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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1956

Page

7

Mrs Georgia Barnes Wins Recovery After Surgery

Mrs Georgia Barnes entered an Oklahoma City hospital on August 12 for major surgery. Mr Barnes remained at her bedside and reports she is on the road to recovery, able to dine in the hospital dining room, with hopes to return home in the second week of September. Melba Byrd also had major surgery last Wednesday and is doing fine, likely home before the press deadline.

Georgia Barnes Oklahoma City Barnes Melba Byrd

Forehand Family Reunion Trips and Homecoming

Mr and Mrs Lee Forehand return from a three week vacation starting August 12 with the Forehand family reunion in Purcell. Family members, including four brothers two sisters and many nieces and nephews, gather for meals and reminiscences before several visits with children in Oklahoma City Tulsa Nowata and Kansas trips.

Lee Forehand Forehand Purcell Lee Oklahoma City Alice Reddick Raymond Forehand Tulsa Lee Crumliss Nowata Bud Forehand T. H. Forehand Kansas Loss Henry

Hulstine Speaks at 11 O'clock Service in Community Building

Last Sunday Mrs Hulstine delivered the 11 o'clock sermon at the community building. Mr and Mrs J W Stegall and Schley Stegall visited J W's brother Steve Stegall in a convalescent home in Ada Sunday. While they were away Price McGallard of Oklahoma City called to see them.

J. W. Stegall Schley Stegall J. W Steve Stegall Ada Price McGallard Oklahoma City

Durbin Family Visit In Tupelo Resides With Relatives

Mr and Mrs M A Durbin of Tupelo visited last week at the home of Mr and Mrs J W Stegall, the sister and brother in law of Mr Durbin.

M. A. Durbin Tupelo Mr. Durbin J. W. Stegall

Ada resident and relatives visit old friend

Mrs Mildred Powers of Ada and her two nieces Darlene and Doris Blackwell spent Monday visiting an old friend Miss Dora Daniel.

Mildred Powers Ada Darlene Doris Blackwell Dora Daniel

Lost Trip For Chickens Ends In Francis Return

Mrs. Lillian Thompson and Dora drove toward Francis to buy hens but misread directions and headed toward Allen. After retracing they reached Francis, bought the fowl, and returned home. They planned to return Monday night if daylight found them safe.

Lilian Thompson Francis Frisco Dora Allen

Visitors from Coalgate Spend Week With Colbert Family

Mrs. L. C. Colbert and Billie Spears visited last week with Mrs. Colbert's daughter and her family, Mr. and Mrs. Boda Hisaw, at their home.

Langley Family Weekend Visit Noted in Oklahoma City Area

Mr and Mrs Bob Langley and Gae Von of Vamoosa spent the weekend with Mrs Vera Minor, the Langleys' mother. Another daughter Mrs Reba Daniel, Vicky and Valerie visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Price McGallard of Oklahoma City.

Bob Langley Gae von Vamoosa Langley Vera Minor Reba Daniel Vicky Valerie Price McGallard Oklahoma City

Lumber trip ends with farm report on Frisco dam

Arthur Johnson traveled to Atoka last Monday to fetch lumber for a corn crib. Returning home he stored the lumber in the hay barn and placed corn in a corner. The morning paper carried a writeup about an axe being laid to the Frisco dam.

Arthur Johnson Atoka Johnson

Frisco residents plan future as Patton group clears dump

In Frisco area news, residents including the Pattons work on clearing an old railroad dump while Johnson halts at their location. Boda Hisan continues deep drilling, already down 200 feet on his well.

Frisco Pattons Johnson Boda Hisan

Marshall Family Dinner Hosts Cousins Visit Abroad

Mr and Mrs Babe Marshall and daughter Barbara of Ratliff City shared Sunday dinner with cousins Jim and Sid Marshall. Last week Roscoe Wood of Han ford Calif and daughter Mamie Braddock of Fitts town visited in the Jim and Sid Marshall home.

Babe Marshall Barbara Ratliff City Mr. Marshall Jim and Sid Marshall Roscoe Wood Hanford Calif Mamie Braddock Fittstown

Sunday Guests at the Marshall Home

Sunday afternoon visitors included Virgil Johnson, Windell Price and family, Nie Ray Marshall, Glenn Hendrix, and the Marshall family. Saturday night guest was Mrs. Betty Lynch of Tishomingo.

