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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1955

Page

5

Jesse

Mrs S J Markley recalls a neighborhood Ha’nt Hole gathering and Easter parties past. Curtis and Paul Barrett now in California remember swimming and stories of bottomless pits once tied to local tales. A four year old nearly drowned years ago with rescuers using cane poles, and the Braddy/Mann families are tied to East Jesse history.

Weekly Ha’nt A. M. Pharr Pharr Curtis Paul Barrett California

Mrs. Jake Antrikin Ill With Cancer in Los Angeles

Word reaches here that Mrs. Jake Antrikin of Los Angeles, former Jesse resident, is ill with cancer. She is reported inoperable and hospitalized for eight weeks of radium treatment before any surgery.

Jake Antrikin Los Angeles Jesse

Roy Wood Improves After Ada Clinic Treatments

Roy Wood, left totally disabled by a fall two years ago, undergoes care at an Ada clinic and shows signs of improvement.

Roy Wood Ada

Will Holland Improves After Neck Injury

Will Holland is rapidly losing pain after a neck injury suffered when stepping from a pickup about two weeks ago.

Will Holland

McLain Family Leaves Redondo Beach for Home

Mr and Mrs Frank McLain of Redondo Beach California returned home Tuesday after visiting relatives for a week. Their children Houston and Phyllis joined them after staying with grandparents Mr and Mrs J L McLain for more than a week.

Frank McLain Redondo Beach Calif Houston Phyllis J. L. McLain

Man Returns From Alma Visit With Schreiber Party

Ronnie Sawyers returned home Sunday evening after visiting Gerald Wayne Schreiber of Alma last week. He traveled with Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Schreiber who were en route to Garber to visit Schreiber's father and other relatives in Kansas during their vacation.

Ronnie Sawyers Gerald Wayne Schreiber Alma Jeff Schreiber Garber Schreiber Kansas

Mrs. Antrikin's difficult homeward trip ends in car trouble

Mrs. Howard Antrikin wrote to her mother about a rough journey with her three children. After reaching Gallup New Mexico for the night the car would not start the next day and had to be pushed. In Los Angeles the car was found to have a cracked head and engine hanging by a single bolt, leading Mrs. Antrikin to switch to a new Pontiac.

Howard Antrikin A. M. Pharr Jesse L. A Antrikin

Mr and Mrs Barrett Visit Ada Hospital for Daughter’s Surgery

Mr George Barrett and his wife went to Ada hospital on Thursday to be at the bedside of their daughter Mrs Amy Duke who had surgery on Wednesday. She is reported to be recuperating nicely.

George Barrett Ada Hospital Barrett Amy Duke

Family Picnic at Devil's Den Ends with Wasp Sting Incident

Mrs. Anita Ott hosted a family picnic at Devil's Den for the Mec Curtain and Chastain McCurtain families and guests from Redondo Beach and Ardmore. A wasp nest caused chaos as Ronald Evans received seven stings while other boys escaped unscathed leaving the rest unharmed.

J. C. MecCurtain Redondo Beach Calif Chastain McCurtain Ardmore Anita Ott Devil's den Jim McLain Fred Rogers Ronald Larry Evans Alba Ott Doy Ott Elsie Eddy Bob McC

Altus man visits Jesse after Texoma fishing trip

Ben Provance of Altus and a car load of friends stopped in Jesse Saturday for a brief visit with the A. M. Pharrs. They had just finished a fishing trip to Texoma and were on their way home.

Ben Provance Altus Jesse A. M. Pharrs Texoma

Man and family relocate to Ada for new mechanical post

R. V. Mann Jr. and his family from Tulsa moved to Ada last week where he has taken a job as a mechanic.

R. V. Mann Jr Tulsa Ada

Children receive second polio shots last week

Patricia Fern Garrett Judy Pharr and Ronnie Miller were among children who received their second polio shots last week in the public health drive.

Patricia Fern Garrett Judy Pharr Ronnie Miller

Sale Reported for Fred Sherman Estate in Karo

Robert Gregory cited a Monday sale of the Fred Sherman estate in Karo with stock bringing exceptionally good prices. The report notes strong demand and favorable prices across items sold at the event.

