Avon Demonstration Attended by Mrs Pearl Surgnier
Mrs Pearl Surgnier attended an Avon demonstration meeting in Ada at the Aldridge Hotel one day last week.
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1958
Page
6
Mrs Pearl Surgnier attended an Avon demonstration meeting in Ada at the Aldridge Hotel one day last week.
Mr and Mrs Robert Kelley and Gary Lin visited her grandparents Mr and Mrs W W Atkinson of Vamoosa last Sunday afternoon.
The Allen Mustangs defeated Sasakwa 95 to 0 in five innings on Monday night at Allen. Earlier the Allen and Sasakwa Pee Wee teams played with Sasakwa winning that game.
Mr and Mrs Walter Crews have returned home after spending a week with her mother Mrs Petty and other relatives and friends in Afton.
Aunt Ida Lee has returned home after visiting her son Johnny Lee and his wife and children in Oklahoma City, returning with news and stories from the trip.
Mrs. Pearl Surgnier received a pretty watch last week as a birthday gift from her sister Mrs. Virginia Hester of Tulsa. Hester is the former Virginia Hunter.
Busy voting day at Francis described by locals as similar to past turnout levels. Old timers recall when Francis and other stations were continually busy and express a wish for those days to return.
Mr. and Mrs. Francis Brown and children of Tulsa have returned home after visiting here with her parents Mr. and Mrs. E. W. West, her brother Mr. and Mrs. Carl West and son Terry, and sister-in-law Mrs. Mary West and children, plus several friends. The Browns are former residents.
Mrs Irene Scroggins and her mother Mrs Mary Bing ham accompanied Mrs Scroggins husband Lee to Oklahoma City Saturday where he will undergo treatment by a specialist for the next few days. He has been ill for several months and his condition is not improving. Community wishes him a speedy recovery.
Mrs. Kermit Ward of Ada visited with her parents Mr and Mrs Don Robinson and children over the holiday weekend. She attended the shower given at Allen for her brother and wife Mr and Mrs Jerry Robinson.
Miss Sarah Jane Gault and others from Allen Ohio visited Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kelley and Gary Lin in Columbus. The group included Miss Hilda Black Kenneth Roberts Buck Dav id Kelley Ann Nicholas Jan Nicholas and Jerry Tilley. They had a picnic supper and spent the evening shooting fireworks. Gladstone Davis and M. E. Harris visited last Friday afternoon.
A new SEEN A bedroom has been added to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Stallworth in the local residence update.
Vacation Bible School started last Monday July 7 at Francis Baptist Church and will run through July 19 with daily activities for children and families.
Miss Jo Ann West daughter of Mr and Mrs Cal West will depart by plane for Washington on July 19 to attend a school of for- the- final term.
Jo Ann departs for three weeks to two months of language study then heads to Europe for two years. She enlisted in the Civil Service for office work. Our best wishes go with Jo Ann.
Mr and Mrs Bill Harris and their Oakland California family visit M E Harris and family in Purcell. They met Bills sister and brother in law Ben Brown in Oklahoma City last Friday and Saturday. They attended the Purcell rodeo where Ben entered roping contests but did not win.
A brief sighting notes six month old Glenda Jo Smith with her grandmother Mrs. Horton Smith at a local grocery. The child is described as the baby of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Pud Smith.
Miss Judy Henson and Wanda Philpot of Oklahoma City spent one night last week with Ethel Matthews.
We of this community certainly have been enjoying the showers and cool weather which we have been having for about the past two weeks. It might slow up the hay making but will surely grow some fine gardens peas okra squash and tomatoes.
Mrs. Alta Jean Kelley and her son Gary Lin visited J. W. Atkinson and son Jimmy and her grandmother Mrs. C. E. Dunegan, all of Healdton.
Aunt Tennie McCool returns home from Holdenville where she visited Mr and Mrs Lester Kimes and their children. She makes her home with Mr and Mrs Mirl Moon and their son Joe Edd.
Little Miss Peggy Lou Head, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samimy Head of Memphis Tennessee, is spending a month with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Head.
Visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wheeler include their children and grandchildren. Also visiting are Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wheeler and their children of Oxford Kansas and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kravels and their children of Hutchinson Kansas.
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Stephens of Oklahoma City and Mrs. Bertha Richards of Dallas have returned home after visiting here with their sister, Mrs. George McComas.
Mrs. I F Harris hosts family guests for the holiday weekend. S/Sgt Leroy Harris and three sons from San Antonio Texas, Cov Henson and daughters from Oklahoma City, Wanda Phillpot and others from Ada Moore and nearby towns join for two weeks with grandparents and relatives before returning home.
J. L. Scroggins accompanied by his parents to Oklahoma City last Saturday. Mr. Scroggins was admitted to a hospital for treatment.
Very little readable text reports Pearl Surgnier being admitted to an Illinois hospital with a brief note of apology. The fragment lacks full details.
Mrs. Surgnier, who lives alone, fell seriously ill during the night and was taken by ambulance to Indian Hospital at Talihina. She will undergo major surgery this week following transfer from Valley View Hospital on July 3.
Mr and Mrs Baxter Scroggins and their children traveled with well filled baskets to Sulpher for a Fourth of July outing. The party included Mr and Mrs Lois Scroggins and son, and Mr and Mrs Junior Scroggins with children.
A description notes Mr and Mrs Arvil West and children of Oklahoma City returning home to share a home made ice cream supper with neighbors and family, a wholesome gathering underscoring simple domestic pleasures.
Mrs Lilly Bryant traveled to Oklahoma City to be with her sister Mrs Frank Scroggins who is a hospital patient. The sister underwent major surgery last Monday.
Baxter Scroggins recovers after a back injury suffered earlier. He spent a week at Valley View Hospital and was later transferred to Oklahoma City for continued treatment.
Mr and Mrs Max Kirkes and their children from Milton Missouri are spending the summer with his parents Mr and Mrs H L Kirkes. Max attends East Central College and is taking postgraduate work. He recently had a hospital checkup after release.
Mr and Mrs Jim Frank Smith and their boys from Lindsay spent last weekend with Jim's parents Mr and Mrs Horton Smith and with Jim's brother Mr and Mrs H V Smith, Candy and Ronnie.
Mrs. Lavern Scroggins reports the Tecumseh resident Mrs. Maggie Spears is somewhat improved under a doctor's care. She expects to undergo surgery as conditions permit. Mrs. Spears is a sister of Mrs. Scroggins and W. H. Summers, both of Francis.
Mr and Mrs Haskell Matthews and children of Artesia New Mexico are visiting here with his mother Mrs B C Granny Matthews and other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Alice Duer is ill and receiving medical care in Oklahoma City according to a period report. The note mentions she is under a doctor’s care.
A garbled cryptic page fragment cites humorous quips and social musings. It mentions Sabbath observance jokes and casual lines about habits, time, and daily life, ending with a signature style like REV. Cae ee GRANT.
The article lists multiple family placements with Elmer Parks, James Rice, Duer, and Liddie West showing improved health. It notes homecomings at Sun Shine, visits from Henry Testertilier Jr of Phoenix, Aunt Jennie Sharp of Francis, and Melvin Henson of Wilson, along with Mrs West’s stroke history and current living with her son Bob West and granddaughter Shirley.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ray Salter and baby of Sapulpa are visiting with his grandmothers Mrs Ethel Houser and Aunt Mollie Salter of Ada during a recent family event in the area.
Nora Chism reports Aunt Mollie Salter, resident of an Ada convalescent home, shows somewhat improved condition.
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