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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1956

Page

10

Parish Chapel Visits and Nearby Guests Honor Pearl Gray

Mrs Hollie Wood and Mrs Clara Chandler of Stratford visited their daughter and sister Mrs Pearl Gray Thursday evening. Rev and Mrs Morris Henson and girls of Shawnee spent weekend with his parents. Mr and Mrs Jim Mills of Minco were guests of Mr and Mrs M D Edwards. W N Isaacs Mike and Steve Gray called on Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden and Avery Pennington while Fleeta Joyce of Lawton visited with Virgie Pennington and Mildred Clay.

Florence Isaacs Hollie Wood Clara Chandler Stratford Pearl Gray Morris Henson Shawnee P. O. Henson W. N. Isaacs Mike and Steven Gray Mrs Frank Dryden Avery Pennington Fleeta Joyce of Lawton Virgie Pennington Mildred Clay Calvin Pennington

Local families hold visiting hours across several towns

Mr and Mrs Fred Gray and family visited his parents in Center on Thursday evening. Versa Summers Davie Smith Ada and Linnie Coffey Kansas visited Lee Farmer and family. Melton family spent Sunday in Oklahoma City with her sister Bobby Hoock. Hicks family of Clinton visited their daughters in Choctaw and Oil Center. Raymond Lamb hosted visitors Wednesday morning. Max Law visited with Wanda Stone and Margaret Stone near Stratford. Tucker families visited Ruby and Glen Dryden Thursday night.

Fred Gray Oren Gray Center Versa Summers Davie Smith Ada Linnie Coffey Kansas Lee Farmer Summers Mr. Farmer Smith Mr. Coffey A. L. Melton Oklahoma City Bobby Hoock Harold Hicks Clinton Lee Tucker Rance Tucker Ruby Glen Dryden Walter Wood Stratford

Wayne Pennington Visits Dixie Elmore in Stratford

Wayne Pennington visited Miss Dixie Elmore of Stratford on Sunday in a social call. The two residents were seen in the Stratford area during the afternoon hours.

Wayne Pennington Dixie Elmore Stratford

Stinnetts Dine with Penningtons in Pauls Valley

Mr and Mrs C C Stinnett of Pauls Valley were Saturday supper guests of their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington.

C. C. Stinnett Pauls Valley Neville Pennington

Gary and Larry Gray Visit Oil Center Cousins

Gary and Larry Gray spent a day with their cousins Mike and Rodney Gray of Oil Center, sharing family time and catching up on news.

Gary Larry Gray Mike and Rodney Gray Oil Center

Edwardses Attend Revival Near Galey Each Night

Mr and Mrs M D Edwards have attended the revival meeting near Galey every night for the past two weeks.

M. D. Edwards Galey

Dryden visit to Rev Stone after hospital stay

Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden visited Rev and Mrs L D Stone Saturday night. Rev Stone cipher had just returned from the hospital.

Frank Dryden Mrs L. D. Stonecipher Rev. Stonecipher

Mrs Pearl Gray Visits Stratford Relative Tuesday

Mrs Pearl Gray and her children visited her mother Mrs Hallie Wood of Stratford on Tuesday.

Pearl Gray Hallie Wood Stratford

Ada man spends Friday night with Doyne Isaacs

Loyd Gurley of Ada was with Doyne Isaacs on Friday night in a local gathering.

Joy Roberts Jr and Irene Carson Spend Day Riding

Joy Roberts Jr. visited Irene Carson on Sunday and the pair spent the day horseback riding together.

Joy Roberts Jr Irene Carson

Tucker and Dorothea Visit Mrs. Wood Saturday

Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Tucker and Dorothea of Galey called on Mrs. Clara Wood Saturday morning.

M. R. Tucker Dorothea of Galey Clara Wood

Pattons Stay With Isaacs In Oklahoma City

Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Patton of Oklahoma City spent Friday night with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs.

J. A. Patton Oklahoma City W. N. Isaacs

Mrs Bridgman Named Cook At Vanoss School

Mrs Bridgman will be employed as a cook at Vanoss School this term, joining the staff to prepare meals for students and staff.

