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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1960

Page

8

Hearing set for probate of Lena Magnuson will in Pontotoc County

Notice in Pontotoc County Oklahoma of hearing on June 7 1960 at 10 00 AM for probate of the foreign will of Lena G Magnuson also known as Lena Magnuson deceased with Letters Testamentary to Benton Browning. Court action questioned by interested parties. County Judge Fred Andrews signs the notice dated May 25 1960. Carraco Oil Company v Ray Girardin case number 22428 appears in the same document.

Lena G. Magnuson Lena Magnuson Mae Knapp Maud Texas Pontotoc County Oklahoma Benton Browning Adam Pontotoc State of Oklahoma Carraco Oil Company J. W. Albritton Carroll Britton Pontotec County Allen Bonita Maddox Carl Stewart W. M Huddleson Nelle Martin Bradford L. O. Bradford Ada Fred Andrews District Court Towit

Public Notice in Pontotoc County Courts

Legal notices list heirs and executors for W M Stanfield and Lula Jeff in a suit to quiet title on lands in Pontotoc County Court. The notice requires answers by July 5, 1960 and details adjudge ownership and bar opposing claims. Also notices for Thelma McSwain estate and Bradford estate final accounting and hearing scheduled for June 17, 1960.

Notice to Creditors Otis A Bayless deceased Ada Oklahoma

All persons having claims against Otis A Bayless, deceased, are requested to present the same with vouchers to Anna Marie Bayless, Executrix, at A. W. Trice Attorney, 214 First National Building, Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, within four months from the first publication or the claim will be forever barred.

Thelma McSwain West 12Th Street Ada Oklahoma Foster McSwain Kerr. Lambert, Conn & Roberts Attorneys Robert E. L. MorGan Harry E. Morris, Jr Townsend Building Pontotoc County James Alexander Rich North Broadway W. B. Ward, Jr American Building James Alexander Rich, Jr Otis A Bayless Otis A. Bayless Anna Marie Bayless A. W. Trice First National Building

Around the County brief notes from Ada and area

Wednesday night visits include Mrs. Dean Weller Donny and Linda Mrs Bill Holder and Delbert Weller to the Humphers Delbert spoke with his wife and baby in California Mrs Leroy Sawyers shopped in Ada Lahoma Pharr spent Sunday night with June Brady Judy Pharr and Cindy Foster visited Barbara Brady Mr and Mrs H R Brady visited Mrs Brady's niece Mr and Mrs John Ellis and family Madison Foreman shipped a load of cattle Tuesday

Dean Weller Donny and Linda Bill Holder Delbert Weller The Humphers Delbert California Lahoma Pharr June Brady Judy Pharr Cindy Foster Barbara Brady H. R. Brady Mrs. Madison

Ada Shoppers Mrs Weller and Mrs Fortner

Mrs. Joe Weller and Mrs. Paul Fortner shopped in Ada on Tuesday. The brief notes their outing and local shopping activity.

Joe Weller Paul Fortner Ada

Ada Weekly welcomes new subscribers from Union Hill

Mr and Mrs Mack Golden of 1392 Kentucky Vallejo California become new Ada Weekly readers this week Mack a former Union Hill resident who attended Union Hill School and Vaness High School. His brother Robert is sending the paper to the family Ada Oklahoma readers are asked to send news for publication and subscriptions can be arranged by calling FE2-2248 as a Father’s Day gift idea.

Mack Golden Kentucky Vallejo Calif Ada Mack Union Hill Vaness High School Robert California Okla

Cunninghams and Jones Visit Kemp Family

Rev and Mrs Frank Cunning ham and Mrs Lavona Jones visited Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp of Oil Center Friday night. Mrs Kemp is improving.

Frank Cunningham Lavona Jones Ray Kemp Oil Center Kemp

Father’s Day Wishes From a Caring Community

Residents send warm Father’s Day greetings and note families facing illness and long hours in the kitchen. A man jokes about dish pan hands while hoping Joy soap and lotion help. Best wishes for health and harmony as mothers keep things in order.

Danny McNutt Faces Hand Surgery in Tulsa

Danny McNutt will enter a Tulsa hospital this week for hand surgery after a childhood burn from a furnace fall. He has since suffered a stiff hand with bent fingers and hopes to regain ability to play ball like other boys.

