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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1958

Page

2

Ada Man Praises Pontotoc County Yet Warns of Labor Tensions

A speaker hails Pontotoc County as the best part of the state while warning that not all locales share the calm. He cites Senate McClellan committee findings and notes unrest from unions and rail crews in Ada, Oklahoma, urging appreciation of prairie beauty but acknowledging hidden risks and potential crime for this year’s grasslands profits.

Pontotoc County Senate McClellan Committee Senate Committee Oklahoma Ada Adam

Preseason debates pit Sooners fans against baseball chatter

Oklahoma fans clash over pre season football rankings as baseball followers mock the Yankees and Senators remarks fade with time. The piece notes fans argue before kickoff while others spark up over imagined pitching woes on a Pullman car named Mount Vesuvius.

Oklahoma Sooners Yankees Senators Mount Vesuvius

Italian fashion preserves feminine figure and waistline

The text praises Italian artists and Parisian designers for authentic feminine form and restored waistline. It notes this influences overall contours and marks a paramount change in style. The tone remains admiring of craftsmanship and aesthetic impact.

Buzz

Reassessing Education Roles and Certification Standards

The passage argues that all citizens share in teaching youth and stresses the risk from self serving education groups. It cites California as an example where high spending and lax standards yield poor outcomes, harming quality and reputation by promoting ill prepared teachers.

America California

Buck Nystrom A Spartan Guard Becomes MSU Assistant Coach

Carl Buck Nystrom, formerly a guard on the 1955 Michigan State Spartans football team, is now serving as an assistant coach at Michigan State. The 1955 squad featured Nystrom as a key player during his college career.

Carl Buck) Nystrom Michigan State Spartans

Johnstown Flood Toll Sinks 2209 Lives in 1888 Disaster

The 1888 Johnstown flood in Pennsylvania claimed 2,209 lives, leaving a lasting imprint on the city and haunting American memory as one of the nation's worst local disasters.

Johnstown

Egypt pies supper to support schoolhouse upkeep

A community pie supper will be held at the Egypt schoolhouse on Friday night August 25 at 8 p m Proceeds go to the insurance and upkeep of the buildings The home demonstration club ladies will run the event and urge everyone to attend They plan to form a committee to oversee cemetery cleanup and school property restoration Do not let the loss of the school stop community activities keep Egypt alive.

Egypt Ladies of the Home Demonstration Club

Henderson Released From Valley View Hospital

Jerry Henderson left Valley View Hospital last Monday morning and returned Friday for a checkup. The doctor said recovery is going well but a walking cast won’t be worn for about a week to ten days, so he will pass the time listening to the radio.

Jerry Henderson Valley View Hospital Jerry

Rain totals vary across Pontotoc County towns

Wednesday night rainfall in Egypt reached 442 inches, far above 6 to 8 inches reported in other Pontotoc County communities. Local officials note wide differences in precipitation across the area.

Egypt Pontotoc County

Ladies prepare demo on artificial and winter bouquets

Mrs Velma Henderson and Mrs Wilter Goyne plan a home demonstration club meeting on September 2 at 2 p.m. in Egypt Union Hill. Those wishing to join should call FE2-2032 for transportation arrangements.

Velma Henderson Wilter Goyne Egypt Union Hill

Vacation in Texas by the Scates family

Mr and Mrs Sherman Scates Peggy and David return from a Texas trip visiting the May bank and an aunt Mrs W L Morris the Dallas Zoo Medical Center Historical Museum Fine Arts Gallery and Aquarium in Dallas a friend Mrs Ethel Erwin in Corsicana Ft Parker Park and reservation in Mexia and salt mines in Grand Saline.

Sherman Peggy David Texas Maybank W. L. Morris Zoo Dallas Ethel Erwin Corsicana Ft. Parker Park Mexia Grand Saline

Lane Family Visitation From Morris Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs P B Lane spent a few days this week with their son C H Lane and family of Morris Oklahoma.

C. H. Lane Morris, Okla

Thirty-One Attend Reunion at Reamy Home

A family reunion gathered Thursday at the C. J. Reamy residence with 31 people present. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reamy and family, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Reamy and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Reamy and family, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Reamy and family, along with Mrs. Betty Puttnam and Diane.

