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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1960

Page

2

Local families visit relatives around Lula and surroundings

Mr and Mrs J C Treas and Nancy Fulsom visited his parents in Lula Sunday night. Bob and Jess Ross and others visit Amarillo relatives this week. Treas couple spent Monday in Kingston with Mrs W B Evans. Frank Holman and Gene Treas families visited over the holidays. Bud Wiser, teaching in Colorado, spends holidays with his parents. Debbie Clifford of Lula stayed Monday night with J C Treas. Nancy Fulsom visits her parents in Stonewall this week.

Bob Ross Jess Ross Amarillo Tex J. C. Treas Kingston W. B. Evans Mr. Evans Frank Holman Madill Bud Wiser Colorado Mrs Fay Wiser Debbie Clifford Lula Nancy Fulsom Ed Fulsom Stonewall

Ahloso Home Demonstration Club Christmas Party

The Ahloso Home Demonstration Club held its December 19 Christmas party at Mrs. Jean Beth Martin's home. Officers installed included Mrs. Ruby Hardin president, Mrs. Medrith Moshier vice president, Mrs. Cecil Blankenship secretary-treasurer, and Lois Holman reporter after a gift exchange. Refreshments featured candy, mince pie with whipped cream, and coffee. Members attending were Mrs. Wells, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Blankenship, Mrs. Hardin, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Holman, Mrs. Avale ton, Mrs. Dean, and Mrs. Evans.

Ahloso Home Demonstration Club Jean Beth Martin Ruby Hardin Medrith Moshier Cecil Blankenship Lois Holman Wells Martin Blankenship Hardin Davis

Christmas Dinner Guests at Crockett Home

Union Hill notes a Christmas dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Crockett of Francis. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Cameron of Stratford Texas, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rose, Mrs. Ralph Trivitt, Doris and Gerald of Stroud, and Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Rose with James Crockett.

L. L. Crockett Francis C. L. Cameron Stratford Tex Earl Rose Ralph Trivitt Doris Gerald Stroud W. C. Rose James Crockett

Visiting party from Nicoma Park described in local notice

Those visiting W. J. Jones and Delphia included Mr. and Mrs. Tom Roddy of Nicoma Park, Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Jones with Benny and Glenn, Mr. and Mrs. Orval Ballard with James Anita Jerry and Sue, T. E. Jones of Konawa, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jones and Wayne, Buldean Roddy of Nicoma Park and Mrs. Roberts.

W. J. Jones Delphia Tom Roddy Niicoma Park F. O. Jones Benny Glenn Orval Ballard James Anita Jerry Sue T. E. Jones Konawa Fred Jones Wayne Buldean Roddy Nicoma Park Roberts

Visitors in the Kirkes Home Include Enid Guests

Last week Mr and Mrs J W Kirkes hosted visitors including Mr and Mrs Earl Duckworth Willa and Anthony from Enid Mr and Mrs Robert Trivitt Phillip and James Donald of Carlsbad New Mexico.

J. W. Kirkes Earl Duckworth Willa and Anthony Enid Robert Trivitt Phillip and James Donald Carlsbad N. M Dewayne Coffee Latta Matt Richardson Roger Terrie Gaylan Darral Don Newby Anthony Duckworth F. L. Cunningham Lela Rose F. C. Jones

Visitors flock to Cochran home for tight-knit gathering

Guests inclu de Mr and Mrs Dean Underwood and Terry from Indiana. Elmer Cochran Sr and Jr from Oklahoma City. Mrs Fanning and Mr and Mrs Jimmy Fanning. Judy and Butch Roberts from Tulsa attended the Cochran event in Tulsa.

Elmer Cochran Helen Allan Dean Underwood Terry Indiahoma Elmer Cochran Jr Oklahoma City Fanning Shawnee Jimmy Fanning Judy Butch Roberts Tulsa

Local families gather for weekend visit near Walnut Grove

Earl Rose and Charles Cameron families plus Crockett and Trivitt households and the Rose and Crockett clans from Francis and Stroud welcomed relatives last week. J Moss and family from Texas visited the W C Rose household Sunday night.

