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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1956

Page

7

Apple Trees Overloaded This Year in Pontotoc County

In Pontotoc County and Lee Keeling’s orchard a rare apple year yields heavy loads across 250 Grimes Golden and red varieties. A three-foot limb bore 78 green apples weighing 20 pounds, with trees averaging four to five bushels and some slated for 25 to 30. Keeling plans early sales and notes shipments from Arkansas nursery stock. Meanwhile Pace grocery and filling station suffered fire damage from wiring in the compressor house, damaging three refrigerators but with asbestos shingles helping avert total loss. Insurance partially covers the loss.

Pontotoc County Lee Keeling Highway 13 Grimes Keeling Arkansas Satterfield Pace Jack Eden

Arther Family Reunion Draws members to Denison Texas

Mrs Andy James and son Lucky attended the Arther family reunion in Denison Texas in July. J A Arther the father turned 80 this year with eight children present except Edward of St Louis Mo. The gathering lasted four days with feasting reminiscing and jokes. One sister Mrs Mary Davidson flew in from San Francisco. Others included Mr and Mrs D E Staley of Long View Tex Mr and Mrs L T Dilderdack and son of Dallas Leo Hodges Ringling Okla C H Hicklin St Louis Earl Arther Claude Arther and Johnny Garner all of Denison.

Andy James Lucky Arther Denison Texas James J. A. Arther Edward St.Louis D. E. Staley Long View Tex L. T. Dilderdack Dallas Leo Hodges Ringling Okla C. H. Hicklin St. Louis Earl Arther Claude Arther Johnny Garner

Ingram Family Reunion At Roman Nose State Park

Mrs. Steve Clapton and her daughter Sue of Holdenville visited relatives include her sister Mrs. Homer Stewart. The group attended the Ingram family reunion at Roman Nose State Park in Watonga with about 45 members present and a basket dinner served.

Steve Clapton Sue Holdenville Homer Stewart Lookeba Watonga Ingram Roman Nose State Park

Night rounds before daylight noted in Sunday morning patrol

In pre-dawn rounds on Sunday, a night shift officer conducted routine checks and monitored street activity. The brief report highlights early morning security measures and observant patrol practices.

Mrs Stacia Byars Returns Home From Texas Trip

Mrs Stacia Byars is home after spending two months in Dallas Fort Worth and Arlington Texas. She traveled back with her son and his wife Mr and Mrs Herman Moss.

Stacia Byars Dallas Ft. Worth Arlington, Tex Herman Moss

Stonewall Residents Meet Voters at Monday Stop

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Goodwin visited Stonewall on Monday greeting voters and handing out election cards in a campaign stop.

Mrs. Ray Goodwin Stonewall

Burns and Parnell Return Grandchild From Vaness Visit

Mrs S L Burns and Mrs Glen Parnell of Vaness drove to Paducah Kentucky Sunday to return Burns grandchild Karry Nagle to her parents after a short visit here.

S. L. Burns Glen Parnell Vaness Paducah Burns Karry Nagle

Doctor Burns Visits Stratford on Fruit Conditions

Dr. S. L. Burns spent Sunday in Stratford assessing crops. He noted the peach crop declined while the apples appeared sound, offering a mixed outlook for local fruit.

S. L. Burns Stratford

Wallis Couple Attends Oklahoma City Variety Trade Show

Mr and Mrs Fred Wallis went to the Variety Trade show in Oklahoma City on Sunday. They have entered the business and viewed items of interest at the event.

Fred Wallis Oklahoma City

Martins Await Okemah Move After Home Redecorating

Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Martin have not moved to Okemah yet, awaiting completion of redecorating their house there.

J. E. Martin Okemah

First Baptist Church Hosts Guest Pulpit

Bro. B. J. Garrett filled the pulpit at both services Sunday in Rev. Harold Jeeter's absence as he vacationed.