C. J. Reamy Robert Reamy Pat Reamy Bill Reamy Donald Reamy Betty Puttnam Diane

Busy Mrs Bud Scates Canning Apples and Grapes

Mrs Bud Scates stays busy this week canning apples and grapes. She notes nothing beats watching jelly boil over and the clean up that follows.

Bud Scates

Lewis Bray Tends Watermelon Patch in Idle Moments

The local figure Lewis Bray spends most days in a watermelon patch. He is not harvesting for work but enjoying eating the fruit during his spare time.

Lewis Bray

Bobby Pin Incident Sparks Hair Fashion Rant

Little Carol Denise Golden, daughter of Mr and Mrs H H Golden, nearly punctured her ear with a bobby pin and then tried to swallow one. Her grandmother Mrs Paul Henderson helped extract it from the throat, prompting Carol to declare bobby pins have one use to pin up hair.

Carol Denise Golden H. H. Golden Paul Henderson Carol

C. J. Reamy Attacked as Heart Trouble Reported

C J Reamy suffered a heart attack according to reports. the incident prompted medical attention. No further details on location or condition were provided.

C. J. Reamy

Nazarene Church Youth Attendees Attend Ada Rally

A group from the First Nazarene Church in Ada traveled to a district Zone Rally at Atwood on Friday night. A related incident occurred last Thursday morning around 6 30 when an attack victim was rushed to Valley View Hospital with unchanged condition and oxygen support. Linda Ainsworth of Oklahoma City joined others on the trip. Calvin Lee Jeraldine Henderson and J T Carroll accompanied the group.

Valley View Hospital Linda Ainsworth Oklahoma City Calvin Lee Jeraldine Henderson J. T. Carroll First Nazarene Church Ada Atwood

Henderson Visits Patient at Valley View Hospital

Mrs. Paul Henderson went to Valley View Hospital Friday and saw C. J. Reamy who is improving from his attack.

Paul Henderson Valey View Hospital C. J. Reamy

Ranch Sale Noted as Diffie Burtons Sell to Morgan

The Diffie Burtons sold their ranch to Mr. Elmer Morgan of Centrahoma. Welcome to the Morgans.

Diffie Burtons Elmer Morgan Centrahoma the Morgans

Residents Make Call For Jerry Henderson Arrival

Those paying Jerry Henderson a call since he came home are Paul Scates Bill Ayers Lewis Bray Donald Davis Charles and Albert Cox Vona Ray Bottoms W R Corvin Mrs Walter Goynes Mr and Mrs Roy Reynolds Janice Reamy and Ronnie Brockett.

Jerry Henderson Paul Scates Bill Ayers Lewis Bray Donald, Davis Charles and Albert Cox Vona Ray Bottoms W. R. Corvin Walter Goynes Roy Reynolds Janice Reamy Ronnie Brockett

Donald Davis Spends Week with Lewis Bray on Route 5

Donald Davis of Route 5 spent the week with Lewis Bray, sharing time at the Bray residence and nearby Route 5 surroundings.

Donald Davis Route 5 Lewis Bray

Lon Skaggs and Lane Visit Saturday At Lane Home

Mr and Mrs Lon Skaggs visited Mr and Mrs D B Lane Saturday afternoon and were joined by Mr and Mrs John Graham in the social call.

Lon Skaggs D. B. Lane John Graham

Meeting in Egypt for Sunday School Union Organizing

At 10 a.m. Sunday August 31 residents are invited to gather in Egypt to organize a union Sunday School. A preacher will preach at 11 and all those not in services are welcome to attend.

Egypt

Henderson works weekend shifts at Ada City News Stand

Jeraldine Henderson staffed the Ada City News Stand on Sunday and Monday, handling newspaper sales and customer service duties during the weekend.

Jeraldine Henderson City Ada

Egypt Has Plenty of Peas at Corvin's Farm

The notice invites inspection of W. R. Corvin’s farm to verify abundant pea crops echoing a biblical abundance theme. Local source emphasizes agriculture and marketable produce.

Egypt W. R. Corvins

Union Valley Social Notes Highlight Ada Visitors

Mrs Arvel Davis reports Kav H vay and Lord Carlton of Pauls Valley visited Arvel Davis Sunday and Sunday evening. Ada relatives Jim Shelby John Lynch and Bill Selby with children shared dinner at Maude Conley home Sunday.

