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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1956

Page

7

Youth Camp Held at Free Will Baptist Camp Ground

Youth Camp at Free Will Baptist Camp Ground Aug 18 enrolled 70. Revival drew 22 conversions and 32 rededications led by Rev. Reford Wilson of Arkansas. Teachers and sponsors from Ada Yeager Stonewall Gaar Corner and Tulsa area listed. Morning services featured Rev J C Jones and others. Local residents visited between services.

Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church Reford Wilson Arkansas Delbert Akins Ada F. M. Woods James Murray Lorene Bratcher Yeager Doyle Cox Gaar Corner Irene Collins Curtis Hogue Virgil Hunt Keyes Stonewall Walling Non Lonnie Barnes Vaness J. C. Jones Bobbie Voyles Doris Berkley Wilford Lee Lewis Alan Perry

Pickett Residents Visit with Local Families Thursday Night

Mr and Mrs Clive Robertson and Mr and Mrs Royce Jaquess and Mr and Mrs Floyd Robbins of Pickett visited Thursday night with Mr and Mrs L C Jaquess.

Clive Robertson Royce Jaquess Floyd Robbins of Pickett L. C. Jaquess

Local social visit reports by Byng residents

Mr and Mrs Clarence Kissinger of Byng visited Monday evening with Mr and Mrs G C Holloway in a small social note reflecting community ties and neighborly greetings.

Clarence Kissinger of Byng G. C. Holloway

Ada couple stays with Clyde and wife over long weekend

Jo Ann and Steven Corbin of Ada spent Thursday and Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Boyd.

Jo Ann and Steven Corbin Ada Mrs Clyde Boyd

Cape and Mann Families Visit From Minco Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs A L Cape and family hosted a visit from Sunday to Tuesday with Mr and Mrs N T Mann of Minco Oklahoma.

A. L. Cape N. T. Mann Minco, Okla

Vernon Scaff and Dwight Mc Gee Visit Sem inole

Vernon Scaff and Dwight Mc Gee made a business trip to Sem inole on Tuesday, engaging in meetings and planning new ventures. The pair were seen discussing partnerships and potential deals during their visit.

Vernon Scaff Dwight McGee Seminole

Local visitors share Friday night at Gracie Hayes home

Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott visited Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Hood, Ann and Wanda Jean. Mr. and Mrs. Farrel Jones of Ada were Wednesday night guests of Mrs. Gracie Hayes.

Mrs. Leo Scott Mrs. T. S. Hood Ann and Wanda Jean Mrs. Farrel Jones Ada Gracie Hayes

Douglas Smith Visits Grandparents This Week

Douglas Smith of Ahloso spent the past week with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Smith.

Douglas Smith Ahloso Mrs J. K. Smith

Capes Returns Home From Tulsa Visit

Deloris Capes spent two weeks in Tulsa as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Brisco and family and has returned home.

Deloris Capes Tulsa Mrs Lowell Brisco

Marvin Crawley Admitted To Valley View Hospital

Marvin Crawley was admitted to Valley View Hospital this week with non life threatening condition. He will remain under medical care for several days.

Marvin Crawley Valley View Hospital

Oklahoma City Parrot and Ada Tyree Visit Mr. and Mrs. McDaniel

Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Parrot of Oklahoma City and Mr. and Mrs. Grover Tyree of Ada visited Sunday afternoon in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl McDaniel.

Charlie Parrot Oklahoma City Grover Tyree Ada Earl McDaniel

Ardmore residents visit Cape family over weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pierce and family of Ardmore spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cape and family. Other visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Houston Cape and children of Union Hill.

Fred Pierce Ardmore A. L. Cape Mrs. Houston Cape Union Hill

Hurley Family Reunion Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Everett Hurley and their sons from Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hurley and T L Hurley Sr in a family gathering.

Everett Hurley Oklahoma City Kenneth Hurley T. L. Hurley Sr

Ainsworth Guests with Cousin in Oklahoma City

Ronnie Ainsworth of Oklahoma City is spending this week with his cousin Charles Berryman.

