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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1955

Page

3

Pleasant Hill church supper and meeting Wednesday

The Pleasant Hill congregation plans a Wednesday evening event at the church with supper at 7 p.m. Bro. Massingale of Ardmore will preach, followed by a business meeting. The Ryans report rain in several places and await son Duane’s ten day Air Force furlough home next Friday.

Pleasant Hill Massingale Ardmore Methodist Church B. B. Ryan Ryan Charles Robertson Purcell McAlester Robertson Theo Robertson Calvin Coalgate Jesse Ryans Duane San Antonio Air Force

Sunday Afternoon Weather Dream Ends in Wind

Clouds gathered and lightning flashed as a dramatic afternoon storm built then faded. A man named Jesse shouted This is it but the sun returned soon after and the dream dissolved like wind.

Jesse Folk

Mrs Fat Truitt Visits Denni son for Weekend with Husband

Mrs Fat Truitt traveled to Denni son last Friday to spend several days with her husband, implying family reunion plans and domestic travel in the period.

Mrs. Fat Truitt Dennison

Felkins Rob erts and Truitt Attend Broken Bow Rodeo

Jerry Felkins and Homer Roberts of Stonewall went to Broken Bow with Wayne Truitt last Thursday to attend the rodeo event.

Jerry Felkins Homer Roberts Stonewall Broken Bow Wayne Truitt

Catfish haul from Gregory pond fills dinner and supper

Bun Dusenberry used a minnow hook baited with a crawdad to land an eight and a quarter pound catfish from Robert Gregorys pond. The Gregorys kept plenty of fish for both meals as neighbors including Mr and Mrs R V Mann Sr Mrs Molly Balcher Don Mann and Ronnie Sawyers helped, then the Manns from Ada came for supper ending the catch.

Bun Dusenberry Robert Gregory Gregorys Bun R. V. Mann Sr Molly Balcher Don Mann Ronnie Sawyers R. V. Mann Jr Ada

Robert Gregory and Family Drive to Hennepin on Sunday

Robert Gregory and his family traveled to Hennepin on Sunday for an unspecified business trip.

Robert Gregory Hennepin

Fire destroys Scott Brown place house Sunday morning

The house on the Scott Brown place was destroyed by fire early Sunday. The Troy Blevins family had occupied it until a few days earlier and it was vacant at the time of the blaze. Origin of the fire was undetermined.

Scott Brown Troy Blevins

Chester Nix Purchases Domino Strain Herd Sire

Chester Nix buys a Domino strain herd sire, a grandson of a great sire once sought by Turner interests for 65 000. The animal was brought from the Turner ranch Sunday and registration papers are expected soon.

Chester Nix Turner Turner Ranch Nix

Choctaw Chief Blevins Explains New Tribal Property Rules

Choctaw leader Jimmy Blevins held a meeting at Yellow Springs church last Wednesday with many tribe members present. He explained new rulings covering Indian regulations mainly about property owned by members.

Jimmy Blevins Yellow Springs

Ardmore Trip Keeps Alba Ott and Son Busy

Mrs. Alba Ott and her son Chastain McCurtain drove to Ardmore on Monday to attend to business and handle local matters.

Alba Ott and Son Chastain McCurtain Ardmore

Heat beating farm work at Rhynes ranch

Carl Braun and Willard Rhynes take turns at night on a tractor to prepare forty acres for alfalfa on the Rhynes ranch. They work during cooler hours hoping for rain to come.

Carl Braun Willard Rhynes

Adams Family Visit Leaves Denver City Couple Hosts

Mr. and Mrs. Leon Adams and family from Denver City Texas visited over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Whittington. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Adams of Stonewall Texas returned home with them on Sunday. The elder Adams will stay in Denver City until late September.

Leon Adams Denver City Tex Bill Whittington Sam Adams Stonewall Adams

Allen Family Visits Friends in White Spur Texas

Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Allen spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Phelps and family in White Spur. The 1926 move to Delaware Bend to operate a ferry linked the two families as neighbors. the elder Phelpses have died, but the friendship endures despite the rain on the drive home.

J. T. Allen White Spur Tex Bob Phelps Phelps Allens Delaware Bend Red River Phelpses Jesse

Eubanks Visit Houston Family For Three Days

Mr and Mrs R J Eubanks of Houston Texas spent three days last week with their daughter Mrs Willard Rhynes and family.

R. J. Eubanks Houston Tex Willard Rhynes

Mrs Roy Reynolds and son visit Chickasha kin

Mrs Roy Reynolds and her son Keith visited from Tuesday to Saturday with Mrs Reynolds' parents Mr and Mrs Dave Roberts in Chickasha. The Robertses had extended family time during the visit.

