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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1968

Page

5

Around The County: Community Notes From FITTSTOWN-JESSE

Judy Duncan of Connerville visited Mr. and Mrs. Pharr in Frank Newberry. Bob Palston of Chowchilla California stays with Leroy Sawyer and family in Frank Newberry. Tupelo and Fred Newberry held a wolf race south of Tupelo and caught a bobcat. Odus Wiles visited Gerald Newell. Newell family traveled to Noble for July 4. Before and After Club met at Stonewall Lake with minutes read. Coletta Mathis won fruit basket for heaviest weekly weight loss. Attendees included Judy Prather Marty Harper Leona Britton.

Frank Newberry Tupelo Fred Newberry Odus Wiles Gerald Newell Noble Hershel Bettis Richard Vigus Norman Karen Newell Stonewall Lake Judy Prather Coletta Mathis Marty Harper Leona Britton

Pentecostal Church Attendance Grows in Oil Center

Sixty seven attended services at Pentecostal Holiness Church Sunday under Rev. Glen Eaves. Janice Chilcoat and Sondra Sluder sang. Lynn Sluder and Janice Chilcoat joined the church. Next Sunday Rev. Earl Ritchey of McAlester will lead services. The Eaves family hosted and visited nearby friends including the Hydie Lee and Sutton families in recent outings and dinners.

Minnie Lewis Glen Eaves Janice Chilcoat Sondra Sluder Lynn Sluder Earl Ritchey McAlester Sony

Clergy Couple Vacationing in Arkansas Town

The Rev and Mrs Bert Jones and Mrs Ovella Jared are vacationing at Eureka Springs Arkansas The Rev Jones visited Luther and Tom Irwin in Ardmore on Friday.

Bert Jones Ovella Jared Eureka Springs Ark Rev. Jones Luther Tom Irwin Ardmore

Daisy Golden Visits Harold Griffin Household

Mrs. Daisy Golden of Union Hill spent Monday visiting Mrs. Harold Griffin.

Daisy Golden Union Hill Harold Griffin

Local Social Notes Span Visits Across Week

Mr and Mrs Bruce Griffin visit Mrs Nannie Cox on Wednesday. Mrs Allen and Mrs Cox visit Mrs Rose Jones on Thursday. Mrs Hazel Newby visited Mrs Cox on Tuesday.

Bruce Griffin Nannie Cox Allen

Clergy Group Visits Huckebys and Locals in Oklahoma City

The Rev. Glen Eaves visited Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Huckeby and Gene Saturday. Huckebys spent Sunday in Oklahoma City visiting relatives. The Rev. and Mrs. Eaves and Mr. and Mrs. Delton Sutton were in Sulphur Sunday.

Glen Eaves Harvey Huckeby Gene Huckeby Oklahoma City Eaves Delton Sutton

Social Calls Reported Between Local Residents

Mrs Ruth Sutton visited Mrs Jo Jo Roberts and Mrs Minnie Lewis on Monday. Willis Sutton visited Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk on Thursday.

Ruth Sutton Jo Jo Roberts Minnie Lewis Willis Sutton Hansel Burk

Billy McHard Visits Mrs Vannie Northam Sunday

Billy McHard, formerly of Oil Center in California, visited Mrs. Vannie Northam on Sunday.

Billy McHard California Oil Center Vannie Northam

Willoughbys Host Dinners Amid Community Visits

Mrs. Dorlis Trobaugh and her children Ada were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Willoughby and family. Thelma Horton of Ahloso spent Monday with the Willoughbys canning corn for the deep freezer. Mr. and Mrs. Junior Capes visited Mr. and Mrs. Dell Willoughby and Dena recently.

Dorlis Trobaugh Ada Leroy Willoughby Thelma Horton Ahloso Junior Capes Dee Willoughby Dena

William Ray Griffiths Returns Home From Valley View Hospital

William Ray Griffiths came home from Valley View Hospital on Tuesday after an unspecified stay. The report notes his discharge and homecoming, with no additional medical details provided.

