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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1958

Page

3

Parish Chapel News Weekend Visitors Report

Mr and Mrs Troy Millers hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Darrell Harrison and children from Lawton. Mrs Harrison and children stayed for the week. J W Law visited Willie Shaw in Ada at Ethel Keef home. Keef visits Purdue in Houston and Max and John Law spent time at Ada Youth Center Saturday night.

Troy Millers Darrell Harrison Lawton Willie Pierce Maxwell Harrison J. W. Law Willie Shaw Ada Ethel Keef

Miss Clara Miller Returns From Oklahoma City Visit

Miss Clara Miller comes home Sunday after a stay with her sister and Mr and Mrs Bob Crowder in Oklahoma City.

Clara Miller Mrs Bob Crowder Oklahoma City

Edith Jackson Visits Sister in Wednesday Evening Call

Mrs. Edith Jackson visited her sister Mrs. Milo Pennington on Wednesday evening in a family social gathering.

Edith Jackson Milo Pennington

Clay family assists mother to doctor visits

Mr and Mrs Orin Clay and Connie have been taking E C Clay to Stratford for doctor appointments every other day last week.

Orin Clay Connie Stratford E. C. Clay

Local visitors greet families and service members

Visiting Saturday were Leo Clay on leave from Camp Carson Colorado, and Andy Anderson of Oklahoma City among others. Mrs J A Patton of Oklahoma City and Mrs Tiffie Maddox of Gear Corner visit relatives, including Virgie Pennington.

Mrl Pennington Vineta Orin Clay Connie Leo Clay Camp Carson Colo Andy Anderson Oklahoma City Bob Rogers Byars J. A. Patton Tiffie Maddox Gaar Corner Virgie Pennington

Isaacs Family Visit Noted in Ada

Mr and Mrs Sidney Isaacs of Ada visited with his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs on Sunday evening.

Sidney Isaacs Ada W. N. Isaacs

Mrs Mozelle Rogers Visits Berkeley Relatives Depart

Mrs Mozelle Rogers and Patsy of Berkeley California left for home Tuesday morning after spending several weeks with her father E. C. Caviner and H. R. and other relatives and friends.

Mozelle Rogers Patsy Berkeley Calif E. C. Caviner H.R

Edwards Family Visits In Slaton And Galey

Mr and Mrs J S Edwards of Slaton Texas with his mother Mrs M H Edwards of Galey visited his brother Mr and Mrs M D Edwards over the weekend Mr and Mrs Jim Kight of Galey visited their daughter Mr and Mrs M D Edwards Tuesday The Edwardses are digging a new well.

J. S. Edwards Slaton Tex M. H. Edwards Galey M. D. Edwards Jim Kight Edwardses

Oklahoma City visitors call on local Farmer family

Dwade Patton from Oklahoma City and Florence Isaacs visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer and family Mrs Al va Farmer and daughter-in-law Bonnie Farmer in the neighborhood gathering.

Dwade Patton Oklahoma City Florence Isaacs Lee Farmer Alva Farmer Bonnie Farmer

Saturday Supper Guests of Mrs Clara Wood

Saturday supper guests of Mrs Clara Wood included Mr and Mrs M R Tucker Dorothea Cathy Londa Mrs Ollie Tucker Walter Gibson of Pasadena Texas Mrs Dwade Patton of Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs.

Clara Wood M. R. Tucker Dorothea Cathy Londa Ollie Tucker Walter Gibson Pasadena Tex Dwade Patton Oklahoma City W. N. Isaacs

Mrs Clara Wood and others visit in Stratford Friday

Mrs Clara Wood Willie Isaacs and Walter Gibson visited Mr and Mrs Virgil Bragg in Stratford Friday.

Clara Wood Willie Isaacs Walter Gibson Mrs Virgil Bragg Stratford

Tucker family enjoys Sulphur picnic outing

Mr and Mrs M R Tucker and their daughters spent Thursday picnicking in Sulphur enjoying the day outside town.

M. R. Tucker

Pinley Family Visit Reported in Pauls Valley

Mr and Mrs Frank Pinley and Troy visited their son and brother Mr and Mrs Dale Pinley and family in Pauls Valley on Sunday.

Frank Pinley Troy Pauls Valley Dale Pinley

Mrs Estalene Farmer Visits Union Hill Family

Mrs Estalene Farmer, Elton and Gary of Union Hill spent Saturday night and Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Ray Lamb.

Estalene Farmer Elton and Gary Union Hill Mrs Ray Lamb

Chandler Family Shares Sunday Supper in Stratford

Mr and Mrs Jake Chandler and family of Stratford were Sunday supper guests of her sister Mr and Mrs Fred Gray.

Jake Chandler Stratford Fred Gray

Ada visit by Mrs. Lorene Vandegriff and her boys

Mrs Lorene Vandegriff and her sons from Ada visited her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Pinkey and Troy.

Lorene Vandegriff Ada Frank Pinkey Troy

Church Guests Attend Wilson Service Hosted by Rev Stonecipher

Mrs. Ollie Tucker and her guest Mrs. Zelma Orrell of Anadarko attended church at Wilson Sunday night where Rev. L. D. Stonecipher is pastor. Rev. Stonecipher and Mrs. Orrell are cousins.

