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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1967

Page

2

Sanders Family Reunion At Allen Church Hall

The Sanders family gathered Sunday at Fellowship Hall in the Free Will Baptist Church Allen for a reunion first held in 34 years. Attendees included numerous Sanders relatives from Allen and nearby towns along with friends and extended family.

Sanders the Free Will Baptist Church Allen Lucy Sanders Mary Taylor Keyes Calif Maggie Smith Bakersfield Lizzie Tillery la Habra Joe Hemingway Jess Sanders Royal Sanders James Hemingway Brent Janice Fayetteville Ark Samuel Tillery Linda Dianna Bobby Sammy Ronnie Fitzhugh Johnny Fredrick Debbie Brenda Lawayne Atwood Bud Walston Konawa Don Walston Randy Kellie Ada David Thompson Midwest City C. D. Scroggins Earl Robert Timmy Helen Simpson Crescent Brenda Mitchell Abel Fredrick Kathy Richard Carlos Earl Jenson Eugene Sanders Gregory Holland McDonald Sharon Lee Tommy Sanders

Prince Family Showered With Gifts at Church Event

Mr. and Mrs. James Prince were honored Thursday night at a wedding shower hosted by the Pickett Methodist Church ladies. Numerous couples and individuals attended or sent gifts, including the Jaquesses, Robbins, Jaquess family members, and many local residents.

James Prince Pickett Methodist Church R. V. Jaquess Floyd Robbins E. V. Jaquess Allen Biggs Clive Robertson Mule Blay J. C. Southerland Lloyd Beebe Les Bumpers Lonnie Barnes Frank Lamirand Marvin Noblett Royce Tealsel Ruth Auten Billie Auten Joe Winton Lee Jones Gene Minor Boyce Jones C. F. Billings Bob Hallmark Burl Webb Paul Sutton Paul Tucker K. D. Hunley Paul Canen Paul Duncan Billy Ashley Lloyd Woods Obe Robertson Hansel Burk Bill Hopper Joe Summers Gertie Summers Hollis Kite Opal Ward Jim Ward

Roff Women Meet In Hathaway Home

The Roff Woman's Missionary Society gathered at Mrs. Beulah Hathaway's home for a circle meeting. Program topics included Developing Racial Relations and National Scene with civil rights progress reviewed. A July 31 study class at Stonewall Church on Keep Out of Paradise was announced.

Roff Woman's Missionary Society Beulah Hathaway Paul Walsh Wilma Griffith George Ridley Ralph Burleson Hathaway Stonewall Church Keep Out of Paradise Kate Davis Herbert Griffith Iva Jones Raymond Laseman

Housewarming Honors Mr and Mrs Trivitt In Union Hill

Mr and Mrs Robert Trivitt received a housewarming at their Union Hill home hosted by Mrs Oma Enloe Mrs Lena Cochran Mrs Bettie Cunningham Mrs Elva Kemp and Mrs Lavona Jones. Guests sent gifts and refreshments included cake mints and punch.

Robert Trivitt Union Hill Oma Enloe Lena Cochran Bettie Cunningham Elva Kemp Lavona Jones Charlie Enloe Corean Kellams Mary Lou Kellams F. L. Cunningham Joe Parker Dink Binion Bob Gray Earl Rose Bud Ruble Elmer Cochran Fletcher Watson Robert Golden Don Newby F. O. Jones Ray Kemp J. C. Kirkes J. B. Jones

Frisco Homemakers Meet Tuesday

Frisco homemakers group met Tuesday at the Community Building. Mrs. Wendell Price called the meeting to order, and Mrs. Simon Patton led singing while Mrs. A B King led the prayer. Members discussed creating ditty bags for service men overseas.

