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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1965

Page

6

Notice of Probate for Edith C Herrin Will in Pontotoc OK

In Pontotoc County Oklahoma the estate of Edith C Herrin deceased is probated Cyrus Herrin petitions for Letters Testamentary and a hearing is set for July 12 1965 at 10 00 A M in Ada to prove the will and contest the petition all interested parties may appear.

Edith C. Herrin Cyrus Herrin Pontotoc County State of Oklahoma Ada Pontotoc State of Oklahoma Wiley Price Jeter Peontetoc County Court House Okla Ollie Dena Choate Walter Scott Choate Walter Choate Herbert N. Turner Frank L. Finley Said County Pontotec County

Loman legal actions and Choate estate final account

The document details multiple legal notices from Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Plaintiffs Marie Loman, Mary Jo Loman and Harold A. Loman sue heirs of C A Loman to quiet title on Lots 9 and 10 in Block 143 Ada Original Townsite. Other notices cover Herbert N Karsch nit k promissory suit for 11350 and final accounting for Walter Scott Choate estate with hearing set July 15 1965. Also a personal note about a birth Loria Ann born June 24 to Leroy Lilloughby.

Ada

Oklahoma heirs sought to quiet title in 50 acre land tract

In Pontotoc County a court action by Ralph H. Gray seeks to silence competing claims to the fee simple title of the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter and northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 15 township 2 north range 6 east containing about 50 acres. The filing names G. H. Harris deceased and all possible heirs as defendants and requests an August 18, 1965 deadline to answer. The suit aims to determine heirship, quiet title, and restrain all defendants from asserting any claim adverse to the plaintiff’s title.

Marie Loman Mary Jo Loman Harold A. Loman District Court Pontotec County State of Oklahoma Pontotoc County A. Loman O. A. Loman Carl Stewart Bys Frances Rhoades Ralph H. Gray Plantiff Oklahoma Towit Rance Harry Carver Cromwell Coal County

Oklahoma Corporation to Extend Oil Field Area in Pontotoc and Coal Counties

The Corporation Commission of Oklahoma will hold a hearing July 27 1965 to extend the Upper Cromwell formation spacing into portions of sections in Coal Pontotoc counties to create 46 acre drilling units and allow dual completion. The action also seeks field rules and unit boundaries with a 10 acre well center. Christine Keltner and others oppose as defendants in a related real estate sale case.

State of Oklahoma State of Oklahoma Coal County Pontotoc County Corporation Commission of Jim Thorpe Oklahoma City Harry Cerver Upper Cromwell Coss County Pontotee County Commission Corporation Commission

Legal notice dated July 8 1965 Ada Oklahoma

A dated legal notice appears with signatures of secretary Lester Lanier and attorneys Mayhue Kerr Harris from the American Building in Ada Oklahoma. The document references a filing or record from that date and lists legal representatives.

Lester Lanier Conn, Mayhue Kerr & Harris Attorneys At Law American Building Ada Oklahoma

Land sale in Pontotoc County Oklahoma under court order

Land appraised at 7200 dollars will be sold under an Order of Sale from a district court judgment in Pontotoc County Oklahoma case 23 274. Home Federal Savings and Loan Association of Ada sues Arthur W Ebrite Dorothy J Ebrite General Insurance Company of Ada Oklahoma ex rel Oklahoma Security Commission and Gus tave R Woerz d b a Ardmore Electric Supply. Judgment for plaintiff 6103.56 with 10 percent interest from February 15 1965 plus 609.35 attorneys fees and costs.

Pontotoc County Oklahoma Bryan O'Neal Bessie Graham Tim Graham Community Finance Corporation Ada E. N. Martin Rogers Graham Home Title Guaranty Company Arlington Said District Court Home Federal Savings and Loan Association of Ada Arthur W. Ebrite Dorothy J. Ebrite General Insurance Company of Ada State of Oklahoma Oklahoma Security Commission Gustave R. Woerz

Mrs Barbara Harper Visits Reed Family Kin

Mrs Barbara Harper and her baby along with her son Rickey Groove Moore arrived Saturday to stay through Monday with Mr and Mrs Bill Reed their grandmother Grove and Mr and Mrs Oree Cox and boys. Mr and Mrs Cecil Morris visited Sunday with her parents the Reeds and Grandma Grove.

