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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1956

Page

3

Pink and Blue Shower Honors Mrs Betty Kirkes

Mrs Betty Kirkes was honored with a pink and blue shower Friday evening in the vacant Baptist parsonage. Hostesses were Mrs Mary Hooser and Mrs Wanda Byers. many friends attended and gifts were sent by a long list of local women.

Betty Kirkes Francis Margie Matthews Dortha June Hooser Patsy Price Marietta Pherigo Carl Wheeler Vera Wilcoxson George

Blankenship-Davis Vows Read At Ahloso Saturday

Miss Carole Jane Blankenship married Mr. John William Davis in a Saturday ceremony at Ahloso First Baptist Church. Rev. Lavon Brown officiated at 8 p.m. The couple plans to reside in Ada after the wedding.

Blankenship Davis Ahloso Carole Jane Blankenship John William Davis Ahloso First Baptist Church Lavon Brown Ed Blankenship Stonewall Route 2

Girl’s jumper pattern with side buttoning and tied blouse

Ad describes pattern No 1517 PATTO RAMA available in sizes 6 to 14 years. Includes a size 8 jumper and blouse materials totaling 2 yards 45 inch fabric plus 7/8 yard blouse. Send 35 cents to Iris Lane care of The Ada Weekly News, Ada Okla. Chicago address for delivery.

Iris Lane ADA Weekly News Ada Okla West Adams St Chicago Ill

Bebee Club Plans For County Fair

The Bebee Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. J. K. Smith home with devotional by Mrs. Karl Tilley and prayer by Mrs. Smith. Minutes and finances were reviewed and plans made to enter fair exhibits in September.

Bebee J. K. Smith Karl Tilley Leo Scott Oma Hood Virginia Tilley Pearl Norton Josie Thompson Sherry Scott Raymond Thompson

Five Generations Honor Granny Matthews at Francis Birthday

Five generations gathered at Wintersmith Park Sunday August 5 to honor Mrs. B C Granny Matthews of Francis. Attendees included Grace Chambers Rantoul Illinois D L Whittington Shirley Whittington Leon McCurry and children Woodrow Matthews Deb Rains Raymon Matthews and children Ernest Matthews Glen Phillips and children Don Pherigo and baby Jimmy Martin and children Lewis and children Velma Matthews C H Whittington Robert Matthews and son Coy Matthews and children Louis King and children Grover Matthews Bill Rains Konawa Andrew Bryant Carroll Henry Canada and others. Grace Chambers of Rantoul Illinois is visiting Granny Matthews and relatives. Janette Elize Lee has returned home from Henryetta.

B. C Granny) Matthews Francis Wintersmith Park Matthew Grace Chambers Rantoul, NL D. L. Whittington Shirley. Whittington Leon McCurry Woodrow Matthews Deb Rains Louis King Grover Matthews Bill Rains Konawa

Local Birth Announcements Highlight Two Newborns

Mr and Mrs Jeff Walker of California, formerly of Hart, announce a son born July 30. Mrs Walker is Christine Johnson. Mr and Mrs Ernest Meeks of Lovelady announce a baby boy born Tuesday July 31. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Cecil Brannon of Lovelady.

Jeff Walker California Hart Walker Christine Johnson Ernest Meeks Lovelady Cecil Brannon

Salina Couple Welcome Son Thomas Alan Wilson

Mr and Mrs Bobby Wilson of Salina Kansas announce the birth of a son on July 22 named Thomas Alan The couple also has a four year old son Bobby Glen Jr Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Bob Wilson of Francis

Bobby Wilson Salina Kan Thomas Alan Wilsons Bobby Glen Jr Bob Wilson Francis

Birth of Brenda Kay Steele in July Announcement

Mr and Mrs Bob Steele of Francis announce the birth of a daughter Brenda Kay born July 28.

Bob Steele Francis Brenda Kay

Simmonses announce Pauls Valley boy Stevie Wayne

Mr and Mrs Lester Simmons of Pauls Valley announce the birth of their son in Pauls Valley Hospital on August 2. The baby weighs 9 pounds and is named Stevie Wayne.

