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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1963

Page

7

Estate matter filed in Pontotoc County Court

In the Pontotoc County Court Oklahoma the case concerns the estate of Mary Jean Kilpatrick deceased. The entry notes social visits among local residents including Mrs Lorraine Pennington Donnie Mrs Virgie Pennington and Mrs Melba Wood Pat Law Rita Jackson and the Pennington and Clay families visiting over recent days.

Pontotoc County State OF Oklahoma Clara Mae Ward Julia M. Smith Ada Oklahoma Fred Andrews Mary Jean Kilpatrick Clarence A. Hardee Mary Jean Kilpatrick Seal Busby Winslow B. Ward Sara E. Ward Carrie Franks Josephine Stacy

Penningtons and relatives visit Jackson family at Gaar Corner

Mr. and Mrs. Milo Pennington and Vineta spent Thursday and Saturday with the Jackson children Bobby Rita and their families at Gaar Corner joined by Mrs Pat Law and Mrs Melba Wood.

Milo Pennington Vineta Jackson Bobby Rita Pat Law Melba Wood Gaar Corner

Local visits highlight weekend social notices

Jeff and Nella Sue Wood of Moore spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Pennington. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Ward and son Shawnee visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ward on Sunday.

Jeff and Nella Sue Wood, Moore Mrs. L. M. Pennington Jimmy Ward Shawnee Herman Ward

Local families gather for weekend birthday celebration

Mr and Mrs M R Lamb and Mrs Estalene Farmer and Jean ette were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Clifford Lamb. Claude Yattes Harjo visited with Mr and Mrs Herman Ward Sunday evening. LaDon Morris and son Bennie Farmer Clifford Lamb and Preston Farmer helped celebrate Virgie Farmer's birthday Friday night. Mrs Farmer and Gerald Lynn were also there.

M. R. Lamb Estalene Farmer Jeanette Clifford Lamb Claude Yattes Harjo Herman Ward LaDon Morris Bennie Farmer Preston Farmer Virgie Farmer Mrs. Farmer Gerald Lynn

Visit Highlights McDonalds Across Oklahoma City Family

Oliver McDonald of Oklahoma City visited his brother Marcus McDonald last week. Mr and Mrs Marcus McDonald were Sunday dinner guests of Leonard McDonald, the brother of the family.

Oliver McDonald Oklahoma City Marcus McDonald Leonard McDonald

Local Families Attend Visits Across Ada Community

Mr and Mrs Bruce Little were Sunday dinner guests of E C Caviner and H R Afternoon visitors were Mr and Mrs John Wood Mr and Mrs John Wood called on their son Charles Wood Ada Wednesday

Bruce Little E. C. Caviner H. R John Wood Charles Wood Ada

Mrs. Mary Cox Admitted To Valley View Hospital

Mrs. Mary Cox was admitted to Valley View Hospital Monday evening for unspecified treatment or observation as a patient in the local medical facility.

Mary Cox Valley View Hospital

Sunday Guests Visit Pinley Family Members

Miss Phylis Lamb stayed with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Ray Lamb for a Sunday supper. Mr and Mrs Bunk Pinley visited his brother Frank Pinley on Sunday. Mrs Lorene Vandegriff of Ada spent Wednesday with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Pinley. Mrs Pinley visited Mrs Jim Magar on Monday.

Phylis Lamb Mrs Ray Lamb Bunk Pinley Frank Pinley Lorene Vandegriff Ada Pinley Jim Magar

Parish Chapels Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Delisia Wood Moore spent Thursday and Friday with Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington. Rita Jackson visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs L M Pennington. Mr and Mrs J W Law visited in the Milo Pennington home on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden continued social ties in the neighborhood.

Delisia Wood, Moore Milo Pennington Rita Jackson L. M. Pennington J. W. Law Frank Dryden

Lance Family Spends Sunday Amid Stonewall Visit

Mr and Mrs Edward Lance and their sons visited Mrs Lance's parents Mr and Mrs Elmer Trimmer in Stonewall on Sunday. The gathering highlighted family ties and a regional domestic detail from the area.

Edward Lance Mrs Elmer Trimmer Stonewall

Law Family Visits Span Ada to Vanoss

Local families including Mr and Mrs John Law and Ada infant, Mr and Mrs Max Law with son, and Mr and Mrs Pat Law visited the J W Laws Sunday. Gregg Law treated for cold and ear infection. Grandson Gregg with J W Law as Max and Pat move from Ada to Gaar Corner.

John Law Ada Max Law Pat Law Joan Ramsey Cheryl Florence Isaacs Troy Miller Virgie Pennington Frank Dryden J. W. Laws Elma Law Rita Jackson Little Gregg Law Oklahoma City J. W. Law Gregg Max Pat Gaar Corner Bobby B. B. Jackson Mamie Meeler Kenneth, Daugherty Law Meelers Vanoss Kenneth

Oklahoma City Family Visits Spread Through the Week

Mr and Mrs Robert Sanders and baby and Miss Betty Marie Tucker of Oklahoma City spent Sunday with their parents Mr and Mrs Lance Tucker. Mrs Mamie Tucker visited Mrs Kathryn Lance and Mrs Joyce Lance on Monday. Mrs Mary Pinley Mrs Mamie Tucker Miss Ruby Dryden and Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden visited Mr and Mrs Jim Magar during the past week.

Robert Sanders Betty Marie Tucker Oklahoma City Lance Tucker Mamie Tucker Kathryn Lance Joyce Lance Mary Pinley Ruby Dryden Frank Dryden Jim Magar

Mrs Lyndia Welch and children Visit Mrs Nova Gray

Mrs Lyndia Welch accompanied by her children visited Mrs Nova Gray on Friday, sharing a social call and greetings in the neighborhood.