Union Valley Arvel Davis A el Davi Lord Carlton of Pauls Valley Maude Conley Jim Shelby John Lynch Baby Bill Selby Ada

Bookie Ballard Visited Ada at Jimmie Edwards Home

Ada resident Bookie Ballard was visited at the Jimmie Edwards residence on Sunday night.

Bookie Ballard Ada Jimmie Edwards

Woods visit Edwards during Sunday afternoon

Roger and Sandra Woods visit Lynda and Susan Edwards on Sunday afternoon in a brief social note.

Roger and Sandra Woods Lynda Susan Edwards

Brannon Family Visits Relatives Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Olen Brannon and their daughter visited Brannon's mother Mrs Rena Brannon and sister Mr and Mrs Odus Wiles over the weekend.

Olen Brannon Rena Brannon Odus Wiles

Denslow Family Visits Relatives in Indianapolis

Mr and Mrs Jess Denslow and his mother visited relatives in Indianapolis Indiana last week giving a brief family note from the Indiana trip.

Jess Denslow Indianapolis Ind

Holloways Vacationing in Hot Springs Ark

Mr and Mrs Pete Holloway and Kay are on a weeklong vacation in Hot Springs Arkansas enjoying leisure time away from home.

Hot Springs Pete Holloway Kay Ark

Mr and Mrs Mick Scott Visit Arvel Davis Tuesday

Mr and Mrs Mick Scott visited Mr and Mrs Arvel Davis on Tuesday in a social call.

Davis Visit Odus Wiles Residence

Mr and Mrs Arvel Davis visited Mr and Mrs Odus Wiles on Monday, sharing greetings and spending time together. The casual call reflected social ties within the community.

Arvel Davis Odus Wiles

Winter Bouquets Demonstration Attracts Mrs Stephens And Mrs Davis

Mrs Ruth Stephens and Mrs Cordie Davis attended a demonstration on winter bouquets showcasing arranging techniques and design ideas. The event highlighted seasonal textures and floral presentation in a community setting.

Ruth Stephens Cordie Davis

Flower Arrangements At People's Electric Event Described

Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs D W Maloy and Fort Worth visitors Arlie Carson and family and Jr and Mrs Arvelle Carson with their children Steven and Gerry from Fort Worth. The Maloys visited friends in Tupelo before shopping in Coalgate.

D. W. Maloy Byron Etchison Steven Gerry Arlie Carson and Arvelle Carson Fort Worth Tupelo Coalgate

Mr and Mrs Harvey Thompson Visit Boyd Family

Mr and Mrs Harvey Thompson visited her parents Mr and Mrs George Boyd of Allen Sunday.

Harvey Thompson George Boyd Allen Sunday

Stephens Visit After Birth Sends News to Kin

Mr and Mrs Philip Stephens announce a baby has arrived and visited his parents Mr and Mrs B M Stephens. The brief note cites family congratulations and lists kinship ties in a succinct social column style.

Mrs Philip Stephens B. M. Stephens

Maloys' Daughter Visits Relatives During Vacation

Mrs. Maloy hosts visits from Mlodys daughter and Byron Etchieson family and friends Steven and Gary of Richmond California and Larry Carson of Springtown Texas. Carson is Mrs. Maloy's grandson and the group spends the week with Mrs. Maloy and Mrs. Etchieson, reuniting after five years.

Maloys Byron Etchieson Steven and Gary Richmond Calif Larry Carson Springtown Tex D. W. Maloy

Mrs Maloy Visits With Family FriendsWednesday Night

Mr and Mrs Arve Davis Mrs Novalee Hall and her sister Mrs Genn Wotman and boys Butch and Jerry visited Mr and Mrs Dr Maloy and met her children Wednesday night.

Arve! Davis Novalee Hall Genn Wotman Butch and Jerry Dr. Maloy

Local social visits spread across Stratford Ada and Washington

Mr and Mrs Mick Scott and Judy visited Mr and Mrs Maloy Saturday night. Mr and Mrs B M Stephens visited his brother Mr and Mrs Edd Stephens and took dinner. The late Sunday evening visited her father Mr and Mrs C D Gentry of Stratford. Visiting in the R H Hegar home Sunday were her sisters. Mr and Mrs Guy Willis and boys of Washington Florence Ferry and Mr and Mrs Don McGee of Ada. Mrs Ova Felton of Hereford Tex and Mr and Mrs Arvel Davis a cousin of the Hegars.

