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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1955

Page

7

Christmas Dinner and Visits Across Oklahoma and Texas

Local families shared Christmas meals and visits across Vanoss Fittstown Norman Roswell Beaver Shawnee and Duncan extending to Ft Stockton and Duncan. Notable entries include Minnie Miller Mrs A C Thomas Clint Corvin families Lamirand W H Lamirand A F Stanley and the Morgan Crane families plus Ida Guess joining en route home.

Elbert Ross David Morgan Roswell N. M Charles Morgan Rickey Beaver Mae Morgan Pecan Grove T. L. King Glenda Shawnee

Belle Stuart visits Frisco from Guthrie in old hometown tour

Mrs Belle Stuart of Guthrie returns December 22 to revisit childhood scenes and friends. She, formerly Belle Hayse, toured the country she played in as a child and called on the few remaining relatives including the J W Stegalls, Mrs Una Lee, and the Simon Pattons.

Belle Stuart Guthrie Hayse Stuart Belle Hayse

Forehand Family Visits Nowata Grandson's Birth

Mr and Mrs Lee Forehand visited Nowata last week to meet their new grandson, the son of Mr and Mrs Bud Forehand.

Mrs. Lee Forehand Nowata Mrs Bud Forehand

Fore family moves to Ada after California trip

Mr and Mrs Raymond Fore and daughter Anna Lea have moved to Ada after recently returning from California. The family relocated their residence, joining local neighbors and establishing new roots in the Ada community.

Raymond Forehand Anna Lea California Ito Ada

Minors Return for Christmas Holidays in Two Families

Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Minor and son of Post Texas along with Mr. and Mrs. Vance Minor of San Jose California visit for the season. The Minors all shared Christmas dinner with the A. T. Minors.

Elmo Minor Post, Tex Vance Minor San Jose Calif A. T

Paired mishap ends with sausage ground mishap

Bob Daniel drove to Stonewall to cut his park for the deep freeze and the sausage grinder. A bump caused meat to spill on the ground and be gathered by Mr Craddock and Dora Daniel who washed it and suggested grinding it into sausage since Dora dislikes sausage.

Bob Daniel Stonewall Mr. Craddock Dora

Christmas Eve Car Chase Confuses Byrds and Henry

A playful holiday tale ends with Mr. Henry seeing a car at his home believing visitors were there, only to discover no one. Coy Byrd and Mr. Henry exchange a chase as he heads back toward the Byrds, leaving readers with a light mystery about the mistaken company. The piece also notes family gatherings for Christmas with the Lee Forehands, Langleys, and Sherrells visiting.

Coy Byrd Loss Henry’s Mr. Henry Henry Mr. Byrd

Relatives Visit Cousin in Wichita Falls Texas

Mr and Mrs Alvin Minor Buddy and Anthony and Mr and Mrs Clarence Crowell visited their cousin Mr and Mrs Arthur Patton last week in Wichita Falls Texas.

Alvin Minor Buddy and Anthony Clarence Crowell Arthur Patton Wichita Falls Tex

Visiting kin near Post Texas noted in local column

The article mentions Philip of Post Texas visiting there with his sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Clarence.

Elmo Minor Philip Post, Tex Minor Clarence

Minors Return Home After Wednesday Departure

Crowell notes the Minors left Wednesday for home while the Simon Pattons spent Christmas with Mr. Patton’s daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Weaver, Michael and Hyla Sue of Fittstown.

Crowell Simon Pattons Mr. Patton Ben Weaver Michael and Hyla Sue Fittstown

Barnes Family Christmas Visit Spreads Cheer

Mr. and Mrs. Grover Barnes and their sons of Ada spent Christmas with Mr. Barnes' parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Barnes, enjoying a family gathering over the holiday.

Grover Barnes Ada Mr. Barnes Mrs W. J. Barnes

Youth Fellowship Meeting Time Change at Frisco Building

The Frisco community building hosts a changed Youth Fellowship meeting now on Thursday night instead of Tuesday. Sunday School remains at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. each Sunday. all are welcome.