Lyndia Welch Nova Gray

Magar Family Visits Span Weekend Across Town

Essel Magar of Stratford visited his parents Mr and Mrs Jim Mag sr Thursday morning. Ray Magar and wife visited Friday. Owen Magar and family plus Ruth Magar and Irene Klutts visited Sunday.

Essel Magar Stratford Jim Mag Sr Ray Magar Center Jim Magar Owen Magar Ahloso Ruth Magar Ada Irene Klutts

Dryden Family Social Visits Reported

Johnnie Law called on Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden Thursday. Mrs. Dixie Pennington and Wayland visited with Frank and Verniece Dryden. Miss Ruby Dryden and several others visited the B. B. Jackson home recently. Mrs. Inez Pennington also noted among visitors.

Johnnie Law Frank Dryden Dixie Pennington Wayland Frank Verniece Dryden Ruby Dryden Ver Lillie Miller B. B. Jackson Inez Pennington

Weekend Visits and Illness Report Between Dryden and Nearby Homes

Mildred Melton and Carl Pennington visited Mrs. Verniece Dryden Friday. J C Maddux has been ill. Miss Ruby Dryden was sick weekend. doctor called Sunday. she improved by Tuesday. Several others visited including Mr. and Mrs. Milo Pennington and siblings, and families from Sacramento, Shawnee, Hickory, Stratford, Sulphur, Ada, and Sacramento area.

Mildred Melton Carl Pennington Verniece Dryden Frank Dryden J. C. Maddox J. C Ruby Dryden Carl Gene Fletcher Sacramento Calif Johnnie Law Willie Isaacs Mildred Clay Connie Cathy Lorraine Pennington

Cottage Prayer Meeting Held at Gray Home

A Monday gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gray drew a large group for a cottage prayer meeting with many attendees.

Fred Gray

Social visits pass between local residents this week

Mrs. Joy Tucker and Florence Isaacs called on Mrs. Clareta Gray Wednesday evening. Florence Isaacs visited Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Law, Monte and Gregg Sunday and Monday.

Joy Tucker Florence Isaacs Clareta Gray J. W. Law Monte and Gregg

Tucker women visit Miss Dryden and Gregg Law

Mrs. Ollie Tucker and Mrs. Mamie Tucker visited Miss Ruby Dryden and Gregg Law in the home of Mrs. Elma Law on Monday. Mrs. Ollie Tucker also called on her son M. R. Tucker and girls Mon.

Ollie Tucker Mamie Tucker Ruby Dryden Gregg Law Elma Law M. R. Tucker

Mrs Preston Farmer and family shop in Ada

Mr and Mrs Preston Farmer and their family were seen shopping in Ada on Tuesday indicating continued local shopping activity in the area.

Preston Farmer Ada

Pink and blue shower honors Mrs. Wylie Webster

Mrs. Miles Kimmel hosted a pink and blue shower for Mrs. Wylie Webster with thirty guests. After opening gifts, Mrs. Kimmel and Mrs. Pauline Vandegriff served cookies cake coffee and punch to attendees.

Thelma Perriman Miles Kimmel Wylie Webster Mrs. Kimmel Pauline Vandegriff

Ada Hosts Wall and Parish Sunday Visit

Mr and Mrs Ralph Wall visited in Ada with Mr and Mrs Lee Parish on Sunday, sharing time and hospitality with the families.

Ralph Wall Ada Mrs. Lee

Van Schuyver Couple In Stratford For Frozen Pipe Repairs

Mr and Mrs Vernon Van Schuyver traveled to Stratford on Monday to obtain parts to fix water pipes that had frozen and burst. Frank Harbor called on Mr Van Schuyver Monday evening.

Mrs Vernon van Schuyver Stratford Frank Harbor Mr. van Schuyver

Mrs J R Vandegriff Visits Monday with Mrs Pauline Vandegriff

Mrs J R Vandegriff spent Monday morning visiting with Mrs Pauline Vandegriff. The informal call occurred at an agreed time and place as they exchanged greetings and chatted briefly.

Harold Kidd and John E. Ray Visit Ed Coffey for Bird Hunt

Harold Kidd and John E. Ray visited Ed Coffey on a Tuesday afternoon to go bird hunting, sharing a casual outing report with no incidents noted.

Harold Kidd John E. Ray Ed Coffey

Mrs Everett Meeks and Pauline Vandegriff Visit Perriman

Mrs. Everett Meeks and Mrs. Pauline Vandegriff spent Wednesday afternoon visiting Mrs. Thelma Perriman.

Everett Meeks Pauline Vandegriff Thelma Perriman

Mr and Mrs Vandegriff Visit Hall for Forty Two

Mr N S Vandegriff and Mrs Vandegriff visited Mr and Mrs Barney Hall Tuesday night and played the card game Forty two.

Mrs. N. S. Vandegriff Mrs Barney Hall

Thurman Family Visits Oklahoma City Kin

Tommy Thurman spent Friday night with his sister Mrs Jesse Wilson and family then Saturday they went to Oklahoma City to visit Mr and Mrs Paul Thurman.

Tommy Thurman Jesse Wilson Oklahoma City Paul Thurman

Thurman and Stone Attend Vanoss Ball Game

Marie visited Gerald Thurman Saturday morning then checked on ailing Mr. Frazier. Tommy Thurman and Jerry Stone attended the ball game at Vanoss Tuesday night.