Mick Scott Judy Mrs Maloy B. M. Stephens Edd Stephens C. D. Gentry Stratford R. H. Hegar Guy Willis Washington Florence Ferry Don McGee Ada Ova Felton Hereford Tex Arvel Davis Hegars

Social Visit Notes In Clarita Community Ties

Mr and Mrs Jess Ross visited Mr and Mrs Eugene Woods of Clarita Tuesday evening. Mrs Fay Loman has returned home from a two week vacation in Arkansas.

Jess Ross Eugene Woods Clarita Fay Loman Arkansas

Visit brings families to Jess Ross home Sunday

Visiting in the Jess Ross home Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Ross and boys of Lovelady and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Shoate of Ada.

Jess Ross Curtis Ross Lovelady Walter Shoate Ada

Boggy Backers Form Water Project Association

About 300 people attended the gathering that formed the association and elected officers. The watershed plan expanded from 93000 acres in Pon totec and Coal counties to roughly 750000 acres across five counties, spanning from Ada to Muddy Boggy and North Boggy. To fit legal limits the project split into smaller units. directors appointed to circulate petitions include Busby, Ned Biffle, Kelley, McIntire, Orville Long, Barney McCall, Loyd Daniels, Horace Hamilton, Alfred Stevenson, L. C. Fairless, and Ralph Fairless.

Allen Pontotec Coal Ada Association Pontotoc County Busby Ned Biffle Kelley MclIntire Orville Long Atoka C. A Barney” McCall Loyd Daniels Hughes Horace Hamilton Alfred Stevenson Pittsburg L. C. Fairless Ralph Fairless

Burnetts and Crawfords Visit Lind Family Home

The Kenneth Burnetts of Lind and Harold Crawfords of Maud visited the Win ters home, grandparents of the ladies. Grandson Jimmy Burnett and Miss Janice Beck of Lindsay joined the family from Monday through Thursday.

Kenneth Burnetts Lindsay Harold Crawfords Maud Sam Winters Jimmy Burnett Janice Beck

Dunnigan Family Guests From Miami Return to Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs Red Dunnigan host their son H D Dunnigan his wife and two young grandsons recently in Miami Florida They plan to move this week to Okmulgee Oklahoma where H D will attend the Technical Training School after being discharged from the armed forces.

Clampitts Host Orel Clampitt From Tulsa This Weekend

A guest of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clampitt over the weekend was their son, Orel, of Tulsa. He visited the family and shared time at their home.

Henry Clampitt Orel Tulsa

Mrs. Duncan Improves After Three Major Operations

Mrs. Jim Duncan shows improvement in a latest health report after undergoing three consecutive major operations. In other local news, 79 year old Malissa Sellers suffered a light stroke at her home, affecting her left hand and arm, and she is noted as the mother of Mrs. W. E. Snyder.

Jim Duncan Malissa Sellers W. E. Snyder

Mrs Roland Phillips Visits Ray Family on Vacation

Mrs Roland Phillips and her daughters Kay and Karen visited Mr and Mrs W H Ray of Ravia on Thursday. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Bill Phillips and their daughters from La Puente California staying with Roland Phillips and the Rays during a two week vacation.

Roland Phillips Kay Sue Schneider Karen W. H. Ray Ravia Bill Phillips la Puente Calif W. H. Rays

Mrs Fannie Lea Heads to Buttonwillow to Teach Another Year

Mrs. Fannie Lea departed for Buttonwillow California on Saturday to teach in the schools there for another year.

Fannie Lea Buttonwillow Calif

Mrs Dearman and Carol Visit Sister in Winfield Kan

Mrs Kenneth Dearman and Carol travel with Mrs Jesse Collins of Rofs to Winfield Kansas to visit sister Mrs Jess Majors and family.

Kenneth Dearman Carol Jesse Collins Rofs Dearman Winfield, Kan Jess Majors

Local hosts entertain guests over ten days

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Beavers of Yale and several couples from Drumright Nor man Healdton and Ada visited the Luther Wilsons. The group included Mr. and Mrs Curley Kale and Mr. and Mrs. Roland Wilson with children and Mrs Ora Sharp, mother of Mrs. Wilson. The guests stayed about ten days.

