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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1958

Page

10

Garrett Family Vacation Scramble Across States

Center news notes a Garrett family trip starting in Long Beach California then to Oklahoma City and Stillwater to visit relatives including Vandiver Austell and Hood families. They plan to head to Austell Kansas then return home with stops in Duncan Westview Ada and Chevy Sue.

R. T. Garrett Bobby Dickey Jan Long Beach Calif Rae Garrett Oklahoma City Jack Vandiver Clifford Austell Stillwater Louie Austell Kate Austell Austell Kan Leon Garrett Chevy Sue Penny

Sunday School Guests Help Mrs McDonald Recover

The McDonald couple and Sharon attended Sunday School while Mrs McDonald uses a crutch but improves. Thelma Garrett visited Mrs Crockrum on Wednesday. Rae Garrett's sister Margaret Boles entered St Anthony's hospital for surgery, with Rae Garrett, R T Garrett, Pug Garrett, Jack Vandiver, Vera Lanham among Sunday visitors.

Thelma Jean Garrett Mrs. Crockrum Margaret Boles Pittsburg Rae Garrett St. Anthony's Hospital R. T. Garrett Pug Garrett Jack Vandiver Vera Lanham Vera

Mrs. L C Riddle Dines With Sister Mrs Effie Morris

Mr and Mrs L C Riddle shared a dinner Saturday with Effie Morris the sister of Mrs Riddle.

Mrs. L. C. Riddle Mrs Effie Morris

Beulah Little Visits Niece in Pauls Valley

Mrs Beulah Little of Pauls Valley visited her niece and family Mr and Mrs Pug Garrett and Sondra on Thursday afternoon.

Beulah Little Pauls Valley Pug Garrett Sondra

Family gathered at Mrs Rae Garretts to help yard work

Mrs Rae Garrett hosted three of her sons and their families last Friday. R T Garrett with Bobby Dickey and Jan of Long Beach California joined Buddy Garrett Joleta of McAlester and Pug Garrett Sondra to work on the yard. They cut grass cleared dead trees and installed a large fan in the living room. They also made ice cream in the afternoon.

Rae Garrett R. T. Garrett Bobby Dickey Jan Long Beach Calif Buddy Garrett Joleta McAlester Pug Garrett Sondra

Gray Family Sunday Dinner Visitors

Mr and Mrs Bobby Gray and their son shared a dinner with Mr and Mrs Oren Gray on Sunday. In the afternoon Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray visited with their children.

Bobby Gray Oren Gray Mrs Vernon Gray

Mrs Elsie Cole Visits Gray Family For Vegetables

Mrs Elsie Cole and her children from Connerville visited her parents Mr and Mrs Oren Gray on Friday and gathered vegetables to can and freeze for storage.

Elsie Cole Connerville Oren Gray

Pastor Frank Roberts and wife relocate to new home

Frank Roberts and his wife moved into a modernized house last week. Roberts serves as pastor of the Center Baptist Mission and recently moved to the area.

Frank Roberts Center Baptist Mission

Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church Sunday School

The Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church held 55 in Sunday School. Visitors included Sandra Brat cher of Roff and Mr and Mrs H P Griffin and Mr and Mrs R R Griffin of Center. Rev Curtis Hogue led morning and evening services.

Free Will Baptist Church Sandra Bratcher Roff H. P. Griffin R. R. Griffin Center Curtis Hogue

Rhvynes Family Weekend Visit to Borger Texas

Mr and Mrs R L Rhvynes and their children spent the weekend in Borger Texas visiting relatives across town and enjoying family time.

R. L. Rhvynes Borger, Tex

Miss Deloris Cape Returns From Oklahoma City Visit

Miss Deloris Cape arrived home after a two week stay in Oklahoma City visiting Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Lee.

Deloris Cape Oklahoma City Darwin Lee

Homecoming Draws Community to Galey School Event

Several community members attend the Galey School homecoming on Sunday, gathering for a local school event and reunion in the town.

Galey

Ada Family Shares Weekend Visits With Haskins Kin

Miss Diana Haskins of Ada spent Sunday with her grandparents Rev. and Mrs Earlin Haskins. Mr and Mrs Euel Haskins and children of Ada were supper guests of Rev and Mrs Haskins on Thursday night.