Local Ball Game Visit Schooled by Family Ties

Mrs. Otis Coffey and Carol Bennett attended a Friday ball game at Vaness. Mrs. Lorene Mellroy transported her sister Betty Ferguson and Bob to Oklahoma City on Saturday after two weeks with the Mellroy family.

Otis Coffey Carol Bennett Vaness Lorene Mellroy Betty Ferguson Bobby Oklahoma City Mellroy

Floyds and Periman visit Thelma on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Charles Floyd Kay and Randy visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs Thelma Per riman in a family gathering.

Charles Floyd Kay and Randy Thelma Perriman

Mrs Gladys Van Schuyver and Foxes Visit

Mrs Gladys Van Schuyver of Maysville and Mr and Mrs Claud Fox of Stratford were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs Vernon Van Schuyver. Schuyver visited the Harbors Sunday afternoon. The ladies visited Mrs Lois Wall so Mrs Harbor could talk to her daughter Mary in Farmersville New Mexico.

Gladys van Schuyver Maysville Claud Fox Stratford Vernon van Schuyver Frank Harbors Lois Wall Harbor Mary Farmersville N. M

Mr and Mrs Gene Stone Visit Wall Family Sunday Night

Mr and Mrs Gene Stone and their children visited Mr and Mrs Ralph Wall on Sunday night, sharing time with the Wall family.

Gene Stone Ralph Wall

Kimmel Family Involved in Club Visit and Stratford Funeral

Mrs Sibyl Kimmel attended Hart Home Demonstration Club at Mrs Soutees on Monday and joined the Stratford funeral procession Wednesday for Mr and Mrs Jackson then visited Mrs Pearl Eldridge and Mrs Webster. Wynona Fennel and children Bobby and Tracy of Lawton stayed with Mr and Mrs Kimmel Wednesday night and Thursday. Mrs B F Gurley visited briefly Wednesday night.

Sibyl Kimmel Hart Home Demonstration Club

Kirklands Visit Kimmels Friday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs Kirkland visited Mr and Mrs Kimmel on Friday afternoon. Mrs Linda Webster visited awhile.

Mrs. Kirkland Mrs. Kimmel Linda Webster

Vandegriff Family Visits in Lindsay

Mr and Mrs N S Vandegriff visited in Lindsay with a sister and family Mr and Mrs Henry Dew Sunday. Mr and Mrs R J Vandegriff visited Wednesday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Frazier.

N. S. Vandegriff Lindsay Henry Dew R. J. Vandegriff Frazier

Cantwell Family News From Stratford and Harrah

Mrs. Cora Cantwell and her brother Clarence Heimer attended Sunday services in Roff and visited relatives in Stratford and Harrah. The Drews welcomed a baby girl Tina Kay Leon Drew Jr. and McIlroy family updates note visits with Irene Mer and Leon Drew Sr. in Harrah and surrounding towns.

Cora Cantwell Cleo Griffith Joe Bob Mrs. Dennis Lela Ray Henderson Lorene McIlroy Leon Drew Tina Kay Drews Leon Jr Harrah McIlroy Irene Merriman

Briggs Family Visits Spread Across Ada and Nearby

Mrs. Marvin Briggs visits relatives including Goldie Cornell and W L McKinley family at Vaness on Monday. Measles kept Bobby under care for three days. Several Briggs kin and friends spread visits across the week with Mrs Kimmel and Mrs McCullar and a shower plan.

Local residents seek medical care for colds and throat complaints

The community lists several residents under medical care this week. John Ray, Mrs. McIlroy, Mrs. Henderson and Dennis Coffey visited doctors for colds and sore throats. Mrs. Everett Meeks accompanied her father W. Frazier to his physician on Monday.

John Ray McIlroy Henderson Dennis Coffey Everett Meeks W. Frazier

Local Footnotes Spread Through Pauls Valley Sale Night

Carlen Woods Stratford and Claude Horsley attended the Pauls Valley horse sale Friday night. Charlie Whitaker visited Fletcher Snipes Wednesday. Mrs. Lynnia Horton spent time with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Little.

Dale Melton Carlen Woods Stratford Claude Horsley Pauls Valley Charlie Whitaker Fletcher Snipes

Penningtons Attend Jacksons Funeral in Stratford

Mr. and Mrs. Avery Pennington of Lawton visited Mr. and Mrs. Alva Pennington and attended the funeral of Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Jackson in Stratford Wednesday afternoon.

Avery Pennington Lawton Alva Pennington B. B. Jackson Stratford

Visits Handshakes Mark Thursday Social Roundup

Mrs Verna McCurdy visited Mrs Bessie Bradley Thursday. Earl Marcum of Stratford and Claude Horsley visited Joe Riddle of Lightning Ridge Thursday. Neville Pennington transacted business in Oklahoma City Thursday.

Verna McCurdy Bessie Bradley Earl Marcum Stratford Claude Horsley Joe Riddle Lightning Ridge Neville Pennington Oklahoma City

Martin boy visits grandparents over weekend

Mike Martin, son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Martin of Ahloso, spent Friday to Sunday with his grandparents Mr and Mrs J C Martin. They returned him to his home Sunday afternoon.

Mike Martin Kenneth Martin Ahloso J. C. Martin

Local Notables Struck by Bad Colds

Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Maddox, Mrs. Della James, Olen, and Mrs. Ethel Varnadore are ill with severe colds reducing their usual activities.

J. C. Maddox Della James Olen Ethel Varnadore

McCurdy Couple Shoppes at Ada Clinic for Tests

Mr and Mrs Marvin McCurdy spent Thursday and Friday at an Ada clinic where Marvin underwent a series of tests and several X rays were taken.