Ollie Tucker Zelma Orrell Anadarko Wilson L. D. Stonecipher Rev. Stonecipher Mrs. Orrell

Sunday Dinner Guests From Ada To Lovelady

Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lamb included Miss Annie Brandon of Ada Mr. and Mrs. John Sanders and their daughter Mrs. Estaire Rothell and children of Lovelady Mr. and Mrs. Lavaughn Sanders and baby of Pocan Grove Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Farmer and boys of Union Hill Afternoon visitors were Mr. and Mrs. John Wood Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Lamb and children of Colbert and Miss Patsy Farmer.

Ray Lamb Annie Brandon Ada John Sanders Estaire Rothell Lovelady Lavaughn Sanders Pecan Grove Bennie Farmer Union Hill John Wood Clifford Lamb Colbert Patsy Farmer

Miss Annie Brandon Visits Ada Family

Miss Annie Brandon of Ada is spending a few days with her sister Mrs. Ray Lamb.

Annie Brandon Ada Mrs Ray Lamb

Stratford couple visit kin for Sunday dinner

Mr and Mrs Layton Wood of Stratford were dinner guests of his mother Mrs Kate Wood and her daughter Mrs May Majors. Evening visitors were Mr and Mrs Ambrose Wood of Stratford.

Layton Wood Stratford Kate Wood May Majors Ambrose Wood

Visit Highlights Gray Family After Stratford Car Wreck

Mr and Mrs Fred Gray and their family visited Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Barney Gray and Jessie of Stratford. Jessie had been in a car wreck several days earlier and had been out of the hospital only a few days.

Fred Gray Barney Gray Jessie Stratford

Priest Visits Crockett Couple on Friday Morning

Reverend Johnnie Priest of Crockett California stopped by Friday morning to visit with his sister in law Mrs Pearl Gray and Mr Gray. He had a brief stop and conversation during the morning.

Johnnie Priest Crockett, Calif Pearl Gray Mr. Gray

Missouri trip ends for church convention attendee

A person returning home from a church convention in Missouri was traveling back when the report noted their journey. Details about the event or identity are not provided in the fragment.

Missouri

Mrs Pearl Gray and Family Visit Sister in Stratford

Mrs Pearl Gray and her children were Friday evening guests of her sister Mrs Clara Chandler in Stratford.

Pearl Gray Clara Chandler Stratford

Sunday Dinner Guests of Mr and Mrs P O Henson

Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs E B Crawford of Ada, Mr and Mrs Britton Crawford and family of Tupelo, Mr and Mrs Donald Ray Henson and Donnie Shelia and Glenn. Mrs M D Edwards visited awhile Friday with Mrs P O Henson.

P. O. Henson E. B. Crawford Ada Britton Crawford Tupelo Donald Ray Henson Donnie Shelia Glenn M. D. Edwards

Hen son family visits aunt and uncle Sunday evening

Mr and Mrs Donald Ray Hen son and children visited her aunt Mr and Mrs Leo Scott on Sunday evening.

Donald Ray Henson Leo Scott

Funeral for Lonnie Walker Held in Vanessa

Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden attended Lonnie Walkers funeral in Vanessa Sunday evening.

Frank Dryden Lonnie Walker Vaness

Calling on the Magars at their home

Visitors to the Jim Magar residence included Essel Magar and family of Stratford Owen Magar and family of Ahloso Ruth Magar of Ada Irene Klutts Doris and Sue of Stratford Verneice Dryden visited her parents Jim and Ruth Magar Ruth Magar stayed overnight with her parents on Saturday night.

Jim Magar Essel Magar Stratford Owen Magar Ahloso Ruth Magar Ada Irene Klutts Doris Sue Verneice Dryden

Mrs Marvy Sellers Visits Mrs Jo Jo Roberts

Mrs Marvy Sellers visited Mrs Jo Jo Roberts on Wednesday evening in a social gathering noted in local society circles.

Marvy Sellers Jo Jo Roberts

Mrs Elsie Wilson Visits Lavell Nelson Family

Mrs. Elsie Wilson spent the week with her sister Mrs. Lavell Nelson and family, visiting relatives and sharing time together.

Elsie Wilson Baby Mrs. Lavell Nelson

Mrs Darlene Standridge Visits Pearl Roberts Friday

Mrs. Darlene Standridge and her babies spent Friday evening in the home of Mrs. Pearl Roberts, sharing an informal social gathering and conversation.

Darlene Standridge Pearl Roberts

Mrs Lovell Nelson and Pearl Roberts Visit Willoughby

Mrs Lovell Nelson and Mrs Pearl Roberts visited Mrs Corene Willoughby on Tuesday, sharing time and conversation in a friendly call.

Lovell Nelson Pearl Roberts Corene Willoughby

Roberts celebrate birth of Cathy Lee at Valley View Hospital

Mr and Mrs Dewayne Roberts announce the birth of a daughter weighing seven pounds eight ounces on Saturday July 19 at Valley View Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Homer Davis of Vaness and Mr and Mrs Frank Roberts.

