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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1965

Page

5

Francis County Roundup Family Visit and Homecoming

Mrs. Pat Hooser and her children drove to Coweta to bring Uncle Jim Baker home from a visit with his brother Alvin Baker. Several local families, including the Buchannans, Taylor, Steele, and Hooser relatives, gathered for an evening of hot dogs and homemade ice cream.

Pat Hooser Coweta Jim Baker Alvin Baker Bob Hooser Don Buchannan Denice Pamela Peggy Glen Taylor Brenda Bobbie Cindy Steele

Thurman Returns Home From Oklahoma City Visit

Mrs. Oma Thurman came home last Thursday after visiting in Oklahoma City for two weeks. Her son Ray Thurman and his family delivered her, and they visited with Mrs. Carlos Harrison, Karen, and Alisa.

Oma Thurman Oklahoma City Ray Thurman Betty Bobby Allen Nancy Brenda Carlos Harrison Karen Alisa

James Lee Chooses 1961 Falcon Station Wagon

Last week Mrs. James Lee owned a 1961 Ford Falcon but James decided against it and acquired a 1961 Falcon station wagon instead.

James Lee James

Children’s photos taken in Maud trip by two families

Last Thursday Mrs. Cecil Adams with Pat Karmel and Rusty and Mrs. James Lee with George Robert went to Maud for children’s photographs.

Maud Cecil Adams Pat Karmel Rusty James Lee George Robert

Moon game night highlights at local homes

Mr and Mrs Carlos Harrison enjoyed a busy week playing moon at the Dean Lee residence on Wednesday and the Bob Biggs home on Thursday. The men won decisively both evenings as the women seek practice before the next match.

Carlos Harrison Moon Dean Lee Bob Biggs

Unlucky Week for Two Local Boys Injuries

Last week two local boys faced mishaps. Jimmy Canada stepped on a garden fork and walked on crutches for several days. Pete Hooser stepped on a nail while chores and needed a tetanus shot, which he felt hurt more than the injury itself.

Jimmy Canada Pete Hooser Pete

Baxter Scroggins Give Lawn Furniture a Turquoise Refresh

Mr and Mrs Baxter Scroggins refreshed their lawn furniture by painting it turquoise the result is a striking improvement for their yard.

Mrs. Baxter Scroggins Baxter

Wheeler Weekend Guests Include Grandchildren Visit

Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wheeler were their son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wheeler, Billie, Bobby and Bryan. The children will be spending a few weeks here with their grandparents.

Carl Wheeler Bill Wheeler Billie Bobby Bryan

Bob Steele and Children Weekend Family Outing

Weekend was highlighted by Bob Steele enjoying time with his children as they shared a simple family outing. Details remain sparse but the gathering showcased a relaxed, wholesome moment for the family.

Family plans summer visit from Hayesville kin

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Steele with Ronda Betty and Jimmy Beggs host H. L. Kirkes family. The Kirkes, including Max, Rusty, and Billy, travel from Hayesville, Kan. for the week and, specifically Rusty and Billy will stay through the summer.

Er and Family Jim Steele Ronda Betty Jimmy Beggs H. L. Kirkes Max Kirkes Rusty Billy Hayesville Kan

Men Seek Summer Work in Texas After Departure

Jimmy Sampson and Paul Marshall left last Thursday for Texas in search of summer employment. Sam Parker returned to Valley View Hospital last Saturday.

Jimmy Sampson Paul Marshall Texas Sam Parker Valley View Hospital

Gathered neighbors join cake and singing at Bob Houser home

A social gathering last Sunday after church at the Bob Houser home included Mr. and Mrs. Benney Fisher, LaDonna, Gayla, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Matthews and Gary, Mrs. Murray Wade, Gary, Jimmy, Patty, Mr. and Mrs. Mann Wynn, Sharon, Rodney, Regina, Emmit, and Rev. and Mrs. Dalton Young.

