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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1955

Page

3

Prairie Pageant Tops Farm Home Conference in Oklahoma

The Farm Home Conference at Oklahoma A and M in Stillwater August 8 to 11 featured the pageant Promise of the Prairie portraying pioneer life to modern harvest. Delegations from 18 counties presented 18 tableaus written and narrated by Darrel Woodward. Sixteen Pontotoc County women attended with several HD Agents and local names listed among attendees. Geraldine Revels of Alten elected state vice president. Mena Hogan and Senator Kerr addressed delegates alongside workshops on mental health and social security.

Farm Home Oklahoma A Stillwater Darrel Woodward Pontotoc County W. C. Story Union Valley A. L. Hathaway Margaret R c Daniels Roff W. E. Coburn Earl Wheeler E. Hooser Francis Pearl Surgnier Cedar Grove A. H. Neel Howard Welch Vaness A. C. Griffith Hart W. L. Newland C. L. Balthrop Colbert Rae Thompson B. L. Legate Midway Charles Richard Nadine Boring Pecan Grove Martha Mote Valdene Kozel Geraldine Revels Alten Mena Hogan Federal Extension Service Rober S. Kerr

Cedar Grove Home Demonstration Club August Meeting

The Cedar Grove Home Demonstration Club met August with Miss Martha Mote and eight members present. President Pearl Surgnier led the session, plans were made for a September 7 meeting at Mrs. Andrew Bryant’s home, and members prepared to enter exhibits in the Pontotoc County Free Fair.

Dan Cook Cedar Grove Martha Mote HDA Pearl Surgnier Andrew Bryant Pontotoc County Miss Mote Havern Canda Babe Harris Coy Chandler Ada John Baker Havern Canada Cook Baxter Scroggins Pearl

Ada Lodge 119 Called Communication for Entered Apprentice Work

Ada Lodge No. 119 of the A F and A M meets Friday at 7 p m for Entered Apprentice degree work led by W M J A Salter.

ADA Lodge Ada Lodge No A. F A. M J. A. Salter W. M

Marriages in Ada Area Link Kingsbery Woods and Others

Three couples tied the knot in Ada with Wilson Kingsbery 21 Tishomingo to Patsy Ruth Woods 20 Ada Billy Bryant 22 Ada to Jo Anne Lloyd 22 Ada and William R Duffer 21 Ada to Sally Griffith 20 Ada. Also a kitchen tip suggests adding chopped cooked shrimp chopped green pepper and scallions to scrambled eggs just before setting to serve on toast for lunch.

Wilson Kingsbery Patsy Ruth Woods Ada Billy Bryant Jo Anne Lloyd William R. Duffer Sally Griffith

Double Ring Ceremony Unites Miss Miller and Carroll Johnson

Miss Lou Ann Miller and Carroll Johnson wed in a July 30 ceremony at the bride’s home in Vanoss. Rev. Walter Crow officiated as family attended, with matron of honor Gene Lopez and ring bearer Della Jean Miller. A reception followed for immediate family.

Miss Miller Carroll Johnson Lou Ann Miller Walter Crow First Baptist Church Gene Lopez Della Jean Miller Mrs. Miller

Fifteen women attend Lovelady quilting bee

Mrs Nora Ross reports a quilting bee on Thursday with fifteen women present. They finished two quilts for Mrs Bill Barton and Mrs Ruby Deaton. attendees included Mrs Bill Barton, Mrs W M Ross, Lavona Deaton, Virginia Jared, Maw Deaton, Ruby Deaton, Dorthy Hodges, Ed na Boren, Pauline Young, Ethel Jones, Ida Taylor, Bettie Parks, Pat Taylor, Bertha Sanders and Nora Ross.

Bill Barton Ruby Deaton W. M. Ross Lavona Deaton Virginia Jared Maw Deaton Dorthy Hodges Edna Boren Pauline Young Ethel Jones Ida Taylor Bettie Parks Pat Taylor Bertha Sanders Nora Ross

Ladies Bible Class Study Session in Mark Chapter Three

Nora Ross hosted the Ladies Bible Class on Thursday night to study Mark chapter three. After the lesson, watermelon was served to Edna Boren Ruby Deaton Pauline Young Ethel Jones Bertha Sanders Lavona Deaton Virginia Jared Cleo Ozbirn Mrs Bill Barton and Mrs W M Ross.

