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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1960

Page

5

Hastings Family Plans California Visits

Mr and Mrs C H Hastings travel Tuesday to Riverside to visit son Leon Hastings and family and daughter and family Mr and Mrs Bob Crawford in Chula Vista. They will also see Hastings sister and her family Mr and Mrs John Cobb in Bakersfield.

Eunice Isaacs C. H. Hastings Riverside Calif Leon Hastings Bob Crawford Chulavista Mr. Hastings John Cobb Bakersfield

Kimbrell Family Weekend Visit to Sulphur Park

Mr and Mrs Russell Kimbrell and their children Dianna and Tommy spent a weekend in Sulphur Platt National Park enjoying leisure time together in the park setting.

Russell Kimbrell Dianna Tommy Sulphur Platt National Park

Weekend Guests of Mr and Mrs Hughes

Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Tom Hughes were their children Lee Dudley and daughter Elisa Ann of Middleton Texas and Mrs Charlie Teal of Snyder Texas.

Tom Hughes Lee Duddley Elisa Ann Middleton, Tex Charlie Teal Snyder, Tex

Ey Musees Visit Relatives in Wetumka and Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Ey Muse left Thursday for Wetumka to visit daughter and family Mr and Mrs R G Fleming. They will also visit in Oklahoma City before returning home.

Ey Muse Wetumka R. G. Flemming Oklahoma City

Culbertsons Return Home After Holidays Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Ross Culbertson and children left Tuesday for Wichita Kansas after visiting Mrs. Culbertson's grandmothers Mrs. Julius Jared and Mrs. Alice Isaacs during the holidays.

Ross Culbertson Wichita Kan Culbertson Julius Jared Alice Isaacs

Mrs Murphey and daughter travel to Corpus Christi

Mrs. Clauda Murphey and her daughter Judy left Wednesday for Corpus Christi Texas to visit her son Jerry Murphey his wife and family and her sister with her husband Clyde Staley and family.

Clauda Murphey Judy Corpus Christi, Tex

Revels Family Attends Muskogee Funeral for Joy Pegg

Mr and Mrs Vance Revels attended funeral rites Monday in Muskogee for Joy Pegg. The Revels family and daughter Margarette left Friday on a vacation tour through Alabama Georgia and Florida.

Vance Revels Muskogee Joy Pegg Margarette Alabama Georgia Florida

Tate Hosts Guests From Stockton

Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Tate entertained Mrs. Tate's brother and sister in law Floyd Gentry of Stockton was among the guests.

Clayton Tate Mrs. Tate A Floyd Gentry Stockton

Wrights Visit Wynona Family Guests

Mr and Mrs Willard Wright spent the past week in Wynona visiting their son and his family Mr and Mrs David Wright.

Willard Wright Wynona David Wright

Army trainees set for six months of training

Billy Lynn Thomas, Jerry Pea and Johnny Hodges completed their physical examination Friday for six months of Army training and will depart at the end of July.

Billy Lynn Thomas Jerry Pea Johnny Hodges

Allen group attends Church of God State Convention

Allen attendees at the Church of God State Convention in Broken Arrow over the weekend included Mrs. Ruth Elliott, Mrs. Grace Black, Mrs. Grace Rowe, Miss Iona Gilmore, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Jared and their son Ronnie, Mrs. Eula Miller and Flora Price.

Allen Church of God Broken Arrow Ruth Elliott Grace Black Grace Rowe Iona Gilmore Howard Jared Ronnie Eula Miller Flora Price

Jones Family Visit in Conway Ark

Mr and Mrs Leroy Jones and family visit Mr and Mrs J C Jones in Conway Arkansas.

Mrs Leroy Jones J. C. Jones Conway, Ark

Kidwell Family Weekend Visit in Houston

Mr and Mrs Lou Kidwell of Houston Texas were weekend guests of Kidwell and his daughter Betty.

Lou Kidwell Houston, Tex Mr. Kidwell Mrs Leon Kidwell Betty

J J Jones Heads to Democratic National Convention

J J Jones departed Oklahoma City on Saturday by plane for Los Angeles to attend the Democratic National Convention in California.

J. J. Jones Oklahoma City Los Angeles Calif

Friday Guests of Mr and Mrs Ramsey Include Kin From Ark OK

Friday visitors to Mr and Mrs Virgel Ramsey included Mrs Ramseys parents Mr and Mrs Knox Dodd of Okmulgee an aunt Mrs Mittie Cline and daughters Helen Cline and Mrs Oltie McAlpin of Valley Springs Arkansas.

Virgel Ramsey Mrs. Ramsey Knox Dodd Okmulgee Mittie Cline Helen Cline Oltie McAlpin Valley Springs Ark

Hodges Family Visit Mentioned in Memphis

Jim Bob Hodges visits with his brother and his wife Mrs Elden Hodges in Memphis Tennessee joining the Hodges family gathering with relatives from the area.

Jim Bob Hodges Mrs Elden Hodges Memphis, Tenn

Fremont Man Visits Allen Family for Three Months

Sam Jones of Fremont Texas will spend the next three months in Allen visiting his son and daughter in law Delphia Jones and his sisters Mrs. Vince Hensler and Miss Minerva Jones and his brother Jim Jones.

Sam Jones Fremont Tex Allen Delphia Jones Vince Hensler Minerva Jones Jim Jones

Oklahoma City Visit and Duncan Weekend Guests

Mr and Mrs Virgil Ramsey and daughter Virginia visited in Oklahoma City Monday. Guests visiting Mr and Mrs Walker Miller include their son and his family Timmy Miller and children Michael and Tee of West Columbia Texas and a daughter and her family Don Brown and daughters Karen and Nita of Duncan. Mr and Mrs C D Taylor and son David of Duncan were weekend guests of Mrs Taylor s mother Mrs Emma Gilmore and a sister Mrs Ethel McCormick.

Virgil Ramsey Virginia Oklahoma City Walker Miller Timmy Miller Michael Tee West Columbia Tex Don Brown Karen Nita Duncan C. D. Taylor David of Mrs. Taylor Emma Gilmore Ethel McCormick

Gladston Kidwells Stay With Mrs Claude Kidwell

Mr and Mrs Gladston Kidwell of Lindsay visited over the weekend with Mrs Claude Kidwell, the groom's mother, at her home.

Mrs. Gladston Kidwell Lindsay Claude Kidwell

Snook Chiles Family Returns Home From Hot Springs Vacation

Mr and Mrs Snook Chiles and their children came home Friday after a vacation at Hot Springs.

Ark and Pawhuska Picnic at Sunset Lake

Mrs Dora Yates visits with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Melton Williams at Wilson. They also picnicked at Sunset Lake in Ark and Pawhuska.

