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03 Jan 1963

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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1963

Page

6

Parish Chapel Residents Share Christmas Varied Visits

Mrs Lorraine Pennington and family visited Miss Vasto Pennington and others at Parish Chapel. The Penningtons hosting Christmas guests include Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington and family. Water woes linger as a dry well is followed by plans for a spring third attempt. The Henson family from Ada and Shawsville share holidays with relatives as work on Donald Ray and Don’s houses continues.

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Lorraine Pennington Virgie Pennington Wayne Pennington Bobbi Anthony Garland Pennington Mark Ada Vasto Penningon Alfred Penningon Wayne Penningon Penningtons Parish Chapel Corner Alfred Pennington Monte Dale Law Wayland Pennington Ruby Dryden Dixie Pennington
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Christmas Eve Dinner with Tucker Family

Mrs Ollie Tucker hosted Christmas Eve supper with her children and grandchildren. M R Tucker and family helped butcher a hog with ample assistance from Troy Shackleford, Paul Tucker, Tonya, Paula, Dorothea, Cathy and Londa all gathered at the Tucker home.

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Ollie Tucker M. R. Tucker Troy Shackleford Paul Tucker M. R. Tuckers Tonya Paula M.R. Tucker Dorothea Cathy Londa
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Local Folks Share Christmas Visits and News

Miss Ruby Dryden subscribes The Ada Weekly to her brother Ray Dryden. Families from Alameda California Oklahoma City and Norman gather for Christmas with relatives in Pauls Valley including the Tuckers Blevins Clay and Pennington households. Gift exchanges and visits describe a warm holiday pattern among neighbors and kin.

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Ruby Dryden Ada Weekly Ray Dryden, Pryor
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Pennington family Christmas visits and illnesses noted

The report lists Christmas Day visits among the Pennington and related families including Miller Pennington Milo and Virgie Pennington and others. It notes Mrs. Virgie Pennington illness and a pneumonia hospitalization for Mrs. Hale. Also mentions Mike Gray repairing a Model A Ford for his grandfather and enjoying rides.

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Mike Gray Isaacs Mike
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Isaacs Family Social Notes From Oklahoma City Visit

Mr and Mrs Willie Isaacs hosted family and friends including J A Patton Joy Tucker Clareta Gray Vickie and others at the Isaacs home in Oklahoma City over recent days Christmas gatherings and weekend calls featured Bennie Mike and Gary Gray and Johnna Kay Patton visiting grandparents and relatives.

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Dick van Buskirk Alameda Calif Flippin, Ark Willie Isaacs Oklahoma City J. A. Patton Joy Tucker Florence Isaacs Vernon Gray Vickie Rodney Mike Gary Gray W. N. Isaacs Bennie Farmer Bennie Mike Gray Willie Clareta Gray Isaacs Johnna Amon Patton Dayne Isaacs Daron Lynn Wichita Kan the Isaacs Johnna Kay Patton
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Tucker Family Outing Reported in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Rance Tucker visited in Oklahoma City recently with daughters Mrs Charlie Hunter Mrs Robert Sanders and Miss Bettie Tucker in a brief family note from the social page.

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Rance Tucker Oklahoma City Charlie Hunter Robert Sanders Bettie Tucker
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Mr and Mrs Tucker Visit Willie Isaacs Thirsday

Mr and Mrs M R Tucker called on Willie Isaacs Thursday. The social visit notes show a brief civilian call with no additional details or events recorded.

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M. R. Tucker Willie Isaacs
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Christmas Dinner Guests Gather At W N Family Home

Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray host a Christmas dinner with Vickie Mike Rodney Steven Gray J A Patton Johnna Damon and others joining the family at the W N residence for the holiday gathering.

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Vernon Gray Vickie Mike Rodney Steven Gray J. A. Patton Johnna Doyne Isaacs Damon W.N. Isaacs
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Christmas Day Visitors At Jim Magar Home

Christmas Day visitors listed include Mr. and Mrs. Owen Magar and boys Ahloso Mr. and Mrs. Es sel Magar and family Stratford Mr. Buren Magar Oakman Miss Ruth Magar Ada Mr. and Mrs. John Klutts Doris and Sue Stratford Ray Magar Susan and Jackie Center Mrs. Dorothy Levin and family Tucumcari N M Mrs Verniece Lryden.

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Owen Magar Ahloso Essel Magar Stratford Buren Magar Oakman Ruth Magar Ada John Klutts Doris Sue Ray Magar Susan Jackie Center Dorothy Levin Tucumcari N. M Verniece Lryden Jim Magar
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Local residents visit in Alameda and Center

Mrs Hazel Buskirk from Alameda and Billie Wells visited Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden visited Mr and Mrs Ray Magar in Center on Sunday evening. Mrs J W Law cares for Gregg Law this week as Pat Law stays with Edith Jackson in the hospital. Mr and Mrs J W Law moved into a new house over the weekend.