Diana Haskins Ada Earlin Haskins Euel Haskins

Local Family Visit Highlights Sunday Afternoon Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Herman Blank and children from Galey visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Earl McDaniel. Joe McDaniel, based in Purcell, spent the weekend with his parents the Earl and Mrs McDaniels. Additional visitors included Teddy Rutherford Jerry McDaniel Jimmy Flemming Jimmy Rutherford and Mr and Mrs Floyd Burk Jr and baby. Derrel Newby also visited several days during the week with the Earl McDaniels.

Herman Blankenship Galey Earl McDaniel Joe McDaniel Purcell Earl McDaniels Joe Teddy Rutherford Jerry McDaniel Jimmy Flemming Jimmy Rutherford Floyd Burk Jr Baby Derrel Newby

Visit Takes Place With Mrs Gracie Hayes

Mr and Mrs Farrel Jones and Denise visited Sunday evening with Mrs Gracie Hayes in a social call.

Ada Move Brings Morris Family Near Work

Mr and Mrs Jackie Morris and Robin Elaine have relocated to Ada to be near Jackie's job at the 7 Up Bottling Co. They had been living with Mrs Morris's parents and with Mr and Mrs Allen Crawley for several weeks.

Jackie Morris Robin Elaine Mrs. Morris Allen Crawley Ada Jackie

Ada families share Sunday visit from Stansburys and Roberts

Mr and Mrs Hugh Stansbury and their Ada children visited Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Cris Roberts and family Kay Tony and Judy. Miss Donna Stansbury of Ada is spending this week with Miss Kay Roberts.

Hugh Stansbury Ada Bud Lydia Cris Roberts Kay Tony Judy Donna Stansbury Kay Roberts

West Walden Family Visiting Wichita Friends

Mr and Mrs West Walden and Tommy of Wichita Kansas have been visiting Mr and Mrs Dick Goodwin for the past three weeks.

West Walden Tommy Wichita, Kan Dick Goodwin

Mrs. Lavoid Meek Returns for Extended Visit

Mrs. Lavoid Meek arrives back from Flagstaff Arizona to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Meek and Berlene in town. Lavoid is currently in the armed forces and stationed in Colorado.

Lavoid Meek Flagstaff Ariz Lavoid Virgil Meek Berlene Colorado

Pleasantville Moores Visit Relatives in Texas

Mr and Mrs Herbert Moore Keny and Randy of Pleasantville Texas visited Sunday with Mrs Moore s parents Mr and Mrs Virgil Meek Randy remained with his grandparents for a longer visit and the Moores returned home Sunday night

Herbert Moore Keny Randy Pleasantville Tex

Valley View Hospital reports two patients improving

Granny Walden has been released from Valley View Hospital and is reported much improved. Carl Zip West remains a patient there after a car accident in Rofs several weeks ago and is improving but will stay in hospital for some time.

Granny Walden Valley View Hospital Carl “Zip” West

Supper guests at Kite home include Roden Whitsons

Supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Kite and their children Monday night were Brother Bill Roden and Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Whitson and Henry. Roden spent Monday in the Kite home.

H. L. Kite Bill Roden O. S. Whitson Henry Kite

Clifton Family Guests Visit Local Home

Mr and Mrs Dick McClure and their children of Clifton Arizona were house guests of Mr and Mrs M M McDonald and Dennis for the past week.

Dick McClure Clifton, Ariz M. M. McDonald Dennis

Sunday Visitors List from Ada and Union Hill

Visiting Sunday with Mr and Mrs O S Whitson were Mrs Argo Dodson of Ada Mr and Mrs Hollis Kite Darlene and Donnie Mr and Mrs Ed Berryman Kay and Charles Mrs M S Golden and Barbara of Union Hill Mr and Mrs G C Holloway Bill Roden and Miss Clete Agee

O. S. Whitson Argo Dodson Ada Hollis Kite Darlene Donnie Ed Berryman Kay Charles M. S. Golden Barbara Union Hill G. C. Holloway Bill Roden Clete Agee

Visits by Duncan Scaff and Booth at Ada Scaff home

Mr and Mrs James Duncan and Karen visited Friday night with Mr and Mrs Vernon Scaff. M E Booth of Ada was a visitor in the Scaff home Sunday night.

