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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1955

Page

8

Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Sunday School Growers

The Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church reported 39 in Sunday School. Visitors included Odis Light from Kansas Miss Vinita Wilfong from Duncan Jimmy Pann e from Ada and Mr Wood from New Mexico. Rev. Scott Jones delivered the morning service. Names were drawn earlier and Christmas gifts were exchanged Wednesday night.

Free Will Baptist Church Odis Light Kansas Vinita Wilfong Duncan Jimmy Panne Ada Mr. Wood New Mexico Scott Jones

Ada Hosts Mrs Lela Corvin This Week

Mrs Lela Corvin is visiting Ada staying with Mr and Mrs Manuel Thomas for the week.

Lela Corvin Manuel Thomas Ada

Hood family visit to Ada hosts

Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hood and Johnnie Jean and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hood were Monday night visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Myers of Ada.

H. C. Hood Johnnie Jean Gene Hood Jack Myers Ada

Ada man visits cousin this week

Deryl Newby of Ada is spending this week with his cousin Larry Newby, highlighting a brief family visit in the area.

Deryl Newby Ada Larry Newby

Mrs Teel Visits Jones Chapel With Daughter

Mrs. Jack Teel of Jones Chapel visited Thursday with her daughter Mrs. Clyde Boyd.

Jack Teel Jones Chapel Clyde Boyd

Tilley Family Visit Highlights Friday Afternoon

Johnny Tilley and his son Kirby Lee visited Friday afternoon along with Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley and Gerald and Carlton Lee.

Johnny Tilley Kirby Lee Karl Tilley Gerald Carlton Lee

Hurley Family Christmas Visit Noted

Spending the holidays at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hurley were Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Hurley and family of Tatum New Mexico, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ray Hurley of Colorado and Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hurley and family of Oklahoma City.

Tom Hurley T. L. Hurley Tatum, N. M Kenneth Ray Hurley Colorado Everett Hurley Oklahoma City

Mercer Family Spends Christmas in Fort Worth

Mr and Mrs Homer Mercer and their sons Ricky and Mike of Fort Worth Texas visited Mrs Gracie Hayes during the Christmas holidays with Mercer family members noted in the report.

Mrs Homer Mercer Ricky and Mike Fort Worth, Tex Mrs. Mercer Gracie Hayes

Guthrie visitors call at Earl McDaniel home

Grover Tyree and Lynda of Guthrie and Deryk and Larry New by were visitors Monday in the Earl McDaniel home.

Grover Tyree Lynda Guthrie and Deryk Larry Newby Earl McDaniel

Christmas Guests at Earl Household in Haskins

Those spending Christmas Day in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl in Haskins were Mr. and Mrs. William Earl Haskins, Robert and Linda of Ada, Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Hood and girls, Mr. and Mrs. Eurl Haskins and Diana of Ponca City, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley May and Mr. and Mrs. Clint Haskins of Ada.

Earlin Haskins William Earl Haskins Robert Linda Ada T. S. Hood Eurl Haskins Diana Ponca City Wesley May Clint Haskins

Sunday visits linked families in Inshonawa

Mrs Earl McDaniel and Jerry James Thompson visited Mr and Mrs Jess Isaacs along with Mr and Mrs W B Breecheen Murial McDaniel and Linda Tyree on Sunday evening in Inshonawa.

Earl McDaniel Jerry James Thompson W. B. Breecheen Murial McDaniel Linda Tyree Inshonawa Jess Isaacs

Cochran Couples Spend Sunday Visits

Mr and Mrs George Cochran spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Elmer Cochran in the Walnut Grove community.

George Cochran Elmer Cochran Walnut Grove

Jackie Mosley Visits Galey With Glen Wilfong

Jackie Mosley of Galey visited Tuesday night with Glen Wilfong, sharing time and conversation in a local social gathering.

Jackie Mosley Galey Glen Wilfong

Mrs Leslie Perry and visitors visit Tupelo relatives

Mrs Leslie Perry and Sondra plus Mrs Bill Perry visited relatives in Tupelo on Wednesday.

Leslie Perry Sondra Bill Perry Tupelo

Darlene Kite Spends Thursday with Cousin Kay Berryman

Darlene Kite visited her cousin Kay Berryman on Thursday for a brief family get together.

Darlene Kite Kay Berryman

California visitor at Bartee home during holidays

J. T. Fench of California visited the Bartee home over the holidays, greeting Mr. and Mrs. L. Bartee and their daughters.

J. T. Fench California

Visitors at Scaff Booth home Wednesday night

Visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Verron Scaff and Mrs. J W Booth were Mr.