Bro B. J. Garrett First Baptist Church Harold Jeeter

Boyce Hosts Daughter Sharon from Marlow in Tupelo District

W. Y. Boyce, highway construction foreman, hosted his daughter Sharon of Marlow for a weekend visit. He is staying with Mr. and Mrs. I. P. Willingham while stationed in Tupelo's district.

W. Y. Boyce Sharon Marlow Boyce Tupelo

Stallings and Glovers Fourth Lunch at Lake Texoma

Mr and Mrs Robert Stallings and Mr and Mrs Bernard Glover spent the Fourth at Lake Texoma taking lunch together while enjoying a holiday by the water.

Robert Stallings Bernard Glover Lake Texoma

Morris Families Vacation Includes Texoma Fishing Trip

Mr and Mrs Bill Morris Sr of Houston visited relatives Mr and Mrs Ora Morris and Mr and Mrs C D Pace for a short vacation. The groups fished at the Roosevelt Bridge at Texoma and returned Sunday afternoon after camping out. High winds Saturday night nearly toppled their cots.

Bill Morris Sr Houston Ora Morris C. D. Pace Morris

Gauger Howard Ganus Returns From Vacation

Sun Ray Mid-Continent gauger Howard Ganus resumed work on Tuesday after a two week fishing vacation at Ft. Gibson, Tenkiller, and Texoma lakes. He declined to disclose his catch size.

Howard Ganus Sun Ray Ft. Gibson Tenkiller Texoma Lakes

Mrs Griffin Heads to Norman for Planned Visit

Mrs. B V Griffin departed Monday for Norman where she will spend time visiting and attending unspecified engagements during her trip.

Local visitors and holiday gatherings noted

Mrs. Earl Peters hosted two weeks with a relative. Mr. and Mrs. John Green of Stillwater spent the Fourth in Stonewall with Mrs. Green’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ellis. Mrs. W. B. Griffin visited Coalgate on Friday as a guest of Mrs. Jessie Coffee.

Earl Peters John Green Stillwater Stonewall Bill Ellis

Odessa Man Spends Summer With Grandfather In Ada

Burnie Furner of Odessa Texas visits Ada to spend the summer with his grandfather C L Burnett and Mrs Burnett and works at a local drug store. Heat waves are noted with a 108 degree reading in Stonewall. Ardell Phillips fainted twice at Jennings laundry but recovered with medical help.

Burnie Furner Odessa Tex C. L. Burnett Ardell Phillips Jennings Laundry Seedill Phillips Dr. Burns Ardell

Mrs Josie Anderson Recovers Reaches Home

Mrs Josie Anderson, previously ill in an Adam hospital, has improved and returned home Saturday morning.

Josie Anderson Adam Hospital

Local Visits Mentioned in Sick List Note

Mrs Mutie Killren is on the sick list with Jim Davis her grandson visiting for several days. Others who have visited include Mrs Maggie Sawyers and Mr and Mrs Steve Lilley.

Mutie Killren Jim Davis Maggie Sawyers Steve Lilley

California guests visit Lilley and Pargin kin

Robert Lilley of California stayed with Mr and Mrs Steve Lilley last week. Mrs Margaret Pargin of California visits her parents Mr and Mrs John Henry.

Margaret Pargin California Mrs John Henry

Lilley Home Visit and Balcom Moves to Wichita

Mr. and Mrs. Allie Lilley of Homer visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Steve Lilley last week. Mrs. M. O. Balcom formerly of Magnolia camp near Woolley, stayed with Mr. and Mrs. John Collis from Friday to Sunday. Balcom, whose husband died after Christmas, has lived in Luling Texas where he was transferred eight years ago. She has purchased a home in Wichita Kansas and will live there with her mother Mrs. H. E. Armour. New address 1515 North Sedgwick Wichita Kan.

Allie Lilley Homer Steve Lilley M. O. Balcom Magnolia Camp Woolley John Collis Balcom Luling Tex Wichita Kan

Dewey Families Visit Francis Residents

Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Martin and children of Dewey visited here with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Matthews and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Phillips. Mrs. Martin is the former Letha Matthews, sister to Mrs. Phillips and Mr. Matthews.

