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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1955

Page

3

Shower Giver For Pattons

Parish Chapel guests hosted a July 28 wedding shower for Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Patton, formerly Miss Dwace Isaacs. Dozens of attendees and gift givers from Ada Stratford Oklahoma City and surrounding areas attended or sent gifts to honor the couple.

Parish Ruby Dryden Mildred Clay Parish Chapel J. A. Patton Patton Dwace Isaacs Terry Gray Center Lorraine Pennington Wayland Hazel Patton Janell Amanda Lou Stratford Ray Lamb Virgie Pennington Vineta Emma Farmer Janie Ruby Wood Elma Law Frank Dryden Aleta Law Ada Frank Pinley Norah Isaacs Keith and Dickey Myrtle Passmore N. W. Rowe Floy Burk Thelma Jean Garrett Euvonna Franks Alfreda Swayne Oakland Calif Mayrene Farmer Edith Jackson Oleta Burk Betty Griffiths Oss Jones Mary Lou Adenea Lucille Fox Oklahoma City Eunice Isaacs Allen Lovie Dryden Dayne Isaacs

Hart club and others announce midweek meetings

The HD schedule lists meetings August 8 Hart club, August 9 changed to August 16 at Mrs. George Johnson's home, August 10 Vanessa at the school lunch room, Gaar Corner at the church, August 11 Frisco at the clubhouse, Jesse postponed to August 18 at Mrs. Catherine Legate's home, and August 12 Fitzhugh at the school lunch room.

Pickett George Johnson Vaness Gaar Corner Frisco Jesse Catherine Legate Fitzhugh

Lightning Ridge graduation exercises noted at East Central

Mrs. Roy Cantwell and Mary Lou, Mrs. Leroy Cantwell and Karen, Mrs. J. H. Stephens and Sue Heimer attended the graduation exercises at East Central Thursday of last week.

Roy Cantwell Mary Lou Leroy Cantwell Karen J. H. Stephens Sue Heimer East Central

Bumpas Family Visit with Parents This Week

Mr and Mrs Chester Bumpas and their sons are visiting this week with his parents Mr and Mrs T Bumpas.

Mrs Chester Bumpas T. Bumpas

Soutee Family Weekend Visits Across Oklahoma Towns

Mr and Mrs Richard Soutee and their children Rebecca and William spent the weekend visiting Mrs Soutee sister in Stillwater and Mr Soutee sister in Cushing with their families.

Richard Soutee Rebecca William Mrs. Soutee Jack Griffith Stillwater Mr. Soutee Ed Roberts Cushing

Funeral services held for Mrs. John Taylor in Rofs

Mrs Newt Berry Bertha and Mrs Lee Jones and Boyce attended the funeral services for Mrs John Taylor in Rofs Tuesday of last week Mrs Taylor was a sister in law of Mrs Berry

Newt Berry Bertha Lee Jones Boyce John Taylor Taylor Berry

Thelma Perriman Returns From California Visit

Mrs. Thelma Perriman came home Monday after a three week visit with her daughter Mrs. Georgia Crow and family in Hayward California. She drove to Oklahoma City leaving her car with Mrs. Carl Coffey and continued to California by train. Mrs. Coffey and their children Linda Louise and George Alan accompanied her home for a short visit.

Thelma Perriman Georgia Crow Hayward Calif Oklahoma City Anothher Carl Coffey California Linda Louise George Alan

Norrell Vandegriff Family Buy Farmhouse on J R Vandegriff Farm

Mr and Mrs Norrell Vandegriff and family purchased a house from Arno Griffith and moved it to the southwest corner of the J R Vandegriff farm Welcoming the new neighbors to the community.

Norrell Vandegriff Arno Griffith J. R. Vandegriff

Ada trip shapes Sue Wyckoff family stay

Sue Wyckoff lived with her grandmother Mrs. Thelma Perriman and spent three weeks with her aunt Mrs. Ed Coffey and Mr. Coffey in Ada while Perriman traveled to California.

