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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1956

Page

8

Parish Chapel Sha a One By Mrs Florence Isaacs

Parish Chapel Sha a one by Mrs Florence Isaacs. Mr and Mrs B B Jackson and family and Mr and Mrs J E Maddox of Gaar Corner spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington and girls. E C Cavener and H R visited Mr and Mrs Ray Lamb Sunday. Oscar Carson were in Oklahoma City Friday for a physical checkup. Ferguson spent awhile Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington and boys. Those on sick list the past week are Ruby Dryden Lilly Miller Janie and Gene Farmer Jackie and Lonnie Melton and Clora Wood.

Florence Isaacs B. B. Jackson J. E. Maddox Gaar Corner Milo Pennington Oscar Carson Oklahoma City F. A. Ferguson Mrs. Alfred Pennington Ruby Dryden Lilly Miller Janie and Gene Farmer Jackie and Lonnie Melton Clora Wood

Willie Isaacs Dinner Guest at Oil Center Family

Willie Isaacs was the Saturday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gray and family of Oil Center.

Willie Isaacs Mrs. Vernon Gray Oil Center

Kight Family Moves to New Galey Area Home

Mr and Mrs Jim Kight purchased a place near Galey and moved in on Saturday after living on the M D Edwards place. Mike and Vickie Gray of Oil Center visited Tuesday with their grandparents Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs.

Galey Jim Kight M. D. Edwards Place Mike and Vickie Gray Oil Center Mrs. W. N. Isaacs

Stratford couple in Sulphur Sunday outing

Wayne Pennington and Miss Dixie Elmore of Stratford were in Sulphur Sunday. Miss Irene Carson went skating Saturday night in Ada.

Wayne Pennington Miss Dixie Elmore Stratford Irene Carson Ada

Dryden Family Hosts Visit From Lawrence

Mr and Mrs Ray Dryden and their Lawrence family spent Sunday evening with Glen and Ruby Dryden, sharing time and conversation in a friendly family gathering.

Wood couple visits in Oklahoma neighbors weekend

Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Wood of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Jackson of Gaar Corner and visited in the Milo Pennington home Sunday.

R. L. Wood Oklahoma City B. B. Jackson Gaar Corner Milo Pennington

Troy Miller Calls On Lee Farmer Awhile Sunday Morning

Troy Miller contacted Lee Farmer during a quiet Sunday morning, seeking discussion and possible plans for the day. The exchange reflects routine local coordinate efforts amid neighboring community ties.

Troy Miller Lee Farmer

Tucker visits grandmother with daughters and friends

M. R. Tucker and girls Doro thea Cathy and Londa of Galey called on his grandmother Mrs. Clara Wood Sunday morning.

M. R. Tucker Dorothea Cathy Londa Galey Clara Wood

Boy Persuades Mother to Let Him Go with Father

Jimmy Melton tells how his father makes a nightly trip to Oklahoma City for grade A milk and finally convinces his mother to allow him to accompany on Saturday night.

Jimmy Melton Oklahoma City

Visits Highlight Social Roster In Local News

Mrs Dorothy Loven and Carl os Latta visited her sister Mrs Verneice Dryden on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Rich Newby of Pearson visited Mr and Mrs J W Law on Sunday.

Dorothy Loven Carlos Latta Verneice Dryden Rich Newby Pearson J. W. Law

Irene Carson Attends Sunday School at Gaar Corner

Irene Carson is recorded attending Sunday School at Gaar Corner on a Sunday morning.

Billie Keef Suffers Another Blood Clot From Burns

Billie Keef of Ada and formerly of this community is reported to be suffering a further blood clot linked to severe burns received years ago.

Billie Keef Ada

Dryden Visit With Lawes Friday Night

Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden visited Mr and Mrs J W Law Friday night in a brief social note from local society.

Frank Dryden J. W. Law

Ada man and grandson visit for a day hunt

Claude Pennington of Ada and his grandson Miles Pennington of Texas visited the Milo Pennington home Saturday and went squirrel hunting together.

Claude Pennington Ada Miles Pennington Texas Milo Pennington

Melvin Carson Visits Texas Parents During Coast to Coast Trip

Melvin Carson of Texas visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Carson and sister Irene on Friday. He drives a large refrigerated truck and travels coast to coast, stopping to see family whenever his routes bring him near home.

Melvin Carson Texas Oscar Carson Irene Melvin

Kight Family Visit Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Henry Kight and Billie of Hobbs New Mexico visited his parents Mr and Mrs Jim Kight and sister Mrs M D Edwards over the weekend.

