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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1956

Page

10

Union Valley church services draw large Sunday crowds

Mrs Verl Loman and daughter Verlene and Deb and Daniel of Ada visited Verl Loman's parents Mr and Mrs Nome Scott Sunday. Mrs Narrah Marsh and grandchildren Burnie and Lesia visited Mr and Mrs Davy Kristsinger Thursday for a watermelon feast and photo session.

Verl Loman Verlene Debby and Daniel Ada Narrah Marsh Burnie and Lesia Davy Kristsinger

Family in Dallas Hosts Children After Visit

A narrative describes Mrs and Mr Dick Williams of Dallas hosting relatives and their grandchildren during a visit. The Kristsingers then returned the children to their parents, Mr and Mrs R M Alderson of Dallas.

Davy Kristsinger Dick Williams Dallas

Mrs Ola Houchen Nurtures Evans Matriarch at Home

Mrs Ola Houchen visits Mr and Mrs H H Evans to nurse Evans's mother Mrs Vergie Evans who has been ill since last spring.

Ola Houchen H. H. Evans Mr. Evan Vergie Evans

Davis Family Visit Over Supper

Mr and Mrs Wayne Davis of Ahloso visited with his parents Mr and Mrs Arvel Davis on Monday afternoon and had supper together.

Wayne Davis Ahloso Arvel Davis

Mrs Opel Wiles and Dean Visit Cordie Davis and Kay Holloway

Mrs Opel Wiles and her son Dean spent Thursday evening in the company of Mrs Cordie Davis and cousin Kay Holloway, sharing time together in a social gathering.

Ada Family Visits Holloways For Tuesday Supper

Mr and Mrs Bob Nanney and son Greg of Ada visited Mrs Pete Holloway and daughter Kay Tuesday night and ate supper with them.

Bob Nanney Greg Ada Pete Holloway Kay

Tulsa visitors report on daughter after major surgery

Mrs. Birtie Burch spent a week in Tulsa with her daughter Mrs. Beulah Tucker who had major surgery last Monday. Mrs. Burch returned home and said Sunday her daughter is doing fine. Mrs. Alice Johnston of Owl Creek visited at the home of her brother Mr and Mrs Arvel Davis Sunday evening.

Alice Johnston Owl Creek Arvel Davis

Mr and Mrs Herb Phillips Visit Tupelo Arvel Davis Home

Mr and Mrs Herb Phillips of Tupelo visited the Arvel Davis home on Tuesday to call and greet the family.

Herb Phillips Tupelo Arvel Davis

Mr and Mrs Arvel Davis Visit in Stephens Home

Mr and Mrs Arvel Davis visited the B M Stephens home Tuesday night for an informal call.

Mrs Arvel Davis B. M. Stephens

Thompson Reported Unimproved in Valley View Hospital

Jesse Carr Thompson remains in Valley View Hospital in an unimproved condition as his status is monitored by medical staff.

Jesse Carr Thompson Valley View Hospital

Mrs Margie Flowers Reported Very Ill at Valley View

Mrs Margie Flowers was reported very ill at Valley View Hospital Sunday night and scheduled for major surgery Monday morning.

Margie Flowers Valley View Hospital

Davises Visit Lula Sister with Ill Relative

Mr and Mrs Arvel Davis spent Wednesday morning in Lula visiting sister in law Mrs Vergie Johnston and found her sick in bed.

Arvel Davis Lula Vergie Johnston

Reed Family Visit with Ashland Relatives

Mr and Mrs Troy Reed and their two sons Jimmie and Donnie spent Saturday night and Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Other Reed in Ashland, continuing family visiting plans amid weekend.

Troy Reed Jimmie Donnie Other Reed Ashland

Reed Family Visit Spans California to Reed Kin

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Reed and son Kenneth Lenn of California visited his brother Mr and Mrs Troy Reed and their children Sunday on their way to visit Reed. The brief hometown trip highlights family ties across regions.

Kenneth Reed Kenneth Lenn California Troy Reed Other Reed

Lashbrook Family Visits Tulsa Kin This Weekend

Mr and Mrs Maurice Lashbrook and children Johnie Kathy and Keith of Tulsa visited her parents Mr and Mrs George McCurley this weekend at their home.

