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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1958

Page

8

Camp Ground Church Camp Meeting Announces Dates

Sunday School attendance at Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church reached 46. Visitors include Mrs. Lela Haskins Ada Lenior Love Martha and Helen Cox Oil Center. Camp meetings start Monday night July 28 with Youth Camp July 30 led by Evangelist Rev. Gilbert Pixley. Various local visits and family gatherings are noted among Ada Oklahoma City Stratford Minco and Chickasha residents.

Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church Lela Haskins Ada Lenior Love Martha and Helen Cox Oil Cen Ter Gilbert Pixley

Local Visits Highlight Oakman Community Family

Mr and Mrs Earl McDaniel visited Thursday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Elmo Minor in Oakman. Joe McDaniel of Purcell visited his parents the Earl McDaniels on Saturday.

Earl McDaniel Elmo Minor Oakman Joe McDaniel Purcell Earl McDaniels

Billy Joe Adams Recovering From Car Accident

Billy Joe Adams is slowly recovering from injuries after a recent car crash. He was discharged from the hospital and must report to his doctor regularly while wearing a cast. Family and friends visiting included Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt Mogridge and their Sulphur family, and several Ada Oil Center and Broken Bow residents.

Billy Joe Adams Billy Joe Hoyt Mogridge Bill Phelps Ada Louise Rice Vernon Crane John, Clyde Joyce Oil Center Jack Phemps Jewel Humpreys

Fresno Pair Visits Pinley Family Guests

Mr and Mrs Allie Pinley and their Fresno California relatives hosted a visit with Mr and Mrs P P Kite. The brief gathering highlighted local social exchanges and neighborhood connections.

Hightowers Entertain Hayes and Scotts at Supper

Mrs. Gracie Hayes joined Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott with Donna and Sherry as supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hightower on Saturday night.

Gracie Hayes Leo Scott Donna Sherry W. H. Hightower

Bill Roden Guest at G. Helloway Home Visit

Bill Roden appeared as a guest in the G. Helloway residence on Thursday night, staying briefly and socializing with residents.

Bill Roden

Annie Duncan Spends Evening With Hightowers

Mrs. Annie Duncan spent Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hightower.

Annie Duncan W. H. Hightower

Holloway Family Reunions Draw Townspeople

Mr and Mrs Jim Holloway and family of Clifton Ariz returned home after two weeks with Mr and Mrs H C Hood and Jean of Duncan and Mr and Mrs G C Holloway Mr and Mrs Bill Holloway and children of Muskogee spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs G C Holloway

Jim Holloway Clifton, Ariz H. C. Hood Jean Duncan G. C. Holloway Bill Holloway Muskogee

Duncan undergoing surgery at Valley View Hospital

Mrs. Paul Duncan and her sons visited Paul Duncan Sunday at Valley View Hospital where he is listed as a surgery patient. They were guests of Mrs. Duncan's parents Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Teeters of Byng.

Paul Duncan Jerry Freddy Mrs. Duncan J. T. Teeters Byng

Local visits span week with Meeks Hightowers Scott family

Mrs. Virgil Meek and grandson Randy Moore visited Thursday morning with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hightower and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott, Donna and Sherry. Misses Gwendolyn Rowe Irene Carson and Gerald Tilley visited Thursday afternoon with Miss Donna Scott. Mrs. Leo Scott and Sherry visited Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Frank Roberts and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hightower. Bill Scott of Ada visited Tuesday afternoon with his brother, Leo Scott. Misses Donna and Sherry Scott visited Sunday afternoon with Miss Berlene Meek of Ada.

Virgil Meek Randy Moore W. H.hightower Leo Scott Donna Sherry Gwendolyn Rowe Irene Carson Gerald Tilley Donna Scott Frank Roberts W. H. Hightower Bill Scott Ada Sherry Scott Berlene Meek

Wells and family visit Frontier City in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs G C Wells and Billy and WD Buskirk spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Alvin Wells of Oklahoma City and visited Frontier City during the trip.

G. C. Wells Billy W. D. Buskirk Alvin Wells Oklahoma City Frontier City

Visitors list includes Collins family and Nora Roper guests

Last week visitors included Mr. and Mrs. George Collins and Mrs. Nora Roper. Among those visiting were Charlie Crow of Healdton, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Phelps, Butch Bolin, Jewel Bova, Elva Fennell, Bud Jaquess, and Louise Rice.