Mrs. Ethel Keef Visits Ada Family On Wednesday

Mrs Ethel Keef of Ada spent Wednesday night with Mr and Mrs J W Law and Max. Most all of the children were glad to see the school buses making their rounds Monday morn.

Ethel Keef Ada J. W. Law Max

Family returns home after week with grandparents

Mrs. Iva Mae Crowder and her children return to their Midwest City home Saturday following a week’s visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Troy Miller.

Iva Mae Crowder Midwest City Troy Miller

Cavener Family Visit to Ada Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Edmond Cavener and their sons of Ada visited his father E C Cavener and H R during the weekend.

Edmond Cavener Ada E. C. Cavener H. R

Oil Center Couple Hosts Sunday Dinner

Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray and their Oil Center family were Sunday dinner guests of her parents Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs.

Vernon Gray Family of Oil Center W. N. Isaacs

Mrs Iva Carson In Ada Seeking Eye Treatment

Mrs Iva Carson was in Ada Monday morning where she is receiving treatment for her eyes.

Iva Carson Ada

Garland Pennington Seeks Wanda Hendricks in Ada

Garland Pennington called on Miss Wanda Hendricks of Ada Sunday, a simple social visit noted in local society circles. The brief interaction reflects typical community exchanges in Ada during the weekend.

Garland Pennington Wanda Hendricks Ada

Oscar Carson Travels From Ardmore To Lubbock

Oscar Carson left Monday evening for Ardmore where he stayed with his daughter Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Taylor and proceeded to Lubbock Texas on Tuesday.

Oscar Carson Ardmore Thomas Taylor Lubbock, Tex

Turnover Narrow Escape In Glen Dryden Incident

A report notes that Glen Dryden experienced a narrow escape last Tuesday while driving. Authorities are reviewing circumstances surrounding the incident and any resulting safety recommendations.

Glen Dryden

County dump truck overturns injuring worker

A county dump truck overturned after its back wheels came loose. The injured worker received a head cut requiring six stitches and several minor bruises. He returned to work Monday. The incident involved Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Pennington and family, former Parish Chapel residents the Lanes.

Alfred Pennington

Florence Isaacs Visits Ada Woman Tuesday Evening

Florence Isaacs visited Mrs. Gwendol Wright of Ada Tuesday evening. The social call was reported in the local society notes.

Florence Isaacs

Vernon man visits brother and family Friday

Clarence Melton of Vernon Texas visited his brother Mr and Mrs L Melton and family Friday.

Clarence Melton Vernon, Tex Mrs. L. Melton

Mr and Mrs Hubert Clay Visit Pennington and Mildred Clay

Mr and Mrs Hubert Clay and family spent Wednesday night with Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington and Mrs Mildred Clay, sharing hospitality during an informal visit.

Hubert Clay Milo Pennington Mildred Clay

Husband in Japan to Return Home Soon

Mrs. Mildred Clay received a telegram Friday that Orin was leaving for the States and another Saturday stating he was in San Francisco. He has been in Japan the past two years and will be home any day now.

Mildred Clay Orin States San Francisco Japan

Notable Visit Describes Mrs Voyles Recovery

A brief note records Mrs Wallie Voyles spending some time with a relative on Saturday as she recovers from an operation.

Penningtons and friends picnicked on Blue south of Conerville

Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington and Vineta with Calv in Pennington David and Rosa Jane of Enid Mr and Mrs J E Maddox Mr and Mrs B B Jackson Patricia Rita and Bobby of Ga ar Corner and Mr and Mrs R L Wood of Oklahoma City were picnicking on Blue south of Connerville Sunday.

Milo Pennington Vineta Calvin Pennington David Rosa Jane Enid J. E. Maddox B. B. Jackson Patricia Rita Bobby Gaar Corner R. L. Wood Oklahoma City Blue Connerville

Miss Vasto Pennington Visits Family in Post

Miss Vasto Pennington spends a few days with her sister, Mr and Mrs Elmo Minor of Post Texas.

