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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1956

Page

5

God and Country theme marks Stonewall church service

An unusually fine Methodist church service Sunday themed God and my country featured Rev. Ronald Ritchie speaking From Sea to Shining Sea. Scouts Bill Basset and Charles Butler earned the God and Country scouting badge, presented by their mothers with fathers honored for support.

Methodist Ronald Ritchie Bill Basset Charles Butler Stonewall God Bill Hunt

Mrs Mae Christian Undergoes Surgery at Cowling Clinic

Mrs Mae Christian had surgery at the Cowling Clinic on Monday. Mr and Mrs M L Jamison and their sons Rickie and Bobby of Shawnee visited Mrs Jamison Sr over the weekend. Jamison and family returned home Sunday evening, while Mrs Jamison and the children stayed longer.

Mae Christian Cowling Clinic M. L. Jamison Rickie Bobby Shawnee Jamison

Chaddicks Visit Chaddicks and Goss Kin Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Max Chaddick with daughters from Pauls Valley spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Chaddick and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Goss.

Max Chaddick Daughters of Pauls Valley Wesley Chaddick Lloyd Goss

Mrs Raford May Visits Relatives In Enid

Mrs Raford May and her daughters with Mrs Lee Miller and Mrs Ray Miller and children drove to Enid last week. They stayed from Wednesday to Friday visiting S/Sgt R J Alexander and Mrs Lacrecia Cowan.

Raford May Lee Miller Spaulding Ray Miller Enid R. J. Alexander Lacrecia Cowan

Variety at the Variety store changes hands

Mr and Mrs Fred Wallis have purchased the Variety store from J E Martin and are now in business. Mr and Mrs Martin have moved to Okemah where Mrs Martin has a job in the school system.

Fred Wallis J. E. Martin

Griffins Recount Family Move Toward New Homes

Mr and Mrs W B Griffin note their children dispersing. Willis Griffin and family head to Beaumont Texas to start anew after eight weeks with relatives. Daughter Mrs Bobby Bright and her family relocate to Ogdensburg New York to work with a construction firm. Bright visits Norman beforehand.

W. B. Griffin Willis Beaumont Tex Griffins Bobby Bright Ogdensburg N. Y Bright

Elliot Family Heads to California for Ten Day Vacation

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Elliot with Mrs. Firmin Gibson and daughters Margaret Ann and Ruth Elaine left Sunday for California to enjoy a ten day vacation.

Bill Elliot Firmin Gibson Margaret Ann Ruth Elaine California

Goss Couple Returns from California Vacation

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Goss came home from California claiming they fished constantly during the trip. Goss angrily denied any claim of not catching fish, insisting he never fishes without catching something.

Lloyd Goss California Goss

Mrs Ethel Rives Visits Kin in Oklahoma

Mrs. Ethel Rives of Madill visits daughter Mrs. B. J. Jennings and Mr. Jennings. Mr. and Mrs. Arvel Jennings spend Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Jennings in Antlers.

Ethel Rives of Madill B. J. Jennings Mr. Jennings Arvel Jennings Mrs. W. D. Jennings Antlers

Towerys Leave for California From Visit to Uncle

Mr and Mrs Shirley Towery and their daughters have completed a two week visit with her uncle Calvin Willis and departed Monday for California.

Shirley Towery Calvin Willis California

Grandchildren Spend Sunday with Jesse Garretts

Royce Lee Patricia Fern and Terry Garrett visited Jesse's grandparents Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Garrett on Sunday for a family gathering.

Royce Lee Patricia Fern Terry Garrett Jesse Mrs. B. J. Garrett

Elkins Family Hosts Guests Then Moves to California

Guests Sunday included Mrs. Bill Elliot and daughter Jean Ann of Chickasha along with Mr and Mrs Glen Elkins and Glen Jr. The Elkins family left Monday for San Diego to make their home during Glen's stateside military duty.

George Elkins Bill Elliot Jean Ann Chickasha Glen Elkins Glen, Jr Glen San Diego Calif

Marcus Carter Spends Weekend With Wife Back Home

Marcus Carter returns home from the city to enjoy a weekend with his wife. The brief reunion is described as a low key family moment during his time away.

