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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1956

Page

3

Daniels Feted With Ice Cream On Anniversary

Frisco Home Demonstration Club honored Mr and Mrs Joe Daniel on their wedding anniversary with an ice cream party at the Daniel home south of Frisco. Guests included Loss Henry Lee Forehand Simon Patton Coy Byrd Margarette Peargin Cathy Rodney Boda Hisan Charles Shirley Fat Baylis Sandra Jim Sid Marshall Doyle Thomas Larry Gary Joan Judy Dora Daniel Vicky and Valerie.

Frisco Joe Daniel Daniel Loss Henry Lee Simon Patton Coy Byrd Bob Margarette Peargin Cathy Rodney Sanger Calif Boda Hisan Charles Shirley Fat Baylis Sandra Jim Sid Marshall Doyle Thomas Larry Gary Joan Judy Dora Daniel Vicky Valerie

Pink and Blue Shower for Mrs Havern Canada

Mrs H L Kelley and Mrs Oleta Matthews hosted a pink and blue shower at the Kelley home on Wednesday evening July 18 for Mrs Havern Canada. Friends and relatives attended and gifts were sent by a long list of guests and well wishers.

Mrs. Havern Canada

Matthews Honored With Surprise Wedding Shower

FRANCIS Mr and Mrs Fred Matthews were surprised Friday night when friends gathered downtown and toured to their home for a group wedding shower. Attendees included Pearl Surgnier Ina Henson Belle Henson Raymon Matthews Jennie Smith Harrold Chaffin and families Murry Smith Jim Williams and children Junior Williams L A Van Horn Ernest Matthews. Kool aid and cookies were served.

L. A. van Horn Mollie Gaylor Ethel Chaffin Pat Jones Betty Bishop Florence Robinson Barbara Robinson Mildred Price Pearl Surgnier Vennie Norris Pat Price Rosalie Williamson Flora Carter Myrtle Smith Mirl Moon Lavern Scroggins Hazel West Mary Hooser Flora Fountain Betty Kirkes Virgil Chandler Zelma Williams Marietta Pherigo Florence Harrold Mirl Nelson Bill Summers Joyce Canada Betty Canada Ernest Matthews

Boy Scout Meeting at Burkhead Home

A Boy Scout gathering at scoutmaster Don Burkhead's home included Mr and Mrs Burkhead with baby, Mr and Mrs Hugh Bishop and children, Carl West, H L Kelley, and Rev Richard Lisk. Scouts Linn Lee Billy Bishop Jo Edd Moon Francis Allen Brown Bobby and Winford Poplin attended. After the business meeting homemade ice cream was served.

Don Burkhead Hugh Bishop Carl West H. L. Kelley Richard Lisk Linn Lee Billy Bishop Jo Edd Moon Francis Allen Brown Bobby Winford Poplin

Mrs Dortha Saunders Visits Parents Here

Mrs Dortha Saunders and her children spent last week with her parents Mr and Mrs Charlie Hooser. Mrs Saunders is the former Dortha Bell Hooser.

Dortha Saunders Charlie Hooser

Mrs McComas Suffered Heart Attack Rushed to Hospital

Mrs. George McComas suffered a heart attack one night last week and was rushed to Valley View Hospital where her condition is reported fair.

George McComas Valley View Hospital

Matthews completes basic training at Lackland AFB

Jimmy Ray Matthews, son of Mr and Mrs Rayman Matthews, has completed basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas.

Jimmy Ray Matthews Mrs Rayman Matthews Lackland Air Force Base San

Ice Cream Social Draws Hart Club Families

Hart Home Demonstration Club members and families gathered Friday night at the Heimers home for an ice cream social. Members brought freezers with flavors, cake and cookies were shared, and music followed on the Heimers’ rock house porch before everyone moved inside to enjoy treats and fellowship.

HART Matt Heimer Jr Lightning Ridge Hart Home Demonstration Club Lovely Rock The Arno Griffith J. S. Stanfield

Young recruit reports cold Wyoming training conditions

Antonio, Tex., is now in further training at Cheyenne, Wyoming. His parents spoke to him by telephone last week and he said it was cold there with temperatures in the fifties. Willadean Poplin, daughter of Mrs. Valey Poplin, was a Valley View Hospital patient for three days from Saturday through Monday. Her doctor suspected appendicitis but she was released after a thorough exam.

Willadean Poplin Valey Poplin Valley View Hospital

Ada family visit and Oklahoma City guest visit

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Williams and children of Ada visited relatives and friends here last Friday. Ethel Rae Matthews is spending this week with Judy Henson of Oklahoma City.

Jim Williams Ada Ethel Rae Matthews Judy Henson Oklahoma City

Tulsa man gives wife a set of bathroom fixtures

Melvin West of Tulsa presented Mrs. Mary West with bathroom fixtures last week. Mrs West is the widow of the late Lew West and the former Mary Summers, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bill Summers.

