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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1955

Page

3

Lula School Integrates Rural Ada Students

In Pontotoc County Lula News reports six new Negro students from Napier High School in Ada join Lula’s one teacher school program. The students, children of tenant farmers, mix with white peers as teachers and community members praise peaceful integration and cooperation.

Napier High School Ada Lula Pontotoc County Effie Burns Oklahoma Supt. Whelcher Ae Whelcher Lula High School Ethelyn Dennis

Sunday School and Youth Fellowship Activities Noted

36 attended Sunday School with two visitors Bro Dame of Cen ter and Linda Coxsey from McAlester. A singing school starts July 25 for adults and youth with no tuition. On Wednesday the Methodist Youth Fellowship mowed the church lawn and held a devotional led by Dana Ross followed by a wiener roast with many members and visitors present.

Bro Dame of Center Linda Coxsey McAlester Methodist Clive Robertson Dana Ross Charles Sutton Hazel Biggs Philip Boles Tommy Johnson Buddie Dame Paul Sutton Mary Vanlandingham Laquita Losson Delton Sutton Edwyna Dame Butch Sutton Martha Biggs Jimmy Ross George Vanlandingham Nancy Floyd Vanlandingham David Sutton Gross

Community Supper Draws Crowd on Church Lawn

Friday night monthly meal drew a large crowd though several regulars were missed. The event featured games and visiting on the church lawn with the next supper planned for Friday August 12.

Edith Sutton Attends Pentecostal Camp Meetings

Mrs Edith Sutton attended several night sessions at the Pentecostal Holiness Camp Ground meetings. She was present Sunday afternoon where the main speaker Raymond Jacob, raised in India, spoke. He now studies in Oklahoma City and speaks English fluently.

Edith Sutton Raymond Jacob India Oklahoma City

Odessa woman and daughter visit Bennett family

Mrs. Bob Houston and daughter Roberta of Odessa Texas spent the past week with her parents Mr and Mrs Bob Bennett and their sons.

Bob Houston Roberta Odessa Texas Bob Bennett

LeMonniers Return to Ponca City After Vacation Visit

Sondra and Guy Jr LeMonnier return to their Ponca City home after a vacation with Mr and Mrs Clive Robertson and friends. Jo Ann Jaquess hosted a farewell party in their honor with about 35 attendees. The evening featured singing games and refreshments of cookies and pop.

Sondra Guy Jr. LeMonnier Ponca City Clive Robertson Jo Ann Jaquess

Mrs W A Lewis Karl and Karen Visit With Mid Lesson Family

Mrs. W A Lewis, along with Karl and Karen, spent Sunday afternoon visiting the Mid Lesson family. The gathering reflected familiar social ties in the community.

Local visitor Linda Coxsey calls on Rev Gross

Linda Coxsey of McAlester spends part of her vacation visiting Rev and Mrs Gross, returning home after the stop.

Linda Coxsey McAlester Rev. and Mrs. Gross

Death of Frank Eames Sudden Heart Attack

Word arrived Friday night of the sudden death of Frank Eames from a heart attack. His wife is Willa Mae Enloe sister of Walter and Charlie Enloe. Immediate relatives left for Tucson, funeral services were held Monday afternoon. The Charlie Enloe family had just visited the Eames.

Frank Eames Willa Mae Enloe Walter Charlie Enloe Walter Enloe Jennifer Mack Tucson Ariz Eames

Mrs Farr and guests visit in Madill with local families

Mrs. E. S. Farr spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Arron of Pecan Grove, Paul Sutton Deiton Sutton and Bud Jaquess. They traveled to Madill Saturday and called on the Hubert Bartee family there.

E. S. Farr Jeff Arron Pecan Grove Paul and Deiton Sutton Bud Jaquess Madill Hubert Bartee

Biloxi Residents Visit Mrs Mid Lesson Party

Mrs Mid Lesson hosted visitors Keith and La quita on Thursday with Mrs Jinks and Mr and Mrs Bill Jinks of Biloxi Mississippi They returned to Biloxi Thursday evening.

Keith Laquita

Visits By Local Residents Highlight Social Calls

Visiting the Alfred Suttons were Mr Windell King Mrs Loreta Scroggins and the Suttons entertained further in Konawa with Charles Sutton and Haskell Tarpley exchanging calls Haskell stayed Friday night with Charles and they visited together.