Dora Yates Mrs. Melton Williams Wilson

Walker Family Weekend Visit Spans Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Charlie Walker spent the weekend in Oklahoma City visiting their daughter and her family Mr and Mrs Melton Clark and also visited sons and their families Mr and Mrs Leo Walker and Mr and Mrs Richard Walker.

Charlie Walker Jo Ann Kay Oklahoma City Melton Clark Leo Walker Richard Walker

Visiting relatives gather at Tillery home

Mrs. Eda Tillery hosts her daughter Mrs. Lucille Dasner, a grandson and his family Mr. and Mrs. Robert Meadows and Sharon Gail of Oklahoma City, and a granddaughter and her family Mr. and Mrs. Joe Simeons with Dorma and Debra of Hartford Conn.

Eda Tillery Lucille Dasner Robert Meadows Sharon Gail Oklahoma City Joe Simeons Dorma and Debra Hartford Conn

Poole visitors host at Stone Wall residence

Mr and Mrs J C Poole visited the W C Poole home on a Sunday afternoon, staying for a late afternoon call at the Stone Wall residence.

J. C. Poole Stonewall W.C. Poole

Jones Couple Return From Texas Visit And Reunion

Mr and Mrs Delphia Jones returned home from Flemont Texas where they visited Sam Jones and sister Mrs John Turner in Silverton They attended a teacher and student reunion on July 3 with seven hundred people registered Over two days five hundred were served at noon Sunday by a catering service from Lubock Texas The Joneses said they had a wonderful time visiting old friends and relatives

Delphia Jones Flemont Tex Jones Sam Jones John Turner Silverton Lubock Joneses

Jones family visits grandmother during state convention week

Phillip and Darrell Jones of Duncan visited their grandmother Mrs Ora McPhearson while their parents Mr and Mrs Guy Jones attended the Church of God State Convention at Broken Arrow during the past week.

Phillip and Darrell Jones Duncan Ora McPhearson Guy Jones Church of God Broken Arrow

Sunday guest at Mrs. Vada Shatswell’s home

Mrs. Esther Williams of Ada was the Sunday guest of Mrs. Vada Shatswell.

Vada Shatswell Esther Williams Ada

Fleming Family Visited Wetumka Relatives Over Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Fleming and family of Wetumka were weekend guests of Mrs. Fleming's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Y. Muse.

R. G. Fleming Wetumka

Moss Family to Visit Houston relatives

Mrs. L. S. Moss and her daughter Wanda Paul departed Monday for Houston Texas to visit Mrs. Moss’s daughter and her family Mr. and Mrs. Mackey Johnson.

Mrs J H Ashlock Admitted To P S Hospital Holdenville

Mrs J H Ashlock was admitted to P S Hospital in Holdenville on Sunday. The report notes her admission status and location without further details.

J. H. Ashlock P&s Hospital Holdenville

Mrs Grace Rowe and Mrs Howard Jared Visit in Valley View

Mrs Grace Rowe and Mrs Howard Jared visited Mrs Jar ed's sister Mrs Dave Gray in Valley View Hospital on Monday.

Grace Rowe Howard Jared Mrs. Jared Dave Gray Valley View Hospital

Pastor Ruth Elliott Accepts New Church Post

Mrs. Ruth Elliott pastor of the Church of God of Prophecy has accepted a church at Sulpulpa with her husband S. J. Elliott. They will leave in August after seven years with the Church of God at Allen. The note laments the loss to Allen and welcomes Sul Pulpa's gain.

Ruth Elliott Church of God of Prophecy Sulpulpa S. J. Elliott Church of God At Allen

Wallace Wigleys Host Relatives From Texas

Over the weekend Mrs. W E Snyder reports Mrs Ora Mae Baker and sons Bob and Gary of Wayne and cousin Mrs Mike Bridges with Mr Bridges Pat and Linda of Dallas Texas visiting the Wallace Wigleys. They attended a Watson family reunion at Pauls Valley Park with about 89 people present.

W. E. Snyder Wallace Wigleys Wigley Ora Mae Baker Bob Gary Wayne Mike Bridges Bridges Pat Linda Dallas Tex Wigleys Watsons Pauls Valley Park

Thompson and Rhynes Attend Texoma Lodge Square Dance

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. Willard Rhynes of Stonewall attended a square dance at Texoma Lodge Friday evening.

Bill Thompson Willard Rhynes Stonewall Texoma Lodge

Brower Family on Leave Visits Grandparents

Mr. and Mrs. Doyie Brower and children Linda and D. E. Brower of Tulsa are spending two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Lackey and Janelle. Mr. Brower, with his infantry unit, is on maneuvers at Fort Sam Houston Texas.

Doyie Brower Linda D. E Tulsa Bryan Lackey Janelle Mr. Brower Ft. Sam Houston Texas

Mrs Canada Recovers After Major Surgery at Valley View

Mrs. Fred Canada of Oklahoma City underwent major surgery Friday at Valley View Hospital and was reported doing fine Monday. She had stayed with her parents in Ada for treatment by an Ada doctor. Mr. Canada took vacation to be present. The couple’s children Linda and Larry are staying with Grover Canada in Ravia for now.

Fred Canada Oklahoma City Valley View Hospital

Townsend Family Vacation Guests At Grandparents

Visiting Mr and Mrs Harovid Townsend from Sunday to Wednesday are their daughter Mrs Jerry Hadley and Mr Hadley with Tad of Wichita Falls Texas on vacation. Their son Buster is already with the grandparents having arrived earlier after school let out.

Harovid Townsend Jerry Hadley Hadley Tad Wichita Falls Tex Buster Townsends

Skeiths Await Son’s Homecoming From Pakistan

The J. A. Skeiths announce their son Don will return home in about three months from July 11 after a year’s absence in Pakistan.

J. A. Skeiths Don Pakistan

Soldier’s Letter Hints Return for 30 Days Before Deploying to Formosa

He says he will be home only 30 days before leaving again for Formosa for another year of service. He is collecting souvenirs to send, choosing a camel saddle for his dad, who is seeking a saddle-broken, smooth mouthed camel for sale.

Formosa

Mrs Whitwell Visits Family in Lamar

Mrs Susan Whitwell left Sunday for a visit with her daughter Mrs Dick Whitfield and family and a son Arthur Whitwell at Lamar.

Susan Whitwell Dick Whitfield Arthur Whitwell Lamar

Local youth group travels west to Olympic tryouts

Bill Corbin returns from a West Coast trip where he attended Olympic tryouts. He stayed as a guest of Jack Shipe of Ada and worked with Ada youths employed at Disneyland this summer. He calls the jet travel experience “a blast” and praises the trip highly.