Jim Sid Marshall Virgil Johnson Windell Price Kenneth and Johnnie Ray Marshall Glenn Hendryx Marshall Betty Lynch Tishomingo

Mrs Lorene Campbell and Boys Visit Miss Jim Marshall

Mrs Lorene Campbell and her sons from Stonewall spent Monday visiting Miss Jim Marshall.

Lorene Campbell Stonewall Jim Marshall

Weekend Visitors At Maxwell Home Include City Guests

Saturday guests in the M. M. Maxwell home were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Maxwell of Tupelo and Bill Miller of Oklahoma City. The Maxwells' son Kenneth of Oklahoma City spent the weekend. Sunday dinner guests were Don Brewer and Tommy Bracher of Oklahoma City.

M. M. Maxwell Walter Maxwell Tupelo Bill Miller Oklahoma City Maxwells Kenneth Don Brewer Tommy Bracher

Fort Worth Social Guests Visit Local Family

Jack Green Sandy and Austin Wade and Virginia Green Mrs L L Mossman of Ft Worth visited Thursday and Friday with her daughter Mrs Hoyt Lillard and family.

Jack Green Sandy and Austin Wade Virginia Green L. L. Mossman Ft. Worth, Tex Mrs. Hoyt Lillard

Mrs Pearl Hudgens Visits Aunt in Santa Rosa

Mrs Pearl Hudgens of Santa Rosa California visited her aunt Mrs Lula Henry at the Elbert Bowerses Monday evening.

Pearl Hudgens Santa Rosa Calif Lula Henry Elbert Bowerses

Thompson couple attends Simpsons 50th wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Newt Thompson joined Mrs Thompson’s parents Mr and Mrs E H Simpson for a celebration marking the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary last Friday evening.

Newt Thompson Mrs. Thompson Mrs E. H. Simpson

Barbees Return After Summer Absence

Mrs Barbee spent two weeks with her daughter Mrs Fred Kneeland and her baby boy Edward Lee born August 10. The family has returned to the community after the summer away.

Barbees Barbee Fred Kneeland Edward Lee

Fishermen Reel In Eight Big Lake Texoma Catch

George Sims T W Sims Kenneth Rodgers and Leonard Weddle fished Saturday at Lake Texoma and landed eight fish weighing 112 pounds each for a hefty haul.

George T. W. Sims Kenneth Rodgers Leonard Weddle Lake Texoma

Lillard Family Visit Ends With Return Trip

Mr and Mrs Charlie Lillard spent Friday through Sunday with their son Lowell and family in Pauls Valley. Lowell brought them home Sunday afternoon to conclude the visit.

Charlie Lillard Lowell Lillards Pauls Valley Lowell

Monday guests at the Maxwell home

Monday visitors were Mrs Maxwell's sister and her husband Mr L M Miller and Mrs L M Miller from Sidney Nebraska.

M. M. Maxwell Mr. Maxwell Mrs. L. M. Miller Sidney, Neb

Dub Scott Visits Ted Anderson on Sunday Afternoon

Dub Scott appeared as a Sunday afternoon visitor at the home of Ted Anderson, sharing casual moments and greetings. No further details of the visit are provided in the readable text.

Dub Scott Ted Anderson

First Day School Dilemma Between Mother and Son

Mrs Vera Minor feared loneliness as her son Anthony began school. Anthony urged her to accompany him on the first day, and she agreed to go only on Friday and Monday. He insisted she return Tuesday as well, and the dispute remains unresolved.

Vera Minor Little Anthony Minor Anthony

Sims Family Dinner With George Sims Parents

Mr and Mrs Preston Sims and Eugene shared a Sunday dinner with his parents Mr and Mrs George Sims in a family gathering.

Preston Sims Eugene Mrs George Sims

Flowers family visits Oklahoma City discharged son James

Mr and Mrs Leon Flowers travel to Oklahoma City on Sunday to meet their son James who was discharged from the armed forces. Ollie Medcalf and Joe Hooshier also discharged arrive with James for the reunion.

