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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1925

Page

5

Cream Supper and Visits Mark Week in Lightning Ridge

Mrs Mamye Gadis and other locals visited friends Wednesday and Thursday in Lightning Ridge. Cre am socials at Jack Dunn and Bill Hilliard homes drew many neighbors while Irene Shook and Doris Shook hosted gatherings. Several residents travelled to Dallas and Oklahoma City, with news of illness improvement and weekend hosting among families.

Louie Stewart J. A. Shook Boss Durham Sam Bulloch W. C. Patton Ollie Dyer Dollye Ables Nola Lunsford Bonnie May Kitchens Blanche Cushman Mark Soloman Raymond Davis Bernice Patton Lillye Wells Mae Bell Coffey Alma Dunn Myrtle Frazier Doris John Reed Miller Searberry Sam Wade Wade Nettie Pearl Jeff Fussell Chersie Rhodes Irene Ross Montgomery Robert Davis Bro. Stringer Missionary Baptist Lightning Ridge Mamye Gadis Edith Shook Mrs. Flowers Bertha Bohen Stanley Lunsford Hartman Henry Hartman Dallas Jack Dunn Doris Shook Nora Lunsford Bertie Hudson Davie Hudson Boren Nola Irene Shook J. D. Brice Ada Pauline Emogene Pitts Mayme Gadis Arthur Gadis Oklahoma City R. H. Davis Mattie Patton Bill Hilliard Braden Rhodes Arthur Cleo Coffey Bernice Weir Viola Roundtree Edith Bettvy Hart Laxton Edna May Stephens Naomi Stanfield Gilbert Christian Alva Christian J. A. Shocc Lucas Newton Lucas Texas Wir S. G. Lunsford Tillye Wells Bonnie Kitchens Leon Bullock

Local residents share visits and travels across towns

Miss Vida Close spent Saturday with Mrs. Liddie Southerland and Mrs. Laura Colbert and children of Purcell Oklahoma visited relatives here. Dock Lynch and family visited his father near Laxton. Herman Southerland drove to Stonewall. Hue Emerson and family went to Seminole for a Sunday outing. Several neighbors report trips to Ada, Pleasant Hill, and Boggy areas.

Franks Vida Close Liddie Southerland Laura Colbert Purcell, Okla Cora Jones W .M. Davis Fillmore Knlcrease Jesse Anderson Pauls Wesley Jean Braham Dock Lynch Laxton Herman Southerland Stonewall Lovelady Hue Emerson Seminole Miss Elma Driver Miss Vila Onward Noma Stewart Icy Roland Pleasant Hill Willard Burkhart Frisco Freaks Ashborn Owl Creek Mat Malicoat Parks

Summers Chapel Revival Begins Amid Summer Heat

The Summers Chapel revival opened July 11 with Bro Yandel delivering an opening talk and a Sunday sermon inside the schoolhouse. Heat shortened services, villagers built an arbor for future meetings, and strong cooperation is urged for a successful revival.

Yandel Marvin Bray Emmit Light B. F. Haskin Elenora Ada Short Hightower Alva Pennington Anthony Pennington Irene, Vasto Milo Lyman Alfred Alton Shipley Parish Chapel Ace Harrell Dave Ragland Mick Thompson Newt Thompson al Davenport Georgia May Lee East Texas Estelle Lamb Margeie Lee Reed Rebee Summers Chapel H. C. Ledford Jim Guy Yeager Joe Pannell Wayne

Local life notes from Laxton and nearby communities

Ada and Roff visits by Hagler and Lynch families mark a busy week. Illnesses include Edith Freeman and Mrs J P Freeman with mild paralysis, while rain brings farmers’ rejoicing. A Horse Shoe Ranch church gathering draws many locals and a Laxton schoolhouse Sunday meeting invites all.

Laxton R. L. Hagler Ada Tues J. W. Lynch Lewis Nabors Roff Lillian Lizzy Bernice Freeman Sunshine Otis Hagler Edith Freeman Wm. Vanzant Jim Freeman Gordon Hagler Carrah Hagler Mable Ada Horse Shoe Ranch Grandpa Hammond Allen Otis L. Hewett Pyatt Morris Courtney Allen Peep Allen Ruth Bettie Jessie Allen Myrtle Minnie Shackelford Carrah Malenda Hagler Watkins Co Koff Bro. Russell Bro. Walters Colberg Laxton School Geo. Riggs Geo. Hewitt

A Correction and Local Social Notes Brighten Oklahoma Community

The report notes a correction naming Mr. instead of Mrs. for a teacher. It lists visits and gatherings around Ada and Konawa with residents including Cather Cade, Willard Owens, Ethel and Myrtle McDaniel, and other local families. Several trips to Ada are mentioned, with varied Saturday and Sunday activities.