Nora Ross Mark Edna Boren Ruby Deaton Pauline Young Ethel Jones Bertha Sanders Lavona Deaton Virginia Jared Cleo Ozbirn Bill Barton W. M. Ross

Prayer services held at Jared home with multiple attendees

Wednesday night prayer services were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Jared. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. Pherigo Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jared Ronny and Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Ozbirn.

Julius Jared Pherigo Frank Jared Ronny Sydney Ozbirn

Sunday School and Church Attendance Increase

A local report notes a rise in Sunday School and church attendance. The article highlights stronger participation across services and gatherings, reflecting growing engagement in religious activities.

Brannon Couple in Germany Hear From Daughter Abroad

Mr and Mrs Cecil Brannon received a letter from daughter Joyce Meeks in Germany saying they were well. Joyce and husband are there with the Globetrotters in Nuernberg and they met Jack Collier formerly of Ada.

Germany Cecil Brannon Joyce Meeks Globetrotters Nuernberg Jack Collier Ada

Stanley party attended by Ozbirn and Jones ladies

Cleo Ozbirn Mrs Ethel Jones and Pauline Young attended a Stanley party at the home of Mrs Sydney Ozbirn Monday night.

Cleo Ozbirn Ethel Jones Pauline Young Stanley Sydney Ozbirn

Visiting kin gather for Sunday at Ross home

Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs E W Cantrell parents of Mrs Ross and Mr and Mrs Dewey Cantrell with Roger and Mr and Mrs A O Davis.

Bob Ross E. W. Cantrell Ross Dewey Cantrell Roger A. O. Davis

Mrs Ruby Deaton and Bobby Visit Mrs Lillard Sunday

Mrs Ruby Deaton and Bobby spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs Emer Lillard during a friendly call at her home.

Ruby Deaton Bobby E’mer Lillard

Brannon and Teel Families Flock to Lake Texoma Fishing

Mr and Mrs Cecil Brannon with family and Mr and Mrs Eulas Brannon along with Mr and Mrs Otis Teel of California went fishing at Lake Texoma Tuesday night of last week.

Cecil Brannon Eulas Brannon Otis Teel California Lake Texoma

J. D. Johnson Visits Kenith Ozbirn in Arlington

J. D. Johnson from Arlington Texas visited Kenith Ozbirn on Tuesday night, as reported in local updates.

J. D. Johnson Arlington, Tex Kenith Ozbirn

Social News Notes from Happyland and Nearby

Mr and Mrs W M Ross and Jess visited in Happyland on Sunday. Elois Sanders visits her sister Mrs David Rothell in Ada. Mrs Bittee Parks hosts a birthday dinner for her husband on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Silas Taylor and daughters attend. Mr and Mrs Cecil Brannon spent last weekend in Oklahoma City with Mr and Mrs Olen Brannon.

Elois Sanders Mrs David Rothell Ada Bittee Parks Silas Taylor Cecil Brannon Oklahoma City Olen Brannon

Ada Visitors Call on Frank Jared Family

Mr and Mrs Jake Taylor and Mr and Mrs Odell Deaton of Ada visited in the Frank Jared home and shared time together in a social call.

Jake Taylor Odell Deaton Ada Frank Jared

Barton Family Visits Kin and Friends in Texas

Mrs B L Barton and Bertie Lee Fitzhugh visited daughter sister Mrs Kenith Ozbirn Sunday. Mrs Roy Boren hosts California relatives this week. Ozbirns saw Mr and Mrs Silas Taylor Sunday. Lovelady folks attended rodeo last week. Billy Ross son of Mr and Mrs Bob Ross improves but remains in Naval Hospital San Diego California.

B. L. Barton Bertie Lee Fitzhugh Kenith Ozbirn Kenith Ozbirns Silas Taylor Billy Ross Bob Ross Naval Hospital San Diego Calif

Attendees at Ada Worker's Conference Gather at First Baptist

Monday night at the First Baptist Church in Ada a Worker's Conference drew Ozbirn Davis John and Bob and Mrs Ross among attending guests.