William Ray Griffiths Valley View Hospital

Tucker sisters and Eaves to attend youth camp

Tonya Tucker Londa Tucker and Russell Eaves will attend a junior youth camp starting July 22 at the Pentecostal Holiness Campgrounds.

Tonya Londa Tucker Russell Eaves

Pierce Couple Returns From Memphis Visit

Mr and Mrs Bill Pierce returned home Monday from visiting his mother Mrs Lina Beavers in Memphis Texas.

Bill Pierce Lina Beavers Memphis Tex

Franks Visits Suttons in Konawa Thursday Night

Shelly Franks spent Thursday night with the Rev. and Mrs. Gerald Sutton and their guests Chris and Beverly in Konawa.

Shelly Franks Gerald Sutton Chris Beverly Konawa

Residents and visitors gather for Fourth of July weekend

The text lists numerous Oklahoma residents and families visiting relatives and friends over the Fourth of July weekend. People from Ada Duncan Stratford Ardmore Center and Shawnee, plus families Dryden Law and Booth, attended gatherings at the Dryden home and at Arbuckle Lake. also mentions the Gideon reunion at Wintersmith Lodge Ada and a hospital visit to Valley View.

Chuck Bowen Oklahoma City Glen Ruby Dryden Ray Dryden Mary Sue Ronnie Theressia Holler Sherri Cindy Jacky Dryden Pryor Frank Dryden Gideon Wintersmith Lodge Ada Frank Gideon Stratford James Gideon and Son Lubbock Tex Loyd Magor Ardmore Sanford Ayres Ray Magar Center Drydens Irene Klutts Valley View Hospital Orin Clay Cathy Connie Duncan Ruby Glen Dryden

July Fourth Visit With Evening Ice Cream Fun

Mr and Mrs Paul Tucker Tonya and Paula Mrs Artie Holland Bruce Holland and son Oklahoma City Mrs Elsie Taylor Mrs Nora Ryan and Mrs Margaret Sturdivant spent July 4th with Mr and Mrs Melvin Booth and enjoyed homemade ice cream. Mr and Mrs Melvin Booth and Mrs Artie Holland spent the week with Mr and Mrs Billy Ray Holland and family Little Rock Ark.

Paul Tucker Tonya and Paula Artie Holland Bruce Holland Oklahoma City Elsie Taylor Nora Ryan Margaret Sturdivant Melvin Booth Billy Ray Holland Little Rock Ark

Tuckers Entertained by Local Visitors

Linda Reinschmidt and friend visited Mrs Alene Tucker and Paula Friday. Carma Gray spent Sunday with Tonya Tucker. Tamara and Stacy Robertson spent Sunday night with the Tuckers.

Linda Reinschmidt Alene Tucker Paula Carma Gray Tonya Tucker Tamara Stacy Robertson Tuckers

Visit Details From Gilmer and Granite Families

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Raines of Gilmer Texas and Raymond Raines of Granite visited Mrs. Josie Northam on Friday. Mrs. Marie Wilburn and grandson Joey Wilburn of Wynnewood joined with Josie Northam, Sam Raines, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kemp for a July 4 gathering at A. B. Northam family home. Other visitors included Mrs. Joe Wilburn and grandson from Tulsa.

Earl Raines Gilmer Tex Raymond Raines Granite Josie Northam Marie Wilburn Joey Wilburn Wynnewood Sam Raines Ray Kemp A. B. Northam Joe Wilburn Tulsa

Mrs Spurlock Visits Mrs Lewis on Thursday

Mrs Jack Spurlock visited Mrs Frank Lewis on Thursday in a social call.

Jack Spurlock Frank Lewis

Casey Thomas Visited Shawnee. Drucilla Joined Stay

Casey Thomas spent Saturday with Drucilla Thomas in Shawnee and Drucilla returned with him to stay a few days.

Casey. Thomas Shawnee Drucilla Thomas Drucilla

Mrs Jewel Willoughby and Dena Gail Visit Ada

Mrs Jewel Willoughby and Mrs Vannie Northam were in Ada Tuesday. Mrs Jewel Willoughby and Dena Gail visited Mrs Northam Monday.