Robert Gregory Fred Sherman Karo

Vacay Shared by Wilton Holland Family in Wichita

Mr and Mrs Wilton Holland and their sons David and Ronnie and Doris and Doyle Kifer of Wichita Kansas are spending a two week vacation with Holland and his parents Mr and Mrs Will Holland in Wichita.

Wilton Holland David Ronnie Doris and Doyle Kifer Wichita, Kan Holland Mrs Will Holland

McDonalds Welcome Fenton Family for Weekend Visit

The McDonalds hosted Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Fenton and their children from Seminole who planned to spend the night and Sunday with them, returning home afterward.

McDonalds

Humming Birds Feed in Mrs Pharr's Garden as Cranes Wait

Dozens of humming birds work the mimosa tree in Mrs. A. M. Pharr's garden. Three white cranes wheel and watch a pond awaiting a late fisherman to leave so they can fish for their supper.

Skunk Returns to Thieve from Chickens Again

A recurring skunk trespasses into a yard and targets a coop, provoking frustration from residents. Local observers report repeated disturbances as the animal scents and raids food stored near the poultry. The piece notes ongoing frustration and community vigilance.

Amarillo Couple Visits Friends in Centrahoma and East Jesse

Mr. and Mrs. Peay Phillips and daughters Cleo and Inez of Amarillo Texas visited Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Holland. They then called on Mrs. Dalton Maddox and Mrs. W. E. Weatherly before returning home. Phillips is brother to Holland Maddox and Weatherly. They left Wednesday night for home after the short stay.

Peay Phillips Cleo Inez Amarillo Tex Ed Holland Dalton Maddox Centrahoma W. E. Weatherly East Jesse Phillips

Parish Chapel Visit Noted By Dallas Couple

Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Rogers of Dallas Texas visited Mrs. M. R. Wood Tuesday evening in a brief parish chapel social noted by Florence Isaacs.

R. C. Rogers Dallas, Tex M. R. Wood

Children of Oil Center Visit Isaacs for Sunday Dinner

The children of Oil Center were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs, sharing a family meal and conversation in a cordial gathering.

Children of Oil Center Mrs. W. N. Isaacs

Edwards Visit Yields Two Large Watermelons

Danny Edwards travels to Galey to visit his cousin Butch Edwards and returns with two big watermelons.

Danny Edwards Butch Edwards

Ada man visits Max Law amid last week

John Law of Ada spent part of last week with Max Law. Mr and Mrs Jake Chandler and their Stratford family visited Mr and Mrs Fred Gray and their sons Wednesday.

John Law Ada Max Law Jake Chandler

Mrs Verneice Dryden Visits Clara Wood and Florence Isaacs

Mrs Verneice Dryden visited Mrs Clara Wood and Florence Isaacs on Wednesday, sharing a friendly call and conversation during the afternoon.

Verneice Dryden Clara Wood Florence Isaacs

Coal County Singing Convention Draws Large Crowd

A large crowd filled the Olney school on Sunday for the Coal County singing convention. The Gospel Aires were special guests and young Elizabeth Mann of Ada sang several numbers.

Coal County Olney Gospelaires Little Elizabeth Mann Ada

Dorgan Family Moves Near M. D. Edwards Farm

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dorgan of Slaton Texas have moved to the M. D. Edwards farm. They are welcomed as neighbors and Mr Dorgan is a nephew of Mr. Edwards and will work with him on the farm.

Ed Dorgan Slaton Tex M. D. Edwards Mr. Dorgan Mr. Edwards M. D

Oklahoma City women visit Isaacs couple on Thursday

Mrs Ruby Layne of Oklahoma City and Mrs Terry Gray visited Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs Thursday night.

Ruby Layne Oklahoma City Terry Gray W. N. Isaacs

Ada REA Meeting Attendees List and Local Health Note

The Ada community gathering for the REA meeting included F A Ferguson Miss Ruby Dryden Mrs Virgie Pennington Vineta Mrs Mildred Clay Miss Vasto Pennington Mrs Lillie Miller Mrs Lorraine Pennington and sons Mrs Elma Law and Max Mrs Clarice Pennington and Harrell Gene Mrs Hicks and children and Mrs Juanita Stiles and children. Max Law was on the sick list the first of the week. Haskell and Jo Fox of Oklahoma City are visiting Mrs Clara Wood and Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs and Doyne.