Alfred Suttons Mrs. Windell King Loreta Scroggins Charles Sutton Haskell Tarpley Konawa Haskell Charles

Community supper attendance and visiting guests

Charles returned home with Haskell after attending the community supper and spent Saturday night with him. Sunday dinner guests at the Charlie Enloe home included Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Holliday of Ada, Mrs. Bill Gordon of Miami, Mr. and Mrs. Crockett Freeman and children of Konawa, and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hawkins of Konawa.

Charles Haskell Charlie Enloe F. F. Holliday Ada Bill Gordon Miami Crockett Freeman Konawa Oscar Hawkins

Ada visitors meet Clive Robert son and family

Mr and Mrs Ray Goodwin of Ada and Mrs Nannie Stevens visited with Mr and Mrs Clive Robert son recently, sharing greetings and conversations during the visit.

Ray Goodwin Ada Nannie Stevens Clive Robertson

Kilpatricks Return From Michigan Vacation

Mr and Mrs A B Kilpatrick returned home Friday after two weeks vacationing in Michigan. Visiting them Sunday were Mr and Mrs Joe Thompson Ada and Mr and Mrs Burley Kilpatrick Oklahoma City.

A. B. Kilpatrick Michigan Kilpatrick Joe Thompson Ada Burley Kilpatrick Oklahoma City

Visitation at Oakman Family Home Wednesday Evening

Mr and Mrs Mid Losson and Keith visited the Maurice Current family in Oakman on Wednesday evening, sharing time and hospitality with relatives.

Mid Losson Keith Maurice Current Oakman

Norvells Vacation Visits Include Chicago Cinerama Trip

Mr and Mrs Jess Norvell traveled by train to Peoria Florida to visit their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Don Norvell. They then went to Chicago to see Cinerama Holiday and returned Thursday with Mr and Mrs Don Norvell. Sunday dinner guests were Red Norvell and children Elvin Jacques and Ruth from Ardmore plus Bess Norvell.

Jess Norvell Peoria Don Norvell Chicago Jess Norvells Red Norvell Elvin Jaquess Bess Norvell Ruth Ardmore

Visiting Family Adds To Madill Social Round

Mr and Mrs Frank Lamirand and their children Patty and Frankie visited Mr and Mrs A F Stanley of Madill Sunday. Janell Jaquess has been sick the last two days with a virus.

Frank Lamirand Patty Frankie A. F. Stanley Madill Janell Jaquess

Ada Norton Injured in Town Fall

Mrs. Ada Norton broke her wrist after a fall while in town and is staying with her son John Norton recovering.

Ada Norton John Norton

Mrs Lila Eaton Visits Ada Neighbor Monday

Mrs Lila Eaton of Ada visited Mrs E J McCause on Monday. The meeting appears casual with no further details available in the fragment.

Lila Eaton Ada E. J. McCause

Visitors gather for Current home event

Mr and Mrs Maur ice Current hosted visitors including Mr and Mrs Bruce Current of Ada their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Jerry Balthrop and Tracy of Pauls Valley. Lonnie stayed to visit. Mrs Willie Smith Chuck Eubanks and Martha Wyrick visited Vivian Hogue and Cathey. They began papering the living room but finished the job that night after returning with spouses Grady Smith and Chuck Eubanks at about 10 p.m.

Maurice Current Lonnie Mr. Current Bruce Current Ada Jerry Balthrop Tracy Pauls Valley Willie Smith Chuck Eubanks Martha Wyrick Happyland Vivian Hogue Cathey Vivian Willie Lydia Grady Smith Hogue

Glen Smith Visits Happyland With Pevehouses Tuesday to Friday

Glen Smith of Happyland traveled from Tuesday to Friday staying with Bill and Vernon Pevehouse.

Glen Smith Happyland Bill Vernon Pevehouse

Womack Family Dines with Mrs Chadduck in Francis

Mr and Mrs Ira Womack and their daughter Jon Ann joined Mrs Becky Chad duck for Sunday dinner in Francis. The calligraphic note preserves a friendly local social visit among residents and families.

Ira Womack Jon Ann Becky Chadduck Francis

Connie Landcaster Visits Relatives in Eufaula

Connie Landcaster spent last week visiting her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Jim Landcaster in Eufaula.