Bill Corbin West Coast Jack Shipe Ada Disneyland

Harris couple visits Mansfield Arkansas to reconnect

Mr and Mrs Luther Harris spent the weekend in Mansfield Arkansas visiting his sister Mrs Esther Stone. They grew up there and were married there and also looked up old friends and neighbors. They traveled with their daughter Mrs Floyd Byrd.

Luther Harris Mansfield Ark Esther Stone Cromwell Floyd Byrd

Phillips family visits and extended Kinfolk trip

Mr. and Mrs. Rolard Phillip and her father O W Brashears visited friends Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Harrell of Ahloso. They spent Sunday in Coalgate with Mrs. W D Maddox. Floyd Brashears of Grand Prairie Texas collected his father to visit with his daughter and Roland Phillips family. The Phillips plan a Wednesday vacation to visit their children and families. During that trip Brashears will visit Earl Brashears and family in Saginaw Texas.

Rolard Phillip O. W. Brashears Clifford Harrell Ahloso Harrell the Phillips Coalgate W. D. Maddox Floyd Brashears Grand Praire Tex Roland Phillips Mr. Brashears Earl Saginaw

Family visit extends from Mt. Pleasant Texas to home

Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Ryan and their son Duane with his wife and child returned from Mt. Pleasant Texas where they visited Mrs. Garner and her daughter Mrs. Tidmore and family. Mrs. Garner accompanied them home for several days’ stay.

B. B. Ryan Duane Mt. Pleasant Tex

Frantz Family Visites Sister in Wynnewood

Mr and Mrs Charles Frantz and their Wynnewood home family spent Sunday in town with Mrs Nelson Kymes her husband Nelson Ray and daughter Patti.

Charles Frantz Wynnewood Nelson Kymes Mr. Kymes Patti Nelson Ray

Mrs Nan Foresee Visists Shawnee to See Son Toni

Mrs Nan Foresee has been in Shawnee since Thursday visiting her son Toni Foresee and his family.

Nan Foresee Shawnee Toni Foresee

Mrs. Boydstun Visits Holdenville Family in Week

Mrs. O. J. Boydstun of Holdenville visits her son E. T. Boydstun and family including Darlene this week, staying at their home.

O. J. Boydstun Holdenville E. T. Boydstun

Deitch Family Plans Brief Midwest East Coast Visit

Mr and Mrs John Deitch with sons Dick and Greg leave their Johnstown New York home for a cross country trip stopping in Oklahoma City to visit sister in laws and Philadelphia to see relatives en route. Dick aims to enroll at Oklahoma University next year after high school graduation.

John Deitch Greg Alice Townsend Townsend Johnstown N.Y John Olberding Oklahoma City C. T. Chesnut Philadelphia Deitch Oklahoma Will Rogers Field Nell Townsend Our State Oklahoma University

Family visit spans train ride treat for children

Mrs. R. S. Christian and family arrived in Seminole by train with daughter Becky and granddaughter Linda Laughery from Stinnett Texas. They were greeted by Mrs. J. A. Skeith and Mrs. Betty Cooke with Sandy from Albuquerque New Mexico. The group then visited in Tulsa with brother Jack and his family.

R. S. Christian Becky Linda Laughery Stinnett, Tes Seminole J. A. Skeith Betty Cooke Sandy Albuquerque N. M Tulsa Jack

Weekend House Party Garners Wide Family Attendance

Mr. and Mrs. Don Barrick hosted a full house with relatives from Rogers Arkansas Springdale and Ada. Guests included Mrs Eual Cox and daughters Avyonne and Judy Kay, Avyonne Wen dell Tisdale and son Nicky, Freddie Taylor and daughter Dana, Mrs Barrick's brother Arlie Johnson and Mrs Johnson, Tony Grant and Arlie Jr of Ada.

Don Barrick Eual Cox Avyonne Judy Kay Rogers, Arrk Wendell Tisdale Nicky Springdale, Ark Barrick Freddie Taylor Dana

Enis Family Heads Separate Trips After Saturday Split

Mr and Mrs J D Enis with Mike and Karen split into teams Saturday morning and drove off in different directions. Mrs Enis and Karen headed for McAlester where they pursued separate plans.

J. D. Enis Mike Karen Mrs. Enis McAlester

Enis family transports elderly relatives home from hospital

Mrs Ida Dunlap, 84, was picked up after two weeks at General Hospital. Mr Enis and Mike drove to Oklahoma City to visit Charley Hall, long time patient at McBride Clinic, and Mrs Hall. They then returned to Wilburton with Mrs Dunlap to reunite patients with their homes. The Enis family spent Sunday visiting relatives before heading home.

Dearman Family Plans Texoma Lake Outing

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Dearman and Carol with guests Mr and Mrs Travis Majors and Mike of Muskogee travel to Texoma Lodge for a three day outing at Catfish Bay including swimming boating and skiing. Thursday visitors will be Mr and Mrs J R Majors and daughters Janis and Karen of Kansas City Kansas. Mr Majors is executive director of the Family Service Agency in Kansas City. Mrs Dearman praises his vocation and the help her husband provides.

Kenneth Dearman Carol Travis Majors Mike Muskogee Texoma Lodge Catfish Bay The Dearmans J. R. Majors Daughers Janis Karen Kansas City Kan Majors

Hawkins Family Visit Ties Ada Roots to California

Mr. and Mrs. S. V. Hawkins and their son Ray from Santa Rosa California stayed with Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Dela plain in the area. Hawkins formerly taught at McLish school and was active in Boy Scout work while Mrs. Hawkins now teaches in Santa Rosa. She was Emma Holley of Ada.

S. V. Hawkins Ray Santa Rosa Calif J. L. Delaplain Hawkins Fittstown McLish School Emma Holley Ada

Taylors Return Home From Visit In Petersburg Ind

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Taylor along with Ronny and Linda concluded a visit with Mr and Mrs Walter Graper and prepared to travel back to their Petersburg Indiana home on Tuesday.

Kenneth Taylor Ronny Linda Inlaw Walter Graper Petersburg Ind

Hunters Visit Nixa Then Return Home

Mr and Mrs A J Hunter and daughters Margie Lynn and Jenae spent a month in Nixa Missouri and returned Sunday. They visited their parents Mr and Mrs C A Hunter and Mr and Mrs Alva Aleshire and Randy in the area, then brought the daughters home and stayed a few days with their son before leaving again.

A. J. Hunter Margie Lynn Janae Nixa C. A. Hunter Alva Aleshire Randy

Whidden Family Ends Tampa Visit with Burns Guests

Mr and Mrs C C Whidden and their three children of Tampa Florida concluded a visit with Mr and Mrs Vernon Burns and Ther on and left on Wednesday after spending time in town.

