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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1955

Page

7

Camp Ground Church Sunday School Enrolls Eighty

The Camp Ground Church reported 80 in Sunday School with all teachers present. Rev. Scott Jones preached both morning and evening services. Visitors included Mrs. Boliver Haskins and Elinor Haskins from Oklahoma City. Phyllis and Houston McClain of Torrance, California, arrived Thursday night to visit their grandmother Mrs. Allie Hood and relatives.

Camp Ground Scott Jones Boliver Haskins Elinor Haskins Oklahoma City Phyllis Houston McClain Torrance Calif Allie Hood

Mrs Hood and guests visit Mrs Scott Monday

Mrs H C Hood and Johnnie Jean visited Monday afternoon with Mrs Leo Scott, Donna and Sherry.

H. C. Hood Johnnie Jean Leo Scott Donna Sherry

Denison Man Visits Sunday With Family

Jimmie Farmer of Denison Texas visited Sunday morning with his sister and family Mr and Mrs Clifford Lamb Donnie and Phyllis

Jimmie Farmer Denison Tex Clifford Lamb Donnie Phyllis

Mrs Hood and Grandson Jerry Sellars Sick in Recent Days

Mrs Hood and her grandson, Jerry Sellars, have been ill for several days, according to a local health notice. The family is reportedly resting at home as doctors monitor their condition.

Coxs Visit Clifton Residents Spend Monday

Sue and Cindy Cox of Clifton Ariz spent Monday with Mrs Earl McDaniel in a brief social visit noting friendly exchanges and hospitality during a local social call.

Sue and Cindy Cox Clifton, Ariz Earl McDaniel

Shaw Family Visit Noted Sunday

Gerald and Dewayne Shaw visited Mr and Mrs Kenneth Shaw and their son this Sunday, according to local social notes.

Gerald and Dewayne Shaw Mrs. Kenneth Shaw Son Sunday

Marvin Crawley Returns From Oil Field Work at Coyle Oklo

Marvin Crawley has returned home after spending several days working in the oil field at Coyle Oklo. He was employed in the oil industry during the project period.

Marvin Crawley Coyle Oklo

Mrs Hood Returns Home After Okemah Visit

Mrs Allie Hood comes home from a week in Okemah where she visited her brother, John Ferris.

Allie Hood Okemah John Ferris

Visitors Share Sunday at Krause Home

Mr. and Mrs. P. Howard and family of Shawnee and Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Click and family of Prague visited the Krause family Sunday.

R. R. Krause P. Howard Shawnee D. T. Click Prague

Sunday Visit From Mrs Hightower and Mr Lamb

Mrs June Hightower and Randy of Galey visited Sunday morning with Mr Clifford Lamb and his wife Donnie and Phyllis.

June Hightower Randy Galey Clifford Lamb Donnie Phyllis

Sherry Scotts Wednesday Visit With Aunt Mrs Meek

Sherry Scott spent Wednesday afternoon with her aunt Mrs Virgil Meek in a casual family gathering.

Sherry Scott Virgil Meek

Alvin Tidsworth Visits Clyde Boyds Wednesday Night

Alvin Tidsworth visited Wednesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Boyd.

Alvin Tidsworth Mrs. Clyde Boyd

Mrs Booth and Mrs Scaff Visit Mrs Scott Thursday

Mrs J W Booth and Mrs Ver non Scaff called on Mrs Leo Scott Thursday evening.

J. W. Booth Vernon Scaff Leo Scott

On Leave M/Sgt Brittian and Family Visit Virginia Kin

On leave from Fort Lee Virginia Sergeant Major Brittian and his wife Mrs Brittian and their daughters Lynne and Judy visited Thursday afternoon with relatives in Colonial Heights including Mr. and Mrs. W H Hightower Mrs Gracie Hayes Mr and Mrs S M Golden Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley and Mr and Mrs Lee Scott. Brittian is attached to the Quartermaster School at Fort Lee and is a nephew of Mrs Hightower and a cousin of the other hosts. He is visiting his father H E Brittian of Ada on short leave.

Albert Brittian Lynne Judy Colonial Heights W. H. Hightower Gracie Hayes S. M. Golden Karl Tilley Lee Scott Sgt. Brittian Quartermaster School Fort Lee, Va Hightower Hayes

Ada Couple Visits With Atkeson Family Saturday Night

Mr and Mrs Henry Neal of Ada visited Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Pete Atkeson and family.

Henry Neal of Ada Pete Atkeson

Mrs. Eurl Cox and daughters visit McDaniels

Mrs. Eurl Cox and her daughters Sue and Cindy spent Sunday night with Mr. and Mrs. Earl McDaniel, sharing a social visit and hospitality.

