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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1955

Page

8

Visitors share time at local homes in Oil Center

In Oil Center M E Booth home Saturday evening guests were Bruce Holland and son from Russell Kansas Mrs Vivian Northam Mike and Mrs Ruby Hallam with daughters. Garry and Larry Gray visited Vernon Gray on Tuesday. Ray Kemp home hosted Norman Kirkpatrick of Oklahoma City last week. Harold Mathew of Chandler and Dorothy Nichols of Ada visited O H Neighbors Monday evening.

M. E. Booth Bruce Holland Russell, Kansas Vivian Northam Mike Ruby Hallam Garry and Larry Gray Vernon Gray Ray Kemp Norman Kirkpatrick Oklahoma City Harold Mathew Chandler Dorothy Nicholas Ada O. H

Franks Family Visit Over Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Franks spent Monday with their son and family Mr. and Mrs. Earl Franks.

J. O. Franks Mrs Earl Franks

George Welch Spends Nights With Jody McDaniel

George Welch of Vaness spent Wednesday Thursday and Friday nights with Jody McDaniel in a personal association noted by local observers.

George Welch Vaness Jody McDaniel

Neighborly Weekend Visits Reported in Ada and Seminole

Mrs. Russell Willoughby spent Saturday night with her mother Mrs. M. E. McVay of Ada. A Sunday visitor of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gray was Thurman Gray of Seminole.

Russell Willoughby M. E. McVay Ada Vernon Gray Thurman Gray Seminole

Ada hosts Monday dinner guests from local families

Mrs. Frank Lewis and Bobby and J W Roberts were Monday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. O W Roberts of Ada.

Frank Lewis Bobby J. W. Roberts Mrs. O. W. Roberts Ada

Ada and Konawa residents visit over weekend

Mr and Mrs Hayden Eubanks of Ada visited with Mr and Mrs Dee Willoughby Sunday night. Bill Isaacs of Konawa is visiting with Jerry McDaniel.

Mrs. Hayden Eubanks of Ada Mrs Dee Willoughby Bill Isaacs Konawa Jerry McDaniel

Gray Family Attends Sunday Dinner With Isaacs

Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray and their children were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Willie Isaacs, sharing a family gathering at their home.

Vernon Gray Willie Isaacs

Willoughbys and Edge Family Spend Sunday in Lequine

Bonnie Elsie Sue and Leroy Willoughby Deryl Farmer and Mr and Mrs Herman Edge spent Sunday in Lequine for a family outing.

Bonnie Elsie Sue Leroy Willoughby Deryl Farmer Mrs Herman Edge Lequine

Northam Family at Seminole Baseball Game

Clyde Welch and Tootsie Northam attended a Seminole game Saturday night. Ray Northam, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Northam, pitched for the Seminole team.

Clyde Welch Tootsie Dewey Northam Seminole Ray Northam

Maxine Eaton Spends Sunday with Janice Franks

Maxine Eaton spent Sunday in the company of Janice Franks, sharing time together in a casual social setting.

Maxine Eaton Janice Franks

Ada visitors visit Tucker household Wednesday

Mr and Mrs Billy Jim Robert, son of Ada, visited Mr and Mrs Paul Tucker on Wednesday night.

Billy Jim Robertson Ada Paul Tucker

Shawnee Couples Enjoy Lake Texoma Fishing Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kemp and Mrs. Hamp Cook of Shawnee fished at Lake Texoma Monday. Visitors in the F. L. Cunningham home Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Bacon and sons of Denison, Texas, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Cunningham and sons and Warren Drexel Sales.

Ray Kemp Hamp Cook Shawnee Lake Texoma F. L. Cunningham C. C. Bacon

Mrs Clareta Gray Visits Mrs Helen Kendall

Mrs Clareta Gray visited with Mrs Helen Kendall Monday evening.

Clareta Gray Helen Kendall

Cooks visit Cantrells in Ada on Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cook visited Mr. and Mrs. Carl Cantrell of Ada on Sunday, sharing time at a domestic gathering in the community.

Ray Cook Carl Cantrell Ada

Vacation Bible School Set to Begin at Pentecostal Holiness

Vacation Bible School will start at the Pentecostal Holiness Church on June 6. Everyone is welcome with classes for all ages available.

Pentecostal Holiness Church

Sunday Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cox

Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Cox were Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Covington of Healdton and Mr. and Mrs. Dewayne Cox of Ada.

D. C. Cox Delmar Covington Healdton

Fish fry at Cedar Grove hosts Dorothy Matthew and Tressie Neighbors

Miss Dorothy Matthew and Mrs. Tressie Neighbors attended a fish fry hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Havern Canada in Cedar Grove, reflecting a local social gathering.

Dorothy Matthew Tressie Neighbors Mrs. Havern Canada Cedar Grove

Oklahoma City Families Gather for Weekend Visits

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Pierce visited their daughter and family in Oklahoma City. They were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Luther Ingram. Also in Oklahoma City, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Harris and their daughters spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis.

Bill Pierce Oklahoma City Mrs Luther Ingram Jack Harris Frank Lewis

Thomas Family Notice From Allen Read

A brief fragment notes Marilyn Gay Thomas of Allen and Sally Thomas, with dates or relations unclear due to damaged text. Further readable details are not present in the clip.