Marcus Carter

Mrs. Caroline Lawson and Andrea Visit Woolleys

Mrs Caroline Lawson and her daughter Andrea visit Mr and Mrs W W Woolley in New Orleans. They plan to stay until July 14 when Mrs Lawson will return.

Caroline Lawson Andrea New Orleans Mrs. Lawson Mrs W. W. Woolley

New Orleans and Andrea Head to Camp Mystic in Texas

New Orleans and Andrea will spend six weeks at Camp Mystic in Texas, engaging in a structured program for outdoor activities and personal development. The move outlines a short-term relocation for the planned summer sojourn.

New Orleans Andrea Texas Camp Mystic

Mrs McKoy Family Visit Near Oklahoma City

Mrs George McKoy spent the previous week in Oklahoma City visiting her son Brown and his wife. The McKoys and Mrs George Ann Amato drove to the city Saturday and returned Sunday with Mrs McKoy. Rev and Mrs Clifton McKoy and children came Monday evening to stay over the Fourth with the McKoys.

George McKoy Oklahoma City Brown

Stonewall Mail Carrier Takes Vacation With Family

Ora Morris a Route 2 Stonewall mail carrier is on vacation. He his wife and grandson Bill of Houston traveled to Texoma rented a cabin and went fishing together during the trip.

Ora Morris Stonewall Bill Houston Texoma

Gaar Corner social news from Mrs Dale Melton

Mrs Olen James and son Raymond Earl of Oklahoma City visited with Mr and Mrs Frank James on Wednesday night and Thursday. Mr and Mrs Charles Lankow and daughter Lynn of San Diego arrived for a month long vacation with Mrs Lankow’s parents Mr and Mrs Marvin Hamblin.

Olen James Raymond Earl Oklahoma City Frank James Charles Lankow Lynn Oé San Diego Calif

Oklahoma City Visit By James and Raymond Earl

James and Raymond Earl of Oklahoma City visited the Frank Jameses on Sunday and Sunday night, sharing time at the home and attending events together.

James and Raymond Earl Oklahoma City Frank Jameses

Monday Guests Visit Stevens Family Picnic

Monday visitors at the Stevens home included C D Chapman and Patsy from Imperial Beach California, C W Harvey and Vir ginia and Ruthie from Arlington Texas, C D Stevens family members Angie Carrol Pearlie Darr ell Wynnewood, C L Stevens Dean Roxana of Davis. They enjoyed a picnic lunch and watermelon feast at Platt National Park in Sulphur.

C. D. Stevens C. D. Chapman Patsy Imperial Beach Calif C. W. Harvey Virginia Ruthie Arlington Tex Angie Carrol Pearlie Darrell Wynnewood C. L. Stevens Dean Roxana Davis Platt National Park

Kneisel Family Leaves for California After Visit

Mr and Mrs Melvin Kneisel and family depart Monday for their California home after spending two weeks with Mrs Kneisel s parents Mr and Mrs O F Snipes.

Melvin Kneisel California

Bradley, Stevens Visit On Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs Phillip Bradley with David and Wayne visited Mr and Mrs C D Stevens Sunday afternoon.

Phillip Bradley David and Wayne Mrs. C. D. Stevens

Penning ton and Pennington Guests Visit Monday Night

Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Harrell Gene visited Mr and Mrs Alvie Pennington on Monday night in a social gathering.

Neville Pennington Harrell Gene Mrs Alvie Pennington

Mrs Anita Harbour Visits Duncan Friends This Week

Mrs Anita Harbour is visiting friends in Duncan this week. Local social notes confirm her trip and hosted gatherings with Duncan acquaintances during her stay.

Anita Harbour Duncan

Miss Violet Nelson Undergoes Major Surgery

Miss Violet Nelson underwent major surgery at Valley View Hospital Friday morning. The report notes a successful procedure with stable condition and plans for continued recovery in the hospital.

Violet Nelson Valley View Hospital

Horsley and Griffin Charge Into Madill Business Deal

Claud Horsley accompanied by Sid Griffin of Stratford trans acted business in Madill Wednesday.

