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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1956

Page

3

Attendance and visitors mark Free Will Baptist Sunday

Bebee News notes eight nine in Sunday School with all teachers present. Visitor Tommy Scoggins from Kansas City attends. Mrs Ollie Belle Woods Junior Class wins attendance and offering pennants. Mr Mrs R E Tilley of Ada host Gerald and Carlton Lee for Sunday dinner. Mrs Ray Roberts and Pam and Ricky visit J W Murray family in Ada.

Free Will Baptist Church Tommy Scoggins Kansas City Ollie Belle Woods Ray Roberts Pam Ricky Mrs. J. W. Murray Ada

Family and friends visit across Oklahoma area towns

The report notes several social visits: Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Farmer and Debra spent July 4 in Oklahoma City. Leroy Bivins from Egypt stayed Tuesday night with Henry Whitson. Jo Ann Corbin of Ada visited Friday night with Mrs. Jewel Boyd. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Newby visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Wittington of Ada. Mrs. Gracie Hayes and Mrs. Virgil Meek visited Saturday night with Mrs. Donald Ray Henson, Sheila Renee and Donnie of Parish Chapel.

Lawrence Farmer Debra Oklahoma City Leroy Bivins Egypt Henry Whitson Jo Ann Corbin Ada Jewel Boyd Melvin Newby D. L. Wittington Gracie Hayes Virgil Meek Donald Ray Henson Sheila Renee Donnie Parish Chapel

Dinner guests of the Woods trio visit from three cities

Sunday dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Woods hosted Mrs. John Mosier of Center Oklahoma Pauline Mosier of Oklahoma City and Lana Sullivan of Carthage Missouri two guests from different states attended the meal.

Floyd Woods John Mosier Center Pauline Mosier Oklahoma City Lana Sullivan Carthage

Austell Cassidy Visit With Clyde and Mrs Boyd

Mr and Mrs Austell Cassidy of Wilson visited Sunday afternoon in the home of Mr and Mrs Clyde Boyd.

Mrs. Floyd Woods Visits With Mrs. L C Jaquess

Mrs. Floyd Woods visited Friday morning with Mrs. L C Jaquess, sharing time and friendly chat. The two local residents discussed community news and upcoming events during the short visit.

Floyd Woods L. C. Jaquess

Ada Ladies Visit Friday Afternoon

Mrs Toby Benton of Ada visited Friday afternoon with Mrs Hazel Newby sharing social hour and casual conversation at a local gathering.

Toby Benton Ada Hazel Newby

Family picnic at Ballards Park on the Fourth of July

Mr and Mrs Stanley Bartee together with daughters Barbara and Pat, and Glen and Kathleen Bloom, plus Low Gean Simpson, enjoyed a July Fourth picnic at Ballards Park.

Stanley Bartee Barbara and Pat Glen and Kathleen Bloom Low Gean Simpson Ballards Park

Hood and Sellars Family Visitation in Ada

Mr and Mrs M C Hood and Jerry spent Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Paul Sellars of Ada.

M. C. Hood Jerry Paul Sellars Ada

Visitors Gather At Scott Home Sunday Afternoon

Those visiting Sunday afternoon in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott were Mrs. Gracie Hayes, Mrs. W. H. Hightower, Mrs. Virgil Meek, Mrs. Jolene Moore and Miss Berlene Meek.

Leo Scott Gracie Hayes W. H. Hightower Virgil Meek Jolene Moore Berlene Meek

Clifton couple joins ADA WEEKLY as new subscribers

Mr and Mrs Jim Holloway of Clifton Arizona become new subscribers to the ADA WEEKLY audience announcement notes.

Jim Holloway Clifton, Ariz ADA Weekly

Kinman Visits A L Capes Home Tuesday Night

Clyde Ray Kinman of California visited Tuesday night at the residence of A L Capes. The brief call appears to be a social call with no further details given.

Clyde Ray Kinman California A. L. Capes

Parish Chapel Evening Guest Lineup

Sherry Scott spent Monday night with Mr and Mrs Donald Ray Henson as well as Sheila Renee and Donnie of Parish Chapel for an intimate gathering.

Sherry Scott Donald Ray Henson Sheila Renee Donnie Parish Chapel

Karl Tilley and son Gerald attend Tupelo baseball game

Karl Tilley and his son Gerald were at a Tupelo baseball game Monday night, watching the local teams play.