Marilyn Gay Thomas Allen Ted Sally Thomas Sun

Sunday dinner guests and visits listed in Northam family notes

Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Northam were Rev. and Mrs. Scott Jones of Oakman and Mrs. Dessie Light. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Maddux of Texas spent Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. Dee Willoughby, Debra Ann and Claudie Maddux of Texas and Mary Haines of Harden City spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Dee Willoughby. Randie Northam spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Junior Northam.

Dewey Northam Scott Jones Oakman Dessie Light Mrs Earl Maddux Texas Dee Willoughby Debra Ann Claudie Maddux Mary Haines Harden City Randie Northam Junior Northam

Alameda man visits Tucker couple Thursday morning

C. D. Ingram of Alameda California visited Mr and Mrs Paul Tucker on Thursday morning.

C. D. Ingram Alameda, California Mrs. Paul Tucker

Robertson couples visit Webb Embry home in Galey

Mr and Mrs Joe Robertson and Mr and Mrs Billy Jim Robertson called on Mr and Mrs Webb Embry in Galey Sunday evening for a social visit.

Joe Robertson Billy Jim Robertson Mrs. Webb Embry Galey

Mrs Grover Thompson and James Visit McDaniel Family

Mrs. Grover Thompson and James visited Mr. and Mrs. Earl McDaniel and their family Sunday evening for a social visit.

Grover Thompson James Mrs. Earl McDaniel

Family names of Mr and Mrs Willoughby and Nelsons

Mr and Mrs Marion Willoughby and Mrs Russell Willoughby with their children and Mrs T C Nelson and her daughters are listed in the notice.

Russell Willoughby Marion Willoughby T. C. Nelson John Willoughby Calvin Rosedale

John Willoughby and Cal Vin of Rosedale

John Willoughby and Cal Vin of Rosedale are named individuals in the readable fragment. The item presents a local reference to these two figures connected to Rosedale. Further context is unavailable in the provided text.

John Willoughby Calvin Rosedale

Harmonaires Quartet to perform at Pentecostal Holiness Church

The Harmonaires Quartet of Ada will sing at the Pentecostal Holiness Church Friday night with Rev. Billy Keen of Ada’s Assembly of God Church as guest speaker.

Harmonaires Quartet Ada Pentecostal Holiness Church Billy Keen Assembly of God Church

Alameda visitors call on Mrs. Cloreta Gray

Mrs. C. D. Ingram with daughter from Alameda California and Mrs. Joy Tucker with daughters from Galey visit Mrs. Cloreta Gray Thursday morning accompanied by Mrs. Clara Wood of Parish Chapel.

C. D. Ingram Alameda California Joy Tucker Galey Clara Wood Parish Chapel Cloreta Gray

Mrs Q H Neighbors Visit Francis Residents for Dinner

Mrs Q H Neighbors were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Glenn Phillips of Francis observed in local social notes detailing a warm hospitality gathering.

Dorothy Matthew Q. H Glenn Phillips Francis

Mrs Mary Cox and Daughters Visit Thelma Henderson

Mrs. Mary Cox and her daughters paid a social visit to Mrs. Thelma Henderson Friday evening.

Mary Cox Thelma Henderson

Weekend in Dallas for Wilson family visit

Rev. and Mrs. E. L. Wilson and their children spent the weekend in Dallas visiting Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Wilson.

E. L. Wilson Dallas Texas Raymond Wilson

Monday Guests At Griffith Home

Monday guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Griffith were Mrs. W. B. Griffiths Glenda and Barbara of Gaar Corner and Mrs. Norma Jo Bebee and children of Ada.

H. B. Griffith W. B. Griffiths Glenda Barbara Gaar Corner Norma Jo Bebee Ada

Booths Host Guests From Ada for Wednesday Supper

Wednesday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Booth were Mr. and Mrs. Billy Jim Robertson and Mrs. Lillie Golden of Ada.

M. E. Booth Billy Jim Robertson Lillie Golden Ada

Mrs Vaughn Megee and Judy Visit Oklahoma City Trio

Mrs Vaughn Megee and Judy and Mrs Bill Sapp spent Tuesday through Thursday in Oklahoma City with Mr and Mrs George Vanschiver.

Vaughn Megee Judy Bill Sapp Oklahoma City George Vanschiver

Mr and Mrs Winford Burnett Ray Cook Saturday

Mr and Mrs Winford Burnett Ray Cook are noted in a local notice dated Saturday. The ceremony location or other details are not provided in the readable text.

Lane Family Visit in Konawa Mentioned in Sunday Notes

Mr and Mrs J S Lane visited Sunday in Konawa with a brother of Mr Lane and Mr and Mrs Leo Lane.

J. S. Lane Konawa Lane Leo Lane

H. G. Sutterfield Admitted to Valley View Hospital

The message notes H. G. Sutterfield is in Valley View Hospital and wishes him a speedy recovery.

H. G. Sutterfield Valley View Hospital

Paula Tucker Spends Evening with Grandparents

Paula Tucker spent Thursday night with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Lee Tucker.