Eurl Cox Sue Cindy Earl McDaniel

Welcome Mil ler Family to Our Community

The Mil ler family Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Mil ler arrive as new neighbors, formerly of Wayne, bringing their household to join local life and events.

J. T. Miller Wayne

Local social visits span Ada and Worstell communities

Margaret Golden spent Sunday night with Mr. and Mrs. James Duncan and their girls in Worstell. Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Smith visited Sunday morning with Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Smith of Ada. Austin Kilcrease of Ada spent Sunday night with Bennie Atkeson.

Margaret Golden James Duncan Worstell J. K. Smith A. L. Smith Ada Austin Kilcrease Bennie Atkeson

Local Visitors Reported At Seaff Booth Home

Mr and Mrs M E Booth of Oil Center and Robert Bolin visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Vernon Seaff and Mrs J W Booth. Charles Holloway of Crossit Ark visited Sunday morning with his grandparents Mr and Mrs G C Holloway.

M. E. Booth Oil Center Robert Bolin Vernon Seaff J. W. Booth Charles Holloway Crossit Ark G. C. Holloway

Ada Visitors Share Sunday Dinner

Mrs Edith McDaniel visited with Mr and Mrs Bill Stone of Ada. Mr and Mrs Pod Law and Johnny of Ada were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs G C Wells and Billy.

Edith McDaniel Bill Stone Ada Pod” Law Johnny G. C. Wells Billy

Mrs James Duncan and family visit Mrs M Golden

Mrs James Duncan Pat and Karen Sue spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs M Golden and children.

James Duncan Pat Karen Sue M. Golden

Kite Family Shares Wednesday Supper in Ada

Mr and Mrs Haskell Kite with Danny and Charles visited Ada for Wednesday night supper at Mr and Mrs P P Kite. Also Mr and Mrs Hollis Kite joined with Dar lene and Donnie for the meal.

Haskell Kite Danny Charles Ada Hollis Kite Darlene Donnie P. P. Kite

Mrs Jewel Boyd Visits Mother in Jones Chapel

Mrs Jewel Boyd spent Wednesday with her mother Mrs Jack Teel of Jones Chapel.

Jewel Boyd Jack Teel Jones Chapel

Ann Hood Honored At Birthday Dinner At Home

A three year old named Ann Hood was celebrated with a birthday dinner Wednesday evening at her home. Family friends and neighbors attended, sharing cakes and songs to mark the occasion.

Little Ann Hood Cele

Birthday party honors Ann Hood with family guests

A third birthday celebration was held for Ann Hood with relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Earlin Haskins, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hood and Johnnie Jean, Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Hood and Wanda Jean attending.

Brating Earlin Haskins H. C. Hood Johnnie Jean T. S. Hood Wanda Jean Ann Hood

Local Social Evening Hosts Visit Roundtable

Mr and Mrs Leo Scott hosted guests including Donna and Sherry on Wednesday night visiting with Mr and Mrs Virgil Meek Jolene and Berlene at the gathering.

Leo Scott Donna Sherry Virgil Meek Jolene Berlene

Scaff Visits Thursday With Mrs Lela Corvin

A visit occurred Thursday afternoon with Scaff and Mrs Lela Corvin.

Glen Wilfong Visits with Grandparents Sunday Morning

Glen Wilfong visited Sunday morning with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Kite.

Glen Wilfong Mrs P. P. Kite

Ice Cream Visit Described with Mr and Mrs P P Kite

A Friday night gathering noted in which the narrator visited Mr and Mrs P P Kite and helped make ice cream in a simple domestic scene.

P. P. Kite

Jerry McDaniel Spends Saturday With Nancy Vanlandingham

Jerry McDaniel spent Saturday afternoon with Nancy Vanlandingham of Pickett, sharing a quiet visit in the company of friends and neighbors.

Jerry McDaniel Nancy Vanlandingham Pickett

Sunday Visit By Tilley and Jones Families

Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley visited with Mrs Gerald and Carlton Lee and Mr and Mrs F O Jones and family on Sunday.

Karl Tilley Gerald Carlton Lee F. O. Jones

Ward family visit with Jody McDaniel noted

Herman and Janie Ward visited one afternoon recently with Jody McDaniel.

Herman Janie Ward Jody McDaniel

Local visitors recall Saturday afternoon gathering at Mrs Scott

Mrs Karl Tilley and relatives joined Mrs Leo Scott for a Saturday afternoon visit with Gerald and Carlton Lee, and Jolene and Berlene accompanying Mrs Virgil Meek in attendance.

Karl Tilley Gerald Carlton Lee Virgil Meek Jolene Berlene Leo Scott Donna Sherry

Cape Families Visit Grady Cape and Pierce Family

Mr and Mrs A L Cape and family and L Cape spent Sunday visiting Grady Cape of Dougherty and Fred Pierce and family near Ardmore.