J. Moss Texas W. C. Rose

Local Socials Record Thanksgiving Visit

Mrs Barbara Newby and Mrs La vona Jones along with Mrs Glenda Briggs and Bill Jr Jo Ann and Glenn Allan Morgan visited Mr and Glen Wallis and Karen Fri y in a neighborhood gathering.

Barbara Newby Lavona Jones Glenda Briggs Bill Jr Jo Ann Glenn Allan Morgan Glen Wallis Karen Friy

Union Hill School Christmas Tree Event and Return to Classes

The Union Hill School held a Thursday night program and Christmas tree event. Classes will resume Monday January 2.

Union Hill Union Hill School

Union Hill School program features Georgia Sue

She sang a special for the Union Hill School program Thursday night. She was accompanied by Mrs. Judy Daniel of Ada. Saturday night Little Georgia Sue sang on K-10 with Mrs. Daniel as pianist.

Latta Teams Enjoy Sharp Varsity Basketball Night

James Rhynes and Junior joined Mr and Mrs Elmer Cochran Mrs Lavona Jones and the Jones and Newby families at Fitzhugh to watch Latta boys win while Latta girls fell short by a few points in a Tuesday night game.

Elmer Cochran Helen J. B. Jones Don Newby Lavona Jones Benny Glenn James Rhynes Junior Fitzhugh Latta

Junior Class Christmas Party at Lazy D Ranch

Benny Jones attended the Junior Class Christmas party sponsored by C. Bigham at the Lazy D Ranch. Junior girls organized refreshments and games and gift exchange were enjoyed.

Benny Jones Lazy D Ranch C. Bigham

Visitors From Indiahoma Call On Ada Friends

Mrs. Lena Cochran and Mrs. Dana Underwood and Terry Dean of Indiahoma visited Mrs. C. C. Roberts of Ada this weekend.

Lena Cochran Dana Underwood Terry Dean Indiahoma C. C. Roberts Ada

Sulphur visitors brighten Seminole couple’s Christmas

Mr and Mrs George Smith and Georgia Sue Jean Judy Smith with Mr and Mrs Lee Keeling and Lorene and Mr and Mrs Charles Caplan Debra Charlene and Basel Dean visited Mr and Mrs C E East of Seminole Saturday night O C East had been a shut in for months but could open his Christmas gifts this Christmas

George Smith Georgia Sue Jean Judy Smith Lee Keeling Lorene Charles Caplan Debra Charlene Basel C. E. East Seminole O. C. East

Caplans Share Christmas Dinner With Friends

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Caplan hosted a Christmas dinner with Debra and Charlene, joined by Basal Dean of Sulphur, and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Keeling with Lorene for the holiday gathering.

Charles Caplan Debra Charlene Lee Keeling Lorene

Smiths and Georgia Sue visit Chickasha couple

Mr and Mrs George Smith Georgia Sue Jean and July visited Mr and Mrs C D Christian of Chickasha Sunday.

George Smith Georgia Sue Jean July C. D. Christian Chickasha

Christmas Visit Brings McAnaly Family Closer

Mr and Mrs Walter McAnally welcomed all children and grandchildren for a Christmas gathering. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Johnnie Allan and family from Borger Tex Mr and Mrs Bill McAnally and family Mr and Mrs J T Tatum and family Mr and Mrs William Henson and Billy Mike Mr and Mrs James Rhynes and family Mr and Mrs Duke Rhynes and family Betty Melton of Ada and Mr J J Rhynes of Ada Also Mr and Mrs Bill McAnally and daughters visited Mrs Sarrah Sutterfield of Ada on Sunday.

Walter McAnally Johnnie Allan Borger, Tex Bill McAnally J. T. Tatum William Henson Billy Mike James Rhynes Duke Rhynes Betty Melton Ada J. J. Rhynes Sarrah Sutterfield

California visitors join Haines family for holidays

Mrs. B. F. Boudreaux and Francis from California visited Mr. and Mrs. Harold Haines and Mike during the holidays, sharing time with local relatives.

B. F. Boudreaux Francis California Harold Haines Mike

Christmas Visitations Span Several Families in area

A list of Christmas visits across multiple households includes Willa and Anthony Duckworth of Enid, B F Boudreaux of California, Gene and Beverly Steel, Connie Bacon, Jerry and Rick of Arlington, and others. Guests from Ada Duncan and Oklahoma City joined families for Sunday dinners and holiday gatherings, with extended relatives from Carlsbad and Stroud noted.