Dewayne Roberts Valley View Hospital Cathy Lee Homer Davis Vaness Frank Roberts

Locals Visit Neal McDonald Family From Several Towns

Mr and Mrs Walter Robinson of Clinton Mr and Mrs Roy England of McLoud Mrs Ola Fuller of Dallas Tex Mrs John Cook of Shawnee Mr and Mrs Bud Cook of Shawnee visited their daughter and sister Mr and Mrs Neal McDonald the past week Mrs Dorothy Jones and Joyce of Oklahoma City and Mrs Betty Bryant and Terry of Stratford spent Sunday with their parents Mr and Mrs Neal McDonald Mrs Iva Carson visited Mrs McDonald Sunday evening.

Walter Robinson Clinton Roy England McLoud Ola Fuller Dallas Tex John Cook Shawnee Bud Cook Neal McDonald Dorothy Jones Joyce Oklahoma City Betty Bryant Terry Stratford Iva Carson McDonald

Family Visits as Center Man Near 90 Faces Surgery

Mr and Mrs Neal McDonald visited with his brother Mr and Mrs Midge McDonald and his father John on Sunday. John McDonald was admitted to hospital Sunday evening for surgery Monday morning. He will be 90 years old in a few weeks and has lived near Center most of his life.

Neal McDonald Midge McDonald John John McDonald Mr. McDonald

Mrs Oscar Carson and Irene Attend Gaar Corner Church

Mrs Oscar Carson and Irene attended church at Gaar Corner Baptist Church Sunday morning.

Oscar Carson Irene Gaar Corner Baptist Church

Pod Law Family Visit Report

Mr and Mrs Pod Law received Mrs Della Maddox and baby who visited Mr and Mrs J W Law on Monday in a local social note from the community page.

Pod Law Della Maddox Baby J. W. Law

Penningtons Visit as Caviner Sees Alfred Thursday

E. C. Caviner called on Alfred Pennington Thursday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Pennington visited his parents Thursday night.

E. C. Caviner Alfred Pennington Wayne Pennington

Penningtons and Penningtons Courted Sunday Visit

Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and their boys visited Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington and their boys Sunday evening in a family social gathering.

Neville Pennington Alfred Pennington

Miss Waste Pennington Visits Ada Family

Miss Waste Pennington spends a few days with her brother Mr and Mrs Claude Pennington of Ada. She also works part time at Sweeneys Sno cone stand on North Broadway.

Miss Waste Pennington Claude Pennington Ada Sweeneys

Pennington Family Visit Spotted Saturday Night

Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington of Wayland and Jerry visited his brother Mr and Mrs Alvie Pennington of Gaar Corner Saturday night in a local family gathering.

Alfred Pennington Wayland and Jerry Mrs Alvie Pennington Gaar Corner

Pennington Dinner Guests With Stratford Relatives

Mr and Mrs Wayne Pennington visited Sunday for dinner with Mrs Pennington's parents Mr and Mrs Lester Elmore in Stratford.

Wayne Pennington Mrs Lester Elmore Stratford

Stiles Couple Visits Lexington Kin

Mr. and Mrs. Martin Stiles visited her brother and sister in Lexington, staying with Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Anderson during a brief family visit reported in this notice.

Martin Stiles D. L. Anderson Lexington

Davis Visitors Highlight Local Social Event

Mr and Mrs David Winters and Cathy of Davis visit Mr and Mrs Lavern Farmer Thursday night. Mr and Mrs J H Gentry of Stratford also stop by to share the gathering with the Farmers.

David Winters Cathy Davis J. H. Gentry Stratford Lavern Farmer

Houston Visitors Mark Weekend at Farmors

Mr and Mrs Delbert McGee and Stephanie of Houston visited Mr and Mrs Lavern Farmer during the weekend.

Mrs. Delbert McGee Stephanie Houston Mrs. Lavern Farmer

Local Families Share Sunday Dinner Guests

Mr and Mrs Hubert Parkins and girls of Sulphur joined Mr and Mrs Doyle Bittle and Linda of Stratford for Sunday dinner at Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer. Evening visitors included Percy Law Jerry McKinney Jerry Pennington and Harrell Gene Pennington. Dwade Patton of Oklahoma City and Florence Isaacs were also present.

Hubert Parkins Doyle Bittle Linda Stratford Lavern Farmer Lee Farmer Percy Law Jerry McKinney Jerry Pennington Harrell Gene Pennington Dwade Patton Oklahoma City Florence Isaacs

Bonnie Farmer and Charlotte Jones Spend Time

Mrs. Bonnie Farmer and her girls visited her sister Miss Charlotte Jones of Gaar Corner on Thursday. Charlotte stayed Thursday night with Bonnie and family.

Bonnie Farmer Charlotte Jones Gaar Corner Charlotte Bonnie

Ada family visits Penningtons and Pennings on Tuesday

Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington and family of Ada and Mr and Mrs Alvie Pennington of Gaar Corner visited awhile Tuesday.

