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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1967

Page

2

Union Valley Club Plans Two Day Rummage Sale

The Union Valley Homemakers Group met with nine members present to plan a two day rummage sale on September 22 and 23 in the Old Union Valley School building. Members and guests attended the program on crafts including Crazy Crafts Magic Craft Steel and decoupage.

Union Valley Homemakers Group Union Valley Red Cross Ruth Stephens Sandra Brend Freda Horn Zamudio Phoebe Knouse Wayne Helen Fay Carol Humphreys Lisa Georgia Stephens Tammy Debbie Billy Handley le Moine Crabtree Agnes Susie Cheryl Beulah Elmore Sue Whitwell Terri Mrs. Stephens

Roff Group Plans Edna McMillian Week Observance

The Roff Woman's Missionary Union held a Tuesday meeting with a missions program and lunch. Officers for 1968 69 were approved including Beulah Hathaway as president and Ralph Burleson as vice president. Installation by Rev. George Riddle will be scheduled later.

Roff Woman's Missionary Union Edna McMillian Wilma Griffith Beulah Hathaway Ralph Burleson Raymond Laseman George Ridley Bill Bradford Herbert Griffith Ethel Reed Iva Jones W. W. Potts Mission Action Nettie Hodges Kate Davis Hobart Hayes Circle George Riddle

Smith Family Reunion Draws 18 Grandchildren

Mr and Mrs Earnest Smith of Tupelo hosted a large family gathering at Wintersmith Park Ada. Seven married children and their families attended detailing names and hometowns from Canoga Park California to Kerrville Texas Eureka California Achille Oklahoma and Maysville Oklahoma with three grandchildren at home Val Dean David and Bobby and only three granddaughters among the 18 grandchildren.

Earnest Smith Tupelo Wintersmith Park Ada William Smith Canoga Park Calif Laverne Schilling Kerrville Tex Harold Young Ropesville Eugene Smith Eureka Gene Cathy Achille Okla James Bailey Maysville M. L. Bailey Maysvile Val Dean David Bobby Smiths

Hayes Family Reunion Held at Wintersmith Park

Mr and Mrs John Hayes of Tupelo hosted their annual family reunion Sunday in Wintersmith Park. Attendees included numerous Hayes relatives from Norman Savannah Tupelo Ada and Commerce and Sgt and Mrs Donald Dunn among others. Sgt Dunn recently returned from Vietnam and faces a move to Virginia with his family.

John Hayes Tupelo Wintersmith Park Eugene Hayes Sherrie Norma Loyd Hayes Timmy Larry Debra Gary David Hayes John Hayes Jr Norman Robert Hayes Marty Johnny Savannah Willie Hayes Carrie Arthur Hayes Ferral Hayes Belinda Michael Stacy Paula Billy Wilton Steven Randy Ada Donald Dunn Mary Ann Monroe Darla Katie Burrow Maudie Sherrell Bob Quinton Naomi Dunn Malicoat Henry Burrow Commerce Chester Malicoat Joyce Oklahoma City A. W. Mensay Fred Capps Stonewall Joyce Parks Sgt Dunn Vietnam Virginia

Mrs Lawson Back From Northwest Trip With Family

Mrs Opal Lawson of Roff is home after a family tour to the northwest and Canada with her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Raymond Hill and their children Michael Carolyn and Catherine of Okmulgee The group visited Wichita Yellowstone Glacier National Park Bad Lands Black Hills Mt Rushmore and Alberta They left Aug 12 and returned Aug 24 visiting relatives in Roff before resuming duties in Okmulgee where he teaches in the school system

Opal Lawson Roff Northwest Canada Raymond Hill Michael Carolyn Catherine Okmulgee Wichita Kan Lawson David Lawson Bozeman, Mont David Jacobson Lewis and Clark Yellowstone Glacier National Park Montana South Dakota Black Hills Mt. Rushmore Alberta Province of Canada Hills Rofs Frank Hill Maggie Hackworth Troy Williams

Frisco Reunion Draws 130 Alumni to Platt National Park

The Frisco Community reunion held August 18 19 in Cold Springs Platt National Park attracted 130 adults from California Arizona Alabama Texas and Kansas. Former Frisco School pupils and residents visited and shared memories. Mr and Mrs B A Smith were honored as oldest teachers present. Officers reelected for 1968 were Mack Baird president Finis Jackson vice president and Mrs T D Runyan secretary treasurer. The 1963 reunion will occur the third Sunday in August at Platt National Park.