Jimmy Martin Dewey Ernest Matthews Glen Phillips Martin Letha Matthews Phillips Mr. Matthews

Enlistees Join Armed Forces From Local Area

Vernon Landreth husband of Wanda Landreth and son of Ezell and Mrs Landreth has entered the army and is stationed at Camp Chaffee Fort Smith Arkansas Jerry Lewis son of Sherman Lewis and John Robert Lambert son of Jim Lambert have enlisted in the Air Force and are stationed at Sheppard Field San Antonio Texas

Vernon Landreth Jerry Lewis John Robert Lambert Vernon Wanda Landreth Wanda Matthews Ezell Landreth Army Camp Chafee Fort Smith Ark Jerry Sherman Lewis John Robert Jim Lambert Air Force Sheppard Field San Antonio Tex

Oklahoma families spend weekend with Harris relatives

Mr. and Mrs. Coy Henson and children of Oklahoma City visited Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Harris and their children for a weekend gathering with Mr. and Mrs. Isom Harris.

Coy Henson Oklahoma City Loyd Harris Isom Harris

Chism Family Visiting From Morrilton Arkansas

Mr and Mrs John Chism and their daughter of Morrilton Arkansas are visiting relatives and friends here. The Chisms are former residents of Francis.

John Chism Morrilton, Ark Chisms Francis

Granddaughter Peggy Head Returns Home with Grandparents

Mr and Mrs Sam Head traveled to Nashville Tennessee to return their granddaughter Peggy Head to her home after she spent about three weeks with the couple.

Sam Head Nashville Tenn Peggy Head

Nancy Norris Visits Relatives in Sherman Tex

Little Nancy Norris of Sherman Texas visits relatives here. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Doug Norris.

Nancy Norris Sherman, Tex Doug Norris

Ethel Rae Matthews Visits Harris Home Friends

Ethel Rae Matthews visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Isom Harris one night last week to be with Judy Henson who was visiting from Oklahoma City.

Ethel Rae Matthews

Crockett couple return after Benton County visit

Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Crockett came home from a stay with relatives in Benton County Tennessee where they attended an old-fashioned fish fry during their trip.

L. L. Crockett Benton County Tenn

Matthews Visit Ada Family During Holiday Week

Mr and Mrs Fred Matthews spent the holiday last week with Mr and Mrs Jim Williams and their children of Ada.

Fred Matthews Jim Williams Ada

Lonnie Harris Visits Ada Parents Home Last Week

Lonnie, son of Ada residents Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Harris, stopped by their home for an evening visit last week.

Lonnie of Ada M. E. Harris

Hunters Take Dream Trip for New Oil Field Tank Truck

Mr and Mrs Vernon Lanky Hunter and daughter of Ardmore visited Mrs Pearl Surgnier then motored to Tulsa. Mr Hunter flew to Detroit, bought a new oil field tank truck, and drove it home. That's one way of getting something new.

Vernon Lanky) Hunter

Mr and Mrs Leon Scroggins Visit Aunt and Uncle

Mr and Mrs Leon Scroggins were visitors in the home of his aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Clarence Baugh, according to a local society note.

Leon Scroggins Clarence Baugh

Ada Shoppers Include Moon Chaddick and Mc Cool

Mrs. Lucille Moon Mrs. Becky Chaddick and Aunt Tennie Mc Cool shopped in Ada one day last

Lucille Moon Becky Chaddick Tennie McCool Ada

Discharge Recalls Navy Service of Bill Henson

Bill Henson, son of Mr and Mrs Lenard Henson, was discharged last week after four days in the US Navy. He spent the last 18 months of duty in Cuba and noted the cooler Oklahoma weather compared with Cuba.

Bill Henson Lenard Henson US Navy Cuba Oklahoma

Bishop Daughters Visit Aunt and Uncle in Chicago

Huelene and Janice Bishop daughters of Mr and Mrs Hugh Bishop visit their aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Roy Potter in Chicago. They traveled to Tulsa last week where they boarded a train for Chicago.

