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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1956

Page

8

Frisco HD Club Delves Into Law And Kitchen Upgrades

The January meeting of the HD club in Frisco focused on legal matters with Ada attorney Mayhue speaking for homemakers. Fifteen members plus one guest attended. Lurene Herion joined, totaling 16 members. The project for 1956 is kitchen fix ups with a new table top propane range bought by the committee. An anniversary dinner is planned for Jan 27.

Bessie Baylis Mayhue Ada Lurene Herion Talmadge Stegall Globe, Ariz L. A. Henry Boda Hisan Bo Bailey Dave Dunham Farm Davie Byrd Simon Patton

Local Notes From Lubbock County Health Desk

Miss Dora Daniel visits relatives in Lubbock Texas. Mrs Estell Henry suffers flu recovery. Dave Dunham's grandson Charles has scarletina and the rest of the family must be vaccinated. Mrs Maxine Harris hospitalized with jaundice while her baby and another child fight pneumonia and fever. Rosa Lee Snow receives mental work and has nine teeth filled.

Estell Henry Dave Dunham Charles Scarletina Maxine Harris

Local Residents Move Among Nearby Communities

Mr and Mrs Bo Bailey and Joe relocated to Double Lake Tourist Court. Mr and Mrs Vance Minor left last week for Sunny Vale California. Mr and Mrs Minor have been visiting relatives since before Christmas.

Bo Bailey Joe Double Lake Tourist Court Mrs Vance Minor Sunny Vale Calif Mrs. Minor

Stegall Family Visit Highlighted by Muskogee Cleric

Rev. M. L. Stegall of Muskogee spent Monday night visiting his father J. W. Stegall and mother Mrs. J. W. Stegall.

M. L. Stegall Muskogee Mrs J. W. Stegall

Mrs Una Lee and Shirley Hopgood Move to Ada Apartment

Mrs Una Lee and her daughter Shirley Hopgood have rented an apartment in Ada at 520 West 4th.

Una Lee Shirley Hopgood Ada West 4Th

Mrs Dibrell Phillips Returns Home After Accident

Mrs. Dibrell Phillips and Spud returned home with Mr. Phillips Sunday. She and her son had been staying with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Baylis since her accident. She pulled a muscle in her hip and could not care for her child or housework but now walks and hopes to resume duties.

Dibrell Phillips Spud

Basketball Fans Attend Norman Game Saturday Night

Attendees at the Norman game Saturday night included Glen Hendrix Johnnie Daniel Buddy Minor and Jerry Marshall observing the matchup.

Norman Glen Hendrix Johnnie Daniel Buddy Minor Jerry Marshall

Frisco Sunday School Sponsors All Day 5th Sunday Dinner

The Frisco Community Sunday School sponsors a 5th Sunday dinner on Jan 29 with all day services starting at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. preaching. A noon basket dinner follows, with continued services into the afternoon and Sunday night. Speakers include Dorothy Matthews Tessie Neighbors Mrs Hurstine and Maurice Herron. J W Stegall is Sunday School superintendent.

Frisco Community Sunday School Dorothy Mathews Tessie Neighbors Hurstine Maurice Herron J. W. Stegall

Snow Family Visit Ties Colorado Oil Driller to Kin

Forest Snow, a driller in Ignacio Colorado, visits his parents Mr and Mrs J W Snow. Mrs Snow and the children stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Virgil Glover in Center where the children attend school.

Forest Snow J. W. Snow Ignacio Colo Snow Virgil Glover Center

Britt family to depart for Germany station assignment

Warrant Officer C. W. Britt with Mrs Britt and children visit Mrs Britt's parents Mr and Mrs J W Snow. They plan to leave January 29 for New York and February 3 by plane to Nelllingen Germany where Mr Britt will be stationed. Mrs Britt has never flown and hopes to return by ship next summer for another new experience.

C. W. Britt

Robbins Couple Prepares with Mail Seed Delivery

Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Robbins sorted garden seed received by mail on Monday. The large packages nearly filled a bushel basket as they organized for the planting season.

