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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1956

Page

8

Christmas Party Aids Papago Indians Gift Drive

The Girls' Auxiliary of the WMA at First Baptist Church held a Christmas party to collect gifts for Papago Indians in Arizona. About 25 attended bringing clothing jewelry and school supplies for missionaries in charge Marvin and Sorrell at Sells Arizona. A large box of gifts was packed and ice cream and cake were served with help from sponsors Mrs Bessie Bayliss and Mrs Austin King.

W.M.A First Baptist Church Arizona Marvin Sorrell Southern Baptist Mission Sells Ariz Bessie Bayliss Austin King

Thursday Services at Free Will Baptist Church Parlor

Each Thursday at 2 pm the ladies of the Free Will Baptist Church meet at the church parlors for their service.

the Free Will Baptist Church

W S C S resumes monthly meetings at Markley home

The W S C S of the First Methodist Church will resume monthly meetings on Monday September 17 at Mrs. S J Markley’s home with Mrs C R Pace as assistant hostess. Mrs A L Harle will be the leader.

W.S.C.S The First Methodist Church S. J. Markley C. R. Pace A. L. Harle

Grass Fire Testimony of Gratitude to Fire Help

Mrs. John Thompson testifies that a grass fire near her home threatened to make them homeless until prompt aid from the Stonewall fire department neighbors and passersby saved their property. They extend heartfelt thanks to all who assisted at that time.

John Thompson Stonewall Fire Department Mrs. Thompson

Fire destroys Jim Colbert's home early Monday

A fire consumed all of Jim Colbert's worldly goods in the early hours of Monday. Colbert, a colored man living alone, awakened with a sudden urge to flee and escaped minutes before the building collapsed.

Jim Colbert Colbert

Youth Fellowship Meeting at Free Will Baptist Church

The Free Will Baptist Church hosts a Youth Fellowship meeting next Saturday at 7 45 p m under the Gaar Corner group. Bobby Sue Voyles will speak with special music as all young people are invited.

Free Will Baptist Church Gaar Corner Group Bobby Sue Voyles

Miss Jamison Leaves for Hobbs Public School Post

Miss Robert Ann Jamison departed Monday for Hobbs New Mexico to take a public school system position. She had spent the summer in Stonewall with her mother Mrs M A Jamison.

Robert Ann Jamison Hobbs N.M Stonewall M. A. Jamison

Oklahoma City Family Visits Bill Alexander Household

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Alexander and daughter Reba of Oklahoma City spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Bill Alexander in a family gathering.

Kenneth Alexander Reba Oklahoma City Bill Alexander

Merchants Display New Stock after Ft Worth Return

George Elkins returns from Ft Worth with a full merchandise display. Mr and Mrs Fred Wallis redecorate the Variety store and plan room for daily arriving goods.

George Elkins Ft. Worth Fred Wallis

Wood family returns from Colorado Springs vacation

Mr and Mrs C E Wood have come back from a two week trip to Colorado Springs with their son Lindon and his family.

C. E. Wood Colorado Springs Lindon

Local Dairy Couple Plans Sale Before Move to Edmond

Mr and Mrs Paul Byers run a grade A dairy west of town and will hold a sale Thursday before relocating to Edmond where Byers will work for the Falcon and Seaboard Oil Co.

Paul Byers Edmond Byers Falcon and Seaboard Oil Co

Visit to Mill Creek Friends Noted

Mr and Mrs Andy James and their son Lucky visited Mr and Mrs WwW S Rutledge in Mill Creek Sunday.

Andy James Lucky S. Rutledge Mill Creek

Daniels Family Visits Deaton Matriarch in California

Mr and Mrs Clyde Daniels and their son Benny from Tulare California are visiting his mother Mrs A Deaton. She is the elder Deaton's residence in town.

Clyde Daniels Benny Tulare, Calif 5. A. Deaton

Pink and blue shower honors Mrs Ronnie Stone

Mrs Rae Thompson and her daughter Linda joined Miss Donna Sue Stevenson and Mrs R L Hale at a shower for Mrs Ronnie Stone the former Patsy Thompson. The event took place at the home of Mrs Bob Newerr near Latta on the prior Wednesday morning.