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Hazel Buskirk Alameda Calif Billie Wells Frank Dryden Ray Magar Center Willie Isaacs Johnna Kay Patton Oklahoma City J. W. Law Gregg Law Pat Law Edith Jackson
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Oklahoma families visit Rance Tucker during Christmas

Mr and Mrs Charlie Hunter and son along with Mr and Mrs Robert Sanders and son Bettie M Tucker of Oklahoma City visited their parents Mr and Mrs Rance Tucker over the Christmas holidays.

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Charlie Hunter Robert Sanders Bettie M. Tucker Oklahoma City Johnnie Tucker Bartlesville Delbert Tucker Fitzhugh Rance Tucker
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Christmas Supper Hosts Visit Valley View Hospital

Mr and Mrs Pug Garrett and Sondra were Christmas supper guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Hank Burk Hank Burk Mrs Garrett and Sondra visited Mrs Bonnie Mullins and Mrs Luther Chilcoat in Valley View Hospital Sunday evening

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Pug Garrett Sondra Hank Burk Garrett Bonnie Mullins Luther Chilcoat Valley View Hospital
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Christmas Eve Gatherings and Family Visits Reported

Hank Burk spent Christmas Eve with his daughter Mrs. Garrett and they exchanged gifts after supper. Mrs. Burk felt unwell and stayed home to rest. Gerald Sutton visited Mrs. Floy Burk on Christmas Eve. Sondra Garrett spent Christmas night with her grandparents. Mrs. Burk and Sondra visited Beulah Little in Pauls Valley Thursday for lunch. Willis Sutton visited with his sister Mrs. Burk Monday evening.

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Robert Dalton Oklahoma City M. R. Tucker Earl Blevins Pauls Valley Cloreta Gray Vickie Earl Franks Janice Dorothea Cathy Londa Tucker Ollie Tucker Clara Wood Mrs. Tucker Mrs. Blevins Virgie Pennington Inlaw Alene Pennington Calvin Pennington Norman Orin Clay Milo Pennington Hank Burk Sondra Garrett
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Christmas Dinner Guests From Across Oklahoma and Kansas

Oklahoma families from Pauls Valley Oklahoma City Tulsa Medicine Lodge and Stratford joined the Pinleys and Farmers for Christmas dinner. Deryl Farmer visited Sapulpa and Wanda Lamb. Vernon Gray and Mike called on Don Henson and family. Earl Franks helped neighbors New Year’s Day.

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Deryl Farmer Sapulpa Wanda Lamb Clifford Lamb Danny Hightower Medicine Lodge Kan LaDon Morris
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Edwards Family Holiday Visit Highlights Texas Kin

Miss Shirley Edwards of Amarillo Texas and Danny Edwards of Slaton Texas spent the holidays here with their parents Mr and Mrs M D Edwards.

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Shirley Edwards Amarillo Tex Danny Edwards Slaton Mrs. M. D. Edwards
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Patton Takes Johnna Patton From Isaacs Home Tuesday

J A Patton collected his young daughter Johnna from the W N Isaacs residence on Tuesday night. Community members including Mr and Mrs Pod Law, Mr and Mrs John Law, and Mr and Mrs Dick Buskirk visited the Wells household and Billie on Sunday night.

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J. A. Patton W.N. Isaacs Johnna Pod Law John Law Dick Buskirk Curt Wells Billie
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Jones Family and Friends Gather at Walnut Grove

Mr and Mrs F O Jones, Benny and Glenn, Mrs Dessie Rucker, Ada, Mr and Mrs Don Newby and Kathy attend a gathering at Walnut Grove with extended family members listed in attendance.

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Kan F. O. Jones Benny Glenn Dessie Rucker Ada Don Newby Kathy Walnut Grove
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Family visits widen Ada area ties this weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Bill McAnally and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Regials in Wichita Falls Texas this weekend. Several relatives including the Rhoades Agee and Cook families from Wichita Dallas Pawnee and Ada gathered for a brief Ada area social. Also noted were visits by Lloyd James of Oklahoma City and a wrestling night with Billy Henson and friends.