Melvin West Tulsa Mary West

Ada Boys Visit Francis Last Friday Evening

Ada boys visited Francis last Friday evening in a small community gathering. The event drew local families and neighbors for an informal social.

Visitors at Mrs. Surgnier Home Include Relatives

Mrs. Pearl Surgnier hosts this week with her mother Mrs. Nora Hunter of Hartshorn and her sister Mrs. J. W. Blalock of Dallas visiting.

Pearl Surgnier Nora Hunter Hartshorn J. W. Blalock Dallas

Mrs. Matthews Visits Oklahoma City With Sister

Mrs Raymon Matthews travels to Oklahoma City this week with her sister Mrs Ruby Scoonover. Matthews also spends time canning during the visit.

Raymon Matthews Oklahoma City Ruby Scoonover Mrs. Matthews

Summers Home Hosts A Cast Of Visitors

Recent guests at the Summers home included Jewell and Naomi Summers from Los Angeles California Charlene Lord and her children from Oklahoma City Claud Summers and Pearl Peters from Norman and Mr and Mrs R C Summers from Ada They also visited Grandmother Summers who resides with the Bill Summers family

Bill Summers Jewell Naomi Summers Los Angeles Calif Charlene Lord Oklahoma City Claud Summers Pearl Peters Norman R. C. Summers Ada Grandmother Summers Bill Summerses

Chism Family Reunion Omitted Attendees Named

The report notes that one son and his family Alvin and wife of Weleetka could not attend. Another son Tollie and his wife of Ada were left off the reunion list.

J. M. Chism Alvin Chism Weleetka Tollie Chism Ada

Francis Weekly subscriber highlights Harlie West

Harlie West is the latest Francis subscriber to the ADA WEEKLY and expresses strong enjoyment of the paper.

Francis ADA Weekly Harlie West

Judy Henson Spends Night With Ethel Rae Matthews

Judy Henson of Oklahoma City spent one night last week with Ethel Rae Matthews.

Judy Henson Oklahoma City Ethel Rae Matthews

Torrene Returns Home After Tulsa Visit

W. A. Torrene has come back home following a short stay with relatives in Tulsa, where he visited family and familiar places.

Kelley family reunion at Atkins home in Vamoosa

Mr and Mrs Robert Kelley and their baby attended a family reunion at the home of Mrs Kelleys grandparents Mr and Mrs W W Atkins of Vamoosa last week with all relatives gathering for the event.

Robert Kelley Baby Mrs. Kelley W. W. Atkins Vamoosa

Freeman Poplin Employed in Wichita Kansas

Freeman Poplin son of Waley Poplin is now in Wichita Kansas where he is employed. Mrs Raymon Matthews Mrs Jewell Wilson and Mrs Pearl Surgnier visited in the H L Kelley home one day last week.

Freeman Poplin Waley Poplin Wichita Kan Raymon Matthews Jewell Wilson Pearl Surgnier H. L. Kelley

Foot Injury From Car Incident Involving Poplin Family

The cast was removed from Bobby Poplin's foot after a prior accident last week. His foot was run over by a car driven by his brother, leaving him with injuries but no longer needing the cast.

Bobby Poplin

Eck Hunter family visits Pearl Surg nier in Holdenville

Mr and Mrs Eck Hunter and their daughters of Holdenville recently visited his sister Mrs Pearl Surg nier in this city.

Eck Hunter Holdenville Pearl Surgnier

Fred Matthews Cleared Roadsides With Mowing Machine

Local resident Fred Matthews performed a public service by cutting tall weeds and grass along streets and roads around Francis using a mowing machine. His work improves visibility and aesthetics for travelers and residents.

Fred Matthews Francis

Betty Jones Returns From NJ Visit To Army Camp

Betty Jones of the Women's Army Corps stationed in New Jersey has returned to camp after visiting relatives in the area. She is the daughter of Mrs. Ethel Chaffin.

Betty Jones Women’s Army Corps New Jersey Ethel Chaffin

Ada Woman Visits Sister Last Week

Mrs Edith Scroggins of Ada visited one evening last week with her sister Mrs H L Kelley in a brief local society note highlighting family visits and social ties.

Edith Scroggins Ada H. L. Kelley

Havern Canada Family Visits Kelley Home Last Friday

Mr and Mrs Havern Canada and their son Ronnie visited in the home of Mr and Mrs H L Kelley last Friday evening.

Mrs. Havern Canada Ronnie H. L. Kelley

Mrs Virgie Chandler and Glen Dale Phillips Visit Houston

Mrs Virgie Chandler and Glen Dale Phillips flew to Houston for a brief visit of one day last week, staying in a local home and returning home afterward.

Virgie Chandler Glen Dale Phillips Houston

Ada Weekly Women Page Honor Shower for Phyllis Jones

Mrs. Ted Jones hosted a stork shower at her home Wednesday night for Phyllis Jones. Prizes were won by Mrs. J. K. Smith and Mrs. Alvis Thompson. many guests and gift-givers attended honoring the honoree.