Marvin McCurdy Ada Marvin

Visit Marks Monday Morning Call on Maddox Home

Mrs. Ethel Varnadore visited Mr and Mrs J C Maddox Monday morning in a social call.

Mrs Jean Martin and family visit Foster in Pleasant Hill

Mrs Jean Beth Martin and children from Ahloso visited Mr and Mrs L H Foster in Pleasant Hill Sunday afternoon.

Jean Beth Martin Ahloso Christine Martin L. H. Foster Pleasant Hill

Local families join Thursday visit across Oklahoma towns

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis McDaniel Darla and David Oklahoma City and Mrs Opal Sutton Oil Center spent Thursday with Mrs Vonda Dees.

Dennis McDaniel Darla and David Oklahoma City Opal Sutton Oil Center Vonda Dees

Neville Pennington and Alvis McDaniels Bowl in Ada

Neville Pennington and Alvis McDaniels went bowling in Ada on Sunday afternoon. Local lanes hosted the friendly match as both players tried for high scores.

Neville Pennington Alvis McDaniels Ada

Bal lard Grandsons Attend Stratford Birthday Party

Mrs. Ethel Varnadore kept her grandsons Mark and Keith Ballard Thursday. In the afternoon they were guests at a birthday party for George Anne Gray granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. James. George Anne is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gray Stratford.

Ethel Varnadore Mark Keith Ballard George Anne Gray J. C. James George Anne Roy Gray Stratford

Local visits mark a family gathering in Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs Dennis Mc Daniels Darla and David of Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs Leroy Mc Daniels visited Mrs Vonda Dees Friday W R Dees of Pauls Valley visited Henry Dees Tuesday.

Dennis McDaniels Darla and David Oklahoma City Leroy McDaniels Vonda Dees W. R. Dees Pauls Valley Henry Dees

Mrs Bobbye Gardner Visits Fletcher and Wanda Snipes

Mrs Bobbye Gardner of Duncan visited Fletcher and Wanda Snipes, staying for a short visit and calling on friends during her trip.

Bobbye Gardner Duncan Fletcher Wanda Snipes

Ansell Family Visits McCurdy Household Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Ansell and granddaughter Tresa from Stratford visited Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Mc Curdy Sunday afternoon.

S. H. Ansell Tresa Stratford Marvin McCurdy

Frank James Visit Mentioned at Pennington Home Friday

Frank James visited Mr. and Mrs. Alva Pennington Friday night in a social call noted by local observers. The event highlights community ties and civilian interaction.

Frank James Mrs Alva Pennington

Horton Misses School Friday Due to Illness

Larry Dale Horton was ill and had to miss school Friday. Charlie Nelson and Frank Dryden visited Henry Little Mon.

Larry Dale Horton Charlie Nelson Frank Dryden Henry Little

Bennie and Bessie Pierce Hosting Guests in Oklahoma City

Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Pierce of Oklahoma City were weekend guests of Mrs. Bessie Pierce, spending time with family. The note records a brief social visit without further details on activities or dates.

Mrs Bennie Pierce Oklahoma City Bessie Pierce

Reverend Carl Denham Visits Fletcher Snipes in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City reverend Carl Denham visited Fletcher Snipes, with details noting the meeting and its location in the capital city. The report highlights civic church ties and local interest in the encounter.

Carl Denham Oklahoma City Fletcher Snipes

Pennington Family Sunday Supper Guests

Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington hosted Sunday night supper with Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue Roy Ada and Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington Harrell and Karl visiting.

Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue Roy Ada Neville Pennington Harrell Karl Alva Pennington

Welker Family Visited Bakersfield Relatives

Mr and Mrs M E Welker of Bakersfield California spent Sunday night and Monday with Mrs Lynnia Horton at Merle Kenneth and Larry Dale. Welker and Horton are sisters.

M. E. Welker Bakersfield Calif Lynnia Horton Merle Kenneth Larry Dale

Dees Visit Spotted Mr and Mrs Dees and Linda Saturday

Henry Dees visited Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees and Linda on Saturday, according to a brief local social item.

Henry Dees Mrs. Orlan Dees Linda

Horton Boys Assist Neal McDonald During Illness

The Horton brothers are helping Neal McDonald with chores while he remains ill with flu symptoms.

Horton Boys Neal McDonald

Sunday visit to Oil Center couples

Mr. and Mrs. Orlan Dees and Linda spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Sutton in Oil Center.

Orlan Dees Linda A. O. Sutton Oil Center

Claude Horsley Visits Shawnee Couple

Claude Horsley called on Mr and Mrs Charlie Horsley in Shawnee during a routine social visit to the family home.

Miss Cheryl Melton Visits Stratford Couple Monday

Miss Cheryl Jeanne Melton visited Mr. and Mrs. Lee Decker in Stratford Monday afternoon.

Cheryl Jeanne Melton Mrs Lee Decker Stratford

Local visitors spend Thursday night with McDaniels family

City spent Thursday night with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Leroy McDaniels in Alvis, along with LaVanna and Phnaughn. Mr. and Mrs. Orlan Dees and Linda visited in the home for a time.

Dennis McDaniels Darla David Oklahoma City Leroy McDaniels Alvis LaVanna Phnaughn Orlan Dees Linda

Mr and Mrs Law and Gregg Move Into Jacksons Home

Mr Law and Mrs Law and Gregg moved into the home of Bobby and Rita Jackson over the weekend.

Max Law Gregg Ada Bobby and Rita Jackson

Ada worker Alvis McDaniels on a weeklong vacation

Alvis McDaniels an employee in Ada is on a week's vacation.

