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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1960

Page

7

Thompson relatives hold annual Lincoln Park gathering in Oklahoma City

Mrs Arvel Davis reports a June gathering of Wade Thompson relatives at Lincoln Park Oklahoma City. Attendees include D W Maloy family and Davises, Snows, Johnstons, and Conleys with children and grandchildren. The group plans an annual first Sunday in June meet up with picnics and a zoo visit.

Beccky Amy Hereford Tex Cox Wade Thompson Starry Walter Albert Billy Keith Starrys Otha Snow Aliha Landa Don Conley J.B. Thompson Gayle Laura Rhonda Clinton Lester Irvin Connie Veronica Diana Conleys Arvel Davis Roy Landrum Jake Johnston Ahloso Ladrums Johnston Davises Landrums Lincoln Park Thompson Oklahoma City

McCurleys Visit Colbert Kin as Sister Sustains Burns

Mr and Mrs George McCurley visited her sister and Mr and Mrs Charlie Reynolds of Colbert Sunday and spent the day. Her sister suffered severe burns on the arm and back.

George McCurley Charlie Reynolds Colbert

Mrs. Whittington Visits Ill Brother in Veterans Hospital

Ruth Whittington and her daughters Rhonda and Paula traveled to Oklahoma City to visit her brother Jack Mathis. He is described as very ill in the Veterans Hospital.

Ruth Whittington Rhonda Paula Jack Mathis Oklahoma City Veteran's Hospital

Crabtree Family Outing to Pen Square Stalls at Oklahoma City Show

Mr and Mrs Frank Crabtree and children Frances Tom Ag ness and Frank visited Pen Square in Oklahoma City to attend a horse show but found it cancelled.

Frank Crabtree Frances Tom Agness Frank Oklahoma City Pen Square

Ada Residents Attend Rush Springs Cemetery Decoration

Mr and Mrs Doyle Hastings and her sister Mr and Mrs Bill Lee of Ada traveled to Rush Springs to attend the cemetery decoration.

Doyle Hastings Bill Lee Ada Rush Springs

Brady family returns home moving from Seiling to Weatherford

Mr and Mrs R V Brady and their sons Lance and Dustin have returned for a brief visit and plan to move from Seiling to Weatherford. Mr Brady works in the oil field and they visit Mrs Myrtle Ostermann, her sisters in Ada and Jesse, and Hank Brady and family in Jesse.

R. V. Brady Lance Dustin Seiling Weatherford Brady Myrtle Ostermann Ada Jesse Hank Brady

Hastings and Lees Find Grand Tombstone Surprise

The Hastings and the Lees visited Rush Springs Park and Traventine Island at Sulphur then Duncan to see an aunt, Mrs. Joe Graham. At the cemetery they found a large tombstone on their parents’ graves installed by Gifford Monument Co. Mrs. Hastings expressed happiness and thrill.

Hastings Lees Rush Springs Park Traventine Island

Ada Visit Ends With Lawn Supper And Theater Trip

Mr and Mrs Bookie Ballard and baby from Ada visited Mr and Mrs Jim Edwards Saturday evening. Mr Edwards and Mr Ballard went to Tulsa on business while the ladies and children spent the night. They shared a lawn supper of grilled hamburgers then attended a theater in Ada.

Bookie Ballard Baby Ada Jim Edwards Mr. Edwards Mr. Ballard Tulsa Edward

Sunday Visits Span Weldon Brumley Family

Rev and Mrs Weldon Brumley and Jana joined the B M Stephens household for Sunday dinner. Mr and Mrs F F Cavel of Chickasha spent Thursday through Friday with the Stephens. Edd Stephens Kay and five grandchildren from the Stephens families visited Rebecca and Virda Stephens Sunday afternoon. Maggie Stephen and Kay called on Rebecca and Virda Stephens Wednesday.

Relatives Visit in Ada Area for Weekend

Mrs. Dub Scott spent Sunday with her mother Mrs. Jennie Smith of Ada. Visitors in the N A Scott home Sunday included Bill Scott Jim Townsend and family and Mrs. Virl Loman of Ada. Saturday Mrs. Daniel Boone and children of Ada visited. Mrs. Boone is their granddaughter.

Dub Scott Jennie Smith Ada N. A. Scott Bill Scott Jim Townsend Virl Loman Daniel Boone Boone Doris Townsend Diana Marsha Helen Scott

Thompson couple visits old Atoka neighbors

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Thompson traveled to Atoka on Sunday to visit former neighbors Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Stubblefield. Meanwhile Mr. Dug Kretsinger bought the Doyle Thomas place south of Hastings store and spent Monday morning preparing the yard for rental.

Walter Thompson Atoka J. W. Stubblefield Dug Kretsinger Doyle Thomas Hastings

Nell Holloway Kay Visit Arvel Davis Family

Mrs Nell Holloway and Kay visited and took supper with Mr and Mrs Arvel Davis Friday evening.

Nell Holloway Kay Mrs Arvel Davis

Thompson Reunion Brings Family to Yukon Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Arvel Davis drove Saturday morning to Yukon to visit with her brother. Mr. and Mrs. Wade Thompson and Lavon and Mr. and Mrs. Don Cox and

Thompson Arvel Davis Yukon Wade Thompson Lavon Don Cox

Johnston Visit to Davis Family in Ahloso

Mr and Mrs Jake Johnston of Ahloso visited her sister Mr and Mrs Arvel Davis last Wednesday evening.

Jake Johnston Ahloso Arvel Davis

Couple Returns From 10 Day Alabama Tennessee Vacation

Mr. and Mrs. Della Maddox and Wes arrived home Tuesday after a 10 day trip visiting relatives in Alabama and Tennessee. They were accompanied by Mrs. and Mr. Dillard Dobbins of Wynnewood.