Danny McNutt Tulsa Danny

Local Notables and Health Updates Mention Valley View Hospital

The text notes Mr. and Mrs. Jack McNutt Jr as parents and Carline Tilley as Mrs. McNutt’s former name. It also mentions Mrs Buen Rich returning to Valley View Hospital for a heart condition and Mrs Lela Richardson visiting Mrs Rich last week.

Jack McNutt Jr McNutt Carline Tilley Buen Rich Valley View Hospital Lela Richardson

Agee Family Visits and Community Remembrance

Union Hill residents express sympathy to Charley Long's relatives after his passing. Ada and Union Hill were home to Mr. and Mrs. Charley Long. Mrs. Emmett Agee and Miss Clara Agee visited Mrs. Loyd, known as Granny, who now lives in Ada and has been bedfast for a long time.

Union Hill Charley Long Ada Emmett Agee Clara Agee Loyd Granny Walnut Grove

Ticks and potato bugs threaten Union Hill crops and pets

Mrs Henders on notes heavy tick presence in Union Hill woods and on animals. Dogs need powdering as ticks are abundant. Potato bugs also target tomato vines, affecting both his and Mrs Betty Cunningham’s gardens.

Vanoss Alumni Banquet Invitation Details

Vanoss High School invites graduates living out of state who did not receive invitations to the informal alumni banquet. The event is June 25 at 8 00 p m in the Vanoss auditorium, with one guest per graduate. Reserve by June 18 by sending $1 50 per person to J T Murphy Route 5 Ada Okla.

Vanoss High School Vanoss J. T. Murphy Route 5 Ada Okla

Bolts Visit Cun ningham Family Sunday Afternoon

J. W. Bolt of Konawa and his nephew J. W. Bolt Jr. of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cunningham on Sunday. Bolt is a former Union Hill Baptist Church member.

J. W. Bolt Konawa J. W. Bolt Jr Ada Frank Cunningham Mr. Bolt Union Hill

Heritage items reveal long lived family treasures

The Cunningham family preserves possessions aged from 63 to 120 years including a rocking chair, moccasins, a large dresser, a 120 year old dresser scarf woven from flax, a 107 year old family Bible, and Betty’s weaving of a rag rug. Local mentions note visitors to Ada and a reunion at Egypt Cemetery with several relatives named from Ponca City to Nicoma Park.

F. L. Cunninghams Betty Cunningham Betty Cunningham Egypt Cemetery Ray Roddy Ponca City Gene Fortenberry Latta Elmer Robinson Pauls Valley Ray Cook Oil Center Tom Roddy Nicoma Park J. C. Ballard Lorene Ballard Sue Cruse Nolan Westview

Local Families Gather for Ada Visit

Mr and Mrs Owen Jones of Konawa and Mr and Mrs Tom Rodd y of Nicoma Park joined Mrs Ray Hicks of Nicoma Park in a gathering with W J Jones and Delphia of Ada. Also attending were Mr and Mrs Fred Jones and Wayne Mr and Mrs Don Newby of Walnut Grove and Mr and Mrs Bud Jones with Benny and Glenn.

Owen Jones Konawa Tom Roddy Nicoma Park Ray Hicks Fred Jones Wayne Don Newby Walnut Grove Bud Jones Benny Glenn W. J. Jones Delphia Ada

Oklahoma visitors meet Mr and Mrs Weston

R. E. Tilley of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Lillie Darman and Alfred of Watonga, Mrs. Galdys Trum bie and other relatives visited Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Weston Monday.

R. E. Tilley Oklahoma City Lillie Darman Alfred Watonga Galdys Trumbie D. B. Weston

Jones Visit With Newbys in Walnut Grove

Mr and Mrs F O Jones and Glenn visited Mr and Mrs Don Newby of Walnut Grove Monday night.

F. O. Jones Glenn Don Newby Walnut Grove

Wedding Shower Honors Miss Phyllis Miller and Eugene Summers

A wedding shower at Vaness High School lunch room honored Miss Phyllis Miller and Eugene Summers. A bride doll served as centerpiece as the couple turned the wedding match. Cookies and punch were served by hostesses Mrs. Harold.