Barbara Harper Rickey Groove. Moore Bill Reed Grandma Grove Oree Cox Cecil Morris

Smyth Family Visit Spanning Carlsbad Stay

Fredie Smyth and his children and nephew spent several days with his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Smyth in Carlsbad New Mexico. He returned home with his daughter and left his son and nephew for a longer stay with the grandparents.

Fredie Smyth Carlsbad N.M Fred Smyth

Gray family visits span weekend with relatives

Mr and Mrs Joe Gray and Carl of Connerville spent Thursday night with his parents Mr and Mrs Oren Gray. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Lane and children of Del City came Friday and left Saturday visiting Oren Gray. Bob Gray and Russel and Rickey ate supper Friday with Oren Gray family and returned Saturday. Oren Gray and a son and family went to an all night singing at Tishomingo Saturday night.

Joe Gray Carl Connerville Oren Gray Lawrence Lane del City Bob Gray Russel Rickey Fred Gray Tishomingo

Mrs Jewel Smyth Visits Rae Garrett In Carlsbad NM

Mrs Jewel Smyth and her two grandsons Derrel Williams and Steve Smyth from Carlsbad New Mexico visited Rae Garrett, described as a friendly social call with family members.

Jewel Smyth Derrel Williams Steve Smyth Carlsbad, N. M Rae Garrett

Pierce couple hosts visit after Hayward vacation

Mr and Mrs Willie Pierce visited Mr and Mrs Albert Earl Pierce on Saturday. The Pierces had recently returned from a vacation in Hayward California.

Willie Pierce Albert Earl Pierce Mrs. Pierce Hayward Calif

Cox Family Visits and Plans to Move to Mexico

Mr and Mrs Dewayne Cox and children of Oklahoma City visited Mrs Nannie Cox on Sunday afternoon. Mrs Cox returned home with them for a week long visit. The Coxes plan to move to Mexico soon where he will work. Mr and Mrs Leonard Holloway also visited.

Dewayne Cox Oklahoma City Nannie Cox

Local residents visit between Sunday and Tuesday

Mr. and Mrs. Perry Henson visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Thomas on their way to camp meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Perrine and Willie visited Mr. and Mrs. Albert Crow Tuesday. Mrs. Crow has just recently come home from Valley View Hospital.

Perry Henson Bryan Thomas Jack Perrine Willie Albert Crow Mrs. Crow Valley View Hospital

Oklahoma City Families Celebrate July 4 Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Evans and children and Mr. and Mrs. Rowe Lewis with their families of Oklahoma City spent July 4 with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bennett. They also visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis Sunday night.

Jerry Evans Rowe Lewis Oklahoma City Robert Bennett Frank Lewis

Oklahoma City Family Visits Relatives in Oklahoma Park

The Paul McCutcheon family from Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Frank Roberts and Mrs Geraldine Bullard and family. They picnicked at Sulphur Platt National Park on July 4 with Bullard and children returning home with her brother Paul McCutcheon to spend part of the week. She is visiting from Los Angeles to see relatives.

Paul McCutcheon Oklahoma City Frank Roberts Geraldine Bullard Sulphur Platt National Park

Browns Visit Northam Light Family in Arkansas and Ada

Mr and Mrs Brownie Bryant of Ada and Mr and Mrs Dale Bryant of Arkansas visited Mrs Vannie Northam and Mr and Mrs Emmett Light Sunday afternoon. Brownie and Dale were formerly employed in the Oil Center oil field.

Brownie Bryant Ada Dale Bryant Arkansas Vannie Northam Emmett Light Brownie Dale Oil Center

Oil Center Social Notes Mention Sutton Pennington Visit

Mrs Opal Sutton and Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington visited Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis Saturday afternoon in Oil Center in a brief social news item noting local gatherings and familiar names.