Miss Vasto Pennington Mrs. Elmo Minor Post, Tex

Visit Highlights Local Social Evening

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Reed of Francis and Mr and Mrs Altus Alexander of Oklahoma City visited awhile Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer.

Lawrence Reed Francis Altus Alexander Oklahoma City Lee Farmer

Family visits Saturday night with Center pair

A family visited for a while Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Oren Gray of Center.

Shawnee Guests at Edwards Home

Rev. and Mrs. Don Robinson and family of Shawnee were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Edwards and family.

Don Robinson Shawnee M. D. Edwards

Gray family visit highlights Oil Center gathering

Mike, Rodney and Vickie Gray of Oil Center visited Gary, Larry and Norma Joyce Gray Sunday evening, sharing time together.

Mike Rodney Vickie Gray Oil Center Gary Larry Norma Joyce Gray

Mrs Frank Dryden Calls On Mrs Clara Wood

A brief society note records Mrs Frank Dryden calling on Mrs Clara Wood on Thursday morning.

Miller brothers Fished at Daugherty Tuesday Night

Virgil Ray Miller of Memphis Texas and Alvie Miller were at Daugherty Tuesday night fishing.

Virgil Ray Miller Memphis, Tex Alvie Miller Daugherty

Oklahoma City women visit BalLard couple Tuesday

Mrs Elma Law and Mrs Dora Richardson of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Willie Ballard Tuesday evening.

Elma Law Dora Richardson Oklahoma City Willie Ballard

Oklahoma trio tours dam and hits Springfield

Mrs J A Patton of Oklahoma City Mrs Clara Wood and Florence Isaacs spent a week visiting relatives in Harrison and Flippin Arkansas and Springfield Missouri. In Flippin they toured Bull Shoals dam the fifth largest in the United States and a source of Oklahoma电 electricity. In Springfield they were served at a filling station by Rev Buddy Garrett son of Mr and Mrs Rae Garrett of Center He attends Bible College.

J. A. Patton Oklahoma City Clara Wood Florence Isaacs Harrison and Flippin Ark Springfield Flippin Bull Shoals White River United States Oklahoma Buddy Garrett Buddy Rae Garrett Center Bible College

Family visits span weekend in local town

Virgil Farmer Billie Ray Pat sy and Gerald Lynn called on his brother Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer Friday. Mr and Mrs H Kinsey Mr and Mrs John Dunn of Vaness visited Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington.

Virgil Farmer Billie Ray Patsy Gerald Lynn Lee Farmer

Four New Pupils Enroll at Local School This Year

Four students begin at the school this year James Larry Gray Jerry Melton Wayland Pennington and the Bridgeman boy are reading writing and arithmetic for the first time this term.

Larry Gray Jerry Melton Wayland Pennington Little Bridgeman Boy

Family Visit and Fishing Trip Highlight Local Roundup

Mr. and Mrs. A L Melton hosted their son and his family this Friday. Steven and Rodney Gray from Oil Center visited their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W N Isaacs and enjoyed fishing together during their Wednesday stay.

Mrs Verneice Dryden Visits Saturday Evening

Mrs Verneice Dryden visited a while Saturday evening with Mrs Clora Wood in the conversation and companionship.

Verneice Dryden Clora Wood

Irene Carson and Joy Roberts Jr Visit Isaacs Household

Miss Irene Carson and Joy Roberts Jr visited awhile Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs.

Irene Carson Joy Roberts Jr

Dryden Family Spends Sunday with Lawrence Relatives

Ruby and Glen Dryden spent Sunday with their brother Mr and Mrs Ray Dryden and family in Lawrence.

Ruby Glen Dryden Mrs Ray Dryden Lawrence

Baptism at Stratford Lake Draws Law Dryden Family

Mr J W Law Mrs J W Law and Max joined Frank Dryden at Stratford Lake Sunday evening for baptismal services. Max was among those baptized.

J. W. Law Max Frank Dryden Stratford Lake

Local Social Visitors Explore Pennington Household

Miss Ruby Dryden and Mrs Virgie Pierce of Maxwell with Mr and Mrs Calvin Pennington and family visited Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington Saturday.