Bob Houser Benney Fisher LaDonna Gayla Ernest Matthews Gary Murray Wade Jimmy Patty Mann Wynn Sharon Rodney Regina Emmit Dalton Young

Weekend at the Lake with the Biggs Family

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Biggs and Linda spent the weekend at the lake enjoying swimming fishing and water skiing. They had a nice time and caught a lot of fish.

Bob Biggs Linda

Couple takes extended vacation after Houston visit

Mr and Mrs Carlos Harrison along with Karren and Alisa visited Katie’s mother Mrs Nettie Teer in Houston Texas over the weekend and brought her home for an extended vacation.

Carlos Harrison Karren Alisa Houston Tex Katie Nettie Teer

Reynolds Family Notes Carolyn Reynolds Birth in Earth Texas

Roy Reynolds this past week announced his daughter Carolyn Reynolds was born in Earth Texas.

Roy Reynolds Carolyn Reynolds Earth, Tex

Family trip to Konawa ends with fishing at Stonewall

Mr and Mrs Jame Lee and George and Mrs Rosie Lee visited Gearldine's mother Mrs Effie Millian in Konawa last Sunday. On returning home they joined the Cecil Adams family for an afternoon fishing outing at Stonewall.

Jame Lee George Rosie Lee Konawa Gearldine Effie Millian Cecil Adams Stonewall

Francis Mourns Death of Walter Gardner

Francis resident Francis Gardner recalls longtime friend Walter Gardner who died last Monday. Gardner was a retired railroad worker on the Frisco line and had lived in Francis for several years.

Francis Walter Gardner Frisco

Buchanan Family Visits Oklahoma City to View New Mobile Homes

Mr and Mrs Don Buchanan with Pamela Denice and Peggy spent Monday in Oklahoma City exploring the latest mobile homes.

Don Buchanan Pamela Denice Peggy Oklahoma City

Local neighbors share pleasant Monday evening visit

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Matthews and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Taylor visited Mr. and Mrs. Bob Houser Monday evening. They made ice cream and enjoyed a very nice visit.

Ernest Matthews Glen Taylor Bob Houser

Pickett Methodist Church Announces Weekly Services

Beginning next Sunday church services will be at 11 15 each Sunday at Pickett Methodist Church replacing the old schedule of services every other Sunday. Vacation Church School starts next Monday and runs through Friday with closing exercises Friday night coinciding with the regular monthly supper.

Pickett Methodist Church

Pickett residents extend sympathy to Maxwell infant loss

Pickett residents express sympathy to the Maxwell family after their infant died shortly after birth last week, reflecting community support and mourning.

Pickett Maxwell

Sara Nemecek Falls From a Height

Sara Nemecek suffered a fall last week after losing her balance near an unknown height. Witnesses reported the incident in a local area. authorities have begun an initial check on the scene and additional details are pending.

Young Girl Injured on Glenwood Park Monkey Bars

A child was injured at Glenwood Park when sand was thrown into her eyes. Her arm was broken and doctors feared a three week traction period, but her youth aided recovery and hospitalization was avoided.

Glenwood Park

Cory Jaquess Reports Heavy May Rain in Texas Area

Cory Jaquess noted 13 inches of rainfall in May in the Texas region where he currently resides.

Cory Jaquess Pickett Texas

Wes Stallings Visits From Texas Last Week

Wes Stallings brother of J B Stallings was visiting from Texas last week according to the report.

Wes Stallings J.B. Stallings Texas

Picnic Turns Fiery as Gasoline Can Ignites

Mr and Mrs Joe Sims Jana Joni and Joel visited the Bob Garner family for a Friday night picnic supper. The men tried to light a bonfire with gasoline but the can suddenly burst into flames causing the group to flee uphill. The fire burned but no injuries occurred and the gathering resumed afterward.