Connie Landcaster Eufaula Mrs Jim Landcaster

Bottoms Family Visited Isaacs in Norman

Mr and Mrs Olen Bottoms and their children from Ada visited Friday night with Mr Bottoms sister and family Mr and Mrs Sid Isaacs in Norman Delores and Janell accompanied them The gathering highlighted family connection and local travel.

Olen Bottoms Ada Mr. Bottoms Sid Isaacs Norman Delores Janell

Rodeo Attended by Hap pyland Families at Konawa

Albert Pevehouse and sons Bill and Vernon and Grady Smith and sons Glen and Hershell attended the Konawa rodeo last Tuesday night in Hap pyland.

Albert Pevehouse Bill and Vernon Grady Smith Glen and Hershell Happyland Konawa

Rev and Mrs Jones Visit Summers Chapel Hosts

Rev and Mrs Scott Jones dined with Mr and Mrs Impson Anderson at Summers Chapel on Sunday.

Scott Jones Mrs Impson Anderson Summers Chapel

Saturday Supper Club Dines with Jaquess and Guests

The Saturday Night Supper Club met with Elvin and Sue Jaquess. Attendees included Don and Virginia Norvell of Peoria Illinois John and Wanda Briggs of Coalgate Barbara and Clyde Casady Bud and Helen Jaquess and Wanda and Floyd Robbins.

Elvin Sue Jaquess Don Virginia Norvell Peoria Irl John Wanda Briggs Coalgate Barbara Clyde Casady Bud Helen Jaquess Wanda Floyd Robbins

Bakersfield Family Visits Friends in Allen

Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Caton and their two children of Bakersfield California, along with Mrs. Allie Prentiss of Allen, were Friday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Caton and their children.

Edgar Caton Bakersfield Calif Allie Prentiss Allen Jimmie Caton

Vaughn Visits Ada Grandparents Over Weekend

Eddie Dale Vaughn of Ada spent Thursday and Friday visiting his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Hampton.

Eddie Dale Vaughn Ada C. H. Hampton

Mrs Jaquess Visits Doctor in Oklahoma City

Wanda Robbins joined Helen Jaquess on a trip to Oklahoma City on Friday so Mrs Jaquess could attend a medical appointment with her physician.

Wanda Robbins Helen Jaquess Oklahoma City Mrs. Jaquess

Lane and Rita Jaquess Visit Royce Jaquess Family

Lane and Rita Jaquess of Dallas visited Mr and Mrs Royce Jaquess Saturday afternoon for a social call with family.

Lane and Rita Jaquess Dallas Mrs. Royce Jaquess

Mr and Mrs Walter Enloe Visit Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Walter Enloe traveled to Oklahoma City on Thursday for a doctor's visit, where Mr Enloe consulted his physician during the trip.

Walter Enloe Oklahoma City Mr. Enloe

Milams Visit Jaquesses for Pond Fishing

Mr and Mrs Ted Milam of Ada visited the Royce Jaquesses recently and joined a group for a fishing outing at Norvell pond.

Ted Milam Ada Royce Jaquesses Norvell Pond

Creek dries prompts fish and a snake rescue attempt

A woman named Mrs E J McCause tried to move fish from a drying creek using tools. Her first effort yielded a few fish, then she pulled out a water moccasin and decided to abandon the task hoping for rain.

E. J. McCause

Sunday Visit by Mrs McCause Hosts Ada Guests

Visiting Sunday with Mrs E J McCause were Mr and Mrs Guy Bittle Mr and Mrs Henry Ash ford of Ada and Mr and Mrs Buel Carr Heber Springs Ark.

E. J. McCause Guy Bittle Henry Ashford Ada Buel Carr Heber Springs Ark

Briggs brothers and Sutton compete in dairy cattle judging at Mungle farm

Trent Briggs Phillip Briggs and Delton Sutton visited the Mungle farm near Atoka on Monday to participate in a dairy cattle judging contest.

Trent Phillip Briggs Delton Sutton Mungle Atoka

Vogt Visit With Burnetts at Ahloso

Mr and Mrs Roy Vogt visited Mrs Burnett and her family in Ahloso on Sunday. They had dinner together and made ice cream in the afternoon.