George Collins Nora Roper Charlie Crow Healdton Bill Phelps Butch Bolin Jewel Bova Elva Fennell Bud Jaquess Louise Rice

Purcell Visit Notes Family Guests

Joe McDaniel and Miss Pat Ar go of Purcell visited Wednesday night with Joe's parents Mr and Mrs Earl McDaniel. Joe has been working in Purcell for the past few months. Mr and Mrs Earl McDaniel visited one night recently in the homes of Mr and Mrs Earnest Dew and Mr and

Joe McDaniel Pat Argo Purcell Joe Earl McDaniel Earnest Dew

Local residents visit with family groups on Sunday

Mrs. Cleo Newby and children and Mrs. Denzil Keeling and children visited Sunday evening with Earl Mc Daniels. Mrs. Melvin Newby and Mrs. Earl McDaniel visited Sunday afternoon with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Brecheen of Maxwell.

H. G. Sutterfield Cleo Newby Denzil Keeling Earl McDaniels Melvin Newby Earl McDaniel W. B. Brecheen Maxwell

Visitors From Oklahoma Move Through Mooreland Area

Jane Holloway of Muskogee and Vickie Dunn of Oklahoma City spent two weeks visiting Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Holloway and Mrs. Lizzie Brecheen. Bill Roden of Oklahoma City and Oscar Rankin of Galey visited Wednesday with the G. C. Holloways. Mrs. Lizzie Brecheen was a visitor Thursday.

Jane Holloway Muskogee Vickie Dunn Oklahoma City G. C. Holloway Lizzie Brecheen Bill Roden Oscar Rankin Galey G. C. Holloways Lizzie Breecheen

Kiowa Youth Spends Time With Cushman Family

Eddie Cushman of Kiowa Kansas spent the past two weeks with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Cushman and family.

Eddie Cushman Kiowa, Kan R. E. Cushman

Jaquess Family Visits From Dallas This Weekend

Bud Jaquess and Caroline and Royce Jaquess of Pickett visited Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Jaquess. Mr. and Mrs. Lane Jaquess and their children of Dallas spent the weekend with the L. C. Jaquesses.

Bud Jaquess Caroline Royce Jaquess Pickett L. C. Jaquess Mrs Lane Jaquess Dallas, Tex L. C. Jaquesses

Visiting the Capes Family Parties Across Oklahoma

Visiting Sunday the A L Capes family hosted John Mahan Lindell and John Henry Davis of Ada with Wess Ford family of Ardmore Fred Pierce family Maxwell Frank Robertson Ed Berryman Kay and Darlene Kite Also A L Capes and family with Paul Hatcher and Billy of Oklahoma City visited Spring Lake amusement park together.

A. L. Cape Darwin Lee Oklahoma City Capes and Lees Frontier City Zoo Deloris Cape Ethelene Pierce Maxwell Paul Hatcher A. L. Capes Minco Dade Mann Mack Bayes Chickasha A.L. Capes Sr Albert Cape Judy Ada John Mahan Lindell John Henry Davis Wess Ford Ardmore Fred Pierce Frank Roberts Ed Berryman Kay Darlene Kite Billy Spring Lake Amusement Park

Visiting Sunday Guests From Oil Center and Ada

Visiting Sunday attendees included Mrs. Vernon Scaff Mrs. Em ma Booth Mrs. Paul Tucker Tonya Paula and Mrs. Billy Jim Robertson all of Oil Center Mrs M E Booth of Ada and Mr and Mrs H L Corvin with others.

Vernon Scaff Emma Booth Paul Tucker Tonya Paula Billy Jim Robertson Oil Center M. E. Booth Ada H. L. Corvin

Mrs. Scaff Dies. Rites Held in Sulphur

Mrs Orville Scaff died Wednesday morning after a hospital stay in Sulphur. Funeral services were conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in Sulphur. She is survived by her husband Vernon Scaff and three children. Orville Scaff, a former resident, is Vernon’s brother. Our sympathy is extended to the family.