Joe Sims Jana Joni Joel Bob Garner Garners Bob

Garner Family Visits In Stillwater Trip

Linda Garner spent Sunday night with the Garner family in Stillwater. Monday the Garners drove her back and spent the day there. They visited Bob Garner’s grandmother Mrs. A. J. Fry and his mother Mrs. Pearl Garner. The group also saw Mrs. Garner’s uncle Gene Slaybaugh.

Linda Garner Bob Garner Stillwater Garners Bob A. J. Fry Pearl Garner Mrs. Garner Gene Slaybaugh

Jaquess Family Visits Graves After Dinner

Mrs Bud Jaquess and her mother Fernell hosted dinner Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Royce Jaquess. Sunday the family visited the graves of their parents in Madill with Mrs Jaquess two sisters.

Bud Jaquess Fernell Mrs Royce Jaquess Mrs. Royce Jaquess Madill Mrs. Jaquess

Summers Family Dinner Guests in Commerce Tex

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Summers hosted Sunday dinner with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Everett Escue in Center. Also present were Mrs. Summers brother Elmo Escue and aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Dame of Commerce Tex.

Joe Summers Everett Escue Center

Hills Attend Alumni Banquet After Methodist Conference

Rev and Mrs Cassie Hill attended the annual Methodist Church conference at First Methodist Church in Tulsa last week. Saturday night they joined the Alumni Banquet at Roff High School.

Cassie Hil The Methodist Church First Methodist Church Tulsa Hills Roff High School

Beebe Family Visits Relatives Across Town

Mike and Alfred Ray Beebe spent last week visiting their grandmother Mrs W J Farmer Fitzhugh. Sunday afternoon Mr and Mrs Loyd Beebe visited Loyd's mother Mrs C P Beebe Ada.

Mike Alfred Ray Beebe W. J. Farmer Fitzhugh Mrs. Loyd Beebe Loyd C. P. Beebe Ada

Cat Slaps Dog in Parsonage Yard Amuses Congregation

Sunday evening a commotion near the parsonage drew churchgoers to the windows. Instead of a dog attacking a Siamese cat, the feline slapped the dog around the front yard, eliciting amusement.

Frisco Homemakers Club Family Supper Attended by Few

Hay baling and mumps were among the topics as the Home Demonstration Club met Friday night at the community building for a family supper. Three couples attended: Mr and Mrs Alfred Baylis, Mr and Mrs Vance Minor, and Mr and Mrs Simon Patton.

Home Demonstration Club Alfred Baylis Vance Minor Simon Patton

Corn Shucking Session Ends With Snake Scare

Patton and a Tom cat shuck corn during a rain shower when a big snake is discovered under a wall board. Patton stomps the snake after it escapes, hoping it dies. outcome uncertain.

Simon Patton Patton Tom

Fishing Trip Ends With Damaged Line and Big Cats

Mr and Mrs Dove Smith fished at the lake last Thursday loading trot lines from their boat. A reversed motor tore the line to pieces. By Friday morning the damaged line yielded a 72 pound catfish a 35 pound catfish and a three foot gar.

Dove Smith Smith

Rutledge Woman Receives Deep Arm Cut In Fall

Mrs W Rutledge fell Thursday morning injuring her arm with a deep cut from wrist to elbow. She and her husband were visiting their daughter and son in law Mrs Houston Wells during the week.

Mrs. Houston Wells at Glennwood Park and Pool

Christine and Stubby spent Sunday at Glennwood Park and pool with Mrs. Houston Wells accompanying them.

Houston Wells Christine and Stubby Glennwood Park Pool

Neighbor Dave Smith Mows Frisco Community Building Lawn

Thanks to a good neighbor, Dave Smith, for mowing the front lawn at the Frisco Community Building.

Dave Smith Frisco

Visits by Smith and Chappell Families

Mr. and Mrs. Dowe Smith visited Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Chappell of Ada. Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Chappell are sisters of Mrs. Stella Lovelady of Guthrie and her sons James and Wayland. Oklahoma City hosted Sunday dinner with Mrs. Lovelady’s sister and brother-in-law, the Dowe Smiths. They then visited Mr. Smith’s sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. Greer Brooks of Lula, before returning by Stonewall Cemetery.

