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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1955

Page

3

Maud Johnson Visits Oklahoma City for Thanksgiving

Mrs. Maud Johnson traveled to Oklahoma City on Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving Day with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Jones. Also visiting were Mrs. Douglas Smith, Lois Jean, David and Dusty, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Collins, and Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Cape at the K. B. Nickels home in Midwest City.

Maud Johnson Oklahoma City Monroe Jones Douglas Smith Lois Jean David and Dusty Joe Collins R. L. Cape K. B. Nickels Midwest City

Thanksgiving Visits Share Local Family News

Miss Laura Boudreaux spent Thanksgiving Day with friend Lolita Laxton. Mr and Mrs Florian Smith visited the Douglas Smiths Sunday evening.

Laura Boudreaux Lolita Laxton Mrs Florian Smith Douglas Smiths

Tulsa woman visits kin for Thanksgiving holidays

Miss Barbara Blankenship of Tulsa spent the Thanksgiving holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Blankenship. Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Davis of San Bernardino, California visited her sister Mrs. John Reed and family last week.

Barbara Blankenship Tulsa Mrs C. L. Blankenship S. E. Davis San Bernadino, Calif John Reed

Thanksgiving Assembly Highlights at Local School

The Wednesday program featured every pupil participating with Mrs. West's room leading flag salute Lord's prayer and scripture reading. Each room presented readings and Thanksgiving songs. Joe Hisle and Johnny Magar delivered the Thanksgiving story. Mr Treas awarded trophies to Class A girls and Class C boys.

Joe C. Moore Freeman Moore Gentry Hatton John Reed Jimmie Thomas Douglas Smith

Christmas Tree Pie Supper Set for December 5

The annual Christmas tree pie supper is planned for Monday night December 5. Attendees are invited to join and bring a pie, with a special appeal to the ladies to participate.

Thanks to Ahloso Community for Support

Expressions of gratitude to the Ahloso community for flowers food and kind words during a time of sorrow. The message says the kindness will be remembered always.

Moore Family Feasts Thanksgiving With Frye Relatives

Mr and Mrs Vasco Moore and their sons spent Thanksgiving Day with Mrs Frye and Mr Frye in Ada, visiting her parents for the holiday.

Thanksgiving gathering in Denison guests Sims family

Mrs George Sims and the Preston Sims family with their baby joined Mr and Mrs Jack Green and their son to spend Thanksgiving Day with Mr and Mrs David Jennings in Denison Texas. Mrs Jennings is a daughter of Mrs Sims.

George Sims Preston Sims Jack Green David Jennings Denison Tex Jennings Sims

Local families visit J L Henry Sr home this weekend

Mr and Mrs J L Henry Jr and family and Mr and Mrs Maurice Larman of Enid visited in the J L Henry Sr home this weekend.

J. L. Henry, Jr Maurice Larman Enid J. L. Henry, Sr

Dry Family Welcomed Home in Community Message

Mr and Mrs Jim Dry and family receive a warm welcome from the community in a brief notice highlighting support and connections.

Jim Dry

Ahloso Home Demonstration Club Holds December Meeting

The Ahloso club met in the school lunch room with ten members and one new member. Ahloso members plan Christmas exchanges and a program with refreshments served by Mrs. Blankenship and Mrs. Clifton.

Ahloso Douglas Smith C. L. Blankenship John Clifton Joe C. Moore Louie Moshier Hunter B. L. Hardin L. F. McDaniel Fred Barbee Ed_ Sliger

Evanses and Fowlers Share Thanksgiving in Ada

Mr and Mrs J L Evans shared a Thanksgiving dinner with Mr and Mrs Tollie Fowler in Ada according to local social notes.

Mrs. J. L. Evans Mrs. Tollie Fowler Ada

Smartt Family Takes J C Smartt to Bible School

Mr and Mrs Carl Smartt and Mrs J L Evans traveled to Oklahoma City on Monday to return J C Smartt to Bible School. J C is the son of Mr and Mrs Carl Smartt.

Carl Smartt Oklahoma City J. C. Smartt Bible School J. C

Flowers hope for son's Christmas home from California

Mr and Mrs Leon Flowers speak with their son James stationed in California as they hope he can return home for Christmas.

Leon Flowers James California

Magar Family Reunion Highlights Golden Wedding Plans

Mr. and Mrs. V. O. Magar and family attended a reunion at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Magar in Oil Center. The Magars will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary December 3.