Cold Springs Platt National Park Frisco Johnston County B. A. Smith Mack Baird Cordell Finis Jackson Mountain View Okla T. D. Runyan California Arizona Alabama Texas Kansas Park Rangers

Randy Allen Is 7 at Southwest Birthday Party

Randy Allen celebrated his 7th birthday Saturday at the home of Mrs. H. C. Oliver southwest of the city. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Allen. Refreshments were served and numerous relatives and friends attended or sent gifts.

Randy Allen H. C. Oliver Gerald Allen East 16Th June Fullerton Toni and Terry Mike Myers Leo Tony Norman Foster Eaton Rickey Vickie L. E. Allen Steven Bryant Glen Pendergrass Claressa Sue Brian Sally Wade

Tupelo Pastor Receives Birthday Party At Church

The First Baptist Church of Tupelo hosted Rev. Odus Frederick for his birthday on Sunday August 27. Members presented a birthday cake and gifts during a basket lunch in the Fellowship Hall followed by an afternoon singing in the sanctuary with piano solos and group performances led by Mrs. Ruby Hayes Mrs. LaVetta Crawford and Mrs. Don Johnston.

First Baptist Church of Ruby Hayes LaVetta Crawford Don Johnston

Lightning hits house in Yugoslavia for fifth time

In Benkovac Yugoslavia France Bacic reports lightning struck his home again entering the cellar and breaking a wine cask. He quips it's the fifth strike but the first time it drank his wine.

Benkovac Yugoslavia France Bacic

Classified Acts Notice For News Exchange

Classified ad snippet invites buy sell trade or rent offers with news desk contact FE 2 4433 for details and participation in the exchange scheme.

Birthday party honors Rev. and Mrs. Scott Jones

Mr. and Mrs. James Briggs hosted a birthday party for Rev. and Mrs. Scott Jones at their Latta home on a Wednesday evening. Attendees included church members and relatives, with cake and punch served and many gifts given to the honorees.

James Briggs Latta Scott Jones Leia Faye Wall Judy Kareen Sliger Briggs

Shower Honors H. B. Britt and Bride at Konawa Wedding

Mrs. Willie Smith and Mrs. Lydia Eubanks hosted a Friday night wedding shower at Happyland Free Will Baptist Church for newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Britt who wed recently in Konawa. Refreshments were served and numerous relatives and friends attended.

Willie Smith Lydia Eubanks Happyland Free Will Baptist Church H. B. Britt Konawa Britt Flora Prince Ken Lamb Alice Gann Glendon Taylor Bill Starns Jim Roundtree Rickey Frazier G. R. Lamb Eules Grannon Audie Gryan Wanda Jones Harold Smith and Shawn Bill Britt Phyllis Kerr Bunny Brewer Levin Warren Hogue Opal Williams Prince Charlie Hogue Willie Pascal Knight Hazel Archer Butch Frazier Grady Smith Claude Lee Glenda West Albert Pevehouse Jerry Montgomery Ruthh Frederick Guest Buddy Taylor Terry Winters Hershell Smith Bill Carpenter Glen Wilson Jerry Minick Gertie Lamb Parleeda Walker Herman Britt Albion Ogee Viola Nickell Lois Bryant Linda Chuck

Miss Fannie Gregory 78 Dies At Ada Local Hospital

Miss Fannie Gregory of 112 South Oak died in a local hospital at 9 25 p m Wednesday. She was 78. Funeral arrangements are under Criswell Funeral Home. Born in Arkansas August 6 1889 she came to Ada in 1909 and never married. Surviving are four nieces Alma Newland Denison Tex Oma Massey Tupelo Anna Pilot Buena Park Calif and Vera Norris Cudahay Calif and two nephews Marion Gregory Kilgore Tex and Rathburn Gregory Midland Tex.