Mrs. Jones Stork Bebee Ted Jones Phyllis Jones J. K. Smith Alvis Thompson Dick Goodwin Virgil Meek Ira Pinley James Duncan Mayme McMasters Earl Tilley Bill Jones Patsy Henson

Chandler Family Notices Mention Local Relations

A birth notice referencing Mr and Mrs James Chandler and their baby. The text notes Mr Chandler is the son of Mrs Chandler and Mrs James Chandler is the sister of Glen Dale.

James Chandler Baby Mr. Chandler Mrs. Chandler Glen Dale

Rice Family Moves Into New Home After Construction

Mr and Mrs James Dood Rice and their children settled into a newly completed residence last weekend. The family had been living at the Walter Crews house during the months long construction project.

James Dood) Rice Walter Crews

Vacation Bible School Draws Crowd With Student Projects

The Vacation Bible School began July 16 and drew good attendance during the week. Each child made an item and proudly presented it to his parents. A picnic lunch was served on the parsonage back yard picnic table.

Brown Family Ventures to Tulsa on Fr iday

Mr and Mrs Francis Brown and their children and Mrs Mary West traveled to Tulsa for a business trip last Friday They visited the home of Mr and Mrs Stump Bell and their daughter and Mr and Mrs Ted Arthur and their children during the trip

Francis Brown Mary West Tulsa Stump Bell Ted Arthur

Gene Crews Remodels Filling Station for Sleep

Gene Crews remodels his brother Delmar’s old filling station so he can sleep there. He is employed by the Fisco railroad and lives in Sherman, Texas.

Gene Delmar Fisco Railroad Sherman Tex

Visit Describes Gary Linn With Roosevelt Reed Family

Gary Linn visited the home of Mr and Mrs Roosevelt Reed one evening last week in a social contact noted in a local column.

Robert Kelley Gary Linn Roosevelt Reed

Mrs Pearl Surgnier Guest at Van Horn Home

Mrs Pearl Surgnier visited the home of Mr and Mrs L A Van Horn last Friday night for a social call.

Pearl Surgnier L. A. van Horn

Mrs Sutton's Family Caregivers The Bedside Update

Mrs Violet Rice cared for three Sutton children of Byng last week due to Mrs Ben Nipp illness. Mrs Nipp underwent surgery at Valley View Hospital and is reported doing fine.

Violet Rice Earl Sutton Byng Ben Nipp Sutton Nipp Valley View Hospital

Smiths Visit Horton Smiths in Ft Worth Home

Mr and Mrs Glen Smith of Ft Worth visited in the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Horton Smith last week.

Glen Smith Ft. Worth Mrs Horton Smith

Cal West Visits Daughter's Family in Gladewater

Cal West is visiting at the home of his daughter Mrs. T. J. Bingham and her husband and children in Gladewater Texas. Mrs. Bingham is the former Edna West.

Cal West T. J. Bingham Gladewater, Tex

Mrs Maxine Harris Shops In Ada Saturday

Mrs Maxine Harris was seen shopping in Ada last Saturday as she browsed stores and mingled with locals during a routine outing.

Maxine Harris Ada

Visitors Gather at Cal West Home Following Saturday

Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Bob Norman and children from Drumright, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Bingham and children from Gladewater Texas, and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Price and children. Mrs. Norman, Mrs. Bingham and Mrs. Price are the Wests daughters.

Cal West Bob Norman Drumright T. J. Bingham Gladewater Tex Wesley Price Norman Bingham Price Wests

Mrs. Norris Visits Family in Sherman Texas

Mrs. Ann Norris of Sherman Texas recently visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Walker and her in laws Mr. and Mrs. D. Norris. Little Nancy Norris who had stayed in Francis returned home with her mother.

Ann Norris Sherman, Tex O. H. Walker D. Norris Little Nancy Norris Francis

Drumright Visit Highlights Local Relatives

Mrs Cal West Mrs T J Bingham and daughters Mrs W B Price and Patsy visited relatives in Drumright last Friday according to a brief society note.

Cal West T. J. Bingham W. B. Price Patsy Drumright

Miss June Chism Returns Home From Tulsa Visit

Miss June Chism daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Chism has returned home after several days with relatives in Tulsa.

June Chism Leo Chism Tulsa

Local family visit from Houston features relatives

A Houston Texas family spent last weekend visiting the area with Mr and Mrs Glen Phillips and their children along with Mrs Virgie Chandler, the mother of the host.

Baby Houston, Tex Glen Phillips Virgie Chandler

Harris Family Visit Recorded at Brother's Home

Mr and Mrs Isom Harris visited in the home of his brother Mr and Mrs M E Harris one day recently according to a local society note.

Isom Harris M. E. Harris

Family returns after week touring Oklahoma Arkansas Missouri

Mr and Mrs Leo Chism and Mr and Mrs Edd West with children returned home after a week of sightseeing in Oklahoma Arkansas and Missouri.