Robbins Builds Cage-Laying House in Union Valley

W. R. Robbins is working on a cage-laying house for Fred and Floyce Keatley in Union Valley, advancing their poultry operations.

W. R. Robbins Fred and Floyce Keatley Union Valley

Two Robbins Sons Bring Pigs Totaling Twenty Eight

W. R. Robbins reports his two older sons brought a total of 28 pigs on the same day. One son contributed 12 pigs while the other brought 16.

W. R. Robbins

Stray dog adopted by Mr. and Mrs. W R Robbins

The Robbins couple report a stray dog has been taken in. The dog is well cared for and friendly with a light brown coat and a white ring around the neck, likely a collie.

Byng Boys and Girls Dominate In Local Action

In Friday games Walker led the boys with 17 points as the Robbinses asked for help locating a stray dog. Byng girls rolled 71-39 paced by Rebecca Kaiser with 40 points. A meeting on January 25 at Mrs. Harry Miller’s home will cover everyday legal topics like wills and joint bank accounts.

Hugh Walker Byng Girls Rebecca Kaiser Harry Miller

Robbins Family Visit Spends Sunday in Ada

Mr and Mrs James Robbins and Jimmie of Ada spent Sunday with his parents the W R Robbinses in a family gathering noted in local social news.

James Robbins Jimmie of Ada W. R. Robbinses

Ada man offers job to builder after remodeling praise

Virgil and Arthur Johnson advance work on a home upgrade when Mac Roberts of Ada expresses strong approval and offers Arthur a position to construct three additional rooms on his residence in Ada.

Virgil Arthur Johnson Mac Roberts Ada Arthur

Mangum Family Visit Highlights Archer Relation

Mr and Mrs Manney and Caro lyn and John David Archer from Mangum Oklahoma visited over the weekend at A R Johnson home. Betty Archer is Mrs Manney and Betty and John David are niece and nephew of Mrs Johnson.

Manney Carolyn John David Archer Mangum Okla A. R. Johnson Betty Archer Betty John David Mrs. Johnson

Byng Girls Rally Over Van Buren In Close Showdown

Byng girls beat Van Buren Arkansas 50 to 43 Saturday night to take a 5-3 edge over the opponent in the last four years. Betty Scroggins scored 23 and Rebecca Kaiser 22 to lead the scoring. In the night’s preliminary, Byng B girls defeated Harrold Texas 43 to 39.

Byng Girls van Buren Ark Byng Betty Scroggins Rebecca Kaiser Harrold Tex

Colbert Patrons Vote to Annex Into Byng School District

The Colbert community voted to annex to the Byng school district. Byng’s board of education now serves the entire district, unifying governance and oversight for students across the former Colbert area.

Colbert Byng Board of Education

Edna Johnson Returns to Class After Illness

Edna Johnson suffered a cold and laryngitis over the weekend. She missed Tuesday but returned to the classroom on Wednesday.

Edna Johnson

Stone wall grade boys win Tunelo tournament trophy

L. D. Brady and Donald Hall praised the Stone wall grade team after they defeated Coalgate to capture the Tunelo grade tournament trophy.

L. D. Brady Donald Hall Stonewall Coalgate

Party Hosts and Tournament Attendance Reported in Tupelo

Edna Johnson attended a party last week at Arlene Lee's Tupelo home. Authalene Johnson and Teddy Schribner attended the Tupelo basketball tournament.

Edna Johnson Arlene Lee Tupelo Authalene Johnson Teddy Schribner

Second Semester Begins with New Classes and Dropouts

The report notes the start of the second semester on January 9 with dropped courses in Oklahoma history eighth grade science and driver education. New classes began in civics and health and report cards were issued on Wednesday January 11.

New Students Enroll at Colbert School

Three new students joined Monday. Linda Joplin and Jimmy McKinney enter the eighth grade, and Marie Miller enters the ninth. Linda and Jimmy were the only eighth graders at Colbert and were transferred to allow teachers more time for other pupils.

Our Linda Joplin Jimmy McKinney Marie Miller Linda Jimmy Colbert

Holts Move In Prompt Community Welcome

The community notes the Holts have moved into their new home and invites them to join church activities and local events to participate in community life.