Rae Thompson Linda Donna Sue Stevenson R. L. Hale Bob Newerry Latta Ronnie Stone Patsy Thompson

Weemses Take Break at Lake Texoma for Big Fish Catch

Shawnee couple Lute and Mrs Weems and Walter and Mrs Weems spent two days at Lake Texoma fishing. Lute Weems is described as an expert angler skilled in fly and still fishing and casting. He is credited with knowledge of bait and with making some attractive lures and flies of his own design.

Lute Weems Walter Weems Shawnee Lake Texoma

Lilley Family House Guests Visit Relatives Across Town

Mr and Mrs Steve Lilley spent last week hosting visitors including Mrs Lilleys daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Joe Muse with their daughter from Houston They visited Mrs Lilleys brother Virgil Wilson and family in Ada and Ray Robbins and family in Allen before returning home via Seminole to see Mr and Mrs Virgil Wilson.

Steve Lilley

Ill Health Strikes Mrs. Josie Anderson in Hugo Visit

Mrs. Josie Anderson, long ill, worsened Sunday as her daughter Mrs. Ellen Thomas of Hugo and sister Mrs. Rosie Harrell visited her from neighboring homes. The Texas party had returned home Thursday night.

Josie Anderson Ellen Thomas Hugo Rosie Harrell

Ledbetter Family Attends Niece's Okemah Wedding

The Rev and Mrs Bill Ledbetter with their children were in Okemah Thursday to attend their niece's wedding in a small family gathering.

Bill Ledbetter Okemah

Woolley Family Visits Homer Relatives in Trip

Mr and Mrs Pete Woolley and their son from Houston visited relatives in the Homer community and stopped to see Mr and Mrs Steve Lilley on Tuesday morning before continuing home.

Pete Woolley Houston Homer Steve Lilley

Forgetful Residents Highlight Summer Heat

Two local incidents show the strain of heat as Mrs. Jack Edwards left a laundry basket behind and a reporter forgot to pay for a cafe tea. Authorities note common slips in hot weather.

Jack Edwards

Ingram Family Reunion Attendees At Gerty

Mrs. Homer Stewart and Mr and Mrs Bill Mays with Carol Stewart attended the Ingram family reunion in Gerty on Sunday. Doctors removed elastic tape from Mrs Stewart and believe no further surgery is needed.

Homer Stewart Bill Mays Carol Stewart Ingram Gerty

Mrs. Cora Taylor Visits Mother in Town

Mrs. Cora Taylor and her son Harold Pittman arrived Monday for a brief visit with her mother, Mrs. Sally Ready, at the family home.

Cora Taylor Harold Pittman Sally Ready

Social Guests Include Walls and Leads from Bridgeport

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Walls of Houston and Mr and Mrs Alfred Lee of Bridgeport Texas have been guests of Mr and Mrs Edd Walls.

Kenneth Walls Houston Alfred Lee Bridgeport, Tex Edd Walls

Hale Home Guests and Job Transfer Noted

Guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Hale last week included Glen Cope of Big Lake Texas, a nephew, and Charles Martin of Duncan. Weekend visitors were their son Charles Hale and family of Wichita Kansas. Charles Hale planned a Duncan residence search after a trip there Saturday. He is employed by Howco and will transfer to Duncan effective October 1.

R. L. Hale Glen Cope Big Lake Tex Mr. Hale Charles Martin Duncan Charles Wichita Kan Young Hale Howco

Scotts Visit Kin in Texas From Cle burn

Mr and Mrs Billy Scott of Cle burn Texas visited his parents Mr and Mrs Buck Scott and his sisters Mrs Woodrow Horton and Mrs W S Elkins last week When they left for home Mr and Mrs Buck Scott accompanied them for a visit

Billy Scott Cleburn Tex Buck Scott Woodrow Horton W. S. Elkins

Adams Couple Hosts Visitors in Yuma

Mr and Mrs Silas Adams of Yuma Arizona were guests of Mr and Mrs Jerry Scott last Thursday in a social visit noted by the local paper.

Silas Adams Yuma, Ariz Jerry Scott

Pat Ellis Visits Francis With Rev and Mrs Wilson

Pat Ellis spent four days last week in Francis with Rev Merle Wilson and his wife. The trip was described as a brief settled visit for rest and community connection.

Pat Ellis Francis Merle Wilson

Odessa family visits grandmother, meets Killion kin

Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Killion and daughter Linda of Odessa Texas spent time with Mrs. Myrtie Killion, the grandmother, during a visit last week.