Roy Vogt W. H. Burnetts Ahloso

Ada Couple Visits Friends Friday Evening

Mr and Mrs J C Melton of Ada visited Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Roy White and son.

J. C. Melton Ada Roy White

Weekend Visitors Arrive for Landcaster Family

Weekend visitors included Mrs. Naomi Davis of Seminole and Mrs. Jo Ann Roddy with children from Ada. They joined Mr. and Mrs. Marion Landcaster and their child.

Marion Landcaster Landcaster Naomi Davis Seminole Jo Ann Roddy Ada

Oakman Sportsmen Club Holds Monthly Meeting

About 60 members attended the Oakman club meeting last Thursday night with music by Mr. and Mrs. Higdon, Gene Mounger, Jack Summers and daughter Mona Ruth. A brief business session followed with two films shown, Shore Birds and The World Around Us, and remarks by Fish and Game official Mr. McMahan and colleague Mr. Massey. Ice cream was served to visitors.

Oakman Sportsman Club Higdon Gene Mounger Jack Summers Mona Ruth Mr. McMahan Fish and Game Department Massey

Family Guests Gathered From Several States

Present were Mr and Mrs Hopper and two children of Francis Mrs McInturf and children of Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs Herman Vogt and sons.

Hopper Francis McIinturf Oklahoma City Herman Vogt

Ada Guests Attend Pendergrass Family Event

Mrs J R Pendergrass hosts relatives including Mr and Mrs Dude Golden and their children Roddy and Gary from Homer and Mr and Mrs John Pendergrass with Roddy and Gary plus Mr Radcliffe of Ada Cle born Roper and Mr and Mrs J M Moore in attendance.

J. R. Pendergrass Dude Golden Schildren Homer John Pendergrass Roddy Gary Radcliffe Ada Cleborn Roper J. M. Moore

Sunday School Visitors Invite All

Miss Geneva Cecil of Watsonville California and Mrs. Jo Ann Roddy with children of Ada visited Sunday School. The notice invites other visitors anytime.

Geneva Cecil Watsonville Calif Jo Ann Roddy Ada

Mrs Flora Carter Visits Francis Friday

Mrs Flora Carter spent Friday in Francis visiting her aunt Mrs Maud Meek of Richmond California.

Flora Carter Francis Friday Mrs Maud Meek Richmond Calif

Ada Visitors Share News With Hampshire Family

Saturday Mrs. C. H. Hampton visited with her daughter Mrs. Avanell Barnett and children of Ada. Her granddaughter Paula Sue Barnett spent the night. Johnnie Jones of Stillwater is spending the summer with his uncle and aunt Roy and Roy White Jr.

C. H. Hampton Avanell Barnett Ada Paula Sue Barnett Johnnie Jones Stillwater Roy White Roy Jr

Reverend Jones Visits with Family After Hospital Stay

Rev. Scott Jones and his mother Mrs Harve Bandy visited Saturday with his aunt Mrs Lizzie Jones of Sasakwa. Lizzie Jones, long hospitalized at Valley View Hospital, has been released and home for about a month.

Scott Jones Harve Bandy Lizzie Jones Sasakwa Valley View Hospital

Oil Center Social News Highlights Local Visits

Jerry and Jody McDaniel spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Gross of Pickett. Mr and Mrs Johnny Tucker visited Mr and Mrs Paul Tucker Wednesday night. The Booths visited in the Scaff home Wednesday night. C R Todd and children of Florida and Linda Tyree of Guthrie visited the Brecheens Saturday morning.

Jerry and Jody McDaniel Mr. and Mrs. Gross Pickett Johnny Tucker Mrs Paul Tucker M. E. Booth Vernon Scaff

Wedding Shower For Mr and Mrs Harold Lee Love

A wedding shower was hosted Thursday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Kendall for the couple Harold Lee Love and Elmer Love Senior. Attendees and gift givers included numerous families and friends listed in attendance.

Harold Lee Love Ralph Kendall Clyde Kendall J. S. Lane Tony Martin Melvin Booth Paul Tucker Bud Jaquess Ray Kemp V. C. Layne Anna Westbrook Lee Tucker Jackie Kendall Betty Griffith Oleta Burk Earl Melton Ott Moore Love David Galey Billy Jim Robertson Earl Kendall Elmer Love

Jerry McDaniel Visits Parents Over Week End

Jerry McDaniel spent the week end with his parents Mr and Mrs Earl McDaniel. He is employed in Oklahoma City.