Henry Kight Billie Hobbs, N. M Jim Kight M. D. Edwards

Maxwell Man Don Spurlock Calls on Isaacs

Don Spurlock of Maxwell called on W. N. Isaacs Thursday morning.

Don Spurlock Maxwell W. N. Isaacs

Camp meeting attendees listed from Parish Chapel

Parish Chapel residents and guests were noted as attending a Thursday camp meeting. Names include Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Henson, Mrs. Frank Pinley, Mr. and Mrs. John Wood and Charles, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lamb and daughter, Mrs. Estelene Farmer and boys of Union Hill, and Florence Isaacs.

P. O. Henson Frank Pinley John Wood Charles Ray Lamb Estelene Farmer Union Hill Florence Isaacs

Mrs. Linnie Melton and Son Visit Melton Family

Mrs Linnie Melton and her son Ob ie of Wilson visited Mr and Mrs A L Melton and their sons on Sunday.

Linnie Melton Obie of Wilson A. L. Melton

Hopper Family Visits Hobbs Friends Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Bill Hopper and boys visited Mr and Mrs Jim Kight and Mr and Mrs M D Edwards in Hobbs New Mexico over the weekend for a family gathering and social visit.

Bill Hopper Hobbs, N. M Jim Kight M. D. Edwards

Oklahoma City couple visits Isaacs family for supper

Mr and Mrs J A Patton of Oklahoma City were Saturday supper guests of her parents Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs.

J. A. Patton Oklahoma City W. N. Isaacs

Hortons Finish Farm Work at Tom Burch Farm

Mr and Mrs Austell Horton of Tom Burch describe completing tasks on their farm and noting the work they performed on their property.

Mrs. Austell Horton Oklahoma City Tom Burch

Mrs Emma Farmer Canning Peach Pickles Last Week

Mrs Emma Farmer spent part of last week making and canning peach pickles.

Emma Farmer

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Farmer Visit Bebee Kin

Mr Lawrence Farmer and Mrs Farmer of Bebee visited his parents Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer on Thursday. The trip connected the families and noted the Bebee residence as their origin.

Mrs Lawrence Farmer of Bebee Lee Farmer

Ada visits sister on Thursday night

Ada visited her sister Mrs. Troy Miller on Thursday night in a brief family call with no further details available.

Ada Troy Miller

Max Law Spends Saturday Night With John Law

Max Law spent Saturday night with John Law of Ada in a social visit noted by local observers. The gathering highlighted ties between individuals sharing a surname and regional connections in Ada.

Max Law John Law Ada

Rev Bill Bratcher Recovering After Heart Attack

Rev Bill Bratcher of Yeager was reported recovering Sunday evening after suffering a heart attack. The update indicates he is receiving medical care and is on the path to recovery.

Frank Dryden Bill Bratcher Yeager Rev. Bratcher

Pennington Family Hosts Visit Sunday Evening

Mr. and Mrs. Neville Pennington and Harrell Gene visited awhile Sunday evening with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Alvie Pennington of Gaar Corner.

Neville Pennington Harrell Gene Alvie Pennington Gaar Corner

Edwards and family visit Galey parents on Wednesday

Mrs. M. D. Edwards along with Shirley and Gary visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kight of Galey on Wednesday.

M. D. Edwards Shirley Gary Jim Kight Galey

Crowder Family Vacation Stretches Across Midwest City Visit

Mrs. Iva Mae Crowder and the Miller family from Midwest City spent from Thursday until Sunday in Troy visiting Charles and Barbara.

Iva Mae Crowder Charles and Barbara Midwest City Troy Miller

Ada hosts dinner guests from Law and McCurtains

Mrs. Elma Law and Max attended Tuesday dinner with Mrs. Aleta Law and John of Ada, joined by Mr. and Mrs. James McCurtain in the gathering.

Elma Law Max James McCurtain Aleta Law John Ada

Mrs Iva Carson Visits Sister in Ada

Mrs Iva Carson visited her sister Mrs Cora Davis of Ada on Thursday. Davis recently was released from the hospital.

Iva Carson Cora Davis Ada Davis

Local Social Visit In Loom and Summers Chapel

Mrs. Maydel Patteson of Loom is Calif and Mrs. Lee Tucker of Summers Chapel visited Mrs. Clara Wood and Mr. and Mrs. W N Isaacs Saturday evening. Mrs. Patteson will be remembered as Maydel Jeter, daughter of Mrs. Nina Tucker Jeter. She is visiting the Rance and Lee Tucker families and other relatives.

