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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1956

Page

15

Oakman News highlights and visits

Church services were well at ed Sunday and Sunday night. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Jim Roundtree and son Richard of Happyland, former Oakman residents Jerry Kellogg of Francis and James Hobbs of Ada. Local updates mention Shirley Hobbs in Oklahoma City, Lancaster visit, Pendergrass family, Bottoms and Isaacs visiting Ada, Capps stroke, Nance family from Cedar Rapids visiting J M Nance.

Lorene Bratcher Jim Roundtree Richard Happyland Oakman Jerry Kellogg Francis James Hobbs Ada

Reunion Brings Hobbs Family Together in Connerville

Mr. and Mrs. Buster Hobbs and Eugene and Norma Faye join Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hobbs for a family reunion at Erwin Duncan's home in Connerville. Also attending are Mr. and Mrs. George Adams of Hobbs New Mexico, Mr. and Mrs. Mart Hobbs of Stonewall, and Janice Hobbs of Ada.

Buster Hobbs Eugene Norma Faye Carl Hobbs Connerville Erwin Duncan George Adams Hobbs, N. M Mart Hobbs Stonewall Janice Hobbs Ada

Community singing guests at Rocky Point attract families

Attendees at the Friday night singing at Rocky Point included Mr. and Mrs. 3. W. Berryman, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Caton and their children, Nor man and Delores Farmer, and Vernon Pevehouse.

Rocky Point 3. W. Berryman Jimmie Caton Norman and Delores Farmer Vernon Pevehouse

Guests at Ada residents home Thursday night

Visitors included Mrs. Alice Clark of Ada and Mr. and Mrs. Thurlow Clark with Gene and Sue, along with Mrs. Charlie Hay and Mrs. George Clark hosted by Mrs. George Clark and Catherine.

George Clark Catherine Alice Clark Ada Thurlow Clark Gene Sue Charlie Hay

Hampton Spends Monday with Shirley Williams

Delores Jean Hampton spent Monday in the company of Shirley Williams during a social visit.

Delores Jean Hampton Shirley Williams

Mrs Wynn Visits Relatives in Checotah With Family

Mrs E M Wynn and her mother Mrs Esther Nunnally of Homer traveled to Checotah last week to visit relatives including Mr and Mrs John W James Mrs Clark Mr and Mrs M C Brandon Mr and Mrs Marvin James and Mr and Mrs George Brandon.

E. M. Wynn Esther Nunnally Homer Checotah John W. James Clark M. C. Brandon Marvin James George Brandon

Mrs Anson Family Traveled Through Oklahoma and Kansas

Mrs. Clifford Anson and daughters Sue and Kay returned home from Cherokee Oklahoma where they visited Mr Anson. They also visited Larned Kansas with sister and her husband and Mr Anson s father H A Anson. They stopped at Anthony Kansas to see Mr and Mrs Glen Whaley and family.

Clifford Anson Sue Kay Cherokee Okla Anson Larned Kan William Kazmaier H. A. Anson Anthony, Kan Glen Whaley

Visitors Help Mrs. Lancaster With Move

Mrs. Alta Isaacs Janell and Delores visited Monday with Mrs. Mildred Lancaster and children to assist in moving.

Alta Isaacs Janell and Delores Mildred Lancaster

Spencer and sister family host Glendale visit

Mr and Mrs Bill R Spencer of Glendale California visited at the home of his sister and family Mr and Mrs Clifford Anson during the recently noted gathering.

Bill R. Spencer Glendale Calif Clifford Anson

Lindell Smith Family Spends Weekend with Wommacks

Mr and Mrs Lindell Smith and their son Mike from Altus visited Mrs Ira Wommack and Jon Ann during the weekend, staying with her parents Mr and Mrs Ira Wommack.

Lindell Smith Mike of Altus Ira Wommack Jon Ann

Mrs Lorene Bratcher and Gala Beth Visit Yeager Family

Mrs Lorene Bratcher and her daughter Gala Beth of Yeager spent Sunday with Mr Jess Berryman and his wife. The gathering highlighted family time and local ties in the Yeager area.

Lorene Bratcher Gala Beth of Yeager Jess Berryman

Visitors From Ada And Homer Call On Pendergrass Family

Mrs. Wilmalone Golden and her children of Homer spend Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pendergrass. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Sliger and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Pendergrass and their sons of Ada.