Leo Chism Edd West Oklahoma Arkansas Missouri

Visitors Gather at H. L. Kelley Home

Last Sunday guests included Kenneth and Ada Roberts, Leo Chism, Howard Patterson, Glen Dale Phillips, James Hood and Frank Fountain. Ellen Wilkie visited her sister Virginia Sharp for a day last week.

H. L. Kelley Kenneth Roberts Ada Leo Chism Howard Patterson Glen Dale Phillips James Hood Frank Fountain Ellen Wilkie Virginia Sharp

Ada Visitors Spend Day with West Family

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dean West and their children from Ada spent one day last week visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Bob West and Shirley.

Joe Dean West Ada Bob West Shirley

Ward Couple Visits Tulsa Kin Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Bill Ward of Tulsa spent last weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs L C Hooser and Dortha June Mrs Ward is the former Mary Lois Hooser.

Bill Ward Tulsa L. C. Hooser Dortha June

Visit of Ezell Landreth Family to Ada Hallums

Mr and Mrs Ezell Landreth and their children visited the home of Mrs Hallum and Mr Hallum in Ada to spend time with her parents.

Ezell Landreth W. D. Hallum Ada

Ada visitor Mrs. May Lee recalls Francis ties

Mrs. May Lee of Ada visited Francis last weekend and is described as a former Francis resident.

May Lee Ada Francis

Visit of Mr and Mrs Woodrow Matthews and Daughter

Mr Woodrow Matthews and his wife and their daughter Sandra visited in the home of his mother Mrs B C Matthews one day last week.

Woodrow Matthews Sandra B. C. Matthews

Davis Family Visit From Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Frank Davis and their baby visited here with her parents Mr and Mrs Bob West and their daughter Shirley last week.

Frank Davis Baby Oklahoma City Bob West Shirley

Ada Family Visits Norris Grandparents

Mr and Mrs Vernon Norris and their children of Ada visited his parents Mr and Mrs J B Norris and her grandmother Mrs Mollie Salter for a day last week.

Vernon Norris Ada J. B. Norris Mollie Salter

Mrs Lou Murphree Returns Home After Oklahoma Visit

Mrs. Lou Murphree has returned home after spending several days visiting relatives in various places in Oklahoma following the death of her husband.

Lou Murphree Oklahoma

Stanley party hosts noted in Ada gathering

Mrs Lavern Scroggins Mrs Agnes Scroggins and Mrs Vennie Norris attended a Stanley party one evening last week at the home of Mrs Leon Scroggins in Ada.

Lavern Scroggins Agnes Scroggins Vennie Norris Leon Scroggins Ada

Revival draws attendees from several churches in Oakman

Oakman reports strong revival attendance with visitors from other churches. Evangelist Rev. F. M. Wood preached at Stratford church morning and night, while Mrs. Lorene Bratcher led the Oakman services. Rev. L. D. Stonecipher of Gaar Corner spoke Sunday night and revival continues through part of the week. Visitors to Sunday School included Mrs. Bessie Coventon, Mrs. Dessie Johnston and her daughter from Compton, California, and Mrs. J. L. Roper.

F. M. Wood Stratford Lorene Bratcher L. D. Stonecipher Gaar Corner Bessie Coventon Dessie Johnston Compton Calif J. L. Roper

Visit Brings Caregivers To Mrs. Lillard

Angie Wright and Mrs. Trudy Nance visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Gussie Lillard who is still very weak but showing signs of improvement.

Angie Wright Trudy Nance Gussie Lillard

Local Families Relocate to Ada

The Seckinger family and Mr and Mrs Arthur Clarida have moved to Ada. Over the weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs Jimmie Caton and children along with Mrs Ethel Clayton Ada and Janell Delores and Ray Farmer.

Seckinger Arthur Clarida Ada Jimmie Caton Ethel Clayton Janell Delores Ray Farmer

Paula Sue Barnett Visits Ada Grandparents This Weekend

Paula Sue Barnett of Ada spent Saturday night with her grandparents Mr and Mrs C H Hampton and children. Paula's mother Mrs Clarence Barnett is a patient at Valley View Hospital. Paula returns home with her father after visiting the Hamptons and other relatives.

Paula Sue Barnett Ada C. H. Hampton Paula Clarence Barnett Valley View Hospital Mr. Barnett Larry Hamptons Paula Sue Junior Staggs Benny Hampton

Clark returns to Fort Lee after furlough visit

Donald Clark comes back to Fort Lee Virginia after spending several days on furlough with his parents Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Clark and visiting Gene Autry and Betty Sue.

Donald Clark Fort Lee Va Mrs. C. T. Clark Gene Autry Betty Sue

Family visits from Oklahoma City and Connerville

Mrs Florence Avent and her daughter Mrs Eugene Heffington and son from Oklahoma City and Wendell Heffington of Connerville visited Mr and Mrs Buster Hobbs and children. Mrs Avent is a sister of Mrs Hobbs.

