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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1968

Page

6

Notice to Creditors and Tax Auction in Pontotoc County

Legal notices state creditors must file claims against W. E. Pitt deceased with vouchers to the executor at The Ada Greenhouse Ada Oklahoma within two months of first publication. I. L. Stephens County Treasurer will on May 3 1968 at 9 am sell individually described Pontotoc County land at bids already submitted with cash terms.

Said W. E. Pitt Ada Greenhouse Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma I. L. Stephens Julia A. Rogers Minnie Garrett Pontotoc State of H. F. Dotson County of C. Bob Forrest Nannie Valera Donathan James Lee Donathan J. L. Donathan State OF Oklahoma Marshall C. Cox Marshall C. Cox, Jr Calvert L. Cannon First National Bank

Bids Sought for Flood Water Retarding Structures

Sealed bids will be received at 105 North Center Street Ada Oklahoma until 11 00 a m CDT April 30 1968 for construction of two flood water retarding structures Sites 43 and 17 Located in the Upper Clear Boggy Creek Watershed Pontotoc County about 4 to 10 miles south and 7 miles east of Ada Oklahoma Public reading and bid opening will follow

North Center Street Ada Klahoma C.S.T Upper Clear Boggy Creek Pontotoc County Oklahoma

Revival guest lists from Oil Center Pentecostal church

The Rev and Mrs Jimmy Riddlespurger and Mike Car negie stay with Mrs Florence Isaacs during a revival at the Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church. Mr and Mrs Gale Roberts, Mr and Mrs Mike Gray and Melinda, and Florence Isaacs joined for Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray.

Jimmy Riddlespurger Mike, Carnegie Florence Isaacs Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church Gale Roberts Mike Gray Melinda Vernon Gray

Horton Family Visits and Social Round in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Austell Horton spent Tuesday in Oklahoma City with her parents Mr and Mrs Tom Burch. Mr and Mrs Ernie Shreffler visited Mr and Mrs Austell Horton Thursday.

Mrs. Austell Horton Oklahoma City Tom Burch Ernie Shreffler

Seniors of the Week Named Jon Ann Wommack and Samps McCown

The weekly feature highlights Jon Ann Wommack and Samps McCown as seniors of the week.

Donna Balthrop Jon Ann Wommack Samps McCown

Easter Seaside Visits Reach Gilbert Christian Family

Willene Watkins of Long Beach California visited her mother Mrs Gilbert Christian. Roy L Cooley and wife from Dallas visited the same mother. Douglas Christian Debbie and Bonnie from Corpus Christi Texas stayed with Mrs Gilbert Christian and with Mr and Mrs C E Christian and others. Lawrence Christian and children from Stillwater visited his parents and grandmother Mrs Gilbert Christian.

Willene Watkins Long Beach Calif Gilbert Christian Roy L. Cooley Dallas Douglas Christian Debbie Bonnie Corpus Christi Tex C. E. Christian Harry E. Miller C. A. Christian Lawrence

VICA members shine at state meeting in Tulsa

Barbara Engel won first in public speaking and Clinton Sturdivant III finished third in job interview at the state VICA gathering in Tulsa. More than 600 schools participated and 40 Byng students attended.

VICA Tulsa Barbara Engel Clinton Sturdivant III Byng

Mrs Kenneth Doner Visits Mrs Edith Sanders

Mrs Kenneth Doner visited Mrs Edith Sanders on Monday, continuing a social call.

Kenneth Doner Edith Sanders

Paoli Man Visits Parents Saturday

Larry Latham of Paoli visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Zack Latham on Saturday.

Larry Latham Paoli Mrs Zack Latham

Kiln Donation Fosters Art Department Growth

The East Central art department received a kiln from the art department as a gift for firing and glazing ceramics. Earlier Byng School donated a kiln to EC when it was surplus. EC has since acquired several kilns and, with the addition of an active art department, chose to return the favor.

East Central Art Department Byng School

Drexel Sales Open House Draws Large Crowd

Mr. and Mrs. Drexel Sales held an open house Sunday with more than 200 attendees. The Kiwanianns met at Mrs. Drexel Sales' home for a dinner meeting on Tuesday. Visiting Thursday were Mrs. Ebriie and her parents, Allen.

Ted Ebriie Allen

Bobby Servise and Eugene Pierce Attend Saturday Night With Brace Balthrop

The sentence notes a social gathering Saturday night featuring Bobby Servise, Eugene Pierce, and Brace Balthrop.

Bobby Servise Eugene Pierce Brace Balthrop

Wilkersons Host Rex Williams and Jessie Chapman

Visiting Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Wilkerson were Rex Williams and Jessie Chapman, spending time with the family in town.

H. W. Wilkerson Rex Williams Jessie Chapman

Junior senior picnic set for May 4 at Springlake

The junior and senior classes schedule a picnic on May 4 at Springlake. Students will gather for a day of outdoor activities and socializing hosted by the school.

Springlake

State winners earn bonds at Oklahoma City banquet

Paul Milligan Byng senior was one of four state winners of $100 savings bonds awarded April 10 at an achievement banquet in Oklahoma City.

Paul Milligan Byng Oklahoma City

Easter Visit With Porter Family in Baton Rouge

Granddaughter and family from Baton Rouge spend Easter holidays with Mr and Mrs C E Porter. The group includes Norman Sauvage II Susan Marie Stephanie Hank and Jennifer.