Frisco Homemakers Wendell Price Simon Patton A. B. King Patton Frisco Group Fannie Miller Colbert Martha Mote F.H.A Dawna Brashears Dana Phillips

Dotson’s Bermuda pastures drawCounty interest and praise

A county rancher, Dotson, shares his Bermuda hay method emphasizing deep soil, heavy 10-20-10 fertilizer, and annual topdressing with ammonium nitrate. He intermixes 10 to 300 acres of vetch, rationalizes fertilizer choices, and reports minimal pond runoff with nine pastures fed by springs or wells. His showplace ranch attracts visitors from across the region.

Dotson Bermuda Ada

Sweats Greeted At Wintersmith Lodge Gathering

Mr and Mrs E L Sweat Vernon Vaughan and Lea Ann Fairfax were welcomed by family at a Wintersmith Lodge gathering. Attendees included numerous relatives from Frisco Lula Ada Duncan and more with plans to meet again in July 1968.

E. L. Sweat Vernon Vaughan Lea Ann Fairfax Wintersmith Lodge Sweats Buck Daniel Frisco Knox Sweat Lula Connie Donna Bill Brady Connie Jo Pueblo Colo Kenneth Brady Carla Beth Susan Lynn Wilburton Okla Bill Parrott Eddie Brenda Maud Lewis J. Echols Seiling George Stewart Gregg Keith Ada W. L. Parrott Union Valley Buck Sweat Simon Patton Carl Wofford Donnie Sweat Anita Kay Hugh Don Alexandria Guy Busby Stonewall Maud Harbin Clyde Wofford Jackie Melinda Joe Daniel Vickie Valerie Mickey Lew Sable Harden

Reunion Held At Allen Biggs Home In Perryton And Nearby Towns

A large family reunion gathered at Allen Biggs home in Perryton with attendees from Tishomingo Sherman Grand Prairie Ada Noble and more. Names listed include Annie Easterling Tom Biggs Jerry Mikus Violet Long Lola Graves Hattie Blair and Wayne Biggs among others.

Allen Biggs Pickett Annie Easterling Tishomingo Tom Biggs Jack Biggs Irving Tex G. L. Ratliff Sherman, Tex Jerry Mikus Jerry Jr Mike Bryan Sherry Grand Prairie Roy Biggs Pampa Harold Andres Joe Shingle Springs Calif John Loiton Seminole Sam Biggs Rose Okla Violet Long Sandy Jimmy Marsha Neosho Nellie Bartlett Carthage Bill Pim Danny Randy Seneca J. R. Biggs Mickey Biggs Perryton Cecil Biggs Debbie Kay Amarillo Wayne Biggs Latta Don Henderson Ada Ralph Biggs Kathy Lola Graves Ollie Jenkins Hattie Blair Glen Rose Patsy Biggs Scharingin Weatherford Lester Biggs Beulah Spencer Eugene Spencer Fay Thornton Edward Reynolds Noble Mac Hallmark Edgar Biggs Betty Arthur Biggs Woodie Logan

First Lady Abigail Adams Receives Mount Vernon Venison Gift

The Living White House notes Abigail Adams set up housekeeping in the new White House. Mrs George Washington sent venison and invited her to Mount Vernon as a welcome gift and gesture.

Abigail Adams White House George Washington Mount Vernon The

Fruit flies in flight beat wings at 13000 strokes a minute

Scientists report fruit flies beat their wings about 13000 times each minute during flight, revealing high wingbeat frequency and rapid wing movements tied to their agile aerial maneuvers.

Pentecostal Auxiliary Hosts Birthday Party

The Woman's Auxiliary of the Pentecostal Holiness Church of Oil Center hosted a birthday party for Mrs. Betty Eaves in the church dining hall. Gifts from the church and auxiliary were presented, led by Mrs. Pearl Gray in singing, with ice cream and cake served.

