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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1963

Page

7

Notice in District Court Pontotoc County Okla

The State of Oklahoma through the Oklahoma Tax Commission and heirs of Dovie Sweeney are sued in Pontotoc County District Court. Plaintiffs filed December 19 1962 seek judgment declaring rights to described real estate and restraining heirs from asserting any claim. Respond by January 31 1963 or default judgment may issue. Witness dated December 19 1962. Court Clerk Stanfield & Orton attorneys for plaintiffs. 12-20-31w.

Pontotoc County State OF Oklahoma State OF Oklahoma Oklahoma Tax Commission Dovie Sweeney Sweeney Clana Stanfield Orton Gade Grace Plumiee H. G. Huckaby Pontotoc Ada Garvin County Fred Andrews Seal Busby, Stanfield & Orton

Quieting Title Suit and Divorce Notice in Pontotoc County

Publicacion notice details two actions in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. first action by Edward Lee Russell against William E Dannifer Cecil Stone Williams and others seeks quiet title to several parcels totaling about 770 acres and removal of clouds on record titles. second action by Arletta Russell against Edward Lee Russell seeks a decree of divorce with specified answer deadline February 14 1963.

Garrett Family Christmas Dinner Across County

The Garrett family shared Christmas meals with relatives in the county. Mr and Mrs Pug Garrett and Sondra visited Sondra’s grandparents Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk. Sondra stayed with them and they visited Pauls Valley and Valley View Hospital.

Hailey Preaches at Shawnee Church on Sunday Visit

Bro Hailey of Shawnee preached at a local church Sunday. He is an old friend of Oren Gray and spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Gray. The D R Carricks and Sondra and Rae Garrett visited Grandma Grove before church Sunday evening. Oren Gray and family enjoyed Christmas Day with most of their children and grandchildren at home.

David Ray Carrick Carl, Shawnee Rae Garrett Bro. Hailey Shawnee Oren Gray Mrs. Gray D. R. Carricks Sondra Grandma Grove Mrs. Oren Gray

Christmas Day Visit in Enid Noted by Families Keeling and Henson

Mr and Mrs Gruver Keeling and family traveled to Enid for Christmas Day. Mr and Mrs Fred Henson joined them for Sunday dinner with the Keelings and their son.

Gruver Keeling Mitchell Keeling Enid Fred Henson

Christmas Visits Across Town Highlight Simple Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Jack McClain and Gerald Fox visited Mr and Mrs Pug Garrett and Sondra last Sunday afternoon. The group attended the Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church Christmas program. Mrs Effie Dollahan traveled to Amarillo Texas on business this week. She is a former Amarillo resident. C T Johnson spent Christmas with his son Herbert Johnson and family in Fort Smith Arkansas.

Jack McClain Gerald, Fox Pug Garrett Sondra Oil Center Pentecostal Effie Dollahan Amarillo, Tex Amarillo C. T. Johnson Herbert Johnson Fort Smith, Ark

Vanoss Students Attend All-College Tourney in Oklahoma City

Seventeen Vanoss boys and girls joined an all college basketball tournament at Municipal Auditorium in Oklahoma City. The Abstons visited Ada for holidays with Lum Abston's family. Vanoss school will resume January 2. The Gasaway family spent Christmas in Mooreland with sisters all except Mrs. Frank Starns of Winfield Kansas.

W. T. Galaway Vanoss Municipal Auditorium Oklahoma City Vernon Gasaway Mooreland Weldon Swigart Mrs. Gasaway Frank Starns Winfield, Kan

Local Visitors Share Time Over Holidays

Mr and Mrs Roy Glasgow visited Mr and Mrs W T Gasaway and children Sunday night Mrs Woodrow Gibson Allen visited Mrs Kenneth Gibson and Sheily Wednesday Mr and Mrs Thurman Holland attended a Christmas party for the Vaness teachers Monday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Virgil Romine Pickett

Roy Glasgow W. T. Gasaway Woodrow Gibson Allen Kenneth Gibson Thurman Holland Vaness Virgil Romine Pickett Vernon Gasaway England Davis Mrs Roy Glasgow

Visitors and Holiday Gatherings Across Oklahoma Towns

Mrs Kenneth Gibson and Shelly visited Mrs Vernon Gasaway and family Tuesday afternoon. Tomm y and Jo Gasaway visited Mr and Mrs Wyle Webster and Donnie Saturday night. Caston Christian Jersey served with the U S Army. James Kelly family from Oklahoma City visited Mrs Troy Shaw and children in Vaness Saturday. They spent holidays with Nat Hilton in Atoka and Friday night with son Ronald Kelly in Ada. Thursday dinner guests were Mr and Mrs J M Tilley in Stratford.