C. E. Porter Norman Sauvage II Susan Marie Stephanie Hank Jennifer Baton Rouge

Allen Family Weekend Visit with Relatives

Mr and Mrs John Allen and their daughters spent the weekend with their daughter and son in law Mrs Vern Wilson and son McAlester in the company of relatives at an extended family gathering.

John Allen Vern Wilson McAlester

Balthrop Family Hosts Visitors For Weekend Dinner

Mr and Mrs Jerry Balthrop hosted Mrs Alton Tucker Jers Paoli and Tracy and Dee Ann for dinner Sunday. Later Mr and Mrs Doc Beebee and family visited the Balthrops and they made homemade ice cream.

Jerry Balthrop Alton Tucker Jers Paoli Jerry ‘Balthrop Tracy Dee Ann Doc Beebee Balthrops

Mrs Ruby Wood Visits Mae Majors in Ada Nursing Home

Mrs Ruby Wood visited Mrs Mae Majors in an Ada nursing home Friday. The brief social call highlighted ongoing community support for senior residents.

Ruby Wood Mae Majors Ada

Tucker Family Visits Spread Through Wilson Community

Mr and Mrs Rance Tucker visited Mrs Ollie Tucker Sunday. Eldon Tucker visited Monday with Mrs Ollie Tucker. Bill and James Hood were Monday dinner guests of Mrs Ollie Tucker and granddaughter Dorothea Tucker. Clyde Haskins visited Sunday with his sister Mrs Mamie Tucker and her husband Rance.

Rance Tucker Ollie Tucker Eldon Tucker Bill and James Hood Dorothea Tucker Ollie Denham Wilson Community Clyde Haskins Mamie Tucker Rance

Mr and Mrs Galey Visit Roselius In Mackomb

Mr and Mrs David Galey visited his sister and husband Mr and Mrs John Roselius in Mackomb on Wednesday.

David Galey John Roselius Macomb

Sunday Visits Highlight Local Family Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Pug Garrett and Sondra shared Sunday dinner with Hank Burk and his wife. Hank Burk visited Marcus McDonald, who had just returned home from the hospital.

Pug Garrett Sondra Hank Burk Marcus McDonald Marcus

Easter Weekend with Miller Family Ties Spotted

Easter weekend guests included Mrs. Harry E. Miller and her children. Edwin Miller and family from Tulsa joined, along with Jerry Miller and family of Tulsa, Don Miller and family of Claremore, and Jim Trahern and family also from Tulsa.

Harry E. Miller Edwin Miller Jerry Miller Tulsa Don Miller Claremore Jim Trahern

Visits Span Balthrops and Stoneciphers in Stratford

Visiting Monday were Mr and Mrs Glen Walker and Dale with Mr and Mrs Don Balthrop. Sunday guests at the Stonecipher homes included Mr and Mrs L D Stonecipher and family and Mr and Mrs Oliver Stonecipher and Sharon along with extended visits from Don ald W Stonecipher and children and from Mr and Mrs Richard Pederson and family. Donna Balthrop and Doug Grant called on Mrs Rose Treat and Barbara.

Don Balthrop Glen Walker Dale Clifford Jarrett Allen Balthrops M. C. Stonecipher L. D. Stonecipher Kim Oliver Stonecipher Sharon Stratford Donald W. Stonecipher Alabama Richard Pederson Moore Johnny Stonecipher Donna Balthrop Doug Grant Rose Treat Barbara Sunday

Byng School First and Second Graders See Doctor Doolittle

The first and second graders of Byng School attended the movie Doctor Doolittle in Oklahoma City on Saturday.

Byng School Doctor Doolittle Oklahoma City

Local Families Share Weekend Visits Across City

Mr and Mrs A C Terry and their boys were Saturday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Leo Nelson. Leo Nelson visited his mother Mrs Lizzie Nelson and Mr and Mrs D V Nelson Sunday. Saturday morning Floyd Wood noticed a car and trailer house in their driveway. His son and family Mr and Mrs Berlin Wood and daughter from Albuquerque New Mexico arrived during the night for a few days visit.

A. C. Terry Leo Nelson Lizzie Nelson D. V. Nelson Floyd Wood Berlin Wood Albuquerque N. M

Visits by Florence Isaacs Reach Several Local Homes

Florence Isaacs visited the homes of Mrs. Maude Braggs in Stratford and Mr. and Mrs. Alvie Pennington in Gaar Corner. She also called on Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Law and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden on Sunday. Mrs. Betty Eaves and Nina visited Mrs. Florence Isaacs afterward.

Florence Isaacs Maude Braggs Stratford Alvie Pennington Gaar Corner J. W. Law Frank Dryden Betty Eaves Nina

Hallmark and Koller Families Visit Dallas Weekend

Mr and Mrs Johnny Hall mark of Dallas spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Henry Hallmark and Mr and Mrs Bill Koller, visiting relatives and sharing time together.

Johnny Hallmark Dallas Henry Hallmark Bill Koller

Bray visits sister in Tupelo this week

Mrs. D. E. Bray is spending the week in Tupelo visiting her sister Mrs. Estelle Billingsley.

Mrs D. E. Bray Tupelo Estelle Billingsley

Mrs Annie Wilson Welcomed by Relatives in Oklahoma

Mrs R C Wilson of Roff visited her sister Mrs Annie Wilson and Duke Tuesday. Jeannie Wilson of Madill visited her grandmother Mrs Annie Wilson and Duke Wednesday.