Maurice Lashbrook Johnie Kathy Keith Tulsa George McCurley

Lovelady Man Visits Brother This Sunday

Jess Ross of Lovelady visited his brother Orben Ross on Sunday, sharing family time and a simple hometown moment.

Jess Ross Lovelady Orben Ross

Evans Visit Brother in Ada on Sunday

Mr and Mrs H H Evans visited her brother Arthur Reeves and family in Ada Sunday confirming a family greeting and time together.

H. H. Evans Arthur Reeves Ada Sunday

Evans Family Visits Mother Vergie Evans Sunday

Mr and Mrs D T Evans and Mr and Mrs Fred Evans with children of Ada and Mr and Mrs J L Evans of Portland Park visited their mother Mrs Vergie Evans on Sunday.

D. T. Evans Fred Evans Ada J. L. Evans Portland Park Vergie Evans

Ahloso Supper With Davis Parents Monday Evening

Ahloso shared a meal with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Arvel Davis Monday evening, describing a home gathering for the family.

AdaResidents Visit Mrs Maloy After Monday Call

Mrs Maggie Moran Mrs Lily Carson Mrs Willie Choate and Gladys Savage all of Ada visited Mrs Minnie Maloy the Monday prior.

Maggie Moran Lily Carson Willie Choate Gladys Savage Ada Minnie Maloy

Carson Family Visits Mrs Ma Loy This Sunday

Mr and Mrs Arlie Carson and daughter Natalie and her friend June Clifton from Roff visited his mother Mrs D W Ma Loy Sunday.

Arlie Carson Natalie June Clifton Roff D. W. Maloy

Families Flock Lake Texoma for Weekend Fishing

Mr. and Mrs. Avery McNeal and family Mr. and Mrs. Troy Cannon and family and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Younts spent the weekend at Lake Texoma fishing. They report luck and plenty of fun.

Avery McNeal Troy Cannon Jesse Younts Lake Texoma

Amvets Beat First Baptist to Claim District Softball Title

In Ada Friday night the Amvets defeated the First Baptist Church softball team to win the district championship. Phillip Stephens nicknamed Peanuts starred for the Amvets as they advance to state competition in Oklahoma City next week. Mr and Mrs B M Stephens and Mr and Mrs D W Maloy attended the game.

B. M. Stephens D. W. Maloy Ada

Mr and Mrs Roy Lomin Visit Relatives Sunday

Mr and Mrs Roy Lomin travel to Stonewall to visit his wife’s sister, Mr and Mrs Dewey Higden, on Sunday.

Roy Lomin Mrs Dewey Higden Stonewall

Mr and Mrs Ervin Jones Visit Mr and Mrs Jack Edwards

Mr and Mrs Ervin Jones visited Mr and Mrs Jack Edwards during the weekend, sharing time at the Edwards home and catching up on family news. The gathering highlighted family ties and local social connections.

Ervin Jones Jack Edwards

Heaton Couple Welcome Baby Girl On August Fifth

Mr and Mrs Leroy Heaton announce the birth of a daughter weighing 8 pounds 10 ounces born Sunday afternoon. The event adds a new member to the family.

Heard Leroy Heaton

Helen Scott Visits Oklahoma City For Fall Shopping

Mrs. Helen Scott visited Oklahoma City this week and did fall shopping, engaging with local merchants and new storefronts. The trip highlighted shopping trends and regional retail activity.

Helen Scott Oklahoma City

Mink Found After Dark Search in Yard

George McCurley cared for his mink Sunday night when one escaped into overgrown bushes. The next morning Mrs Bur niece Reed and Mrs McCurley discovered the creature lurking in the yard. Reed alerted McCurley who, with help from Reed and improvised boards, corralled the mink back into its hut.

George McCurley

Mink and bulldog farms sit side by side in Union Valley

An odd local note describes Union Valley land where a mink farm operated by Mr. McCurley sits adjacent to a bulldog farm owned by Mr. McCoy. The two ventures are stated to stay separate with no mixing of animals.