Bobby Killion Linda Odessa, Tex Killion Myrtie Killion

Nugents and Mercer Guests From Aubrey Texas

Mr and Mrs J L Nugent and Patsy of Aubrey Texas were house guests of Mr and Mrs A H Mercer Sr from Monday through Saturday continuing a social visit with local acquaintances and enjoying hospitality during their stay

J. L. Nugent Patsy Aubrey, Tex A. H. Mercer Sr

Stratford visitors share evenings with local families

Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Oliver of Stratford visited Monday evening in the Evert Summers home, while Mrs. Ruth Cook and Mrs. Anders spent Tuesday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Mercer Sr.

Mrs. J.D. Oliver Stratford Evert Summers Ruth Cook Anders A. H. Mercer Sr

Summers Family Visit Brings Local Guests

Mrs Bertha Summers of California Roy Summers of Oregon and Mrs Roy Summers and sons visited Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs Evert Summers and family in a friendly social gathering.

Bertha Summers California Roy Summers Oregon Roy Summers and Sons Mrs. Evert Summers

Party Attendees Gather at Lee Jones Home Wednesday

Miss May Johnson attended a party at the Lee Jones home Wednesday night. Mrs Grace Johnson visited with Mrs Leroy Cantwell until the party ended. Charles and Shirley Griffith along with George and Joann Myrick and Joe Summers attended.

Miss May Johnson Lee Jones Grace Johnson Leroy Cantwell Charles Shirley Griffith George Joann Myrick Joe Summers

Visitors In Evert Summers Home Include Haines Couple

Mr and Mrs Virgil Haines and Harold of Union Hill visited Wednesday in the Evert Summers home.

Virgil Haines Harold Union Hill Evert

Don Dunn Visits With Grandmother In Vaness

Don Dunn of Vaness spent Wednesday through Saturday visiting his grandmother, Mrs. Alma Dunn, during a family gathering.

Don Dunn Vaness Alma Dunn

Mrs Grace Johnson and May Visit Joe Thompson

Mrs Johnson and May were Wednesday visitors in the Joe Thompson home, sharing companionship and chat during the afternoon.

Grace Johnson May Joe Thompson

Stanfield and Dunn families visit Fitzhugh home

Mr and Mrs J S Stanfield and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Stanfield spent Saturday evening with Doug Kevin and Mrs Alma Dunn at the Earl Stewart home in Fitzhugh.

J. S. Stanfield Kenneth Stanfield Doug Kevin Alma Dunn Earl Stewart Fitzhugh

Hoover family singles out Stratford and Hobart visitors

Mr and Mrs Bill Hoover of Stratford and Alvin Hoover of Hobart were Saturday visitors in the home of Mr and Mrs A H Mercer Sr

Bill Hoover Stratford Alvin Hoover Hobart A. H. Mercer Sr

Stillwater Visitors Stay With Griffiths and Johnsons

Mr and Mrs Jack Griffith and family of Stillwater were weekend visitors of their parents Mr and Mrs Arno Griffith and Mr and Mrs Alva Johnson, sharing time at their homes.

Jack Griffith Stillwater Arno Griffith Alva Johnson

Sunday Guests Visit Ownbeys Home

Sunday visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ercy Ownbey included Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Scarberry of Stonewall, Billy Fox of Lafayette California, and Mr. and Mrs. Noah Miller of Ada.

Ercy Ownbey Virgil Scarberry Stonewall Billy Fox Lafayette Calif Noah Miller Ada

Wynnewood Couple Visit Griffin Household Sunday

Mr and Mrs Hayden Huffines of Wynnewood were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs Aivie Griffith.

Hayden Huffines Wynnewood Aivie Griffith

Grace Johnson May Attend Reunion at Lightning Ridge

Mrs Grace Johnson and May attended the Johnson reunion at Lightning Ridge on Sunday, gathering family members and relatives for a community event and celebration.

Grace Johnson May Lightning Ridge

Summers and Hodges Visit in Roff

Mrs. Evert Summers and Joe visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Nettie Hodges Phyllis Roberta and Mrs. Nettie Summers in Roff.

Monday Evening Visitors at Cantwell Home

Monday evening visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Cantwell were Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Ownbey and Charles.

Leroy Cantwell Mrs. B. B. Ownbey Charles

Ownbey Women Visit Grace Johnson Home

Mrs. M. P. Ownbey Mrs. E. B. Ownbey and Mrs. E. V. Ownbey visited the home of Grace Johnson and May.