Paula Tucker Mrs. Lee Tucker

Shawnee, Kermit and Allen residents listed in same notice

Mr. and Mrs. S. K. Duncan of Shawnee Mrs. Madie Flowers and Mary Ann of Kermit Texas and Mrs. Jewel Thomas Marilyn and Billy Lynn of Allen are named in the notice indicating local residents connected to the event.

Floyd Burk S. K. Duncan Shawnee Madie Flowers Mary Ann Kermit, Texas Jewel Thomas Marilyn Billy Lynn Allen

Tucker Family Hosts Friday Night Supper Guests

Friday night supper guests were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Lee Tucker as part of a social gathering at their home.

Ott Moore Family Weekend Visit in Creston

Mr and Mrs Ott Moore spent the weekend in Creston visiting their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Max Hart, sharing time together.

Mrs. Ott Moore Creston Mrs Max Hart

Wyoming Couple Visits with Booth Friday Night

Mr and Mrs G W Lorry of Wyoming visited with x and Booth Friday night.

G. W. Lorry Wyoming Booth

Waldron Isaacs Visit Proves Noted NM Couple Staying Week

Mr and Mrs Waldron Isaacs of New Mexico are spending this week visiting friends and relatives.

Mrs. Waldron Isaacs New Mexico

Visitors from Atoka and Ada gather at V O Layne home

Sunday evening guests at the V O Layne residence included George Layne and his family from Atoka, Phyllis and Sheila Layne, Mrs Artie McCraw, Mr and Mrs Eu gene Sullivan and children, Hamp Cook and Judy from Shawnee, Bill Cunningham and Billy Brent, Bob Shuttles worth and Bobby Keith all of Ada.

V. O. Layne George Layne Arvo Layne Phyllis Sheila Artie McCraw Eugene Sullivan Atoka Hamp Cook Judy Shawnee Bill Cunningham Billy Brent Bob Shuttlesworth Bobby Keith Ada

Young Warren Drexel Sales Visits Grandparents

Warren Drexel Sales visits his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Cunningham during his parents Mr. and Mrs. Keith Sales vacationing in Colorado.

Warren Drexel Sales W. W. Cunningham Mrs Keith Sales Colorado

Pierce visit with Pennington family in Enid Saturday

Mr and Mrs Bill Pierce spent Saturday in Enid visiting Mr and Mrs Calvin Pennington and their children.

Mrs Bill Pierce Enid Calvin Pennington

Pannell Family Visits Wood Household Sunday

Butch and Garry Pannell spent Sunday with Jimmy Lynn and Glen Wood. Mrs Mildred Pannell visited Mrs Ollie Bell Wood Sunday evening.

Butch Garry Pannell Jimmy Lynn Glen Wood Mildred Pannell Ollie Bell Wood

Pinleys Welcome Frank Pinley Monday in Pauls Valley

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Pinley of Pauls Valley announce the arrival of Frank Pinley to their family Monday joining Mrs. Patsy Good man and Mrs. Lorene Vandegrift.

Dale Pinley Pauls Valley Patsy Goodman Lorene Vandegrift Ada Frank Pinley

Family Visit Mentioned in Denison Snippet

Jerry Frank Bacon of Denison Texas visits with his grandparents Mr and Mrs F L Cunningham as part of a local social note.

Jerry Frank Bacon Denison, Tex Mrs F. L. Cunningham

Oklahoma City Visitors Call on Local Hosts

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Harrison and daughter and W. N. Easton of Oklahoma City visited with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis Monday evening.

Kenneth Harrison W. N. Easton Oklahoma City Frank Lewis

Tucker Family Notice Presents Members and Pauses

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tucker and Paula, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon appear in a family notice listing members and relations in a public announcement.

Paul Tucker Paula Vernon

Friday Dinner Guests Gather at Tucker Home

Gray and children, Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Tucker and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Cotton Ingram and daughters and Mrs. Clara Wood were Thursday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Tucker.

Lexington hosts Brendle Robertson visit for supper

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brendle and son of Ada and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Robertson were Saturday night supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Conzie Cougar of Lexington.

Ralph Brendle Ada Joe Robertson Conzie Cougar Lexington

Mrs Edith McDaniel and Breeden Visit Konawa Friends

Mrs Edith McDaniel and Mr and Mrs W B Breeden visited with Mr and Mrs Jess Saacs of Konawa Sunday for a social call.

Son of Ada Spent Sunday Night with Robertson Family

The report notes that Ada's son spent Sunday night in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Robertson, indicating a family visit or lodging arrangement.

Billy Jim Robertson Ada Mrs Joe Robertson

Northams host Seminole visitors for Sunday dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Northam and their son of Seminole were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Junior Northam.

Roy Northam Junior Northam

Local visitors tour towns in Oklahoma and Kansas

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Love shopped in Shawnee on Thursday and called on Mrs. C. E. Harrington in Tecumseh. They then joined Mrs. Dorchie Booth, Mrs. Alene Tucker, and Paula visiting Roy Mullins and children in Junction City, Kansas, and several others in Ada Sunday evening.