Dowe Smith Oscar Chappell Ada Smith Chappell Stella Lovelady Guthrie James Wayland Oklahoma City Lovelady Dowe Smiths Mr. Smith Greer Brooks Lula Stonewall Cemetery

Langley Family Gatherings and Memorial Service Visit

Mr and Mrs Bob Langley and Gae Von with Langley relatives at supper Monday night. Vance Minor and family visited Ada and Stonewall households Friday and Saturday nights. Zoa White attended Pontotoc Cemetery memorial service with Vance Minor and Margie Coplin in Ada. Proceeds from the school lunch funded cemetery care.

Bob Langley Gae von LaVonda Rae Nell

Ada Social News Visits Highlight Barnes Family

Mrs Willis Rutledge Ada and Mrs Wells visited Saturday morning with Mrs W J Barnes. Mr and Mrs Johnnie Powers Ada came Saturday evening. Mrs Johnnie Daniel and twins and Mrs Odell Daniel visited Odell's mother Mrs W J Barnes Sunday evening with Grover Barnes and Mark. Ada visited Grover's dad W J Barnes Saturday.

Willis Rutledge Ada Mrs. Wells W. J. Barnes Johnnie Powers Johnnie Daniel Odell Daniel Odell Grover Barnes Mark Grover W.J. Barnes

Local Residents Visit In Librel and Shawnee

Mr and Mrs Babe Marshall of Librel Kansas and Mr and Mrs Med Wyche of Shawnee Kansas visited in the area with no further details provided.

Babe Marshall Librel, Kans Med Wyche Shawnee

Marshall and Mitchells Gather for Weekend Visits

Jim and Sid Marshall visited Mr and Mrs Marvin Mitchell on Friday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Virgil Johnson dined with Mrs Johnsons sister and brother, and Jim and Sid Marshall on Sunday. The Marshalls visited other relatives Saturday including Grace Marshall and Tom Henry in Stonewall. Virgil has had a cold and flu since last week but mowed the lawn Monday.

Jim Sid Marshall Sid Marvin Mitchell Virgil Johnson

Local families visit and help bale hay on weekend

Mr and Mrs Booker Meaders Ada and Mr and Mrs Wendell Price and Orville visit Mr and Mrs Alvin Minors Wednesday night. Buddy Minor Cromwell visited with his parents the Alvin Minors Saturday and helped his dad bale hay.

Booker Meaders Ada Wendell Price Orville Alvin Minor Buddy Minor Cromwell Alvin Minors Staruday

Daniel Family Welcomes Visitors During Home Stay

Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Buck Daniel and son Thomas Pat are home to stay. They have taught in Marienthal and Seoti Kansas for the past few years. Bud Daniel joined Friday night to help unload. John Joe and Jack Daniel Ada visited Saturday afternoon. Dora Daniel Ada and Margaret Barnes Stonewall visited Saturday night. Charles Hisan Blanchard visited Monday.

T. P Buck Daniel Thomas Pat Marienthal Seoti Kan Bud Daniel John Joe Jack Daniel Ada Dora Daniel Margaret Barnes Stonewall Buck Daniel Charles Hisan Blanchard

Ada and Tripoli Letter Reveals Illness

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Baylis received a letter Saturday from their daughter Mrs. Dibrell Phillips in Tripoli Libya revealing her serious illness. Burl and Mrs. Phillips of Ada read the letter and visited the Baylises. They later visited Mrs. Hickson in Ada and did some fishing while chiggers and ticks outnumbered the fish. Mrs. Blevins earned a Bachelor of Science degree and Mr. Blevins a Bachelor of Science in Education. Mrs. Blevins visited her parents Monday night. Mrs. Baylis and Mrs. Daniel attended a sewing machine care training at Latta School last Thursday.