R. C. Wilson Roff Annie Wilson Duke Jeannie Wilson Madill

Mrs Eva Foreman and relatives visit in Centrahoma area

Mrs Eva Foreman hosted dinners and visits this week with relatives including Mr and Mrs Ed Crawford and Mr and Mrs Madison Foreman Stonewall and others. Several trips to Centrahoma church and weekend visits with family are noted.

Debb Howell Spends Evening With Patti Fowler

Debb Howell spent Wednesday night in the company of Patti Fowler, sharing time at an unspecified gathering.

Debb Howell Patti Fowler

4-H Rally Delayed By Weather In Coal County

Mrs Hugh Sweat and Patti visit Mrs Knox Sweat at Valley View Hospital. Patti Fowler and Debbie Howell stop by Sunday. The girls planned a demonstration for the 4-H rally but the event was postponed due to weather.

Hugh Sweat Patti Knox Sweat Valley View Hospital Patti Fowler Debbie Howell Coal County

Dinner gathering names Stonewall residents and guests

Mr. and Mrs. Pat Ellis and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ellis hosted a Sunday dinner with Jerry Terry Kenny Bernie Michelle and Ruby Diane in Stonewall, joined by Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Sweat and Patti.

Pat Ellis Raymond Ellis Jerry Terry Kenny Bernie Michelle Ruby Diane Stonewall Hugh Sweat Patti

Summers Family Social Notes Lead Weekend Visits

Dinner guests of Mrs. I. C. Summers Friday included her daughter-in-law and granddaughter Mrs. Merdith Summers and Tammy, along with Bobby Balthrop Fr. Sill Mr. and Mrs. Bid Balthrop Mrs. Margie Muncrief and Mrs. Merdith Summers. Tammy and Sharon visited Sunday with Mrs. Summers. Mrs. L. C. Balthrop visited her sister-in-law Wednesday.

I. C. Summers Merdith Summers Tammy Bobby Balthrop Fr. Sill Bid Balthrop Margie Muncrief Sharon L. C. Balthrop

Brattons Visit Parents in Lehigh on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Doyal Bratton and their son Mark visited his parents Mr and Mrs B Bratton in Lehigh on Sunday.

Doyal Bratton Mark Mrs B. Bratton Lehigh

Visit Gatherings Listed in Lula Community Notes

Mrs Corky Brashier and Larry Lula visited Wednesday with Lois Clifford. Mrs Lois Clifford Debbie and Ronnie dined Friday with Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks. Davey Johnston Lula was also a dinner guest. Donald Burris dined Sunday with Donnie Clifford. Mrs Donald Brooks Linda Dwayne Diane Darlene Wofford and Glenda McGuire Ada Ginger Williams and Reta Williams Lula visited Sunday with Mrs Lois Clifford.

Corky Brashier Larry Lula Lois Clifford Debbie Ronnie Donald Brooks Davey Johnston Donald Burris Donnie Clifford Linda Dwayne Diane Darlene Wofford Glenda McGuire Ada Ginger Williams Reta Williams

Dinner gathering includes Brooks families and friends

Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks hosted a Sunday dinner with Linda Diane and Dwayne Wofford and Glenda McGuire joining Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks.

Style show staged at Sanders home by Mrs Loyd Sanders

Mrs Loyd Sanders and Mrs Jerry Balthrop hosted a style show in Sanders home Monday. The event showcased outfits and was attended by local guests.

Loyd Sanders Jerry Balthrop

Mr and Mrs Burtis Willizas Visit Oklahoma City

Mr Burtis Willizas and his wife Mrs Willizas along with Stephen and David traveled to Oklahoma City on Sunday.

Family Visit From Oklahoma City Briefly Noted

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Maxwell and children of Oklahoma City visited her parents Mr and Mrs C A Christian and grandmother Mrs ilbert during a short family gathering with limited readable details.

Kenneth Maxwell Oklahoma City C. A. Christian Ilbert

Mrs Knox Sweat Injured in Lula Car Accident

Mrs Knox Sweat of Lula sustained injuries Thursday in a Lula traffic crash and is hospitalized at Valley View Hospital in Ada. Her son Donnie Sweat and family from Quitman Texas, sister Mrs Lewis Echols, sister Mrs Guy Brooks of Stonewall, and brother Lonnie Glover of Tupelo are listed as relatives.

Knox Sweat Lula Valley View Hospital Ada

William E. Young, 92, dies in Ada hospital

Services held Thursday at Tupelo Baptist Church for William E. Young who died Monday at an Ada hospital. He had lived in the Tupelo area since 1916.

William E. Young Ada Tupelo Baptist Church Mr. Young Tupelo

Mrs Bun Thompson Visits Man gum With Johnston Couple

Mrs Bun Thompson visited from Tuesday until Thursday with Mr and Mrs Paul Johnston in Lula.

Bun Thompson Mangum Paul Johnston Lula

Youth Night At Rocky Point Baptist Church Honors Guest

Attendance at Rocky Point Baptist Church Lula Friday night was strong for youth night. The guest with the most invites received a pearlized testament from Jerusalem presented by Pete Parks Tupelo. Bessie Diane Brooks had 32 and received the Bible. Refreshments followed after church.