Indiahoma Willa Duckworth Anthony Duckworth Enid B. F. Boudreaux Calif Gene Steel Beverly Connie Bacon Jerry Rick Arlington Tex James Donald Trivitt Carlsbad N. M Doris Trivitt Stroud

Simpkins and kin listed across states in family notice

Albert Simpkins and Mr and Mrs Hubert Simpkins of Colorado along with Mr and Mrs George Edward Simpkins and baby of Missouri are mentioned. Also listed are Elbert Simpkins with Buddy and Roberta, John Sweeney Keith and Norma, Cecil Simpkins and family of Ada, and Otis Webb of Ada.

Albert Simpkins Hubert Simpkins Colorado George Edward Simpkins Baby Missouri Elbert Simpkins Buddy Roberta John Sweeney Keith Norma Cecil Simpkns Ada Otis Webb

Weekend visitors from several cities gather

E E Agee hosts and receives guests this weekend including Mr. and Mrs. Glen Agee and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Boydston and baby from Oklahoma City, Hubert Ragland from Watonga, Mr. and Mrs. J Moss and family from Leveland, and Mrs. Karl Moss from Lubbock Tex.

E. E. Agee Glen Agee Jim Boydston Baby Oklahoma City Hubert Ragland Watonga J. Moss Leveland Karl Moss Lubbock, Tex

Christmas at Oakman Church Brings Families Together

Sunday school and services were led by Rev. Don Dake with the Dake family visiting relatives over the holiday. Visitors included Haskell and Loree Nance and Leo Berryman of Oklahoma City. Loree Nance sang and played piano with J M Nance. gifts were exchanged in Sunday school. The Berrymans talked with California kin by phone amid recent flu and cold illnesses.

Don Dake Dake Haskell Nance Loree Leo Berryman Oklahoma City Loree Nance Jess Berryman Calvin Lee Richard Norman Elmer Lee Ada L. D. Biard Berryman Berrymans California Winfred Berryman Dad Berryman Inez Brown

Visitors from Arlington and Dennison Attend Cuninghams Event

Those visiting Rev. and Mrs. F. L. Cuningham Sunday and Monday included Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Bacon Jerry and Rick from Arlington Tex. Mr. and Mrs. Center and Mrs. J. R. Zachary and family from Dennison Tex.

F. L. Cuningham C. C. Bacon Jerry and Rick Arlington, Tex Center J. R. Zachary Dennison, Tex

Families Gather For Weekend Visit From Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs James Morgan and family from Oklahoma City visit. Mr and Mrs Robert Golden and family join. Mr and Mrs Sonny Golden and Paul. Mr and Mrs Leonard Tucker and family. Mr and Mrs Horace Golden and family. Mr and Mrs Micky Davis of Tishomingo also attend.

Murry Golden James Morgan Oklahoma City Robert Golden Sonny Golden Paul Leonard Tucker Famly Horace Golden Micky Davis Tishomingo

Golden family attends Christmas party with local guests

Robert Golden and family were Abilene Texas residents Mr. and Mrs Harold Sprague and Murry Golden Sonny Golden and Paul and Becky Morgan from Oklahoma City. They kept Mike and Linda Friday night while Robert and Mrs. Golden went to the glass plant employees Christmas party at the Student Union building. Mr and Mrs Louis Daniel also attended the party.

Robert Golden Harold Sprague Abilene Tex Murry Golden Sonny Golden Paul Becky Morgan Oklahoma City

Christmas Dinner Gathered Families Share Meal

Mr and Mrs Matt Richard with their son and boys joined Mr and Mrs Bill Richardson of Gaar Corner for a Christmas dinner.

Matt Richardson Bill Richardson Gaar Corner

Lillard Family Reunion Over Christmas in Oklahoma City

Mrs. Gussie Lillard spent the weekend in Oklahoma City with her daughter Mrs. Everett Lee and family. Christmas dinner featured turkey and all the trimmings for the Lee household and guests including Miss Pernie Lillard formerly of Oakman.

