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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1956

Page

10

Stonewall Social Guests Include Many Towns

Recent visitors to Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Gibson in Stonewall came from Oklahoma cities such as Oklahoma City Atoka Ada Yukon Tulsa Hooker and Houston Texas. Local attendees included the Gibson family and friends visiting Mrs. John Roan and her daughter Mrs. Herbert Landrum in Lamar.

C. L. Gibson Troy Gibson Cynthie Oklahoma City W. C. Elliott Billy Atoka Lee Elliott John Nancy James Barter Chubby Miles Fitzhugh Bill Clark Ada Pete Gibson Scotty Stonewall F. L. Gibson Margaret Elaine Jesse Epperson Cheryl Tomi Hooker Okla Billy H. Morris Houston Tex John Gibson Janelle Pam Yukon Phil Shoemake Tulsa John Roan Herbert Landrum Mr. Landrum Lamar

Greenlees and Shoemake Visit in Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs R H Greenlee and Robert visited this week with their daughter Mrs Phil Shoemake and Mr Shoemake in Tulsa and with his mother Mrs R H Greenlee Sr in Poteau. The Bob Greenlees are now at home in Lovington NM where both are employed.

R. H. Greenlee Robert Phil Shoemake Mr. Shoemake Tulsa R. H. Greenlee Sr Poteau Bob Greenlees Lovington N. M

Pontotoc visitors include Kiser and Weems relatives

Mrs. Joe Kiser and daughter Lajuana of Pontotoc visited Monday with her brother Lute Weems and Mrs. Weems. Mrs. Lizzie Warden of Oklahoma City died Dec. 27. she was an aunt of Mrs. Carl Davis of Stonewall.

Joe Kiser Lajuana Pontotoc Lute Weems Weems Lizzie Warden Oklahoma City Carl Davis Stonewall

Christmas Day Visitors Bring Ada Guests

Visitors in the L. A. Denton home on Christmas Day included Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bryant and children of Ada, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Horton and Sarah Ann, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eppler of Louisiana, and Mr. and Mrs. Crable Nichols and children of Ada.

L. A. Denton Raymond Bryant Ada Ellis Horton Sarah Ann Charles Eppler Louisiana Crable Nichols Childre

Moon family visits relatives in Midwest City Saturday

Mr and Mrs Aubrey Moon and their children of Midwest City visited Saturday night with his parents Mr and Mrs Will Moon.

Aubrey Moon Midwest City Will Moon

Ada Visit By Eppler Deaton Couples

Sgt and Mrs Charles Eppler and Mr and Mrs S A Deaton spent Monday in Ada visiting their granddaughter Mrs Crable Nichols and family.

Charles Eppler S. A. Deaton Ada Crable Nichols

Mr and Mrs Jennings and Keith visit Tupelo for Christmas

Mr. and Mrs. Orville Jennings and Keith spent the Christmas holidays with their parents in Tupelo, returning with stories of kin and sunshine.

Orville Jennings Keith Tupelo

Mrs. Tom Clark and Mrs. John Roan Visit Tupelo Friday

Mrs. Tom Clark of Tupelo visited Friday with Mrs. John Roan, sharing a social call and conversation in town.

Tom Clark Tupelo John Roan

Mrs. Jim Jones Visits Daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifford Herrold

Mrs. Jim Jones is visiting her daughter at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Herrold in Ahloso.

Jim Jones Mrs Clifford Herrold Ahloso

Kansas Nesbitt Visit Over Holidays With Griffin Family

Mr and Mrs Bruce Barton and their daughter of Kansas join Mr and Mrs Leon Nesbitt and their son from Sperry to spend the holidays with their mother Mrs Willis Griffin.

Bruce Barton Kansas Leon Nesbitt Sperry Willis Griffin

Ada woman spends New Year at home with mother

Mrs. Ora Sharppe of Ada spent New Year's Day at her Stonewall residence and with her mother, Mrs. Lizzie Williams.

Ora Sharppe Ada Stonewall Lizzie Williams

Gene Leach and Son Visit Late Weems in Maysville

Gene Leach and his son Lowell of Maysville stopped by Late Weems on Thursday to visit and chat, sharing hometown ties and a friendly chat about local happenings.

Gene Leach and Son Lowell Maysville Weems

Floy Miller Visits Father Sam Green in Roff

Mrs. Floy Miller and her family visited her father Sam Green in Roff recently, sharing time with relatives and catching up on family news.