Minnie Lewis Opal Sutton Milo Pennington Frank Lewis

Birth of Carol Ann Megee in Valley View Hospital

Mr and Mrs Dewight Megee announce the birth of their daughter Carol Ann on Thursday July 1 at Valley View Hospital. The newborn is described as healthy and has no notable complications.

Dewight Megee Valley View Hospital Carol Ann

Singer Automatic sewing machine sale ad

Late model sewing machine offers buttonholes hems and monograms with guaranteed quality. $29.88 or $5.32 monthly. Write Credit Mgr P O Box 94445 Oklahoma City Oklahoma. Plus a cattle feed ad promoting Pfizer Terramycin A D Fortified Crumbles for respiratory disease prevention and treatment. Feeders Milling Co Ac a Oklahoma.

Singer Automatic P.O Oklahoma City Oklahoma Pfizer Feeders Milling Co Aca

Hand Injury Recovers After Barn Incident

Oliver Crane injured his hand Thursday while working on a barn. He was taken to the doctor where 19 stitches were required to close the wound.

Oliver Crane

Suttons host fish fry with many guests

Enjoying a fish fry at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Sutton Monday night were Mr. and Mrs. Earl Franks, Janice and Shellie, Mrs. Gean Pierce and Danny, Hayward, Calif.: Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Sutton, Chris and Beverly and Mr. and Mrs. Willis Sutton.

Willis Sutton Earl Franks Janice Shellie Gean Pierce Danny Hayward Calif Gerald Sutton Chris Beverly

Mrs. Pearl Roberts Visits Joy Roberts Family Group

Mrs. Pearl Roberts and grandchildren Kathy and Kinney Roberts with Mrs. Jerry Bullard and her children visited Mrs. Joy Roberts Sr. Thursday afternoon.

Pearl Roberts Kathy and Kinney Roberts Jerry Bullard Joy Roberts Sr

Suttons and visitors mingle in family gatherings

Mrs Opal Sutton visits Mr and Mrs Bob Page and children and Mrs Mattie Black Friday. The Bob Pages and Pres Sutton visited Mr and Mrs A O Sutton Sunday.

Opal Sutton Bob Page Mattie Black Bob Pages Pres Sutton A. O. Sutton

Mrs Tucker family stay over weekend with Booths at Texoma

Mrs Alene Tucker Paula and Tonya and Mrs Colene Robert son Stacy and Tamara spent from Thursday until Saturday with Mr and Mrs Melvin Booth on Lake Texoma.

Alene Tucker Paula Tonya Colene Robertson Stacy Tamara Melvin Booth Lake Texoma

Megee Family Visits in Broken Arrow Weekend

The Megee family from Broken Arrow spent the weekend with relatives in town. They visited Dewight Megee in the hospital and returned home Sunday with Jim Megee and Marylon Jo Vaughn for the week.

Glen Megee Broken Arrow Jim Megee Ivan Vaughn Dewight Megee Baby Marylon Jo Vaughn

Lunch and Tour Along Swaney River and Dallas Visit

A group enjoyed lunch on the Swaney River and toured Dallas where they viewed the monument at the site of President Kennedy's assassination.

Swaney River Dallas Kennedy

Dallas Visit Ties Allen Family To Local Residents

Mrs. Mary Allen now employed in Dallas Texas. Dennis Allen left Friday to spend the weekend with Mrs. Allen and Mr. and Mrs. Joe King all of Dallas.

Mary Allen Dallas Tex Dennis Allen Allen Joe King

Alene Tucker Visit Noted in Oklahoma City

Paula and Tonya visited Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Mullins in Oklahoma City on Sunday afternoon at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Arthur Smith.

Alene Tucker Paula Tonya C. E. Mullins Oklahoma City Arthur Smith

Thomas Family Hosts in Shawnee Visit Week

Mr and Mrs Bryan Thomas returned home from Shawnee Thursday after spending the week with Mr and Mrs Casey Thomas. Those visiting Mr and Mrs Bryan Thomas recently were Mrs Charles Redman and daughter and Mrs Elva Lane.