Kenneth Gibson Shelly Vernon Gasaway Mary Jo Sammy Tommy Jo Gasaway Wylie Webster Donnie Caston Christian Jersey U. S. Army James Kelly Oklahoma City Troy Shaw Vaness Nat Hilton Atoka Ronald Kelly Ada J. M. Tilley Stratford

Birthday party and visits in Latta community

Stephanie and Anita McCullar attended a birthday party for Kay Floyd in Latta last week. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Kelly visited with Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Miller and their children on Sunday. Mrs. W. T. Gasaway and Jo visited with Mrs. Ezra Holland, Mrs. Glenn Holland, and their children Sunday afternoon.

Stephanie Anita McCullar Kay Floyd Latta Ronald Kelly Lonnie Miller W. T. Gasaway Ezra Holland Glenn Holland

Christmas Visits and Family Trips Across Oklahoma

Kay Floyd spent Sunday night with Stephanie and Anita McCullar. Oklahoma City families including Kenneth Childers and relatives spent the Christmas holidays with Nettie Childers and with Clarence Davis and Earl. Joe Gasaway and Jo Gasaway visited friends. several others traveled to Oklahoma City and to Pryor. A parent is recovering from a stroke in Pauls Valley while castons and soldiers are noted among the holiday visits.

Kay Floyd Stephanie Anita McCullar Nettie Childers Clarence Davis Earl Kenneth Childers Roy Childers Oklahoma City C. E. Childers Pryor

Patton Family Dinners Highlight Christmas in Oklahoma

Mr. and Mrs. Loren Patton and family of Stillwater hosted Christmas dinner with Mrs. Estelle Patton of Maysville and Earl Patterson visiting from the Patton family, alongside Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Patton.

Loren Patton Stillwater Estelle Patton Maysville Earl Patterson L. L. Patton

Armadillo hunt ends oddly for Ed and Joe Hall

Wednesday night Ed and Joe Hall with Vernon Gasaway Tommy and Sammy dug two armadillos out of dens and shot them a third turned out to be a striped frisking animal not a shellback. Shelly Gibson visited with Mr and Mrs Vernon Gasaway and Jo Friday.

Joe Sammy Gasaway Jimmy Clay Jo Gasaway Annetta Gibson Shelly Joe Hall Vernon Gasaway Tommy Sammy

Weekend Visit Notes From Arkansas and Oklahoma Families

Gary Miller of Blytheville Arkansas spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Clifford Miller and Dale. Mr and Mrs Frank Bunch and Pat from Ardmore and Mr and Mrs George Carr from Muskogee spent the holidays with Mr and Mrs A H Neel.

Gary Miller Blytheville, Ark Mrs Clifford Miller Dale Frank Bunch Pat Ardmore George Carr Muskogee A.H. Neel

Platts Visit Miller Parents in Lawrence Kansas

Mr and Mrs Ronald Platt and Karen from Lawrence Kansas visited over the holidays to see her parents Mr and Mrs Clif ford Miller in Lawrence Kansas during the festive period.

Ronald Platt Karen Lawrence, Kan Clifford Miller

Oklahoma City Visit By Two Families

Mr and Mrs Clifford Miller and Dale and Mr and Mrs Ronald Platt and Karen visited in Oklahoma City Saturday with Mrs Oma Moore.

Clifford Miller Dale Ronald Platt Karen Oklahoma City Oma Moore

Christmas Day Visit By Local Families

Mr and Mrs J B King and family Stratford and Mr and Mrs N D McCauley spent Christmas Day with Mr and Mrs B I McCauley and children.

J. B. King

Cassie Thompson and son Visit Lindsay Figures for Christmas

Cassie Thompson and son By ars visited Claude Horsley last Wednesday morning. Frank James attended the funeral of Matt Keeling in Ada Thursday. The Meltons hosted Christmas dinner with gifts and many relatives from Lindsay, Mangum, Altus, Gary, and Oklahoma City.

Dale Melton Cassie Thompson Byars Claude Horsley Frank James Matt Keeling Ada

Prater Bradley Visit Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Cecil Prater of Norman visited Mr and Mrs Phil Bradley, and David and Wayne Bradley over the weekend.

Cecil Prater Norman Phillip Bradley David and Wayne

Miss Leona Sinclair Visits Friends in Lubbock

Miss Leona Sinclair is visiting friends in Lubbock Texas during the holiday season. She plans to return later this week and resume her usual schedule at home.

Leona Sinclair Lubbock Tex

Lindsay Visit Highlights Local Families

Claude Horsley and Mrs. Mil dred Melton visited Mrs. Maxine Cameron and Claudie and Ralph Horsley in Lindsay Friday. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Martin were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs Kenneth Martin and children Ah loso.

Claude Horsley Mildred Melton Maxine Cameron Claudie Ralph Horsley Lindsay J. C. Martin Kenneth Martin Ahloso

Edith Jackson Admitted For Medical Treatment at Valley Vein

Mrs. Edith Jackson entered Valley Vein Hospital for medical treatment last week. Latest hospital records show her admitted status with unspecified ailment.