Maydel Patteson Loomis Calif Lee Tucker Summers Chapel Clara Wood W. N. Isaacs Patteson Maydel Jeter Nina Tucker Jeter Rance

Cardif’s Hamblins Visit Ada Families

The baby of Cardiff California and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hamblin visit Ada relatives. The two families spent Sunday evening together. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden attended baptismal services at Stratford Lake Sunday evening.

Baby Cardiff Calif Martin Hamblin Ada Frank Dryden Stratford Lake

Mrs Lorraine Pennington Calls On Mrs Iva Carson

Mrs Pennington visited Mrs Carson on Monday morning in a social call likely noted in the local social pages.

Lorraine Pennington Iva Carson

Ada resident John Law visits with Max Law

Mrs Miller improves and stays up most of the time after a long distance call from Jerelene Law of Adelanto California. Troy Miller and his wife received the cheerful update Sunday morning indicating Mrs Miller can be up for most of the day.

Troy Miller Jerelene Adelanto Calif

Wayne Farmer Injures Foot After Nail Incident

Wayne Farmer suffered a foot injury when a nail punctured his shoe Sunday in an accident noted by local residents. Fire or medical responders were not mentioned in the brief report.

Wayne Farmer

Meltons Visit Ada for Midweek Shopping

Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Melton and their sons were in Ada on Wednesday for a shopping trip.

A. L. Melton Ada

Ada and Stratford couples visit the Farmers

Mr and Mrs Lavern Farmer of Ada and Mr and Mrs J H Gentry of Stratford spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer.

Lavern Farmer Ada J. H. Gentry Stratford Mrs. Lee Farmer

Farmer Jones Visits Clara Wood and Florence Isaacs

Farmer Jones of Lytle Texas called on Mrs. Clara Wood and Florence Isaacs Sunday morning. Mr Jones is a brother in law of Mrs Wood.

Farmer Jones Lytle, Tex Clara Wood Florence Isaacs Mr. Jones Wood

Lawmen to Build Home on Land Near Gaar Corner

The Law family plans construction on a plot they purchased near Gaar Corner marking a new residence project in the vicinity.

Law Gaar Corner

Pennington and Maddox Visit Gaar Corner

Mr. and Mrs. Milo Pennington and Vineta visited Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Maddox of Gaar Corner Thursday night. Theresa Dryden of Lawrence spent the weekend with Ruby and Glen Dryden.

Milo Pennington Vineta J. E. Maddox Gaar Corner Theresa Dryden Lawrence Ruby Glen Dryden

Garland Pennington Calls on Miss Virginia Towler

Garland Pennington addressed Miss Virginia Towler of Maxwell Satur in a brief social call news note from the local column.

Garland Pennington Virginia Towler Maxwell

Busy Tuesday in Garden County families noted

Mrs. Iva Carson was very busy Monday morning preparing sweet corn for the freezer. Mr. and Mrs. W N Isaacs and Mrs. Clara Wood spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gray of Oil Center.

Iva Carson W. N. Isaacs Clara Wood Vernon Gray Oil Center

Stratford Sisters Visit Mrs Pearl Gray Monday

Mrs Clara Chandler and Miss Sue Wood of Stratford visited their sister Mrs Pearl Gray on Monday, sharing time and family news.

Clara Chandler Miss Sue Wood Stratford Pearl Gray

Miss Wasto Pennington Spotted In Ada On Business

Ada residents saw Miss Wasto Pennington in the city Friday for business. She was seen at local spots and left without comment.

Wasto Pennington Ada

Mr and Mrs Fred Gray Spotted in Ada Saturday Morning

Mr and Mrs Fred Gray were observed in Ada on Saturday morning confirming their appearance in local social circles and suggesting routine community activity.

Mrs Fred Gray Ada

Mrs Mildred Clay Visits Stratford For Week

Mrs Mildred Clay spent most of the week with Mrs E C Clay of Stratford. Mrs E C Clay has been ill.

Mildred Clay E. C. Clay Stratford

Lawton Husband Pursues Wife and Children After Ill Relative

Darrell Harrison of Lawton confronted his wife and children Saturday night after she cared for her ill mother. The confrontation followed domestic tensions and ongoing family caregiving duties.

Darrell Harrison Lawton

Os carson family meeting noted by Cavener

E C Cavener called on the Os carson family Thursday, as recorded in local society notes. The brief item notes a social visit without further detail.

Claude Pennington and Miles Visit W N Isaacs Saturday Night

Claude Pennington and Miles called on W N Isaacs Saturday evening in a social visit noted by the local club.