Fannie Gregory South Oak Criswell Funeral Home Miss Gregory Arkansas Jonathan Sarah Pope Gregory Ada Alma Newland Denison Tex Oma Massey Tupelo Anna Pilot Buena Park Calif Vera Norris Cudahay Marion Gregory Kilgore Rathburn Gregory Midland

Funeral Services For Two Day Old Todd Spears

Services for Todd Alan Spears two day old son of Mr and Mrs Robert Spears were held at 10 am Wednesday in the Criswell chapel with Rev J N Spears officiating burial followed at Memorial Park Cemetery He was born in Ada on August 26 1967 Survivors include the parents a brother Robert Wade grandparents Grady Spears Coolidge Arizona Norris Mathey Coolidge Arizona great grandparents Guy Booker Sullivan Illinois Lela Haney Bakersfield California and others

Todd Alan Spears Robert Spears Latta Norris Mathey Coolidge Guy Booker Sullivan, Ill L. A. Mathey Monroe Wash Lela Haney Bakersfield Alif

Lee A. Webb dies. services set in Drumright and Ada

Lee A Webb former Francis and Ada resident dies Wednesday in a Drumright hospital. Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church of Drumright with committal at 2 p.m. in Memorial Park Cemetery Ada. Oster Hout Funeral Home of Drumright in charge. Webb worked for Service Pipeline Company retiring years ago. His wife Eulah died March 18 1952.

Lee A. Webb Francis Ada Drumright First Baptist Church of Memorial Park Cemetery Oster-Hout Funeral Home Mr. Webb Service Pipeline Company Eulah

Paris After Dark bar hearing opaque to officers

Agent John Gibbons testified at a Liquor Control Board hearing that the bar Paris After Dark was so dark that he could not see inside. The statement was part of testimony regarding the establishment's conditions and possible violations.

Pittsburgh John Gibbons Liquor Control Board Paris

Oklahoma City cattle and hog auction reports mixed prices

In Oklahoma City the Thursday sale saw 11 000 cattle and 1 000 calves offered. Feeder cattle and calves were mostly weak to 50 lower with fair demand and limited test trades. Feeder steers 500-650 lb mostly 25.75-27.50. 700-900 lb steers 24.75-26.00. 360-420 lb feeder steers 32.00. various heifer lots around 23.50-24.75. Hogs 200-240 lb mostly 25 lower. 1-2 weights steady to 25 higher. sows 16.00-18.75. Sheep not enough to test trade. lambs around 22.50 with feeder lambs at 19.00.

Oklahoma City USDA

Market Gains Rally as Dow Tops 900 Amid Broad Advance

New York shares rise sharply with gains across sectors led by IBM Control Data Polaroid Xerox and United Aircraft. The Dow is up 7.86 to 901.58 and the Associated Press average climbs 2.1 to 335.5 as big automakers weigh labor talks and other issues rally.

New York Dow Associated Press IBM Polaroid Xerox Auto Union Chrysler General Motors Ford United Aircraft Zenith American Stock Exchange

Ada Accident Report Increases August Toll

An Ada vehicle collision at 4 57 p m on Mississippi near 12th involved Jimmy Ray Strawn and Mary Ruth Gressett. Strawn faced improper changing of lanes and forfeited a $10 bond. other defendants forfeited bonds for running a stop sign and assault. Jackie Hill pleaded guilty to defrauding an inn keeper with a $20 fine suspended on restitution.

Ada Jimmy Ray Strawn Mississippi Mary Ruth Gressett South Francis Strawn Elmer Allen Rigney Billie Frances Gardner Jackie Hill

Rainfall Helps Ada Firemen

The Ada Fire Department faced a grass fire near Lawrence on Ideal Cement Co. land but could not reach the blaze until light rain began. Chief Herman Landrith credited the precipitation for extinguishing the fire and noted earlier a separate Santa Fe right-of-way grass fire at 400 East 9th was also extinguished.