Claud Horsley Sid Griffin Stratford Madill

Oklahoma visitors join Snipes at Sunday gathering

Aldy Robbins of Oklahoma City, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Austell, Mrs. Fred Bunyard, Lewis Kroth of Ada and Mrs. Dale Hunt of Bartlesville visited Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Snipes Sunday.

Aldy Robbins Oklahoma City Bob Austell Fred Bunyard Lewis Kroth Ada Dale Hunt Bartlesville Fletcher Snipes

Stevens Family Rejoices Over Large Holiday Visit List

Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Stevens reported visits from all their children and most of their 16 grandchildren in recent weeks. Weekend guests included Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Chapman and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Harvey and daughters Virginia and Ruth of Arlington Texas. Sunday visitors included Claude Stevens Angie Carrol Pearlie Darrell of Davis and Orval Stevens Dean Roxana Wynnewood plus Doug Chapman Linda Jane Oklahoma City Jasper Bryant family Herman Robertson Stonewall and Enoch Chapman Ada.

C. D. Stevens C. D. Chapman Patsy Imperial Beach Calif Orval Stevens Dean Roxana Wynnewood Doug Chapman Linda Jane Oklahoma City Jasper Bryant Herman _ Robertson Stonewall Enoch Chapman Ada

Norman visit for McKinney family and newborn Charles See

Mrs. Cressie McKinney and Jerry visit Norman to meet Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Pass and their new baby, Charles See.

Mrs. Cressie McKinney and Jerry Norman Mrs. Nolan Pass New Baby Charles See

Mrs J C James and Family Attendance Note

Mrs J C James together with Norma and Mary attended Wednesday night activities, with the entry listing the family in a social or public event context.

Stevens Family Reunion in Davis Meeting in Oklahoma City

Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Stevens traveled to Davis on Monday to meet their daughter and her family Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Chapman and Patsy, who were visiting in Oklahoma City. The gathering occurred at the home of their son Mr. and Mrs. Claude Stevens. The Chapmans then departed for their home in California Monday.

C. D. Stevens Davis C. D. Chapman Patsy Oklahoma City Claude Stevens Chapmans California

Mrs J E Maddox Visits Pennington Family

Mrs. J. E. Maddox spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Milo Pennington and their family, sharing time and hospitality.

J. E. Maddox Milo Pennington

Saturday Visit to Valley View Hospital Illness

Saturday night Mr. and Mrs. Henry Little visited Miss Violet Nelson and Mrs. S. H. Muncy who are confined to Valley View Hospital.

Henry Little Violet Nelson S. H. Muncy Valley View Hospital

Wood Couple Visits Oklahoma City Hosts Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs R L Wood of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs B B Jackson over the weekend sharing hospitality and social time in the community.

R. L. Wood Oklahoma City Mrs B. B. Jackson

Austell Horton Family Visits Oklahoma City Couple

Mr and Mrs Austell Horton of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Tom Burch.

Mrs. Austell Horton Oklahoma City Mrs Tom Burch

Pennington Visit Supper Shared by Ada Residents

Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue and Roy of Ada had supper with Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington Friday night.

Mrs. Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue Roy Ada Mrs Alva Pennington

Milo Pennington Leaves Cucumbers for Mrs Inez Pennington

Milo Pennington stopped by and left Mrs Inez Pennington a basket of cucumbers to be collected Monday morning.

Milo Pennington Inez Pennington

Penningtons Attend Ada Political Rally

Mr and Mrs D N Pennington and Harrell Gene and Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington attended a political rally in Ada on Monday.

D. N. Pennington Harrell Gene Alva Pennington Ada

Ledford 85th Birthday Celebrated by Family

Family and friends gathered Sunday to honor Mrs. H C Ledford on her 85th birthday. Attendees included Avery Pennington Fleeta Joyce Daisy Prince Violet Blanchard Jim Ledford C L Donald Darrell Ledford Janet Sue Harrell Gene and W A Pennington among others from Blanchard Oklahoma City and Gar Corner.