Pentecostal Holiness Church of Oil Center Betty Eaves Vannie Northam Alene Tucker Tonya Dorchie Booth Ben Robertson P. O. Henson Claretta Gray Florence Isaacs Hansel Burk Pug Garrett Sondra Minnie Lewis Glen Eaves Senior Love Fred Gray Earl Franks Willoughby Larry Clifford Lamb Roger Janice Judy Chilcoat Randy Delamar Brenda Griffin Marsha Griffin

Radia­tion Speeds Potatoes Past Dormant Sprouting Rest

The U S Atomic Energy Commission's Pacific Northwest Laboratory in Richland Washington found that a light dose of radiation from a cobalt-60 source will interrupt a potato's normal 60 to 90 day rest period before sprouting and cause it to start growing prematurely.

U.S. Atomic Energy Commission Pacific Northwest Laboratory Richland Wash

Basel Handles Eight Million Tons Of Cargo Annually

Basel the great Rhine port in Switzerland handles about eight million tons of cargo each year highlighting its role as a major European trading hub.

Basel Rhine Switzerland

Galley-Wanting Around The County by Mrs Kit Thomas

Miss Susan Alden of Tulsa visited Mr and Mrs Wesley Brantley over the weekend. Several residents and families from Coalgate Vanoss and Ada hosted visits, church services and social gatherings. Ralph Burleson toured with the Polled Hereford Association near Fort Cobb and the Chaneys are moving to Ada for summer school at East Central State College.

Kit Thomas Susan Alden Tulsa Wesley Brantley California Bill Chaney Ada East Central State College

Hart by May Johnson on group trip and family visits

Mrs. Laura Johnson joined the Vaness Homemakers Group for a sight seeing trip visiting Tul sa rose gardens Utica Square lunch at a cafeteria then the Childrens Medical Center and Frankoma Pottery in Sapulpa. Birthday celebrated Saturday by Mrs. Laura Johnson with gifts awaited.

May Johnson Laura Johnson Vaness Homemakers Group Tulsa Rose Gardens Utica Square Childrens Medical Center Frankoma Pottery Company Sapulpa Irma Jean Johnson Velta Kelley Long Beach Calif

Bradgens Visit Martins in Stratford

Mr and Mrs Bill Bradgen and their children visited Mr and Mrs David Martin in Stratford, sharing time together at their home.

Bill Bradgen David Martin Stratford

Love Family Visit Highlights Texas Ties

Mr and Mrs Marion Love and their children visited his mother Mrs Grover in Texas during the weekend, sharing a family gathering and travel moments.

Marion Lovelace Texas Grover

Chickasaws Move to Rename Platt Park to Chickasaw National Park

The Chickasaw Council approved a resolution urging Congress to rename Platt National Park Chickasaw National Park. The plan envisions the National Park Service taking over the old capitol, restoring it, and funding a new courthouse for Johnston County, with estimates around 300,000 dollars.

Lewis Connecticut Orville Hitchcock Platt Committee On Indian Affairs Johnston County Ada Parker Southern Oklahoma Development Association SODA Tishomingo

Residents Visit Families Across California and Ada

Ada residents and relatives from Fort Worth Texas and Ada visited multiple families during the week. The gatherings included Mr and Mrs George French in Fort Worth and extended visits with Mrs Elizabeth French and Doreen Evans among others.

George French Fort Worth Tex Duke Stanley Mary Frances Elizabeth French Gail Blair Palmdale Calif Zonie Honeycutt Melvin Turlock Tommie Tatum Clarence Broadway Ralph Gray Rex Steven Doreen Evans Zara Acuff Ada

Weekend Visit and Six Flags Trip in Denton TX

Mr and Mrs Bill Johnson with Mike and Jay Don visited Mr and Mrs Floyd Johnson and Phil lip and Jill in Denton Texas over the weekend. They also went to Six Flags Over Texas.

Bill Johnson Mike Jay Don Floyd Johnson Phillip and Jill Denton Tex Six Flags Texas

Local Visit As Family Plans Move to Arkansas

Mrs. Jerry Boggs with Terry and Kathy visited Mr. and Mrs. Bill Roach during the week amid news they are moving to Arkansas.

