Family Gathers for California Visit and Local Associations
The Burkhart family and relatives visiting from Chandler Ontario and West Covina California recount a busy month. They toured Knotts Berry Farm Santa's Village saw a Dodgers game in Los Angeles and shared time with numerous relatives in Ada Oklahoma and Norman. They also enjoyed church in Victorville and a mountain retreat near Arrowhead Lake before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D
Pauline
Arrowhead Lake
Victorville
Kenny Winters
L. D. Winters
Agnes Winters
Byng
J. R. Pendergress
Wilmorene Golden
Homer
Around The County Highlights In Oil Center And Nearby
Around The County reports visits among Ott Newby family and locals. Wilt Newby formerly lived near Oil Center, a busy hub where residents prepare produce for freezing jams and pickles. Danny Pierce visits Hayward relatives in California and Mrs Beulah Littles enjoys fresh vegetables from the Suttons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Ott Newby
Wilt
Mrs. Newby
Oil Center
Barnes and guests visit Lonnie Barnes family in Vaness
Mr and Mrs George Barnes with guests Mrs Ida George of Memphis Tenn spent Tuesday visiting at the home of Lonnie Barnes and family in Vaness. Mrs George extended her stay. she is the sister of Mrs George Barnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Barnes
Ida George
Memphis
Tenn
Vaness
Lonnie Barnes
George
Felkins Family Trip to Ventura Ends Week Visit
Jerry Felkins traveled to Ventura California Tuesday night after a week with his mother Mrs Venita Felkins brother Perry Felkins sister and husband Mr and Mrs Don Griffin in Oklahoma City. He has worked in California for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Felkins
Ventura
Calif
Venita Felkins
Perry Felkins
Don Griffin
Oklahoma City
Jerry
California
Newberry Family Visitors Call on Stonewall Residents
Mr and Mrs Hershel Newberry and Robin of St Louis arrived in Stonewall Friday to visit relatives including Mr and Mrs Howard Ganns and family and Mr and Mrs Frank Newberry. Hershel visited Phillips Petroleum in Bartlesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershel Newberry
Robin
St. Louis
Stonewall
Howard Ganns
Frank Newberry
Bartlesville
Phillip’s Petroleum Company
Robin Newberry
Judy
Joan Petty
Diana
Shelia Newberry
Pickett
Cathy
Frank Newberry Jr
the Newberry
Jack Newberry
Cecil Turner
Jerry
Antioch
Calif
Dickie Hendryx
Roff
Daniels Family Trip Reunites with Hazel and Dora Kin
Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Daniels and their daughter Mrs. Jim Lambert with Francis and Ada Daniels visit Hazel and Dora in Seminole County. They reconnect with Jim Harris and his sister Mrs. Flemming whom they remembered from Daniels' childhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Daniels
Jim Lambert
Francis
Laura Matthews
Ada
Daniels
Seminole County
Hazel
Dora
Jim Harris
Flemming
Mullinses Welcome Granddaughter in Miami Birth
Mr and Mrs Leon Mullins announce the birth of a granddaughter born Sunday to Mr and Mrs Jimmy Mullins in Miami. The mother is Fay Dowell formerly of Tupelo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Mullins
Jimmy Mullins
Miami
Mullins
Fay Dowell
Tupelo
Lilley Family Hosts Visitor Group From Ada and Holdenville
Last week visiting the Lilleys included Mr and Mrs Cleth Myrick of Holdenville and Mr and Mrs Allie Lilley with Mrs Vera Walker of Ada. A California grandchild family and five children joined them Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Lilley
Cleth Myrick
Holdenville
Allie Lilley
Vera Walker
Ada
Steel
California
Lilleys
Nazarene Church Hosts Weekend Services
Rev Glen Jones preached Friday night at the Nazarene Church in Ada. Rev and Mrs Lilley led both Sunday morning and Sunday night services at the same church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Jones
Ada
The
Nazarene Church
Lilley
Byrd Family Weekend Visit Precedes Overseas Departure