Leon Flowers Oklahoma City James Ollie Medcalf Joe Hooshier

Visitors gather at George Sims home Sunday

Sunday afternoon a gathering at the George Sims residence included Mrs. Sims sister Mrs. Collie Massey and her daughter Lorene Laxton and girls, Kenneth Rodgers, Mrs. Myers and children, Mrs. Scroggins and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. David Jennings with Mrs. Styles.

George Sims Sims Collie Massey Lorene Laxton Kenneth Rodgers Myers Scroggins Styles David Jennings

Visitors call on John Reed home and Lake Texoma trip

Sunday visitors to the John Reed home included Mr and Mrs C L Hammond and Alice of Ada, Mr and Mrs Stanley Rudenickie of Oklahoma City and Albert and Hugh Reed of Caldwell Kansas. Last Thursday fishing at Lake Texoma drew Mrs Ted Anderson, Harry Joe and Barry, Mr and Mrs Tom Nothal and Mr and Mrs Leroy Sawyers of Jesse.

John Reed C. L. Hammond Alice Ada Stanley Rudenickie Oklahoma City Albert Hugh Reed Caldwell Kan Ted Anderson Harry Joe Barry Tom Nothal Leroy Sawyers Jesse Lake Texoma

Mrs and Mr Smith Visit Hugo Families Over Weekend

Mrs Douglas Smith and David and Dusty traveled to Hugo and stayed from Friday to Sunday. Mr Smith joined Lois Jean and Mrs Jim Young on Saturday. Mrs Young visited her sister Mrs Calvin Movers and family during the trip.

Douglas Smith David Dusty Hugo Mr. Smith Lois Jean Jim Young Mrs. Young Calvin Movers

Vinsons Visit Vasco Moore. Oregon scenes shown

Mr and Mrs Hubert Vinson and their two sons David and George Paul of Klamath Falls Oregon were guests in the Vasco Moore home Monday night. Mrs Vinson is Mrs Moore s sister. The evening was spent visiting and viewing scenic moving pictures of Oregon.

Hubert Vinson David George Paul Klamath Falls Ore Vasco Moore Vinson

Ice Cream Party Noted with Mann and Bruce Guests

The Roy Reeds hosted an ice cream party last week with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. John L. Mann and Wendall Bruce, among others.

Roy Reeds John L. Mann Wendall Bruce

New Families Arrive in Double Lakes Community

The Reford Bakers from Texas move to Double Lakes and are joined by another new family, the Patricks, as the area welcomes new residents.

Reford Bakers Texas Double Lakes Patricks

Local family visits and weekend gatherings reported

Mr and Mrs Ted Anderson and their boys had lunch Sunday with the Tom Nothafs at Jesse Netha Lillard of Pauls Valley is spending this week with the Charlie and Hoyt Lillards She visited school Tuesday.

Ted Anderson Tom Jesse Netha Lillard Pauls Valley Charlie and Hoyt Lillards

Carmen Murray Is Home To Stay

Carmen Murray remains at home after serving in the armed forces, marking a period of residence and return from duty. Murray has completed military service and now resumes civilian life.

Carmen Murray

Mrs. Nancy Ward and Cleo Visit Freeman Moore Family

Mrs. Nancy Ward and Cleo visited Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Moore on Sunday, sharing time during a social call and family gathering.

Nancy Ward Cleo Mrs Freeman Moore

Visitors from Watonga Oklahoma City and Wewoka Visit Moore Family

Last week the Joe C. Moore home welcomed guests including Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Nelson of Watonga, Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Butler of Oklahoma City, and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Moore and their children from Wewoka.

Joe C. Moore C. H. Nelson Watonga T. M. Butler Oklahoma City Ernest Moore Wewoka

Davis and Moore Families Visit Wayne Davises Friday

Mr and Mrs Arvel Davis and Mr and Mrs Joe C Moore visit the Wayne Davises Friday evening in a social gathering noted in local society circles.

Arvel Davis Joe C. Moore Wayne Davises

Asbury Mobley Family Back From California Vacation

Mr and Mrs Asbury Mobley and Mello returned Friday from a vacation in California.

Mrs. Asbury Mobley Mello California

Hunter visit to Arkansas City family

Mr and Mrs R C Hunter of Arkansas City Kansas visited his parents Mr and Mrs Robert Hunter last Thursday night and returned home Friday They came after their children who had been visiting about two weeks

R. C. Hunter Arkansas City Kan Robert Hunter

Harlington Guests Visit Fair Family This Weekend

Mr and Mrs E D Fair entertain as houseguests this weekend Mr and Mrs Dallas Ingle of Harlington Texas.