Ronnie Ainsworth Oklahoma City Charles Berryman

Eaton Family Honored At Galey Wiener Roast

Mrs. Helen Eaton and relatives Darlene and Maxine Eaton were guests at a wiener roast honoring the Eaton sisters. The event was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Tucker in Galey as the Eaton family plans a move to California.

Helen Eaton Darlene Maxine Leo Scott Donna Kaye Sherry Maxine Eaton M. R. Tucker Galey Eatons California

Lawrence Farmer and Debra Visit Parish Chapel

Lawrence Farmer and Debra visited Friday with his parents Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer of Parish Chapel.

Lawrence Farmer Debra Mrs Lee Farmer Parish Chapel

Local paint and boat shop opens on West Main Ada

L C Jaquess and S L Bartee open a paint and boat-building shop on West Main Street in Ada. Both residents of the community.

L. C. Jaquess S. L. Bartee West Main Street Ada Jaquess and Bartee

Visitors and recovery notes from Cowling Convalescent Home

F E Duncan visited Friday with Mrs Sadie Haggard who is in Cowling Convalescent Home. James Thompson visited Thursday in the home of Mr and Mrs Earl McDaniel. James is recovering from an appendectomy and is feeling much better now.

F. E. Duncan Sadie Haggard Cowling Convalescent Home James Thompson Mrs. Earl McDaniel James

Miss Alene Cape Visiting Ada Family

Miss Alene Cape is spending the week with Mrs. Andrew Hilton and her children in Ada.

Alene Cape Mrs Andrew Hilton Ada

Visitors gather for Sunday evening at Tilley home

Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan with Freddie and Jerry and Donna and Sherry Scott visit Sunday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Kart Tilley and their boys.

Paul Duncan Freddie and Jerry Donna Sherry Scott

Berryman Family Attends Spaulding Church Service

Mr and Mrs Edd Berryman Kay and Charles attended church services at Spaulding Sunday morning.

Edd Berryman Kay and Charles Spaulding

Duncan brothers spend Tuesday with grandmother in Byng

Jerry and Freddy Duncan visited their grandmother Mrs. J. T. Teeters in Byng on Tuesday, sharing time with family.

Jerry Freddy Duncan J. T. Teeters Byng

Kite couple move from Rebee to Ada

The Kite couple Mr and Mrs P P Kite have left the Rebee community after buying a new place in Ada. They are greatly missed by neighbors and friends after many years of residence in Rebee.

P. P. Kite Ada Kites Rebee

Tulsa couple guests of Capes family for supper

Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Brisco and family of Tulsa were Friday night supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Capes and family.

Lowell Brisco Tulsa A. L. Capes

Mr and Mrs Jerry McDaniel Visit Grose Family

Mr and Mrs Jerry McDaniel spent Sunday with Mrs McDaniel's parents Mr and Mrs E H Grose in the Pickett community.

Jerry McDaniel

Mrs Leo Scott Visits With Mrs Virgil Meek

Mrs Leo Scott along with Donna and Sherry visited Thursday evening with Mrs Virgil Meek and Berlene.

Leo Scott Donna Sherry Virgil Meek Berlene

Revival Services Set at Galey Church of Christ

In the Galey community a revival begins Friday night August 17 at the Church of Christ with evangelist J Ervin Waters from Texas. All are invited to attend the series of services.

Church of Christ Galey Bro J. Ervin Waters Texas

Kay and Charles Visit Oklahoma City Guests of Relatives

Kay and Charles spent the weekend in Oklahoma City as guests of relatives and friends.

Edd Berryman Kay and Charles Oklahoma City

Sore throat keeps Tommy Krause ill this week

Little Tommy Krause, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Krause, has been quite ill with a sore throat this past week.

Tommy Krause R. R. Krause

Visit to Cowling Convalescent Home Hosts Weeknight Callers

Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley Gerald and Carlton Lee and Mrs F E Duncan visited Thursday night with Mrs Sadie Haggard in the Cowling Convalescent Home.