Coleman Pennington Ada Alvie Pennington Gaar Corner

Pennington Social Note Mentions Vanoss Meeting

Harrell Gene Pennington called on Miss Lois Wright of Vanoss Friday night in a brief social mention from the Pennington in the community.

Harrell Gene Pennington Lois Wright Vanoss

Mrs Stiles and family visit friends Friday evening

Mrs. Juanita Stiles and her children visited Mrs. May Edwards Friday evening. Mrs. Stiles also stopped by to see Mrs. O R Haley for a time.

Juanita Stiles May Edwards Stiles O. R. Haley

Delaplain Family Guests in Fitzstown

Mr and Mrs Paul Delaplain and their children from Emory Virginia visit for the summer with Pauls parents Mr and Mrs J L Delaplain. Mrs Delaplain spends much time at the bedside of her mother Mrs G M Doss who lies seriously ill at Valley View Hospital. The Doss family lived here before moving to Alma years ago.

Paul Delaplain Emory Paul J. L. Delaplain G. M. Doss Valley View Hospital Dosses Alma

Sweatts Visit Mrs. Cleo McKinney in Pampa

Mr and Mrs Bob Sweatt along with Craig and Cynthia of Pampa Texas are visiting Mrs Cleo McKinney, the mother of Mrs Sweatt, during their trip.

Bob Sweatt Craig and Cynthia Pampa, Tex Mrs. Sweatt Cleo McKinney

Double Birthday for Verna Mae and Kay Harris

Mrs Wendell Harris hosted a joint birthday party at her home Tuesday afternoon for daughters Verna Mae aged eight and Kay five. After games and gift opening the two blew out their candles then the cakes were cut and served with fruit punch and candy to Sara Greenwood Phyllis Snell Linda Lawson Steve Snell Donna Moore Beverly Wyche Debra Sliger Beverly Auten Bobby Penick Beth Crabtree and Jean and Bobby Chronister.

Wendell Harris Verna Mae Kay Sara Greenwood Phyllis Snell Linda Lawson Steve Snell Donna Moore Beverly Wyche Debra Sliger Beverly Auten Bobby Penick Beth Crabtree Jean Bobby Chronister

Sikes Couple Visiting In Jones Home

Mr and Mrs W C Taylor of Sikes Louisiana are making an extended visit in the home of their daughter Mrs Hurshel Jones with Rev Jones and the children staying there.

W. C. Taylor Sikes, la Hurshel Jones Rev. Jones

Local Social Notes From Douglas Ada and Murray College

Mrs Carlton Corbin and Mr and Mrs Ben Saure with Billy Ben and Ricky of Douglas Ariz visit Lebert R Shultz beef bull buyer with the American Breeders Assn Chicago and Charles Smallwood from Murray College Tishomingo The couple’s son Bill home from Altus for a few days and Sandra Whitaker of Ada guest of daughter Mary from Thursday to Monday this week.

Carlton Corbin Ben Saure Billy Ben Ricky Douglas, Ariz Lebert R. Shultz American Breeders Assn Chicago Charles Smallwood Agricultural Dept Murray College Tishomingo Bill Altus Sandra Whitaker Ada Mary

Ada Braves Defeat Stringtown 13-8 in Sunday Game

Mr and Mrs Lee Gross and children of Pernell visited the Snyders and attended the Ada Braves versus Stringtown Outlaws game at Ada. Ada won 13 to 8 with John Snyder Eldon Flinn and Ralph McNeil on the Ada team.

Lee Gross Pernell W. E. Snyders Ada Braves Stringtown Outlaws Ada John Snyder Eldon Flinn Ralph McNeil

Visitors from here at Falls Creek Hacienda served by Baptist cabin

Visitors from here visiting the Fittstown Hacienda at Falls Creek Assembly grounds last week include O. V. Cross and wife Albert Wilson George Howry Leroy Ross and family Ben Weaver Freddie Taylor John Snyder Joe Howry James Ward and Raymond Snyder with Mrs. Snyder.

Fittstown Falls Creek O. V. Cross Albert Wilson George Howry Leroy Ross Ben Weaver Freddie Taylor John Snyder Joe Howry James Ward Raymond W. E. Snyder

Corbin Family Trip to Oklahoma City for Marys Dentist Visit

Mrs C W Corbin and Mary spent a Wednesday in Oklahoma City for a 2 p.m. orthodontist appointment. They visited friends and relaxed while Mr Corbin, on a business trip to Custer, dropped them off and later joined for dinner before returning home.

Mrs. C. W. Corbin Mary Oklahoma City Mr. Corbin Custer

A Week at Falls Creek Youth Camp

A Baptist Church group, led by Rev. John Walker and sponsors, traveled to Falls Creek near Davis for a week. Attending were Sue Weaver Carrol Crass Tommy Davis Kay Wilson Patricia Snell Roy Sliger Lee Jackson Bob Boydstun Mike Weaver Wanda Crass Betty Buttrill Beatrice Tackett Joyce McNeill Darlene Boydstun Janelle Lackey with Mrs Mary Jordan of Connerville serving as cook.