Edith Jackson Vallley Vein Hospital

Ed Varnadore and Snipes Visit Friends Monday

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Varnadore visited Fletcher and Wanda Snipes on Monday, sharing a social call and catching up during the week.

Ed Varnadore Fletcher Wanda Snipes

Christmas Visits Across Oklahoma Newspapers

Santa season gatherings note multiple households across Norman Byars and Oklahoma City. Families including Dees McDaniels Jordan Varnadore Martin Denham Pennington and James share weekend greetings and dinners with relatives and friends.

Local Folks Doings Patchwork Across States

M L Robertson and Claude Horsley transacted business in Pauls Valley Wednesday. Dennis McDaniel and family from Oklahoma City spent weekend with Leroy and family in Al vis Louisiana. Albert Jones of Stratford visited Claude Horsley and Ada on Saturday morning. H L Waters Ardmore and Ann Waters Oklahoma City visited Christmas Day with Henry Little. Charlie Wright Vaness visited Fletcher and Wanda Snipes. Violet Nelson Tulsa spent holidays with Charlie and Mrs. Nelson. Cecil Prater Oklahoma City spent last weekend with Phillip Bradley family.

M. L. Robertson Claude Horsley Pauls Valley Albert Jones Stratford Ada H. L. Waters Ardmore Ann Waters Oklahoma City Henry Little

Mike Martin Holiday Visit With Grand Parents

Mike Martin of Ahloso is spending the holidays with his grandparents Mr and Mrs J C Martin during the festive season.

Mike Martin, Ahloso Mrs. J. C. Martin

Robbinses Take Snipes to Duncan for Christmas Visit

Mr and Mrs Jerry Robbins of Lindsay took Fletcher and Wanda Snipes to Duncan for the Christmas holidays. They visited Mr and Mrs Corky Snipes and family and Mr and Mrs Herbert Gardner and Mickey.

Jerry Robbins Lindsay Fletcher Wanda Snipes Duncan Corky Snipes Herbert Gardner Mickey

Law Pennington visit noted at Parish Chapel

Mr and Mrs J W Law of Parish Chapel visited Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington Friday night and again Saturday morning in a brief local social note.

J. W. Law Alva Pennington

Sunday Visitors From McCurdy Family Stop By

Mr and Mrs Paul McCurdy and son Butch of Roff spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Marvin McCurdy.

Paul McCurdy Butch, Roff Marvin McCurdy

Martins Welcome Visitors From Ahloso Saturday Night

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Martin and Sharon and Janelle of Ahloso hosted Mr and Mrs J C Martin on a Saturday night visit. Their son Mike who had stayed several days with the Martins returned home with his parents.

Kenneth Martin Sharon Janelle Ahloso J. C. Martin Mike Martins

Mrs Sybel Reed and Mrs Mil dred Melton Shop in Ada

Two women identified as Mrs Sybel Reed and Mrs Mil dred Melton were seen shopping in Ada. The brief notes their presence without detailing purchases or reasons for the outing.

Gardner Family Visits Snipes Over Sunday

Mr and Mrs Herbert Gardner and Mickey Duncan spent Sunday with Fletcher and Wanda Snipes.

Herbert Gardner Mickey, Duncan Fletcher Wanda Snipes

Dinner guests at Henry Little's on New Year’s Day

Mrs. Virgie Phillips and Mrs. M. M. Standridge were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Little on New Year’s Day.

Virgie Phillips M. M. Standridge Mrs. Henry Little

Ada couple visits Varndore household Saturday

Mr and Mrs Donald Crisp of Ada spent Saturday afternoon visiting Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore, sharing a casual gathering with local acquaintances.

Donald Crisp Ada Ed Varnadore

New Year Visit Ends with Hog Butchering and Fishing Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Taylor and family of Ada with Gene Maddox visited Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Maddox on New Year's Day and spent the day butchering hogs. Henry Little and Marvin Hamblin began the year with a fishing trip on Blue River, with no catch report.

Bryan Taylor Ada Gene Maddox J. C. Maddox Henry Little Marvin Hamblin Blue River

New Year’s Day Bowl Call From California Relatives

A quiet New Year’s Day spent watching bowl games was brightened by a telephone call from Genie John of Los Angeles California, her husband Johnnie, son Gregg, and daughter Cindy.

Genie John Johnnie Gregg Cindy Los Angeles Calif

Sunday guests share afternoon with the James family

Mrs. Lottie McClure and Patsy, Ada, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. James, and Mrs. Ethel Varnadore visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank James and Olen on a Sunday afternoon.

Lottie McClure Patsy Ada J. C. James Ethel Varnadore Frank James Olen

Fifth Sunday Meeting Attended by Ham mond and Bradley

Oklahoma City and Coalgate attendees including Mrs Alice Hammond Vanessa Ed Varnadore and I A Bradley participated in a fifth Sunday gathering at Coalgate Sunday.