Huelene Janice Bishop Hugh Bishop Roy Potter Chicago Mrs. Bishop Tulsa

Scoutmaster Burkhead and Scouts Return From Week at Carl Simpson

Scoutmaster Don Burkhead and two scouts Billy Bishop and Glen Dale Phillips wrap a week at Carl Simpson. Billy Bishop is elected to attend Valley Forge next year and looks forward to the journey.

Don Burkhead Billy Bishop Glen Dale Phillips Carl Simpson Valley Forge

Family Reunion Brings Chism Clan Together After Six Years

A July 4 reunion at Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Chism’s home drew relatives from Arkansas and Oklahoma. Attendees included Mirl Moon and family, Joe Edd, Aunt Tennie McCool of Francis, Duel Chism of Ada, Cleo Chism of Lawton, Leo Chism of Francis, Alvin Chism of Weleetka, John Chism family of Morrilton, and Lester Kimes family of Holdenville. It marked the first gathering in six years since their mother’s July 1950 death.

J. M. Chism Mirl Moon Joe Edd Tennie McCool Francis Duel Chism Ada Cleo Chism Lawton Leo Chism Alvin Chism Weleetka John Chism Morrilton Ark Lester Kimes Holdenville

Local families visit with relatives this season

Mr. and Mrs. Arvil West and their children visited the area joining Mr. and Mrs. Baxter Scroggins and Mr. and Mrs. Eli West for a family gathering with their parents.

Arvil West Baxter Scroggins Eli West

Mr and Mrs Marvin Jones Visit Moore Friends

Mr and Mrs Marvin Jones of Moore visited here with her parents Mr and Mrs Mark Henson one day last week.

Marvin Jones of Moore Mark Henson

Ada residents visit relatives on Independence Day

Mr and Mrs Elmar Chandler of Ada visited relatives here July 4. David Linn Bishop son of Mr and Mrs Hugh Bishop has returned home after visiting relatives in Fayetteville Arkansas.

Elmar Chandler Ada David Linn Bishop Hugh Bishop Fayetteville Ark

Family visits Camp Simpson for awards event

Mr and Mrs Hugh Bishop and their children with Mrs Don Burkhead and baby went to Camp Simpson last week. They visited Billy Bishop Glen Dale Phillips and Don Burkhead and attended the awards presentations.

Hugh Bishop Don Burkhead Baby Camp Simpson Billy Bishop Glen Dale Phillips

Thornton Visit Recounts Sherman Couple at Local Home

Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Thornton of Sherman Texas visited here with Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Bishop and children last week. The Thorntons are the parents of Mrs. Bishop.

W. F. Thornton Sherman, Tex H. P. Bishop Thorntons Bishop

Ada area social notes highlight visits and rodeo

M E Harris and Ben Brown hauled white faced cattle to Ada sale. Oscar' Junior Nickerson and Larry Paul Wilson returned from six weeks with relatives in Oxnard and Port Huenema California. Ben Brown and family visited M E Harris in Ada and attended the Konawa rodeo where Brown rode and roped. Hershell Kelley stays with Kenneth Roberts family in Ada as carrier for Ada Evening News. Jess Junior William visited Ada Williams family. Bud Henson, East Central State College student in Ada, spent last weekend at home with Lenard Henson family.

M. E. Harris Ben Brown Ada Oscar’ Junior Nickerson Larry Paul Wilson Oxnard Port Huenema Calif Hershell Kelley H. L. Kelley Kenneth Roberts Ada Evening News Bud Henson East Central State College Lenard Henson

Ada couple and mother of the groom named

Mr and Mrs Cal West and the groom's mother Mrs Norman of Ada are identified. Mrs Norman is the former Nadine West.