J. R. Pendergrass Wilmalone Golden Homer C. M. Sliger J. C. Pendergrass Ada

Sunday visit notes amid sorrow for local family

Rev and Mrs Scott Jones joined Mr and Mrs Dewey Northams Oil Center for Sunday dinner. In the afternoon the group visited friends Mr and Mrs P P Kite, whose son Haskell died Saturday night in Oklahoma City.

Scott Jones Dewey Northam Oil Center Jones Mr. Northam P. P. Kite Haskell Oklahoma City

Lavon Caton Visits White Sands Family Week

Lavon Caton of White Sands New Mexico is spending a week with his relatives Mr and Mrs Jimmie Caton and their children.

Lavon Caton White Sands, N. M Mrs Jimmie Caton

Vernon Pevehouse Visits with Eugene Hobbs

Vernon Pevehouse traveled to a Monday event with Eugene Hobbs. Both individuals attended a local gathering, with no further details provided about the purpose or outcome of the visit.

Vernon Pevehouse Eugene Hobbs

Youth Fellowship Draws Crowd at Oakman Church

A large crowd attended Oakman church Youth Fellowship services on Saturday night. Speaker J L Henry of Stonewall addressed about 85 attendees.

Oakman Church J. L. Henry Stonewall

Ogden Residents Visit Biards

Benton Crawford and his grandson Jackie of Ogden Utah visited for a while Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. L D Biard.

Benton Crawford Jackie Ogden Utah L. D. Biard

Cathy Hogue Birthday Party Delights Young Guests

Mrs. Curtis Hogue hosted a Saturday birthday gathering for her daughter Cathy with youngsters and parents in attendance. Favors included toy harps and balloons. Refreshments featured pink and white cake pink ice cream and pink punch with green ice cubes. Attendee list notes Mrs. Mary Tay.

Curtis Hogue Cathy Mary Tay

Local Families Gathered for Notable Event

Named individuals including Barbara June Sloan Susie Sloan Loretta Sloan Susan Guest Debra Guest Jon Wommack Warren Hogue Linda Gail Verna Dean Wanda Jean Hogue Grady Smith Hershell Scott Jones and others attended the community gathering with grandparents Cathy and various relatives listed among attendees.

Lor Barbara June Susie Loretta Sloan Susan Debra Guest Jon Ann Wommack Warren Hogue Linda Gail Verna Dean Wanda Jean Grady Smith Hershell Cathy Scott Jones Mrs. Hogue

Mrs. Sarah Carter Visits Francis Family This Weekend

Mrs. Sarah Carter of Francis spent the weekend visiting her son Mr. and Mrs. George Carter and Bill at their home.

Sarah Carter Francis George Carter Bill

Kellogg and Davidson Visit Pauls Valley Family

Jerry Kellogg Francis and Margaret Davidson visited Sunday in Pauls Valley with Mr. and Mrs. B. G. West, sharing time and companionship.

Jerry Kellogg, Francis Margaret Davidson Pauls Valley Mrs B. G. West

Sunday Visitors at Caton Home

Sunday visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Caton were J. L. Roper and son Cleborne, Ray and Delores Farmer, and Connie and Chuck Lancaster.

Jimmie Caton J. L. Roper Cleborne Ray Delores Farmer Connie Chuck Lancaster

Gills Visit Nance Home in Choc taw Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs Earl Gill of Choc taw Oklahoma spent Sunday afternoon in the home of Mr and Mrs J M Nance.

Earl Gill Choctaw, Okla J. M. Nance

Mr and Mrs Berryman Visit Ada Friends on Thursday

Mr. and Mrs. Jess Berryman spent Thursday night in Ada with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lee.

Mrs Jess Berryman Ada Elmer Lee

Carolyn Sue Anderson and Susan Jo Guest Visit Tulsa

Carolyn Sue Anderson of Tulsa visited Monday with Susan Jo Guest, sharing time in the city and meeting local people during a brief visit.

Carolyn Sue Anderson Tulsa Susan Jo Guest

Ada visitors share weekend with Hampton family

Over the weekend Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Hampton welcomed relatives from Ada including Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Barnett and children, Mr. and Mrs. Junior Staggs and children, and Mr. and Mrs. Benny Hampton and baby.

C. H. Hampton Clarence Barnett Junior Staggs Benny Hampton Ada

Pevehouse Family Weekend Visited Arkansas Kin

Mr and Mrs Albert Pevehouse Bill and Vernon spent the weekend at Greenwood Arkansas visiting his parents Mr and Mrs W L Pevehouse. They also visited a sister Mr and Mrs Wesley Hamm at Booneville and Mr and Mrs Scarber and daughter at Magazine Arkansas.