E. D. Fair Dallas Ingle Harlington, Tex

Henrietta Visitor Sees J C Treases Family

Tricia of Henrietta visited J C Treases on Tuesday. Jack Treas is identified as a brother of J C Treas.

Tricia Henrietta J. C. Treases Jack Treas J. C. Treas

Oklahoma City trip aids Gloria Jean Flower leg brace

Mrs. Luther Hodges and Mrs. Johnny Flowers and children traveled to Oklahoma City last Friday to obtain a leg brace for Gloria Jean Flower. Doctors indicate she may not need another brace.

Luther Hodges Johnny Flowers Oklahoma City Gloria Jean Flower

Odessa Soldier Billy Campbell Visits Grandmother

Billy Campbell of Odessa Texas visits his grandmother Mrs Annie Pittsenbarger this week after being recently discharged from military service.

Billy Campbell Odessa Tex Annie Pittsenbarger Armed Forces

Clifton Family Visits John Cliftons

Mr and Mrs W C Clifton Jr and their daughter along with Mrs W J Davis and her daughter and Mrs W C Clifton Sr visited the John Cliftons.

W. C. Clifton Jr W. J. Davis W. C. Clifton Sr John

Hatton Family Visits Finck Brothers in Cooperton

Mr and Mrs Gentry Hatton and their family spent last week visiting Mrs Hattons brothers Leo and Elmer Finck in Cooperton.

Gentry Hatton Mrs. Hatton Leo and Elmer Finck Cooperton

Mrs Martha Simpson and Son Gerald Visit Family

Mrs Martha Simpson and her son Gerald from Los Angeles arrived last Thursday to spend several days of their vacation visiting the Newt Thompsons and the E H Simpsons.

Martha Simpson Gerald Los Angeles Calif Newt Thompsons E. H. Simpsons

Moore Family Visits Highlight Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs Joe C Moore along with Mr and Mrs Raymond Moore visited Sunday afternoon with their boys, sharing a quiet, family gathering.

Campbell and Colbert announce Odessa wedding plans

Mr and Mrs W G Campbell of 1506 Parkey Drive Odessa announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Mary Lou Campbell to Jess L Colbert son of Mr and Mrs J L Colbert of Odessa. The wedding is set for Saturday September 1 at Belmont Baptist Church. Miss Campbell works for Shell Oil Co in Odessa. The couple will live in Odessa until the fall term in Lubbock where Mr Colbert is a student.

W. G. Campbell Parkey Drive Odessa Tex Mary Lou Campbelll Jess L. Colbert J.L. Colbert Belmont Baptist Church Miss Campbell Shell Oil Co Lubbock Colbert

Ada social visits log notes local residents

Joy Blankenship and Diana Clifton visited the Joe Collinses in Ada Friday evening. Mr and Mrs Ward Scott and Larry visited the John Cliftons Monday.

Joy Blankenship Diana Clifton Joe Collinses Ada Mrs. Ward Scott Larry John Cliftons

Family Trip Tied to Travel Plans and Departure

Don and Mrs. Martha Thompson and Gerald went to Norman on Monday where Don boarded a plane for Pensacola Florida. He will return Thursday.

Newt Thompson Don Martha Thompson Gerald Norman Pensacola Fla

Scouts Camp Overnight on Blue River Hosts Guests

Ahloso Bay Scouts of Troop 6 held an overnight camp out on Blue River last Friday night with Francis troop as guests. Attending from Ahloso were Lewis Sims Virgil Gantt Ralph Biggs Tony Thomas Jim My Hardin Billy Kelser and Scoutmaster Jack Green. Mr and Mrs J C Treas visited Mr and Mrs Dolph Treas at Wapanucka Sunday.

Ahloso Bay Blue River Francis Ahloso Lewis Sims Virgil Gantt Ralph Biggs Tony Thomas Jimmy Hardin Billy Kelser Jack Green

School Enrollment Report At Ahloso Notes 105 Pupils

Mr and Mrs J C Treas visited Dolph Treas at Ahloso School where enrollment this year is 105. The 16 beginners include David Lee Dry Donna Sue Bowers Linda Faye Bowers Ronald Gene Brown Priscilla Thomas Linda Sue Shields Ruth Ann Sims Sharon Beth Martin Regina and other names.