Heard Holts

Mrs. Karrs Host. Flu Strikes Family in Union Hill

In Union Hill Mrs. Bessie Winton and Mrs. Fred Peters of Broken Bow visited Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Karr on Friday. Mrs. Lillie Karr visited Mrs. Willie Townsend and Mrs. Minnie Aulds Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Karr of Ada and Lena Cochran with Helen visited the Karrs weekend. The Karrs have had the virus flu the past weekend.

Bessie Winton Fred Peters Broken Bow W. C. Karr Lillie Karr Willie Townsend Minnie Aulds P. S. Karr Ada Lena Cochran Helen Mrs. Karr

Mrs. Lavona Jones and friends visit Tilley family

Mrs Lavona Jones Mrs Carline McNutt and Mrs Lela Richard son visited Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley Gerald and Carlton Lee Sunday evening.

Lavona Jones Carline McNutt Lela Richardson Karl Tilley Gerald and Carlton Lee

Snow Weather Delays Stonewall Horns Game

Mr and Mrs Arthur Johnson Edna and Anthalene planned to attend the basketball game Tuesday night between the Stonewall Longhorns and Purcell if it didn't snow The passage notes the snow would have to be quite deep to stop them leaving the women eager to go despite the weather.

Arthur Johnson Edna Anthalene Stonewall Longhorns Purcell

Couple visits in Coalgate_home of Mrs Colbert

Mr and Mrs Boda Hisaw with Charles and Shirley visited Thursday night at the home of Mrs Hisaws mother Mr L C Colbert in Coalgate.

County Vaccination Drive Offers One Polio Dose

The state health department allocates polio vaccine to the county for immunization by the health department. A single dose is available for children 6 months to 14 years who have not been immunized. Parents must sign and return the card if they want their child to receive the shot.

State Health Department Health Department

Byng FHA Plans State Rally Attendance in Oklahoma City

The Byng Future Homemakers of America group will attend the annual state rally in Oklahoma City on March 24. Each member pays a 50 cent fee to help cover costs.

Byng Fha Oklahoma City

Byng Mourns Death of W. O. Brown

The Byng community extends sympathy to Mrs. Dorothy Milligan and family. W. O. Brown, father of Mrs. Milligan, died Wednesday January 11 in Sulphur where he had lived since 1942. He also leaves a wife Kate, another daughter Laverne Brown and three grandchildren.

Byng Dorothy Milligan Milligan W. O. Brown Sulphur Kate Laverne Brown

Suttons Announce Arrival of Baby Girl

Mr and Mrs Earl Sutton announce the birth of a baby girl at Valley View hospital last week.

Earl Sutton Valley View Hospital

Family visits Mr and Mrs W C Karr in Wichita

Mr and Mrs Forrest Drake and families from Allen Wayne and Cecil Wichita Kans join Mr and Mrs A J Peters Elaine and David to visit Mr and Mrs W C Karr in Wichita. The note records a social call with multiple relatives listed.

Forrest Drake Allen, Wayne and Cecil Wichita, Kan A. J. Peters Elaine David W. C. Karr

Holdenville visitors visit Karrs on Thursday

Miss Kathy Warden of Holdenville and Mrs. Daisy Binion with Mrs. Mary Nell Cummings and Patti Lea joined Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Karr for a visit Thursday.

Kathy Warden Holdenville P. S. Karr Daisy Binion Mary Nell Cummings Patti Lea Jimmy Dan W. C. Karr

Ardmore Sunday Visits Highlight Local Families

Mr and Mrs Houston Capes and family visited Mr and Mrs Fred Pierce of Ardmore Sunday. Don Newby Kay Tilley and Mrs Lavona Jones Benny Glenn and Barbara took Sunday dinner with Frank and Bettie Cunningham Sunday.

Houston Capes Mrs Fred Pierce Ardmore Don Newby Kay Tilley

Mrs Marion Muncrief Teaches in Milligan Post

Mrs Marion Muncrief of Sulphur substituted for Mrs Dorothy Milligan, teaching in her place on Thursday and Friday.