Lester Simmons Pauls Valley Pauls Valley Hospital Stevie Wayne

Shumards Welcome Daughter Kathleen August First

Mr and Mrs Warren Shumard of Wilson announce the birth of a daughter Kathleen on August 1 weighing seven pounds ten ounces. The couple have five other children and the grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ed Roundtree Sr of Wilson and Mr and Mrs W H Shumard of Portland Park.

Free Will Baptist Assembly Attendees Near Ada

Linda Gail West Shirley West Delores June Chism attended the assembly at Camp Ground west of Ada. Mrs Clara Summer helped as a cafeteria cook. J N Atterburrry bought and remodels Nora Felter home. Watson Vandiver moved into Walter Crews house vacated by James Rice family.

Free Will Baptist Assembly Camp Ground Ada Linda Gail Shirley West Delores June Chism Clara Summer Watson Vandiver Walter Crews James Rice

Mr and Mrs Carl West Paint New Garage Top

Seemingly improving their home, Mr and Mrs Carl West installed a fresh top on their garage and gave it a new coat of paint for a tidy update.

Carl Mrs Carl West

Allgood Family Visits Relatives in Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs Arlen Allgood and their children from California are visiting relatives in Konawa and Ada Oklahoma and spending time with family in the area.

Arlen Allgood California Konawa Ada

Fred Poe Visits Sister and Brother-in-Law Hortons

Fred Poe of Oakman visited his sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Horton Smith recently, visiting during a family gathering.

Fred Poe Oakman Horton Smith

Remodeling changes for the Price house front

Mr and Mrs Wesley Price undertake a remodeling of their house moving the front from the east to the north. A large front porch now marks the new façade.

Wesley Price

Watson Vandiver Guest at Bryant Residence

Watson Vandiver stayed overnight at the home of his niece Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bryant and their son Carroll last week, according to a local social note.

Watson Vandiver Andrew Bryant Carrol

Glen Dale Phillips Visit Noted In Roll Call

The item records Glen Dale Phillips visiting during roll call last week. Details on location or affiliation are not provided.

Glen Dale Phillips Roll

Miss Betty Canada Returns Home From Fort Worth Visit

Miss Betty Canada daughter of Mr and Mrs Havern Canada has come home after about a month visiting her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Woodrow Canada and their children in Fort Worth Texas.

Betty Canada Havern Canada Fort Worth Tex Mrs. Woodrow Canada

Woodrow Canada Family Guests Visit Fort Worth Home

Mr and Mrs Woodrow Canada and their children of Fort Worth were recent visitors at the home of her relatives, sharing a stay that highlights family ties and local social ties in the community.

Woodrow Canada Fort Worth

Francis Brown Family Featured in ADA Weekly News

The latest ADA Weekly News highlights Francis residents Mr and Mrs Francis Brown and their children as readers enjoying the publication.

Francis ADA Weekly News Francis Brown

Ada Family Visits and Local Hospital Stay

Mr and Mrs M E Harris visited in the home of their son Otto Harris and his family in Ada last week. Mrs Imogene Matthews returned to work at J C Penny Ada after a three day hospital stay for minor surgery.

M. E. Harris Otto Harris Lonnie Ada Imogene Matthews Valley View Hospital Matthews J. C. Penny Store

Child Injured Foot in Bicycle Chain Accident

Donna Chism, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Chism, suffered a badly injured foot after her bicycle chain entangled with her toe. The incident occurred while she rode, causing serious injury to her toe.

Donna Chism Leo Chism Donna

Aunt Mary Bryant Visits Niece in Lindsay District

Aunt Mary Bryant of Lindsay visited her niece Mr. and Mrs. Isom Harris last week, sharing time with family and calling on relatives in the area.

Mary Bryant Lindsay Isom Harris

Wilsons Visit Williams Family in Ada

Mr and Mrs Bob Wilson visited in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Richard Williams of Ada last Friday evening.

Bob Wilson Richard Williams Ada

Mrs Yvonne Lambert Visits with Kir k es Lineage

Mrs. Bill Kirkes formerly Yvonne Lambert and her two children from Chickasha spent time with her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Lambert and her husband’s parents Mr and Mrs H L Kirkes.