V. O. Magar J. R. Magar Oil Center

Payne Family Visits Ed Brashier Home

Mr and Mrs Roy Payne and family of Konawa visited in the Ed Brashier home Sunday, sharing time with relatives and friends.

Roy Payne Konawa Ed Brashier

Thanksgiving Dinners Shared at V. O. Magor Home

Families gathered for Thanksgiving at the V. O. Magor home including Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Flowers and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Gantt and family, Rusty Flowers, Albert Flowers, Leon Flowers, and family.

V. O. Magor Johnny Flowers Jesse Gantt Rusty Albert Flowers Leon Flowers

Marriage notices list Ada and Midwest City couples

Mr and Mrs Frank Mayfield of Ada and Mr and Mrs Wayne Wallace of Midwest City appear in a continuation of a society notice listing local marriages and households.

Frank Mayfield Ada Wayne Wallace Midwest City

Miss Barbee and Mr Kneeland set wedding date in December

Miss Etta Fern Barbee daughter of Mr and Mrs Free Barbee of Ahloso will become the bride of Mr Fred Kneeland December 16. Kneeland is son of Mr and Mrs Leo Kneeland southeast of Seminole. Barbee is Stonewall High School valedictorian of 1955 and works for Oilgas Management Corporation in Ada. Kneeland a Bowlegs High School graduate attends East Central State College.

Miss Barbee Mr. Kneeland Etta Fern Barbee Free Barbee Ahloso Fred Kneeland Leo Kneeland Seminole Stonewall High School Oilgas Management Corporation, Ada Kneeland Bowlegs High School East Central State College

Thanksgiving Guests from Oklahoma and Ardmore

Terry Wallace of Oklahoma City Mr. and Mrs. C B Mayfield and family and Joe Gordon of Ardmore were Thanksgiving guests of Mr. and Mrs. Prentiss West and family.

Terry Wallace Oklahoma City C. B. Mayfield Joe Gordon Ardmore Prentiss West

Patient Shows Improvement After Major Surgery

A patient who underwent major surgery at Valley View Hospital is much improved at this time. The report notes positive recovery progress and stable condition following the procedure.

Valley View Hospital

Austin Couple Visits Morgan Goodpastures This Weekend

Mr and Mrs Joe D Hooten of Austin Texas visited the Morgan Goodpastures this weekend in a social note of local acquaintances and travel.

Joe D.“*Hooten Austin, Tex Morgan Goodpastures

Mrs Vera Green Hospitalized With Flu

Mrs Vera Green is confined to a hospital with the flu after entering Sunday evening.

Vera Green

Ada sisters share Thanksgiving dinner gathering

Mrs. Della Muse of Ada and Mrs. Josie Barton hosted a Thanksgiving dinner with their sister Mrs. C. L. Odom and Mr. Odom.

Miller and McNinch Families Gather for Thanksgiving

Mr and Mrs W E Miller and Dub joined Mr and Mrs Leo McNinch at Vanoss for Thanksgiving.

W. E. Miller Dub Leo McNinch Vanoss

Mrs Fletcher Reed Visits Daughter in Oklahoma City

Mrs Reed traveled to Oklahoma City to visit her daughter last week, according to local social notes. The visit was for family time and shared letters indicate a pleasant, brief trip.

Fletcher Reed Oklahoma City

Freddie Taylor Visits Carpenters in Oklahoma City

Freddie Taylor visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Carpenter in Oklahoma City during the Thanksgiving holidays.

Freddie Taylor Wilbur V. Carpenter Oklahoma City

Keen and Barbee families share Sunday dinner

Rev. and Mrs. Billy Keen and their family spent Sunday dinner with the Fred Barbee family, joining in a meal and fellowship.

Billy Keen Fred Barbees

Looney Family Thanksgiving Visit Noted in Homer

Mr and Mrs J M Looney along with Barbara and Margaret and Mr and Mrs Champ Looney spent Thanksgiving with Mr and Mrs John Mann of Homer, highlighting family gathering in the community.

J. M. Looney Barbara Margaret Mrs Champ Looney John Mann Homer

Mrs Ripley and Family Spend Thanksgiving in Enid

Mrs Ripley and her family traveled to Enid to visit her daughter for Thanksgiving, enjoying time with relatives during the holiday.

Smiths Cattle Visit Leads to Inquiry Near Hugo

Jim Young and Douglas Smith visited Hugo Sunday morning to inspect the Smiths' cattle, prompting an on-site check of livestock health and condition.