Jerry Boggs Terry Kathy Bill Roach Arkansas

Bryant Brothers Spend Weekend With Stanfield Family

Wayne and Steven Bryant visited Gilbert Stanfield along with Randy, John, and Rodger Stanfield for a weekend gathering.

Wayne Steven Bryant Gilbert, Randy, John Rodger Stanfield

Tolley Family Picnic Reported Near Blue River

Mr and Mrs Dale Cobb and family along with Terry and Pam Tolley plus Jack ie Gary Loretta enjoyed a picnic at Blue River near Tishomingo on a sunny day.

Dale Cobb Jackie Gary Loretta Terry Pam Tolley Blue River Tishomingo

Mrs Virginia Wyche and Wanda Lindsay Visit Mrs Gryant

Mrs Virginia Wyche and Wanda Lindsay visited Mrs Oleta Gryant Saturday morning.

Virginia Wyche Wanda Lindsay Oleta Gryant

Visiting Mrs McLaughlin Guests Include Six Women

Visiting Mrs. Clarice Mc Laughlin this week were Mrs. Oleta Bryant, Mrs. Christine Arter, Mrs. Clara Oliver, Mrs. Edna Roach, Mrs. Odessa Biggs and Mrs. Evelyn Smith. Mrs. McLaughlin has been ill.

Clarice McLaughlin Oleta Bryant Christine Arter Clara Oliver Edna Roach Odessa Biggs Evelyn Smith McLaughlin

Visits Across Town Highlight Higgs Family Ties

Mrs Sidney Green and relatives from Hickory visited Mr and Mrs George Higgs and Mr and Mrs Leonard Higgs in Savanna. Also seen were Mrs Edna Swart Rita and David from the area and Mrs Mary Summers with Leroy.

Sidney Green Shirley Phyllis Edna Swart Rita David Roff Mary Summers Leroy Hickory George Higgs Leonard Higgs Savanna

Latta Head Start Fun Trip To Pauls Valley

The Latta Head Start children and some mothers traveled to Norman then rode the train to Pauls Valley. About 90 people participated in the outing.

Latta Norman Pauls Valley

Visitors From California And Oklahoma Stop In

Mrs Addie Stringer and Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson and families from Lubbock Texas visited Mr and Mrs Sidney Green with Shirley and Phyllis on Saturday They returned to California on Wednesday Mrs Sidney Green Phyllis and Shirley visited Mrs Mary Summers in Hickory recently Other visitors included Mr and Mrs Joe Swarb Rita and David from Roff Miss Rita Swarb Roff spent Saturday night with Shirley Green

Addie Stringer Charles Johnson Rebecca Junior Lubbock Tex Sidney Green Shirley Phyllis Peggy Green Larry Clovis Calif Classie Green Patsy Diane Donnie Mary Green Ada California Mary Summers Hickory Joe Swarb Rita David Roff Rita Swarb Shirley Green

Riverside visitors greet Shawnee locals in brief tour

Mrs. Bob McConnell with Bobby and Debra Kay of Riverside California visited Mr. and Mrs. Coy Shortes. Mr. McConnell joined them Tuesday. Mrs. Coy Shortes and Mrs. Bob McConnell plus Mrs. Margie Soutee visited Mrs. Edd Roberts in Shawnee Thursday.

Bob McConnell Bobby Debra Kay Riverside Calif Coy Shortes Mr. McConnell Margie Soutee Edd Roberts Shawnee

Fort Worth social page notes visit with Elizabeth French

Fort Worth spent Wednesday night with Mrs. Elizabeth French for a social visit.

Mrs Belle Wilburn Released From Valley View Hospital

Mrs Belle Wilburn was released from Valley View Hospital on Sunday. Theенная two sentences concise as per readable text.

Belle Wilburn Valley View Hospital

Don Palmer Visits Niece in Milburn

Don Palmer of Milburn visited his niece and her family Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Brashier and Ronald on Thursday.

Don Palmer Milburn E. S. Brashier Ronald

Burge Family Visits Aunt in Kansas

Mr and Mrs A A Burge with Linda and Norma traveled to Medicine Lodge Kansas to visit Mae Rice their aunt.