Floy Miller Sam Green Roff

Substitution note on column by Hale aide

Editor’s note credits substitute writer for Mrs. Hale and notes the remainder of the column is by regular Stone wall reporter Mrs. R. L. Hale. This line labels a byline adjustment for the newspaper page segment.

Kin and relatives travel to Altus for funeral

Mrs. C. L. Burnett and Mrs. J. E. Martin with their brother Jack Boat of McAlester visited Altus last Thursday to attend the funeral of their brother in law Sam Henry.

C. L. Burnett J. E. Martin Jack Boatright McAlester Altus Sam Henry

Early settlers recalled at Jim Hatcher's death

Jim Hatcher of Chickasha died last week prompting memories of Union Valley settlers where his parents Ben and Mrs Hatcher lived for years and where the Hatcher children grew up, highlighting local pioneer ties.

Jim Hatcher Chickasha Union Valley Ben Hatcher Hatcher

Burnett Attends Brother-in-Law Funeral in Ada

C L Burnett goes to Ada last Thursday morning for the funeral of his brother-in-law Ben Young.

C. L. Burnett Ben Young Ada

Flood Missed Them North Of Waters Near Fortunia

Mr and Mrs Carl Roan former residents now in Rio Dell California write they were on the mountain side and escaped the floods yet were only half a mile north of the rushing waters They witnessed many houses swept downstream Their niece lost her home and belongings Carl lives about 35 miles from Fortunia a town recently overwhelmed by floods.

Carl Roan Rio Dell Calif Carl Fortunia

Bryant couple visit Ada home on Monday

Tommy and Beverly Bryant of Ada spent Monday in the R. L. Hale home.

Tommy and Beverly Bryant Ada R. L. Hale

Legate Works Several Days in McAlester

B. L. Legate has conducted multiple days of work in McAlester according to the report.

Mrs Myrtle Jackson Visits With Tulsa Family Guests

Mrs Myrtle Jackson returned Sunday with the Russell Hales and Nicky after spending two days in Tulsa as guests of their daughter Mrs Joe Stall, Mr Stall and Leslie.

Myrtle Jackson Russell Hales Nicky Tulsa Joe Stall Mr. Stall Leslie

Gerald Newell Visits Family During Holidays

Gerald Newell spent the holidays with his family. He is employed at the Douglas Aircraft plant in Tulsa.

Gerald Newell Mr. Newell Douglas Aircraft Plant Tulsa

Mrs Flippin in Tulsa Recovers at Home from Arm Injury

Mrs. F H Flippin of Tulsa was hospitalized with a broken arm and is now back at home. The brief item notes her illness and return without additional details.

Local Resident Honored for 50 Years in Area

A longtime area resident, who lived here for more than five decades, is remembered by neighbors who may wish to send cards or notes. The person is associated with the Tulsa area and former friends.

South Madison Place Tulsa

Wallis Family Returns Home After Holidays Visit

Mr and Mrs Harry Wallis and their two daughters of Eunice New Mexico returned to their home last Sunday after spending the holidays with Mrs Myrtle Morris and Mrs Granny Hoyl at her grandmother's home in Eunice.

Harry Wallis Eunice, N.M Myrtle Morris Hoyl

New Year's Weekend Guests At Mrs McKeel Home

Guests at the home of Mrs. Fred McKeel and her daughter Margaret over the New Year weekend included Mr. and Mrs. Roland McCraw from Sand Springs.

Fred McKeel Margaret Roland McCraw Sand Springs

Richardson dies. Masonic service held in Luling

M L Richardson died December 28 and was buried December 30 in Luling Texas with a Masonic graveside service. He lived here many years and worked for Magnolia Oil Co. until his death. Survived by daughter Virginia of Oklahoma City and two sons M L Jr and Wayne of Texas and two grandchildren.

M. L. Richardson Luling Tex Richardson Magnolia Oil Co Virginia Oklahoma City M. L. Jr Wayne Texas

Mrs Lizzie Williams Visits Eldorado With Rogers Family

Mrs Lizzie Williams left Sunday for Eldorado Arkansas to spend time with her daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Ed Rogers. Mr Rogers drove up Sunday to take Mrs Williams to his home.

Lizzie Williams Eldorado, Ark Ed Rogers Rogers Mrs. Williams

Funeral held for Ernest W. Walker 19 Oklahoma City

The funeral for Ernest W. Walker age 19 of Oklahoma City was conducted at the Nazarene Church. Burial followed at Pleasant Grove cemetery east of Stonewall. Survivors include wife Martha father Arthur in Oklahoma City brother Don in the U.S. Army in Germany sister Lois in California and grandparents Mr and Mrs C H Leard of Stonewall. Out-of-town relatives Ed Walker, wife and daughter Faye of Oklahoma City attended.