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Bill McAnally Wayne Regials Wichita Falls Tex Mrs. Regials Mrs. McAnally Lee Rhoades Wichita Kan Glen Agee Dallas Calvin Agee Pawnee Gregg Cook MeLish Clara Agee Emmett Agee Ada Edna Agee Walnut Grove Vaness High School Rhoades Ada Weekly Lloyd James Oklahoma City William Henson Billy Phil Rhynes Billy Henson
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Christmas Guests Gather at J W Laws Home

Mrs Joan Ramsey Cheryl Ada visited J W Laws and Monte Thursday night with Mr and Mrs J W Law and Monte. Ruby Dryden Ver Niece Dryden Jim Jennings Troy Miller attended. The Laws hosted Christmas guests including Mrs John Law their baby Max Law and son and Joan Ramsey with Cheryl. Troy Miller and Willie Pierce also shared Christmas Eve visits.

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Joan Ramsey Cheryl Ada J. W. Law Monte Ruby Dryden Verniece Dryden Jim Jennings Troy Miller Pod Law Bobby Jackson John Law Baby Max Law and Son J. W. Laws Mrs Willie Pierce
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Nessel Family Observes Christmas Across Homes

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Nessel and children Clinton spent Christmas week with Larrys parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nessel. Larry Nessel celebrated Christmas in Levelland Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nessel joined Mr. and Mrs. J W Law for Christmas supper.

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Larry Nessel Clinton Henry Nessel Levelland Tex J. W. Law
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Newby Couple Subscribes to Ada Papers

Mr and Mrs Don Newby subscribe for The Ada Weekly and The Ada Evening News marking their first dual subscription to both papers. The note expresses hope they find the papers good reading during the year.

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Don Newby Ada Weekly Ada Evening News Newbys
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Jones Family Visitors Include Hicks Roddy Guests

Mr and Mrs F O Jones visited Fred Jones and Wayne and Miss Delphia Jones. Also visiting were F O and Freds sisters Mrs Hattie Hicks of Nicoma Park and Mr and Mrs Tom Roddy of Nicoma Park.

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F. O. Jones Benny Glenn Fred Jones Wayne Delphia Jones F. O Fred Hattie Hicks Nicoma Park Tom Roddy
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Ada area families gather for visits and memories

Mr and Mrs Olen Tilley and Tony and Todd Bucklin Kansas visit F C Jones family. Tony dubs his grandparents as grandfolks in Ada. Joe Gray Connerville visitors and Kenneth Little Detroit spent time with Gray family and J F Littles. Various ties to Ada, Vaness and Union Hill noted with outgoing and returning relatives.

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Olen Tilley Tony Todd Bucklin Kan F. C. Jones Tilleys Kansas Ada Little Tony R. E. Tilley
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Law Family Members Attend Christmas Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Law and extended Law family members hosted Christmas dinner with guests Mr. and Mrs. Pod Law Mr. and Mrs. John Law and Robin Mr. and Mrs. Max Law and Gregg joining Mr. and Mrs. Curt Wells and Billie Rebee for the holiday gathering.

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J. W. Law Pod Law John Law Robin Max Law Gregg Curt Wells Billie Rebee
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Family visit to Memphis amid illness in Lina Bevers

Mr. and Mrs. Troy Miller and Mrs. Iva Stonecipher traveled to Memphis Texas to see Lina Bevers, the women's mother, who is ill.

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Troy Miller Iva Stonecipher Memphis Tex Lina Bevers
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Mrs Pearl Gray Visits Sister in Stratford on Tuesday

Mrs Pearson Gray accompanied by Larry and Carma spent Tuesday with her sister Mrs Clara Chandler in Stratford.

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Pearl Gray Larry Carma Clara Chandler Stratford
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Mr and Mrs Howard Thomas Wood Holiday Visit

Mr and Mrs Howard Thomas Wood spent the holidays with his parents and relatives, sharing time with family during the festive period.

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Howard Thomas Wood
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Family Reunion and Christmas Dinner at Tilley Home

A family reunion and Christmas dinner were held Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Tilley. Attendees included Karl Tilley and Carlton Rebee, Jack McNutt Jr. and Eddie and Danny, Gerald Tilley, Kansas, Olen Tilley, Todd and Tony, Bucklin.

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Lavona Jones R. E. Tilley Karl Tilley Carlton Rebee Jack McNutt Jr Eddie Danny Gerald Tilley Kansas Olen Tilley Todd Tony Bucklin
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Golden Family Hosts Christmas Day Dinner Visit

Dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Murry Golden included Mr. and Mrs. Sonny Golden as they visited Mr. and Mrs. Robert Golden and family. The group helped butcher two hogs this weekend.

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Murry Golden Sonny Golden Robert Golden
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Mr and Mrs Gary McAnally Visit Ada Friends Saturday

Mr and Mrs Gary McAnally visited Mr and Mrs Johnson in Ada on Saturday night for a social gathering.