Claude Pennington Miles W. N. Isaacs

Mrs Mildred Clay and Miss Vineta Pennington in Ada on business

Mrs Mildred Clay and Miss Vineta Pennington were in Ada on Friday for business. The brief visit involved local errands and meetings.

Mildred Clay

Mrs. Iva Carson Visits Ada Saturday Night

Mrs. Iva Carson visited Mrs. Cora Davis of Ada Saturday night indicating social ties and a local friendship event between two residents.

Iva Carson Cora Davis Ada

Edwards Visit Spotted Between Texan Families

Mrs Mozelle Edwards of Slaton and Mrs M H Edwards of Galey visited Mr and Mrs M D Edwards recently in a local social gathering noted in the Slaton area.

Mozelle Edwards Slaton Tex M. H. Edwards Galey M. D. Edwards

Hobbs Group Swims at Isaacses Pond

Johnnie Hopper Dean Hopper and Billie Kight of Hobbs New Mexico and Danny Edwards swam in the Isaacses pond Tuesday evening.

Johnnie Dean Hopper Billie Kight Hobbs, N. M Danny Edwards Isaacses’ Pond

Percy Richardson Vacationing in Ada with Wayne Farmer

Percy Richardson of Ada spent most of his vacation this week with Wayne Farmer, enjoying leisure time away from routine duties.

Percy Richardson Ada Wayne Farmer

Mrs Iva Carson Calls On Ada Neighbor

Mrs Iva Carson called on Mrs Ethel Keef of Ada on Thursday.

Iva Carson Ethel Keef Ada

Two Ada Women Visit Mrs Newby After Hospital Stay

Mrs Elma Law and Mrs Wyona McCurtain visited Mrs Nancy Newby Tuesday at the home of Mrs Toby Benton in Ada. Newby has just returned from a Savannah Missouri hospital.

Elma Law Wynona McCurtain Nancy Newby Toby Benton Ada Newby Savannah

Ada Couples Share Sunday Supper Visit

Cynthia Jo and Haskell Fox of Ada visited and had supper with Doyne Sunday evening.

Cynthia Jo Haskell Fox Ada

Mrs Elma Law Dinner Guest Of Ada Hostess

Mrs Elma Law was a Saturday dinner guest of Mrs Ethel Keef of Ada, visiting as a social acquaintance and attendee at a local gathering hosted by the Ada resident.

Elma Law Ethel Keef Ada

Gray couples visit center Saturday morning

Mr and Mrs Oren Gray of Cen ter visited awhile Saturday morning with Mr and Mrs Fred Gray.

Oren Gray Center Mrs Fred Gray

Mrs Virginia Harrison Visits Lawton Parents for Week

Mrs Virginia Harrison and her children stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Troy Miller in Lawton from Monday through Thursday night while visiting townspeople.

Virginia Harrison Lawton Troy Miller

Lindsay visit in Dallas with Edwards family

Mr and Mrs A A Lindsay of Dallas Texas spent Wednesday night with Mr and Mrs M D Edwards and family

A. A. Lindsay Dallas, Tex M. D. Edwards

Ada Show Outing Involves Miss Mayrene Farmer and Doyle Bittle

Miss Mayrene Farmer and Doyle Bittle of Stratford visited Ada Sunday night and attended the show together.

Mayrene Farmer Doyle Bittle Stratford Mrs. Lavern Farmer Ada

Mrs Verneice Dryden Visits Oil Center Family

Mrs Verneice Dryden visited her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Magar of Oil Center on Wednesday and Friday.

Verneice Dryden Jim Magar Oil Center

McCurtains Return Home From California Visit

Mr and Mrs James McCurtain and their boys depart after a two week visit with her parents Mr and Mrs J W Law and leave Wednesday for Brentwood California.

James McCurtain J. W. Law Brentwood Calif

Dinner guests in Galey honor Clara Wood and Florence Isaacs

Mrs. Clara Wood and Mrs. Florence Isaacs were Saturday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Tucker in Galey, sharing an informal evening.

Clara Wood Florence Isaacs M. R. Tucker Galey

Isaacs Visit Stratford Friends on Sunday

Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs visited awhile Sunday with Mr and Mrs Amon Patton of Stratford.

W. N. Isaacs

Pod Law and Family Visit Ada Parents Sunday

Mr and Mrs Pod Law of Ada visited his parents Mr and Mrs J W Law Sunday in a family outing.