Jewel Willoughby Vannie Northam Ada Mrs. Jewel] Willoughby Dena Gail

Willis Sutton Birthday Celebration in Konawa

Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton and Mr and Mrs Earl Franks spent Thursday with Rev and Mrs Gerald Sutton in Konawa. Willis and Anna Mae celebrated birthdays with two cakes from his wife and sister Floy Burk. Cake and ice cream were served by the Suttons.

Willis Sutton Earl Franks Gerald Sutton Chris Beverly Konawa Anna Mae Willis Floy Burk Sutton

Sunday Dinner Guests Include Local Residents

Mr and Mrs Earl Frank and Shelly Mrs Martha Franks Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton and Mr and Mrs Johnny Soward Mickey and Donna Beth shared a Sunday dinner with Mrs Lona Soward.

Earl Frank and Shelly Martha Franks Willis Sutton Johnny Soward Mickey Donna Beth Lona Soward

Albert Pinley and Carl Carr Visit Frank Lewis

Albert Pinley and Carl Carr visited Frank Lewis on Wednesday. The brief note records the meeting or social call among local residents.

Albert Pinley Carl Carr Frank Lewis

Northams and guests visit Lake Texoma weekend

Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Northam and their boys spent the weekend at Lake Texoma. Mrs. Marie Welch and Mrs. Josie Northam visited Mrs. Belle Wilburn in a nursing home recently. Mrs. Ladonna Gillman spent Monday with her mother, Mrs. Marie Welch.

A. B. Northam Lake Texoma Marie Welch Josie Northam Belle Wilburn Ladonna Gillman

Mrs Minnie Lewis and Betty Eaves Visit Mrs Bob West

Mrs Minnie Lewis and Mrs Betty Eaves visited Mrs Bob West in Francis on Tuesday.

Minnie Lewis Betty Eaves Bob West Francis

Local Accolades Highlight Houston Family Names

Mr and Mrs Wayne Walker and Mr and Mrs C E Balding with son Duncan join Mr and Mrs J H Elliott of Houston in a listed social notice. The fragment notes household ties and geographic links in a civic society notice.

Wayne Walker C. E. Balding and Son Duncan J. H. Elliott Houston

Northam Family Hosts and Guests Share Weekend Events

Tex spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Junior Northam and Britt. Other visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Wyche. Mrs. Carolyn Thomas and son Ricky Moore spent Sunday with the Northams. Vivian Northam and Britt attended Demetra Altom’s birthday party. Vivian Northam Josie Northam Marie Welch and Helen Northam spent Monday puting corn in deep freezers.

Crookham Family Relocates After Vietnam Duty

Mr and Mrs Gene Crookham and their sons moved to Ft Blythe this week. Gene recently returned from a tour of duty in Vietnam. The family had lived in Stratford during his absence.

Florence Isaacs Gene Crookham Ft. Blythe Gene Vietnam

Local visits across Mississippi and nearby towns

Mr and Mrs P O Henson hosted and visited relatives in Tupelo Francis Oakman and Ada over the weekend including Britton Crawford A H Neighbors Dorothy Matthews Dad Henson J W Crawford Mae Edwards Mary Lou Henson Lela Guinn and Rev Charlie Payne. Mrs Guinn and Payne also called on the Henson household in Ada and Cleveland Tennessee.

P. O. Henson Britton Crawford Tupelo A. H. Neighbors Dorothy Matthews Dad Henson Francis J. W. Crawford Oakman Mae Edwards Mary Lou Henson Lela Guinn Ada Charlie Payne Cleveland, Tenn

Oklahoma neighbors assist relocation during weekend visit

Mrs Lon Blevins Mrs Doyle Dryden Jr Peggy and Cathy Wynnewood and Mrs Audrey Wilkerson Pauls Valley visited Mr and Mrs M R Tucker Saturday and Londa and Mrs Ollie Tucker traveled to Okmulgee Sunday to help Bill Hood move Oklahoma Tech student Bill Hood was in the plan and Ollie Tucker’s aunt Mrs Laura Flippin was met in Okmulgee Mr and Mrs Ernie Fox of Oklahoma City recently spent a night with Mrs Ollie Tucker and later visited Mrs Florence Isaacs with Mrs Tucker