Della Maddox Wes Alabama Tennessee Dillard Dobbins Wynnewood

Weekend Visit Highlights from Ada and Stratford

Mrs. Joan Ballard and Mark of Stratford visited Mr. and Mrs. Ed Varnadore and Ruthie Friday. Mrs. Emma Munson and children Patti and Butch of Oklahoma City and Belinda Griffiths of Ada spent the weekend with Mrs. Johnnie Griffiths and Barbara. Mrs. Griffiths has been ill about a week.

Joan Ballard Mark of Stratford Ed Varnadore Ruthie Emma Munson Patti and Butch Oklahoma City Belinda Griffiths Ada Johnnie Griffiths Barbara Mrs. Griffiths Munsons

Ed Varnadore Still Sidelined With Ear Infection

Ed Varnadore remains listed as sick with an ear infection. The note provides no further medical details or expected return date.

Ed Varnadore

Mitchells and Walker Visit Frank James Family

Mr and Mrs Harvey Mitchell and Pat Walker of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Frank James on Monday after spending Sunday at Turner Falls. The Mitchells were en route home after their weekend trip.

Harvey Mitchell Pat Walker Oklahoma City Frank James Mitchells Turner Falls

Billie Darnell Visits Jones Family With Children

Billie Darnell and her Oklahoma City companions visited Jack and Terry Jones on Monday along with Mrs. Bonnie Farmer and her girls.

Billie Darnell Oklahoma City Bonnie Farmer Jack and Terry Jones

Taylor Family Moves Into New Home

Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Taylor and family, staying with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Maddox, for several weeks while building, moved into their new home this past week. It isn’t quite finished but can be finished before long.

Bryan Taylor J. C. Maddox

Local visit to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Varnadore and Ruthie

Terry Jones Elaine Farmer and Mrs Francis Taylor paid a midweek call on Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore and Ruthie on Wednesday.

Terry Jones Elaine Farmer Francis Taylor Ed Varnadore Ruthie

Families Gather for Graveside Decoration in Wanette Cemetery

Calude Horsley walked to Wanette on Sunday to decorate graves with relatives. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mullins of Ponca City, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Blue and family of Wewoka, Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Mullins and family of Velma, and Mrs. Maude Horsley of Byars. They shared a picnic dinner after the graveside visit.

Calude Horsley Wanette Walter Mullins Ponca City Harvey Blue Wewoka Woodrow Mullins Velma Maude Horsley Byars

Mildred Melton and Cheryl Visit Fletcher Snipeses Saturday

Mrs Mildred Melton and Cheryl visited the Fletcher Snipeses on Saturday. The brief social call involved neighbors and family sharing updates and greetings in the community.

Mrs Mildred Melton Cheryl Fletcher Snipeses

Mrs Christine Martin Gets New Permanent In Stratford

Mrs Christine Martin was seen in Stratford Friday morning obtaining a new permanent wave at a local beauty salon. The event highlights routine grooming among residents.

Christine Martin Stratford

Mildred Melton And Cheryl Visit Ada Resident

Mildred Melton and Cheryl visited Mrs. L. L. Stafford in Ada on Friday, sharing a social visit and exchanging greetings with the local resident.

Mildred Melton Cheryl

Bowling party visits in Pauls Valley and Strat

Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington Harrell Gene and Karl Wade and Mr and Mrs Dale Melton and Cheryl bowled in Pauls Valley Tuesday night. They also visited Mrs Jack Corley in Strat.

Neville Pennington Harrell Gene Karl Wade Dale Melton Cheryl Pauls Valley Mildred Melton Jack Corley Strat Valley

Mrs Meels Visits Mrs Cox and Beverly Friday

Mrs Meels visited Mrs Cox and Beverly Friday, sharing time together in a social call and catching up on family news. The gathering highlighted local community ties and friendly exchanges among neighbors.

Joe Meels Ted Cox Beverly

McDaniel Visits Penningtons and Wade Family Members

Alvie McDaniel visited Mr. and Mrs. Neville Pennington and Harrell Gene and Karl Wade Thursday afternoon.

Alvie McDaniel Neville Pennington Harrell Gene Karl Wade

Pennington family visits noted in Lovelady

Mrs Clariece Pennington and Karl Wade visited Mrs Inez Pennington on Monday. Wayne Pennington of Lovelady visited friends here Monday.

Clariece Pennington Karl Wade Inez Pennington Wayne Pennington Lovelady

Stratford men attend Ada community sale

Paul Sheegog of Stratford and Claude Horsley attended the Ada community sale on Tuesday, highlighting local participation in the event.

Paul Sheegog Stratford Claude Horsley Ada

Maddox Family Returns to Patrick AFB After Visit

S. Sgt. and Mrs. John Maddox and their children returned to Patrick Air Force Base Florida this week after a two week visit with his parents J. C. Maddox and wife and her parents Grover Tyree of Ada and other relatives in town.

John Maddox Patrick Air Force Base Fla J. C. Maddox Grover Tyree Ada

Mildred Melton Visits Stratford Friends Wednesday

Mrs. Mildred Melton stopped by Stratford on Wednesday to see Mrs. Sybel Reed and Mrs. Jack Corley in the morning, visiting for a cordial social call.

Mildred Melton Sybel Reed Jack Corley Stratford

Ada Bowling Leads to Weekend Card Game

Gene Ton and Kar Harrell joined a Sunday afternoon bowling outing in Ada, enjoying a casual local match and social time with friends.

Miss Nancy Grissom Spends Evening with Miss Phnaughn McDaniel

Miss Nancy Grissom spent Wednesday night in the company of Miss Phnaughn McDaniel, sharing a social gathering. The two young women were seen at a local residence, engaging in casual conversation and light entertainment.

Nancy Grissom Phnaughn McDaniel

Coffee Guests Of Mrs Sybel Reed Noted

The item notes that coffee guests visited Mrs. Sybel Reed on Monday morning, detailing a social visit with informal hospitality and local attendees.