Gussie Lillard Oklahoma City Everett Lee

Holiday Gathering In Odessa And Durant Area

A list of attendees includes George Collins, Peggy Goodson of Odessa, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Joe Adams, Joni and Randi, Jewel Humphers, Tommy Kraft and family from Durant, Mr. and Mrs. David Coats and family from Oklahoma City, Henry Goodson, Doris, Kathy, Larry and Garry, Cecile Boyce, and Dale and Darrel, all visiting during the holidays.

George Collins Bobby Joe Nora Roper Peggy Goodson Odessa Tex Billy Joe Adams Joni Randi Jewel Humphers Tommy Kraft Durant David Coats Oklahoma City Henry Goodson Doris Kathy Larry Garry Cecile Boyce Dale Darrel

Stokes Called to Guthrie as Aunt Mrs. Sweeney Grows Ill

T J Stokes was summoned to Guthrie Friday when elderly aunt Elizabeth Sweeney fell seriously ill. He phoned relatives Saturday and learned she was improving. It was unclear if he had yet returned home by the time of this report.

T. J. Stokes Guthrie Elizabeth Sweeney Mr. Stokes

Family visits Mr and Mrs Clarence Tatum Sunday

Family members visited the Tatums on Sunday. J J Rhymes visited Mr and Mrs Hartzell Rhynes and their Norman family on Friday.

J. J. Rhymes Mrs. Hartzell Rhynes Norman Friday

Attendance Notes at Union Hill Baptist Church Service

Those visiting Union Hill Baptist Church on Sunday included Mrs. Dana Underwood and Ter- the short report notes parish attendees.

Union Hill Baptist Church Dana Underwood Ter

Christmas Visit Ties Frederick Family to Rollins in Lindsay

Mr and Mrs Alvin Frederick traveled by Maysville with Jerry and Jimmy to Lindsay to visit Mrs Frederick's sister and family the J A Bray household. They spent Saturday night and shared Christmas dinner with Mrs Frederick's parents Mr and Mrs R T Rollins. All Rollins children were home for Christmas.

Alvin Frederick Jerry Jimmy Maysville J. A. Bray Lindsay

Night at Hobbs Home With Shirley and Norma

Spending Friday night in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Buster Hobbs, Shirley, and Norma, were guests in a social gathering. The occasion drew neighbors and friends for an informal evening of conversation and refreshments.

Buster Hobbs Shirley Norma

Anson Family Holiday Visit Adds to Oklahoma Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Anson and baby of Oklahoma City are spending the holidays with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Anson and their daughters. They shared Christmas dinner with Mrs. Anson's parents Mr. and Mrs. Kirt Woodall and children of Gertie. Also joining the festive meal were Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Stone and children of Vaness and Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Dean and children of Ada.

Larry Anson Baby Oklahoma City Cliford Anson Larry Ansons Kirt Woodall Gertie Ansons Eugene Stone Vaness Rudolph Dean Ada

Ada Couple Visits With Angie Wright On Saturday

Visiting Saturday with Angie Wright were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Robertson of Ada. Having Sunday dinner with Angie were Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Biard.

Angie Wright Bob Robertson Ada Angie L. D. Biard

William Carter Visits Family in Stillwater for Holidays

William Carter of Stillwater arrived home Wednesday night to spend the holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs George Carter and relatives. Guests for Christmas dinner included Mrs Carter's mother and sister Mrs Olive Summers and Dorothy of Ada and brother Mr and Mrs Alvin Summers Tulsa. Carter left Sunday for Oklahoma City to attend a Birdwatchers Club meeting and will return to resume OSU classes next week.

William Carter Stillwater George Carter Carter Mrs. Carter Olive Summers Dorothy Ada Alvin Summers Tulsa Oklahoma City Birdwatchers Club OSU

Magars Dine With Parents Then Visit Stratford

Mr and Mrs B D Magar shared Christmas dinner with his parents Mr and Mrs J R Magar Oil Center. They traveled briefly to Stratford and enjoyed supper with her parents Mr and Mrs Cozy Haynes. Close by relatives bring easy gatherings.