Lon Blevins Doyle Dryden Jr Peggy Cathy Wynnewood Audrey Wilkerson Pauls Valley M. R. Tucker Londa Ollie Tucker Okmulgee Bill Hood Bill Oklahoma Tech Ollie Laura Flippin Ernie Fox Oklahoma City Florence Isaacs

Death of J. C. Johnson Drowns Near Parish Chapel

Word reached of the drowning death of J. C. Johnson. Mrs. Johnson, formerly Miss Virginia Dale Meeks, attended Parish Chapel school. She is the daughter of Clyde Meeks of Byng and granddaughter of Judd Horton.

J. C. Johnson

Pattons and Isaacs Make Dallas Six Flags Texas Trip

Mr and Mrs J A Patton and Florence Isaacs traveled Monday and Tuesday to Dallas and visited Six Flags Over Texas. The Pattons and Isaacs spent Wednesday to Friday at the Patton cabin on Lake Texoma visiting Amanda Palmer and others.

J. A. Patton Gregg Johnny Kay Oklahoma City Florence Isaacs Dallas Six Flags Texas Pattons Patton Lake Texoma Amanda Palmer Sue Jim

Thanks to Mrs Ollie Tucker and Mrs Elma Law for Weekly renewals

The note acknowledges renewals from Mrs. Ollie Tucker and Mrs. Elma Law for the Weekly publication. It highlights appreciation and ongoing subscriber support.

Ollie Tucker Elma Law

Community Ties Highlight J W Law Family News

The J W Law household and related families in Oklahoma hosted visits and travel over the week. Various relatives including the McCurtains Wells Mills Pod Law Tucker and Dryden families stopped by for gatherings and condolences at the Law home and with friends.

Nessel Family Attends Dallas Wedding of Linda Henson

Mr and Mrs Norvin Nessel and Bobby Mrs Dorothy Nessel and M Sgt and Mrs Walt Nessel Mike and David traveled to Dallas for the wedding of Dorothy s granddaughter Miss Linda Henson. The Nessels recently stationed in Tacoma Wash are visiting Dorothy Nessel and will live in Stratford during two weeks training before overseas assignment.

Norvin Nessel Bobby Dorothy Nessel Walt Nessel Mike David Dallas Dorothy Linda Henson Tacoma Wash Nessel Stratford

Local Visits Highlight Pryor Social Roundup

Mrs Lavern Dryden and Mary Sue of Pryor visited Mrs Virgie Pennington on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Orin Clay and Cathy Duncan visited with Milo Pennington and family over the weekend.

Visitors Called on Florence Isaacs Monday Evening

Mrs. Linda Gray, Mr. and Mrs. Gale Roberts and the Rev. Glen Eaves with Nina Sue visited Florence Isaacs Monday evening.

Linda Gray Gale Roberts Glen Eaves Nina Sue Florence Isaacs

Local Visits Trim Oklahoma Families Across State Lines

Mr and Mrs A G Lester of Cameron Oklahoma visited with her brother and family Mr and Mrs A C Terry and children. Barbara Quinton Lisa Jay Randy Delamar and Chic Prince visited the Terrys Sunday. Jim Megee Mrs Ivan Vaughn Linda Joe and Glenna Megee visited the Nelson family. Billa Megee spent days in Broken Arrow with her son Glenn Megee and family.

A. G. Lester Cameron Okla A. C. Terry Barbara Quinton Lisa Jay Randy Delamar Chic” Prince Jim Megee Ivan Vaughn Linda Joe Glenna Sue Megee Broken Arrow D. V. Nelson Billa Megee Glenn Megee

Dinner Guests Include Dorothy Terry with Willoughbys

Mrs. Dorothy Terry was a recent dinner guest of Mrs. Reva Sue Willoughby. She also visited Mrs. Jewell Willoughby and Deanna.

Dorothy Terry Reva Sue Willoughby Jewell Willoughby Deanna

Mr and Mrs Passmore Visit Old Neighbors in Morris

Mr and Mrs Joe Passmore of Morris Oklahoma visited old neighbors and friends recently, sharing memories and catching up on local happenings.