A. L. Cape L. Cape Grady Cape Dougherty Fred Pierce Ardmore

Ada visitors call on Sun day afternoon

Mr. and Mrs. Odis Wilfong Mrs. B. B. Howard and James Colvin of Ada visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Leora Wilfong and Glen.

Odis Wilfong B. B. Howard Ada James Colvin Leora Wilfong Glen

Ada Visit Involves Barbara McCollum And Gwen Golden

Barbara McCollum of Ada visited Monday night with Gwen dolyn Golden.

Mrs. Duncan Hosts Sunday Visitors From Worstell

Mrs W H Hightower and Mrs Gracie Hayes visited Mr and Mrs F E Duncan in the Worstell community on Sunday afternoon.

W. H. Hightower Gracie Hayes F. E. Duncan Worstell

Picnic at Glenwood Park Simmers with Several Families

Leslie Perry Sondra Kay and Mark McDonald with Dennis attend a Sunday picnic at Glenwood Park. Mr and Mrs Perry and Mr and Mrs McDonald host with neighbors joining for a casual outdoor gathering. Local residents report a relaxed afternoon with sunshine.

Leslie Perry Sondra Kay Mark McDonald Dennis Glenwood Park

Buskirk Spends Saturday with Wells Family

W D Buskirk of Center visited Mr and Mrs C C Wells and their son Billy on Saturday.

W. D. Buskirk Center Mrs. C. C. Wells Billy

Family visits Sunday with Mr and Mrs Frank Haggard

A family visited on Sunday accompanied by Mr and Mrs Frank Haggard of Ada, highlighting a social engagement in the Ada community.

McDaniel Transfers to Claremore for New Assignment

Jerry McDaniel formerly with the Frisco Railroad Co. in Oklahoma City spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Earl McDaniel. He has been transferred to Claremore and reported for work there Monday morning.

Jerry McDaniel Frisco Railroad Co Oklahoma City Earl McDaniel Jerry Claremore

Hood Family Visit Gathers Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs H C Hood and Johnnie Jean visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs J B Hood and family of Spaulding.

H. C. Hood Johnnie Jean J. B. Hood Spaulding

Ada Woman Visits Her Mother Across Town

Mrs Ray Worley of Ada has been visiting her mother Mrs M C Hood for the past few days.

Ray Worley Ada M. C. Hood

Newbys Visit Pierson Couple Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs Richard Newby of Pierson visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby.

Richard Newby of Pierson Melvin Newby

Hurley Family Visits From Sherman and Fort Worth Guests

Mrs. T. L. Hurley Jr and children from Sherman Texas spent Friday to Sunday with Mr and Mrs T L Hurley Sr. Mr and Mrs Jack Kite of Fort Worth Texas were Saturday night guests of Mr and Mrs P P Kite.

T. L. Hurley, Jr Sherman, Tex T. L. Hurley Sr Mrs Jack Kite Fort Worth, Tex P. P. Kite

Mrs Ray Roberts and Pam Visit Mrs Cape

Mrs Ray Roberts and Pam visited Mrs A L Cape Monday afternoon.

Ray Roberts Pam A. L. Cape

Hodges and Shaw Families Gather for Sunday Visit

Mrs. Ida Bell Hodges and Patricia of Homer visited Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Shaw and their son on Sunday. Hodges and Shaw are sisters.

Ida Bell Hodges Patricia Homer Kenneth Shaw Hodges Mrs. Shaw

Mrs O S Whitson and Mrs Kite Visit Mrs Bivins

Mrs O S Whitson and Mrs Mary Kite visited Mrs Opal Bivins and her children of Egypt on Monday.

O. S. Whitson Mary Kite Opal Bivins Egypt

Hightowers and Hayes Visit Scotts in Donna

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hightower and Mrs. Gracie Hayes were Thursday night visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott in Donna, sharing a social evening.

W. H. Hightower Gracie Hayes Leo Scott Donna Sherry

Glen Wilfong Visits Home of Mr. and Mrs. Tilley

Glen Wilfong visited Friday at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Tilley. He spent time in conversation and toured the home during the visit.

Glen Wilfong Johnny Tilley

Sherry Scott Raymond Thomp son and Margaret Golden Swims at Glenwood Park

Sherry Scott, Raymond Thompson and Margaret Golden went swimming Friday afternoon at Glenwood Park.

Sherry Scott Raymond Thompson Margaret Golden Glenwood Park

Dinner Guests Visit Whitson and Sunday Home

Dinner guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Whitson and Henry Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Kite Darlene and Donnie Mr. and Mrs. Edd Berryman Kay and Charlies of Shawnee and Mrs. Roy Bivins Geraldean Dennis and Le Roy of Egypt. Tom Boyd of Coalgate visited Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Boyd. Jolene Meek spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott Donna and Sherry. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bivins and children of Egypt visited Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Kite Darlene and Donnie.

