaness Union Hill Lenora Dorgan Leona Sinclair Phyllis Potter

Marilyn Melton Visits Latta Family Saturday Evening

Marilyn Melton visited Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Melton and their daughters at Latta on Saturday evening.

Marilyn Melton Arthur Melton Latta

Ferguson Brothers Visit McCauleys in Stratford

Floyd Ferguson and his brother Roger of Stratford spent Monday with Benton and Mack McCauley. Mrs Arlene Ferguson arrived later that evening and visited with Mrs Armanda McCauley.

Floyd Ferguson Roger Stratford Benton Mack McCauley Arlene Ferguson Armanda McCauley

Mrs Childers and daughter Visit in Oklahoma City

Mrs John Childers and her daughter are spending a few days with Mrs Nettie Childers in Oklahoma City.

John Childers Oklahoma City Nettie Childers

Floyd family visit with McCullars Friday night

Mr and Mrs Charles Floyd Jr and children Latta visited with Mr and Mrs Auti McCullar and daughters Friday night.

Charles Floyd Jr Latta Auti McCullar

Cartwrights Move With Family to Vanoss from Center

Mr and Mrs Eugene Cartwright and their children have relocated recently to Vanoss from Center, settling in the community.

Eugene Cartwright Vanoss Center

Meeting at courthouse plans annual 4H camp

Mrs. Geneva McCullar attended a courthouse gathering Monday night to map the yearly 4H camp. Anita McCullar spent Friday night and Saturday with Kaye Floyd in Latta.

Geneva McCullar Anita McCullar Kaye Floyd Latta

Mrs Armanda McCauley and Laura Visit Vernon Gasaway

Mrs Armanda McCauley and Laura called on Mrs Vernon Gasaway and her children Monday evening, sharing a short visit with the family.

Armanda McCauley Laura Vernon Gasaway

Housewares Party Held at Mrs Roy Glasgow Home

A housewares party gathered sixteen ladies at the home of Mrs Roy Glasgow on Monday afternoon.

Roy Glasgow

Junior class play progresses at the school

Myra Nell Garrett and Mary Jo Gasaway returned home after a Thursday night play practice at the school. The junior class play is advancing smoothly with cast and rehearsals underway.

Myra Nell Garrett Rebee Mary Jo Gasaway

Contract Let for New Atoka State Bank Building

The Atoka State Bank contract was awarded to Parker Construction Co. of Shawnee for 121745 dollars. Work to begin next week with completion targeted by September 15, featuring brick construction with aluminum glass front drive in windows a community room walnut interior and all-new fixtures. Architects are Jones and Mason Oklahoma City the site on Pennsylvania adjacent to the new post office faces east and west with the west entrance toward the courthouse.

ATOKA Atoka State Bank Parker Construction Co Shawnee Co. A Barney” McCall Jones and Mason Oklahoma City Pennsylvania Court Street Oklahoma State Bank

New Man Forwards In Porterville Flight Mystery

A routine test flight ended with Harry R. Dellicker, 32, lost in fog and landing miles away. He wandered to a strange building and asked where he was, while Loretta Grossman of Porterville State Hospital notes the odd arousal of his claim to have a plane outside.

Porterville Calif Harry R. Dellicker Loretta Grossman Porterville State (Mental) Hospital

Language Breakup in Assam Reflects Diverse Dialects

In Assam, India, about 6 million people speak Assamese and 4 million speak Bengali. A wide range of tribal dialects are spoken by the remaining population, highlighting linguistic diversity in the region.

Assam India

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