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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1955

Page

8

Bebee Home Demonstration Club Meets for Dress and Accessories

The Bebee Home Demonstration Club met Monday August 1 at the schoolhouse. Mrs. Leo Scott led devotions, Mrs. Oma Hood offered prayer, and minutes were read by Mrs. Pearl Wells. Miss Waldene Kozel demonstrated The Basic Dress and Accessories. Members present included J. K. Smith Virginia Tilley Pearl Wells Wilma Atkeson W H Hightower Leo Scott Oma Hood Gracie Hayes Wilma Roberts Gladys Cape Josie Thompson. Hostesses were Wilma Roberts and Pearl Norton. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday September 5.

Bebee Home Demonstration Club Leo Scott Oma Hood Pearl Wells J. K. Smith Waldene Kozel Virginia Tilley Wilma Atkeson W. H. Hightower Gracie Hayes Wilma Roberts Gladys Cape Josie Thompson Pearl Norton

Mrs. Geraldine Corvin Visits Worstell Parents

Mrs. Geraldine Corvin was Sunday dinner guest of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ira Pinley of Worstell.

Geraldine Corvin Ira Pinley Worstell

Wesley May and T. S. Hood Visit Oklahoma City

Wesley May and T. S. Hood traveled to Oklahoma City on Friday for a business trip.

Wesley May T. S. Hood Oklahoma City

Mrs Tony Martin Visits Worstell Friends Friday

Mrs Tony Martin of Worstell visited Friday afternoon with Mrs J W Booth and Mrs Vernon Scaff in a social gathering highlighting local community ties.

Tony Martin Worstell J. W. Booth Vernon Scaff

Tilleys Visit Sunday Morning with Glen Wiling

Johnny Tilley and R. E. Tilley called on Sunday morning with Glen Wiling, according to local social notes.

Johnny Tilley R. E. Tilley Glen Wiling

Ada couple visits Atkeson family Sunday

Mr and Mrs Frank Haggard of Ada spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Pete Atkeson and family.

Frank Haggard Ada Pete Atkeson

Sunday Dinner Guests Share Company

Mrs. Lois Meek and Berlene visited Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott and Donna Kaye for Sunday dinner. In the afternoon guests included Mrs. Gracie Hayes and Phyllis Farrel Jones and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ray Henson and Donnie of Oklahoma City.

Lois Meek Berlene Leo Scott Donna Kaye Gracie Hayes Phyllis Farrel Jones Donald Ray Henson Donnie Oklahoma City

Golds Visit Duncan Family Sunday Night

Gwendolyn and Margaret Gold en spent a short time with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Duncan and boys Sunday night.

Gwendolyn Margaret Golden Mrs Paul Duncan

Sunday visit by Mrs. Lamb and family to Farmer kin

Mrs. Clifford Lamb spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Vergil Farmer along with Donnie and Phyllis.

Clifford Lamb Donnie Phyllis Vergil Farmer

Hood Family Hosts Haskins Visit Friday Night

Mr and Mrs T S Hood and their daughters spent Friday night with Mr and Mrs Earlin Haskins sharing plans and conversation in a social visit noted in local society records.

Mrs Ray Roberts and Pam Visit Oklahoma City Family

Mrs. Ray Roberts and Pam spent from Wednesday until Saturday with her sister and family Mr. and Mrs. Afton Bradan and boys of Oklahoma City.

Ray Roberts Pam Mrs Afton Bradan Oklahoma City

Saturday Evening Visitors at the Kite Home

Saturday evening guests at Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Kite included Mr. and Mrs. O S Whitson and Henry, Mr. and Mrs. Edd Berrymar with Kay and Charles, Mrs. Roy Bivins with Geraldene, Leroy and Dennis of Egypt, Mr. and Mrs. P P Kite and Mrs. Betty Kirby with Brenda and Barbara of Ada.

Hollis Kite O. S. Whitson Henry Edd Berrymar Kay Charles Roy Bivins Geraldene Leroy and Dennis Egypt P. P. Kite Betty Kirby Brenda Barbara Ada

Hen son and Scott couples picnic at Devil's Den

Mr and Mrs Donald Ray Henson and Sherry and Donna Kaye Scott picnicked at Devil's Den on Thursday. The report notes a casual family outing with no incidents or further details.

Donald Ray Henson Sherry Donna Kaye Scott Devil’s den

Pierce brothers visit Pinley grandparents this week

Leon and Robert Pierce of Oil Center spent Wednesday night with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Pinley and Glen.

Leon and Robert Pierce Oil Center Elmer Pinley Glen

Worstell Visit By George Booth Family Thursday Night

George Booth visited Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Duncan and their boys of Worstell.

George Booth Paul Duncan Worstell

Mr and Mrs McDonald and Dennis visit with Mr and Mrs Roberts

Mr and Mrs Mark McDonald and Dennis visited Thursday night with Mr and Mrs Frank Roberts.

Mark McDonald Dennis Frank Roberts

Mr and Mrs Thad Sellars Visit Perry Family

Mr Thad Sellars and Mrs Sellars spent Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs Leslie Perry and their family, sharing time together in a domestic visit.