James Duncan Karen Vernon Scaff M. E. Booth Ada Scaff

Ada residents visit local family gathering

Mr and Mrs Virgil Meek and Berlene of Ada visited Wednesday with Mr and Mrs W H Hightower and Mr and Mrs Leo Scott Donna and Sherry.

Virgil Meek Berlene Ada W. H. Hightower Leo Scott Donna Sherry

Atoka Rodeo Attended by Local Families

Mr and Mrs Jerry McDaniel and Mr and Mrs Ed Berryman attended the rodeo in Atoka Thursday night. Charles Berryman spent Friday night with grandparents O S Whitson. Visitors in the Ed Berryman home included Bill Roden Tommy Pickard Jimmy Flemming and Loyd Burk.

Jerry McDaniel Ed Berryman Kay Charles Lord Burk Imp Anderson Atoka Charles Berryman O. S. Whitson Bill Roden Tommy Pickard Jimmy Flemming Loyd Burk

Crawley Family Heads West for California Vacation

The Marvin Crawley family and Stanley Crawley with Mr and Mrs Lester Abbott and their Ada family depart Sunday morning for a two weeks vacation to California.

Marvin Crawley Stanley Crawley Lester Abbott Ada California

Hood Family Visitors From Duncan and Clifton

Mr and Mrs Jim Holloway and children of Clifton Arizona spent a week visiting T S Hood and daughters G C Holloway and H C Hood and Jean of Duncan. T S Hood and daughters hosted Friday night with Rev and Mrs Earlin Haskins. Mrs H C Hood of Duncan spent Thursday night with the T S Hoods.

Jim Holloway Clifton, Ariz T. S. Hood G. C. Holloway H. C. Hood Jean Duncan Earlin Haskins T. S. Hoods

Newby Family Guests Span Ada and Maxwell Areas

Union Hill residents Mr. and Mrs. Don Newby hosted visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Newby on a Sunday. Frankie Benton from Ada stayed several days with Larry Newby, while Mrs. Earl McDaniel and Mrs. Melvin Newby visited their Maxwell parents. Oma Ward of Ada visited his sister Nancy Newby and then traveled to Stratford to see sister Florence Wren.

Don Newby Union Hill Melvin Newby Frankie Benton Ada Larry Newby Earl McDaniel W. B. Brecheen Maxwell Oma Ward Nancy Newby Stratford Florence Wren

Visit Recap Names Local Sherry Scott and Friends

Mr and Mrs Leo Scott and Sherry visited Sunday night with Mr and Mrs W H Hightower Sherry Scott spent Tuesday night with her aunt Mrs Gracie Hayes Those visiting Donna and Sherry Scott Sunday were Misses Gwendolyn Rowe of Center Sue and Pat Warren of Shawnee and Gerald Tilley Sherry Scott was the Saturday night guest of Miss Cheryl Melton of Gear Corner Miss Gwendolyn Rowe of Center was the Saturday night guest of Miss Donna Scott

Leo Scott Sherry W. H. Hightower Sherry Scott Gracie Hayes Donna Gwendolyn Rowe Center Sue and Pat Warren Shawnee Gerald Tilley Cheryl Melton Gaar Corner Enter Donna Scott

Baker Family Visits Relatives in Ada

Mr and Mrs R L Baker visited relatives in Ada on Sunday with Jackie Gary and Debra present for the family trip.

R. L. Baker Jackie Gary Debra Ada

Order of the Day: Hay Baling Canning and Jelly Making

In this community the day centers on farm chores with hay baling taking the lead followed by canning and jelly making reflecting a rural season. The note highlights a period of intensive domestic work and self sufficiency activities in the local area.