Willard Owens Etta Myrtle McDaniel Etta McDaniel Konawa George Fry Homer Steele Ada Satur Esta Fred Owens Arcie R. J Raymond Hayes

Stonewall Visitors and Weekend Travels Across County

Ada resident Mrs. Dick Walker visits Stonewall relatives. Samuel Garrett of OBU visits home folks. Leman Rieves and family attend Ada ball game. Clarence Northcutt and Loreece of Oklahoma City visit Reeves family. Jessie MecClosrey of Wichita Falls spends weekend in Stonewall. Jess Young and wife of Durant visit Geo Young family. Lorane joins for two week trip. Don Harryman of Weaubleau speeds a few days with Sharpless family. John Volz and Helen Loyd of Oklahoma City visit Marvin Burriss home. Marshall Gunn at Ardmore. W O Ray and wife at Sulphur Dowin Nix visits.

Ardmore W. O. Ray

Stonewall community notes list visits and local happenings

The column records visits and guests across Stonewall and nearby towns. Names include Mrs. C. E. McKinney, J. H. King family, Geo McKay family, Chas Sawyer, J. D. Montgomery, Wesley Chaddock, and many others visiting Ada, McAlester, Bokwell, and Texas towns. Local business updates mention new awnings on Main Street and Nash touring car ownership.

C. E. McKinney Wellington Texas David Thomas Arkansas City J. H. King Geo. McKay Chas. Sawyer McAlester J. D. Montgomery Ada Wesley Chaddock Stonewall Main Street Jessie Rhyne Lucile Martin Rosebud Ark D. F. Clark Clyde Turner Debs W. R. Walker C. A. Acker Sedalia Juanita Smith Oklahoma City Truax Bessie Carroll Pauline Austelle J. R. Rivers Inez Northcut Charles Hennegar J. R Ed Reeves Boswell Ay*a. Austelle Robert and Carey Lee Cross Lulu C. L. Burnette Onita Snipes R. H. Austelle W. W. Sharpless H. E. Darrow Centrahoma Tom Henson Marjorie Bullock Lucile Darrow Rofs Lucile Austelle and Sharplesses Devil's den

Family and social visits span Houston to Ada and beyond

Ro ff Richardson and family from Houston visited relatives including Mr and Mrs H D Richardson. Mrs Sallie Smathers from Los Angeles visited her mother Mrs Crossen. B C Harbert's family from Ada stayed with daughter Mrs Hugo Hughes. Numerous locals shared gatherings, travels to Oklahoma City, and social events from Stonewall to Ponca City.

Ross Richardson Houston Texas H. D. Richardson Sallie Smathers Los Angeles Cal Crossen B. C. Harbert Ada Hugo Hughes Marjorie Mullock Lucille Darrow Stonewall J. L. Casenberry Buford Merritt Oklahoma City Keith MccCleod California J. L. McCleod Leonard H. Crowder National Guard Irene Thacker Clara McAlister Noriie Heathman A. L. Bullock Josephine Johnson Floyd Roy C. McKee Denia Sherman

Parish Chapel School Opens With Strong Attendance

Parish Chapel records show Monday start with good attendance and confident outlook for the school year. Teachers include Mr Mullinax and Miss Deatheridge with students and relatives visiting nearby towns.

Maxwell News Roundup From Ada Area

Local notes report Maxwell residents and visitors including Mr. and Mrs. D. Cancer and sister Mrs. Laura Roberts visiting Tecumseh and Sulphur. Dave, an Ada News reader, praises the Maxwell items. Descriptions of visits, trips, weather, and upcoming school term reflect small town life.