Bill Kirkes Chickasha Jim Lambert H. L. Kirkes Yvonne Lambert

Wanda Landreth Visited by Husband In Fort Chaffey

Mrs. Wanda Landreth spent last weekend with her husband Vernon Landreth of Fort Chaffey Ark.

Wanda Landreth Vernon Landreth Fort Chaffey, Ark

Baby Thomas Alan Born to Sgt and Mrs Bobby Wilson

Mr and Mrs Bob Wilson greet the arrival of a baby boy named Thomas Alan born July 22 to Sgt and Mrs Bobby Wilson of Salina Kansas. The couple also has a four year old son named Bobby Glen Jr.

Bob Wilson Sgt Bobby Wilson Salina Kan Thomas Alan Wilsons Bobby Glen Jr

Landreth family outing spans Fort Chaffey and Broken Arrow

Mr and Mrs Ezell Landreth took their daughter in law to Fort Chaffey last Saturday then visited his mother Mrs Landreth and other relatives in Broken Arrow.

Ezell Landreth Fort Chaffey Broken Arrow

Visitors from Stonewall Ada and Albuquerque Return

Mrs. Bill Whittington and children of Stonewall with Mrs. Bernice Sanders of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Raymon Matthews and their children. Mrs. Ethel Houser spent the weekend in Sapulpa with her daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Carson and children. The trip aimed to be with granddaughter and great granddaughter Mrs. Kenneth Satler and baby visiting from Albuquerque New Mexico.

Bill Whittington Stonewall Bernice Sanders Ada Raymon Matthews Ethel Houser Sapulpa Bob Carson Kenneth Satler Baby Albuquerque N. M

Chaddick Family Plans Denver Visit

Mrs Bernice Chaddick of Kansas visited her mother Mrs Bessie Chaddick then traveled to Denver Colorado for a two week visit. They will stay with son and brother Mr and Mrs Clifford Chaddick and their children.

Bernice Chaddick Kansas Bessie Chaddick Denver Colo Clifford Chaddick

Tulsa visitor Caudell joins Lewises on trip

Loyd Leon Caudell of Tulsa is visiting here with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Sherman Lew is.

Loyd Leon Caudell Tulsa Mrs Sherman Lewis

Sherman Girl Visits Grandparents This Week

Nancy Norris of Sherman Texas is visiting her grandparents Mr and Mrs D Norris and Mr and Mrs Orvil Walker this week.

Nancy Norris Sherman, Tex Mrs. D. Norris Mrs Orvil Walker

Child Suffering Foot Injury From Bicycle Accident

Little Gary Matthews son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Matthews suffers a badly injured foot after his bicycle accident in which his foot got caught in the chain along with Donna Chism.

Gary Matthews Ernest Matthews Donna Chism

Mrs Harris and Daughter Shop in Ada

Mrs. Robert Harris and her daughter Patricia were seen shopping in Ada last Saturday as local residents reported.

Robert Harris Patricia Ada

Harris Dairy Sale At Francis Farm This Saturday

Robert Harris will auction his dairy cattle and equipment at his Francis farm on Saturday August 11. The sale includes a truck and tractor alongside a complete line of dairy gear due to health reasons.

Robert Harris Francis Harris

Jones Family Returns After Visit to Henryetta

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Jones and their children of Henryetta have returned home after spending two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Eli West and other relatives and friends.

Kenneth Jones Henryetta Eli West

Grover Matthews Visits Mother in Oklahoma City

Grover Matthews and his daughters from Oklahoma City spent the weekend as guests of his mother Mrs. B. C. Matthews.

Grover Matthews Oklahoma City B. GC. Matthews

August 5 Marks A Further Year For H L Kelley

Last Sunday August 5 marked another year for H L Kelley with a brief note of celebration and a hint of an event to follow.