Rocky Point Baptist Church Lula Jerusalem Pete Parks Tupelo Bessie Diane Brooks

Tupelo woman recovering after major surgery in Texas

Mrs McDaniel an office worker and teacher from Tupelo is convalescing at Scott White Clinic Temple Texas after major surgery. She is expected home in eight days. Her daughter in law Marilyn McDaniel of Kingsville Texas is staying in Temple with her.

McDaniel Tupelo Scott-White Clinic Temple Tex Marilyn McDaniel Kingsville

Coal County School Dismissal For Teachers Meeting

Schools released early Friday to allow teachers to attend the Coal County meeting. District officials urged attendance and coordinated bus pickups for the remaining students.

Coal County

Vonda Cooper Returns to School After Hospital Release

Vonda Cooper was released from Valley View Hospital and has returned to her studies. She resumes classes and plans to continue coursework while managing her recovery.

Vonda Cooper Valley View Hospital

Students with perfect spelling in grades three and four

For six weeks, third grade students Michael Harkins Larry Lemons Charles Moore Mike Thompson Carolyn Billy Linda Blevins Faye Burris Janna Palmer and Sue Lynn Billingsley achieved 100 in spelling. Fourth grade honorees include Ricky Parrish Marilyn McAusland and Kathy Singleton.

Michael Harkins Larry Lemons Charles Moore Mike Thompson Carolyn Billy Linda Blevins Faye Burris Janna Palmer Sue Lynn Billingsley Ricky Parrish Marilyn McAusland Kathy Singleton

Local History Class Trip and Teen Baseball Game

James McDaniel led his American History class to a local restaurant Thursday with many students in attendance. Tupelo grade school boys lost 9 10 in extra innings at Stonewall while the girls team played volleyball with McLish at Tupelo.

James McDaniel Dickie Clifford Darlene Midkiff Naomi Caton Jackie Parks Roger Massey Shorty Thompson Sandra Brashier Joyce Brown Sue Cooper Francis Snow Eryan Jones Iris Alexander Janell Culver Marlin McKay Rickey Krebbs Ronnie Bills Robert Harkins Billy Clyde Jones Mike Kirby Andrew Cochran Elmer Bruner J. B. Litten Dennis Frazier Linda

Local family visit from Stonewall brings together relatives

Jerry Terry Bernie Kenny Mick le and Ruby Deane visited recently with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Pat Ellis in Stonewall, sharing time and stories with family members.

Jerry Terry Bernie Kenny Mick ‘le Ruby Deane Stonewall Pat Ellis

Leroy Townsend Admitted for Surgery in Oklahoma City

Leroy Townsend traveled to Oklahoma City Monday and was admitted to a hospital on Thursday for pending surgery.

Leroy Townsend Oklahoma City

Mrs C V Taylor Family Visit With Leo James

Mrs C V Taylor visited Friday with her parents Mr and Mrs Leo James. Also accompanying were Larry Cheryl Kathleen and Steve.

Mr and Mrs Rhynes Visit Denison Couple in Texas

Mr and Mrs Carl Rhynes of Denison Texas visited Thursday with Mrs Jim Guinn. The brief social note records a local gathering and the attendees’ names and hometowns.

Carl Rhynes Denison, Tex Jim Guinn

Services for Rastus Davis Held at Tupelo First Baptist

Rastus Davis 50 a retired oil field worker of Tupelo died Saturday in a local hospital. Born July 2 1917 he is survived by services conducted by the Rev Odus Frederick at Tupelo First Baptist Church. Burial followed in Byrds Prairie Cemetery.

Rastus Davis Tupelo Tupelo First Baptist Church Davis Odus Frederick Byrds Prairie Cemetery

Services for Willie T Perry Held in Tupelo

Willie Thompson Perry of Tupelo died Saturday in Madill at age 44. Born July 18 1923 in Tupelo he spent his life there as a tile seller and railroad employee. Funeral services were held this week at the First Baptist Church of Tupelo.

Willie Thompson Perry Tupelo First Baptist Church of Perry Madill

Echols Family Visit Before Vietnam Deployment

E. W. Echols spent time with his mother Mrs. John Anderson. Gary Echols, home on leave, visited and departed Monday for Oklahoma City then Wednesday for Vietnam.

E. W. Echols John Anderson Gary Echols Oklahoma City Vietnam

Mr and Mrs Pete McKay Visit With Andersons Sunday

Mr and Mrs Pete McKay visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Anderson, sharing a casual afternoon gathering at their home.

Pete McKay Mrs John Anderson

Angel Family Visits Span Oklahoma City and Florida

Archie Angel visited Leroy Townsend in Oklahoma City after his Thursday surgery. Doris Angel teaching in Florida called her parents Mr. and Mrs. Tony Angel on Sunday. Lorene Caruthers visited Monday with the Angels and Mr. and Mrs. Coyle Gene Gary of Stratford visited Saturday.

Archie Angel Oklahoma City Leroy Townsend Doris Angel Florida Tony Angel Lorene Caruthers Coyle Gene Gary Stratford The Angels

All-Night Sing Follows Dinner Visit

Mrs. Sebena Burris hosted a Sunday dinner with Phillip James and Elliott plus her parents Mr and Mrs Mose Burris. The group then attended an all night sing with Mary Kay and Mrs Sebena Burris also present.

Sebena Burris Phillip James Elliott Mose Burris Mary Kay

Cogburn Family Visit Reported in Weleeka Area

Mrs Juanita Cogburn visited Thursday with her father Aubrey Archer and Mrs Archer. The brief note records a family visit within the Weleeka community, listing the participants by relation.