Thad Sellars Leslie Perry

Ice cream social hosts mingle with local residents

Attendees at the event hosted by Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Hood included Mr. and Mrs. Frank McLain with Phyllis and Houston of Torrance California Paul Sellars and the Hood family, Mrs. Ray Worley Jerry and Mrs. Allie Hood. L C Jaquess traveled to Whiteright Texas to visit an ill father. Lane Jaquess of Dallas joined his parents. Vergil Hallam and daughters from Holliday Texas visited for a short time, with Mrs Hallam staying longer.

M. C. Hood Frank McLain Phyllis and Houston Torrance Calif Paul Sellars Dude” Hood Ada Ray Worley Jerry Allie Hood L. C. Jaquess Whiteright Tex Lane Jaquess Dallas Vergil Hallam Holliday, Tex

Sunday Morning Attendance at Camp Ground Free Will Baptist

The Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church reported 59 attendees at Sunday morning services. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Jimmie Pannel from Ada. Rev Scott Jones led both morning and evening services. A large crowd attended Sunday night worship and youth fellowship will meet at the church on August 8 for ten days.

Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church Jimmie Pannel Ada Scott Jones

Ada trio visits Mrs. Norton for Monday gathering

Mrs. Betty Choate and her sons Ricky and Mike spent Monday with her mother Mrs. John Norton in Ada.

Betty Choate Ricky Mike Ada John Norton

Local visitors share Monday night call at Corvin home

Mr. and Mrs. Max Kirkes and Russ visited Monday night with Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Corvin.

Max Kirkes Russ H. L. Corvin

Krause Family Attends Wewoka Funeral

Mr and Mrs R R Krause and family traveled to Wewoka on Tuesday for the funeral of Robert, mourned by relatives and friends.

R. R. Krause Wewoka Robert

Howard, Brother of Mrs Krause, Dies After Heart Attack

Howard, brother of Mrs Krause, died following a heart attack. The brief obituary notes his relation and sudden illness with limited details.

Howard Krause

Clifford Lamb's Odessa Texas business trip Saturday

Clifford Lamb traveled to Odessa Texas on Saturday for a business visit detailing his itinerary and purpose.

Clifford Lamb Odessa Tex

Golden family visit to Worland grandparents

Gwendolyn Jean Glen and Margaret Golden visited Friday evening with their grandparents Mr and Mrs F E Duncan of Worland.

Gwendolyn Jean, Glen Margaret Golden Mrs F. E. Duncan Worstell

Ada visit highlights Betty Kirby and family gathering

Mrs. Betty Kirby along with Brenda and Barbara of Ada spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs P P Kite.

Betty Kirby Brenda Barbara Ada P. P. Kite

Wilfong Family Ties Mention Duncan At Event

The note references Glen’s parents Mr and Mrs Johnny Wilfong and Vini ta of Duncan participating in a family gathering.

Glen Johnny Wilfong Vinita Dunca

Bolin Visits Vernon Scaff Saturday Afternoon

Robert Bolin met with Vernon Scaff for a visit on Saturday afternoon, sharing time and conversation in a casual gathering.

Robert Bolin Vernon Scaff

Midwest City couple visits Mrs. Leora Wilfong and Glen

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Burton of Midwest City visited Sunday morning with Mrs. Leora Wilfong and Glen.

Floyd Burton Midwest City Leora Wilfong Glen

Collum of Ada Farmer and Deryel Farmer and Others

Ada and Deryel Farmer are joined by Billy Collum Don Sutton and Eddie Slough in a community notice listing local residents and participation in upcoming events. The item notes these names as participants or attendees in a local drive.

Collum Ada, Billy and Deryel Farmer Don Sutton Eddie Slough

Visits Highlight Small Gathering Saturday Night

Mrs. Clifford Lamb Phyllis and Donnie visited Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Farmer and Debra.

Clifford Lamb Phyllis Donnie Lawrance Farmer Debra

Oakland visitors join Mr and Mrs Mark McDonald

Mr and Mrs Sidney Sellars of Oakland California visit Mr and Mrs Mark McDonald and other relatives during their stay.

Sidney Sellars Oakland, Calif Mark McDonald

Sherry Scott Visits Betty Marie Tucker on Sunday

Sherry Scott was Sunday guest of Betty Marie Tucker, sharing time and conversation at Tucker residence.

Sherry Scott Betty Marie Tucker

Sellars Spend Sunday With Roberts Family

Mr Thad Sellars and Mrs Sellars spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Joy Roberts Joy Jr and Carolyn.

Thad Sellars Joy Roberts Joy Jr Carolyn

Local visitors call on neighbors this Monday afternoon

Mrs. Frank McLain and Mrs. Ruby Hallam visited with Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hood and Johnnie Jean Monday afternoon.

Frank McLain Ruby Hallam H. C. Hood Johnnie Jean

Pinley Family Visits Duncan Friends Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Elmer Pinley and Glen spent Sunday in Duncan visiting Mr and Mrs Bennie Hag gard and boys of Duncan.