Karl Tilley Gerald Tupelo

Berryman Family Takes Vacation In New Mexico

Mr and Mrs Edd Berryman Kay and Charles are on a vacation trip in New Mexico this week. The brief item notes their travel plans and destination for local readers.

Edd Berryman Kay and Charles New Mexico

Mrs Farrel Jones Visits Ada With Her Mother

Mrs Farrel Jones of Ada spent Tuesday with her mother Mrs Gracie Hayes.

Farrel Jones of Ada Gracie Hayes

Old Hats and Party Games Mix It Up at Hart HD Club Meeting

Ada Weekly Hart HD Club meeting presided by Mrs. Leroy Cantwell includes song service led by Mrs. E Own bey, devotional by Mrs. Arno Griffith, and prayer from Mrs. Marjorie Soutee. Members vote to send Mrs. Matt Heimer Jr. to the Farm and Home Conference at Stillwater Aug 6–9 and plan a July 20 ice cream social at the Heimer home.

Hart HD HART Leroy Cantwell Hart HD Club E. V.ownbey Arno Griffith Marjorie Soutee Martha Mote Hart Club Matt Heimer Jr Stillwater Valdene Kozel A. H. Mercer Richard Soutee Willie Rebecca Nancy Jane John Stinson Janie Sharon Evert Summers Phyllis Hodges Roff Cherri Gne Roberts Cushing E. V. Ownbey Perry Owens Ron Hatcher J. S. Stanfield Alvie Griffith May Johnson

Local social visits feature Miss Kozel and guests

Miss Kozel hosted visitors Donna Kaye and Sherry Scott. Miss Mary Lou Cape was Friday night guest of Miss Rosa Lee Snow of Stonewall. Mr. and Mrs. Erbin Cox and children of Clifton Arizona and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Nelson of Galey visited Tuesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ray Hurley. Darlene Kite and Brenda Kirby spent Wednesday night with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Kite.

Miss Kozel Donna Kaye Sherry Scott Mary Lou Cape Rosa Lee Snow Stonewall Erbin Cox Clifton, Ariz Leo Nelson Galey Kenneth Ray Hurley Darlene Kite Brenda Kirby Mrs. P. P. Kite

Ada Group Cites Mrs P P Kite Identity

Brenda and Barbara of Ada join Mr and Mrs Hollis Kite and Donnie and Darlene with Mrs Allie Hood to identify Mrs P P Kite.

Krause Spends Weekend With Family in Oklahoma City

R. R. Krause, employed by a local construction company in Oklahoma City, spent the weekend with his family, enjoying time together away from work.

R. R. Krause Oklahoma City

Cape and Young Families Visit Sunday Evening

Mr and Mrs A L Cape and family visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Truett Young of Fitzhugh.

A. L. Cape Mrs. Truett Young Fitzhugh

Tulsa Woman Hosts Weeknight Dinner Guests

Mrs. Deryl Farmer of Tulsa was Monday night guest of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley, Gerald and Carlton Lee.

Deryl Farmer Tulsa Karl Tilley Gerald Carlton Lee

Mrs Karl Tilley and Carlton Lee Visit Union Hill Friend

Mrs Karl Tilley and Carlton Lee visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs F O Jones of Union Hill.

Karl Tilley Carlton Lee F. O. Jones Union Hill

Miss Berlene Meek Spends Evening With Donna Kaye Scott

Miss Berlene Meek spent Monday night with Miss Donna Kaye Scott, according to a local social note.

Berlene Meek Donna Kaye Scott

Capes and Hatcher Family Visit Sunday Afternoon

Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Capes and family visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hatcher of Roff.

A. L. Capes Paul Hatcher Roff

Holloways Visit Hood Family In Clifton Arizona

Mr and Mrs Jim Holloway and their daughters from Clifton Arizona spent Sunday night as guests of Mr and Mrs T S Hood along with Ann and Wanda Jean.

Jim Holloway Clifton, Ariz T. S. Hood Ann Wanda Jean

Scaffs Lead Oil Center Group On Washita River Fishing Trip

Mr and Mrs Vernon Scaff took a party from Oil Center to the Washita River near Ardmore on the Fourth. The group enjoyed a good time and plenty of fish with a big riverbank fish fry in the rain.