Florence Avent Eugene Heffington Oklahoma City Wendell Heffington Connerville Buster Hobbs Mrs. Avent Hobbs

Visitors With Mrs Pendergrass Include Ada Gray

Mrs. Cora Pendergrass hosted a visit on Wednesday with Mrs. Bill Broadrick Ada and Mrs. Lois Gray of Happyland joining the gathering.

Cora Pendergrass Bill Broadrick Ada Lois Gray Happyland

Bratcher family visit to Mrs. Clark and Catherine

Mrs Lorene Bratcher and her daughters from Yeager spent Sunday at the home of Mrs Mary Clark and Catherine.

Lorene Bratcher Yeager Mary Clark Catherine

Quail Distributed by Sportsmen's Club to Local Farms

The Sportsmen's Club released young quail on several farms in the county. This marks the third year of distribution in the area. Birds are supplied by the state Game Department.

State Game Department

Shawnee Couple Weekend Guests of White Family

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Williams from Shawnee visited over the weekend with Mrs. Williams’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Roy White and Roy Jr.

Jim Williams Shawnee Roy White Roy Jr

Ainsworth Visits Oklahoma City Revival With Berryman Grandparents

Linda Sue Ainsworth of Oklahoma City stayed Thursday and Friday night with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Berryman and attended the revival during her visit.

Linda Sue Ainsworth Oklahoma City J. W. Berryman

Hobbs Visit With Pendergrass Family Noted

Mr and Mrs Carl Hobbs and nephew Timmie Hobbs visited Tuesday with Mr and Mrs J R Pendergrass for a social call.

Carl Hobbs Timmie Hobbs J. R. Pendergrass

Weekend visits and family gatherings noted

The Hobbs family hosted Thursday night with relatives from Astor New Mexico and Oakland California visiting. Connie Lancaster spent Sunday with her great grandmother in Seminole. Jess Berryman and Maurice Current families visited, Lonnie Dale caring ear infection causing missed swimming. Cullen Hampton’s family hosted weekend guests Leonard Waters Wetumka and Leon Wyley Ada families.

Connie Lancaster Seminole Mrs. Hudson Jess Berryman Maurice Current Lonnie Dale Lonnie Cullen Hampton Leonard Waters Wetumka Leon Wyley Ada

Getting Rough Up to Now This Part of the State

The article notes increasing tension and rough conditions in a specific stretch of the state as of the current period. It references local impacts on communities and signals further events to watch. Specific places or dates are not clearly provided in the readable text.

Drought Tightens Grip as Rain Remains Elusive

The speaker notes sparse rainfall with gardens burned and pastures drying. Water levels decline in places, though no immediate shortage is reported. If rain remains scarce for a few more weeks, water security in the area may become a serious issue.

Hobbs Family and Kin Gather for Weekend Visits

Visiting Friday night at the Hobbs home were Carl Hobbs’s sister and family, Truman Wainwright and spouse from Canadian Texas. The Wainwrights stayed Saturday with Buster Hobbs and family, with James Hobbs of Ada and Vernon Pevehouse also visiting Saturday.

Carl Hobbs Truman Wainwright Tex Wainwrights Buster Hobbs James Hobbs Ada Vernon Pevehouse

Union Valley Visit Highlights Wiles Brannon Family

Mr and Mrs Odus Wiles and children and Mrs Rena Brannon of Union Valley visited Sunday night with Mr and Mrs.

Odus Wiles Rena Brannon Union Valley J. R. Pendergrass

Mrs Mary Lee Caton Visits Ada with Mrs Ethel Clayton

Mrs Mary Lee Caton is spending a few days in Ada with her friend Mrs Ethel Clayton.

Mary Lee Caton Ada Ethel Clayton

Youth fellowship services draw about 100 attendees

About 100 people attended the youth fellowship services on Saturday with Rev. F. M. Wood serving as the revival evangelist and speaker.

F. M. Wood

Amarillo Family Visits In Texas Reunion

Mr and Mrs Eugene Coventon and children Joyce Norma Jean and Dennis of Amarillo Texas visit sister and family Mr and Mrs Dub Guest Susan and Sonny Debra and other relatives during a family gathering.

Eugene Coventon Joyce Norma Jean Dennis Amarillo, Tex Dub Guest Susan Sonny Debra

Visitors Sunday Afternoon in Homer Home

Mr and Mrs Curtis Hogue with Cathy visited Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Archie Sloan in Homer where Larry and Loretta were also present.

Curtis Hogue Cathy Archie Sloan Larry Loretta Homer

Visit with Lancaster Family Near Vamoosa

Janice Doolin of Vamoosa spends several days with her sister and the Lancaster family including Mr and Mrs Marion Lancaster and their children Roger Connie and Chuck.

Janice Doolin Vamoosa Marion Lancaster Roger Connie Chuck

Ada Couple and Houston Couple Visit Miss Wright

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Robertson of Ada and their nephew and wife of Houston visited Saturday with Miss Angie Wright.