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Mrs Gary McAnally Mrs. Johnson Ada
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Jones Family Hosts Dinner and Visits

Mr and Mrs F O Jones hosted 24 guests for dinner Wednesday. Mr and Mrs J B Jones visited F O Jones on Sunday. Mrs Bette Cunningham and J W Kirkes visited the Joneses Thursday.

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F. O. Jones and Sons J. B. Jones F. O. Jones Bettie Cunningham J. W. Kirkes Joneses
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Daisy Golden visits relatives in Oil Center

Mrs. Daisy Golden visited her sister Mrs. Ellen Griffin and family in Oil Center recently. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Wood Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Wood and family and the Hugh Wood family, all of Ada.

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Daisy Golden Ellen Griffin Oil Center Marvin Wood Mitchel Wood Hugh Wood Ada
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Christmas Visits Reported In Ada Lineage

Argo Dotson and several couples including the McAnallys Rhynes Henson and Tatum visited Mr. and Mrs. Walter McAnally during Christmas holidays in Ada.

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Argo Dotson Ada Bill McAnally Gary McAnally James Rhynes William Henson Duke Rhynes Alvin McAnally J. T. Tatum Walter McAnally
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Mr and Mrs Clarence Tatum Visit Salinas Families

Mr and Mrs Clarence Tatum visited their daughters and their families in Salinas California last week.

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Clarence Tatum Salinas Calif
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Long family visits Mrs Mary Long and Tommy

Mr and Mrs Leston Long and family of Pickett join Mr and Mrs Junior Long and family of Oakman and Mr and Mrs Alvin McAnally in a visit to Mrs Mary Long and Tommy last week.

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Leston Long Pickett Mrs Junior Long Oakman Alvin McAnally Mary Long Tommy
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Family Updates From Valley View Hospital Visit

Mr and Mrs F O Jones Mrs Mabel Jones Ada Mrs Hattie Hicks of Nicoma Park visited T E Jones a patient at Valley View Hospital. T E is an uncle of F O Jones and Mrs Hicks. His condition was improved Sunday. Heston Estes former Walnut Grove resident had major surgery at Valley View Hospital last week.

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F. O. Jones Mabel Jones Ada Hattie Hicks Nicoma Park T.E. Jones Valley View Hospital T. E Hicks Heston Estes Walnut Grove Elmer Cochran Helen Wendell Smiths Smiths
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Local visitors visit patient at Valley View Hospital

Mr Audie Teel and Mrs Audie Teel and Mr Clyde Boyd and Mrs Clyde Boyd visited Mrs Jack Teel who was a patient at Valley View Hospital last week.

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Audie Teel Clyde Boyd Jack Teel Valley View Hospital
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Mrs. Daisy Golden Visits Walnut Grove Couple

Mrs. Daisy Golden paid a social visit to Mr. and Mrs. John Delozier at Walnut Grove on Wednesday.

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Daisy Golden John Delozier Walnut Grove
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Welch and guests host weekend dinner in Wynnewood

Mr and Mrs Mack Welch and Harvey Grove gathered in Wynnewood Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Clyde Haskins of Oil Center were dinner guests of the Welchs Sunday. The Welch family has been ill with flu.

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Mack Welch Harvey Grove Wynnewood Clyde Haskins Oil Center Mrs. Welch Welch
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Haines Family Share Christmas Day Visit in Hart

Mr and Mrs Harold Haines and Mike spent Christmas Day with Mr and Mrs J W Haines. They visited with Mrs Gertie Summers in Hart that afternoon.

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Harold Haines Mike J. W. Haines Gertie Summers Hart
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Family visits Ada ministers in week’s trip

Bucklin Kansas Mr and Mrs F O Jones and Glenn with Rev and Mrs Albert Burch from Leedy visited Rev and Mrs H G Burch in Ada last week.

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Olen Tilley Bucklin Kan F. O. Jones Glenn Albert Burch Leedy H. G. Burch Ada
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Newby Family Dinner Hosts Share Festive Evening

Mr and Mrs Don Newby and Kathy of Walnut Grove were dinner guests of Melvin Newby and family including Ron Larry and Grandmother Newby. Benny Jones and Dewayne Richards went hunting during the event.

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Don Newby Kathy Walnut Grove Melvin Newby Ron Larry Grandmother Newby Benny Jones Dewayne Richards
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Holidays Bring Birds Home For Deep Freezer

The writer notes holidays and hunting season produce a surplus of game birds. Ben ny Jones expresses enjoyment of hunting this year and resents not being kept indoors when conditions are suitable for the hunt.

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Benny Jones
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Holiday Work Near Union Hill Farms

Residents around Union Hill enjoyed the holidays as they moved cattle to other pastures and butchered hogs. The ground was plowed and prepared for another grazing season.