Mr and Mrs Benny Byrd visited his mother Mrs Bessie Byrd and brother Doyce Byrd over the weekend Benny Byrd plans to leave for overseas Ila Hill of Tupelo visited her mother Mrs Bessie Byrd and brother Doyce Byrd on Sunday both families share the trip pending Benny Byrd’s overseas deployment and a Sunday visit with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benny Byrd
Bessie Byrd
Doyce
Ila Hill
Tupelo
Doyce Byrd
Granger Family Vacation Visit to Colorado Planned
Mr and Mrs Bob Granger and Robby of Oklahoma City spent Friday night and Saturday with her parents Mr and Mrs Howard Ganns and family Robby stayed with his grandparents for a week while his parents vacation in Colorado
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Granger
Robby
Oklahoma City
Howard Ganns
Colorado
Vacation trip ends for Albert and Ila Pevehouse
Albert Pevehouse Ila Pevehouse and granddaughter Glenda West return from a three week vacation visiting relatives. They began June 5 traveling by car across the Oklahoma Texas line the car quit and they were towed to Wellington Texas. They rode a bus from Shamrock Texas to Ontario California delaying arrival several hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ila Pevehouse
Albert
Glenda West
Charles Golden
Homer
California
Okla- Tex
Wellington
Tex
Shamrock
Ontario
Calif
Ada
Peve House Guests Visit Greenwood Then See Father in Nursing Home
Mr and Mrs Albert Pevehouse and Glenda spent Thursday and Friday at Greenwood Arkansas with Mrs W L Pevehouse and visited Albert s father W L Pevehouse a patient in a nursing home recuperating from surgery in May Kenny Winters West Covina California Charles Golden Homer and Mr and Mrs Eddie Chapman Ramona Neaatha Monette Santra Al and Jim Fittstown accompanied by Kenny Winters and Charles Golden spent a while Monday with Mrs Agnes Winters Byng
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Pevehouse
Glenda
Greenwood
Ark
W. L. Pevehouse
Albert
Kenny Winters
West Covina
Calif
Charles Golden
Homer
Eddie Chapman
Ramona
Neaatha
Monette
Santra
Jim
Fittstown
Agnes Winters
Byng
Dinner guests visit Ada family on Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Wommack and Jon Ann were dinner guests Sunday of their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Web Scroggins, Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Wommack
Jon Ann
Web Scroggins
Ada
Visits Across Town Tie In With Pendergrass Family
Charlie Sliger of Ada visited Friday with his sister and husband Mr and Mrs J R Pendergrass. Kenny Winters of West Covina California and Charles Golden of Homer stayed from Tuesday to Friday last week with their grandparents Mr and Mrs J R Pendergrass. Arlie Morrison and Melburne spent Saturday afternoon with the J R Pendergrass family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Sliger
Ada
J. R. Pendergrass
Kenny Winters
West Covina
Calif
Charles Golden
Homer
Arlie Morrison
Melburne
Carter and Smith visit relatives in Oklahoma City
A social note records Mr. and Mrs. George Carter and Mr. and Mrs. Murray Smith visiting relatives in Oklahoma City. Also present were their niece and family Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Haley Kaye Lynn Joe and Kirby Sayre and Mr. and Mrs. Carter Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Carter
Murray Smith
T. H. Haley
Kaye Lynn
Joe and Kirby
Sayre
Carter Williams
Oklahoma City
McNeill Family Vacation in Plainview Texas
Mr and Mrs Floyd McNeill and Bart visited Plainview Texas over the weekend with their daughter Donita and son in law Richard Norton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd McNeill
Bart
Plainview, Tex
Donita and
Richard Norton
Berry grandsons visit in Oklahoma City and Rebee
Mr and Mrs Jess Berry hosted their grandsons Gene Berryman of Oklahoma City and Charlie Berryman of Rebee for a Saturday together with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Berryman
Gene Berryman
Oklahoma City
Charlie Berryman
Rebee
Ada Families Gather for Weekend Visit