Joe Passmore Morris, Okla

Emma Farmer Birthday Trip To California Gift

Mrs. Emma Farmer celebrated a birthday with a gift from her daughter Miss Janie Farmer and son Gene Farmer. They took her to California to visit another daughter and family Mr and Mrs Willie Coleman and children.

Emma Farmer Janie Farmer Gene Farmer California Willie. Coleman

Sluders Visit Burk Grandparents in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Lynn Sluder of Oklahoma City were Sunday supper guests of her grandparents Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk.

Lynn Sluder Oklahoma City Mrs Hansel Burk

Oklahoma City Visits and Local Family Gatherings

Kay Randy and Sue on a two week vacation. Mr and Mrs Austell Horton visited her parents Mr and Mrs Tom Burch in Oklahoma City Monday. Mrs Burch in St Anthonys Hospital. J C Johnson funeral attended by a relative in Oklahoma City Tuesday. Eurnice McKnight and Barkley Thompson visited Austell Horton in Oklahoma City. James Green Michael Ronald McAdester visited Sidney Green Shirley and Phyllis Saturday. Sidney Green and Phyllis visited Mary Summers in Hickory recently. Others visiting were Mr and Mrs Joe Swarb and David in Roff.

James Green Michael Ronald McAdester Sidney Green Shirley Phyllis Mary Summers Hickory Joe Swarb David Roff

Oklahoma City Visit Ties to Te Cumseh Funeral

Mrs Opal Ward learned over the weekend that her brother Rube near the City had died. Mrs Jimmy Ward and Tie and Mrs Opal Ward were in Oklahoma City Sunday visiting Rube's family as he and Mrs Opal Ward attended funeral services in Tecumseh for Rube Coley Tuesday morning. Mr and Mrs Henry Steen of Muskogee recently visited Opal Ward.

Willoughbys Spend Weekend in Texarcana Visits Ada

Mrs. Corene Willoughby spent the weekend visiting in Texarkana. Larry Willoughby is now employed in Ada.

Corene Willoughby Texarcana Larry Willoughby Ada

Family Picnickers Celebrate Fourth of July by Lake Arbuckles

Mr and Mrs Jim Kragh and Jeffrey of Waynoka joined numerous Rowe and Dans family members for a July Fourth picnic at the Lake of the Arbuckles. Grady Wright and daughters from Belen New Mexico visited with N W Rowe and Reggie. Mrs N W Rowe visited Florence Tuesday evening.

Jim Kragh Jeffrey Waynoka N. W. Rowe Reggie Bill Rowe Stratford Ronnie Rowe Pickett Bobbi Pam Dansby Ronald Harold Dansby Lake of the Arbuckles Grady Wright Belen N. M Florence Isaacs

Galey and Abney Hosts on Thursday Evening

Mr and Mrs David Galey visited Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Gene Abney at We tumka.

David Galey Gene Abney Wetumka

Beaumont couple visits grandparents during holiday weekend

Mr and Mrs Jerry Thomas of Beaumont Texas spent the holiday weekend with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Impson Anderson. Mrs Thomas is formerly Patsy Heaps. Mr and Mrs Charlie Brewer of Tulsa spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents to be with her daughter Patsy and husband Jerry. Mrs Carol Ann Jumper and children of Sanger Texas and Mrs Madelon Rutherford visited Mr and Mrs Impson Anderson and guests Saturday.

Jerry Thomas Beaumont Tex Impson Anderson Thomas Patsy Heaps Charlie Brewer Tulsa Patsy Jerry Carol Ann Jumper Sanger Madelon Rutherford

Ardmore Visitor Arrives with Daughter and Family

John Nichols of Ardmore visited Monday with his daughter Mrs. Roy Brown and family. Gary Brown returned home Tuesday after spending two weeks with his great grandmother Mrs. Birdie Risinger in Tishomingo.