Carl Denham Oklahoma City Alice Hammond Vaness Ed Varnadore I. A. Bradley Coalgate

Social visits noted across Ada and nearby towns

Mrs Bob Austell Center and Mr and Mrs Harvey Kneisel Shawnee visited Fletcher and Wanda Snipes Sunday. Frank James visited the Rambo family near Byars Monday. Mrs Tom Glass visited Mildred Melton Saturday morning. Marvin McCurdy visited J C Martin Saturday afternoon. Miss Linda Sue Dees visited Sunday morning. Mrs Marie Hopper Pickett visited Mrs Christine Martin Saturday afternoon. Mrs Verna McCurdy visited Mrs Bessie Bradley Monday. Mrs Marie Little and her mother Mrs Goforth Ada visited Mrs Myrtle Little New Year's.

Vera Rambo Byars Frank James Bob Austell Center Harvey Kneisel Shawnee Fletcher Wanda Snipes Marie Hopper, Pickett Christine Martin Mrs. Marie Little Goforth Ada Myrtle Little J. C. Martin W. F. Hopper Pickett

Suttons and Loretha Page visit Dees family in Oil Center

Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Sutton and their grandson and Miss Loretha Page of Oil Center visited Mr. and Mrs. Orlan Dees and Linda Sun. The social call reflected local neighborhood ties and family connections.

A. O. Sutton Loretha Page Oil Center Orlan Dees Linda Sunday

Pickett Couple Attend Sunday Afternoon Event

Mr and Mrs W F Hopper were noted attending a Sunday afternoon function at an unspecified location, with Pickett mentioned as part of the couple's details.

Ada Visit Notes for Frank James and Lindsay Snipes

Frank James was seen in Ada on Monday afternoon. Lindsay visited Fletcher and Wanda Snipes on Monday.

Penningtons and Penningtons Share Sunday Supper

Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington and children Ada join Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and their sons for a Sunday night supper in a family gathering noted in social notes of the community.

Coleman Pennington Ada Neville Pennington Alva Pennington

Pennington Family Spend Christmas Holidays in Lawton

Those spending the Christmas holidays with Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington were Mr and Mrs Avery Pennington and Mr and Mrs Bill Killian Gary and Kev in all of Lawton Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue and Roy Ada and Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington Harrell Gene and Karl Wade.

Alva Pennington Avery Pennington Bill Killian Gary Kevin Lawton Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue Roy Ada Neville Pennington Harrell Gene Karl Wade

Nall Family Travels to Lubbock for Holidays

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Nall and Doug left Thursday for Lubbock Texas to spend a few days. Their daughter Leona who has been in Lubbock for the holidays will return home with them.

Bob Nall Doug Lubbock, Tex Leona Lubbock

Christmas Day Visits Span Families Across Stratford

Mr and Mrs George Ward and Ronald Kenneth Martin Mike and Sharon Ahloso and Jesse Poindexter visited in the home of Mr and Mrs J C Martin Christmas Day. Mrs Verna McCurdy and Mrs Christine Martin visited the S W Escoue C F Snipes and Lennie Melton families Friday and delivered food baskets from the H D club.

Christine Martin Juanita Meeks Edith Jackson Naomi Bradley Home Demonstration Club George Ward Ronald Kenneth Martin Mike Sharon Ahloso Jesse Poindexter Stratford J. C. Martin Verna McCurdy S. W

Social Visits Around Stratford and Nearby Families

Mr and Mrs Bob Nall and Doug visited Mr and Mrs J C Martin Wednesday night. Mrs Mildred Melton and Cheryl visited Mr and Mrs Lee Dekker Stratford Thursday. Claude Horsley visited M L Robertson Tuesday. Christmas Day spent with Mr and Mrs S H Ansell and family near Stratford. Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington Nelda Roy Ada and Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington Harrell and Karl were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs W A Pen.

Bob Nall Doug J. C. Martin Coleman Pennington Nelda Roy Ada Neville Pennington Harrell Karl W. A. Pennington

Hamblins Return Home After Holidays in San Diego

Mr and Mrs Marvin Hamblin arrive home Friday after spending the holidays with Mr and Mrs Charles Landkow in San Diego California.

Marvin Hamblin Charles Landkow San Diego Calif

Jones Family Visits James and Sun Day Night

Mr and Mrs Donald Jones and family of Galey visited Mr and Mrs Frank James and Olen Sun day night sharing family time in a local social gathering with names and relationships stated.

Donald Jones Galey Frank James Olen

Ada Couple Seek Doctor For Flu Visit Daughter

Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore traveled to Ada Saturday morning to see their physician for flu symptoms. They also spent time with their daughter Mrs Don Crisp during the outing.

Ed Varnadore Ada Don Crisp

James Family Hosts Thirteen Guests at Home

Mr and Mrs J C James and Mary entertained thirteen guests at their residence, marking a modest social gathering with family and friends in attendance.

Mrs Mildred Melton and Cheryl Visit Lindsay

Mrs Mildred Melton and Cheryl spent Monday in Lindsay for unspecified reasons.