Cal West Norman Ada Nadine West

Mrs Caldwell Honors Marion Munchief Jr at Bridal Shower

Mrs Grady Caldwell and Nyoka attended a bridal shower hosted by Mrs J E Teague in Byng. The event honored Mrs Caldwell's daughter Mrs Marion Munchief Jr and her husband.

Grady Caldwell Nyoka J. E. Teague Byng

Ardmore Family Visit Noted By Wests

Mr. and Mrs. Cal West and daughter Jo Ann visited their son and brother Mr. and Mrs. Cleo West and their children in Ardmore.

Cal West Jo Ann Cleo West Ardmore

Price Family Visit Ties Muskogee Ada Francis Roots

Mr and Mrs Loyd Price and their daughter from Muskogee visited relatives here and in Ada last weekend. Mrs Price is Barbara Chism daughter of Tollie Chism now of Ada but formerly of Francis.

Loyd Price Muskogee Ada

Weekend Visit Leads to Holdenville Baseball Game

Wayne West spent Friday with Donny Johnston of Tu pelo and traveled home with him Saturday to attend a baseball game in Holdenville.

Wayne West Donny Johnston Tupelo Donny Wayne Holdenville

Ida Lee Visits Nicoma Park Family and Children

Mrs. Ida Lee spent last week with her son Mr Johnny Lee and daughter in law Mrs Johnny Lee and their children in Nicoma Park.

Ida Lee Johnny Lee Nicoma Park

Caraker Family Visits From Los Angeles

Mr and Mrs Matt Caraker and their son from Los Angeles visit former Francis residents here for relatives and friends. Mrs Caraker will be remembered as Beatrice Baker daughter of Mrs Wiley Baker and the late Will Baker.

Matt Caraker Los Angeles Calif Francis Caraker Beatrice Baker Wiley Baker Theate Will Baker

Sulphur Couple Visits Local Friends Last Friday

Reverend and Mrs. W. A. Harron of Sulphur traveled to spend time with Mr. and Mrs. Cal West and Mr. and Mrs. Rob West, visiting together last Friday.

W. A. Harron Cal West Rob West

Harris Family Visit From Ada Noted at Weekend

Mr and Mrs M E Harris spent last Sunday with their son Mr and Mrs Otto Harris and son Lonnie of Ada.

M. E. Harris Otto Harris Lonnie Ada

Ada Family Visits Head of Price Family

Mr and Mrs Bill Price and baby visit her father Harley West and his parents Mr and Mrs Edd Price and daughter Winnie in Ada Mrs Price is the former Wanda West.

Bill Price Baby Colorado Springs Harley West Edd Price Winnie Ada Price Wanda West

Soldier Betty Jones Leaves Jersey On Furlough Visit

Corporal Betty Jones of the Women's Army Corps is spending a furlough in New Jersey with her parents Mr and Mrs Harrold Chaffin and their children along with other relatives and friends.

Cpl Betty Jones Women’s Army Corps New Jersey Mrs. Harrold Chaffin

Price Family Visit Notes Illness at Edt Price Home

Mr and Mrs Wesley Price and Mrs Cal West visited at the home of Mr and Mrs Edt Price last week. Mrs Price is reported to be seriously ill.

Wesley Price Cal West Edt Price

Fountain Family Visit Highlights Kansas Charm

Mr and Mrs Charles Fountain of Wichita Kansas spent last week end with his parents Mr and Mrs Marion Fountain and their son Frank Frank returned home with his brother and wife and will stay about a week with them

Charles Fountain Wichita, Kan Marion Fountain Frank

Fireworks Night Guests at Oak Hills Drive In

The scene along Oak Hills Drive In on July 4 included many neighbors and friends of H. L. Kirkes such as Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wilson and son Larry Paul, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Roberts, Raymon Landreth, Curtis Canada, and others enjoying the display.

Oak Hills Drive Bill Wilson Larry Paul Kenneth Roberts Raymon Landreth Curtis Canada Fred Matthews Jim Williams Troy Tipton

Tulsa Girl Returns Home After Visit with Grandparents

Sandra Bell daughter of Mr and Mrs Stump Bell Tulsa has returned home after spending several days with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Edd West and other relatives and friends.