Mrs Vernon Scaff of Oil Center Washita Ardmore

Newby Visitors Spend Sunday With Melvin Newbys

Billy Newby and Mike of Lind visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Newby.

Billy Newby Mike of Lindsay Mrs Melvin Newby

Bobby Snow Visit Highlights Stonewall Tuesday Night

Bobby Snow of Stonewall visited Tuesday night in the A. L. context, drawing local attention to the event and sparking discussion among attendees about upcoming community activities.

Bobby Snow Stonewall A. L. Capes

Visitors In P. P. Kite Home Include Ada Residents

Visitors in the P. P. Kite home Wednesday night included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kirby of Ada and Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Kirby among others.

P. P. Kite Walter Kirby Ada Johnny Kirby

Ada social group enjoys ice cream gathering

Mrs. Judson Kirby Brenda and Barbara of Ada Mrs Allie Hood Jerry and Mr and Mrs Hollis Kite Darlene and Donnie spent time making and eating ice cream in a social gathering.

Judson Kirby Brenda Barbara Ada Allie Hood M. C. Hood Jerry Hollis Kite Darlene Donnie

Jim Bartee Visits Madill Friends This Week

Jim Bartee of Madill is spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Bartee, Barbara and Pat.

Jim Bartee Madill Mrs Stanley Bartee Barbara Pat

Hood family host supper guests in Ada

Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Hood and their children were supper guests Wednesday night of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hood of Ada.

T. S. Hood Gene Hood Ada

Mrs Jewel Boyd and Cope Visit Francis Friends

Mrs Jewel Boyd and Mrs Loraine Cope with children spent Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Clara Summers and Mrs Mary West of Francis.

Jewel Boyd Lorene Cope Clara Summers Mary West Francis

Ladies Visit in Earlin Haskins Home

Mrs Oma Hood Mrs Alene Holloway and Mrs Gene Hood visited Wednesday afternoon in the Earlin Haskins home for a social gathering and chat.

Oma Hood Alene Holloway Gene Hood Earlin Haskins

Ada and Jim Megee Dinner Guests of Tilley and Lee

Ada and Jim Megee were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley, Gerald and Carlton Lee.

R. E. Tilley Ada Karl Tilley Gerald Carlton Lee Jim Megee

Fisher fry guests list from Hood home

Those enjoying a Sunday evening fish fry at the Hood home included Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Kite Mrs. Ali e Hood Hollis Kite Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sellars of Ada and Mrs. Lou Kurkendall of Henryetta.

M. C. Hood Jerry P. P. Kite Allie Hood Hollis Kite Paul Sellars Ada Lou Kurkendall Henryetta

Fourth of July visitors and wedding attendees noted

Visitors at the Haskins home included Laura Snowden and children from Abilene Texas Tom Medlock Hood and Haskins family members from Ada Sherry Scott visited grandparents W H Hightower. Community members attended the McDaniel Vanlanding ham wedding at Pickett Methodist Church with several accompanying families.

Earlin Haskins Laura Snowden Abilene, Tex Tom Medlock Roff T. S. Hood Ann Wanda Jean Euel Haskins Diana Ada Wesley May

Union Hill visit by the Cape family and Joyce

Mr and Mrs Houston Cape and Joyce visited Tuesday with Mr and Mrs A L Cape and family in Union Hill.

Houston Cape Joyce Union Hill A. L. Cape

Miss Shirley Atkeson Visits Ada Grandparents

Miss Shirley Atkeson spent Wednesday night with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank Haggard of Ada.

Shirley Atkeson Mrs. Frank Haggard Ada

Freeman Family Weekend Visit in Blanchard

Mrs. Ethel Freeman and children from Blanchard Oklahoma spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Lawrence Farmer and Debra. Mrs Freeman and Mrs Farmer are sisters.

Ethel Freeman Blanchard, Okla Lawrence Farmer Debra Freeman Mrs. Farmer

Mrs Chilcoat and Gayle Ann Visit Victoria Pair

Mr and Mrs James Chilcoat and Gayle Ann of Victoria Texas spent the week with Mr and Mrs John Norton.

James Chilcoat Gayle Ann Victoria, Tex John Norton

Durant couple and relatives note Fourth of July visit

Mr. and Mrs. Clesto Leslie and Sharon Ruth of Durant spent the Fourth of July with Mrs. Leslie's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Smith.