Gerald Carlton Lee Tilley Leo Scott Karl Tilley Carlton Lee F. E. Duncan Sadie Haggard Cowling Convalescent Home

Weekend guests visit Herrold couple in Texas

Mr and Mrs Keith Sales and Mr and Mrs Warren Cunningham hosted Keith Sales wife Mrs Dean and son Keitha Dean of Herrold Texas for a weekend gathering with her parents Mr and Mrs Warren Cunningham.

Keith Sales Warren Drexel Keitha Dean Herrold, Tex

Ada Couple Visits Wells Family Home

Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wells of Ada spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Wells and Billy.

Alvin Wells Ada G. C. Wells Billy

Henry Dean Whitson Returns Home From Tulsa Work

Henry Dean Whitson has returned home after spending three weeks on a work assignment in Tulsa.

Henry Dean Whitson Tulsa

Thompson on Sick Leave Visits Parents at Lackland AFB

James Thompson from Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio is home on sick leave visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Grover Thompson and Ray.

James Thompson Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Grover Thompson Ray

Sulphur couple visits relatives in Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs Herbert Moore of Sulphur visited Wednesday with Mrs Moore s parents Mr and Mrs Virgil Meek and Berlene.

Herbert Moore

Jaquesses Attend Pickett Methodist Church Social

Mr and Mrs L C Jaquess attended a church social at the Methodist church in the Pickett community Friday night.

L. C. Jaquess Methodist Church Pickett

Booths, Scaffs Visit Oil Center Saturday Night

Mr and Mrs M E Booth of Oil Center visited Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Vernon Scaff and Mrs J W Booth, sharing time together in a small social gathering.

M. E. Booth Oil Center Vernon Scaff J. W. Booth

Welcome Family Reuben Ryans Join Ada Community

Mr and Mrs Reuben Ryan and their son arrive in Ada this week purchasing the P P Kite place. The family plans to settle into the area and contribute to local life with their new home and known ties to Ada.

Reuben Ryan Ada P. P. Kite

Choate Boys Visit Ada Grandparents Several Days

Mike and Ricky Choate of Ada spent Wednesday night and Thursday with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Norton.

Mike and Ricky Choate Ada Mrs John Norton

Dallas man visits sister family for weekend

Roy Teeters of Dallas was Friday night guest of his sister and family, Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan, Jerry and Freddie.

Roy Teeters Dallas Paul Duncan Jerry Freddie

Ann Norris Returns Home From Grandparents in Arizona

Ann Norris returns to her home in Arizona after months with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Dick Goodwin.

Ann Norris Arizona Mrs Dick Goodwin

Ardmore Woman Visits Cape Family This Week

Miss Ethelene Pierce of Ardmore is spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cape and family.

Alexander Cape Sr Mrs Fred Pierce Ardmore Miss. Ethelene Pierce of Mrs. A. L. Cape

Hurley Couple Visits Fort Smith Friends

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ray Hur ley accompanied by Mr and Mrs Leo Nelson and Shirley of Galey spent a day with Mr and Mrs J D Casper and Joe of Fort Smith Ark confirming a social visit between local families.

Kenneth Ray Hurley Leo Nelson Galey Shirley J. D. Casper Joe Fort Smith, Ark

Krause Family Reunion Highlighted in Oklahoma City Visit

R. R. Krause of Oklahoma City spent Sunday and Sunday night with his wife Mrs. Helen Krause and their children, sharing time with family.

R. R. Krause Oklahoma City Helen Krause

Mrs Hood and Johnnie Visit Francis Friends Saturday

Mrs Hood and Johnnie from Francis visited Saturday morning with Mrs Tilley and Carlton Lee, sharing greetings and conversation.

H. C. Hood Johnnie of Francis Karl Tilley Carlton Lee

Community Sunday Dinner Guests in Summers Chapel

Rev. and Mrs. Scott Jones were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Loy Woods at Summers Chapel, sharing a meal and conversation in a friendly gathering.