Sandra Bell Mrs. Stump Bell Tulsa Mrs Edd West

Carpenters Work For Relative While on Vacation

Leo Chism works on carpentry for his brother Tollie in Ada while Tollie is away on vacation. He is employed by the Frisco company.

Leo Chism Tollie Ada The Frisco

Mrs. Mary Bingham Returns Home After Stay

Mrs. Mary Bingham of Los Angeles California returned home after a two month visit with relatives and friends in Ada and area units.

Mary Bingham Los Angeles Calif Ada

Mrs. Virginia Van Horn Returns Home From Visit

Mrs. Virginia Van Horn of Los Angeles has returned home after visiting her son and his family, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Van Horn.

Virginia van Horn Los Angeles Calif L. A. van Horn

Center News Update From Oil Center Family

Sandra Garrett spent most of the week with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk of Oil Center while her mother worked in the hay harvest.

Sandra Garrett Hansel Burk Oil Center

Grandson Woody Dame Visits Mrs Lonnie Dame

Mrs Lonnie Dame has her grandson Woody Dame visiting from New Mexico for about a week.

Lonnie Dame Woody Dame New Mexico

Carpenter Frank Bennett Returns Home After Illness

Frank Bennett, a carpenter, was injured on the job last week and has been very ill. He returned home from the hospital last Thursday.

Frank Bennett Mr. Bennett

Family outing nets plentiful catch on July Fourth

Mrs. Thelma Jean Garrett and Sondra joined a large group to fish in the Washita River on July 4. They experienced steady rain but enjoyed good luck and brought home many fish.

Thelma Jean Garrett Sondra Washita River

Couple’s Ada shopping visit with Rae Garrett

Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Riddle visited with Rae Garrett, her sister in law, on Thursday after shopping in Ada.

L. C. Riddle Rae Garrett Ada

Oklahoma City Woman Visits Parents Then Returns Home

Mrs. Betty Evans of Oklahoma City visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bennett and returned home last week.

Betty Evans Oklahoma City Robert Bennett

Death ridge visits Seminole family in weekend trip

Mr and Mrs George Death ridge visited Seminole last weekend to see their daughter and her family, Mr and Mrs Thur man Marshburn and their children, sharing time with relatives during the trip.

George Deathridge Seminole Thurman Marshburn

Deathridge Family Mentioned in Ada Obituary Snippet

Mrs. George Deathridge died July 4 with daughter Velma Herman and sister and brother in law Mrs. Grover Keeling and Mr. Grover Keeling of Ada listed in the fragmentary obituary note.

George Deathridge Velma Herman Grover Keeling Ada

Joe Carl and Bobby Gray Leave for Texas Work

Joe Carl and Bobby Lynn Gray departed for Texas on Tuesday for work. Their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oren Gray, stated the boys have been lonely in their absence.

Joe Carl Bobby Lynn Gray Texas Oren Gray

Ada visitors call on Rae Garrett this Sunday

Mr and Mrs Buddy Garrett and John of Ada spent Sunday afternoon with Rae Garrett, his mother, in a family gathering noted in local society notes.

Buddy Garrett John Ada Rae Garrett

Mrs Thiema Garrett Visits Colene Robertson in Oil Center

Mrs Thiema Jean Garrett spent Thursday morning with Mrs Colene Robertson of Oil Center.

Thiema Jean Garrett Colene Robertson Oil Center

Mrs Della Johnson Calls On Rae Garrett

Mrs Della Johnson called on Mrs Rae Garrett Monday morning.

Della Johnson Thelma Jean Garrett Rae Garrett

Tulsa couple visits relatives in Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs Billy Henry of Tulsa visited two days this week with his parents Mr and Mrs Robert Henry sisters Mrs Rosie Bennett and Mrs Johnnie Groves and families in the area.