Verron Scaff J. W. Booth

Booth Family Visits Ada Residents On Wednesday

Mrs. George Booth and family including Larry Steven and Danny along with Mr and Mrs M E Booth of Oil Center visited Ada on Wednesday morning with Mrs John Norton. Betty Sue Choate and Ricky and Mike also joined from Ada for the morning visit.

George Booth Larry Steven Danny M. E. Booth Oil Center Betty Sue Choate Ricky and Mike Ada John Norton

Howard Cunningham Spends Night With Ronnie

Howard Cunningham of Worstell spent Monday night with Ronnie, a local update noting a social visit between two residents. The incident appears in a brief community record without further context or ensuing actions.

Howard Cunningham Worstell Ronnie Newby

Community gathering at Thompson home

In the home of Mr and Mrs Grover Thompson and boys were Mr and Mrs Leon Cooper and children of Lawton Miss Marie Owens of Duncan Mr and Mrs Lawrence Whitney and girls of Ada Miss Bonnie Thompson of Lawton Mr and Mrs Bobby Thompson and Kilby of Ada and Luke Gilmore of Ada.

Grover Thompson Leon Cooper Lawton Marie Ownes Duncan Lawrence Whitney Ada Bonnie Thompson Bobby Thompson Kilby Luke Gilmore

Community visit in Wilson draw group of women

Mrs. Inez Cassidy and Colene of the Wilson community visited Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Jewel Boyd, sharing conversation and companionship during the outing.

Inez Cassidy Colene Wilson Community Jewel Boyd

Newby Family Guests in Guthrie Visit

Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby and Larry spent Friday in Guthrie as guests of Mr and Mrs Grover Tyree and Linda.

Melvin Newby Larry Guthrie Grover Tyree Linda

Mrs. Edd Berryman and Son Ill This Week

Mrs. Edd Berryman and her son Charles are listed among the sick this week in local society notices.

Edd Berryman Charles

Durant Visit By Mr and Mrs Clesto Leslie and Sharon

Mr and Mrs Clesto Leslie and Sharon Ruth of Durant spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mrs Leslie's parents Mr and Mrs J K Smith.

Ada couples visit Perry family and child

Mr. and Mrs. Bud Horton of Ada and Mr. and Mrs. Hub Anglin with their children spent Monday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Perry and Sondra Kay.

Bud Horton Ada Hub Anglin Leslie Perry Sondra Kay

Surprise birthday party honors 77th birthday

Mrs Edith McDaniel hosted a Saturday night surprise party and shower at her home for her mother Mrs W B Brecheen who celebrated her 77th birthday. Attendees included M M McDonald Dennis Melvin Newby Ronne Larry Herman McCurdy Ethel Jeanie McCurdy Joyce Hughes Earline Van landingham Vernon and Charlie McDaanie Doyle Newby Gerald and Deryl Ada W B Brecheen the honoree.

Edith McDaniel W. B. Brecheen M. M. McDonald Dennis Melvin Newby Ronne Larry Herman McCurdy Ethel Jeanie McCurdy Joyce Hughes Earline Vanlandingham Pickett Vernon McCurdy Charlie McDaanie Doyle Newby Gerald Dery Ada W B Brecheen

Ada visitors call on Florian Smith and sons group

Florian Smith and sons with Jerry Douglas and Michael Kent from Ada visited Sunday afternoon with his parents Mr and Mrs J K Smith.

Florian Smith Jerry Douglas Michael Kent Ada J. K. Smith

Miss Deloris Perry Visits Cousin in Oklahoma City

Miss Deloris Perry spends the week with her cousin Miss Charlene Kirkley in Oklahoma City, visiting relatives and family.

Deloris Perry Charlene Kirkley Oklahoma City

Ada residents gather for a shared event

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Scaff and Mrs. J. W. Booth hosted with Mr Steven and Danny of Ada. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Booth, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tucker and Paula of Oil Center, and Mr. and Mrs. Billy Jim Robertson of Ada.

Vernon Scaff J. W. Booth George Booth Larry Steven Danny Ada M. E. Booth Paul Tucker Paula Oil Center Billy Jim Robertson

Mrs Edith McDaniel Visits With Maxwell Relative

Mrs Edith McDaniel visited Thursday with her mother Mrs W B Brecheen of Maxwell for a social call and family gathering.