Frisco

Baylis Family Holiday Visit To Duncan

Mr and Mrs Alfred Baylis and Sandra left Christmas Eve for Duncan to spend the holidays with their eldest daughter and family Mr and Mrs Dibrell Philips. Mr Phillips parents Mr and Mrs Burl Phillips of Ada were also there.

Alfred Baylis Sandra Duncan Dibrell Phillips Mr. Phillips Mrs Burl Phillips Ada

Home Demonstration Club Wraps Gifts For Community Tree

On Thursday December 22 the Home Demonstration women and their husbands gathered at Mrs Alfred Baylis home to wrap Christmas packages and sack treats for the community tree. Some men traveled to Latta for a Stonewall Latta basketball game while others stayed for a pleasant visit. Mrs Baylis had a large pan of chocolate fudge which disappeared during the wrapping. Friday they met at the community building to trim the tree.

Alfred Baylis Latta Stonewall

Santa Delivers Gifts at Frisco Community Christmas Event

Friday night December 23 Frisco crowds filled the community building as children awaited Santa after carols led by Reba Daniel. Santa entered and handed out gifts from his pack to all, including some women, then distributed treats and thanked Frisco for pillow cases labeled To Santa from the Frisco community.

Frisco Santa Reba Daniel Santa Claus

Stegall Family Visit Over Christmas Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Talmadge Stegall of Globe Arizona spent Christmas weekend with his brother and wife Mr. and Mrs J W Stegall.

Mrs. Talmadge Stegall Globe, Ariz Mrs J. W. Stegall

Sehley and Marvin Stegall Visit Miles Texas

Mr. and Mrs. Sehley Stegall spent the Christmas weekend in Miles Texas visiting Mr. Stegall's uncle Marvin Stegall.

Mrs. Sehley Stegall Miles, Tex Mr. Stegall Marvin Stegall

Claudia Gale Herion Visits Sherman Grandparents

Claudia Gale Herion daughter of T Sgt Allen Herion of Perrin Field Sherman Texas visited last week in the home of her grandparents Mr and Mrs H B Herion.

Claudia Gale Herion T/Sgt Allen Herion Perrin Field Sherman, Tex H. B. Herion

Mrs Barnes Stays In Hospital After Surgery

Mrs George Barnes recently underwent surgery at Valley View Hospital and hoped to be home for Christmas but will spend several more days in the hospital.

George Barnes Valley View Hospital

Daniel family gathers at home for Christmas minus one son

L. T. Daniel hosted all the children for Christmas except for son Jack who is in an unspecified location.

L. T. Daniel Jack

Oregon Families Gather for Reunion in Carted Names

Mr and Mrs Buck Daniel along with Robert Thomas Jack Shirla Carter Mr and Mrs Homer Barnes and Homer Jr Stonewall Mr and Mrs Floyd Ingram and Thomas Moore Mr and Mrs John Daniel Leonard Johnnie Mr and Mrs Joe Daniel Vicky Valerie Mrs Clara Kennedy Robert Dora and grandson and wife Alve and Mrs Lloyd Daniel of Fort Worth Texas gather in Oregon family reunion with extended kin listed.

Oregon Buck Daniel Robert Thomas Jack Shirla Carter Homer Barnes Homer Jr Stonewall Floyd Ingram Moore John Daniel Leonard Johnnie Joe Daniel Vicky Valerie Clara Kennedy Dora Alve Lloyd Daniel Ft. Worth Tex

Marshalls Host Christmas Dinner for Family

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Marshall held a Christmas dinner for the Marshalls this year with extended family gathering in their home. The event centered on shared holiday meals and festive traditions.

Mrs Kenneth Marshall Marshalls

Loss Henrys Attend Ada Christmas Dinner

Mr and Mrs Loss Henry were Christmas dinner guests of Mrs Henrys nephew and wife Mr and Mrs Jack West in Ada.

Mrs Loss Henry Mrs. Henry Jack West Ada

Christmas Supper Traditions Link Stuart and Marshall Families

Mr. and Mrs. Homer Stuart shared Christmas supper with Jim and Sid Marshall. Mrs. Stuart and Miss Jim Marshall were girlhood friends, and the families have a long custom of spending parts of Christmas Day together each year.