Billy Henry Tulsa Robert Henry Rosie Bennett Johnnie Groves

Groves Enjoy Good Health Through Hot Weather

Mr and Mrs Tom Groves are described as faring fairly well amid the heat with a casual report on their condition and daily life.

Mrs Tom Groves

Wofford Family Visits California

Mr and Mrs Ralph Wofford and daughter Karen travel to California to visit Ralphs brother Ross Wofford.

Ralph Wofford Karen California Ross Wofford

California couple visits Ada relatives in Oklahoma

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cooper of Shafter California visit his sister Mrs. Mattie Johnston and Mr. Johnston and her brother Polk Cross and sisters Mrs. Edna Johnston and Mrs. Doll Simms of Ada.

Joe Cooper Shafter Calif Mattie Johnston Mr. Johnston Polk Cross Edna Johnston Doll Simms Ada

Ada Visit With Clifford Parents

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brooks and Linda Carol of Ada visited Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Clifford.

Donald Brooks Linda Carol of Ada D. R. Clifford

Mrs Tony Angel and daughters visit West Coast

Mrs Tony Angel and daughters Margeret and Doris are visiting in Richmond and San Francisco California. Her brothers and sisters live there.

Tony Angel Margeret Doris Richmond San Francisco Calif

Ada woman and family visit Wednesday evening

Marva Nell Sweatt of Ada and her mother Lois Lillard visited Wednesday evening with Lois Clifford.

Marva Nell Sweatt Ada Lois Lillard Lois Clifford

Angel Buys Treas Farm From Gene and Mrs Treas

Tony Angel purchases the farm of Mr and Mrs Gene Treas. The sale names Mr and Mrs Floyd Johnston and includes visits by Jerry and Karen of Stonewall to Mr and Mrs Paul Johnston and Mr and Mrs I N Brooks on Tuesday night.

Tony Angel Mrs Gene Treas Floyd Johnston Jerry and Karen Stonewall Paul Johnston

Knight Family Visits Related in Homer Soon

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Knight and children of Homer were Sunday guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Lambert Mrs Knight is the former Marilea Lambert.

Kenneth Knight Homer Jim Lambert Knight Marilea Lambert

Wichita Man on Vacation Visits Ada and Tulsa Family Ties

Jim Harrison of Wichita Kansas spends a two week vacation with wife and two sons Dav is Ray and Lesley He works for Boeing Aircraft Company in Wichita Former Francis residents Elmer West and family of Ada visited here last Sunday Joe Simpson and children from Tulsa were weekend guests of Cal and Thelma West The Simpsons are Thelma West's family connections

Jim Harrison Wichita Kan Davis Ray Lesley Mr. Harrison Boeing Aircraft Company Elmer West Ada Francis Joe Simpson Tulsa Cal West Simpson Thelma West

Tulsa Couple Visits Aunt Minnie Baugh in City

Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Caperton of Tulsa and Mrs. Verda May of Wewoka spent last weekend with Aunt Minnie Baugh, mother of both Caperton and May, in the city.

E. H. Caperton Tulsa Verda May Wewoka Minnie Baugh Minnie

Local Families Spend Weekend Visits In Area

Mr and Mrs Jack Martin and baby of Tulsa returned home after a week here with her parents Mr and Mrs Bob Wilson and son Lindel. Mr and Mrs Carlos Harrison of Tulsa spent last weekend here with his parents Mr and Mrs Jim Harrison and boys. Mr and Mrs Sid Gaylor of Norman were Sunday guests of his mother Mrs Mollie Gaylor. Mr and Mrs Robert Kelley and baby spent three days this week with her parents Mr and Mrs J W Atkinson and Jimmy of Pruitt City.

Jack Martin Baby Tulsa Bob Wilson Lindel Carlos Harrison Jim Harrison Sid Gaylor Norman Mollie Gaylor Robert Kelley J. W. Atkinson Jimmy Pruitt City

Porches Help Wilson Home Seen With Brown Builders

Observers note Bob, Wilson, and Francis Brown built a front porch on the Wilson residence and praise its appearance. a user enjoys a restful moment on a bed in the scene.