Clesto Leslie Sharon Ruth Durant

Henry Whitson Spent Monday Night With Stanley Crawley

Henry Whitson spent Monday night in the company of Stanley Crawley according to a brief social note in local society coverage.

Henry Whitson Stanley Crawley

Clifton Arizona visitors stay with Holloways kin

Children of Clifton are visiting Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Holloway. They have also visited Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hood and Johnnie of Francis.

Jim Holloway Clifton, Ariz G. C. Holloway H. C. Hood Johnnie Francis

Marriages listed for Ada and surrounding towns

A series of marriage banns includes Jerry McDaniel 19 of Ada wed Nancy Vanlandingham 17 of Ada A J Sewell 25 of Seminole weds Ann Becker 18 of Miami Okla Billy Lee Tipton 22 of Calvin weds Barbara Mauldin 18 of Calvin Johnny M Freeman 21 of Lamar weds Patsy Ruth McCoy 18 of Lamar David Campbell of WeWoka weds Roxie Houck of WeWoka Eugene Williams of Ada weds Geraldine Hyden of Ada R L Humphrey 54 of Farming ton New Mexico weds Gladys Humphrey 56 of Alameda California.

Jerry McDaniel Ada Nancy Vanlandingham A. J. Sewell Seminole Ann Becker Miami Okla Billy Lee Tipton Calvin Barbara Mauldin Johnny M. Freeman Lamar Patsy Ruth McCoy David Campbell Wewoka Roxie Houck Eugene Williams Geraldine Hyde

Hale divorce granted to Florence Hale from R L Hale

A divorce was granted to Florence Hale, dissolving her marriage to R L Hale. The decree lists Florence Hale as the plaintiff and notes the dissolution of the婚 between the two parties.

R. L. Hale Florence Hale

Donna Kaye Scott Feted on Birthday

BEBEE Mrs. Glen Wallis and daughter Glenda hosted a surprise birthday party for Miss Donna Kaye Scott on her fourteenth birthday at their home. Attendees included Buddy Moran and family, Leo Scott and Sherry, Bratcher family, Norma Jean, Ronnie, Donnie and Sandy of Roff, Gerald Tilley, Brenda Southern land, Laquita Losson of Pickett, and Karen Wallis, plus the hostesses.

Bebee Glen Wallis Glenda Donna Kaye Scott Buddy Moran Billy Don Kendall Ada Leo Scott Sherry Bratcher Norma Jean Ronnie Donnie Sandy Roff Gerald Tilley Brenda Southerland Laquita Losson Pickett Karen

Picnic and visits across towns in Ahloso news

Laura Boudreaux attended a Haines family picnic at Lee's Park on July 4 with Harold Haines. Jack Collins from Konawa visited the Joe Collins family. Roy Reed joined a Central Diary Products sales meeting in Shawnee on Thursday evening and enjoyed a steak dinner. Joy Morgan of Union Valley visited Lois Jean Smith on Saturday afternoon.

Laura Boudreaux Union Hill Harold Haines Lee’s Park Roy Reed Central Diary Shawnee Joy Morgan Union Valley Lois Jean Smith

Mr and Mrs Jennings Move to Ada from Houston

Mr. and Mrs. David Jennings relocate from Houston Texas to Ada. Mrs. Jennings is the former Georgia Mae Sims.

David Jennings Ada Houston, Tex Jennings Georgia Mae Sims

Mr and Mrs Douglas Smith Visit Hugo Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Douglas Smith spent the weekend in Hugo enjoying a short getaway. They toured local sights and dined at a downtown restaurant.

Mrs Douglas Smith Hugo

Don Thompson Drives to Sulphur for Sunday Swim

Don Thompson traveled to Sulphur on Sunday afternoon to enjoy a swimming outing.

Don Thompson

Latta Visitors Call on Douglas Smiths in Oklahoma City

Mrs. Geneva Latta of Oklahoma City and Mr. and Mrs. Aric Latta of Ada visited the Douglas Smiths Monday evening.

Geneva Latta Oklahoma City Aric Latta Ada Douglas Smiths

Scout Visit Highlights Thompson Treas Families at Camp Simpson

Mr and Mrs Newt Thompson and Mr and Mrs J C Treas visited the Boy Scouts at Camp Simpson on Thursday. The group toured facilities and met with scouts and leaders during the camp session.