Edith McDaniel W. B. Brecheen Maxwell

Dinner Guests Share News On Hollis Kite Home

Dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Hollis Kite and children Monday included Mr and Mrs Charles Kite of Fort Worth Texas Mr and Mrs O S Whitson and Henry and Leroy Bi

Hollis Kite Charles Kite Fort Worth Tex O. S. Whitson Henry, Leroy

Local social notes highlight Ada visitors and guests

Vins of Egypt and Mrs. Edd Berryman, Kay and Charles, were mentioned among local acquaintances. Mrs. B. M. Patterson of Ada was a Monday night guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Smith.

Vins Egypt Edd Berryman Kay and Charles B. M. Patterson Ada J. K. Smith

Bartees celebrate Christmas in Madill with Bartee and Duke family guests

Mr and Mrs Stanley Bartee and their daughters spent Christmas Day in Madill as guests of Mrs Delia Bartee and Mr and Mrs Charlie Duke.

Stanley Bartee Madill Delia Bartee Charlie Duke

Shawnee Couple Visits Sunday Evening Guests

Mr and Mrs Kirk Duncan of Shawnee visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs S M Golden and family.

Kirk Duncan Shawnee Mrs S. M. Golden

Visitors Ellieye Night at Cape Home

Dick Andrey of Fittstown visited Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cape Sunday night. Bobby Snow of Stonewall also visited.

Dick Andrey Fittstown Mrs. A. L. Cape Bobby Snow Stonewall

Wells Family Gathering in Ada Area

Mr and Mrs G C Wells and Billy visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Alvin Wells Mr and Mrs Pod Law and John ny and Mrs H K Wells all of Ada and Mr and Mrs J W Law of Parish Chapel.

G. C. Wells Billy Alvin Wells Pod Law Johnny H. K. Wells Ada J. W. Law Parish Chapel

Koontz Couple Spends Christmas Day in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Donald Koontz spent Christmas Day visiting relatives in Oklahoma City.

Donald Koontz Oklahoma City

Sue Crawley Visits Grandmother This Week

Sue Crawley of County Line is spending the week with her grandmother, Mrs. J. G. Bennitt.

Sue Crawley County Line J. G. Bennitt

Ada couple visits Golden family Saturday night

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Koontz of Ada were Saturday night guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Golden and family.

Donald Koontz Ada S. M. Golden and

Athens and Stonewall visitors briefed A L Cape home

Billy Dobbs of Athens Texas and Bobby Snow of Stonewall visited the A L Cape home Saturday evening.

Billy Dobbs Athens Tex Bobby Snow Stonewall A. L. Cape

Fort Worth Visitors Spend Monday Afternoon

Ricky and Mike of Fort Worth Texas visited Monday afternoon with Mrs Gracie Hayes and Mr and Mrs Leo Scott Donna and Sherry.

Homer Mercer Ricky Mike Fort Worth Tex Gracie Hayes Leo Scott Donna Sherry

Duncan Hosts Family Guests for Sunday Dinner

A family joined Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Duncan of Worstell for Sunday dinner as they shared a meal and conversation.

Mrs. Stanley Bartee Improves After Illness

Mrs. Stanley Bartee, who has been ill with the flu, shows marked improvement and is resting at home after a period of illness. Her family reports she is now able to sit up and take light nourishment.

Stanley Bartee

Social Visit At The Hayes Home

In the home of Mrs. Gracie Hayes were Mr. and Mrs. Homer Mercer, Ricky and Mike, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott, Donna Kaye and Sherry, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hightower and Mr. and Mrs. Ferrer Jones. Visiting in the evening were Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Meek and Lavoid and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Moore.

Gracie Hayes Homer Mercer Ricky Mike Leo Scott Donna Kaye Sherry W. H. Hightower Ferrer Jones Virgil Méek Lavoid Herbert Moore

Vacation Blesses School Children This Week

School children enjoy a week off with no classes. They plan to resume studies on Monday and look forward to returning to lessons after the holiday period.

Mrs Norton of Pickett Visits Norton Family This Weekend

Mrs J P Norton of Pickett was weekend guest of Mr and Mrs John Norton. The social visit highlights family ties and local hospitality during a quiet Saturday to Sunday span.

J. P. Norton of Pickett John Norton

Ardmore Families Share Christmas Day Visit

Mr and Mrs Fred Pierce and family of Ardmore spent Christmas Day with Mr and Mrs A L Cape and family.

Fred Pierce Ardmore A. L. Cape

Mrs Sadie Haggard Visits Mr Karl Tilley and Sons

Mrs Sadie Haggard spent Monday afternoon with Mrs Karl Tilley and her sons.