Albert Pevehouse Bill Vernon Greenwood, Ark W. L. Pevehouse Wesley Hamm Booneville Mrs. Scarber Magazine, Ark

Mr and Mrs Duvall Visited Byng Couple Sunday

Mr and Mrs Jess Duvall were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Dorsey Myers of Byng, sharing a social visit and time together.

Jess Duvall Dorsey Myers Byng

Singing at Oakman Draws Crowd on Sunday

The Oakman event drew a good crowd as various singers performed. Everyone who enjoys singing or listening is invited to attend the first Sunday after noon each month.

Oakman

Faithful Quilters Keep Wednesday Sessions Alive

A small group continues to meet each Wednesday for quilting while regulars Ira Pevehouse Myra Berryman and Mildred Current have been absent recently.

Ira Pevehouse Myra Berryman Mildred Current

Visitors Visit Ada Kin In Ada With Family

Mrs Ruby Jones Mrs Vivian Hogue and Cathy traveled Friday to Ada to see Ruby Jones sister Mrs Ollie Allan the family gathering reflected a cordial social visit in the city.

Ruby Jones Vivian Hogue Cathy Ada Ruby Ollie Allan

Visiting Thursday with Mrs Myra Berryman

Mrs Myra Berryman hosted visitors on Thursday joined by Mrs George Clark and Catherine along with Mrs Mary Lee Caton during the visit.

Myra Berryman George Clark Catherine Mary Lee Caton

Morris Family Visit Highlights Latta Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Morris and their children from Latta visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ira Wommack and Jon Ann.

Carl Morris Latta Ira Wommack Jon Ann

Ada visit recalls mother and sister's illness

A Friday night visit in Ada brought a child to see his mother Mrs. Flora Hampton and his aunt Mrs. Wynona McAdams. Both women have been ill recently.

C. H. Hampton Ada Flora Hampton Wynona McAdams

Vogt Family Relocates to Homer as Lancaster Purchases Property

Mr and Mrs Herman Vogt and their sons Johnny Donnie and Kenny have moved from the community to Homer. Mr and Mrs Marion Lancaster have bought the place.

Herman Vogt Johnny Donnie Kenny Homer Marion Lancaster

Vogts Move and Guests Visit Local Family

The text notes the Vogts live there and are moving, with visits from Mr. and Mrs. Taylor of Norman and Mrs. Smith of Adam who joined Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Biard for a Sunday visit.

Vogts Mrs. Taylor Norman Mrs. Smith Adam L. D. Biard

Vacationing in Arkansas Points Featured

A brief note mentions individuals spending their vacation at various points in Arkansas highlighting travel plans and leisure locations.

Mrs Jess Berryman Points Arkansas

Housewives Busy With Canning and Weeding After Rain

The article describes housewives occupied with extensive canning and weed control tasks following recent rains. It notes the community effort as they preserve produce and maintain gardens amid favorable growing conditions.

Mrs Mary Clark Visits With Mrs Trudy Nance

Mrs Mary Clark visited Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Trudy Nance, sharing time in a social call.

Mary Clark Trudy Nance

Boy Makes Good With Chicago Cubs Pitcher Don Kaiser

A local boy shines as Don Kaiser of the Chicago Cubs pitches well last Saturday. Kaiser, son of Clyde Kaiser and the late Myrtle Kaiser, is highlighted for his progress. Mr and Mrs Archie Sloan of Homer were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Curtis Hogue and Cathy.

Don Kaiser Chicago Cubs Don Clyde Kaiser Myrtle Kaiser Mrs Archie Sloan Homer Mrs. Curtis Hogue Cathy

Ada Residents Visit Local Families

Mrs. Ida Berger of Ada is visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Berger. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Childers and their daughters of Ada visited Mrs. Nettie Childers on Wednesday.

Ida Berger of Ada C. A. Berger C. E. Childers Nettie Childers

Tommy Gasaway Visits Larry Swigart in Woodward

Tommy Gasaway is visiting Larry Swigart in Woodward for the next two weeks.

Tommy Gasaway Larry Swigart Woodward

Frankie Woodley Accepts Bookkeeping Position

Frankie Woodley, a 1956 graduate of Vaness High School, has accepted a bookkeeping position in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Woodley of this community.