Alfred Baylis Dibrell Phillips Tripoli Libya Phillips

Bridal Shower Held at First Baptist Church Stonewall

Mrs Alfred Baylis, Mrs Boda Hisaw, Mrs Joe Daniel, Valerie and Vickie and Mrs Simon Patton attended the bridal shower for Miss Ruth Humphers. Mrs Simon Patton baked the cake. Mrs Alfred Baylis, Mrs Boda Hisaw, Mrs Bud Brooks and Mrs Cecil Bullard organized the punch and games.

Alfred Baylis Boda Hisaw Joe Daniel Valerie Vickie Simon Patton First Baptist Church Stonewall Ruth Humphers Bud Brooks Cecil Bullard

Local families visit and gather in Oklahoma town

Community notes detail visits among the Vicks Webbers McKays and Daniels families in Stonewall Ada and nearby areas. Children fall ill with mumps and tonsillitis while relatives arrive for a birthday party and to support Mrs Alice DeShazo as she recovers.

Ada woman dies at 7 p.m. Sunday

Mrs. Alice DeShazo of Ada died Sunday at 7 p.m. The report notes visitation or family rest with relatives as the local obituary item records. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon McCarty along with Tonya and Garry McCarty, of Hartshorne, visited Mrs. McCarty’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Price, on Sunday.

Alice DeShazo Ada Vernon McCarty Tonya Garry Hartshorne McCarty Wendell Price

Robbins Family Gatherings for Memorial Day Supper

Mr. and Mrs. James Robbins and their Ada visited for supper with James and Ada’s grandparents on Memorial Day. Russell and DeAnna spent Sunday night and Monday with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Robbins.

James Robbins Ada James Russell DeAnna W. R. Robbins

Crawley Byrd Family Visit Highlights Weekend

Mr and Mrs Carl Crawley and Lori Moore visited Mrs Crawley s parents Mr and Mrs Coy Byrd from Friday to Monday. Bob Byrd and children Todd Marty and Shelley joined Sunday dinner. Visitors included Nathan Byrd Wichita Falls Texas Lee Byrd Ada Gladys Gauge Ada and sons Lloyd Garland G B Byng Captain Francis Roswell NM and J C Gauge Oklahoma City. Mrs Bertie Sharrell Harden City and W A Glenn Fitts Town visited Coy Byrd Wednesday.

Carl Crawley Lori Moore Francis Roswell N.M J. C. Gauge Oklahoma City Bertie Sharrell Harden City W. A. Glenn Fittstown

Langley Family Visits and Strawberry Picking Near Fittstown

Gaeton and Rae Nell Langley spent Friday night and Saturday with Vickie and Valerie Daniel. Mr. and Mrs. W A Cannon and children from Harden City visited Joe Daniel Sunday. Alvin Minor and family joined the Danials for a freezer of ice. Mrs Joe Daniel and children and Mrs Bob Langley children picked strawberries at the Townsends near Fittstown.

Gaeton Rae Nell Langley Vickie Valerie Daniel W. A. Cannon Harden City Joe Daniel Alvin Minor Joe Daniels Bob Langley Townsends Fittstown

Burkhart Family Attends Service Then Visits Rosedale Cemetery

Mrs. Rose Burkhart and Mr and Mrs John Alfred Sunday visited Rosedale cemetery after attending church in the afternoon.

Rose Burkhart Stonewall John Alfred Rosedale Cemetery

Hisaw Family Visits Coalgate Cemetery Outing

Mr and Mrs Boda Hisaw and daughter Mrs Don Brashears drove to Coalgate Saturday to visit Mrs Hisaws mother Mrs Frank Burns. They ate lunch with Charles Hisaw and Pat Daniel and his parents Mr and Mrs Boda Hisaw.

Boda Hisaw Don Paul Brashears Coalgate

Pentecostal Holiness Church Services Held

In Oil Center the Pentecostal Holiness Church drew 81 attendees for morning Sunday school with Rev. Leroy Baker in charge. Evening services were led by Rev. and Mrs. Hershel Curley from Ontario California.