The Baptist Church Falls Creek Davis John Walker Walker Albert Wilson George Howry Sue Weaver Carrol Crass Tommy Davis Kay Wilson Patricia Snell Roy Sliger Lee Jackson Bob Boydstun Mike Weaver Wanda Crass Helen Tackett Betty Buttrill Beatrice Tackett Joyce McNeill Darlene Boydstun Janelle Lackey Mary Jordan Connerville

New Subscribers Join WEEKLY Circle

The WEEKLY adds two readers, Mrs. Bessie James of Rt. 5 Coalgate and Floyd Hisaw of Fittstown, as new subscribers enhancing local coverage.

Bessie James Rt. 5 Coalgate Floyd Hisaw Fittstown

Stinnett and Konawa Guests Visit Local Residents

Mrs. E. M. Burns and daughters Sue and Kathie of Stinnett Texas visited Mr. and Mrs. Jack Uhlich. They then drove to Wapanucka to see Mr. and Mrs. Harry Willis, former residents who lived here until Willis retired from Carter Oil Co.

E. M. Burns Sue Kathie Stinnett Tex Charlie Fitzpatrick Konawa Jack Uhlich Cove Wapanucka Harry Willis Harry Carter Oil Co

Davis Visitors Share Week at Winters Home

Kathy of Davis and Mr and Mrs Harold Crawford plus Mike and Dennis of Maud visited at the home of their parents Mr and Mrs Sam Winters the past week.

David Winters Kathy Davis Harold Crawford Mike Dennis Maud Sam Winters

Oren Cherrys Buy Home in Ada Move Planned

The Oren Cherrys who have lived in the South Carter Camp since 1942 bought a home at 630 West Twenty Second in Ada and plan relocation soon. They have been active in their community.

Oren Cherrys

Notable couple marks anniversary as family grows

A church and community note highlights a couple who married years ago and raised children. With their last child Debra born, the family will stay close. Mr. Cherry will remain at Carter Oil Co. in the same locality and continue his work.

Debra Mr. Cherry Carter Oil Co

Former resident visits during weekend in Stroud

Frank Hudson, once a Stroud resident, visits his mother Mrs. Ellen Hudson and relatives while staying with the John Walkers over the weekend before returning to California with his family.

Frank Hudson John Walkers Stroud Frank California Ellen Hudson

Miller nuptials noted for Fri and Sat dates

Rev. and Mrs. Dean Miller with Mrs. and Mr. H. B. Turner are listed for events Friday and Saturday, marking a family gathering or ceremony sequence.

Dean Miller H. B. Turner

Elmore City Couple Building New Home

Spending Monday with Mr and Mrs J A Skeith were Mr and Mrs Harvey Clark of Elmore City The Clarks former residents are building a new house in Elmore

J. A. Skeith Harvey Clark Elmore City Clarks Elmore

Charley Timmons Home Hosts Seminole Guests

Guests in the Charley Timmons home Wednesday and Thursday were their daughter Mrs. Troy James, Mr. James and daughters of Seminole.

Charley Timmons Troy James James

Mrs. Victor Wehunt and Vicky Lynn Visit Fort Worth

Mrs Victor Wehunt and Vicky Lynn of Fort Worth arrived Friday for a visit with her mother Mrs Eana Buttrill, Betty and Kenneth.

Victor Wehunt Vicky Lynn Ft. Worth Eana Buttrill Betty Kenneth

Visitors at A. C. Nickell Home Over Week

Mrs. Juanita Lemons and children Joe Janie Debby and Mark spent Wednesday with the Nickells and Joe stayed through Sunday. Mr. Nickell’s brother visited Friday and his niece Mrs. Gene Wardlow with Mr. Wardlow and Stacey Joline of Tulsa joined for the weekend.

A. C. Nickell Juanita Lemons Joe Janie Debby Mark Mr. Nickell Gene Wardlow Mr. Wardlow Stacey Joline Tulsa

Sunday Visitors From Ada and Stonewall At Autens

Sunday evening guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Auten included his mother Mrs. Joe Auten and sister Mildred Auten, both of Ada. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Ardis Saint and Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Mensay of Stonewall, and Ada residents.

Bill Auten Joe Auten Mildred Auten Ada Ardis Saint A. W. Mensay Stonewall

Rogers visit Brashier family after hospital release

Mr and Mrs John Rogers and Essie Brashier and Lee Pharr traveled to Oklahoma City Wednesday to see Corky Brashier and his two injured daughters Debra and Sandra. Debra, with a fractured skull, faces extensive plastic surgery while Sandra recovers from a broken pelvis, hand and dental losses. The family had earlier suffered the loss of three sons in the same accident.

John Rogers Essie Brashier Lee Pharr Oklahoma City Corky Brashier Debra Sandra Marcelle Poole

Mickey Mantle Claim Helps Stonewall Player Hurt

Terry Harlin second baseman for the Stonewall under-12 team broke his left arm during warm up on the Stonewall diamond. The incident ends his season though his mother says he is resting reasonably well for a child with two broken bones. He hopes for a big league career despite the setback.

