Francis Teams Fall to Ada Independent Players
Oma Thurman from Francis visits Oklahoma City with Ray and Ode Henson. Francis men and women both lost to Ada independent teams on January 13 with scores 31 to 48 and 16 to 23 respectively. Readers recall Cedar Grove Free Will Baptist Church famed for old gospel singings with quartets from Ada Konawa Tupelo and Fort Worth visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Ada
Free Will Baptist Church of
Cedar Grove
Self Quartet
Winton
Konawa
Young People’s Quartet
Don Thompson
Jack Griffin
Carl King
Tupelo
Charley Shockley
Coy Chandler
Francis and Lula Playoff Canceled Then Rescheduled
Francis and Lula forced to postpone a Jan 13 game due to a cold gym. On Jan 14 both Francis teams lost. girls 33 31 and boys 33 30. Congratulations go to players Jerry West Neal Rice and Linda Nickerson for strong performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Lula
Jerry West
Neal Rice
Linda Nickerson
Hootenanny Aims to Fund Camp Simpson Trip
Local notices invite volunteers to perform at a hootenanny to raise funds for Camp Simpson this summer. Interested individuals should contact Mrs Don Buchan nan or Mrs Bob Hooser for details and participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Camp Simpson
Don Buchannan
Bob Hooser
Thanks to Mrs. Ethel Houser and Alvin Baker for subscribing
A note of thanks to Mrs. Ethel Houser and Alvin Baker is published for subscribing to the WEEKLY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Houser
Alvin Baker
Francis HD Club Thanks Miss Byers for Book Donation
The Francis HD Club expresses gratitude to Miss Frieda Byers for donating long held books. Florence Harrold reports Glen Bridwell broke his left wrist and bruised a hip while working in Duncan, then transferred to Valley View for closer family support. Mr. and Mrs. Matt Cariker of Stratford visited Mrs. Ethel Baker and Jim Baker last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis HD Club
Frieda Byers
Florence Harrold
Glen Bridwell
Duncan
Valley View
Matt Cariker
Stratford
Ethel Baker
Jim Baker
Oklahoma City visitors call on Bryants and kin
Mr. and Mrs. Mansie Green of Oklahoma City visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Bryant. Also on the trip with Mrs. Bryant’s brother was her sister in law Mrs. Ida Akin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansie Green
Oklahoma City
A. A. Bryant
California
Jack Fields
Nickerson Twins Visit Family as Mother Recovers
The Nickerson twins Elmer and Delmar arrived from Ventura California to spend several days with their parents Mr and Mrs Oscar Nickerson. Mrs Nickerson has been ill for some time.
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Nickerson Twins
Elmer and
Delmar
Ventura
Calif
Oscar Nickerson
Nickerson
Weekend family visit and health notes from Cedar Grove
Families visited Cedar Grove for singing last Saturday and spent the weekend with relatives. Alvin Baker after eye surgery reports good progress and sight returning. Mary West and Bob Houser shopped in Oklahoma City while Jack Martin and family visit Oklahoma City relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Scroggins
Sue
Jeanie
Lonnie
Junior Scroggins
Brenda
Beverly
Bonita
Cedar Grove
Baxter Scroggins
Mary West
Bob Houser
Oklahoma City
Summers Visit In Oklahoma Family Circuit
Mr and Mrs Gene Summers and Gina of Pauls Valley visit Mrs Gertie Summers then travel to Union Hill to see Mr and Mrs Virgil Haines, with Mrs Summers accompanying them on Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Summers
Gina
Pauls Valley
Gertie Summers
Mack
Summers
Union Hill
Virgil Haines
Hart Home Demonstration Club Meeting Visitors Noted
Hart Home Demonstration Club members met Monday with Mrs. Ben Ownbey. Mrs. Simon Young visited on her way home from the meeting. I was sick with flu and could not attend. Also visiting were Mrs. Laura Johnson and Mrs. Alvis Griffith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart Home Demonstration Club
Ben Ownbey
Simon Young
Laura Johnson
Alvis Griffith
Village Notes On Sick Children and Visitors
Charles Ownbey was ill and missed school for three days while Ben and Charles visited Ada for medical care. Both are improving. A series of Wednesday and Tuesday visits followed by several Ada and Stratford locals are recorded, including Paula Ann Dansby and Paula Summers, with Mrs. Hatcher, Mrs. Briggs, and others.
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Charles Ownbey
Ben
Ada
Wednesday Guests and Family Visits Noted in Local Notices
Wednesday evening guests of Mrs. Gertie Summers and Mack included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cantwell of Lightning Ridge. Mrs. Ercy Ownbey visited her sisters and families in Roff. Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Scarberry, and other relatives spent time with the Ownbeys. Mrs. Richar Soutee and Willie visited Mrs. Johnson and May Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertie Summers
Mack
Mrs
Roy Cantwell
Lightning Ridge
Ercy Ownbey
Virgil Scarberry
Jeff Fussell
Ethel Reed
Roff
Reed
Mrs. Scarberry
Mrs. Ownbey
Arizona visit brings Mrs. Dunn joy to Mrs. Stanfield
Mrs. Shelby Stanfield reports her mother Mrs. J E Dunn is enjoying a pleasant visit in Arizona last week. The note asks Mrs Dunn if she reads this to know they are glad she is having a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby Stanfield
J. E. Dunn
Visits Highlight Social Calls In Union Hill
Mrs. Virgil Haines visited Mrs. Gertie Summers in Union Hill on Monday. Mrs. Laura Johnson visited Mrs. Grace Johnson on Wednesday afternoon.