Mrs. Elmer Love Shawnee C. E. Harrington Tecumseh Dorchie Booth Alene Tucker Paula Roy Mullins Junction City Kan Raymond Golden Oakman Woodrow Mullins Billy Don Tilley Ray Sweet Lillie Golden Ada

Magars and Dryden Noted in Family Announcement

Mr and Mrs Ray Magar of Center announce the marriage of their son Jim Magar to Bernice Dryden of Parish Chapel. The families are listed as parents and relatives in the notice.

Jim Magar Ray Magar Center Bernice Dryden Parish

Mr and Mrs Edge and Sheran Visit Willoughbys

Mr and Mrs Herman Edge and Sheran of Madill spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Russell Willoughby.

Herman Edge Sheran Madill Russell Willoughby

Pentecostal Holiness Church Sunday School Noted

The Pentecostal Holiness Church reported 61 in Sunday School. Rev. Ray ford Bullard delivered both the morning and evening messages.

Pentecostal Holiness Church Rayford Bullard

Ada Couple Hosts Cox Family Evening

Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Cox Sr. of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Cox Jr. Sunday evening for a family gathering.

M. C. Cox Sr Ada M. C. Cox Jr

Church attendance noted for Willoughby family in Johnsonville

Hansell Burk and Bonnie and Elsie Willoughby attended services at the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Johnsonville Thursday night.

E. L. Wilson Hansell Burk Bonnie and Elsie Willoughby Pentecostal Holiness Church Johnsonville

Revival at Wannette Church Led by Two Reverends

Rev. Dorothy Matthew and Rev. Tressie Neighbors conduct a revival at the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Wannette where Rev. Bert Jones serves as pastor.

Dorothy Matthew Tressie Neighbors Pentecostal Holiness Church Wannette Bert Jones

Janice Franks Spends Monday Night With Pierce

Janice Franks spent Monday night in the company of Sheran Kay Pierce according to the brief social notice. The two individuals were seen together in what neighbors describe as a routine visit.

Janice Franks Sheran Kay Pierce

Earl McDaniel Visits With Mr and Mrs Breechen

Earl McDaniel visited Sunday night with Mr. and Mrs. W B Breechen.

Earl McDaniel Mrs. W. B. Breechen

Farmer and Wiloughby Spend Saturday Night Together

Deryl Farmer spent Saturday night with Leroy Wiloughby. The record notes their companionship but provides no further context or details.

Deryl Farmer Leroy Wiloughby

Remarkable Saturday Visit At Sutterfield Home

Visitors in the H. G. Sutterfield home Saturday evening were Mrs. Artie Holland of Russell, Kan., Mrs. Dorchie Booth, Mrs. Vivian Hallum.

H. G. Sutterfield Artie Holland Russell, Kan Dorchie Booth Vivian Northam Mike Ruby Hallum

Mrs Cleo Newby and Jerald Visit Mr and Mrs Earl McDaniel

Mrs Cleo Newby and Jerald spent Saturday evening with Mr Earl McDaniel and Mrs Earl McDaniel in a social visit.

Cleo Newby Jerald Mrs. Earl McDaniel

Parish Chapel visit notes Ada couple on Monday

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Billings of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Bud Dryden Monday.

Clarence Billings Ada Mrs Bud Dryden

Connerville Couple Visit Friends Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Cole and son of Connerville visited Mr and Mrs Fred Gray and sons Sunday afternoon in a social family call remarking on their friendly visit and time together through the weekend.

Kenneth Cole Connerville Fred Gray

Carl Lee Roberts Visits Latta Aunt on Midweek Days

Carl Lee Roberts of Latta spent Wednesday and Thursday with his aunt Mrs. Frank Dryden.

Carl Lee Roberts Latta Frank Dryden

Isaacs Visit Oaksman Couple Share Monday Evening

Mr and Mrs Sidney Isaacs of Oakman visited Monday evening with Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs.

Sidney Isaacs of Oakman W. N. Isaacs

Mrs Pearl Gray in Stratford Monday

Mrs Pearl Gray attended events in Stratford on Monday with local residents noting her visit and movements around the town.

Dryden Residents Recalled In Brief Community Note

Former Dryden area residents are mentioned, noting their ties to the community from several years past. The item serves as a short local remembrance within the town paper.

Ada Family Visits Cemetery and Byars Lake Picnic

Mr and Mrs J W Law and Max and John Law of Ada spent Sunday visiting the local cemetery in the morning and enjoyed a picnic at Byars Lake in the evening.

J. W. Law Max John Law Ada Byars Lake

Rodeo Tales Stretch Across Stratford And Neighborhood

Community members recall attending a Monday rodeo in Stratford and the impact of the event on local life. Residents describe gatherings and shared experiences arising from the rodeo weekend.

Summers Chapel Visitors Share Sunday Evening

Mr and Mrs Lee Tucker of Summers Chapel visited Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden Sunday evening.

Lee Tucker Summers Chapel Frank Dryden

Mrs Clara Wood and Florence Isaacs Visit Mrs Gray

Mrs Clara Wood and Florence Isaacs called on Mrs O E Gray Monday evening for a social visit.

Family Visit Highlights Farmers and Lee Family

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Farmer and Debra visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Farmer, on Tuesday.