Homer Stuart Jim Sid Marshall

Christmas Dinner Gathered Norvell Family Guests

Christmas dinner guests at the M. M. Norvell home included Mr. and Mrs. Don Norvell and Mrs. Alice Webber of Peoria Illinois Mr. and Mrs. Ivin Jaquess Ryan Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Norvell Ada and Mr. and Mrs A G Schmidt Ada. The Norvell family held a Christmas gift exchange Saturday evening. Mrs. Bess Norvell and Ruth Ardmore had Christmas breakfast in the Jess Norvell home.

Jess Norvell Don Norvell Alice Webber Peoria Ill Ivin Jaquess Ryan M. M. Norvell Homer A. G. Schmidt Ada Norvell Mrs. Bess Norvell Ruth, Ardmore

Christmas dinner guests in the Sutton home

Christmas dinner guests in the Alfred Sutton home included Mr and Mrs Allen Sutton Larry Katina Mr and Mrs Lauren Hagar from Oklahoma City Mr and Mrs Alton Sutton Mary Ann Barbara and Ray from Moore Warren Kelso Elwanda Sutton and Ruth Blankenship from Ada.

Alfred Sutton Allen Sutton Larry and Katina Lauren Hagar Oklahoma City Alton Sutton Mary Ann Barbara Ray of Moore Warren Kelso Elwanda Sutton Ruth Blankenship Ada

Dinner guests include Estes and Enloe families at Sutton home

Mrs Mildred Estes and her children Danny Sondra and Tommy joined Ada Mrs Fred King Judy and Jennifer Enloe for a Monday dinner hosted by Mrs Alfred Sutton at her residence.

Mildred Estes Danny Sondra Tommy Ada Fred King Judy Jennifer Enloe Alfred Sutton

Christmas Dinner With Mrs Jinks and Davis Family

Mrs Mid Lesson and her children shared a Christmas dinner with Mrs Jinks Ada and Mr and Mrs A D Davis in Tulsa.

J. M. Jinks Ada A. D. Davis Tulsa

Powers Family Spends Christmas With Grose Family

Mr and Mrs A M Powers along with Mickey and Anday of Haworth spent Christmas with Rev and Mrs E H Grose and their family.

A. M. Powers Mickey and Anday Haworth E. H. Grose

Jaquess and Duke Families Share Christmas in Madill

Mr and Mrs L H Jaquess Jo Ann and Linda dined with Mr and Mrs Charlie Duke in Madill for Christmas. Royce Jaquess also visited the Charlie Duke home Christmas evening.

L. H. Jaquess Jo- Ann Linda Charlie Duke Madill Mrs. Royce Jaquess Charle Duke

Sunday Dinner Guests Near the Jacquess Home

Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Royce Jacquess were Mr. and Mrs. Cory Jaquess and Floyd and Wanda Robbins and Kay.

Royce Jacquess Cory Jaquess Floyd Wanda Robbins Kay

Christmas Program At School Marks Community Tree Night

Friday night at the school the community held a Christmas tree event. School children under Mrs. Bill Bevers and Mrs. Charlie Dunn presented a program. Santa greeted the crowd and gifts and treats from the tree were distributed.

Bill Bevers Charlie Dunn Santa Claus

Ada Christmas Gift Exchange at Olen Robbins Home

Mr and Mrs Clyde Casadvy Pam and Mr and Mrs Floyd Rob bins and Kay visited the Olen Robbins home in Ada Friday evening to exchange and open their Christmas gifts.

Clyde Casadvy Pam Floyd Robbins Kay Olen Robbins Ada

Visit to Allen Biggs Home Highlights Stratford Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Henson of Stratford visited the Allen Biggs home Saturday evening, sharing a social gathering and conversation with the hosts and other attendees.

Fred Henson Stratford Allen Biggs

Ada Guests Dine With Enloes Monday Evening

Monday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Enloe included Mr. and Mrs. Haney Mack Mr. and Mrs. Herman Enloe and Billy Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Enloe Mrs. Jackie Enloe and Mark Mrs. C. C. Ray all of Ada and Willia Mae Eames of Arizona.