Pod Law Ada J. W. Law

Ada and Janie Farmer in Stratford Saturday

Ada and Janie Farmer were in Stratford Saturday evening, traveling after a community event and stopping by a local gathering. The notice notes their appearance and the timing of their visit.

Dryden Family Visit Reported in Lawrence

Ruby and Glen Dryden visited their brother and family Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dryden of Lawrence Friday night.

Ruby Glen Dryden Mrs Ray Dryden Lawrence

Midwest City Social Visits Weekend Update

Clara Miller and Charles and Barbara Crowder spent Saturday with Janie Farmer. Mr and Mrs Troy Miller called on Mr and Mrs A L Melton Sunday evening.

Clara Miller Charles and Barbara Crowder Midwest City Janie Farmer Troy Miller Mrs A. L. Melton

Pennington and Ledford Family Birthday Visit

Harrel Gene and Mr. and Mrs. Alvie Pennington visited Blanchard on Sunday to honor Mrs. Ledford on her 85th birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Ledford are former residents of the community.

Neville Pennington Harrel Gene Alvie Pennington Gaar Corner Blanchard Kirk Ledford Ledford Mrs. Ledford

Mr and Mrs Preston Buy a Brand New Pickup

Mr and Mrs Preston are identified as the owners of a newly purchased pickup truck. The item is described as a brand new vehicle without further details on model or price.

Preston Farmer

Mrs. Cora Davis Visits Ada Family Over Thursday Night

Mrs. Cora Davis of Ada spent Thursday night with her sister and family, Mrs. Iva Carson.

Cora Davis Ada Iva Carson

Clara Wood Visits Sister in Okmulgee

Clara Wood is spending a few days with her sister Mrs. Laura Flippin in Okmulgee.

Clara Wood Laura Flippin Okmulgee

Hay Haulers Move Bales for Maxwell Figure

Wayne Temple and Gene Farmer join Alvie Miller in hauling hay for Willie Pierce of Maxwell this week, highlighting local farming activity and rural labor.

Wayne Temple Gene Farmer Alvie Miller Willie Pierce Maxwell

Florence Isaacs Attends Sunday School and Church

Florence Isaacs attended Sunday School and church services at Gaar Corner on Sunday morning, following a peaceful weekend routine with local religious activities.

Florence Isaacs Gaar Corner

Community resident’s wife faces medical surgery

In a morning update, Mrs. Shaw the former Ila Mae Keef, a longtime local, was reported to be recovering after an illness and likely to undergo surgery. The note reflects concern from residents familiar with her family.

Shaw Ila Mae Keef

Mrs Elma Law Visits With Ethel Keef and Billie

Mrs Elma Law spent Monday visiting Mrs Ethel Keef and Billie, sharing time and conversation during the afternoon.

Jerry McCurtain Encounters News Lady in Small Town

Jerry McCurtain and his parents visited grandparents Mr and Mrs J W Law for two weeks. In a tight knit community it was common to see Jerry around while he gathered the news on Monday. Before leaving he told his grandparents and mother I keep seeing that same old news lady everywhere.

Jerry McCurtain J. W. Law Jerry

Stratford visitors share Thursday night visit

Mr and Mrs Jake Chandler and their two sons from Stratford spent Thursday night with Mr and Mrs Fred Gray, sharing a evening gathering at their home.

Jake Chandler Stratford Fred Gray

Boy Hurt When Thrown From Car Front Fender

Bobby Popplin, son of Mrs. Elsie Popplin, was seriously injured last week when thrown from the front fender of Freeman Popplin's car. The rear wheel ran over his foot, crushing it. He spent about a week in Valley View Hospital and is now at home unable to walk.

Bobby Popplin Elsie Popplin Freeman Valley View Hospital

Miss Patsy Jones Home After Emergency Appendectomy

Miss Patsy Jones is recuperating at home after a recent emergency appendectomy at Valley View Hospital. She is reported to be convalescing very nicely and in good spirits.

Patsy Jones Valley View Hospital

Holdenville visitors make family rounds at local home

Mr and Mrs Lester Kimes and their children from Holdenville visited here last week along with Mr and Mrs J M Chism, Mr and Mrs Mirl Moon and their son Joe Edd and Aunt Tennie McCool who resides with the Mirl Moons.

Lester Kimes Holdenville J. M. Chism Mirl Moon Joe Edd Tennie McCool Mirl Moons

Francis Sportsmen's Club Pie Supper Supports Lake Fund

The Francis Sportsmen's Club held a pie supper at the school house Friday night. Proceeds, totaling about $100, go to the Lake fund. Free ice cream and coffee were served.

