Visitors from Hayward make Lightning Ridge rounds
Mrs. Tommy Crow and two children visited Mrs. Thelma Perriman and relatives in Lightning Ridge while touring Carlsbad Caverns and nearby sights. The group, joined by Carl and Edward Coffey families, celebrated Judy Crow's 10th birthday with cake and barbecue at Devil's Den. Delores sustained a finger injury in a car door incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffey
Mrs. Crow
Edward Coffey
Danny
Devil's den
Judy Crow
Carl Coffey
Perriman
Sue Wyckoff
Delores Crow
Ada
Delores
Stillwater family temporarily guests in California trip
Mrs Jack Griffith and Teresa Lynn lodge with Mrs Griffiths brother John Johnson in her parents home while Mr and Mrs Alva Johnson vacation in California with Royce Edith and Cheryl in residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Griffith
Teresa Lynn
Royce
Edith
Cheryl
Stillwater
Mrs. Griffith
John Johnson
Mrs
Alva Johnson
California
Woodley and Carney Visit Jones and Cantwells Sunday
Mr and Mrs J F Woodley K in and Robin Carney and Mr and Mrs Ro Cantwell were Sunday afternoon visitors with Mr and Mrs Lee Jones Boyce and Joyce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Woodley
Kin
Robin Carney
Cantwell
Lee Jones
Boyce
Joyce
Driver Escapes Serious Injury After Car Flips on Curve
John Johnson turned his car upside down on a highway curve south of Vaness Friday morning. He escaped serious injury with only a scratch on his arm and returned home before grabbing his father’s pickup to continue to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Johnson
Vaness
Family vacationing group enjoys Texoma picnic and Turners Falls visit
Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Wall visit Doyle and Kim Wall of McPherson Kansas with Ralph Wall and family members Vernon Evert Darlene and Sherry. They picnic and fish at Lake Texoma Saturday night and Sunday morning then swim at Turners Falls on Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Wall
Doyle and
Kim
McPherson, Kan
Molly Wall Weds Joe S Barth in Arlington Town Ceremony
Molly Wall of Arlington California married Joe S Barth of Arlington on June 2. Molly attended Vanoss High School for three years before moving to California. She is a sister to Ralph and T dé.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molly Wall
Arlington
Calif
Joe S. Barth
Molly
Vanoss
California
Ralph
T. Dé
Mrs Berry’s Day Visits Roff Family Circuit
Mrs. S N Berry visited Thursday morning and had dinner with her brother John Taylor. In the afternoon she called on Mr and Mrs Luther Taylor and family and had supper with Mr and Mrs N F Jones, all of Roff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. N. Berry
John Taylor
Luther Taylor
N. F. Jones
Roff
Ada social visitors share evening with local families
Mr. and Mrs. Aun McCullar and Stephanie and Anita visited Wednesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd McIlroy. Later in the evening the group visited with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Vandegriff and Karen in Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aun McCullar
Stephanie
Anita
Lloyd McIlroy
Norman Vandegriff
Karen
Ada
Visitors at Charles M. Floyd Jr home last week include Wood family
Visitors at the Floyd residence last week included J. D. Wood and spouse Buck Joe Doyle and Gary from McAlester along with Charles M. Floyd Sr. of Roff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Floyd Jr
J. D. Wood
Buck, Joe, Doyle and
Gary
McAlester
Charles M. Floyd Sr
Roff
Ada Visitors Share Weekend With Kimmel and Kimmel Families
Mr. and Mrs. Dude Fennell of Ada visited Saturday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Miles Kim mel, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Kimmel, Enoch and Karen of Oklahoma City and Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Gur ley, Lannie, Robin, Kathy and Judy of Ada spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Miles Kimmel Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dude Fennell
Ada
Miles Kimmel
Enoch Kimmel
Enoch
Karen
Oklahoma City
B. F. Gurley
Lannie
Robin
Kathy
Judy
Visitors from Lawrence Call on Local Household
Mrs. Allen Sweatt and Joe of Lawrence were visitors Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. T. Bumpas. Mrs. Otis Coffey, Mrs. Pinkie Evans and Mrs. Lillie Mae Webster visited the Bumpases Tuesday night.