Sue Wyckoff Thelma Perriman Ed Coffey Mr. Coffey Ada

Visitors greet Mr and Mrs Loyd McIlroy Monday evening

Visitors stop by the home of Mr and Mrs Loyd McIlroy Monday evening, delivering warm congratulations and sharing moments of hospitality. Neighborly greetings filled the quiet event with conversation and light refreshments.

Mrs. Loyd Mcllroy

Family names listed from Bartlesville Ardmore Ada notices

Mr and Mrs Luster McIlroy of Bartlesville Mr and Mrs Spur geon Solomon and two daughters of Ardmore Mr and Mrs Floyd South and Katherine of Ada and Mr and Mrs Clayton Bishop.

Luster McIlroy Bartlesville Spurgeon Solomon Ardmore Floyd South Katherine Ada Clayton Bishop

Sue Wyckoff Visits Stephens Family Over Weekend

Sue Wyckoff spent Saturday through Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Stephens, enjoying extended time at their home and sharing activities during the visit.

Sue Wyckoff J. H. Stephens

Mr and Mrs Alva Johnson Visit Turnn Falls on Sunday Tour

Mr and Mrs Alva Johnson with family toured Turnn Falls for a general sightseeing outing Sunday afternoon.

Alva Johnson Turnn Falls

Young Class Member Chooses Ministry Path

Sunday School attendees heard Superintendent Lee Jones announce that John E. Ray son of Mr and Mrs John Ray has decided to become a minister He preached that morning and well wishes are offered for his future in service to the church.

Lee Jones John E. Ray John Ray John E

Lightning Ridge Church Names Rev J H Houchen Jr Pastor

The congregation of Lightning Ridge Church has named Rev J H Houchen Jr of Latta as pastor in a formal installation.

Lightning Ridge Church J. H. Houchen Jr Latta

Ice cream supper draws Vanoss crowd Monday night

Mr and Mrs Lee Jones Joyce and Boyce Mr and Mrs J H Stephens Sue Wyckoff Mr and Mrs Marvin Briggs Billy and Howard and Mr and Mrs Marvin Clay Patsy and Herbert attended the ice cream supper at Vanoss Monday night.

Lee Jones Joyce and Boyce J. H. Stephens Sue Wyckoff Marvin Briggs Billy and Howard Marvin Clay Patsy Herbert Vanoss

Two Misses Visit Aunt and Attend Sunday School

Miss Pat James and Miss Florence Pollock visited their aunt Mrs. Cletus Kelley and family during the weekend and attended Sunday School at Lightning Ridge last Sunday.

Pat James Florence Pollock Cletus Kelley Lightning Ridge

Gaar Corner by Mrs Dale Melton

Mr and Mrs Offie Muncy of Atoka visited Mr and Mrs S H Muncy Thursday.

Offie Muncy Atoka S. H. Muncy

State Farmers Union Meeting Attended by Local Families

Mr and Mrs J C James and daughters and Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore and daughters attended the State Farmers Union meeting held at Tishomingo on Friday.

J. C. James Ed Varnadore State Farmers Union Tishomingo

Patricia Jackson and Cheryl Melton Spent Tuesday Afternoon

Patricia Jackson spent Tuesday afternoon with Cheryl Melton, sharing time in conversation and companionship.

Patricia Jackson Cheryl Melton

Mrs. Cressie McKinney Visits Tulsa Family

Mrs. Cressie McKinney and her son Jerry return home after a two week stay in Tulsa with daughters Jewell Flatt and Jimmie Grider and families. Mr. and Mrs. Eudel Flatt and children brought them back Friday and stayed over the weekend. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Pass of Wilson.

Cressie McKinney Jerry Tulsa Jewell Flatt Jimmie Grider Eudel Flatt Nolan Pass Wilson

Penningtons Visit Rob erts in Ada Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs D N Pennington visited Mr and Mrs Amos Rob erts in Ada Sunday afternoon for a family gathering and social call.

D. N. Pennington Amos Roberts Ada

Visitors at the Alva Pennington home Sunday

Those visiting the Alva Pennington residence Sunday included Mr. and others, with local residents noting a cordial, informal gathering and brief vicinity chatter.