Bob Wilson Francis Brown

Business trip of Bob Steele to Beggs reported

Bob Steele took a business trip to Beggs one day last week. Mr and Mrs Bob Norman and their children from Drumright visited her.

Bob Steele Beggs Bob Norman Drumright

Children of Velma Attend Fourth of July with Family

Velma’s children joined their mother Mrs. Hattie Brooks and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Rollen Duncan in observing Independence Day.

Velma Hattie Brooks Rollen Duncan

Cooper Family Visit Highlights Weekend in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Isaac Cooper and daughters of Oklahoma City visited his brother Lon Cooper and sister Valeria Cottrell over the past weekend.

Isaac Cooper Oklahoma City Lon Cooper Valeria Cottrell

Johnston Family Plans California Visit

Mr and Mrs Roy Johnston and Larry and Betsy left for California Thursday to visit Betsys parents Mr and Mrs Buck Sweatt and her brother Hugh Junior Sweatt and sister Mrs Ne Wofford.

Roy Johnston Larry Betsy California Buck Sweatt Hugh Junior Sweatt Ne!! Wofford

Ada Visitors Spend Sunday with Brooks Family

Mr and Mrs Glen McGuire with Billy Sharon and Glenda visit Ada residents Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks on Sunday along with Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks and Linda.

Glen McGuire Billy Sharon Glenda Donald Brooks Linda Ada Walter Brooks

Ada residents enjoy Friday night at Tu Pelo game

Phyllis Misenhimer of Ada spent Friday night with Helen Clifford. Helen, Phyllis and Chuck Clifford attended a baseball game at Tu pelo.

Phyllis Misenhimer Ada Helen Clifford Helen Phyllis Chuck Clifford Tupelo

Roff Dominates Tupelo and High School in Short Game

On Friday night at Tupelo Lula Pee Wee's faced Roff in a baseball game. Roff won decisively in three innings with a 36 to nothing score. The local high school team also lost to Roff.

Lula Pee Wee's Tupelo Roff

Visiters from Henryetta and Tupelo Gather at Clifford Home

Mr and Mrs Jack Clifford and Shelba Jimmie and Patricia of Henryetta Shelba s boy friend and Neva June Lloyd of Tupelo visited Mrs D R Clifford Sunday afternoon.

Jack Clifford Shelba Jimmie and Patricia Henryetta Neva June Lloyd Tupelo D. R. Clifford

Leader School Enrollment Rises as Lula Attends

School started Monday July 9 noting higher enrollment as grade schoolers from Leader School attend Lula this year. High school students attended last year. Teachers include C. D. Whelchel Harrison Cope A D Brown Louise Ackins Effie Burns and Mrs Arthur Dennis. Cooks are Mrs Lois Lillard and Mrs Fred Wofford. Janitor John Hardin. Bus drivers are Thomas Fortner and Greer Brooks.

Leader School Lula C. D. Whelchel Harrison Cope A. D. Brown Louise Ackins Effie Burns Arthur Dennis Lois Lillard Fred Wofford John Hardin Thomas Fortner Greer Brooks

Ada Woman Spends Week With Linda Wisenhunt

Billye Misenhimer of Ada spent a week with Linda Wisenhunt, sharing time and activities in a close personal visit.

Billye Misenhimer Ada Linda Wisenhunt

Johnston Visit With Reed At Ashton

Mr and Mrs Paul Johnston visited Tuesday with her sister Mrs Cecil Reed and Mr Reed at Ashton.

Mrs. Paul Johnston Mrs. Cecil Reed Mr. Reed Ashton

Mrs. D R Clifford Visits Ada Relative Tuesday

Mrs D R Clifford with Debra Donnie and Ronnie visited her daughter Mrs Marcine Brooks in Ada on Tuesday.

D. R. Clifford Debra Donnie Ronnie Marcine Brooks Ada

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