Jerry McDaniel Earl McDaniel Jerry Oklahoma City

Griffin Family Visit Ties Tulsa Houston Families

H. H. Griffin and Carolyn of Tulsa visit Mr. and Mrs. Warren Cunningham, with Russell Griffin of Houston, who is Mrs. Cunningham’s brother. The Griffins are described as the father and brother of Mrs. Cunningham.

H. H. Griffin Carolyn Tulsa Russell Griffin Houston, Tex Warren Cunningham Cunningham Russell

Northam Family Visits Kin in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Junior Northam and Sally spent Sunday night in Oklahoma City with Mrs Northams sister and family Mr and Mrs Gene Baxter.

Junior Northam Sally Oklahoma City Mrs. Northam Gene Baxter

Weekend Visits Mention Norman and Lexington Residents

Mrs. Ralph Brendle Mrs. Joe Robertson and Jim Journey spent the weekend visiting in Norman and Lexington.

Ralph Brendle Joe Robertson Jim Journey Norman Lexington

Rev and Mrs Bowers Visit Mr and Mrs Pannell

Rev. and Mrs. Leroy Bowers of Shawnee visited Mr. and Mrs. Evert Pannell Saturday night.

Leroy Bowers Shawnee Mrs Evert Pannell

Social visits shared by local families on Sunday night

Mrs Rance Tucker visited Mrs Hansel Burk Sunday night. Mrs Lena Soward spent Sunday night with her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Earl Franks.

Rance Tucker Hansel Burk Lena Soward Earl Franks

Picnic crowd at Wintersmith Park notices families

Those picnicking at Wintersmith Park Monday evening were Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Burk, Lloyd and Floyd Jr., Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Griffith, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Sut ton, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cook, Mrs. Agnus Rutledge and Larry and Roger Layne.

Wintersmith Park Floyd Burk Lloyd and Floyd Jr H. B. Griffith Willis Sutton Ray Cook Agnus Rutledge Larry Roger Layne

Wedding Unites Nell Johnson and George Dunnagan at Hogue Home

Reverend Curtis Hogue officiated a Saturday ceremony at his home uniting Nell Johnson of Fittstown and George Dunnagan of Happyland. Ada guests included Billie Atkins as bridesmaid and L C Eubanks as best man, followed by a reception with cake, punch, and a guest book.

Curtis Hogue Nell Johnson Fittstown George Dunnagan Happyland Billie Atkins Ada L. C. Eubanks Chuck Eubanks Phyllis Bunny Harold Smith Tena Caro Johnson Bride Cathey

Sunday Guests and Local Visits Reported

Sunday guests included Mr. and Mrs. Jess Hames of Blackwell and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Fortenberry of Latta. Vernon Gray and children visited the Thurman Gray family in Seminole. H L Boyd and Lester Cummings shopped in Oklahoma City. The note ends with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Fleming.

Ray Cook Jess Hames Blackwell Gene Fortenberry Latta Vernon Gray Seminole Thurman Gray H. L. Boyd Lester Cummings Oklahoma City

Layne Hosts Sunday Night Supper Guests

Jim was Sunday night supper guest of Mr and Mrs V O Layne and joined them for an evening meal.

Jim Mrs. V. O. Layne

Finley Family Visits In Oil Center

Mr and Mrs Bill Finley and their son from Perry visited in Oil Center on Friday for a brief family call and friendly visit with local residents.

Bill Finley Perry Oil Center

Local men enjoy Monday evening fishing trip

H. B. Griffith Bill Wall Dwight Megee Floyd Burk Jr Senior Love and Howard Cunningham spent Monday evening fishing in a local outing.

H. B. Griffith Bill Wall Dwight Megee Floyd Burk Jr Senior Love Howard Cunningham

Notable Names Mentioned in Local Social Column

Jim and Mr. and Mrs. Warren Cunningham join Howard and Mr. and Mrs. V. C. Layne along with Roger and George in a social roundup. The brief list highlights local residents and visiting acquaintances in a community notes item.