Alva Pennington

Penning ton Family Mentioned in Obituary Notes

The notice references Mrs. Neville Pennington and Harrell Gene and Jerry Pennington in a family obituary context.

Neville Pennington Harrell Gene and Jerry Pennington

Ada girl spends Tuesday with grandmother

Jamell Gray of Ada spent Tuesday with her grandmother Mrs. Cressie McKinney.

Jamell Gray Ada Cressie McKinney

Pennington Couple Attend Stratford Church Revival

Mr and Mrs W A Pennington attended the revival at the Church of Christ in Stratford Saturday night.

W. A. Pennington Church of Christ In Stratford

Visitors attend Church of Christ service from several towns

Sunday attendees at the Church of Christ included Mr and Mrs Strande and Rev Tidmore from Broken Bow Rev Ray Kissenger of Ada Mr and Mrs Oscar Whitson Mr and Mrs Hollis Kite and children Mr Bowerman and Oscar Rankin of Galey Mr and Mrs Nolans Pass of Wilson and Bill Buskirk of Center.

Church of Christ Strande Tidmore Broken Bow Ray Kissenger Ada Oscar Whitson Hollis Kite Mr. Bowerman Oscar Rankin Galey Nolan’Pass Wilson Bill Buskirk Center

McKinney Spends Monday with Harrell Gene Pennington

Jerry McKinney spent Monday with Harrell Gene Pennington, sharing time in a social visit that highlighted neighborhood connections and local ties.

Jerry McKinney Harrell Gene Pennington

Meltons and Cheryl Visit Oklahoma City Parks Sunday

Mr and Mrs Dale Melton and Cheryl visited Springlake and Lincoln Park Zoo in Oklahoma City on Sunday afternoon.

Dale Melton Cheryl Springlake Lincoln Park Zoo Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Ken Jackson Visit Byng Family

Mr and Mrs Ken Jackson and Terry of Byng spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs B B Jackson and family.

Ken Jackson Terry of Byng B. B. Jackson

Mrs Pennington and daughters visit Maddox family

Mrs Virgie Pennington and her daughters Mildred and Vineta spent Tuesday with Mr J E Maddox and family, along with Manley Charles Maddox.

Virgie Pennington Mildred and Vineta Manley Charles Maddox J. E. Maddox

Griffiths Family Returns From Hondo Visit

Mrs. Bill Griffiths and her daughters Barbara and Belinda returned home after a three week stay in Hondo Texas with Mr. and Mrs. Mac Munson and family. They were accompanied home by the Munsons Friday who remarried for the weekend. Mrs. Munson is the former Emma Griffiths.

Bill Griffiths Barbara Belinda Hondo Tex Mac Munson Munsons Munson Emma Griffiths

Horsley Family Visit Spans Lindsay and Nearby Residents

Mr and Mrs Ralph Horsley and their children Jim Gary and Jan visited Mr and Mrs Dale Melton and Cheryl and Claude Horsley on Saturday.

Ralph Horsley Jim Gary Jan of Lindsay Dale Melton Cheryl Claude Horsley

Phoenix Visitor Leo Williams Arrives to Visit Family

Leo Williams of Phoenix arrived Sunday night to visit his sister Mrs. Bill Griffiths and daughters along with other relatives here.

Leo Williams Phoenix, Ariz Bill Griffiths

Oil Center couple welcome new grandson

Mrs. Bill Griffiths learned Monday night of the birth. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Griffiths are the proud parents of the baby.

Bill Griffiths H. B. Griffiths Oil Center

Marriages Tie 4 Couples Across Oklahoma and Texas

Lester F. Wray Jr. of Sand Springs wed Johnnie Jinks of Ada. Calvin E. Moore Jr. and Wanda Mayfield of Fort Worth tied the knot in Texas. Robert James Fore of Holdenville married Jackie Jackson of Holdenville in a local ceremony.