Elmer Pinley Glen Duncan Mrs. Bennie Haggard

Haskins Family Visits Ponca City Friends

Mr and Mrs Earlin Haskins spent several days in Ponca City visiting Mr and Mrs Euel Haskins and Diana.

Earlin Haskins Ponca City Euel Haskins Diana

Sherry Scott Visits Sharon Leslie at Grandparents’ Home

Sherry Scott was Tuesday night guest of Sharon Leslie in the home of Sharon’s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. [name omitted], as reported in local social notes.

Sherry Scott Sharon Leslie Sharon J. K. Smith

Mrs Gracie Hayes and Phyllis Visit With Local Hosts

Mrs Gracie Hayes and Phyllis, Mrs Virgil Meek, Jolene and Berlene, Mrs W H Hightower and Mrs Patsy Henson and Donnie visited Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs Leo Scott, Donna and Sherry.

Gracie Hayes Phyllis Virgil Meek Jolene Berlene W. H. Hightower Patsy Henson Donnie Leo Scott Donna Sherry

Russ Visits With Tilley and Lee Family Friends

Russ visited Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley, Gerald and Carlton Lee.

Max Kirkes Russ Karl Tilley Gerald Carlton Lee

Pickett Resident Floyd Vanlandingham Visits With Jerry McDaniel

Floyd Vanlandingham of Pickett visited Tuesday with Jerry McDaniel, sharing news and conversation at a local gathering. The pair toured nearby spots and discussed community happenings during the visit.

Floyd Vanlandingham Pickett Jerry McDaniel

Singing School Group Performs on KADA Radio

The Sharver Stamps Quartet program featured a well attended singing school with participants Richard and Brenda Southerland Jimmie and Dana Ross Linda and Jo Ann Jaquess Judy and Jennifer Enloe George Vanlandingham Mrs Briggs and Howard Laquita Losson and Mrs Elbert Ross Judy Houser visited a sick friend Karen Vandegriff in Ada Friday.

Sharver Kada Stamps Quartet Richard Brenda Southerland Jimmie Dana Ross Linda Jo Ann Jaquess Judy Jennifer Enloe George Vanlandingham

Mid Lesson Family Sunday Visit to Byng

Mr and Mrs George King visited with Mr and Mrs Loyd Harber in Byng on Monday evening for a friendly family gathering.

George King Loyd Harber Byng

Mrs Ida Guess Visits Daughter In Duncan

Mrs. Ida Guess of Duncan spent Sunday and Monday with her daughter Mrs. Clinton Dame, staying likely for a family visit and returning home.

Ida Guess Duncan Clinton Dame

Ada Roundup Club earns second in Healdton parade

Jinks Losson led the Ada Roundup Club at Healdton Wednesday as the group won second in parade honors.

Jinks Losson Ada Healdton

Jerry McDaniels Visits E. H. Gross Home Sunday

Jerry McDaniels spent Sunday visiting in the E. H. Gross home, sharing time with the resident and others gathered there.

Jerry McDaniels E. H. Gross

Sunday Visitors Stop at Mrs Hayes and Phyllis

Son Donnie and Farrel Jones visited Mrs Grace Hayes and Phyllis on Sunday.

George Booth Swims at Double Lakes Sunday Afternoon

George Booth went swimming at Double Lakes Sunday afternoon. The event details are minimal but place and person are clearly identified.

George Booth Double Lakes

Mrs. Teel Visits Clyde Boyd Household Saturday

Mrs. Jack Teel of Jones Chapel spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Boyd, joining a social visit at their home.

Jack Teel Jones Chapel Satuday Clyde Boyd

Kite Family Luncheon with Hollis Kite Party

Mr and Mrs P P Kite shared a meal with Mr and Mrs Hollis Kite and their children on Monday.

P. P. Kite Mrs. Hollis Kite

Ada visitors Mrs Handley and Mrs Boyd call on neighbors

Mrs Elizabeth Handley along with Rice and Don visited Ada on Wednesday afternoon extended courtesy calls to Mrs Clyde Boyd and other friends in the community.

Elizabeth Handley Rice Don Ada Clyde Boyd

Clifton trio visits Earl McDaniel family over weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Euel Cox with Cindy and Sue of Clifton Arizona spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Earl McDaniel and their sons, sharing time together.

Euel Cox Cindy and Sue Clifton, Ariz Earl McDaniel and Sons

Party Attendees At Deloris Perry's Wednesday Gathering

Several people attended the party hosted by Deloris Perry on Wednesday night. The brief notes indicate a social event without further details on guests or activities.

Deloris Perry

Hood Family Visit Noted In Spaulding Area

Mr and Mrs H C Hood and Johnnie Jean joined Mr and Mrs T S Hood Ann and Wanda Jean for a Sunday afternoon visit with Mr and Mrs J B Hood and family of Spaulding.

H. C. Hood Johnnie Jean T. S. Hood Ann Wanda Jean J. B. Hood Spaulding

Sunday Visit Among Mr Tucker and Mrs Tucker Guests

Mr and Mrs Paul Tucker and Paula visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Vernon Scaff.

Paul Tucker Paula Vernon Scaff

Local Visitors Spend Evening With Westview Family

Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley and Ger ald and Carlton Lee visited Monday night with Mr and Mrs Matt Richardson and family of Westview, sharing a quiet social hour.