Vernon Scaff Orville Scaff

Ada visit records Kite family gathering Friday

Mrs. Hollis Kite along with Darlene and Donnie spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Kite of Ada in a family gathering.

Supper Held for Pontotoc County Milling Co. Employees

Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley and Carlton Lee attended a supper for Pontotoc County Milling Co employees hosted by Mr and Mrs Dayton Lane in Ada on Friday night.

Karl Tilley Carlton Lee Pontotoc County Milling Co Dayton Lane Ada

Mrs McDonald and Dennis Visit Thursday Morning

Mrs McDonald and Dennis visited Thursday morning with Mrs Ed Berryman Kay and Charles.

Revival attendance in Galey community dwindles

Those from this community who have attended the Church of Christ revival services at Galey for the past two weeks include Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Holloway and Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Whitson among others.

Church of Christ Galey G. C. Holloway O. S. Whitson Ed Berryman Kay

Mercer Family Vacation Visit to Denton

Mrs. A. H. Mercer Sr. hosted her son A. H. Mercer Jr. and his wife and children from Oklahoma City. The Mercer family traveled to Denton Texas to visit J. W. Adams and N. L. Nugent families.

A. H. Mercer Jr Bonnie Jimmie Melvin Oklahoma City A. H. Mercer Sr Mercers Denton Tex J. W. Adams N. L. Nugent

Ada couple visits with Ownbeys Sunday afternoon

Mr and Mrs Noah Miller of Ada visited last Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs E V Ownbey.

Noah Miller Ada E. V. Ownbey

Local visitors call on Mrs. Grant Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. Farrell Sales of Colbert and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Simmons of Roff visited Monday with Mrs. Grant Johnson and May.

Farrell Sales Colbert Walter Simmons Roff Grant Johnson May

Local visitors call on Ownbey household

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gasaway and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cantwell spent Monday evening with Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Ownbey in a social call.

Vernon Gasaway Roy Cantwell E. V. Ownbey

Stanfields Attend Ada Concert by Statesmen Quartet

Mr and Mrs J S Stanfield traveled to Ada Monday night to hear the Statesmen's Quartet. Mrs Nannie Stanfield of Ada accompanied her son and stayed through Thursday visiting after returning Tuesday afternoon.

J. S. Stanfield Ada Statesmen's Quartet Nannie Stanfield

Stillwater visitors call on Mrs Grant Johnson and May

Mrs Jack Griffith and Teresa. Royce. Edith Ann. and Cheryl Sue of Stillwater visited Tuesday with Mrs Grant Johnson and May.

Jack Griffith Teresa, Royce Edith Ann Cheryl Sue Stillwater Grant Johnson May

Visit of Sum mers family to Union Hill hosts

Mr and Mrs Everett Sum mers Gene Joe and Mack visited Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs Virgil Haines who live at Union Hill.

Everett Summers Gene Joe Mack Virgil Haines Union Hill

Mrs Ownbey Returns From Oklahoma City Visit

Mrs. M. P. Ownbey returned Tuesday from Oklahoma City after visiting relatives and friends for several days.

Summers Heads to Army Service in Colorado

Joe Summers left Wednesday morning for U S Army service. He is currently stationed in Colorado.

Joe Summers U. S. Army Colorado

Visitors in the J. S. Stanfield Home

Mrs. Nannie Stanfield of Ada, Mrs. J. E. Dunn, Mrs. Grant Johnson and May, Mrs. M. P. Ownbey and Mrs. E. V. Ownbey were in the J. S. Stanfield residence on Wednesday.

J. S. Stanfield Nannie Stanfield Ada J. E. Dunn Grant Johnson May M. P. Ownbey E. V. Ownbey

Summers and Hodges Visit Summers Family

Mrs Sam Summers and Mrs Ola Hodges Phyllis and Roberta of Roff spent Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Everett Summers.

Sam Summers Ola Hodges Phyllis and Roberta of Roff Everett Summers

Hart County HD Council Meeting and Lake Texoma Picnic

The Hart Club held a Friday gathering at Lake Texoma Lodge and picnic area. Four club members attended with five guests.

Totoc County HD Council Lake Texoma Lodge Hart Club

Mr and Mrs Pete Jones Visit Friends in Texas

Mr and Mrs Pete Jones of Caro Lyn and Betty of Bells Texas spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs E V Ownbey and Charles, sharing time with local residents and a visit.