Scott Jones Mrs. Loy Woods Summers Chapel

Bebee School Sets Enrollment and Classes for August 27

Mrs. Earlin Haskins a Bebee School teacher announced enrollment will be on Monday August 27 and classes will resume the same day.

Earlin Haskins Bebee School

Union Hill Hosts Social Visit From Wallis and Scott Families

Mr and Mrs Glen Wallis Karen and Glenda of Union Hill visited Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Leo Scott Donna and Sherry in a social gathering.

Glen Wallis Karen Glenda Union Hill Leo Scott Donna Sherry

Hood Family Gatherings Reported in Francis Visit

Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Hood with Ann and Wanda Jean spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hood and Johnnie of Francis in a local social gathering.

T. S. Hood Ann Wanda Jean H. C. Hood Johnnie Francis

Little Robert Darrel Haskins Visits Ada Grandparents

Little Robert Darrel Haskins of Ada was Sunday night guest of his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. His visit highlighted family time with relatives and extended kin in Ada.

Robert Darrel Haskins Ada Earlin Haskins

Picnic Guests Reported From California And Duncan

Those attending a Sunday picnic at Wintersmith Park included Mr and Mrs Orel Elmore Janet Diana and Orelene of Shafter California Mr and Mrs Hollis Kite Darlene and Donnie Mr and Mrs Johnny Wilfong and Vinta of Duncan and Mr and Mrs Charles Kite of

Wintersmith Park Orel Elmore Janet Diana Orelene Shafter, Calif Hollis Kite Darlene Donnie Johnny Wilfong Vinta Duncan Charles Kite

Fort Worth Names Ada Residents in Event

Fort Worth lists Ada attendees Brenda and Barbara Kirby and Mrs. Loretta Wilfong among others, with Mr. and Mrs. Judson Kirby, Mrs. Eora Wilfong, Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Kite, and Charles and Danny Kite of Healdton noted.

Fort Worth Glen

Haskins Family Visit Spans Ada and Nearby Homes

Mr and Mrs Earlin Haskins visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Earl Haskins and children and Mr and Mrs William Earl Haskins and children of Ada.

Earlin Haskins Earl Haskins William Earl Haskins Ada

Parish Chapel Visitors From Farmers Family

Janie Gene and Wayne Farmer of Parish Chapel visited Monday with Mr and Mrs Lawrence Farmer and Debra.

Janie Gene Wayne Farmer Parish Chapel Lawrence Farmer Debra

Ada couple hosts midweek visit from Farmer family

Mr and Mrs Lavern Farmer of Ada and Miss Mayrene Farmer visited Wednesday night with Mr and Mrs Lawrence Farmer and Debra.

Twin Daughters Born to Booths of Los Angeles

Birth announced for twin girls Terrie Raye and Loy Kay to Mr. and Mrs. Billy Olen Booth of Los Angeles. Terrie weighed 5 pounds 6 ounces and Loy 5 pounds at birth on August 14. Grandparents Tony Martin Ponca City Coy Booth and Mrs Floyd Lewis Los Angeles. The Booths also have a 14 month old sister Toni Gayle.

Billy Olen Booth Los Angeles Terrie Raye Loy Kay Booth Patsy Martin Worstell Bebee Tony Martin Ponca City Coy Booth Floyd Lewis Booths Toni Gayle

Hottest Oklahoma Heat Records Spark Alert Across State

Oklahoma sweltered with new heat records as Ada reached 107 and Ponca City and Ardmore hit 110. The Weather Bureau noted ongoing record temperatures with a Canada cold front possible later. Isolated showers appeared and a severe thunderstorm hit Idabel, causing power outages and damaged trees in McCurtain County. Guymon reported a low of 71.

Ponca City Ardmore Canada Weather Bureau Oklahoma City Idabel McCurtain Guymon

Leftover Cold Roast Beef Sandwich Idea

Cold roast beef leftover makes tasty picnic sandwiches. Chop it fine and mix with grated horseradish and a little mayonnaise for a quick spread.