First Baptist Church Ada Ozbirn Davis John Bob Ross

Wedding Shower Honors Carroll Johnson Couple

A Friday evening gathering at Mrs. Howard Welch’s home celebrated the Saturday wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Johnson. Co hosts included Mrs. W T Gasaway Mrs. Aun McCullar and Mrs. Glen Cornell with pink and yellow decor and a heart centerpiece. Numerous friends sent gifts and well wishes as games and cake punctuated the event.

Carroll Johnson Howard Welch Vaness W. T. Gasaway Aun McCullar Glen Cornell Auti McCullar Lou Ann Carroll Norman Umphers Ezra Holland Boyd Ponder Marvin Briggs Marlie Clay Patsy Cleo Griffith Everett Summers Walter Enloe C. V. Williams Mary Jane Pat Patsy Brown Joe Summers Herbert Kinsey John Dunn Mary Dunn James Barnes Jackie Martin Herman Miller Geneva McCullar Edward Coffey Lloyd McIlroy Caston Christian Norris Hensley Homer Sliger George Welch Juan Kinsey Cecil Abston Della Jean Miller Nancy Brumley George Scarbrough M. J Clifford Miller M. E. Moore Pat Crawford Burton Hensley Rosa Babb Thelma Perriman Leo McNinch Hillard Olliver Dub Miller Charles Blankenship J. W. Miller

Baby Peggy Ann Melton Born to Vanoss Couple

Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Bill Melton of Vanoss named Peggy Ann born Tuesday.

Peggy Ann Bill Melton Vanoss

Couple Welcomes Daughter Sherry Lynn Gantt

Mr and Mrs Jimmy Gantt announce the birth of a daughter named Sherry Lynn born August 8 The mother is formerly Miss Cora Jane Hunt of Stonewall

Jimmy Gantt Ahloso Sherry Lynn Gantt Cora Jane Hunt Stonewall

Manns announce birth of son in Ahloso

Mr and Mrs John Mann of Ahloso announce the birth of a son born Monday August 15 Mrs Mann is the former Shirley Looney of Ahloso

John Mann Ahloso Mann Shirley Looney

Edwyna Dame and Leaman Crane Wed in Pickett Methodist Church

Nuptials held Friday August 12 at 6 p.m. with Rev. E H Gross officiating. Miss Edwyna Dame, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Dame, married Leaman Crane, son of Mrs. Lottie Crane of Loveland Texas. Guests from Duncan attended as out of town visitors.

Edwyna Dame Mr. Leaman Crane E. H. Gross Methodist Church of Pickett Miss Dame Clinton Dame. Pickett Mr. Crane Lottie Crane Loveland, Texas Oma Jean Burdine Karla Stallings Sharon Kemit Little Sondra Jean Garrett Norvell Rowe Dame Southwest Fifth Street Seminole Tex Crane Penrod Oil Company Ida Guess A. C. Brown Ida Sue Buddie Judy Duncan

Weekend Guests Fill Home of Mr. and Mrs. Bullock

Weekend guests included Bill Atchley from Oklahoma City plus Ethel Cox and Henry Wilson party from Ft Worth and Oklahoma City. Bill Tinsley drove his mother to Pauls Valley for a train to Ft Worth to be by her sister Mrs Roy Thompson who is critically ill.

J. H. Bullock Bill Atchley Oklahoma City Ethel Cox Ft. Worth Tex Henry Wilson Jeanette Bill Tinsley Pauls Valley Roy Thompson

Clinton Dame Attend Funeral of Sarah Peck

Mr and Mrs Clinton Dame attended the funeral of Sarah Peck on Monday afternoon. Visiting Sunday were Miss Mary Francis Mentzer and Mr and Mrs R W Baggett of Oklahoma City, Mr and Mrs Arthur Burns of Paoli, Mrs J M Jinks of Ada, and D B Magar of Colbert Community. Mrs H C Wright spent several days in Oklahoma City where her mother Mrs Grace Erts is hospitalized. She returned home Tuesday.