Bob Robertson Ada Houston, Tex Angie Wright

Mrs. Mary Clark and Catherine Visit Mrs Myra Berryman

Mrs Mary Clark and Catherine called on Mrs Myra Berryman Saturday afternoon in a social call.

Mary Clark Catherine Myra Berryman

Stanfield and Homer Couples Visit Scott Jones Family

Mr and Mrs Russell head of Stanfield Arizona and Mr and Mrs Howard Roberts of Homer were guests last Tuesday of Mr and Mrs Scott Jones.

Russell Head Stanfield, Ariz Howard Roberts Homer Scott Jones

Newcomers Buckleys Move Into Rupert Holcombe House

Mr and Mrs Owen Buckley and children Mary Lee Patricia John Tom and Jack arrive in Oakman from Duncan Oklahoma. Buckley is brother of Mrs Joe Crawford. The Holcombes relocated to California last winter.

Owen Buckley Mary Lee Patricia John Tom Jack Rupert Holcombe Duncan Oklo Buckley Joe Crawford Oakman Holcombe California

Pender Home Hosts Day After Visit

Mrs. Dude Golden of Homer visits Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pender along with their children Roger Lancaster Ray Farmer Bobby Caton and Eugene Hobbs.

J. R. Pendergrass Dude Golden Homer Roger Lancaster Ray Farmer Bobby Caton Eugene Hobbs

Vernon Pevehouse and Eugene Hobbs Attend Oma Jamar Funeral

Vernon Pevehouse and Eugene Hobbs attended the funeral of Oma Jamar on Saturday in Ada confirming local family and community ties in the service held at the Ada memorial.

Vernon Pevehouse Eugene Hobbs Oma Jamar Ada

Weekend guest Paul Parker visits Vaness family

Paul Parker of Vaness spent the weekend with his cousin Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Lancaster and their children, sharing time with the family.

Paul Parker Vaness Mrs. M. A. Lancaster

Jones family visit noted in Ada description

Mr and Mrs Scott Jones visited last week with his mother and sister Mrs Harve Bandy and Lona of Ada.

Scott Jones Harve Bandy Lona Ada

Ada family visits on Sunday afternoon

Mr and Mrs Elmer Lee and their son Calvin visited with their daughter and family on Sunday afternoon in Ada.

Jess Berryman Elmer Lee Calvin Ada

Dora East Visits Wommacks Sunday Afternoon

Mrs. Dora East visited the Wommacks on Sunday afternoon, sharing time and conversation in a neighboring community scene.

Mack Dora East Wommacks

Rev and Mrs Jones Visit Galey Family Home

Rev. and Mrs. Scott Jones spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Leo Nelson and their daughter Shirley in Galey.

Scott Jones Leo Nelson Shirley Galey

Ada Woman and Family Attend Revival Event

Mrs. Lancaster of Ada visited part of last week with her son and Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Lancaster and children to attend the revival.

Myers Family Visits Current Kinsfolk in Las Vegas NM

Mr and Mrs Jimmie Myers and their son of Las Vegas New Mexico visited Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Maurice Current.

Jimmie Myers Las Vegas, N. M Maurice Current

Mrs Clark’s Daughter-in-law Improves at Cowling Hospital

Mrs Mary Clark reports her daughter in law Mrs Fred Clark a patient at Cowling Hospital is improving. Mrs J M Nance visited Mrs Clark at the hospital Sunday afternoon.

Mary Clark Fred Clark Cowling Hospital J. M. Nance Clark

Abilene Visitors Stay With Wommacks

Mrs. Jack Farney of Abilene Texas spent the early week with her sister Mrs. Edith Wommack and Mr. Wommack and their child Jon Ann. Mrs. Wommack’s daughter Mrs Barbara Smith and son Mike from Altus visited their grandparents and returned to Abilene with their aunt for a brief visit.

Jack Farney Abilene Tex Edith Wommack Wommack Jon Ann

Current Visit Brings Ada Family News

Mr and Mrs Maurice Current visited Saturday with his parents Mr and Mrs Bruce Current of Ada. Mrs Current was very ill last week but is reported better now.

Maurice Current Bruce Current Ada Current

Meeks Family Visits From Compton

Mr and Mrs T O Meeks and their children from Compton are visiting Mr and Mrs George Carter, William, and other relatives and friends.

T. O. Meeks Compton George Carter William

Barnes Family Weekend Visit Near Oklahoma City

Vaness News reports Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Barnes and their children spent the weekend in Oklahoma City visiting Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hoover and their family.

Lonnie Barnes Oklahoma City Leo Hoover

Latta Community Visit Touches Rogers Families

Mr and Mrs Frank Rogers visited Mr and Mrs Bunny Rogers and their family in Latta community on Thursday.

Frank Rogers Bunny Rogers Latta

Raymond Holland Returns Home From Tucson Visit

Raymond Holland has returned home from Tucson Arizona where he visited Mr and Mrs Glen Johnson Mr and Mrs Gene Lopez and Mr and Mrs Carol Johnson during the trip.