A. A. Burge Linda Norma Medicine Lodge Kan Mae Rice

McIlroy and Lula visit at Lightning Ridge

Mr and Mrs Lloyd McIlroy of Lightning Ridge and Mr and Mrs David Lula visited Mr. [name unreadable] for a social call. The gathering reflected small town friendliness and family connections.

Lloyd McIlroy Lightning Ridge David Lula

Weekend Visits Highlight Local Families

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Lee with their family spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Benny Jones and Kenny of Union Hill. Mr. and Mrs. James Hays and family paid a Sunday visit.

Alfred Lee Benny Jones Kenny Union Hill James Hays

Mrs Marie Wilburn Visits Belle Wilburn and Grissom

Mrs Marie Wilburn of Wynne wood visited Mrs Belle Wilburn on Monday morning. Mr and Cledes Grissom also visited.

Marie Wilburn Wynnewood Belle Wilburn and Cledes Grissom

Cagle Family Visit Includes Dicksons Spanning Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Ron Cagle of Fort Worth spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Dickson. Mike and Cindy Cagle accompanied them as the children completed a two week visit.

Ron Cagle Fort Worth W. E. Dickson Mike Cindy Cagle

Falls Creek outing group shared by area families

Mrs. B. F. Lancaster with Janie Pamela Rhonda Shor tes and Londa McLaughlin led a Falls Creek Monday outing. Mr. and Mrs. Foster Eat on with Pat Myers Shirley Myers and Mrs. McGraw joined in and assisted with activities.

B. F. Lancaster Janie Pamela Rhonda Shortes Londa McLaughlin Falls Creek Foster Eaton Pat Myers Shirley Myers McGraw

Johnson Baby Breaks Collar Bone After Bed Fall

Jay Don Johnson ten month old son of Mr and Mrs Bill Johnson fell from his bed Saturday night and sustained a broken collar bone in the incident.

Jay Don Johnson Bill Johnson

Soldier Visits Family Over Weekend in Memphis

Pfc. David Henry stationed in Memphis Tennessee spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. G A Henry, Mr. and Mrs. B F Lancaster, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Johnson.

David Henry Memphis, Tenn G. A. Henry B. F. Lancaster Bill Johnson

Latta vs Byng baseball game on Monday night

Latta played Byng in a Monday night baseball game with Byng winning 52. The article notes visits by Janie, Pamela, Rhonda Shortes to Mrs. Joe Cham bless and James Davis on Monday and later to Mr and Mrs Dwight Evans in Roff. Pamela and Rhonda Shortes plus Mrs Pat Myers and Shirley Myers visited the Rev and Mrs Herb Masters at Falls Creek camp Monday. Also mentions Jimmy Lancaster driving a new car.

B. F. Lancaster Janie Pamela Rhonda Shortes Joe Chambless James Davis Dwight Evans Roff Pat Myers Shirley Myers Herb Masters Falls Creek Jimmy Lancaster

Kirbys Host Kinship Visitors From Ada and Shafter

Visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Kirby Monday were her sister Mrs. Eva Elmore of Shafter California her brothers Charles Kite of Fort Worth and Hollis Kite and Stevie Ada and her mother Mrs. Dovie Kite Ada

J. 0. Kirby Eva Elmore Shafter Calif Charles Kite Fort Worth Hollis Kite Stevie Ada Dovie Kite

Watts Visits Thomas Family Before Fort Eustis Duty

Marvin Ray Watts visited Mr and Mrs Kit Thomas on Tuesday morning. He is on leave and will report for duty at Fort Eustis in Norfolk Virginia.

Marvin Ray Watts Kit Thomas Kit Paul Fort Eustis Norfolk

Fennell and Kimmel Families Share Weekend Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Dude Fennell and children Ada joined Mrs Miles Kimmel for Sunday dinner. Miles Kimmel and son with family held a Friday cook-out. Linda Webster and children with Pauline Vandegriff visited Sibil Kimmel recently.