Roy Reynolds Keith Chickasha

Trip to Chickasha Brings Family Home

A trip to Chickasha on Tuesday resulted in bringing home a daughter and grandson, expanding the household with their return.

Chickasha

Seen Fred Rogers Mowing Lawn With Electric Mower

Fred Rogers seen mowing the lawn using an electric mower. The scene highlights a popular small gadget favored for ease and quiet operation around the neighborhood. Jesse is noted as the keen observer of the device.

Fred Rogers Jesse

Music as God's harmony across ages and people

Quote from young Guy Logsdon in a Sunday sermon: Music is God's harmony put together in different ways by different people at different times.

Guy Logsdon

Child eats rat poison in a closet accident.

An 11 month old child of Mr and Mrs Buck Garrett swallowed rat poison found in a closet. Charles Whit ing ton rushed the baby to a doctor in Ada where a stomach pump was used. The child stayed in hospital all night and apparently has no lasting ill effects. The father was at work in Stonewall and Whit tington was painting at Mr and Mrs George Barretts home nearby.

Buck Garrett Charles Whittington Ada Stonewall Whittington George Barrett

Pryse Girls Visit Cousin For Week Of Activities

Connie Jean Patricia and Glen da Pryse, daughters of Mrs. Irene Pryse of Tulsa, are spending the week with their cousin Doris Fay Harlin. Each day has planned activities so no stroke swimming or other pleasant occupation is missed during the visit.

Connie Jean Patricia Glenda Pryse Irene Pryse Tulsa Doris Fay Harlin

Rodeo Parade Cornering Sparks Ada Night Drama

A young man named George Thompson and several adults used flash and car lights to corner a saddle mare after dark Sunday evening. He planned to ride the horse in Ada rodeo parade on Tuesday, amid a scene described as tense and pursuit driven by desire to participate.

George Thompson Ada

Daughter in Hospital After Surgery Improvement Fades

George Barrett reports his daughter Mrs. Amy Duke remained unwell in the hospital last Friday after surgery nearly two weeks ago. Earlier this week she was said to be improving.

George Barrett Amy Duke

Mrs Nella Anderson Recovers From Prolonged Nosebleed

Mrs Nella Anderson returned home Saturday after a week in Valley View. She remains weak from a four hour hemorrhage blood loss controlled by packing and injections.

Nella Anderson Valley View

Weekend Visit Brought Family from Shawnee and Oklahoma City

Visiting Mr and Mrs Oren Gray last weekend were their daughters Mrs Ruby Lane of Shawnee and Mr and Mrs Ardis Martin and girls of Oklahoma City also present were their families.

Oren Gray Ruby Lane Shawnee Ardis Martin Oklahoma City

Farewell to Mr and Mrs Frank Bennett and Family

We announce the Bennett family has moved from our community to the Bradley place south of Gaar Corner. We wish them happiness in their new home.

Frank Bennett Bradley Place Gaar Corner

Groves Family Visits Bennett Kin for Fishing

Mr and Mrs Lee Roy Groves and family visited her sister Mr and Mrs Frank Bennett on Wednesday afternoon. The men went fishing and the writer hopes they had a good catch.

Lee Roy Groves Frank Bennett

Remembered as Robbie Jenkins

Family recalls Robbie Jenkins as a daughter and sister. Her mother stayed with her for a period. The Garrett family visited Rae Garrett and Pug Garrett with Sondra. Cheryl Sue spent a week with her grandmother.

Robbie Jenkins Leon Garrett Cheryl Sue Penny Rae Garrett Pug Garrett Sondra

Oil Center visit by Gray families on Friday eve

Mr and Mrs Oren Gray visited their son Mr and Mrs Fred Gray and boys of Oil Center Friday evening keeping a close family gathering in the town.

Mrs Oren Gray Fred Gray Oil Center

Local visits mark weekend for area families

Mrs. Kittie Hansard visited Mrs. Rae Garrett Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Biggs and children of Pickett community visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Henson, Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Herman of Byng visited Sunday afternoon with her mother, Mr. and Mrs. George Deathridge. Mr. and Mrs. Pug Garrett and Sandra were Sunday dinner guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hansel Burk of Oil Center.

Kittie Hansard Rae Garrett Allen Biggs Pickett Fred Henson Ray Herman iByng George Deathridge Pug Garrett Sandra Hansel Burk Oil Center

Gaar Corner Parish Attendees Named From Midweek Service

The report lists Bro. Doyle Cox Velma Lee Voyles Bobbie Sue Voyles Mrs Voyles and Bro Billy Ray Wood with his wife as attendees at the midweek service last Thursday night. A note hopes they return soon.