Mildred Melton Cheryl Sybel Reed

Claude Horsley Visits J E Parker and Jewel Williams

Claude Horsley visited J E Parker and Jewel Williams on Tuesday afternoon in a brief social call.

Claude Horsley J. E. Parker Jewel Williams

Pennington Family Visit Noted In Ada And Lawton

Avery Pennington and Bill Kil lian of Lawton and Coleman and Roy Pennington of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington Sunday afternoon.

Avery Pennington Bill Killian Lawton and Coleman Roy Pennington Ada Mrs Alva Pennington

Local bowling night in Ada draws mixed group

Mr and Mrs George Tiner Mr and Mrs Joe Maddox Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Karl Wade Kenneth Horton Bob by Rita and Patricia Jackson Max Law Nancy Grissom La Wana and Phnaughn McDaniel and Cheryl went bowling in Ada Wednesday night.

George Tiner Joe Maddox Neville Pennington Karl Wade Kenneth Horton Bobby Rita Patricia Jackson Max Law Nancy Grissom la Wana Phnaughn McDaniel Dale Melton Cheryl Ada

Community visits Lindsay Cemeteries and residents

Mrs. Dale Melton and Cheryl and Claude Horsley visited the Lindsay cemetery and visited Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cameron and Claude Lee in Lindsay.

Dale Melton Cheryl Claude Horsley Lindsay Paul Cameron Claude Lee

Weekend Visit Bonds Altus Families

Mr and Mrs Don Sanford of Altus spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Dale Melton and Chery and Claude Horsley.

Don. Sanford of Altus Dale Melton Chery Claude Horsley

Sunday Dinner Guests of Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington

A fragment notes the event as Sunday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington. No additional details are readable.

Miss Lois Wright Visits Snipes and Wand Family

Miss Lois Wright of Vaness visited Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Snipes Tuesday night.

Lois Wright Vaness Mrs. Fletcher Snipes Wand

Andrews Visit Fort Worth Parents

Mr and Mrs Dale Andrews of Fort Worth are visiting his parents Mr and Mrs I A Bradley and their son Jerry cherished by relatives during the trip in Texas.

Mrs. Dale Andrews Fort Worth Mrs. I. A. Bradley Jerry

Memorial Day Guests From Stratford Attend Varnadore Home

Mr and Mrs L E Ballard and Mark of Stratford visited Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore as Memorial Day guests, sharing a quiet afternoon and hospitality in their home.

L. E. Ballard Mark of Stratford Ed Varnadore

Louie Reed Visits Dale Melton and Claude Horsley

Louie Reed met with Dale Melton and Claude Horsley on Wednesday morning, outlining plans and discussing community matters in a brief visit.

Louie Reed Dale Melton Claude Horsley

Social Visits Highlight Weekend in Local Notes

Karl Wade visited Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington Saturday. M L Robertson visited Mr and Mrs John Ratcliff and family Friday afternoon.

Clariece Pennington Karl Wade Mrs Alva Pennington M. L. Robertson John Ratcliff

Duncan Youth Visits Parents Before Moving to Cushing

O. F. Snipes of Duncan visited his parents Mr and Mrs O F Snipes Friday night. He was on his way to Cushing where he will begin work.

O. F. Snipes Duncan Cushing

Ada Bowling Night Leads Local Mixed Trio Pairings

Ton and Karl Wade joined Dale Melton and Cheryl, Don Sanford of Altus with Wayne Pennington and Bobbie of Lovelady for a Friday bowling event in Ada shifting pairs and social entries.

Neville Pennington Karl Wade Dale Melton Cheryl Don Sanford Altus Wayne Pennington Bobbie Lovelady Ada

Memorial Day Visit Ties Wood Family to Jackson Family

Mr and Mrs R L Wood and their children Jeff and Delissa from Okmulgee spent Memorial Day weekend with Mrs B B Jackson her husband and extended family and relatives here.

R. L. Wood Jeff and Delissa Okmulgee B. B. Jackson

Miss Violet Nelson Teaches in Tulsa Absent at Home

Miss Violet Nelson, a teacher in Tulsa, remains at home due to an unspecified ailment. Neighbors report she is resting and receiving care as local schools note her absence.

Violet Nelson Tulsa

Richard Duty and Son Visit M L Roberts

Richard Duty and his son paid a visit to M L Roberts on Monday afternoon, meeting the resident and exchanging greetings.

Richard Duty and Son M. L. Roberts

Memorial day visitors flock to Frisco Cemetery

A steady stream of cars arrives at the Frisco Cemetery over Memorial Day weekend. People clean graves and place flowers, with more remembering this memorial season than any I can recall.

Frisco

Memorial Day Visit Ties Konawa Family Bond

Connie Mensay spent last week with her aunt Mrs. Juanita Roberson of Konawa. Roberson and Bobby accompanied Connie home to spend Memorial Day weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Mensay.

Connie Mensay Juanita Roberson Konawa

Williamson family notes from Ada and California travels

Wanda Williamson spent part of last week in Ada with her aunt Hazel Williamson. Mrs Annie Williamson returned home Saturday from visiting two daughters in California.

Wanda Williamson Ada Hazel Williamson Annie Williamson California

Hobgood Family Visiting Relatives Amid Measles Case

The Hobgood family visiting relatives in Sunshine and Ada. Robbie Hobgood Jr. has a noticeable measles illness while on vacation. The group includes Mrs. Ana Lee and Jack West with Jolene and Jackie driving to Ada to visit the cemetery.

Clyde Hobgood Jr Sand Springs Clyde Hobood Sr Sunshine Una Lee Robbie Hobgood Jrs Hobgoods Ana Lee Jack West Jolene Jackie Ada

Minor Family Gatherings and Surprise Visit at Pontotoc Cemetery

A long paragraph recounts the Minor family and relatives from Wichita Falls Texas visiting Pontotoc cemetery and Pontotoc schoolhouse lunch proceeds supporting cemetery upkeep. The tale continues with a surprise Friday visit by the Pattons to the Minors home, where no one was there and a mix up with beds occurred. The group shares Sunday dinner and ice cream at the George Minor home in Stonewall then Pattons stay the night with the Minors.