C. S. Whitson Henry Sunday Hollis Kite Darlene Donnie Edd Berryman Kay and Charlies Shawnee Roy Bivins Geraldean Dennis and Leroy Egypt Jolene Meek Leo Scott Donna Sherry

Pauls Valley hosts Holloway and Hollo way visit

Mr and Mrs Leonard Holloway of Pauls Valley visited Wednesday with Mr and Mrs C C Holloway.

Leonard Holloway Pauls Valley C. C. Holloway

Family Visits Highlight Weekend from Cape Family

Alene Cape stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Hurley Sr. and journyed to spend time with her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cape and family over the weekend.

Alene Cape T. L. Hurley Sr Mrs A. L. Cape

Local social visits span Friday to Monday in Tishomingo

Leo Scott and daughters Donna Kaye and Sherry traveled to Tishomingo on Friday. The family of Egypt visited Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. O Sr Whitson and Henry. Mrs Johnny Tilley and Patsy visited Sunday morning with Mrs Leora Wilfong. Sherry Scott spent Sunday with Maxine Eaton. Wanda Wilson visited in the afternoon. Mr and Mrs Earl McDaniel visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs W B Brecheen and Mr and Mrs Sam Cox. Jean and Margaret Golden spent Monday with Mrs James.

Leo Scott Donna Kaye Sherry Tishomingo Johnny Tilley Patsy Leora Wilfong Sherry Scott Maxine Eaton Wanda Wilson Earl McDaniel W. B. Brecheen Sam Cox

Winters man spends Monday with Louise Miller

Pat Littrell of Winters California spent Monday with Louise Miller in an afternoon visit noted in local social notes.

Pat Littrell Winters, Calif Louise Miller

Mrs J K Smith Visits Ada With Mrs Patterson

Mrs J K Smith visited Monday with Mrs B N Patterson of Ada. The brief social call was reported in local notes.

J. K. Smith B. N. Patterson Ada

Ada Families Gather for Neighborhood Greetings

Mr. and Mrs. Judson Kirby with Brenda and Barbara and Ada residents Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Kite with Darlene and Donnie join Mr. and Mrs. Haskell Kite and Danny and Rusty of Ada in a community gathering.

Judson Kirby Brenda Barbara Ada Hollis Kite Darlene Donnie Haskell Kite Danny Rusty

Mrs Freeman and daughter visiting Blanchard hosts

Mrs Ethel Freeman and her daughter are spending this week with Mr and Mrs Lawrence Farmer and Debra in Blanchard.

Ethel Freeman Blanchard Lawrence Farmer Debra

Ada men fish at Lake Texoma for 35 fish

S Hood and a group from Ada fished Lake Texoma Monday night and brought in a catch of 35 fish.

T. S. Hood Ada Lake Texoma

Mr and Mrs Earlin Haskins Attend Local Church Singing

Mr and Mrs Earlin Haskins attended a Sunday evening singing at the Free Will Baptist Church in Stratford, reflecting a quiet community faith event.

Earlin Haskins Free Will Baptist Church Stratford

Hood Family Visits With Ada Couple Sunday

Mr and Mrs T S Hood along with Ann and Wanda Jean visited Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Wesley May of Ada.

Local visit underlined by Monday night gathering

Mr and Mrs Max Kirkes and Russ visited Monday night with Mr and Mrs H L Corvin in a neighborly social gathering.

Max Kirkes Russ H. L. Corvin

Summers Chapel Hosts Robinsons and Haskins Visit

Mr and Mrs D B Robinson of Summers Chapel visited Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Earlin Haskins, sharing time at their home.

D. B. Robinson Summers Chapel Earlin Haskins

Bonnie Lee Visits Shaw Family in Oakman Region

Bonnie Lee of Oakman spends the week with her sister and family Mr and Mrs Kenneth Shaw and Kenneth Lee in a social country note detailing a family gathering.

Bonnie Lee Oakman Kenneth Shaw Kenneth Lee

Ringling and Pickett Couples Visit Farm Family

Mr and Mrs Therel Tiner of Ringling and Mr and Mrs George Tiner of Pickett spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Lawrence Farmer and Debra.

Therel Tiner Ringling George Tiner Pickett Lawrence Farmer Debra

Oklahoma City Family Visits Follis Kite Household

Mr and Mrs Roy McGalliard and family of Oklahoma City were Tuesday night supper guests of Mr and Mrs Follis Kite Donnie and Darlene.

Roy McGalliard Oklahoma City Follis Kite Donnie Darlene

Airman Visits A2/ce Ccie Lee Webb in Reno Home

Airman from Steed Air Force Base Reno Nevada spent Monday visiting a local residence and meeting residents. The encounter highlighted community ties and base outreach activities.