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Union Hill
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Archer family hosts visitors over the holidays

Mr and Mrs Leonard Archer and Lindall and Lawrence had a number of visitors during the holidays. Several guests were from out of state. The Archer family visited Mr and Mrs Henry Norton in Ada on Sunday and shared a dinner.

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Leonard Archer Lindall Lawrence Archer Henry Norton Ada
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Haines Visit With Caruthers Family in Ada

Mr and Mrs Harold Haines visited Mr and Mrs Jim Caruthers and family in Ada Friday during a social call sharing updates and news from their communities.

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Harold Haines Jim Caruthers Ada
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Rhynes Family Visit Recorded at James Rhynes Home

Gary Rhynes Ada Billy Hen son Glen Wallis and Karen Duke Rhynes Gary McAnally visited Mr and Mrs James Rhynes last through the week observing a family gathering at their home in Ada.

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Gary Rhynes Ada Billy Henson Glen Wallis Karen Duke Rhynes Gary McAnally James Rhynes
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Wilfong Family Reunion Dinner Echoes Walnut Grove Greeting

Mrs Leora Wilfong visited Mr and Mrs Glen Wilfong and Dewayne Wayne Sunday. Mrs Glen Wilfong prepared a birthday dinner for Leora which she enjoyed along with the cake. Leora has lived in Walnut Grove for 49 years.

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Leora Wilfong Johnnie Wilfong Glen Wilfong Dewayne Wayne Leora Walnut Grove
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Holiday visitors and family gatherings in Seminole area

Local families hosted and visited relatives during the holidays. Many traveled from Ada, Oklahoma City, and Overland Park to see kin in Seminole Latta and Memorial Park, with a funeral in Los Angeles and a basketball trip to Oklahoma City noted among the events.

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Local family gos hunting and doctor visit

Douglas and Charles Price, Ed Berryman and Gerald Sutton went bird hunting Saturday. Mrs. Price took her granddaughter Beverly to a local doctor Saturday. Beverly enjoyed the visit and was much improved Sunday.

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Douglas Charles Price Ed Berryman Gerald Sutton
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Ada Family Gatherings Highlight Holiday Visits

Mrs. Becca Jones hosted over the holidays with guests including Foy Jones and sons Hiram Jones and family, Roger Kite and Rhonda Antelope, Mont., Willie Graham and Martha Graham, Ada, and other Ada residents welcomed visitors during the season.

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J. B. Jones Becca Jones Foy Jones and Sons Hiram Jones Ada Roger Kite Rhonda Antelope Mont Willie Graham Martha Graham
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Social visits span Arkansas and Louisiana families

Dewey Raymer of Ola Arkansas and Rev and Mrs Delbert Lanham plus their children from Lake Charles Louisiana visited Mr and Mrs J B Jones on Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs Becca Jones and Mr and Mrs J W Kirkes and Mr and Mrs F C Jones with Benny visited Mr and Mrs Jones on Monday.

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Dewey Raymer Ola Ark Delbert Lanham Lake Charles J. B. Jones Becca Jones J.W. Kirkes F. C. Jones Benny Jones
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Local Visits and Holiday Gatherings Reported in Ada Families

Ada residents hosted visiting relatives including Mr and Mrs Jim Rutherford with children Duncan Mr and Mrs Gerald Sutton and children Mr and Mrs John Price Ada visited Mr and Mrs Vance Price and Charles. The ladies made candy while Charles Price helped move a TV and antenna Friday. Bobby Bethune of Oklahoma City visited John and Mary Tilley in Walnut Grove. Anthony Duckworth spent holidays with Earl and family in Enid and Ron Salvage of Enid. he returned to Ada to resume studies at East Central State College.

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Jim Rutherford Duncan Gerald Sutton John Price Ada Vance Price Charles Charles Price Fred Henson Bobby Bethune Oklahoma City John Tilley Walnut Grove Anthony Duckworth Earl Duckworth Enid Ron Salvage Anthony East Central State College
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Hospitalized Hart E L Pipes And Family News

Hart E L Pipes is hospitalized at Sulphur with ulcers. Ada visitor Robert Brice and sister Mrs Arno Griffith came Sunday. Mr and Mrs E L Pipes announce birth of grandson Mark Alan House born December 18 to Earl Dwain House and wife. Earl Dwain studies at Okmulgee Tech.

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E. L. Pipes Robert Brice Ada Arno Griffith Mark Alan House Earl Dwain House Earl Dwain Okmulgee Tech
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Nelson family visit noted in local social roundup

Mr. and Mrs. Charley Nelson of Gaar Corner and Violet Nelson of Tulsa visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Arno Griffith.