Union Valley Mr. McCoy Mr. McCurley

Hutchens Family Moves Into Community

Mr and Mrs Hutchens and their child ren have recently moved into our community They hail from Childers Texas and he is the brother of Robert Sanders

Mrs Ira Bowers Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs Ira Bowers has returned home from Beverly Hill Hospital in Dallas after a 31 day stay. Her daughter Mrs John Walker and family from Long Beach California are staying with the Bowers family.

Ira Bowers Beverly Hill Hospital Dallas John Walker Long Beach Calif Bowerses

Stout Visit Ends Back Home After Kansas Trip

The family remains in Ron, Kansas, where they had been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Stout, before returning home.

Ron, Kan Mrs A. G. Stout

Joy Blankenship Spends Tuesday Night in Ada

Joy Blankenship spent Tuesday night with Mrs. Patsy Braly in Ada, according to local social notes.

Joy Blankenship Patsy Braly Ada

Mr and Mrs Arlie Collins Visit Mrs Joe Collins

Mr and Mrs Arlie Collins visited Mrs Joe Collins and her son Tuesday evening.

Arlie Collins Joe Collins and

Fresno visitor Bedford Murphy to visit the Thompsons

Bedford Murphy of Fresno California is visiting the Newt Thompsons this week maintaining local social ties and travel plans.

Bedford Murphy Fresno Calif Newt Thompsons

Stillwater Visit By Strickland and Barretts

James Strickland and Lee Barrett of Stillwater visited the Frank Stricklands last weekend, sharing time and greetings with the hosts.

James Strickland Lee Barrett Stillwater Frank Stricklands

Mr and Mrs Ted Anderson Family Sunday at Lake Texoma

Mr and Mrs Ted Anderson and their family spent Sunday enjoying time together at Lake Texoma, with a day of leisure and lakeside activity noted in the local social column.

Ted Anderson Lake Texoma

Minnie Louise Hardin Wedding Shower Planned at School

A community wedding shower for Minnie Louise Hardin will be held at the school on Friday at 8 p.m.

Minnie Louise Hardin

Treas Couple Take Business Trip to Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs J C Treas traveled to Oklahoma City on Monday for a business visit.

J. C. Treas Oklahoma City

Porterville Visit By Mrs Lewis And Daughter

Mrs Marna Lewis and her daughter Murnita, of Porterville California, visited her brother Frank Strickland and his family Sunday afternoon.

Marna Lewis Murnita Porterville, Calif Frank Strickland

Mrs L L Mossman Visits Fort Worth Family

Mrs L L Mossman of Ft Worth Texas is visiting this week with her daughter and family Mrs Hoyt Lillard.

L. L. Mossman Ft. Worth, Tex Hoyt Lillard

Joy Blankenship and Darlene Landrith Visit in Douglas Smith Home

Joy Blankenship and Darlene Landrith visited the Douglas Smith home Sunday afternoon. The gathering reflects a social visit among local residents in the community.

Joy Blankenship Darlene Landrith Douglas Smith

Treas Visit Shows Kin Ties In Henryetta

Ahloso News reports Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Treas visited her brother Jack Clifford and family in Henryetta on Sunday. C. L. Blankenship attended a water meeting in Ada last Friday evening.

J. C. Treas Jack Clifford Henryetta C. L. Blankenship Ada

Mrs Leon Lance Returns Home From Valley View Hospital

Mrs. Leon Lance is home from Valley View Hospital after a few days of observation. She returned Monday and is resting at home.

Leon Lance Valley View Hospital

Visitors Celebrate New Baby Joe Major Collins

Visitors at the Douglas Smith home for the newborn Joe Major Collins include Mr. and Mrs. Charles Todd Mr. and Mrs. Leland Newton of Ada Mr. and Mrs. Arlie Collins and Junior of Konawa Mrs. Eugenia Young Mr. and Mrs. Jim Young Mrs. R. L. Cope Mrs. Newt Thompson and Joy Blankenship.

Douglas Smith Little Joe Major Collins Charles Todd Leland Newton Ada Arlie Collins Junior Konawa Eugenia Young Jim Young R. L. Cope Newt Thompson Joy Blankenship

Joe Moore Visits Grandparents in Wright City This Week

Joe Moore travels to Wright City to visit his grandparents this week, with plans to spend time at their residence and explore local activities during the stay.