Newt Thompson Don J. C. Treas Boy Scouts Camp Simpson

Social notes and visits from Dumas to Ada

Ronnie Greenwood visits the Shaw family in Dumas Texas while Mrs. Annie Pittsenburger stays with her daughter. Virgil Greenwood visits Ada. Mrs. J. C. Treas visits relatives in Coalgate and Lehigh. George Sims hosts an ice cream supper for son-in-law David Jennings with Preston Sims Jack Green and families attending.

Ronnie Greenwood Troy Shaw Dumas, Tex Annie Pittsenburger George Simses David Jennings Preston Sims Jack Green T. W Evalyn Louis Lois Mildred Ruth Ann Sims George Sims

Anitta Baker and Billy Ross Married in Ahloso Church

Miss Anitta Baker of Sulphur and Billy Ross of Lovelady wed at Ahloso Baptist Church on Saturday June 30. The ceremony was led by Rev. Lavon Brown with music by Odell Deaton and Lou Ann Cantrell. The couple then hosted a reception at the groom’s parents home before departing Monday for Wichita Kansas where Ross works for Boeing.

Anitta Baker Billey Ross Ahloso Baptist Church Lavon Brown Odell Deaton Lou Ann Cantrell Norma Davenport Carthus Robins Lou Wilmoth Grandmother Ross Herman Capps Jess Ross Curtis Ross Red Davenport J. C. Treas James Treas Martin Clark Dewey Cantrell Cletta J. C. Moore Yvonna R. C. Ross Wichita Kan Ross Boeing Aircraft Company

Picnic and fishing outing for Reeves Packing Plant workers

Mr and Mrs C L Blanken visited. Mr and Mrs Hoyt Lillard and family attended with Mr and Mrs James Marion at a Reeves Packing Plant employees picnic and fishing event at Lake Texoma on Wednesday July 4.

Mrs Ted Anderson Visits Jesse With Parents

Mrs. Ted Anderson and her sons spent Monday in Jesse visiting her parents the Tom Nothafs.

Ted Anderson Jesse Tom Nothafs

Willmott Visit Kin. Johnson Return from Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Leslie Willmott and family of Fort Worth Texas visited the Clifford Harrells last weekend. Mrs Maud Johnson returned Thursday from Oklahoma City where she had been with her daughter after hospital release. Mrs Jones is doing fine. Mr and Mrs Vasco Moore attended a ball game at Tupelo Monday evening. Stonewall and Byng were playing. Bill Moore their son plays with Stonewall.

Leslie Willmott Ft. Worth Tex Clifford Harrells Maud Johnson Oklahoma City Jones Vasco Moore Tupelo Stonewall Byng Bill Moore

Ada visit by Mr and Mrs Jearl Blankenship

Mr and Mrs Jearl Blankenship of Ada visited his parents the C L Blankenships and family Tuesday evening.

Jearl Blankenship Ada

Ada visit notes and Oklahoma City guests

Mrs. Nancy Ward and Cleo of Ada stayed with her daughter Mrs. Freeman Moore and family over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. George Clark of Oklahoma City visited the John Cliftons last Sunday.

Nancy Ward Cleo Ada Mrs. Freeman Moore George Clark Oklahoma City John Cliftons

Local Social Roundup at Tupelo Stonewall Baseball Game

Mr and Mrs J C Treas attended the Tupelo Stonewall baseball game in Tupelo Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs Joe Russell and family of Los Angeles California visited the Clifford Harrells on Monday and Monday night.

J. C. Treas Tupelo Joe Russell Los Angeles Calif Clifford Harrells

Medcalf Family Returns From Okmulgee Fireworks Sale Visit

Betty Richard Robert and Elsie Medcalf visit brother Edward Medcalf and family in Okmulgee for three weeks. They sold fireworks during the trip to support the family business.

Betty Richard Robert Elsie Medcalf Edward Medcalf Okmulgee

Vacation Bible School Planned at Ahloso First Baptist

Vacation Bible School will run August 13 to 19 at Ahloso First Baptist Church. All children are urged to attend. A VBS workers meeting is set for Saturday evening July 14 at the church to finalize plans.

Ahloso First Baptist Church VBS

Atoka Family Visits Elbert Bowerses

Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Henry and their family from Atoka visited the Elbert Bowerses last week, sharing time together and news.