Bill Fleming Jim Warren Cunningham Howard V. C. Layne Roger George

Roy Roddy and Frances Robin Visit With Hobart Family

Roy Roddy and Frances Robin, son of Hobart, visited Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cook.

Roy Roddy Frances Robinson Hobart Mrs Ray Cook

Pierce family visit ties Oklahoma City trip to Ingrams

Mr and Mrs Bill Pierce spent the weekend in Oklahoma City visiting their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Luther Ingram.

Bill Pierce Oklahoma City Mrs Luther Ingram

Isaacs and Wood Family Visit Vernon Gray Sunday

Mr and Mrs Willie Isaacs Dayne and Dwade and Mrs Clara Wood visited Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray Sunday morning in a family gathering across their neighborhood.

Willie Isaacs Dayne and Dwade Clara Wood Vernon Gray

Oil Center Junior Boys Organize 15 and Under Baseball Team

The Oil Center Junior Boys 15 and under form a baseball team with managers Hank Evans Joe Edward Isaacs and Warren Cunningham. The group thanks all donors who helped buy equipment and gear.

Oil Center Hank Evans Joe Edward Isaacs Warren Cunningham

Miss Paul Tucker Visits Ada Couple Thursday Evening

Miss Paul Tucker spent Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Billy Jim Robertson of Ada.

Paul Tucker Billy Jim Robertson Ada

Earl and Fred Gray Visit Earl McDaniel Couple

Mr and Mrs Earl McDaniel hosted Mr and Mrs Fred Gray on Thursday evening in a social visit.

Earl McDaniel Mrs Fred Gray

Maxwell Family Reunites After Fourteen Years Frisco

Frisco Mrs. M. M. Maxwell hosts a large family gathering with all children and their families present for the first time in 14 years. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Herman Singleton of Oklahoma City and others from Hayward California San Antonio Texas and local Maxwell relatives. Dave Dunham travels to California to be with a brother who suffered a heart attack.

M. M. Maxwell Herman Singleton Oklahoma City H. L. Oliver Hayward Calif C. E. Long San Antonio Tex Patsy Dell Kenneth Maxwell Dave Dunham California

Mrs Walter Graham Spends Sunday With Daughter

Mrs Walter Graham of Pickett spent Sunday with her daughter Mrs Dwight Megee.

Walter Graham of Pickett Dwight Megee

Arizona visitor Calvin Cox calls on the Burks

Calvin Cox of Arizona visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Hansel Burk, stopping by their home for a social call and chat.

Calvin Cox Arizona Hansel Burk

Passmores and Tommy Weekend in Tahlequah

Mr and Mrs Joe Passmore and their son Tommy spent the weekend in Tahlequah enjoying local sights and gatherings amid fair weather and family time.

Joe Passmore Tommy Tahlequah

Magar Family Listed Across Ada and Stratford

Jim Magar and Irene Klutts of Stratford appear with Buren Ruth and Owen Magar and their children of Ada along with Bernice Dryden of Parish Chapel in a local family listing.

Jim Magar Irene Klutts Stratford Buren Magar Ruth Magar Owen Magar Ada Bernice Dryden Parish Chapel

Mrs Ana Lee Returns Home for Short Texas Visit

Two weeks ago last Wednesday Mrs Ana Lee traveled to Texas with her son Alfred and family to stay three months. Last Wednesday she arrived home and said it was a short three months but there is no place like home.

Ana Lee Alfred Texas

Ada Visit With Mrs Lorene Vandergriff By Mrs Frank Pinley

Mrs Frank Pinley spent Monday in Ada visiting her daughter Mrs Lorene Vandergriff.

Frank Pinley Ada Lorene Vandergriff

Local visits span families in Ada and Indiana

Mr and Mrs Ralph Brendle and their son and Mr and Mrs Billy Jim Robertson of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Joe Robertson on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Roy Soward of Indiana are visiting Mr and Mrs Hamp Northam.

Ralph Brendle Billy Jim Robertson Ada Joe Robertson Roy Soward Indiana Mrs. Hamp Northam

Fishermen on Donut Bridge Attract Mixed Luck

Mr and Mrs Luther Thompson with his father John Thompson and her mother Nellie Blackwell fished at Donut last Thursday. Mrs Luther Thompson caught a nice channel cat the only one to have any luck.