H. C. Ledford Avery Pennington Fleeta Joyce Daisy Prince Violet Awton Raymond Holland Carl Ray Oma Young Oklahoma City Jim Ledford C. L Donald Darrell Ledford Janet Sue Blanchard D. N. Pennington Harrell Gene W., A. Pennington Gaar Corner

Visiters At Arvel Davis Home Friday Night

Those who visited the Arvel Davis home Friday night were Otis Wiles and two sons Wyndel and Dean and daughter Janice Diana, Mrs. Rebecca Wiles and Mrs. Deloris Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Stevens will spend the weekend with her sister Mrs. Farris Padgett of Mineola Texas.

Arvel Davis Otis Wiles Wyndel and Dean Janice Diana Rebecca Wiles Deloris Davis Mrs. Earl Stevens Mrs Farris Padgett Mineola, Tex

Local Social Event Hosts and Guests Lead to Evening

Beulah Elmore Susie Wilson Effie Scott Minnie E Sanders Georgie Stevens attend a gathering hosted by Mrs Minnie Maloy and Mrs Cord ie Davis with Mrs Ray Goodman as a visitor among the guests.

Beulah Elmore Susie Wilson Effie Scott Minnie E. Sanders Georgie Stevens Ray Goodman Minnie Maloy Cordie Davis

Alexandria couple welcomes baby girl Vickie Maxine

Mr and Mrs Max Johnson of Alexandria Louisiana are proud parents of a daughter born on June 24 She is named Vickie Maxine Mrs Johnson formerly Ruth Cavel of Stonewall reads the announcement

Max Johnson Alexandria, la Vickie Maxine Johnson Ruth Cavel Stonewall

Hale Visit Near Stonewall At D W Malo y Home

Mr and Mrs R L Hale of Stonewall visited in the D W Maloy home Sunday.

R. L. Hale of Stonewall D. W. Maloy

WMU Party At Ahloso School House Attended By Two Women

Mrs. Arvel Davis and Mrs. Anna Rose attended the WMU gathering Tuesday night at the Ahloso school house.

Arvel Davis Anna Rose WMU Ahloso

Work Crews Complete Home Improvements on Saturday

People around the Arvel Davis residence on Saturday included Mick Scott Jess Ross Curtis Ross Bill Johnston finishing a concrete porch and Clifford Harrell with son Paul Wayne drilling a new water well.

Arvel Davis Mick Scott Jess Ross Curtis Ross Bill Johnston Clifford Harrell Paul Wayne

Stonewall visit by Davis families Sunday evening

Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Davis and daughter Jewel of Stonewall visited their son Mr. and Mrs. Arvel Davis on Sunday evening.

W. J. Davis Jewel of Stonewall Arvel Davis

Seminole Family Visits Father This Wednesday

Mr. and Mrs. Gorden Malov and children Larry Sherry and Keith Rae of Seminole visited his father Mr and Mrs D W Maloy on Wednesday afternoon.

Gorden Malov Larry, Sherry Keith Rae Seminole D. W. Maloy

Weekend Social Visits Across D. W. Maloy and Nearby Homes

Mick Scott hosted in the D. W. Maloy residence Sunday afternoon. Visitors included Gordon Maloy and son Larry from Seminole on Saturday, Denise Murphy from Oklahoma City, and Bud Murphy with Bedford from Fox. Gerald Scott vacationing and visiting Bud Murphy’s family. Don Kretsinger visited his father Douglas Kretsinger last weekend. H. H. Evans guests included Mamie Flowers of Stonewall, a sister and family, Pat Ellis, Thelma Lee, Patty Evans, and D. T. Evans of Ada plus J. L. Evans’ family from Portland Park.

Gordon Maloy Larry John Murphy Denise Oklahoma City Mick Scott Gerald Scott Bud Murphy Son Bedford Fox Don Kretsinger Mrs Douglas Kretsinger H. H. Evans Mamie Flowers Stonewall Pat Ellis Thelma Lee Patty D. T. Evans Ada J. L. Evans Portland Park

Mrs Mathie James Visits Frank James Household Friends

Mrs Mathie James of San Diego California joins Mrs Millie Sherrill and Mrs Julie Westfall of Oklahoma City for a Friday visit with Mr and Mrs Frank James.