Smiths Drive to Hugo Amid Dry Heat

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Smith drove to Hugo and back Friday afternoon. It was dry and hot there, but the grass was not as burned as in other areas.

Douglas Smith Hugo

Union Valley Visit Notes Mary Beth Scott

Mary Beth Scott of Union Valley visited Mrs. Joe Collins and her son Wednesday afternoon.

Mary Beth Scott Union Valley Joe Collins and

Reed Family Returns From California Visit

Mr and Mrs John Reed and daughter Virginia returned Saturday from visiting her parents in San Bernardino California.

John Reed Virginia San Bernardino Calif

Diana Clifton Visits Fort Worth

Diana Clifton is spending a week in Fort Worth, Texas visiting Mrs Lavonn Brown.

Diana Clifton Fort Worth, Tex Lavonn Brown

Conn Couple Visits Arm strong Parents in Kansas

Mr and Mrs Bill Conn of Cocoa City Kansas visited her parents Mr and Mrs A H Armstrong recently.

Bill Conn Coker City Kan A. H. Armstrong

Blankenship Visit to Sperry ParentsSchedules

Mr and Mrs Jearl Blankenship of Sperry visit his parents Mr and Mrs C L Blankenship and family.

Jearl Blankenship of Sperry Mrs. C. L. Blankenship

Mrs James Treas and Glenna Visit Grandmother in Holdenville

Mrs James Treas and Glenna visited her grandmother in Holdenville on Thursday. She has been ill for several weeks.

James Treas Glenna Holdenville

Ahloso Home Demonstration Club Delays Lunchroom Paint

The Ahloso Home Demonstration Club met at 8 0 p m Monday at the school for a called meeting to discuss painting the school lunchroom but the group found it too hot and postponed the job until the state teachers meeting in October.

Ahloso

Gloria Jean Flowers Ends Cast After Oklahoma City Trip

Gloria Jean Flowers visited Oklahoma City on Tuesday and is free of the leg cast she had worn for several weeks.

Gloria Jean Flowers Oklahoma City

High Hill Church Hosts Watermelon Party for Departing Students

The High Hill church plans a watermelon party on August 23 at 8 p.m. to honor students who will be leaving for school soon.

High Hill

Falls Creek Assembly Attendees From Ahloso First Baptist Church

Diana Clifton Tony Eaton James George J W Miller and Rev Lavonn Brown attended Falls Creek Assembly. Mrs Brown attended on Saturday. The group stayed with the Oak Avenue group of Ada.

Ahloso First Baptist Church Falls Creek

Thompson Visit to Sister and Cousin at Valley View

Mr and Mrs Newt Thompson visited her sister Mrs Estelle Madden and cousin Carl Thompson at Valley View Hospital on Thursday afternoon.

Newt Thompson Estelle Madden Carl Thompson Valley View Hospital

Virginia and Roy Reed Visit Seminole Saturday

Virginia Reed and Mr Roy Reed visited in Seminole Saturday with family members noting a pleasant afternoon and cordial exchanges among residents.

Singing Service Sparks Wedding Shower at High Hill

Attendees filled High Hill for a Wednesday singing and devotional led by Rev. Lee Byrd, followed by a wedding shower honoring Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johnson formerly Bernice Ripley of Ah loso. Gifts came from Loyd Parnacher Bessie Walton Dora Killcrease Maggie Lee Marilla Adcock and many more with ice cream and cake served.

High Hill Lee Byrd Henry Johnson J. C. Treas Elsie Walton Lax Johnson Lillie Puller Jackson Puller Lizzie Monroe Nannie Johnson W. W. Quincy Jim Carney

Fort Worth Trip Figures in Muse Family Health Update

Mr and Mrs Clarence Odom and Mr and Mrs Claud Barton with Mrs Della Muse traveled to Fort Worth Texas last Wednesday. El sie Muse son of Mrs Muse suffered a stroke but was somewhat improved on their return. Mrs Muse remained in Fort Worth.