Juanita Cogburn Weleetka Aubrey Archer Mrs. Archer

Bates Family Visits and Travel Plans Note

Mrs Walter Bates's sister and husband Mr and Mrs C E Pace and her mother Mrs Ella Maude Carr of Westville Oklahoma visited Monday with Mr and Mrs Walter Bates. Mrs Carr will spend a week with the Bates. Mr and Mrs C E Pace went to Fort Worth Texas Tuesday to visit their son and family. They left Wednesday to visit Mrs Pace's brother John Carr in Austin who is in the hospital. Mr Carr is Mrs Walter Bates's brother.

Mr and Mrs Sherman Drennan Attend All Night Singing

Mr and Mrs Sherman Drennan went to Boiling Springs for an all night singing on Saturday night.

Mrs. Sherman Drennan Boiling Springs

Dinner gathering with Parnell family in Ada

Mr and Mrs Gordon Parnell hosted a Sunday dinner with his parents Mr and Mrs Earl Parnell in Ada. Dorothy and Vickey attended the family gathering.

Gordon Parnell Dorothy and Vickey Earl Parnell Ada

Dinner Guests Include Jen nings Goss Harter and Johnston

Mr and Mrs Arville Jennings and Keith Stonewall Betty and Ronda Goss Ada Marcis Harter and Cheryl Linker dined Sunday with Mr and Mrs Harley Johnston in a social gathering listing multiple local residents.

Arville Jennings Keith Stonewall Betty Ronda Goss Ada Marcis Harter Cheryl Linker Harley Johnston

Linkers Visit Durant. Doyle Brown Recovering

Mr and Mrs J R Linker and Robin and Mrs Ada Linker visited Sunday in Durant with Mr and Mrs Doyle Brown. Mr Brown had been in the hospital.

J. R. Linker Robin Ada Linker Durant Doyle Brown Mr. Brown

Imzy Loyd Buried in Tulare Calif on Friday

Imzy Loyd uncle of Sug and Liberty Loyd was laid to rest Friday in Tulare California with family members paying respects.

Imzy Loyd Sug and Liberty Loyd Tulare Calif

Mrs. Junkett Visits Sister-in-Law in Pharr

Mrs. Mattie Junkett is visiting her sister-in-law Mrs. Pearl Guinn in Pharr Texas during the current trip.

Mattie Junkett Pearl Guinn Pharr, Tex

Local residents visit Sunday night gathering in Oklahoma

Mrs Ben Johnston and Da vey Lula Peggy Campbell visited with Bartlesville Vera Dicketts and Alan Oklahoma City Deb bie Clifford on Sunday night alongside Mrs Dollie Flowers Joyce Dale Snow Stonewall.

Ben Johnston Davey Lula Peggy Campbell Bartlesville Vera Dicketts Alan Oklahoma City Debbie Clifford Dollie Flowers Joyce Dale Snow Stonewall

DeWeese Family Weekend Visit From Barnsdall

Mr and Mrs John DeWeese and their daughters of Barnsdall spent the weekend with her father Fred Sneed.

John DeWeese Barnsdall Fred Sneed

Mrs Jewel Davis Visits Stonewall With Harkins Family

Mrs Jewel Davis spent Saturday with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Pike Harkins in Stonewall town.

Mrs. Jewel Davis Mrs. Pike Harkins Stonewall

Prichard Family Visits Patients at Valley View Hospital

Mr and Mrs Robert Palmer Alfred Prichard and Mrs Addie Prichard visited Mrs Alfred Prichard an patient at Valley View Hospital Ada Sunday Also Mr and Mrs Robert Palmer visited Mr and Mrs Tony Martin Ada Sunday

Robert Palmer Alfred Prichard Addie Prichard Valley View Hospital Ada Tony Martin

Daily Family Visit From Stonewall Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Dan Daily attended a weekend visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Vinson Daily in Stonewall.

Dan Daily Jimmy Dana Stonewall Mrs Vinson Daily

Guinn Family Visits Reported Across Towns

Mrs. Jim Guinn visits friend Mrs. Bernice Stone in Wardville. Jim Guinn stays at home over the weekend while visiting his son Clarence Guinn and his family. He left Monday morning for Drumright to visit Clarence Guinn.

Jim Guinn Bernice Stonecipher Wardville Clarence Guinn Drumright

Local Families Named in Lansing Area Social Note

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Stone cipher and Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Jennings of Ada are reported with relatives in Tishomingo. Also listed are Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Guffey Jr. and children, plus Mr. and Mrs. Jack Guffey, Cathey and Jackie, and Mrs. H. G. Guffey Sr.

Vernon Stonecipher Johnny Jennings Ada Theodore Johnson Tishomingo H. G. Guffey Jr Jack Guffey Cathey Jackie H. G. Guffey Sr

Fort Sill Soldier Spends Weekend With Local Residents

A. J. Ward stationed at Fort Sill spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Guffey and their children Jackie and Cathey. The group later visited Mrs. Cora McLean in Cottonwood for a Saturday night social gathering.

A. J. Ward Fort Sill Jack Guffey Jackie and Cathey Cora McLean Cottonwood

Sunday Visit Includes Stonecipher Family and Sick Baby

Cipher and children Rebee and Lula Thetford along with Mr and Mrs A C Stonecipher visit Sun day with their parents in Ashland. Mrs Josie Killen and Harland Stonecipher of Springfield Missouri called to report their baby Allen fell ill.