B. D. Magar J. R. Magar Oil Center Stratford Cozy Haynes

Pendergrass Family Christmas Gatherings Across States

The J. R. Pendergrass family spent Christmas with relatives in Ada and Homer Oklahoma, sharing meals with the Albert Pevehouse and Dude Golden families. They exchanged gifts, drove to Ada to view lights, and visited John Pendergrass in Ada. Relatives from Des Moines Iowa joined later, with Sliger and Chatham family members present.

J. R. Pendergrasses Texas California Dad Albert Pevehouse Mrs. Pendergrass

Brassfield Family Christmas Supper Spreads Across Ada Visit

Mr and Mrs John Brassfield hosted Christmas supper at their son Johnnie Jr s home in Ada Saturday night. Bill Brassfield and Debbie joined guests at his brother s home. They spent Sunday at Davisle visiting Ida Brassfield and family including Mrs West.

John Brassfield Johnnie Jr Ada Bill Brassfield Debbie Brassfield Davisle Ida Brassfield Jose West

Local Visits Mention Fred Reynolds and Others

Fred Reynolds and the son of Allen spent time Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs Albert Pevehouse and family. Mrs Sue Kaiser Ada came by for a few minutes Wednesday morning. William Carter Stillwater spent awhile Thursday with Bill Pevehouse.

Fred Reynolds Allen Albert Pevehouse Sue Kaiser Ada William Carter Stillwater Bill Pevehouse

Nances Celebrate Christmas Weekend Visit from Iowa Kin

Mr. and Mrs. Haskell Nance and Loree of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Nance. On Christmas Day the Nances received a call from their other son Bobby and family of Cedar Rapids Iowa sending greetings.

Haskell Nance Loree Oklahoma City J. M. Nance Nances Bobby Cedar Rapids Iowa J. M. Nances

Mrs Connie Shaw Visits Oklahoma City Family

Mrs Connie Shaw spent last week in Oklahoma City visiting with her brother Roger Lancaster and wife Mamie. Last Thursday Roger and Mamie brought Connie home and visited with Marion Lancaster and Chuck. Mr and Mrs Marion Lancaster and their children Chuck and Connie Shaw were joined by their mother Lizzie Lancaster as the Lancaster family gathered.

Connie Shaw Oklahoma City Roger Lancaster Mamie Roger Connie Marion Lancaster Chuck Lizzie Lancaster

Wynn family Christmas dinner and visits in Homer and Coalgate

The Wynn family shared Christmas dinner with Mrs. Wynn's parents Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Nunnley in Homer. Later the Wynns and J. M. Wynn visited their mother Mrs. Ella Wynn in Coalgate. The Currents and Lonie celebrated Christmas Eve with extended family including Jimmie Myers Joe Sidney Byng Jerry Baithrop Tracy Gerald Current Lyn and others.

E. M. Wynn H. E. Nunnley Homer E. M. Wynns J. M Wynn Coalgate Ella Wynn Maurice Currents Lonnie Jimmie Myers Joe Sidney of Byng Jerry Baithrop Tracy Gerald Current Lyn

Christmas Day Gatherings Across Colbert Family Homes

The text lists multiple local families spending Christmas Day with relatives in Colbert. Jerry Balthrop and Cathy joined parents Mr. and Mrs. Balthrop, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Current and daughters visited Colbert. Maurice Current was home with parents Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Current in Ada and had supper with Dub Guest’s family including Susan and Sunny in Pecan Grove.

Cathy Jerry Balthrops

Williams Welcomes Micheal Lee In Shawnee

On December 22 in Shawnee Mr and Mrs Jim Williams became parents to a baby boy weighing 8 pounds 5 ounces The child was named Micheal Lee Their first son joins three year old Afrenia Bea The mother is former Miss Cleta White daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy White The White and Roy families spent Christmas together Roy Jr visited with Mr and Mrs Roy White Monday with niece and her family Debbie Garner from Red Oak in attendance

R. White Shawnee Jim Williams Micheal Lee Williams Afrenia Bea Roy White

Nickells Family Visits Pauls Valley for Christmas

Mr and Mrs R M Nickells with children visit Pauls Valley for Christmas with Abe Mathews and his family. Larry Nickells stays with his sister’s family for the week.