Ruby Dryden Virgie” Pierce Maxwell Calvin Pennington Mrs Milo Pennington

Mrs Verneice Dryden Visits Magar Family Clusters

Mrs Verneice Dryden visited her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Magar Sunday. Other visitors included Mrs Irene Klotts Doris and Sue of Stratford Mr and Mrs Roy Magar and family of Center Miss Ruth Magar of Ada Mrs Dorothy Levin and Carl Lee of Fitzhugh.

Verneice Dryden Jim Magar Irene Klotts Doris Sue Stratford Roy Magar Center Ruth Magar Ada Dorothy Levin Carl Lee Fitzhugh

Local visits noted from Galey and nearby families

Mrs. Iva Carson called on Alene Anderson Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Tucker and girls of Galey and Mrs. Ollie Tucker visited Mrs. Clara Wood and Florence Isaacs Tuesday. Rance Tucker and David Galey called on Willie Isaacs Tuesday.

Iva Carson Alene Anderson M. R. Tucker Galey Ollie Tucker Clara Wood Florence Isaacs Rance Tucker David Galey Willie Isaacs

Dryden Couple Attends Free Baptist Camp Ground Service

Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden attended church at the Free Baptist Camp Ground Sunday night.

Frank Dryden Free Baptist Camp Ground

Stratford Couple Named in Local Item

A notice mentions Mr. and Mrs. Luther Stonecipher near Stratford, identified in a local community item.

Pennington Family Vacation With Enid Relatives

Mr and Mrs Calvin Pennington along with David and Rosia Jane of Enid are spending a two week vacation with their respective parents Mr and Mrs Willie Pierce and Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington staying at family homes nearby.

Calvin Pennington David and Rosia Jane Enid Willie Pierce Milo Pennington Maxwell

Pennington and Pierce Families on Enid Maxwell Vacation

Mr and Mrs Calvin Pennington and family of Enid spend two weeks visiting their parents Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington and Mr and Mrs Willie Pierce of Maxwell during a seaside vacation period.

Doyne Isaacs Spends Evening With Ada Neighbor Loyd Gurley

Doyne Isaacs spent Wednesday night with Loyd Gurley of Ada, sharing time in a social visit.

Doyne Isaacs Loyd Gurley Ada

Dryden Family Visit Highlighted By Local Callers

Mr and Mrs Ray Dryden their children and Bob Davis of Lawrence visited Ruby and Glen Dryden on Thursday in a brief local social note detailing the family gathering.

Ray Dryden Bob Davis Lawrence Ruby Glen Dryden

Camp meeting and fishing trip noted in Ada visit

Mrs. Oscar Carson learns from sister Mrs. Cora Davis of Ada that she and Mrs. Brians will attend the camp meeting at Non. They fish daily from Mrs. Brians’s Rock Creek cabin and attend camp meeting nights.

Oscar Carson Cora Davis Ada Mrs. Brians Non Rock Creek

Lawrence Farmer and Debra Visit Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer

Lawrence Farmer and Debra of Rebee called on Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer Sunday evening. The brief social call involved neighbors meeting in the home of the Farmers.

Lawrence Farmer Debra Rebee Mrs. Lee Farmer

Stratford woman joins ADA WEEKLY subscription list

Mrs. J. H. Gentry of Stratford becomes a new subscriber to the ADA WEEKLY. The note invites others to subscribe and offers to take additional subscriptions.

J. H. Gentry Stratford ADA

Jr. calls Gwendolyn Rowe Sunday evening

A short note reports that Gwendolyn Rowe received a call from an individual identified aserts Jr. on Sunday evening. The fragment suggests a personal contact communication but provides no further details on the context or outcome.

Isaacs Dines With Ruby and Glen Dryden Thursday

W. N. Isaacs was the Thursday dinner guest of Ruby and Glen Dryden, sharing an evening of conversation and hospitality at their home.