Joe Moore Wright City

Newt Thompson and Charley Sli Ger Visit Sunday

Mr and Mrs Newt Thompson invited Mr and Mrs Charley Sli Ger to Sunday afternoon gathering. The event showcased social hospitality and kinship within the community.

Newt Thompson Charley Sliger

Wayneath Wed dle's birthday brings old friends together

Tuesday marked Wayneath Wed dle's birthday at his home where Terry Moshier and Dusty Smith visited to play. The trio, all former first graders at Ahloso last year, enjoyed reconnecting and playing together in the afternoon.

Wayneath Weddle Terry Moshier Dusty Smith Ahloso

Ice Cream Social Draws Meager Ahloso HD Club Turnout

The Ahloso HD Club ice cream social was largely forgotten by members last Friday. Only four members and their families attended including Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Hardin and Jimmy, Mrs. C. L. Blankenship and Mickey, Larry and David Miller, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Treas and Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Smith with David and Dusty.

Ahloso HD Club B. L. Hardin Jimmy C. L. Blankenship Mickey Larry David Miller J. C. Treas Douglas Smith David Dusty

Lowell Lillards Visit Charley Lil lards in Pauls Valley

The Lowell Lillards of Pauls Valley visited the Charley Lil lards last weekend for a social gathering. The event highlighted friendly ties between nearby families and featured shared meals and conversations.

Lowell Lillards Pauls Valley Charley Lillards

Miller brothers visit Tulsa hosts

Larry and David Miller of Tulsa spent last week with the C. L. Blankenships, sharing time and hospitality in a regional social gathering.

Larry and David Miller Tulsa C. L. Blankenships

Mickey Blankenship Visits Vanoss With Leo Mc Ninches

Mickey Blankenship spends a few days with the Leo Mc Ninches at Vanoss, sharing time and local scenes in a brief stay.

Mickey Blankenship Leo McNinches Vanoss

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Martin Return to Local Home

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Martin have moved back to the area from Tu. The brief notice notes their return and residence, with no additional details provided about date or destination.

Kenneth Martin

Mr and Mrs Gene Henry Visit Paris Texans Hosts

Mr and Mrs Gene Henry of Paris Texas visited the Elbert Bowerses Saturday, sharing time and hospitality in a local social exchange.

Gene Henry Paris Tex Elbert Bowerses

Mrs Richards and family return from Tennessee visit

Mrs Charles Richards and children and Mrs Morgan Goodpasture have returned home from a visit in Tennessee with Mrs Goodpasture sister and family Mrs Jack Hill.

Charles Richards Morgan Goodpasture Tennessee

Johnsons Visit Drumright Matriarch This Weekend

Mr and Mrs Hershall Johnson and family of Drumright visited his mother Mrs Maud Johnson last weekend offering a family gathering note from local society records.

Mrs. Hershall Johnson Drumright Maud Johnson

Mrs Gee Undergoes Major Surgery in Cyril

Mrs. Kenneth Gee underwent major surgery a week ago last Friday in Cyril and is improving. She is from Apache.

Kenneth Gee Cyril Gee Apache

Mr and Mrs Tom Nothaf Visit Jesse Friends

Mr and Mrs Tom Nothaf of Jesse spent Tuesday with the Ted Andersons, sharing a social visit and time together in town.

Tom Nothaf Jesse Ted Andersons

Linda Faye Bowers On Sick List

Linda Faye Bowers is listed as ill and currently on the sick list. No further medical details are provided in the notice.

Linda Faye Bowers

Frye Couple Attend Sac-Fox Powwow in Shawnee

Bill and Mrs A J Frye attended the Sac-Fox powwow in Shawnee last Friday, joining celebration of Native heritage and community gathering.

Bill Mrs A. J. Frye Shawnee

Lillard Family Attends Reeve's Packing Picnic at Lake Texoma

Mr and Mrs Hoyt Lillard and family joined employees of Reeve's Packing Co for a Sunday picnic at Lake Texoma.

Maners Visit Frank Stricklands as Soldier Goes Overseas

Pvt. and Mrs. Joe Maner of Colorado Springs visit the Frank Stricklands. He is on leave and will be sent overseas soon.