Sadie Haggard Karl Tilley

Mrs Earl McDaniel Sunday Guests Noted

Mrs Earl McDaniel hosted visitors including Mr and Mrs Guy Nolan of Kansas City Mr and Mrs Pete Ward and W B Brecheen of Maxwell as listed in a brief local social notice.

Earl McDaniel Guy Nolan Kansas City Pete Ward James Thompson W. B. Brecheen Maxwell, Gro

Tyree and Lynda Guthrie and Newby family

Tyree and Lynda of Guthrie and Mr and Mrs Doyle Newby and their boys of Ada are mentioned in a brief community note highlighting local families and households in the area.

Ver Tyree Lynda Guthrie Doyle Newby Boys Ada

Corvin Hosts Christmas Dinner with Pinleys in Worstell

Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Corvin hosted Mrs. Corvin’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Ira Pinley of Worstell for Christmas Day dinner and nest evening.

H. L. Corvin Mrs. Corvin Ira Pinley Worstell

Local families share Christmas gatherings this year

Stanley Crawley is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Allen Crawley of County Line this week. Mr. and Mrs. Lew Bolin and family of California and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Perry spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Perry and family.

Stanley Crawley Mrs. Allen Crawley County Line Lew Bolin California Bill Perry Leslie Perry

Dinner Guests Attending Christmas Eve at Tilley Home

Attendees included R. E. Tilley and Kay. Mr. and Mrs. Matt Richardson and boys of Westview. Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Jones and family of Union Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Jack McNutt and sons of Ada. Larry Cunningham and Don Newby.

Karl Tilley R. E. Tilley Kay Matt Richardson Westview F. O. Jones Union Hill Jack McNutt Ada Larry Cunningham Don Newby

Misses Cape Visit With Ray Roberts Family

Miss Alene and Yvonne Cape visited Friday afternoon with Mrs. Ray Roberts, Pam and Ricky.

Alene Yvonne Cape Ray Roberts Pam Ricky

Bartee Family Dinners with Gilmore Gilmore Brooks Huckeby Rinehart

Mrs. S. L. Bartee and her daughters hosted a Wednesday night gathering with Mrs. Gilmore, Roberta Gilmore, Johnny Brooks, Harvey Huckeby, and Dean Rinehart attending.

S. L. Bartee Mrs. Gilmore Roberta Gilmore Johnny Brooks Harvey Huckeby Dean Rinehart

Byng Vaness Basketball Night Attended by Local Guests

Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley Ger ald and Carlton Lee and Donna Kaye and Sherry Scott attended the Byng Vaness game at Byng Thursday night observed by local residents and families.

Karl Tilley Gerald Carlton Lee Donna Kaye Sherry Scott Byng-Vaness Byng

Ada visit features Jewel Boyd with Corbin and others

Mrs Jewel Boyd visited Monday evening with Mrs Mickey Corbin Steven and Jo Ann of Ada.

Jewel Boyd Mickey Corbin Steven Jo Ann Ada

Perry and Thompson Hosts Welcome Stonewall Visit

Mr and Mrs Leslie Perry and Sondra Kay visited Mr and Mrs Jake Thompson in Stonewall on Friday night, sharing an evening together.

Leslie Perry Sondra Kay Jake Thompson Stonewall

Sharon Leslie Spends Friday Afternoon with Sherry Scott

Sharon Ruth Leslie spent Friday afternoon with Sherry Scott, sharing time together in a casual social encounter likely noted in society pages.

Sharon Ruth Leslie Sherry Scott

Christmas Day Visit Across Ada Families

Mr and Mrs Ray Roberts Pam and Ricky spent Christmas Day with Mr and Mrs J W Murray and Bobby of Ada exchanged greetings and hospitality in a short family gathering.

Ray Roberts Pam Ricky J. W. Murray Bobby Ada

Mrs Floyd Woods Visits With Mrs Earl Mc Daniel

Mrs Floyd Woods visited Friday morning with Mrs Earl Mc Daniel in the home of Mrs Woods. The social call included light conversation and refreshments as the guests shared news and greetings.

Floyd Woods Earl McDaniel

Hurley Family Christmas Day Gatherings Reported

Mrs Tom Hurley and family of Oklahoma City visited relatives including Mr and Mrs Everett Hurley. Another group from Tatum New Mexico and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ray Hurley were also mentioned in the holiday note.

Ada Visitors Call on Local Couple Monday Afternoon

Mr. and Mrs. Barney Estes of Ada and Mrs. F. E. Duncan of Worstell joined John Binkley of Norman and Miss Betty Duncan of Tulsa in visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hightower Monday afternoon.