Alvis McDaniels Ada

Ministers Attend Tulsa Bible Lectures

Rev and Mrs Arthur Smith traveled to Tulsa to join a series of Bible lectures by Oral Roberts. Hansel Burk and M C Cox were in Tulsa recently for business and toured the Abundant Life Building owned by Mr Roberts.

Minnie Lewis Arthur Smith Tulsa Oral Roberts Hansel Burk M. C. Cox Abundant Life Mr. Roberts

Mrs Ballard Visits Ed Varnadore Family Friday

Mrs Joan Ballard along with Mark and Keith of Stratford visited Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore on Friday afternoon.

Joan Ballard Mark and Keith Stratford Ed Varnadore

Misses LaVanna and Phnaughn McDaniels Visit Dees and Linda

Misses LaVanna and Phnaughn McDaniels visited Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees and Linda on Wednesday for a social visit.

LaVanna Phnaughn McDaniels Orlan Dees Linda

Oklahoma City Visitors Spouse and Kin Visit James Family

Mrs. Cressie McKinney and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gray with Kathy and Junnell travel to Oklahoma City to spend the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. James and Mary.

Cressie McKinney Bill Gray Kathy Junnell Oklahoma City J. C. James Mary

Neville Pennington Bows in Ada Monday Night

Neville Pennington bowled in Ada on Monday night in a local bowling league.

McCurdy Visit Noted In Roff On Thursday

Mr and Mrs Marvin McCurdy visited Mr and Mrs Paul McCurdy in Roff Thursday. The brief social call connected two local families.

Marvin McCurdy Mrs Paul McCurdy Roff

Mrs Floy Burk Attends Funeral For Mrs Minnie Mercer

Mrs Floy Burk attends funeral services for Mrs Minnie Mercer in Stratford. Mercer was a longtime Oil Center resident who with husband Jess Mercer operated a grocery store north of here. After Mr Mercer's death she lived in Stratford.

Floy Burk Minnie Mercer Stratford

Cartwright and Pennington Families Share Supper Guests

The text notes supper guests including Ton Lawton Mr and Mrs E T Cartwright Stonewall Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue and Roy Ada and Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington Harrell and Karl. It lists names and households as attending a meal hosted by the families.

Avery Pennington Lawton E. T. Cartwright Stonewall Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue Roy Ada Neville Pennington Harrell and Karl

Pauls Valley Men Visit Burk Residence Business Call

Tom Abney of Pauls Valley and Neal Mercer made a business call Thursday on Mr. and Mrs. Hansel Burk.

Tom Abney Pauls Valley Neal Mercer Hansel Burk

Good Samaritans Fix Water Line Fiasco For Mrs Cox

Vernon Gray and Willie Pierce helped Mrs. Nannie Cox by thawing and repairing frozen burst water lines restoring service to her home.

Vernon Gray Willie Pierce

Dinner honors Mrs Wells mother birthday

Mr and Mrs Albert Crow and Eddie Hayes joined Mr and Mrs Alvin Wells for a Sunday dinner. The event celebrated Mrs Wells mother with a turkey dinner and birthday cake.

Albert Crow Eddie Hayes Alvin Wells Mrs. Wells

Local visits follow illness of Mrs Crow in Sulphur

Mr and Mrs Luther Parrish of Sulphur visited Mr and Mrs Albert Crow and Eddie Hayes Sunday. Other visitors included Mr and Mrs Dennis Allen Mrs Francis Wood Mr and Mrs Jack Perrine Willie and Mr and Mrs Robert Bolin. Mrs Crow has been quite ill and saw her physician last week.

Luther Parrish Albert Crow Eddie Hayes Dennis Allen Francis Wood Jack Perrine Willie Robert Bolin

Cold snap drives reader south in weather note

A letter from a reader in Madison Wisconsin reports 30 degrees below zero. The note reflects on harsh winter conditions and a wish to travel further south to escape the cold.

Madison Wis

Dennie Tate Hospitalized After Illness Recovery Wish

Dennie Tate, our postman, entered Valley View Hospital Monday for treatment. Our substitute is Mrs. Marie Welch. We wish Dennie a speedy recovery.

Dennie Tate Valley View Hospital Marie Welch Dennie

Mrs Jewel Jones Houses Brown Children This Week

Mrs Jewel Jones is spending this week with Mrs Adolph Brown's children while Mrs Brown is in Dallas on a business trip.

Jewel Jones Adolph Brown Mrs. Brown Dallas

Earl Franks Visits Parents After Illness

Earl Franks visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ode Franks Saturday night. Janice Franks has been ill with a throat infection and missed school last week.

Earl Franks Ode Franks Janice Franks

Attendance at Pentecostal Holiness Church Services Report

Seventy five people attended church and Sunday school this week with Rev. Bert Jones leading the morning services. Rev and Mrs. Arthur Smith were in Tulsa to hear lectures directed by Rev. Oral Roberts.

Pentecostal Holiness Church Bert Jones Arthur Smith Tulsa Oral Roberts

Ladies Auxiliary District Meet Held at Rofs

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Pentecostal Holiness Church met at Rofs for the district meeting Friday. Attendees from the community included Mrs. Alene Tucker, Mrs. Joy Tucker, Mrs. Pearl Gray, Mrs. Clareta Gray, Mrs. Owen Gray, Mrs. Nova Gray, Mrs. Mary Pinley and Mrs. Thelma Garrett.

The Pentecostal Holiness Church Rofs Alene Tucker Joy Tucker Pearl Gray Clareta Gray Owen Gray Nova Gra Mary Pinley Thelma Garrett

Ladies Ruth Sutton and Vannie Northam Visit Ada

Mrs. Ruth Sutton and Mrs. Vannie Northam made a business trip to Ada Friday. Mrs. Northam visited awhile with Mrs. Lona Soward Friday.

