Editor notes reader requests and serialized stories
The editor mentions two reader responses about story preferences Dora Thorne sea story and western tale. The first chapter of a western starts this week as part of the up to date lineup. Social notes list local visits and suppers among residents including Omer Tipton Howard Martin Mam ie Dosson and Bessie Weir with Vera Patt Louise White and Edith Shook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Thorne
Omer Tipton
Howard Martin
Mamie Dosson
Bessie Weir
Vera Patt
Louise White
Dollie Ables
Relba Jones
Fannie Evans
Edith Shook
Johnson Field
Rveff
Roy Martin
John Dunn
Otto Webb
Arthur Barrett
Bud Soloron
McCullar
Hart
Shady Grove
Fitzhugh Singing Event Attracts Regional Guests
A Sunday night singing gathering drew attendees from Roff and nearby areas. Local families visited friends, with Mrs. Bert Barton and Mrs. W H Oliphant among those mentioned. A Fitzhugh summer school is slated to begin around July 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roff
Bert Barton
W. H. Oliphant
Geraldine
Edgar Moore
Clara Moore
Anna Mae Ballard
R. E. Wessop
Beryle Simpson
Mises Nina
Neva Hart
Fitzhugh
Local Farmers Delay From Rainy Monday
Heavy rain and hail delayed farming chores this Monday afternoon. A large crowd attended Sunday services and Sunday School. Names mentioned include Inez Griffith, Blanche Cushman, Edith Shook, Mamie Dosson, Ora Barrett, Bessie Weir, Bernice Weir, Nadma Dunn, Asa Cook, Edd Custran, R H Davis, Charlie Nelson, J D Brice, Ona Walls, J C Wells, Charlie Kitchens, Reba Jones, Bernice Vier, Lester Pitts, Doyle hog ere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Clarkson
Inez Griffith
Blanche Cushman
Edith Shook
Mamie Dosson
Ora Barrett
Bessie
Bernice Weir
Nadma Dunn
Asa Cook
Edd Custran
R. H. Davis
Charlie Nelson
Vaness
J. D
R. H. Brice
Ona Walls
J. C. Wells
Charlie Kitchens
Reba Jones
Bernice Vier Su
Elmore Rae
Lester Pitts
Doyle Hog
Tyrola Sunday School and Singing Gather Crowd
Tyrola church activities filled Sunday with morning Sunday school and an evening singing at the school house. Attendance included Delia and Ethel Myers and local youths. several families shared dinners and greetings after services.
Sisters returning home from Kalamazoo
A brief social item notes sisters will return to their Kalamazoo home in a few days and expresses hope they visit again next year. It also mentions Mr and Mrs Bill Chapman and several others visiting Ed Chapman, with Ida Smith and Willie Creech seen in Ada on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo
Mich
Bill Chapman
McDaniel
Mary Sutton
Jessie
Ed Chapman
Ida Smith
Ada
Willie Creech
Cottonwood Community Notes Buzz With Church Events
A busy Cottonwood Garvin County weekend saw Bro. Smith lead Sunday services to a large attendance. Singing at Rakestraw's drew a full crowd Sunday night. Local visits included Elva McAffrey staying with Ruth Holland and May Hendrix, Dora Palmer hosting Mrs. McAffery, and Juanita Gosner visiting Grace Hendrix. Marvin Hendrix toured Stratford relatives. Irene Holland travels to Oklahoma City for schooling. Freckles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottonwood
Garvin County
Bro. Smith
Irene Holland
Oklahoma City
Bro
Crawford
Family Reunion Brings Lowe Siblings Together After 35 Years