Pete Jones Carolyn Betty Bells, Tex E. V. Ownbey Charles

Mack Summers Attends Youth Rally at Ada

Mack Summers attended the Youth Rally held in Ada on Saturday, participating in activities and events organized for local youth engagement.

Mack Summers Ada

Alvie Griffith Returns Home From Hospital

Charlies Griffith accompanied Mrs. Alvie L. Griffith to Wrynne wood Thursday to bring her husband home. Mr. Griffith is recuperating from his operation for a ruptured appendix.

Charlies Griffith Alvie L. Griffith Wrynnewood Mr. Griffith

Atoka visitors spend week with Ownbey family

Mrs Jimmie Ownbey and Vicki Madalene visited Atoka residents Mr and Mrs B B Ownbey and Charles for the past week in a brief social note.

Jimmie Ownbey Vicki Madalene Atoka B. B. Ownbey Charles

Thursday visitors to Mrs Grant Johnson and May

Thursday and Thursday night visitors included Mrs Richard Soutee Willie Rebecca Nancy Jane and Karen. Mrs J F E Dunn and Dr William H Watson of McLoud accompanied by Dr Watson and May Johnson visited during the evening with Mr and Mrs Lloyd McIlroy.

Grant Johnson May Richard Soutee Willie Rebecca Nancy Jane Karen J. FE. Dunn William H. Watson McLoud Watson May Johnson Lloyd McIlroy

Mrs Johnny Davis Visits Fitz Hugh Parents Over Weekend

Mrs Johnny Davis of Fitz Hugh spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs BB Ownby and Charles while Johnnie went fishing.

Johnny Davis of Fitzhugh B. B. Ownbey Charles Johnnie

Visits By Summers Cantwell And Kahler Ownbey

Everett Summers and Roy Cantwell visited Saturday night. Raymond Kahler and B B Ownbey also visited Saturday evening.

Everett Summers Roy Cantwell Raymond Kahler B. B. Ownbey

Sailor George Myrick to Aleutians as Navy radio tech

George Myrick returns home for a 10 day fur lough with his parents Mr and Mrs B B Ownbey and Charles. His new assignment sends him to the Aleutian Islands to serve the U S Navy as a radio technician.

George Myrick B. B. Ownbey Charles Aleutian Islands U. S. Navy

Frisco Visit With Two Griffiths and Ownbey Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Scarberry of Frisco visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Alvie Griffith and Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Ownbey.

Virgil Scarberry of Frisco Alvie L. Griffith E. V. Ownbey

Mr and Mrs Jake McGee Visit Alvie Griffith After Surgery

Mr and Mrs Jake McGee spent Friday with Alvie Griffith who is recovering from recent surgery.

Jake McGee Alvie Griffith

Stratford couple visits Mrs Grant Johnson and

Mr and Mrs Silas Twyman of Stratford spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs Grant Johnson and May, sharing a friendly visit in her home.

Silas Twyman Stratford Grant Johnson May

Mrs Grant Johnson and May Visit with Soutee Family

Mrs Grant Johnson and May visited Saturday with Mrs Marjorie Soutee and Mr and Mrs Richard Soutee, Willie, Rebecca, Nancy Jane and Karen.

Grant Johnson May Marjorie Soutee Richard Soutee Willie Rebecca Nancy Jane Karen

Singing at Oak Grove Indian Church Near Roff

Mr and Mrs J S Stanfield Mr and Mrs Arno Griffith and Shirley and Mrs Everett Summers attended the singing at Oak Grove Indian Church near Roff Saturday night.

J. S. Stanfield Arno Griffith Shirley Everett Summers Oak Grove Indian Church Roff

Local Ladies Attend Pon Event With Notables

Mrs Arno Griffith and Shirley joined Roberta Hodges Mrs Matt Heimer Madalene and Peggy with Mr and Mrs Perry Owens and Mrs Alvie Griffith at the Pon event.