Lee Webb Steed Air Force Base Reno Nev A. L. Cape

Ada host Barbara McCollum greets Gwendolyn Golden

Gwendolyn Golden was Monday night guest of Barbara McCollum of Ada, sharing an evening visit in the community.

Gwendolyn Golden Barbara McCollum Ada

A L Cape and Sherman Estes fish Sandy Monday night

A. L. Cape and Sherman Estes of Center fished on Sandy Monday night and had fair luck.

A. L. Cape Sherman Estes Center

Ada and Ponca City Couples Visit Earlin Haskins Group

Mr and Mrs Wesley May of Ada with Ann and Wanda Jean visited Thursday night with Mr and Mrs Earlin Haskins. Johnnie Jean visited Friday night with Mr and Mrs T S Hood and girls.

Wesley May Ada T. S. Hood Ann Wanda Jean Euel Haskins Diana Ponca City Earlin Haskins H. C. Hood Johnnie Jean

Little Wanda Jean Hood Recovers From Illness

Wanda Jean Hood has been ill but is improving. Her condition is reported as better with a positive outlook.

Wanda Jean Hood

Public Peace Cases Mark Week in Ada County

Justice of the Peace Wilbur Lee handled several public peace matters this week. Jim Stafford of northwest Ada served 30 days for public drunkenness. Sam Phillips paid 29 dollars for assault and battery after a July 16 incident. Chester Brown fined 10 dollars for drunkenness and interference at a baseball game. Clarence Coones paid 24 dollars after pleading guilty. James W Boone of Atoka was arrested July 15 for following too closely and awaits arraignment.

Wilbur Lee Jim Stafford Northwest Ada Ernest Miers Sam Phillips Nita Phillips Chester Brown Clarence Coones North Broadway James W. Boone Atoka Aubrey Mitchell

Three New Auto Cases Involve Theft and Traffic

The Peace Justice court of C. W. Floyd has three new cases awaiting. John McCormack is jailed awaiting arraignment on automobile larceny charges for allegedly stealing a 1953 Ford from Pauline Kertin on July 10, with both the car and McCormack picked up in Healdton by patrol troopers. Pauline Kertin was jailed here on another charge. Charles Adelbert White, of Valliant, was arrested near Stonewall on July 17 for driving on the wrong side of State Highway 3 and has not yet appeared in court. Marvin Robert Morrow, truck driver for R. L. Epple Butane Gas Service, Tecumseh, was cited on July 11 for improper signal lights and returns to Ada with his driver. hearing set for August 6 to prepare to answer charges.

Peace Justice Court of C. W. Floyd John McCormack Pauline Kertin McCormack Healdton Charles Adelbert White Valliant H. T. Gay Stonewall Justice of Peace Court Marvin Robert Morrow R. L. Epple Butane Gas Service Tecumseh Morrow Ada

Perry and daughter visit Ada and Durant residents

Mrs. Seby Perry and daughter Gwen spent Thursday in Ada visiting Mrs. Maude Jamar. Jamar returned home and hosted a Thursday night visit. Aaron Cottle, Durant pastor, joined Mr. and Mrs. Ed Allen for the evening and they later traveled to Pauls Valley to see Mr. and Mrs. Alton Tucker.

Seby Perry Gwen Ada Maude Jamar Aaron Cottle Durant Ed Allen Eddie Pauls Valley Alton Tucker

Dallas man visits Danner family and Seby Perry kin

Sam Tooman of Dallas Texas cousin of Mrs O T Danner spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Danner. They visited the Seby Perry family.

Sam Tooman Dallas Tex O. T. Danner Mrs. Danner Seby Perry

Mrs Florence Ward Spends Friday Night with Mrs O T Danner

Mrs Florence Ward spent Friday night with Mrs O T Danner. The visit occurred in the local community, with both women enjoying social time and neighborly conversation.

Florence Ward O. T. Danner

Betty Hughes Returns Home With Son in Oklahoma City

Mrs. Betty Hughes came back to her Oklahoma City residence Saturday accompanied by her son.

Betty Hughes Oklahoma City

Meal guests at Bill Bridgeman home include Brent brothers

Rev. Donald Brent and his brother Leon with Leon's fiancée visited Gra ham for Sunday dinner at the Bill Bridgeman home. Mrs. Seby Perry and her children joined as supper guests that evening.

Donald Brent Leon Graham Bill Bridgeman Seby Perry

Homecoming for Buddy Hightower Ends Texas Assignment

Buddy Hightower returned home last week after several weeks working in Texas.

Texas Buddy Hightower

Peggy Perry and Ray Brumley Pick Up Relatives in Atoka

Peggy Perry and Ray Brumley drove to Atoka Sunday afternoon to collect Ray Brumley’s sister Imogene Cleveland and her children who had been visiting friends and relatives there last week.