Karl Tilley Gerald Carlton Lee Matt Richardson Westview

Carney Family Reunion on Rock Creek at Texoma Lake

Mrs J W Booth and Mr and Mrs M E Booth of Oil Center attended a Carney family reunion on Rock Creek at Texoma Lake Sunday. The group enjoyed swimming boat riding fishing and water skiing.

J. W. Booth M. E. Booth Oil Center Carney Rock Creek Texoma Lake

Mrs Hightower and Gracie Hayes Visit Leo Scott Family

Mrs. W. H. Hightower and Mrs. Gracie Hayes spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott, Donna and Sherry.

W. H. Hightower Gracie Hayes Leo Scott Donna Sherry

Ada residents visit Mrs. Mark McDonald and Dennis

Mrs Wanda Neeley and her daughter join Mrs Lucille Teel and her children in a Friday visit to Ada hosted by Mrs Mark McDonald and Dennis.

Wanda Neeley Lucille Teel Ada Mark McDonald Dennis

Mrs Josie Eaton Visits Friends in Missouri

Mrs. Josie Eaton of Southwest City Missouri visited Tuesday with Mrs J W Booth and Mrs Vernon Scaff.

Josie Eaton Southwest City J. W. Booth Vernon Scaff

Tilley Couple Attend ECSC Graduation Exercises

Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley and Gerald attended graduation exercises at ECSC Thursday morning. Mr Tilley received his Master’s Degree in teaching.

Karl Tilley Gerald ECSC Mr. Tilley

Teels Host Supper Guests From Ada Family

Dennis and another guest were supper visitors at Mr and Mrs Hershel Teel and their children in Ada Friday night.

Mark McDonald Dennis Hershel Teel Ada

Fishermen on South Canadian Saturday Night

Ronnie Newby, Dewayne and James Roberts, Howard Cunningham and Loyd Burk fished on the South Canadian River Saturday night.

Ronnie Newby Dewayne James Roberts Howard Cunningham Loyd Burk

Visit with Ada family noted

Mr and Mrs Clyde Haskins and family of Ada hosted Thursday evening guests and were joined by Mr and Mrs Geneva Hood and the girls for an extended social visit.

Earlin Haskins Geneva Hood Clyde Haskins Ada

Sunday Visit With Center Residents Noted

Sunday was spent with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Murray of Center. A Wednesday night visit included Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Hood, Ann and Wanda Jean, and Mr. and Mrs. Earlin Haskins with William Earl Haskins and children of Ada.

Powers Family Visit in Haworth Contacts the Gross Home

Mr and Mrs A M Powers with Mickey and Andy of Haworth spent the weekend visiting in the E H Gross home.

Mrs. A. M. Powers Mickey and Andy of Haworth E. H. Gross

Family and community visits across Ada and Tulsa

Mrs. Lutie Fowler and Buck attended a family reunion at the L. J. Fowler home in Ada Sunday. Jackie Vogt visited in Wewoka twice the past week. Visiting in the George King home Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Norman Bunyard of Tulsa and Mrs. Leatha Johnson and Faye of Ada. Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Dame and family visited in Tulsa Saturday with his sister, Mrs. John Venable.

Jackie Vogt Wewoka George King Norman Bunyard Tulsa Leatha Johnson Faye Ada Clinton Dame John Venable

Picnic at Wintersmith Park Attended by Ald and Carlton Lee

Ald and Carlton Lee attended a picnic at Wintersmith Park on a Monday afternoon.

J K Smith Makes Business Trip to Oklahoma City

J K Smith traveled to Oklahoma City on Sunday for a business assignment. The visit focused on meetings with local partners and potential commercial opportunities.

J. K. Smith Oklahoma City

Ada Woman Visited Brother and Family This Week

Goldie Scott of Ada spent several days this past week with her brother and family Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott, Donna Kaye and Sherry.

Goldie Scott Ada Leo Scott Donna Kaye Sherry Debbie Hunter Sherry Burk Shawnee

Hood Family Reunion and Barbecue at Pennington Creek

The Hood families held a reunion and barbecue Saturday night on Pennington Creek at Tishomingo. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Hood and Jerry, Frank McLain and family, Houston and Phyllis of Torrance California, Ruby Hallam, Erma Lee, Joyce and Jo Ann of Holliday Texas, Preston Hood and family of Alma Oklahoma, Jim McLain of Stonewall, Jackie Sellars of Ada, Dude Hood of Ada, and Allie Hood.

Hood Pennington Creek Tishomingo M. C. Hood Jerry Frank McLain Houston Phyllis Torrance Calif Ruby Hallam Erma Lee Joyce Jo Ann Holliday Tex Preston Hood Alma Okla Jim McLain Stonewall Jackie Sellars Ada Dude Allie Hood

Coro na couples hosted by Til ley and Lee

Judy and Sherry Bailes of Corona, California, were Sunday night guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Tilley, Gerald and Carlton Lee.