Ada Fire Department Lawrence Ideal Cement Co Herman Landrith Santa Fe 400 East 9Th

Grapes Headed to New Delhi Soils

Scientists say New Delhi's climate and soil suit grape growing, opening the possibility of introducing vineyards to the region. The announcement notes favorable conditions and potential agricultural development opportunities.

New Delhi

Indian population on US reservations reaches 330000

A census style note states that about 330,000 Indians are living on reservations across the United States. It highlights the concentration of tribal communities and the geographic spread of federally recognized lands.

United States

Local Families Attend Reunions and Visits Across Areas

Eureka residents Mrs. W B Hokett and Eugene Smith with kin traveled via Arkansas to California. Ada and Wintersmith Park hosted multiple reunions with families from Ardmore Kerrville and Stonewall. Dozens of relatives from Oklahoma and California gathered, including the Bray and Uhlick families, while others visited Ada residents and enjoyed weekend gatherings. The Ross City Council and school staff completed a water pipe project on school grounds.

Ross City Virgil Medlock

Ada Uplifts Hope Through Legal Paths Not Riot

Community leaders in Ada urge calm and dialogue over violence. Rev. Lewis and Rev. Hill contrast nonviolent rights work with Black Power rhetoric, noting deplorable local conditions and housing discrimination while urging understanding and lawful remedies.

East Central Receives Grant for Work Study Program

The Office of Education awarded 4889 to East Central State College for a college work study program. It will fund about 12 student jobs from July 1 to December 31 with 75 percent of wages covered by federal funds and 25 percent by the college. The program targets students from lower income families and requires maintaining regular hiring levels.

Office of Education East Central State College Washington Ada Evening News O. J. Collins Collins Beore

Groundbreaking ceremony marks Ada Kilpatrick project

Groundbreaking Corporation held a dedication prayer for the Ada plant project. Guests included Ed Hudgins of Hudgins Thompson Ball & Associates, Inc., Oklahoma City. contractor Tom G. Yarbro of Yarbro Construction Co., Oklahoma City. building superintendent Keith Snow, also of Oklahoma City. Steve Keller was introduced as the new Ada plant manager for Kilpatrick Brothers, with C. R. Neale, secretary-treasurer, also announced.

Page One Ed Hudgins Hudgins, Thompson, Ball & Associates, Inc Oklahoma City Tom G. Yarbro Yarbro Construction Co Keith Snow Steve Keller Ada Kilpatrick Brothers C. R. Bob Neale

Milovan Nedic Undergoes Lung Operation After 22 Years

Milovan Nedic, aged 61, was hospitalized in Novisad after doctors removed a bullet from his lung. He was shot two decades ago while serving with Marshal Tito's partisans, and said the bullet now bothers him more.

Mrs. Essie McDonald Leaves Tupelo for California

Former Tupelo resident Mrs. Essie McDonald flew from Ada to Stockton California to start a new life. Her son Bill McDonald of Stockton retrieved her car and drove it back. Mrs. Vera Ellis received a letter from Mrs. McDonald expressing fondness for sunny California while missing Tupelo and Ada friends.

Essie McDonald Tupelo Ada Stockton Calif Bill McDonald Vera Ellis

Gospel Meeting Closes at Tupelo Church of Christ

The gospel meeting ended Sunday night at the Church of Christ in Tupelo. Pastor E. H. Wright of Tupelo led services while evangelist Guy Alberson of St. Paul Minnesota preached. Attendance was strong each night.

Church of Christ, Tupelo E. H. Wright Tupelo Guy Alberson St. Paul, Minn

Mrs Pauline Jackson Attends First Baptist in Tupelo

Mrs Pauline Jackson of Stone Wall was visited in Tupelo on Sunday and attended the First Baptist Church service.

Pauline Jackson Stonewall Tupelo First Baptist Church

Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Katie Edna Woolly in Tupelo

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at the Church of Christ in Tupelo for Mrs. Katie Edna Woolly age 69. The Rev E H Wright officiated with burial at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Survivors include husband Joe and seven children plus 17 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were by Coopers Funeral Home.