Ada Visitors Attend Weekend Family Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Frank E Patton of Ada visited his grandparents Mr and Mrs T Bumpas Wednes day afternoon. J A Kelley visited Mr and Sunday afternoon visitors were Mrs W E Patton and Judy Kay of Fittstown. T Bumpas and granddaughter attended the singing at the Indian church north of Roff Sunday afternoon. About 200 people were in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Patton
Ada
T. Bumpas
J. A. Kelley
W. E. Patton
Judy Kay
Fittstown
Roff
Ada Visit By Coffey Evans and McAnally Family
Mrs. Otis Coffey and Mrs. Pinkie Evans called on Mrs. John McAnally along with Ronnie and Donnie in Ada on Saturday for a social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Coffey
Pinkie Evans
John McAnnally
Ronnie and
Donnie
Ada
McCullars grandson Jimmie Hopkins moved to Oklahoma City
Mr and Mrs W E McCullar and Jay Weir took Jimmie Hopkins home to Oklahoma City Sunday to visit his parents Lt and the family. The brief note records a family visit with no further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. McCullar
Jay Weir
McCullars
Jimmie Hopkins
Oklahoma City
Cantwells of Filmore City Visit Relatives Wednesday
Mr and Mrs Maurice Cantwell visited with Rov and Mrs Cantwell and Karen and Wayne Cantwell on Wednesday night in Filmore City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Cantwell
Karen and
Wayne
Filmore City
Wrights Share Lunch With Springfield Kin
Mr and Mrs Harold Wright host Debbie and Rickey from Springfield Missouri for a Saturday lunch with Mr and Mrs Carl Wright and sons Andrew and Kenneth Carl and Harold are brothers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Wright
Debbie and
Rickey
Springfield, Mo
Carl Wright
Andrew
Kenneth
Carl
Harold
Social visit rounds noted in Ada gatherings
Mrs. Charles M. Floyd Jr. with Jan ice Kay Randy and Jimmie Brown shared coffee at Mrs. Carol Dawson's in Ada Thursday morning. Susan Price of Stratford visited Janice Floyd over the weekend. The Floyd group later called on Mrs. A. H. Neel and Mrs. G. M. Pitt joined by Mrs. Leo McNinch of Veness enjoyed a Saturday afternoon visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Floyd Jr
Janice
Kay
Randy
Jimmie Brown
Carol Dawson
Ada
Susan Price
Stratford
Janice Floyd
Charles M. Floyd
A. H. Neel
G. M. Pitt
Leo McNinch
Veness
Local ladies visit neighborhood friends on Friday
Mrs Roy Laxton of Francis and Mrs Kenneth Deatherage with her son Andrew visited Mrs Otis Coffey and Mrs Pinkie Frans along with Mrs Carl Wright and Kenneth on Friday in the Wilson area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Laxton
Francis
Kenneth Deatherage
Wilson
Otis Coffey
Pinkie Frans
Carl Wright
Andrew
Kenneth
Ada visitors share Sunday evening at Coffey home
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Coffey and Danny of Ada visited Otis Coffey's home Sunday evening. Mrs. June Webster and Elizabeth Ann joined, along with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Stephens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Coffey
Danny
Ada
June Webster
Elizabeth Ann
J. H. Stephens
Otis Coffey
Ada Couple Visits Ray Family Over Holiday
Mr and Mrs John FE Ray and Marilyn of Ada spent last week with his parents Mr and Mrs John Ray informing a family visit with multiple generations in the Ray household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John FE
Ray
Marilyn of
Ada
John Ray
Mrs J H Stephens and Eliza Ann Webster Visit Homes
Mrs J H Stephens and Eliza beth Ann Webster visited in the Thelma Perriman and Charles M Floyd Jr homes Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Stephens
Elizabeth Ann Webster
Thelma Perriman
Charles M. Floyd Jr
Cantwells and Sharon Visit Roy Cantwell Saturday Night
Mr and Mrs Leroy Cantwell and Sharon of Roff visited Mr and Mrs Roy Cantwell Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Cantwell
Sharon of Roff
Roy Cantwell
Stratford Dinner Hosts Roy Cantwell Couple
Mr and Mrs Roy Cantwell shared Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs W C Calton in Stratford, highlighting a social gathering between local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Cantwell
Mrs
W. C. Calton
Stratford
Oklahoma guests visit J H Stephens home
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Wythe and David Allen, Miss Mary Thomp son of Oklahoma City and Mrs. Jimmie Ownbey of Atoka were visitors in the J. H. Stephens home Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Wythe
David Allen
Mary Thompson
Oklahoma City
Jimmie Ownbey
Atoka
J. H. Stephens
Miss Sue Wyckoff and Wanda Thurman Visit Friday
Miss Sue Wyckoff visited Friday afternoon with Miss Wanda Thurman, sharing a social call. Their gathering highlighted community ties and friendly conversation in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Wyckoff
Wanda Thur
Randy Floyd Jr Celebrates First Birthday With Family
Mr and Mrs Roy Graham and family of Roff join Mr and Mrs Charles M Floyd Jr and sisters Janice and Kay to celebrate Randy Floyd Jr on his first birthday Monday night July 7. Randy reportedly dug into his birthday cake with both hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Graham
Roff
Little Randy
Charles M. Floyd Jr
Janice
Kay
Mrs Clayton Bishop and Friends Visit Floyd Family
Mrs Clayton Bishop and Mrs Ralph Wall with their children visited Mrs Charles M Floyd Jr Janice Kay and Randy on Tuesday at the Floyd home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Bishop
Ralph Wall
Charles M. Floyd Jr
Janice
Kay
Randy
Sunday Visitors and First Sunday School For Richardsoutee Family
Miss Mary Thompson of Oklahoma City visited Sunday morning services. It was also the first Sunday School for Karen Louise, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Soutee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Thompson
Oklahoma City
Karen Louise
Richard Soutee
Local residents share Friday and Monday visits
Wylie Shumard and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Stephens with Elizabeth Ann Webster joined Friday dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd McIlroy. Other afternoon visitors included Mrs. Thelma Perriman and Sue Wyckoff. On Monday, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred McDonald and their son of Center visited the McIlroys.