Walter Enloe Haney Mack Herman Enloe Billy Charlie Enloe Jackie Enloe Mark C. C. Ray Ada Willia Mae Eames Arizona

Christmas Day Visit List From Ada Area Families

The Ruod Briggs family hosted a large crowd on Christmas Day with guests from Ada including Mr and Mrs Roy Briggs and others. Attendees also included Mr and Mrs Byron Fuller and children from Ada and additional relatives from Fredona and Coalgate as well as Wichita.

Ruod Briggs Roy Briggs Byron Fuller Earl Parker Charle Dunn Lee Parker Ada C. H. Auten Fredona Kan John Briggs Danny Mike Coalgate Warren Fulton Wichita

Christmas Eve Guests at the Robertson Home

Christmas Eve visitors included Mr and Mrs Sam Myrick and Ada along with Mr and Mrs Guy LeMonnier and their children Mr and Mrs Frank Bivins and Marion and A Robertson. The Myricks and LeMonniers shared Christmas dinner with the Robertsons.

Clive Robertson Sam Myrick Ada Guy Frank Bivins Marion A. P. Robertson Myricks LeMonniers Robertsons

Robertsons Visit Goodwins for Sunday Reunion

Mr and Mrs Clive Robertson called on Sunday evening at the Ray Goodwin home. The Goodwins hosted a large family reunion with many relatives in attendance.

Clive Robertson Ray Goodwin

Jaquess Family Visits Robertson Household Sunday Night

Sunday night Mr and Mrs Hack Jaquess JoAnn Linda and Janell and Gayle Jaquess of Ryan visited with Clive and Letha Robertson.

Mrs. Hack Jaquess JoAnn Linda Janell Gayle Jaquess Ryan Clive Letha Robertson

Nanny Stephens Spends Friday Night with Robertson Couple

Nanny Stephens of Ada spent Friday night in the company of Mr. and Mrs. Clive Robertson.

Nanny Stephens Ada Mrs. Clive Robertson

Ada visitors with Clive and Letha Robertson

Visiting Monday evening with Clive and Letha Robertson were Mr. and Mrs. Cory Jaquess Re bee and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Bartee Ada.

Clive Letha Robertson Cory Jaquess Rebee Stanley Bartee Ada

Jerry Wilson Spends Christmas With Family

Jerry Wilson, in the service and stationed at Camp Carson in Colorado, spent Christmas with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wilson.

Jerry Wilson Bill Wilson Jerry Camp Carson Colo

Christmas Visits Reported in Ada Area

Mrs Annie Fine hosted in Ada on Sunday with guests including Leon Simpson of Holdenville. Families visiting across the region over Christmas included Sanders and Crisp households with members from Dell City Texas Atwood Hobbs N M and A M College students. The Fitzhugh Tree event December 23 drew good attendance and Santa handed out gifts to children.

Charles Simpson Leon Simpson Holdenville Santa Claus

Attendees Listed for Community Gathering

The attendees included David and Billy Bishop, Buddy West, Charles Wilson and James Okey, Billy Wilson, David and Danny Kelley, Jimmy Smith, Dean Chaffin, Dale and Winford Poplin, Den Chiefs Hershel Kelley and Paul Lee, Mrs. Wilson, and George Okey.

David Billy Bishop Buddy West Charles Wilson James Okey Billy Wilson Danny Kelley Jimmy Smith Dean Chaffin Dale Winford Poplin Den Hershel Kelley Paul Lee Mrs. Wilson George Okey

Family groups listed in local notice

A local notice lists numerous family units including Mr and Mrs Glen Phillips and children, Mr and Mrs Haven Canada and children, Mr and Mrs Ernest Matthews and children, Mr and Mrs Harold Matthews and children, and Mr and Mrs Raymond Matthews and children.