Luther Thompson John Thompson Nellie Blackwell

Pannell Family Dines With the Wood Household Sunday

Mr and Mrs Evert Pannell and their two sons were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Loy Wood. The social visit highlighted family hospitality.

Mrs. Evert Pannell

Pace visits Crowells in Tupelo on Friday

Mrs. Mary Pace spent Friday in Tupelo visiting Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Crowell.

Mary Pace Tupelo Mrs Clarence Crowell

Brecheens Spend Friday with McDaniels

Mr and Mrs W B Brecheen spent Friday with Mr and Mrs Earl McDaniel in a social visit reflecting community ties and neighborly gatherings.

W. B. Brecheen Mrs Earl McDaniel

Mrs. Pearl Gray and relatives visit Cloreta Gray

Mrs. Pearl Gray along with Larry and Gar ry spent Monday evening visiting Mrs. Cloreta Gray at her home.

Visit by Tucker and Booths to Scaffs Sunday Evening

Alene Tucker joined Paula and Dorchie Booth for a Sunday evening visit with Mr and Mrs Vernon Scaff.

Alene Tucker Paula Dorchie Booth Mrs Vernon Scaff

Tecumseh Visit Highlights Local Social Calls

Rev. and Mrs. J. S. Cox with their sons visited Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Rogers of Tecumseh Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Robertson called on Mr. and Mrs. Earl McDaniel Sunday evening.

J. S. Cox Evert Pannell Joe Robertson Earl McDaniel

Local Visitors and Households Share Holiday Time

Mr and Mrs Emmarest Cunningham of Texarkana spent Thursday to Sunday with Rev and Mrs Frank Cunningham. Mrs Clareta Gray and children visited Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Willie Isaacs. Gene Thompson of Sulphur stayed last week with George Layne and George is hosting Gene this week.

Emmarest Cunningham Texarkana Frank Cunningham Clareta Gray Willie Isaacs Gene Thompson George Layne George Gene

Outing at Sulphur Beach Turns Picturesque Evening

A group picnicking and swimming at Sulphur Thursday night enjoyed a tranquil outing. While details are sparse, witnesses note families and friends gathering near the water under warm, calm skies with no incidents reported.

Fried vegetables and chicken dipped in seasoned batter

Dip raw vegetables such as sliced carrots cauliflower florets snap beans and parsley in a fritter batter and fry. Serve with meat or fish and pair fried chicken with Italian touches by adding oregano and garlic salt to the flour for dredging.

Ada Couple Guests of Local Hosts This Thursday

Mr and Mrs Branssett of Ada were guests of Mr and Mrs Lee Forehand on Thursday, indicating a social visit between two local families.

Mrs. Branssett Ada Mrs. Lee

Frisco Residents Visit Noted Local Figures

Mr and Mrs Laurence Ragsdale, former Frisco residents, visited with Jim and Sid Marshall last week.

Laurence Ragsdale Frisco Jim Sid Marshall

Pattons and Daniels Picnic Then Go to Tichomingo on Business

Mr and Mrs Simon Patton and their daughter with the Buck Daniel family and sons Thomas Robert and Jack picnicked in Sulphur last Thursday before traveling to Tichomingo to transact business.

Simon Patton Buck Daniel Thomas Robert Jack Tichomingo

Scaggs Family Visits Forehand Relatives in Coalingo

Mr and Mrs Sam Scaggs and children of Coalingo California visited her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Lee Forehand on Saturday. Also present were Mrs Winn and granddaughter and Mrs Winn s brother Walter Tiner.

Sam Scaggs Coalingo, Calif Lee Mrs. Winn

Durbin Family Holds Multistate Birthday Reunion

July 1 gathering at the A. E. Durbin home brought together five sons and three daughters of the Durbin family from Oklahoma Texas Illinois Colorado and California to celebrate a birthday. Hosts were A. E. Durbin and wife and Rev. Malcolm Stegall and wife. Attending were J. W. Stegall Schley from Frisco Georgia Ponton Craig Colo Fannie Chappel Atoka David Chappel and family John E. Durbin and children Atoka M. D. Durbin Marysville and others.