Joe Maner Colorado Springs Colo Frank Stricklands

Homer Hall Visits Elbert Bowers Last Saturday

Homer Hall of San Francisco California visited Elbert Bowers last Saturday, sharing a friendly meeting during a weekend visit.

Homer Hall San Francisco Calif Elbert Bowerses

Mrs Florian Smith and relatives visit in Douglas Smith home

Mrs Florian Smith Mrs Gar Len Smith Garlene and Carla Jo visited in the Douglas Smith home Tuesday afternoon.

Florian Smith Garlen Smith Garlene and Carla Jo Douglas Smith

Monroe Jones and Maud Johnson Visit Oklahoma City Relative

Mr and Mrs Monroe Jones of Oklahoma City visited her mother Mrs Maud Johnson last Sunday as family gathered for a casual visit.

Monroe Jones Oklahoma City Maud Johnson

Boys Visit Mr Anderson’s Sister in Wichita Falls

Boys visited Mr Anderson’s sister in Wichita Falls Texas last weekend.

Ted Anderson Mr. Anderson Wichita Falls Tex

Frank Strickland Works Briefly in Chickasha This Week

Frank Strickland is employed in Chickasha for a couple of days this week, with work focused on local projects and assignments during this short engagement.

Frank Strickland Chickasha

Sim Strickland Family Visit Sparks Local Notice

Mr and Mrs Sim Strickland and family were here for a visit last weekend. They are now living in Lafayette La.

Sim Strickland Lafayette, la

Mrs Nancy Ward and Cleo Visit Freeman Moores

Mrs Nancy Ward and Cleo visited the Freeman Moores Sunday afternoon, sharing friendly calls and a warm welcome at the family home.

Nancy Ward Cleo Freeman Moores

Local Visits Reported From Drumright to Sperry

Kenneth Johnson visited grandmother Mrs. Maud Johnson in Drumright. Earnest Joe Philpot and wife from Konawa visited Mrs. Joe Collins and her son in the Douglas Smith home. Prentis West Katheryn and Stephen West returned from relatives in Arkansas and Missouri. Bible School enrollment set for Ahloso First Baptist Church Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Ahloso Home Demonstration Club will meet at 2 p.m. Monday in the school lunchroom. Jearl Blankenship and wife moved to Sperry to join the school system next year.

Earnest Joe Philpot Konawa Joe Collins and Douglas Smith Mrs. Prentis West Katheryn and Stephen Arkansas Missouri Ahloso First Baptist Church Ahloso Jearl Blankenship Sperry

Moore visitors from Wright stay at Vasco Moore home

Mr and Mrs A M Moore are visiting this week staying in the Vasco Moore residence. They travel from Wright and are listed as visitors in the local society notes.

Vasco Moore Mrs A. M. Moore Wright City

Norman divorce granted to Carol Nor man

A divorce action ends with plaintiff Carol Norman granted a divorce from R L Norman. Court records show the dissolution of the marriage and the final decree issued to the plaintiff.

R. L. Norman Carol Norman

Aunt Minda Phillips Hosts Quiet Quilting Party

Mrs S J Markley reports Aunt Minda Phillips hosted a quilting and birthday gathering Wednesday last week. Guests included Mrs A M Pharr Mrs Seedill Phillips Mrs Harvey Holland Mrs Joyce Holland and Mrs S J Markley. A jig saw puzzle quilt was worked and a chicken dinner served with birthday songs for Mrs Seedill Phillips. A M Pharr Jay McDonald and S J Markley attended but declined to quilt.

Dinah Minda Phillips A. M. Pharr Seedill Phillips Harvey Holland Joyce Holland S. J. Markley

Worthy Couple Fishes At Roosevelt Bridge

Mr and Mrs Ross Worthy of Holdenville and Mr and Mrs C P Wade spent Sunday and Monday with Wade. They fished Roosevelt bridge and by ten pm caught 49 sandies and two crappies. They called the fish nice size and suitable for eating.