C. C. Whidden Tampa Fila Vernon Burns Theron

Women of Methodist Church Hold Monday Work Session

The Methodist Church women met early Monday for a work session as cool weather persisted. Rev. James Hardwick and his family plan to move into the parsonage next Monday, with preparations including a deep freeze setup and converting a classroom into a pastor's study. Visitors included James Posy and Mrs. Posy of Roswell and their mother Mrs. T. J. Posy Ada.

Methodist Church James Hardwick John Brents James Posy

Sunday Guests Attend Brown Family Event

Sunday visitors at Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Brown included Mrs. Vernon White of Anaheim California, the sister, and the couple's parents Mr. and Mrs. Ab Davis.

Calvin Brown Vernon White Annaheim Calif Ab Davis

Sam Winters Hosts Visiting Relatives This Weekend

The Sam Winters welcomed guests arriving Friday Mrs Clara Ladd of Yuba California and her mother Mrs J S Clayton Bethany. Saturday arrival was Mrs Anna Stanford of Ft Smith Arkansas who will stay longer for a visit.

Sam Winters Mrs. Winter Clara Ladd Yuba Calif J. S. Clayton Bethany Winter Anna Stanford Ft. Smith Ark

Pattons Tour Juarez Mexico Then Stop in El Paso

Mr and Mrs W E Patton and daughter Judy returned from a vacation to Juarez Mexico. They stayed with cousins Frank and Mrs Bullock in Eunice New Mexico overnight then toured Carlsbad Caverns and El Paso sights including the courthouse jail two bull fight arenas and markets. The Rio Grande was green from the rainy season.

W. E. Patton Judy Jaurez Mexico Frank Bullock Mr. Patton Eunice N. M Carlsbad Caverras el Paso Tex Juarez Rio Grande

Ada man E A Hambleton dies at 79

E A Hambleton of Ada died recently at age 79. He lived in the area during the boom years and worked for Carter Oil Company before retiring. The Hambletons were well remembered by neighbors, with children attending McLish school and the family active in the Methodist Church.

E. A. Hambleton Ada Hambletons Carter Oil Company McLish School Methodist Church

Ada guests visit Booths with Veach and Bouse kin

Visiting Friday were Mrs. Booth’s parents Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Veach of Ada and sister and brother in law Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bouse and son William of Stillwater.

Au revoir dinner honors Marine Sgt. Charles Taylor

Mr and Mrs Homer Jumper hosted a farewell dinner at their north of Fittstown home for their son in law Master Sgt Charles Taylor his wife Mrs Taylor and their 18 month old son Jimmy The Taylors will travel from Oklahoma City to Brooklyn then Germany where he will be stationed overseas for three years Also present were Harlon Bishop and family and Leonard Jumper and family both from Modesto California with their respective relatives

Homer Jumper Au Revoir Fittstown Charles Taylor Taylor Jimmy Sgt U. S. Marine Corps Washington, D. C Oklahoma City Brooklyn N. Y New York

Whitmire Family Returns Home From Odessa Visit

Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Whitmire and John left Thursday to return to Odessa Texas. They had stayed with his brother M. W. Whitmire Jr and Mrs Whitmire since Tuesday. Accompanying them was Jimmy Whitmire Jr the latter's son who has been with relatives in and around Odessa the past five weeks.

H. C. Whitmire John Odessa Tex M. W. Whitmire Jr

Walker Couple Vacation Plans Mention Arkansas Trips

Rev. and Mrs. John R. Walker are away on vacation with uncertain plans to visit points in Arkansas before returning. They expect to be home before Sunday, July 17, while Carl Jackson, a local layman, filled the pulpit during the absence.

John R. Walker Arkansas Carl Jackson Wal Ker

Picnic Honors Brents Family Across Ada and Fittstown

A Monday evening gathering at Platt National Park Sulphur welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Brents and their sons Frank and Bruce visiting relatives in Ada and Fittstown from Booker Texas. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. John Brents with family members including Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Glenn and children from Healdton and Mrs. Tony Newcomb with three children plus Ada visitor Betty Kay Arbaugh.

Buddy Brents Frank Bruce Ada and Fittstown Booker, Tex Platt National Park John Brents Elmer Glenn Healdton Tony Newcomb Betty Kay Arbaugh Ada

Local Visits Highlight Milo Pennington Family Friends

Ada residents Mr and Mrs John Bolen join Mrs Mozelle Rogers Patsy of Berkeley and E C Caviner H R visiting Milo Pennington home. Visitors include Henry Little Claude Roles and more. Calvin Pennington Enid spent time with Milo Pennington while laying pump house blocks and planning roof and door.

John Bolen Ada Mozelle Rogers Patsy Berkeley Calif E. C. Caviner H. R Alvie Pennington Gaar Corner Clarice Pennington Karl Wade Ruby Dryden Milo Pennington Henry Little Claude Roles Watonga Leo Clay Waden Brown Oklahoma City Orin Clay Alma Maddox Francis Taylor Everett Junior Calvin Pennington Enid Manley Maddox Calvin

Isaacs Guests of Gray Family for Wednesday Dinner

Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs were guests at the dinner hosted by their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray on Wednesday.

Mrs. W. N. Isaacs Mrs Vernon Gray

Ada Weekly Renewal Sought by Mrs. Ollie Tucker

Mrs. Ollie Tucker files for renewal of the Ada Weekly for another year, seeking to continue the publication's service to the community.

Ollie Tucker Ada

Martins Welcome Richard Allen as New Baby Boy

Vernon and his sister visit Arlis and Mrs Martin and their new baby boy Richard Allen a week old. The Martins already have two girls.

Vernon Arlis Martin Richard Allen Martins

Mrs. Clara Chandler Visits Sister in Stratford

Mrs. Clara Chandler and her children of Stratford spent Friday visiting her sister Mrs. Pearl Gray and family.

Clara Chandler Stratford Pearl Gray

Mrs Mozelle Rogers Visits Lamb Family On Thursday

Mrs Mozelle Rogers and Patsy visited her uncle Mr Ray Lamb and his wife Thursday, sharing time with the Lambs in their home.

Willie Isaacs Visits With Glen Dryden on Sunday

Willie Isaacs spent a while visiting with Glen Dryden on Sunday in a casual call that highlighted their ongoing friendship and recent activities.

Drydens Treat Peggy Pevehouse and family in Shawnee visit

Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden and Miss Ruby Dryden took Mrs Peggy Pevehouse and children to the Gibson home in Shawnee Tuesday. They stopped for a picnic and shopped downtown. Peggy left for home Friday. The Drydens and Peggy Pevehouse with her children from Berkeley and Mrs June Henry and daughter of Ada visited Miss Ruby Dryden and Glen and had homemade ice cream Monday evening.