Clarence Odom Claud Barton Della Muse Fort Worth Tex Elsie Muse Muse Odoms Bartons

Local Families Travelled and School Attendance Grows

Mr and Mrs Mobley and Millo left Monday for a visit in California with relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs L J Penrod and Mrs Bob McNutt and boys visited Sunday in the C M Jackson home. Bible School started Monday at 830 with 89 pupils the first day and 838 the second day. Ahloso First Baptist Church had 112 in Sunday School and 61.

L. J. Penrod Bob McNutt C. M. Jackson Bible School Ahloso First Baptist Church

Margaret Looney Spends Monday Night with Lois Jean Smith

Margaret Looney spent Monday night in the company of Lois Jean Smith. The pair shared time together in an unspecified setting as reported.

Margaret Looney Lois Jean Smith

Andersons Welcome New Boat for Local Water Fun

The Andersons unveiled a new boat for outdoor leisure at the lakefront. Residents enjoyed the scene as the family planned vacations and weekend swims.

Oma Andersons

The Robert Hunters Return Home From Nearby Work

The Robert Hunters are back home after a period of employment near Sasakwa, Oklahoma, marking a return to their residence following nearby work assignments.

Robert Sasakwa

Mrs Myrtle Olterman and Jan Visit Douglas Smith Home

Mrs Myrtle Olterman and Jan visited the Douglas Smith home Wednesday afternoon, spending time together in a social call.

Myrtle Olterman Jan Douglas Smith

Ellen Barbee Spends Sunday Night With Mildred Sims

Ellen Barbee spent Sunday night with Mildred Sims, a social gathering noted in local society circles with no reported incidents or further details.

Ellen Barbee Mildred Sims

Barbees Visit Daughter with New Son

Mr and Mrs Fred Kneeland host the Barbee family as they visit their daughter and her newborn son. The mother is the former Etta Fern Barbee.

Barbees Fred Kneeland Etta Fern Barbee

Local residents visit the Jacksons Thursday evening

Mr and Mrs B J Gregory Mr and Mrs Gail Blankenship Mr and Mrs Kenneth Abbott and June visited the C M Jacksons Thursday evening in a social gathering.

B. J. Gregory Gail Blankenship Kenneth Abbott June C. M. Jacksons

Mickey Blankenship Spends Sunday with Smiths at Home

Mickey Blankenship enjoyed a relaxed Sunday afternoon spent with David and Dusty Smith at their residence. The gathering featured casual conversation and light outdoor activities.

Mickey Blankenship David Dusty Smith

Lake Tex? Residents Enjoy Sunday Outing

Mr. and Mrs. Ted Anderson and their sons spent Sunday on Lake Tex. Also joining were Mr. and Mrs. Bill McNair and their boys for a family outing by the water.

Ted Anderson Bill McNair Lake Tex

Ada gathering features Boudreaux family and guests

Mr. Boudreaux Mit Looney and Mary Castlemann spent Sunday afternoon with Francis Boudreaux in Ada.

Mr. Boudreaux Mit Looney Mary Castlemann Francis Boudreaux Ada

Lois Jean Smith Works in Stone Wall This Week

Lois Jean Smith was employed in the Stone wall project on Monday and Tuesday of this week, performing assigned tasks. Her work followed standard duties for the site and contributed to ongoing operations.

Lois Jean Smith Stonewall

Hart Visitors Called On Local Hosts In Roff Area

Mongay visitors to the home of Mr and Mrs Ercy Ownbey included Mrs John Reed and daughter Mrs Buena Linaburger and Mr and Mrs Jeff Fussell, all of Roff. Also present were Mr and Mrs Perry Cantwell Kingston Mr and Mrs Roy Cantwell and their guest Mrs Marjorie Hyden.