Church of Christ Tupelo Katie Edna Woolly E. H. Wright Sadie McGill Dave Clutts Mineral Wells Tex Pleasant Grove Cemetery Coopers Funeral Home

Batchelor Returns Home From Vietnam Duty

Joe Ed Batchelor arrived home Friday after a year of service in Vietnam. He is the husband of former Carolyn Cogburn and son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Batchelor of Tupelo.

Joe Ed Batchelor Vietnam Carolyn Cogburn Leonard Batchelor Tupelo

Tulsa visitors call on Mrs. Eula Jennings

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Savage and Mrs. Ethel Fahy of Tulsa visited Mrs. Eula Jennings recently, sharing a brief social call and updates.

Joe Savage Ethel Fahy Tulsa Eula Jennings

Manns Move to Tohatchi for Teaching Post

Mr. and Mrs. Don L. Mann and their children travel to Tohatchi New Mexico where he will teach at the Indian reservation. Mann previously taught in Tupelo for several years.

Don L. Mann Tohatchi, N. M Mr. Mann Tupelo

Local Families Gather for Community News

Mrs Gene Boland and Mr and Mrs George Bailey of Muleshoe Texas join Mr and Mrs Ralph Blanton Mr and Mrs Charles Charley Mr and Mrs Courtney Robertson Ada Mr and Mrs John Cantrell and Mr and Mrs Larry Collins with children in a community listing.

Gene Boland George Bailey Muleshoe Tex Ralph Blanton Charles Charley Courtney Robertson Ada John Cantrell Larry Collins

Scarberry Family Guests At Home Event

Mr and Mrs Virgil Scarberry host their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Virgil Scarberry Jr as guests at the family gathering.

Mary Laseman Virgil Scarberry Mrs Virgil Scarberry Jr

Mrs Ethel Reed Delayed Return After Knee Surgery

Mrs. Ethel Reed visiting son Douglas and family in Riverside. She planned to leave August 20 but is detained by minor knee surgery and a cast, likely postponing her trip home.

Ethel Reed Douglas Riverside

Charley and Clay Johnson Visit Mrs. Lewis

Mr. and Mrs. Charley Lewis visited Mrs. Clay Johnson on Sunday, sharing greetings and conversation in a family gathering. The encounter highlights social ties within the community.

Charley Lewis Clay Johnson

Mrs Tully Dial Travels After California Stop

Mrs. Tully Dial flew from California to Oklahoma City on Wednesday to visit. Mr. Dial met her there and they spent the night before returning home. She then went to Wichita Falls for a nephew’s funeral, continued to Childress to pick up her sister Mrs. Leo Preston, and returned home.

Tully Dial California Oklahoma City Mr. Dial

Local Shawnee Family Trip Recalls Simple Family Time

Mr and Mrs Jack Coffee and their children of Shawnee spent part of a day together in a quiet family outing that highlighted domestic life and small town leisure.

Jack Coffee Shawnee

Ada Weekend Visits Tie Local Families Together

Center reports a social weekend in Ada with visits from Rae Garrett family and guests from Brentwood California and Sulphur. Sondra Garrett, Paula Tucker, and Robin Law spent time with grandparents and relatives, while Hansel Burk joined the gathering for the Saturday night meeting under the big tent.

Rae Garrett Pug Garrett Hansel Burk Ada Sondra Garrett Garrett Paula Tucker Sondra Paula Robin Law Pod Law J. W. Law Robin Max Law Gregg Lynette George Harry Hilderbrand Brentwood Calif Jim Lulu Jennings Laws California

Wallace couple attend first church service since accident

Mr and Mrs D P Wallace attended Sunday school and church services for the first time since a car accident. They invite nonattenders to the old church in Center. Mr and Mrs Garrett Beller visited their great granddaughter Michelle Harris in Dallas Sulphur for a family reunion. A relative went to Wynnewood Monday to visit his surgery patient aunt.

D. P. Wallace Old Church Center Garrett Beller Michelle Harris Dallas Wynnewood

Sharon McDonald Recovers After Vaness School Visit

Sharon McDonald attended classes at Vaness last week and appears well. She underwent surgery and spent most of the summer in the hospital, but her condition is improving.