Visitors Punctuate Quiet Week with Mrs Cantwell and Mrs Ownbey

Mrs. Leroy Cantwell and Shar on called on a weekday afternoon visiting with Mrs. E V Ownbey and Mrs. B B Ownbey.

Visitors to Mrs Cantwell's home on Wednesday evening

Wednesday evening Mrs. Leroy Cantwell hosted visitors Mrs. Francis Seamon and Mrs. Grace Johnson and May in her home, sharing conversation.

Leroy Cantwell Francis Seamon Grace Johnson May

Bradfords and Roff visitors at Grace Johnson residence

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bradford and John and Mike of Roff visited Mrs. Grace Johnson and May on Sunday evening, sharing time at her home in Melvin.

Bill Bradford Melvin John Mike Roff Grace Johnson May

Cantwell Family Visits with Morrison of Roff

Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Cantwell and Sharon visited Sunday with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cantwell and Mr. and Mrs. W J Morrison of Roff.

Leroy Cantwell Sharon Roy Cantwell W. J. Morrison Roff

Churchgoers Attend Services In Pickett Sunday

Mrs. Alvie Griffith, Mary Ann, Mrs. Leroy Cantwell, and Sharon attended church services at Pickett Sunday evening.

Alvie Griffith Mary Ann Leroy Cantwell Sharon Pickett

Stanfield Family Plans Arizona Return Next Wednesday

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Stanfield and their sons announce plans to travel back to their home in Arizona next Wednesday.

Mrs Kenneth Stanfield and Sons Arizona

Johnsons welcome baby girl Karen Sheree

Mr and Mrs Claude Johnson of Lodi California are parents of a baby girl named Karen Sheree born August 18 They already have a son in the family

Claude Johnson Lodi Calif Karen Sheree Johnsons

Van Ness School Bus Collects Pupils On First Day

The Vaness school bus collects youngsters on Monday marking the first day of school.

Vaness

Mary Ann Griffith Returns to Stillwater for Junior Year

Mary Ann Griffith plans to return to Stillwater this Saturday for her junior year at Oklahoma A&M College. She will resume studies and campus activities as the new academic year begins with the same student involvement and athletics atmosphere noted in prior years.

Mary Ann Griffith Stillwater Oklahoma A&m College

Attendance and contest update at Union Hill Sunday School

The Sunday School at Union Hill reports 43 attendees with all teachers and officers present. The contest remains in progress with the Greens maintaining a slim lead. Visitors include Mrs Phelps Mrs Henderson of California and Mrs Ruby Duckworth and Anthony of Kansas.

Phelps Henderson California Ruby Duckworth Anthony Kansas

Junior Class to Present Assembly and Evening Service

Training attendance reached 43 with several visitors. The Junior Class will present the assembly next Sunday night with Don Newby delivering the message Yvonne Little directing the music and Barbara Jones at the piano. The program targets both young and old with Training Union starting at 7 45 p m and preaching at 8 30 p m.

Don Newby Yvonne Little Barbara Jones

Classwork Begins at Union Hill School with 40 Pupils

Union Hill School opens August 27 with forty pupils enrolled. New pupils include Geraldine Mackey Darrell Mackey Francis Mackey Elaine Wilon Don Wilon and Bonnie Wilon. Teachers are Mrs Oma Enloe and Mrs Lela Rose with twenty pupils each.

Union Hill School Geraldine Darrell Francis Mackey Elaine Don Bonnie Wil Oma Enloe Lela Rose

Stanfield Family Visits Grandmother in Duncan

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Stanfield and their sons visited Thursday with her grandmother at Duncan.

Kenneth Stanfield and Sons Duncan

Park Zoo and Spring Lake Day Outing

Rev and Mrs F L Cunningham visited Mr and Mrs Bud Jones and family Friday night. Mr and Mrs C P Christian of Chickasha and Randy Delosier visited Mr and Mrs George Smith and family over the weekend.

F. L. Cunningham Bud Jones C. P. Christian Chickasha Randy Delosier George Smith

Local Social Roundup From Durant and Ada

Mr and Mrs Charles Copeland and Debra of Durant visited Mr and Mrs George Smith and family. Mrs Joe Keeling returned home with them. Glenda Wallis and Gerald Tilley attended a birthday dinner in Ada Sunday.