REA Ada F. A. Ferguson Ruby Dryden Virgie Pennington Vineta Mildred Clay Vasto Pennington Lillie Miller Lorraine Pennington Elma Law Max Clarice Pennington Harrell Gene Hicks Juanita Stiles Haskell Jo Fox Oklahoma City Clara Wood W. N. Isaacs Doyne

Pleasant Hill Youths Hold Evening Sacred Songs

No preaching service was held at Pleasant Hill church Sunday night. The community's young people organized an evening service of sacred songs.

Pleasant Hill Church

Mrs Mildred Clay Attends Revival at Church of Christ Stratford

Mrs Mildred Clay has been attending a revival at the Church of Christ in Stratford this past week.

Mildred Clay Church of Christ In Stratford

Buckmasters and Nixes Enjoy Sunday Roller Skating

S. K. Buck masters of Fitzhugh and the Chester Nixes spent a hot Sunday roller skating at Ballards Park and cooled off at the Buckmasters' home with homemade ice cream and cake in the evening.

S. K. Buckmasters Fitzhugh Chester Nixes Ballards Park Buckmasters

Ada residents share midweek visit with friends

Mrs. Elma Law and Max spent Wednesday with Mrs. Ethel Keef and Aleta Law and John of Ada.

Elma Law Max Ethel Keef Aleta Law John Ada

Larry and Gary Gray Spend Evening with Oil Center Grays

Larry and Gary Gray spent Thursday night with Mike and Rodney Gray of Oil Center, sharing time and conversation in a family gathering at a local residence.

Larry Gary Gray Mike Rodney Gray Oil Center

Visit and Sunday calls in Sulphur community

Gaar Corner reports Saturday evening activity as Mrs. Frances Taylor of Sulphur visited Mayrene Farmer on Sunday morning.

Frances Taylor

Magar Couple Named in Oil Center Notice

Readable fragment cites Mr and Mrs Jim Magar of Oil Center linked to a Sunday event as part of a local notice or report.

Mrs Ruby Tederick and Family Visiting Relatives

Mrs. Ruby Tederick and her children of Tulsa are spending the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Virgle Farmer.

Ruby Tederick Tulsa Virgle Farmer

Miss Linda Ann Tucker Visits Isaacs Family

Miss Linda Ann Tucker was the Thursday evening guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs.

Linda Ann Tucker

Connerville Woman Visits Isaacs Family and Wedding Shower

Mrs. Elsie Cole of Connerville spent Sunday evening with the W. N. Isaacs family. Linda Ann Tucker and Florence Isaacs attended a wedding shower at the Stratford Church Thursday night for Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Pat ton.

Elsie Cole Connerville W. N. Isaacs Linda Ann Tucker Florence Isaacs Stratford Church J. A. Patton

Community Notes From the County Creek and Bridges

A group of fourteen swam at the new farm pond Sunday evening while others made ice cream. The county crew worked on bridges in the area. Mrs. Lovie Dryden visited Mrs. Virgie Pennington on Monday.

Lovie Dryden Virgie Pennington

Mrs Verneice Dryden on the Sick List This Week

Mrs Verneice Dryden is listed as sick this week in the community health notes. She is expected to recover with rest and care, according to local notices.

Verneice Dryden

Ada R E A meeting awards air conditioner prize

Mrs Thomason won a ten air conditioner at the Ada R E A meeting held last Friday. Velma Harlin Jimmie Nix and Vivian Jackson prepared forty pints of chow chow on Monday, noted with amusement at the gathering.

Jesse C. A. Thomason

Isaacs Visits Family and Friends in Haskell

Doyne Isaacs spent Wednesday visiting his sister and her husband Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Patton. They visited with Ernie Fox, Haskell, and Joe Wednesday evening.

Doyne Isaacs J. A. Patton Ernie Fox Haskell Joe

Alvie Miller Visits Farmer Boys for Evening Swim

Alvie Miller spent Sunday evening with the Farmer boys and they swam together part of the time, sharing a casual social gathering.