Bryan Thomas Shawnee Casey Thomas Charles Redman Elva Lane

Visit Ties Evansville Couples for Friendly Call

Mrs Vannie Northam and Roy Seward of Evansville Indiana visited Mr and Mrs Emmett Light and Mr and Mrs Dewey Northam for a friendly call one day recently.

Vannie Northam Roy Seward Evansville Ind Emmett Light Dewey Northam

Bonnie Burk visits Elmore City parents during husband Loyd’s Illinois rodeo

Mrs. Bonnie Burk spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Tomlin in Elmore City while her husband Loyd attended a rodeo in Illinois.

Bonnie Burk Mrs. Tomlin Elmore City Loyd Illinois

Betty Andrews and Children Attend Bible School

Mrs. Betty Andrews accompanied by her children Tonya Tucker and Tamara Robertson attended Bible school at Center Baptist Church.

Betty Andrews Tonya Tucker Tamara Robertson The Center Baptist Church

Children Vacation Camping Trip in Sulphur

A family group including children is spending their vacation on a camping trip in Sulphur. The article notes outdoor activities and a relaxed family outing amid nature. No incident or conflict is reported.

Jerry Evans

Linsey Visited Relatives in Seminole With Keelings

Mrs. Lorene Linsey vacationed last week visiting relatives in Seminole. She took Mr. and Mrs. Lee Keeling to see Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hobbs and Mrs. Callie East.

Lorene Linsey Lee Keeling Leonard Hobbs Callie East Seminole

Kirby Families Visit Ada and Latta Friends

Mr and Mrs Johnny Kirby and family of Dallas and Mr and Mrs Judson Kirby and family of Latta visited Mr and Mrs Fred Jones and Wayne Ada and Mrs Eula Kirby Ada on Monday.

Johnny Kirby Dallas Judson Kirby Latta Fred Jones Wayne Ada Eula Kirby

Garretts Attend Camp Meeting Each Sunday

Mr and Mrs Pug Garrett and Sondra and Rae Garrett attend the camp meeting each Sunday. Togo Wood cut Pug Garretts patch of hay Thursday afternoon and baled it Friday. It rained Saturday afternoon before Pug got home to haul it to the barn. Rev Richard Ham wife and

Pug Garrett Sondra Ham Shawnee Rae Garrett Togo Pug Richard Ham

Lewis Family News From California to New York Move

Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis received a Thursday night call from their son Bob Lewis and Cynthia. The family arrived in Chicago by jet after two years in Athens Greece where Bob taught at Athens College. They plan work in New York City this year with Mrs Gean Pierce and Mrs Ruth Sutton visiting in Hayward California.

Frank Lewis Bob Lewis Cynthia Chicago Bob Athens Greece U.S.A Lewises Athens College New York City Gean Pierce Hayward Calif Ruth Sutton

Meeks Family Vacation Visit to Oakman Area

Mrs. T. O. Meeks and Katharine Downey California are visiting uncle Mr. and Mrs. George Carter and aunt and husband Mr. and Mrs. Murray Smith. Mr. Meeks and another daughter plan to join Charlsie and Katherine this week. Mrs. Clemmie Summers of Tulsa visited Mrs. Carter until last Thursday.

Ila Pevehouse T. O. Meeks Katherine Downey Calif George Carter Murray Smith Meeks Charlsie Clemmie Summers Tulsa Carter

Help from relatives Aids Rural Care After Hospital Trip

Mrs Carter says she would have been almost helpless going to the hospital for George and returning to tend cattle and farm chores without the timely help of her sister in law Mrs Clemmie Summers and nice Mrs Meeks who were visiting at the time and assisted her.

Mrs Ruby Jones Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs. Ruby Jones came home last week following several days at Valley View Hospital for tests and treatment.