Jim Young Douglas Smith Hugo Smiths

Thanksgiving Gatherings Reported Across Local Families

City residents and the Martin couple visited the A. G. Stouts for Thanksgiving. Bonnie Schantz and family from Midwest City joined the Freemans Moore and the Nelsons of Geary, along with the Moores and Wayne Davis of Ada at the Joe C. Moore home for a shared holiday.

Bonnie Schantz Midwest City Freeman Moore Carl Nelson Geary Okla Raymond Moore Wayne Davis Ada Joe C. Moore

Mrs Drennan and Sons Visit Odessa Kin in Louie Moshier Home

Mrs Lawrence Drennan and her sons Larry and Leroy of Odessa Texas spent Friday and Friday night in the Louie Moshier home. Mrs Drennan is a sister to Mr Moshier.

Lawrence Drennan Larry Leroy Odessa Tex Louie Moshier

Weekend visits and travels of Arter Clifton Sliger families

Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Arter and son from Bokoshe visited Ed Sliger family. John Clifton Diana and G H Rawls were seen in Mill Creek. Kenneth Sliger visited Ed Sliger relatives. Barry Anderson is ill. Donna visits to Willie Nothaf's with Ted Anderson Harry Joe and Barry. The group toured the Alamo Old Mexico Cape Idabell and Cape Idabell ocean site in Corpus Christi with a ten mile sight seeing trip. They returned Monday with Barry bringing back seven dollars.

J. L. Arter Bokoshe Ed Sliger John Clifton Diana G. H. Rawls Mill Creek Ted Anderson Harry Joe Barry Tom Nothaf Donna Tex Willie Nothaf Alamo Davy Crockett Old Mexico Cape Idabell Corpus Christi

Mr and Mrs Melton Anderson Visit Ted Andersons Saturday

Mr and Mrs Melton Anderson and family visited the Ted Andersons Saturday night, sharing time with relatives and friends.

Mrs. Melton Anderson Ted Andersons

Oil Center Sunday attendance rises with revival preacher

Sunday School attendance reached 65 as Rev. Luther Wilson preached at both services. George Wright returned to Sunday School and church. Visitors included Ida Sutton Rev Herman Edge and Sharon of Ada Connie Blevins from Byford Dorothea Tucker J A Patton and Thelma Hunter of Oklahoma City.

Luther Wilson George Wright Ida Sutton Herman Edge Sharon Ada Connie Blevins Byford Dorothea Tucker J. A. Patton Oklahoma City Thelma Hunter

Thanksgiving Dinner Guests Visit Pickett Family

Mrs Vernon Gray hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Dwight Megee Jim and Judy and Mr and Mrs Arlis Upperman and Anna Mae at the W F Grahams in Pickett for Thanksgiving dinner with Mrs Megee's parents.

Dwight Megee Jim and Judy Arlis Upperman Anna Mae Mrs. Megee W. F. Grahams Pickett

Norton family visit to Northams with Booths and Norton kin

Mrs. Ada and Mrs. J. W. Booth hosted Glen Norton and Ricky of Shawnee who visited Mrs. Norton's parents Mr. and Mrs. Hamp Northam from Thursday through Sunday. The Nort hams enjoyed the stay and photos were taken during the visit.

Glen Norton Ricky Shawnee

Community Pie Supper Attenders Named at Summers Chapel

Attendees at the Summers Chapel pie supper Monday night included Mr. and Mrs. Everett Parnell and family, Butch and Gary, Mr. and Mrs. Junior Northam and children, plus numerous local residents. Also mentioned are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Long of Okmulgee visiting Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Sutterfield.

Summers Chapel Everett Parnell Butch Gary Junior Northam Mike Sally Arlis Upperman Anna Mae Gene Lance Vernon Gray Steve Roddy Vickie Oleta Burks H. B. Griffith Clyde Kendall Douglas Donnie Nancy Patricia Dwight Megee Jim Judy Roy Briggs Earl Kendall Harold Lee Love Bertie Lou Jones Lionel Love Dee Willoughby T. C. Nelson Sue Sue Willoughby Frank Long Okmulgee H. G. Sutterfield

Thanksgiving House Guests and Local Family Visits

Jared and family visited Mr and Mrs Don Cooley and children. Mr and Mrs Billy Jim Robert, son of Ada, stayed with Mr and Mrs Paul Tucker from Thursday to Saturday. Mrs Robertson Colene aided at home while Mrs Tucker recovered. The group enjoyed Thanksgiving with Mr and Mrs Kirk Duncan of Shawnee. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Joe Robert son, Mr and Mrs Ralph Brendle and son, and Mr and Mrs Walter Lewis, all of Ada.