Frankie Woodley Vaness High School Albuquerque N. M Frankie J. F. Woodley

Joneses from Tucumcari visit relatives and attend alumni banquet

Mr and Mrs Casey Jones of Tucumcari New Mexico visit his mother Mrs Adella Jones and brother Eulas Jones and family. Casey also attended the Vaness alumni banquet at the high school Saturday.

Casey Jones Tucumcari, N. M Adella Jones Eulas Jones Casey Vaness

Solomon Family Visits Cornell Residence Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Leonard Solomon and their children of Altus visited Mr and Mrs Glen Cornell over the weekend, sharing time and hospitality.

Leonard Solomon Altus Glen Cornell

Atoka Worker Helps Family Move After Long Night

Herman Vogt of Atoka spent Thursday night and Friday at home with his family and assisted with their move.

Herman Vogt Atoka

Della Johnson Visits Thelma Jean Garrett

Mrs. Della Johnson visited Mrs. Thelma Jean Garrett and Mrs. Rae Garrett Thursday morning print edition notes.

Della Johnson Thelma Jean Garrett Rae Garrett

Stratford Couple Visits Rogers Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs Granville Lobough of Stratford visited Mr and Mrs Frank Rogers Sunday afternoon.

Granville Lobough Stratford Frank Rogers

Luncheon Attended by Ada Women in Seminole Home

Mrs. Howard Welch and Mrs. J. M. Hurley of Ada attended a luncheon at the home of Mrs. W. E. Jones in Seminole Saturday.

Howard Welch J. M. Hurley Ada W. E. Jones Seminole

Morrison Couple Visiting Albuquerque Parents

Mr and Mrs Max L Morrison of Albuquerque New Mexico are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J F Woodley The Morrisons teach in the Albuquerque school system.

Max L. Morrison Albuquerque, N. M J. F. Woodley Mrs. Morrison

Johnsons Visit Duncan Relatives Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs J T Johnson and son Gary Wayne of Duncan visited their parents Mr and Mrs C T Johnson and Mrs Hill last weekend.

J. T. Johnson Gary Wayne Duncan C. T. Johnson Mrs. Hill

Mrs Culpepper Visited by Gasaway Family in Pauls Valley

Mrs. Clifford Culpepper and her children from Pauls Valley spent Tuesday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gasaway and their children at their home.

Clifford Culpepper Pauls Valley Vernon Gasaway

Dinner guests of Mrs Thelma Garrett Wednesday

Dinner guests of Mrs Thelma Garrett included Mrs Beulah Little of Pauls Valley R F Lanham of Austin Texas R F Lanham Jr of Dallas and Mrs Rae Garrett The Lan hams are Rae Garrett s brother and nephew.

Thelma Jean Garrett Beulah Little Pauls Valley R. F. Lanham Austin, Tex R. F. Lanham Jr Dallas Rae Garrett Lanhams

Mrs Kittie Hansard Visits With Thelma Jean and Rae Garrett

Mrs Kittie Hansard spent Thursday evening in the company of Thelma Jean and Rae Garrett. The visit highlighted friendly conversation and shared tales in a relaxed social gathering.

Kittie Hansard Thelma Jean Rae Garrett

Miss Janie Cook Attends Bible School in Ada

Miss Janie Cook is spending the week in Ada attending Bible School at the Missionary Baptist Church.

Janie Cook Ada Missionary Baptist Church

Ada and Shawnee families visit Pitt home

Mr and Mrs Elder Morris and children of Shawnee visit Tuesday in the home of Mr and Mrs G M Pitt along with Mr and Mrs Pierce of Ada Mrs Hattie Haze and Mrs Kate Neighbors of Ada.

Elder Morris Shawnee Mrs. Pierce Ada Hattie Haze Kate G. M. Pitt

Helen Hansard Visits Kansas Parents This Week

Mrs and Mrs George Hansard her daughter Helen of Kansas visited them a few days this last week promising family reunion and travel.

George Hansard Helen of Kansas

Raglands Visit Oklahoma City Family Gathering

Mr and Mrs Joe Ragland of Oklahoma City recently visited their daughter Mrs Polly Mc Cauley and her husband Mr Mc Cauley and their boys in what is described as a family gathering.

Joe Ragland Oklahoma City Polly McCauley McCauley

Garrett family visit spans Wilson Mrs Rae Garrett

Mr and Mrs Leon Garrett and their daughters from Wilson Oklahoma visited his mother Rae Garrett and his brother Pug Garrett and family including Sondra, Friday night and Saturday.