Lois Wall Dude Fennell Ada Miles Kimmel Junior Kimmel Kimmel Linda Webster Pauline Vandegriff Sibil Kimmel

Edd Roundtree Visits K. M. Walls on Sunday

Local note records that Edd Roundtree visited K. M. Walls the past Sunday. The brief item notes a social call between two individuals in the community.

Edd Roundtree K. M. Walls

Young Family Updates From Lightning Ridge Notes

Mrs Patsy Young Elaine Clay and Coy attended the extension homemakers meeting at Lightning Ridge Monday. Coy Young Allen returned home Friday after spending two weeks with his cousins Elaine and Clay Young. Mr and Mrs Glenn King and family visited Mr and Mrs Simon Young Saturday. Mr and Mrs J E Wooley Pickett visited the Youngs re

Patsy Young Elaine Clay and Coy Lightning Ridge Coy Young Allen Clay Young Glenn King Simon Young J. E. Wooley, Pickett Youngs

Family visits span three states and two homes

Mrs Perriman visited her brother in Valley View Hospital Saturday and Sunday. Mrs Coffey visited her mother on Sunday. Perriman visited daughters in Oklahoma City Friday. A daughter, Mrs Crow of Hayward California, will visit for three weeks.

Thelma Perriman Valley View Hospital Edd Coffey Perriman

Mrs Lorene McIlroy Visits Ada Family Ties

Mrs Lorene McIlroy visited her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Townsley in Ada. Mr and Mrs Frank Townsley hosted the visit. Later Mr and Mrs Lloyd McIlroy called on Mr and Mrs Mac Rice.

Lorene McIlroy Frank Townsley Ada Lloyd McIlroy Mac Rice

Local Family Visits and Birthdays Span Oklahoma City Trip

Monday Mr and Mrs Jesse Wilson Deb Steven and Brian and Marie Vandegriff returned from Oklahoma City. They visited Paul Thurman and celebrated Deb bie Wilsons sixth birthday at Spring Lake Park. Wanda Wilson and children visited Tommie Farmer children Wednesday. Mary Beth Dew Lindsay spent Saturday night with Deb bie Wilson. Marie Vandegriff spent the week with Wanda Wilson.

Pauline Vandegriff Marvin Hunt Wanda Wilson Marie Vandegriff Kay Vandegriff Patsy Stone I. S. Taylor Vandegriffs Calvin Wall Vernon van Schuyver Gene Stone Peggy Brenda Jerry Stratford Dean Danny Norman Vandegriff Kay Cecil Knight Henry Dew Lindsay Norrell Vandegriff Jack Greene Ahloso Jesse Wilson Deb Steven Brian Oklahoma City Paul Thurman Debbie Springlake Park Tommie Farmer Mary Beth Dew Debbie Wilson

Braggs Mother of Two Women Resides Nearby

Mrs. Braggs, mother of Mrs. Vernon Van Schuyver and Mrs. Girthal Teeters, was recently from Valley View Hospital.

Braggs Vernon van Schuyver Girthal Teeters Valley View Hospital

Stevens Family Weekend Visit With Parents

Mr and Mrs Cletus Stevens and children Hobart spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Jack Stevens and family.

Cletus Stevens Hobart Jack Stevens

Floyd Family Visit Highlights Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Floyd and children from Latta spent Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Gilstrap. Mr. Trince and son Randy of Oil Center were visitors on Saturday.

Charles Floyd Latta R. N. Gilstrap Trince Randy Oil Center

Bakersfield visitors arrive to see relatives

Mr and Mrs Delbert Shadrick of Bakersfield California arrived Monday to visit his sister and husband Mr and Mrs Miles Kimmel.