Mildred Melton Cheryl Lindsay

Christmas Day Visits Tied to Ada Fellowship

Miss Eleene Ward Galey visited the Meek household on Christmas Day. Mr and Mrs Meek then traveled to Ada to visit Mr and Mrs Virgil Meek on Christmas Day.

Eleene Ward, Galey Joe Meek Jerry Meek Virgil Meek Ada

McDaniels and Standridge Family Christmas Visits

Mr and Mrs Delbert McDaniels and Linda of Oklahoma City stayed with Mr and Mrs Leroy McDaniels in Alvis LaVanna and Phnaughn. Mr and Mrs Henry Livitis visited Mrs M M Standridge in Stratford on Christmas Day.

Delbert McDaniels Linda Oklahoma City Leroy McDaniels Alvis LaVanna Phnaughn

Mr and Mrs O F Snipes Visit Fletcher Snipes

Mr and Mrs O F Snipes and their children from Cushing spent Thursday with Fletcher and Wanda Snipes, sharing time and family company.

Christmas Day Visitation Spreads Across Oklahoma City Area

Iels and Linda traveled through Oklahoma City while Henry Dees and Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees joined Linda to spend Christmas Day with Mr and Mrs Leroy McDaniels in Alvis LaWanna and Phnaughn.

Delbert McDaniels Linda Oklahoma City Henry Dees Orlan Dees Leroy McDaniels Alvis LaWanna Phnaughn

Oklahoma City couple guest at daughter’s home

Mr and Mrs Phillip Bradley were weekend guests of their daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Cecil Prater in Oklahoma City.

Phillip Bradley Mrs Cecil Prater Oklahoma City

Belt Family Visits McCurdy Home This Sunday

Mr and Mrs Douglas Belt and their Stratford daughters visited Mr and Mrs Marvin McCurdy on Sunday. The Belt family shared time at the McCurdy residence, enjoying a cordial afternoon gathering.

Douglas Belt Stratford Marvin McCurdy

New Year Visits Across Oklahoma City and Sapulpa

Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Mitchell and family of Oklahoma City were New Year’s Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank James and Olen. They also visited Mr. and Mrs. Ed Varnadore and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. James and Mary. Mildred Melton visited Mrs. Sybel Reed Friday. Sapulpa guests included Mr. and Mrs. Bob Page and Loretha visiting Mr. and Mrs. Orlan Dees and Linda on New Year’s Day.

Harvey Mitchell Oklahoma City Frank James Olen Ed Varnadore J. C. James Mary Mildred Melton Sybel Reed Bob Page Loretha Sapulpa Orlan Dees Linda

Mrs. Bessie Bradley Visits Mrs Verna McCurdy

Mrs. Bessie Bradley stopped by Friday afternoon to visit Mrs. Verna McCurdy and spend time together.

Local Visit Highlights Holiday Greetings from Stratford Residents

Mrs Mildred Melton visited Mr and Mrs Lee Decker in Stratford Saturday morning A Christmas card letter from the Tom Burch family Oklahoma City former residents reports they are well and expect a nice holiday Mr and Mrs Leroy McDaniels and daughter visited Mrs Vonda Dees and Linda Thursday

Mildred Melton Mrs Lee Decker Stratford Tom Burch Oklahoma City Leroy McDaniels Vonda Dees Linda

Stratford and Ada visit events on New Year weekend

Harrell Pennington visited his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Alva Pennington on New Year's Day. Cheryl Melton visited Mr. and Mrs. Lee Decker in Stratford on New Year's night. Chuck Murray and Claude Horsley spent Tuesday in Durant. Orlan Dees and Linda visited Mr. and Mrs. Leroy McDaniels and children Sunday. George Tiner joined Christmas dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Farmer and Debbie in Ada.

Harrell Pennington Mrs Alva Pennington Cheryl Melton Lee Decker Stratford Chuck Murray Claude Horsley Durant Orlan Dees Linda Leroy McDaniels George Tiner Mrs. Lawrence Farmer Debbie Ada

Dinner guests share evening at the Tiners

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Maddox and their children were recent dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Tiner, enjoying an informal family gathering.

Joe Maddox George Tiner

Oakman Services Hear Speaker Bob Miles

Bob Miles of Ada spoke at Oakman during morning and evening services Sunday. Mrs.

Bob Miles Ada Oakman

Sunday School Officers Retained at Free Will Baptist Church

Betty Mounger of Loveland visited as the church elected officers for Sunday school and league classes. George Carter remains superintendent. J M Nance teaches the adult class. Eugene Hobbs leads the young people. Mildred Current heads the junior class. Debs Holcomb teaches the primary class. Mr and Mrs Jesse Muncrief sponsor the young people league. Delegates Flora Carter Betty Mounger and Mildred Current attended the quarterly meeting at Stratford church after a recent conference.