Frank Dryden Ruby Dryden Peggy Pevehouse Elmer Gibson Shawnee Peggy Berkeley Calif June Henry Ada Glen

Caviner Family Visit Ends With Berkeley Return

E. C. Caviner and H. R. took his daughter Mrs. Mozelle Rogers and Patsy to Oklahoma City on Saturday. They spent the night with Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Little. Mrs. Caviner returned home Sunday. Mrs. Rogers and Patsy left for Berkeley California after three weeks with the father and relatives.

E. C. Caviner H.R Mozelle Rogers Patsy Oklahoma City Bruce Little

Families Visit in Sulphur Steadily This Week

Florence Isaacs and Ruby Dryden spent Sunday in Sulphur with Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray and family who have camped there the past week. Mr and Mrs Fred Gray and children and Mr and Mrs Jake Chandler and family visited them Friday night.

Florence Isaacs Ruby Dryden Vernon Gray Fred Gray Jake Chandler

Tucker couple runs Vernon Grays dairy during vacation

Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Tucker manage the Vernon Grays dairy in their absence while the owners are away on vacation.

M. R. Tucker Vernon Grays

Short news from Oklahoma City visit

A writer reports a brief news update from Oklahoma City where they are visiting daughter and the newborn granddaughter. The note explains the visit will be short and hopes to return with more coverage next time.

Oklahoma City

Suttons Open Vegetable Stand Across From Ward Grocery

Willis and Mrs Sutton run a vegetable stand across the highway from Ward Grocery and have started selling snow cones. Stop by to discover what offerings they have available.

Willis Sutton Ward

Seen-Bert and Robert Jones paint at Ward home and store

Seen Bert and Robert Jones worked on the home and store building of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ward. Mr. and Mrs. J L Coley and son of McComb visited their daughter and the Ward household on Friday.

Bert Robert Jones Herman Ward J. L. Coley McComb

Mrs Lee Farmer Receives Two Rugs

Homer seen leaving town Friday morning with rugs claimed by Mrs Lee Farmer. The note questions whether the rugs were a surprise and who provided them.

Melton Fails to Find Vernon Gray at Home Friday

A. L. Melton called on Vernon Gray Friday evening but did not find him at his residence, leaving no further information available.

A. L. Melton Vernon Gray

Sunday Dinner Guests From Stratford Shawnee and Sulphur

Mr and Mrs Doyle Bittle and Linda of Stratford joined Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer for Sunday dinner. Wayne Farmer and Rhonda Ada. John Webster and Ronnie of Shawnee. Lavern Farmer and Randy also attended. Hubert Parkins and his girls from Sulphur visited Lee Farmer's parents recently.

Doyle Bittle Linda Stratford Wayne Farmer Rhonda Ada John Webster Ronnie Shawnee

Mrs. Ruby Wood Visits Lambs Friday Evening

Mrs. Ruby Wood spent Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Lamb and their children at their home.

Ruby Wood Clifford Lamb

Visit to Villines and Friends Highlights Mississippi Trips

Visiting Mrs. John Villines and daughter-in-law Mrs. Zula Villines of Pearson Saturday. They also visited Bert Strange and Mrs. Alvie Burden of Mc Comb.

W. N. Isaacs John Villines Zula Villines Pearson Bert Strange Alvie Burden McComb

Mercer Family Visit Details Then Return to Fort Worth

Mr and Mrs James Paul Mercer and children from Fort Worth Texas visited relatives in Oklahoma City and Blanchard Oklahoma from June 28 to July 10. They stayed with A H Mercer Sr and Jr and M E Mercer families and Delbert McHurin. James returned to Fort Worth with his wife and kids after the trip.

James Paul Mercer Jimmie and Jerry Ft. Worth Tex A. H. Mercer Sr Oklahoma City A. H. Mercer Jr M. E. Mercer James Delbert McHurin Blanchard

Pennington Family Visits and Local Calls Across Ada Area

Vineta Pennington and nieces Connie Clay Rosie Jane and Debbie Pennington of Enid spent Thursday with Miss Ruby Dryden. Mrs Verniece Dryden and Miss Ruby Dryden visited Mr and Mrs Essel Magar of Stratford Friday. Mrs Mozelle Rogers and Pat of Berkeley California called on Miss Ruby Dryden Wednesday evening before moviegoing in Ada. Willie and Florence Isaacs visited Saturday evening with Glen and Ruby Dryden and Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington.

Vineta Pennington Connie Clay Rosie Jane Debbie Pennington Enid Ruby Dryden Verniece Dryden Essel Magar Stratford Mozelle Rogers Pat Berkeley Calif Ada Willie Florence Isaacs Glen Milo Pennington

Daughters Visit in Oklahoma City for Independence Weekend

Daughters of Oklahoma City came down July 3 to spend the Independence Day weekend with his mother, Mrs. A. H. Mercer Sr. They all visited some with Mr. and Mrs. Longie Dowling, who lives near Sulphur.

Daughters Oklahoma City A. H. Mercer Sr Longie Dowling

July Fourth Visit Details In Local Homes

Mrs Grant Johnson and May visited a while on July 4 with Mr and Mrs Frank Harber and children. Mrs Evert Summers and Mack spent Tuesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Virgil Haines in Union Hill.

Grant Johnson May Frank Harber Evert Summers Mack Virgil Haines Union Hill

Visitors from Roff and Johnson home Wednesday morning

Mrs Soutee from near Roff visited the Johnson home Wednesday morning with Mrs Grant Johnson and May. In the afternoon Mr and Mrs Joe Thompson of Roff were visitors in the Johnson home.

Richard Soutee Roff Grant Johnson May Joe Thompson Johnson Home

Fourth of July Guests At McDaniel Home

Guests included Dennis McDaniel and Darla Jo of Oklahoma City. Harliss Miller and family of Ada visited. Orlan Dees and Linda joined Leroy and Lola McDaniel with LaWana and Phaugha for the holiday gathering.

Leroy McDaniel Alvis LaWana Phaugha Dennis McDaniel Darla Jo Oklahoma City Harliss Miller Ada Orlan Dees Linda

Neville Pennington Competes In Ada Bowling Night

Neville Pennington went bowling in Ada Tuesday night with local participants. The event showed steady scores as participants aimed for high marks.

Mrs Naomi Tiner Vacationing in Western Oklahoma

Mrs. Naomi Tiner is visiting friends and relatives in western Oklahoma during a vacation period.

Naomi Tiner Oklahoma

Ada Visit Finds Mrs Christina Martin at Dentist

Mrs Christina Martin was in Ada Tuesday to see her dentist.

Christina Martin Ada

Summers Family Anticipates Joe Summers Return

Mrs. Sampson Summers of Roff visits Mrs. Evert Summers and Mack as they await the return of Joe Summers this weekend. Joe spent two years in the United States Army and has been stationed at Ft. Lewis Washington for the past year.