Mrs Gene Poorman Lisa Kay and Richard were Mr and Mrs Don Cook and Jessica and Tony Bob Cook all of Ada. Mr and Mrs Loyd Lang Travis and Randy spent last weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Robert Lang Achille and with her parents Mr and Mrs W P Hale Colbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Poorman
Lisa
Kay
Richard
Don Cook
Jessica
Tony Bob Cook
Ada
Loyd Lang
Travis
Randy
Robert Lang
Achille
W. P. Hale
Colbert
Irving and Wichita Couples Visit Family in Town
Mr and Mrs Bonnie Davis and Micheal from Irving Texas and Mr and Mrs Ronnie Carpenter from Wichita Kansas spent the weekend here with the ladies parents Mr and Mrs W B McLish and Vicki Vicki then returned to Irving with the Davis family for the week Ronnie and Sharon Carpenter visited his parents Mr and Mrs Wayne Carpenter Jackie and Larry
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Davis
Micheal
Irving
Tex
Ronnie Carpenter
Wichita
Kan
Ladie
W. B. McLish
Vicki
Davis
Ronnie
Sharon Carpenter
Wayne Carpenter
Jackie
Larry
Family visits and baby born at Maxwell and Ada
Mr and Mrs Billy Lee and family spent Sunday at Maxwell visiting Marian Willoughby and family. A new daughter Vicki Ann was born June 24 at Valley View Hospital to the Lees' sister in law Mrs Leroy Willoughby. Various relatives from Ada Seminole Kiowa and Norman joined in weekend gatherings and bean canning with Lee family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Lee
Sonja
Kent
Kevin
Maxwell
Marion Willoughby
Lees
Valley View Hospital
Leroy Willoughby
Oil Center
Vicki Ann
Lee
Marsha
Sharon Edge
Kiowa
W. A. Lee
Carl
Terry Lee
Leroy Gentry
Ada
Herman Wilson
Judy
Karen
David
Seminole
Bonnie Lee
Billy
Elmer Lees
Calvin Lee
Carolyn
Richard
Bobby
Norman
Calvin
Odden
Ark
Donald Norman
Gary
Mary
Rubean Orphan Sr
Roberta
Elmer Lee
Can
Wayne Spearman
Sherri
Jimmie Haley
Sue
Roy Gentry
Loree
Kim
Tim
Anna Lee
Nance Family Summer Visit and Barber Quartet Contest
Mrs. Bobby Nance and daughters Pamela and Nancy from Cedar Rapids Iowa visited J M Nance family. Bobby remained in Cedar Rapids to compete with the Vigor Tones barber shop quartet at the International Contest in Boston. Mr Haskell Nance Loree and Tulsa guests joined for a Sulphur family reunion at Platt National Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Nance
Pamela
Nancy
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Bobby
J. M. Nance
Danny
Vigortones
Boston
Mass
Haskell Nance
Loree
Tulsa
Platt National Park
Local craftsman roots in family chair legacy
In Oil Center Minnie Lewis recalls Postel Robertson and her grandfather Ples Roberts who made turning chairs from hickory. He loaded a wagon and traded chairs for hogs and poultry, supplying the Masonic Hall at Center years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Lewis
Postel Robertson
Ples Roberts
Masonic Hall
Center
Oklahoma City Visitors Spend Time With Local Residents
Mrs. Myrtle Evan and Mrs. Fon Busby both from Oklahoma City and Katherne Terrille of Oklahoma City visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis for Wednesday night and Thursday. Paul Roberts of Midwest City also joined the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Evan
Oklahoma City
Fon Busby
Phoenix
Ariz
Katherne Terrille
Frank Lewis
Paul Roberts
Midwest City
Mrs Clinnie Crow Recovering at Valley View Hospital
Mrs Clinnie Crow is a patient at Valley View Hospital. Mr Alvin Wells Mrs Alvin Wells and Eddie Hayes Choctaw visited Saturday night and Sunday. We hope for her a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinnie Crow
Valley View Hospital
Alvin Wells
Eddie Hayes
Isaacs Family Ties Noted Across New Mexico Towns
Mr and Mrs Jay Isaacs and Janice of Carlsbad New Mexico are mentioned alongside Mr and Mrs Willie Isaacs of Galey and Mr and Mrs Sidney Isaacs in a family notices item outlining relatives and residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Isaacs
Janice
Carlsbad
N. M
Willie Isaacs
Galey
Sidney Isaacs
Mrs Hansel Burk Makes 107 Jars of Jelly
Mrs Hansel Burk reports she canned 107 jars of plum and blackberry jelly. She says the preserves will make for good eating this winter.