Judy Sherry Bailes Corona, Calif Earl Tilley Gerald Carlton Lee

Hurley Family Visit From Oklahoma City

Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Hurley Sr. spent from Sunday until Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hurley and family of Oklahoma City.

T. L. Hurley Sr Everett Hurley Oklahoma City

Ada visitors share Sunday afternoon at Wells home

Mr and Mrs Pod Law and Johnny of Ada visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs G C Wells and Billy.

Pod’’ Law Johnny of Ada G. C. Wells Billy

Corona couple hosts Tuesday night guests

Mr and Mrs Leroy Bales and family of Corona California visited Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley and Gerald and Carlton Lee.

Leroy Bales Corona, Calif Karl Tilley Gerald Carlton Lee

Monday Night Visitants at Hood Home

Monday night visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Hood included Phyllis and Houston Hood of Torrance California, H. C. Hood and Johnnie Jean, Ruby Hallam and her girls of Holliday Texas, Tab Hood and girls, Allie Hood, and the Hood family of Ada.

M. C. Hood Frank McLain Phyllis Houston Torrance Calif H. C. Hood Johnnie Jean Ruby Hallam Holliday Tex Tab Hood Allie Hood Dude” Hood Ada

Boys spend Saturday with Mr and Mrs Ray Roberts and Pam

A group of boys from Oklahoma City spent Saturday with host couple Mr Ray Roberts and Mrs. Roberts and their guest Pam in a casual social visit.

Hood Family Stays With Haskins Amid City Visit

Mr and Mrs T S Hood and their girls lodged at Earlin and Mrs Haskins home while the Haskinses visited Ponca City with Euel Haskins and Diana Mrs Euel Haskins recently had minor surgery

T. S. Hood Earlin Haskins Haskinses Ponca City Euel Haskins Diana

Mr and Mrs Bill Rose Visit A L Cape Home

Mr and Mrs Bill Rose of Walnut Grove visited in the A L Cape home Sunday evening. They called on friends and enjoyed a social evening.

Bill Rose Walnut Grove A. L. Cape

Mrs Bobby Hunter Visits Norton Family Two Weeks

Mrs Bobby Hunter along with Darrel and Debbie from Conway Arkansas arrived Saturday night to spend a two week visit with her parents Mr and Mrs John Norton.

Bobby Hunter Darrel and Debbie Conway, Ark John Norton

Local Calls On Weekday Visits Mention Edith McDaniel

Mrs Edith McDaniel visited Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Ann Wilson of Oil Center. James Colvin of Adam visited Tuesday night with Glen Wilfong.

Edith McDaniel Ann Wilson Oil Center James Colvin Adam Glen Wilfong

Vinita couple hosts two consecutive dinner guests

Mr. and Mrs. Claud Whitson of Vinita visited Wednesday night with Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Whitson. Thursday night supper guests were Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott along with Donna Kaye and Sherry.

Claud Whitson Vinita O. S. Whitson Henry

Kite couple installs new electric water pump

Mr and Mrs P P Kite install a new electric water pump for domestic use in their home. The device replaces an older pump and is expected to improve irrigation and household water pressure.

P. P. Kite

Jean Golden Spends Time with Tilley Family Friends

Jean Golden spent Wednesday night and Thursday with Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley Gerald and Carlton Lee at their home, sharing social time.

Jean Golden Karl Tilley Gerald Carlton Lee

Mrs Leora Wilfong and Grandson Glen Wilfong Stay One Night

Mrs Leora Wilfong and her grandson Glen Wilfong spent one night at a local residence. The brief confirms their visit duration without noting activities or additional details.

Leora Wilfong Glen Wilfong

Durant girl visits grandparents for a week

Sharon Ruth Leslie of Durant arrived Sunday to spend a week with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Smith. She plans to stay for seven days.

Sharon Ruth Leslie Durant J. K. Smith

Hood family hosts supper guests at Johnnie Jean’s

Mr. and Mrs. Tab Hood with Ann and Wanda Jean were supper guests of Johnnie Jean Sunday night.

Tab Hood Ann Wanda Jean H. C. Hood Johnnie Jean

Sharon Ruth Leslie Spends Afternoon With Sherry Scott

Sharon Ruth Leslie spent Tuesday afternoon with Sherry Scott, sharing time together in a casual meeting. The two women were seen conversing in a friendly and relaxed setting.

Sharon Ruth Leslie Sherry Scott

Cape Family Goes Fishing on Pennington Creek

Mr and Mrs 4 L Cape and family fished Friday night on Pennington Creek at Tishomingo.

L. Cape Pennington Creek Tishomingo

Midwest City Honors Haskell Tilley Family

Midwest City spent a day with her parents Mr and Mrs Haskell Tilley and family. The visit highlighted family ties and local community bonds as they shared time together.

Floyd Burton Midwest City Haskell Tilley

Brech een Family Note Mentioned in Monday Paragraph

Monday afternoon with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Brechten.

Home Again Tom Boyd Returns After Visit Tour

Tom Boyd spent two weeks visiting in Coal Gate Durant and Atoka and returned home Monday to resume duties.