Mrs. Clinton Dame Sarah Peck Mary Francis Mentzer R. W. Baggett Oklahoma City Arthur Burns Paoli J. M. Jinks Ada D. B. Magar Colbert H. C. Wright Grace Erts

Beaver and Ada visitors share evening gathering

Elbert Ross and family of Beaver join Mrs. Mae Morgan and Mr. and Mrs. Dick Morgan, with Shaw nee King and Mrs. Ross' mother. Dale Tinsley and John visit Ada couple Mr. and Mrs. Sam McNair Thursday evening.

Elbert Ross Dick Morgan Beaver T. L. King Shawnee Ross Mae Morgan Dale Tinsley John of Ada Sam McNair

Mrs. Jones and Sam McNair Visit Vanessa Jones

Mrs E N Jones and Mrs Sam McNair visited Monday with Mrs Vanessa Jones who was recently released from the hospital and is reported improved.

E. N. Jones Sam McNair

Corvin Family Visits Friends in Ft. Smith and Oklahoma

Mr. and Mrs. Clint Corvin and Mrs. Minnie Miller with relatives and friends visited in Ft. Smith Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma last week.

Clint Corvin

Sunday Visitors and Local Hospital News

Sunday visitors came to the Corvin home in Ada including Mr and Mrs Bill Lane and Ada. The McNair family of Ada visited their parents Sam and Mary McNair. Mrs Luther Keith was to enter Valley View Hospital Wednesday morning. Martha Ann Coley of Lawton spent the week with her grandmother Ada Norton. Barney Estes visited Thursday with Mrs E J McCuse.

Daisy Clint Corvin Bill Lane Ada Bill McNair Johnny McNair Sam McNair Luther Keith Valley View Hospital Martha Ann Coley Lawton Mrs Ada Norton Mrs. Barney Estes E. J. McCuse

Mrs Lila Eaton Visits Ada With Mrs E J McCause

Mrs Lila Eaton of Ada visited Monday with Mrs E J McCause. The brief social call appears in local society notes.

Lila Eaton Ada E. J. McCause

Polio Patient Improves at Crippled Childrens Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lamb visited at Crippled Children's Hospital with Jimmie Harper. He was transferred from Valley View Hospital after polio left him using an iron lung. His condition is somewhat improved and he can stay out of the lung about an hour at a time.

Frank Lamb Crippled Children’s Hospital Jimmie Harper Valley View Hospital

Jo Ann Jaquess Spends Evening With Judy Enloe

Jo Ann Jaquess spent Tuesday night in the company of Judy Enloe. The two were seen together in a social setting, with onlookers noting their companionship during the evening hours.

Jo Ann Jaquess Judy Enloe

Bartee Vacation With Jaquess Family

Jimmie Bartee of Madill is spending a two week vacation with his aunt and family Mr and Mrs Haskell Jaquess.

Jimmie Bartee Madill Mrs. Haskell Jaquess

Asseltine and Farrs Host Friday Night Social

Mr. and Mrs. Hughie Asseltine of Oklahoma City spent Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. E S Farr, sharing social time at their residence.

Hughie Asseltine Oklahoma City E. S. Farr

Lane family visits mother's home this Monday

Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Lane of Seminole visited Mrs. Lane's mother, Mrs. E. J. McCause, on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Haskell Jaquess and family shared Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Corry Jaquess of Bebee.

S. L. Lane Seminole

Enloe Family Attends Sulphur Picnic and Swim

Mr and Mrs Charlie Enloe Judy Ruth Ann Grindstaff Mrs Edith Sutton and Donis Mrs Walt er Enloe and Jennifer traveled to Sulphur on Sunday for a picnic and swimming outing.

Charlie Enloe Judy Ruth Ann Grindstaff Edith Sutton Donis Walter Enloe Jennifer

Gilreaths Visit Mrs Mc Cause in Pauls Valley

Mr and Mrs Homer Gilreath of Pauls Valley visited Mrs E J Mc Cause on Friday to spend time together and share news in a local social note.

Homer Gilreath Pauls Valley E. J. McCause

Ada Rodeo Parade Showcases Week of Horsework

Many horses and riders trained the past week in Ada rodeo parade as almost all local families attended at least one night, highlighting community turnout and equestrian display.