Ernest W. Walker Oklahoma City The Nazarene Church Pleasant Grove Stonewall Martha Arthur Don U.S. Army Germany Lois California C. H. Leard Ed Walker Faye

Tulsa Family Visits Maternal Kin During New Year Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson and their four daughters from Tulsa spent New Year's weekend with Mrs. Charley Davis and her family. Mrs. Johnson was formerly Annie Lee Flowers.

John Johnson Tulsa Charley Davis Davis Johnson Annie Lee Flowers

Brothers Join Navy Aboard USS Lexington in San Diego

John Davis and Wayne Bullard left Sunday for San Diego California where they are stationed in the Navy Wayne is a seaman aboard the USS Lexington and is the son of Mr and Mrs Cecil Bullard John is the son of Mr and Mrs Charley Davis

John Davis Wayne Bullard San Diego Calif Navy Wayne Lexington Cecil Bullard John Charley Davis

Record Absence Shatters Longstanding Teacher Attendance

D. D. Duke was absent from school Thursday, marking only the seventh absence due to illness in his 35 years of teaching. The note invites readers to consider if anyone can beat the record.

D. D. Duke

Semester ends January 13 as school returns after holidays

Second semester ends January 13 and classes resume in full after the holiday break.

Wetumka Boys Basketball Teams Sweep Tuesday Night

The Wetumka boys basketball programs split action with the junior and varsity squads both securing wins Tuesday night. The junior team led early and maintained a steady lead, while the varsity squad built a second half advantage to seal the victory.

Wetumka

Mrs E P Allen and son Ed Die After Weekend Visit

Mrs. E P Allen and her son Ed died after a weekend visit with Mrs. John Mc Kay and Bill Bassett.

E. P. Allen Eddie John McKay Bill Bassett

Great grandmother honored by Rev and Mrs Hollenbeck

Mrs. John McKay is celebrated as a great grandmother for the first time as Rev. and Mrs. Ed Hollenbeck of Rison Arkansas presented her with a token of the new arrival.

John McKay Ed Hollenbeck Rison, Ark

Hollenbeck Announces Family Details in Obituary Entry

The notice names a great grandson John Paul born on December 17 with maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Jack McKoy of Ada. Mrs. Hollenbeck is identified as the former Jonniene McKoy.

John Paul Jack McKoy Ada Hollenbeck Jonniene McKoy

Banquet for Doris Johnson District Deputy of Eastern Star

A banquet honoring Mrs. Doris Johnson District Deputy of District 11 of the Order of the Eastern Star will be held Monday at 6 pm at the chapter hall. Mrs. Bessie Sweetwater is Worthy Matron. All members urged to reserve with Mrs. Ruth Chaddick.

Doris Johnson The Order of the Eastern Star Bessie Sweetwater Ruth Chaddick

Dallas Couple Returns Grandmother From Texas Visit

Mr Leland Lee and his wife bring home his grandmother Mrs Stacia Byers of Dallas after a three month stay in Dallas and Fort Worth.

Leland Lee Dallas Stacia Byers

Mrs. Berdie Grey Returns Home After Visit

Mrs. Berdie Grey is at home following a month long visit with her mother near Kansas City Missouri aboard.

Ready Family Hosts New Year Day Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Ready and family visited his mother Mrs. Sallie Ready on New Year's Day.

Mrs. Carlton Ready Mrs. Sallie Ready

Calvert visitors share church social with Cooper family

Mr Claud Cooper and Mrs Sallie Horton visited Rev Floyd Cooper and his sons of Calvin Monday evening in a friendly church social gathering.

Claud Cooper Sallie Horton Floyd Cooper Calvin

Holiday guests gather at Lewis Lillard home

Family from several states joined the Lillards for a holiday visit. Daughters and families included E S Jarvis Eldorado Oklahoma Dolph Trease Wapanucka Alyene Hathaway and daughters Sue and Martha Borger Texas with grandchildren Lloyd Trease Ada Rickey Montgomery Byars Burtis Smith Morris and George Collins Henryetta along with Amarillo and Ada connections.