Vaness High School Phyllis Miller Eugene Summers Harold

Mrs J W Haines Feting Attendees Named

A list of attendees and gift senders for Mrs J W Haines includes Roberta Escue Cora Cassidy W D Floyd and Cindy Hiahwah nah Austin Nettie Hodges Phyllis Jaquess Lin da JoAnn Carolyn Miller Phyllis Barnes Denis Sutton M P Hatchett Mike Thomas Ezra Holland Reba Dawkins Barbara Estes George Tolliver Leroy Cantwell H L Kinsey Edward Coffee Thelma Perriman Susan Wyckoff Pat Stone Geneva Caruthers John Dunn Charles Floyd Jr Randy Janice Kay Mattie Miller Allen Miller Ercy Ownbey James Duncan Pat Miles Kimmel Marjorie Soutee Richard Grace Lloyd Summers Nettie Summers Salis Shirley Alvie Johnson Geneva McCullar Luther Fowler Tiffin Pat Hooks Ed Bergman Gertie Summers Ace Hutchins.

Miles Kimmel Marjorie Soutee Richard and Grace Lloyd Summers Nettie Summers Salis Shirley Alvie Johnson Geneva McCullar Luther Fowler Tiffin Pat Hooks Ed Bergman Gertie Summers Ace Hutchins

Local Family News From Ada and Bogota Texas

Mr and Mrs Harold Haines visited relatives in Bogota Tex over the weekend and Bea ver Bend. Miss Francis Boudreaux earned a B S degree and will teach in Bakersfield Calif in the fall. Mrs Ruby Simpkins visited Mrs Ina Haines Monday. Several Ada residents visited friends including Mr and Mrs Sam Haines and Mr and Mrs J W Haines Tuesday.

Harold Haines Bogota Tex Beaver Bend Sam Haines Ada J. W. Haines F. G. Boudreaux East Central Harod Boudreaux Francis Boudreaux Bakersfield Calif

Local visits from Ada and Oklahoma City residents

Mr and Mrs Billy Joe Adams and family visited Mrs Maggie Johnson in Konawa Sunday. Mrs Nora Roper and Mrs Sible Collins visited Mrs Leora Wilfong Saturday. Last week visitors to Mr and Mrs George Collins and others from Ada and Oklahoma City included Mr and Mrs David Coats and family and Andrew Sutton, plus Mrs Bvylan Cozad Myrtle Sutton and Don Sutton and boys.

Billy Joe Adams Joni Rondi Maggie Johnson Konawa Nora Roper Sible Collins Leora Wilfong George Collins Bobby Joe David Coats Oklahoma City Andrew Sutton Bvylan Cozad Mrytle Sutton Don Sutton Ada

Haines Family Visits Simpkins Couple Last Week

Mrs. Ina Haines and Mrs. Laura Haines accompanied by Mike visited Mr. and Mrs. Albert Simpkins last week, sharing a social call at their home.

Ina Haines Laura Haines Mike Albert Simpkins

Peters Visit Karrs Highlight Farmington Weekend

Mr and Mrs A J Peters and David and Elaine of Farmington New Mexico visited Mr and Mrs W C Karr this weekend in a friendly gathering.

A. J. Peters David and Elaine Farmington, N. M W. C. Karr

Visit to Lowe household noted Thursday night

Mike visited Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Lowe and Margarett Thursday night, spending time at their home and sharing conversation.

Harold Haines Mike T. W. Lowe and Margarett

Visitors at W. C. Rose home this weekend

Mr and Mrs Bill James Judy Susan Billy and Rebecca from Wichita Kan visited the W C Rose home alongside Mr and Mrs Earl Rose over the weekend.

W. C. Rose Bill James Judy Susan Billy Rebecca Wichita, Kan Earl Rose

Abbott and Cochran Visit in Oklahoma City Wednesday

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Abbott of Oklahoma City visited Mr. and Mrs. George Cochran on Wednesday.

Tom Abbott Oklahoma City George Cochran

Kirkes Visit Fr ance Couple After Hospital Stay

Mr and Mrs J W Kirkes visited Mr and Mrs Horace Kirkes of Francis. Mrs Kirkes has had major surgery recently at Valley View Hospital and is reported improving.

J. W. Kirkes Horace Kirkes Francis

Ham Visits and Lawn Mower Demonstration

Ham visited Mr and Mrs J C Southerland and Mr and Mrs J W Kirkes over the weekend. Richard had a tonsillectomy at Valley View Hospital last week and the Kirkes showed a new lawn mower at home.

Frank Cunningham J. C. Southerland Richard Brera Valley View Hospital J. W. Kirkes Kirkes Mr. Kirkes

McNutt Sustains Arm Break After Sunday Accident

Danny McNutt fell Sunday afternoon and broke his arm. He is at Valley View Hospital and will postpone hand surgery until his arm heals. He was visiting Mr. and Mrs. Matt Richard and their boys when the accident occurred.