Leslie Henry Atoka Elbert Bowerses

Stricklands Visit Stillwater and Lake Blackwell Fishing

Mr and Mrs Frank Strickland visited Stillwater and spent time at Lake Blackwell fishing. The casual outing noted the pleasant weather and relaxed activity during the day.

Dry Family Visits Relatives in Muskogee

Mr and Mrs Jim Dry and family visited relatives in Muskogee last Wednesday according to local notices.

Jim Dry Muskogee

School grounds improvements move forward with building plans

Improvements on the school grounds have begun and plans for a new building have been approved. Construction is set to start in a few days, signaling progress on the campus project.

Mrs Clayton Barker and Connie Visit Douglas Smiths

Mrs Clayton Barker and Connie visited the Douglas Smiths Tuesday afternoon along with Mrs Harold Blackburn and Diana in a small social gathering at the Smith home.

Clayton Barker Connie Harold Blackburn Diana Douglas Smiths

Odessa youth visits grandmother in hometown return

Billy Campbell of Odessa Texas visits his grandmother Mrs. Annie Pittsenburger. He is a former resident of Ahloso.

Billy Campbell Odessa Tex Annie Pittsenburger Billy Ahloso

Lois Jean Smith Visits Grandparents Monday

Lois Jean Smith spent Monday with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Cope, sharing time with family.

Lois Jean Smith Mrs. R. L. Cope

Visitors at J. C. Treas home Sunday

Sunday guests at the J. C. Treas home included Mrs. Kenneth Martin and her children of Turon Kansas Mrs. Bill Dulaney of Texas Shelba Jean Clifford and a friend from Henryetta Neva June and Roy Lloyd of Tupelo Mrs A G Stout and Mr and Mrs James Treas and Glenna

J. C. Treas Kenneth Martin Turon Kan Bill Dulaney Texas Shelba Jean Clifford Henryetta Neva June Roy Lloyd Tupelo A. G. Stout James Treas Glenna

Ahloso Baptist Sunday School Sees 107 Attendees

Mr and Mrs Bib Miller and their boys from Tulsa visited the C L Blankenships on Sunday.

Bib Miller Tulsa C. L. Blankenships

Visit at Barney Abbott home gathers regional women

Visitors in the Barney Abbott home Tuesday evening were sisters of Mrs. Abbott, Mrs. Opal Lee of Blackwell, Mrs. Dean Go lightly of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Bessie James of Olney, Mrs. Jewel Hisan of Fittstown and their mother, Mrs. Beulah Elmore of

Barney Abbott Abbott Opal Lee Blackwell Dean Golightly Oklahoma City Bessie James Olney Jewel Hisan Fittstown Beulah Elmore

Tulsa Family Vacationing At Leo McNinch Home

The McNinch family is spending a vacation at their Vaness home while vacationing elsewhere in Nebraska and Colorado. Mickey Blankenship visited the Millers Sunday night and joined them for a Turner Falls picnic Monday.

Bib Miller Tulsa Leo McNinch Vaness McNinches Nebraska Colorado Mickey Blankenship Millers Turner Falls

Mrs Clifton Diana and Kay West Visit Reagan Campout

Mrs John Clifton joined Diana and Kay West for a trip to Reagan last Thursday to visit Mr Clifton and Rufus who were camping nearby.

John Clifton Diana Kay West Reagan Mr. Clifton Rufus

Local Folks Undertake Summer Visits Across Texas

Frank Strickland left Wednesday for Dallas where he will be employed. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Dulaney of Monahan visited July 4 with her parents Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Hardin. Friday the Leroy Jarvises of Seminole came to visit them and Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Dulaney from Texas Eddie Rigsby and Wayne Cope of Ada visited.

Frank Strickland Dallas Tex Bill Dulaney Monahan B. L. Hardin Leroy Jarvises Seminole Dulaney Texas Eddie Rigsby Wayne Cope Ada

Ward Family and Kinfolk Visit Ada On July Fourth

Mr and Mrs Roy Ward and daughter of San Jose California visited his sister Mrs Frank Strickland and parents Mr and Mrs C T Ward in Ada. Mr and Mrs Earnest Moore and family of Wewoka visited his parents Mr and Mrs Joe C Moore on July 4.

Roy Ward San Jose Calif Frank Strickland C. T. Ward Ada Earnest Moore Wewoka Joe C. Moore

James Strickland Visits Parents In Stillwater

James Strickland of Stillwater visited his parents, Frank Strickland and wife, this week, spending time with the family at their home in Stillwater.