Mrs. Josephene Usher and Mrs. Jane Myers of Graves county visit their brother W. E. Lowe two miles northeast of Ada. Ninety year old memories mix with current kin as all present share dinner, photos, and song. Thirty five relatives gather for a day of joy and hopeful reunion beyond this world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephene Usher
Jane Myers
Graves County
W. E. Lowe
Ada
Lowe
Kentucky
Indian Territory
J. W. Fullingim
Coleman, Oklo
Vanoss Debating Club and Community Notices
A small crowd enjoyed a surprise singing at the Auten home Tuesday. The Vanoss Debating Club met Wednesday evening, debating naval expansion and education for women with students John Jones, James Walters, Barton Williams, Willard Owens, Ester Sutherland, Ora Collier, Hazel Catron, and Crawford Martin among participants. Several community updates follow, including club memberships, familial visits, school lectures by Rev. Whitaker, sick lists, diploma recipients Eva Johnston, Charles Chambers, Theodore Walters, Addie Solomon, Edna Keel, Zelma Ennes, and local visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auten
Vanoss Debating Club
United States
John Jones
James Walters
Barton Williams
Willard Owens
Althe
Ester Sutherland
Ora Collier
Hazel Catron
Crawford Martin
Birch Peek
Detroit Mich
Ohie Auten
Anadarko
Vaness
Rena
Donnie Baird
Shaw
J. E. Sutherland
Daughtr Ester
Center
Neomah Eddings
Rev. Whitaker
Ada
T. F. Buck
Juanita Bohannon
Roff
Mollie Bohannon
Eva Johnston
Charles Chambers
Theodore Walters
Addie Solomon
Edna Keel
Zelma Ennes
Picketts and social notes from local community
Picketts timeline recalls persistent rain forcing cotton planting across the area. Reporting covers social visits and gatherings including Opal Nance, Miss Gerry Farr, Lizzie Bullock, Daisy Whitaker, Wilma Faulkenberry, Nona Faulkenberry, Nora Faulkenberry, Lois Faulkenberry, and Veulah Meeks. Mentions Glen and Mrs Fowler at Rebee and Vanoss with several pairings and dinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Parkers
Opal Nance
Craig
Violet
Loyde Parker
Center
Gerry Farr
Lizzie Bullock
Daisy Whitaker
Wilma
Nona Faulkenberry
Gladys Gilmore
Faye Bullock
Nona
Nora Faulkenberry
Local dinner gathering and Sunday singing at Rocky Chapel
Harvey Leddbetter remains on the play list with hopes for recovery. Ethel Myrtle and Ida Smith, Grady Fussell, and Clarence Phillips dined with Nora and Ruth Price, and Ruby Fussell joined Sunday. Pearl Phillips also attended. The school house singing Sunday evening was splendid and enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Phillips
Ada
Gertrude Creech
W. T. Price
Prof
B. A. Howard
R. A. Fussell
Ruby
Ruth
Homer Leeper
Oklahoma City
Rocky Chapel
Clarence Phillips
Gladys
Ruby Fussell
Jewel
Nora Chapman
Tina Creech
Gertrude
Martin Phillips
Orel Clampitt
Gladys Fussel
Ethel Smith
Ida Smith
Myrtle Smith
Nora
Jewell Chapman
Ruth Price
Ruby Fussel
Opal Phillips
Ruby Smith
Otho Webb
Artie Smith
Delphia Smith
Lillian Smith
Alice Hollman
Sherman
Texas
Dibrell Ledbetter
Bro. Ford
Tom Abbot
Sterling Jones
Delia Myers
Escar Myers
Ethel Myers
Novela
Lena Manley
Fay Turner
Athur Bradford
Tom Abbott
Harvey Leddbetter
Ethel
Myrtle
Grady
Fussell
Sunday School and Church Attendance Noted
A large crowd attended Sunday school on Sunday and Sunday night service at the church. Mr. Landrith and family joined the singing at Happyland Sunday night. News reached Mrs. Edd Lamb.