Billy Jim Robertson Ada Paul Tucker Robertson Colene Tucker Baby Mrs. Kirk Duncan Shawnee Joe Robertson Ralph Brendle Walter Lewis Melvin Booth Vernon Scaff Bebee Paula Lillie Golden Bonnie Mullins Glen George Booth

Ada, Tulsa fans attend OU and A&M game in Norman

Paul Roberts and Doris Dean of Ada, Jack Dunn of Vaness and Bobby Lewis of Tulsa attended the football game in Norman between OU and A&M. They later returned to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis and enjoyed a supper prepared by Mrs. Lewis.

Paul Roberts Doris Dean Ada Jack Dunn Vaness Bobby Lewis Tulsa Norman A&m Frank Lewis Lewis

Lovell Nelson Family Attends Corn Field Service

Mrs Lovell Nelson and children attended church services in Corn field Friday night. Mr and Mrs Leroy Willoughby spent Friday night with the R W Willoughbys.

Lovell Nelson Cornfield Mrs Leroy Willoughby R. W. Willoughbys

Paul Tucker Takes Business Trip to Seminole

Paul Tucker traveled to Seminole on Monday afternoon for a business engagement and related meetings.

Paul Tucker Seminole

Maxwell Hosts Dinner Guests Sam and Mrs Bittles

Mr and Mrs Sam Bittles were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Buck Fowler of Maxwell Thursday.

Sam Bittles Mrs. Buck Fowler Maxwell

Stratford Visitors Attend Local Social

Mr and Mrs John Bittles of Stratford visited Mr and Mrs Sam Bittles Thursday. Mrs Vernon Gray and children visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs and Mrs Clara Wood who was ill. Also present were Mr and Mrs J A Patton of Oklahoma City.

John Bittles Stratford Mrs Sam Bittles Vernon Gray W. N. Isaacs Clara Wood J. A. Patton Oklahoma City

Thanksgiving Dinner At Parish Chapel Ties Local Families

Mrs. Clara Wood of Parish Chapel hosted Thanksgiving with granddaughter Mrs. Cloreta Gray and family. Visitors joining in the afternoon included Mrs. Lucille Fox and Jo of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Ollie Tucker of Summers Chapel, and Mrs. Joy Tucker Dorothea Cathy and Londa of Galey.

Clara Wood Parish Chapel Cloreta Gray Lucille Fox Oklahoma City Ollie Tucker Summers Chapel Joy Tucker Dorothea Cathy Londa Galey

Mrs Pat Sutterfield Visits Mrs Minnie Lewis Friday

Mrs Pat Sutterfield called on Mrs Minnie Lewis Friday night for a social call.

Pat Sutterfield Minnie Lewis

Thanksgiving visit mentions new Bowlegs baby

Mrs. Herman McCurdy and her children visited sister-in-law Mrs. Ann Pitts of Bowlegs on Thanksgiving Day. Mrs. Pitts recently welcomed a new baby.

Herman McCurdy Ann Pitts Bowlegs Pitts

Huddleston Couple Visits Ada Friends Sunday Evening

Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Huddleston of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Love Sunday evening for a social call.

Mrs Leroy Huddleston Ada Elmer Love

New oil well brought in on Melton place

Heard that a new oil well was brought in for J. T. Swink on the Melton place with Lee Tucker as pumper. Deer hunting was less successful for Mr. and Mrs. Vollie Layne and Mr. and Mrs. Warren Cunningham with luck not on their side this time.

J. T. Swink Melton Place Lee Tucker Vollie Layne Warren Cunningham

Mrs Jewell Willoughby and Lavell Nelson Visit Oklahoma City

Mrs Jewell Willoughby and Mrs Lavell Nelson and their children recently traveled to Oklahoma City to visit Jewell's aunt and enjoy time with family.

Jewell Willoughby Lavell Nelson Oklahoma City Jewell

Wilsons Visit Canadian and Kiowa Friends

Mr. and Mrs. Luther Wilson and family Wanda Donnie Sue and Joel spent from Wednesday through the weekend visiting friends and relatives at Canadian and Kiowa.