James Strickland Stillwater Frank Stricklands

Tiltons of Fritch Visit Moore Family

Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Tilton and family of Fritch Texas visited last week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Moore, sharing time together during the family gathering.

E. G. Tilton Fritch, Tex Joe Moore

Wedding Shower Honors Miss Anitta Baker and Billey Ross

A wedding shower Thursday June 28 at Mrs. Pauline Young home honored Miss Anitta Baker and Billey Ross. Hosted by the Ladies' Bible Class with gifts sent by Bertie Woodward Mrs. Sydney Ozbirn Ida Taylor Virginia Jared Lavona Deaton Ruby Deaton Ruby Brannon Joyce Meeks Bertha Sanders Pauline Young Ethel Jones Pat Taylor Maudie Davis Mrs. W M Ross and Mrs. Nora Ross.

Anitta Baker Billey Ross Pauline Young Bertie Woodward Sydney Ozbirn Ida Taylor Virginia Jared Lavona Deaton Ruby Deaton Ruby Brannon Joyce Meeks Bertha Sanders Ethel Jones Pat Taylor Maudie Davis W. M. Ross Nora Ross

Conway Steedman reunion draws hundreds at Wintersmith Park

Mr and Mrs Oran Kerr and children attended the Conway Steedman reunion at Wintersmith Park Sunday with several hundred old timers from both towns. A highlight was Nannie Barns Campbell of Morris posing with former pupils, some over 60, who recalled her 50 years of teaching in Pontotoc County.

Oran Kerr Don Mary Beth Patricia Wintersmith Park

Bible school at Seely Chapel draws large crowd

Vera Ann, Iva Wagon, and Roy Byars attended the Seely Chapel Bible school last week. More than 100 children, youths, and adults joined daily meals on the church grounds and swimming in the Big Blue river. Bro. Timm and Mose Hardin led activities with singing closing on Saturday night.

Vera Ann Iva Wagon Roy Byars Seely Chapel Bible School Big Blue River Bro. Timm Mose Hardin

Pickens Move to New Home Near Stonewall

Mr and Mrs Bob Pickens relocate to a new residence south of Stonewall while the Truitt grandparents care for baby Susan until the couple settles in.

Bob Pickens Stonewall Truitt Susan

Boys care for four day old pig at home

Rodney Harlin explains he and his brother Terry are raising a four day old pig whose mother rejected it. The pig has learned to drink from a pan. Mr and Mrs Asberry Brannon of Ft Worth visited their daughter Mrs Fat Truitt and family last week. The Truits spent the weekend at Wright City fishing. their son Wayne attended the Wright City rodeo Monday through Thursday.

Terry Asberry Brannon Ft. Worth Fat Truitt

Ada Rodeo Jackpot Roping Highlights

Wayne Truitt Bobby Byrd and Leonard Jumper attended the Ada rodeo club event on Sunday Jumper won several events in the jackpot roping program.

Wayne Truitt Bobby Byrd Leonard Jumper Ada Rodeo Club

Warner Holland and Daughter Visit from California

Warner Holland and his daughter Mrs. Tilda Vine arrived Saturday for a visit to relatives in Hardin. Mrs. Vine plans a brief California return while Mr. Holland will stay two months. Local relatives include Ed Will and Bob Holland and Mrs. Minda Phillips. Last week Will and Ed Holland plus Paul Barrett hosted Curtis Barrett and family at dinner. The Barrett families left Friday for California.

Warner Holland Tilda Vine Mark Calif Hardin Barrett California

Worthy Family Hosts Visit From Enid Area

Monday of last week Mr and Mrs Roston Worthy of Holden ville hosted three of their grandchildren Sherry Latricia and Clipper Daniels from Enid. They returned Mrs Iona Simpson to the Wades after ten days near Garber. Seedill Phillips celebrated the Fourth by baling and hauling hay all day. Mr and Mrs Dave Roberts entertained from the Fourth over Friday their daughter Mrs Roy Reynolds and son Keith.

Roston Worthy Holdenville Sherry, Latricia Clipper Daniels Enid C. P. Wade Iona Simpson Dave Roberts Roy Reynolds Keith

Visit of Chickasha resident includes Houston guests

J. A. Roberts of Chickasha hosted guests on the Fourth afternoon with Mrs. Ora Morris and her grandson Bill Morris Jr. of Houston visiting as part of the occasion.