Arno Griffith Shirley Roberta Hodges Matt Heimer Madalene Peggy Perry Owens Alvie Griffith

Local Clergy and Notables Named in Event Roll

Charles, Mr and Mrs Hollis Kite Darlene and Donnie, and R L Baker, Gary and Jackie listed among attendees. The evangelist identified is Bro Bill Roden of Oklahoma City.

Charles Hollis Kite Darlene Donnie R. L. Baker Gary Jackie Bro Bill Roden Oklahoma City

Visitors Return Home for Alvie Griffith After Hospital Stay

Visitors gathered at the Griffith home following his release from the hospital after an illness or injury. Neighbors and relatives extended well wishes as he recuperates at his residence.

Alvie Griffith The Hos

Local Hospital List of Named Attendees

A hospital note lists numerous visitors and relatives including Raymond Kahler, Mr and Mrs B B Ownbey, Char les Ownbey Charley Nelson FE V Ownbey Mrs Grant Johnson May Mr and Mrs Roy Cantwell Mr and Mrs Everett Summers Gene Mack Arno Griffith P T Mc Connell Jake Mc Gee Herbert Griffith L L Richards Rev Milton Balthrop Henry Stephens June Webster Elizabeth Ann Virgil Scarberry J S Stanfield.

June Webster Elizabeth Ann Virgil Scarberry J. S. Stanfield

Miss Mary Berry Visits With Mrs Johnnie Davis

Sunday afternoon social visit noted with Miss Mary Berry and Mrs Johnnie Davis in attendance.

Mary Berry Johnnie Davis

Griffiths announce military travel to Biloxi on report date

Lt. Joe T. Griffith and his wife plan a trip from San Angelo Texas to visit Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Briggs in Albuquerque New Mexico before stopping to see his parents Mr. and Mrs. Alvie L. Griffith. He will report August 31 to a new assignment at Keesler Air Force Base Biloxi Mississippi.

Joe T. Griffith San Angelo Tex Lloyd Briggs Albuquerque N. M Alvie L. Griffith Griffith Keesler A.F Biloxi Miss

Sherman Lewis Returns Home From Illness

Sherman Lewis, long ill, is now at home and slowly improving. Baxter Scroggins, back at work after months with a back injury, is employed by the county.

Sherman Lewis Baxter Scroggins County

Chism Family Visits Weleetka Guests Here

Mr and Mrs Alvin Chism of Weleetka recently visited here with his parents Mr and Mrs J M Chism. The gathering highlighted family ties and local hospitality as relatives shared updates.

Alvin Chism of Weleetka Mrs J. M. Chism

Matthews Return From Oklahoma City Visit

Mr and Mrs Grover Matthews of Oklahoma City have returned home after visiting here with his mother Mrs B C Matthews and other relatives.

Grover Matthews Oklahoma City B. C. Matthews

Matthews Family Reports Son Jim in Okinawa

Mr and Mrs Raymond Matthews announce their son Jim Matthews has recently arrived in Okinawa. The note confirms his assignment and documents his military posting at the location.

Raymond Matthews Jimmy Okinawa

Francis School Cafeteria Upgrades Await Students

When school starts at Francis this fall the children will enjoy improvements in the cafeteria. Linoleum flooring has been installed, new tables and chairs were bought including small fry friendly pieces. Mrs Iris Mounger has returned home after two months with relatives in Ardmore.

Francis Iris Mounger Ardmore Francis School

Tollie Chism Ill. Wishes for Quick Recovery Go Out

Report indicates Tollie Chism is quite ill at present. We extend best wishes for a speedy recovery to Tollie and others facing illness.

Tollie Chism

Miss Jo Ann West heads to Europe as civil service employee

Mr and Mrs Wesley Price and Mr and Mrs Cal West accompanied Miss Jo Ann West to Oklahoma City last Saturday. She left by plane for Washington and will then go to Europe as a civil service employee for at least two years.

Wesley Price Cal West Jo Ann West Oklahoma City Washington Europe Civil Service

Mrs Surgnier Reports Improvement at Indian Hospital

Mrs Pearl Surgnier writes that she is feeling better but cannot say how long she will remain hospitalized. She is a patient at the Indian Hospital in Talihina Oklahoma and mentions her location in the letter.

Pearl Surgnier

Tupelo Woman Returns Home After Visit

Mrs. Gertie Tigner of Tupelo has returned home after visiting sister Mrs. Stella Tigner and Mr. and Mrs. Leon ard Henson.