Ahloso School David Lee Dry Donna Sue Bowers Linda Faye Bowers Ronald Gene Brown Priscilla Thomas Linda Sue Shields Ruth Ann Sims Sharon Beth Martin Regina

New Students Enroll As Milk Program Debuts This Year

Debora Wright Cecil Nelson Steven Cantrell Sandy Lee Darlene Estes Barry Anderson Migeon Mann join classmates Homer Estes Connie Webb Florence Webb Shirley Webb Phyliss Hill Loren Hill Evelyn Cook Donald Cook Treas is principal Jackson oversees six/seventh grades West handles fourth/fifth Moore second/third Treas launches a milk program with three cent cartons mid morning and mid afternoon. all children urged to join.

Ahloso Home Demonstration Club Meets After School Lunch

The Ahloso Home Demonstration Club met Monday at 2 p.m. in the school lunch room. Roll call referenced My Biggest Sewing Problem. The county fair was discussed and refreshments were served by Mrs B L Hardin and Mrs L F McDaniel. Members present included Mrs C L Blankenship, Mrs Mable Bowers, Mrs Jewel Flanagan, Mrs Alma Moore, Mrs Wynona Moore, Mrs Nonnie Runnells, Mrs Maud Sliger, Mrs Frank Strickland and Mrs Douglas Smith.

Ahloso Home Demonstration Club B. L. Hardin L. F. McDaniel C. L. Blankenship Mable Bowers Jewel Flanagan Alma Moore Wynona Moore Nonnie Runnells Maud Sliger Frank Strickland Douglas Smith

Effie Morris Returns Home From Oil Center Revival

Mrs. Effie Morris arrives back in Ada Saturday after days with sister-in-law Mrs. Rae Garrett. They attended a revival at the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Oil Center with Mr. and Mrs. Pug Garrett and Sondra.

Effie Morris Ada Rae Garrett Penticostal Holiness Church Oil Center Pug Garrett Sondra

Local Families Gather for Sunday and Saturday Visits

Mrs. Effie Henry visited her daughter Mrs. Johnnie Groves and children Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rice of Ada and Mrs. Thelma Jean Garrett and Sondra were Saturday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Hansard.

Effie Henry Johnnie Groves Henry Rice Ada Thelma Jean Garrett Sondra George Hansard

Mrs Rae Garrett Visits With Hansards Tuesday Morning

Mrs Rae Garrett called on Mr and Mrs George Hansard Tuesday morning and spent some time visiting.

Mr and Mrs Oren Gray Attend Oil Center Church

Mr. and Mrs. Oren Gray attended church at Oil Center on Friday night, participating in a local parish gathering. The couple were seen arriving together and leaving with other congregants.

Oren Gray Oil Center

Center Baptist Mission Hosts Ice Cream and Cake Supper

The Center Baptist Mission entertained a number of folks on the church lawn with an ice cream and cake supper Friday evening of last week. Paula Tucker of Oil Center visited with Sondra Garrett Sunday.

The Center Baptist Mission Paula Tucker Oil Center Sondra Garrett

Social visit notes with local families in weekend events

Sondra shared a dinner with Mrs. Colene Roberts on Friday and Sunday evening with Mrs. Mittie Barnes. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Henry visited their daughter and family, joined by Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Groves, on Sunday.

Sondra Mrs. Colene Roberts Rae Garrett Mittie Barnes Robert Henry Mrs Leroy Groves

Mrs Clevy Wood Visits Hansard Couple

Mrs Clevy Wood visited Mr and Mrs George Hansard recently in a social call.

Clevy Wood George Hansard

Joyce Ann Johnson Visits Grandparents Before School Starts

Joyce Ann Johnson has stayed with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Johnson for a week and plans to return to Muskogee when school resumes.

Joyce Ann Johnson C. T. Johnson Muskogee

Missionary speaks at Center Baptist Mission on Sunday

A Baptist missionary spoke Sunday evening at Center Baptist Mission. He shared pictures from his travels and described ongoing mission work.