John Nichols Ardmore Roy Brown Gary Brown Birdie Risinger Tishomingo

Latta Visitors Share Weekend News

Mr and Mrs Orel Stevens and family visited Mrs Nell Stanley and Mary Francis Sunday. Edith Teel and Davey and Manuel Deatheridge visited May Shumard recently. Omer Laughlin and David visited his sister Betty Armstrong in Muskogee Thursday. Leon Pinley and family and H B Dunning visited Calvin Grace Friday. Danny Joe Lovelace from Memphis visited his parents during the weekend. Jerry Stegall from Clinton visited relatives here. Vivian Cruson, formerly a Latta teacher, has retired and moved to Ada. Rev J L Smith and family from Oklahoma City spent Saturday with Sam McCracken. he leads Trinity Baptist services in Ada each third week. Gilliam family and Deanna visited Tulsa See weekend. Ray Cassady and family from Fresno California spend two weeks with A L Cassady in Ada.

James McCurtain Lynn Brentwood Calif J. W. Law Curt Wells Billy Rebee Troy Miller Pod Law Max Law Dorothy Nessel DeAnna Nessel Mike Milo Pennington Winona McCurtain M. R. Tucker Frank Dryden Florence Ward Alvie Miller Allen Midwest City Jo Jo Roberts Aleta Law Robin Law Ada Haskell Parker Jewell Nessel Mae Edwards Elma Law Impson Anderson J. L. Smith Oklahoma City Sam McCracken Trinity Baptiste

Visitation Round With Cledes Grissom Household

Mrs. Cledes Grissom hosted weekend guests including Ricky Randy and Mr and Mrs Mike Peder Patty Sammy Irving and ex Mrs Maurice Houser and children. Dennis and Corbret Thurman visited Cledes Grissom and children Tuesday.

Cledes Grissom Ricky Randy Mike Peder Patty Sammy Irving Maurice Houser Francis Dennis Corbret Thurman

Family names gathered for weekend visit in Bedford Texas

Mr and Mrs Eugene Johnson Bobby Vickie and Donna from Orlando and Mr and Mrs Jerry Johnson Paul and James from Bedford Texas spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Bill Johnson Jay Don and Mike.

Eugene Johnson Bobby Vickie Donna Orlando Jerry Johnson Paul James Bedford Tex Bill Johnson Jay Don Mike

Bryant Family Visit Leads to Courtyard Chat

Mrs. Oleta Bryant and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Milton and Pauline and Micky Tuesday. The group included Julia Stevens and Wayne Bryant and grandson Mike Bryant. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. James er.

Oleta Bryant Julia Steven Wayne Mike Bryant Arthur Milton Pauline Micky James Er

Local visitors converge on Modesto and Big Springs

Mr. and Mrs Loyd Pipkin of Modesto Calif visit the P H Allen and P A Allen households. Gene Reeves and Dave Morrison with Pearl Reeves travel from Big Springs Texas for holidays. Morrison couple celebrate first wedding anniversary in Oklahoma City after sightseeing. P A Allen released from Valley View Hospital.

Loyd Pipkin Modesto Calif P. H. Allen P. A. Allen Gene Reeves Dave Morrison Big Springs Tex Pearl Reeves Oklahoma City Morrison Valley View Hospital

Mr and Mrs Clive C Rigsby Return from Vacation

Mr and Mrs Clive C Rigsby have returned from a vacation trip. They visited several seaside resorts and reported a pleasant getaway with good weather and relaxing days.

Visits to Mrs Belle Wilburn at Jan Frances Nursing Home

Those visiting Mrs Belle Wilburn recently at Jan Frances Nursing Home included Mr and Mrs Clive Rigsby Mrs Joe Wilburn Tulsa Mrs Josie Northam and Mrs Marie Welch both of Oil Center Mr and Mrs Raymond Raines Granite Mr and Mrs C T Wilburn and Charles Wilburn.