Visitation Notes From Duncan Family Gatherings

Visiting Sunday with Mrs Annie Duncan were Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan Jerry and Freddy Mr and Mrs S M Golden Margaret and Glen Mrs Gwendolyn Koontz and Brenda of Ada and Mr and Mrs Deryl Farmer and son of Sapulpa Mr and Mrs Kirk Duncan of Shawnee visited Monday with Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan Jerry and Freddy also with Mrs Annie Duncan

Annie Duncan Paul Duncan Jerry Freddy S. M. Golden Margaret Glen Gwendolyn Koontz Brenda Ada Deryl Farmer Sapulpa Kirk Duncan Shawnee

Griffith undergoes ruptured appendix operation

Alvie L. Griffith was operated on Tuesday for a ruptured appendix at a Wynnewood hospital. Mrs. Griffith reports he is doing fine.

Alvie L. Griffith Wynnewood Hospital

Tuesday Night Visitors At Ownbey Home

Tuesday night visitors of Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Ownbey were Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Fussell, Mr. and Mrs. John Reed, all of Roff, and Miss Johnnie Reed, Dallas, Tex.

E. V. Ownbey Jeff Fussell John Reed Roff Johnnie Reed Dallas Tex

Local visitors share time in two Oklahoma and Arizona households

Mrs. Harold Walls of Roff and Mrs. Albert Sales of Casa Grande Ariz visited Monday with Mrs. Grant Johnson and May and their houseguest Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Johnson and Mrs. J F Walker. Monday night visitors were Mr. and Mrs. J S Stanfield and Alva Johnson and Teresa and Royce Griffith Stillwater.

Harold Walls Roff Albert Sales Casa Grande Ariz Grant Johnson May Melvin Johnson J. F. Walker J. S. Stanfield Alva Johnson Teresa Royce Griffith Stillwater

Johnsons and companions depart Galt for home

Mr and Mrs Melvin Johnson along with Yvonne and David from Galt and Mrs J F Walker and Keith from Lodi California left for home early Wednesday morning.

Melvin Johnson Yvonne David Galt Calif J. F. Walker Keith Lodi

Ownbeys Visit Hospital and Doctor in Separate Days

Ercy and Ben Ownbey visited Alvie Griffith at the hospital on Wednesday. Ercy Ownbey had to visit his doctor Friday.

Ercy Ben Ownbey Alvie Griffith Ercy Ownbey

Mrs Mercer Visits Wynnewood Couple for Doctor Checkup

Mrs. A. H. Mercer Sr spent Tuesday afternoon through Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Lonzie Dowling in Wynnewood. They took her to a doctor for a checkup Friday.

A. H. Mercer, Sr Lonzie Dowling Wynnewood

Ada woman honored by Mrs Mercer in viridor salute

Mrs H C Pritchett of Ada was cited by Mrs A H Mercer in a viridor ceremony honoring her recent service.

H. C. Pritchett Ada A. H. Mercer

Guthrey family visits Ownbeys in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Robert Guthrey and children of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs E V Ownbey and Mrs M P Ownbey. The latter returned home with them Thursday for several days visit.

Robert Guthrey Oklahoma City E. V. Ownbey M. P. Ownbey

McLoud Visit By Dr William Watson and Miss May Johnson

Dr William Watson of McLoud visited Thursday evening with May Johnson and her mother Mrs Grant Johnson.

William Watson, McLoud May Johnson Grant Johnson

Mercer Family Visits Relatives in Denton Texas

Mrs. A. H. Mercer Sr. traveled to Denton Texas for a brief visit with relatives joining her son A. H. Mercer and his Oklahoma City family.

A. H. Mercer Sr Denton Tex A. H. Mercer Oklahoma City

Visits Across Families Highlight Saturday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs John Dunn and Donnie Vaness visited Saturday afternoon with Mrs J E Dunn. Mrs John Dunn also visited with Mrs J S Stanfield.

John Dunn Donnie Vaness J. E. Dunn J. S. Stanfield

Sunday visitors at Mrs. Rosa Thompson home

Sunday afternoon visitors included Mrs. Eva Stevens Mrs. A H Mercer Mrs Grant Johnson and May and Terry and Jerry Thompson in Oklahoma City.