Charles Copeland Debra of Durant George Smith Joe Keeling Glenda Wallis Gerald Tilley Ada

Ada social notices record visits and family news

Mr and Mrs Ray Smith Ed die Jerry and Karl of Ada visit Mr and Mrs Robert Golden Linda and Mike last week Mike Golden had tonsilitis last week Mrs W C Karr and Mr and Mrs A E Winger of Springfield Mo visited Mrs Wright of Coal gate Friday Mr and Mrs A J Peters Elaine and Davis of Tishomingo visited Mr and Mrs W C Karr Mr and Mrs Darrel Rhoades and Daran of Wichita Kan and Mr and Mrs Calvin Agee and Mr and Mrs Gregg Cook Wilma Charlene Charles and June and Mrs Lavona Jones visited Mr and Mrs Emmett Agee Wednesday Mrs Mollie Daggs Mrs Sweeney and Cathrine of Ada visited Mr and Mrs John Sweeney Keith and Norma Sunday Mrs W C Henderson from California and Mrs Ruby Duckworth and Anthony of Kansas visiting Mr and Mrs J W Kirkes they returned to their homes Monday

Ray Smith Eddie Jerry Karl Ada Robert Golden Linda Mike Darrel Rhoades Daran Wichita, Kan Calvin Agee Gregg Cook Wilma Charlene Charles June Lavona Jones Emmett Agee Mollie Daggs Sweeney Cathrine John Sweeney Keith Norma W. C. Henderson California Ruby Duckworth Anthony Kansas J. W. Kirkes

Local visitors visit J W Kirkes after hospital discharge

Mr and Mrs George Cochran Mrs Leora Wittong Mr and Mrs Burnice Jones Bud Jones visited J W Kirkes on Monday. Kirkes moved home from Valley View Hospital Saturday and is much improved now.

George Cochran Leora Wittong Burnice Jones Bud Jones J. W. Kirkes Valley View Hospital

Ada trio visits Mike Golden over several days

Eddie, Jerry and Karl Smith of Ada visited Mike Golden for several days last week in a sequence of informal calls.

Eddie, Jerry and Karl Smith Ada Mike Golden

Union Valley Home Demonstration Club Meets With Finishes Demo

Fourteen members and one visitor attended the Union Valley Home Demonstration Club monthly meeting. Katheryne Legate of Midwest City demonstrated finishes for a professional look. Hostesses were Winnie Turner and Carol McCoy with several members and the county HD agent Miss Martha Mote present. Airman Dean Stephens visited weekend with parents Mr and Mrs B M Stephens. Other visits included Louie Maner of Stratford and Mrs Bessie Gentry.

Union Valley Home Demonstration Club Katheryne Legate Midwest City Winnie Turner Carol McCoy Rulah Elmore Floyce Keatley Bessie Story Norrah Marsh Helen Scott Effie Scott Mary Scott Maud Scott Lucille Elkins Ruth Stephens Geraldine Spears Grandmother Robbison Martha Mote

Fagan Flowers Preaches at Ada Assembly Service

Fagan Flowers spoke at the Assembly of God Church in Ada providing a Sunday morning and Sunday night sermon.

Fagan Flowers Assembly of God Church Ada

Squirrel Hunt Yields Three Squirrels for Father Son Pair

Orval Brown of Tucson and his 13 year old son Orval Jr., on a Wednesday dawn hunt with Arvel Davis, went to Leader Creek for squirrels. They returned home around 11 a.m. with three squirrels. The younger boy had never hunted before, making it a memorable experience.

Orval Brown and Son Tucson, Ariz Arvel Davis Leader Creek Mr. Brown Orval Jr

Davis and Yorks Host and Visit Ada Residents

Mr and Mrs Arvel Davis visited Mr and Mrs Walter York of Byng Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs Orval Brown are spending two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Walter York and visiting other relatives in and around Ada.

Arvel Davis Walter York Byng Orval Brown Ada

Public oil land sale in Pontotoc County Oklahoma

Sheriff of Pontotoc County advertises sale of oil and gas mining lease hold estate in Pontotoc County. Lands described include portions of Section 9 Township 3 North Range 6 East. Sale set for September 10, 1956 at 10:00 A M at Ada courthouse, minimum bid two thirds of 1800 dollars.