Vance Minor Zoa White A. T. Minor Anthony George Minor A. M. Patton Wichita Falls Tex Pontotoc Pattons Bud and Toney Stonewall Mrs. Patton George Minors

Forehand and Phillips Visit Mentioned in Ada Trip

Mr and Mrs Lee Forehand visited Mr and Mrs M Phillips Thursday afternoon. The Forehands were in Ada Tuesday on business and likely stopped by in the area during their trip.

Mrs. Lee Mrs. M. Phillips Ada

Ada trio visits Sims relatives with Allreds

Mr and Mrs Archie Sims and their children Jim Jerry and Susan from Ada spent Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs John Allred, Sims sister and brother in law.

Archie Sims Jimmy, Jerry Susan Ada Mr. Sims John Allred

Brooks visit precedes Ada senior banquet

Mr. and Mrs. Bud Brooks visited Tuesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Boda Hisaw and watched the movie taken of the children just before the Ada senior banquet. The Hisaws attended the Farm and Ranch Club meeting in Johnson's Steak House Thursday night and visited in Coalgate Monday with Mrs. Hisaw's mother and step-dad, then went to the cemetery.

Bud Brooks Boda Hisaw Ada Farm and Ranch Club Johnson's Hisaws Coalgate

Memorial Day Social Notes in Devil's Den

Charles Hisaw and Gene and Gary Minor with many youths spent Memorial Day at Devils Den. Mr and Mrs Boda Hisaw visited Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Alfred Baylis while Shirley Ann Hisaw attended a show in Stonewall.

Charles Hisaw Gene Gary Minor Devil’s den Boda Hisaw Alfred Baylis Shirley Ann Hisaw Stonewall

Vacationers Visit Mobile and a Toe Cutting Incident

Mr. Baylis and family vacationing in Mississippi drove to Mobile for sightseeing. Neighbor Mr. Elliott severely injured his toe when his mower cut it off. He rushed to the doctor, had the toe sewed back, and returned to work that afternoon.

Alfred Baylis Sandra Laural Miss Dibrell Phillips Mobile Ala Spud Dana Phillips Baylis Elliott

Boggy River visit recalls Frisco memories for three

Matt Morin of Grand Prairie Texas Bonnie Thomas of Ada and Mrs George Juneman of Dickinson Texas visited Tuesday with Morins uncle and wife Sam and Blanche Patton. The trio formerly lived in Frisco sought Boggy Creek fishing. Mrs Juneman got stuck in mud losing her shoes and hunted them knee deep in mud. They washed their feet and shoes on the concrete slab at the falls and remarked the moment felt like a return to 30 years past.

Matt Morin Grand Prarie Tex Bonnie Thomas Ada George Juneman Floyd Thomas Dickenson Morin Simon Patton Bonnie Floyd

Return to old home finds cellar flooded

A group of girls revisited their former residence to survey the site. The only remaining structure is the concrete cellar, which is now filled with water.

Lillard and Patton Visit in Maysville and Ada

Mr. and Mrs. Erskin Lillard of Maysville visited with Mr. and Mrs. Simon Patton and searched the cemetery for Lillard’s father’s grave. They had not returned since 1938. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Beck of Ada stopped by to see the Pattons, finding no one home as Patton worked in the fields.

Erskin Lillard Maysville Simon Patton Mr. Lillard Joe Beck Ada Pattons Mr. Patton Patton

Byrd Family Attend All Day Coal County Singing

Mr and Mrs Coy Byrd attend an all day fifth Sunday singing convention in Coal Gate. Nathan Byrd of Wichita Falls Texas visits the Byrds. The Byrd families travel to Ada to see mother and sister Mertie Byrd and Gladys Gouge. Nathan Byrd and Coy Byrd host visitors, and Mattie Hickey visits Coy Byrd on Tuesday.

Coy Byrd Coal County Coalgate Nathan Byrd Wichita Falls Tex Byrds Coy Byrds Nathan Byrds Lee Byrds Ada Mertie Byrd Gladys Gouge Lee Byrd Mattie Hickey

Memorial Day Visited by Dea Lance and Marshalls

Mr and Mrs Dea Lance visit Memorial Day with Jim and Sid Marshall. Miss Jim Marshall visited with Mrs W R Robbins Tuesday.

Dea Lance Jim Sid Marshall Jim Marshall W. R. Robbins

Fishermen Ora Morris Visits Stegall and Schley

Ora Morris visited Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Stegall and Schley. Ora and Schley had good luck fishing that afternoon.

Ora Morris J. W. Stegall Schley Ora

Visitation from Texas and Ada residents to Stegall family

Mrs Myrtle Morris Mrs Mary Hoyle and others from Texas visited the Stegalls Friday afternoon. They toured the cemetery and called on Mrs Hoyles niece and husband Mr and Mrs Simon Patton. George Lance also stopped by. On Sunday Mr and Mrs Matt Durbin and Ella Kelley of Ada visited with Mr Durbin's sister and husband Mr and Mrs J W Ste gall.

Myrtle Morris Mary Hoyle Stonewall Ann Montgomery Texas Stegalls

Ada visitors share weekend with Barnes family

Mrs. Eula Underwood and Mrs. Dick Truitt of Stonewall joined Mr. and Mrs. Grover Barnes and Larry of Ada for a Sunday visit with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Barnes. Mrs. John Daniel and Dora Daniel visited Mrs. Barnes Monday.