J. A. Roberts Chickasha Ora Morris Bill Morris Jr Houston

Ardmore Visit Of Mrs Broughton And Grandson

Mrs J R Broughton and her grandson Terry Harlin spent the weekend in Ardmore with Mr and Mrs John Cole.

J. R. Broughton Terry Harlin Ardmore John Cole

Allen couple tours new Kingston property and apple tree

Mr and Mrs J T Allen spent Sunday visiting in Madill and Kingston and found a tree on their newly bought Kingston property they believe may be an apple but cannot confirm the variety. Allen fears his wife will move to Kingston before October when possession is promised as she grows more fond of the place each visit.

Mrs. J. T. Allen Madill Kingston Allen

Mrs Cox Visits Relatives in Farmington and Oklahoma City

Mrs. Bob Cox returns home from Farmington New Mexico where she visited relatives for ten days. She and her sons also called on Mrs. Ethel Cox in Oklahoma City during that period.

Bob Cox Farmington, N. M Ethel Cox Oklahoma City

Enid trip sparks claim of bringing rain by Wade

Charlie Wade claims credit for Sunday night rain, saying it followed him home from Enid. He noted that whenever he travels to Enid in recent years a rain occurs that night, joking that he would “bring home a rain” after leaving Friday for business.

Charlie Wade Enid Wade

Parakeet Billie Rescued After Lost Weekend

Sunday morning Mrs. Ed Holland’s parakeet Billie escaped and was lost until Monday when Billie perched on a shrub and hid. The bird followed her command as she spoke and sat on her shoulder to return indoors. Meanwhile, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gregory and relatives traveled from California to the Wilson community on the Fourth to fish in Boggy Creek and visit relatives in Jesse, Clarita, and Durant.

Ed Holland Billie R. V. Mann Sr

Pleasant Hill plans summer session and fall remodeling

The Pleasant Hill school will run a summer session starting next Monday and remodeling will begin in the fall with funds approved last spring. The two teacher school has been taught by Mrs. Clarence Poole and Mrs. Melvin Nix. Revival began Monday night at the Pleasant Hill Church and will run all week. The Stamps Bax ter mixed quartet will perform at the church on Saturday evening July 28 to benefit the building fund.

Pleasant Hill Clarence Poole Melvin Nix Stamps-Baxter

Hardy Webb Plans Summer Work in Arkansas

Hardy Webb son of Mrs Mae Webb formerly of Jesse is reported to have gone to Arkansas to work for the summer He expects to return in the fall to re enter high school where he will be a senior

Hardy Webb Mae Webb Jesse Arkansas

Local Hosts Dine for Fourth of July Gathering

Mr and Mrs B B Ryan hosted guests for three days last week including Mrs T E Ryan and son John Curtis from Lind say California and Mr and Mrs Charles Robertson and children of Perryton Texas. On the Fourth a big family dinner was served for relatives James Lackey and children of Tioga North Dakota and J M Garner of Stonewall with the Lackeys who will depart Friday after a two week visit.

B. B. Ryan T. E. Ryan John Curtis Lindsay Calif Charles Robertson Perryton Tex Ryan James Lackey Tioga N. D J. M. Garner Stonewall Lackey

Visitors Gather at Phillips Home in Jesse Neighborhood

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Phillips and their children hosted relatives from Wayne Oklahoma City Tupelo Early Mark Lula and other towns for a weekend visit in Jesse. Attendees included Mrs Minda Phillips Mrs Bertha Brash ears Truman Holland Clyde Jackson Coil Jean Jackson Rodney Harlin and others. Earl Morrical and Walter Evans stopped by Monday on their way from California and Oklahoma.

Ray Phillips Wayne Arvell Phillips Commerce Tex Hin Dale Jesse Charlie Ryel Oklahoma City Phillips Minda Phillips Seedill Phillips Elvis Jean Phillips Bertha Brashears Truman Holland Tupelo Tilda Vines Mark Calif Clyde Jackson Hubert Larry Jackson Coil Jean Jackson Lula Rodney Harlin Earl Morrical Torrance Walter Evans Fillmore Okla Phillipses Morrical Mrs. Morrical Mable Evans

Lee Pharr In City On Business Monday

Lee Pharr visited the city on Monday for business matters, meeting with local officials and discussing a commercial project.

Lee Pharr

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