Rosa Thompson Eva Stevens A. H. Mercer Grant Johnson May Terry Jerry Thompson Oklahoma City

Mrs Earl Stewart and Earl Jr Visit Friends

Mrs. Earl Stewart and Earl Jr spent Tuesday with Mrs. J. E. Dunn and Mrs. J. S. Stanfield in a social visit.

Earl Stewart and Earl Jr J. E. Dunn J. S. Stanfield

Majors and Carlton Families Visit Sapulpa Friends

Mr and Mrs E A Majors and Mr and Mrs Tex Carlton along with Mark and Chris spent Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Ben Ownby and Charles in Sapulpa.

E. A. Majors Tex Carlton Mark Chris. Sapulpa Ben Ownbey Charles

Stanfield and Griffith Families Visit Hospital Patient

Mr and Mrs J S Stanfield and Mrs Alvie Griffith visited Alvie Griffith at the hospital Sunday afternoon.

Mrs Berry and Mary Visit With Grace Johnson

Mrs Berry and Mary spent Saturday night with Mrs Grace Johnson and May to share news and company in an informal social visit.

Thoms omson trio from Oklahoma City noted

The sentence notes that Marv Terry and Jerry Thompson came from Oklahoma City.

Marv, Terry and Jerry Thompson Oklahoma City

Grandmother Visit Scheduled Through Wednesday

Saturday to visit with their grandmother Mrs. Rosa Thompson until Wednesday.

Rosa Thompson

Charles Ownbey Spends Sunday With Family

Charles Ownbey spent Sunday with his uncle Ercy Ownbey and Aunt Net tie Ownbey, sharing time and calling the visit a pleasant family gathering.

Charles Ownbey Ercy Nettie Ownbey

Visits to Mrs J E Dunn and Stamields Noted

Recent visitors of Mrs J E Dunn and Mr and Mrs Shelby Stamield were Mr and Mrs Luther Dawson and children Sulphur.

J. E. Dunn Shelby Stamield Luther Dawson

Davis Visit Highlights Weekend at Ownbeys

Mr and Mrs Johnnie Davis from Lawrence spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Ben Ownbey, sharing time together and catching up in a family visit.

Johnnie Davis Lawrence Ben Ownbey

Davis Family and guests visit Ownbey home Friday

Mr and Mrs Bob Davis and Petty visited Friday night at the B B Ownbey residence. Mrs Alvie Griffin stayed Saturday night with Mr and Mrs B B Ownbey and Charles.

Bob Davis Petty B. B. Ownbey Alvie Griffin Charles

Visit to Alva Johnson Home Noted During Friday Outing

Mrs Grant Johnson and May visited Friday night in the Alva Johnson home with Mrs Jack Griffith Teresa Royce Edith and Cheryl Leo Ona and the children are staying and doing the work while her parents Mr and Mrs Alva Johnson are visiting in California. They left Thursday and plan to be gone two weeks.

Grant Johnson May Alva Jonson Home Jack Griffith Teresa Royce Edith Cheryl Leo Ona Alva Johnson Cafornia

Miss May Johnson Visits Gene Tillman Home

Miss May Johnson was a recent visitor in the Gene Tillman home. Mr and Mrs Gene Tillman are living at the Grant Johnson home Pikee.

May Johnson Gene Tillman Grant Johnson

Local residents share visits across several households

Mr and Mrs Carl Wright and Andy visited Mrs Jack Griffith Teresa Royce Edith and Cheryl Saturday night. Miss May Johnson and nephews Royce Griffith Still water and Keith Walker from Lodi California were recent visitors of Mrs A H Mercer. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Hoosier were guests in the Arno Griffith home Sunday afternoon. Mrs Jack Griffith and children visited Mrs Grant Johnson and Meg Wednesday afternoon. Mrs J E Dunn visited Mrs Grant Johnson Sunday night. Arno Griffith and Alvis visited Alvie Griffith at the hospital yes.