Local community notes from Bebee area

The Bebee farmers report a pause in work while school progresses with good attendance. Citizens and visitors are listed: Susie Cooper with Gladys Roddy, Sarah Humphers with her mother in law, Bessie Owens with Neatta Roddy, Gillock Wells and Willie Bethel with H. H. Bethel, Claude Chestnut visiting Rebee, O. McMaster with G. W. Wells, Bessie Owens and Neatta Roddy at Union Hill church, Audra and Arne Bethel with Corinne Owens, Marvin Northam visiting his brother at Rebee, Dewey Northam with A. B. Rains, Gladys Roddy with Susie Cooper, Corinne Owens with Marie and Audra Bethel, Clifton Northam with Dewey Northam, Willie Austelle in the Owens home.

Bebee Susie Cooper Gladys Roddy Sarah Humphers Bessie Owens Neatta Roddy Gillock Wells Willie Bethel H. H. Bethel Claude Chestnut Rebee Rebee. Mr. and Mrs. O. McMaster Spent Sunday With Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Wells Union Hill Audra Arne Bethel Corinne Owens Marvin Northam Dewey Northam A. B. Rains Marie Audra Bethel Clifton Northam Willie Austelle Owens Home

Lorena Brandon and Joe White Wed in Ada

Miss Lorena Brandon and Joe White were happily married in Ada with guests and well wishes. The event follows a cream supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hilliard and other local activities noted in Wilson.

W. H. Hilliard Lorena Brandon Joe White Shook Dorris Fussell Ruby Hill Ada Florence Hilliard Stewart Lorena Arnett Mexia Texas

Fussell family hosts visitors and gatherings noted

Social notes recount visitors and calls across Ada and Navarro counties. Meda Bryant visits Alice Bryant of Ada, Clifford Beller visits Haskell Hall, Chicago visitors Sam Wade and family stay with Fussell clan, several calls by the Stewart and Reed families, Jewel Teel visits Brandon, and Haskell Cassady is killed in an accidental shooting Tuesday afternoon.

Sam Wade Chicago Ill Fussell Earl Stewart Johnnie Taylor Roff Mr. Christian Brother Mr. Shook Carl Louie Stewart Shook Boys J. W. Reed Navarro Texas Elmer Morrison Bill Bryant Ada William Virgil Bryant Jewel Teel Jones Chapel Ina Eva Brandon Willie Morrison Frank Beller Haskell Cassady J. F. Wade Nettie Pearl Stonewall

McKeel Organizing Medical Detachment of Guard

Dr. Sam A. McKeel is organizing a Medical Detachment of the National Guard with room for fifteen enlisted men aged 18 to 30. Enlist this week for camp next month. outings are free with all expenses paid and salary. enlistment spans one to three years. See Dr. McKee at once. first aid training will be a feature.

Sam A. McKeel National Guard McKee

News Want Ad Offers Buy Sell Rent and Find It

Classified notice promotes a general want ad service for buying selling renting and locating items or services. Encourages readers to place or respond to ads for property goods and opportunities.

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Union Valley Miss Jane Wilma Scott Fritz Townsend Joe Scott Nna’ Boyles Lorene Sparks Lucille Montgomery Lula Hazel Ruby Anderson Val Kimbrough Little Son Arizona Mexico W. W. Lunsford Frank Mayfield Lee Blackwell Durbin J. M. Pipés Able Scott Mick Scott John Murphy Jr Bessie Stephens Jewell Arnold Brown Eyes Tendrill Reed Roy. Garbe J. B. Robison Luis Robison Ray Lamb Paris Chapel John Safiders Grady Allen G. T. Sanders B. R. Reed Owl Geremma Bryant Annie Brandon Amos Brandon John Brandon Carthal Anderson Bro. Shipman Ahloso Worstell Mullinax Deatheridge Ollie Blanche Wood Center Jewel Isaacs Lindsay Buck Peters Thompson Everett Dean Ollie Wood Lee Littles Zella Pennington Bruce Littles Ernest Summers Georgie Mae Lee Vera Deathridge Homer Maxwell D. Cancer Chickasha Laura Roberts Bradley Tecumseh Geo. Dyster M. B. Cotton Sadie Fleming Grandma Fleming Bill Fleming Thelma Fleming Laura Norman Houston Norman Dave Ada News Roberts Hybarger Dick Mackey T. A. Mackey Will Brecheen Jess Tyree Bill O’dell Thelma Burns J. D. Little Tennessee E. W. Cotton Mack Fleming Visi Ted Wynnewood Florence Good Minnie Cotton Kingston Flossie Roberts Wilson McKeel Charlies
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