Ruth Sutton Vannie Northam Ada Mrs. Northam Lona Soward

Mrs Leonard Holloway and Linwood Visit North Dakota Family

Mrs. Leonard Holloway and her son Linwood from North Dakota visited Mrs. Nannie Cox on Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Pierce visited Mrs. Cox on Thursday after.

Leonard Holloway Son Linwood North Dakota Nannie Cox Willie Pierce Cox

Mrs. Ollie Tucker Visits Alene Tucker and Tonya

Mrs. Ollie Tucker visited Mrs. Alene Tucker and Tonya Monday morning. The meeting appeared cordial with no reported incidents or plans discussed.

Ollie Tucker Alene Tucker Tonya

Sunday Dinner Guests Include Robertson and Brendle Families

Mr and Mrs Billy Jim Robert son and Mr and Mrs Ralph Brendle and Jonathan dined Sunday with Mrs Bea Robertson in a family gathering reported by the community notices column.

Billy Jim Robertson Ralph Brendle Jonathan Bea Robertson

Local Visiting Notes in Soward Family Circle

Mrs. Lona Soward hosted dinner Sunday with Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton. Gerald Sutton and Chris and Donna Soward visited the Suttons on Saturday. Johnny Soward visited his mother Tuesday to fix gas lines. Mrs Soward recently returned from Hayward California.

Lona Soward Willis Sutton Suttons Gerald Sutton Chris Donna Soward Johnny Soward Mrs. Soward Hayward Calif

Gray family gathering and prayer meeting attendance

Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray and family had dinner Sunday with Mr and Mrs Owen Gray in Center Sunday. Mrs Clareta Gray and Mrs Nova Gray attended prayer meeting Monday afternoon in the home of Mrs Pearl Gray.

Vernon Gray Owen Gray Clareta Gray Nova Gray Pearl Gray

Dinners and Visits Span Francis Community

Mr and Mrs Steve Gray dined with Mr and Mrs John Stinson in Francis on Sunday and visited Naomi Bradley a patient at Valley View Hospital. Mrs Linda Welch paid a call on Nova Gray Thursday.

Steve Gray John Stinson Francis Naomi Bradley Valley View Hospital Linda Welch Nova Gray

Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray Attend Summers Chapel Shower

Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray visited Tuesday night and attended a wedding shower Thursday at Summers Chapel community building honoring Mr and Mrs Clydie Welch.

Vernon Gray Donald Ray Henson Mrs. Gray Summers Chapel Clydie Welch

Dinner guests included Booth Mullins Robertson Tucker family

Mr and Mrs Melvin Booth joined Debbie Mullins and Tamra Robertson for a Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Paul Tucker and their daughters.

Melvin Booth Debbie Mullins Tamra Robertson Paul Tucker

Str Stratford Obituary Visits Highlight Pierce Family

Mr and Mrs Willie Pierce attended the funeral of Mr and Mrs Buel Jackson in Stratford Wednesday. The Pierces visited Mr and Mrs W C Rose Friday. Mr and Mrs Calvin Pennington Norman visited Mr and Mrs Willie Pierce Wednesday.

Willie Pierce Buel Jackson Stratford Pierces W. C. Rose Calvin Pennington Norman

Marshall Cox Sr and Albert Pinley Visit Nannie Cox

Marshall Cox Sr and Albert Pinley visited Nannie Cox Saturday. The brief social call occurred in the afternoon, with relatives sharing friendly moments and updates.

Marshall Cox Sr Albert Pinley Nannie Cox

Mrs Opal Sutton and Mrs Mary Cox Visit Lewis Family

Mrs Opal Sutton and Mrs Mary Cox visited the Lewis family on Friday. They spent time chatting and sharing news at the residence.

Opal Sutton Mary Cox Lewis

Mrs Bonnie Mullins Ill at Valley View Hospital

Mrs. Bonnie Mullins, patient at Valley View Hospital and sister of Mrs. Dorchie Booth, remains very ill.

Heard Bonnie Mullins Valley View Hospital Dorchie Booth

Mrs Clinnie Crow Visits Par rishes in Sulphur

Mrs Clinnie Crow spent Friday with Mr and Mrs Luther Parrish of Sulphur.

Clinnie Crow Luther Parrish

Mrs Stinson Visits Francis Friends Monday

Mrs John Stinson of Francis visited Mrs Minnie Lewis and Mr and Mrs Steve Gray on Monday.

John Stinson Francis Minnie Lewis Steve Gray

Mrs Opal Sutton Visits Vaness Friends

Mrs Opal Sutton visited Mrs Mattie Black in Vaness Tuesday afternoon and spent Wednesday with her, sharing a quiet visit and conversation with the longtime acquaintances.

Opal Sutton Mattie Black Vaness

Afternoon with Mrs Frank Lewis Narrated

Mrs Frank Lewis hosted an afternoon gathering with Mrs Nannie Cox spending Tuesday afternoon in her company during a social visit.

Frank Lewis

Perrine and Crow Families Share Sunday Supper

Mr and Mrs Jack Perrine and Willie joined the Albert Crow family for supper Sunday night.

Jack Perrine Willie Albert Crow

Dinner hosts and shower honor Mrs Robertson

Mrs Helen Jaques dined Tuesday with Mrs Colene Robertson and attended a shower honoring Mrs Robertson, highlighting social greetings and upcoming plans.