Vernon Stonecipher Rebee Vernon Thetford Ashland Lula A. C. Stonecipher Josie Killen Harland Stonecipher Springfield Allen

Savannah visitor Grace Harbin visits Lula hosts

Mrs Grace Harbin of Savannah visits Mr and Mrs Doyin Stonecipher in Lula. Mr and Mrs W D Lowden and children of Ardmore and Mr and Mrs Don Weller with children call on Bill Lowden and Christie.

Grace Harbin Savannah Doyin Stonecipher Lula W. D. Lowden Ardmore Don Weller Bill Lowden Christie

Local Family Group Visits Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Don Weller and their children plus Mr and Mrs Paul Fortner with Kenny and Ginger visited Saturday night with their parents Mr and Mrs Deborn Weller and Jesse.

Don Weller Paul Fortner Kenny Ginger Justice Deborn Weller Jesse

Hoketts Host Visitor in Baldwin Park

Mrs. J. M. Hokett of Baldwin Park California visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hokett.

Morgan visit notes family gathering in Broken Bow

Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Morgan visited their son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. V. A. Morgan, in Broken Bow, sharing time with the family.

E. E. Morgan Mrs V. A. Morgan Broken Bow

Vaden Morgan Visits Grandfather J C Moore in Ahloso

Vaden Morgan visited Sunday with his grandfather J C Moore in Ahloso.

Vaden Morgan J. C. Moore, Ahloso

Ford Krebbs Released From Talihina Hospital

Ford Krebbs left Talihina hospital on Wednesday. He had earlier accompanied Mrs. Ford Krebbs to the Talihina facility on Sunday. Julie Krebbs, a Murray Tishomingo student, spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ford Krebbs and with Charles.

Ford Krebbs Talihina Julie Krebbs Murray Tishomingo Charles

Bates Family Visits Highlight Fort Worth Social

Leroy Bates of Fort Worth visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bates. Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Bullard spent Saturday night with the Bateses. Mrs Bates’s brother Bill Carr and his son Robert from Plano joined the Bates family for the visit.

Leroy Bates Fort Worth, Tex Walter Bates H. D. Bullard Bates Bill Carr Robert Plano, Tex

Boyetts Host Guests in Midwest City Visit

Mr and Mrs Charles Boyett and Darin of Midwest City brought Mrs R E Boyett and Paul home Saturday. The Charles Boyetts spent Saturday night with his parents Mr and Mrs R E Boyett.

Charles Boyett Darin Midwest City R. E. Boyett Paul Charles Boyetts

Family Attends Funeral of W. E. Young

Mr and Mrs Ed O Neal and Sharon Kay Shawnee visited with relatives including Mr and Mrs Robert Brashears in Baldwin Park Calif to attend the funeral of their father and grandfather W E Young along with many listed relations from California Oklahoma and Arkansas.

Ed O'Neal Sharon Kay Shawnee Robert Brashears Loyd Young Baldwin Park Calif Doris Hokett Baldwin Park Fern Jones Bakersfield Jewel Sanders Concord Dick Harkins Chester Young LaVerne W. E. Young Floyd Harkins Boise City Audie Harkins Sr Ada Audie Harkins Jr Claremore C. H. Ellis Mammoth Spring Ark Etta Cathey Eunice and Ruby Thayer, Mo Floyd Cathey Smithville Okla Dick Young

Weekend Visits Across Oklahoma and Texas Families

Mr and Mrs Lee Dicketts and Alan visited in Oklahoma City with her parents Mr and Mrs Ben Johnston. Mrs Ben Johnston and Peggy Campbell from Bartlesville returned Sunday after a week with John Davis and family in Odessa Texas. Mrs Davis underwent surgery Monday and was released from hospital Saturday. Mr and Mrs Sam Johnston and Carolyn visited Ben Johnston on Saturday.

Lee Dicketts Alan Oklahoma City Ben Johnston Peggy Campbell Bartlesville John Davis Odessa Tex

Visitors Gather at Bra Home for Sunday

Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Bra included Mr. and Mrs. Stig Loyd and Jackie, Doyle Williams, Mrs. Daisy Jennings, Mrs. Lil Holland, Ada, Mr. and Mrs. Don Paul Brashears and Dwana.

Marvin Bra Stig Loyd Jackie Doyle Williams Daisy Jennings Lil Holland Ada Don Paul Brashears Dwana

Weekend visit notable in Quitman Texas

Hugh Don and Anita Kay of Quitman Texas spent the weekend with Earl Canada. Mr and Mrs Ben ny Roan of Stonewall also were visitors during the weekend.

Donnie Sweat Hugh Don Anita Kay Quitman Tex Earl Canada Benny Roan Stonewall

Burris and Deaton Visit Wardville on Sunday

Melvin Burris went to Wardville Sunday with Dale Deaton in an event noted by local observers.

Melvin Burris Wardville Dale Deaton

Visitors from Fittstown and Coalgate Call on Jerry

Visiting with Jerry in a cast were John Anderson Hubert Jackson Mrs Lillian Cole and Mary Mrs Norma Morrison Ford Krebs Jerry Maddkiff Dickie Clifford Mrs Thelma Sweat the Rev and Mrs E H Wright Mrs Logan and Judy Fittstown and Nora Burris and Mary Mr and Mrs Jim Turner Coalgate. Jerry returned to Oklahoma City Hospital Monday for a checkup.