W. N. Isaacs Ruby Glen Dryden

Stratford dinner guests include four Oklahoma women

Mrs. Elma Law and Mrs. Dora Richardson of Oklahoma City along with Mrs. Florence Wren of Stratford and Mrs. Davie Johnson of Anadarko were the Monday dinner guests of Mrs. Zona Arthur in Stratford.

Elma Law Dora Richardson Oklahoma City Florence Wren Stratford Davie Johnson Anadarko Zona Arthur

Miller, Law families meet Wednesday night

Mr and Mrs Troy Miller and Clara visited Mr and Mrs J W Law on Wednesday night in a social call.

Troy Miller Clara J. W. Law

Mrs Dora Richardson Visits Oklahoma City Household

Mrs Dora Richardson of Oklahoma City spent most of the week with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Law, marking a notable social visit at their home.

Dora Richardson Oklahoma City J. W. Law

FFA Banquet Attendees Gather at Ada Aldridge Hotel

Ronnie Rowe Max Law Bobby Jackson Harrel Gene Pennington John Law Joy Roberts Jr and Jerry Pennington attended the FFA banquet at the Aldridge Hotel in Ada with other members and guests.

Ronnie Rowe Max Law Bobby Jackson Harrel Gene Pennington John Law Joy Roberts Jr Jerry Pennington FFA Aldridge Hotel Ada

Family Visit From Lawton and Memphis Brings News

Mr and Mrs Darrell Harrison and family of Lawton and Mr and Mrs Virgil Ray Miller of Memphis Tex visited their parents Mr and Mrs Troy Miller over the weekend bringing greetings and updates to the household.

Darrell Harrison Lawton Virgil Ray Miller Memphis Tex Troy Miller

Walter Enloe Visits Glen Dryden Tuesday Night

Walter Enloe of Pickett visited Glen Dryden Tuesday night, sharing time and news in a local social call.

Walter Enloe of Pickett Glen Dryden

Dryden family gathers for Saturday night visit

Theresia and Virginia Ann Dryden of Lawrence spent Saturday night with their aunt and uncle Ruby and Glen Dryden.

Theresia Virginia Ann Dryden Lawrence Ruby and Glen Dryden

Farmers Host Ada Couple in Family Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Lavern Farmer of Ada spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Farmer.

Meltons Visit Relatives In Tuesday Gathering

Mr and Mrs Albert Melton of Vaness visited his brother Mr and Mrs A L Melton on Tuesday in a family gathering reflecting kinship ties and local social routine.

Albert Melton of Vaness A. L. Melton

Parish Chapel Visitors From Maxwell and Enid

Mrs. Virgie Pierce of Maxwell Mrs. Alene Pennington and daughter of Enid and Miss Ruby Dryden visited Mrs. Virgie Pennington Friday.

Virgie Pierce Maxwell Alene Pennington Enid Ruby Dryden Virgie Pennington

Mrs Alene Anderson and Mrs Oscar Carson Fished Isaacs Pond

Mrs Alene Anderson and Mrs Oscar Carson were fishing in the Isaacs pond Friday according to a brief local report.

Alene Anderson Oscar Carson Isaacs Pond

Back for a Visit by Mr and Mrs O M Lane

Mr and Mrs O M Lane and family of Morris returned for a visit, stopping by to catch up with relatives and share a pleasant afternoon in town.

0. M. Lane Morris

Irene Carson Attends Sunday Service at Gaar Corner

Irene Carson attends church at Gaar Corner Sunday morning, joining worshippers in a quiet local observance. The visit highlights regular parish life and community ties in the neighborhood.

Irene Carson Gaar Corner

Farmers Homer Wayne and John Alexander in Sulphur on business

Homer and Wayne Farmer and John Alexander traveled to Sulphur for business matters on Monday, engaging with local contacts and arranging pending tasks.

Homer Wayne Farmer John Alexander

Garland Pennington Travels with Ada Figure Foy Hendrics

Garland Pennington visited a while Wednesday and Thursday evenings with Foy Hendrics of Ada, according to local records.

Garland Pennington Foy Hendrics Ada

Mr and Mrs Oscar Carson Sowing Wheat on Monday

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Carson were busy Monday sowing wheat, continuing agricultural work likely tied to a fall harvest cycle. The scene captures a rural routine with two farmers tending fields during the season's activities.