Mrs Clariece Pennington Har rell Gene and Karl Wade visit Inez Pennington

Mrs Inez Pennington received a Wednesday visit from Mrs Clariece Pennington Har rell Gene and Karl Wade. The gathering noted kinship ties and friendly call in the local community.

Clariece Pennington Harrell Gene Karl Wade Inez Pennington

George Tiner Visits Joe Mad dox Wednesday Morning

George Tiner visited Joe Mad dox on Wednesday morning according to the readable fragment. The note implies a casual meeting between the individuals at an unspecified location.

Hendersons of Lightning Ridge Visit Mercer Family

Mr and Mrs Bert Henderson of Lightning Ridge spent Thursday evening with Mrs A H Mercer Sr They were welcomed as visitors and shared conversation during the visit at her home.

Bert Henderson Lightning Ridge A. H. Mercer Sr

Ada visit with Mrs Stafford notes Cheryl’s dental check

Mrs Dale Melton and Cheryl visited Mrs W L Stafford in Ada Tuesday afternoon. While in Ada Cheryl went to the dentist for a check up.

Dale Melton Cheryl W. L. Stafford Ada

May Johnson Visits Griffths and Thompson Family

Miss May Johnson visited early Friday with Mrs. and Mrs. Alice L Griffiths. May and her mother were afternoon visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Thompson in Roff.

May Johnson Alice L. Griffith May Joe Thompson Roff

Ada visitor calls on Dale Melton and Cheryl

Mrs. Margaret Stettler of Ada visited Mrs. Dale Melton and Cheryl last Wednesday morning.

Margaret Stettler Ada Dale Melton Cheryl

Jackson family back from Somerton visit

Mr and Mrs B B Jackson along with Bob Rita and Patricia returned home Friday night after spending the past week visiting relatives in Somerton Arizona.

B. B. Jackson Bob Rita Patricia Somerton Ariz

Summerses visit Mrs. Summers and Mack on Friday

Mr and Mrs Eugene Summers of Gaar Corner were Friday evening visitors of Mrs Evert Summers and Mack.

Eugene Summers Gaar Corner Evert Summers Mack

Visit with Mr and Mrs Alva Johnson Ends Friday Night

A brief note records a visit with Mr and Mrs Alva Johnson that continued until bedtime on Friday night.

Grant Johnson May Alva Johnson

Weekend Guests From Texas and Oklahoma

The group spent Saturday night with Mrs. A H Mercer Sr and others, including Mr and Mrs Claude Young and David, Mr and Mrs J L Nugent of Denton Texas, Mr and Mrs M E Mercer, Jane Marcia and Sharon of Oklahoma City. The M E Mercer family left early Sunday morning to return home while the Texas guests remained through Sunday.

A. H. Mercer Sr Claude Young David J. L. Nugent Denton, Tex M. E. Mercer Jane Marcia Sharon Oklahoma City Texas

First Baptist Church Stratford Plans Sulphur Picnic

A group from the First Baptist Church in Stratford will picnic in Sulphur on Tuesday. Cheryl's Sunday school class sponsors the outing and attendees include Miss Bobbie Jones Dorothy Skaggs Trecia Dashier Nancy Parker Marilyn Reed Eulanda Smith and Mrs Hazel Brundridge Mrs Sybel Reed and Mrs Marie Smith, all of Stratford.

Dale Melton Cheryl First Baptist Church Stratford Bobbie Jones Dorothy Skaggs Trecia Dashier Nancy Parker Marilyn Reed Eulanda Smith Hazel Brundridge Sybel Reed Marie Smith

Miss Sue Snipes Visits Grandparents in Cushing

Miss Sue Snipes of Cushing arrived Saturday for a visit with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Snipes and Wanda.

Miss Sue Snipes of Cushing Mrs. O. F. Snipes Wanda

Roff visitors share Saturday evening

Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Cantwell with Sharon and Herschel of Roff visited Saturday evening with Mrs. Evert Summers and Mack and their houseguests, Mrs. Sampson Summers.

Leroy Cantwell Sharon and Herschel of Roff Evert Summers Mack Sampson Summers

Visit list notes Sunday gatherings in multiple towns

The report lists Mr and Mrs Paul Camer in Lindsay and Mr and Mrs Claude Lee in Lindsay along with Mr and Mrs Mack Gillham and Ronald in Maysville visiting Sunday with unspecified hosts and activities.

Dale Melton Cheryl Paul Cameron Claude Lee Lindsay Mack Gillham Ronald Maysville

Pampa Family Visits James Household Saturday Night

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Grider and family of Pampa Texas visited Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. J C James and Mary.

Lewis Grider Pampa, Tex J. C. James Mary

Griffiths Visit Over Independence Day Weekend

Correction notes Jack Griffith was not with his family the Independence Day weekend but visited last weekend. His wife and family remain here for a week, Mrs. Griffith tending chores at her parents home, while Alva Johnson’s family vacation in California with Ima Jean Velta and coast relatives. Before departure Sunday the Johnsons served homemade ice cream to a group including Jack Griffith family and Ft Worth friends and relatives.

Jack Griffith Teresa Royce Edith Cheryl Ft. Worth Richard Soutee Willie Rebecca Janie Karen Lisa Grant Johnson May

Bowling Couples in Ada Friday Night

Mr and Mrs Wayne Pennington and Bobbi and Mr and Mrs Dale Melton and Cheryl along with George Tiner Neville Pennington and Alvis McDaniel went bowling in Ada on Friday night.

Wayne Pennington Bobbi Dale Melton Cheryl George Tiner Neville Pennington Alvis McDaniel Ada

Snipes and Wanda Referred as Hunt and Autell Family Names

O. F. Snipes and Wanda are identified as Mrs. Lillian Hunt and boys co. Dewey and Mrs. Bob Autell of Center.

O. F. Snipes Wanda Lillian Hunt Boys Co. Dewey Bob Autell Center

Ada visitors meet J C James and Mary on Sunday

Mrs. Cressie McKinney and Mrs. Lottie McClure and Pat, all of Ada, visited Mr. and Mrs. J. C. James and Mary Sunday.

Cressie McKinney Lottie McClure Pat Ada J. C. James Mary Sunday

Mr and Mrs George Tiner Bowl in Ada Saturday Night

Mr. and Mrs. George Tiner attended a bowling outing in Ada on Saturday night, enjoying the lanes and camaraderie.

McGee and Griffiths Share Friday Evening Visit

Mr and Mrs J L McGee visited Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Alvie L Griffith.

J. L. McGee Alvie L. Griffith

Mrs Hodges and friends visit Mrs Summers and Mack

Mrs Ola Hodges joined Phyllis and Roberta for a Sunday afternoon visit with Mrs Evert Summers and Mack in the household gathering.