Turners Jerry John Anderson Hubert Jackson Lillian Cole Mary Norma Morrison Ford Krebbs Jerry Midkiff Dickie Clifford Thelma “Ee Sweat E. H. Wright Logan Judy Fittstown Nora Burris Jim Turner Coalgate Oklahoma City

Family Attend Funeral of W. E. Young

Danny and Raylene Phares of Coalgate visited their grandmother Mrs. Lillian Welch on Friday night. Mr and Mrs Cecil Melton of Seminole Mr and Mrs Vivian Melton of Oklahoma City and Marion Melton of Oklahoma City visited recently with their sister Mrs Lillian Welch and attended the funeral of their uncle W E Young.

Danny and Raylene Phares Coalgate Lillian Welch Cecil Melton Seminole Vivian Melton Oklahoma City Marion Melton W. E. Young

Mrs Opal Kirby Weekend Visit With Billy Kirby

Mrs Opal Kirby of Wapanucka spent the weekend with Mrs Billy Kirby and their children.

Opal Kirby Wapanucka Billy Kirby

Fresno couple visits friends and attends long church service

Mr and Mrs Harvey Caldwell of Fresno California visited recently with Mr and Mrs H H Phillips. The Phillips attended church Sunday at the Free Will Baptist Church in Now and it was an all day service.

Harvey Caldwell Fresno Calif H. H. Phillips Free Will Baptist Church

Local Ladies Visit Mrs Eva Foreman Monday

Mrs Walter McWethy Mrs Walter Bates and Mrs H D Bullard Jr visited Monday with Mrs Eva Foreman, sharing conversation and social time.

Walter McWethy Walter Bates H. D. Bullard Jr Eva Foreman

Household party entertainment and prize winners named

Debbie Clifford hosted a Monday night gathering as Bonita Folger represented Ada. Thelma Lee Sweat, Linda Brooks and Lynette Litten won game prizes with Lois Clifford taking the door prize. attendees included Lynette.

Debbie Clifford Bonita Folger Ada Thelma Lee Sweat Linda Brooks Lynette Litten Lois Clifford Lynette

Local Names List Readers Include Notable Citizens

A roster of individuals reading as witnesses or attendees includes Jackie Loyd Litten Sheila Midkiff Marcine Brooks Darlene Midkiff Cecil Glover Edna Cross Naomi Caton Diane Brooks Thelma Lee Sweat Pat Fowler Linda Brooks Lois Clifford and host Deb bie Clifford.

Lynette Litten Spends Monday Night with Debbie Clifford

Lynette Litten shared Monday night with Debbie Clifford in a social gathering noted by local observers. The informal visit highlighted community ties and acquaintances in the town.

Harkins Family Care During Hospital Stay

Mrs. Jimmy Harkins was admitted to a Talihina hospital on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Harkins are caring for Billy and Karen Harkins while their mother is hospitalized. Mr. and Mrs. Slim Hogue are caring for Rennie Keith Tommy and Gary while their mother remains in the hospital.

Jimmy Harkins Talihina Chester Harkins Billy Karen Harkins Slim Hogue Rennie Keith Tommy Gary

Visitors Attend Lightnin g Ridge Church Service

Forty five people attended the Lightning Ridge church on Sunday. Visitors included Teresa and Cheryl Griffith of Fort Worth and Rocky Kinsey of Vaness. The birthday trio Kenneth Reba and Douglas Stanfield were sung to.

May Johnson Lightning Ridge Teresa Cheryl Griffith Fort Worth Rocky Kinsey Vaness Kenneth Reba Douglas Stanfield

Correction on church item purchase noted

The Rev Packard did not buy the Lord's Supper service as reported previously. He brought it to the church on Sunday.

Packard

Correction clarifies relation in Cottrell visit

The Mr and Mrs Raymond Cottrell of Oklahoma City who recently visited Mr Gaylon are not Mrs Summers's but her brother and the statement clarifies family ties in a society note.

Raymond Cottrell Oklahoma City Mr. Gaylon Mrs. Summers

Singing Attendees Gather at Lightning Ridge Church

A Sunday afternoon singing drew Mrs. Gertie Summers Miss May Johnson Alvie Griffith Arno Griffith and granddaughters Teresa and Cheryl Griffith. The next convention is scheduled for May 19 at Gaar Corner church.

Lightning Ridge Gertie Summers May Johnson Alvie Griffith Arno Griffith Teresa Cheryl Griffith Gaar Corner Church

Singing Night at Lightning Ridge Thursdays Announced

Arno Griffith invites everyone to weekly Thursday singing at Lightning Ridge. The event promises a community gathering with open attendance and a friendly informal atmosphere.

Arno Griffith Lightning Ridge

Griffiths Spend Weekend with Parental Families in Fort Worth

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Griffith traveled with Teresa Royce Edith and Cheryl to Fort Worth to visit Jack's parents Mr. and Mrs. Arno Griffith and Leanna's mother Mrs. Laura Johnson over the weekend.