Danny McNutt Valley View Hospital Matt Richard

Local Obituary and Visiting List Across Oklahoma and Texas

Mr. Kirby Lee Tilley Johnnie Tilley Pat Bobby Buthune of Oklahoma City Dale Tilley of Ada Johnnie Wilfong from Durant Mrs Newby of Oil Center and Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby of Oil Center visited Mr and Mrs Don Newby last week. Those attending Charley Long funeral last week were Mr and Mrs Fred McAnally and family Mr and Mrs Johnnie Allan and family all of Borger Tex Mr and Mrs Alfred Long daughter and Mr and Mrs Carl Long and family all of Fritz Texas and Nathan McAnally of Oklahoma City.

Kirby Lee Tilley Johnnie Tilley Pat Bobby Buthune Oklahoma City Dale Tilley Ada Johnnie Wilfong Durant Mrs. Newby Oil Center Melvin Newby Don Newby Charley Long Fred McAnally Johnnie Allan Borger, Tex Alfred Long Carl Long Fritz, Texas Nathan McAnally Mary Long Tommy Junior Long Homer Allan Miller Fritz, Tex A. R. East Harold Long Alvin McAnally Borger Walter McAnally

Tatum Family Visits Rhynes In Weekend Call

Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Tatum and their family visited Mr. and Mrs. James Rhynes and family Saturday. The gathering reflected a neighborly social exchange typical of the community.

J. T. Tatum James Rhynes

Mrs Rhynes Undergoes Major Surgery at Valley View Hospital

Last week relatives visited Mrs J J Rhynes at Valley View Hospital where she underwent major surgery. Mrs Rhynes is improving.

James Rhynes J. J. Rhynes Valley View Hospital

Family fishing trip near Blue ends with small catches

Borger visitors Mr. and Mrs. Fred McAnally and Alvin McAnally joined Walter McAnally family. Ada and Oklahoma City guests joined the Goldens and Roses for a creekside fishing outing. Linda Golden kept a homemade pole and led with one fish while Mike Golden started with his dad’s rod and reel. Mike later caught ten fish to Linda’s three.

Robert Golden Mike Linda Earl Rose Joe Hodges Harold Turner Ada James Morgan Oklahoma City Murray Golden Goldens and Roses Blue Linda Golden

Mrs Warren Cunningham Visits Harrold Family

Mrs Warren Cunningham travels to Harrold Texas to stay with her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Keith Sales as their children battle a measles outbreak on Memorial Day in the town observed holiday.

Warren Cunningham Harrold Tex Keith Sales

Oklahoma City Couple Visits Cochran Family This Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cochran Jr. of Oklahoma City visited Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cochran, Helen and Allan Cochran during the weekend.

Elmer Cochran Jr Oklahoma City Elmer Cochran Helen Allan

Goodneighbor Club meets with Lena Cochran for summer meetings

The Goodneighbor Club gathered with Mrs. Lena Cochran last Wednesday with prayer by Mrs. George Cochran. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Cochran for several members and guests. A business session led by Mrs. Roxie Golden planned to meet biweekly through the summer, with the next gathering at Mrs. Lela Rose's home on Wednesday June 8. None of the members have a June birthday.

Goodneighbor Club Lena Cochran George Cochran Cochran Roxie Golden Mike and Linda Emma Jones Lillie Karr Laura Haines Oma Enloe Lela Rose Daisy Binion Helen Cochran Horton

Visitors from Deridder and Oklahoma City

Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Jones visited relatives in Oklahoma City this weekend. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Lanham and family, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Myers and Rickey, plus guests from Deridder, La., Hurley Raymer, Mrs. Loreline Young, Narda, Lawana and La Donna.

J. B. Jones Oklahoma City Delbert Lanham Harold Myers Rickey Deridder Hurley Raymer Loreline Young Narda Lawana la Donna

Oklahoma City trio attends Clarita magic show

A group from Oklahoma City including Emma Jones Lena Cochran and Helen visited Clarita last week to see a magic show. Mr Elmer Cochran Jr and his wife also participated in the outing.

Elmer Cochran Jr Oklahoma City Emma Jones Lena Cochran Helen Clarita

Grandparents Host Two Grandsons Over Holiday Weekend

FITTSTOWN Mr and Mrs Luther Wilson hosted grandsons Danny and Dickie over the holiday weekend while their parents Ro land and wife prepared to move from Norman to Lawton. Luther walked a half mile to Fitts town as the boys rode a homemade car powered by a washing machine motor. After dinner Dickie napped with Grandmother while Grandpa and Danny went fishing. results not reported.