Belle Wilburn Jan Frances Nursing Home Clive Rigsby Joe Wilburn Tulsa Josie Northam Marie Welch Oil Center Raymond Raines Granite C. T. Wilburn Charles Wilburn

Blackwell Family Visits Across Oklahoma Communities

Mr. and Mrs. Tommie Blackwell and family from Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Kit Thomas and their sons on Thursday. Carl A. Watts of Tulsa and Marvin Watts visited the Thomas family on Saturday. Kit Thomas and Kit and Paul Thomas were in Shawnee on business Monday. The Thomas family also visited Ira Henson and family in Konawa on Monday.

Tommie Blackwell Randy Sherry Pickett Betty Blackwell Ada Kit Thomas Kit Paul Carl A. Watts Tulsa Marvin Watts Mrs. Thomas and Shawnee Mrs. Thomas and Sons Ira Henson Konawa

Camp attendance of Rocky Point Church members at Tahlequah

Mrs Short Fortner and Linda Diane Brooks G inger Phyllis and Reta Williams with Mrs David Crow Terry and Diane from Rocky Point Missionary Baptist Church Lula attended Bible camp at Tahlequah recently. They returned home Friday. Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks and Dwayne Ada went Thursday and spent the night. David Crow and nephew had breakfast with the group Thursday.

Short Fortner Jay Linda Diane Brooks Ginger Phyllis Reta Williams David Crow Terry Diane Rocky Point Missionary Baptist Church Lula Tahlequah Donald Brooks Dwayne Ada David Crow and Nephew

Haskins and Harden Visit Joe Woolly in Shaft er

Mrs. Beulah Haskins of Shaft er California visits her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs John Harden in Lula. They also visit Joe Woolly during the trip.

Beulah Haskins Shafter Calif John Harden Lula Joe Woolly

Sweat Family Leaves for Home After Visit

Mr and Mrs Ernest Lee Sweat of Vernon and Vaughn and Le ann Sweat of Fairfax VA depart Thursday after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Knox Lee Sweat in Connie and Donna and their parents Mr and Mrs Buck Daniels Frisco Connie Sweat travels home with her brother and family for a three week visit and will return by plane.

Ernest Lee Sweat Vernon Vaughn and Leann Fairfax Knox Lee Sweat Connie Donna Buck Daniels Frisco Connie Sweat

Brooks Family Gatherings Across Lula and Texarkana

Mr and Mrs I N Brooks Velma and Mrs Terry Jackson Terry and Todd Ada and R D Brooks hosted a dinner Saturday with Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks Lula. Coy Teel L D Debbie Edith Springdale Ark visited recently with her parents Mr and Mrs David Mr and Mrs Chester Treas and Mark Texarkana visited her parents Mr and Mrs David Brooks Lula recently.

I. N. Brooks Velma Terry Jackson Terry Todd Ada R. D. Brooks Walter Brooks Lula Coy Teel L. D Debbie Edith Springdale Ark David Brooks Chester Treas Mark Texarkana

Local Visit Highlights Social Call in Lula

Mrs Knox Lee Sweat and Mrs Donna Harbin and Mrs Maudie Harbin visited Lula Thursday afternoon with Mrs Lonnie Glover.

Knox Lee Sweat Donna Maudie Harbin Lula Lonnie Glover

Harden Family Weekend Guests From Buffalo

Mr and Mrs James Harden guested with his parents Mr and Mrs John Harden in Buffalo over the weekend. Arlene and Janie accompanied them.

James Harden Arlene Janie Buffalo John Harden

Family Gathering in Lula and Fayetteville Areas

Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Williams hosted a reunion Friday with children Ginger Phyllis Rita Lula Ronald Hill Jeffery Ada Curtis Williams Christia Derrick Penny Lynn Fayetteville Ark. Fred Williams Norman Don Schutte Keith Kevin Curtis Williams Stephen avid Lone Grove Arkansas attendance listed.

Charlie Williams Lula Ginger Phyllis Rita Ronald Hill Jeffery Ada Curtis Williams Christia Derrick Penny Lynn Fayetteville Ark Fred Williams Norman Don Schutte Keith Kevin Arkansas Stephen Avid Lone Grove

Brooks Family Supper Brought Neighbors Together

Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks Lula and Mrs Lois Clifford hosted a Saturday night meal with Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks Linda Diane and Dwayne. Hamburgers and steaks were served in the backyard. Darlene Wofford Latta attended. Visiting after supper were Mr and Mrs Burtis Williams Stephen and David Lone Grove.