Shawnee Family Visit Extends Weekend Stay
Mr and Mrs Casey Thomas and son Jimmy of Shawnee visited Mr and Mrs Bryan Thomas on Saturday. The Bryan Thomases returned home with them to Shawnee for a week long visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey Thomas
Jimmy
Shawnee
Bryan Thomas
Bryan Thomases
Mrs Marge Thomas Visits Friends Saturday
Mrs Marge Thomas Shaw nee called on Mrs Frank Lewis Saturday. Mrs Ruth Sutton and Mrs Gerald Sutton were visitors also.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marge Thomas
Shawnee
Frank Lewis
Ruth Sutton
Gerald Sutton
Cox Family Vacation Reported From Oklahoma City
Mrs. Nannie Cox learned that her son Dewayne Cox and his wife are spending their vacation in New Mexico from Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie Cox
Oklahoma City
Dewayne Cox
New Mexico
Melvin Newby and Jack Perrine Drive New Pickups
Melvin Newby and Jack Perrine were seen driving two new pickup trucks, showcasing the latest models. The sighting highlights local interest in new vehicle releases and the pair's apparent enthusiasm for the latest automotive features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Newby
Jack Perrine
Oil Center attendees to Pentecostal Holiness Camp meeting
A number of residents from Oil Center are traveling to a Pentecostal Holiness Camp meeting east of Ada to participate in religious services and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil Center
Ada
Willis Sutton Visits Mrs. Floy Burk With Corn
Willis Sutton visited Mrs. Floy Burk on Friday and brought corn to freeze for storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Sutton
Local Social Mixer Names Many Guests Over Weekend
Mrs Pearl Roberts visited Mrs Ruth Sutton Friday morning. Mrs Gean Pierce and Danny Hayward California visited with several Suttons over Thursday dinner. Other guests included Mrs Eu vona Franks Shellie Janet c and Mrs Lena Soward Mrs Vance Price and Mrs Anna Mae Sutton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Roberts
Ruth Sutton
Gean Pierce
Danny
Hayward
Calif
Euvona Franks
Shellie
Janice
Lena Soward
Vance Price
Anna Mae Sutton
Chris
Beverly
Willis Sutton
Wellses Visit Friends and Hospital in Valley View
Mr and Mrs Alvin Wells of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Curt Wells and Mr and Mrs Albert Crow. They visited Mrs Crow in Valley View Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Wells
Oklahoma City
Curt Wells
Albert Crow
Crow
Valley View Hospital
Snake in Garden Ends in Tragic Decapitation
A man named Mr. Lewis sat on a yard swing Saturday when a copperhead emerged from a rock garden. He quickly struck and severed the snake’s head. Nearby children who were playing had possibly disturbed the reptile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Lewis
Robertson brothers visit Frank Lewis Saturday
Jimmy and Jerry Robertson visited Frank Lewis Saturday afternoon in a brief social call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy and
Jerry Robertson
Frank Lewis
Weekend Supper Guests Share Family Circle
Mr and Mrs Red Coffin and baby visit Mr and Mrs H B Griffiths with William Ray and Jeanete. Mr and Mrs Loyd Burkan Ronnie and Raymond Teel share Sunday supper with Floyd Burk Sr. Mr and Mrs Leon Willoughby dine with the Burk family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Coffin
H. B. Griffiths
William Ray
Jeanete
Loyd Burk
Ronnie
Raymond Teel
Floyd Burk Sr
Leon Willoughby
Burk
Joe Cravens Sustains 25 Stitch Arm Injury After Accident
Saturday night Joe Cravens was injured in an accident requiring 25 stitches in his arm. The incident prompted medical treatment and a precautionary visit to a hospital for assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Cravens
Visiting families converge on Mrs. Lona Soward in Evansville
A long list of relatives from Artesia Colorado Hayward Corona Buellton Ada and Tecumseh visit Mrs. Lona Soward and Mr. Roy Soward in Evansville Indiana. Spouses children and babies gather for dinners and ice cream on Sunday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bones Holcomb
Brenda
Stevie
Ronnie
Jackie
Ranee
Artesia
Colo
Wilt Coverington
Rangely
Gean Pierce
Danny
Hayward
Calif
O. W. Wren
Buellton
Naomia Orbit
Randy
Corona
Lona Soward
Roy Soward
Evansville
Ind
Vannie Northam
G. Brown
Tecumseh
Vera Fountain
Wilma Smith
Ada
George Spurlock
Ben Robertson
Gerald Sutton
Chris
Beverly
Ruth Sutton
Earl Franks
Shellie
Local visitors and family gatherings span Ada and area