Mickey Mickeyy Mantle Jesse Terry Harlin Stonewall Terry van Harlin

Ryan Family Dinner Visit Reaches Anadarko

Mr and Mrs B B Ryan traveled to Anadarko last Tuesday for supper with their daughter Mrs Charles Robertson and family. Dale Robertson the couple's grandson stayed with his grandparents to spend the week at home.

B. B. Ryan Anadarko Charles Robertson Dale Robertson

Judy Pharr Turns Eleven With A Homemade Birthday Feast

Judy Pharr celebrated her eleventh birthday on Monday July 14 with a homemade cake frosted white and lit with green and yellow candles. She chose the menu including fried chicken hamburgers corn and homemade ice cream and hosted Mr and Mrs Charlie Durant and their son Darrel Jean for the feast.

Judy Pharr Charlie Durant Darrel Jean

Pharrs Enjoy Visit with Hacklers in Seminole

Howard and Lahoma Pharr spent last week in Seminole staying with their uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hackler.

Howard Lahoma Pharr Seminole Bob Hackler

Lin redecorates rental house on Lary D ranch near Latta

Lin worked on the Lary D ranch near Latta last week redecorating one of the rent houses.

Lin Latta

Revival Planned by Jesse Baptist Mission Pastor

The Rev. L. M. Cass will lead a revival in August near Jesse Baptist Mission. Organizers plan to build a brush arbor and hold the meetings outdoors.

L. M. Cass Jesse Baptist Mission

Miller Family Hosts Summer Days at Farm Home

Ronnie and Larry Miller spent Thursday night with Jay McDonald. The McDonalds are at their farm west of Jesse for the summer, taking life easy and catching up on things before school resumes in late August.

Ronnie Larry Miller Jay McDonald McDonalds Jesse

Eph Simpson Dies in Covington Funeral Held

Mr and Mrs C P Wade and Mrs Iona Simpson traveled to Covington for the funeral of Eph Simpson eldest son of Mrs Simpson. He died of a heart attack Tuesday morning. The service was at the First Baptist Church in Covington. He is the second of Mrs Simpson's 11 children to die. He is survived by his wife and five children.

Ministerial student Don Snyder fills pulpit at area church

A large Sunday School crowd gathered Sunday morning while Don Snyder of Ada led the evening service. Snyder, a student at East Central preparing for ministry, aids the East Central Methodist Youth Center and attended the recent Methodist Youth convocation in Denver as a school delegate.

Don Snyder Ada Snyder East Central East Central Methodist Youth Center Denver

Barrett sisters visit Ft Worth grandmother this week

Linda and Cassie Barrett of Ft Worth are visiting their grandmother Mrs Rachel Holland this week. Charlotte Gregory spent Monday with them.

Linda and Cassie Barrett Ft. Worth Rachel Holland Charlotte Gregory

Gregory family and Janet Nix enjoy Lea's Park swim

Mr and Mrs Robert Gregory and their children with Janet Nix dined and swam at Lea's Park last Thursday. The children recently completed the Ada swimming courses.

Robert Gregory Janet Nix Lea's Park Ada

Fishermen and skiers clash at Texoma fishing holes

Mrs. Elsie Sivadon of Tulsa visited Mr and Mrs L J McDonald last weekend. They fished at Butcher Pen with no luck. The note compares fishing scenes to Lake Texoma and remarks how skiers spoil the fun.

Elsie Sivadon Tulsa L. J. McDonald Saturday Evening Post Lake Texoma

Dale Heads to Talihina Hospital

Shorty Dale left Monday for Talihina to enter the hospital there. Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Clifford with Dickie Debra Donnie and Ron, plus Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brooks and Linda of Ada, visited the Brookses. Dickie stayed a few days.

Shorty Dale Talihina D. R. Clifford Dickie Debra Donnie Ron Donald Brooks Linda Ada Brookses

Robert Gregory Jr. Spends Monday with Timmy Harlin

Robert Gregory Jr. spent Monday with Timmy Harlin, sharing time in a casual visit. The two were photographed together at an informal gathering.

Robert Gregory Jr Timmy Harlin

Markley and Tate Family Visit for Sand Plum Jelly

Mrs. S. J. Markley and Bob visited Fitzhugh with Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Tate over the weekend and returned with a bushel of sand plums ideal for jelly.

S. J. Markley Bob Fitzhugh Alfred Tate

Tupelo Junior High Baseball Split With Moss

Moss won the opener 7 to 2 while Tupelo captured the second game 1 to 0 Tuesday night at Moss. Players from Tupelo include Dennis Fortner Jackie Treas Fred Williams Roy Brown Doug Knight John Boyce Clifford George Brown Floyd Leader and Ronnie Rowe. School starts August 4 at Lula and Tupelo. Lula High School pupils attend Tupelo.

Tupelo Moss Lula Dennis Fortner Jackie Treas Fred Williams Roy Brown Doug Knight John Boyce Clifford George Brown Floyd Leader Ronnie Rowe

Oklahoma City Family Visits Alma Friends Four Days

Mr. and Mrs. Burvil Howard and their sons from Oklahoma City visited Alma to see old friends and neighbors. They spent four days visiting Mrs. Howard's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Anderson, before returning home.