Gaar Corner Bro Doyle Cox Velma Lee Voyles Bobbie Sue Voyles

Ada Visitors Hail Lillian Morris Family Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Marion Morris of Ada visited Mrs. Lillian Morris and her family Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Tucker and girls of Yeager community visited with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Magar and Jacky last week.

Marion Morris Ada Lillian Morris M. R. Tucker Yeager Ray Magar Jacky

Morris Sister Improves After Serious Illness

The note reports Ce cil Morris's sister, long hospitalized, showing improvement and hopes for full recovery soon.

Grannie Peck’s Condition Worsens After Hospital Stay

The note reports Granny Peck, long time resident, in Ada near her doctor after several days in the hospital. She was expected to go home but was worse Sunday, and well wishes are offered for her recovery.

Cecil Morris Granny Peck Ada

Riddle Visit Brightens Parish Chapel Family Gathering

Mr and Mrs L C Riddle visited her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Howard Wood of Parish Chapel community Sunday afternoon.

L. C. Riddle Mrs. Howard Wood Parish Chapel

Mrs Lona Dame Expected Visitor Week Family in Oakland

Mrs Lona Dame expects her son and family Mr and Mrs Roy Dame and children of Oakland California this week. She will likely accompany them to Lindsay to visit relatives there.

Lona Dame Roy Dame Oakland Calif Lindsay

Parish Chapel Shoppers P. O. Henson and May Edwards

Mrs. P. O. Henson and Mrs. May Edwards were seen shopping in Ada on Friday at the Parish Chapel event or location.

P. O. Henson May Edwards Ada

Oren Gray Visits With Mr and Mrs Tom Groves

Oren Gray visited Mr and Mrs Tom Groves for a time on Wednesday.

Oren Gray Mrs Tom Groves

Hansard Hosts Ada Visitors for Weekend

Mr and Mrs George Hansard Sr welcomed Saturday guests Mr and Mrs Henry Rice from Ada for a social visit at their home.

George Hansard Sr Mrs. Henry Rice Ada

David Gray Visits Father Fred Gray Saturday

David Gray of Ada spent Saturday visiting his father Fred Gray, sharing time and conversation during the weekend.

David Gray Ada Fred Gray

Center Community Church Weekly Update

Repair work completed this week at Center community church. Sunday School attendance dropped to 21. Bro Grover Keeling delivered the morning sermon. Due to numerous revivals, Sunday night services were canceled.

Center Community Church Grover Keeling

Baptist Mission Opens New Building with Notable Attendance

The Baptist Mission held Sunday School and services in the new building with 54 in attendance and a large offering of 57.45 dollars. Pastor is Bro. Frank Roberts. Everyone is proud of the new church building.

The Baptist Mission Frank Roberts

Summers Chapel man aids Cavener with new roof

Ray Lamb of Summers Chapel assists E. C. Cavener in replacing a roof on his house. The cooperation highlights community help and local remodeling efforts.

Ray Lamb Summers Chapel E. C. Cavener

Norman Family Attends Shawnee Reunion With Pinley Kin

Mr. and Mrs. Preston Norman of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mrs. Pinley and Troy. On Sunday the two families joined a Pinley family reunion in Shawnee's park.

Preston Norman Oklahoma City Frank Pinley Troy

Home Again After Week-Long Visit

Virgle Farmer returns home following a week-long visit in the area. He stayed with local friends and toured nearby sights before resuming daily routines.

Mr and Mrs Rance Tucker Visit Dryden Family

Mr and Mrs Rance Tucker visited Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden Monday night for a social call.

Rance Tucker Mrs Frank Dryden

Stratford visitors join local hosts for weekend dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Lester Elmore of Stratford visited the Alfred Pennington home Friday. Sunday dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs and Doyne, Vernon Gray and family of Oil Center, Haskell and Cynthia Fox, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Patton of Oklahoma City, and Rev. and Mrs. James Coverington and daughter of Nacona, Texas.

Lester Elmore Stratford Alfred Pennington W. N. Isaacs Doyne Vernon Gray Oil Center Haskell Cynthia Fox J. A. Patton Oklahoma City James Coverington Nacona Tex

Penningtons Attend Dinner and Service in Stratford

Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington and their sons attended a dinner and all day service at the Church of Christ in Stratford Sunday.

Alfred Pennington

Family gathers at Farmer home with most kin present

Visiting relatives, including Bennie and Ruby Farmer’s families, Preston’s daughters, June Hightower and infant, Bob Wright’s daughters, Clifford and family, and Derry l, Billie Ray, Patsy, and Gerald Lynn Farmer, attended except Jimmy Farmer who could not be there.