Betty Mounger Loveland George Carter J. M. Nance Eugene Hobbs Mildred Current Debs Holcomb Jesse Muncrief Young People’s League Free Will Baptist Church Stratford Church Flora Carter

Visit Highlights Local Friends In Loveland Gap

Mrs. Betty Mounger of Loveland spent last week visiting relatives and friends including Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Ross Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kaiser Mrs. Gussie Lillard and others in the area.

Betty Mounger Loveland J. C. Ross Donald Kaiser Gussie Lillard

Christmas Hospitality Across Families Mentioned

Mr and Mrs J C Ross visited Christmas with sister and family including Arvil Murphy and Viann Murphy at Vian. The Ross subscription to The Weekly welcomed as new readers. Guests during holidays included George Carter family with William Stillwater and Summers family from Ada.

J. C. Ross Arvil Murphy Viann Vian the Weekly George Carter William Stillwater Carter Summers Dorothy Ada Alvin Summers Tulsa Carter Williams Jesse Muncrief Judy Mike Betty Mounger Murray Smith Mac Magar

Holiday visitors hosted by Mrs. Gussie Lillard

Mrs. Gussie Lillard welcomed guests during the holiday season including her grandson Dar win Lee of Oklahoma City, her son Linvall plus wife Vada, and friends Mrs. Trudy Nance Mrs. Louise Hatton and Mrs. Myra Berryman.

Gussie Lillard Darwin Lee Oklahoma City Linvall Vada Trudy Nance Louise Hatton Myra Berryman

Local Christmas Gatherings Mention Mrs Ru by Jones

Mrs Ru by Jones is a patient at Valley View Hospital and a speedy recovery is wished. Christmas dinner guests included Mintie Morrison Ada and Curtis Hogue family. Weleetka residents Donald Kaiser and his spouse visited Tishomingo to dine with Mrs Can and her grandparents.

Ruby Jones Valley View Hospital Scott Jones Mintie Morrison Ada Curtis Hogue Weleetka

Pendergrass Family Visitation Notes Social

Visiting relatives include John Pendergrass and family with Gary and Trenna West Ada and Bill Pevehouse Chuck Lancaster Tuesday. Thursday visits by Ira Pevehouse Glenda West Inez Hobbs Shirley Norma Faye. Weekend guests Dr James Thom as and Dr George Stephens Kelley Ada and Charlie Sliger Ada. Sick list lists Ruby Jones Cullen Hampton J R Pendergrass Angie Wright Norma Hobbs.

J. R. Pendergrass John Gary Trenna West Ada Bill Pevehouse Chuck Lancaster Ira Pevehouse Glenda West Inez Hobbs Shirley Norma Faye James Thomas George Stephens Kelley Charlie Sliger Pendergrasses Ruby Jones Cullen Hampton Angie Wright Norma Hobbs

Christmas Dinner Guests Across Towns For Current Family

A Christmas dinner brought together Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Current and their children Lonnie. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Balthrop and Tracy from Pauls Valley, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Myers and children from Byng, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Current and children, Mrs. Current's brother Dub Guest from Pecan Grove, and Mr. and Mrs. Bedford Lawson from North Carolina.

Maurice Current Lonnie Jerry Balthrop Tracy Pauls Valley Jim Myers Byng Gerald Current Current Dub Guest Pecan Grove Bedford Lawson North Carolina

Funeral for Bill Flemming Held in Lawton

Collen Hampton attended funeral and burial for Bill Flemming in Lawton on Saturday. Mrs. Hampton, who is ill, was unable to attend due to illness.

Collen Hampton

Magar Family Christmas Returns Home After Accident

Visiting during the holidays Mr and Mrs D B Magar spend Christmas with Dorothy Levin in Tucumcari and with J R Magar in Oil Center. Ray Magar Susan and Jackie join Christmas dinner with Reed and Van then visit Jrs. They move back to Center after recovering from a November 24 auto accident that injured the whole family. Betty is recovering well and everyone is home.

D B. Magar Dorothy Levin Tucumcari N. M Ray Jr. Magars Ray Magar Susan Jackie Center Mac Betty

Notable Oklahoma City trip includes wedding in Ada

Gene Caton and Don Cook attended the all college basketball tournament in Oklahoma City Friday and returned that night. Bill Pevehouse dined with George Russell in Ada and attended the Sunday marriage of George Russell and Mary Lou Balmain at Boswell Chapel, East Central State College. Balmain is a student at East Central while Russell is Woolworths assistant manager.

Gene Caton Don Cook Oklahoma City Bill Pevehouse George Russell Ada Mary Louise Balmain Boswell Chapel East Central State College Miss Balmain East Central Mr. Russell Woolworths

Nance Family Christmas Guests Include Out-of-State Relatives

Mr and Mrs J M Nance hosted Christmas dinner with their two sons Bobby Nance currently in Cedar Rapids and Haskell Nance in Oklahoma City along with families. The Bobby Nances returned to Iowa Friday morning. Guests Thursday and Thursday night were Mr and Mrs Marshall Lindamire en route to Mason Texas. Nance family also visited Sunday with sister Mrs E C Cox in Holdenville.