Sharon McDonald Vaness

Ada Fri Event Involving Gray and Garrett

Mr and Mrs Oren Gray and Rae Garrett were in Ada Friday for an unspecified gathering. The scant report notes their presence without detailing purpose or outcomes of the visit.

Oren Gray Rae Garrett Ada

Parish Chapel Visitors Share Weekend with Pennington Family

Mrs. Peggy Peevehouse Douglas and Regina visited Mrs. Virgie Pennington Monday and Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Orin Clay Duncan spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Milo Pennington. Cathy and Connie Clay returned home with their parents after a week with the Penningtons.

Florence Isaacs Peggy Peevehouse Douglas Regina Virgie Pennington Orin Clay Duncan Milo Pennington Cathy Connie Clay Penningtons

Ward family visits in Asher area noted

Mrs. Ginger Ward of Asher visited Sunday with Mrs. Opal Ward and Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Ward and their boys. Gary Ward of Asher visited Mrs. Opal Ward Friday. Mike Ward of Asher spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Ward and their sons.

Ginger Ward Asher Opal Ward Jimmy Ward Gary Ward Mike Ward

Mrs Ella Mae Gott Visits Sister In Grand Prairie

Mrs. Ella Mae Gott and Pat sy of Grand Prairie Texas visited her sister Mrs Nola Crane and her husband Oliver on Tuesday.

Ella Mae Gott Patsy Grand Prairie Tex Nola Crane Oliver

Mrs Floy Burk Visits Ada Friends

Mrs Floy Burk visited Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett and Son dra Center Monday. They were in Ada in the afternoon.

Floy Burk Thelma Jean Garrett Sondra Center Ada

Family visit sequence spans Oklahoma City and Stonewall

Mr. and Mrs. David Galey spent Saturday with his brother and wife in Oklahoma City, then with her sister and husband also in Oklahoma City. The group visited Saturday night with Mrs. Argie Dearmore and visited Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Jones in Stonewall on Monday.

David Galey Gene Galey Oklahoma City Steve Dzdidzuk Argie Dearmore Irwin Jones Stonewall

Oklahoma Family Weekend Visit Notes and New Baby

Mr and Mrs Larry Riley and Keith and Lucinda Riley of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with P O Henson and family. They traveled to Rattan to visit Jimmie Duncan and wife who welcomed a baby girl born August 17. Murrill Henson of Kansas City and others from Oklahoma City joined.

Larry Riley Keith Lucinda Oklahoma City P. O. Henson Rattan Okla Jimmie Duncan Murrill Henson Kansas City

Califronia visitors share weekend with local families

Mr and Mrs John Wood and Mrs Effie Lamb joined Mr and Mrs Charles Wood and Kimberly Conerville Tuesday night in Berkeley. Mrs Lamb spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Bernie Farmer and Jeanette.

John Wood Effie Lamb Mozelle Rogers Berkeley Calif Charles Wood Kimberly Connerville Bennie Farmer Jeanette

Visit of local residents travels to Berkeley

John Wood visited E. C. Caviner Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. John Wood and Mrs. Effie Lamb visited Mrs. Mozelle Rogers Wednesday evening in the home of her father E. C. Caviner. Mozelle Rogers left for Berkeley California Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Clark and family from Plainview Texas were mentioned in the same note.

John Wood Newell Little Oklahoma City Irwin Clark Plainview Tex Bruce Little E. C. Caviner H. R Effie Lamb Mozelle Rogers H. R. Mozelle Berkeley Calif Erwin Clark

Pattons Visit Florence Isaacs Family in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs J A Patton and children Florence Isaacs and the Patton party traveled to Sulphur Oklahoma Friday night. They spent time with Vernon Gray Steven Gray and Clark camping nearby while visiting Florence Isaacs and her mother Mrs Florence Isaacs.