Virgle Farmer Bennie Farmer Union Hill Preston Farmer Ruby Teddrick Tulsa June Hightower Bob Wright Clifford Derryl Billie Ray Patsy Gerald Lynn Farmer Jimmy Farmer

Local visit by the Wilson family to Oil Center

Reverend Luther Wilson and his sons Donnie and Joel David visited Mr and Mrs P Henson Sunday evening at their Oil Center home.

Luther Wilson

Family Moves From Stratford to Roff and Back

Mrs. Pearl Gray aided her mother Mrs. Walter Wood in moving from Stratford to Stratford. The Wood family had lived in Stratford until recently when Mr. Wood moved to Roff for work. Three weeks ago Mr. Wood left for California, and Mrs. Wood returned to Stratford.

Pearl Gray Roff Walter Wood Stratford Mr. Wood California Mrs. Wood

Isaacs and Wood Visit Foxes in Ada Saturday

Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs and Mrs. Clara Wood visited Mr. and Mrs. Dave Fox of Ada on Saturday.

W. N. Isaacs Clara Wood Dave Fox Ada

Reed Family Visits Sister in Francis

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Reed of Francis visited his sister and family, Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer, during a weekend gathering.

Lawrence Reed Francis Mrs Lee Farmer

Oklahoma and California families visit Mulheim clan

Mr and Mrs Ray Burgess of Pocasa Oklahoma and Mrs J D Row land and family of Bellflower California visited Mr and Mrs Mulheim and sons on Tuesday.

Ray Burgess Pocasa Okla J. D. Rowland Bellflower Calif Mrs. Mulheim

Couple from Sulphur and Gaar Corner take Sunday drive

Mr and Mrs Bryan Taylor of Sulphur and Miss Mayrene Farmer and Gene Maddox of Gaar Corner went driving Sunday and took photographs.

Bryan Taylor Mayrene Farmer Gene Maddox Gaar Corner

Edwards brothers visit Mrs. Clara Wood for TV morning

Butch Edwards of Galey and Danny Edwards spent Saturday morning with Mrs. Clara Wood watching TV.

Butch Edwards Galey Danny Edwards Mrs Clara Wood

Oklahoma City Group Heads to Sulphur on Thursday

Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs, Mrs. Clara Wood and Miss Jo Fox traveled from Oklahoma City to Sulphur on Thursday for a planned visit or engagement.

W. N. Isaacs Clara Wood Jo Fox Oklahoma City

Dinner guests join the Henson couple at Deathridge home

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Henson were Sunday dinner guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Deathridge. The gathering highlighted a family social visit with both households hosting and sharing a meal.

Fred Henson George Deathridge

Mr and Mrs Sherman Estes Move to Ada

The Estes family plans relocation to Ada and will be missed by the community as they move with their children.

Sherman Estes Ada

Ares Family Relocates Near Ada for Work

Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Ares and their boys have moved from our community. They relocated to Ada to be closer to employment opportunities.

Sanford Ares Ada

Lee Pharr Leads Ada Rodeo Horse Contingent This Week

Lee Pharr oversees horses in Ada this week as part of the rodeo event. He directs handling and performance plans for the exhibition and competition animals with local organizers.

Lee Pharr Ada

Pattons Visit Mrs. Mildred Clay in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs J A Patton of Oklahoma City spent Sunday evening with Mrs Mildred Clay.

J. A. Patton Oklahoma City Mildred Clay

Local Sickness Note Ties to Visits by Several Relatives

Frank Dryden has been on the sick list the past few days. Visitors over the weekend included Mr. and Mrs. Pod Law and John of Ada, Mrs. Florence Wren of Stratford, Mrs. Davie Johnson of Anadarko, and Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Johnson of Artesia New Mexico.

Frank Dryden J. W. Law Pod Law John Ada Florence Wren Stratford Davie Johnson Anadarko Monroe Johnson Artesia N. M

Miss Joy Lane Visits W N Isaacs Family Sunday

Miss Joy Lane, a student in Oklahoma City, spent Sunday with the W N Isaacs family, sharing time and hospitality during her visit in the community.

Ada Family Visit With Local Hosts Friday Night

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Crowder and their children of Ada visited Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. Troy Miller and family, sharing time together.

Bob Crowder Ada Troy Miller

Picnic outing along South Canadian River

Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Jackson and family of Gaar Corner joined Mr. and Mrs. Milo Pennington and Vineta and Mrs. Mildred Clay for a Sunday picnic on the South Canadian River north of Oil Center.

B. B. Jackson Gaar Corner Milo Pennington Vineta Mildred Clay South Canadian River Oil Center

Mrs. Ann Hamblin Visits Law Family Tuesday

Mrs. Ann Hamblin of Gaar Corner visited Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Law on Tuesday in a brief social call.