Raymond Holland Tucson Ariz Glen Johnson Gene Lopez Carol Johnson

Mr and Mrs George Davis Visit Rush Springs Couple

Mr and Mrs George Davis of Rush Springs are visiting Mr and Mrs A A Davis.

George Davis Rush Springs Mrs A. A. Davis

Oklahoma visit as Charley Chambers injured at work

Mr. and Mrs. Marion Chambers visited Charley Chambers in a Oklahoma hospital after a fall at his workplace. He wears a brace on his neck and head.

Marion Chambers Oklahoma Charley Chambers Charley

Residents visit relatives during weekend trip

Phyllis Barnes spent Thursday night with Mary Jo Gasaway. Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Miller and family spent the weekend in Oklahoma City visiting Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Ragland and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Davis and son.

Phyllis Barnes Mary Jo Gasaway Lonnie Miller Oklahoma City N. W. Ragland Clarence Davis

Mrs George Pitts Returns Home From Valley View Hospital

Mrs George Pitts is home recovering from a virus infection after a stay at Valley View Hospital.

George Pitts Valley View Hospital

Earl Lee Davis Visits Grandmother in Oklahoma City

Earl Lee Davis of Oklahoma City is spending a week with his grandmother, Mrs. Nettie Childers.

Earl Lee Davis Oklahoma City Nettie Childers

Ada couple visits relatives amid Indian singing event

Mr and Mrs Calvin Rogers of Ada visited his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Rogers on Sunday. The Rogers family also attended the All Indian Singing Convention in Connerville on Sunday.

Calvin Rogers Ada Mrs Frank Rogers Marion Chambers Connerville

East Family Visit Sparks New Granddaughter News

Mrs. Lonnie East visited her daughter and son in law in California for several weeks. The Easts welcomed a new granddaughter during the trip. Mrs. East returned home on Saturday.

Lonnie East Mrs. Hodge California Easts

Lum Abstons Return After Month with Daughter

Mr and Mrs Lum Abston return home after a month spent with their daughter Mrs Minnerette Tate in Clarksrange Tennessee.

Lum Abston Minnerette Tate Clarksrange Tenn

Crawford Visit Includes Duncan Family Members

Visiting last week with Mr and Mrs Joe Crawford and Linda were Mrs Crawford’s mother Mrs Beulah Buckley and sisters Mrs Jenks Goodman and son Mike and Mrs Raymond Askins and daughter Glenda of Duncan.

Joe Crawford Linda Crawford Beulah Buckley Jenks Goodman Mike Raymond Askins Glenda Duncan

Local sisters visit families across Texas

Mrs Alma Dunn and her sister Mrs Jewell Garrett of Snider Texas visited with Mr and Mrs John Dunn and family on Monday. Mrs Dorothy Blair and daughter Sharon of Oklahoma City and Mrs Clara Austell of Stratford visited with Mr and Mrs Frank Rogers on Sunday.

Alma Dunn Jewell Garrett Snider, Tex John Dunn Dorothy Blair Sharon Oklahoma City Clara Austell Stratford Frank Rogers

Colango couple guests of local residents Monday night

Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Smith and their son Alvin of Colango California visited Monday night with Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Current and Lonnie.

J. E. Smith Alvin Colango Calif Maurice Current Lonnie

Airman John Childers Returns Home After Discharge

Airman 1 C John Childers arrives in Spokane after discharge and plans to enroll at Oklahoma City University this fall.

John Childers Spokane Wash Oklahoma City University

Ada trio guests at Womack dinner

Mrs Beulah Labass and her daughters Bonnie and Vicky of Ada were Sunday dinner guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Ira Womack.

Beulah Labass Bonnie Vicky Ada Ira Wom

Bryan McCaun and Ada Sons Call On Frank Rogers

Bryan McCaun and two sons of Ada called on Frank Rogers Sun. The brief note records a local civic contact with the public figure.

Bryan McCaun Ada Frank Rogers Sun

Workmen Begin Pouring Concrete On Mississippi Avenue

Concrete pouring started midmorning Thursday on the four lane paving project on South Mississippi Avenue. Steelman Co. workers have spent weeks preparing by removing old surfacing and grading, building a base for the wider surface.

Mississippi Avenue Steelman Co

Ada News Want Ads Highlight Greater Returns

Ada homeowners and investors are urged to consider the Ada News Want Ads for higher returns on investments. The notice emphasizes clearer listings, quicker sales, and targeted readership to maximize value.

Ada News

Don Dunn and Chambers Trio Meet with Tommy Gasaway

Don Dunn Lloyd Chambers and Frankie Chambers spent Tuesday with Tommy Gasaway in a social gathering described in local society notes.

Don Dunn Lloyd Frankie Chambers Tommy Gasaway

Cooking School Attendees From Stillwater Gather

Mrs. Herman Miller Mrs. Lonnie Miller and Mrs. Alvie Johnson travel to Stillwater to attend a cooking school event.