Alvie Miller Farmer Boys

Mrs Anderson Treated For Severe Nosebleed And Recovery

Mrs. H. A. Anderson suffered a severe nosebleed Saturday requiring hospitalization to stop the bleeding. She returned Monday to have packing removed and remains weak with loss of blood and nervousness.

H. A. Anderson

Ferguson families visit relatives in Ada on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Floyd Ferguson and their children from Ada visited his sister Mr and Mrs Mulheim and their sons on Sunday.

Floyd Ferguson Ada Mrs. Mulheim

Mrs M R Wood Visits Mrs Frank Dryden

Mrs M R Wood visited Mrs Frank Dryden on Wednesday, spending time at her home.

Mrs Edith Jackson Visits Mrs Emma Farmer Sunday Morning

Mrs Edith Jackson and Melba of Gaar Corner along with Mrs Mildred Clay called on Mrs Emma Farmer Sunday morning in a local social visit.

Edith Jackson Melba Gaar Corner Mildred Clay Emma Farmer

Lucky Boys Escape Car Wreck Near Jesse

Three boys Sonny Barns Thomas Ingraham and Jerry Felkins crawled from a wrecked Homer Barns car one mile north of Jesse last Saturday. The vehicle overturned after traveling west then east and ended upside down with the top crushed. All three escaped uninjured as Constable Crow and highway patrol investigated.

Sonny Barns Thomas Ingraham Jerry Felkins Homer Barns Jesse Crow Stonewall

Rainy trip visits family and chukar birds

Mr and Mrs J W Law and Max traveled to Hartshorne and McAlester on Saturday. They visited Mrs Pearl Adams in Salem Oregon and Mr and Mrs Fred Richardson in Hartshorne. They noted a good rain in McAlester Friday night making crops and gardens green and saw chukar birds from New Mexico.

J. W. Law Max Hartshorne MccAlester McAlester Law Pearl Adams Salem Ore Fred Richardson

Pennington and Clays Visit Fam on Byars Fishing Trip

Mr Milo Pennington and Mrs Pennington with Vineta and Mrs Mildred Clay visited Mr and Mrs E C Clay of Byars on Sunday evening. They went fishing on the Canadian River but caught few fish.

Milo Pennington Vineta Mildred Clay E. C. Clay Byars Canadian

Isaacs Family Outing in Allen Visit

Mr and Mrs Royal Isaacs of Allen spent Wednesday with Florence Isaacs, sharing time and fellowship in a local family gathering.

Mrs. Royal Isaacs of Allen Florence Isaacs

Isaacs Guests With Oil Center Family at Dinner

W N Isaacs was the dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray and their family in Oil Center Thursday, sharing an evening with local residents.

W. N. Isaacs Mrs. Vernon Gray Oil Center

Mrs Walter Wood Visits Mr and Mrs Fred Gray

Mrs Walter Wood spent Tuesday night in the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Gray and their sons for an informal social gathering.

Walter Wood Fred Gray and Sons

Rowes Expect Visitor From New Mexico Soon

Mr and Mrs Rowe anticipate a visit from his mother who plans to travel from New Mexico in the near future.

Mr. and Mrs. Rowe New Mexico

Mrs. Dwade Patton Returns to Oklahoma City Visit

Mrs. Dwade Patton of Oklahoma City visited her parents Thursday, sharing time with family during a short sojourn.

Dwade Patton Oklahoma City

Gray families host supper guests from Center

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gray and their two sons were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Oren Gray of Center on Saturday, sharing a social visit in a local family gathering.

Mrs Fred Gray and Sons Oren Gray Center

Cavener and H R Dine with the Farmers at Union Hill

E. C. Cavener and H. R. were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Farmer of Union Hill Sun.

E. C. Cavener H. R Mrs. Bennie Farmer Union Hill

Theresa Dryden Visiting Lawrence Family Friends

Miss Theresa Dryden of Lawrence is spending a few days with Glen and Ruby Dryden.