Gertie Tigner Tupelo Stella Tigner Leonard Buck) Henson

Baby Diana Goodell born in Tulsa

Mr. and Mrs. Lester Goodell of Tulsa welcomed a daughter named Diana born Tuesday July 18. She weighed 7 pounds 1 ounce and joins sisters Donna and Debby. Mrs. Anita Bryant, Diana’s grandmother, visited with the family during the week.

Lester Goodell Tulsa Diana Goodells Donna Debby

Ada couple travels from Texas to Los Angeles

Mrs. Woodrow Matthews and Wayne and Sandra of Ada are mentioned along with three Bingham families from Texas. The group visited the Gene Bingham home in Burk Burnette before she departed for Los Angeles at 1:30 a.m. Saturday.

Woodrow Matthews Wayne Sandra Ada

Shreveport Couple Visits Harold Chaffin Family

Mr and Mrs Charles McDaniels of Shreveport Louisiana spent a few days here last week with her parents Mr and Mrs Harold Chaffin and their sons Dean and Tommy.

Charles McDaniels Shreveport Harold Chaffin Dean and Tommy

Mrs. Irene Scroggins Reports Husband Improves

Mrs Irene Scroggins says her husband Lee is feeling better and notes last Saturday was his best day in quite some time.

Irene Scroggins Lee

Hooser Family Returns Home After Visits

Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Hooser and daughter Dorothy June returned home last Friday after visiting with their daughter and with Bill Ward and baby David. They also visited with a son Charles Hooser and with Mr. Hooser's sister Bob Carson and her boys.

L. C. Hooser Dorothy June Bill Ward David Charles Hooser Mr. Hooser Bob Carson

Chism Family Visiting Tulsa Members Stay Near Hospital

Mr and Mrs Leo Chism and children from Tulsa visited here with Mr and Mrs J M Chism and Mr and Mrs E W West. Leo entered Valley View Hospital Sunday evening for major surgery last Monday. Mrs Chism and children will stay with relatives while he is hospitalized.

Leo Chism Tulsa J. M. Chism E. W. West Leo Valley View Hospital Chism

Harris family visit during Saturday night gathering

Mr and Mrs Otto Harris and Loraie of Midway visited with his parents Mr and Mrs M E Harris last Saturday night describing a family gathering and social visit.

Otto Harris and Loraie of Midway M. E. Harris

Harris Family Visits From San Antonio Texas

Staff Sgt and Mrs Leroy Harris and their baby visited this week with his parents Mr and Mrs Isom Harris and their son Loyd Harris and his family. Roy and Steve Harris spent two weeks with grandparents and then returned home with their parents.

Leroy Harris San Antonio Tex M.s. Isom Harris Loyd Babe) Harris Roy Steve Harris Harris

Community busy with haying and canning routines

Local residents describe a bustling season as men work of haying and women focus on canning vegetables and fruit, making jelly, and preserving produce during a busy period in the community.

Union Valley Visit With Mr and Mrs Selby

Mr and Mrs Jim Selby of Ada visited Mrs Maude Conley in Union Valley Sunday afternoon.

Jim Selby Wef Ada Maude Conley

Five Fos ter plant workers fish in Hugo mountains

Jimmie Edwards and five coworkers from the Fos ter plant traveled to the Hugo area Friday for a mountain fishing trip. They enjoyed the excursion but did not catch any fish.

Jimmie Edwards Foster Hugo

Ada couple visits Jess Ross Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Choate of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Jess Ross Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Davis of Gerty visited Mr. and Mrs. Jess Ross Sunday afternoon.

Walter Choate Ada Jess Ross Jim Davis Gerty

Visit Recap at Bill Johnston Home

Visitors included Mrs. Jess Mrs. Tanner Johnston and children of Ada along with Mr. and Mrs. Arvel Devis this week.

Bill Johnston Jess Tanner Johnston Ada Arvel Devis

Hastings family enjoys fishing at Milt Stephens tank

Doyle Hastings and his son Doyle Jr along with Doyle’s two grandsons fished Saturday evening at Milt Stephens tank. The grandchildren are described as enthusiastic about fishing.