H. L. Kelley

Arter Cantwell Wedding Set Aug 18 in Latta

The Arter family announces the engagement of Leatha Laverne Arter to Lynnwood Cantwell. The wedding will take place August 18 at Morris Memorial Baptist Church Latta with Rev. W C Towns officiating. Leatha, from Ada area, is a Latta High School alumna and Acme Brick Company secretary. Cantwell, a Vaness High School graduate, works as file clerk-typist for Southwestern Service Chevrolet in Fort Worth.

Vis A. O. Davis Ada Route 4 W. V. Moore Donald Dyer Elaine Campbell Don Blankenship Alvin L. Arter Leatha Laverne Arter Lynnwood Cantwell Roy Cantwell Roff Route 1 Morris Memorial Baptist Church Latta W. C. Towns Latta High School Acme Brick Company Fort Worth Tex Cantwell Vaness High School Southwestern Service Chevrolet Co

Birthday Dinner At Kelley Home Noted

A birthday dinner prepared by Ol lie Roberts and Alta Jean Kelley at the Kelley home was attended by H. L. Kelley and his wife and sons Moll ie Gaylor Rob ert Kelley and baby James Willie Scroggins Leon Scroggins and Kenneth Roberts plus others.

Ollie Roberts Alta Jean Kelley Kelley H. L. Kelley Mollie Gaylor Robert Kelley James Willie Scroggins Leon Scroggins Kenneth Roberts

Ice Cream Supper Hosts Include Scroggins Family

Attendees at the Baxter Scroggins home shared in an old fashioned ice cream supper. Guests included Leon Scroggins and Hazel West with Moore children, Lois Scroggins and son, and W. H. Scroggins.

Baxter Scroggins Leon Scroggins Hazel West Moore Lois Scroggins W. H. Scroggins

Agnes Scroggins and family guests at Scroggins home

Mrs Agnes Scroggins and her son visited Mr and Mrs Leon Scroggins and their son recently joining Mrs Vennie Norris for the social call.

Agnes Scroggins Vennie Norris Leon Scroggins

Annie Scroggins Visits Port Heunema Relatives

Mrs. Annie Scroggins travels to Port Heunema California to visit relatives including her son Eual Scroggins and family, daughter in law Mrs Bill Nickerson and baby, and her other daughter Clara Belle Scroggins whose new name is not learned.

Annie Scroggins Port Heunema Calif Eual Scroggins Bill Nickerson Clara Belle Scroggins

Whittingtons Visit Ada Relative

Mr. and Mrs. Des Whittington and their daughter Shirley of Ada visit Mrs. B. C. Matthews, the mother of Des Whittington, during a family gathering.

New ADA Weekly Subscribers Named

New subscribers to the ADA WEEKLY are Mrs. Francis Brown and George Carter. The note reports they are enjoying the paper.

ADA Weekly Francis Brown George Carter

Birth of Brenda Kay Steele Brightens Steele Family

Mr and Mrs Bob Steele announce the arrival of their baby girl Brenda Kay Steele born July 28. She is the couple’s first child and brings joy to the family.

Bob Steele Brenda Kay Steele

Dewey Couple Host Weekend Visitors

Mr and Mrs Jimmy Martin and their children from Dewey visited relatives for the weekend. Mrs Martin is the former Leatha Matthews.

Jimmy Martin Dewey

Mrs Juanita Lew Walker Visits with Tulsa Family

Mrs Bob Walker and her children from Tulsa spent time here with her parents Mr and Mrs Sherman. Mrs Walker will be remembered as Miss Juanita Lew.

Bob Walker Tulsa Mrs. Sherman Walker Juanita Lewis

Harrison family heads for Wichita home with husband Jim

Harrison and the boys left last Sunday for Wichita Kansas where they will reside with their husband and father Jim Harrison who has been employed there.

Harrison Wichita Kan Jim Harrison

Visitors at Kelley Home Include Several Local Guests

Last Monday Curtis Canada James Willie Scroggins Dale Phelps of Konawa Gene West and Mr and Mrs Robert Kelley and baby plus Mrs Oleta Matthews and girls visited the home of Mr and Mrs H L Kelley.