Mongay Ercy Ownbey John Reed Buena Linaburger Jeff Fussell Roff Perry Cantwell Kingston Roy Cantwell Marjorie Hyden Leroy Cantwell

Heimer Family Dines With Mrs. Griffith in Stratford

Madeline and Peggy Heimer spent Tuesday with Mrs. Alvie Griffith. Their father and grandfather, Matt Heimer Jr. and Matt Heimer Sr., of Stratford, joined them for supper and homemade ice cream.

Madeline Peggy Heimer Alvie Griffith Matt Heimer Jr Matt Heimer Sr Stratford

Walker Kin Attends Father’s Funeral in Lodi Visit

J F Walker of Lodi California attended the funeral of his father Frank Walker. Ronald and Donald stayed home to care for their mother Christine Johnson and a new baby brother born July 30. J F visited Mrs Grace Johnson and May during the trip.

J. F. Walker Lodi Calif Frank Walker Ronald Donald Christine Johnson J. F Grace Johnson May

Mrs Alvie Griffith Visits Stillwater Home Return

Mrs Alm Griffith goes to Stillwater on Thursday to fetch her daughter Mary Ann who will have three weeks at home before returning to A&M College as a junior in Home Economics Education.

Alvie Griffith Stillwater Mary Ann A&m College

Hodges Houseguest Visit Details Dated

Phyllis Ann Hodges of Roff stayed as a houseguest for three days last week in the home of Mr. and Mrs. [names] according to local social notes.

Phyllis Ann Hodges Roff

Phyllis Takes On Babysitting Duties Amid Francis’ Work Load

Leroy Cantwell notes Phyllis has assumed babysitting duties as Francis reduces several accumulated jobs. The change shifts caregiving responsibilities and signals new domestic arrangements within the household.

Leroy Cantwell A Little Bird Phyllis Francis

Heimer Sisters Visit Shirley Griffith Wednesday

Madeline and Peggy Heimer visited on Wednesday with Shirley Griffith, sharing time and updates.

Madeline and Peggy Heimer Shirley Griffith

Summers Visit at Cantwell Home Evening

Mr and Mrs Evert Summers and Mack visited Thursday evening in the home of Mr and Mrs Leroy Cantwell.

Mrs. Evert Summers and Mack Mrs Leroy Cantwell

Mercer Family Houseguests Welcomed by Parents

Mr and Mrs James Paul Mercer and their son have been houseguests of his parents Mr and Mrs A H Mercer Sr The brief note records a family visit and household hospitality in a local social page.

James Paul Mercer A. H. Mercer Sr

Cantwell Cousins Spend Weekend Visit in Elmore City

Little Karen Cantwell daughter of Maurice Wayne Cantwell and Mrs Cantwell of Elmore City spent Saturday night with her cousin Sharon Cantwell daughter of Leroy Cantwell and wife.

Karen Cantwell Maurice Wayne Cantwell Elmore City Sharon Cantwell Leroy Cantwell

Cassidy and Summers socialize at Fittstown visit

Mr and Mrs Albert Cassidy of Fittstown visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Evert Summers.

Mrs. Albert Cassidy of Fittstown Mrs. Evert Summers

Griffiths Visit Before Army Training In Missouri

Arvis Griffith arrived home on furlough Saturday morning before reporting to Ft Leonard Wood Missouri. He and his cousin Gene Griffith son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Griffith visited Sunday with Everet Summers.

Arvis Griffith Ft. Leonard Wood Arvis Gene Griffith Herbert Griffith Everet Summers

Mrs Alvie Griffith and Mary Ann Attend Pickett Church

Mrs Alvie Griffith and Mary Ann attended church services at Pickett Sunday evening in a small community gathering.

Alvie Griffith Mary Ann Pickett

Cantwell and Hyden Visit Sun Every Summers

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cantwell and Mrs. Margaret Hyden visited Sun Every Summers, sharing time with residents and enjoying the community gathering.

Roy Cantwell Margaret Hyden

Cantwell Family Day Trip To Oklahoma City Park

Mr and Mrs Maurice Wayne Cantwell with Karen and Wayne Jr and Mr and Mrs Leroy Cantwell and Sharon spent Sunday in Oklahoma City visiting a park and the zoo.