Lewis Lillards E. S. Jarvis Eldorado Okla Dolph Trease Wapanucka Alyene Hathaway Sue Martha Borger Tex Lillards Lloyd Trease Ada Bob Hastings Jane Anna Amarillo R. L. Montgomery Rickey, Byars Burtis Smith Morris George Collins Henryetta

Flatts Spend New Year in Centrahoma with Wilburns

Mr and Mrs B F Flatt visited Centrahoma for New Year's Day joining her brother and wife Mr and Mrs Bill Wilburn for a family gathering at the Wilburn home.

B. F. Flatt Centrahoma Mrs Bill Wilburn

Illness prompts sister’s care in Sulphur visit

Mrs. Clara Terry has been ill for several days. Her sister Mrs. Nellie Wilkerson of Sulphur spent last week with her.

Clara Terry Nellie Wilkerson

Lee Hilburn and Grandson Visit Aunt in Wapanucka

Lee Hilburn and his grandson Leon Redson of Wapanucka visited his aunt Mrs. Lizzie Rice last week preserving family ties in Oklahoma.

Lee Hilburn Leon Redson Wapanucka Lizzie Rice

Death of Joe Deaton Recalls Bakersville Resident

Word reached that Joe Deaton died on December 23 in Bakersville California. He was a brother of Sam Deaton and George Deaton who reside here.

Joe Deaton Bakersville Calif Sam George Deaton

Mrs Charley Pace Called to Corpus Christi for Ill Father

Mrs Charley Pace was summoned to Corpus Christi Texas last week to be with her father David Trice who is ill.

Charley Pace Corpus Christi, Tex David Trice

Holiday visit from Morris and Pace families in Houston

Billy Howard and Dorothy Morris and their Houston son spent the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Ora Morris and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pace and Charley.

Billy Howard Dorothy Morris Houston, Tex Ora Morris Charles Pace Charley

Moon Couple Visit Parents in Local Area

O C Moon and Mrs Moon of California spent a few days last week with his parents Mr and Mrs Will Moon.

O. C Mrs. Moon California Mrs Will Moon

Ada visitors call on Helms family Sunday night

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blevens and Debbie of Ada visited Sunday night with her mother and step father, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Helms.

Charles Blevens Debbie Ada T. J. Helms

Hart Texas family hosts holiday visitors

The boys of Hart, Texas spent the holidays with their mother Mrs. Lee Shepherd and visited relatives near Tupelo. Holiday guests at the Shepherd home included Don Shepherd of Purcell, Mr. and Mrs. Travis Shepherd and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Shepherd and daughters of Oklahoma City.

Hart, Tex Lee Shepherd Tupelo Shepherd Home Don Shepherd Purcell Travis Shepherd Marvin Shepherd Oklahoma City

Moving Around in Union Valley Area

Mr and Mrs Herman Mick Scott and family moved to the Singleton farm north and east of Union Valley. Mr and Mrs Joe Keys and family purchased the Claud Killian place and moved there on Wednesday.

Herman Mick” Scott Singleton Farm Union Valley Joe Keys Claud Killian Place

New Year’s Day Guests Visit Goss Household

New Year’s Day guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Goss included Mr. and Mrs. Jack Goss La June and Peggy of Prague and Mr. and Mrs. Max Chaddick and family of Pauls Valley.

Lloyd Goss Jack Goss la June Peggy Prague Max Chaddick Pauls Valley

Youth Fellowship Meeting Planned by Free Will Baptist Church

The Youth Fellowship Association of the Free Will Baptist Church will meet Saturday January 7 at 7 p.m. Ten churches are in the association. All young people are invited to attend.

Youth Fellowship Association of the Free Will Baptist Church

Brooks Hosts Include Texas Guests From Wichita Falls and Nacoma

Mr and Mrs O B Bud Brooks welcomed guests last weekend Mrs W S Brooks of Wichita Falls Texas H Howard and family of Nacoma Texas Mr and Mrs Omar Lollar and daughter Phyllis and Mr and Mrs Frank Davidson all of Wayne Iowa.

O. B Bud) Brooks W. S. Brooks Wichita Falls Tex H. Howard Nacoma Omar Lollar Phyllis Frank Davidson Wayne

Funeral Held for Mack Fleming in Maxwell

Dr. S. L. Burns and Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Evans attended the funeral of Mack Fleming in Maxwell on Sunday. The Fleming family had lived in Maxwell for many years.

S. L. Burns G. W. Evans Mack Fleming Maxwell

Mrs Fate Craddock Aided By Ada Visit And Church

Mrs Fate Craddock spent Sunday night in Ada with her daughter Mrs C W Miller and Mr Miller then attended services at the First Methodist Church.