Lester F. Wray Jr Sand Springs Johnnie Jinks Ada Calvin E. Moore Jr College Station Texas Wanda Mayfield Fort Worth Robert James Fore Holdenville Jackie Jackson

Births of Two Girls Named Leslie Sue and Hazel Lee

Leslie Sue Stall, born July 28 in Tulsa, weighs 9 pounds 1 ounce. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Joe C. Stall. paternal grandparents C. J. Stall Canyon Texas and Jo Myrtle Stall Oklahoma City. maternal grandparents R. L. Hale Stonewall. Jo Alice Hale is formerly Jo Alice Hale. Levi Sparks and wife welcome Hazel Lee, born Saturday July 30 at Valley View Hospital weighing 7 pounds 10 ounces. Sparks are from Worstell community.

Leslie Sue Joe C. Stall Tulsa C. J. Stall Canyon Tex Jo Myrtle Stall Oklahoma City R. L. Hale Stonewall Stall Jo Alice Hale Levi Sparks Worstell Valley View Hospital Hazel Lee

West View Baptist Mission Hosts August Family Night

The regular second Saturday Family Night at West View Baptist Mission is set for August 13 at 8 p.m. The young people will lead the program and everyone is invited.

Westview Baptist Mission

Beller of Byars Very Ill in Pauls Valley Hospital

J W Beller of Byars is very ill in a Pauls Valley hospital. He is Garrett Beller's father and Joy Roundtree’s grandfather. Monday visitors included the Bellers and the Roundtree family.

J. W. Beller Byars Pauls Valley Hospital Garrett Beller Joy Roundtree the Bellers Roundtree

Surprise Birthday Party for Norman Vandegriff

Betty Vandegriff and Karen hosted a surprise party on Norman Vandegriff's 32nd birthday with cake and ice cream. Guests included Norrell Vandegriff family, Eugene Stone family, Ed Roundtree family, and the honored couple. gifts were all shirts for Norman.

Betty Vandegriff Karen Norman Norrell Vandegriff Gerald Wanda Tommy Alice Marie Eugene Stone Jerry Peggy Brenda Ed Roundtree Vickie Stevie Norman Vandegriff Mr. Vandegriff

Clark Family Weekend Visit With Grandparents

Barney and Prentiss Clark and cousin Butch Roberts of Ft Worth Texas spent the weekend with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Tom Phares.

Barney and Prentiss Clark Butch Roberts Ft. Worth, Tex Tom Phares

Visitors Gather at Seminole Home in Friendly Sunday

Mr and Mrs Norrell Vande griff Gerald Wanda Tommy and Alice Marie and T C Reed visited Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Dew Janie and Eugene of Seminole. Mrs Vandegriff and Mrs Dew are daughters of Mr Reed.

Norrell Vandegriff Gerald Wanda Tommy Alice Marie T. C. Reed Henry Dew Janie Eugene Seminole Vandegriff Mrs. Dew Mr. Reed

Seen and Said in Town Charm and Back Poolside

Wanda Thurman debuts a new short hairdo as a sunburnt back on a woman who insists she never burns just tans. The Mose Lee Grade A Dairy barn is nearly finished in this local notes roundup.

Wanda Thurman Mose Lee

Wells Drilling Expands in Local Community

Several households report new water wells being drilled. The Mose Lees and the Garrett Bellers have wells under way. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Arter of Bokoshe also drill a well on their property, with Mr. and Mrs. Deatherage residing on the Arter farm.

Mose Lees Garrett Bellers J. L. Arter Bokoshe Deatherage Arter

Wall Family Outing Ends Peacefully at Devil's Den

Mr and Mrs Ralph Wall and Darlene visited Devil's Den for a Sunday swim while their two year old son Evert stayed with his maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Vernon Vanschuyver. Evert reportedly dislikes water and stayed dry.

Ralph Wall Vernon Darlene Devil’s den Walls Evert Vernon Vanschuyver

Arter Family Visit From Bokoshe and Bokoshe Area

Mr and Mrs J L Arter and Johnny of Bokoshe spent two weeks visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Mason Arter in a family gathering noting travel and kinship connections.