Center Baptist Mission

Mrs Clevy Wood Hosts Stanley Party at Home

Mrs Clevy Wood hosted a Stanley party at her residence on Friday. Friends gathered for a social event featuring games and refreshments.

School Opens With New and Returning Teachers

School started August 27 for many excited children. Mrs. Dee Burdine and Mrs. Emma Austell will again be the teachers.

Dee Burdine Emma Austell

Pennington Family Visits, Attends Ozark Jubilee

Mr. and Mrs. Avery Pennington and daughter Fleeta return to Lawton after a 10 day trip visiting relatives in Oklahoma. They travelled to Springfield Missouri to attend the Ozark Jubilee on Saturday night where Red Foley performed.

Avery Pennington Fleeta Lawton Alva Pennington Neville Pennington Harrell Gene Penningtons Springfield Red Foley

Mrs Gela Cox and Randy Spend Thursday with Ted Cox

Mrs. Gela Cox and Randy visited Mrs. Ted Cox on Thursday, sharing time together and catching up on family news in a small community gathering.

Gela Cox Randy Ted Cox

Outing on Blue River Near Connerville Sat

Ton and girls of Parish Chapel with the Maddox and Jackson families enjoyed a day on the Blue River near Connerville Sunday. Mrs. Sherman and the Shermans of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Henry Little Thursday and Mrs. Faust of Temple Texas joined them.

Sadie Sherman Lester Sherman Ada Geneva Faust Temple, Tex Henry Little

Anita Harbour to Teach First Grade in Lindsay Schools

Mrs. Anita Harbour will assume duties as a teacher in Lindsay schools this term. She will teach first grade this year at Lindsay Elementary.

Anita Harbour Lindsay Anita

Claude Horsley Attends Rodeo at Maud Tuesday

Claude Horsley attended the rodeo event in Maud on Tuesday, according to local notices. The detail notes his participation and the location as Maud, with no additional context provided.

Claude Horsley Maud

Family Reunion Held at Crawford Home

A Sunday family reunion gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Crawford. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Jim Salmon and their Dallas grandchildren, Mrs. Beddie Hale, Susie and Beverly from Los Angeles, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Green and Riley of Randlett, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Salmon and their Dallas children, and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Manuel from Oklahoma City.

J. P. Crawford Jim Salmon Dallas Beddie Hale Susie Beverly Los Angeles Calif Jack Green Riley Randlett Glen Salmon Thomas Manuel Oklahoma City

Pennington and Gallup Attend Enid Contest Judging

Harold Pennington accompanied by his teacher Mr. Gallup visited Enid on Tuesday for a daily judging contest.

Harold Pennington Mr. Gallup Enid

Airman Porter Eidson and Anita Williams visit Hensley family

Airman 1/C Porter Eidson of Fort Worth and his girlfriend Anita Williams of Ada visited Mr and Mrs N L Hensley and family Sunday.

Porter Eidson Fort Worth Anita Williams Ada N. L. Hensley Family Sunday

Stratford Social Roundup Visits Across Town

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Burch hosted Elmer Burch and Mrs. Emmy Flippe in Stratford Sunday. Andy Martin and family from Reff visited J. E. Maddox Tuesday afternoon. Charlie Nelson and Violet joined Mrs. Henry Little Thursday afternoon. Clarence Phillips and Mrs. M. M. Standridge of Stratford visited Henry Little Sunday. Homer Strickland and granddaughter Glenda Allen of Stratford visited Tom Burch Saturday afternoon.

Tom Burch Elmer Burch Emmy Flippe Stratford Andy Martin Reff J. E. Maddox Charlie Nelson Violet Henry Little Clarence Phillips M. M. Standridge Homer Strickland Glenda Allen

John Law of Ada Spends Day with Jerry McKinney

John Law of Ada spent Thursday visiting Jerry McKinney. The two men were seen together in Ada.

John Law of Ada Jerry McKinney

Neville Pennington Makes Business Trip to Oklahoma City

Neville Pennington traveled to Oklahoma City on Thursday for a business trip. He arrived for meetings with local firms and potential partners to discuss new opportunities and collaborations.

Neville Pennington Oklahoma City

Social visits noted across families this week

Juaneil and Kathy Gray spent Friday with Mary and Norma James. Terry Jones spent Saturday with Jerry McKinney. Mrs Cressie McKinney visited Mrs George Scarborough Thursday.