Barney Estes Ada F. E. Duncan Worstell John Binkly Norman Betty Duncan Tulsa W. H. Hightower

Hood Family Visit Noted by Ada Group

Those visiting Monday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hood and Johnnie Jean were Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hood and family of Ada, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hood and Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Hood, Ann and Wanda Jean.

H. C. Hood Johnnie Jean J. B. Hood Ada Gene Hood T. C. Hood Ann Wanda Jean

Noah Garrett Recovers After Weeklong Illness

Noah Garrett, who had been ill for the past week, is able to be up again and appears to be on the mend.

Noah Garrett

Duckworths Visit From Medicine Lodge Spent Weekend Here

Mr and Mrs Earl Duckworth and family former residents of this community now living in Medicine Lodge Kansas spent the weekend here visiting friends and relatives.

Earl Duckworth Medicine Lodge Kan

Mrs J P Norton Guests at Ada Christmas Dinner

Mrs J P Norton joined Mr and Mrs Bill Choate for Christmas Day dinner in Ada. Ricky and Mike attended, sharing in holiday plans and conversation.

J. P. Norton Bill Choate Ricky and Mike Ada

Pinley Family Visits Worstell With Corvin Pair

Mr. and Mrs. Ira Pinley and Mrs. Audie Mae Pinley and children of Worstell visited Monday morning with Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Corvin.

Ira Pinley Audie Mae Pinley Worstell H. L. Corvin

Dinner guests at Christmas with the Duncans

Mr and Mrs Earl Tilley Gerald and Carlton Lee were dinner guests Christmas Day of Mr and Mrs F E Duncan.

Ada visitors call on Mrs Clyde Boyd

Mrs Mickey Corbin and Steven and Jo Ann of Ada visited one evening recently with Mrs Clyde Boyd.

Mickey Corbin Steven Jo Ann Ada Clyde Boyd

Social visits and Christmas greetings in Oklahoma

Pam Roberts visited Saturday afternoon with Carolyn Roberts. Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Krause and family spent Christmas Day in Wewoka as guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Howard.

Pam Roberts Carolyn Roberts R. R. Krause Wewoka G. L. Howard

Fort Worth Kite Family Reunion Over Holiday Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kite and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kite of Fort Worth visited with Mr. and Mrs. P P Kite during the holiday weekend joining other family members for the gathering.

Jack Kite Charles Kite Fort Worth, Tex P. P. Kite

Ferrel and Arthur Jones Share Supper in Worstell Visit

Mr and Mrs Ferrel Jones visited and had supper with Mr and Mrs Arthur Jones in the Worstell community Sunday night in a friendly family gathering.

Mrs. Ferrel Jones Mrs. Arthur Jones Worstell

Perry Couple Join ADA WEEKLY Subscribers

Mr and Mrs Leslie Perry become new subscribers to the ADA WEEKLY this week indicating growing reader support for the publication and its local coverage.

Leslie Perry ADA

Sherry Scott Visits Saturday Afternoon with Sharon Ruth

Sherry Scott visited on Saturday afternoon with Sharon Ruth Leslie, details noting companionship during a daytime social event.

Sherry Scott Sharon Ruth Leslie

Miss Deloris Perry Christmas Day Visit

Miss Deloris Perry spent Christmas Day with Miss Sue Richard son of Ada, sharing time and holiday cheer in a simple family gathering with friends.

Deloris Perry Sue Richardson Ada

Social in Ada and Ardmore households welcomes guests

In the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cape and family, visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hilton and children of Ada, Mr. and Mrs. John Mahan, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pierce and family of Ardmore, and Mr. and Mrs. Arvel Allen and daughter.

A. L. Cape Andrew Hilton Ada John Mahan Fred Pierce Ardmore Arvel Allen

Miss Jean Golden Visits Worstell Home Sunday Evening

Miss Jean Golden visited Sunday evening in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Pinley of Worstell.

Jean Golden Mrs Ira Pinley Worstell

Byng Basketball Game Attended By Barbara McDonald

The report notes a Thursday evening visit with Barbara McDonald and that on Thursday night the girls attended the basketball game at Byng.

Alene Yvonne Cape Barbara McDonald Byng

Vernon Scaff and Booths Attend Sulphur Sunday Evening

Vernon Scaff and Steven and Danny Booth were in Sulphur Sunday evening.

Vernon Scaff Steven Danny Booth

Newby Family Christmas Visit in Pierson

Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby along with Larry and Ronnie spent Christmas Day in Pierson as guests of Mr and Mrs Richard Newby.