J. L. Arter Johnny of Bokoshe Mrs Mason Arter

Four year old Juanita Gerloff visits paternal grandparents

Four year old Juanita Gerloff spent Saturday night with paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Gus Gerloff. Sunday the Gerloffs brought Juanita home and visited with her parents Mr and Mrs Delbert Gerloff and Delton.

Juanita Gerloff Gus Gerloff Gerloffs Juanita Delbert Gerloff Delton

Arters Visit. Daughter-in-Law to Undergo Ada Surgery

Mr. and Mrs. Mason Arter visit their son and family Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Arter and children Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Arter reports that daughter-in-law Mrs. Claude Arter will undergo surgery Friday in an Ada hospital.

Mason Arter Clarence Arter

Cox Family Visit in Geary This Monday

Mr and Mrs Paul Cox of Geary visited Monday with her sister Mr and Mrs Delbert Gerloff and Juanita and Delton.

Paul Cox Geary Delbert Gerloff Juanita Delton

Visitors at the Morrison home Sunday afternoon

Butch Roberts of Ft Worth Texas visited the Morrison residence Sunday afternoon, joining other unnamed guests in the gathering.

Morrison Barney and Prentiss Clark Butch Roberts Ft. Worth Tex

Wedding anniversary celebrated for two couples in Canada home

A July 23 anniversary gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Canada honored Mr. and Mrs. Havern Canada and Mr. and Mrs. Baxter Scroggins. Attendees included Henry Canada Melba Sue Copeland Peggy Sue Brannon and children. The Canadas and Scrogginses were married on July 23 though the Scrogginses wed earlier.

Cecil Canada Havern Canada Baxter Scroggins Henry Canada Melba Sue Copeland Peggy Sue Brannon Canadas Scrogginses

West family visit includes recovery update

Mr and Mrs Arvil West and children from Oklahoma City visited over a weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Baxter Scroggins. Their daughter Jeannie stayed with the grandparents. Mrs West recently had surgery and is improving but will need time before resuming daily housework.

Arvil West Oklahoma City Baxter Scroggins Jeannie

Cook School Heads to Stillwater Cooks Conference

Mrs. Clara Summers and Mrs. Bell Henson attend the annual school for cooks in Stillwater this week, a recurring event held each year for culinary training.

Clara Summers Bell Henson Stillwater School For School Cooks

Betty Canada Visits Oklahoma City With Wests

Betty Canada spent the last week in Oklahoma City accompanying Mr. and Mrs. Arvie West for a brief stay.

Betty Canada Oklahoma City Mrs Arvie West

Grandmother Sum mers Visiting Scroggins in Two Weeks

Mrs W H Sum mers, referred to as Grandmother, will spend two weeks with her daughter and son-in-law Mr and Mrs Baxter Scroggins.

Harrison Family Visit From Wichita

Mr and Mrs Carlos Harrison of Wichita Kansas visited here with his mother Mrs Floreta Harrison and their sons last week. His father Jim Harrison is employed in Wichita Kansas.

Carlos Harrison Wichita, Kan Floreta Harrison Jim Harrison Wichita Kan

Tulsa Couple Visits Parental Home With Baby

Mr and Mrs Clenis Wilson and their baby from Tulsa visited the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Bob Wilson and Lindel.

Clenis Wilson Baby Tulsa Bob Wilson Lindel

Reed-Lewis social visit noted with surrounding family

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Reed visited Mr and Mrs Sherman Lewis and children last Monday in a small family gathering.

Lawrence Reed Sherman Lewis

Ada couple visits Mrs Baxter Scroggins and husband

Mr and Mrs Erbie Lawler of Ada recently visited Mrs Baxter Scroggins and Mr Scroggins, sharing time with family in the area.

Erbie Lawler Ada Baxter Scroggins Mr. Scroggins

Scroggins Family Visit Noted in Ada

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Dink Scroggins were recent guests of Leon Scroggins and their children in Ada, according to local society notes.

W. H Dink) Scroggins Leon Scroggins Ada

Mrs Frances Brown Visits Tulsa Relatives

Mrs Frances Brown reports her sister Mrs Leo Chism formerly Evelyn West is able to be home after several days in a Tulsa hospital. Mrs Brown is the former Angeline West.