R. M. Nickells Pauls Valley Abe Mathews Larry Nickells

Moore family hosts kin from Pittsburg for Christmas

Arriving from Pittsburg Kansas to spend the holidays with their sister and family Mr and Mrs Leo Moore and children were Mr and Mrs Kenneth Goode and children and Mr and Mrs Bill Tackett and children Also having Christmas dinner with the Moores were his parents Mr and Mrs W R Moore of Ada.

Pittsburg Kan Leo Moore Kenneth Goode Bill Tackett Moores W. R. Moore Ada

Oakman community thanks residents for year of news

The Oakman column editor thanks every resident for sharing news in 1960 and invites more contributions in 1961. Readers are asked to call FE2-6508 to report news or to subscribe or renew the Ada Weekly. Best wishes for a happy and prosperous new year.

Oakman Ada Weekly

Tupelo Boys and Girls Defeat Stringtown in Tupe lo Game

At Tupelo Tuesday night the Tupelo teams swept Stringtown. Lula players on Tupelo teams included Alice Brown Jeannie Cooper Charles Brooks Fred Ray and George Brown.

Simon Young Eliane Clay Charles Leader Dickie Debra Clifford A. D. Brown Lon Cooper Jeannie Peggy Davey Johnston R. D. Brooks Polk Cross Luke Dennis Fortner Jackie Tupelo Stringtown Lula Alice Brown Jeannie Cooper Charles Brooks Fred Ray George Brown

Joyce Brown Spends Tuesday Night With Debbie Clifford

Joyce Brown spent Tuesday night with Debbie Clifford. The brief notes their social meeting and companionship on that weekday evening.

Joyce Brown Debbie Clifford

Christmas Visitors and School Notice From Ada

Tony and Carolyn of Ada visited Sunday with his parents the Johnston family and other Ada residents over the weekend. Lula Grade School will hold a Christmas program Thursday December 22 and a Christmas party Friday. The Fitzhugh basketball teams played here Thursday. School ends for Christmas vacation.

Tony and Carolyn Ada Mrs Ben Johnston Lula Fitzhugh

Boys with shovels seek skunk dens after night hunt

Darrell Stonecipher and Davey Johnston were seen Sunday afternoon with their shovels and dogs searching for skunk dens. The boys had hunted Friday night but found no luck.

Darrell Stonecipher Davey Johnston

Ada Visitors From Brooks Family

Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks and Linda Diane and Dwayne of Ada visited Saturday with his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks.

Donald Brooks Linda Diane Dwayne Ada Mrs Walter Brooks

Editor Note: Delayed News for Last Week

Mrs Clifford intended this item for the previous week but the paper did not receive it in time to print. The note explains the delay and aims to clarify why the story was not published as scheduled.

Ada Residents Attend Oklahoma State Motor Bank Christmas Party

Diana and Donna Kay with Mrs D R Clifford and others visited Ada on Tuesday. They attended the Oklahoma State Motor Bank Christmas party with Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks. Diana and Donna Kay visited with his mother and sisters Mrs Virgie Alberson Margaret and Clo Dean of Ada.

Charles Leader Diana Donna Kay D. R. Clifford John Dickie Debra Donnie Ronnie Ada Donald Brooks Oklahoma State Motor Bank Virgie Alberson Margaret Clo

Christmas Homecoming Of Brooks Family Members

Mr and Mrs David Brooks host Christmas gathering with relatives including Charley Williams Chester Treas Jackie Joan Mark Short Fortner Luke Dennis Ellis Joy Coy Tees Ada Jimmie Frederick Texarkana J C Brisbee Donna Arizona R D Brooks Kenneth Fortner Union Valley Simon Young Clay Elane all listed as part of the extended family.

David Brooks Charley Williams Chester Treas Jackie Joan Mark Short Fortner Luke Dennis Ellis Joy Coy Tees Ada Jimmie Fredrick Texarkana J. C. Brisbee Donna Arizona R. D. Brooks Kenneth Fortner Union Valley Simon Young Clay Elane

Christmas Visitors Share Ada Family Homes

Clo Déan and Margaret Leader of Ada hosted Christmas with brother and sister-in-law Charles Leader and spouse. Eugene Teel and family from Pryor visited. Teel is Leader's sister. Ada guests Linda Diane and Dwayne joined D R Clifford's family for Christmas dinner. Cliffords hosted others including Clo Dean Margaret and Dana Donna Kay. Regular relatives John Dickie Debra Clifford stayed over at Cliffords while Stonewall and Brooks households visited.