Ross Worthy Holdenville C. P. Wade Mrs. Worthy Wade Roosevelt Bridge

Buck Garrett Auction Seeks Auctioneer for 23 August Sale

Buck Garrett announces a sale on Thursday August 23 to dispose of ten acres a semi modern house all live stock and some household goods Col Robert Gregory will act as auctioneer Garrett plans to purchase the J T Allen store and open by September 1 with Mr and Mrs Allen moving to Kingston at that time

Buck Garrett Col Robert Gregory Garrett J. T. Allen Mrs. Allen Kingston

Thermometer Reaches 115 Degrees At Allen Store

Jim Hoggard and Fred Rogers report the Allen store thermometer hit 115 degrees Sunday with the instrument in the shade. Hoggard noted it could not read higher, marking the top of the scale.

Jim Hoggard Fred Rogers Allen Hoggard

Stonewall and Locust Grove families picnic at Devil's Den

Sunday after church Mrs B J Garrett and sons Cecil and Donald of Stonewall with Mr and Mrs Robert Rogers and family of Locust Grove and Mr and Mrs Buck Garrett with children Royce Lee Patricia and Terry picnicked at Devil's Den.

B. J. Garrett Cecil and Donald Stonewall Robert Rogers Locust Grove Buck Garrett Royce Lee Patricia Terry Devil’s den

Simmons Visits East Jesse After Missouri Trip

O. E. Simmons, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rogers, spent Friday night with them in East Jesse. He lives in Harbor City, California, and was returning home from a Missouri visit to relatives when he stopped in town.

O. E. Simmons Fred Rogers Simmons Harbor City Calif Missouri East Jesse

Family from Kamay Visits in Oklahoma Heat

Mr and Mrs William Thompson and children Sonja Linda and Larry of Kamay Texas visited the J T Allens Saturday and Sunday. On the way home they stopped in Madill to visit Mr and Mrs Hilton Colby. In Madill the thermometer stood at 112 in the shade according to Mrs Allen.

William Thompson Sonja Linda Larry Kamay Tex J. T. Allens Madill Hilton Colby Allen

McCurtain Family Vacation Visit to Hermosa Beach

Mr and Mrs J C McCurtain and children of Hermosa Beach California arrived Monday to spend their vacation with Mr and Mrs J L McLain and Mrs Alba Ott their parents.

J. C. McCurtain Hermosa Beach Calif J. L. McLain Alba Ott

Seeley Chapel Singing and church supper announced

Mr and Mrs Franklin Alberson and family attended the singing at Seeley Chapel last Thursday. L C Pharr and granddaughter Shirley Foster of Seminole spent the weekend with Roy Lee Pharr. W S C S of the Yellow Springs Indian church announce a peshofa supper for Tuesday evening August 14 with plate lunch 50 cents sandwiches 15 cents coffee and cold drinks. Proceeds go to paying the group's conference pledge. There will be singing after the supper.

Franklin Alberson Seeley Chapel L. C. Pharr Shirley Foster Seminole Roy Lee Pharr California W.S.C.S Yellow Springs

Indian Delicacy Spelling Clarified by Mrs Alba Ott

Reporter seeks correct spelling of a classic Indian dish and confirms the spelling with Mrs Alba Ott who provides the accepted form used in this item.

Alba Ott

Dinner in Atoka Honors Visiting Mayfields

Frank King and the Vinx family joined Mr and Mrs LeRay Mayfield and Mr and Mrs Dale Mayfield of Washington State for a Sunday picnic dinner in Atoka. Janet and Joan Nix accompanied their parents for the gathering.

Frank King Melvin Nix Janet Joan W. E. Hough Atoka LeRay Mayfield Dale Mayfield Washington State

Weekend Visit With Hawkins Family Includes Stops in Three Towns

The Dave Roberts family hosted Mrs. Roberts' brother Tom Hawkins and his wife from Ponca City for a weekend visit from Friday to Sunday. They then traveled to Chickasha to see Roy Reynolds, Frank Foley, and the Stinsons. On the return trip they met Pete Holmes and Ernest Hawkins in Lindsay, sharing a long pow-wow before bringing Keith Reynolds home to stay through Friday.

Dave Roberts Tom Hawkins Ernest Hawkins Roberts Keith Reynolds Chickasha

Ada Families Share Sunday Gathering

Mr and Mrs Jimmy Phillips and Mr and Mrs Travis Mc Guire and their families of Ada spent a recent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Scedill Phillips.