Melvin Newby Larry Ronnie Pierson Richard Newby

Bebee School Christmas Program Draws Large Crowd

The Christmas tree lighting and program at Bebee School Wednesday night drew a well attended crowd. Santa Claus handed out gifts to delighted children, ending an evening of seasonal festivities.

Bebee School Santa Claus

Vanessa Byng Game Attracts Local Spectators

Mrs. Grover Thompson Raymond and James attended the Vaness Byng basketball game at Byng Thursday night.

Grover Thompson Raymond and James Vaness-Byng Byng

Atkeson Family Guests of Haggards in Duncan

Mr and Mrs Pete Atkeson and their family visited Duncan on Sunday as guests of Mr and Mrs Bennie Haggard and their sons.

Pete Atkeson Duncan Bennie Haggard

Cape Family Visits Ardmore After Fred Pierce Heart Attack

Mr and Mrs A L Cape and family spent Tuesday in Ardmore where they were called because of the sudden illness of Fred Pierce. Mr Pierce suffered a heart attack Sunday night.

A. L. Cape Ardmore Fred Pierce

Ardmore Hospital Local Figure Connected to Cape Family

A man being treated in an Ardmore hospital is identified as the brother in law of Mr. Cape. The brief item places the individual within the Cape family circle and notes his hospital care.

Ardmore Mr. Cape

Mrs. Virgil Meek Visits with Hightowers This Week

Mrs. Virgil Meek called on Monday afternoon accompanied by her parents Mr. and Mrs W H Hightower.

Virgil Meek W. H. Hightower

Hood Family Observes Christmas Day in Ada

Mrs. H. C. Hood and Johnnie Jean joined Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hood and family of Ada along with Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Hood, Ann and Wanda Jean, and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hood for Christmas Day celebrations.

H. C. Hood Johnnie Jean J. B. Hood Ada T. S. Hood Ann Wanda Jean Gene Hood

First Baptist Church in Galey Dismisses Service for Brother’s Wedding

Sunday evening services at the First Baptist Church of Galey were dismissed so pastor Rev. Donald Brent could marry his brother Leon Brent to Miss Barbara Davis of Graham. Regular services will be held next Sunday.

First Baptist Church Galey Donald Brent Leon Brent Barbara Davis Graham

Hightower Family Shares Christmas at Vanoss Home

Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Hightower and their family exchanged gifts and celebrated Christmas at the home of their eldest daughter Mrs. Marvin Clay and family in Vanoss.

J. G. Hightower Marvin Clay Vanoss

Sunday Guests Share Christmas Cheer in Galey Home

Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Edd Allen and their sons of Galey included Mr and Mrs Alton Tucker from Pauls Valley and Mrs Tina Webb and her children from Shawnee. They exchanged gifts and enjoyed a wonderful Christmas dinner.

Edd Allen Galey Alton Tucker Pauls Valley Tina Webb Shawnee

Mrs Florence Ward Visits Mrs J G Hightower

Mrs Florence Ward spent Tuesday evening in the company of Mrs J G Hightower at her home.

Florence Ward J. G. Hightower

Mulliniks Family Spends Christmas Day in Okemah

Mr and Mrs Carl Mulliniks and their children visited the Walker family in Okemah for Christmas Day. The gathering highlighted extended family time during the holiday season.

Carl Mulliniks Mrs. Walker Okemah

Hinkle Couple Visited Parnells in Broken Bow for Christmas

Mr and Mrs Lewis Hinkle spent the Christmas holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs Parnell of Broken Bow during the festive period.

Mrs. Lewis Hinkle Mrs. Parnell Broken Bow

Ada Gains New Residents as Hurleys Return West

Saturday night guests of Mr and Mrs Leo Nelson included Julius Ellis and Betty of Summers Chapel Raymond Teel of Latta and James Leasier with children of Browns burro Tex Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hurley of Springfield Colo They plan to establish a home near Ada after living in Colorado for a year.

Leo Nelson Julius Ellis Betty Summers Chapel Raymond Teel Latta James Leasier Brownsburro Tex Kenneth Hurley Springfield Mrs. Hurley Colorado Ada

Family Names Lined Up for Ada Summers Chapel Sulphur

Melvin Hinkle and Mrs. Glenn Hinkle with their son of Ada, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Embry and child of Summers Chapel, and their daughter of Sulphur are listed in the notice.

Melvin Hinkle Glenn Hinkle Ada Jerry Embry Summers Chapel

Jim Henderson Spends Christmas in Houston with Family

Jim Henderson traveled to Houston Texas last week to spend Christmas with his daughter and grandchildren.