Pentecostal Holiness Church Leroy Baker Hershel Curley Ontario Calif

Local Dinner Gatherings Mention Several Kansas City Names

Mr and Mrs Gerald Sutton and family joined by Mrs Nancy Rutherford including Ricky and Twyla. Mr and Mrs Marvin Lippincott and Jerry. Mr and Mrs John Price and Mr and Mrs Charles Price. Center and Kansas City Missouri residents shared Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Vance Price.

Gerald Sutton Chris Beverly Nancy Rutherford Ricky Twyla Marvin Lippincott Jerry Kansas City John Price Charles Price Center Vance Price

Chris and Beverly Visit Coxes Thursday

Chris and Beverly visited Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Cox on Thursday.

Gerald Sutton Chris Beverly M. C. Cox

Social Roundup of Visits and Vacations Across States

Mrs. Frank Lewis spent last week in Oklahoma City with Mrs. Myrtle Evans. A visit to Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Sutton and children occurred. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Franks and Shelly took a vacation with Mr. and Mrs. Lois Dean Franks and family in Gassville Arkansas. Mrs. Martha Franks will return with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Franks and Mrs. Pat Sutterfield is visiting relatives in Oil Center and Illinois. Rev. Leroy Baker visited Mr.

Frank Lewis Oklahoma City Myrtle Evans Earl Franks Shelly Lois Dean Franks Gassville Ark Martha Franks Earl] Franks Pat Sutterfield Vivian Northam Mrs. Sutterfield Oil Center Illinois

Visitors Gather For Sunday at Hank Burk’s Home

Mrs Hank Burk hosted Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs Kirk Duncan from Shawnee Mrs Beulah Littles from Pauls Valley and Willis Sutton as part of a family social gathering.

Hank Burk Kirk Duncan Shawnee Beulah Littles Pauls Valley Willis Sutton

Dinner Guests Include Roberts and Sloan Family

Mrs Vera Roberts and Mr and Mrs Don Roberts hosted a Sunday dinner with Pamela Gayvon Cindy Turner in Ft Smith Arkansas joined by Mr and Mrs Paul Roberts and Mrs Eva Sloan.

Vera Roberts Don Roberts Pamela, Gayvon Cindy and Turner Ft. Smith Ark Paul Roberts Eva Sloan

Suttons spend week with grandparents while parents attend Lifeliners camp

Chris and Beverly Sutton visit their grandparents Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton this week as their parents attend a Lifeliners youth camp in Tahlequah.

Chris Beverly Sutton Mrs Willis Sutton Lifeliners Tahlequah

Northams and Jellisons Enjoy Kansas Visit

Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Northam and Dennis stayed from Wednesday to Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Jellison in Moline Kansas. The Northams attended their daughter Elva Jo Northam Jellison’s high school graduation and she will spend the week there with her parents. Dennis Northam will return home Sunday.

A. B. Northam Dennis Vernon Jellison Moline Kan Jellison

Don Roberts Injures Foot at Oil Well

Don Roberts broke a foot at an oil well and now wears a cast with crutches for four weeks. He grew up in Oil Center and currently resides in Ft. Smith Arkansas.

Don Roberts Don Oil Center Ft. Smith Ark

Summers and Williams Families Arrive for Vacation Visit

Hayward California hosts Mr and Mrs Earl Summers and Mr and Mrs J Williams with children arriving Sunday night to spend time with Mrs Lena Soward and other relatives in Charleston North Carolina.

Earl Summers Hayward Calif J. Williams Charleston N. C Lena Soward

Rutledge Family Visits Suttons Sunday Afternoon

Mrs Agnes Rutledge with Joe and Larry visited Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton Sunday afternoon in a casual family call.

Agnes Rutledge Joe Larry Mrs Willis Sutton

Hansel Burk Visits Bryan Thomas Family Later Monday

Hansel Burk visited Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Thomas Monday afternoon for an informal call. The gathering appeared cordial as neighbors noted no special events or announcements.