Marion Muncrief Dorothy Milligan

Movers Move Into Vacant House Near Power Plant

Mr and Mrs Everett Meeks relocate to a vacant house near the power plant. Mr and Mrs Steele and their family move into the Meeks residence, joining the local neighborhood changes.

Everett Meeks Mrs. Steele Meeks

Missing Brown Cow Linked to Colbert Area Sighting

Dad Burns reports his brown cow missing after being traced south of Colbert. Anyone with information should call 9555-1-3.

Dad Burns Colbert

Boswell Wedding Ties Ada and Waco Families

Mr and Mrs Clarence Christian with children visited Mr and Mrs Oren Boswell in Waco Texas this weekend. They attended the 8 o'clock mass wedding of Miss Barbara Nell Boswell to Roy Gredel at St Marys Church. Miss Ann Christian served as bridesmaid. Mrs Boswell is a sister of Mrs Christian and the Boswells are former Ada residents.

Clarence Christian Oren Boswell Waco Tex Barbara Nell Boswell Roy Gredel St. Mary’s Church Ann Christian Boswell Christian

Sick List Highlights Local Names This Week

This week’s sick list includes Mrs. I. B. Watkins, Wilma Cole, Pearl McElhaney, Bill Myers, Mrs. Nolan Wade, and Gilbert Christian, noted in local society rounds.

I. B. Watkins Wilma Cole Pearl McElhaney Bill Myers Nolan Wade Gilbert Christian

Sunday Attendance Dips at New Bethel Baptist Church

Sunday School and church attendance at New Bethel Baptist Church were down a little Sunday. Several from the church attended a Young People’s Meeting at Seminole Sunday afternoon.

New Bethel Baptist Church Our Church Seminole

Home Demonstration Club to Host January Meeting

A special invitation welcomes all community women to attend the January Home Demonstration Club meeting. The guest speaker will be a lawyer who will answer questions on legal topics.

Home Demonstration Club

Social Visits and Goodneighbor Club Meeting

W J Jones and Delphia visited Mr and Mrs Fred Jones and Wayne Sunday. The Goodneighbor clubs met with Mrs Thaddeus Smith with many attendees listed. The next club meeting will be at Mrs Lula Keeling's home for a gift exchange.

W. J. Jones Delphia Mrs. Fred Jones Wayne Sunday Goodneighbor Thaddeus Smith Woolard Baby Mary Nell Cummings Patti Lea Jimmy Dan Daisy Binion Emma Jones Lillie Karr Lula Keeling Elva Kemp Bettie Cunningham Ina Haines Lena Cochran

Evening Entertainment Presented for All at Sunday School

The gathering invites all to enjoy the evening program. Attendance included 59 at Sunday School with 12 on the program. Visitors listed were Jerry Bottoms Louise Hillman George Collins and Mr Atkinson. Teachers include J D Underhill superintendent Ray Kemp Bible teacher Veiva Underhill Intermediate La vona Jones Junior class Lela Rose Primary class Oma Enloe secretary treasurer. Training Union attendance was 29. The Intermediate class sang Sunday night with Barbara Jones Yvonne Little Don Newby Kay Tilley. Bible drill top scorers were Judy Enloe Yvonne Little Barbara Jones with Benny Glenn Jones and Don Newby also in the drill.

Jerry Bottoms Louise Hillman George Collins Atkinson J. D. Underhill Ray Kemp Veiva Underhill Lavona Jones Lela Rose Oma Enloe Barbara Jones Yvonne Little Don Newby Kay Tilley Judy Enloe Benny Glenn Jones

Ada Mae Cootz Visits Mrs Collins in Oklahoma City

Mrs Ada Mae Cootz from Oklahoma City visited Mrs George Collins Sunday. The quick social call was noted in local society circles.

Ada Mae Cootz Oklahoma City George Collins

Ada visitors call on Mrs Leora Wilfong and Glenn

Mr Otis Wilfong and Mrs Howard from Ada visited Mrs Leora Wilfong and Glenn on Sunday.