Ada Couple Hosts Thursday Night Gathering
Mr and Mrs Clayton Bishop and Mrs J F Robinson were in Ada with Mr and Mrs pb Henderson for a social gathering Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Bishop
J. F. Robinson
Ada
Pb. Henderson
Visitors list from last week includes multiple families
Visitors during last week included Mr and Mrs Clayton Bishop with Mr and Mrs Mason Arter Mr and Mrs Charlie Forster Mr and Mrs Mose Lee Mr and Mrs Lloyd McIlroy Mr and Mrs J H Stephens Elizabeth Ann Webster Mr and Mrs Raymond Kahler Mrs Bishops brother John Campbell of Castle Mrs Thelma Perriman and Mrs Tommy Crow of Hayward California
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Bishop
Mason Arter
Charlie Forster
Mose Lee
Lloyd McIlroy
J. H. Stephens
Elizabeth Ann Webster
Raymond Kahler
Bishop
John Campbell
Castle
Thelma Perriman
Tommy Crow
Hayward
Calif
Mr and Mrs Lloyd McIlroy Visit Monday Morning
Mr and Mrs Lloyd McIlroy visited Monday morning with Mr and Anita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Lloyd McIlroy
Mr. and and
Anita
Ada visitors share Sunday after church
Mr and Mrs Norman Vande griff and Karen Mrs Thena Good pasture and Mr and Mrs D F Jones of Ada visited Sunday after church services and common gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Vandegriff
Karen
Thena Goodpasture
D. F. Jones
Ada
Noon With Van De Griff Family Hosts
A luncheon occurred at noon hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Van degriff and Mr. and Mrs. Norrell Vandegriff and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Vandegriff
Mrs. Norrell Vandegriff
Johnsons Take Bus Trip to Long Beach Visit Relatives
Mr and Mrs Aiva Johnson depart Thursday by bus to visit their daughters Miss Ima Jean Johnson and Miss Velta Johnson in Long Beach California. They will also see other relatives during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiva Johnson
Ima Jean
Velta Johnson
Long Beach
Calif
Mrs. Johnson
Sunday Lunch Guests Visit in Homa City Home
Sunday afternoon visitors to the J. H. Stephens house included Mrs. June Webster Eliza beth Ann and Mr. and Mrs. J H Stephens. Additional guests were Mr and Mrs D F Jones and Mrs Thena Goodpasture of Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Thompson
Oklahoma City
June Webster
Elizabeth Ann
J. H. Stephens
D. F. Jones
Thena Goodpasture
Ada
Van Horns Visit Kin in Missouri
Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Van Horn and grandson Danny visited relatives in Anderson Missouri. On the return trip they called on friends Mr. and Mrs. Tom Tackett of Vinita. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Harris and children spent Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday with relatives in Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Kelley
L. A. van Horn
Danny
Anderson, Mo
Tom Tackett
Vinita
Bill Harris
Missouri
Crews Return From Visit With Relatives in Afton
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Crews have returned home after visiting relatives in Afton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Crews
Afton
Ada Visitors Bring News to Francis Kin
Mrs Betty Bishop and children of Ada visited Francis last week. The Bishops are former Francis residents and their brief trip touched local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Bishop
Ada
Francis
Danny Van Horn Returns Home From Perryton Visit
Danny Van Horn has come back home after spending several weeks with relatives in Perryton Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny van Horn
Perryton
Tex
Oklahoma Visitors Try Their Luck Fishing Here
Mr and Mrs Virgil Tillery and children from Moore Oklahoma visited with her aunt Mr and Mrs Lawrence Reed. The group went fishing one day last week but had no luck as the fish were not hungry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Tillery
Moore, Okla
Lawrence Reed
Tillerys
Judy Hooser Recovers From Arm Injury at Skating Rink
Judy Hooser sustains a broken arm after a skating rink incident and hopes to have the cast removed this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Hooser
Linda Russell Spends Night With Kel ley Family
Linda Russell of Vamoosa spent one night last week with her cousin Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kelley and their son Gary Lin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Russell