Helen Jaques Colene Robertson Mrs. Robertson

George Layne Weds Jayann Cok er in Moline Kansas

George Layne and Jayann Coker married Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. in the home of his parents in Moline Kansas. Best man was Roger Layne. Attending were Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp and Mr and Mrs Roger Layne. George grew up in Oil Center where his father ran a grocery before moving to Moline. The community wishes them happiness.

George Layne Jayann Coker Volley Layne Moline Kan Roger Layne George Ray Kemp Oil Center

CENTER By MRS. RAE GARRETT

Mrs Elvin Wilmeth visited Rae Garrett Thursday morning. Mrs Sue Jaquess called on Mrs Garrett Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon she brought her iron ing to be finished and came by to get it. Mrs Lanora Barnes called on Mrs Garrett Wednesday afternoon with her ironing. Everett Wilmeth visited with Mrs Garrett a short time Saturday. Mrs Bertha Grove called on Mrs Garrett Saturday afternoon. Mrs Garrett spent Tuesday afternoon with her granddaughter Sondra who was sick Monday and had to come home from school. Her mother had to go to a shower Tuesday afternoon so Grandma stayed and washed. Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett and Mrs Terri Gray attended the East District Pentecostal Holiness Church quarterly conference at the Roff church Friday.

Elvin Wilmeth Rae Garrett Sue Jaquess Mrs. Garrett Lanora Barnes Everett Wilmeth Bertha Grove Sondra Grandma Thelma Jean Garrett Terri Gray East District Pentecostal Holiness Church Roff Church

Denham Family Visit Includes Church and Dinner

Mr and Mrs Carl Denham visited Saturday with his mother Mrs Leela Denham. She attended Vaness church services Sunday morning with them. The party then visited his sister Mrs Effie Dollahan Sunday and had dinner. They spoke to your correspondent after dinner.

Carl Denham Leela Denham Vaness Denham Effie Dollahan

Miss Bessie Dame Sparks Ada News Reunion

A letter from Mrs. Bessie Pinn of Lindsay recalls herAda Weekly News readership and long church service. The writer notes their age gap and Bessies piano singing and teaching at Center school, remembering her as Miss Bessie Dame.

Bessie Pinn Lindsay Ada Weekly News Bessie Dame

Mrs. Leola Denham and Mittie Barnes Visit on Sunday

Mrs Denham visited Sun day afternoon with Mrs Mittie Barnes. Mrs Lanora Barnes has been sick but is feeling better. Mrs Mittie Barnes has had a cold for some time and notes weather changes bring new ones. The writer comments on fluctuating warm and cold weather and a recent warm spell.

Leola Denham Mittie Barnes Lanora Barnes

Mrs Bertha Grove and children attend Ada church

Mrs Bertha Grove and her children went to Ada Sunday night to attend church services.

Bertha Grove Ada

Oil Center church service attendance noted in area

Mr and Mrs Oren Gray and Mrs Rae Garrett attended services at the Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church Sunday night Bert Jones led. The pastor Arthur Smith and his wife were away this week. Vernon Gray and family visited and dined with Oren Gray. They traveled to Lightning Ridge for a Canadian Valley Singing event with plans for Feb 17 at Center Community Church inviting all.

Oren Gray Rae Garrett Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church Bert Jones Arthur Smith Vernon Gray Pearl Gray Lightning Ridge Canadian Valley Singing Center Community Church

Garretts and Burks Attend Church and Dinner

Mr and Mrs Pug Garrett and Sondra attended church at O I Center Pentecostal Holiness Sunday and had dinner with her parents Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk Mrs Burk visited Thursday afternoon returning home from Ada with her daughter Mrs Thelma Garrett and Sondra

Pug Garrett Sondra Oi] Center

Social Visits Chain Ties Ada Friends Across Week

Mrs. Sue Ann Eaton and Mrs. Sallie Keeling called Sunday afternoon on Mrs. Florence Henson. Mr. and Mrs. Henson visited Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Grover Keeling. The ladies shopped in Ada. Tuesday they visited with Mr. and Mrs. Edd Wendell. Mrs. Henson called Wednesday on Mrs. Hazel Price and daughter Mrs. Nancy Rutherford.

Sue Ann Eaton Sallie Keeling Florence Henson Henson Grover Keeling Ada Mrs. Henson Edd Wendell Hazel Price Nancy Rutherford

Airman Estes Returns From Korea to San Antonio Duty

Ada family gathers for dinner with J C Estes and wife Mrs Gerald Estes and children. Gerald recently returned from Korea and will be stationed in San Antonio Texas with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Jake Treas in attendance.

J.C Gerald Estes Ada Jake Treas Gerald Korea San Antonio Tex

Mrs Leader and her father visit Ada pair

Mrs. Charles Leader and her father D. R. Clifford visited Tuesday with Mrs. Donald Brooks in Ada.

Charles Leader D. R. Clifford Donald Brooks Ada

Visit of Buck Sweat and Edgar Cross Couples

Mr and Mrs Buck Sweat visited Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Edgar Cross in a social gathering.

Mrs Buck Sweat Edgar Cross

Ada Visitors Share Tuesday Night Calling

Mr and Mrs George Stewart and Greg Ada visited Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs Bill Lillard Mrs Allie Glover is visiting her daughter Mrs George Stewart

George Stewart Greg Ada Bill Lillard Allie Glover

Mrs Mary Brooks Spends Month with Fortners

Mrs Mary Brooks Allen has spent the past month with her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Thomas Fortner.

Mary Brooks, Allen Thomas Fortner

Mrs Lon Cooper and Mrs Roy John Visit Last Wednesday

Mrs Lon Cooper visited last Wednesday with Mrs Roy Johnston for a social call, sharing conversation and friendly greetings during the afternoon engagement.