Ann Hamblin Gaar Corner J. W. Law

Keeling and Owens Families Welcome Daughters from Valley View

Mr and Mrs Vaughnie Keeling of Galey announce a daughter Roberta Sherrel born Sunday August 7 at Valley View Hospital. Mr and Mrs Buck Owens of Ada announce a daughter Vicki Elizabeth born Saturday August 6 at Valley View Hospital. the Owenses also have a son Johnny.

Vaughnie Keeling Galey Community Valley View Hospital Roberta Sherrel Buck Owens Ada Westview Vicki Elizabeth Owenses Johnny

Isaacs and Woods Visit Oklahoma City This Week

Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs and Doyne with Mrs. Clara Wood traveled to Oklahoma City to visit most of the week. Doyne accompanied the group on the trip.

W. N. Isaacs Doyne Clara Wood Oklahoma City

Local families host Sunday evening gathering

Mr and Mrs Jim Magar of Oil Center Mr and Mrs John Klutts of Stratford and Mr and Mrs Bud Dryden attended a Sunday evening gathering hosted by Frank Dryden.

Frank Dryden Jim Magar Oil Center John Klutts Stratford Bud Dryden

Caveners Visit Ada Man for Birthday Cake

Mr and Mrs Edmund Cavener and sons of Ada visited his father E C Cavener and H R last week. It was H R s birthday and they brought him a large birthday cake.

Edmund Cavener Ada E. C. Cavener H. R

Oklahoma City visit by Mr and Mrs Ernie Fox

Mr and Mrs Ernie Fox of Oklahoma City visited Mrs Clara Wood Sunday night in a short social call noted by local informants.

Ernie Fox Oklahoma City Clara Wood

Cottonwood and Lone Hill Visit Includes Watermelon Stand Stop

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Law and Max visited Cottonwood and Lone Hill Sunday and stopped at Highway 19 north of Stratford to see Mrs. Ethel Perry who runs a watermelon stand.

J. W. Law Max Cottonwood Lone Hill Ethel Perry Highway 19 Stratford

Cavener and Lambs Host Visit in Summers Chapel

E. C. Cavener and H. R. visited Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lamb in Summers Chapel on Sunday, sharing time and news with the couple.

E. C. Cavener H. R Mrs. Ray Lamb

Misses Mayrene Farmer and Melba Jackson Attend Stratford Church

Misses Mayrene Farmer Melba Jackson and Mrs Mildred Clay attended church in Stratford Sunday morning.

Mayrene Farmer Melba Jackson Mildred Clay Stratford

Seen Wayne Farmer and Dayne Isaacs in New Cars

Wayne Farmer and Dayne Isaacs were photographed driving new cars, signaling a possible showroom or launch event. The image highlights their appearance with two freshly purchased vehicles, suggesting a local auto showcase or dealership feature.

Wayne Farmer Dayne Isaacs

Oil Center Family Guests Grandmother for Supper

Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray and their children of Oil Center visited Monday evening for supper at the home of Mrs Clora Wood, the children's grandmother.

Mrs. Vernon Gray Children of Oil Center Clora Wood

Tulsa Ledge Stone Owner Visits Old Community

Virgle Isaacs of Tulsa, owner of the Oklahoma Ledge Stone Company and a masonry contractor, stayed with W. N. Isaacs and wife Monday morning. He previously lived in the community as a boy.

Virgle Isaacs Tulsa W. N. Isaacs Virgle Oklahoma Ledge Stone Company

John Law and Max Law Swim at Glenwood Pool

John Law of Ada and Max Law spent Tuesday evening swimming at Glenwood pool in Ada.

John Law Ada Max Law Glenwood Pool

Aleta and Elma Law Attend Ada Funeral of J S Harris

Mrs Aleta Law and Mrs Elma Law attended the funeral of J S Harris in Ada on Tuesday morning.

Aleta Law Ada Elma Law J.S. Harris

Fishermen Reel In Five Pounder At Lee Farm Pond

A group including Bobby Jackson and several Famer family members fished at Lee Farmer's pond Sunday and reported a five pounder among smaller catches. Earlier, Naomi Brandley and Vonda visited Mrs. Elma Law on Friday.

Bobby Jackson Gaar Corner Alvie Miller Wayne Laverne Temple Gene Junior Farmer Virgle Farmer Preston Jimmy Derry Gerald Lynn Lee Naomi Brandley Vonda Elma Law

Vanoss School Readiness Prompts Enrollment on August 15

The community’s pupils expect the school to reopen soon with Vanoss set to enroll Monday August 15. Parish Chapel children attend classes at Vanoss. Local families visit and exchange gifts while relatives move from Slaton to Stratford. Birth day party and visits noted among area residents.