W. H. Beavers Yale Curley Kale Drumright Roland Wilson Norman Sheldon Wilson Healdton Ora Sharp Ada Luther Wilsons

Doolittles Visit Tulsa Family Reunion Plan

Mr and Mrs Srl Doolittle traveled to Tulsa late Saturday stopping in Henrietta to pick up Mr and Mrs Art Miller and accompanying him. In Tulsa they saw his mother Mae Doolittle and daughter Del Clocksin and family. They also visited former residents Bob Welhausen and spent time with them before returning Sunday. Fishing in nearby lakes fills their retirement time.

Srl Doolittle Tulsa Henrietta Mr. Doolittle Art Miller Mae Doolittle del Clocksin Bob Welhausens

Week in town notes and community glimpses

Favorable comment on last week's weekly editorial. The Methodists plan to resume bell signals for services. A harvest of ripe Louisiana rice. The Sam Coles welcomed five new grandchildren in under a year. Mrs Alexander joined frog hunting with grandsons during Mr Alexander’s absence. Families prepared for a late school start visit. Mrs Johnny Johnson and Mrs J R Walker visited Rigsbys orchard near Stratford for peaches. Walls of Walter Graper’s new building rising after recent fire.

Methodists Louisiana Sam Coles Alexander Johnny Johnson J. R. Walker Rigsbys Orchard Stratford Walter Graper

Whitewell Family Returns Home After Texoma Fishing Trip

Mr and Mrs Charles Whitewell and children return to their home in Cactus Texas after bringing Mrs Susan Whitwell their guest this summer back home They spent about a week fishing at Texoma during their visit.

Charles Whitewell Cactus Tex Susan Whitwell Texoma

Postmistress Returns After Vacation and Duties

Mrs. Luther Wilson resumed her duties as postmistress after two weeks away for vacation. The office buzzed with canning freezing and preserving activity during her absence and housekeeping. Mrs. Don Barrick served as an efficient substitute postmistress.

Luther Wilson P.O Don Barrick

Family Called Home As Crises Leave Ontario to California

Mr and Mrs Bob McGavock and their children were visiting Mrs Steve McNell and family when a phone message announced Mrs McGavocks mother Mrs C H Poague of Ontario California was critically ill They later learned she was improving and the family returned home Monday evening

Bob McGavock Steve McNell Ihome McGavock C. H. Poague Ontario Calif McNeill

Twins Born to Ada Couple at Valley View Hospital

Mr and Mrs Charles Boone welcomed twin boys at Valley View Hospital on Wednesday morning at 5 30. Carl Wade weighed 5 lb 2 oz and Kent Wayne 4 lb 11 oz. The Boones live in Ada. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Iam Cole. paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Bill Boone of near Stonewall. Mrs Boone is the former Dahlia Maeole.

Charles Boone Valley View Hospital Carl Wade Kent Wayne Boones Ada Iam Cole Bill Boone Stonewall Boone Dahlia Mae Ole

Trio returns from Lub bock trip with Stanfield party

Joe Stanford travels home with Donny Skeith and Jerry Brents after a late Sunday return from Lub bock Texas where they had gone.

Joe Stanford Donny Skeith Jerry Brents Lubbock, Tex

Don Williams Returns Home From Dowell Stanford Visit

Don Williams and a companion return to their homes after a visit to the Dowell Stanford and Welton Stanford residences. Don is identified as a nephew of Mrs. Dowell Stanford and was staying with the Stanford family during the visit.

Don Williams Don Dowell Stanford Dowell Welton Stanford

Mr and Mrs Gerald Stewart Leave for Corona Trip

Mr and Mrs Gerald Stewart and their sons left Wednesday for Corona New Mexico. Mr Stewart has taught in Corona schools for several years and they spend summers at their home here.

Gerald Stewart Corona N. M Stewart

Women Missionary Union Meets at Mrs Cause Home

The Baptist church Women’s Missionary Union held its first morning meeting at nine o’clock Tuesday in Mrs B B Cause’s home. Mrs B B Ryan led prayer and Mrs Sam Winters taught The Sermon on the Mount from Matthew chapters five and six. Attendees included Mrs John Walker Mrs B B Ryan Mrs Sam Winters and hostess Mrs Dause.