Fate Craddock C. W. Miller Mr. Miller Ada First Methodist Church

Glenn Elkins Returns from Leave in San Diego

S 1e and Mrs. Gleen Elkins returned to San Diego Monday after a 10 day leave here with his parents Mr and Mrs George Elkins. Glenn is stationed aboard the USS Shangri La.

Gleen Elkins San Diego George Elkins Glenn Shangri la

Oil Center Bride Ties Knot in Shawnee Home

Mrs. John Hampton of Ada announces the marriage of her daughter Lahoma to Bruce Holland Jr. of Russell Kansas. The ceremony occurred Saturday night December 24 at the Shawnee home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kendall. The couple now reside in Ada with Holland employed at Mead's Bakery and a student at East Central State College.

John Hampton Ada Lahoma Bruce Holland Jr Bruce Holland Russell, Kan Oil Center Jack Kendall Shawnee Sammie Dykeman Stratford Wayne Kendall Holliday Tex Holland Sugg Clinic Mead’s Bakery East Central State College

Walter Carney Visits Booth Family in Longmont

Walter Carney of Longmont Colorado spent Thursday with his nephew and wife Mr and Mrs M E Booth in a brief social visit noting family ties and local hospitality.

Walter Carney Longmont Colo M. E. Booth

Supper Guests Attend Vernon Gray Family Event

Supper guests of Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray and family were noted on Wednesday in a social column. The gathering reflected a cordial community gathering with relatives and close friends sharing a meal.

Mrs Vernon Gray

Oklahoma City social circle noted in Nebraska newspaper

Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Gray of Center join Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Lane and Mrs. Zelma Martin with daughters Sharon and Beverly of Oklahoma City along with Joe and Bob Gray of Center in a society roundup.

O. E. Gray Center Lawrence Lane Zelma Martin Sharon Beverly Oklahoma City Joe and Bob Gray

Mrs Northam and family visit during Christmas holidays

Mrs. A. B. Northam with Elva Jo and Dennis visited friends and relatives in the community over the Christmas holidays. Mr. Northam joined them on Saturday.

A. B. Northam Elva Jo and Dennis Mr. Northam

Kendall Dinner Honors Son Wayne in Holliday Texas

Mr and Mrs Earl Kendall hosted a birthday dinner for their son Wayne of Holliday Texas on Friday evening. Guests included Glenda and Geneva Kendall and Miss Sammie Dykeman of Stratford.

Earl Kendall Wayne Holliday Tex Glenda Geneva Kendall Sammie Dykeman Stratford

New Family Attends Oil Center Pentecostal Church

Sunday School attendance at the Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church rose to 74 last Sunday. A new family in the community, Mrs. A. L. Melton and four boys, were present.

Oil Center

Man Returns Home From Okmulgee Visit

John Q. Sutterfield came back Friday from Okmulgee where he had visited his aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Frank Long.

John Q. Sutterfield Okmulgee Frank Long

Tucker Visit With Gray Family Classmates

Mr and Mrs M R Tucker and girls of Galey visited Wednesday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray and family.

M. R. Tucker Galey Vernon Gray

Funeral rites held for pioneer resident Mack Fleming

Funeral services for Mack Fleming were conducted Sunday at the Maxwell school for the well known area pioneer who died Friday at his Maxwell home. He leaves a wife and children including Mrs. Guy Northcourt of Purcell Mrs. Lindsey Davidson of Ada John Fleming of Lindsay Lawton and Bill Fleming of Maxwell. Burial followed in Maxwell cemetery.

Mack Fleming Maxwell Guy Northcourt Purcell Lindsey Davidson Ada John Fleming Lindsay Lawton Bill Fleming Maxwell School Maxwell Cemetery

Mr and Mrs Bruce Holland Jr Visit Northams Saturday Night

Mr and Mrs Bruce Holland Jr spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Junior Northam indicating a social visit between two local families.

Mrs Bruce Holland Jr Junior Northam

Sunday dinner guests at Tucker home

Sunday dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Billy Jim Robertson and Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Booth visiting the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tucker.

Paul Tucker Billy Jim Robertson M. E. Booth

Kendall family shares birth of Sherry Jeanette Gearhardt

On Wednesday night Mr and Mrs Earl Kendall Glenda Geneva and Ralph Kendall visited Shawnee to meet the Gearhardt newborn Sherry Jeanette born Monday December 26 to Mr and Mrs Paul Gearhardt. The baby has a brother Mitchell aged three on Christmas Day. Mrs Gearhardt is formerly Betty Kendall and Ralph Kendall will stay with the family for a few weeks.