Carl Wright Andy Jack Griffith Teresa Royce Edith Cheryl May Johnson Royce Griffith Stillwater Keith Walker Lodi Calif A. H. Mercer Mrs. Wilbur Hoosier Arno Griffith Grant Johnson Meg Alvis Alvie Griffith

Arno and Alvie Brothers Relationship Noted

The text identifies Arno and Alvie as brothers and notes Alvis is Alvie’s nephew. It mentions Wednesday nights as a referenced time context for activities or events tied to the family.

Arno Alvie Alvis

Mr and Mrs Herbert Griffith Visit Arno Griffith Home

Mr and Mrs Herbert Griffith of Roff were recent guests in the Arno Griffith home, sharing time and hospitality.

Herbert Griffith Roff Arno Griffith

Hendersons visit Stanfields in Lightning Ridge Thursday

Mr and Mrs Henderson of Lightning Ridge visited Mr and Mrs Shelby Stanfield Thursday, sharing conversation and hospitality during a local social gathering.

Mrs. Henderson Lightning Ridge Mrs Shelby Stanfield

Summers and Haines Visit Union Hill Couple

Mrs. Evert Summers and Joe visited Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Haines in Union Hill on Tuesday night for a social visit.

Shirley Griffith and friends swim at Sulphur Wednesday night

Shirley Griffith and several friends went swimming at Sulphur on Wednesday night, enjoying a casual outing at the city’s aquatic spot with no incident reported.

Shirley Griffith

Alvie Griffith Hospital Stay Prompts Week of Recovery

Alvie Griffith remains in the hospital but expects to return home soon, with supporters noting progress during the week and anticipating a swift recovery.

Vie Griffith Alvie

Berry and Jerry Trek to Texas on Sunday Afternoon

Texas B R Berry and Jerry traveled to Texas on Sunday afternoon in a brief news note.

B. R. Berry Jerry Texas

Fishing trip yields mixed catches for Thomason duo

Bill Thomason and his nephew Roger Dale Pipes fished together. Roger Dale caught eight fish to Bill’s three. Bill later presented a large fish to Mrs. Grant Johnson.

Bill Thomason Roger Dale Pipes Bill Roger Dale Grant Johnson

Lawrence Weekly Visitors Visit Mr and Mrs Own

Sunday night visitors stopped by the home of Mr and Mrs B B Own in Lawrence. The social gathering included neighbors and relatives sharing greetings and gifts during the visit.

Summers Family Visits Highlight Ardmore Weekend

Gene Summers returns home on furlough and is greeted by his mother Mrs. Evert Summers and brother Mack at Ardmore on Saturday night. They spend Sunday with Mrs. Nettie Summers and Mrs. Nettie Hodges at Roff. Joe Summers departs for the Army on Wednesday. Mrs. A H Mercer joins church service with Mrs. Evert Summers at Lightning Ridge Sunday night.

Gene Summers Evert Summers Mack Ardmore Everet Summers Nettie Summers Nettie Hodges Roff Joe Summers Army

Mrs Griffith Visits With Arno Griffith Family

Mrs Jack Griffith and children visited several times during the week with Mr and Mrs Arno Griffith and family, sharing time and conversation across multiple days in the neighborhood.

Jack Griffith Arno Griffith

Local Social Notes From Lightning Ridge and Arvis

Mrs R B Berry and Mary attended church at Lightning Ridge Sunday night with Miss May Johnson. We hope to see them in Sunday school next Sunday. Mrs Charley Nelson and Violet Nelson visited Mr and Mrs Arno Griffith in Arvis. Charles and Shirley visited Saturday. Bert Wright of Stratford visited Rosa Thompson Sunday night. Mack Summers visited with Jerry Berry before Sunday school. Homer Cherry Willie Morrison and others visited Al-

R. B. Berry Mary Lightning Ridge May Johnson Charley Nelson Gaar Corner Violet Nelson Arno Griffith Arvis, Charles and Shirley Bert Wright Stratford Rosa Thompson Mack Summers Jerry Berry Homer Cherry Willie Morrison Herbert Griffith A. G. Gaar Charley Lewis Jake McGee

Revival Draws Local Residents in Shawnee Saturday

Attendees at a Shawnee revival at the municipal building included Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Enloe and Judy, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cunningham, and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Southerland Bren da and Richard. Angel Martinez was the speaker. W. J. Jones of Ada visited Billey Joe Adams and family and Mr. and Mrs. Bud Jones and family Saturday afternoon.