Lawrence Farmer Debra Mrs Lee Farmer

Mrs Mildred Clay Calls on Flo Isaacs Friday Morning

Mrs Mildred Clay called on Flo rence Isaacs Friday morning to discuss a community matter. The brief exchange occurred in Isaacs' residence as part of neighborhood courtesy calls.

Mildred Clay Florence Isaacs

Family visitors from California meet Mrs. Wood

Mrs. Iola Ingram and daughters Carlene and Reva Kay of Alameda California and Mrs. Joy Tucker Dorotha and Cathy of Galey visited Mrs. Clara Wood Thursday morning.

Iola Ingram Carlene Reva Kay Alameda Calif Joy Tucker Dorotha Cathy Galey Clara Wood

Local visits noted in Oil Center and with Isaacs family

Mrs Verneice Dryden visited her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Magar of Oil Center on Friday. Mrs Clara Wood spent Tuesday evening with Mrs Frank Dryden. Steven Rodney and Mike Gray stayed Tuesday and Tuesday night with grandparents Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs and Doyne.

Verneice Dryden Jim Magar Oil Center Clara Wood Frank Dryden Steven Rodney Mike Gray

Visitation of Byars residents Sunday evening

Melba Jackson Mayrene Farmer and Mildred Clay visited Mr and Mrs E C Clay of Byars on Sunday evening.

Melba Jackson Mayrene Farmer Mildred Clay E. C. Clay Byars

Ada graduation honors Pennington family attends

Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Pennington and daughters Vineta and Mildred Clay traveled to Ada on Thursday night to attend Ada High School graduation exercises where their nephew Lionell Pennington was among the graduates.

L. M. Pennington Vineta Mildred Clay Ada Ada High School Lionell Pennington

Community members attend Stratford rodeo Thursday night

Those from this community at tending the rodeo in Stratford Thursday night were Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Law and Max, Mr. and Mrs. Pod Law and John, Mr. and Mrs. Troy Miller, Alvie and Clara, Day ne Isaacs, Temple, Wayne, Junior, Laverne and Mayrene Farmer.

Stratford J. W. Law Max Pod Law John Troy Miller Alvie Clara Dayne Isaacs Temple Wayne Junior Laverne Mayrene Farmer

Law Family Weekend Gatherings Documented

John Law spent the weekend with Max Law. Rita and Patricia Jackson spent Sunday and Sunday night with Vi neta Pennington.

Rita and Patricia Jackson Vineta Pennington

Local travelers tour sights around Mill Creek

Mayrene Farmer Mildred Clay and Larry Patton spent Monday touring the area driving between sights and stopping for lunch at Mill Creek as part of a short outing.

Mayrene Farmer Mildred Clay Larry Patton Mill Creek

Mrs Coffman and Mrs Dryden Visit Ruby Dryden

Mrs Lydia Coffman of Long Beach California and Mrs Lovie Dryden visited Sunday with Ruby Dryden.

Lydia Coffman Long Beach Calif Lovie Dryden Ruby Dryden

Lawrence Visit From Ray Dryden and Son

Ray Dryden and his son Charlie of Lawrence visited Friday morning with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden.

Ray Dryden Charlie Lawrence Frank Dryden

Ada resident visits Law couple Wednesday night

Mrs. Ethel Keef of Ada spent Wednesday night with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Law.

Ethel Keef Ada J. W. Law

Summers Chapel Family Notes Mention Tucker Household

With her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Tucker of Summers Chapel are cited in a local social note highlighting extended family connections.

Isaacs Spends Sunday Evening With Dry Couple

W. N. Isaacs was a Sunday evening guest of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Dry, sharing a social visit at their home.

Mrs Pearl Gray Visits Sister in Stratford

Mrs Pearl Gray and her sons visited her sister Mrs Clara Chandler and Mr Chandler in Stratford on Saturday.

Ray and Charlie Dryden Visit Mr and Mrs Bud Dryden

Ray and Charlie Dryden visited Mr and Mrs Bud Dryden on Saturday. The brief social call highlighted family ties and local community routine.

Ray and Charlie Dryden Mrs Bud Dryden

Local families host guests over weekend in Oil Center and nearby

Mr and Mrs B B Jackson and family of Gaar Corner visited the Pennington home on Sunday. Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs Doyne and Mrs Clara Wood dined with Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray and family of Oil Center on Monday.

B. B. Jackson Gaar Corner L. M. Pennington W. N. Isaacs Doyne Clara Wood Vernon Gray Family Oil Center

Local residents visit and watch television at M R Wood

Melba Jackson of Gaar Corner Vineta Pennington and Mrs Mil dred Clay visited Mrs M R Wood Saturday They watched television.

Melba Jackson Gaar Corner Vineta Pennington Mildred Clay M. R. Wood

Henson Family Weekend Visit in Ada

Mr and Mrs Murriel Henson and family from Oklahoma City spent the weekend with P C Henson and his wife. They met Mrs Henson's relatives in Ada’s park on Sunday as guests honored her birthday.