Burvil Howard

Garretts Move East of Hardin City After Sale

Mr and Mrs Buck Garrett will move to their new home east of Hardin City around August 1 after selling the East Jesse grocery to Mr and Mrs John Rogers. The Garretts will remodel the store and expand living quarters while Rogers plan to reopen the business. Garrett will take a short vacation before seeking other work or new ventures.

Buck Garrett Hardin City J. P. Haynes Garretts East Jesse John Rogers

Local Family Visit Highlights Teel Duncan Family ties

Mrs. Eugene Teel and family spent Wednesday night with Gloria Jean Kathy Chester and Clif ford of Happiland visiting her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Rollen Duncan and her brother Skippy Leader.

Eugene Teel Gloria Jean Kathy, Chester and Clifford Happiland Rollen Duncan Skippy Leader

Reunion of Hobbs Families Sparks Warm Visit

Mr and Mrs Wesley Harrel and children of Hobbs New Mexico visited Mr and Mrs Buck Garrett on Sunday. The Garretts and Harrells were longtime childhood pals and had not seen each other in several years making a joyful reunion.

Wesley Harrel Hobbs N. M Buck Garrett Garretts Harrells

Ada Women Named in Local Notices Fragment

Mrs Inez Harlin of Ada and Mrs Chester Nix plus Mrs Van Har are listed in a damaged local notice segment, showing names and partial affiliations with a community event or meeting.

Inez Harlin Ada Chester Nix van Har

Play Party Attendance At Deioris Woods Tupelo

Guests at a play party in Tupelo included Lynn Leader Charles and Larry Brooks Kenneth and David Fortner Mickey and Gloria Jean Cooper Patsy Nickels Donnie Sweat June and Carl Wofford Willie Knighten Mr and Mrs Jake Treas left with son Ralph Treas of Clovis New Mexico on Monday.

Deioris Wood Tupelo Lynn Leader Charles Larry Brooks Kenneth David Fortner Mickey Gloria Jean Cooper Patsy Nickels Donnie Sweat June Carl Wofford Willie Knighten Jake Treas Ralph Treas Clovis, N. M

Arkansas Friday Night Work Incident

A man associated with a Friday night activity in Arkansas was identified as working there. No further details about location or outcome are provided.

Rom Arkansas

Mrs Short Fortner and Mrs Charley Williams Visit

Mrs Short Fortner and Mrs Charley Williams visited Tuesday with their mother Mrs David Brooks.

Short Fortner Charley Williams David Brooks

Curtis Williams Named to OSU Dean’s List 1957 58

Curtis Williams son of Mr and Mrs Charley Williams a student at Oklahoma State University appeared on the Dean's list of distinguished students for second semester 1957 58 He will be a senior at OSU in Stillwater in September.

Curtis Williams Charley Williams Oklahoma State University Curtis O.S.U Stillwater

Floyd Leader and John Boyce Clifford Visit Ada Couple

Floid Leader and John Boyce Clifford spent Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brooks and Linda Carol of Ada, and they again spent Friday night.

Floid John Boyce Clifford Donald Brooks Linda Carol Ada

Tu pelu visitors host Mr and Mrs Polk Cross and Charley Williams

Mr and Mrs Polk Cross of Tu pelo visited Friday night with Mr and Mrs Charley Williams.

Mrs. Polk Cross of Tupelo Charley Williams

Ada couple visits with Reed and Johnston families

Mr and Mrs Orther Reed of Ada visited Monday with their grandsons Jimmie and Don Reed of Union Valley and with Mr and Mrs Paul Johnston.

Orther Reed Ada Jimmie and Don Reed Union Valley Paul Johnston

Harden Family Visit Mentioned in Oklahoma City Note

Mr and Mrs John Harden and their son James visited last week with Mr and Mrs Clinton Frank of Oklahoma City. Mr Harden went to the doctor at the City.

John Harden James Clinton Frank Oklahoma City Mr. Harden City

Ada Woman Visits Wisenhunt Family Last Week

Miss Billie June Misenhimer of Ada spent the previous week with Mr and Mrs Buford Wisenhunt and with Linda and Larry.

Billie June Misenhimer Ada Mrs. Buford Wisenhunt Linda Larry

Brooks Family Takes Flord Leader and John Clifford Swimming

Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks and Linda took Flord Leader and John Clifford swimming Thursday night. The weather has been warm enough for lots of swimming.

Donald Brooks Linda Flord Leader John Clifford

Keith and Johnston Visit Grandparents Friday

Larry Keith and Betsy Johnston visited Friday with their grandparents, Mr and Mrs Paul Johnston, sharing time together.

Larry Keith Betsy Johnston Paul Johnston

Ada families share supper with Brookses and Johnsons

Mrs. Ralph Wofford and her daughters Karen and Darlene with Mrs. Vera Johnson and her children ate supper Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brooks in Ada.

Ralph Wofford Karen Darlene Vera Johnson Ada Walter Brooks

Debra Clifford Visits Cousin in Henryetta

Debra Kay Clifford went home with her cousin Patricia Clifford of Henryetta Sunday to stay until Wednesday.