Shawnee Charlie Enloe Judy Frank Cunningham J. C. Southerland Brenda Richard Angel Martinez W. J. Jones Ada Billey Joe Adams Mrs. Bud Jones

Ada guests visit Cochran family with group from Ada and Noble

Visitors gathered at the Cochran home include Ott Harrison and Wanda Fanning of Ada, Lloyd Roberts and daughters of Noble, and Denver Jackson with his baby from Ada, sharing time with Mr and Mrs Elmer Cochran and family.

Elmer Cochran Ott Harrison Ada Wanda Fanning Lloyd Roberts Noble Denver Jackson

Niece Brings Laughter With Bird, Horse Sayings

Mrs Glenn Wellis and family enjoy their niece Billey Sue Moon from Colorado whose funny remarks amuse the household. She ran in after hearing a woodpecker and proclaimed a horse tied to a tree, prompting a chorus of smiles.

Glenn Wellis Billey Sue Moon Colorado Billey Sue Glen Wilfong

Miss Barbara Newby Encounters Bull on Lane

Miss Barbara Newby neared a cucumber patch Friday when she heard Joe the bull approaching. She searched for a tree to climb but could not climb and made several attempts to reach safety.

Barbara Newby Joe Bull

Garden dispute sparks cucumber harvest feud

A fragment notes Barbara's dog chasing Joe into the Sudan pasture and a remark about Earl Rose's fence, linking the incident to cucumber picking. The terse line implies a local dispute or household tension tied to garden work and property boundaries.

Earl Rose Earl Barbara Joe Sudan

Fishing trip with the Golden and Smith families at Connerville

Visitors including Dick Scragg of Abilene Texas and Carl and Mike Smith of Ada joined Mr and Mrs Robert Golden and family for a fishing outing at Connerville. The group brought home fish after the excursion.

Robert Golden Dick Scragg Abilene Tex Carl Mike Smith Ada Ray Smith Ebriie Smiths

Visitors to Collins and Roper families listed

Those visiting Mr. and Mrs. Georg Collins, Mrs. Nora Roper and Billey Joe Adams last week were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Phelps and Jack, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Crane, Joyce and Johnnie, Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Tilley, Charlie Crow of Healdton, Larry Booth, and Rev. and Mrs. Frank Cunningham.

Georg Collins Nora Roper Billey Joe Adams Bill Phelps Jack Vernon Crane Joyce Johnnie Johnnie Tilley Charlie Crow Healdton Larry Booth Frank Cunningham

New Mexico Blevins Visit Golden and Paul this Week

Mr and Mrs Blevins of New Mexico visit Mr and Mrs Sonny Golden and Paul this week for a social occasion likely in their hometown area.

Mrs. Blevins New Mexico Sonny Golden Paul

Ada visit includes Cumming and Myers families

Mrs. Jimmy Cumming, Patti and Jimmy Dan visited Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Myers of Ada. Other visitors were Mrs. Charlene Gouge, Donna and Betty.

Jimmy Cumming Patti Jimmy Dan Bruce Myers Ada Charlene Gouge Donna Betty

Home Improvement Notes From Local Residents

Mr and Mrs Billey Joe Adams plan a three bedroom rebuild as twins grow. Frank Cunninghams near completion on a new addition. W C Karr finishing interior work and plan a new porch and exterior repaint.

Billey Joe Adams Frank Cunninghams W. C. Karr

Ada Visit Reflects Regional Family Gatherings

Mrs. Daisy Binion and Mrs. Mary Nell Cummings with Patti Lea and Jimmy visited Mr. and Mrs. Joe Danley of Ada recently. Other visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Billey Joe Danley of Stratford.

Daisy Binion Mary Nell Cummings Patti Lea Jimmy Joe Danley Ada Billey Joe Danley Stratford

Ada social visit ends with Binion hosts

Alice Binion of Ada spent the night with Mr and Mrs Dink Binion along with Patti and Jimmy Dan last week.