Glen Phillips Havern Canada Ernest Matthews Harold Matthews Raymond Matthews

Tulsa Families Join Henson Holiday Gathering

Spending the holidays with Mr and Mrs W A Henson were Mr and Mrs Guy Sorrell, Mr and Mrs Harold Lee and sons, Mr and Mrs Wilbur Henson and children, all of Tulsa, and Mr and Mrs Leonard Henson and son Buddy.

W. A. Henson Guy Sorrell Harold Lee Wilbur Henson Tulsa Leonard Henson Buddy

Gill names son Timothy for Okeys' new boy

Mr. and Mrs. George Okey announce the birth of their son Timothy, named by the parents. The event marks a family addition with the infant's given name chosen by the couple.

Timothy Gill George Okey

Betty Gail Named Newest Member of Hugh Bishop Family

Betty Gail is announced as the newest member of the Hugh Bishop family in a brief social note. The report confirms the birth of Betty Gail within the family and notes the proud parents.

Betty Gail Hugh Bishop

Reed Family Spends Christmas in Corpus Christi

Mr and Mrs Roosevelt Reed and their son spent Christmas in Corpus Christi Texas with Mrs Reed and baby plus Sue and Mrs Bob Reed.

Mrs Roosevelt Reed Corpus Christi Tex Sue Bob Reed Baby

Matt Summers Dies in December Funeral and Burial Held

Matt Summers died December 24 at Valley View Hospital. The funeral and burial were last Tuesday.

Matt Summers Valley View Hospital

Mrs Pearl Surgnier Remains With Hartshorne Mother

Mrs Pearl Surgnier visited her mother Mrs Nora Hunter in Hartshorne during the holidays confirming family ties and hospitality.

Pearl Surgnier Nora Hunter Hartshorne

Fort Worth Man Visits Parents for Holidays

Birl Martin of Ft. Worth Texas spent the holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs Martin at their home.

Birl Martin Ft. Worth, Tex Mrs. Martin

Local Hosts Attend Southwest Gas Party at Aldridge Hotel

Mr and Mrs H L Kelley and Mr and Mrs Mirl Moon and son Joe Edd attended the Southwest Gas Company Christmas party at the Aldridge Hotel last Thursday night.

Southwest Gas Company Aldridge Hotel H. L. Kelley Mirl Moon Joe Edd

Oklahoma City Man Visits With Parents Over Weekend

Robert Horn spent last weekend here with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Horn.

Robert Horn Oklahoma City Mrs Hugh Horn

Weekend guests of Mr Horton Smith and family

Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Horton Smith were Mr and Mrs Jim Smith and their children from Tulsa.

Horton Smith Mrs Jim Smith Tulsa

Chandlers Pause in City Before Husband's Mitchell Field Duty

Mr and Mrs Ruben Chandler travel to Mitchell Field for his upcoming assignment. They spent 30 days here with her parents Mr and Mrs Horton Smith and other relatives and friends.

Ruben Chandler Mitchell Field Chandlers Horton Smith

Summers Visit Ft Worth Family Guests

Clealus Summers of Ft Worth Texas spent last weekend here with his parents Mr and Mrs W H Summers staying with the family.

Clealus Summers Ft. Worth, Tex Mrs. W. H. Summers

Ada visitors attend Francis weekend

Howard and Kathryn Ptterson of Ada visited Francis last weekend. Others visiting Mr and Mrs H L Kelley included Robert Kelley Kenneth Roberts Mollie Gaylor Leon Scroggins James Scroggins Sid Gaylor Norman Curtis Ada, Roland and Ronnie Matthews and Johnnie Hallmark.

Howard Kathryn P.tterson Ada Francis H. L. Kelley Robert Kelley Kenneth Roberts Mollie Gaylor Leon Scroggins James Scroggins Sid Gaylor Norman Curtis Canada Roland and Ronnie Matthews Johnnie Hallmark

Brownville Family Guests at Relatives Home

Mr and Mrs James Chandler and baby of Brownville Texas visited relatives Mrs Virgie Chandler and Mr and Mrs Glen Phillips and their children during a family gathering.