The Francis Sportsmen’s Club Lake Fund

Revival Meeting at Cedar Grove Closes After Strong Attendance

The revival meeting at Cedar Grove ended Wednesday night June 27 with a good crowd attending every night, marking a noteworthy attendance across the series.

Cedar Grove

Local Visitors Share Weekend at Harris Home

Sgt. and Mrs. Leroy Harris and children of Oklahoma City visited with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Isom Harris. Mr. and Mrs. Don Pherigo and baby of Ada came with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Glen Phillips and children and Rev. and Mrs. S. G. Pherigo. Mrs. Pherigo is the former Marietta Phillips.

Leroy Harris Oklahoma City Isom Harris Don Pherigo Ada Glen Phillips S. G. Pherigo Pherigo Marietta Phillips

Miss Ethel Rae Matthews Returns Home

Miss Ethel Rae Matthews returns home after visiting her aunt Mrs. Ruby Scoonover in Oklahoma City.

Ethel Rae Matthews Ruby Scoonover Oklahoma City

Stump Bell Family Visit From Tulsa

Mr and Mrs Stump Bell and daughter of Tulsa visited her parents Mr and Mrs Edd West here last week. They also visited other relatives and friends. Mrs Bell is the former Bertha West.

Stump Bell Tulsa Edd West Bell Bertha West

Ada couple visits Kelley family in quiet gathering

Mr and Mrs Lee Benson of Ada visited in the home of Mr and Mrs H L Kelley and their sons one evening last week, sharing a cordial friendly call with the family.

Lee Benson Ada H. L. Kelley

Kelley Family Visit Highlights Weekend News

Charles David Kelley visited his grandmother Mrs. Mollie Gaylor after spending Monday night with her. Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bob West included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dean West and children from Ada and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davis and baby from Oklahoma City.

Charles David Kelley H. L. Kelley Mollie Gaylor Ada Bob West Joe Dean West Frank Davis Oklahoma City

Kelley Family Visits Roosevelt Reed Home

Mr and Mrs Robert Kelley and their infant visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Roosevelt Reed. The brief social note records a cordial family visit with no further details provided.

Betty and Curtis Canada Visit Fort Worth Relatives

Betty and Curtis Canada, children of Mr. and Mrs. Havern Canada, visit their uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Canada and family in Fort Worth Texas. Also listed are visitors to Tuesday evening include Paul Marshall James Hood Billy Hood Frank Fountain Ann Nicklaus Janice Nicklaus Patricia Franklin Bobby Harris Bob Edd Moon and Charles Kimes. Mr and Mrs Marion Fountain and son Frank visited with Mr and Mrs M E Harris last Sunday afternoon.

Betty and Curtis Canada Mrs. Havern Mrs. Woodrow Ft. Worth, Tex David Danny Kelley Paul Marshal James Billy Hood Frank Fountain Ann Janice Nicklaus Patricia Franklin Bobby William Harris Joe Edd Moon Charles Kimes Marion Fountain Frank M. E. Harris

Local Homes Update: Porch Additions and Moves

Bob Wilson and son Lindel added a screened-in back porch to their house. Mr Fountain is applying a fresh white paint coat to his house. Mr and Mrs Melvin Ballthrop plus children moved to Coffeyville Kansas last week. Mrs Ballthrop formerly Joy Ann West, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bob West.

Bob Wilson Son Lindel Mr. Fountain Melvin Ballthrop Coffeyville Kan Ballthrop Joy Ann West Bob West

Mrs Mildred Clay Calls On Miss Mayrene Farmer

Mrs Mildred Clay visited Miss Mayrene Farmer Sunday morning in a brief social call.

Mildred Clay Mayrene Farmer

Mrs Mildred Clay Visits E C Clay Family Sunday

Mrs Mildred Clay visited Mr and Mrs E C Clay Sunday evening, spending time with the family.

Mildred Clay E. C. Clay

Law Couple Family Plotting Land With Wells

Mr and Mrs Pod Law and Mr and Mrs J W Law with Mr and Mrs Curt Wells are staking off a tract of land with a direction to define boundaries and ownership. The group gathers to mark lines and establish the property limits for future use.

Pod Law J. W. Law Curt Wells Pod

Farm neighbors host Sunday visit with Clara Miller

Janie Farmer spent a period Sunday visiting with Clara Miller in the neighborhood setting, sharing a casual afternoon together.

Mrs Ila Mae Shaw Entered Ardmore Hospital

Word reached this week that Mrs Ila Mae Shaw of Healdton was admitted to Ardmore hospital on a Saturday for medical care.