Otis Wilfong Mrs. Howard Ada Leora Wilfong Glenn

Wilfong and Tilley Visit Haskell Kite in Sulphur Hospital

Glenn Wilfong and Kirby Lee Tilley visited Haskell Kite in Sulphur Hospital on Sunday.

Glenn Wilfong Kirby Lee Tilley Haskell Kite

Sam Myers Visits Tilley Family Sunday in Egypt

Sam Myers from Egypt visited Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Tilley and their family Sunday, spending time with relatives and sharing news.

Sam Myers Egypt Mrs Johnnie Tilley Family Sunday

Sweeney Bolin and Pennington Visit Bud Jones

John Sweeney Hudel Bolin and Lavel Pennington visited Bud Jones on Sunday in a brief social call confirming friendships and local ties.

John Sweeney Hudel Bolin Lavel Pennington Bud Jones

Visit to Mr and Mrs P P Kite Friday Night

A brief social note records a visit to Mr P P Kite and Mrs Kite on Friday night, noting a cordial social call without further details.

Ada visitors call on the Sweeneys and Simpkins

Mr and Mrs Elbert Simpkins Roberta and Buddy from Ada visited Mr and Mrs John Sweeney and Norma and Keith this weekend Albert Simpkins and Mrs visited the Sweeney home as well.

Elbert Simpkins Roberta Buddy Ada John Sweeney Norma Keith Albert Simpkins Sweeney

Local social visits noted in Ada and Oil Center

Mr and Mrs Jim Kirkes visited Mrs Minnie Aulds of Ada on Sunday. Mrs Sybil Collins and Mrs Nora Roper visited Mrs Nora Crane of Oil Center on Wednesday.

Jim Kirkes Minnie Aulds Ada Sybil Collins Nora Roper Nora Crane Oil Center

Little Keith and Norma Sweeney Suffer Flu This Week

Keith and Norma Sweeney contracted a virus flu this week and are described as ill but recovering at home. The note records their illness without additional medical details.

Little Keith Norma Sweeney

Elwanda McFarland and Son Dine With Garrett Family

Elwanda McFarland and her son shared Sunday dinner with Garrett family members at a local gathering hosted by Yvonne Little.

Elwanda McFarland Sondra Garrett Yvonne Little

Morgan sisters from Oklahoma City visit the Goldens

Sue Becky and Ann Morgan from Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Murray Golden, sharing a social call at their home.

Sue Becky Ann Morgan Oklahoma City Mrs. Murray Golden

Birthday Celebration for Francis Teel

Francis Teel received a Monday night birthday party with attendees including Barbara Jones Don Newby Yvonne Little James Griffes Charles Bottoms Betty Ellis Wayne King Charles Akin James Thompson Jerry McDaniel Ron Newby Nancy Vanlandingham Lavell Houchen Joyce Houchen Sharon Massey Betty Vazant and Audie Teel. Games were played and Coca Cola and cake were served. Mr and Mrs W A Kirby are listed on the sick list but improving.

Francis Teel Barbara Jones Don Newby Yvonne Little James Griffes Charles Bottoms Betty Ellis Wayne King Charles Akin James Thompson Jerry McDaniel Ron Newby Nancy Vanlandingham Lavell Houchen Joyce Houchen Sharon Massey Betty Vazant Audie Teel Reba Ralph Robinette Ronnie Raymond Francis

Mrs Emma Cassady and Mrs Violet Hurley Ill Members Absent

Church notes report Emma Cassady and Violet Hurley on sick list with flu illness. Hurley remains at Valley View Hospital improving slowly. Both members were missed at Sunday School and well wishes are sent for recovery.

Emma Cassady Violet Hurley Valley View Hospital

Visit Record Shows Local Families Meeting at Cassady Home

Mr. and Mrs. Burnice Jones Rev Frank and Betty Cunningham and Mrs. Lena Atkinson visited Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Cassady last.

Burnice Jones Frank and Betty Cunningham Lena Atkinson Lonnie Cassady

Connie Nelson and Butch Visit Ed Atkinson Couple

Mrs Connie Nelson and Butch called on Saturday night at Mr and Mrs Ed Atkinson's home in a social visit.