Ada

Mrs McCause Visits Ada Neighbor Ill

Mrs E J McCause visited Ada Tuesday evening to check on Mrs Guy Bittle who is ill. H C Wright attended funeral services Wednesday at Waynoka for his brother in law F M Thorn.

E. J. McCause Guy Bittle Ada Bittle H. C. Wright Waynoka F. M. Thorn

Johnsons and friends visit Duncan and area students enroll

Mr. and Mrs. George Johnson and family visited Duncan with Mr. and Mrs. Harrel Askin. Linda Sue Jaquess spent Tuesday night with Kay Robbins. Children enrolled Tuesday at Pickett School. High School students boarded the bus and enrolled at Vanoss Monday.

George Johnson Duncan Harrel Askin Linda Sue Jaquess Kay Robbins Pickett School Vanoss

Local Visit Recap From Pickett Church Area Families

Mrs Lotha Marley and Polly Phil pot attended services at Pickett church Sunday night. Mr and Mrs Frank Stowers plus daughter Juanita and grandson Mike from Madill visited. Clyde Cassady hosted guests Rudolph Dean and Floyd Robbins. Rita and Lane Jaquess with child visited Royce Jaquess family in Dallas. Arthur Jones of Center visited Clinton Dame. George Vanlandingham returned from two weeks with Milburn Powers family in Haworth. Linda Coxsey left for McAlester after weeks with E H Gross. Kay Tilley of Center spent Sunday night with Mary Vanlandingham.

Royce Jaquess Frank Stowers Juanita Mike Madill Clyde Cassady Rudolph Dean and Son Floyd Robbins George Vanlandingham Mrs. Milburn Powers Haworth

Pickett Church Floors Resanded as Sunday Attendance Sought

Several men and youths cleaned and varnished church floors at Pickett Church Tuesday night. The notice invites all to Sunday School to see the good work and help raise attendance after two low Sundays. Pickett Home Demonstration Club met Tuesday at 7 p m in Mrs George Johnson's home with Mrs Frank Lamirand presiding and devotional by Mrs E M Losson. Secretary's report and roll call noted by My Best Basic Color. treasurer's report given and discussion of the canning budget led by Mrs Jess Norvell.

Pickett Pickett Home Demonstration Club George Johnson Frank Lamirand E. M. Losson Floyd Robbins H. C. Wright Jess Norvell

Cushmans announce birth of Pamela Kay Cushman

Mr and Mrs Bob Cushman of Bebee announce the birth of a daughter Pamela Kay. The baby weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces and is the couple’s first child.

Bob Cushman Bebee Pamela Kay Cushmans

Dress and Accessories Balance Advised for All Heights

Mrs Clyde Casady outlined how to pair dress and accessories for tall and short wearers. She emphasized harmony among costume wearer and other accessories. Refreshments followed for a group including Mrs H C Wright Mrs Robert Helleland Mrs Frank Lambrand and others.

Clyde Casady

Sunday School Attendance Recovers At Union Hill

The Union Hill Sunday School reported 47 in attendance with all teachers and officers present. Mrs. J. D. Underhill returned to play the piano and teach the intermediate class after a major operation weeks ago. Visitors included Mrs. Lamb and children, Everett Lewis Hurley of Midwest City, Mrs. Mary Nell Cummings, Patti Lea, and Jimmy Dan of Ada.

J. D. Underhill Underhill Lamb Everett Lewis Hurley Midwest City Mary Nell Cummings Patti Lea Jimmy Dan Ada

Bible drill participants named for Sunday night event

A Bible drill was presented Sunday night with participants including Helen Coch rar Allen Coch rar Benny Jones Glenn Jones Brenda Southerland Yvonne Little Kenneth Barbara Jones Jo Ann Shumard.

Helen Allen Cochrar Benny Glenn Jones Brend Southerland Yvonne Little Kenneth Barbara Jones Jo Ann Shumard

Mrs Dannie Cochran to Present Program at Church

Mrs Dannie Cochran will present the program next Sunday night at the church.