District Court Pontotoc County Oklahoma State of Oklahoma Section Township 3 Range Ada St. Louis and San Francisco Indian Base Meridian Range 8 Range 7 Township Range 9 Coal County District Court of Coalgate Omar C. B. Welch Frank M. Burke, Jr Towit Holloway Court W. M. Huddleson W Ft. Roberts Farran Hugh Roberts Apar

Public Notice in Pontotoc Court Names Many Heirs and Executors

District Court of Pontotoc County Oklahoma publishes notice by publication in a complex civil action. Plaintiffs Marcene Oliver and J R Pendergrass, among others, sue heirs and assigns of multiple Oliver and Mead families, plus trustees and executors including Clifford H Mead and William Mead estates. The notice lists numerous deceased parties and unknown successors and heirs.

Pontotoc County State OF Oklahoma Oklahoma M. L. Saylors Marcus L. Saylors State OF Mary E. Saylors Louann Oliver Nee Saylors M. B. Oliver Milton B. Oliver Tom W. Oliver B. F. Oliver Burl Oliver Bertha Choate Edgar Oliver Luther Saylors Hillard Oliver Lavaughn Oliver Kenneth Ray Oliver Norma Jean Oliver New Coplin Josephine Oliver New Leonard Mary Lou Scott Oliver Cora Gribble May Cooper Dora Parker Bersheba Oliver Audie Oliver Verbal Oliver Lucille Oliver Pendleton Lorene Oliver Beller Marvin Choate Genna Lee Todd Choate Milton B. Choate Kathleen Ray Wade June Fulton J. W Choate Nancy Belle Choate Beverly Ann Choate Marcene Oliver Eaton Clara V. Oliver M. L.saylors Saylors B. F L. Saylors Saviors Abe Holloway C. A. Parker Clifford H. Mead Charles William Mead Berne Mathews Mead Minnie A. Mead Mary Anne Mead E. D. Gillette Ed Gillette Elizabeth Gillette E. T. Babcock Mark Babcock T. K. Irwin Ivan Irwin Walter B. Paschall American Investment Company William M. Mead Uidhow Irs

Local families gather for midweek visits and supper

Mrs Opel Wiles and children Dean and Jannice visited Cordie Davis on Tuesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Orval Brown and son Charlie had supper with his aunt Mr and Mrs Arvel Davis Thursday night.

Orval Brown Charlie Arvel Davis

Ada Visits and Texas Vacation Snapshots

Ey and Cathrine of Ada visited Keith and Norma Sunday. Mr and Mrs Otis Webb are vacationing in Texas this week. Mr and Mrs John Sweeney and family visited Mr and Mrs Otis Webb Thursday. Mr and Mrs Albert Simpkins James Donald and Kent Simpkins went fishing at Lake Texoma last week. Mrs Doyle Drewery Judy and Nancy of Oklahoma City visited family Monday.

Mrs Otis Webb Texas John Sweeney Albert Simpkins James, Donald and Kent Simpkins Lake Texoma Doyle Drewery Judy Nancy Oklahoma City

Local Family Visits Highlight Brooks and Kin

The Brooks family of Lula and Aunt Hattie age 87 visit Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brooks and Aunt Hattie on Sunday. They also visit sister and brother in law Mr. and Mrs. Jake Johnston and Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Brown who were there visiting.

Arvel Davis Walter Brooks Hattie Brooks Lula Sunday Jake Johnston F. E. Brown

Joneses and Rose tour rebuilt home after fire loss

Mr and Mrs Ervin Jones and Miss Annie Rose visited Miss Rose's sister Mrs W E Lemley in Wapanucka Tuesday evening to view the new house they are building. Their previous home was destroyed by fire two months earlier.

Ervin Jones Annie Rose Miss Rose W. E. Lemley Wapanucka

Brady couple take weekend trip to Madill fishing

Mr and Mrs H R Brady load up Friday afternoon and take a weekend outing for Madill fishing. Mr and Mrs George Lance and Bobby Bird attend calf roping at Allen Sunday afternoon.

George Lance Bobby Bird Allen

Mrs Daisy Binion and Mrs Mary Nell Cummings Visit Price Family

Mrs Daisy Binion and Mrs Mary Nell Cummings along with Jimmy Don and Patti Lea visited Mr and Mrs Douglas Price and their baby girl Tuesday, sharing congratulations and smiles.