Jack Griffith Teresa Royce Edith Cheryl Fort Worth Jack Arno Griffith Leanna Laura Johnson

Ownbey Family Attends Hospital Visit and FFA Banquet

Mr and Mrs Ben Ownbey and Charles visited Ercy Ownbey in the hospital. Night companions included Aun McCullar Ed Coffey Mrs Ben Ownbey Charles Gene Stone Lewis Reed Stratford Bob Hatcher Ken Stanfield Mrs Ercy Ownbey and Charles. The group attended the FFA banquet at Vanoss Friday with Ken neth Stanfield Douglas Miss Darlene Hunt Eldon Lee Gaar Corner.

Ben Ownbey Charles Ben Ercy Ownbey Ercy Aun McCullar Ed Coffey Gene Stone Lewis Reed Stratford Bob Hatcher Ken Stanfield Kenneth Stanfield Douglas Darlene Hunt Eldon Lee Gaar Corner FFA Vanoss

Local Social Notes From Nearby Towns

Mrs Alma Dunn spent the week at Fitzhugh visiting Mr and Mrs Earl Stewart Sr Mrs Stewart brought her mother home Sunday and visited Naomi Stanfield received word Sunday that her niece s husband Orville Martin Wichita Kan had been killed in a car accident Saturday night Kevin Stanfield visited Mrs Naomi Stanfield Friday night while his parents and brother attended the banquet at Vaness Douglas and Kevin Stanfield Charles Ownbey and Darlene Hunt went bowling in Ada Sun Mr and Mrs Kenneth Stan field and Mrs Naomi Stanfield went to Shawnee Monday Mr and Mrs Stanfield and Mr and Mrs Ben Ownbey made a business trip to Oklahoma City Tuesday

Alma Dunn Fitzhugh Earl Stewart Kenneth Stanfield Naomi Stanfield Shawnee Stanfield Ben Ownbey Oklahoma City

Elliott Visit to Darlene Hunt Family in Texas

Mr and Mrs Wayne Elliott of Irving Texas visited her parents Mr and Mrs Floyd Hunt along with Darlene Cathy and Wayne on Wednesday.

Wayne Elliott Irving Tex Floyd Hunt Darlene Cathy Wayne

Visits of Summers and Griffith Families Reported

Visiting Mrs. Gertie Summers Saturday were her sons Gene and family from Pauls Valley Joe and family from Pickett and Mack and family. Friday visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Alvie Griffith included Mrs. Bill Duffer and Mark Fitzhugh and Herbert Griffith of Roff.

Gertie Gene Pauls Valley Joe Famly Pickett Mack Fany Alvie Griffith Bill Duffer Mark Fitzhugh Herbert Griffith Roff

Visits by Griffiths and others to Fort Worth aunt

Teresa and Edith Griffith of Fort Worth visited their aunt Miss May Johnson on Saturday. Karen Penrod also called, and Mrs. Gertie Summers visited May Johnson on Sunday.

Teresa and Edith Griffith Fort Worth Miss May Johnson Karen Penrod Gertie Summers May Johnson

Hatcher Family Adds New Yellow Car After Weekend Visit

Paul Hatcher of Latta visited brother Bob Hatcher and family Saturday. Bob Hatcher and wife and children show a new yellow car and gave neighbor May Johnson a ride. May Johnson visited Friday during stormy weather seeking shelter near a cellar.

Paul Hatcher Latta Bob Hatchers Bob Hatcher May Johnson Hatchers

Maddoxes Visit Penrods and Stay Overnight

Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Maddox of Gaar Corner visited Mr. and Mrs. Robert Penrod and their daughters Saturday. Karen went home with them and spent the night.

J. C. Maddox Gaar Corner Robert Penrod Karen

Sunday Visitors of the Penrod Family

Sunday visitors of the Robert Penrods were Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Penrod from Ada.

Robert Penrods L. J. Penrod Ada

First Rabies Clinic Series Set For Ada Friday

Ada opens its annual rabies vaccination drive with a Friday session from 1 30 to 6 00 pm at Wintersmith Park shop building and the water department on 7th and Townsend. Vaccines cost 150, city dog tags sold, license 1, and two Ada sites host repeat clinics May 3.

Ada Wintersmith Park Water Department 7Th and Townsend Vanoss Roff Bill Price Jerry Farnham Virgil Williams Stonewall School Fittstown Francis Humane Society Bothell Wash Dummie Carter

Ada Livestock Auction Receipts Steady With Light Run

Receipts were 625 Tuesday at Ada Livestock Auction. Slaughter values ranged from 13 to 19.50 for cows and 21 to 24 for bulls, calves 23 to 25, stock steers 24 to 30, stock heifers 22 to 26, calves 27 to 33, dairy breeds 24 to 28, stock cows 18 to 21, and cows and calves 160 to 260.

ADA

Oklahoma City cattle and hog market report from Thursday auction

In Oklahoma City the USDA market shows feeder cattle and calves dominant at the Thursday sale with gains of up to 50, including yearling steers 27.00 to 30.00 for 500 to 650 pounds and small lots to 32.00. Slaughter calves fetch 23.50 to 25.00, hogs mostly 25 lower with barrows and gilts 17.25 to 19.25 and sows 15.25 to 16.50, with feeders steady on light-weight classes.

Oklahoma City USDA Choice

Loyal goers mark 50th Muny season in Forest Park

Edward William Werner and his wife Hattie have attended the St. Louis Municipal Opera, known as the Muny, for decades. Werner, 80, bought tickets for the 50th anniversary season and recalls seeing Robin Hood on opening night when he first met his wife after a rain check. The couple has missed few performances at the outdoor theater in Forest Park since that first year.

ST. Louis

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