Doyle Hastings Doyle Jr Milt Stephens Tank

Reynolds visit Calvert couple noted in Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs Charlie Reynolds of Calvert Oklahoma visited his sister Mrs George McCurley on Sunday continuation of family visit and travel by relatives in the region.

Charlie Reynolds Calvert, Okla George McCurley

Pea Shellin' Visit in Wanette Household Scene

Mrs Harry Thompson and her mother in law Mrs Medie Thompson of Wanette visited in the Mc Curley home Sunday afternoon. Mrs Arvel Davis also called on.

Harry Thompson Medie Thompson Wanette McCurley Arvel Davis

Heat Keeps Town Warm Amid Record 90s Temperatures

With temperatures in the 90s for days, residents endure the heat as ongoing heat wave conditions persist. Local services issue tips to stay safe while the heat hugs the area.

Lakeland Girl Visits Oklahoma Relatives

Miss Ola Mabel Caperton of Lakeland Florida visits her grandmother Aunt Minnie Baugh and parents Mr and Mrs E H Caperton of Tulsa along with Aunt Virdie May of Wewoka. Ola Mabel helps Mrs May paint Aunt Minnie's house last week.

Ola Mabel Caperton Lakeland, Fla Minnie Baugh E. H. Caperton Tulsa Virdie May Wewoka Ola Mabel May Minnie

Wilson Family Visit Ties Oklahoma City Kin to Localites

Mr and Mrs Clennis Wilson and children from Oklahoma City spent last weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Bob Wilson and a sister Mr and Mrs Glen Byers and children Frieda Deb and Buddy.

Clennis Wilson Oklahoma City Bob Wilson Glen Byers Frieda Debby Buddy

McCurleys Sunday Shelling Event Among Neighbors

The McCurleys Sunday and the group shelled black eye peas together. Mr and Mrs Paul Morrison of South Stonewall visited Mr and Mrs Roy Loman Sunday.

McCurleys Paul Morrison South Stonewall Roy Loman

Revival at Sunshine Brings Mr and Mrs Ross

Mr and Mrs Jess Ross attended a revival meeting at Sunshine. The event drew local residents seeking spiritual renewal and community fellowship.

Jess Ross Sunshine

Mrs Edd Burch on the sick list this week

Mrs Edd Burch is on the sick list this week. No other details are provided about her condition or the affected household.

Edd Burch

Mr and Mrs Maloy Visit Carson Family This Weekend

Mr and Mrs D W Maloy visited their son and daughter in law Arlie and Mrs Carson this Saturday afternoon.

D. W. Maloy Mrs Arlie Carson

Valley View Hospital Visit Noted by Local Residents

Mrs Scott Jones and Mrs Virgil Williams visited Mr Arvel Davis and Mrs Davis at Valley View Hospital Sunday night.

D. W. Maloy Scott Jones Virgil Williams Valley View Hospital Mrs Arvel Davis

Mrs Georgia Underhill rites set for Pontotoc

Final rites for Mrs. Georgia Edward Underhill 67 will be Friday at 2 p m in the Pontotoc High School Auditorium. She died Thursday at 4 10 a m. Rev Dee Benson and Rev Frederick will lead the services under Smith Funeral Home direction. Burial is in Pontotoc Cemetery. Survivors include daughter Mrs Dick Truitt of Stonewall two sons Floyd and Cole of Stonewall brother Abel Chambers of Pontotoc and eight grandchildren.

Georgia Underhill Pontotoc Georgia Edward Underhill Pontotoc High School Underhill Dee Benson Frederick Smith Dick Truitt Stonewall Floyd Cole Abel Chambers

Myrtle Williams Funeral Arrangements Announced

Mrs Myrtle Williams of Fitzhugh died Thursday morning in a local hospital. Criswell Funeral Home to announce funeral arrangements later.

Myrtle Williams Fitzhugh Criswell Funeral Home

Bullard Weds Ellis In Ada Marriage

Cecil W. Bullard aged 23 of Cedar Hill Texas marries Pat Ellis 19 of Ada in a formal ceremony. The union joins two Texas residents in a local rite noted in society notices.

Cecil W. Bullard Cedar Hill Texas Pat Ellis Ada

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