James Chandler Baby Brownville, Tex Virgie Chandler Glen Phillips

Lakeland Woman Visits Parents for Holidays

Miss Ola Mable Caperton of Lakeland Florida spent the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs E H Caperton and her grandmother Mrs Minnie Baugh in the local area.

Ola Mable Caperton Lakeland, Fla E. H. Caperton Minnie Baugh

Harris Host Family Visit From Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Isom Harris hosted last weekend with guests Mr and Mrs Lord Harris and their child ren Mr and Mrs Coy Henson and children and Mr and Mrs Leroy Harris and children from Oklahoma City.

Isom Harris Lord Harris Coy Henson Leroy Harris Oklahoma City

Vogt Family Christmas Gatherings Across Ada and Ahloso

Mr and Mrs Roy Vogt and Jackie met in Ada on Saturday evening at Mrs John Vogts home to exchange Vogt family gifts. They previously gathered at Bob Georges home on Friday to open gifts. The Roy Vogts had Christmas dinner at Ahloso with Mr and Mrs W H Burnett.

Roy Vogt Jackie John Vogt Ada Vogt Bob George Roy Vogts Ahloso W. H. Burnett

Christmas Dinner Hosts Named in Oba Robertson Home

Mr and Mrs Frederick Blay and Mrs Blay s father A P Robertson shared Christmas dinner at the Oba Robertson home in Ryan.

Frederick Blay Mrs. Blay A. P. Robertson Oba Robertson Ryan

Reunion Draws Losson Family After Eight Years

Mid Losson arrived home Monday from Alvin Texas where he spent Christmas with his mother and relatives. Mrs. Losson has seven children and all attended a family reunion the first in eight years.

Service boy Alford Horn returns to community

Alford Horn son of Mr and Mrs Hugh Horn returns home from the Marines stationed in San Francisco California after service.

Alford Horn Hugh Horn Alford Marines San Francisco Calif

Brown Family Visits Harris Household Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Bin Brown and their children stayed Saturday night and Sunday with Mrs Harris's parents Mr and Mrs M E Harris, sharing time with relatives in the area.

bin Brown M. E. Harris

Wilson Family Reunion Brings Kin Home for Christmas

Mr and Mrs Bob Wilson hosted a large family gathering with children present from Oklahoma City Salinas Kan Tulsa and Francis. Attending were Mr and Mrs Clennis Wilson and their children from Oklahoma City Mr and Mrs Bobby Wilson and son from Salinas Kan Mr and Mrs Jack Martin and baby from Tulsa and Mr and Glen Byers with children from Francis.

Bob Wilson Clennis Wilson Oklahoma City Bobby Wilson Salinas, Kan Jack Martin Tulsa Glen Byers Francis

Morris Family Holiday Visit Over Christmas

Mr and Mrs Douglas Morris and their children from Sherman Texas visited their parents in the area for the Christmas holidays. They stayed with Mr and Mrs D Norris and Mr and Mrs O H Walker. Mrs Norris is formerly Margaret Ann Walker.

Douglas Morris Sherman, Tex D. Norris O. H. Walker Norris Margaret Ann Walker

Fitzhugh Visitors With Hobbs Couple Over Holidays

Visiting over the Christmas holidays with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Simmons were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robertson of Hobbs New Mexico.

J. H. Simmons Charles Robertson Hobbs, N.M

Moon Family Spends Christmas in Burkburnett TX

Mr and Mrs Mir Moon and son Joe Edd visited relatives in Burkburnett Texas for Christmas.

Mir Moon Joe Edd Burkburnett, Texas

Christmas Dinner Circles the McNair Family

Mr and Mrs Sam McNair hosted Christmas dinner with Mr and Mrs Bill McNair in Ada. They later dined with Mr and Mrs Johnny McNair and family in Ada as Monday guests.

Sam McNair Bill McNair Ada Johnny McNair

Sandra King Spends Monday Night With Donis Sutton

Sandra King spent Monday night with Donis Sutton in a casual social meeting. No further context or details about the event are provided.