Peggy Perry Ray Brumley Atoka Ray Imogene Cleveland

Family visit spans Pauls Valley Ada trip

Joan Tucker of Pauls Valley spent Saturday with her mother Mrs. Ed Allen and brother Eddie. That afternoon they visited Calvin and Geneva Jamar of Ada.

Joan Tucker Pauls Valley Ed Allen Eddie Calvin Geneva Jamar Ada

Mr and Mrs Stone Prepare to Leave for Mexico

Mr and Mrs Buster Stone store furniture and plan to depart for Mexico this week. The note expresses regret at their departure.

Buster Stone Mexico

Visitation at Shawnee Household Weekend

Mr. and Mrs Ed Allen and Ed die visited Shawnee Sunday to see her sister and family Mr and Mrs Wane Webb. Also visiting Perry home Sunday afternoon were Mr and Mrs Bill Holt and daughter Mariella and Bill's parents Mr and Mrs Cleve Holt of Shawnee and Mr and Mrs C T Danner and Grandma Cochran.

Ed Allen Eddie Shawnee Wane Webb Perry Home Bill Holt Mariella Bill Cleve Holt C. T. Danner Grandma Cochran

Two Area Men Enlist in U S Navy Training Programs

Two area men enlist in the U S Navy according to Chief Petty Officer Vincent McPhee. Robert Dale Bryan of Wetumka and Odie Burris of Pontotoc report for recruit training at Great Lakes Illinois. Bryan will study electronics and Burris clerical and general training.

U. S. Navy Vincent McPhee Navy Robert Dale Bryan Eldon R. Brvyann Wetumka Odie Burris Lillian Allgood Pontotoc Bryan Burris Great Lakes Ill

States Restrict Firework Use With Varying Limits

All but eight states limit or regulate fireworks use. Lawmakers debate safety, noise, and permitting rules while residents weigh holiday celebrations against fire risk and prohibitions.

States

Death Notice for Glen Dan Smith

Sympathy is extended to the family of Glen Dan Smith who died July 13 at Valley View Hospital. Services were held July 14 at Smith Funeral Chapel with Rev. Fred Miller officiating and Cedar Grove Cemetery burial. Survivors include his parents Mr and Mrs Glen Smith of Fort Worth Texas and grandparents Horton Smith Francis W B Hokett Tupelo.

Little Glen Dan Smith Valley View Hospital Smith Funeral Chapel Fred Miller Cedar Grove Cemetery Glen Smith Fort Worth Tex Horton Smith Francis W. B. Hokett Tupelo Joe Hokett

Ida Lee Returns Home After Visit to Relatives

Mrs Ida Lee returned home after spending several days visiting relatives in town and in Oklahoma City.

Ida Lee Oklahoma City

Baby Boy Born to Glen Byers Family

Mr. and Mrs. Glen Byers welcomed a baby boy born Monday afternoon at Valley View Hospital. He has two sisters Freida Sue and Debby and will be joined by grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Bob Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Byers of Tupelo.

Glen Byers Valley View Hospital Freida Sue Debby Bob Wilson Mrs. Byers Tupelo

Sportsmen's Club Meeting Held at Cedar Grove School

A Sportsmen's Club meeting took place last Monday night at the Cedar Grove School with members present to discuss upcoming activities and next month’s schedule.

Cedar Grove

Ada couple visits Wilcoxsons last week

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Choate of Ada spent time at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs Roy Wilcoxson last week.

Harold Choate Ada Roy Wilcoxson

Soldier West Reports Safe From Wertheim Germany

Pfc. Kenneth Dale West writes he is fine after serving in Wertheim Germany. He has been there about three and a half months of a planned two year tour. His parents are Mr and Mrs Cal West.

Pfc Kenneth Dale West Wertheim Germany Cal West Dale

Local families head to Tenkiller Lake for fishing trip

Mr. and Mrs. James Rice with children and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Matthews with children left Tuesday morning for Tenkiller Lake to fish and picnic.

James Rice Raymond Matthews Tenkiller Lake

Mrs Lester Goodell Visits Kin in Altus

Mrs Lester Goodell and her children of Tulsa spent last week with her parents Mr and Mrs Andrew Bryant and Carroll. She also visited sister Mr and Mrs Dewie Reynolds and children of Allen. Mrs Goodell is the former Oneita Bryant.

Lester Goodell Tulsa Andrew Bryant Carroll Dewie Reynolds Allen

Harris Child Visits Mrs Harris on Wednesday

William Harris the young son of Mr and Mrs Robert Harris spent a Wednesday afternoon last week with Mrs M E Harris in a family visit.