Walter Brooks Lula Lois Clifford Donald Brooks Linda Diane Dwayne Darlene Wofford Latta Burtis Williams Stephen David Lone Grove

Family Visit and Fishing Outing Report

Mrs Glen McGuire and Glenda Debbie and Ronnie Clifford Diana and Donna Leader Wolf and Davey Johnston Lula Donnie and Ronnie Clifford spend two weeks with sister and family Sonny Leader Wolf Mrs Lois Clifford Debbie and Davey Johnston Lula had dinner with Sonny Leader Diane and Donna Wolf Sonny and Davey fished Mr and Mrs Sonny Leader and girls spent Wednesday night with Mrs Lois Clifford and children Leaders and Mrs Clifford and boys went fishing at Lake Atoka Thursday They caught one The children swam Diana and Donna Leader visited grandmother Gene Joplin Wolf helped move to Tupelo with J D Reed and children Wolf

Donnie Ronnie Clifford Sonny Leader Wolf Lois Clifford Debbie Davey Johnston Lula Diane Donna Sonny Davey Mrs. Clifford Lake Atoka Diana Donna Leader Gene Joplin J. D. Reed Tupelo

Davidson family weekend visit spans Oklahoma cities

Jack Ray Davidson and son Toby of Owasso, Ed mond and Sgt. Shorty Davidson of Altus spent the weekend with their mother Mrs. Gladys Davidson and sister Shawnie Davidson who is visiting her mother.

Jack Ray Davidson Owasso Toby Davidson Edmond Sgt Shorty Davidson Altus Gladys Davidson Shawnie Davidson

Campbell Family Visits In Ada And Bartlesville

Mr and Mrs Jerry Campbell and Robin of Bartlesville spent Tuesday through Thursday with her parents Mr and Mrs Ben Johnston and Davey in Lula Sam Johnston and Carolyn Ada visited his parents Mr and Mrs Ben Johnston Saturday.

Jerry Campbell Robin Bartlesville Ben Johnston Davey Lula Sam Johnston Carolyn Ada Satury

Baby James Richard Goode Born in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Dickie Goode of Oklahoma City announce the birth of a son on July 3 named James Richard. The mother is former La gonda Loyd. Grandparents include Sug Loyd Tupelo Marvin Brashiers Tupelo and Lavetta Whitehead Oklahoma City. Miller Stg Loyd joined family visit over Fourth of July.

Dickie Goode Oklahoma City James Richard Goode Lagonda Loyd Sug Loyd Tupelo Marvin Brashiers James Prague Lavetta Whitehead Stg Loyd Jackie James Richard Goode

Mrs Eva Foreman Sets Off for Vanderbilt Visit

Mrs Eva Foreman departed Sunday to visit her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Roy Williams of Vanderbilt Texas.

Eva Foreman Roy Williams Vanderbilt, Tex

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Fittstown Jesse Judy Duncan Connerville Mrs. Pharr Bob Palston Chowchilla Leroy Sawyer Raymond Harden James Abbott Edd Carr Arbuckle Lake Mie Mettie Booth Wanette Bobby Jackson Bill Miller C. W. Law Pat Law Chism Larry Philip Lee Eugene Lee E. 14Th Judd Horton Byng Kay Orel Stevens Ione LaDonna Salina Kane Hollie Stevie Shirley Nell Stanley Mary Francis Edith Teel Manuel Deatheridge Dennis, Tex May Shumard Omer Laughlin Betty Armstrong Muskogee Leon Pinley Bobby and Joan Denver Colo H. B. Dunning Seminole Calvin Grace Danny Joe Lovelace Memphis, Tenn Joe Lovelace Jerry Stegall Clinton Vivian Cruson Eg Gilliam Mr. and Vin Grace Ray Cassady Fresno, Calif A. L. Cassady J. D. Tigner Thelma Tigner Paramount Charles Floyd Clive C. Rigsby Yours Glen McGuire Glenda B. M Mack” Welch
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