Tom Boyd Coalgate Durant Atoka

Clyde Boyd and Alvin Tidsworth Visit Cassidy Family

Mr and Mrs Clyde Boyd and Alvin Tidsworth visited Mr and Mrs Austell Cassidy of the Wilson community on Wednesday night for a social call.

Clyde Boyd Alvin Tidsworth Mrs. Austell Cassidy Wilson

Mrs Earl McDaniel Visits Sister Mrs Hazel Newby

Mrs Earl McDaniel called on her sister Mrs Hazel Newby Tuesday in the city home.

Mrs. Earl McDaniel Hazel Newby

Clam spread with cream cheese and watercress

A quick sandwich filling combines drained clams with softened cream cheese. Watercress adds a peppery green note to the spread for the sandwich.

Wrights and Gary Visit Relatives in Oklahoma and Texas

Mr and Mrs H C Wright and Gary returned Tuesday from a weeklong vacation visiting relatives and friends in northwest Oklahoma and the Texas panhandle.

Fowler Family Weekend Visit

Morgan Fowler of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with his mother Mrs. Lutie Fowler and Buck.

Morgan Fowler Oklahoma City Mrs Lutie Fowler Buck

Vogt and Cooper Families Meet in Homer Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Vogt visited with Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Cooper of Homer on Sunday to spend time together and share news.

Roy Vogt E. B. Cooper Homer

Suttons and House relatives visit in Monahans Texas

Mr and Mrs Alfred Sutton of Elwanda Donis and sons Butch David and Delton spent a few days past week in Monahans Texas visiting Mr and Mrs Murray House and family. Mrs House is sister of Mrs Sutton.

Alfred Sutton Elwanda Donis Butch David Delton Monahans Tex Murray House Mrs. House Sutton

Guard unit sails to Ft Hood for 15 day training

The National Guard unit from this community will depart Thursday morning for Ft Hood in Texas for a 15 day training period. Listed among those leaving are Charles Sutton, Paul Sutton, Tommy Johnson, Buddie Dame, Jackie Vogt and Floyd Vanlandingham.

National Guard Ft. Hood Tex Charles Paul Sutton Tommy Johnson Buddie Dame Jackie Vogt Floyd Vanlandingham

Weekend Visit From Haworth Residents

Shelba Robinson of Haworth spent the weekend with Mary and Nancy Vanlandingham, sharing time and companionship during their stay.

Shelba Robinson Haworth Mary Nancy Vanlandingham

REA Meeting At Fairgrounds Yields Clock Prize

Mrs Elbert Ross, Jimmy and Dina, Mrs Clyde Casady, Mrs Jean Fullem and Laquita Losson attended the REA meeting at the Fairgrounds Friday. Mrs Casady won an electric clock.

Elbert Ross Jimmy Dina Clyde Casady Jean Fullem Laquita Losson REA Fairgrounds Casady

Pickett Store Sold to Trowell and Blay Pair

Mrs Kathryn Trowell and Mrs Gwinn Blay bought the Pickett store from Mr and Mrs Clinton Dame, completing the transfer of ownership.

Kathryn Trowell Gwinn Blay Pickett Clinton Dame

Lamirand Family Returns From Colorado Springs Trip

Mr and Mrs Frank Lamirand and their children return home from a vacation trip through Colorado Springs Colorado and back via Red River New Mexico where they enjoyed fishing.

Frank Lamirand Colorado Springs Colo Red River N. M

Mrs Sam McNair Visits With Mrs Bud Garrett

Mrs Sam McNair called on Mrs Bud Garrett at Center on Thursday in a social visit.

Sam McNair Bud Garrett Center

Fultons Return to Ada Area After Year in California

The Ross Fulton family travels home from California. Mrs. Fulton is sister to Mrs. Clyde Casady and Floyd Robbins. They have lived in California for the past year and will settle in the Ada area for the upcoming school term.

Ross Fulton California

Midland visit notes with Mrs Losson and families

Tuesday Mrs. E. M. Losson and Keith visited Mrs. J. B. Jordan and family of Midland Texas along with Mrs. Katherine Jinks and Mrs. J. M. Jinks from Ada.

E. M. Losson Keith J. B. Jordan Midland, Tex Katherine Jinks J. M. Jinks Ada

Union Hill Church Attendance Leaders and Visitors

Union Hill reports 41 year old Mes Lavona Jones as honored. All teachers attend except the primary. Ada visitors include Larry Newby Paul Cassady Jo Ann Shumard Johnnie Tilley Patsy Kay Tilley and Larry Cunningham. Junior class wins church banner for July perfect attendance with Benny Glenn Jones and Ralph Teel noted. Morning services at 10 a m evening at 7 45 p m. Bible drill planned next Sunday with Intermediates and Juniors participating.

Larry Newby Paul Cassady Ada Benny Glenn Jones Ralph Teel Oma Enloe Jo Ann Donald Shumard Johnnie Tilley Patsy Kay Tilley Larry Cunningham

Binion and Bramlett Families Visit In Tulsa

Mr and Mrs Roy Binion and family along with Mrs Daisy Binion Mrs Mavis Little Yvonne Mrs Mary Nell Cummings Patti Lea and Jimmy Dan traveled to Tulsa Sunday to visit Mr and Mrs Bill Bramlett and family.