Ila Mae Shaw Healdton Ardmore Hospital

Mrs. West Keeps Grandchildren While Daughter Ill

Mrs. West cared for her grandchildren for several days as her daughter fell ill, leaving the children in her keeping during the daughter's sickness.

Baptismal Services Celebrate Cedar Grove Revival Converts

Last Sunday afternoon baptismal services honored new members from the Cedar Grove Revival. Those baptized included Shirley West, Linda West, Sandra Bell, Pearl West, Angeline Brown, and Mr. (name incomplete) joining the faith community.

Cedar Grove Shirley West Linda West Sandra Bell Pearl West Angeline Brown

Caldwell Family Visitors Attend Juliet Caldwell Wedding

Mr and Mrs Harrison Caldwell of Oklahoma City and other Caldwell relatives visited Grady Caldwell in Oklahoma City. They came for the wedding of Juliet Caldwell and Marion Muncrief Jr. in the same visit.

Harrison Caldwell Oklahoma City Will Caldwell Thomasville Charles Caldwell Donnie Mattox Baton Rouge H. L. Caldwell Stonewall C. E. Thomason Grady Caldwell Juliet Caldwell Marion Muncrief Jr

Mrs Estes Canada and Gary Visit Ada Residents

Mrs. Estes Canada and her son Gary of Ada visited here with Mr. and Mrs. Coy Chandler one day last week.

Nicklaus Family Returns Home After Visit

Mr and Mrs Bob Nicklaus and children of Columbus Ohio returned home after spending two weeks with relatives and friends here and in Ada.

Bob Nicklaus Columbus Ohio Ada

Fishing Fails Persist at Lake Texoma

Local reports from Lake Texoma indicate continued fishing attempts by residents yield poor results with few catches and dwindling success levels. Anglers remain hopeful but describe scarce fish activity and mixed conditions around the lake.

Lake Texoma

Tin and Baby of Tulsa

Mrs. Mar tin is the former Opal Wilson.

Tin and Baby of Tulsa Martin Opal Wilson

L. B. Lackey Recovering From Surgery At Valley View Hospital

L. B. Lackey underwent surgery at Valley View Hospital on Friday and is reported to be getting along remarkably well.

L. B. Lackey Valley View Hospital

Granddaughter Johnnie Visits Betson Family This Week

Guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Bet son was their granddaughter Johnnie visiting the household this week for family time and shared moments.

J. R. Betson Johnnie

Davenport Family Mourns Brother Bill Wilson in Oklahoma City

Mrs. C. D. Davenport and M C Wilson were called to Oklahoma City to be at the bedside of brother Bill Wilson who died in a hospital there Wednesday afternoon. Funeral services were held at Walters Sunday.

C. D. Davenport M .C. Wilson Oklahoma City Bill Wilson Walters

Mrs Alvin Abbott Visits Mrs Maxine Harris

Mrs Alvin Abbott and her children visited Mrs Maxine Harris, spending time together in a family gathering reported in local society notes.

Scroggins Family Returns Home From Texas Visit

Sgt. and Mrs. Scroggins and children of Sheppard AFB Texas and Mr. and Mrs. Scroggins of Los Angeles have returned home after spending several days with relatives and friends in the area.

Truman Scroggins Dellie Scroggins Sheppard Air Force Base Tex Eual Scroggins Los Angeles Calif W. H. Scroggins

Moores Move Into Ackley House in Ada Community

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Moore and family have moved into the former Levi Ackley residence in Ada. Mr. Moore is employed by the D. D. Feldman Gas and Oil Company.

Clyde Moore Levi Ackleys Moores Ada Moore D. D. Feldman Gas and Oil Company

Mrs. Cox Moves From Valley View Hospital to Tulsa

Mrs Andy Cox transferred from Valley View Hospital to a sister's home in Tulsa. Her condition remains about the same.

Andy Cox Valley View Hospital Tulsa

Beatrice Nickerson Visits Parents After College Weekend

Miss Beatrice Nickerson, a business college student in Muskogee, spent last weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs O J Nickerson. Beatrice is a 1956 graduate of Francis High School.

Beatrice Nickerson Muskogee O. J. Nickerson Beatrice The Francis High School

Tupelo Visit Recounts Sunday Afternoon Couple

Mr and Mrs Venson Daily of Tupelo visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Roberts last Sunday afternoon.