Debra Kay Clifford Patricia Clifford Henryetta

Attendees Cataloged for Local Event

Attending recorded names include Mr. and Mrs. James Treas and Glenna, Barry and Larry, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Clifford, Jimmie and Patricia of Henrietta, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Evans of Kingston, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brooks and Linda Caro of Ada, Mrs. Raymond McCurdy, Paul Wayne and Wanda Jo of Santa Paula, Calif., Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Clifford, John, Dickie, Debra, Donnie and Ronnie of Lula and Lynn Leader.

James Treas Glenna Barry Larry Jack Clifford Jimmie Patricia Henrietta W. B. Evans Kingston Donald Brooks Linda Caro Ada Raymond McCurdy Paul Wayne Wanda Jo Santa Paula Calif D. R. Clifford John Dickie Debra Donnie Ronnie Lula and Lynn

Mrs Wiley Reed Visits Mother In Law in North Carolina

Mrs Wiley Reed and her four children from North Carolina are visiting her mother in law Mrs Liddie Reed for two weeks.

Wiley Reed North Carolina Liddie Reed

Mr and Mrs Boss Woolley Visit California

Mr and Mrs Boss Woolley are visiting their children in California.

Mrs. Boss Woolley California

Ada couple hosts weekend with two families

Linda Carol of Ada spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks and her sister Linda Clifford and the Cliffords and Lynn Leader made ice cream Saturday night.

Donald Brooks Linda Carol of Ada Walter Brooks D. R. Clifford Linda the Cliffords Lynn Leader

Byrans and Duncans Visit on Wednesday

Mr and Mrs Aud Byran and children with Mrs Lillie Byran of Happyland visited Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Rollen Duncan.

Aud Byran Lillie Byran Happyland Rollen Duncan

Skippy Leader Visits Happyland Family

Skippy Leader spent Monday to Wednesday visiting Mr and Mrs Aud Bryan and their children in Happyland, meeting local residents and touring community sites.

Thompson Family Visit From Clovis NM This Week

Mr and Mrs Neal Thompson and their son from Clovis New Mexico visited Neal s brother Luther Thompson and family this week in Latta.

Neal Thompson Clovis, N. M Neal Luther Thompson

Oklahoma City Families Visit Grandparents This Week

Steve and Sherry Scott and Larry Wilhite spent the past week with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs Flora Wilhite. Their mothers Mrs Lee Ross Scott and Mrs Mear Wilhite and Jana brought them down here.

Steve Sherry Scott Larry Wilhite Oklahoma City Flora Wilhite Lee Ross Scott Mear Wilhite Jana

Clifford family reunion at Treas home Ah

The Clifford family held a reunion Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Treas in Ah. The gathering included relatives from nearby areas and celebrated family ties with a shared meal and memories.

Clifford J. C. Treas

Wintersmith Park swimmers gather families for Friday dip

Wintersmith Park drew families for an evening swimming outing. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Shortes with Debbie, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Shortes and families, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Shortes and families, and Mr. and Mrs. B F Lancaster with their son joined the event.

Wintersmith Park Bob Shortes Debbie Stanley Shortes J. C. Shortes B.F. Lancaster and Son

Cumberland Presbyterian Church Picnics and Swim Sessions

Cumberland Presbyterian Church held social outings with picnicking and swimming on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, drawing participants from the congregation and community.

Cumberland Presbyterian Church

Family Picnic and Swimming by Cumberland Presbyterian Church

The Cumberland Presbyterian Church Junior girls class held a 6:30 p.m. picnic and swim at Wintersmith Park with A L Grahma and many families. The following Thursday the young Adult class gathered at the lake for swimming roasting wieners and ice cream then games with numerous couples and children in attendance.

Cumberland Presbyterian Church Wintersmith Park A. L. Grahma Graham Joe Lovelace Walter Smith Diane Luther Thompson Janelle Wesley Brantley Neely Ken Wilson J. C. Shortes Sharon Jay Jack Hill Cassie Bob Mayberry Bob Shortes Lee Andrews Bill Thompso Bunny Rogers Janelle Thompson Doreen Graham Riley Green

Latta Home Demonstration Club Attends County Picnic

Mrs. Wesley Brantley represented the Latta Home Demonstration Club at the annual county picnic held Friday at Lake Texoma.

Wesley Brantley Latta Lake Texoma

Medford and Oklahoma City Families Visit Biggs Kin

Mr and Mrs Don Henderson and family of Medford along with Mr and Mrs Frank Williams and family of Oklahoma City visited their parents Mr and Mrs Lester Biggs and other relatives this week.

Don Henderson Ane Medford Frank Williams Oklahoma City Lester Biggs

Baulchs Vacationing in Yellowstone and Nearby

Mr and Mrs C F Baulch and their children are traveling in Yellowstone National Park and visiting other points of interest during their vacation.

Neeley and Davenport Family Visit in Colorado

Mr and Mrs W J Neeley and Margaret travel to Colorado to visit their daughter Mrs Manuel Davenport and family. Davenport is identified as the former Maxine Neel.

W. J. Neeley Margaret Colorado Weke Manuel Davenport Davenport Maxine Neel

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