Delbert Shadrick Bakersfield, Calif Miles Kimmel

Hammock Laseman visit includes family birthday party

Mr and Mrs Jack Hammock of Sherman Texas visited Mr and Mrs Raymond Laseman over the weekend. Their granddaughter Rachel Mary Laseman aged 13 celebrated her birthday at a local restaurant. Mrs Laseman's birthday fell on the 15th and Rachel Mary will visit Ardmore with her grandmother for two weeks before flying from Dallas to La Mirada California on August 31. Mr and Mrs Paul Laseman are touring the Old Gold Rush Trail and will not visit Oklahoma this year.

Mary Laseman Jack Hammock Sherman Tex Raymond Laseman Rachel Lasemans Laseman Jim Young Dallas la Mirada Calif Paul Laseman Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs Mantooth Return From Europe Tour

Mr and Mrs Alvin Mantooth of Stratford return from a tour of Switzerland and Germany today. They visited their son and daughter in law Major and Mrs John Walter Mantooth during the trip.

Alvin Mantooth Stratford Germany Switzerland Major John Walter Mantooth

Ross City Council Approves 1968 Budget

The Ross City Council met Wednesday night for a call meeting and approved the 1968 city budget.

Ross City

Ada Business Trip Noted for Mrs Hathaway

Mrs Hathaway spent Tuesday in Ada on business. Lowell Laseman took a brief bushy trip to Stratford on Wednesday.

Lowell Laseman Stratford Wednesay

Subscription Patron Acknowledgment to Weekly

Thanks to Mrs Bernard Bes sie Williams of Houston Texas for her subscription to the weekly newspaper.

Bernard Bessie) Williams Houston Tex Weekly

May Johnson Attends Funeral for Raymond Simmons

Miss May Johnson attends funeral services for Raymond Simmons at the Roff Baptist Church on Thursday. Several relatives and neighbors visit May and her mother Grace Johnson, sharing support and bringing tomatoes.

Living Room Suite Noted in Hatcher Home

A new living room suite is observed in the home of Mr and Mrs Bob Hatcher and their children.

Mrs Bob Hatcher

Local visitors visit Alvie Griffiths home and guests

Mrs. Alice Simmons of Roff Mrs. Bernard Williams of Houston Tex and Mrs. Nolan Young of Dimmitt Tex were Thursday visitors in the Alvie Griffith home. Charles were recent guests of Mr and Mrs Alvie Griffith. Mrs. Alvie Griffith visited Mrs. Marvin Briggs of Vanessa and granddaughter Cindy Solomon of Oklahoma City Tuesday. Visiting Mr and Mrs Alvie Griffith Wednesday morning were Mrs. Bill Duffer of Mark Dianne and Cathy Fitzhugh.

Alice Simmons Roff Bernard Williams Houston Tex Nolan Young Dimmitt Alvie Griffith Ben Ownbey Charles Marvin Briggs Vaness Cindy Solomon Oklahoma City Bill Duffer Mark Dianne Cathy Fitzhugh Anita Summers Pickett Gertie Summers Joe Summers Mack Summers Gaylen Summers Nath Johnson Simmons Williams Walter Carter Old Bridge Johnson Home Cora Mercer Stratford M. E. Mercer Gaylon Laveta Vera Cottrell Lola Sage Wynnewood Rosa Lee Cottrell

Friday Guests From Roff and Dimmitt Visit Hosts

Friday guests of Mrs Naomi Stanfield and Mrs Alma Dunn were Mr and Mrs Earl Stewart Fitzhugh Mrs Herbert Griffith and Mrs Alice Simmons both of Roff Mrs Bernard Williams Houston Mrs Nolan Young Dimmitt and Mrs Alvie Griffith.

Naomi Stanfield Alma Dunn Earl Stewart Fitzhugh Herbert Griffith Alice Simmons Roff Bernard Williams Houston Nolan Young Dimmitt Alvie Griffith

Visitors Bring Family to Penrod Household in California

Mr and Mrs Joe Gentry and Jackie Davis of California arrived Friday to visit sister and family Mr and Mrs Robert Penrod and relatives. Mrs Robert Penrods mother and stepdad Mr and Mrs Carney Bouma of South Gate arrived Monday to spend their vacation with the Penrods and girls. Sunday visitors were Mr and Mrs L J Penrod of Ada and Henry Johns and son Gaar Corner.