Luther Wilson Wanda Donnie Sue Joel Kiowa

Mrs Clareta Gray Helps In Laws With Painting Monday

Mrs Clareta Gray assisted her in laws Mr and Mrs O E Gray in painting work on Monday.

Clareta Gray Mrs O. E. Gray

Billy McCurdy Absent From School Monday

Billy McCurdy was ill and absent from school Monday according to the report.

Billy McCurdy

Illness Outbreak Noted In Recent Week

Several individuals reported flu symptoms over the past week. Health officials urge rest and hydration while monitoring for any worsening cases or complications. Local clinics report steady but elevated patient visits with influenza-like illness.

Boise City Couple Visited by Northams as Guests

Mr and Mrs Doyle Dyler of Boise City Oklahoma stayed with Mr and Mrs Junior Northam from Wednesday through Saturday in a social visit full of hospitality and local camaraderie.

Doyle Dyler Boise City Okla Junior Northam

Pleas Sutton Involved In Local Accident

Community mourns as Pleas Sutton, a local figure and brother of Mrs. Floy Burks, is injured in an accident. Friends express support and aid for the family during this time.

Sutton Floy Burks

Ada couple visits parents and attends Summers Chapel pie supper

Mr and Mrs Edward Lance of Ada visited his parents Mr and Mrs Gene Lance Monday night. They all then attended the pie supper at Summers Chapel.

Edward Lance Ada Gene Lance Summers Chapel

Revival at Maxwell Church Led by Sister Opal and Sister Wanda

Two missionary workers known as Sister Opal and Sister Wanda lead a revival at Maxwell Church. They reside near Ada for a period and welcome all to attend.

Maxwell Church Sister Opal Wanda State Ada

Willoughby Guests Attend Nelson Dinner

Supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Nelson and their children Thursday night included Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Willoughby and Sue, Mr. and Mrs. Junior Willoughby and children of Ada, Herman Edge and Sharon of Ada, Marion Willoughby and children of Maxwell, Leroy Willoughby of Ada, Theo Frantz and children of Summers Chapel, and Elsie Willoughby.

T. C. Nelson R. W. Willoughby Sue Junior Willoughby Ada Herman Edge Sharon Marion Willoughby Maxwell Leroy Willoughby Theo Frantz Summers Chapel Elsie Willoughby

Local couple plans new home here after moves

Mr and Mrs Harold Lee Love arrive in town to settle in Columbus Georgia and Tennessee over the last two years. Their decision to make this city their home brings happiness to his parents.

Harold Lee Love Columbus Tennessee

Thanksgiving Visit From Burk Garrett and Sandra

Mr and Mrs Hank Burk and Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett and Sandra visited relatives in Shaw nee on Thanksgiving Day.

Hank Burk Thelma Jean Garrett Sandra Shawnee

Mr and Mrs Vernon Gravy Call on Mrs Frank Roberts

Mr Vernon Gravy and Mrs Gravy visit Mr Frank Roberts and Mrs Roberts, described as a social call between families. The brief note records the meeting at an unspecified time and place.

Vernon Gravy Frank Roberts

Thanksgiving Guests From Sapulpa Visit Delores Jones Family

Mr and Mrs Bert Jones hosted Thanksgiving Day through Sunday at their Delores home with two Sapulpa families including Mrs Clive visiting.

Bert Jones Delores Bertie Lou Sapulpa Clive

Summers Chapel Pie Supper Features Steven Gray Impersonation

Steven Gray performed an impersonation act at Summers Chapel during the pie supper entertainment. The event drew attendees for a community gathering with local charm and humorous impersonations.

Steven Gray Summers Chapel

Mrs Betty Griffith Visits Ada Friend

Mrs Betty Griffith visited Mrs Norma Jo Beebe of Ada on Monday in a social call noting local friendship and community ties.

Betty Griffith Norma Jo Beebe Ada

Hunter Family Visit in Allen on Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hunter and sons Ray and Jimmie visited friends and relatives in Allen Sunday.

Robert Hunter Ray and Jimmie Allen Sunday

Thanksgiving Visit For Kneeland Family Near Seminole

Miss Etta Fern Barbee and Fred Kneeland spent Thanksgiving with Fred’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Kneeland, southeast of Seminole.