Juaneil Kathy Gray Mary Norma James Terry Jones Jerry McKinney Cressie McKinney George Scarborough

Pennington visit highlights Ada and Alva ties

Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington Nelda and Roy of Ada Newt Jervis of Stratford and Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Harrell visited the Alva Pennington home Monday night.

Coleman Pennington Nelda and Roy Ada Newt Jervis Stratford Neville Pennington Harrell Alva Pennington

Stratford Birthday Party Noted for Gale Phillpot Host

Marsha Hensley attended a birthday party in Stratford Tuesday for Gale Phillpot.

Marsha Hensley Stratford Gale Phillpot

Oklahoma City visitors report on Olen James in Texas

Mrs. Gladys James her son Raymond Earl and her father Ott Fox traveled to San Antonio Texas to visit Olen James in the Army Hospital there. Olen James is doing fine and the group saw sights including the Alamo noted as built in 1718 during their trip.

Gladys James Raymond Earl Ott Fox Oklahoma City Frank James Olen James San Antonio Tex Olen Army Hospital Frank Alamo 1718

Pennington sisters visit Ada and teaching plans announced

Mrs. Inez Pennington and Mrs. Clariece Pennington visited Mrs. Clara Roberts in Ada Tuesday. Miss Violet Nelson went to Tulsa this week where she will teach school again this year.

Inez Pennington Clariece Pennington Clara Roberts Ada Violet Nelson Tulsa

Varnadore Visit With Pennington Family In Alva Home

Joann and Ruthie Varnadore visited Fleeta Pennington, a Pennington granddaughter living in Lawton, Tuesday afternoon at the Pennington home in Alva.

Joann Ruthie Varnadore Fleeta Pennington Alva Pennington Fleeta Penningtons Lawton

Pennington and Pennington Visit Roberts Family in Ada

Mr and Mrs W A Pennington and Mrs Clariece Pennington and Harrell Gene visited Mr and Mrs Amos Roberts and family in Ada Saturday.

W. A. Pennington Clariece Pennington Harrell Gene Amos Roberts Ada

Claude Horsley Visits Aunt Near Wolf

Claude Horsley visited his aunt Mrs. Mattie Edgeman near Wolf. The trip shows family connections in rural areas with showing attention to relatives.

Claude Horsley Mrs. Mattie Edgeman Wolf Sunday

Stinnetts and Lloyd Dine with Penningtons Saturday Night

Mr and Mrs CC Stinnett and Lloyd of Pails Valley were supper guests of the D N Penningtons Saturday night.

Mrs Bobby Gardner and Mickey Return Home to Duncan

Mrs. Bobby Gardner and Mickey have returned to their Duncan home after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Fletcher Snipes and Wanda for a few days last week.

Bobby Gardner Mickey Duncan Mrs. Fletcher Snipes Wanda

Local Family Dinner Names Involved in Oil Center Visit

Mr and Mrs Pug Garrett and Sandra dined Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk of Oil Center and Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett in a family gathering.

Pug Garrett Sandra Hansel Burk Oil Center

Reeves and relatives visit Ada and area families

Ada and Maud visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Bob Reeves and son from Ada who called on Mr. and Mrs. Bill McNair and family. Mrs. Lee Parish and Thresa stayed with her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Berger. Cecil Abston of Oklahoma City visited Sum Abston. Dr. S. L. Burns of Stonewall spent time with Luther McKinley and Glen Cornell households. Buck and Shirley Riley and Andy Riley of Maud spent the weekend with Marion Chambers.

Bob Reeves Ada Bill McNair Lee Parish Thresa Mrs. C. A. Berger Mrs Cecil Abston Oklahoma City Sum Abston S. L. Burns Stonewall Luther McKinley Glen Cornell Buck Riley Shirley Riley Andy Riley Maud Marion Chambers

Mrs Griffin and Son Visit Stratford Family

Mrs Mary Ann Griffin and her son Henry of Stratford visited Mr and Mrs Marion Chambers. Henry has just been discharged from the Navy and will enter East Central in September.

Mary Ann Griffin Henry Stratford Marion Chambers Navy East Central

Mr and Mrs Barney Gray at Stratford Monday

Mr and Mrs Barney Gray visit Stratford on Monday for an event or social gathering as noted in local notices.