Theresa Dryden Lawrence Glen Ruby Dryden

Hopkinses Visit Sherrells in McAlester this Sunday

Mr and Mrs Bill Hopkins of McAlester spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Troy Sherrell in a family visit. The gathering reflected a cordial weekend meeting among local residents.

Bill Hopkins McAlester Troy Sherrell

Visitors of Mr and Mrs J W Law Sunday

Mr and Mrs J W Law received Mr and Mrs Joe Beck and Mr and Mrs Pod Law and John of Ada as guests Sunday, according to local notices.

J. W. Law Joe Beck Pod Law John Ada

Mildred Clay Takes Mother in Law to Pauls Valley Doctor

Mrs Mildred Clay traveled to Pauls Valley on Friday with her mother in law Mrs E C Clay to visit the doctor.

Mildred Clay Byars E. C. Clay Pauls Valley

Family Visit Binds Gage and Holdenville Kin

Ernie Fields of Gage and Mrs. Roston Worthy of Holdenville visited Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Wade and Mrs. Iona Simpson. Fields is Mrs. Simpson’s youngest brother and an uncle of Mrs. Wade and Mrs. Worthy.

Ernie Fields Gage Roston Worthy Holdenville C. P. Wade Iona Simpson Fields Mrs. Simpson Wade Worthy

Mrs Tom Burch Visits the Drydens Monday

Mrs. Tom Burch paid a social visit to Mr. and Mrs. Bud Dryden on Monday, sharing greetings and casual conversation.

Tom Burch Mrs Bud Dryden

Danny Edwards Guests With Doyne Isaacs Sunday Evening

Danny Edwards was the guest of Doyne Isaacs Sunday evening in a quiet social gathering. The event highlighted local friendship and community ties with both men as hosts and guests.

Danny Edwards Doyne Isaacs

Tucker-Dryden visit noted Friday night

Mr and Mrs Lee Tucker visited Mr and Mrs Bud Dryden Friday night in a small social gathering. The event highlighted local community ties with neighbors sharing conversation and hospitality.

Lee Tucker Mrs Bud Dryden

Sunday School Attendance and Visiting Guests Report

July 31 Sunday School attendance reached 29 with Rev. T J Jared Sr delivering the message. Visitors Don Sutton and Billy Ray Farmer attended, while Mrs. Virgil Meek and Berlene visited Mrs. Leo Scott’s family in Rebee.

T. J. Jared Sr Don Sutton Billy Ray Farmer

Weekend Visit From Wichita And Drumright Family

A family spent the weekend visiting relatives Mr and Mrs Con Van Dalson of Wichita Kansas and Mr and Mrs Delbert Duncan of Drumright Oklahoma in their home.

Con van Dalson Wichita Kan Delbert Duncan Drumright Okla

Jolene Meek Returns From Sand Springs Revival

Jolene Meek came home Monday after a two week revival in Sand Springs.

Jolene Meek Sand Springs

Sparks Welcome Hazel Lee At Valley View Hospital

Mr and Mrs Levi Sparks announce the birth of their baby girl Hazel Lee on Saturday July 30 at Valley View Hospital in Ada. She weighed seven pounds ten ounces.

Levi Sparks Valley View Hospital Ada Hazel Lee

Galey Family Visits Relatives in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs David Galey spent time this week visiting relatives in Oklahoma City sharing family news and greetings with kin.

David Galey Oklahoma City

Boy Bobby Hudson Leaves With Family for Big Spring

Bobby Hudson departed Sunday afternoon with his parents for Big Spring Texas after a summer stay with his aunt Mrs Lorene Duncan. He will be missed by friends in the community for the time he has spent there.

Bobby Hudson Mr. and Joel Hudson Big Spring Tex Bobby Lorene Duncan

Poison Ivy Snafu Report In Small Town Notes

Jerry Clark is said to have a bad case of poison ivy. Don Herson and Donnie called Monday to see Mrs. Virgil Meek and family.

Jerry Clark

Sunday dinner guests honored by Mrs. Annie Duncan

Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Joel Hudson and Bobby of Big Spring Texas accompanied by Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan and their children.

Annie Duncan Joel Hudson Bobby Big Spring, Tex Paul Duncan

Mrs Tony Martin Visits Bebee Friends

Mrs Tony Martin visited Tuesday with Mrs Emma Booth and Mrs Wilma Scaff of Bebee.