Earl Kendall Glenda Geneva Ralph Kendall Shawnee Paul Gearhardt Sherry Jeanette Mitchell

Sunday Dinner Visit Among Grays at Parish Chapel

Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray and Mikey shared Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Fred Gray at Parish Chapel. The gathering highlighted family connections across the Gray families in the parish community.

Vernon Gray Mikey Mrs Fred Gray Parish Chapel

Mrs. Tucker and Mrs. Booth Visit Ada Resident

Mrs. Alene Tucker and Mrs. M E Booth visited Mrs. Louise Sweet of Ada on Wednesday afternoon.

Alene Tucker M. E. Booth Louise Sweet Ada

Christmas Visitors Highlight Local Guests

Visitors during the Christmas holidays included Mr and Mrs El mer Love and Lenior hosting Mr and Mrs George Farrington and Shirley Ronnie and Billy Jo of Kingsville Texas in Georgia.

Elmer Love Lenior George Farrington Georgia Shirley Ronnie Billy Jo Kingsville Texas

Mr and Mrs Northam Visit Ada Friend Thursday

Mr M H Northam and Mrs Northam visited Mrs S W Adams of Ada on Thursday, sharing greetings and a social call.

M. H. Northam S. W. Adams Ada

Evans in Tulsa for medical treatment at clinic

Alva Evans is in Tulsa taking medical treatment at a clinic there. George Layne, son of Mr. and Mrs. V. O. Layne, has been ill but is now improved.

Alva Evans Tulsa George Layne V. O. Layne

New Year Gathering Of Ada Love Family

Mr and Mrs Harold Lee Love of Ada welcomed Elmer Love and Leniol to spend New Year’s Day at their home.

Harold Lee Ada Elmer Love Leniol

Norton and Northam family attend Mack Fleming funeral

Mr. and Mrs. Glen Norton and Ricky of Shawnee spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Northam. They all attended the funeral of Mack Fleming Sunday afternoon.

Glen Norton Ricky Shawnee M. H. Northam Mack Fleming

Union Hill notices mark perfect attendance and visitors

Union Hill started the new semester. Perfect attendance for the first term included Glenn Jones Benny Jones Harold Capes James Rhynes Jr Ralph Teel Dwayne McAnally and Houston Johnston. James Rhynes Jr was top speller. Sunday School perfect attendance since Sept 1 included James Rhynes Jr Benny Jones Charles Price Glenn Jones and John Price. Visitors Monday at Union Hill were Tony Braden Ronnie Teel Kenneth Little and Paul Graham.

Union Hill School Glenn Benny Jones Harold Capes James Rhynes Jr Ralph Teel Dwayne McAnally Houston Johnston Charles Price Glenn Jones John Price Union Hill Tony Braden Ronnie Teel Kenneth Little Paul Graham

Visit Highlights Local Friends Tour Ada and Wichita

Mr and Mrs Forrest Dew visited Ada Sunday night to see Mr and Mrs O T Keys. Mr and Mrs J T Karr Clifton and Clayton of Wichita Kansas visited Mr and Mrs W C Karr Friday and Saturday.

Forrest Dew Mrs. O. T. Keys Ada J. T. Karr Clifton and Clayton Wichita, Kan W. C. Karr

Levelland Visitors Share Social Calls

Mr and Mrs Karl Moss and Lois of Levelland Tex visited Mr and Mrs Matt Richardson and their boys Tuesday and Mr and Mrs E E Agee and Glen Thursday in local social exchanges.

Karl Moss Lois Levelland, Tex Matt Richardson E. E. Agee Glen

Puppy Missing After Weekend Visit in Chickasha

Linda Ruth Dew visited her great grandmother in Chickasha over the weekend and returned home to find her puppy missing. Police and residents search the area for the small dog believed to have wandered or been taken from the home.

Linda Ruth Dew Chickasha

Penny Is Dead A Black Rat Terrier Puppy Sought

A small black rat terrier named Penny has died. The note asks readers to help Linda find another puppy of the breed.

The Dews Linda

Peters Family Visits Karrs as Grandson Fights Pneumonia

Mr and Mrs A J Peters visited Mr and Mrs W C Karr last week. David Peters fell ill with pneumonia and was admitted to Valley View Hospital where he was reported improving on Monday. He is the grandson of the Karrs.