Clo Déan Margaret Leader Ada Charles Leader Eugene Teel Gloria Jean Katyrn Chester and Clifford Pryor Teel Leader Donald Brooks Linda Diane Dwayne D. R. Clifford Dana Donna Kay Clo Dean Cliffords John Dickie Debra Clifford Lewis Lillard Stonewall

Christmas Eve Dinner Gathered Brooks Family

Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks shared a Christmas Eve meal with their children, Ralph and Karen Wofford and Darlene of Ada, Donald Brooks with Linda Diane and Dwayne, Glen McGuire with Billy Glen Sharon and Glenda, at the Woffords home.

Walter Brooks Ralph Wofford Willis Karen Darlene Ada Donald Brooks Linda Diane Dwayne Glen McGuire Billy Glen Sharon Glenda Woffords

Brooks Family Christmas Visit Recalls Velma Kin

Mr and Mrs I N Brooks and Noah of Velma spent Christmas with his brothers David and Walter Brooks and went home with I N Brooks and family on Monday.

I. N. Brooks Noah Velma David Walter Brooks

Estes Family Christmas Dinner Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Joe Estes and their children, along with Mr and Mrs Gerald Estes and their children, Mr and Mrs Roy Estes and their children, shared Christmas dinner with Mr and Mrs Jake Treas. Christmas night visitors included Mr and Mrs J C Treas of Ahloso Mr and Mrs Dolph Treas of Fort Towson and Mr and Mrs Gene Treas and children of Choteau.

Joe Estes Gerald Estes Roy Estes Jake Treas J. C. Treas Ahloso Dolph Treas Fort Towson Gene Treas Choteau

Ada and Henryetta residents share dinner gathering

Diana and Donna Kay with the Cliffort and Brooks families along with Linda Diane and Dwayne of Ada joined others including Jack Clifford, Jimmy and Patricia of Henryetta, and J C Treas with Nancy Fulsom of Ahloso for a dinner Monday.

Charles Leader Diana Donna Kay D.R. Clifford John Dickie Debra Donnie Ronnie Donald Brooks Linda Diane Dwayne Ada Jack Clifford Jimmy Patricia Henryetta J. C. Treas Nancy Fulsom Ahloso

William McKinley of Midland Era Explains Wagons and Inventions

William McKinley, a Midland resident, recalls his youth building wagons and blacksmithing. He details timber harvesting, wheel making, and self taught carpentry, plus two patent efforts later taken up by the U.S. government. He and Annie Elizabeth Fisher married in 1898 and raised four children while pursuing new projects.

William McKinley Annie Elizabeth Fisher F. M Ida Fisher Allen William Atwood Washington U. S Annie Elizabeth

Marijuana Cache Found Connected to Three Arrests

Holman and deputies uncovered a buried marijuana can linked to three men arrested November 16 for illegal sale. J. W. Red Rye Paul Sellers and Joe Kenneth Riddle face federal indictments. Rye and Riddle are held in Muskogee and Sellers in Oklahoma City. The stash will be destroyed.

Holman J. W. “Red” Rye Paul Sellers Joe Kenneth Riddle Rye Riddle Muskogee Sellers Oklahoma City Gay Allen Stanfield Scroggins

Local Exemption Dates and Cornerstone Notice

Exemption dates listed for Lula Fitzhugh Francis Stone wall Vaness Gaar Corner and Allen cover January 23 through February 17 with multiple day ranges. The document outlines deadlines and locations connected to each exemption entry.

Lula Fitzhugh Francis Stonewall Vaness Gaar Corner Allen

Tent City Violence Flatlands Rural County Vote Drive

In a rural county amid Negro voter registration drives a wounded man was found in a tent near a road. Dowdy stated the victim Williams was sleeping in a tent on a Negro leader’s farm where eight families have set up homes. Whites accuse displacement by mechanization and deny voter links. The U S justice department sued 18 residents and a bank for conspiracy to curb Negro voting rights. A federal judge denied a temporary injunction to halt evictions before trial.

Justice Department Memphis

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