Ruby Jones Valley View Hospital

July 4 Picnic At Pendergrass Home Attended By Nineteen

Nineteen people gathered Sunday night at Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pendergrass home for a July 4 picnic and fireworks. Grandchildren from the area helped fire the display while a veterinarian treated a lame milk cow. Names include Mrs. Mary Radcliffe Mr and Mrs John Pendergrass Roddy Gary Ada Mrs Wilmorene Golden Cheryl Floy Berylene Charles Dianne Claudette Lawerence Homer Kenny Winters West Covina Calif Albert Ila Peve house Glen da West Linvall Lillard and Ada Sliger. Mrs Sliger could not attend due to a heart ailment.

J. R. Pendergrass Paw Pendergrass Pendergrass Mary Radcliffe John Pendergrass Roddy Gary Ada Wilmorene Golden Cheryl Floy Berylene Charles Dianne Claudette Lawerence Homer Kenny Winters West Covina Calif Albert Ila Pevehouse Glenda West Linvall Lillard Charlie Sliger

Family Visit Ends With Arkansas Fishing Tales

Mr and Mrs Calvin Lee and their children arrived Sunday at his parents home in town after a week in Arkansas visiting his sister and her family. They tried fishing but Calvin reports many chiggers outweigh the fish.

Calvin Lee Elmer Lee Calvin Arkansas Donald Norman Odden

Wommack Family Hosts Visit Amid Illness News

Mr and Mrs Odath William son hosted Sunday dinner with sister family Mr and Mrs Ira Wommack and Jon Ann. Wile Scroggins Ada was admitted to Valley View Hospital last Thursday with pneumonia. The Wommacks and Albert Pevehouses have been visiting Wile.

Odath Williamson Francis Ira Wommack Jon Ann Wommack Wile Scroggins Ada Valley View Hospital Wommacks Albert Pevehouses Wile

Currents settle in new home after moving chores

Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Current have moved into a new home and completed cleaning washing spraying and painting. They plan to remodel their old house and likely rent it. Their houseguests last week were sister and brother in law Mrs and Mr Roy Daugherty and grandson Jodie Daugherty from Phoenix Arizona.

Maurice Maurice Currents Roy Daugherty Jodie Daugherty Phoenix Ariz

Hodges Family Socializes in Holdenville Visit

Mrs. Carol Hodges with Donna Randy and Richard visited Holdenville last Thursday to share supper and time with their father Bobby Hodges who is employed there. Bobby spent the fourth of July holidays at home with his family.

Carol Hodges Donna Randy Richard Holdenville Bobby Hodges Bobby

Ardmore Visit Highlights Ellison Poorman Families

Richard and Lisa Poorman spend the week in Ardmore visiting their uncle and family Mr and Mrs Billy Ellison and children. Sherry Coleen Ellison of Ardmore joins Mr and Mrs Gene Poorman and daughter Kay.

Richard Lisa Poorman Ardmore Billy Ellison Sherry Coleen Ellison Gene Poorman Kay

Morrison Family Visits Durant Kin on Tuesday

Mr and Mrs Arlie Morrison Lois Jean Mary Erma and Melburne spent Tuesday at Durant visiting his sister and family Mr and Mrs Troy Goff and children.

Arlie Morrison Lois Jean Mary Erma Melburne Durant Troy Goff

July 4 Weekend Travel Brings Broad Safe Return

A census of neighbors on the July 4 weekend shows many vacationers away and returning without major accidents. No incidents marred the holiday as residents came back safely.

Lois V. Gentry

Mrs Opal Sutton Visits Sister in Oklahoma City

Mrs Opal Sutton spent a day visiting her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Forster Pyles in Oklahoma City during a recent trip.

Opal Sutton Mrs. Forster Pyles Oklahoma City

Vacation Bible School Parade Opens July 7

Vacation Bible School starts July 7 with a parade beginning at Ward's grocery store. Sheriff Burl Griffin will lead the parade.

Vacation Bible School Ward’s Burl Griffin

Ayers Celebrate July Fourth in Dallas

Mr and Mrs Jackie Ayers spent July 4 in Dallas enjoying a holiday outing with family.

Jackie Ayers Dallas

Love Couple Vacation at Lake Texoma

Mr and Mrs Elmer Love take a vacation break and plan time at Lake Tex- in a brief travel note highlighting leisure and forthcoming stops.