Luther Wilson Danny Dickie Roland Wilson Norman Lawton Luther Fittstown Grandpa

Back in the groove Fitzhugh weekly column returns

The editor notes the return of the Fitts town column in the WEEKLY after a one week absence. Mrs. Clyde Hobgood renewed a subscription at Route 1 Fitzhugh and the editor expresses appreciation and good wishes for continued readership.

Fittstown Clyde Hobgood Weekly

Corbin to Spend Summer at Home From OSU

Bill Corbin arrived home Friday evening from Stillwater to spend the summer with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Corbin, and Mary. He will be a junior when he resumes studies at OSU in the fall semester.

Bill Corbin Stillwater Carlton Corbin Mary Bill OSU

Bakersfield Pair Spends Time With Aunt in California

Charley Humphreys and his daughter Daisy Mae of Bakersfield California visited his aunt Mrs Stella Humphreys on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Charley Humphreys Daisy Mae Bakersfield, Calif Stella Humphreys

Timmons Family Visitors Share Weekend With Relatives

A-10 Bill Timmons Mrs Timmons and their daughter Colleen of San Antonio Texas were guests of his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs L B Timmons Curtis and Wayne Monday.

Bill Timmons Timmons Coleen San Antonio Tex L. B. Timmons Curtis Wayne

Howry Family Vacation Visit to Wilson and Texoma Lake

Mr and Mrs George Howry Steve and Nita Beth of Prague arrived Friday for a two week vacation with relatives in the area. They spent Sunday in Wilson with Grandmother Helen Rue and Monday the group fished at Texoma Lake while Nita Beth remained at home.

George Howry Steve Nita Beth Prague R. Rue Jake Howery Rue Wilson Helen Rue Howry Texoma Lake

Ada boys visit grandparents and hunt after dinner

Richard Alex and David Parker of Ada spent Friday and Saturday with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Lewis Alexander. Monday they returned with their parents Mr and Mrs Joe Parker for dinner with the Alexanders before the male family members went hunting.

Richard Alex and David Parker Ada Lewis Alexander Joe Parker Alexanders

Stewart Family Returns Home From Corona NM

Mr and Mrs Gerald Stewart and their children have arrived home for the summer from Corona New Mexico where he teaches in the public schools.

Gerald Stewart Corona, N. M

Timmons Family Dinner Guests Plus Transfer News

Mr and Mrs L B Timmons and sons Curtis and Wayne were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Nelson Kymes and children. Timmons, a Kerr McGee plant employee, is transferred to the Dum as Texas plant and leaves this week for the new assignment. Mrs Timmons and the boys will join him within the month.

L. B. Timmons Curtis and Wayne Nelson Kymes Timmons Kerr- McGee Dumas Tex

Harrises Help Repair Tornado Damaged Homes

Jennie Harrises on a weekend visit as Luther and his wife assist another daughter Mrs. Floyd Byrd in Pawhuska with repairs to a house damaged by the recent tornado. The news call notes a family update and ongoing relief efforts.

Luther Harrises Jennie Lawton Floyd Byrd Pawhuska

Brown family vacation extends to Albuquerque and Tucson

Mr and Mrs Calvin Brown travel to Albuquerque New Mexico for a two week vacation with their son James and family They also plan a visit to James brother in Tucson Arizona before returning home

Calvin Brown Albuquerque N. M James Tucson Ariz

Local families visit for Memorial Day gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Long host Loyd Brannon and daughters Peggy Toni and Leah of Bartlesville this week. Also joining are daughter Mrs James McGaha and Mr McGaha Judy Mike and Molly of Ada for the holiday.

Dewey Long Loyd Brannon Peggy Toni Leah Bartlesville James McGaha McGaha Judy Mike Molly Ada

Butch Humphreys Heads Home to Clay City

Butch Humphreys left Tuesday to drive to his Clay City home in Illinois. He attended East Central College the past term and plans to return this fall for his sophomore year. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Humphreys of Clay City and he lives with his grandmother Mrs. Stella Humphreys.

Butch” Humphreys Clay City Butch East Central College Stella Humphreys Charles Humphreys

Hunter family to visit in Missouri this month

Mrs A J Hunter and daughters Margie Lynn and Jamae will travel to Nixa Missouri for a month to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Alva Aleshire and son Randy and Mr Hunter's parents Mr and Mrs C A Hunter. They will return with the Hunters to visit their son who cannot accompany them due to work.