Hansel Burk Mrs Bryan Thomas

Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis Pick Dew Berries for Freezer

Mr Frank Lewis and Mrs Lewis gather dew berries during a harvest then prepare them for freezing. The couple enjoys a quiet domestic activity preserving fresh fruit.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis

Carr Family Reunion At Stratford With 75 Attendees

Mr and Mrs Edd Carr and Carl Carr attended a family reunion at their old home south of Stratford Sunday. A picnic dinner was served on the lawn. Relatives attended from seven states, about 75 people were present.

Edd Carr Carl Carr Stratford

Melvin Newby Returns Home After Minor Surgery

Melvin Newby came back home Wednesday from Valley View Hospital where he had a minor surgical procedure.

Melvin Newby Valley View Hospital

Life Liners Youth Camp Partners Headed to Tahlequah

Delegation traveling Monday morning includes Rev. Leroy Baker and sponsors from Oil Center, Mr and Mrs Gerald Sutton and Mrs Alene Tucker, heading to Life Liners Youth Camp in Tahlequah.

Life Liners Tahlequah Leroy Baker Gerald Sutton Alene Tucker Oil Center Pen

Local Church Lists Members Amid Row Angles

The tecostal Holiness Church reports members including Paula Tucker Sondra Garrett Janice Chilcoat Carol Willough by Janice Franks Phyliss Lamb Kathy Dorotha Tucker Larry Gray Elton Farmer Larry Willoughby Gerald Farmer and Donnie Lamb as part of its congregation roster.

Tecostal Holiness Church Paula Tucker Sondra Garrett Janice Chilcoat Carol Willoughby Janice Franks Phyliss Lamb Kathy Dorotha Tucker Larry Gray Elton Farmer Larry Willoughby Gerald Farmer Donnie Lamb

Mrs Jim Megee and Ivan Canning Green Beans

Mrs. Jim Megee and Ivan are busy preserving green beans as gardens around Oil Center yield well due to abundant rain this year.

Jim Megee Ivan Oil Center

Rodney Gray Arrives Safely in Nashville Tennessee

Rodney Gray is now in Nashville Tennessee where he is employed. He called his mother Mrs Cloreta Gray Sunday saying he had arrived safely. Mrs Cloreta Gray has been busy putting greens in her freezer and Mrs Owen Gray has been canning green beans. Mr and Mrs Joe Gray Connnersville spent Thursday with Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray and family.

Rodney Gray Nashville Tenn Cloreta Gray Owen Gray Joe Gray Connersville Vernon Gray

Ontario couple attends son's college graduation in Oklahoma

Rev. and Mrs. Hershel Curley of Ontario California travel to Oklahoma for their son's college graduation event.

Hershel Curley Ontario Calif Oklahoma City

Vera Roberts Visits Sutton Family This Sunday

Mrs. Vera Roberts spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Ples Sutton and family.

Vera Roberts Ples Sutton

Armadillos multiply. gardeners worry about damage

The writer reports seeing seven armadillos in a mile while driving and notes their harm to gardens.

Mrs Pearl Roberts and Mrs Frank Lewis Do Interiors

Mrs Pearl Roberts and Mrs Frank Lewis are painting and laying rugs in the Lewis home, sharing in the home improvement work.

Pearl Roberts Frank Lewis Lewis

Megee Family Visit Highlights Tulsa Ties

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Megee and family of Tulsa spent Friday night and Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Megee and with Mrs. Ivon Vaughn and children, sharing time together over the weekend.

Glenn Megee Tulsa Jim Megee Ivon Vaughn

Sales Family Vacation Visit Across Texas

Mr and Mrs Keith Sales and their child Harold of Tex spent several days with Mr and Mrs Warren Cunningham and Mr and Mrs Drexel Sales.