Mrs Oscar Carson

Local Visitors Span Weekend Socials

Mrs Lorraine Pennington visited Monday with Mrs Lester Elmore of Stratford. Clara spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer and family.

Lorraine Pennington Lester Elmore Stratford

Youth Fellowship Meeting At Free Will Baptist Ada

Max attended a Youth Fellowship gathering Saturday night at the Free Will Baptist Church in Ada. The event involved local youths and church leadership as part of ongoing fellowship activities.

J. W. Law Max Free Will Baptist Church Ada

Minor Family Visits Pennington Household in Post

Mr and Mrs Elmo Minor and their son of Post Texas spent Thursday night with her brother Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington showcasing a family social visit with local relatives in Post.

Elmo Minor Post, Tex Alfred Pennington

Ada and Whitesboro visitors visit local residents

Mr. and Mrs. Claude Pennington and Yvonne of Ada, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Farmer and Linda Isaacs of Whitesboro, Tex., visited Mr. and Mrs. Lee Farmer Saturday.

Claude Pennington Yvonne Ada Ernest Farmer Linda Isaacs Whitesboro, Tex Mrs Lee Farmer

Local Social Visits and Death Notice in Stratford Area

Frank Dryden and family visited Rev. and Mrs. Stonecipher near Stratford. Multiple neighbors and relatives visited in Stratford Ada and Creel's Convalescent Home. Word came this week of the death of Howard Galey, former Parish Chapel resident, with body shipped from California for burial.

Howard Galey Parish Chapel Galey California

Lula News Social Visits Highlight Tulsa Tahlequah Areas

Helen Clifford reports a flurry of visits as families from Tulsa Tahlequah Pauls Valley and Ada gather at the Brooks Johnston and Johnston households. Residents share Saturday and Sunday visits with relatives including Smiths Johns t ons and Brooks family members across several towns.

Keith Johnston Visits with Pauls Valley Grandparents

Keith Johnston of Pauls Valley spent the past week visiting his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Jake Johnston.

Keith Johnston Pauls Valley Jake Johnston

Johnston Visit by Pauls Valley Family

Mr and Mrs Jake Johnston visited their sons R H Arthur and John Royce Johnston of Pauls Valley on Wednesday and Thursday.

Jake Johnston R. H., Arthur and John Royce Johnston Pauls Valley

Ada visitors share Sunday afternoon at Clifford home

Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks and Linda of Ada visited Sunday afternoon with her parents Mr and Mrs D R Clifford.

Donald Brooks Linda Ada D. R. Clifford

Visitors at Johnston Home Include Several Local Residents

Visitors in Mr and Mrs Jake Johnstons home Sunday included Patsy Fortner Wanda Faye Glover Mr and Mrs F E Brown and daughter Patsy Mr and Mrs Arvel Davis from Union Valley.

Jake Johnston Patsy Fortner Wanda Faye Glover F. E. Brown Patsy Arvel Davis Union Valley

Johnston Family Visits Extend Stonewall Ties

Jerry and Karen Johnston of Stonewall visited Saturday night with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Johnston. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Johnston of Stonewall visited his parents Sunday.

Jerry and Karen Johnston Stonewall Paul Johnston Lloyd Johnston

Jake Johnston Buys New Corn Gatherer

Jake Johnston purchases a corn gathering machine and reports strong performance. He praises its efficiency and effectiveness in field work amid busy harvest days.

Jake Johnston

Union Valley Visit Highlights Davis Brooks Family

Mr and Mrs Arvel Davis of Union Valley visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks and Aunt Hattie Brooks.

Arvel Davis Union Valley Walter Brooks Hattie Brooks

JohnstonVisit Highlights Family Sunday Afternoon

Mary Sue Johnston and Patsy Brown visited Sunday afternoon with Sue's grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Bob Johnston.