Maurice Wayne Cantwell Karen and Wayne Jr Leroy Cantwell Sharon Oklahoma City Park and Zoo

Visit to Mrs. Herbert Griffith After Valley View Hospital Surgery

Mrs. Alvie Griffith and Mary Ann visited Monday evening with Mrs. Herbert Griffith who recently underwent surgery at Valley View Hospital.

Alvie Griffith Mary Ann Herbert Griffith Valley View Hospital

Williamses Visit Arno Griffiths in Roff Gathering

Mr and Mrs Virgil Williams of Roff visited Monday evening with the Arno Griffiths.

Virgil Williams of Roff Arno Griffiths

Stanfield Family Plans Ada Rodeo Visit

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Stanfield and their son from Arizona will arrive Tuesday to spend vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs Shelby Stanfield. The men and boys plan to attend the Ada rodeo.

Kenneth Stanfield Arizona Shelby Stanfield

Local visitors call on Mr and Mrs Matt Heimer Jr

Arno Griffith Virgil Williams and Alvie Griffith visited Monday evening in the home of Mr and Mrs Matt Heimer Jr.

Arno Griffith Virgil Williams Alvie Griffith Matt Heimer Jr

Martha Mote Visits On Monday Afternoon

Miss Martha Mote visited a white Monday afternoon with Mrs. Alvie Griffith and Mary Ann. Mr. and Mrs. Tinsley of Rofs visited Sunday with Mrs. Grace Johnson and May.

Martha Mote Alvie Griffith Mary Ann Mrs. Tinsley of Rofs Grace Johnson May

Vacation Bible School Parade Reaches Westview

Westview VBS opened Sunday with hats and balloons for enrollees and a community parade by bus and cars. Attendance was 59 at the Monday session, rising through the week, with eight professions of faith and a revival tone.

J. C. Nelson Vacation Bible School Ray Ingold VBS

Mrs Josie Lynch Settles In At Nelson Home

Mrs Josie Lynch is spending time in the Nelson residence, a brief social notice noting her visit and stay.

Josie Lynch Nelson Home

Mrs and Mrs Stone Visit Glen Stone Family

Mr Buster Stone and Mrs Stone with Lin da Donna and Gary of Arpelar spent Saturday night and Sunday with the Glen Stone family at their home.

Buster Stone Linda Donna Gary of Arpelar Glen Stone

Melon Patch Raid Triggered Flight After Shot

A pair planned a watermelon patch raid but fled when a man with a shotgun fired over their heads. They assumed the shooter was the owner, and their vehicle sped away as soon as the first shot rang out.

Cement trio visits the Stone home on Thursday

Mrs J C Neal joins John and Leonard Williams of Cement for a Thursday visit at the Stone residence.

J. C. Neal John and Leonard Williams Cement Stone Home

Neilsons Visit Rutherford Relatives in Konawa

Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Neilson and Butch visited Mrs. Nelson's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Rutherford, in Konawa Sunday. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. R. Rutherford of Oklahoma City and Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Rutherford.

J. G. Neilson Butch

Westview School Enrollments Move to Lattn and Jones Chapel

Several Westview students enrolled at Lattn Tuesday morning while the remaining pupils will enroll at Jones Chapel next Monday, signaling staggered start dates for the district.

Westview School Lattn Jones Chapel

Linda Williams Returns to Cement After Summer With Sister

Linda Williams came back to Cement on Monday following a summer spent with her sister.

Linda Williams Cement

Stratford shoppers Glen Stone family visit Saturday

Mr and Mrs Glen Stone and their boys were seen shopping in Stratford Saturday night.

Glen Stone Stratford

Milligan divorce awarded alvin from Gladys Lea Milligan

Plaintiff seeks divorce from Alvin Pavin Milligan with $1000 alimony and $190 attorney fees plus court costs. Leather goods awarded to the plaintiff.

Gladys Lea Milligan Alvin Pavin Milligan

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