Sandra King Donis Sutton

Christmas Day Visits Across Stonewall Town

Mr and Mrs Farr spent Christmas Day with Mr and Mrs Ernest Farr in Stonewall. Jinks Losson and Delton Sutton made a business trip to Conner ville on Monday.

Mrs. Farr Mrs Ernest Farr Stonewall Jinks Losson Delton Sutton Connerville

Wrights and Gary Spend Christmas in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs H C Wright and Gary celebrated Christmas Day in Oklahoma City at the John M Erts location.

Mrs. Sutton Visiting Oklahoma City kin this week

Mrs. Etta Sutton mother of Al fred Sutton is in Oklahoma City visiting her children this week. She returned there with Mr. and Mrs. Lauren Hagar on Christmas evening.

Etta Sutton Alfred Sutton Oklahoma City Lauren Hagar

Christmas Dinner Attendees Listed in Cledes Gris Som Home

Mr and Mrs Henry Clay of Amarillo Texas attended with their family. Also present were Mr and Mrs Dennie Waller and family, Mrs Thelma Furcell and Raymond, Mrs Velma Summers and sons of Oklahoma City. Mr and Mrs Bennie Hampton and baby and Mr and Mrs Aubrey Presley of Ada were guests.

Cledes Grissom Home Henry Clay Amarillo Tex Dennie Waller Thelma Furcell Raymond Velma Summers Oklahoma City Bennie Hampton Aubrey Presley Ada

Old Santa Visits School Christmas Program at Community Tree

A school program Wednesday night featured children's performances before Old Santa arrived with gifts for some and gifts for all. The Community Club sponsored the Christmas tree. Francis High School boys lost their season opener to Stuart, while Stuart girls defeated Francis. Francis B team won their game.

Old Santa Santa Francis High School Stuart Francis Francis “B

Charles Fountain Visits With Wichita Family

Charles Fountain of Wichita Kansas spent last weekend here with his parents Mr and Mrs Marion Fountain and Frank as the family holiday visit occurred.

Charles Fountain Wichita, Kan Marion Fountain Frank

Vacation Hearts Wish For Better School Year 1956

A note hopes teachers and students enjoy the break and return with better intentions to work harder and be better students in 1956. Best wishes to all.

Christmas Eve Dinner With Tinsley Family Sees Gathered Kin

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Tinsley hosted Christmas Eve dinner with Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Tinsley and their son Bill, sharing a festive family gathering.

Mrs. Dale Tinsley and Sons R. B. Tinsley Bill

Pickett School Announces Christmas Vacation

The Pickett School declares a Christmas break with classes resuming January 3. Evening dinner guests included Mrs. Lutie Fowler and Buck, plus families from Portales, Ada, and Oklahoma City.

Pickett

Robinson Family Visited Relatives in Sherman Texas

Mr and Mrs Don Robinson and their children spent the holidays with relatives in Sherman Texas describing a family gathering during the festive season.

Don Robinson Sherman Tex

Christmas Visit List From Mr and Mrs Cal West

Visitors included Mr and Mrs Joe Simpson and children Gene West of Tulsa. Also Mr and Mrs Bob Norman and children of Drumright, Mr and Mrs Wesley Price, Mr and Mrs Cleo West and children of Ardmore, and Miss Jo Ann West of Ada.

Cal West Joe Simpson Gene West Tulsa Bob Norman Drumright Wesley Price Cleo West Ardmore Jo Ann West Ada

Francis Leads Trio in Spaulding December Wins

Francis led a three game slate at Spaulding on December 23 where Spaulding girls and both Francis High School and B boys teams won their matchups.

Francis Spaulding Spaulding Girls Francis High School

Visit Ties Holdenville Families With Friends Gathering

Mr and Mrs Lester Kimes and their Holdenville children recently visited Mr and Mrs Mir Moon and Joe and Mr and Mrs J M Chism.

Lester Kimes Holdenville Mir. Moon Joe J. M

Chism Family Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Mr and Mrs Leo Chism and their children returned to Henryetta after visiting Mrs Edd West. Mrs Chism was convalescing following major surgery at Valley View Hospital.