Vamoosa
Robert Kelley
Gary Lin
Local Wiener Roast Hosts Betty and Curtiss Canada
Betty and Curtiss Canada entertained guests at their home on Tuesday night July 8 for a wiener roast. Attendees included Ethel Rae, Don Wayne Matthews, Judy Henson, Wanda Philipot, John Lee Dickerson, Fay Clark, Helen Lee, John Graham, Don Rice, Jackie Donna, Ronnie Robinson, Jim Hailey, Nancy Thompson, D vis Harrison, Howard and Ronnie Canada. Everyone reported a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty
Curtiss
Canada
Ethel Rae
Don Wayne Matthews
Judy Henson
Wanda Philipot
John Lee Dickerson
Fay Clark
Helen Lee
John Graham
Don Rice
Jackie Donna
Ronnie Robinson
Jim Hailey
Nancy Thompson
D.vis Harrison
Howard
Ronnie
Allen Old Men top Latin squad 21 to 15
The Allen old men softball team defeated the Latin old men 21 to 15 in Tuesday action. The game was played at Allen with strong hitting and solid defense from both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Haskell Matthews Family Visits Relatives in Artesia NM
Mr and Mrs Haskell Matthews and children of Artesia New Mexico returned home after visiting here with his mother Mrs B C Granny Matthews and other relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell Matthews
Artesia, N. M
B. C
Granny) Matthews
Allen Mustangs Pee Wees Defeated by Sasakwa High
Friday night action saw the Allan Peewees and Sasakwa high school prevail as winners in their games against the Allen Mustangs and Pee wees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Mustangs
Peewees
Sasakwa High School
Allen
Allan Peewees
Mrs Ruby Scoonover Visits Oklahoma City Return Home
Mrs Ruby Scoonover of Oklahoma City has returned home after visiting here with her sister Mr and Mrs Raymond Matthews and their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Scoonover
Oklahoma City
Raymond Matthews
Cora
Gus) Bowers
Rio Grande, Tex
Lawrence Reed
Sherman Lewis
Allen social notes highlight Gault and Hooser visit
Miss Sarah Jane Gault of Allen visited with Miss Dorothy Hooser last Friday night in a casual social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Jane Gault of
Allen
Dorothy Hooser
Pretty as Paint Fixups Under Way in Francis Area
A string of paint jobs and repairs are noted in Francis and surrounding areas. Projects include the Church of Christ, homes of Mrs. A Goettes, R G Davis’s Bill Coburn place, Mirl Moon residence, Delmar Crews house with Don Pherigo occupants, Mrs Mollie Gaylor’s home, and Aunt Minnie Baugh's house painted by Bill Phillips and a woman helper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Church of Christ
A. Goettes
Bill Coburn
R. G. Davis
Mirl Moon
Delmar Crews
Don Pherigo
Mollie Gaylor
Bill Phillips
Local youths enlist in Army to depart for Colorado post
Wayne West son of Mr and Mrs Cal West and Eddy Price son of Mr and Mrs Wesley Price enlisted in the Army last week and will leave this week for Ft Carson Denver Colo for basic training and assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne West
Cal West
Eddy Price
Wesley Price
Ft. Carson
Denver
Colo
Travelers Return After Florida Visit
Mrs. Lorene Allen and daughters Margie and Roseann of Monterey Tennessee and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Harris with children of Oakland California and Mrs. Ben Brown with children of Oklahoma City visited relatives here, including Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Harris, before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorene Allen
Margie and
Roseann
Monterey, Tenn
Bill Harris
Oakland
Calif
Ben Brown
Oklahoma City
M. E. Harris
Jessie Lee
Jack Tharp
Happyland
Calvin Lee
Ada
Margie
Rose
Attends pep rally in Norman on July 13
Mr and Mrs Glen Gault and daughter Sarah Jane and Buck Kelley motored to Norman Sunday evening July 13 where Sarah...
Five Day University Pep Rally Reported
Jane attended a five day pep rally at the university from Monday to Friday. The notes cover a string of local visits, hospital news, and family events including a birthday supper for Mrs. O H Nabors with many relatives present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
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