Eula Underwood Dick Truitt Stonewall Grover Barnes Larry Ada Jack Barnes John Daniel Johnnie Daniel Dora Daniel Barnes

Mrs Patton Makes First Solo Car Trip With Dora Daniel

On Monday Mrs Patton traveled with Dora Daniel alone to visit the Pattons. Dora backed up to let Mrs Patton pass and praised her driving. Patton recently regained full use of her right leg with only an ankle brace remaining.

Ada Families Gather for Visits and Storm Sighting

Ada residents enjoy visits from Robert Daniel, John Daniel, Donald Brady, Clarence Cousins, Winder Price and others. A heavy wind and rain storm damaged a tree limb that barely missed Clara Kennedy and Dora Daniel’s car, necessitating removal by a local man.

Ada Clara Kennedy Dora Daniel Clara Dora

Leonard Daniel at diesel heavy equipment plant in New Mexico

Leonard Daniel is employed at a diesel heavy equipment factory in Albuquerque, New Mexico, according to the provided text.

Leonard Daniel Alburquerque, N. M Diesel Heavy Equipment

Ada visit with the McCartys continues

Sandra Price spent Wednesday and Thursday night with her sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon McCarty and Tonya, of Ada. Saturday the McCartys and continued hosting.

Sandra Price Vernon McCarty Tonya Ada McCartys

Robbins family visit over Memorial Day weekend

Sandra went fishing while Grand ma Price kept Tonya. Marion and Bill Robbins of Dallas visited their Robbins parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Robbins, for Memorial Day weekend. Sunday guests included Mr. and Mrs. Rual Robbins and baby of Colorado, and Mr. and Mrs. James Robbins with children from Ada for dinner.

Sandra Grandma Price Tonya Marion Bill Robbins Dallas W. R. Robbins Rual Robbins Colorado James Robbins Ada

Visit Notes From Fittstown Couples This Week

Mr and Mrs Bill Ready of Fittstown visited Mr and Mrs Robbins on Saturday. Mrs Edith Price visited Mrs Robbins Friday evening.

Bill Ready of Fittstown Robbins Edith Price

Memorial Day Guests Visit Maxwell Family in Oklahoma

Memorial Day weekend guests at the Maxwell home included Herman Singleton Cleo Long and Bruce and Kenneth Maxwell of Oklahoma City and L M Miller and spouse of Booker Texas. The group drove to Purcell and Hoppings cemeteries. John Mahan of Ada visited the Maxwells Saturday.

M. M. Maxwell Herman Singleton Cleo Long Bruce Kenneth Maxwell Oklahoma City Mr. Maxwell L. M. Miller Booker, Texas Purcell Hoppings John Mahan Ada Maxwells

Memorial Day Weekend Lake Fishing Trip

Mr and Mrs Dillon Anders Jr and Sara Lynn of Oklahoma City spent Memorial Day weekend with the S L Thompsons and Dillon Anders Sr. The men spent most of the time on the lake fishing.

Dillon Anders Jr Sara Lynn Oklahoma City S. L. Thompsons Dillon Anders Sr

Jesse Woods and Family Visit Tupelo Relatives

Mrs. Jack Woods and her children spent Monday night with her parents Mr and Mrs Jake Thompson of Tupelo, gathering with family in the Mississippi town.

Jack Woods Jake Thompson Tupelo

Local Cook Burns Hand After Barehanded Dish Pick Up

A reader reports Jo Ann Kifer burned her hand removing a hot dish from the oven. She turned and picked it up bare handed, receiving a painful reminder for several days. The writer admits similar clumsy mistakes and urges cheer.

Jo Ann Kifer Jo Ann

Visits to Mannsville Families Include Stedham Trip

ers visited Mrs. Shellenberger's parents Mr and Mrs. Monroe Woodruff of Mannsville. They also visited Mrs Shellenberger's sister and family Mrs Cecil Marsh and children of Mannsville. Her mother had gone to Wichita Falls Texas to be with sister Velma Stedham who was to have surgery Monday morning.

Ers

Mrs. Earl Hough Improves After Valley View Hospital Stay

Mrs. Earl Hough has been a patient at Valley View Hospital for two weeks and is improving at this time.

Earl Hough Valley View Hospital

Fred Rogers and Joe Weller Paint East Jesse Store

Fred Rogers and Joe Weller spent Wednesday applying a fresh coat of paint to the East Jesse store. The volunteer effort aimed to refresh the storefront and improve curb appeal for the neighborhood business district.

Fred Rogers Joe Weller East Jesse

Sunday Visitors at Brady Home

Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Brady and family included Mr. and Mrs. Guy Griffin and children, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brady, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Daniel, Glenda and Betty Dale and Howard Pharr.

H. R. Brady Guy Griffin Donald Brady Johnny Daniel Glenda Betty Dale Howard Pharr

Gregorys Visit Holland Family in Fort Worth

Mr and Mrs Robert Gregory and their children visited Mrs Gregorys sister and family Mr and Mrs Melvin Holland and Tubby in Ft Worth Wednesday night.

Robert Gregory

Thompson Family Visits Woods in Jesse Mississippi

Mr and Mrs Jake Thompson of Tupelo spent Thursday night with their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Jack Woods in Jesse.

Jake Thompson Tupelo Jack Woods Jesse

East Jesse Community Loses Stephens Family to Ada

The Stephens couple Mr and Mrs Bill Stephens are moving from East Jesse Community to Ada.

Bill Stephens East Jesse Ada

Mrs. Humphers and family dine with Mrs. Wilfong

Mrs. E. O. Humphers and her children were luncheon guests of Mrs. Leora Wilfong at Walnut Grove on Thursday.

E. O. Humphers Leora Wilfong Walnut Grove

Cemetery Work At Box X Noted On Thursday

Attendees were seen at the Box X Cemetery on Thursday as work crews continued cemetery maintenance activities.

Freeman Hosts Friday Luncheon Guests At Pleasant Hill

Friday luncheon guests of Mr and Mrs Ted Freeman at Pleasant Hill included Mrs Frank Crabtree and Frank Francis and Agnes of Union Valley, and Mrs Dean Weiler Linda and Danny with their children.