Alice Binion Ada Patti Jimmy Dan Mrs. Dink Binion

Adams Visit Dink inions Heads North to Union Hill

Mr and Mrs Alva Adams of Los Angeles visited the Dink inions last week They are former residents of Union Hill.

Alva Adams Los Angeles Dinkinions Union Hill

Goodneighbor Club Meeting At Mrs Ina Haines Home

The Goodneighbor Club met with Mrs. Ina Haines on Wednesday July 9. Mrs Cun ningham led prayer and Bible study from II Samuel. Elva Kemp read on The Best Lining for Kitchen Cabinets. Refreshments were served under the shade trees as Mrs Haines showed the ladies how to proceed.

Goodneighbor Club Ina Haines Betty Cunningham Elva Kemp

Charcoal Broiler and Wagon Wheel Table Featured

Members showcased a charcoal broiler and grill plus an iron wagon wheel table at a gathering. Attendees included Mrs Daisy Binion Mrs Betty Cunningham Mrs Elva Kemp Mrs Laura Haines Mike and Mrs Lavona Jones. The next meeting is planned with Mrs Laura Haines in September.

Daisy Binion Betty Cunningham Elva Kemp Laura Haines Mike Lavona Jones

Welcome Lowe Couple to Union Hill Community

The Lowe couple is welcomed to Union Hill and have moved into the former Elbert Simpkins home south of the school.

Lowe Union Hill Elbert Simpkins

Family reunion at F. O. Jones home draws 50 guests

A family reunion was held at the F. O. Jones home on Wednesday night with about 50 attendees. Aunts uncles and cousins gathered for the first time in 13 years, with cakes baked and cream frozen. The large carport accommodated the group.

F. O. Jones Jones

PESSIMIST Earl Rose Hatches Pheasants Against Odds

Earl Rose finally hatched a few pheasants ready for the chicken snake, though he is not careful when transferring birds from the box.

Earl Rose Earl

Long pea pod at Earl Rose home

Mr and Mrs Earl Rose report an unusually long pea pod found at their residence with a single specimen measuring 20 inches in length. The couple notes the plant produced several unusually large peas. Local garden hobbyists are curious about the anomaly.

Earl Rose

Adams Homecoming and Visitors List

Billey Joe Adams returned home Wednesday from Valley View Hospital with improving health. Last week visitors included Ed Phelps Eddie Don Oliver Crane Mr and Mrs Vernon Crane Mrs Ella Mae Gott Patsy of Dallas Mrs Bud Jaquess Caroline of Pickett Elva Fernell Red Rye Joe King Ann Houston Mark McDonald Jewel Humphers Hubert Horton Gladys Pendergrass W J Jones Delphia Charlie Crow Headston and Larry Both.

Billey Joe Adams Valley View Hospital Ed Phelps Eddie Don Oliver Crane Vernon Crane Ella Mae Gott Patsy Dallas Bud Jaquess Caroline Pickett Elva Fernell Red Rye Joe King Ann Houston Konawa Mark McDonald Jewel Humphers Hubert Horton Gladys Pendergrass W. J. Jones Delphia Charlie Crow Headston Larry

Fishermen Report Bountiful Catch Across Three Spots

Residents of Union Hill including Daisy Golden and Paul Golden along with Frank Cunningham and family fished at Lake Texoma Connerville and Wapanucka. Others named are Robert Golden Ray Smith Karl and Jerry of Ada and all reported catching fish.

Union Hill Daisy Golden Paul Murray Golden Frank Cunningham Robert Golden Ray Smith Karl and Jerry Ada Lake Texoma Connerville Wapanucka

Daisy Golden and Estleen Farmer Can Peach Sale

Mrs Daisy Golden and Mrs Estleen Farmer canned peaches last week at a community event. The effort involved local volunteers collecting fruit and preserving it for distribution to neighbors in need.

Daisy Golden Estleen Farmer

Want Ads Get Results Just Dial FE 2-4433

Classified line item promotes using the telephone number FE 2-4433 for Want Ads. It emphasizes quick results and contact via the listed dial code. No additional names or places are provided.

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