A. J. Peters David Elaine W. C. Karr Valley View Hospital Karr

Bolin Family Moves Into Union Hill Community

Mr and Mrs Red Bolin relocate to Union Hill with their three children set to attend local schools in the coming term.

Red Bolin Union Hill

Visitors from Ahloso and Union Hill Attend Forrest Dew

Alvin Frederick of Ahloso and Burt May of Union Hill visited Forrest Dew on Sunday.

Forrest Dew Alvin Frederick Ahloso Burt May Union Hill

Local Visitors Call on Mr and Mrs Jess Little

Mrs. Mary Nell Cummings Pat ti Lea and Jimmy Dan Mrs. Daisy Binion Barbara Jones and Don Newby visited Mr. and Mrs. Jess Little Sunday.

Mary Nell Cummings Patti Lea Jimmy Dan Daisy Binion Barbara Jones Don Newby Jess Little

Ada couple visits Teel residence Sunday

Mr and Mrs Wes Simpson of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Audie Teel Sunday, sharing a family social moment in the Ada area.

Wes Simpson Ada Audie Teel

Weekend visitors to Mr and Mrs Bud Jones

Visitors over the weekend included Bob Tilley and grandsons Terry Cerral and Roger Richardson Danny McNutt Yvonne Little and Robert Golden.

Bud Jones Bob Tilley Terry, Cerral Roger Richardson Danny McNutt Yvonne Little Robert Golden

Miss Jeanette Fulton Visits Ada Native

Miss Jeanette Fulton of Wichita Kansas visited Myra Nell Garrett last week. Jeanette is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Warren Fulton formerly of Ada.

Jeanette Fulton Wichita, Kan Myra Nell Garrett Jeanette Warren Fulton Ada

Local Bible Drill Winners Noted at Sunday Service

The Ada group lists winners Bill Hicks Mary Bottoms Larry Robinson Dub Pinley Loyd Burks Lindal May han Glen Wilfong Ron Newby and Mrs Leora Wilfong for Bible attendance. Several Intermediates Juniors and Primaries won Bibles for Sundays attended. Mrs Violet Hurley remains hospitalized but improved Monday.

Bill Hicks Ada Mary Bottoms Larry Robinson Dub Pinley Loyd Burks Lindal Mayhan Glen Wilfong Ron Newby Leora Wilfong Violet Hurley Yvonne Little Judy Enloe

McDonald Baby Darrel Gwin Born At Local Hospital

Mr and Mrs Jack McDonald welcome their first child Darrel Gwin. The baby weighs 542 pounds and was to be brought home from the hospital on Wednesday.

Jack McDonald McDonalds Darrel Gwin

Mr and Mrs Capes Visit McDonald Amid Ill Health

Mr. and Mrs. Houston Capes visited John McDonald on Monday. McDonald remains unwell. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Welker of Bakersville California are visiting McDonald.

Houston Capes John McDonald McDonald Marvin Welker Bakersville Calif Mr. McDonald

Visits Trace Between Local Residents This Week

Mrs Lena Cochran and Helen visited Mrs Daisy Binion Friday. Ann Littlefield visited the Binions Monday.

Lena Cochran Helen Daisy Binion Ann Littlefield Binions

Oliver McDonald and John Mayhan Visit Capes Family

Oliver McDonald of Oklahoma City and John Mayhan visited Mr. and Mrs. Houston Capes on Sunday, sharing a social call and cordial talk at the Capes home.

Oliver McDonald Oklahoma City John Mayhan Mrs. Houston Capes

Family visits Mr and Mrs Christy Davis in Oklahoma City

The family visited Mr and Mrs Christy Davis in Oklahoma City on Sunday and then visited Mr and Mrs Amos Barton in the same city on Monday.

Houston Capes Christy Davis Oklahoma City Amos Barton

Golden family visit to Hodges Sunday

Mr and Mrs Robert Golden along with Linda Kay and Mike visited Mr and Mrs Joe Hodges on Sunday in a brief social gathering.

Robert Golden Linda Kay Mike Mrs Joe Hodges

Family Holiday Guests Arrive From Dallas Ada and Local

Visitors during the holidays included Baz Morgan and Bobby from Dallas Texas. Also joining were Olen Vail and Jean of Ada, and Paul Duncan with Jerry Freddie Horace Golden and their children.