William Harris Robert Harris E. Harris

Heat Sparks Quick Barn Fire From Burning Door Hinge

In a hot day remark a writer notes the porch heat yet finds no delay as Hershell touched a match to the barn door hinge and started a blaze. The account highlights extreme heat and a quick ignition.

Hershell

Revival meeting closes at Church of Christ with strong turnout

The revival at the Church of Christ ended last weekend with good nightly attendance. Ada resident James Willie Scroggins visited relatives Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Kelley and their sons. Lavanda Reynolds of Allen stayed with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Bryant. Visitors to Isom Harris included Tom Harris, Junior Harris and their children from Sasakwa, Mrs. Ted Scroggins and children, and Joe Mac Harris with a friend from Oklahoma City.

Church of Christ Isom Harris Tom Harris Junior Harris Sasakwa Ted Scroggins Joe Mac Harris Oklahoma City

Kimes Family Visiting Relatives Across Ada Sasakwa

Mr and Mrs Lester Kimes and their children of Tulare California visit Hazel Chism and her parents J M Chism in Ada and Sasakwa alongside other relatives. Mrs Kimes is Hazel Chism formerly.

Lester Kimes Tulare Calif J. M. Chism Ada Sasakwa Kimes Hazel Chism

Social gathering lists attendees from Morrilton and beyond

Mrs. Mirl Moon last Saturday hosted a gathering including Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Griffin and their children, Mr. and Mrs. Barney Griffin and children, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Chism and Tollie Chism, Mr. and Mrs. John Chism and daughter, all from Morrilton Arkansas, plus Mr. and Mrs. Lester Kimes and children from California.

Mirl Moon J. W. Griffin Barney Griffin Morrilton, Ark J. M. Chism Tollie Chism Ada John Chism Lester Kimes California

Simpson Family Visits Relatives in Town

Mr and Mrs Joe Simpson and their Tulsa children spent last weekend with her parents in town, sharing time with extended family and enjoying local hospitality.

Mrs Joe Simpson Tulsa

West Family Names Thelma West and Wayne

Mrs Cal West and Wayne are named in a family note. Mrs Simpson is identified as the former Thelma West.

Cal West Wayne Simpson Thelma West

Hokett and Poe Couples Visit Local Family

Mr and Mrs W B Hokett of Tupelo and Mr and Mrs Fred Poe of Oakman visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Horton Smith one day last week.

W. B. Hokett Tupelo Fred Poe Oakman Horton Smith

Simpson Girls Visit Tulsa Grandparents This Week

Judy and Betty Simpson of Tulsa are spending the week with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Cal West at their home.

Judy Betty Simpson Tulsa Mrs Cal West

Mr and Mrs George Lee Visit Oxnard Parents

Mr and Mrs George Lee of near Oxnard California are visiting his parents Mr and Mrs J E Lee.

George Lee Oxnard, Calif Mrs J. E. Lee

Lavada West Recovers Well After Major Surgery

Lavada West is reported in good condition after undergoing major surgery on July 13 at Valley View Hospital. Hospital officials say she is stable and recovering.

Lavada West Valley View Hospital

Mark Henson Improves After Stroke

Mark Henson shows marked improvement two weeks after suffering a stroke. He and his wife are staying with their daughter at her home near Tecumseh.

Mark Henson Mr. Henson Mrs. Henson Tecumseh

Rainy Weekend Brings Needed Relief and Cooler Weather

A section of readers notes a welcome rain Sunday night and Monday morning that cooled conditions. The brief comment expresses relief at reduced heat and hope for no more 90 degree days.

Patricia Harris Visits Grandparents Over Weekend

Patricia Harris spent last Monday with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Harris, enjoying time at their home and sharing family moments.

Patricia Harris Mrs. M. E. Harris

Easton couple modernizes their home interiors

Mr and Mrs Edd West have recently updated their residence with modernized interiors featuring new fixtures and a refreshed layout. The project emphasizes improved function and contemporary style within the family home.

Mr. and Mrs Edd West

Ardmore couple visits Ardmore kin over weekend

Mr and Mrs Sim McGilberry of Ardmore spent last weekend here with his sister Mrs Pearl Surg nier.

Mrs Sim McGilberry of Ardmore Pearl Surgnier

Morrilton Family Visiting Here This Week

Mr and Mrs John Chism and their daughter of Morrilton Arkansas are spending this week with his parents Mr and Mrs J M Chism.

John Chism Morrilton, Ark J. M. Chism

Suttons and Rices Host Ada Family Visit

Mr and Mrs Earl Sutton and children of Ada recently visited in the home of Mr and Mrs James Rice and children, sharing time with their families.