Connie Nelson Butch Ed Atkinson

Visitors Gather at Local Homes on Sunday Morning

Mrs Lena Atkinson visited Mr and Mrs Robert Golden and family Sunday morning. Mr and Mrs Roy Binion and their children from McAlester visited Mr and Mrs Dink Binion Sunday. Mrs Mavis Little was also a visitor Sunday.

Lena Atkinson Robert Golden Roy Binion McAlester Dink Binion Mavis Little

Agee Visit With Cook Family Sunday

Mr and Mrs E E Agee visited Mr and Mrs Gregg Cook and family in McLish Sunday.

E. E. Agee Mrs. Gregg Cook McLish

Oklahoma broiler production looks favorable says research

Surveys by the Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station indicate favorable conditions for broiler production in Oklahoma. Last year over five million birds were produced, meeting about half of consumer demand, with early this year showing increased production as good prices prevail.

Oklahoma Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station

Little Miss Kathy Gray Visits Ada Grandmother

Kathy Gray of Ada spent Wednesday with her grandmother Mrs. Cressie McKinney while her mother and family moved. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gray.

Kathy Gray Ada Cressie McKinney Bill Gray

Penningtons and Pennington Visit Neighbors Saturday Night

Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington and Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington visited Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington Saturday night.

Coleman Pennington Neville Pennington Mrs Alva Pennington

Sick list grows among local residents this week

Several residents are reported ill this week including Frank James Bobby Jackson J C Maddox Mrs C E Stephens and Cheryl Melton with colds keeping many away from normal activities. The writer notes more cases may exist as illnesses spread.

Frank James Bobby Jackson J. C. Maddox C. E. Stephens Cheryl Melton

Neville Pennington Conducts Business in Pauls Valley

Neville Pennington transacted business in Pauls Valley on Monday. The report notes the location and timing of the activity within the local business scene.

Neville Pennington Pauls Valley

James Family Visits Mrs. McKinney and Jerry

Mr. and Mrs. J. C. James take their daughters Norma and Mary to visit Mrs. Cressie McKinney and Jerry on Sunday.

J. C. James Norma and Mary Cressie McKinney Jerry Sunday

Ada Family Spent Saturday With Neville Penningtons

A ton of Ada spent Saturday afternoon with the Neville Penningtons, sharing time and conversation in a casual gathering on a sunny afternoon.

Mrs Dryden Visits Sister After Noon

Mrs Frank Dryden of Parish Chapel visited her sister Mrs Dorothy Lovin Saturday afternoon.

Frank Dryden Dorothy Lovin

Penningtons and Penningtons Shop in Ada Saturday

Mr and Mrs W A Pennington and Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Harrell Gene were seen shopping in Ada on Saturday.

W. A. Pennington Neville Pennington Harrell Gene Ada

Pauls Valley Visitor Lee Little Spotted Wednesday

Pauls Valley resident Lee Little was noted as visiting on Wednesday night in a brief local item.

Gaar Corner HD Club Extends Meeting Term

The Gaar Corner HD Club held a regular monthly meeting at the church on Wednesday afternoon. Miss Martha Mote, HD agent, attended along with members Mrs. Lorraine Pennington, Mrs. Verna McCurdy, Mrs. Inez Pennington, Mrs. Jeffie Maddox, Mrs. Alma Maddox and Mrs. Crissie McKinney. They voted to continue meetings for another year and will elect new officers at the next gathering.

Gaar Corner HD Club Martha Mote Lorraine Pennington Verna McCurdy Inez Pennington Jeffie Maddox Alma Maddox Cressie McKinney

Visitor from Sacramento joins weekend at Burch home

Day and Sunday saw Bud McHurd of Sacramento California visit the Burch household as father of E W McHurd.