Women’s Missionary Union of the Baptist Church B. B. Cause B. B. Ryan Sam Winters Jack Jhlich

Parker Family Visit With Grandsons and Friend

Visiting the Lewis Alexanders Tuesday and Wednesday were their grandsons Richard Alex and David Parker and a friend Jerry Kite of Ada. The Parkers are sons of Mr and Mrs Joe Parker. The Parkers were all guests of the Alexanders Sunday.

Lewis Alexanders Richard Alex David Parker Jerry Kite Ada Joe Parker Parkers Alexanders

Mrs. Dowell Stanford Visits Tulsa Family and Opens Tick Tock Nursery

Mrs. Dowell Stanford spent a week in Tulsa visiting her daughter Mrs. Bill Conover and her family, Debbie and Robin Crownover. She helped open Tick Tock a new children's nursery located at Thirty fourth and Y.

Dowell Stanford Tulsa Bill Conover Crownover Debbie Robin

Marlow Visit Reveals James Ward’s Family Ties

Mr and Mrs James Ward with Jem me Sue and Raymond visited in Marlow Saturday and Sunday to see James’s uncle and aunt Sherman and Mrs Welch. James was born in Marlow and had not returned since age ten.

James Ward Jemme Sue Raymond Marlow Irs Sherman Welch James

Mrs Floyd Hisan's Mother Moved to Ada Nursing Home

Mrs. Floyd Hisan reports Ganny Elmore was moved last week from the home of her daughter Mrs. Barney Abbott south of Ada to a nursing home in Ada.

Floyd Hisan

Mrs Ray and son head to Bell Gardens for mother's surgery

Mrs. H L Ray and Danny left Sunday for Bell Gardens California after learning her mother Mrs Marvin Kinsey would undergo major surgery Wednesday morning. They had been living with Haught and Mrs Ray while his husband served overseas.

H. L. Ray Danny Bell Gardens Calif Marvin Kinsey

Mrs. J A Lee Visits Parents in Oklahoma City

Mrs. J A Lee and her children from Oklahoma City were Sunday afternoon guests at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs W B Steed.

J. A. Lee Oklahoma City

Daughter Nedra Jane Mapes Born in Wynnewood

A daughter was born Sunday to Mr and Mrs Tommy Mapes of Wynnewood. She weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces and arrived at 9 14 p.m. The name Nedra Jane was chosen. Mrs Mapes is the former June Hisaw and paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harry Mapes of Wynnewood.

Tommy Mapes Wrnnewood Floyd Hisaw Mapes Nedra Jane June Hisaw Harry Mapes Wynnewood

Townsend Family Visits Wichita Falls in Texas

Mrs. Harold Townsend and grandson Buster Allison return from Wichita Falls where they visited Buster's mother Mrs. Jerry Hadley and Mr. Hadley.

Harold Townsend Buster Allison Wichita Falls Tex Jerry Hadley Hadley

Monahan Family Visit to McAlester

Mr and Mrs Dewey Monahan and Margaret drove to McAlester for a visit with Mrs Monahan s niece Mrs Ray Cain and family. Mrs Cain is a member of the State Highway Patrol there.

Dewey Monahan Margaret McAlester Monahan Ray Cain Mr. Cain State Highway Patrol

Amarillo Guests Visit Townsend Family

Mr and Mrs Harold Townsend and grandson Buster hosted relatives from Amarillo Texas including Mr and Mrs Pat Jennings Mrs Leonard Jones and Jim and Donnie King last week for a social gathering.

Harold Townsend Buster Pat Jennings Leonard Jones Jim Donnie King Amarillo Tex

Morrises Visit Ill Mother In Caldwell

Mr and Mrs Floyd Morris of Caldwell Kansas spent Wednesday through Sunday with Mrs Emma Driver the latter's mother who has been ill and under medical care but is improving.

Floyd Morris Caldwell Kan Emma Driver

Baptist Young People's Training Union Party Headed to Park Fun

The class met at the church at 5 PM Friday and drove to Platt Park Sulphur for a wiener roast. They then skated at Jowland Park and enjoyed several hours of fellowship with Mrs. George Howry leading the group and Rev John Walker among the attendees.

Baptist Young People's Training Union Platt Park Sulphur Jowland Park George Howry Howry John Walker Jack Howry Freddy Taylor Ada Josieta Hooks Phyllis Auten Janelle Lackey Darlene Boydstun Carroll Crass John Snyder

Ada visitors spend weekend with Wynnewood relatives

Monday Mrs. Floyd Hisaw and daughter Mrs. Paul Alford and Paula Kay of Ada visited Wynnewood to see their daughter Mrs. Tommy Mapes and her newborn baby daughter born Sunday night. Mr. Mapes hosted the group with his wife and child.