Frances Brown Tulsa Leo Chism Chism Evelyn West Brown Angeline West

Mrs Nora Hunter Visits Hartshorne Visitor

Mrs Nora Hunter of Hartshorne returns home after a week with her daughter Mrs Pearl Surgnier in the same city.

Nora Hunter Hartshorne Pearl Surgnier

Moon Family Visits Relatives in Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs Mirl Moon and their son Joe Edd along with Mrs Hazel Kimes and children visited relatives in Henryetta and Tulsa. Mrs Moon previously Lucille Chism and Mrs Kimes formerly Hazel Chism.

Mirl Moon Joe Edd Hazel Kimes Henryetta Tulsa

Local Francis Community News Highlights Fishermen and Obituaries

Anglers along the river east of Francis reported nice catfish catches as the fishing fever ran high. Visitors to Mrs. Pearl Surgnier included Wade Hestir and Eck Hunter, linking families in Tulsa and Las Cruces. The community mourned former resident Mrs. Pearl Williams, died in Roswell July 26. funeral held July 28 at Cedar Grove Church with burial there. Emma Henson remained seriously ill in Valley View Hospital.

Francis Wayne West Miri Moon H. L. Kelley Hiershell Kelley Lewis West Harrold Chaffin Lindel Wilson Eddy Price Pearl Surgnier Wade Hestir Tulsa Eck Hunter Las Cruces N. M Hunter Mrs. Hestir Surgnier Pearl Jewel Williams Roswell Cedar Grove Church Scott Jones Cedar Grove Cemetery Charlie Williams Lola Fox Miami Okla Adalie Scroggins Oklahoma City Ollie Collum Atoka Betty Almond Louisiana Arguis Harley Bill Orville Ardmore A. W. Vandiver Dougherty Ruby

Williams Family Obituary Notice From Texas

Reese Gadewater Texas is pauperized by loss as Mr. Williams and eight grandchildren survive. He is brother of Adolph Tex Williams of Francis and Mrs. May Lee of Francis and Daniel Williams of Ada. Sympathy extended to the family.

Mrs Mary West Visits Summers Family

Mrs Mary West and her children visited her parents Mr and Mrs W H Summers one day last week.

Mary West W. H. Summers

Mrs Duer Visits Ada With Daughters

Mrs Duer spent last week in Ada with her daughter Mrs Murriel Patterson and another daughter Kathryn.

Harris Returns to Dairy Business Amid Hay Haul

Robert Harris was seen hauling substantial bales to his barn last week and word spread that he plans a dairy business return. Local observers note Harris previously operated in dairy, with plans to restart operations in coming months.

Robert Harris

Mr and Mrs Harris visit Ada son and family

Mr and Mrs M E Harris shopped in Ada on Thursday of last week and visited their son Otto Harris and his wife and child.

M. E. Harris Ada Otto Harris Lonnie

Correction on Mrs Carry Allgood's hospital status

A previous report incorrectly stated Mrs Carry Allgood was a Valley View Hospital patient. She is not currently admitted and is doing well. She will require additional skin grafting later, with a brief stay anticipated.

Carry Allgood Valley View Hospital

Mrs Virdie May Visits Mother In Wewoka

Mrs. Virdie May of Wewoka visited with her mother, Mrs. Minnie Baugh, last week.

Virdie May of Wewoka Minnie Baugh

Robinsons Visit Sherman Relatives Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Don Robinson and their children spent last weekend with relatives in Sherman Texas.

Don Robinson Sherman Tex

Granddaughter Visits Sher man Grandparents Last Week

Nancy Elizabeth Norris of Sherman Texas visited her grandparents Mr and Mrs D Norris and Mr and Mrs O H Walker last week.

Nancy Elizabeth Norris Sherman, Tex D. Norris O. H. Walker

River fishing plans thwarted by rising waters

Frustrated Frank Wayne Davis Hershell Kelley and Wayne West went to the river last Thursday evening to spend the night fishing. Their plans were interrupted by rising waters and poor fishing. Better luck next time, boys.