Tony Martin Emma Booth Wilma Scaff Bebee

Saturday Ice Cream Social at Mr and Mrs Goodwins

Saturday night visitors included Mrs Minnie Goodwin and children Mrs Bob Henry and children Mr and Mrs Bery Walden and Ray Northam of Wichita Kansas joining Mr and Mrs Dick Goodwin for a family ice cream gathering.

Dick Goodwin Minnie Goodwin Bob Henry Bery Walden Ray Northam Wichita Kan

Mrs Pinley and guests visit on Sunday afternoon

Mrs. Albert Pinley and children visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Lois Pinley and family and Mr and Mrs James Duncan and continued visit.

Albert Pinley Lois Pinley

Crawleys Visit County Line on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Allen Crawley of County Line visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs E L Crawley.

Allen Crawley County Line E. L. Crawley

Martins Move In As Ponca City Residents Relocate

Mr Tony Martin and Mrs Tony Martin relocate to Ponca City while Mr Jackie Martin and Mrs Jackie Martin move into the Martins house as new residents settle in.

Tony Martin Ponca City Jackie Martin Martins’ House

Community visitors share Monday night with Pinleys

Mr and Mrs Ira Pinley welcomed guests including Mr and Mrs Albert Pinley during a Monday night visit to join neighbors in the community gathering.

Mrs Ira Pinley Albert Pinley

Youth Camp Planned at Greenleaf Lake Near Muskogee

Community youths Deanna Jones Berlene Meek and Jolene Meek prepare to attend the annual Youth Camp at Greenleaf Lake near Muskogee sponsored by the Church of God of Prophecy. The August 8 to 14 program features Bible studies with qualified teachers, daytime sports, and an evangelistic service led by Rev. Harry Lee Moore of Cleveland Tennessee. Interested attendees may contact Jolene Meek at 9578-W.3.

Greenleaf Lake Muskogee Church of God of Prophecy Deanna Jones Berlene Jolene Meek Harry Lee Moore Cleveland, Tenn Call

Frank Cunning ham and Bacon Visit Arlington Friends

Mr and Mrs Frank Cunning ham visited Thursday and Friday with Mr and Mrs Connie Bacon of Arlington Tex.

Frank Cunningham Connie Bacon Arlington, Tex

Powell and Corvin Hosts Visit Rebee Family Members

Mr and Mrs Marion Powell and Geraldine Corvin visited and dined with Mrs Ire Pinley Sun George Booth and boys of Rebee on Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Tred Duncan.

Marion Powell Geraldine Corvin Ire Pinley George Booth Rebee Tred Duncan

Mrs Virgil Meek and visitors meet Bebee residents

Mrs. Virgil Meek along with Berlene and Jolene visited Tuesday with Mrs. Etta Hightower and Mrs. Gracie Hayes of Bebee.

Virgil Meek Berlene Jolene Etta Hightower Gracie Hayes Bebee

Friday Visitors at Mrs Duncan Home

Friday visitors included Gwen and David Golden and Lois and Lavoid Meek. Gwen and David are grandchildren of Mrs Paul Duncan.

Annie Duncan Gwen David Golden Lois Lavoid Meek David Paul Duncan

Donna and Sherry Scott Visit Berlene Meek in Rebee

Donna Scott and Sherry Scott of Re bee visited Wednesday with Berlene Meek for a social call at Meek’s home.

Donna and Sherry Scott Rebee Berlene Meek

Skunk Alarm Spurs Disturbance at Duncan Place

Mrs Duncan was awakened Monday morning by a noise in the chicken house and found a skunk. After securing a pole for a weapon she attempted to handle the animal.

Duncan Place

Battle Leaves One Chicken Dead After Skunk Clash

In a clash between a skunk and a flock, only one chicken died while others escaped unharmed. Local observers noted the skunk was responsible for the loss in a brief outdoor incident.

Ada Families Visit Mrs Henry and Mrs Goodwin

Mrs Bob Henry and her children visited Mrs Minnie Goodwin and Lillian Brecheen and their children in Ada on Sunday. They were hosted by Mr and Mrs Dick Goodwin.