Floyd Hisaw Paul Alford Paula Kay Ada Wynnewood Tommy Mapes Mapes Hisaw

Harlin's Fort Smith Trip Reported Friday

Fd Harlin made a trip to Fort Smith Arkansas on Friday and brought back details of the visit for the staff.

Harlin Ft. Smith, Ark

Graper Plant Worker Injures Foot During Construction

Walter Graper was repairing the Graper Electric Plant when a concrete block slipped from his hands and dropped on his left foot. He suffers pain but is able to move about as the walls of the new building near completion.

Graper Electric Walter Graper

Interior finish rushed at Baptist Church auditorium

Crews push to complete the new Baptist Church auditorium interior for Sunday services on August 31. The congregation has met at McLish School auditorium since work began on the project earlier this year.

Baptist Church McLish School

Pernell Visit Ties Families Across States

Mr and Mrs Lee Gross and their children visited the W E Snyders on Sunday evening as they traveled from Okmulgee to Pernell. They had spent the weekend with his ill mother in Okmulgee.

Lee Gross Pernell W. E. Snyders Okmulgee

Health Clinic Held Monthly at Home Economics Building

Health problem guidance offered at the Health Clinic on the first Tuesday morning each month. The event runs from 9 to 11 o clock in the Home Economics Building, inviting anyone with health concerns to attend.

Home Economics

Local Church Services Notice Ada Visitors Attend

Oakman news notes regular 11 o clock service with 48 in attendance at morning. Evening sermon by Rev. Luge Williams of Tulsa. Ada visitors include Nina Roberts and family Dorothy Shirley Tommie Jim Tyler Charlie Williams Allie Williams Mae Lee and James Williams. Twanda Russell Linda Ainsworth from Oklahoma City also listed.

Scott Jones Luge Williams Tulsa Twanda Russell Linda Ainsworth O'lahomaity Allie Williams Mae Lee James Williams Dorothy Shirley Tommie Jim Tyler Charlie Williams Ada Nina Roberts

Las Cruces man visits sister and family

Bud Minson of Las Cruces New Mexico arrived Sunday night to visit his sister Mrs Mary Lee Caton and her son Jimmie Caton and family including their children.

Bud Minson Las Cruces, N. M Mary Lee Caton Jimmie Caton

Hampton Family Visits Tecumseh With Gibson Family

Mr and Mrs Cullen Hampton and Hershall and Patricia spent Sunday afternoon at Tecumseh visiting Mr and Mrs Jack Gibson and their children.

Cullen Hampton Hershall Patricia Snday Tecumseh Jack Gibson

Merritt Family Welcomed to Cochran Place East of Oakman

The Merritt family Mr and Mrs Austin Merritt and their children are welcomed as they move into the Cochran place located east of Oakman, joining the community.

Austin Merritt Cochran Place Oakman

Local Resident Roy White Under Eye Tests At Valley View

Roy White undergoes eye tests at Valley View Hospital following a prior surgery last year to remove a growth near the eye. Family members hope for a speedy recovery and no serious issues. Sun day visitors included their daughter and her family, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Williams and baby from Shawnee.

Roy White Valley View Hospital Jim Williams Shawnee

Weekend visit list includes multiple families and friends

Visitors over the weekend included Mrs. Ruth Hill with Jack and Sharon, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Russell and Mr. and Mrs. Kent Russell, Gary and Tweanda of Oklahoma City, and Mr. and Mrs. Bil Cossey with their Dallas, Texas children.

Ruth Hill Jack Sharor Jack Russell Kent Russell Gary and Tweanda Oklahoma City Bil Cossey Dallas Tex

Dinner Guests Highlight Berryman Family Visit

Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman were dinner guests Tuesday of their son and family Mr and Mrs Edward Berryman Kay and Charles of Bebee.

Jess Berryman Edward Berryman Kay and Charles Bebee

Visit of Lancaster and Pendergrass Families

Mrs. Henry Lancaster and children of Francis and Mrs. Cora Pendergrass visited Friday afternoon with Mrs. Marion Lancaster and family.