Daisy Binion Mary Nell Cummings Jimmy Don Patti Lea Douglas Price

Local Visits Span Friday and Saturday Residents

Mrs. Bradley visited Mrs. Daisy Binion on Friday. Little Jimmy Dan Cummings called on Mrs. Lena Cochran Friday. Bobby Joe Jones of the Egypt community visited Mrs. Lena Cochran on Saturday.

Mrs. Bradley Daisy Binion Jimmy Dan Cummings Lena Cochran Bobby Joe Jones Egypt

Family visits span several days in area

Mrs. Levi Sparks and children Ruth Ann and Hazel of Rebee visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Bud Blevins and family Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Teel of Baldwin Park California visited his aunt Mrs. Rena Brannon and cousins Mr. and Mrs. Odus Wiles and children Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Biggs and children visited Mr. and Mrs. Odus Wiles and family Sunday afternoon.

Levi Sparks Ruth Ann Hazel of Rebee Bud Blevins Otto Teel Baldwin Park Calif Rena Brannon Odus Wiles Edgar Biggs

Social Dinners and Visits Across Local Families

Mr and Mrs Jimmy Cummings Patti Lea and Jimmy Denton dined with Mr and Mrs Vernon Laxton last week. Mrs Lena Cochran visited Mrs Johnnie Peercy on Monday. Mr and Mrs Jack OConner of Bay Town Tex visited Mr and Mrs Jess Little Yvonne and Kenneth over the weekend.

Jimmy Cummings Patti Lea Jimmy Denton Vernon Laxton Lena Cochran Johnnie Peercy Jack O’conner Bay Town, Tex Jess Little Yvonne Kenneth

Sanders Family Visit to Ada Relatives

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sanders and their children visited her brother and sister‑in‑law Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hutchens of Ada on Sunday.

Robert Sanders Raymond Hutchens Ada

Evans Family Visits and Stonewall Ice Cream Supper

Mr and Mrs D T Evans of Ada and Mr and Mrs J L Evans and children of Portland Park visited their mother Mrs Vergie Evans and their brother Mr and Mrs H H Evans recently. Fagan Flowers pastor of the Assembly of God Church of Stonewall reported the ice cream supper held last Friday night was a huge success.

D. T. Evans Ada J. L. Evans Portland Park Vergie Evans H. H. Evans Fagan Flowers Assembly of God Church of Stonewall

Reeves and Phelps welcomed into Union Hill community

Welcome notices report Mr. and Mrs. Reeves and Carolyn Ann and Mrs. Phelps becoming part of the Union Hill community. Ada residents Mr. and Mrs. Tom Agee visited Mr. and Mrs. George Graham Monday night.

Mrs. Reeves Carolyn Ann Mrs. Phelps Union Hill Tom Agee Ada George Graham

Ada Social Visit Notices Friends at Sutton Home

Mr and Mrs Erey Ownbey visited Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs Lawrence Sutton at their home south of Ada.

Mrs Erey Ownbey Lawrence Sutton Ada

Mrs. Arno Griffiths Family Returns From Trip

Mrs Arno Griffith Charley and Shirley returned home Saturday after taking Arvis to Ft Leonard Wood Missouri.

Arno Griffith Charley Shirley Arvis Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo

Visitors at the E V Ownbey home this week

Mrs. Charles Floyd Kay and Mrs. Leroy Cantwell and Sharon were visitors during the week in the E V Ownbey home.

Leroy Cantwell Sharon E. V. Ownbey B. B. Ownbey Charles Floyd Kay

Richardson Family Heads to California for Three-Week Visit

Mr and Mrs Matt Richardson with Darrell Roger Terry Gaylen and Mrs Carline McNutt Danny and Eddie Lynn travel Friday afternoon to California to visit Leroy Bailes and Art Bosterder. The group plans a three week trip.

Matt Richardson Darrell Roger Terry Gaylen Carline McNutt Danny Eddie Lynn California Leroy Bailes Art Bosterder

Stanfield Family Visits Ada Across Nations Tethers

Doug and Kevin and Mrs. J. S. Stanfield visited recently with Kenneth s grandmother Mrs Nannie Stanfield in Ada.

Kenneth Stanfield Doug Kevin J. S. Stanfield Kenneth Nannie Stanfield Ada

Miss Yvonne Little Visits Latta For Sunday Lunch

Miss Yvonne Little visited Sandra Garrett of Latta on Sunday and shared a midday meal together, confirming a friendly social encounter in the community.