Mathie James San Diego Calif Millie Sherrill Julie Westfall Oklahoma City Frank James

Duncan visitors share week with local families

Mrs. Bobby Gardner and Vick ie along with Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Snipes Jr. and family and Mr. and Mrs. Corky Snipes and family, all of Duncan, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Snipes and Wanda this week.

Bobby Gardner Vickie O. F. Snipes Jr Corky Snipes Duncan O. F. Snipes Wanda

Healdton Visit Highlights Local Social Round

Mrs. C. E. Fulton hosts Myrna Statton and Shirley Thompson from Healdton who visited Mr. and Mrs. Tom Burch on Friday.

C. E. Fulton Myrna Statton Shirley Thompson Healdton Tom Burch

Cruce Family Visits Grandparents in Arkansas

Mr and Mrs Charles Cruce and their children Melody and Gay visited in the I A Bradley home the past week. They were moving from Alabama to Ft Smith Ark Melody and Gay stayed with their grandparents for an extended visit.

Charles Cruce Melody Gay I. A. Bradley Alabama Ft. Smith Ark

Ada Shoppers Inez and Clarence Pennington Visit Saturday

Mrs Inez Pennington and Mrs Clarence Pennington shopped in Ada Saturday afternoon as local residents ran errands and socialized.

Inez Pennington Clarence Pennington Ada

Mrs Houston Muncy Hospitalized in Ada

Mrs Houston Muncy is confined to a hospital in Ada. The brief notes her admission and current medical status.

Houston Muncy Ada

Visit to Lindsay Family Ends With Ice Cream Treat

Harrell Gene visited Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Payne and family in Lindsay Tuesday night. The Paynes treated them to a freezer of homemade ice cream.

D. N. Pennington Harrell Gene Ernest Payne Lindsay Paynes

Mr and Mrs Harvey Mitchell and Family Mentioned in Notice

Mr and Mrs Harvey Mitchell and children and Mrs Gladys appear in a brief community notice involving a family event or arrangement. The fragment identifies surnames and relations but lacks context on action date or location.

Harvey Mitchell Gladys

Sanders visit Maloys Wednesday night

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sanders called on Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Maloy Wednesday night in a social visit.

Robert Sanders D. W. Maloy

Mr and Mrs Mick Scott Visit D W Maloy Home Friday

Mr and Mrs Mick Scott visited the D W Maloy home on Friday, sharing a brief social call and extending greetings.

Mick Scott D. W. Maloy

Mrs Henry Little Visits Stratford Relative Monday

Mrs Henry Little visited her mother Mrs W L Standridge in Stratford on Monday.

Henry Little W. L. Standridge Stratford

Pennington and Ledford Families Celebrate Birthday

Mr and Mrs W A Pennington and Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Harrell Gene visited Mr and Mrs H C Ledford in Blanchard Sunday. They enjoyed a birthday dinner honoring Mrs Ledford. Mrs W A Pennington is a daughter of Mrs Ledford.

W. A. Pennington Neville Pennington Harrell Gene H. C. Ledford Blanchard Mrs. Ledford

Mr and Mrs Henry Little Take Family Trip to Ardmore

Mr and Mrs Henry Little and their daughter Mrs Joleta Wall Rath with boys traveled to Ardmore on Friday and flew home to Miami Florida on Sunday after a brief trip.

Henry Little Joleta Wallrath Ardmore Miami Fla

Phillips Family Spends Saturday with Tom and Mrs Burches

Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Phillips and son Tommy of Oklahoma City visited the Tom Burches on Saturday.

C. H. Phillips Tommy Oklahoma City Tom Burches

Davis Visit With Johnston Family in Lula Saturday Night

Mr and Mrs Arvel Davis visited with her sister Mrs Vergie Johnston and family of Lula Saturday night in a local social gathering.

Arvel Davis Vergie Johnston Lula

Union Valley HD Club Holds Monthly Meeting at School

The Union Valley HD Club met Thursday afternoon at the school house for the monthly gathering. Mrs. Burch read the devotional and Mrs. Winnie Turner led in prayer as the group discussed selecting and caring for fabrics. Members present included Bessie Story Mary Scott Lucille Elkins Pamela Carol McCoy Mrs. Walter Mitter Ruth Smith Birdie Burch Winnie Turner Floyce Kettely and Grandma Robber.