Henry Lancaster Francis Cora Pendergrass Marion Lancaster

Nance Family Visits Illard Shut-Ins on Monday

Mr and Mrs J M Nance and Angie Wright spent part of Monday visiting illard shut ins They called on Mrs Louisa Kellog Mrs Sarah Carter and later visited Mr and Mrs Murray Smith for a while.

J. M. Nance Angie Wright Francis Illard Louisa Kellocg Sarah Carter Murray Smith

West Family Visit Before Marlow Transfer

Mr and Mrs Bobby G West from Monroe Louisiana visited Tuesday with Albert and Ira Peve and Vernon. They were en route to Marlow Oklahoma where Bobby G West was transferred. Vernon joined his sister and family in Marlow for a few days.

Bobby G. West Ara Glenda Monroe Albert and Ira Pevehouse Vernon Marlow Okla

William Carter Returns to Tulsa for New School Term

William Carter resumes duties as science instructor at the Union Consolidated School near Tulsa preparing for the upcoming term.

William Carter Tulsa Union Consolidated School

Wommacks Visit Francis Family Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Ira Wommack and Jon Ann spent Sunday with her brother and family Mr and Mrs Odus Williamson of Francis.

Ira Wommack Jon Ann Odus Williamson Francis

Hobbs and Pen dergrass Family Visit Over Sunday

Mr and Mrs Buster Hobbs and Norma Faye visited awhile Sunday with Mr and Mrs J R Pendergrass.

Buster Hobbs Norma Faye J. R. Pendergrass

Local residents host weekend visitors in Ae and nearby

Mr. and Mrs. Carey Davis of Ae were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Berryman. Miss Linda Sue Ainsworth of Oklahoma City spent Sunday night with her grandparents, the Berry mans. Mrs. Betty Mounger visited Thursday with Mrs. Berry man and Saturday afternoon, Mrs. Mildred Current visited for awhile.

Carey Davis J. W. Berryman Linda Sue Ainsworth Oklahoma City the Berry

Local anglers report mixed luck at Texoma and North Canadian

Mr and Mrs Marion Landcaster fished at Texoma last week but had little luck and chose to rest. They returned home Thursday. Maurice Current and Ab Mounger are catching good channel cat in North Canadian recently.

Marion Landcaster Texoma Maurice Current Ab Mounger North Canadian

Absent Brother Visits Family in Pleasant Surprise

Albert Pevehouse, long absent for nine years, arrived Thursday to visit family. Vernon Pevehouse and three sons Gary Dery and Warren of Redding spent the night. John Pendergrass of Ada and Mr. and Mrs. J R Pendergrass and parents were also visiting briefly.

Albert Pevehouse Vernon Pevehouse Gary Dery Warren Redding John Pendergrass Ada J. R. Pendergrass

Visitors Gather at Jones Home for Ada Guests

Visiting Sunday at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Scott W. Jones included Mr. and Mrs. Carey Davis of Ada and Mr. and Mrs. Jess Berry man and Mrs. George Carter, joining the hosts for a social afternoon.

Scott W. Jones Carey Davis Ada Jess Berryman George Carter

Goode Family Visiting Hart County Kin

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Goode and children of Pittsburg Kansas are visiting relatives in Hart County. They spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs Goode's sister and family Mr and Mrs Leo Moore and Sharon and Shirley. The two families also visited Mr Goode's sister and her family Mr and Mrs Ben Owenby and children of Hart.

Kenneth Goode Pittsburg Kan Leo Moore Sharon Shirley Mr. Goode Ben Owenby Hart

Guests Extend Golden Family Visit at Ada

Mr and Mrs Raymond Golden hosted Sunday guests including his mother Mrs Lillie Golden and sister and family Mr and Mrs Woodrow Mullins and their children from Ada.

Raymond Golden Lillie Golden Woodrow Mullins Ada

Shirley Hobbs Visits Oklahoma City Family

Shirley Hobbs spends several days in Oklahoma City visiting her aunt and family, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Avent, and other relatives. She will return home.

Shirley Hobbs Oklahoma City Luther Avent

Mrs Jee Moore Visits Albert Pevehouse Home

Mis Jee Moore and Shirley and Mr and Mrs Joe Crawford and Linda visited Monday in the home of Albert and Ila Pevehouse.

Mis

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