Robert Golden Baz Morgan Bobby Dallas Tex Olen Vail Jean Ada Paul Duncan Jerry Freddie Horace Golden

Visitors of Earl Rose Gather for Christmas reunion

Those visiting Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rose Monday included L. L. Crockett and James of Francis, Auston Crockett, James Dove Gaylen, Norma Ruth and Patsy Ann of Benton Ark, Charles Cameron of Stratford Texas, and W. C. Rose family. Five of six Crockett children were together. Cecil Crockett and family from Riddle Ore were absent.

Earl Rose L. L. Crockett James Francis Auston Crockett James Dove Gaylen Norma Ruth Patsy Ann Benton, Ark Charles Cameron Stratford Tex W. C. Rose Crockett Cecil Riddle, Ore

Elton Farmer Visits Don Lamb in Colbert Last Week

Elton Farmer traveled to Colbert to meet with Don Lamb during the previous week. The visit is noted as a local social or community engagement with no reported disputes or outcomes.

Elton Farmer Don Lamb Colbert

Golden son locks doors to shield baby sister

Mike Golden locked the doors after dark to keep Earl Rose from reaching his baby sister. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Robert Golden.

Mike Golden Earl Rose Mrs Robert Golden

Union Hill Baptist Sunday School Opens New Year

M. T. Mann of Meco attended on Thursday. Sunday School drew 47 with all teachers and officers present. Visitors were George Collins Roy Bottoms and John. Training Union attendance reached 50 with 20 on the program.

Union Hill Baptist Church George Collins Roy Bottoms John Training Union Visi

Weekend visitors list for Mr and Mrs Lee Keeling

Those visiting the Keelings over the weekend included Charles Coplen and Debra Jean of Okmulgee, Dowel Newby of Ada, Oleta McChristian, Rufus Jones of Stratford, Elmer Lee Sellers and son Randall, Minnie Sellers of Chickasha, and George Smith with Georgia Sue.

Lee Keeling Charles Coplen Debra Jean Okmulgee Dowel Newby Ada Oleta McChristian Rufus Jones Stratford Elmer Lee Sellers Randall Minnie Sellers Chickasha George Smith Georgia Sue

Kale Preparation For Cooking Steps

Discard the heavy center rib from kale before cooking. Boil the leaves in salted water for 15 to 20 minutes until tender.

Ada duo visits relatives over weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brooks of Ada spent Saturday night with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brooks and visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. D R Clifford. Sun Dickie Ray and Debra Kay Clifford are visiting their sister Mrs. Clovis Thompson and Mr. Thompson of Enid.

Donald Brooks Ada Walter Brooks D. R. Clifford Dickie Ray and Debra Kay Clifford Mrs Clovis Thompson Mr. Thompson Enid

Johnston Family Visits Reach Stonewall Kin

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Johnston with Jerry and Karen of Stonewall visited his parents Mr and Mrs Paul Johnston Sunday. Mr and Mrs I N Brooks and children of Velma returned home last Thursday after a short visit with friends and relatives.

Lloyd Johnston Jerry and Karen Stonewall Paul Johnston I. N. Brooks Velma

Fort Hood Soldier Returns From Holiday Visit

Glenn Maxberry of Fort Hood Texas came back to camp Monday after spending the holidays with his sister Mrs Harrison Cope and Mr Cope.

Glenn Maxberry Fort Hood Tex Harrison Cope Mr. Cope

Woffords and son depart for California this Sunday

Mr and Mrs Clyde Wofford and their son Jackie Lee left for California on Sunday morning marking a family trip.

Clyde Wofford Jackie Lee California

Williams Student Returns to Murray College After Holiday Visit

Curtis Williams of Murray College returns to campus Sunday after a brief holiday visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Charley Williams.

Curtis Williams Murray College Charley Williams

Edgar Cross Visits Niece Mrs D R Clifford

Edgar Cross of Centraloma visits his niece Mrs D R Clifford. The brief social call highlights family ties in a small town setting.

Edgar Cross Centraloma D. R. Clifford

Ada man visits Misenhimer home Sunday

Carl Jones of Ada visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Misenhimer on Sunday.

Carl Jones Ada William Misenhimer

Ada Visit Highlights Local Friends Gathering

Mr and Mrs William Misenheimer and Mr and Mrs J E Woolley visited Mr and Mrs Carl Jones in Ada Sunday evening. the social call showcased friendship among area residents.

Commodore Perry Opened Japan Ports in 1853 54

Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry is famed for opening Japan to world trade in 1853 54 and is revered as the father of the American steam navy for his early steam powered squadron and naval innovations.

Matthew Calbraith Perry Japan

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