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Laura Johnson
Grace Johnson
Ada Visitors and Cow Dies Reported
Mrs. Robert Penrod and her daughters visited in Ada on Thursday with Mrs. L. J. Penrod. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cantwell called on Mr. and Mrs. Shelby Stanfield Friday evening. A Penrod cow died Thursday night. it milking fine Thursday but was found dead the next morning. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Penrod of Ada visited briefly with Mrs. Robert Penrod Friday.
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Robert Penrod
Ada
L. J. Penrod
Roy Cantwell
Mrs
Shelby Stanfield
Mack Summers Visits Wynnewood Doctor Thursday
Mack Summers traveled to Wynnewood on Thursday to see his doctor, seeking medical advice and possible treatment updates.
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Mack Summers
Wynnewood
Mrs Ownbey Visits Fussell Home in Roff
Mrs. Ercy Ownbey traveled to Roff Friday to visit Mr and Mrs Jeff Fussell. Her cousins Ruth Elliott and Ethel Townsend were visiting from Shawnee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ercy Ownbey
Roff
Jeff Fussell
Mrs. Ownbey
Ruth Elliott
Ethel Townsend
Shawnee
Ben Ownbey and Charles Attend Roff Ball Game
Mrs. Ben Ownbey and Charles were at a ball game in Roff Friday night.
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Ben Ownbey
Charles
Roff
Roy Cantwell Visits Penrod on Saturday Briefly
Roy Cantwell paid a brief visit to Robert Penrod on Saturday while Mrs. Laura Johnson spoke briefly by.
Mr and Mrs Shelby Stanfield Attend Singing at Wilson
Mr and Mrs Shelby Stanfield attended a Sunday afternoon singing event in Wilson. The outing highlighted local community activity and friendly neighbors gathering for music.
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Shelby Stanfield
Wilson
Penrods Host Visitors From Pickett Saturday
Mr and Mrs Robert Penrod and their daughters Karen Susan Becky and Deana visited Mr and Mrs Lowell Penrod and their children in Pickett on Saturday evening.
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Robert Penrod
Karen
Susan
Becky
Deana
Lowell Penrod
Pickett
Griffiths Host Over Weekend Visit
Charles Griffith of Stillwater visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Arno Griffith while Miss Shirley Griffith from Tishomingo also spent the weekend at home.
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Charles Griffith
Stillwater
Arno Griffith
Shirley Griffith
Tishomingo
Visiting Sunday Guests in Ada Family Home
Mrs Mollie Summers hosts visiting relatives from Ada including Mr and Mrs Paul Summers Brenda Paula and Betty Crowder and Mr and Mrs Bob Hatcher and Robert in a social gathering.
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Mollie Summers
Paul Summers
Brenda
Paula
Betty Crowder
Ada
Bob Hatcher
Robert
Mrs Herbert Griffith and Gene Visit the Stanfields
Mrs Herbert Griffith and Gene of Roff were Saturday visitors of Mr and Mrs Shelby Stanfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Griffith
Gene, Roff
Shelby Stanfield
Visit by Mr and Mrs Ivan Jackson to Oklahoma City couple
Mrs Ercy Ownbey found her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Ivan Jackson of Oklahoma City visiting her and her husband after Sunday school and church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ercy Ownbey
Ivan Jackson
Oklahoma City
Mr. Ownbey
Sunday Visitors Across Texas and Oklahoma Towns
Mrs. Gertie Summers and Mack joined visits to Purcell to see Mr. and Mrs. Roy Summers. Mrs. Pete Jones of Bells and Mr. Richard Melvin of Denison visited Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ownbey and Charles. Other guests included Mrs. Arno Griffith and Mrs. Roy Cantwell. Kinley Deatherage and the Deatherages of Wilson joined Kinley Deatherage’s family in Wilson for a Saturday visit with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hatcher and Robert.
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Mrs
Roy Cantwell
Gertie Summers
Mack
Purcell
Mrs. Roy Summers
Pete Jones
Bells
Tex
Richard Melvin
Denison
Ben Ownbey
Charles
Arno Griffith
Kenneth Deatherage
Kinley Deatherage
Wilson
Bob Hatcher
Robert
Homer Davis Plans Return To Work After Injury
Homer Davis, who fell from a tree and broke both arms weeks ago, plans to return to work this afternoon. He has not worked for a long time and is eager to resume his job.
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Homer Davis
Mr. Davis
Flu Sickness Strikes Mother and Child
A mother and her child are reported ill with the flu, prompting concern for household health. No further details on treatment or recovery provided.