Jimmy Phillips Travis McGuire Ada Scedill Phillips

Truitt Family Updates On Illness And Recovery

Fat Truitt is said to be battling shingles and returned to work Monday. His wife and their son Wayne are receiving treatment at Billings Sanatorium in Grand Prairie Texas. Wayne is expected home this weekend while Mrs Truitt may stay two to three weeks longer. Mrs Pickens and her children returned from Ft Worth bringing Mrs J M West and son Jimmy. the Wests went home Sunday.

Truitt Bob Pickens Billings Grand Prairie Tex Wayne

Mrs Annie Drennan Visits Carter Family Sunday

Mrs Annie Drennan of Stone Wall visited Mr and Mrs R C Carter on Sunday in a social call.

Annie Drennan Stonewall R. C. Carter

Legate Family Celebrate Robbie Mae Legate Birthday

Mrs. R B Wilson and children of Oklahoma City and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Legate and children of Ada spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. B L Legate for Robbie Mae Legate seventh birthday. The dinner featured ice cream cake and the Happy Birthday song with Ollie Fay Legate going home with Mrs. Wilson for the week.

R. B. Wilson Oklahoma City Bill Legate Ada B. L. Legate Robbie Mae Legate Ollie Fay Legate Mrs. Wilson

Payne reunion draws Cantwell family in Sulphur

Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Cantwell and Sharon Lee attended the annual Payne reunion at Sulphur with other relatives gathered for the event.

Leroy Cantwell Sharon Lee Payne

Houston couple visits Grace Johnson and May Griffith

Mr and Mrs Bernard Williams of Houston Texas visited Monday with Mrs Grace Johnson and May and Mrs Arno Griffith.

Bernard Williams Houston, Tex Grace Johnson May Arno Griffith

Cantwell and Ray Attend Friday Night Visit

Leroy Cantwell visited Friday night with John E. Ray, sharing time and discussions during the evening event.

Leroy Cantwell John E. Ray

Mrs Ownbey Returns From Tucson Visit

Mrs. B. B. Ownbey came back Friday from Tucson Arizona after spending three weeks at her mother's bedside.

B. B. Ownbey Tucson Ariz

Mrs Grace Johnson Visits With Mrs Thomason

Mrs Grace Johnson visited one afternoon last week with Mrs Bill Thomason while May spent the afternoon with Mrs Arno Griffith.

Grace Johnson Bill Thomason May Arno Griffith

Lynwood Cantwell and Miss Leatharter Visit Leroy Cantwell Home

Lynwood Cantwell and Miss Leatharter were visitors in the Leroy Cantwell home Saturday night.

Lynwood Cantwell Miss Leatharter Leroy Cantwell

Grace Johnson Visits Richard Soutee on Saturday

Mrs Grace Johnson visited Richard Soutee on Saturday while May conducted business in Roff.

Grace Johnson Richard May Roff

Summers Family Visits Saturday Night Social

Mr and Mrs Evert Summers and Mack visited Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Frank Rogers in a social gathering highlighting local residents.

Mrs. Evert Summers and Mack Mrs Frank Rogers

Wedding shower honors Mrs Buena Lineburger at Rofs Church

Mrs Leroy Cantwell and Sharon attended a wedding shower honoring Mrs Buena Lineburger at the Rofs Baptist Church Saturday night.

Leroy Cantwell Sharon Buena Lineburger Rofs Baptist Church

Mercer Family Weekend Visit With Oklahoma City Family

Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Mercer Jr. and family of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Mercer Sr.

A. H. Mercer Jr Oklahoma City A. H. Mercer Sr

Grace Johnson and May Visit Rosa Thompson Friends

Mrs. Grace Johnson and May spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Rosa Thompson and Mrs. Eva Stephens.

Grace Johnson May Rosa Thompson Eva Stephens

Pipes Family Visits Earl House Jr at Ft Chaffee

Mr and Mrs Ernest Pipes and their son traveled to Ft Chaffee Sunday to visit their son Earl House Jr an outing noted by local families and churches.

Ernest Pipes and Son Ft. Chaffee Earl House Jr

Ownbeys Visit Reed Family in Roff on Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Ownbey spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. John Reed in Roff, sharing a quiet afternoon visit.