Jim Henderson Houston Tex

Skeet Wood Family Visits Oklahoma City Visits Family

Mr and Mrs Skeet Wood of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Bill Wood and family They returned home Tuesday morning.

Skeet Wood Oklahoma City Bill Wood

Parnell Visit To Whistler Family Told

Mr and Mrs Rex Parnell of Whistler Alabama are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Odie Hinkle and family.

Rex Parnell Whistler, Ala Odie Hinkle

Mrs Laura Eaton Visits Shawnee Parents Over Weekend

Mrs Laura Eaton of Shawnee spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs W H Eaton.

Laura Eaton Shawnee Mrs W. H. Eaton

Hightower Family Reunion Held at Galey Home

A family reunion took place Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Hightower in Galey with all members present except Reagan Hightower of Oklahoma City who had to return to work.

J. G. Hightower Galey Reagan Hightower Oklahoma City

Family gathering reported across multiple Texas towns

Monday evening attendees included Mrs. Marvin Clay with children from Vaness, Mrs. Junior Willoughby with children from Ada, Mr. and Mrs. George Abernathy and children from Carthage, Tex., Mr. and Mrs. Danny Hightower and son of Stratford, Buddy Hightower, and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Hightower with children from Morton, Tex.

Marvin Clay Vaness Junior Willoughby Ada George Abernathy Carthage Tex Danny Hightower Stratford Buddy Hightower Allen Hightower Morton, Tex

Nelson Family Listed as Fort Smith Arkansas Area Residents

Mr and Mrs J D Casper and son of Ft Smith Ark Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hur ley of Springfield Colo Mr and Mrs T C Nelson of Maxwell and A P Nelson of Summers Chapel are named in the community notice as local residents with several family connections.

Leo Nelson J. D. Casper Ft. Smith, Ark Kenneth Hurley Springfield, Colo T. C. Nelson Maxwell A. P. Nelson Summers Chapel

Allen family visit in Byng with Mrs Beller

Mr and Mrs £dd Allen and their son visited Sunday evening with her mother Mrs Beller in Byng.

Dd Allen and Son Beller Byng

Mrs Florence Ward Dines With Daughter In Asher

Mrs Florence Ward enjoyed Christmas dinner in the home of her daughter Mrs Annie Hughes of Asher.

Florence Ward Annie Hughes Asher

Spears Family Visits From Idaho and Carson City

Mr and Mrs Jack Spears and family of St Mary Idaho and Mrs Ernest Mulliniks and Billy of Carson City spent three days with children. They returned home Wednesday.

Jack Spears St. Mary Idaho Ernest Mulliniks Billy Carson City Carl Mulliniks

Weekend Visit From Hobbs Family Sparks Local Gala

Mr and Mrs Dale Myers and their children of Hobbs New Mexico were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Tom Myers of Galey. The event highlighted friendships between two families and their regional ties.

Dale Myers Hobbs, N. M Tom Myers Galey

Miss Deloris Murphy and Shirley Nelson Spend Night

Miss Deloris Murphy of Center spent the night with Shirley Nelson Tuesday.

Deloris Murphy Center Shirley Nelson

Woods Leave Tuesday for Sister’s in Artesia New Mexico

Mr and Mrs Bill Woods departed Tuesday to visit his sister in Artesia New Mexico.

Bill Woods Artesia, N. M

Mrs Mamie Hill Visits Dallas Cousins Tuesday Night

Mrs Mamie Hill of Dallas Texas visited her cousins Mr and Mrs Leo Nelson Tuesday night. She was accompanied by her son Roland Hill.

Mamie Hill Dallas Tex Leo Nelson Roland Hill

Mrs Blevins Reported In Serious Condition

Mrs Blevins remains ill and is reported to be in very serious condition after a prolonged illness. No additional medical details are provided.

Galey School Pupils Return After Holidays

After the Christmas holidays the pupils of Galey School resume studies on Tuesday morning.

Galey School

Hart Community Visitors Share Duncan Visit

Mrs Alvie L Griffith and 2nd Lieut Joe Tom Griffith visited Tuesday in Duncan with the Earl Sparks and Homer Wagnon families.

Alvie L. Griffith Joe Tom Griffith Duncan Earl Sparks Homer Wagnon

Ada couple guests of Grace Johnson and May

Mr and Mrs Drexel Sales of Ada visited Tuesday at the home of Grace Johnson and May.