Ola Hodges Phyllis Roberta

Hayden Hu Smyes Visit With Griffin Family

Mrs and Mrs Hayden M Hu smes of Lexington spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Alvie L Griffith.

Hayden M. Husmes of Lexington Alvie L. Griffith

Family Visit and Ada Shopping Outing Noted

Caude Horsley and granddaughter Cheryl Melton visited Roscoe Horsley Irene Gardner and Essie Morphew with Jo Friday. They were joined by Sybel Reed of Stratford and continued their day Thursday shopping in Ada.

Caude Horsley Cheryl Melton Roscoe Horsley Irene Gardner Charles Essie Morphew Sybel Reed Stratford Dale Melton Cheryl Ada

Mrs Alma Maddox Visits Friends on Monday

Mrs Alma Maddox visited Mrs Ethel Varnadore and Mrs Della Maddox and Wes Monday for a social call.

Alma Maddox Ethel Varnadore Della Maddox Wes

Johnsons Visit Andrews Family on Sunday Morning

Mr and Mrs John Johnson of Andrews Texas visited a white Sunday morning with his grandmother and aunt Mrs Grant Johnson and May.

John Johnson Andrews, Tex Grant Johnson May

Stanfield and Dunns Host Sulphur Picnic

Mr and Mrs J S Stanfield with grandsons Doug and Kevin and Mr and Mrs John Dunn and Don enjoyed a picnic at Sulphur Sunday.

J. S. Stanfield Doug Kevin John Dunn Don

Family group travels by air to Oklahoma City and California

A group accompanied Mrs. Jack Griffith and children to Ada on Sunday afternoon then escorted Mr. and Mrs. Alva Johnson to the airport. They boarded a plane to Oklahoma City and continued to California.

Grant Johnson May Jack Griffith Ada Alva Johnson Oklahoma City California

Fort Worth Families Visit During Fourth Holiday

Mrs. Alva Johnson and Mrs. Jack Griffith with children from Fort Worth spent time with Mrs. Grant Johnson and May during the Fourth festivities.

Mrs Christine Martin Visits Verna McCurdy Thursday

Mrs Christine Martin visited Mrs Verna McCurdy on Thursday in a friendly domestic encounter. The meeting took place at an unspecified location with no additional events reported.

Christine Martin Verna McCurdy

Mrs Alma Maddox and Mrs Frances Taylor Visit Parish Chapel

Mrs Alma Maddox and Mrs Frances Taylor visited Mrs Virgie Pennington of Parish Chapel on Wednesday. They called on the parish resident for a social visit and conversation.

Alma Maddox Frances Taylor Virgie Pennington

Ice Cream Visit With Stratford Friends Saturday Night

Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore and Ruthie visited Mr and Mrs L E Ballard and Mark in Stratford where the group made ice cream on Saturday night.

Ed Varnadore Ruthie

Mrs Merl Jackson and Daughter Visit Texas City Cousins

Mrs Merl Jackson and daughter Elia Mer of Texas City Texas and Mrs Mittie Barnes of Center visited Mr and Mrs J C Martin Sunday afternoon. Mrs Jackson and Mrs Martin are cousins.

Merl Jackson El’a Mer Texas City Tex Mittie Barnes Center J. C. Martin Jackson Mrs. Martin

Sunday Evening Visit With Ada Guests

Sunday evening visitors of Mrs. A. H. Mercer Sr. included Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Fowler and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Slocum all of Ada.

A. H. Mercer Sr L. J. Fowler Roy Slocum Ada

Claude Horsley Car Check In Ada Morning

Claude Horsley was in Ada Monday morning having his car checked.

Claude Horsley Ada

New granddaughter Johnna Kay born to Patton family

Mr and Mrs J A Patton of Oklahoma City welcomed a baby girl July 6 named Johnna Kay at St Anthony s Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Amon Patton of Stratford and Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs. Vernon Gray family and Florence Isaacs visited in Oklahoma City to see Mrs Dwade Patton in the hospital.

W. N. Isaacs J. A. Patton Oklahoma City Amon Patton Stratford St. Anthony's Hospital Johnna Kay Vernon Gray Florence Isaacs Dwade Patton

Picnic Gathering At Summers Home On Fourth

Mrs. and Mrs. Albert Cassady Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Haines and Robert joined at the Eugene Summers home for a July 4 picnic lunch and visit.

Ada and Roff couples visit Ownby family Sunday

Mr and Mrs Noah Miller of Ada and Mr and Mrs Jeff Fus sell of Roff visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs E V Ownby.

Noah Miller Ada Jeff Fussell Roff E. V. Ownby

Sunday Visitation at Griffith Home

Sunday evening visitors included Mrs. Herbert Griffith and Gene of Roff along with Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Richards of Lightning Ridge, visiting Mr. and Mrs. Alvie Griffith.

Alvie Griffith Herbert Griffith Gene Roff L. L. Richards Lightning Ridge

Maddox Family Visit Traced in Ada

Mrs. Jeffie Maddox and Mrs. Alma Maddox visited Alma's mother Mrs. Amanda Berger and Alma's sister Mrs. Lillie Shock in Ada Saturday.

Jeffie Maddox Alma Maddox Alma Amanda Berger Lillie Shock Ada

July 4 Visit With Stanfields Noted in Ada Family Home

Charles Ownby spent July 4 visiting with Doug and Kevin Stanfield at their grandparents’ Ada home. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Virgil Stanfield and Marcia, all dropping by the brother’s house in the afternoon.

Charles Ownby Doug Kevin Stanfield JS. Stanfield Virgil Stanfield Marcia Ada

Jacksons Visit Relatives in Yuma Arizona

Mr and Mrs B B Jackson and children Bobby Rita and Patricia are visiting relatives and friends in Yuma Ariz for a getaway and family time with local relatives and friends.

B. B. Jackson Bobby Rita Patricia Yuma, Ariz

Martin Children Visit Ada Grandparents This Weekend

Sharon Beth and Mike Martin visited Ada relatives, spending the weekend with Mr and Mrs J C Martin. Mike stayed on to spend the coming week with his grandparents.

Sharon Beth Mike Martin Kenneth Martin Ada J. C. Martin Mike

Horsleys Visit Near Maysville Tuesday Morning

Johnny Horsley of Stratford and Claude Horsley visited Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Horsley and Mrs. Irene Gardner and Charles near Maysville Tuesday morning.

Johnny Horsley Stratford Claude Horsley Roscoe Horsley Irene Gardner Charles Maysville

Death of H. C. Ledford Reported in Oklahoma City

Mrs. Inez Pennington learns of her father H. C. Ledford passing in an Oklahoma City hospital. Ledford had resided in Blanchard. Monday morning Alva Pennington, Mrs. Clarice Pennington, and Karl Wade traveled to Blanchard to be with relatives.