A. J. Hunter Margie Lynn Jamae Nixa Alva Ale- Shire Randy Mr. Hunter C. A. Hunter

Robertson Family Ends Vacation in Anson Texas

Mr and Mrs Harold Robertson and son Hal conclude a two week vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Troy Sherrell and depart early Monday for their home in Anson Texas.

Harold Robertson Hal Troy Sherrell Anson Tex

Visit Week at the Kymes Home Draws Relatives

Mrs. Kymes hosts family guests from Wynnewood Gillette Oklahoma City and Holdenville across several days. Visitors include Mrs. Charles Frantz Lester Kymes and Barbara Ann and Mr. and Mrs M E Riggs and Bobby. Red Howry misses work with a virus infection lingering through Monday.

Nelson Kymes

Kerr McGee employees Timmons and Spears moved to Texas

L. B. Timmons and Floyd Spears, Kerr McGee employees, left Tuesday for Texas after transfers. Timmons goes to the Dumas gasoline plant. Spears also transferred but the destination is not specified in the readable text.

L. B. Timmons Floyd Spears Texas Kerr McGee Timmons Dumas Gasoline Spears

Tornado destroys Prague plant forces relocations to Pampa site

A survivor notes the Prague plant was wrecked by a recent tornado and workers, including Mrs Spears and her son Jim, will relocate to the gasoline plant at Pampa once housing is found. They stay with Mrs Haught Ray’s family for now.

Prague Pampa

McNeill Family Reunion Hosted by Ben McNeill in Wetumpka

Mr and Mrs Steve McNeill Ralph and Wayne attended a McNeill family reunion Sunday at Ben McNeills home in Wetumpka. Out of state guests included sister Mrs Molly Sanders and daughter Mrs Mike Baker and Mr Baker with Jo Ann and Marsha of Searcy Ark. They later visited a sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Jim Pruitt in Ada who could not attend due to illness.

Steve McNeill Ralph Wayne Wetumka McNeill Ben McNeill Out of State Molly Sanders Mike Baker Baker Jo Ann Marsha Searcy Ark Ada Jim Pruitt

Family returns from Ozarks resort trip with grandson

Mr and Mrs Henry Calmpitt and their Tulsa inlaw son traveled two weeks to a Lake of the Ozarks resort near Camden Missouri. They enjoyed fishing relaxing and time with their five year old grandson who lives in Camden with his mother. En route they visited Neosho to see D H Landis formerly of Fittstown for a pleasant visit.

Henry Calmpitt Orel Tulsa Lake of the Ozarks Camden Neosho D. H. Landises Fittstown

Shawnee Family Goes Boating on Lake Texoma

Mrs. Nan Faresee and son Tom visit with Larry Richard and Tommy while Mrs. Faresee and her brother Dick and niece Nancy Gibbons tour Lake Texoma. They enjoy fishing picnicking and a day of boating in a spanking new motorboat with canopy and pennants.

Nan Faresee Tom Faresee Larry Richard Tommy Shawnee Lake Texoma

Newlyweds depart after weekend visit in hometown

Air man Louis Lackey and his wife leave for Little Rock Arkansas after spending the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Bryan Lackey and daughter Janelle. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs James Lackey and children of Ratliff City and Mrs Bob Bunyard and daughter Kimberly of Ada.

Little Rock Ark Louis Lackey Lackey Bryan Lackey Janelle James Lackey Ratliff City Bob Bunyard Kimberly Ada

Shawnee Visit For Mrs Qualls Relatives Graves

Mr and Mrs Claibourne Bennett with Mrs Nina Qualls of Madill and nephew Jack Ray of Ravia spent Sunday in Shawnee after church. They had lunch, then visited graves of Qualls relatives in local cemeteries in the afternoon.

Claibourne Bennett Nina Qualls Madill Jack Ray Ravia Shawnee

Saturday Visitors At Clai bourne Bennetts

Saturday visitors of the Clai bourne Bennetts included their son Bill Bennett and Mrs Bennet with sons Benny Frankie and Edwin from Ravia.

Claibourne Bennett’s Bill Bennett Mrs. Bennet Benny Frankie Edwin Ravia

Arsenic scare ends well for Rutherford child

Mrs. Rutherford found 20 month old Ja nell with an open can of arsenic on one hand. The child was rushed to a doctor in Ada and treated with first aid and hospital observation for twenty four hours. She was allowed home but will return for shots as a precaution.