H. L. Kelley Curtis Canada James Willie Scroggins Dale Phelps Konawa Gene West Robert Kelley Oleta Matthews

Ada Visitors Are Mr and Mrs Don Pherigo Family

Mr and Mrs Don Pherigo and their baby from Ada visited here with the Pherigo, Phillips, and Glen families and Rev S H Pherigo’s relatives.

Don Pherigo Baby Ada Glen Phillips S. H. Pherigo

Matthews Family of Oklahoma City Visits Relatives

Mr and Mrs Robert Matthews and their son of Oklahoma City visited relatives here last weekend.

Robert Matthews Oklahoma City

Caperton visit to Ada convalescent patient

Aunt Minnie Baugh and Mr. and Mrs. E H Caperton with Miss Ala Mabel Caperton visited Mrs. Nora Felter who is a patient in a convalescent home in Ada a day last week.

Minnie Baugh E. H. Caperton Ala Mabel Caperton Nora Felter Ada

Tulsa Woman Transferred to Ada Convalescent Home

Mrs. Laura Larson of Tulsa, seriously ill for months, is now a patient in an Ada convalescent home after being brought there by ambulance last week. She is an aunt of Mrs. Mabel Coburn.

Laura Larson Tulsa Ada Larson Mabel Coburn

Francis School Plans September Opening and August Enrollment

The Francis School will open for classwork on September 3 and begin enrollment on August 31. The bus routes will operate on a regular schedule on enrollment day.

Francis

Norman Family Hosts From Drumright Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Bob Norman and their children visited Mrs Cal West and her son in Drumright for a weekend at her parents home.

Bob Norman Drumright Cal West

Gerloff and Beller Families Visit Relatives

Juanita and Delton Gerloff visited grandparents Mr and Mrs Gus Gerloff in Latta after spending Sunday night with them. Jack Beller and his sons Jackie and Rickie of Midwest City spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Garrett Beller.

Juanita Delton Gerloff Delbert Gerloff Gus Gerloff Latta Jack Beller Jackie and Rickie Midwest City Garrett Beller

Thurman Children Visit Relatives in Oklahoma City

Gerald Wanda and Tommy Thurman, children of Mrs Norrell Vandegriff, are in Oklahoma City visiting relatives.

Gerald Wanda Tommy Thurman Norrell Vandegriff Oklahoma City

Sunday Aspirin Overdose and Child Injury In House

Jerry Eugene Stone reportedly swallowed about 50 aspirin tablets on Sunday morning and became very ill but recovered by Monday. Later that day Brenda Diane Stone, 22 months, cut her leg on broken glass and required five stitches after a doctor visit.

Jerry Eugene Stone Stone Brenda Diane

Shumard Couple Welcome Daughter Kathleen August 1

Mr and Mrs Warren Shumard announce the birth of a daughter Kathleen on August 1. The baby weighs seven pounds ten ounces. The couple already has five other children. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ed Roundtree Sr of Wilson and Mr and Mrs W H Shumard of Portland Park.

Sunday guests of the Van de Griff family

Mr and Mrs Norman Vande griff and Karen of Ada were Sunday visitors of his brother and family Mr and Mrs Norrell Van degriff and Marie.

Norman Vandegriff Karen Ada Norrell Vandegriff Marie

Sunday Dinner Guests At Stone Home Include Anson Family

Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Eugene Stone included Mrs Stones parents Mr and Mrs Clifford Anson Sue and Kay of Oakman and Ms Rudolph Deans sister and family Terry and Karen of Ada

Eugene Stone Jerry Peggy Brenda Mrs. Stone Clifford Anson Sue Kay Oakman Rudolph Dean Terry Karen Ada

Water wells drilled in community as outputs noted

New wells are being drilled in the community. The Tom Price and Ed Roundtree Jr families report wells producing 100 gallons per hour. On Delbert Gerloff’s property drilling has only reached 12 feet with no water yet.

Tom Price Ed Roundtree Jr Delbert Gerloff

Shawnee Families Visit Ed Roundtree Sr. Family

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Martin Elaine and Mrs. Leonard Kime and Davis all of Shawnee visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. Ed Roundtree Sr. during the weekend. Sunday afternoon they all visited Mr. and Mrs. Warren Shumard and family.