Mrs Elmer Love Lake Tex

George Milligan Visits Wife at Talaquah Sun day

George Milligan visits his wife Dorothy at Talaquah Sunday. The brief social check mentions the couple's reunion in the Oklahoma town.

George Milligan Dorothy Talaquah

George Carter Undergoes Nerve Surgery in Oklahoma City

George Carter suffered months of severe facial nerve pain and made numerous trips for treatment. He had prior nerve surgery, stayed at Old Wesley Hospital Monday through Sunday for another operation, and was brought home by Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Myrtle Smith, and Mrs. T. O. Meeks. After the surgery he is relieved of pain and able to be up some.

George Carter Oklahoma City George Old Wesley Hospital Carter Myrtle Smith T. O. Meeks

Birthday Surprise for Mrs Ross Langston at Home

Mrs Ross Langston was surprised by a birthday party Thursday night with Rev Clair Payette his wife and children Rebecca Richard and Jessie and Mr and Mrs Fred Jones. Her husband Ross helped stage the surprise and Mrs Mildred Langston visited relatives at Lake Texoma.

Ross Langston Clair Payette Rebecca Richard Jessie Fred Jones Ross Mildred Langston Lake Texoma

Mrs. Helen Maddox Visits Dallas Parents

Mrs. Helen Maddox of Dallas is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Porter, staying with family during a cordial visit.

Helen Maddox Dallas Mrs. C. E. Porter

Local Families Visiting Relatives Across Texas

Gay Wood and son visit his parents Mr. and Mrs Clyde Wood as other relatives plan to arrive. Mrs Gay Wood and daughter stay in Tulsa visiting her mother. Mr and Mrs J T Teeters travel to Amarillo to visit a daughter, joined by daughter Mrs Paul Duncan.

Gay Wood Clyde Wood Tulsa J. T. Teeters Amarillo Tex Paul Duncan

Duncan Family Plans Trip After House Renovations

The Duncan family intends to travel to Las Vegas to visit their son Jerry. Edward Christian and his family are heavily involved in redecorating and repairing their home with Edward as chief foreman guiding the helpers.

Duncans Las Vegas Jerry Edward Christian Edward Is

Ada Kaiser reunion and Miller family visit scene

Edwin Miller and wife Mary, with David and Barbara Ann, visited Mrs. Harry Miller. They attended the Kaiser reunion at the Donald Kaiser home in Ada. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Miller and Angelia visited Mrs. Harry Miller and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Bill Castlebury in Ada. Jerry Miller, a chemist with Sunray DX Oil Co of Tulsa, started work three days after graduating at East Central in January.

Edwin Miller Mary David Barbara Ann Harry Miller Kaiser Donald Kaiser Ada Jerry Miller Angelia

Maud Visitors Note Stringer Family Reunion Plans

Mr and Mrs Ray Cooler Mr and Mrs Alvin Christian and Mrs Ruth Barrows of Maud visited Mrs Gilbert Christian. Mrs Hattie Dawson Fletcher visited Mrs Jess Daniels and reported the Stringer children and relatives will have their reunion at the Orphans Home roadside park July 11. Many relatives gather there annually.

Ray Cooler Alvin Christian Ruth Barrows Maud Gilbert Christian Hattie Dawson, Fletcher Jess Daniels Stringer Orphan’s Home

Mrs Watkin Receives Full Time Nurse at Home

Mrs Milo Watkin now has a full time nurse and is in fair condition. Mrs Dad Burns spent a few days in hospital with a heart condition.

Milo Watkin Watkin Dad Burns

Robbins Family Visit From Greenville Texas Reunites Kin

Monday Mr and Mrs Paul Robbins and Ruth Robbins of Greenville Texas visited in the C A Gentry home. Cousins from the area came for lunch and to reconnect with Charley Gentry and family. Relatives included R H Hagar of Stonewall Mrs Florence Ferry of Ada and W G Gentry Charleys father and uncle. The box of old pictures sparked memories and Charley received two photos of his mother of great value.