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Charley Nelson Gaar Corner Violet Nelson Tulsa Arno Griffith
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Briggs and Ownbey Visit Griffiths Monday Afternoon

Howard Briggs and Charles Ownbey visited Mr. and Mrs. Alvie L. Griffiths on Monday afternoon.

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Howard Briggs Charles Ownbey Alvie L. Griffith
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Stanfield Family Christmas Day Gathering in Ada

Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Stanfield were Christmas Day guests of his mother Mrs. Nannie Stanfield in Ada. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Griffith and Gene of Roff, Mr. and Mrs. Wilder Thompson and Mary Ann of Durant, and Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Stanfield and Marcia of Ada.

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J. S. Stanfield Nannie Stanfield Ada Herbert Griffith Gene Roff Wilder Thompson Mary Ann Durant Virgil Stanfield Marcia
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Mrs J E Dunn Spends Christmas Day With Family

Mrs J E Dunn spent Christmas Day and night with her son and family Mr and Mrs John Dunn and Don at Vanoss in a simple family gathering noted by local residents.

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J. E. Dunn John Dunn Don Vanoss
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Christmas Day Guests At Ownbey And Johnson Residences

Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Ownbey hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Ownbey and Charles. Mrs. Grant Johnson and May visited with Mrs. J. F. Walker and Keith at Mrs. Alva Johnson’s home. The gathering included Fort Worth residents Mr. and Mrs. Jack Griffith Teresa Royce Edith Cheryl along with Rex Ellis from Ada and Rex’s sister-in-law adjustments.

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Grant Johnson May J.F. Walker Keith Alva Johnson Jack Griffith Teresa Royce Edith Cheryl Fort Worth Richard Soutee Willie Rebecca Janie Karen Lisa Rolf John Johnson Plains Tex Rex Ellis Ada
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Briggs and Griffiths Spend Christmas in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Lloyd D Briggs of Oklahoma City spent Christmas with Marvin A Briggs and his brother Howard and with Mr and Mrs Alvie L Griffith.

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Lloyd D. Briggs Oklahoma City Marvin A. Briggs Howard Alvie L. Griffith
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Christmas Day Guests Gathered at Pipes Home

Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Pipes hosted guests on Christmas Day including Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Williams and Regina of Sulphur. Mr. and Mrs. Ab Pipes of Lodi California. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Dwain House and children. and Mrs. Pipes' mother Mrs. Alice Crawford.

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E. L. Pipes Clifford Williams Regina Ab Pipes Lodi Calif Bill Thompson Earl Dwain Pipes Alice Crawford
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Griffith Family Home For Christmas All Children Present

Mr and Mrs Arno Griffith hosted Christmas with their children including Mr and Mrs Jack Griffith Teresa Worth Max Griffith Alvis Griffith Charles Griffith a student at OSU and Shirley Griffith a student at Murray Junior College.

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Arno Griffith Jack Griffith Teresa Royce Edith Cheryl Fort Worth Max Griffith Alvis Griffith Charles Griffith OSU Shirley Griffith Murray Junior College
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Ada man hosts relatives during midweek visit

Charley Dunn of Ada visited by his mother Mrs J E Dunn who stayed Wednesday through Saturday with Charley and wife. Kenneth Good Mike and Bobbie of Pittsburgh Kansas visited last Wednesday with Mr and Mrs B B Ownbey and Charles. Mike spent the night with Charles. Guests Wednesday included Mrs Alva Johnson Mr and Mrs John Johnson Plains Texas Mrs J F Walker and Keith Lodi California.

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Charley Dunn Ada J. E. Dunn Charley Kenneth Good Mike and Bobbie Pittsburgh Kan B. B. Ownbey Charles Mike Grant Johnson May Alva Johnson John Johnson Plains Tex J. F. Walker Keith Lodi Calif
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Visitors with Alvie Highlight Local Meeting

Jake McGee and P T McConnell visited Wednesday with Alvie, sharing updates and discussing community concerns at the meeting.

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Jake McGee P. T. McConnell Alvie Griffith
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Griffiths Visit Hollister Family Trip

Mr and Mrs Arno Griffith traveled to Hollister on Wednesday to visit his brother and family Mr and Mrs Ray Griffith, Bob and Lynn. They returned home Thursday.

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Arno Griffith Hollister Ray Griffith Bob Lynn
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Mrs Stanfield Hosts Visitors and Guests

Mrs. J. S. Stanfield had Thursday visitors including Mrs. Marlin Munger and children and Mrs. Otis McWhirter with two daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd King. She later spent the evening with Mrs. Grant Johnson and May and their house guests, Mrs. J. F. Walker and Keith.