Burch Bud McHurd Sacramento Calif E. W. McHurd

Pink and blue shower honors Mrs. Fox at Ada home

Friday afternoon a pink and blue shower was held for Mrs. Fox in her Ada home. Guests included Mrs. Estell Cox, Mrs. Verna McCurdy, Mrs. Price Richardson, Mrs. Tom Phillips, Mrs. A C Whittaker, Mrs. Lela McCarner, Mrs. Gila Cox and Mrs. Molton Phillips. Cake and coffee were served.

Pennington Family Visited Sunday Night Guests

Visitors to the W. A. Pennington home Sunday night included Mr. and Mrs. Neville Pennington and Harrell Gene Pennington, Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Pennington with Nelda Sue and Roy of Ada, and Avery Pennington with Fleeta of Lawton.

W. A. Pennington Neville Pennington Harrell Gene Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue and Roy Ada Avery Pennington Fleeta Lawton

Stratford Couple Conducts Monday Business

Mr. and Mrs. Marvin McCurdy transacted business in Stratford on Monday.

Marvin McCurdy Stratford

Westview Snow Enhances Church Scene On Hill

The Westview area enjoyed fresh moisture and snow that brightened the landscape and drew visitors to Westview Baptist Mission. Tourists and locals photographed the snow covered church on the hill as appreciation for the winter scene grew.

Westview Baptist Mission

Mrs Passmore Visits Gordon Nelson in Summers Chapel

Mrs. Joe Passmore of the Summers Chapel community called on Mrs. Gordon Nelson Monday morning to chat and share news in the neighborhood.

Joe Passmore Summers Chapel Gordon Nelson

Van Ess High selects Kay Tilley queen

Kay Tilley daughter of R E Tilley was chosen queen at Van Ess high school this past week. Kay was the sophomore class candidate and those sophomores really worked.

Kay Tilley R. E. Tilley Vaness High School Kay

Lawton Visitors Stay Overnight With Penningtons

Avery Pennington and daughter Fleeta visited Lawton residents Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Pennington on Sunday afternoon and remained for the night before returning to Lawton Monday. Mrs. Pennington visits Tulsa to be with her brother Alva Evans in hospital.

Avery Pennington Fleeta Lawton W. A. Pennington

Pennington Visits Frank James Amid Illness at Home

Alva Pennington visited Frank James Saturday night. Frank is confined to his home due to illness.

Alva Pennington Frank James Frank

Mr and Mrs McHard and Sheila Visit Oklahoma City Friends

Mr E W McHard and Mrs McHard and Sheila of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Tom Burch on Saturday for a social visit.

E. W. McHard Sheila Oklahoma City Tom Burch

Lloyd Myers Is Home From Far East Duty

Good news that Lloyd Myers son of Mr and Mrs Heber Myers recently in Japan and other Far East posts has returned home.

Lloyd Myers Heber Myers Japan Far East

McGallliard Family Reunites with Nelsons After Church

Raymond and Estella McGallliard and their Oklahoma City family plus Odus and Ruby McGallliard Jackie and Butch of Center returned home with the Nelsons following a Sunday church visit.

Raymond Estella McGalliard Oklahoma City Odus Ruby McGalliard Jackie Butch Center Nelsons

Mrs S E Large Funeral Noted At Ada Central Church

Mrs Granville Levick attended the funeral of Mrs S E Large at the Central Church of Christ in Ada on Tuesday.

Granville Levick S. E. Large Central Church of Christ Ada

Grace Neal and Linda Williams Visit Stone Family

Mrs Grace Neal Linda Williams and Mr and Mrs Tom Miller of Chickasha visited in the Stone home Friday afternoon Linda spent the weekend with Mrs Stone and returned to Chickasha

Grace Neal Linda Williams Tom Miller Chickasha Stone Home Linda

Cousins Visit in Quitaque Area Sparks Family Gatherings

Sunday morning note recalls Linda Williams and Bill Stone visiting their new cousin Larry Don Fox son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Fox on Friday. Mr and Mrs Burton Myers Deloy and Carol Ann of Quitaque Texas and Mr and Mrs Floyd Stone visited Mr and Mrs Glen Stone on Saturday.

Linda Williams Bill Stone Larry Don Fox Leonard Fox

Wayne Bradley Missed Several School Days With Cold

Wayne Bradley was absent from school for multiple days last week due to a cold. The absence affected his class participation and assignments.