W. S

Barrick and Hargrave kin visit Sweetwater acreage

Bill Barrick and Foster Hargrave of Sweetwater Texas visited Mr and Mrs Arlie Johnson. Arlie Jr and Tony Grant of Ada were weekend guests of the Don Barricks. Bill, Don Barricks brother, brought a trailer house to live in on the Barrick acreage south of town this summer. Arlie is Mrs Don Barrick's brother.

Bill Barrick Foster Hargrave Sweetwater Tex Arlie Johnson Arlie Jr Tony Grant Ada Don Barricks Bill Don Arlie Don Barrick

Mrs Susan Whitwell Improves After Back Injury

Mrs Susan Whitwell has been laid up with a severe back catch for several days but showed improvement on Sunday.

Susan Whitwell

Howrys Spend Memorial Day With Ramsey Family

Rev and Mrs Joe Howry and their young son visited Memorial Day with Mrs Jake Howry’s daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs Doyle Ramsey and family of Maysville. The trip included the Howrys and Jason.

Joe Howry Jake Howry Doyle Ramsey Maysville Ramsey

Visitors Tenants At Dunn Home In Vanoss

Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Dunn included Mr. and Mrs Thurman Smith of Davis and Mr. and Mrs Carbit Smith and Dwight of Ada. Mary Dunn of Ada also visited Wednesday. Roy Glasgow talked with Vernon Gasaway and family Tuesday night.

V. T. Gasaway John Dunn Thurman Smith Davis Roy Glasgow Vernon Gasaway

Rev Larry Tickner Dinner Guest of Mr Shaw

Reverend Larry Tickner of Shaw attended a dinner guest event hosted by Mr. Shaw at his residence. The informal gathering featured local community members and discussions on neighborhood projects.

Larry Tickner Shawnée

Mrs Brumley Visits Kinsey and Kinsey Guests

Mrs S B Brumley and Mrs Herbert Kinsey are visiting relatives. Mr Kinsey and John Dunn escort her to the Mexico line where John and LaJuan meet. On the return trip Kinsey and John do some fishing along the way.

Herbert Kinsey John Cook Mr. Cook Alamogordo, N. M Mr. Kinsey John Dunn Mexico John LaJuan

Hall and Ponder families host Sherman visit

Mr and Mrs Woodrow Hall and children of Sherman and Cheryl spent last Sunday with Mr and Mrs Boyd Ponder.

Woodrow Hall Sherman and Cheryl Boyd Ponder

Tiffin Family Visits Norman Residents

Mr. and Mrs. Lafel Tiffin of Norman recently visited with her mother Mrs. Florence Tiffin and Nina Jane. They also called on Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Tiffin and Mike during the trip.

Lena Mae Leming Visits Mother in Sulphur

Mrs Lena Mae Leming and her sons of Sulphur spent Monday with her mother Mrs Essie Walker.

Lena Mae Leming

Ada Families Visit Mr Chestine Dyer and Mrs Lois Grace

Mr and Mrs Joe Thomas and Mr and Mrs Buck Dyer with their children of Ada visited with Mr Chestine Dyer and Mrs Lois Grace and their children.

Joe Thomas Buck Dyer Ada Chestine Dyer Lois Grace

Marvin McCurdy Visits Ver Non Gasaway Thursday

Marvin McCurdy visited Ver Non Gasaway for a brief Thursday afternoon encounter. The meeting reflected routine local social activity and followed by unspecified chatter.

Marvin McCurdy Vernon Gasaway

Community Notes from Konawa and Fort Sill Visit

Clyde Lee Gasaway of Konawa visited Tommy Gasaway Sunday. Don Walker stationed at Fort Sill with the U S Army spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. Essie Walker, and children.

Clyde Lee Gasaway Konawa Tommy Gasaway Don Walker Fort Sill U. S. Army Essie Walker

Cornell and McKinley families visit Shawnee on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Glen Cornell and Mr and Mrs Luther McKinley spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Earl McKinley of Shawnee in a family gathering.

Glen Cornell Luther McKinley Earl McKinley Shawnee

Briggs Family Visit Ties Wil son to Kinley and Cornell

Mrs. Marvin Briggs of the Wilson community visited with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Luther McKinley and Mrs. Glen Cornell on Tuesday for an extended family gathering.