J. A. Patton Gregg Johnna Kay Oklahoma City Florence Isaacs Gale Roberts Mike Gray Melinda Vernon Gray Steven Gray Clark

Families visit Dryden home during weekend gathering

Mr and Mrs Johnnie Law of Gregg and Lynette visited Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden Thursday night. Beulah Turner of Alameda and Jean Jeter of Concord came for their father’s funeral then visited the Drydens Saturday. Gerald Turner and children from Shreveport also visited Beulah Turner at the Drydens Saturday.

Johnnie Law Gregg Lynette Frank Dryden Beulah Turner Alameda Calif Jean Jeter Concord Gerald Turner Shreveport

Local visits among families this week

Mr. and Mrs. Owen Magar and boys visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Little visited Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Henry of Tulsa visited Sunday evening with Mrs. Peggy Peevehouse and her children at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden.

Owen Magar Frank Dryden Bruce Little Jake Henry Tulsa Peggy Peevehouse

Peevehouse Family Back From California Visit

Mrs Peggy Peevehouse Doug las and Regina from Hayward California traveled home Monday after visiting Shawnee and Norman with relatives. They spent three weeks with Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden and other relatives.

Peggy Peevehouse Douglas Regina Hayward Calif Shawnee Norman

Out of town mourners attend Jim Magar funeral

Attendees from across multiple states gathered in Ada for the funeral of Jim Magar. Names listed include Hough McIntyre and family of Dallas, the Laynes from Atoka, Oxleys from Tecumseh and Mill Creek, and several Californians among others from Oklahoma City Shawnee Healdton Sulphur Ardmore and Alameda Concord Hayward and Doug.

Jim Magar Ada Hough McIntyre Dallas Millard Magar Lyod Magar Ardmore Nettie Finley Cleveland Okla Penn Layne Arvo Layne Atoka Deve Oxley Tecumseh Jessie Oxley Mill Creek Osie Higgins Bill Lance Otis Magee Oklahoma City Leslie McGalliard Healdton Doris Klutts Carl Lee Roberts Bill Bratcher Gala George Hassa Shawnee Beulah Turner Alameda Calif Jean Jeter Concord

Allen United Pentecostal announces weekend singing event

Rev Donald Fulinguim of the United Pentecostal Church in Allen invites the public to a singing on Saturday night September 2 at the Allen church. Singers are coming from Duncan Oklahoma City Holdenville and Ada. Refreshments follow the program. A covered dish luncheon is set for Sunday September 3 after morning services on the church lawn.

Eunice Isaacs Donald Fulinguim United Pentecostal Church Allen United Pentecostal Holiness Church Duncan Oklahoma City Holdenville Ada

Long receives word of mother’s illness prompts Tulsa trip

H. C. Long got a telegram Friday night saying his mother Mrs. Long. Tuesday was ill, and he left at once for Tulsa.

H. C. Long Long. Tues Tulsa

Visiting in the home of Mrs Vadie Shatswell

Walters Oklahoma and Mr and Mrs Joe Files of Francis visited on Thursday and Friday with Mrs Shatswell in her home.

Vadie Shatswell Walters Okla Joe Files Francis

Mrs Ora McPhearson Returns Home From Duncan Visit

Mrs Ora McPhearson returns home Monday after visiting her husband’s relatives in Duncan including Mr and Mrs Guy Jones Mr and Mrs Wallace Smith and Mr and Mrs Shelley Jones.

Ora McPhearson Duncan Guy Jones Wallace Smith Shelley Jones Pace

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Union Valley Club Roff Group Hayes Mrs. Lawson Frisco Reunion Tupelo Pastor W. B. Hokett Laverne Schillings Bill Lowden Christi Blackburn Dub Lowden Don Weller Jack Uhlick Bray Cindy Jackie Brenda Unhlick Fittstown Uhlicks Charles Uhlick Kevin Uhlick Pat Ellis Roy Hopper Sanger Charley Stone George and Allen Litten Hubert Flowers Wilson Hugh Sweat Patty Jerry Ellis Pat Is Harold Davis L. E. Davis Beaucham Bunyard Lillian Davis Black Lewis Hill 4Th Street Broadway Hammond Heights Rev. Lewis Buster Hightower Richardson Rev Cap'n East Central
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