Paul Robbins Ruth Robbins Greenville Tex C. A Charley

Robbins Visit Char ley Sliger Family Near Ada Sunday Night

The Robbins visited the Char ley Sliger family south of Ada on Sunday night.

the Robbins Charley Sliger Ada

Mrs. Katie Davis and Mrs. Tra Jones Visit C A Gentry Home

Mrs. Katie Davis and Mrs. Tra Jones visited the C A Gentry home Tuesday, staying briefly for a social call.

Katie Davis Tra Jones C. A. Gentry

Nephew and Cousin Visit Del City Family This Week

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Allen host their 3-year-old nephew David Littleford from Del City this week. He returns home with his cousin Theressa who had spent a week with him.

Bob Allen David Littleford del City Theressa

Byng Teachers Marie Vincent and Emmitt Wood Hospitalized

Mrs. Marie Vincent a Byng teacher underwent surgery and is a patient at Valley View Hospital. Another Byng teacher Mrs. Emmitt Wood is also listed as a patient at Valley View Hospital.

Marie Vincent Byng Valley View Hospital Emmitt Wood Valley View

Jean Roberts Family Returns Home After Oklahoma Fishing Vacation

The Jean Roberts family returns to California after a two week trip to Oklahoma focused mainly on fishing. They spent most days by the water and plan to resume daily routines now that they are back.

Jean Roberts California Oklahoma

Royce Bynum to preach in Kentucky visit with family

Royce Bynum and his family travel to Kentucky partly for a vacation. A nearby church invites him to preach one Sunday and he will be able to preach at the church before continuing the visit with their parents.

Royce Bynum Kentucky

Owen Thompson Recovers After Squires Clash

Owen Thompson is reported to be doing OK following a tangle involving the pet squires of George Harper. The incident drew local attention as observers described a minor scuffle and quick resolution.

Owen Thompson Squires George Harper

Freeman Family Visits Byng Friends in Ada

Mr and Mrs Loyd Freeman and son Craige of Hobbs New Mexico visited Byng friends on Sunday. They are former teachers at Byng School and have been redecorating one of their Ada apartments.

Loyd Freeman Craige, Hobbs N. M Byng Byng School Freemans Ada

Family Summer Visits Span States Across Nation

Union Valley notes Rosa Hudson’s summer guest Gladys Patterson and Michael Fontana California. Ellen Renfro, sister of Mrs Hudson, who stayed seven months, has returned home to Russellville Arkansas.

Rosa Hudson Gladys Patterson Michael Fontana Calif Hudson Ellen Renfro Russellville Ark

Townsends Host Sunday Dinner Guests in Elmore City

Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Townsend and Marsha were Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Lem Hodges and daughter, Elmore City, Oklahoma.

Jim Townsend Marsha Doyle Hastings Lem Hodges Elmore City Okla

Weekend Visitors From D. W. Maloy Family

Weekend visitors were Mrs. D. W. Maloy's sons and families Mr. and Mrs. Orville Carson and family from Springtown Texas and Mr. and Mrs. Arlie Carson and granddaughter Roff. Mrs. Maloy's sister and husband Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Reid of Oklahoma City visited Sunday.

D. W. Maloy Orville Carson Springtown Tex Arlie Carson Roff Maloy Elmer Reid Oklahoma City

Dub Story Family Dinner Guests and Stratford Plums Trip

Mr and Mrs Dub Story hosted Sunday dinner with Debra and David for her parents Jr and Mrs J E Martin. Mrs J E Martin and Mrs Erwin Jones traveled to Stratford last week to buy plums and visited Mrs Martin sister Mrs Gene Smith.

Dub Story Debra David J.E. Martin J. E. Martin Erwin Jones Stratford

Turners and Kin Vacationing in Arlington

Mr and Mrs H B Turner with their daughters families Frank Peves house Sammy Kathy and Sherry and Frank s niece Shirley Brister Norman and Rev and Mrs Dean Miller Bruce and Cindy Chandler and Mr Turner s brother and wife Mr and Mrs George Turner Arlington Va are vacationing here.