Etta Fern Barbee Fred Kneeland Leo Kneeland Seminole

Thanksgiving Day Visit Involving Regional Families

Mr and Mrs H H Phillips Mrs Ella Sawyers and Miss Maud Smith of Stonewall Mrs Mattie Furlong of Ada Mrs Lois Sallee of Okmulgee and Mr and Mrs Buster Hunter of Pauls Valley visited Thanksgiving Day with Mr and Mrs Robert Hunter and family.

H. H. Phillips Ella Sawyers Maud Smith Stonewall Mattie Furlong Ada Lois Sallee Okmulgee Buster Hunter Pauls Valley Robert Hunter

Barbee Families Spend Thanksgiving in Seminole Home

Mr and Mrs Fred Barbee and family and Mr and Mrs Eugene Barbee of Seminole visited the C T Pendergrass home for Thanksgiving.

Fred Barbee Eugene Barbee Seminole C. T. Pendergrass

Fred Kneeland Spends Sunday at Fred Barbee Home

Fred Kneeland spent Sunday in the home of Fred Barbee.

Fred Kneeland Fred Barbee

Mr and Mrs Champ Looney Visit For Thanksgiving

Mr and Mrs Champ Looney and their daughter join family members for Thanksgiving gatherings during the holiday visit.

Butch Strickland Visits Grandmother in Shawnee Over Holidays

Butch Strickland visited his grandmother in Shawnee during the holiday period, sharing time with family and returning home afterward.

Butch Strickland Shawnee

Church Services Highlight Saturday Night Visit

Sister Tressie Neighbors and Dorothy Matthews filled a Saturday night appointment for church services at Atoka.

Tressie Neighbors Dorothy Matthews Atoka

Elmer Ellis Preaches at Maxwell Thursday Night

Local church history notes reveal Bro. Elmer Ellis delivered a sermon at Maxwell on Thursday night drawing parishioners and visitors in a typical midweek worship gathering.

Elmer Ellis Maxwell

Texas Family Visits Green Home Over Thanksgiving

Mrs. Dorothy Green and her Texas family spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Green, sharing a holiday gathering and catching up during the long weekend.

Dorothy Green Texas Mrs Jim Green

Oklahoma City Couple Stay Overnight at Strickland Home

Mr and Mrs Joe Maner of Oklahoma City spent Saturday night in the Frank Strickland home in a brief social visit noted in local society.

Joe Maner Oklahoma City Frank Strickland

Mrs Gene Lance Visits Ill Mother in Summers Chapel

Mr and Mrs Gene Lance visited Mrs Kate Wood of Summers Chapel Tuesday night. Mrs Wood has been ill and is described as trying to improve.

Gene Lance Lance Kate Wood Summers Chapel Wood

Ar Jesus Mobley Hosts Calif. Visitors This Week

Mr and Mrs Faye Evert of Artesia California are visiting in the J A Mobley home this week. The brief social note records a family visit and local hospitality.

Faye Evert Artesia Calif J. A. Mobley

Thanksgiving Visit Among Families Across Oklahoma

Mrs Bonnie Wyatt and children of Midwest City with Mr Carpenter of Oklahoma City and Mrs Mossman of Fort Worth Texas joined the Hoyt Lillards for Thanksgiving observances.

Bonnie Wyatt Midwest City Carpenter Oklahoma City Mossman Ft. Worth, Tex Hoyt Lillards

Buck Fowler Visits Frank Mc Christian in Shady Grove

Buck Fowler spent Sunday afternoon visiting Frank Mc Christian of Shady Grove, sharing time at their home and catching up on local news and family matters.

Buck Fowler Frank McChristian Shady Grove

Lillards Expand Home With New Room Addition

The Charles Lillards begin construction to add another room to their house. Neighbors report ongoing work and expected completion in coming weeks.

Charles Lillards

Mr Boudreaux Returns Home From Hospital

Mr Boudreaux was improved enough to leave the hospital and come home last week confirming ongoing recovery and discharge progress.

Mr. Boudreaux

Mrs Alene Tucker Home After Valley View Hospital Stay

Mrs. Alene Tucker is home recovering from a minor medical procedure at Valley View Hospital.

Alene Tucker Valley View Hospital

B L Hardin Family Visits Seminole Resident

The B L Hardin family were visitors in the home of their daughter, Mrs Leroy Jarvis, in Seminole.

B. L. Hardin Leroy Jarvis Seminole

Milligans Spend Thanksgiving with Brashiers in Konawa

Mr and Mrs Pete Milligan and family of Konawa spent Thanksgiving with the Ed Brashiers, sharing meals and time together in a small town gathering.