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J. S. Stanfield Marlin Munger Otis McWhirter Floyd King Grant Johnson May J. F. Walker Keith
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Bells Couple Visits Friends On Friday

Mr. and Mrs. Pete Jones of Bells Texas visited awhile Friday with Mr. and Mrs. B B Ownedby and Charles.

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Pete Jones Bells, Tex B. B. Ownbey Charles
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Miss May Johnson Calls On Mrs Bob Hatcher and Robert L

Miss May Johnson visited with Mrs Hatcher and Robert L recently in a brief social call.

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Miss May Johnson Bob Hatcher Robert L
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Delmar and Mrs Mardis with Griffiths in Shir ley visit

Mr and Mrs Delmar Mardis of Roff spent Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Arno Griffith in Shir ley and Charles.

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Delmar Mardis Roff Arno Griffith Shirley Charles
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Evening social at Ownbey home guests include Fussell Reed Pattillo and Samuelson

Mr and Mrs E V Ownbey hosted a Thursday gathering with guests Mr and Mrs Jeff Fussell Mrs John Reed of Roff Chloe Pattillo and Opal Samuelson from Amarillo Texas.

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E. V. Ownbey Jeff Fussell John Reed Roff Chloe Pattillo Opal Samuelson Amarillo Tex
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Summers Family Hosts Visit in Pauls Valley

Mrs. Evert Summers and Mack visited Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Summers and Gina at Pauls Valley.

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Griffiths Visit Thompsons in Oklahoma City Weekend

Mr and Mrs Alvis Griffith travel to Oklahoma City Saturday to spend the weekend with Mrs Griffiths parents Mr and Mrs W R Thompson and their children Jerry and Terry.

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Alvis Griffith Oklahoma City W. R. Thompson Jerry and Terry
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Evening with Mr Roy Cantwell at Lightning Ridge

A social note records a Saturday evening spent with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cantwell at a residence on Lightning Ridge. The brief item highlights hosted guests and local social activity.

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Ownbey Family Visits Lead to Morning Outing

Ercy Ownbey took John Bradley to Pauls Valley Sunday morning. Bradley is brother of Mrs. M. P. Ownbey and had visited here the past week. Mrs. Arno Griffith with Charles and Shirley stopped by Sunday morning for a brief visit with Mr. and Mrs. Alvie L. Griffith.

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Ercy Ownbey John Bradley Pauls Valley Mr. Bradley Arno Griffith Charles and Shirley Alvie L. Griffith
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Luncheon Guests at Mrs Hodges Home in Roff

Sunday visitors at Mrs Nettie Hodges included Phyllis and Roberta with the Joe Summers family stopping by with Mrs Summers’ mother before continuing on. Anita Joe Pickett and other relatives were also present.

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Charles Ownbey Visits Uncle and Aunt

Charles Ownbey spent Sunday with his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Ownbey.

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Charles Ownbey Mrs. E. V. Ownbey
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Stratford visitor Pete McConnell calls on J. S. Stanfield

Stratford resident Pete McConnell spent Sunday afternoon visiting with J. S. Stanfield.

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Pete McConnell Stratford J. S. Stanfield
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Ownbeys and friends visit North of Lightning Ridge

Mr and Mrs B B Ownbey hosted a Sunday gathering with Mr and Mrs Otis Coffey and a group including Mrs J F Walker and Keith of Lodi California, Mr and Mrs Farrell Sales Colbert, Mrs Alva Johnson, Mrs Richard Soutee and children, Mr and Mrs Silas Twyman Stratford. The Saleses provided violin and mandolin music for the afternoon.

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OSU Student Charles Griffith to Return Tuesday

Charles Griffith a student at OSU will return to Stillwater on Tuesday after spending the holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs Arno Griffith.

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Shirley Griffith to Return Wednesday to Murray

Shirley Griffith daughter of Mr and Mrs Arno Griffith will return Wednesday to Murray for a planned visit and reunion with relatives in the community.

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Mrs. Alvis Griffith Visits With Griffiths Monday Morning

Mrs. Alvis Griffith visited Monday morning with Mr. and Mrs. Alvie L. Griffith, sharing a social call.

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Keeping the Christmas Greeting Card Tradition Alive

Mary Laseman notes readers received Christmas and new year cards with personal notes from friends. She argues handwritten messages carry more meaning and warns that stopping greetings could cost friendships, as distances grow yet a simple note remains meaningful.