J. M. Nance Bobby Nance Cedar Rapids Haskell Nance Oklahoma City Bobby Nances Iowa Nance Marshall Lindamire Mocata Mason Tex Mrs. Nance E. C. Cox Holdenville

Local Social Roundup From Byng and Odden

Mr and Mrs L D Biard spent Tuesday with Angie Wright. Mr and Mrs Jess Duvall were Christmas Day dinner guests of Mrs Dorsey Myers Byng. Mr and Mrs Edward Berry man Kay and Charles Rebee had Sunday dinner with his parents Mr and Mrs Jess Berry man. Mr and Mrs Berryman hosted Friday night their granddaughter and her husband Mr and Mrs Donald Norman Odden Ark. Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman received a new deep freezer as a Christmas surprise from their children.

Jess Duvall Mrs Dorsey Myers, Byng Edward Berryman Kay Charles Rebee Jess Berryman

Lancaster Family Visits Span Oklahoma Residents

Mr and Mrs Roger Lancaster and Stephen of Oklahoma City visited Monday and Tuesday with his parents in Ada and Minnie Connie Chuck joined Christmas morning with his mother Lizzie Lancaster. The group then visited Mrs Ruby Doolin and Janice in Vamoosa.

Roger Lancaster Stephen Oklahoma City Marion Lancaster Roger Minnie Connie Chuck Lizzie Lancaster Ada

Stokes Family Gatherings Over Christmas Holiday

Visiting Christmas Day with Mr and Mrs T J Stokes were Sgt Donald Stokes and family Lawton Luther Stokes and family John Davis Francis and grandsons Tony and Dale Barnum Florida Mr and Mrs Virgil Eaton of Ada visited Thursday with Mr and Mrs Stokes Visiting Saturday were Mr and Mrs Lonnie Smith and Mr and Mrs Truman Ramar Beth and Jan all of Ada

T. J. Stokes Sgt Donald Stokes Lawton Luther Stokes John Davis Francis Tony Dale Barnum Florida Virgil Eaton Ada Stokes Lonnie Smith Truman Ramar Beth Jan

Multiple visits cataloged in Pevehouse and Carter families

Mrs. Clara Anson spent Friday with Ira Pevehouse. Jesse Pevehouse of Fort Worth spent Tuesday with Albert Pevehouse and family. William Carter Stillwater visited Wednesday with Bill Pevehouse.

Clara Anson Ira Pevehouse Jesse Pevehouse Fort Worth Albert Pevehouse William Carter Stillwater Bill Pevehouse

Family Christmas Dinner Returns Home for Holidays

Lois Clifford notes a large group gathered for Christmas Eve dinner including Mr. and Mrs. Brooks and many grandchildren. Several relatives were away with Mrs. Clovis Thompson and family in Fairfield, California. Per Mr. Sonny Leader, Diana and Donna Kay visited Ada with his mother Virgie Alberson.

Lois Clifford Donald Brooks Linda Diane Dwayne Ada Sonny Leader Diana Donna Kay John B. Clifford D. R. Clifford Dickie Debbie Donnie Ronnie Clovis Thompson Fairfield Calif Virgie Alberson

Ada Family Visits Relatives Over Monday Night

Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks and children Ada spent Monday night with his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks and other relatives in Ada. The gathering included Mr and Mrs Ralph Wofford Willis Karen and Darlene Mr and Mrs Glenn McGuire Sharon and Glenda and repeated mentions of the Brooks family visiting Ada relatives.

Donald Brooks Ada Walter Brooks Ralph Wofford Willis Karen Darlene Glenn McGuire Sharon Glenda

Tupelo visitor and Kansas holiday guest

Randal Lafevers of Tupelo visited on Monday with John Clifford. Miss Janice Davis of Salina Kansas spent Christmas holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs Lester Davis and Skipper.

Randal Lafevers Tupelo John Clifford Janice Davis Salina, Kan Lester Davis Skipper

Treas family Christmas Day visit noted

Mr and Mrs Chester Treas with children Jackie Joan and Mark visited Christmas Day with Mr and Mrs Jake Treas in Fort Towson. Additional relatives including Gene Treas Sandra Brenda Gary Paula Estes and children Ada Dolph Treas J C Treas Nancy Folsom Ahlo and Ralph Treas also joined from New Mexico and Ahlo so.

Chester Treas Jackie Joan Mark Gene Treas Sandra Brenda Gary Paula Joe Estes Roy Estes Ada Dolph Treas Fort Towson J.C. Treas Nancy Folsom Ahloso Ralph Treas New Mexico Jake Treas

Reed family Christmas dinner gathers five households

Mrs. Liddie Reed and Mrs. Flora Reed joined Lawrence Reed and J D Reed for Christmas dinner with Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks.