Pete Milligan Konawa Ed _ Brashiers

Thompson Family Thanksgiving Visit at Happyland

Mr and Mrs Newt Thompson and their boys spent Thanksgiving with her parents Mr and Mrs Simpson in the Happyland community.

Newt Thompson Mrs. Simpson Happyland

Family Visit Highlights Medcalf Reunion Over Weekend

Mrs. Lena Derryberry, Ed ward, and Vernon Medcalf visited their father Murray Medcalf and family for a weekend gathering, sharing time together and updates on family affairs.

Lena Derryberry Edward and Vernon Medcalf Murray Medcalf

Burtons Host Guests For Sunday Visit

Mr and Mrs Jesse Ward and Mr and Mrs John Vogt visited the W H Burnetts Sunday evening.

Jesse Ward John Vogt W. H. Burnetts

Mrs. Leon Lancers Visit Following Enid Accident

Mrs. Leon Lancers stays with daughter and son in law George and Mrs. Campbell after a one car crash ten miles from Enid. Drewlynn suffers a broken foot and her husband a broken arm with serious head injuries. their baby is scratched. Campbell, a Perry church pastor, was en route to Enid to visit parents for Thanksgiving. Lance family member Oma Louise Lance later remembered in Wichita Kansas.

Leon Lancers Enid George Warren Campbell Drewlynn Mr. Campbell Perry

Mrs Clareta Gray Visited Joy Tucker and Cathy Monday

Mrs Clareta Gray visited Mrs Joy Tucker and Cathy along with Vickie and Steven Monday morning.

Clareta Gray Vickie Steven Joy Tucker Cathy Londa

Thanksgiving at the Junior Northams Draws Sizable Family Visit

A Thanksgiving dinner at the Junior Northams welcomed relatives including Mrs. Northam’s three sisters and families plus guests from nearby towns. Boise City Oklahoma’s Doyle Dyler and family joined, Gene Baxter and family from Oklahoma City attended, and Rev. C L Bolding with his wife from Temple were also present.

Northams

Thanksgiving Dinner Guests Visited Jacksons and Penrods

Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Jackson hosted Thanksgiving with Mrs Penrod and her parents the L. J. Penrods visiting the household.

Mrs. C. M. Jackson L. J. Penrods

Thanksgiving Dinner at School Enjoyed by All

Last Wednesday the school hosted a Thanksgiving meal with turkey and dressings. Students and staff shared in the feast, expressing appreciation for the community gathering.

Sunday School and Training Union Attendance at Ahloso Church

The Ahloso First Baptist Church reported 86 in Sunday School and 44 in Training Union, reflecting midweek and weekend activity levels for the congregation.

The Ahloso First Baptist Church Training Union

Ahloso Church of Christ Reports 75 In Attendance Sunday

The Ahloso Church of Christ reported a Sunday gathering of 75 worshipers marking steady participation. No additional events or activities were noted in the report.

The Ahloso Church of Christ

Lula Alumni Banquet Attended by Mr and Mrs Treas

Mr and Mrs J C Treas attended the Lula Alumni Banquet held in Lula Saturday night with alumni guests and community members.

J. C. Treas Lula

Armstrongs Celebrate Thanksgiving in Ada Visit

Mr and Mrs A H Armstrong spent Thanksgiving with her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Truitt Cranford in Ada.

A. H. Armstrong Mrs. Truitt Cranford Ada

Ward Scott and family visit John Clifton residence

Mr and Mrs Ward Scott with R W and Sandra of Reagan visited the John Cliftons Saturday for a social call at their home.

Mary Cole and Duston Stout Named in Oklahoma City Notice

Miss Mary Cole of Oklahoma City and Duston Stout of Midwest are listed in a local public notice. The fragment confirms individuals linked to a court or estate matter in the city region.

Mary Cole Oklahoma City Duston Stout Midwest

Summers Chapel pie supper honors most hen pecked man

H B Griffith receives a bantam rooster after being voted the most hen pecked man at the Summers Chapel pie supper. Mrs Helen Kendall called on

H. B. Griffith Summers Chapel Helen Kendall

Santa spirit grips kids as parents stay busy

Many children embrace Christmas cheer while parents focus on preparations and responsibilities, keeping the holiday atmosphere lively for the young but leaving adults with a quieter, practical pace.