Joe Gentry Jackie Davis California Robert Penrod Carney Bouma South Gate Calif

Hatcher Family Visits Over Weekend

Bob Hatcher hosted visitors at his home in Roff on Saturday. Mrs. Robert Penrod and Miss May Johnson called on Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hatcher and their children on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Troy Flowers and children from Oak Grove visited the Hatchers and their kids on Sunday.

Bob Hatcher Arvilla Hatcher Roff Robert Penrod May Johnson Troy Flowers Oak Grove

Visits Spread Among Coffey and Stone Families

Charles visited Lightning Ridge and took tomatoes to Mr and Mrs Ed Coffey Mr and Mrs Otis Coffey Mr and Mrs Cleamon Stone and their children Vanessa and Grace Johnson and May Friday The Ben Ownbey family visited in Stratford Saturday with

Ben Ownbey Charles Ed Coffey Otis Coffey Lightning Ridge Cleamon Stone Vaness Grace Johnson Stratford

Reverend Milton Balthrop resigns from Baptist church

The pastor of the Baptist church in Lightning Ridge, Rev. Milton Balthrop, resigned on Sunday after a 942 year tenure according to church officials.

Milton Balthrop Lightning Ridge The Baptist Church

Summers and visitors clan gather at Grace Johnson home

Mrs Gertie Summers and Mrs Mack Summers and Gay lon were Monday visitors of Mrs Grace Johnson and May. Mr and Mrs Alvie Griffith visited Mr and Mrs Mack Summers and Gaylon Sunday evening.

Gertie Summers Mack Summers Gaylon Grace Johnson May Alvie Griffith

Parish Chapel

Mr and Mrs Max Law hosted family and friends at Robbers Cave Wilburton with several arrivals and visits. The group attended Oma Ward funeral in Artesia New Mexico and shared time with J W Law and other relatives before William Law family visits Duncan and Paoli households.

Navy Man Bruce Adkins Visits Family Nearby

Bruce Adkins stationed at Fort Sill spent the weekend with his grad Mrs Dorothy Nessel and Mr and Mrs Norvin Nessel and family. Mr and Mrs Norvin Nessel and Bobby and Mrs Dorothy Nessel and Vickey were in Oklahoma City Sunday.

Bruce Adkins Fort Sill Dorothy Nessel Norvin Nessel Bobby Vickey Oklahoma City

Mrs Lina Bevers Visiting Ada Family

Mrs Lina Bevers of Memphis Texas visits her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Cleve Stonecipher in Ada. Mrs Lillie Miller spends each day at the Stonecipher home helping care for Mrs Stonecipher who is ill. Mrs Lillie Miller also visited Mrs Dorothy Nessel on Monday.

Lina Bevers Memphis Tex Cleve Stonecipher Ada Lillie Miller Stonecipher Dorothy Nessel

Visit to J A Patton at Florence Isaacs home

Charlie Hunter and Jeff Eppler with Joe and Ray Eppler visited J A Patton in the home of Florence Isaacs on Saturday.

Charlie Hunter Jeff and Joe Ray Eppler J. A. Patton Florence Isaacs

Law Families Attend Oma Ward Funeral and Visits

Mr and Mrs J W Law Pod Law Melvin New Ronnie Newby Ott Newby attend the funeral of their uncle Oma Ward Ada. The Law and Dryden families visit Frank Dryden Wednesday and stop by the homes of Florence Wren Davie Johnson in Artesia New Mexico and Lila Mae Wren in Stratford.

J. W. Law Pod Law Melvin Newby Ronnie Ott Newby Oma Ward Ada Frank Dryden Ruby Dryden Aleta Law Robin Florence Wren Davie Johnson Artesia N.M Lucy Newby Lindsay Lila Mae Wren Stratford

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