Frank Wayne Davis Hershell Kelley Wayne West

Mrs Wilburt Scroggins Returns From Surgery

Mrs Wilburt Scroggins, formerly Juanita Fox, has returned home from Valley View Hospital after surgery. She is not doing as well as expected. Wilburt Scroggins is the son of Mr and Mrs Frank Scroggins of Oklahoma City and a former resident of Francis.

Wilburt Scroggins Valley View Hospital Juanita Fox Wilburt Frank Scroggins Oklahoma City Francis

Relative Visit Amid Illness in Geles

A resident of Geles, California, is visiting relatives and is accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Emma Henson, who is ill.

Geles Calif Emma Henson

Little Jeannie West Returns Home After Visit

Little Jeannie West daughter of Mr and Mrs Arvil West of Oklahoma City returns home after spending a week with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Baxter Scroggins.

Jeannie West Mrs Arvil West Oklahoma City Mrs. Baxter Scroggins

Ada Ladies Visit Mrs Rigsby and Mrs Adolph Williams

Mrs Rigsby of Ada has visited, and Mrs Adolph Williams has also been noted in the local social roundup highlighting community ties and commendable hospitality.

Birthday Dinner Honors Fred Matthews and Mrs Matthews

A birthday dinner at the home of Mrs. B C Matthews honored Fred Matthews and Mrs Matthews. Attendees included families from Ada Oklahoma City Ardmore and Okmulgee among others in a large community gathering.

Fred Matthews B. C. Matthews Matthews W. H. Scroggins D. L. Whittington Shirley Ada Wanda Matthews Pascal Knight Grover Matthews Oklahoma City Haskell Matthews Artesia N. M Woodrow Matthews

Hart Community By Mrs. Alvie Griffith

Mrs. Leroy Crawford and Charles visited Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Grace Johnson and May. Mrs. Alva Johnson and Velta and Mrs. Grace Johnson and May were in Stratford Wednesday morning to see Mrs. Betty Ingram who is ill. Ethel and Ruth Ingram from California were there. A son Clarence Ingram, recently burned, is much improved. Our community extends wishes for speedy recovery to these neighbors. Mrs. Ingram was my house keeper and nurse when my daughter Mary Ann was born.

Alva Johnson Velta Grace Johnson May Stratford Betty Ingram Ethel Ruth

Mercer Family Vacation With Clinton Kin

Mr and Mrs M E Mercer and daughter of Clinton are spending their vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs A H Mercer Sr in a family visit mention.

M. E. Mercer of Clinton Mrs A. H. Mercer Sr

Byers Family Visits Hickory Area Grandson Berry Glen Byers

Mr and Mrs Joe Byers of Hickory spent last week visiting Glen Byers and their children. They are getting acquainted with their new grandson Berry Glen Byers in a family gathering highlighting the arrival of the baby.

Joyce Ellen Byers Latta Glen Byers Doc Byers Francis Joe Byers Hickory Little Berry Glen Byers

Byers Name Change for Newborn Son Berry Glen

Correction notice states Mr Glen Byers and Mrs Wanda Byers chose Berry Glen as the newborn's name replacing Gerry Glen. The couple previously reported as Gerry Glen now corrected to Berry Glen.

Glen Byers Berry Glen Gerry Glen Byers Wanda Wilson

Mrs Wilma Coburn Visit Noted by Tulsa Family

Mrs Jerry Riggs and her children from Tulsa spent last week with her parents Mr and Mrs W E Coburn. Mrs Riggs is the former Wilma Coburn.

Jerry Riggs Tulsa W. E. Coburn Rigg Wilma Coburn

Simpson Family Visits Kin in Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs Joe Simpson and their Tulsa children spent last Saturday night with her parents Mr and Mrs Cal West and their son Wayne.

Joe Simpson Tulsa Cal West Wayne

Mr and Mrs Clayton Bishop Visit Arter Couple

Mr and Mrs Clayton Bishop visited Mr and Mrs Mason Arter on Tuesday night for a social call.