Charles Martin Elaine Leonard Kime Davis Shawnee Ed Roundtree Sr Warren Shumard

Riverside and Ada visit Vernon Vanchuyver pair

Mr and Mrs Herman Trawick of Riverside California and Mrs W M Bragg of Ada visit Mr and Mrs Vernon Vanchuyver.

Herman Trawick Riverside Calif W. M. Bragg Ada Vernon Vanchuyver

Local visitors call on Mrs. D R Clifford

Mrs. Bill Cross and son Joe of Richmond California visited Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. D R Clifford. Floyd Gibson of Phillips and Judy Jane and Sue Hunt of Dickenson Texas also called. Mrs Herb Phillips of Tupelo visited Mrs. D R Clifford Monday, and she also visited Mr. and Mrs. Ed Smith.

Bill Cross Joe Richmond Calif Floyd Gibson Phillips Judy Jane Sue Hunt Dickenson Tex D.R. Clifford Herb Phillips Tupelo D. R. Clifford Ed Smith

Egypt Couple Visits With Brooks and Clifford

Mr and Mrs Paul Henderson of Egypt visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks and Mrs Hattie Brooks then visited Sunday night with Mr and Mrs D R Clifford.

Paul Henderson Egypt Walter Brooks Hattie Brooks D. R. Clifford

Community Army Event Hosted by Miss Shirley Thompson

The August 9 gathering hosted by Miss Shirley Thompson featured games and refreshments including cake cookies and Kool-aid. About 40 guests attended the party hosted by the army unit.

Shirley Thompson

Woolleys Visit with Elmer Woolley Family Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs J E Woolley and Jennie visited over the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Elmer Woolley of Nida.

J. E. Woolley Jennie Elmer Woolley Nida

Ada visitors share time with local residents

Billye Misenhimer of Ada visited last week with Linda Wisenhunt and Wanda Faye Glover.

Billye Misenhimer Ada Linda Wisenhunt Wanda Faye Glover

Johnston Family Visit to Choctaw Roots

Mr and Mrs Bob Johnston and their children of Choctaw are visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Ben Johnston. The trip highlights family ties and homecoming in the local community.

Bob Johnston Choctaw Mrs Ben Johnston

Clifford visit to Ada residents noted

Helen and John Clifford visited Phyllis Lawanda Billye and William Misenhimer of Ada on Saturday.

Helen and John Clifford Phyllis, Lawanda, Billye William Misenhimer Ada

Duncan couple and Skippy Leader attend Boiling Springs meeting

Mr and Mrs Rollen Duncan and Skippy Leader attended the meeting at Boiling Springs Sunday.

Rollen Duncan Skippy Boiling Springs

Oakman Families Visit Duncan Home Friday Night

Mr and Mrs Matt Teel and children of Oakman and Sue Leader and son Eddie visited Mr and Mrs Rollen Duncan Friday night.

Matt Teel Oakman Sue Leader Eddie Rollen Duncan

Ada Visit With Brooks Family Noted

Mrs. D. R. Clifford and Helen Debra and twins and Patsy Fortner visited Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brooks and Linda of Ada Thursday.

D. R. Clifford Helen Debra Twins Patsy Fortner Donald Brooks Linda Ada

Johnston Family Visit Highlights Stonewall Trip

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Johnston and Jerry and Karen of Stonewall visited his parents Mr and Mrs Paul Johnston on Saturday.

Lloyd Johnston Jerry and Karen of Stonewall Paul Johnston

Cope Family Weekend Visit Spans Ada Family Lines

Mr and Mrs Harrison Cope and their children visited her parents Mr and Mrs Richard Maxberry and her sisters Mrs Lawaitha Stornes Mrs Lavona Lambert and Mrs Jerrie Brumley and his parents Mr and Mrs Howard Cope of Ada for the past weekend in a family gathering.

Harrison Cope Richard Maxberry Lawaitha Stornes Lavona Lambert Jerrie Brumley Howard Cope Ada

Ada shoppers visit with Beatrice Fortner and daughters

Mrs. Beatrice Fortner accompanied by Patsy and Joy Clifford shopped in Ada on Friday, enjoying a day of browsing and errands in the downtown area.