Union Valley HD Club Burch Winnie Turner Bessie Story Mary Scott Lucille Elkins Pamela Carol McCoy Walter Mitter Ruth Smith Birdie Burch Floyce Kettely Grandma Robber

Barn Fire Destroys Hay, Appliances and Valuables

A barn belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Johnson burned Saturday evening destroying 900 bales of hay, a washing machine and other valuables. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Norvell and their California visitors stay with his mother and grandparents, with Larry Norvell also mentioned in the family context.

Arthur Johnson Lawrence Norvell California Charlie Bay Larry Norvell Larry

Visitors from Ada Stop by Annie Rose Home Thursday

Lessia and Bernie Marsh and Mrs. Mattie Hickie of Ada visited in the Annie Rose home Thursday evening.

Lessia Bernie Marsh Mattie Hickie Ada Annie Rose

Choate and Brady Visitors at Annie Rose Home

Mr and Mrs Walter Choate of Ada and Mr and Mrs R V Brady visited the Annie Rose home Sunday evening in the local social gathering.

Walter Choate Ada R. V. Brady Annie Rose

Stratford Visitors Call on Mrs Rebecca Stephens

Mr and Mrs Louie Manard of Stratford visited with Mrs Rebecca Stephens and Verta Sunday, sharing chat and company during the afternoon visit.

Louie Manard Stratford Rebecca Stephens Verta

Detroit visitors join Stephens household this week

Visitors in the B. M. Stephens home include her brother Mr. Garvin Gentry and wife and children Twila and Garvin Jr., a sister Eva Gentry from Detroit. Mich. Dean Stephens, son of the household, on seven day leave from the Air Force stationed at Topeka Kan., plans to visit.

B. M. Stephens Garvin Gentry Twila and Garvin Jr Eva Gentry Detroit Mich Dean Stephens Air Force Topeka Kan

First Methodist Church Ada Hosts Guest Speaker Glen Miller

Glen Miller youth director at the First Methodist Church in Ada was guest speaker Sunday evening. Mr Black from the same church introduced the speaker. Wanda and Floyd Robbins and Clyde and Barbara Casady attended the Latin Alumni Banquet Saturday evening.

First Baptist Church Glen Miller First Methodist Church Ada Mr. Black First Church Wanda Floyd Robbins Clyde Barbara Casady

Tinsleys Return From Midwest Trip

Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Tinsley and Bill returned home Sunday after visiting Walter Feldick in Fredericksburg Iowa. They toured Wisconsin and Lake Victoria in Minnesota and noted very cool weather. On the way home they met Mrs. C. H. Snider in Moline Kansas.

R. B. Tinsley Bill North Walter Feldick Fredericksburg Iowa Wisconsin Lake Victoria Minnesota C. H. Snider Moline Kan

Ada Visit With Bren da Henry Ends Night in Ada

Laquita Lesson joined the G. A. Henrys on a trip to Oklahoma City visiting the zoo and amusement park. She then spent the night in Ada with Bren da Henry.

Laquita Lesson G. A. Henrys Oklahoma City Laquita Ada Brenda Henry

Mr and Mrs Clyde Boyd Visit A L Casadys Monday Evening

Mr and Mrs Clyde Boyd visit with A L Casadys Monday evening, sharing news and conversation in a neighborly social moment.

Clyde Boyd A. L. Casadys

Family Reunion at Pleasant Hill Honors Ross Kin

A reunion gathered at the R. J. Ross home in Pleasant Hill on Sunday. Attendees included O. A. Strange and spouse with Phil and Billy from Ft. Worth Texas, Mrs. Baumgartner, Ada, Elbert Ross and spouse, Bill Miles and Steve, Roy Foster and family, Tommy and Cindy, Bob Higginbotham and Chris and Laura from Dallas, Elbert Ross with Dana and Jimmy, and Dale Douthit and spouse from Oklahoma City.