Vanoss Parish Chapel

Barn Project Prompts Large Hay Plan

C. T. Johnson announces plans to build a larger barn this year to store a substantial hay supply. The move signals expanded farming operations and greater storage needs for the season.

C. T. Johnson

Owens Family Visits Aunt in Local Fresno Sightings

Mr and Mrs Haskell Owens and their Fresno California family visited his aunt and family Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer on Friday.

Haskell Owens Fresno, Calif Mrs Lee Farmer

Mrs Vera Forester Visits Sister in Oklahoma City

Mrs Vera McGeehee Forester and her children from Oklahoma City are visiting her sister Mrs John Prater this week.

Vera McGeehee Forester Oklahoma City John Prater

Louis McDonald Returns Home For Farm Repairs

Louis McDonald came home from Sherman on Sunday to tend to repairs at the old McDonald farm.

Louis McDonald Sherman McDonald Farm

Johnson Family Visit Highlights Ada Duncan Weekend

Mr and Mrs J T Johnson and their baby from Duncan visited his parents Mr and Mrs C T Johnson and her mother Mrs Hill of Ada last weekend in a family gathering noted by local residents.

J. T. Johnson Baby Duncan C. T. Johnson Mrs. Hill Ada

Californians Visit Artesia Family in New Mexico

Mr and Mrs Frank Beck and family from Artesia California are in town to spend a few days with Mrs Becks father B G Ferguson sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Mulheim and their sons in the area.

Frank Beck Artesia Calif B. G. Ferguson

Ada teen visits Alvie Miller during parents' trip

Charles Crowder of Ada spent the weekend with Alvie Miller while Alvie's parents were away in Law ton.

Charles Crowder Ada Alvie Miller Alvie’s Lawton

Holdenville Neighbors Dine With Drydens on Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Alvie Farris of Holdenville were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden. The Farrises had formerly lived nearby in Holdenville.

Alvie Farris Holdenville Frank Dryden Farrises Dryden

Dinner guests at Van Harlin home include regional visitors

Sunday guests at Mr. and Mrs. Van Harlin's supper were Mr. and Mrs. Lee Broughton of McAlester, George Vandiver of Ardmore, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Harlin and children, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Nix, Connie Jean Glenda and Patricia Pryse of Tulsa, Mrs. J. R. Broughton and Mrs. Arvell Phillips. Mrs. Broughton and her father Mr. Vandiver returned to McAlester with her son Lee Broughton to stay a week.

van Harlin Lee Broughton McAlester George Vandiver Ardmore Edgar Harlin Chester Nix Connie Jean Glenda Patricia Pryse Tulsa J. R. Broughton Arvell Phillips

Mrs Floy Burk Visits Oil Center Family

Mrs Floy Burk of Oil Center spent a day with her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Pug Garrett and Sondra last week.

Garrets Move TV in New Home With Help From Burk

Mr and Mrs Pug Garret moved their television Saturday and installed it in their new home. Her father Hansel Burk assisted, as he has helped with their other moving problems.

Pug Garret Hansel Burk

Sulphur Residents Visit Lawton Rodeo and Family

Mrs Frances Taylor of Sulphur called on Mrs Mildred Clay Saturday morning. Mr and Mrs Troy Miller and Clara went to Lawton Friday to visit their daughter Mrs Virginia Harrison and family and to attend the rodeo at Lawton Saturday and Saturday night.

Frances Taylor Mildred Clay Troy Miller Clara Lawton Virginia Harrison

Visit to Farmers Honours Local Family in Evening

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Farmer and Debra of Rebee visited his parents Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer Saturday evening according to local notes.

Lawrence Farmer Debra of Rebee Mrs Lee Farmer

Pennington and Maddox Visit Gaar Corner Tonight

Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington and Vineta visited her parents Mr and Mrs J E Maddox of Gaar Corner Sunday night Mrs Elma Law visited Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden Monday evening

Milo Pennington Vineta J. E. Maddox Gaar Corner Elma Law Frank Dryden

Guest Garry Swain Visited Lromide Household This Week

Garry Swain of Lromide was a house guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Nix during the week. This social note records hospitality extended and hosts mentioned by name.

Garry Swain Lromide Chester Nix

Mrs. Robbie Keeney Visits Ada Relative Network

Mrs. Robbie Keeney of Modesto California visited her mother Mrs. Effie Morris of Ada and other relatives at Center. She will be continued with further family visits and return plans.

Robbie Keeney Modesto Calif Effie Morris Ada Center

Patton and Isaacs Families Noted in Stratford

With their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Amon Patton of Stratford and Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs.

Isaacses Visit Pauls Valley on Business

Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs traveled to Pauls Valley on Wednesday for business engagements and appointments.