Venson Daily Tupelo Kenneth . Roberts

Glenn Family Visits Extend Through Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Glenn and daughters of Semionle visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Glenn Saturday. Their oldest daughter stayed over until Tuesday. She visited her other grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Charley Bigham and Lelia Sue. Lelia Sue will soon be three but she thinks she's as big as Linda who is twelve.

Alfred Glenn Semionle W. A. Glenn Charley Bigham Lelia Sue Linda

Candidate speaking in Fittstown draws large turnout

A campaign event Thursday night in Fittstown drew a large audience. The talk was given on the lawn of the Walter Graper home, with residents gathering to hear the candidate speak.

Fittstown Walter Graper

Crews Couple Debuts Two Tone Brown Station Wagon

Mr and Mrs Delmar Crews are shown driving a new two tone brown station wagon described as very pretty.

Mrs. Delmar Crews

Visitors from Ada and local couple join Wilsons at home

Recent visitors to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Wilson included Mr. and Mrs. Richard Williams of Ada and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mar.

Bob Wilson Richard Williams Ada Jack Mar

Brother in Roff Dies After Paralytic Stroke

Henry Clampitt learned his brother Ed Clampitt of Roff suffered a paralytic stroke at his home Friday around 1 p m He was taken to Valley View Hospital where he died Monday afternoon.

Henry Clampitt Ed Clampitt Roff Valley View Hospital

Arrival of Lackey Family and Judy Holt at Tioga

L. B. Lackey of Pruitt City and Mr. and Mrs. James Lackey with children and Judy Holt of Tioga, North Dakota, arrived Thursday night to join a local gathering.

L. B. Lackey Pruitt City James Lackey Judy Holt Tioga N. D

Be with L B and James Father and Judy Grandfather

A note mentions being with L B and James' father and Judy's grandfather, who was scheduled for an operation.

L. B James Judy

Youth Hurried for Emergency Appendectomy Near Harden City

Hobart Wyche the son of Mr and Mrs Pud Wyche from south of Harden City was rushed to the Cowling Clinic Saturday for an emergency operation to treat acute appendicitis.

Hobart Wyche Pud Wyche Harden City Cowling Clinic

Mrs S E Sherrill Ill for Several Days

Mrs. S. E. Grannie Sherrill has been ill for the past few days and is noted as the mother of Mrs. Dee Griffin.

S. E Grannie) Sherrill Dee Griffin

Burnett Couple Visits Relatives in Harden City

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Burnett of Lindsay visited relatives in Harden City a couple of days last week.

Kenneth Burnett Lindsay Harden City

Chronisteres Welcome Grandson In Ada Birth

Mr and Mrs William Chronister announce the birth of a grandson to Mr and Mrs Robert Chronister of Ada at Valley View Hospital. The baby was born Wednesday June 27 and weighed 7 pounds 14 ounces.

William Chronister Robert Chronister Ada Valley View Hospital

Mr and Mrs L 8S Visit Father in Wanette Home

Mr and Mrs L 8S visited in the home of her father Sam Marshall in Wanette on Tuesday.

Mrs. L. 8S Chambers of Wanette Sam Marshall

Laura Singleton Visits Friends in Stonewall

Miss Laura Singleton visited friends in Stonewall Friday night and Saturday, enjoying time with acquaintances and local hospitality during the weekend.

Laura Singleton Stonewall

Wilsons Enjoy Oklahoma City Outing With Friends

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wilson and daughter Kay visited Oklahoma City on Friday. They shopped, had Kay’s glasses checked, visited Lincoln Park, greeted Dr. and Mrs. Ross, now 95 and 90, and attended Billy Graham services before returning home.

Albert Wilson Kay Oklahoma City Lincoln Park Ada Ross Billy Graham

Mrs. L. L. Crabb and daughter visit Fort Worth relatives

Mrs. L. L. Crabb and her daughter spent a few days visiting relatives in Fort Worth Texas and returned home.

L. L. Crabb Ft. Worth Tex

Family Visit From Ft Worth Parents to Sun Day

Mr and Mrs M L Lee and family from Ft Worth Texas visited his mother Mrs Virgie Lee Sunday and Monday.

M. L. Lee Ft. Worth, Tex Virgie Lee

Browns Arrive From Leesburg for Visit

Arriving Monday morning from Leesburg Florida were Mr and Mrs James Brown and daughters Joan and Patsy They are visiting in the home of Mrs Brown s sister Mrs H B Turner

Leesburg, Fla James Brown Joan Patsy Brown H. B. Turner

North America Leads World in Petroleum Output

North America accounts for about 47 percent of global petroleum production, highlighting the region’s dominant role in energy markets and supply.

North America

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