Mary Ann Griffith to Return to College Work in January

Mary Ann Griffith arrived home from Stillwater on Wednesday evening and will stay until January 2 when she will report back for college work again.

Mary Ann Griffith Stillwater

Second Lieut Joe Tom Griffith Visited Stillwater

Second Lieutenant Joe Tom Griffith visited Stillwater during the middle of last week and spent the day observing local activities and meeting with personnel.

Joe Tom Griffith Stillwater

Weekend in Loyal Attends Church Then Christmas Dinner

Weekend in Loyal and Miss Coleta Lou McAllister attended church services in Chickasha and later shared Christmas dinner at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Alvie Griffith.

Loyal Coleta Lou McAllister Chickasha Alvie Griffith

Summers Family Christmas Lunch Entrenched in Reunion

Mr and Mrs Evert Summers Eugene and Mack shared Christmas lunch with Mr and Mrs Albert Cassidy in Fittstown.

Mrs. Evert Summers Eugene Mack Mrs Albert Cassidy Fittstown

Christmas Guests At Mercer Home

The list of visitors over Christmas includes Mr and Mrs A H Mercer Jr and family, Mr and Mrs James Paul Mercer and son of Oklahoma City, and Mr and Mrs M E Mercer and daughter of Clinton Oklahoma.

A. H. Mercer A. H. Mercer Jr James Paul Mercer Oklahoma City M. E. Mercer Clinton, Okla

Griffiths_visit Frederick kin in Oklahoma over weekend

Mr and Mrs Arno Griffith and family spent the weekend with his brother Ray Griffith and family at Frederick Oklahoma.

Arno Griffith Ray Griffith Frederick, Okla

Phyllis Hodges Attends Christmas Night Visit

Phyllis Ann Hodges was a guest Christmas night in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Evert Summers.

Phyllis Ann Hodges Mrs. Evert Summers

Ownbey Family Shares Christmas Lunch

Mr. and Mrs. B B Ownbey along with their family and Mrs. M P Ownbey shared a Christmas luncheon with Mr. and Mrs. Ercy Ownbey in a family gathering.

B. B. Ownbey M. P. Ownbey Ercy Ownbey

Mrs Alma Dunn Spends Christmas With Daughter’s Family

Mrs Alma Dunn spent Christmas with her daughter Mrs Earl Stewart and family at Fitzhugh.

Alma Dunn Mrs. Earl Stewart Fitzhugh

Gene Griffith Visits Christmas Day With Charles Griffith

Gene Griffith of Roff visited Christmas Day with Charles Griffith. The brief item notes a family visit on the holiday.

Gene Griffith Roff Charles Griffith

Family reunion on Christmas night in Ada home

Mrs Grace Johnson and May attended a family reunion on Christmas night at the home of Mr and Mrs Drexel Sales in Ada.

Grace Johnson May Mrs. Drexel Sales Ada

Jones Family Visits Ownbey Family After Christmas

Mr and Mrs Pete Jones and their family visited late Christmas Day with the B B Ownbey family.

Pete Jones B. B. Ownbey

Summers Family Christmas Visit Noted

Mrs. Evert Summers, and Mack and Phyllis Ann Hodges, visited the Roy Cantwell family on Christmas night in a brief, cordial gathering.

Mrs. Evert Summers Mack Phyllis Ann Hodges Roy Cantwell

Scarberrys Visit Ercy Ownbey Home

Mr and Mrs Virgil Scarberry were recent visitors in the Ercy Ownbey home indicating a social call or friendship visit in the local community.

Virgil Scarberry Ercy Ownbey Home

Charles Ownbey Recovers After Viral Eye Infection

Charles Ownbey shows marked improvement after a weeklong bout with a virus infection in one eye. He remains under care as doctors monitor recovery and vision strength.

Charles Ownbey

Summerses Bring Phyllis Hodges Home From Roff Visit

Mr and Mrs Evert Summers took Phyllis Ann Hodges home Monday and visited with Mrs Nettie Hodges and family and Mrs Nettie Summers at Roff.

Eugene Summers Visits Union Hill Home of Haines

Eugene Summers spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Haines at their Union Hill home.

Eugene Summers Mrs. Virgil Haines Union Hill

Me Ninch Couple Driven In 1956 Chevy and Ford

Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Me Ninch are seen driving a 1956 Chevrolet and a 1956 Ford, indicating a pair of classic cars in use.

L. R. Me Ninch Joe Tom Griffith

Make Believe Rail Accidents Taught by Volunteers

A report notes British railways staged varied pretend accidents for public awareness with victim care by volunteer teams.

British Railways

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