Beatrice Fortner Patsy and Joy Clifford Ada

Calves Sent to Oklahoma City by Johnston Team

Paul Johnston dispatched a load of calves to Oklahoma City Monday night. Lon Cooper and Sam Johnston assisted in loading the cattle.

Paul Johnston Oklahoma City Lon Cooper Sam Johnston

Ada Visitors Attend Clifford Brooks Family Reunion

Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks and Linda of Ada visited her parents Mr and Mrs D R Clifford and his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks Sunday.

Donald Brooks Linda Ada D. R. Clifford Mrs Walter Brooks

Lee Cross Visits Centraloma With Niece Lois Clifford

Lee Cross of Centraloma visited Sunday with his niece Mrs. Lois Clifford, staying for a family outing and returning home afterward.

Lee Cross Centraloma Mrs Lois Clifford

Ada visit notes Wanda Faye Glover weekend stay

Wanda Faye Glover spent the weekend with Phyllis Misenhimer of Ada for a social visit and time together.

Wanda Faye Glover Phyllis Misenhimer Ada

Charles D Leader Begins Basic Training at Lackland AFB

Charles D Leader, grandson of Mr and Mrs Rollen Duncan, is stationed at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas for his basic training.

Charles D. Leader Rollen Duncan Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Tex

Going Away Party For Clyde Dale Woolley

A Thursday night gathering honored Clyde Dale Woolley as he prepares to leave for a new assignment. The event celebrated his service and offered well wishes for his future location and responsibilities.

Clyde Dale Woolley

National Guard trio leaves for Fort Hood camp

Leon Brown Arthur Justis and Kennedy Brown members of the National Guard depart Sunday for a two week training camp at Fort Hood Texas. They will be away until the camp concludes.

Leon Brown Arthur Justis Kennedy Brown National Guard Fort Hood Tex

Lula and Gerty Boys Split Weekend Baseball

Lula High School and Grade teams played at Gerty on Friday. Lula High fell 3-2 to Gerty while Lula Grade defeated the Gerty boys 12-3 to even the series.

Lula High School Gerty Lula High Boys Lula Grade Gerty Boys

California Forest Fires Burned 307000 Acres in 1955

In 1955 California suffered fires that consumed 307000 acres and caused about 4 million dollars in property losses.

California

Roswell Residents Visit McComas Family Over Weekend

Sgt. and Mrs. Doyle Parker and children of Roswell New Mexico were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. George McComas. Mrs Parker is the former Lucille Mc Comas.

Doyle Parker Roswell, N. M George McComas

Mr and Mrs Stump Bell Visit Edd West Family

Tulsa couple Mr and Mrs Stump Bell and their daughter visited here with Edd West and grandmother Mrs Ellen Wilkey. Mrs Bell is remembered here as Miss Bertha West.

Stump Bell Tulsa Edd West Ellen Wilkey Mrs. Bell Miss Bertha West

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Norma Bottoms Wiley H. Underhill Jr Miss Bottoms T. L. Bottoms Mr. Underhill W. H. Underhill Fittstown Dale and Mrs. H. L. Kelley Florence Lee Effie Crews Leona Edwards Mildred Head N. O. Wolfe L. L. Crockett Viola West Ethel Chaffin Helen Canada T. E. Miller Hazel Phillips Valey Poplin Harve Lambert O. H. Walker Elain Burkhead Mollie Askew Florence Harrold Ina Henson M. Conner Fay Farmer Kennith Roberts Bebee Club Carroll Henry Canada Rantoul, Ill B. C. Matthews Daby Vhws Wilson Kathleen Shumards W. H. Shumard Portland Park Francis News Des Whittington Shirley of Mrs. Jim Wilson News By Joy Roundtree Lula News Helen Clifford 7-Up Bottling Company W. Main Longines — Wittnauer Hamilton Elgin Bulova GEM Credit Jewelers Erie Feu The Jefferson Ferris Plaza Union Station Elmer F. Hier Mgr Sones Dallas Hoten
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