W. N. Isaacs Pauls Valley

Family night program set for August 13 at Westview

Westview notes 43 attend Sunday School and 36 at training union. Young people practiced for the family night program scheduled for Saturday, August 13 at 8 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend this evening of fellowship.

Training Union

Bottoms Family Visit Spreads Social Evening

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bottoms with their children visited Mr. and Mrs. Olen Bottoms and Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Isaacs on Thursday night for a friendly social gathering.

Jim Bottoms Olen Bottoms Sidney Isaacs

Teels Preparing Return to California After Stay Here

Mr and Mrs Andy Teel plan to return to California following a two month stay in their home here.

Andy Teel California

Edd Atkinson Fishes and Rests on Vacation

Edd Atkinson enjoys a vacation, spending time fishing and relaxing away from routine duties.

Edd Atkinson

Mrs Nolan Visits Daughter in Law as Hand Heals

Mrs. A. E. Nolan visited her daughter in law Mrs. Rose Nolan on Monday. Her hand, recently injured in a car door, continues to improve.

A. E. Nolan Rose Nolan

Nelson Brothers Visit Relatives in Oklahoma Towns

Gordon Nelson and Warren Nelson from Andrews Texas visited cousins Miss Bessie Burns and Henry Dinwiddie with Ervin Dinwiddie in Chickasha. Sunday they called on Mr and Mrs Garrett Pilcher in Cement Oklahoma.

Gordon Nelson Warren Nelson Andrews Tex Chickasha Bessie Burns Henry Dinwiddie Ervin Dinwiddie Garrett Pilcher

Neighborhood Visit Adds News to Chickasha Roots

Mrs. J. C. Neal and Leonard Williams of Chickasha visited in the Stone and Williams homes here Saturday. Linda Williams returned to Chickasha with her mother after several weeks with her sister here.

Rutherford Visit Draws Konawa and Oklahoma City Guests

Mr and Mrs J M Rutherford of Konawa and Mr and Mrs R Rutherford with Roger and Joe Sapp of Oklahoma City visited Sunday afternoon in the Nelson home.

J. M. Rutherford Konawa Rutherford Roger Joe Sapp Oklahoma City Nelson Home

Mrs. Jimmy Rutherford Visits Nelson Home Saturday

Mrs. Jimmy Rutherford of Summers Chapel visited the Nelson home on Saturday afternoon, sharing time with local residents.

Jimmy Rutherford Summers Chapel Nelson Home

Mrs Nolan Visits Mrs Young on Friday Morning

Mrs A E Nolan visited Mrs L B Young Friday morning in a brief social call.

A. E. Nolan L. B. Young

Fowler Couple Visit Cousin in Tribbey

Mr and Mrs Robert Fowler of Tribbey visited their cousin Mrs Edd Atkinson on Sunday for a family gathering at her home.

Robert Fowler Tribbey Edd Atkinson

Sunday Visit From Ada Couple Noted

Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs J C Ballard of Ada were their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Cruce Nolan of this community.

J. C. Ballard Ada Cruce Nolan

Buck Owens Welcome Baby Daughter Vicki Elizabeth

Ada couple Mr and Mrs Buck Owens announce the birth of their daughter Vicki Elizabeth in Valley View Saturday. The baby is the couple’s second child and has a big brother named Johnny.

Buck Owens Ada Vicki Elizabeth Valley View Owenses Johnny

Mrs Stella Garrett Visits Niece Sunday

Mrs. Stella Garrett, center, visited her niece Mrs. Marie Delozier Sunday.

Stella Garrett Marie Delozier

Visitors from Compton Stop at Fike Home

Tuesday morning Mrs. Fike hosted her half brother Vernon Garret and his wife from Compton California.

Fike

Stone family guests visit Glen Stone home

Mrs Floyd Stone Juana Lee Stone and Mr and Mrs Cecil Stone were Tuesday visitors in the Glen Stone home.

Floyd Stone Juana Lee Stone Mrs. Cecil Stone Glen Stone

New AWN Subscriber Mrs Nolan Adds Route 5

Mrs A E Nolan Route 5 becomes a new subscriber to AWN as ads promote greater returns for vested ad purchases and Want Ads listings.

A. E. Nolan Route 5

Attendees at Tupelo Sand Lot Tournament

A group of participants gathered for the Sand Lot Tournament in Tupelo, drawing local players and supporters. Details on teams and matches remain unclear in the fragment.