Murriel Henson Donald Ray Henson Oklahoma City P. C. Henson

Invasion Starts Look Out Hampsters Escape

Mrs Elma Law and Max visit Mrs Frank Dryden Friday morning. Butch, James and Dorothy return to Horace Mann after a vacation break. Judy and Joan head to Vacation Bible School with Pointon City Church. Dorothy Scifres proves skilled at shooting and enjoys squirrel hunting. Bro Ralph Lees illness noted.

Elma Law and Max Frank Dryden Pointon City Church Judy Joan Butch James Dorothy Horace Mann

Wedding shower at Gaar Corner for Frances Taylor

Mrs Virgie Pennington and Vi neta Mrs Mildred Clay and Mrs Irene Wood attended a wedding shower at Gaar Corner for Mrs Frances Taylor.

Virgie Pennington Vineta Mildred Clay Irene Wood Gaar Corner Frances Taylor

Beach visitor arrives for week with Drydens

Beach California sister in law of Mrs Bud Dryden arrived Friday for a week's visit with Mr and Mrs Dryden.

Lydia Coffman Long Beach Calif Bud Dryden Mrs. Dryden

Pod Law and Elma Law Family Outing At Sea

Mr Pod Law Mrs Elma Law and John Law enjoyed a fishing trip on Monday with details limited to their names and activity.

Pod Law John Elma Law

Lawton Family Weekend Visit With Miller Parents

Mrs. Virginia Harrison and her family from Lawton spent the weekend visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Troy Miller, at their home.

Virginia Harrison Lawton Troy Miller

Walter Enloe and Jennifer Visit with Glen Dryden

Walter Enloe and Jennifer visit Glen Dryden and Ruby Dryden Saturday morning to catch up and chat about family matters and local news in the neighborhood.

Walter Enloe Jennifer Glen Ruby Dryden

Melba Jackson Spends Weekend with Cousin in Gaar Corner

Melba Jackson of Gaar Corner spent Saturday night with her cousin Mrs Mildred Clay, sharing time in a family visit reported by local neighbors.

Melba Jackson Gaar Corner Mildred Clay

Family visit by Nesmith Bohannon at Dryden home

Mrs. Monette Nesmith and her daughter Wilma from Bowlegs and Mrs. Pauline Bohannon with child visited Sunday with Glen and Ruby Dryden. The two women are the former residents referenced in the note.

Monette Nesmith Wilma Bowlegs Pauline Bohannon Midwest City Glen Ruby Dryden

Miller and Law families gather for Sunday visit

Mr. and Mrs. Troy Miller join Clara and Mr. and Mrs. Pod Law and John to visit Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Law and Max on Sunday.

Visits and family gatherings across Ada and Oil Center

Clara Miller visits sister Mrs. Iva Mae Crowder in Ada this week. Mrs. Clara Wood spends Thursday with granddaughter Mrs. Vernon Gray and family of Oil Center.

Clara Miller Iva Mae Crowder Ada

Parade Riders From Local Community Honored

Seen Alvie Miller and La Verne Farmer riding in the Stratford parade Thursday. Mrs Verneice Dryden and Mrs Mae Edwards were visiting at the mailbox Saturday morning.

Alvie Miller Laverne Farmer Stratford Verneice Dryden Mae Edwards

Mrs M E Edwards Visit From Lake Texoma Parents

Mrs M E Edwards' parents who live near Lake Texoma visited her over the weekend in this brief social notice from a local page.

M. E. Edwards Lake Texoma

Fox cubs found in hollow tree on North Pennington Farm

Seen Ray and Charlie Dry of Lawrence discover two baby foxes in a hollow tree on the North Pennington farm. The find highlights local wildlife, with no report of injury or relocation.

Ray Charlie Dryden Lawrence N. D. Pennington Farm

Isaacs Decorates Rosedale Cemetery Graves

Isaacs spent Sunday evening at Rosedale cemetery decorating graves in memory of loved ones.

Clara Wood Florence Isaacs Rosedale Cemetery

Dryden Family Flowers Trip to Center Cemetery

Glen and Ruby Dryden visited Center cemetery to place flowers Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden were also present at the grave site.

Glen Ruby Dryden Center Cemetery Frank Dryden

Horton Visit Highlights Weekend in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Austell Horton of Oklahoma City visited her parents Mr and Mrs Tom Birch over the weekend bringing a family gathering to the Birch residence.

Mrs. Austell Horton Oklahoma City Tom Birch

Blackberry Times and Garden Notes in Our Community

Mrs Vivian Smith notes wild blackberry season near and invites preserving the harvest with jams for Christmas. She observes residents gardening amid recent rains that both nurture crops and spur weed growth much is kept under control.

WeddingKeepsake For Abbott Family Memorial Day Visit

Mrs. Jim Broyles and children from Wichita Kansas visited this week staying with Mr. and Mrs. N T Abbott. Mr Broyles joined Thursday for Memorial Day weekend and the wedding of his sister in law Miss Tommie Jewell Abbott. They left Sunday leaving David to spend a few weeks with grandparents.

Jim Broyles Wichita Kan N. T. Abbott Broyles Tommie Jewell Abbott David

Wayne and Stanley Lillard Visit Parents Over Weekend

Wayne and Stanley Lillard were at the home of their parents Mr. and Mrs. Lester Lillard over the weekend. The brothers are employed at Waurika.