Mercer Visit Highlights Sulphur Picnic Trip

Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Mercer Sr. spent Sunday in Sulphur enjoying a picnic. They returned via Prairie View and stopped to visit Mr. and Mrs. V. M. Hill.

A. H. Mercer Jr A. H. Mercer Sr Prairie View V. M. Hill

Hart area man Frank Walker dies at home

Frank Walker died Saturday night at his home in Rofs. He lived in the Hart community and was the father of Jeff Walker who married Christine Johnson.

Frank Walker Rofs Hart Jeff Walker Christine Johnson

California couple Welcomes Son Born July 30

Mr and Mrs Jeff Walker of California announce the birth of their son on July 30.

Jeff Walker California

Mercer on furlough to rejoin Oklahoma City parents

James Paul Mercer is on a furlough in Oklahoma City and will soon be with his parents Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Mercer Sr.

James Paul Mercer Oklahoma City Mrs A. H. Mercer Sr

Adams and Graham families visit Midland kin

Mr. and Mrs. Junior McConnell and children of Ada and Mr. and Mrs. Tebe Graham and Mike of Oklahoma City spent Thursday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. T. McConnell.

Junior McConnell Ada Tebe Graham Mike Oklahoma City P. T. McConnell

Pedersen Trio Spends Saturday Morning With Paul Parker

Jimmie Charlie and Mike Pedersen spent awhile Saturday morning with Paul Parker.

Jimmie Charlie Mike Pedersen Paul Parker

Local Boy Dennis Stone in Serious Kidney Illness

Mrs. Chris Pedersen reports her nephew Dennis Raymond Stone of Muskegon Michigan is in a serious condition after two years of a rare kidney disease. His mother is Pearl Bennett of this community.

Chris Pedersen Dennis Raymond Stone Muskegon Mich Pearl Bennett

Paul Parker’s Weekend Visit to Seminole and Shawnee

Paul Parker traveled to Seminole and Shawnee on Friday and visited his mother during a stop in Shawnee.

Paul Parker Shawnee

McNinch Visits With Pedersen Family Thursday Morning

Leo McNinch stopped by briefly Thursday morning to meet Chris Pedersen and his sons, sharing a cordial visit.

Leo McNinch Chris Pedersen and Sons

Bonds Visit Hunt Family in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Bond of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Ezra Hunt Kenneth Hunt was sick last week but is getting better now

Kenneth Bond Oklahoma City Ezra Hunt Kenneth Hunt

Mrs Pedersen and children visit Bebee matriarch

Mrs Chris Pedersen and her children visited her mother Mrs Joe Bennett of Bebee on Sunday.

Chris Pedersen Joe Bennett Bebee

Ragland Family Visit Highlights Oklahoma City Trip

Donald and Linda Ragland of Oklahoma City visited grandparents Mr and Mrs Philo McConnell last week. Mrs Sue Martin and her sons Van and Rickie visited her parents Mr and Mrs Howard Welch during the same period.

Donald and Linda Ragland Oklahoma City Philo McConnell Sue Martin van and Rickie Howard Welch

Pedersens Visit Rebee Sunday With Golden and Roberts

Richard and Jimmie Pedersen visited in Rebee on Sunday with David Golden and James Roberts.

Richard and Jimmie Pedersen Rebee David Golden James Roberts

Monday visitors at Pedersen home from Oklahoma

Monday visitors to the Pedersen home were Mrs. Dora McGee and Mrs. Helen Watson of Oklahoma. They spent the afternoon calling and chatting with the family.

Pedersen Dora McGee Helen Watson Oklahoma City

Chris Pedersen Sickness Report

Chris Pedersen has been ill for several days prompting following routine medical observation and rest. No other details are provided about diagnosis or treatment.

Chris Pedersen

Stratford visit with local families draws weekend gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Gentry and their Stratford son visited Mr. and Mrs. Bill McNair and their daughters for a Saturday night social.

Dale Gentry Stratford Bill McNair

Texas Ends Up Magnesium Leader in New Survey

A University of Texas survey finds Texas as the sole state producing magnesium. Researchers detail the industry’s unique status and regional factors contributing to the output.

Texas University of Texas

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