Ted Freeman Pleasant Hill Frank Crabtree Frank Francis Agnes Union Valley Dean We'ler Linda Danny

Local Family Visits and School Breaks Mentioned

Mrs. Ronnie Stone and Robbin of Lawton spent last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rae Thompson, and sister Linda. Mr. Stone came for them Sunday. Linda Thompson visits Pawhuska this week with cousin Donna Sue Stevenson, a teacher there whose school will be out this week.

Ronnie Stone Robbin Lawton Rae Thompson Linda Stone Linda Thompson Pawhuska Donna Sue Stevenson

Lynch Family Hosts Guests From Nearby Towns

Guests of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Lynch on Sunday included Warren Lynch and daughter from Lindsay Eldon Lynch of Ada Bob Curtis and Randy from Stonewall Lynch sister and family Max Chad dick and daughter from Pauls Valley were also present.

Lloyd Lynch Warren Lynch Lindsay Eldon Lynch Ada Bob Curtis Randy Bob Stonewall Mr. Lynch Max Chaddick Pauls Valley

Mr and Mrs Crabtree Visit Freeman Couple Friday Afternoon

Friday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. John Crabtree visited Mr. and Mrs. Ted Freeman for a social call.

John Crabtree Ted Freeman

Kerr Family Guests and Visitors from Ada

Mr and Mrs Ray Kerr hosted guests from Ada with Mr and Mrs Oran Kerr visiting Friday night. The Kerrs welcomed Mr and Mrs Don Kerr and their children on Thursday, with all parties connected to Ada.

Ray Kerr Oran Kerr Don Kerr Mrs. Kerr Ada

Ice Cream Making At Freeman Home Saturday Night

Mr and Mrs Dean Weller of Stanley along with Linda and Danny Virginia Foreman and others made ice cream at the Freeman residence on Saturday night.

Dean Weller Stanley Linda Danny Virginia Foreman Ted Freeman

Ada couples enjoy weekend at Cumberlin Cove lake

Mr and Mrs Tommie Thompson and Mr and Mrs Eldon Lynch of Ada spent the weekend at the lake. Colene and Joy suffered sunburn from the trip.

Tommie Thompson

Thompson family plans summer at East Central State

Colene Thompson visited her mother Mrs Cole Underhill Wednesday morning. She left school Tuesday for a short vacation before enrolling for the summer session next Tuesday. Both she and her husband plan to attend East Central State this summer.

Colene Thompson Cole Underhill East Central State

Kerr Family Picnic Trip Ends with Local Visits

Mr and Mrs Oran Kerr with their children from Ada and Oklahoma City spent the weekend at Atoka Lake. They later visited Lula and 5 mile cemeteries and checked on Mrs John Smith in Allen. Mrs Smith was discharged from Valley View Hospital on Wednesday.

Oran Kerr Carl Watts Oklahoma City Don Kerr Ray Kerr Ada Atoka Lake Lula Allen John Smith Valley View Hospital

Birthday of 13 year old Ronnie Miller is noted

Ronnie Miller celebrated his 13th birthday on May 9 with a cake baked by his mother Mrs. Miller and a birthday supper for their immediate family.

Ronnie Miller

Miller Family Visits Highlight Graduation News

Mrs. Miller and her relatives, including Mrs. R. D. May of Stonewall and Margie May, attended the Senior High graduation in Tupelo where Margie received a $100 scholarship. Margie, the Miller family's niece and Pete and Mrs. May’s granddaughter, is listed among the graduates.

Lee Miller Mrs. May Margie Pete May

Visitors Gather At Freeman Home For Weekend

Mrs. R. V. Mann Sr and sister Mrs Mollie Balcher join Mrs. Madison Foreman and Virginia Larry and Marie Woods for a Saturday morning visit. Virginia returns home for summer from Ada to work one more day before a vacation. The Foremans and Virginia butchered a hog for the freezer on Monday.

Ted Freeman R. V. Mann Sr Mollie Balcher Madison Foreman Virginia Larry Marie Woods Marie

Visit to Byrd's Prairie Cemetery in Tupelo

Monday a group including Mrs. Ted Freeman Mrs Dean Weller Linda Mrs Madison Fore man Virginia Larry and Marie Woods visited Byrd's Prairie cemetery at Tupelo. They had lunch with Mr and Mrs Madison Foreman.

Ted Freeman Dean Weller Linda Madison Foreman Virginia Larry Marie Woods Byrd’s Prarie Tupelo

Foreman Guests Visit With Weller and Crabtree Family

Visiting Mr and Mrs Madison Foreman last Sunday were Mr and Mrs Dean Weller and family Delbert Weller and Mr and Mrs John Crabtree.

Madison Foreman Dean Weller Delbert Weller John Crabtree

Senior Class Party Hosted by Ann Shellenberger

Friday night Ann Shellenberger hosted a party at her home for Stonewall seniors. Guests included Charlie Pace Gene Minor Gary Minor Eldon Humphers Ralph Hall Eloise Sanders James Harper and Larry Shellenberger. The group talked and watched TV after refreshments.

Ann Shellenberger Stonewall Charlie Pace Gene and Gary Minor Eldon Humphers Ralph Hall Eloise Sanders James Harper Larry Shellenberger T.V

McDonalds Visit Pharr Family In Lees Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Louis McDonald and Jay visited Mrs Pharr and family over the weekend. The McDonalds own a new blue 1960 Ford Falcon.

Louis McDonald Jay Jesse A. M. Pharr Lee Charlie McDonald’s

Centrahoma Family Celebrates Zoo Birthday Visit

Patricia Holder spent the week end with her mother and father in law Mr and Mrs Ray Holder in Centrahoma. They all went to the City Sunday to visit the Zoo for the youngest son’s birthday celebration.