Mrs. Jerry Bullard and three children arrived from Los Angeles for an extended visit with sister Mrs. Frank Roberts in Oil Center. Anna Mae Sutton and Beverly joined Mrs. Euvonne Franks and Shellie for ice cream on Shellie’s birthday. Many other families including the Megees, Vaughns, and Dorthy Terry met and hosted relatives through Sunday and Monday. Palmer Grocery at Byng nears grand opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Bullard
Los Angeles
Calif
Frank Roberts
Bullard
Geraldine McCutcheon
Oil Center
Anna Mae Sutton
Beverly
Euvonne Franks
Shellie
Lance Family Enjoys Picnic and Swim at Turner Falls
Mr and Mrs Edward Lance along with sons Jimmy and Bobby spent Sunday at Turner Falls. Mrs Lance said the family had a wonderful time picnicking and swimming together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Lance
Jimmy
Bobby
Turner Falls
Snake disrupts water pump and nearby road incident
Mrs. Anna Mae Sutton reported a snake blocked their water pump, requiring a repairman after days of pump trouble. Mrs. Ruth Sutton saw a large snake cross the highway on Monday, ran over it, and a quail collided with her radiator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Mae Sutton
Ruth Sutton
Sunday School Attendance and Visits Noted at Local Churches
Forty four attended Sunday School at New Bethel Baptist Church while Midway Assembly of God reported 60 in Sunday School. Reva Bynumm and family dined with the Donnie Balthrop family, and the Thorin family from Denver visited C. A. Gentry. Mrs. Thorin is remembered as Bobbie Gentry. Relatives and friends visited the Thorins, including Annie Mayer of Tupelo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois V. Gentry
New Bethel Baptist Church
Midway
John C. Thorin
Denver
Colo
C. A. Gentry
Thorin
Bobbie Gentry
Thorins
Annie Mayer
Tupelo
Controlled Deer Hunts Planned in Oklahoma Refuges
Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission after a June 23 special meeting authorized further study into permit based controlled deer hunts on state game refuges except McCurtain County. The public hearing on July 19 will discuss hunt methods and procedures and note hunts on other refuges support healthy deer herds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission
McCurtain County
Wendell Bever
Wildlife Department
McAlester Naval Depot
Bever
Commission
Judge Howell Presides On July 7 Court Docket
A district court motion calendar set for July 7 will be presided over by Judge Bob Howell. The docket includes motions to enter deficiency judgment, demurrers, motions to strike and to make more definite and certain, and various judgments across multiple civil cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
Bob Howell
Ross W. Warmack
W. Ernest McCarty
William W. Woolley
Clart Miles
Elayne Randall
P. J. Miles
D. R. Clifford
Jonnie Lee Herring
D-B-A- Ada Cab Co
Roy Ray Hays
State of Oklahoma
Dorothy J. Ebrite
Pontotoc County Soil and Water Conservation District
Myrtle Cooper
Elmer Cooper
First National Bank and Trust Co
Ada
Max J. Wilson
Charles S. Mayfield
Oklahoma State Bank
Frank DeMarco
Valley View Hospital
Crawford W. Martin
Michael W. Campbell
Jess J. Mitchell
Myrtle Roberts
Go-Jet Service, Inc
Betty Ely
Don E. Summers
Core Finance Co
Temple
Mrs Dorothy Millican Spends Weekend at Home
Mrs Dorothy Millican returned home for the weekend to relax and spend time with family. She was welcomed back by relatives and enjoyed a quiet stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Millican
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lucille Ganns
Gayle Burkhart
Chandler
Rosa Burkhart
Bill Pevehouse
Orie Pevehouse
Debra
Cora Lou
Kenny
Lewis Winters
Wayne
Sissy
Dale
Bobby Dee Winters
Bobby Jr
Hal Lynn
Sherry
Max
Doug
Claremont
Lee Ballenger
Ronnie Hale
Laverne
Dewell Pevehouse
David Anderson
Pamelia
Butch
Azusa
Orland Pevehouse
Susan
Johnnie
Paul
Clifford
Knotts Berry Farm
Santa's Village
Disneyland
Marine Land
Gaylon Jones
Bert Jones
O'Dell Jones
Gaylon
Wanda Lamb
Jones
Danny Pierce
Albert Earl Pierce
Willie Pierce
Beulah Littles
Pauls Valley
Hansel Burk
Bonelle Holcomb
Earl Frank
Martha Franks
Mrs. Franks
Joe Holmes
JLH
Rollo
Bertha Dyche
Dyche
Billings
Oklo
Holmes
Steed
Oakman
Magnetos
Lester L. Luton
Glenn Megee
Broken Arrow
Jim Megee
Ivan Vaughn
Dewight Megee
Ivon Vaughn
Dorthy Terry
Megees
Florence Ferry
John Felton
Thorns
R. H. Hagar
Kate Doris
L. A. Davis
Cleveland
Bill Gentry
Ervin Myers
Milo Watkins
Palmer Grocery
Reva Royce Bynumm
Donnie Balthrop
Hamilton
Bulova
Gem Jewelers
Oklahoma
Main
Ada, Oklahoma
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