Tupelo

Allen Family Hosts Visitors From Kamay Tex

Week's visitors include Van Harlin and sons, Mr and Mrs J T Allen and Joe Weller. The Allens returned home Saturday night to find company the William Thompsons and children from Kamay Texas.

van Harlin J. T. Allen Joe Weller Allens William Thompsons Kamay, Tex

Pennington and Vincetta Visit Byars Couple

Mrs Virgie Pennington Vi neta and Mrs Mildred Clay visited Mr and Mrs E C Clay of Byars in a local social call.

Virgie Pennington Vineta Mildred Clay E. C. Clay Byars

Ada residents host visitors and family on recent weekend

Percy Richardson of Ada visited with Lee Farmer Monday evening. Miss Vineta Pennington spent Sunday night and Monday with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Maddox of Gaar Corner. Mrs. Pearl Gray was in Stratford Friday visiting her mother, Mrs. Hallie Wood. Jo and Haskell Fox of Oklahoma City returned to their home Sunday night after a ten day visit.

Percy Richardson Ada Lee Farmer Vineta Pennington J. E. Maddox Gaar Corner Mrs. Pearl Gray Stratford Hallie Wood Jo and Haskell Fox Oklahoma City

Mrs Ruby Teddrick and Child Return to Tulsa

Mrs Ruby Teddrick and her children of Tulsa returned to their home after a period away. The brief item notes a family resuming residence in Oklahoma following a move or absence.

Ruby Teddrick Tulsa

UNION HILL VISITORS STOP AT JONES HOME FRIDAY

Mrs Lavona Jones reports guests from Konawa Florida and Corona California visited Mr and Mrs Bud Jones and family Friday night The hosts included Mr and Mrs Owen Jones Mrs G A Redman and family Judy and Sherman Bailes from Corona California joined the gathering in Konawa Oklahoma.

Owen Jones Konawa G. A. Redman Florida Judy Sherman Bailes Corona Calif Bud Jones

Dallas and Oklahoma City Couples Visit Mr and Mrs Golden

Mr and Mrs John Morgan of Dallas Texas and Mr and Mrs Don Milwee of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Robert Golden and Michael Sunday.

John Morgan Dallas, Tex Don Milwee Oklahoma City Robert Golden Michael Sunday

Binion Family Gathering Around Labor Day Visit

Weekend visit included Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Hopper and children from Hobbs New Mexico with Maude Binion from Vacaville California and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Binion plus family from Ada along with Mrs. Lena Cochran and Helen.

Maude Binion New ADA Weekly News Subscriber

Maude Binion of Vacaville California becomes a new subscriber to the ADA Weekly News. She has spent the past week visiting relatives and friends.

ADA Weekly News Maude Binion Vacaville Calif

Coalgate Visitors Call on Local Residents This Week

Mr and Mrs Noel Powell and Raymond and Johnnie of Coalgate visited Mr and Mrs W C Karr this week joining Mrs Lena Cochran and Helen and David Peters in the visit.

Noel Powell Raymond Johnnie Coalgate Lena Cochran Helen David Peters W. C. Karr

Mrs. W. C. Karr Visits Coalgate Hosts

Mrs. W. C. Karr called on Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Peters of Coalgate during a social visit, spending time at their home and sharing greetings.

Mrs Lela Rose Visits Francis Parents Thursday

Mrs Lela Rose visited her parents Mr and Mrs L L Crockett of Francis Thursday.

Lela Rose Mrs. L. L. Crockett Francis

Union Hill School Announces Start Dates

The Union Hill School will begin August 22 with enrollment day set for Tuesday August 16.

Union Hill

Sunday School Attendance and Visitors Noted in Service

Attendance Sunday morning was 57 with all teachers and officers present. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Cassady and daughters of Ada and Mr and Mrs Bottoms and family from Corona California. Junior class to hold banner for one month and average attendance banner for next month. Sunday School at 10 a m and evening service at 7 45 p m. Bible drill planned next Sunday night between Junior and Intermediate classes.

Paul Cassady Ada Roy Bottoms Corona Calif

Tilley Family Reunion Held in Konawa

A Tilley family gathering took place in Konawa with a picnic lunch at the park. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Jack McNutt and Danny, and numerous relatives such as Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley, Leroy Bailes, and Corona California visitors. The evening featured visiting, skating and swimming.

Konawa R. E. Tilley Jack McNutt Danny Matt Richardson Terry Roger Darrel Gaylen Karl Tilley Gerald Carlton Leroy Bailes Sherman Judy Norma la Donna Corona Calif Bud Jones Barbara Benny Glenn Kay Sue Bostetler Pamela Kay Corona Calif Don Newby Yvonne Little

Bailes and McNutt Families Host Visit

Mr and Mrs Leroy Bailes and family and Barbara Jones visited Mr and Mrs Jack McNutt and family on Monday.

Leroy Bailes Barbara Jones Jack McNutt

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