Liddie Reed Flora Reed Lawrence Reed J.D. Reed Walter Brooks

Ada residents gather for Thursday night visit

Mr and Mrs Harold Anson and Leah Shawn along with the Joplins and others from Ada hosted a social gathering Thursday night. The group included Kelly Marty Diffie and family, Joey Meg and Monica, and D R Clifford with Dickie Donnie and Ronnie.

Harold Anson Leah Shawn Gene Joplin Kelly Marty Joe Diffie Joey Meg Monica Ada D. R. Clifford Dickie Donnie Ronnie Sonny Lead

Coon Hunt Parties and Military Move Mentioned

A group including Harold Gene Joe Sonny and Dickie went coon hunting while others played dominoes. Names listed for dinner include Ana Donna the Clifford family and Donald Brooks clan. Pfc John B Clifford departed for Washington to join the Marine Corps School at Quantico Virginia.

Harold Gene Joe Sonny Dickie Sonny Leader Diana Donna D. R. Clifford Debbie Donnie Ronnie John Clifford Donald Brooks Ada John B. Clifford Washington, D. C Quantico Marine Corps School

Local Dinner Guests Share Time in Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs J C Treas and Nancy Fulsom of Ahloso welcomed Mr and Mrs D R Clifford and children Jack, Jimmy and Patricia of Henryetta to a Thursday dinner. Also joining were Mr and Mrs W B Evans of Kingston. Mrs Evans is Mrs Treas.

J. C. Treas Nancy Fulsom Ahloso D. R. Clifford Jack Clifford Jimmy Patricia Henryetta W. B. Evans Kingston Evans Treas Jack D. R Debbie Clifford Nancy Fulsom, Ahloso

Christmas visits span families across Ada and Latta

Mr and Mrs Jess Glover of Jenks and others visited during Christmas with Ed Smiths. Burtis Williams visits Charley Williams and C E Brady families in Latta. Burtis preached at Rocky Point Missionary Church Lula. Ada residents Debbie Clifford and the Leaders also visited.

Jess Glover Jenks Ted Smith Hoffman Burtis Smith Preston Ed Smith Burtis Williams Charley Williams C. E. Brady Latta Burtis Rocky Point Missionary Church Lula Charles

Davis Family Evening Social Ties Noted

Dickie Clifford spent Saturday night with Skipper Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Davis took the boys to Stonewall to a movie. Then the Davises visited with his mother Mrs. Eula Davis. Mrs. Ben Johnston Peggy and Davey and Jerry Campbell Bartlesville visited Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Johnston. Miss Johnston and Mr. Campbell visited Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. D R Clifford.

Dickie Clifford Skipper Davis Lester Davis Stonewall Davises Eula Davis Ben Johnston Peggy Davey Jerry Campbell Bartlesville Paul Johnston Miss Johnston Mr. Campbell D. R. Clifford

Johnston Family Christmas Dinner With Parental Mention

Mr and Mrs Sam Johnston hosted Christmas dinner with Tony and Carolyn Ada and his parents Mr and Mrs Ben Johnston present for a family gathering noting names and relations.

Sam Johnston Tony Carolyn Ada Mrs Ben Johnston

Brooks Family Hosts Visits Across Week

The Brooks family hosted Velma and children Wednesday night. They later stayed with Doyle McMeans on Thursday and Friday, with Clyde Nickels spending Friday night with the McMeans.

Donald Brooks I. N. Brooks Doyle McMeans Clyde Nickels the McMeans

Sunday church attendance at Rocky Point Baptist Lula

Mrs. Simon Young and Elane and Clay from Roff attended Sunday school and church services at Rocky Point Baptist Church in Lula.

Simon Young Elane Clay Roff Rocky Point Baptist Church Lula

Adan Faces Assault Case in Ada JP Court

Harrison Land was arraigned in Ada JP court on charges of assault with intent to kill George McClintick manager of the Aldridge Hotel. Land posted 5000 bond and pleaded not guilty after allegedly slashing McClintick with a pocket knife in the hotel's lobby Tuesday night.

An Adaman Aldridge George McClintick Harrison Land Land McClintick Pat Holman Ada

Pioneer tobacco pioneer James Wilkinson reshaped river trade

Lexington Kentucky reports James Wilkinson who arrived in 1784 is credited with inventing methods to export tobacco from the region. He helped form a river armada that broke Spain’s hold on the Mississippi estuary, enabling boats loaded with tobacco to sail worldwide.

Lexington, Ky James Wilkinson Spain Mississippi

Four Lincoln shrines mark Kentucky memory sites

In Kentucky four historic sites honor Abraham Lincoln. Hodgenville preserves his birthplace cabin. Athertonville hosts the youth cabin he lived in. Near Springfield rests his grandfather’s cabin. Harrodsburg displays the cabin where his parents wed.

Frankfort Kentucky Abraham Lincoln Hodgenville Athertonville Springfield Harrodsburg

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