Herman Miller Lonnie Miller Alvie Johnson Stillwater

Mrs Jack Hurt on the Sick List

Mrs Jack Hurt is listed as sick in the community health notes. The item notes illness without further details and provides no additional names or events.

Mrs Jack Hurt

Mrs. Berger Wins Electric Skillet at REA Meeting

Mrs. C. A. Berger was among the winners of an electric skillet at the Rural Electrification Administration meeting held Thursday.

C. A. Berger REA

Holland Visit Lifts Oklahoma Family Spirits

Mr and Mrs Lewis Holland of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Ezra Holland Sunday. Lewis is feeling some better at this time.

Lewis Holland Oklahoma City Ezra Holland Lewis

Family Visited Wayne Residents During Oklahoma Trip

The text notes that the family were recent visitors in Wayne Oklahoma. While there they visited Mr and Mrs Lee Mayers and family.

Marion Chambers Wayne, Oklo Lee Mayers

Ada REA meeting attendees named

Those at the REA meeting in Ada on Thursday were Mr and Mrs Frank Rogers Mr and Mrs Marion Chambers Mr and Mrs Vernon Gasaway and Mr and Mrs Eulas Jones.

REA Ada Frank Rogers Marion Chambers Vernon Gasaway Eulas Jones

Gasaway Family Visits Delaneys in Konawa

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gasaway and children Tommy Jo and Sammy visited Mr. and Mrs. John Delaney in Konawa Sunday. They enjoyed a fish dinner in the Delaney home and later visited Mrs. Claud Hemphrey and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gasaway.

Vernon Gasaway Tommy Sammy John Delaney Konawa Delaney Claud Hemphrey Earl Gasaway

Hensley Family Hosts Dinner With Goldens

Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Hensley and their children shared a Thursday night meal with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Golden and their children.

N. L. Hensley Sam Golden

Hensley Enters VA Hospital Then Is Released Same Day

N L Hensley entered the V A Hospital in Oklahoma City Monday morning but was released the same day Mrs Hensley and children visited in Oklahoma City with her brothers Tony Ejidson Jerry Ejidson and Darrell Ejidson and his wife

N. L. Hensley V.A. Hospital Oklahoma City Hensley Tony Ejidson Jerry Ejidson Darrell Ejidson

Ladies Visit Mrs Pitts Thursday Morning

Mrs Florence Tiffin and Mrs Janie Cook and Mrs N L Hensley visited with Mrs George Pitts Thursday morning.

Florence Tiffin Janie Cook N. L. Hensley George Pitts

Visit Gathered at Vernon Gasaway Home

Guests including Aut McCullar Nita Louise Welch and N L Hensley joined Mr and Mrs Vernon Gasaway Monday night for a social visit hosted at their home.

Vernon Gasaway Aut McCullar Nita Louise Welch N. L. Hensley

Mrs Louise Welch Visits Oklahoma City on Business

Mrs Louise Welch traveled to Oklahoma City Monday night on business matters.

Louise Welch Oklahoma City

Mrs Nat Hilton Undergoes Major Surgery at Valley View

Mrs Nat Hilton entered Valley View Hospital on Monday and underwent major surgery Tuesday morning.

Nat Hilton Valley View Hospital

Hensley Visits Ada With Parents

W N L Hensley visited Ada on Wednesday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. W A Hensley.

Swigart Brothers Return Home After Visit

Larry and Ronnie Swigart return to their Wood ward home after a two week visit with Tommy Gasaway.

Larry Ronnie Swigart Woodward Tommy Gasaway

Westview Seaman Donnie Price Joins Navy

Donnie Price of Westview left for the Navy on Tuesday to begin boat training in San Diego California. He will study naval operations and ship handling at the training center there.

Donnie Price Navy San Diego Calif

Mrs Clara Fike Visits Daughter in Alva

Mrs. Clara Fike returned from a two week visit in Alva where she stayed with her daughter Mrs. Buck Owens.

Clara Fike Alva Buck Owens

Nelsons Visit Family and Campaign Stop in Texas

The Nelson family returned from a vacation visiting Warren Nelson in Andrews Texas D V Nelson and Kenneth Megee in Hobbs New Mexico. On the way home they passed through Haskell Texas where W Lee O Daniels spoke in his Texas gubernatorial campaign and listened briefly.

Nelson Warren Nelson Andrews Tex D. V. Nelson Kenneth Megee Hobbs N. M Haskell W. Lee O’daniels Texas

Mrs Floyd Stone Visits Son Glen Stone In Galey

Mrs Floyd Stone of Galey spent Saturday with her son Glen Stone, sharing time and family news during the weekend visit.

Floyd Stone of Galey Glen Stone

Showers Abroad Spark Hope for Local Time to Shine

The reader notes sympathy with distant rain events and muses that their own period of favorable weather will arrive. The reflective line suggests patience and optimism amid shared climates.

Neighbor untangles twine from store fan

A helpful neighbor removes a tangle of twine from a large fan in the store. No injuries reported.

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