Bob Henry Minnie Goodwin Lillian Brecheen Ada Dick Goodwin

Local Social Visit Highlights Saturday Evening

Mr and Mrs Max Kirkes and Russ visited Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Kari Tilley and bors.

Max Kirkes Russ Kari Tilley Bors

Revival fills Oil Center on Tuesday night

Worstell residents gathered Tuesday at Oil Center for a revival meeting. Attendees included Mrs Sybie Jones Mary Lou Deanna Mrs virgin Meek Mrs Gracie Hayes Berlene Meek Farrell Jones Phyllis Hayes and Betty Wall.

Worstell Oil Center Sybie Jones Mary Lou Deanna Virgil Meek Gracie Hayes Berlene Meek Farrell Jones Phyllis Hayes Betty Wall

Shawnee couple visits kin in Sunday gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Duncan of Shawnee visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Duncan, sharing a family gathering.

Kirk Duncan Shawnee Mrs Fred Duncan

Mrs Meek Hayes and Berlene Meek Visit Duncan Family

Mrs Virgil Meek Mrs Gracie Hayes and Berlene Meek visited Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan.

Virgil Meek Gracie Hayes Berlene Meek Paul Duncan

Sunday Dinner Attended by Farrell Jones and Guests

Farrell Jones shared Sunday dinner with Phyllis Hayes. Also present were Mr and Mrs Don Henson and Donnie from Oklahoma City.

Farrell Jones Phyllis Hayes Don Henson Donnie Oklahoma City

Mrs Virgil Meek and Relatives Visit from Oklahoma City

Berlene and Leo Scott and family of Rebee hosted visitors including Mrs. Etta Hightower Mrs. Gracie Hayes Phyllis Mrs. Don Henson and Donnie of Oklahoma City along with Mrs. Virgil Meek and others.

Virgil Meek Berlene Jolene Leo Scott Rebee Etta Hightower Gracie Hayes Phyllis Don Henson Donnie Oklahoma City

Preparations for Church of God of Prophecy Assembly

Members in and near the area prepare to attend the General Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy to be held in Cleveland Tennessee in September.

Church of God of Prophecy Cleveland Tenn

Worstell Church Plans Hat Parade and Butane Upgrade

Worstell church prepares a prewinter butane system installation and a special program for the young people's service. Leader Mary Lou Jones announced a hat parade to boost youth work, with visitors expected from Allen and Ada.

Worstell Mary Lou Jones Allen Ada

Ray Miller Takes Vacation Amid Illness

Ray Miller enjoyed a vacation last week but fell ill with strep throat early and late in the week. Penicillin injections ended the infection and he returned to work. He is employed by Web Co Drilling Co. currently drilling at Sprawling.

Ray Miller

Emma Farmer Resides With Ill Brother in Oklahoma City

Mrs. Emma Farmer spent four days of last week in Oklahoma City with her brother Will Reed who is seriously ill. Reed was a resident of this community some years back.

Emma Farmer Oklahoma City Will Reed Mr. Reed

Howard Wood and Gene Mulheim in Stratford Sunday

Howard Wood and Gene Mulheim were in Stratford on Sunday for an unspecified local event. No further details were provided about purpose or activities.

Local Visitors During Weekend Gatherings

Mrs. Aleta Law and John of Ada visited Elma Law and Max Thursday along with Mrs. Naomi Bradley of Gaar Corner and Mrs. Frank Dryden. F. A. Ferguson spent Sunday with his daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Mulheim. Mrs. Pearl Gray and her sons visited her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Gentry of Stratford Sunday evening. Gene Mulheim called on Howard Wood Thursday.

Elma Law Max Aleta Law John Ada Naomi Bradley Gaar Corner Frank Dryden F. A. Ferguson Mrs. Mulheim Gene Mulheim Howard Wood

Thompson Couple Visit Cousins in Jesse

Mr and Mrs Walter Thompson of Snow Oklahoma visited Friday and Saturday with their cousins the A M Pharrs and the C A Thomasons in Jesse.