Lon Cooper Roy Johnston

Family visit stretches across Oklahoma trip

Leter Davis traveled to Pauls Valley Wednesday to see his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Fred Waters of California. The Waterses are visiting Mrs Eula Davis and other relatives and friends. Mrs Waters is a former Lula teacher.

Leter Davis Pauls Valley Fred Waters California Waterses Eula Davis

Ada Visit Ties Leaders to Brooks Family

Mr and Mrs Charles Leader and Diana and Donna Kay spent Friday night in Ada with Diana’s brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks. Mrs Leader took Donna to the doctor and stayed overnight in Ada to be near the doctor if Donna did not improve.

Charles Leader Diana Donna Kay Ada Donald Brooks

Lula 4 H Club Skating Party in Ada

Lula 4 H Club members traveled to Ada for a skating party Friday night. Thomas Fortner drove the school bus carrying the group. Attendees included Glor ia Jean Wofford Phyllis Williams Debbie Clifford Betsy Johnston Skipper Davis Keith Johnston Leonard Wofford Ginger Williams Linda Marsh Nancy Brock Sue Cooper Dickie Clifford Virginia Thompson Patsy Henry Davey Johnston Virginia Brock Lavonce Young Richard Nickels Larry Young Donnie Ronnie Clifford Sandra Brashier Oretha Walton and Mrs D R Clifford with Lula teachers Mr and Mrs C D Whelcher and daughter June Ann meeting at the rink.

Lula 4-H Club Ada Thomas Fortner Gloria Jean Wofford Phyllis Williams Debbie Clifford Betsy Johnston Skipper Davis Keith Johnston Leonard Wofford Ginger Williams Linda Marsh Nancy Brock Sue Cooper Dickie Clifford Virginia Thompson Patsy Henry Davey Johnston Virginia Brock Lavonce Young Richard Nickels Larry Young Donnie Ronnie Clifford Sandra Brashier Oretha Walton D. R. Clifford C. D. Whelcher Lula June Ann

Dinner Hosts Include Local Families in Ada and Roff

Mrs Simon Young Elane and Clay of Roff and Tammy Fort ner Ada along with Mrs Chester Treas Mark and Mrs Charley Williams and Diane Crow and Mrs Georgie Woolley shared Thursday dinner with Mr and Mrs David Brooks.

Simon Young Elane Clay Roff Tammy Fortner Ada Chester Treas Mark Charley Williams Diane Crow Georgie Woolley David Brooks

Brooks Return From Ada Visit

Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks returned home from Ada on Tuesday after visiting their children Mr and Mrs Ralph Wofford Mr and Mrs Glenn McGuire and Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks in the area.

Walter Brooks Ada Ralph Wofford Glenn McGuire Donald Brooks

Lula Grade School Teams Win Both Games Over Tupelo

Lula Grade School fourth through sixth grade teams hosted Tupelo on Thursday. The Lula girls defeated Tupelo 51 to 11 and the Lula boys won 35 to 20.

Lula Tupelo

Davey Johnston Spends Friday Night With Skipper Davis

Davey Johnston spent Friday night with Skipper Davis, a social gathering noted by local observers. The informal event highlighted the duo's appearance together in a community setting and drew attention from nearby residents.

Mrs. Cecil Bullard Visits Stonewall Visitor Group

Mrs. Cecil Bullard of Stonewall spent Thursday with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Lester Davis in a family gathering.

Cecil Bullard Stonewall Lester Davis

Visit by Williams Hill on Saturday Night

Shirley Williams and Ronald L. Hill visited Saturday night with Mrs. Donald Brooks, Linda, Diane and Dwayne. Donald wasn't home.

Shirley Williams Ronald L. Hill Donald Brooks Linda Diane Dwayne Donald

Community Family Dining in Lula and Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Fortner and Tammy with Mr and Mrs Curtis Williams and Christia visit Oklahoma City. Mr and Mrs Charles Leader Donna Diana and Fred Williams of Lula join supper with Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks Linda Diane and Dwayne. The Williams family then spend the night with Charley Williams and family in Lula.

Kenneth Fortner Tammy Curtis Williams Christia Oklahoma City Charles Leader Donna Diana Fred Williams Lula Donald Brooks Linda Diane Dwayne Williams Fred Charley Williams

Brooks Family Dines with Ada Relatives Sunday

Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks and their children of Ada visited Mrs Brooks parents Mr and Mrs D R Clifford for Sunday dinner observing a family gathering with extended relatives.

Donald Brooks Ada D. R. Clifford

Missionary Church Reports 33 in Sunday School

Rocky Point Missionary Baptist Church in Lula reported Sunday school attendance of 33, reflecting modest participation in the weekly program.

Rocky Point Missionary Baptist Church Lula

Wofford Family Trip to Ada Visits Relatives

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wofford and Evah Mae spent Friday night in Ada with their son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Jack Poole. They were visiting another daughter Miss Ruby Wofford Hospital.

Fred Wofford Evah Mae Ada Jack Poole Ruby Wofford Valley View Hospital

Johnston Family Visit With Parents At Stonewall

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Johnston and their children Jerry Karen Betty and Diana visited Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Paul Johnston in Stonewall.

Lloyd Johnston Jerry Karen Betty Diana Stonewall Paul Johnston

John Stevens cites three diseases delaying Panama project

John Stevens an early chief engineer for the Panama Canal attributes slow start to yellow fever malaria and cold feet hampering initial phases and progress on the project.

John Big Smoke) Stevens Panama Canal

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