Oklahoma City and Ada Residents Visit Vernon Gasaway Family

Mr and Mrs Lee Crafts of Oklahoma City and Mrs Mary McKeel of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Vernon Gasaway Sunday. Viola Melton of Vernon Texas Merland Melton of Vaness and Billy and Pat Melton of the Wil

Lee Crafts Oklahoma City Mary McKeel Ada Vernon Gasaway Viola Melton Vernon, Tex Merland Melton Vaness Billy and Pat Melton The Wil

Family Notice From Enid and Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Calvin Pennington and children of Enid join Mr and Mrs R L Wood of Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs Milo Penning

Calvin Pennington Enid R. L. Wood Oklahoma City Milo Penning

Community News Brief Highlights Local Visits

Sunday visitors and travel notes show Tommy Joe Phillips in Arkadelphia on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Bunny Rogers and children of Latta stayed with Frank and Flora Rogers. Shirley Chambers spent the night with Miss Mary Jo Gasaway. Annie Griffin and her son Henry of Stratford visited Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Ponder Sunday.

Frank Rogers Bunny Rogers Latta Mrs Shirley Chambers Mary Jo Gasaway Annie Griffin Henry Stratford Boyd Ponder

Junior Class officers chosen by Vaness First Baptist

The Junior Class at the First Baptist Church of Vaness elected Tommy Gasaway as president Don Dunn as vice president and LaDon Miller as secretary for the next three months.

First Baptist Church of

Visit Timeline Noted From Lightning Ridge and Stratford

Mr and Mrs Roy Cantwell and Mrs Maggie Hyden of Lightning Ridge visited Mr and Mrs Frank Rogers Tuesday night Mrs Clara Austell of Stratford visited Mr and Mrs Frank Rogers Thursday evening

Roy Cantwell Maggie Hyden Lightning Ridge Frank Rogers Clara Austell Stratford

Family visit for Konawa Ole Fiddlers Contest

Mr and Mrs Vernon Gasaway with Tommy and Sammy visited relatives in Konawa Friday night and attended the Ole Fiddlers Contest at Konawa park. Mary Jo returned home with them after two weeks with Claud Humphrey and Jimmy.

Vernon Gasaway Tommy Sammy Konawa Konawa Park Mary Jo Claud Humphrey Jimmy

Mrs Jack Hurt Reappears in Sunday School After Illness

Mrs Jack Hurt attends Sunday School for the first time since a long bout with rheumatic fever. She is reported feeling better now.

Jack Hurt

Mrs Glen Cornell on the sick list this week

Mrs Glen Cornell is listed as ill this week in the local society notices. No further details are provided about her condition or duration.

Glen Cornell

McKinley Stave Couple Install New Home Electric Pump

Mr and Mrs Luther McKinley Stave recently installed an electric pump in their residence. The update reflects ongoing home improvements and energy efficiency efforts by local residents.

Luther McKinley Stave

Trials Set for Nine Cases on Sept 5 Docket

District court schedules nine cases for trial on September 5 in a motion demurrer and non jury docket. Readies list includes Inez Hisle vs Susie Spencer and others, Percy Jones Inc vs George W. Smith, and multiple Carroll Oil Inc matters. Other cases involve Shenandoah Drilling Co vs Midwest Exploration Corp and several motions to quash, strike, or fix attorney fees.

Inez Hisle Susie Spencer Percy Jones, Inc George W. Smith W. J Bill” Lyons D. E. Scott E. P. Clapp C. A. Towne Dta A. H. Burrows Tom A. Starritt Jr T. A. Starritt Independent School District No 9 Pontotoc County A. D. English Lee A Bergman H. E. Keefer Acme Oil ‘Tool Company, Inc George Walter Smith Dba S&s Drilling Company Lubricating Engineers Corp E. L. Williams Luther Saylors Heirs, Et al M. L. Saylors Virginia Fay Barnes Mac Clifford Barnes

Garden Work Schedule Plan Adjusted by Condition

Plan a garden schedule with shorter work hours while recovery progresses. Gradually increase duration and intensity as health improves, ensuring rest periods and pacing to prevent overexertion. Prioritize light tasks until physical condition supports heavier garden work.

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