Wayne Stanley Lillard Lester Lillard Waurika

Revival Attendance Shift After Family Absence

A revival here saw a change as the wife who departed with him left the meeting. His father Bro. Billi Lee arrived on Friday to fill brother Ralph’s role and continue the revival services.

Bro Billi Lee Ralph

Couple Ends Honeymoon After Grandmother's Death

Mr and Mrs Michael Canada return from a honeymoon after the death of his grandmother Mrs Nettie Chandler of Cedar Grove community. They spent Monday night and Tuesday in her home before leaving Tuesday evening for Tulsa.

Michael Canada Nettie Chandler Cedar Grove N. T. Abbott Tulsa

Weekend visitors gather at Brandon home

Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Judd of Midland Texas Mrs. Anna Barker of Stroud Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Hollis of Chydlur and Mrs. Charles Bakes with her sons of Rapid City South Dakota visiting the home of Mr. and Mrs. Luke Brandon over the weekend.

Luke Brandon C. S. Judd Midland Texas Anna Barker Stroud L. C. Hollis Chydlur Charles Bakes and

Visit Additions and Home Guests Mentioned

Miss Willa Dean Poplin of Francis spent last week in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Nipps. Miss Betty Lou Neely of Ada is visiting Miss Doris Brown this week.

Willa Dean Poplin Francis Ben Nipps Betty Lou Neely Ada Doris Brown

Saturday Guests At Weatherly Residence

Saturday visitors in the home of Mr and Mrs Weatherly Jr were Mr and Mrs Mann and family from Tulsa Mr and Mrs Melvin Holland of Fort Worth Texas Mrs Geneva Greggory and Mr and Mrs R V Mann Sr of Jesse.

W. E. Weatherly Jr R. V. Mann and Tulsa Melvin Holland Fort Worth Texas Geneva Greggory R. V. Mann Sr Jesse

Weekend Visits Stir Oklahoma Circle

Mrs. Herbert Winters visited Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hobbs at Oakman on Friday. Weekend visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Luther Winters and Crystal of Van Texas, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Winters of Oklahoma City and Mr. and Mrs. Drexel Sales of Ada. Mrs. Minnie Nipps spent several days last week with her sister Mrs. Daisy Hammock in Oklahoma City.

Herbert Winters Mrs Carl Hobbs Oakman Dude Winters Luther Winters Crystal van, Texas Lloyd Winters Oklahoma City Drex Ada Minnie Nipps Daisy Hammock

Visit at Wingers' Home Sunday Highlights Local Family

A visit occurred at the home of Mr and Mrs Herbert Winter on Sunday drawing family attention. Neighbors note a warm welcome and shared stories during the gathering.

Rally draws 41 from Midwest Assembly of God in Ardmore

Forty one delegates from the Midwest Assembly of God attended the Christ Ambassador Rally in Ardmore on Monday night. The group received a banner from Sulphur during the event to take back to their local congregation.

Midwest Assembly of God Christ Ambassador Ardmore

Memorial Day Wreaths Sell Out Quickly

The ladies report selling all wreaths on hand for Memorial Day and could have sold more if they had been able to produce them.

Family trip to Fittstown visits Logan kin

Mrs. Maude Logan and daughter travel to Fittstown on Monday to visit her brother in law Finis Logan and family. Accompanying them are Mrs. G. W. Brown and Birtie and Mrs. Wanda Brown and children.

Fittstown Finis Logan Maude Logan G. W. Brown Birtie Wanda Brown

Local Byng Teems With Junior League Baseball Interest

Residents show strong interest in the Junior League Baseball games this year. Coach Mr. Stokes leads the team while several players come from the community. Among attendees at a Monday game were Mr and Mrs Herman Maloy Mr and Mrs Bill Keller Karen Kay Mrs Marvin Stokes C A Gentry Bill Mr and Mrs E L Smith Binnie Kathy Ernest and Leon Thompson Mr and Mrs Ansil Walker Jane and Donald Kaiser home on leave from Philadelphia visiting before returning to his baseball career.

Byng Stokes Herman Maloy Bill Keller Karen Kay Marvin Stokes C. A. Gentry Bill E. L. Smith Binnie Kathy Ernest Leon Thompson Ansil Walker Jane Donald Kaiser Mr. Stokes Philadelphia

Brown goes on extended Southern California vacation to Modesto

G W Brown leaves Sunday for a vacation trip through Southern California with Modesto as the final stop. Mrs Nancy Johnson of Wichita and Ishmael Perrine of Ada visit the Abbott home. Little Miss Demoine Smith visits Wichita for a few weeks with a cousin.

G. W. Brown California Modesto Nancy Johnson Wichita Kan Ishmael Perrine Ada N. T. Abbott Miss Demoine Smith

Death notice for Mrs Mamie Faulkerson of Midwest City

Mrs Mamie Faulkerson died at 1 30 p m Sunday May 29 at age 72. The community offers heartfelt sympathy to her children Mr and Mrs George Cheek and their small son of Midwest City.