Patricia Holder Ray Holder Centrahoma

Weekend Visitors Include Fox Family and Grandson

Mr and Mrs Jim McClain hosted visitors over the weekend Mos from Mrs McClains brother Mr and Mrs Marvin Fox and their grandson Billy attended.

Jim McClain Mrs. McClain Marvin Fox Billy

McClain Family Visits From Shawnee Techumseh

Fox and Mrs Mc Clain host Lizzie Smith aunt of By ars. Monday two nieces Dorotha McCain of Shawnee and Mrs Rena Graves with sons Carl and James of Techumseh spent the day with them.

Family Ties Bring Visitors To Jesse This Weekend

Mr and Mrs Curtis Barrett and family of Ft Worth spent the weekend in Jesse with Mrs Barretts mother and other relatives including Mrs Rachell Holland Joycie Holland Minda Phillips and Bob Holland Ralph Holland son of Rachell Holland also visited A grandson of Mrs Rachell Hollands and his family Mr and Mrs Jackie Parrett and daughter were guests Saturday Coy Williamson and sons of Oklahoma City visited but stayed with Coys mother Mrs Williamson in Storewall The group returned for a Sunday visit with Joycie Holland and other relatives before the children left for home Jimmies senior sermon was set for Sunday Other visitors included Melvin Pain of Texas Mrs Phillips son and wife Mr and Mrs Orville Phillips of Latta and her grandson and family Mr and Mrs Elvis Gene Phillips and family of Yukon

Curtis Barrett Ft. Worth Jesse Mrs. Barrett Rachell Holland Joycie Holland Minda Phillips Bob Holland Ralph Holland Jackie Parrett Coy Williamson Oklahoma City Coy Williamson Storewall Jimmie Holland Melvin Pain Texas Phillip Orville Phillips Latta Elvis Gene Phillips Yukon

Mrs Joycie Holland Visits Coalgate Kin Amid Ill Husband

Mrs Joycie Holland returned Saturday from Coalgate where she stayed with sister Mrs W O Maddox while her husband remained in hospital. Latest reports say he isn’t improving. Joycie plans to return if needed. She and relatives visited Jesse Frisco and Memorial cemeteries Monday with Minda Phillips and Rachell Helland.

Joycie Holland Coalgate W. O. Maddox Joycie Minda Phillips Rachell Helland Jesse, Frisco and Memorial

Mrs Cedell Phillips Visits Ada Family

Mrs Cedell Phillips stayed in Ada a few days with her parents Mr and Mrs Stewart McGuire. She had been ill and returned home Saturday feeling somewhat better.

Cedell Phillips Ada Stewart McGuire Phillips

McCalin Family Visits Buck Garrett Household

Mr and Mrs Jim McCalin spent Tuesday night with Mrs Buck Garrett and children in a domestic social visit described in a brief local notice.

Jim McCalin Buck Garrett

Winton Family Dinner Marks Anniversary milestone

Mr and Mrs W E Winton hosted dinner at Bob s Bar B Q Saturday night inviting their sons and families. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Joe Winton of Sulphur and Mr and Mrs Wiley Winton and Tony of Ada for Joe Winton s first wedding anniversary. Mrs Winton reported everyone had a real nice time. On Monday night Wiley Winton and Tony stayed with the Winton couple.

W. E. Winton Bob’s Bar-B-Q Joe Winton Wiley Winton Tony Ada Winton W. E Winton

Brashier Family Weekend Visit in Jesse

Mr. and Mrs. Corky Brashier and family of Oklahoma City spent the weekend in Jesse with his mother Mrs. Estie Brashier.

Corky Brashier Oklahoma City Jesse Estie Brashier

Hunters Visit Freemans Friday Night

Mr and Mrs Robert Hunter visited Mr and Mrs Ted Freeman Friday night as friends called on them at their home.

Robert Hunter Ted Freeman

Latta Couple Visits Harlins and Harlin Family

Mr and Mrs Orville Phillips of Latta were Sunday luncheon guests of Mr and Mrs Van Harlin and Mrs Phillips mother Mrs Broughton who lives with the Harlins. Mr and Mrs Rodney Harlin and their son of Ada were Sunday night dinner guests of his parents Mr and Mrs Van Harlin.

Orville Phillips Latta van Harlin Phillips Broughton Harlins Rodney Harlin Ada Mrs. van Harlin

Thomasons Host Luncheon for Cemetery upkeep

Monday Mr and Mrs C A Thomason hosted a luncheon at Pontotoc School cafeteria to raise funds for cemetery maintenance. The group also noted Sunday sightseeing in Sulphur with Mr and Mrs R A Jennings and visits to Mr and Mrs O K Lawrance before returning home. Saturday night Mr and Mrs Bill Auten and Mr and Mrs Calvin Brown of Harden City visited the Thomasons.

C. A. Thomason Pontotoc School R. A. Jennings O. K. Lawrance Bill Auten Calvin Brown Harden City Thomason

Truitts Mourn Loss of Mrs Fat Truitt

Mrs Fat Truitt has died while her husband is away working. Mr and Mrs Wayne Truitt and children remain at the home caring for their affairs during his absence.

Fat Truitt Wayne Truitt

Mrs Hemphers and Shellenberger Visit Tuesday Night

Mrs E O Hemphers and children visited Mr and Mrs Shellenberger and family Tuesday night. James Harper visited Ann Shellenberger Tuesday night.

E. O. Hemphers Mrs. Shellenberger James Harper Ann Shellenberger

Thomasons and visitors shop for refrigerators in Atoka

Friday Mr and Mrs George Jones of Cassidy Commission Firm in Oklahoma City visited the Thomasons. Saturday Mr and Mrs R A Jennings Mr and Mrs Charley Durant and Mr and Mrs C A Thomason shopped in Atoka. The Thomases bought a Frigidaire double decker refrigerator and the Jennings bought a new refrigerator.