Wayne Bradley

Mrs Annie Underwood Visits Fox Families Friday

Mrs Annie Underwood and her children visited Mrs Leonard Fox and Mrs Love Fox on Friday, sharing time and greetings in a small-town social visit.

Annie Underwood Leonard Fox Mrs Love Fox

Stone home Friday night hosts Charley Harrell visit

Charley Dean Harrell visited the Stone home Friday night. Chris and John Earl Levick and John and Wayne Nolen were visiting Butch Nelson Tuesday, drawing attention to the gathering.

Charley Dean Harrell Stone Home Butch Nelson Chris and John Earl Levick John and Wayne Nolen

Mrs Lynch Visited Nelson Home With Girls Friday

Mrs Wes Farmer along with Janie and Joan brought Mrs Josie Lynch to spend time at the Nelson home on Friday.

Wes Farmer Janie Joan Josie Lynch Nelson

Mrs Opal Nolen Visits Lena Atkins On Friday

Mrs. Opal Nolen visited Mrs. Lena Atkins on Friday afternoon, sharing a friendly social call and catching up on news. The gathering reflected customary neighborhood courtesy and neighborly visitation.

Opal Nolen Lena Atkins

Mrs Glen Stone Honored With Ada Layette Shower

Mrs Glen Stone was honored Tuesday with a layette shower at the home of Mrs John Keith in Ada.

Glen Stone John Keith Ada

Mercer Sr. Hospitalized After Heart Attack In Hart

A. H. Mercer Sr. was admitted to Valley View Hospital Wednesday after a heart attack. He showed improvement and hoped to be home early this week. His sons M. E. Mercer and James Paul Mercer with families from Clinton and Oklahoma City visited the patient, while Jimmie Ownbey and his wife from Ada also spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Ownbey.

A. H. Mercer Sr Valley View Hospital M. E Clinton James Paul Oklahoma City Mr. Mercer

Grace Johnson and May Visit at Roff Home

Mrs Grace Johnson and May visited on Saturday at the Joe Thompson residence near Roff Oklahoma in a social call.

Grace Johnson May Joe Thompson Roff

Summers Visit Mrs Mercer Sunday Night

Mr and Mrs Evert Summers were visitors in the home of Mrs A H Mercer Sunday night.

Mrs. Evert Summers A. H. Mercer

Visitors to Alvie Griffith Home This Week

Mrs. Marvin Briggs of Vaness Mrs. Marjorie Soutee of Roff and Alva Johnson and Alvis Griffith visited the Alvie Griffith home in the past week.

Alvie Griffith Marvin Briggs Vaness Marjorie Soutee Roff Alva Johnson Alvis Griffith

Griffiths Attend Stratford Church Service Sunday Night

Mr and Mrs Alvie Griffith attended church services at Stratford Sunday night according to local church notes.

Alvie Griffith Stratford

Oklahoma A&M Band Adopts New Uniforms

Oklahoma A&M College bandsmen wear updated uniforms this year replacing attire bought fifteen years ago. The change refreshes the marching ensemble ahead of the season.

Oklahoma A&m

Tie and Apron Fundraiser at Union Hill School

The Union Hill School hosts a tie and apron party on Tuesday January 24 at 7 30 p m to support the March of Dimes. Women are asked to bring a homemade apron and a man’s tie of the same material in separate packages. The event features the George Sparkman Quartet.

Union Hill George Sparkman

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Frisco Dora Daniel Lubbock, Tex Sandy Sandy Creek Robbinses Mrs. Lavona Jones Alice Henry Byng Boys Fitz Sonny Golden Paul P. P. Kite W. A. Kirby Broilers Mrs. Dale Melton Mrs. Coleman Pennington Neville Penningtons Lee Little Mrs. W. A. Pennington Westview J. G. Nelson Hart Community Alvie L. Griffith Jimmie Ownbey B. B. Ownbey Oklahoma State OxLanoma State Bank March OF Dimes Lt Gifford Sreadwey
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