Durbin Oklahoma Texas Illinois Colorado California A. E. Durbin Malcolm Stegall Muskogee J. W. Stegall Schley Frisco Georggia Ponton Craig, Colo Fannie

Durbin and Stegall Families Ties to Frisco History

Calif. based M. H. Durbin and spouse from Tupelo join Alfred Durbin of Denison Texas and Clayton Stegall of Noble as former Frisco residents. The assemble indicates extended Frisco family connections across states.

Calif M. H. Durbin Tupelo Alfred Durbin Denison, Tex Clayton Stegall Noble, TH Frisco

Young People’s Society Meets for Bible Study and Song

The Young People’s Society met Tuesday night with Bro. Maurice Herion and Bro. R. C. Gregory of Latin in charge for Bible study and singing. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served.

Young People’s Society Maurice Herion Bro. R. C. Gregory

Fralley Family Visits Frederick Roots and Local Sites

Mr and Mrs Austin Fralley and family of Frederick spent Sunday visiting old friends and revisiting the community where he grew up. They toured the Frisco cemetery and the former Frisco school building at the community building. They called on Mr and Mrs Schiey Stegall.

Austin Fralley Frederick Frisco Cemetery Frisco Schiey Stegall

Colberts and Spears Visit Hisaws in Coalgate

Mrs L C Colbert and her son Bil lie Spears of Coalgate were guests of Mrs Colbert’s daughter and family Mr and Mrs Boda Hisaw on Sunday.

Phillips Family Visits Boda Hisaws

Mr and Mrs W W Phillips and their children from Coalgate visited the Boda Hisaws last week. Mrs Phillips is sister of Mrs Hisaw.

W. W. Phillips Coalgate Mrs. Phillips Hisaw

Granddaughters Vicky and Valerie babysat by Minor couple

Mr and Mrs A T Minor cared for two granddaughters Vicky and Valerie on Sunday while their parents Mr and Mrs Joe Daniel went to a fish fry at Boggy Creek.

A. T. Minor Vicky Valerie Joe Daniel Boggy Creek

Lula Visits With Families This Weekend

Mr and Mrs Sable Hardin and daughter of Duncan visited his parents Mr and Mrs John Hardin and her parents Mr and Mrs Buck Sweat the past weekend as reported locally.

Sable Hardin Duncan John Hardin Buck Sweat

Massey family visit noted in Tupelo Sunday

Mrs Leon Massey and her son from Tupelo visited Mr and Mrs Suck Sweat Mrs D R Clifford and Mrs H G Gore on Sunday in a social gathering reported by the local paper.

Leon Massey Tupelo Suck Sweat D. R. Clifford H. G. Gore

Mr and Mrs J P Gray Visit Lula Friends

Mr and Mrs J P Gray of Mangum visited friends in Lula on Wednesday.

J. P. Gray of Mangum Lula

Brooks Family Visit Highlights Ardmore Reunion

Mr and Mrs Wayne Brooks and their sons of Ardmore visited his parents Mr and Mrs David Brooks and other relatives Saturday in a family gathering that emphasized kinship and extended kin connections.

Wayne Brooks Ardmore David Brooks

Ada man visits parents and in-laws on Tuesday

Donald Ray Brooks of Ada visits his parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brooks and his in-laws Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Clifford on Tuesday.

Donald Ray Brooks Ada Walter Brooks D. R. Clifford

School Opens With 30 Enrolled At Local High School

School started Monday July 11 with 30 students enrolled. Clarence Whelchel serves as superintendent Wayne Craig is principal and teachers include Mrs Ruth Baker Mrs Doris Gray and Mrs Elnis.

Fie Burns Ethelyn Dennis Clarence Whelchel Wayne Craig Ruth Baker Doris Gray Effie Burns

Trio Leaves to Seek New Horizons in Lulu News Page

Simon Young Sonny Leader and B D Young depart seeking fresh opportunities. The trio, noted on Lulu News Page Seven, aims to pursue ventures beyond their prior roles. No destinations were disclosed.

Simon Young Sonny Leader B. D. Young

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Winnie Losson A. E. Pevehouse Chow Grady Rogers Rosa Lee Williamson Archie Sloan Jess Berryman Elmer Lee Longines — Wittnauer Hamilton Bulova Elgin S&h GEM Credit Jewelers West Mesa Helen Clifford Lulu The E. Main Prince-Alston Pontiac CO
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