Marvin Briggs Wilson Luther McKinley Glen Cornell

Miller Family Returns to Ada Home

Mr and Mrs Clifford Miller and their son Dale moved into their Van ess Ada home Saturday. Welcome back home Ford Inez and Dale.

Clifford Miller Dale Ada Vaness Clifford Inez

Miller family visit over holidays in Ada Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Miller and children from Tulsa spent the holidays visiting Mr and Mrs W E Miller in Ada. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Leo McNinch and Gayle and Mr and Mrs Clifford Miller and Dale.

Lloyd Miller Tulsa W. E. Miller Ada Leo McNinch Gayle Clifford Miller Dale

Tulsa women visit Sulphur and Pontotoc events

Mrs. Alpha Martin of Tulsa and Mrs. A H Neel spent Sunday night with Mr. and Mrs. John Holmes in Sulphur. Monday Mr. and A H Neel and Mrs. Martin attended Memorial services and a dinner held at Pontotoc.

Alpha Martin Tulsa A. H. Neel John Holmes

Oklahoma City visit forms weekend family gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Bunny Rogers of Latta joined Mr. and Mrs. Willie Orton Barbara and Douglas of Oklahoma City. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Dee Rogers of Dumas Texas and Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Rogers for the weekend with Frank Rogers.

Bunny Rogers Latta Willie Orton Barbara and Douglas Oklahoma City Dee Rogers Dumas Tex Frank Rogers Calvin Rogers

Mrs Ed Hall and Mrs B I McCauley Visit Mrs Ver

Mrs Ed Hall and Mrs B I McCauley called on Mrs Ver during an afternoon call. The visit focused on social greetings and local notices in the community.

Latta visit with Mrs Floyd and Mrs Glasgow

Mrs Charles Floyd Jr of Latta visited with Mrs Roy Glasgow on Wednesday afternoon.

Charles Floyd Jr Latta Roy Glasgow

Davis Family Weekend Visit From Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Clarence Davis and son Earl of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with her mother Mrs Nettie Childers and other relatives.

Clarence Davis Earl Oklahoma City Nettie Childers

Mrs Arkie Glasgow Visits Lawton Friends

Mrs Arkie Glasgow of Lawton is spending several days with Mr and Mrs Roy Glasgow.

Mrs. Arkie Glasgow of Lawton Mrs Roy Glasgow

Holland Family Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Lewis Holland of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Ezra Holland.

Lewis Holland Oklahoma City Mrs Ezra Holland

Ezra Holland and Lew Holland Visit Vernon Gasaway

Ezra Holland Wayne and Lew Holland visited Vernon Gasaway Saturday evening for a social call.

Ezra Holland Wayne and Lewis Holland Vernon Gasaway

Stratford Guests Share Monday Evening Visit

Mr and Mrs Mayberry Tilley of Stratford visited with Mr and Mrs Vernon Gasaway. Monday night guests at the Gasaway home included Mr and Mrs Paul Page of Tucson Ariz Mrs Claud Humphrey of Konawa and Pat and Pam Lambeth of Ada. Mrs Page and Mrs Humphrey are visitors of Mr Gasaway.

Mayberry Tilley Stratford Vernon Gasaway Gasaway Paul Page Tucson, Ariz Claud Humphrey Konawa Pat Pam Lambeth Ada Page Humphrey Mr. Gasaway

Baby Jimmy Dean Born to Mr and Mrs Charles Jones

Mr and Mrs Charles Jones welcomed a son named Jimmy Dean born May 18 in Oklahoma City. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Eulas Jones of Vaness and Mrs Ruby Thomas of Oklahoma City. Maternal and paternal relatives noted. Mrs Luther McKinley and Mrs Glen Cornell visited Mrs Mary Phillips in Roff on Sunday.

Charles Jones Oklahoma City Jimmy Dean Ruby Thomas Eulas Jones Vaness Luther McKinley Glen Cornell Mary Phillips Roff Phillips Cornell Virgie Phillips Standridge Stratford

Vanoss Club ladies hold May work day at Midland Cemetery

Several Vanoss Club members met at Midland Cemetery on May 2 for a work day. They cut grass and burned brush as part of club projects and the grounds are looking real nice.

Vanoss Club Midland Cemetery

Coal tops Canada mining profits, more than gold

Canada’s most profitable mineral product is coal not gold. The assessment highlights coal’s dominant earnings in the sector, signaling its enduring value despite gold’s fame.

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