Dannie Cochran

Goodneighbors Club Meeting Notes Aug 10

Goodneighbors Club met with Mrs. Lillie Karr on Wednesday August 10. Attendees included Mrs. Elva Kemp Bettie Cunningham Dannie Cochran Mrs. Oma Enloe Mrs. Lela Rose Daisy Binion Mrs. Lillie Karr Mrs. Violet Hurley Mrs. Pearl Wells Mrs. Lena Cochran and Mrs. Aleta Law. A pink and blue shower was given for Mrs. Roxie Golden. The devotional was by Mrs. Dannie Cochran. Next meeting with Mrs. Violet Hurley on August 24.

Goodneighbors Club Lillie Karr Elva Kemp Bettie Cunningham Dannie Cochran Oma Enloe Lela Rose Daisy Binion Violet Hurley Pearl Wells Lena Cochran Aleta Law Roxie Golden

Little Danny Charles McNutt Visits Benny and Glenn Dale Jones

Little Danny Charles McNutt visited Benny Jones and Glenn Dale Jones on Friday to share time and greetings in a local social note.

Danny Charles McNutt Benny Glenn Dale Jones

Compton Couple Visits Friends Tuesday Night

Mr and Mrs Vernon Garrett of Compton California visited Mr and Mrs George Collins and Mrs Nora Roper on Tuesday night and Wednesday in a local social gathering reflecting community ties and shared hospitality.

Vernon Garrett Compton Calif George Collins Nora Roper

Mrs Nora Roper and Collins Family Visit Kite Household

Mrs Nora Roper and Mr and Mrs George Collins with Bobby Joe visited Mr Haskell Kite and his sons Danny and Charles on Tuesday.

Nora Roper George Collins Bobby Joe Haskell Kite Danny and Charles

Blands Visit Pauls Valley Relatives Report Dinner

Mr and Mrs Dan Bland Barbara and Brenda Bland visited relatives in Pauls Valley last Sunday and had dinner with Mrs Helen Ward of Pauls Valley during the trip.

Dan Bland Barbara Brenda Pauls Valley Helen Ward

Simpkins Family Welcomes Elbert With Air Conditioner

Mr and Mrs Elbert Simpkins visited Roberta and Buddy at the Albert Simpkins home this weekend where Elbert installed an air conditioner for his parents.

Elbert Simpkins Roberta Buddy Albert Simpkins Elbert

Ada families enjoy weekend fishing on Blue River

Mr. and Mrs. Dan Bland with daughters and Mr. and Mrs. T K Roberts of Ada fished Blue River this weekend. They caught several pounds of fish and returned home with numerous chiggers.

Dan Bland T. K. Roberts Ada Blue River

Girls Visit Turner Falls For Sightseeing And Swim

A group of girls spent last Sunday at Turner Falls enjoying sightseeing and swimming. They explored the area, took in the scenery, and cooled off during a warm day trip.

Social Visits And Rodeo Attendees Reported

Mr and Mrs Bill Scates of Texas visited Mr and Mrs W C Rose Thursday. Mrs Lavona Jones, Mrs Sue Bostetler and Mrs Winnie Bailes and La Donna of Corona California visited Mrs Rose Wednesday night. Rodeo attendees included Mr and Mrs Paul Cassady, Mr and Mrs Robert Burns, R E Tilley, Leroy Bailes of Corona, Bud Jones, Benny Glenn Dale and Don Newby.

Bill Scates Texas W. C. Rose Lavona Jones Sue Bostetler Winnie Bailes la Donna Corona, Calif Paul Cassady Robert Burns R. E. Tilley Leroy Bailes Bud Jones Benny Glenn Dale Don Newby

Social visits span midweek and Tuesday evenings

Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Dew and Oren visited Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Cassady Wednesday night. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Bailes and La Donna of California visited Mr. and Mrs. Gene Braden, Tony and baby girl Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. John Burns and

Earnest Dew Oren Lonnie Cassady Leroy Bailes la Donna California Gene Braden Tony Baby Girl

Bonham Visitor Party Visits Fort Worth Family

Bessie of Bonham Texas and Mr and Mrs Robert Burns with their daughter of Ft Worth Texas spent last week visiting Mr and Mrs Lonnie Cassady.