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Christmas Day Gathering Of Summers and Casady Families

Mr and Mrs Eugene Summers of Pauls Valley Mr and Mrs Joe Summers and Anita Jo of Pickett Mr and Mrs Albert Casady of Fittstown and Mr and Mrs Harold Haines of Union Hill held a Christmas Day gathering with extended family and friends.

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Summers Family Visit Ends With Illness In Anita Jo

Mrs. Evert Summers visited her son and family Mr. and Mrs. Joe Summers and Anita Jo from Tuesday night into Wednesday. Anita Jo was suffering with a severe cold during the visit.

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Illness Dampens Holiday Dinners in Local Community

Several residents faced illness over the holidays including Lola Tyree who was reported ill with the flu. The group missed the usual Christmas dinner and celebration due to illness spreading through the community.

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Burlesons Visit Brother at McKinney Veterans Hospital

Mr and Mrs Ralph Burleson travelled to McKinney Texas on the prior Saturday before Christmas to see Ralphs brother who is a patient at the veterans hospital. They returned the same day.

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Chancys Visit Granada Kin For Christmas Vacation

Mr and Mrs Bill Chancy and their children from Granada Colorado spent the Christmas vacation with their parents Mrs Beulah Hathaway and Mr and Mrs William Chancy.

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Christmas Visitors Share Time Across State Lines

Mrs Tully Dial hosted her Sterling Texas husband and sister Mrs Eddie Hinger of San Antonio during Christmas. Mrs Hinger planned to return to San Antonio while Mrs Dial brought her husband back to Sterling. Mrs Hinger and Mrs Dial expect to return by Wednesday. Mrs Leo Snoddy of Coalgate visited Mrs Lowell Laseman and Gaddis Nursing Home patients received permanents as her Christmas gift to the elderly residents.

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Mantooth Family Visit and Captain’s Possible Return

Mr and Mrs Alvin Mantooth of Stratford visited Mr and Mrs Lowell Laseman and Mr and Mrs R C Laseman on Sunday. Their son Captain John W Mantooth, now in Korea, is expected to return to the United States late January. Mrs John Mantooth of Chicago will bring her daughter Anna Maria to stay with grandparents while she drives to the west coast to join her husband.

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Castleberry family guests visit California relatives

Major and Mrs Woodie Castleberry and their son are staying with his parents Mr and Mrs G C Castleberry in California. G C Castleberry checked into Valley View Hospital Friday for a routine check up and treatment.

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Family holiday travels and health notes from local area

Mr and Mrs Joe Robinett and their son Bud and family from Houston Texas visited relatives during Christmas. Mrs Cleo Berry underwent surgery and is gradually recovering. The group also spent time in Odessa with cousin Mrs Charles Johnson formerly Anna Gibson of Bellis Texas. Raymond Lase man visited Sherman Texas and Bellas area for the holidays. Garland Tex and Walter Hammock joined in Christmas dinner at Mrs Berry’s. Clark Hudson from Lubbock visited Roff friends and Olver Lynch Wes Pruitt were called on. John L Meharg of Ada visited Friday. Raymond Simmons was admitted to University Hospital Oklahoma City for treatment.

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Christmas Visits Across Oklahoma City Families

Mr and Mrs L A Davis of Oklahoma City visited relatives Mr and Mrs Beaucham Bun yard and Mrs Azro Davis during Christmas holidays. Mr and Mrs Clinton Barbee and children visited Mrs Barbee s mother Mrs Ethel Reed Sunday.

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Mrs. Oscar Bryant Burial In East Hill Cemetery

Mrs. Oscar Bryant of Tulsa was buried at East Hill Cemetery on December 24. Her husband died in 1945 and the Bryants had formerly lived in Roff. Bryant worked for the Frisco Railroad.

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Clifton Johnson Visit in Colorado Springs Holiday Round

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clifton and Mrs. Ruby Johnson visited Mr. and Mrs. Milton Wayne Johnson in Colorado Springs, Colo., during the holidays. Johnson is a son of Mrs. Johnson and a brother of Mrs. Clifton.

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Laseman couple in Sulphur on business Friday

Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Laseman were in Sulphur Friday on business.

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Luther Taylor Receives Treatment at Valley View Hospital

Luther Taylor is a patient receiving medical treatment at Valley View Hospital. The report notes ongoing care and hospital stay without detailing diagnosis or prognosis.

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Golightleys Visit Rae Garrett Family Remains on Way

Center by Mrs Rae Garrett notes Pensacola Fla visitors Mr and Mrs Rollin Golightley and children who drove from Dumas Tex after Christmas holidays with Rollins parents The Golightleys planned to visit Rollins grandparents Mr and Mrs Reed Hopgood at Roff Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Buddy Garrett and Joleta from McAlester to see Rae Garrett and brother Pug continued on page seven

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