Roy Binion Daisy Binion Mavis Little Yvonne Mary Nell Cummings Patti Lea Jimmy Dan Tulsa Bill Bramlett

Six Sisters Reunited At Jones Family Reunion

Visitors from Corona California and Nicoma Park joined Mr and Mrs Bud Jones for a Sunday family reunion with adults and children including Lou Bostetler Pamela Bailes Hattie Hicks Zane Newcombe Terry Richardson Carline McNutt Marie McNutt Danny W J Jones Delphia R E Tilley Kay Don Newby Alma Sweeney Norma Keith Karl Tilley and sons.

Bud Jones Lou Bostetler Pamela Leroy Bailes Corona Calif Hattie Hicks Zane Newcombe Terry Nicoma Park Matt Richardson Carline McNutt Marie McNutt Danny W. J. Jones Delphia R. E. Tilley Kay Don Newby Alma Sweeney Norma Keith Karl Tilley

Wichita family visits relatives in town

Mrs. Bill James and family of Wichita Kansas visited Mr. and Mrs. W C Rose and other relatives Sunday.

Bill James Wichita, Kan

Sunday Visits Across Ada Madill and Pauls Valley

Mr and Mrs N C Bobo of Pauls Valley dined with the Walter Enloe family. Mr and Mrs Frank Lamband visited in Madill with her parents Mr and Mrs A F Stanley. Mr and Mrs Sam McNair had Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Bill McNair of Ada and also visited Mr and Mrs Johnny McNair Sunday afternoon.

N. C. Bobo Pauls Valley Walter Enloe Frank Lamband Madill A. F. Stanley Sam McNair Bill McNair Ada Johnny McNair

Judy Hooser Dines with Nieces Cycle and Cheryl Hooser

Judy Hooser shared Sunday dinner with her nieces Cycle Hooser and Cheryl Hooser of Homer, highlighting family time and kinship.

Judy Hooser Cycle Cheryl Hooser Homer

Local Visits Include Current and Vanlandingham Guests

Mr and Mrs Maurice Current and Lonnie from Oakman visited Mid Lessons Thursday evening. Floyd Vanlandingham spent Wednesday night with Jerry Mc Daniels.

Maurice Current Lonnie, Oakman Floyd Vanlandingham Jerry McDaniels

Mrs. Lillian Gammil and Rennie Visit Archer Family

Mrs. Lillian Gammil and Rennie from Hawaii are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Archer and family this week. Lillian plans to leave soon for California to join her husband.

Lillian Gammil Rennie Hawaii Leonard Archer Lillian California

Yvonne Little Visits Cummings Family Monday

Yvonne Little visited Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Cummings and their family on Monday.

Yvonne Little Mrs Jimmy Cummings

Social News Roundup From Drumright to Shawnee

Miss Judy Enloe spent a week in Drumright with Mr and Mrs R W Chriss. Saturday visitors at Mrs Clint Corvin included Dora Faye Lame Jackie Billie Mr and Mrs Jack Hunt Vaness Mr and Mrs Amos Stowers Madill. Monday afternoon visits with Royce Jawness Loyd Lamirand. Shawnee visitors with the Frank Lamirands Sunday evening.

Judy Enloe Drumright R. W. Chriss Clint Corvin Dora Faye Lame Jackie and Billie Jack Hunt Vaness Amos Stowers Madill Royce Jawness Loyd Lamirand Shawnee Frank Lamirands

Church Attendance Noted By Hooser and Judy At Center

Mrs Pat Hooser Mrs Vernon Hooser and Judy attended church at Center Sunday morning.

Pat Hooser Vernon Hooser Judy Center

Visits Span Families Across Towns in Weekend

Mr and Mrs Elbert Ross and Dana and Jimmy visited Sunday with Mrs Mae Morgan of Pecan Grove then went to Pleasant Hill community to see Mr and Mrs Jim Ross and John David. George Vanlandingham plans two weeks with his sister and family Mr and Mrs A M Powers Haworth. Harvey Jinks of Stratford visited.

Elbert Ross Dana Jimmy Mae Morgan Pecan Grove Pleasant Hill Jim Ross John David George Vanlandingham Mrs A. M. Powers Haworth

Local Resident Mrs Lotha Marley Released After Surgery

Mrs Lotha Marley of Pomona California who had surgery at Valley View Hospital was released August 3. Her condition is reported to be good and she had lived in this community years ago.

Lotha Marley Pomona Calif Valley View Hospital Marley

New Families Move Into Rit ter and Barker Homes

The community welcomes two families, Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Beebe who moved into the Rit ter residence and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Barker who purchased the neighboring Mc Nair home.

Loyd Beebe R. J. Ritter Norman Barker Sam McNair

Picnic at Wintersmith Park Draws Crowd from Corona

Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley Carlson and Gerald joined by Mr and Mrs Le Roy Bailes Sherman Judy Norma and La Donna of Corona California and Mrs Lavona Jones Barbara Benny and Glenn gathered for a Monday picnic at Wintersmith Park.