Walter Thompson Snow, Okla Jesse A. M. Pharrs C. A. Thomasons

Durant chaperones Baptist Assembly group at Falls Creek

Mrs. Charlie Durant supervised a youth group attending the Baptist Assembly at Falls Creek last Friday. Included were Sue and Dan Durant, Bob by Knight of Ada, and Joe Howry of Fittstown.

Charlie Durant Baptist Assembly Falls Creek Sue Dan Durant Bobby Knight Ada Joe Howry Fittstown

Tucker Family Visit To Galey Residents

Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Tucker and their daughters from Galey paid a social visit to Mrs. Clara Wood and Florence Isaacs on Wednesday.

M. R. Tucker Galey Clara Wood Florence Isaacs

Attenders at Stratford Church Saturday Night

Vineta attended church in Stratford Saturday night with others, reflecting a social or religious gathering noted in local records.

Local visitors stop by homes this midweek

Mrs. Alene Anderson and Mrs. Betty Heaps with Patsy visited the J. W. Law home Wednesday night. W. N. Isaacs visited Mr. and Mrs. Bud Dryden Saturday.

Alene Anderson Betty Heaps Patsy J. W. Law Mrs Bud Dryden

Durant Family Visit to Ada for Ill Relative

Mr and Mrs Charlie Durant traveled to Ada on Saturday to meet Ed and Lorene Rogers of El Dorado Arkansas at the bedside of Lizzie Williams mother of Mrs Rogers and Mrs Durant who is critically ill. Durant expects brother C F Gill and wife from El Paso Texas this week for a two week visit.

Charlie Durant Ada Ed Rogers el Dorado Ark Rogers Lorene Williams

Mrs Clara Wood Visits Cheek Family Near Anadarko

Mrs Clara Wood traveled with Mr and Mrs Lee Tucker to Anadarko on Sunday to visit the Cheek family. The Cheeks lived in the area about 30 years ago and their children and the speaker's two youngest sisters were close friends.

Clara Wood Lee Tucker Anadarko Cheek Bud Cheek

Local visits noted in community notices

Mrs Pearl Gray. Gary and Larry visited Mrs Hallie Wood of Roff Tuesday. Mayrene Farmer and Gene Maddox were in Sulphur Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ray Dryden and family of Lawrence visited with Ruby and Glen Dryden Sunday. Mrs Frank Dryden visited her sister Mrs Dorothy Loven of

Pearl Gray Gary Larry Hallie Wood Roff Mayrene Farmer Gene Maddox Ray Dryden Lawrence Ruby Glen Dryden Frank Dryden Dorothy Loven

Mrs Dora Gann and son Ford dining with Barretts

Mrs Dora Gann and her son Ford were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs George Barrett on Sunday evening. The visit highlighted social ties in the community as the Barretts hosted the family for a cordial meal and conversation.

Dora Gann Reford George Barrett

McDonald Hurries Home for Urgent Saturday Job

L. J. McDonald was home from Sherman for the weekend when Durant called Saturday morning with an unputoffable assignment. He finished his labors to make it.

L. J. McDonald Sherman Durant

Revival Attendees at Oil Center Include Henson Dryden Gray Isaacs

Attendees at the Oil Center revival include Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Henson, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gray, and Florence Isaacs.

Oil Center P. O. Henson Frank Dryden Fred Gray Florence Isaacs

Henson Family Attends Mountain View Camp Meeting

Mr and Mrs P O Henson and her father E B Crawford of Ada attended a camp meeting at Mountain View Sunday. The Hensons had lived there previously before moving to the current community and reported seeing quite a few of their old acquaintances.

P. O. Henson E. B. Crawford Ada Mountain View

Little Miss Edna Ruth Wood Visits From Roff

Edna Ruth Wood of Roff visited with her sister and family, Mr and Mrs Fred Gray, from Sunday to Tuesday.

Edna Ruth Wood of Roff Fred Gray

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S. J. Markley Mommie Markleys Ken Braddy R. V. Mann Bird Life Animal Life Jim Magar Worstell News Mrs. Lois Meek James Colorado Don Herson James Duncan Buick America Any &S Lichardson Buick Co Vernon Gray 911 W. Main
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