Inez Pennington H. C. Ledford Oklahoma City Ledford Blanchard Alva Pennington Clariece Pennington Karl Wade

Williams Family and Oklahoma Guests Spend Week

Mr and Mrs Joe Williams of San Antonio Texas accompanied by Mrs Emma Munson and Patti and Butch of Oklahoma City spent the week visiting local friends and sightseeing around town.

Joe Williams San Antonio Tex Emma Munson Patti and Butch Oklahoma City

Penning ton and McDaniel couples bowl in Lindsay

Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Karl and Alvis McDaniel went bowling in Lindsay Saturday night.

Neville Pennington Karl Alvis McDaniel Lindsay

Mrs Griffiths and Barbara Visit Ethel Varnadore and Ruth

Mrs Johnnie Griffiths and Barbara visited Mrs Ethel Varnadore and Ruth Monday evening.

Johnnie Griffiths Barbara Ethel Varnadore Ruth

Vaness Families Host Visit Monday Morning

Mrs. Shawn Melton and family of Vaness visited Mrs. Bill Mel ton and family Monday morning.

Shawn Melton Vaness Bill Melton

Emma Munson and others dine with Stratford couple Sunday

Mrs Emma Munson and Patti and Butch of Oklahoma City and Mrs Johnnie Griffiths visited Mr and Mrs George Pollard of Stratford for a Sunday dinner.

Summers Visit With Buck Sweat Family on Fourth

Lula and Don Heath family and sons from Contrahoma visited Buck Sweat grandparents on the Fourth of July. James Briggs and son Gary from Latta joined relatives in the holiday gathering. Knox Sweat and others from Maysville Sacrament o Calif attended with Buck Sweat family. Bud Sweat returned home by plane after the Fourth.

Don Heath Contrahoma Buck Sweat James Briggs Gary Latta Knox Lee Sweat Donnie Connie Donna Maysville Roy Johnston Larry Betsy Hugh Bud) Sweat Sacramento Calif Bud

Social Visit From Stonewall Couple At Byrds

Mrs. Carl Hill and Ronald and Don ald along with John Clifford visited Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Byrd of Stonewall.

Carl Hill Ronald and Donald John Clifford Waldo Byrd Stonewall

Treas Girl Released From Valley View Hospital

Joan Treas daughter of Mr and Mrs Chester Treas was released from Valley View Hospital Saturday after a weeklong stay following injuries from a firecracker. Mrs Jimmy Fredrick of Texarkana extended her visit to assist during Joan’s hospitalization.

Joan Treas Chester Treas Valley View Hospital Jimmy Fredrick Texarkana Joan

Williams Family Weekend Visit Highlights Stillwater

Mr and Mrs Curtis Williams spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Charley Williams as Fred Williams worked during his summer vacation at Stillwater.

Curtis Williams Fred Stillwater Charley Williams

Brooks Family Trip Yields Weekend Visits

Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks spent Friday night in Ada with their daughter. The Brooks returned home Saturday with their son and daughter in law, Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks, Linda and Diane.

Walter Brooks Ada Ralph Wofford the Brooks Inlaw Donald Brooks Linda Diane

John Clifford Celebrates 17th Birthday at Ada Gathering

John Clifford marked his seventeenth birthday with a dinner and homemade ice cream on Sunday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks Linda and Diane of Ada Luke Fortner Mr and Mrs D R Clifford Debra Donnie and Ronnie. John’s birthday is July 11.

John Clifford Donald Brooks Linda Diane Ada Luke Fortner D. R. Clifford Debra Donnie Ronnie John

Debra Clifford Visits Ada With Brooks Family

Debra Kay Clifford is spending a week in Ada with her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks.

Debra Kay Clifford Ada Mrs Donald Brooks

Sun Day School Attendance Noted for Rosco Curlee

Rosco Curlee of Allen and former Lula resident attended Sunday School at the Missionary Baptist Church of Lula last Sunday.

Rosco Curlee Allen Lula Missionary Baptist Church of

Centrahoma Baler Works Weekend Fields Amid Rain

Edgar Cross baled hay for Buck Sweat in Centrahoma and for Chuck Clifford over the weekend. The work stretched to Saturday as rain soaked the crop, though rain was welcome for pastures.

Edgar Cross Centrahoma Buck Sweat Edgar Chuck Clifford

Dickie Clifford Leaves Cast After Foot Treatment

Dickie Clifford returned to the doctor on Friday to have the cast removed from his foot. He remains under the doctor’s care and hasn’t been released yet.

Dickie Clifford

Weekend Visit and Blowout In Stonecipher Circle

Mr and Mrs Eual Walkup with Glenda and Darlene and Mrs Grace Harbin of Savannah spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Doyin Stonecipher. Barbara Darrell and Larry Stonecipher and Dickie Clifford went to the show at Stonewall Saturday. On the way they had a blowout, Dickie stayed the weekend with Darrell.

Eual Glenda Darlene Grace Harbin Savannah Doyin Stonecipher Barbara Darrell Larry Stonecipher Dickie Clifford Stonewall Dickie

Johnston Family Plows Busy After Rain

Paul Johnston farms 60 acres of cotton while Ben Johnston grows 70 acres of cotton and peanuts and other crops. Sam Johnston of Ada plowed for his father Ben on Sunday after the recent rain.

Paul Johnston Ben Johnston Sam Johnston Ada Ben

Ada visitors Warren Scott and Davey Johnston with Darrell Stonecipher

Warren Scott of Ada and Davey Johnston visited Sunday with Darrell Stonecipher, sharing time and conversation during their casual call.

Warren Scott Ada Davey Johnston Darrell Stonecipher

Lula and Tupelo Schools Set July Twenty Fifth Start

Lula grade school and Tupelo school where Lula high pupils attend will start the term on July twenty fifth.

Lula Tupelo School

Karen Wofford Returns Home After Week With Walter Brooks

Karen Wofford returned home Friday after spending a week with Walter Brooks who was ill Sunday and missed Sunday School. Karen lives in the local community.

Walter Brooks Karen Wofford Karen Ada

Treas Family Visit Includes Nancy Folsom at Ahloso

Mr and Mrs J C Treas and Nancy Folsom visited Sunda with his parents Mr and Mrs Jake Treas in Ahloso highlighting a family gathering and kinship ties.

J. C. Treas Nancy Folsom Ahloso Sunda Jake Treas

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Willie Isaacs Glen Dryden Hart Geroge Tiner Joe Maddox Mrs. Dale Melton Geroge Pollard Stratord Lois Clifford
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