Leo Chism Henryetta Edd West Chism Valley View Hospital

Primary class party at Mrs Bradford's

A party for the Baptist Church primary class was held at Mrs. Bradford's on December 18. Attendees included Gail Greer Billy O'Brien Susie O'Brien Ronnie Dryden Betty Davis Randy Davidson Eldon Sutton and teachers Alice Crisp and Mrs Bradford. Gifts and party favors were given, several games were played, and everyone reported a good time. Bennie Crisp could not attend.

the Baptist Church Bennie Crisp

Baby Beverly Ernest Born to S/Sgt and Mrs Cole

S/Sgt and Mrs W D Cole welcome a son born December 20 weighing 7 pounds 5 ounces. The infant, named Beverly Ernest, is reported healthy. Grandparents are J M Crisp of Fitzhugh and Clarence Cole of Kansas City Missouri.

W. D. Cole Beverly Ernest J. M. Crisp Fitzhugh Clarence Cole Kansas City Cole

Cub Scouts Honored at School Party Thursday Night

The Cub Scouts were honored at a school party Thursday night with a short program. They exchanged gifts and were given awards or tokens for their participation.

Cubs

Notable Local Couples Adorn Homes With New Cars and Coats

Mr and Mrs Ted Bailey display a new Chevrolet in front of their home. Mr and Mrs Harry Chambers wear a white coat. Mr and Mrs Gene Mounger showcase a gray coat with red trim on their residence.

Ted Bailey Harry Chambers Gene Mounger

Matthews Family Reunion During Christmas

Spending Christmas with Fred Matthews and his daughters were Mr and Mrs Haskell Matthews and others, sharing holiday time and family greetings.

Fred Matthews Mrs. Haskell Matthews

Alderson Family Visiting Christmas in Kansas City

Visiting Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Alderson were their sons and family of Kansas City Kan.

Mrs. Alderson Kansas City Kan

Byng Community Christmas Party at Byng School

The annual Christmas party for the Byng community was held at the Byng School. About 75 people enjoyed a chicken dinner. Afterward women gathered for the gift exchange and carols in the home economics room while men played games and sang.

Byng School

Byng Home Demonstration Club Christmas Party

The Byng Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. R. J. Bruhin’s home for the annual Christmas party and gift exchange. Members enjoyed a meal, exchanged gifts, and received small tokens of appreciation from Mrs. Bruhin, past president. A brief business session preceded adjournment with plans for the next meeting at Mrs. Mamie Miller’s home.

Byng Home Demonstration Club R. J. Bruhin Miss Mote Bruhin Mamie Miller

Miller Family Visit Spreads Weekend Cheer

Mrs Don Miller and family and Edwin Miller of Tulsa visited Mr and Mrs Warrry Miller over the weekend along with Mr and Mrs Jimmy Trahern of Ada.

Warrry Miller Don Miller Edwin Miller Tulsa Jimmy Trahern Ada

Mrs Etta Henry Visit Attended by Alva Henry and Nina Collins

Visiting Mrs. Etta Henry were Mr. and Mrs. Alva Henry from Conroe Texas and Mrs. Nina Collins from Tulsa.

Etta Henry Alva Henry Conroe Tex Nina Collins Tulsa

Christmas gathering at Ada hosts family relatives

Mr. and Mrs. Drexel Sales of Ada hosted relatives after Christmas. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Alva Henry, Mrs. Etta Henry, Mrs. Nina Collins, Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Thompson, Ernest and Leon Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Landrith, Mr. and Mrs. Sybil Stokes, David Gray and family.

Drexel Sales Ada

Family Reunion Held at Henry Home December 26

A large family gathering occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T W Henry on December 26. Attendees included Hershel Trivitt and family from McAlester, McCurry families from Coalgate and Concord New Hampshire, several Oklahoma City relatives, and others from Bethany Ferriday and Antioch California.

T W. Henry Hershel Trivitt Patricia J. W Roxie McAlester Jesse McCurry Anna Mae Larry Gene Coalgate John Davis Phyllis Kay Carolyn Ann Oklahoma City Dale McCurry Concord N. H Leroy Trivitt Mca

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