George Jones Cassidy Commission Oklahoma City Thomasons R. A. Jennings Charley Durant C. A. Thomason Atoka Thomases Jennings

Forest Simpson Family Visit Reported

Monday night Mr and Mrs For est Simpson of Hickory Forest Jr and a nephew of Mrs Simp sons visited the Thomasons.

Forest Simpson Hickory Forest Jr Mrs. Simpsons Thomasons

Families Visit In Oklahoma City Monday

Mr and Mrs Chestine McCurtin and family and Mr and Mrs David Jones and family of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Fred Rogers on Monday. Mr Buck Payne also visited them Monday.

Chestine McCurtin David Jones Oklahoma City Fred Rogers Buck Payne

Ada Visitors Call on Brady Family Over Weekend

Visiting over the weekend were Mr. and Mrs. Louis Brady and Debra, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Daniel, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brady, all of Ada. On Monday Mrs. Alice Foster and Cindy joined them for lunch.

H. R. Brady Louis Brady Debra Johnny Daniel Donald Brady Ada Alice Foster Cindy Bradys

Local residents share Tuesday and Wednesday travel plans

Raymond Darby visited with L. D. Brady Tuesday night. L. D. Brady and Douglas Stewart went to Oklahoma City Wednesday to look for work. Glenda and Betty Dale, June and L. D. Brady all went swimming Sunday evening.

L. D. Brady Douglas Stewart Oklahoma City Glenda Betty Dale June

Brady Family Homecoming Report From Seiling

Mr and Mrs R V Brady and sons Lance and Dustin returned from Seiling where R V was employed for several months Debbie visited Saturday at the Bradys’ home in Seiling Oklahoma.

R. V. Brady Lance Dustin Seiling R. V Louis Brady Debbie H. R. Bradys

Ice Cream Night at Mrs Hall Draws Neighbors

Raymond Darby Betty Dale L D Brady Gerida Dale and June Brady visited Mrs Hall on Monday night to help make ice cream. Mr and Mrs Houston Duty were present when they arrived and the ice cream was prepared.

Raymond Darby Betty Dale L. D. Brady Gerida Dale June Brady

Raymond Darby and L D Brady Visit Oklahoma City for Work

Raymond Darby and L D Brady Went to Oklahoma City last Friday to look for employment.

Raymond Darby L. D. Brady Oklahoma City

Double Wedding Shower Hosted by Mrs Dee Tomlinson

Mrs Dee Tomlinson hosted a double wedding shower for Mr and Mrs Don Tomlinson and Mr and Mrs Bill Holder on Sunday afternoon. Guests and gift givers included Della Jackson Odie and Melba Heck Dean Weller Ed Stockton Theodore Tomlinson Roy Holder Pitts family Delbert Holder Marsha Verna Holder Mosse Garvin Ray Harkins Don Nell Alyene Tomlinson Thrushes Maude Frank Heck Odie Heck Warren Powell A B Holder David Sam Cartwright Loyd Loudermilk Herbert Wilson Dessie Romines Denny Holder Noel Powell Jack Dovener Bessie Jennings Thelma Toney.

Dee Tomlinson Don Tomlinson Bill Holder Della Jackson Odie Melba Heck Dean Weller Ed Stockton Theodore Tomlinson Roy Holder Pitts Delbert Holder Marsha Verna Holder Mosse Garvin Ray Harkins Don Nell Alyene Tomlinson Thrushes Maude Frank Heck Odie Heck Warren Powell A. B. Holder David Sam Cartwright Loyd Loudermilk Herbert Wilson Dessie Romines Denny Holder Noel Powell Jack Dovener Bessie Jennings Thelma Toney

Weller Family Domino Night and Fortner Visit

Saturday night the Weller family and friends gathered for a domino game at Don Weller's home with Joy Nell Lovden, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fortner, Deaborn Weller family, Bill Stephens family, and D. E. Romines plus David and Jerry. Paul Fortner and wife spent the night with Lula Fortner's parents Thomas and girls. They attended Missionary Baptist Church in Lula on Sunday and had lunch with Thomas Fortner, visiting Short Fortner. Betty Fortner stayed through Monday night, then her parents visited Tuesday with Paul and Dessa. Pauls aunt Bee Fortner and cousin Patsy Young visited during the stay.

Weller Don Weller Joy Nell Lowden Robert Palmer Paul Fortner Deaborn Weller Bill Stephens D. E. Romines David Jerry Lula Thomas Fortner Missionary Baptist Church Thomas Fortners Short Fortner Betty Fortner Paul Dessa Tusday Paul Bee Fortner Patsy Young

Deaborn Weller Family Attends Purcell Ballgame

Mr and Mrs Deaborn Weller Regenia and Windell and Mr and Mrs Don Tomlinson traveled to Purcell to watch the ballgame on Sunday.

Deaborn Weller Regenia and Windell Don Tomlinson Purcell

Ada Woman Confined To Bed By Doctor Visit

Mrs. T. R. Freemen visited her Ada doctor on Tuesday and was confined to bed for two more weeks. Visitors Wednesday included Mrs. Madison Foreman Mrs. Dean Weller and Mrs. E. O. Humphers and children.

T. R. Freemen Ada Madison Foreman Dean Weller E. O. Humphers

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Charlie Nelson Mrs. Dale Melton Kar “Ade Neville and Harrell Pennington Chester Uhlich Don Rust Lester L. Luton Eas Robert Daniel Johnnie Clarence Cousins Jal N. M John Daniels Winder Price Orville Margaret Barnes the Daniels Buck Daniel E. 0 Humphers Dessa Fortner Box X W. L. Shellenberger Eloise Sand Reeds Garage Stonewall, Oklahoma Troy Hollis Reed Purtle’s Purtle Joe Hart Bill Purtle Judy Pharr Barbara Brady 7-Up Bottling Company W. Main
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