Ada couple attends Maxwell church service Sunday night

Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Newby of Ada attended church services at Maxwell Sunday night, taking part in the evening program and returning home afterward.

Doyle Newby Ada Maxwell

Thanksgiving Dinner Guests Noted in Maxwell Community

Mr and Mrs R W Willoughby and Sue along with Mr and Mrs Theo Frantz and children of Summers Chapel Bonnie Willoughby and Richard Hobbs were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Marion Willoughby of Maxwell on Thanksgiving.

R. W. Willoughby Sue Theo Frantz Summers Chapel Bonnie Willoughby Richard Hobbs Marion Willoughby Maxwell

Ada artist paints for Fred Grays last week

Luther Wilson did some painting for the Fred Grays last week. Ada resident spent Wednesday night with the former's parents Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Willoughby and Sue.

Luther Wilson Fred Grays Leroy Willoughby Ada R. W. Willoughby Sue

Thanksgiving Gatherings Across Communities Reported

The notes describe multiple households sharing meals and visits during Thanksgiving. Families from Howard Kansas, Douglas, Worstell area near Lit Burks, Ada, Bebee, and surrounding towns joined relatives and friends for dinners and gatherings across the holiday period. Further details list guests such as the Kendalls, Booths, Scaffs, Robersons, Tuckers, and Mullins among others.

Burks and Griffiths Named in Acknowledgment Note

Mr and Mrs Floyd Burks and Mr and Mrs H B Griffith and others are listed in a society notice acknowledging attendees and contributions to a local event.

Ada Couples Dine With Suttons Thursday Night

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cook and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Burks were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Sutton of Ada Thursday night.

Ray Cook Floyd Burks Mrs Willis Sutton Ada

H B Griffith Takes Business Trip to Oklahoma City

H B Griffith traveled to Oklahoma City on Monday for a business trip. The move follows prior ventures by Griffith Enterprises and signals potential new dealings in the region.

H. B. Griffith Oklahoma City

Weekend Hunting Outing Involves Rev Bert Jones

Rev Bert Jones and Don Cooley participated in weekend hunting with a group of other participants.

Bert Jones Don Cooley

Norman visit from Robertson Brendle families

Mr and Mrs Joe Robertson and Mr and Mrs Ralph Brendle and baby visited Mr and Mrs Elbert Hartlees of Norman Sunday.

Joe Robertson Ralph Brendle Baby Elbert Hartlees Norman Sunday

Mrs Minnie Lewis In Poor Health In Recent Days

Mrs Minnie Lewis has not been feeling well recently and supporters wish for her quick recovery.

Minnie Lewis

Ada family visits Burks couple Friday night

Mr and Mrs Doc Beebe and their children from Ada visited Mr and Mrs Floyd Burks on Friday night for an informal gathering.

Doc Beebe Ada Floyd Burks

Reverend Bert Jones Visits Critical Pleas Sutton

The Rev. Bert Jones went to the hospital Sunday night to see Pleas Sutton who remains in critical condition.

Bert Jones Pleas Sutton

Hen son Hosts Mrs Gray and Family for Turkey Gift

Mrs Clareta Gray and her children visited Mr and Mrs P O Henson on a Wednesday night and received a turkey as a gift from the hosts.

Clareta Gray P. O. Henson

Franks Family Hosts Visitors From Egypt

Mr and Mrs Earl Franks and Janice of Egypt visited Mr and Mrs J O Franks on Sunday.

Earl Franks Janice Egypt J. O. Franks

Colbert Visit By Lambs And Grays

Mr and Mrs Clifford Lamb with Donnie and Phyllis of Colbert called on Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray and their children Sunday afternoon.

Clifford Lamb Donnie Phyllis of Colbert Vernon Gray

Reverend Bert Jones Attends Maxwell Church Service

Reverend Bert Jones attended church services at Maxwell on Monday night, reporting a quiet gathering with local attendees and brief remarks by the pastor.

Bert Jones Maxwell

Pink and Blue Shower Held for Mrs. Edge at Gar rett Home

Attendees at the pink and blue shower for Mrs. Herman Edge in Center included Mrs. Frank Pinley, Mrs. Dee Willoughby, Mrs. Laver Nelson, Mrs. R. W. Willoughby, and other guests.

Herman Edge Thelma Jean Garrett Center Frank Pinley Dee Willoughby Laver Nelson R. W. Willoughby

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