Mary Sue Johnston Patsy Brown Sue Mrs Bob Johnston

Tucson Couple Visits With Walter Brooks

Mr. and Mrs Finis Brown of Tucson Arizona and Mr. and Mrs Jake Johnston visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs Walter Brooks.

Finis Brown Tucson, Ariz Jake Johnston Walter Brooks

Johnston Family Visit Highlights Weekend Gathering

Mr and Mrs Paul Johnston and Lynn Leader visited Saturday with his son and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Johnston of Stonewall.

Paul Johnston Lynn Leader Lloyd Johnston Stonewall

Pontotoc and Coal Counties clash in Tu Pelo All Star game

Pontotoc High School stars beat Coal County 15 to 6 in a Monday night All-Star contest at Tu Pelo. Pontotoc drew players from Byng Roff and Stonewall, while Coal County featured Coal Gate standouts in the grade school section.

Pontotoc Coal Counties Tupelo

Local Jamboree Spots Narrow Victory for Rural Teams

Game boys from Byng Roff Ada Lula defeated Coal County rivals Tupelo Pleasant Hill and Coal Gate by 8 to 7 in a tight contest.

Byng Roff Ada Lula Coal County Tupelo Pleasant Hill Coalgate

Navy airman on 30 day leave from Alaska

Paul Fortner of the Navy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fortner, was in town for a 30 day leave before reporting to Alaska. He left Sunday night after visiting here.

Paul Fortner Navy Alaska Thomas Fortner

Play party hosted by Patsy and Don Nickels

Friday night a social gathering occurred at the Nickels home with a large group served refreshments. Mrs Eva Jean Wofford remains in Valley View Hospital for surgery preparation and care.

Patsy Don Nickels Eva Jean Wofford Valley View Hospital

Lula boys defeat Byng 12-1 in Tupelo baseball clash

Lula grade school boys beat Byng 12 to 1 in a Friday night game at Tupelo. The Lula and Byng High School teams clashed in the same venue with Lula on top in the earlier matchup.

Lula Byng Tupelo Gyng

Lula Boys Rout Tupelo In Afternoon Basketball

Lula grade boys traveled to Tupelo and defeated Tupelo with ease. Getty High School’s team visited Lula Tuesday afternoon but did not win, remaining unsuccessful in their bid.

Lula Tupelo Getty High School

Women of Jesse plan meeting to form club

The Women of the Jesse community schedule a meeting Thursday afternoon September 6 at the schoolhouse to form a Jesse community club. All interested persons are invited to attend.

Jesse

Record King Crab Caught Near Kodiak Island

A colossal king crab was caught near Kodiak Island Alaska featuring a seven foot leg span. The catch stands out as an extraordinary example of marine gigantism and drew attention from local fishers and researchers.

Kodiak Island Alaska

Hisaws Strike Water at 287 Feet in Frisco

Mr and Mrs Hisaw drilled a well near Frisco reaching 287 feet with water close to the top. Cager Hisaw Sr and his son moved a concrete block well house and began pump installation to supply the house with water.

Frisco Boda Hisaw Boda Cager Hisaw

First Edition of Washington Journal Limited to Eight Copies

Only eight copies of The Journal of Major George Washington remain from its 1754 Williamsburg print run in Virginia. The rare volume marks early colonial military leadership and historical publishing.

George Washington Williamsburg

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Jim Mills Mineco Juanita Sires Choctaw Clareta Gray Mrs. Ray Lamb Wanda Margaret Stonecipher Near Stratford Jim Colbert Colbert The Baptist Church Leader Homeless Wallie Voyles A.L. Melton Steven and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs Luther Stonecipher Gwendolyn Rowe Mrs. Lavern Farmer Minnie Melton Wilson Janie Farmer Clara Miller Oma Ward Creel Ann Hamblin Tom Burch Gwendol Wright Pod Law John J. W Law Lula News Helen Clifford Carl Smith Tulsa Luther Smith Tahlequah Ben Johnston Molley Ann Virgie Johnston Mary Sue Arthur Johnston Keith Glenn McGuire Billy Glen Sharon Glenda Walter Brook Paul Johnston and Eir Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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