Sunny Days Spur Fires Near Grassland
The region has seen warm dry weather with strong winds and dust but no rain. Grasslands have sparked occasional fires with local fire trucks responding Sunday to the south. Rumors of worse fires circulated but proved unfounded as Chuck Roberts' market nearly caught fire from a refrigeration motor issue, quickly contained by the fire department.
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Chuck Roberts
Earl Brookshire Returns Home After Illness Improves
Friends of Earl Brookshire announce his return home and improvement after a period of illness.
Thompson Remains Under Treatment at Valley View Hospital
Local brief reports Joe Thompson remains under treatment at Valley View Hospital. Details on his condition and prognosis are not disclosed while hospital officials continue monitoring his case.
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Joe Thompson
Valley View Hospi
Tully Family Visit to Roff Bounces Homeward
Mr and Mrs Bob Tully and their children Ada spent Sunday in Roff visiting Mr Tullys parents. The family attended services at Roff Baptist Church Sunday morning.
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Bob Tully
Ada
Roff
Tully
Roff Baptist Church
Local Couple James Lucas and Elaine Stokes Wed
One of Roff's popular young couples James Lucas and Elaine Stokes were married Saturday. Rev Jerry Queen officiated the private ceremony. Mrs. Lucas has been employed in Oklahoma City. James has been a student at East Central State College. James was one of the outstanding 4 H club members from this area.
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Roff
James Lucas
Elaine Stokes
Jerry Queen
Lucas
Ben
Oklahoma City
James
East Central State College
Visit Highlights Social Evening with Local Couples
Mr and Mrs Frank Klos Vinita visited Mr and Mrs Pete Clifton and Mr and Mrs Lowell Laseman Saturday evening in a social gathering with the local couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Klos
Vinita
Pete Clifton
Lowell Laseman
Clifton Family Hosts Visitors Over Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. George Clifton received Sunday guests including their daughter Mrs. Curtis Frank and her family Iona. They also visited Mr. and Mrs. Pete Clifton and Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Laseman during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Clifton
Curtis Frank
Iona
Pete Clifton
Lowell Laseman
Grady Coston Family Facing Wednesday Surgery
Mr and Mrs Grady Coston visit daughter Mrs Kay and family in Vernon Texas Their grandson Grady Coston is scheduled for surgery on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady Coston
Mrs
Kay
Vernon
Tex
Ada residents return home after hospital stay and local events
Mrs. Davis retires from nursing after surgery with Valley View Hospital and weeks of recovery at her son in law and daughter Mrs. Charley Gentry in Byng. Ada activity includes open houses, college attendance by Linda and Joe Bill Medlock, and plans for polio and heart fund drives with a February food sale at Barker's Lumber Yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley View Hospital
Charley Gentry
Byng
Ada Friday
Davis
Tom Medlock
Roff
Ada
Luther Clifton
Chuck Roberts
Ravia
Joe Bill Medlock
Harles Yeargen
Cub
Barker's
Punny Proverb Parade Harvests Laughs
A humorous column riffs on common sayings and moral jests. It uses rural slang to poke at fatigue money luck and cautionary advice while hinting at social quirks and everyday wisdom. The piece closes with a playful gloss on humility and perspective.
Opening of Pennsylvania Turnpike Starts Modern Expressways
The modern era of expressways in the United States began in 1940 with the opening of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, marking a pivotal start to limited access highways and interstate style roads.
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United States
Crossword Clue Fill In The Grid
The puzzle lists Across clues such as Free from obligation and Title of respect and Down clues like Hooks and By ones self with hints for answers like Acting for am and The Norse God and Earth Goddess. It ends with STelviH Solution and a prompt to fill a crossword grid.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oma Thurman
Ray
Ode Henson
Jack Griffith
John W. Johnson
Jack
LeaOna Griffith
Fort Worth
John
Jo Ann Johnson
Plains
LeaOna
Richard Soutee
Janie
Lisa
Johnson
Melvin Stephens
George McComas
Coweta
Jack Martin
Bob Wilson
Cal West
Jo Ann West
Mildred Price
Patsy
Hart
By May Johnson
Paula Jean
Brenda Sue
Willie Dansby
Vicky
James Briggs
Latta
Earl Stewart
Fitzhugh
Douglas Belt
Ronda
Paul Parker
Alvie L. Griffith
Bill Dansby
Paula Ann Dansby
Lawrence
By Mary Laleman
Earl Brookshire
Kate Davis
Tully Dial
Linda Medlock
Joe Bill
Harold Davis
The
Ada College
Hickory
Rofs Society
Methodist Young Married People
Tom Ivy
WMS of
Ross
Martha Mote
Bess Story
Roff Club
Mote
Nora Etchieson
Ruby Bryant
Lenora Johnson
Surines
Charley Grant
al Smith
Art Beeman
Iit
Daddy
Junior
Old Town
Gran’ Pof
Hossface Hank
Frank Thomas
Thomas
Sonny South
Sonny
Granny South
BY AL Sonders
BY AL Smith
BY Kern Pederson
Pops
BY George Wolfe
BY Tom Oka
B. M
Mack” Welch
Magnetos
Lester L. Luton
Froster
Stelvih
Lala
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