Earl Sutton Ada James Rice

Good Place Visitors Visit H. L. Kelley Home

Sunday guests at the home of Mr and Mrs H L Kelley included Mr John Robert Kelley James Scroggins Mollie Gaylor and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Roberts They spent the afternoon at the swimming pool noting it is a good place to meet old friends and make new ones on hot days like last Sunday

H. L. Kelleys John Robert Kelley James Scroggins Mollie Gaylor Kenneth Roberts

Capertons Visit Francis While Employed in Tulsa

Mr and Mrs E H Caperton are spending a few days in Francis. He is employed in Tulsa. Their home remains here and it is always nice to see them around.

E. H. Caperton Francis Mr. Caperton Tulsa

Mrs Baxter Scroggins Returns Home After Week with Daughter

Mrs Baxter Scroggins has returned home after spending the past week with her daughter. She was away visiting family and resumed daily routines.

Mrs. Baxter Scroggins

West Family Update From Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Arvil West and their children of Oklahoma City report Mrs West underwent major surgery June 29 and was able to go home one day last week and is doing very well.

Arvil West Oklahoma City

Children Spend Week With Relatives in Oklahoma City

The report notes that the children are staying with relatives in Oklahoma City for the week, highlighting temporary family arrangements.

Ada Visit Notes for Harris Family Shop

Mr and Mrs Bob Harris and their son William visited Ada last Monday for business and shopping. They were seen at local stores and left with purchases noted by residents. The couple and child were warmly greeted by shop staff during their excursion.

Bob Harris William Ada

Griffin Family Visitation In Morrilton Week

Mr and Mrs J W Griffin and their children of Morrilton Arkansas visit this week with Mr and Mrs T D Chism. Mrs Chism is the former Lovie Griffin.

J. W. Griffin Barney Griffin Morrilton, Ark T. D. Chism Chism Lovie Griffin

Floyd Lee Showing Improvement at Tala Hin Sanatorium

Floyd Son Lee is in the Tala Hin sanatorium and is reported to be gaining weight. He hopes to go home sooner than anticipated after a month of admission.

Floyd Lee Talihina

Harris Kin Visit Highlights Ada Household

Franklin and Bobby Harris spent last Monday with their uncle Otto Harris and aunt Lonnie Harris in Ada, visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Otto Harris.

Franklin Bobby Harris Otto Harris Lonnie Ada

Sherman Green Pleads Guilty in Abandonment Case

Sherman Green pleaded guilty to child abandonment and was sentenced to five years imprisonment. The sentence was suspended on good behavior and ongoing support of the children.

Sherman Green

Chester Hice Pleads Not Guilty to liquor possession

On July 14 Chester Hice entered a plea of not guilty to charges of illegal possession of intoxicating liquor. He posted bond and a trial date will be set later.

Chester Hice

County Judge Fines Drunken Driver on Highway 99

Ilus Haden Teel was picked up north of the city on State Highway 99 by the Highway Patrol on a July night. He pleaded guilty before County Judge Fred Andrews and received a $150 fine and 10 days in jail.

Fred Andrews Ilus Haden Teel The Highway Patrol Andrews

Nighttime Speeding Fine for Joe Wheeler Alexander

Joe Wheeler Alexander was fined 15 dollars in county court for nighttime speeding. He was arrested by the Highway Patrol and paid the fine on July 15.

Joe Wheeler Alexander Highway Patrol

Baby gift with insulated doll bunting and silverware set

A three piece baby silverware set with a fork and two spoons comes with a washable doll in a zippered bunting that can warm a bottle for four hours. The package also includes a plastic bib for the baby.

After School Snack Mix Milk and Prune Juice

A reader notes a simple after school snack that combines a cup of milk with a cup of prune juice. The combination is described as fine for a light, quick refresher between classes.

Allen news briefs of visitors and family at bedsides

Mrs Tom Mays arrives from Corpus Christi to be at Edgar Dyson’s bedside in Valley View hospital. Families travel from Ventura Oklahoma City Flagstaff Phoenix and California to visit relatives and attend services.

Tom Mays Corpus Christi Texas Edgar Dyson Valley View Hospital James Hall Ventura California Allen Doris Jean Rothe Oklahoma City H. C. Kraettli B. T. Mann Willa Mae Judy Kay Greig Barbara Gail Mann J. P. Dyson Flagstaff Arizona Edga. Dyson Bill Orick Billy Orick Nita Orick Phoenix Bill Crawford Floyd Gill G. D. Rhodes Ada Holdenville H. D. Harbeson Charley Ricer R. D. Taylor Edward Brumfield Wynnewood Viola Brumfield Craig Jordan E. C. Peay Emily June McDonald J. H. McDonald James Paul Miller Emily Tompkins Cass Okla Albert Miller Miller Wayne Moore Richard Davis San Pablo Jess Moore Veterans Hospital Muskogee Polly Jimmy Wanda Lou Campbell Caddo Travis Jilkerson

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