Karl Tilley Carlton Gerald Leroy Bailes Sherman Judy Norma la Donna Corona Calif Lavona Jones Barbara Benny Glenn Wintersmith Park

Mary Sue Ballard Reported Ill Recent Week

Little Mary Sue Ballard has been sick during the past week with unspecified illness. No further medical details are provided.

Mary Sue Ballard

Oklahoma City Pair Visits McNutt Family Members

Mr and Mrs Bill McNutt of Oklahoma City have been visiting Mr and Mrs Jack McNutt Jr. during a family gathering.

Bill McNutt Oklahoma City Jack McNutt Jr

Alma Sweeney Visits Webb Family Sunday

Mrs Alma Sweeney joined Keith and Norma for a Sunday visit with Mr and Mrs Otis Webb at their home.

Alma Sweeney Keith Norma Mrs Otis Webb

Local Families Named in Unspecified Notice

Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Bailes of Sherman and Corona residents Judy Norma La Donna plus Lavona Jones Barbara Benny and Glenn are identified in an unclear public notice with no context or event details.

Visit As Kay Tilley Pays Call On Agees

Kay Tilley visited Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Agee Monday in a brief social call reported by local society notes.

Kay Tilley Mrs. Emmett Agee

City Visit Highlights Capitol Tour by Collins and Joe

Mr and Mrs George Collins and their companion Joe visited Oklahoma City on Friday and toured the state capitol building in the evening.

George Collins Joe Oklahoma City Capitol Building

Konawa Resident Visits Bobby Joe Adams This Week

Terry Lee Roberson of Konawa is visiting Bobby Joe Adams this week, marking a personal social visit between residents.

Terry Lee Roberson Konawa Bobby Joe Adams

Prenuptial Shower Held for Bever ly Morgan in Ada Home

Mrs. Roxie Golden attended a prenuptial shower for Miss Bever ly Morgan hosted at the home of Mrs. Joe Hodgee in Ada.

Roxie Golden Beverly Morgan Joe Hodgee Ada

Weekend Visit Highlights From Hicks Newcomb Ballard Families

Mrs. Ray Hicks and Mr. and Mrs. Zane Newcomb and Terry visited W. J. Jones and Delphia and Mr. and Mrs. Orval Ballard this weekend.

Ray Hicks Zane Newcomb Terry W. J. Jones Delphia Orval Ballard

Mr and Mrs George Collins and Bobby Joe at Sulphur Sunday

Mr and Mrs George Collins and their son Bobby Joe visited Sulphur on Sunday evening for a family outing.

George Collins Bobby Joe

Visitor Calls Among Friends Highlight Friday Social

Mrs. Lillie Karr visited Mrs. Willie Townsend, Mrs. Lou Crow, and Mrs. Mary Nell Cummings and family Friday for a friendly social call.

Lillie Karr Willie Townsend Lou Crow Mary Nell Cummings

Mr and Mrs W C Karr Visit Kirkes Sunday

Mr and Mrs W C Karr visited Mr and Mrs Jim Kirkes on Sunday in a community social gathering.

W. C. Karr Jim Kirkes

Enrollment Opens at Union Hill School This August

Union Hill school enrollment begins Tuesday August 16 with classes starting August 22. Teachers are Mrs Oma Enioe and Mrs Lela Rose.

Union Hill Oma Enioe Lela Rose

Mrs Lillie Karr Visits Daughter in Pontotoc

Mrs Lillie Karr visits her daughter Mrs A J Peters in Pontotoc on Tuesday.

Lillie Karr A. J. Peters Pontotoc

Nora Roper Sybil Collins and Bobby Joe Visit Nora Crane

Mrs. Nora Roper and Mrs. Sybil Collins joined Bobby Joe in visiting Mrs. Nora Crane on Tuesday.

Nora Roper Sybil Collins Bobby Joe Nora Crane

Mrs Bostetler and Pamela Visit Richardson Family

Mrs Lou Bostetler and Pamela of Corona California visited Mr and Mrs Matt Richardson and their sons on Monday and Tuesday.

Lou Bostetler Pamela Corona, Calif Matt Richardson and

Visit Guests Share Tuesday Night News

Mr and Mrs Robert Golden and Mikey along with Mrs Art Bostetler and Pamel a Kay Tilley called on Mr and Mrs F O Jones Tuesday night for a social gathering.

Robert Golden Mikey Art Bostetler Pamela Kay Tilley F. O. Jones

Shoppers Mrs. Lee Truitt and Mrs. Lela Rose in Wewoka

Mrs. Lee Truitt and Mrs. Lela Rose were seen shopping in Wewoka on Thursday. The brief sighting notes their participation in local commerce and social activity.

Wichita couple hosts Sunday dinner with Rose family

Mr. and Mrs. Bill James and family of Wichita Kansas entertained Mr. and Mrs. W C Rose and their son Earl Rose at a Sunday dinner gathering.

Bill James Wichita, Kan W. C. Rose Earl Rose

Egyptian Mastery Mentioned In Provocative Claim

A remark asserts Egyptians alone mastered the art of making a woman dry up and remain so. The line reflects an offbeat or controversial cultural observation without broader context.

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