Clayton Bishop Mrs. Mason Arter

Ada REA meeting attends noted by Griffiths and May John

Mrs Arno Griffith May John son and Mrs Alvie Griffith attended the REA meeting in Ada Friday afternoon.

Arno Griffith May Johnson Alvie Griffith REA Ada

Oklahoma City Friday Business by Griffith and Heimer

Arno Griffith and Mr and Mrs Matt Heimer Jr conducted business in Oklahoma City on Friday.

Arno Griffith Matt Heimer Jr Oklahoma City

Grace Johnson and May Visit Ruth Cook After Farm Sale

Mrs Grace Johnson and May visited Mrs Ruth Cook on Sunday afternoon. Two sisters Mrs Lulu Anders and Mrs Tal Norvell of Stonewall also called. Mrs Cook recently held a sale ending many years of farm work.

Grace Johnson May Ruth Cook Lulu Anders Tal Norvell Stonewall

Obituary Notice for Mrs. T. M. Cook Sr. Kin

The obituary notes the death of Mrs. Cook, wife of T. M. Cook Sr., who died about two years ago. The text identifies a surviving spouse and references the late husband.

T. M. Cook Sr

Ada Couple Guests At Ownbey Home Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Ownbey of Ada were guests Saturday night of his parents Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Ownbey.

Jimmie Ownbey Ada Mrs B. B. Ownbey

Griffiths and guest visit Sulphur Saturday night

Mr and Mrs Alvie Griffith and Joe Tom visited Saturday night in Sulphur. They were warmly welcomed and shared conversation and hospitality with local friends during the gathering.

Alvie Griffith Joe Tom

Summers Family Visited Mrs Cassidy in Fittstown

Mr and Mrs Evert Summers and their sons spent Sunday with Mrs Albert Cassidy in Fittstown. Mrs Cassidy is the sister of Mrs Summers.

Mrs. Evert Summers and Albert Cassidy Fittstown Mrs. Cassidy Mrs. Summers

Griffiths Start Stillwater Assignment Through August

Joe Tom and Mary Ann Griffith left Sunday morning for Stillwater. Mary Ann will work there through August 11.

Joe Tom Mary Ann Griffith Stillwater Mary Ann

Mercer Family Visits Denton Relatives

Mr and Mrs M E Mercer and their daughter left Monday morning for Denton Texas to visit relatives there.

A. H. Mercer Sr M. E. Mercer and Denton, Tex

Ice Cream Social Shows Vaness HD Club Spirit

Mr and Mrs Alvie Griffith attended the event sponsored by the Vaness HD Club led by Louise Welch. The Cook sale sold out quickly and required more sandwiches, as diners praised the club for its meals and accomplishments.

Alvie Griffith Vaness HD Club Louise Welch

Summers and Soutees Join Haineses on Kentucky Visit

Mrs. Evert Summers of Hart and Mrs. Marjorie Soutee sisters of Mrs. Virgil Haines will accompany the Haines family on a trip to Kentucky. They plan to depart Wednesday.

Evert Summers of Hart Marjorie Soutee Virgil Haines Kentucky

Hart HD Club Meeting Date Correction

The Hart HD Club will meet on August 8 at the home of Mrs. John Stinson correcting an earlier note that listed August 5.

Hart Club Hart HD Club John Stinson

Griffiths return from Stillwater and four weeks at Lackland

Jo Tom Griffith returned home Tuesday from Stillwater after spending his last vacation week there. He leaves Wednesday for Lackland AFB in San Antonio Texas where he will be stationed for the next four weeks.

Tom Griffith Stillwater Lackland Afb San Antonio Tex

New Ada Brick Plant Opens Under New Ownership

Community asks who to rely on for hay hauling as Ada area youth seek local jobs while the brick plant in Ada begins operations under new ownership.

Joe Summers Ada

Twenty two years later bill finally paid by California

Ada physician Dr. O E Welborn received 6.50 to clear an old account from a former Ada resident. The long forgotten bill is settled balancing the books as the sender completes his aim of getting clear with everybody.

California O. E. Welborn

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