Bessie Bonham, Tex Robert Burns Ft. Worth Tex Lonnie Cassady

Wichita visitors call on W. C. Rose home Saturday

The W. C. Rose residence welcomed Aubry Walker and spouse plus Wayne Marylin and Johnny from Wichita Kansas Judy and Susie James also from Wichita and Mr and Mrs Earl Rose as guests Saturday night.

W. C. Rose Aubry Walker Wayne Marylin Johnny Wichita Kan Judy Susie James Earl Rose

Cassady Family Welcome Visit Noted

Mr and Mrs Paul Cassady hosted Paula Sue and Vickie Alona for a Wednesday visit with Mr and Mrs Lonnie Cassady.

Paul Cassady Paula Sue Vickie Alona Lonnie Cassady

Funeral Services for Mrs. Ethel Coffey Held

Funeral services were held Monday at Criswell Funeral Chapel with Rev. CC Goen officiating. Mrs. Ethel Coffey was sister of W. C. Karr of Union Hill.

Ethel Coffey Criswell Funeral CC. Goen

Garretts and Cassadys Host Wednesday Visit

Mr and Mrs Noah Garrett and Mira Nell visited Mr and Mrs Lonnie Cassady Wednesday evening in a local social gathering.

Noah Garrett Mira Nell Lonnie Cassady

Cassady Visit with Northcutt in Ada Sunday

Mr and Mrs Lonnie Cassady visited Mr and Mrs Bob Northcutt in Ada on Sunday.

Lonnie Cassady Mrs Bob Northcutt Ada

Visiting Kin From Oklahoma City And Ada

Last week Mr. and Mrs. Ine Shelby of Oklahoma City visited Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kirkes along with Mrs. J. T. Kenner of Ada and Mrs. Burnice Taylor and Lynn of Tulsa.

J. W. Kirkes Ine Shelby Oklahoma City J. T. Kenner Ada Burnice Taylor and Lynn Tulsa

Cochran Visit With Garretts and Mira Nell

Mr. and Mrs. George Cochran visited Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Garrett and Mira Nell on Sunday.

George Cochran N. L. Garrett Mira Nell

Tilley and Jones Families Visit Bud Jones Dairy

Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley Carl ton and Gerald and Mr and Mrs Fred Jones and Wayne of Ada Mrs Mildred Shumard and Jo Ann W J Jones and Delphia R E Tilley and Kay Brenda South erland and Yvonne Little and Don Newby visited the Bud Jones family Sunday Karl and Fred wanted to experiment with the new milker in the dairy barn at the Joneses.

Karl Tilley Carlton Gerald Fred Jones Wayne Ada Mildred Shumard Jo Ann W. J. Jones Delphia R. E Tilley Kay Brenda Southerland Yvonne Little Don Newby Bud Jones Karl Fred Joneses

Mrs Nora Roper Ill This Week Improves Tuesday Evening

Mrs Nora Roper has been ill this week and shows some improvement by Tuesday evening.

Nora Roper

Mrs Daisy Binion and Mary Nell Cummings Visit Danleys

Mrs Daisy Binion and Mrs Mary Nell Cummings Patti Lea and Jimmy Dan visited Mr and Mrs Joe Danley Monday night. Mrs Danley has been ill but is improving.

Daisy Binion Mary Nell Cummings Patti Lea Jimmy Dan Joe Danley Danley

Everett Lewis Visits Hurleys This Week

Everett Lewis of Midwest City is visiting his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hurley, this week.

Everett Lewis Midwest City Tom Hurley

Union Hill School Sets Enrollment and Start Date

Union Hill School enrollment occurred Tuesday August 16 and classes begin the following Monday.

Union Hill

Ada visitors call on ill neighbor Nora Roper

Mrs. Marie Phelps, Mrs. Bill Phelps, Mrs. Ed Phelps and Eddie Don of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. George Collins and Mrs. Nora Roper, who is ill.

Marie Phelps Bill Phelps Ed Phelps Eddie Don Ada George Collins Nora Roper

Mrs Bostetler and Pamela Visit Bud Jones Family

Mrs Sue Bostetler and Pamela from Corona California visited Mr and Mrs Bud Jones and other relatives last week. They returned home this weekend.