Yvonne Little Sandra Garrett Latta

Ada visitors bring care and updates from hospital stay

Mrs Sible Collins and Bobby Joe and Mrs Nora Roper visited Mrs Louise Rye in Ada on Monday as Rye was moved home from Valley View Hospital. Collins brought chicken and dumplins to lift her spirits. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Jewel Humphers of McAlester and Mr and Mrs Billey Joe Adams with Ronda Kay and Jeni Gay of Oklahoma City.

Sible Collins Bobby Joe Nora Roper Louise Rye Ada Jewel Humphers McAlester Billey Joe Adams Ronda Kay Jeni Gay Oklahoma City George Collins Bobby Joe Sunday

Residents Visit From Fittstown and Frisco

Mr. and Mrs. Flowers hosted Friday night guests including Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Jones and son Michael from Fittstown and Mr. and Mrs. Watkins and family, plus Mr. and Mrs. Coy Byrd from Frisco.

Homer Evans Buys APCO Station in Stonewall

Homer Evans has purchased the APCO radio station located in Stonewall, completing a local media ownership move. The deal confirms Evans as the new proprietor of the Stonewall APCO outlet.

Homer Evans APCO Stonewall

Brown Family Visits Arvel Davises Sunday Evening

Mr and Mrs Orval Brown and children Barbara Edward Charlie and Fred called on the Arvel Davises Sunday evening.

Mrs. Orval. Brown Barbara Edward Charlie Fred Arvel Davises

Stratford doctor dines with Miss May Johnson family

Dr. W. H. Watson of Stratford was a dinner guest of Miss May Johnson and her mother, Mrs. [name].

W. H. Watson Stratford May Johnson

Sunday Visit Among Local Families

Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley and Carlton Lee along with Don and Larry New and Larry Cunningham visited Mr and Mrs Bud Jones and family Sunday.

Karl Tilley Carlton Lee Don Larry Newby Larry Cunningham Bud Jones Family

Miss Glenda Wallis Visits Lincoln With Tilley Party

Miss Glenda Wallis accompanied Mr and Mrs Earl Tilley Gerald and Carlton to Oklahoma City Friday where they visited the Lincoln site and area during their outing.

Glenda Wallis Earl Tilley Gerald Carlton Olahoma City Lincoln

Healdton Visit To Collins And Roper Homes

Charley Crow and Rayford Blankenship of Healdton visited Mr. and Mrs. George Collins and Bobby Joe and Mrs. Nora Roper.

Charley Crow Rayford Blankenship Healdton George Collins Bobby Joe Nora Roper

Robert Bolin in Valley View Hospital

Robert Bolin remains hospitalized at Valley View Hospital with his condition unchanged Monday evening.

Robert Bolin Valley View Hospital

Winds Disrupt TV Antennas Hit Repair Market

Seasonal high winds plague antenna owners and repairers as damage rises and service crews scramble to restore reception. The stormy pattern keeps shops busy and residents awaiting restored broadcasts.

Brown Family Takes Extended Texas Visit

Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Brown and daughter Patsy spent Saturday night with sister Mrs. Cordie Davis, then Sunday night with sister Mrs. Vergie Johnston of Lula. They plan to visit Mrs. Brown’s brother Mr. Wade Thompson of Hereford, Texas before returning to their home on the Cotton Ranch in Tucson, Arizona.

F. E. Brown Patsy Cordie Davis Vergie Johnston Lula Brown Wade Thompson Hereford Tex Tucson Ariz

Empire State Building Searchlight Powers Distant Cities

A searchlight on the Empire State Building in Manhattan beams its light across distances to Boston and Baltimore. The tiny flame within the beacon, under half an inch long, is described as having extraordinary power, surpassing the sun’s surface in energy.

Empire State Building Manhattan Boston Baltimore

Cobblers Baked In Custard Cups For Individual Servings

A kitchen tip shows fruit cobblers baked in custard cups to yield single portion desserts. The method highlights simple ingredients and neat presentation suitable for casual gatherings.

Cool Comfort Comes To The Farm Tractor

Cockshutt Farm Equipment of Belleview Ohio tested a refrigerated air conditioned tractor at an experimental farm in Bucks County Pennsylvania. A production model will be planned if market demand becomes evident.

Cockshutt Farm Equipment, Inc Bellevue Ohio Bucks County Pennsylvania

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