R. J. Ross Pleasant Hill O. A. Strange Phil Billy Ft. Worth Tex Strange Baumgartner Albert Ross Ada Bill Miles Steve Roy Foster Tommy Cindy Bob Higginbotham Chris Laura Dallas

Mrs Jeanette Jackson Leaves for San Diego Visit

Mrs. Jeanette Jackson departed Tuesday for San Diego California after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Walter Graham. Mrs Dwight McGee also visited Sunday with the Grahams.

Jeanette Jackson San Diego Calif Walter Graham Dwight McGee Grahams

Mr and Mrs Forrest Dew and Linda visit Mid Lessons

Mr and Mrs Forrest Dew and Linda went to a Wednesday evening gathering with the Mid Lessons group. The occasion centered on community activities and socializing.

Forrest Dew Linda

Robbins Family Dinner Hosts Noted Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Robbins hosted Sunday dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Robbins in Pecan Grove. The gathering highlighted family connections in the community.

Mrs Floyd Robbins Raymond Robbins Pecan Grove

Sunday dinner guests visit Ada and nearby towns

Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Vogt were Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Burnett of Ahloso Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Cooper of Homer Mr. and Mrs. Phil Morgan and Mr. and Mrs. Allen George of Ada Brenda Henry of Ada spent the weekend with Laquita Losson Mrs. Gertie Burgess visited Monday afternoon with Mrs. Sam McNair.

Roy Vogt W. H. Burnett Ahloso E. B. Cooper Homer Phil Morgan Allen George Ada Brenda Henry Laquita Losson Gertie Burgess Sam McNair

Jackson Family Mention in Local Society Notes

Mr and Mrs B B Jackson are noted with Rita and Patricia in a fragment of a local society column likely listing families and guests. The incomplete text hints at a social event or gathering with associated movements and attendees.

Mrs B. B. Jackson Rita and Patricia

Mrs Kelso Recovering After Major Surgery

Mrs. Kelso underwent major surgery at Valley View Hospital on Monday morning. She is the former Elwanda Sutton.

Valley View Hospital Kelso Elwanda Sutton

Visit to Peoria by Don Norvell Family

Mr and Mrs Don Norvell of Peoria Illinois are spending time this week with his parents Mr and Mrs Jess Norvell.

Don Norvell Peoria, Ill Mrs Jess Norvell

Local Visitors Share Weekend in Oklahoma City and Okmulgee

Hughie Asselstine of Oklahoma City visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs E S Farr. Butch and David Sutton spent Monday and Tuesday in Okmulgee with Paul Sutton.

Hughie Asselstine Oklahoma City Mrs E. S. Farr Butch David Sutton Okmulgee Paul Sutton

Johnny and Bill McNair Visit with Mr and Mrs Sam

Sunday visit noted with Johnny and Bill McNair joining Mr and Mrs Sam.

Jaquess Family Dines and Visits In Town Travel

Mr and Mrs Royce Jaquess and Mr and Mrs Hack Jaquess with Jo Ann and Linda drove to Lake Texoma Sunday. They ate dinner in Durant and visited Edker Stowers and Charlie Duxe in Madill.

Royce Jaquess Hack Jaquess Jo Ann Linda Lake Texoma Durant Edker Stowers Charlie Duxe Madill

Picnic outing at Platt National Park yields swimmers

Hazel and Martha Biggs, Mary Vanlandingham, and Kay Tiller took a picnic and swam Sunday at Platt National Park in Sulphur.

Hazel Martha Biggs Mary Vanlandingham Kay Tiller Platt National Park

Elbert Rosses Vacation Visits Oklahoma Parks

The Elbert Rosses spent a week touring Oklahoma sites visiting Robbers Cave State Park in Wilburton and Lincoln Park in Oklahoma City and meeting Mr and Mrs Truck King of Shawnee during their trip.

Elbert Rosses Robbers Cave State Park Wilburton Lincoln Park Oklahoma City Mr. and Mrs Truck King Shawnee

Village visit highlights family afternoon scene

Mrs B F Lancaster Jim my and Janie and Mrs G A Henry James and David visited Monday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Mid Losson and children.