H.B. Turner Frank Peves Sammy Kathy Sherry Frank Shirley Brister Norman Dean Miller Bruce Cindy Chandler Mr. Turner George Turner Arlington

Prilliman and Carol Visit Union Valley Friends

Mrs Wayne Prilliman and Carol from Buena Vista Colorado visited friends in Union Valley last week. Carol spent two days with Susan Edwards. The Prillimans are former residents.

Wayne Prilliman Carol Buena Vista Colo Union Valley Susan Edwards Prillimans

Holiday weekend visitors in Grants Pass and Upland

Mr and Mrs Jimmy Edwards hosted a holiday weekend gathering with extended family from Grants Pass and Upland California. Attendees included Mrs Edwards brother and family and Mr and Mrs Hollis Grigsby Timmy Randy Ricky Denise and Mrs Edwards sister and family Rob in Kenneth from Upland California and Marion Smalling family members.

Jimmy Edwards Linda Susan Edward Hollis Grigsby Timmy Randy Ricky Denise Grants Pass Dre Marion Smalling Robin Kenneth Upland Calif

Stephens attend old timers reunion in Chism Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs B M Stephens attended an old timers reunion in Chism Oklahoma Sunday. Mr Stephens was formerly manager of a store for his father there before his marriage. Sunday night supper guests were Mr and Mrs Philip Stephens and daughters Latta Carlee Stephens returned to work after a two weeks illness.

B. M. Stephens Chism Okla Stephens Philip Stephens Latta Carlee Stephens

Madden Family Reunites with Old Electric Co Worker

Mr Curly Madden and family from Dewey Dwain and David spent Sunday with his sister in Latta and Delbert Gerloff's family. Curly was surprised by a morning visit from Austin Winthers of Little Rock Arkansas. Winthers and Curly previously worked as linemen for an electric company in Wichita Kansas. It was their first visit in eight years.

Curly Madden Dewey, Dwain David Delbert Gerloff Latta Austin Winthers Little Rock Ark Mr. Winthers Curly Wichita Kan

Water woes dampen holiday weekend visits

Betty Rogers would have enjoyed a drier weekend as guests traveled from Oklahoma City Dallas and Dumas to celebrate Scott Rogers third birthday while Stanley Rogers helped install a pump for a new water well. The party also included Sun and Susan Rogers in Russell Kaw visiting Rae and Fred Thompson and reporting three days of rain.

Betty Rogers W. G. Orten Barbara Oklahoma City Charles Orten Dallas Tex Dee Rogers Dumas Scott Rogers Scott Stanley Rogers Steven Susan Rogers Russell Kaw Rae Thompson Fred Thompson Lindy Jan Vicki

Blackwell Family Weekend Visit in Houston

Mr and Mrs W T Blackwell spent a weekend in Houston Texas visiting his sister and brother in law H L Thomas and wife Moco Thomas. Mr Thomas is seriously ill with cancer and pleased to see family members.

Wanette Names Bill Dunsworth New Superintendent

Bill Dunsworth, formerly Pocasset superintendent, accepts a similar role at Wanette. Born in Altus, he earned a BS in 1952 and an MS in 1958 from Southwestern State College Weatherford, plus an administrator certificate from Oklahoma in 1964. He is married to Lovelle Davis of Sayre and they have a 13 year old daughter Jo Nell.

Bill Dunsworth Pocasset Wanette Dunsworth Altus Southwestern State College Weatherford University of Oklahoma Norman Lovelle Davis Sayre Jo Nell Turpin High School

Youth Suffered From Poison Gas Exposure at Pool

Phillip Free a 17 year old Ada resident, son of Mr and Mrs Ott Free, was rushed to Valley View Hospital after chlorine gas exposure while helping unclog a filter at Glenwood Park pool. He entered the filter well several times and was treated in the emergency room. doctors report he is improving.

Phillip Free Ott Free Rebecca Ada Valley View Hospital Glenwood Park Pool Free Red Cross

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