Sunday Community Notes During Union Valley Gathering
Sunday afternoon reports show Mrs. Wingo injured after a fall. Several locals, including Misses Lenora Zora Vaughn and Jewel Falter, hosted and visited in Union Valley and nearby communities. Singings and Sunday schools were held. preaching planned for Saturday night and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wingo
George Wade
Replanting Cotton and Local Socials In Colbert
Farmers resume cotton replanting after rains. Local events include Sunday worships and gatherings with many neighbors attending. Miss Myrtle McCurry and Grandma Williams return, Miss Faye Coventon visits home, and several residents move or host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colbert
Bro
Stringer
Myrtle McCurry
Francis
Grandma Williams
Faye Coventon
John Crowder
Clara Hyden
Ada
Joe Rushing
Virgie Brumley
Homer
Louise Sheppard
Ellen Earnest
Bertha
Grace Rushing
Viola Tennyeon
Winnie Bazimore
Marjorie Floyd
Marie
Mattie Chesnut
R. F. Smith
G. Z. Floyd
Chas Rushing
Tulsa
Drexel Sales
Viola
Ella Earnest
Harrison Bazemore
Joe Bazimore
Velma Golden
Velma Goggans
Local Social Notes and Familiars From Worstell Area
Nearly everyone hoes corn notes visits among residents. Emma Walker spent Friday with Grace Crow, Lily Banch recovers from poison oak, and a young crowd enjoyed kodak moments Sunday including Crow Hazel Fiddler and Emma Walker. A baby girl was born to Willie and Mrs Sweet, eight pounds. May Burks azel and Lois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Walker
Grace Crow
Lovene
Daisy
H Crow
Rev
Harris
J. J. Layne
Bob Maxwell
J. Laynes
Edding
Ella
Nora Sweet
Liz Burks
Ada
Lily Banch
Henry Jones
Argie Hazes
Grace ‘Crow
Orlan Hazes
Argen Hazel
Ffy Bunch
John Fiddler
Ollie Sweet
Glover Hagar
Willie Sweet
May Burksazel
Lois
Local Social Roundup From Franks Community
Weekend visits fill Franks with news as families like Ledbetter Smith and Phillips share gatherings. Neighbors Lyle Gayne, Virgil Howard, and Wade Smith appeared at Sunday events while several residents hosted relatives and attended singing at the place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selah Jones
Noma Stewart
Norris
Ethel
Pleasant Hill
Florence Hughes
Lyle Gayne
Frisco
Marie
Fay McNinch
Franks
Vivian Gipson
Bessie Martin
Jamison
Burrow
Mrs. May
Onward
Stewart
Virgil Smith
Jesse
Wade
Sunday School Progress and Community Visits at Pickett
Mr and Mrs Andrew Wray visited W W Norton Tuesday night while Opalin spent Sunday with Mrs J F Casey. Edna Tywatters visited Myrtle and Lee Norton Sunday. The Sunday school reports good progress and anticipates a large crowd next Sunday for new literature. Singing every Sunday night invites all to attend. COCKLEBURR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Wray
W. W. Norton
Opalin
J. F. Casey
Edna Tywatters
Myrtle
Lee Norton
Pickett
Cockleburr
Two Lonesome Sweethearts
Community notes describe visiting relatives and local social calls around Worstell Purcell and Shawnee. Several residents travel for family visits, schooling, and church activities with mentions of Thelma Danner Lela Newby Iris Hughes and Bertha Bray among others.
Community Notes From Center On Weekend Visits And Events
Center residents report Rev Yandell has moved back to Center for weekend services. J E Sutherland and Esther joined friends here Sunday while Neomah Eddings visits Esther Sutherland this week. I N Hodge of Vaness spent Sunday with sister Mrs Bradley. A children and fathers day program will be rendered here Sunday the 10th with dinner on the ground. Vernon Corbin enrolled in E C T C this week. J J Copeland visited daughter Ruth Yancy Sunday. Albert Medlock visiting relatives in Oklahoma City this week. Leona Montgomery from Oklahoma City visited her parents Mr and Mrs J J Copeland. DotMontgomery will stay three or four weeks. Don’t forget our program Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.W. Morris
Ethryn
Jay Hugie
Franks
Lydia Woods
Jim Brice
Ethyl Hisan
Clyde Mosely
L. T Kite
Jesse Burns
Bill Reed
Ellard Elmore
Baby Elmore
Mosely
Deana Golightly
Jewel Hisaw
Ona Boucher
Bird Boucher
Kies Velma Hisaw
Reba Hisaw
Lona Batey
Nova Groves
Bessie Batey
Georga Roberts Sundsy
Elmer Blaze
Henry Teel
R. A. Hisaw
Ada
Goyins
Parsons
Kangas
Pearline Wagoner
Miss Sanders
Pauline Harper
L. T. Kit
Pearl
Stella Wagoner
Jesse Redman
Owl Creek
Ethyl Hisaw
William Burns
Jess Burns
Wichita
Kansas
Mary Teel
Bob Hisaw
Calvin Willis
Jack McIntyre
Georgia Roberts
Bety Smith
Etta Blankenship
Franks and Union
Zommie
Yandell
Center
J. E. Sutherland
Esther
Neomah Eddings
Esther Sutherland
I. N. Hodge
Vaness
Bradley
Vernon Corbin
J. J. Copeland
Ruth Yancy
Albert Medlock
Oklahoma City
Leona Montgomery
Dot
Community Notes Show Weekend Visits and Local Events
Sunshine brings good mood to farmers as families visit neighbors across the community. Local gatherings include Maxwell and Chism ball game won by Maxwell 11 to 6, various Sunday visits, a May 31 birth, and a health tip about a girl named Tinnie noting growth milestones.