B. F. Lancaster Jimmy Janie G. A. Henry James David Mid Losson

Bulldozers Work on Ponds at Kilpatrick and Jaquess

Heavy machinery moves soil to form ponds on the Kilpatrick and Jaquess properties. Farmers plan to stock water supply for livestock should rain come.

A. B. Kilpatrick Royce Jaquess

Martin and guests enjoy weekend car repair visit

Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Martin hosted Sherry Wilma Cole and Teresa Allen for a Saturday night ride. Visitors from Salt Prairie included Leroy Trivitt, George Graham and Robert Graham who stayed Thursday to Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Henry’s home and repaired their car during the stay.

Mrs. T. S. Martin Sherry Wilma Cole Teresa Allen T. W. Henry Leroy Trivitt George Graham Robert Graham Salt Praire

Oklahoma City Visit Highlights Janet Meeks Return

Miss Janet Meeks returns home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Johnson in Oklahoma City. Cynthia Johnson stayed with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Meeks of Byng.

Janet Meeks

Webbers Return Home After Week With Hen Family

Mr and Mrs Bob Webber and children Robert and Debbie travel back to Ferriday following a week with Mrs Webber s parents Mr and Mrs T W Hen.

Bob Webber Robert Debbie Ferriday Mrs. T. W. Hen

Branscom and Henry Families Share Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs J D Branscom and Linda visited Mr and Mrs T W Henry over the weekend, visiting relatives and spending time together.

Mrs. J. D. Branscom Linda Mrs T. W. Henry

Branscum Family Responds After Child Slips in Pool

Onlookers report Dio Branscum and Mrs Amelia Branscum rushing to assist Linda after she slipped into a small wading pool. The incident prompted bystanders to aid the girl as she recovered.

Dio Branscum Mrs Amelia Branscum Linda

Sunday School Swimming Party at Kanana Pool

Attendees included Kay Shaw Lou Ann Cantrell Sherry Cole Alice Henry Mary Pendley Ann Cargill Muriel Brady Don Shaw and Wayne Shaw. Sponsors were Mrs Gladdish and Mr and Mrs Shaw. Ice cream was served to the group.

Kanana Pool Kay Shaw Lou Ann Cantrell Sherry Cole Alice Henry Mary Pendley Ann Cargill Muriel Brady Don Shaw Wayne Shaw Gladdish Shaw

Local visitors seek jobs as Henry family visits

Daryl Henry travels with his sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs J D Branscom of Oklahoma City while job hunting. Miss Betty Ann Cole has had the flu recently. Mrs Grady Caldwell and Noyoka stopped by Friday morning to visit Mrs Teague.

Daryl Henry J. D. Branscom Oklahoma City Betty Ann Cole

Tulsa couple visits Harry Miller family this week

Mr and Mrs Don Miller from Tulsa visited Mr and Mrs Harry Miller this week a brief social note indicating a family gathering in town.

Don Miller Tulsa Harry Miller

Nolen Wade couple chooses Byng residence over Konawa move

Mr and Mrs Nolen Wade will live in Byng while working at a Konawa hardware store. The decision reverses an earlier report that they would move to Konawa.

Nolen Wade Konawa Byng

Mrs Luke Brandon Recalls Ko n Awa Swim Party

Mrs Luke Brandon took Ronnie Brandon Bobby Edwards Alice Henry Peggy Brandon and her cousin Jane for a swim at Ko n awa Friday evening.

Luke Brandon Ronnie Brandon Bobby Edwards Alice Henry Peggy Brandon Jane Konawa

Byng Home Demonstration Club Discusses Mower Change

The Byng Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Georgia Martin's home. The lesson covered labels fabrics and care. Members chose to sell a large sickle type mower and buy a lighter mower. Attendees included Mrs. Lillian Henry Mrs. R J Bruhin Mrs. Emma Burns Mrs. Harry Miller the hostess and Miss Mote.

Byng Home Demonstration Club Georgia Martin Lillian Henry R. J. Bruhin Emma Burns Harry Miller Miss Mote

Berlin Boasts 1100 Farms Within City Limits

The city of Berlin records 1,100 farms inside its municipal boundaries. Local agricultural planning notes a dense rural belt amid urban areas.

Berlin

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