Leroy Bailes Sue Bostetler Pamela Corona Calif Bud Jones

California visitors join Bud Jones family group

Columbus Bailes and Joe Isaacs with Mrs. Carline McNutt visited Mr. and Mrs. Bud Jones and family last week. Other visitors included Mrs. Joe Vogt and her children.

Columbus Bailes California Joe Isaacs Carline McNutt Bud Jones Joe Vogt

New Students Enroll and School Adds Supplies

New students Lyndell Landis Joyce Capes Don Lamb and Eldon Farmer join on August 16. Mrs Oma Enloe enrolls 14 boys and two girls. New books locks screens and some play equipment have been added to the room.

Union Hill Lyndell Landis Joyce Capes Don Lamb Eldon Farmer Oma Enloe

Chocolate Syrup Float For Youthful Enjoyment

A simple soda treat mixes two tablespoons of chocolate syrup with cola, then adds a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Stir briefly with a long spoon and serve to appreciative youngsters.

Midwest City family visit frames weekend gathering

Mr and Mrs Marion Wilson and daughters Marylyn and Linda spent the weekend with Mrs Wilsons brother Mr and Mrs Ralph Wall and their children in Midwest City, family ties highlighted in the shared time.

Marion Wilson Marylyn Linda Midwest City

Family reunion tragedy at Sulphur park pond

Mr. and Mrs. James Briggs and Gary attended a reunion at Platt National Park Sulphur. Gary, age three, was playing in shallow water when he sank and surfaced twice. Mrs. Briggs stepped off a five foot drop and retrieved him from the stream bottom. Martell, who could not swim, commented he would have tried to save him if Gary had jumped into ten feet of water.

James Briggs Gary Platt National Park Mrs. Briggs Martell

Car Incident Leaves Peggy Stone Bruised

Tuesday supper guests were Mr and Mrs Ed Roundtree Jr Vickie and Stevie. As the Roundtrees left their car rolled toward the Stone vehicle trapping five year old Peggy Stone. Gene Stone moved the car to free her sustaining only bruises.

Ed Roundtree Jr Vickie Stevie Eugene Stone Jerry Peggy Brenda Roundtrees Peggy Stone Roundtree Gene Stone

Sister of Gene Stone in Briggs near miss noted

The article highlights Mrs. James Briggs as Gene Stone's sister and notes quick thinking during two near accidents, suggesting such reflexes run in the family.

James Briggs Gene Stone

Beller Family Guests Attend Weekend Rodeo

Mr and Mrs Jack Beller and their sons Jackie and Rickie from Midwest City were visitors of Garrett and Mrs Beller and attended the Saturday night rodeo performance with the family.

Jack Beller Jackie and Rickie Midwest City Garrett Beller

Gurley Family Welcomes Daughter Robin DeAnn

Mr and Mrs B F Gurley of Ada announce the birth of daughter Robin DeAnn on August 11. She weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces. The Gurleys former Wilson residents have three other daughters Judy 6 Kathy 4 and Lani 2.

B. F. Gurley Ada Robin DeAnn

Arter Family Weekend Visit From Bokoshe

Mr and Mrs J L Arter and son Johnny of Bokoshe spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Mason Arter.

J. L. Arter Johnny Bokoshe Mason Arter

Third Annual Homecoming At Community Church

A homecoming event is set for Sunday September 4 at the local church. Former residents are invited to attend and a basket meal will be served at noon with an emphasis on fellowship and enjoyable activities.

Sunday Dinner Guests of the Vandegriffs

Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Norrell Vandegriff included his brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Vandegriff and Kay of Ada and her sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dew, Janie and Eugene of Seminole. Others visiting during the afternoon were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Vandegriff and sons, Billy, Bobby and Mr. and Mrs. Filmore Jones of Ada.

Norrell Vandegriff Norman Vandegriff Kay Ada Henry Dew Janie Eugene Seminole Elmer Vandegriff Billy Bobby Filmore Jones

Bel'er Family Visit Beller Parents in Byars

Mr and Mrs Garrett Bel er visited his parents Mr and Mrs J W Beller of Byars on Sunday. The senior Mr Beller had been very ill in a Pauls Valley Hospital but is now home and feeling much better according to his son.

Garrett Bel'er J. W. Beller Byars Beller Pauls Valley Hospital

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