Keith Sales Harold Tex Warren Cunningham Drexel Sales

Visitations Note From Oklahoma City And Stratford

Mr. and Mrs. Dewayne Cox and children of Oklahoma City and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Halloway of Stratford visited Mrs. Cox this week.

Dewayne Cox Oklahoma City Leonard Halloway Stratford

Mullins Family Busy Weekend Visit and Grandchild Stay

Mr. and Mrs. Craig Mullins and family from Dallas visited Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Booth over the weekend. Tonya Tucker is spending the week with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Booth while her mother Mrs. Alene Tucker attends youth camp.

Craig Mullins Dallas Melvin Booth Tonya Tucker Alene Tucker

Mrs Nannie Cox and Hazel Newby Visit Granny Newby

Mrs Nannie Cox and Mrs Hazel Newby visited Granny Newby Thursday at the Jan Francis Nursing Home. The brief social call reflects community ties and care among residents and families.

Nannie Cox Hazel Newby Granny Newby Jan Francis Nursing Home

Newby Not Able to Be Up Now

A brief line notes that Newby cannot be up at this moment, indicating a temporary inability to rise or be available. The context remains unclear from the fragment.

Newby

Valley View Hospital Receives Oil Field Injury Victim Troy Willoughby

Troy Willoughby was hospitalized at Valley View Hospital after an oil field accident. He sustained injuries and remains under medical care.

Troy Willoughby Troy Valley View Hospital

Booth Family Visit Notes in California Offshoot

Mr and Mrs Billy Jim Robertson with Stacy and Tamara visited Mr and Mrs Vernon Scaff and Mrs Emma Booth in Los Angeles California They met Coy Booth Billy Olen Booth and Emma Booth the guests staying with Mr and Mrs Melvin Booth during the trip.

Billy Jim Robertson Stacy Tamara Vernon Scaff Emma Booth Coy Booth Billy Olen Booth Los Angeles Calif Coy Melvin Booth

James Galey Returns Home From Vietnam Service

James Galey is home from Vietnam after several months overseas. He was employed at Valley View Hospital before being drafted and serving abroad.

James Galey Vietnam Valley View Hospital

Weekend visit ties Seminole family to Camden relatives

Mr. and Mrs. Buzzy Myers of Seminole spent the weekend with Mrs. Emmett DeLamar and her husband and Randy. Mrs. DeLamar has been visiting her mother in Camden Arkansas.

Buzzy Myers Seminole Emmett DeLamar Randy Camden, Ark

Mrs Bryan Thomas Dines With Mr and Mrs Frank Roberts

Mrs Bryan Thomas enjoyed a Friday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Frank Roberts. The gathering included close family and friends for an intimate evening at their residence.

Bryan Thomas Mrs Frank Roberts

Local Families Share Supper and Rodeo Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Burk and Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Griffiths with William Ray and Jeaneta, Mrs. Belinda Coffin, Stratford, and Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Duncan, Shawnee, had supper together. Loyd Burk attended a De Queen Arkansas rodeo over the weekend where he rode Brahma bulls.

Loyd Burk H. B. Griffiths William Ray Jeaneta Belinda Coffin Stratford Kirk Duncan Shawnee Floyd Burk de Queen Ark Loyd

Lance Brothers Visit Stonewall Grandparents

Eddie and Bobby Lance spent last week with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Trimmer in Stonewall. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lance visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Trimmer.

Eddie Bobby Lance Stonewall Elmer Trimmer Edward Lance Mrs

Rev and Mrs Bert Jones Roberts Gather Green Beans

A Monday afternoon scene shows Rev and Mrs Bert Jones Roberts collecting green beans together at a community garden. The activity highlights ordinary rural life with a focus on family involvement and seasonal harvest.

Bert Jones Frank Roberts

Toasting Directions for Welsh Rabbit Servings

Instructions describe cutting crusts from white bread and toasting slices until browned. Each slice is then divided diagonally into four small triangles for serving with Welsh rarebit.

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