Local notes on Maxwell residents and farm blues
The Maxwell column reports farmers in a dreary mood between showers. Miss Thelma Fieming returns from Shawne to Maxwell. Misses Norman and G. R. Norman go back home after Ada schooling. Miss Jean Cotton visits relatives then returns to Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Fieming
Shawne
Norman
G. R. Norman
Ada
Jean Cotton
Maxwell
Union Hill Community News Brief
Local notes report several showers and ongoing cotton replanting. A Sunday singing at Egypt drew many youths while Miss Irene Sellers and others visited Merry and Bertha McNally. A school election passed with a three fourths majority to fund a new building for next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Hill
Irene Sellers
Mildred Pollock
Egypt
Odie Ramsey
Irene Rich
Martha Adams
Merry
Bertha McNally
Simpkins
Parker
Copeland
Center
Ruth Yancey Sunny
Adams
Mabel Peck
Mr. Simpkins
Luther Parker
Gordon Copeland
Yancy
Sue Penrod
Dodson
Wet Weather Delays Cotton Planting In Jones Chapel
Farmers in Jones Chapel continue planting cotton amid rain and hail from last week while planning to plant June corn. Local social notes mention Ettie and Littie Crump visiting Mrs. Mary Williams, Nora Mosier staying with her sister, Ina Sanders visiting J. D. Stewart, and Matt Summers and Latta visitors with Mrs. J. Mosier. Grandma Casey is on the sick list this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Gwaltney
Jewell Teel
Pitts
Joe Allen
Center
W. A. Norton
Matt Summers
Latta
J. Mosier
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Rocky Chape
Tyrola
Nancy Abbott
Novella
Willie Smith
Myrtle Floyd
Vanoss
Willie
Leona Davis
Lizzie Lamb
Lenora
Zora Vaughn
Jewel Faler
Leona Lamb
Monroe
Omer Deaton
Ollen Deaton
Clyde
Fred Daniels
Wm. Falter
Claudie Robbins
Brown
Frank Staggs
Ahloso
T. N. Nickell
Pecan Grove
Wlliam Falter
Odes Williamson
Edd Gunter
Happyland
Scot Wilson
Falter
Union Valley
Girtie Lamb
Ada Lamb
Effie Falter
Jewel Falter
Addie Pettie
Lily
Bolin
Marie McNinch
Estalre Massey
Loyd Hamby
Mr. Massey
Bertha Jones
Ethel Stewart
Rowlett
L. E. Byrd
Clemmie Martin
James Chambers
Stonewall
Arkansaw Traveler
Worstell
Oma Ledbetter
Cled Price
Gate Roberts
Mrs. Webb
B. B. Estes
C. E. Estes
Thelma Danner
Argon Hays
Joe Phillips
Melvin Barnes
Lela Newby
Lela Willoughby
Ellis Atchison
Steve Odom
Iris Hughes
Bertha Bray
Clifford McGhee
Purcell
Miss Bray
Imagine Danner
M. F. Davis
H. H. Bray
M. E. Bray
Shawnee
McAlester
Lela
Virgie Ny
Clyde Bray
Claude
Ollie Cook
G. Hughes
A. J. Hughes
Essie Deatherage
Hubert
Bebee
Hubert Molloy
Will Lee
Robins
Haggard
Lena Goodson
Grandma Smithy
Mr. Hightower
Gracie Crow
Ora Davis
Wyley Crane
Ed Archer
Lonie Haggard
Erdell Oberlin
Walter Harris
J. J. Lane
Ginerva Norman
Hesley Norman
Maudie Hightower
Olivia Roy
Frankie Pierce
May Flowers
Mamie Bursed
Roy
Joe Whitehead
Summers Chapel
Chism
Maxwell Irs
VIA
Interurban
Denison — Sherman
Dallas
Waco
Corsicana
Mack
Toh
Sailie
Aluminum
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