Mamie Faulkerson George Cheek Midwest City

Wedding shower honors Mr and Mrs Jack Bell

A wedding shower was held for Mr and Mrs Jack Bell at Mrs Leonard Weddles home on Thursday night. Refreshments were served to a list of guests including Mrs Clifford Harrell and Mrs Iva Bell. Gifts were sent by several women led by Mrs J C Treas and Mrs Inez West. Mrs Fred Barbee and children visited Seminole to see her father J A Eberhardt who had just returned from the hospital. Weekend visitors to Mr and Mrs Joe C Moore included Mr and Mrs Ernest Moore and family of Wewoka.

Jack Bell Leonard Weddle Clifford Harrell John Gray Iva Bell Harvey Bell Ruth Stout Jean Beth Martin George Sims J. C. Treas Inez West C. L. Blankenship Lois Smith Ruby Hardin Marie Brashier Annie Pittsenbarger Maude Sliger Sue Brashier Fred Barbee Seminole J. A. Eberhardt Joe C. Moore Ernest Moore Wewoka

Rutherford brothers ride winning horses at event

Jimmy and Teddy Rutherford rode strong on a pair of standout horses, delivering a notable display at the event. Spectators saw the brothers push their mounts to the fore, with crowds gathering to witness the Rutherford duo in action.

Weekend guests at George Sims place

Parker Butler of Oklahoma City hosted weekend visitors Mr and Mrs Johnny Coots and their family from Jopl in Missouri at the George Sims residence.

Parker Butler Oklahoma City George Sims Mrs Johnny Coots Joplin, Missouri

Holiday visitors at Clifton home from Oklahoma

Holiday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. John Clifton were Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Clifton Jr. and family, Mrs. Marie McBride and children and Georgia Clark, all of Oklahoma.

John Clifton W. C. Clifton Jr Marie McBride Georgia Clark Oklahoma City

Flowers Visit Mt Pleasant Texas Notables

Gloria and Ellen Flowers visit Mt Pleasant Texas with Mr and Mrs Paul Hensley as part of a social gathering in the community setting.

Gloria and Ellen Flowers Mt. Pleasant, Texas Mrs Paul Hensley

Flowers and Browns Go Fishing at Tishomingo

Mr and Mrs Johnnie Flowers and Mr and Mrs Phillip Brown and family went fishing at Tishomingo Sunday night.

Johnnie Flowers Phillip Brown Tishomingo

Mr and Mrs Kit Thomas Visit Konawa With Family

Mr and Mrs Kit Thomas and their children visited relatives in Konawa on Sunday, joined by Ronald Brasher for the day.

Kit Thomas Ronald Brasher Konawa

Barbee Returns to Comanche Work After Weekend at Home

Fred Barbee of Comanche spent the weekend at home. Mrs. Barbee accompanied him back to his job Sunday night and he returned to work Monday morning.

Fred Barbee Comanche

Soldier Wayne Davis Returns Home From Overseas

De lores traveled to Amarillo Texas Sunday night to bring him back. After a few days at home they drove to Camp Carson Colorado where he will be stationed.

Wayne Davis Delores Amarillo Texas Camp Carson Colorado

Treas and Duke Couple Return From 1100 Mile Midwest Trip

Mr and Mrs J C Treas of Ah loso and Mr and Mrs D D Duke of Stonewall completed a 1100 mile journey through Oklahoma Arkansas Kansas and Missouri. They visited places of interest and returned home Sunday. Mrs Treas said they had a wonderful time.

J. C. Treas Ahloso D. D. Duke Stonewall Oklahoma Arkansas Kansas Missouri

Harrell Family Visits Then Moves to Norman

Mr and Mrs Glenn Harrell and their children visited friends in the community over the weekend and report ongoing difficulties settling. They have moved again this time to Norman and send cheer to Bonnie hoping this is the last move for a while.

Glenn Harrell Norman Bonnie

Family visit to Fort Worth over the weekend

Mrs Clifford Harrell and daughter Sharon Kay joined her mother Mrs Jones Mr and Mrs Gene Sanders and baby and Mrs Doll Simmons for a weekend trip to Fort Worth Texas to visit relatives.

Clifford Harrell Sharon Kay Jones Gene Sanders Doll Simmons Ft. Worth Texas

Ahloso Cub Scouts Den 1 Meet At Den Mother Home

The Ahloso Cub Scouts Den No 1 met Friday at Mrs Lois Smith home with Mrs Marie Anderson assisting. Boys listed roll call with wheeled transportation, saluted flag, recited the Cub Scout promise and laws, and chanted the motto. Den Chief Bill Moore taught the boys to make darts with matches and pins. Participants included David Smith Tony Lillard Charles Lillard Joe Moore and Harry Jo Anderson.

Ahloso den No. 1 Den Lois Smith Marie Anderson Bill Moore David Smith Tony Lillard Charles Lillard Joe Moore Harry Jo Anderson

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Mrs. Winford Burnett Edith McDaniel Jerry W. B. Breeden Mrs. Jesssaacs Pearl Gray Dryden O. E. Gray Max Law Studebaker Dorothy Scifres Ralph Lee Family of Mrs. Vivian Smith Etta Fern Barbee Teddy Rutherford Rsa Phene Wey
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