Leon Garrett Wilson, Okla Rae Garrett Pug Garrett Sondra

Cake Decorating Demonstration Planned at Vaness Home Ec

Next Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Hardin will give a cake decorating demonstration in the Vaness home economics room. Anyone interested is invited to attend.

Henry Family Helps Finish New Home In Town

Mr and Mrs Robert Henry visit with their son and family Mr and Mrs Billy Henry of Tulsa. Harold Lloyd Henry of Texas also is here. All hands rush to complete the building locally.

Robert Henry Billy Henry Tulsa Harold Lloyd Henry Texas

Homecoming at Center Next Sunday June 10

Next Sunday June 10 home coming at Center invites locals to reunite with friends and neighbors. Attendees are urged to bring a lunch and enjoy the day.

Center

Subscription Offer for Weekly News

A call to subscribe to the WEEKLY NEWS invites readers to contact Mrs. Rae Garrett for enrollment and details of the subscription.

Rae Garrett

Carneys Visit Woodleys Before OU Graduate Work

Mr and Mrs Rudolph Carney of Comanche visited Mr and Mrs J F Woodley last week. Mr Carney will pursue his masters degree at the University of Oklahoma.

Rudolph Carney Comanche J. F. Woodley Carney O.U

Miss Violet Nelson Visits Pitt Couple Friday

Miss Violet Nelson spent Friday evening visiting Mr. and Mrs. G M Pitt.

Violet Nelson G. M. Pitt

Funeral in Wewoka for Emmitt Collins

Family and relatives attended the funeral of Emmitt Collins in Wewoka on Monday. He was a cousin of Mrs. Gasaway.

Vernon Gasaway Emmitt Collins Wewoka Mr. Collins Gasaway

Savage Family Visit to Tennessee Kin

Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Savage and son Joe of Marysville Tennessee are visiting Mrs. Savage's grandfather S. D. Chambers and her uncle.

J. D. Savage Joe Marysville, Tenn Mrs. Savage S. D. Chambers

Family ties span Marion Chambers kin across states

Marion Chambers and a family including aunts Mrs. Emma Thomas Mrs. Boyd Ponder and Mrs. Mary Ann Griffin of Stratford, plus an uncle Charlie Chambers of Oklahoma City, are noted in a regional relatives gathering.

Marion Chambers Emma Thomas Boyd Ponder Mary Ann Griffin Stratford Charlie Chambers Oklahoma City

Fish Fry Brims With Guests at Vaness First Baptist

A Tuesday night fish fry at the First Baptist Church of Vaness drew a large crowd. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Norris Hensley, Marsha, Gary, Rev and Mrs Walter Crow, Ada, and many others listed by name. Mr and Mrs Lafel Tiffin of Norman visited Florence Tiffin’s home Saturday night.

First Baptist Church Vaness Norris Hensley Marsha Gary Ray Goodwin Ada Bill Vowels Frank Rogers Aut McCullar Stephanie Nita Leo McNinch Gayle Don Walter Crow Kay John Covey Guy Glover Jack Hurt Mike Ryles Herman Miller Carolyn James Ida Berger Nettie Childers Christian Berger Vernon Gasaway Tommy Sammy Glen Johnson Charlie Ray Boyd Ponder S. B. Brumley Chastine Dyer Don Walker Lonnie Miller Glenda Freda Alford John Dunn Mary A. H. Neel George Myrick Connie Ragland Billy Leon Marvin Mack Boyce Jones Wayne Walker Mrs. Lafel Tiffin of Norman Florence Tiffin

Alumni Banquet Honors 250 Graduates at Vanessa School

J. F. Woodley is constructing a new cellar. The second annual alumni banquet was held at Vanessa School on June 2 with toastmaster Luther Solomon addressing over 250 graduates. New officers elected include Joe Martin Stratford president, Mrs C O Hunt Ada treasurer, and J T Murphy Center secretary.

Vanessa School Luther Solomon Joe Martin Stratford C. O. Hunt Ada J. T. Murphy Center

Mrs Imogene Allison Visits Oklahoma City Relatives

Mrs Imogene Allison of Oklahoma City visits her uncle and his family Mr and Mrs Eulas Jones and Mrs Adella Jones.

Imogene Allison Oklahoma City Eulas Jones Adella Jones

Ada couple visits Nettie Childers on Sunday

Mr and Mrs C E Childers of Ada visited Mrs Nettie Childers Sunday reflecting a family gathering in Ada.

McCullar Daughters Named On Sick List

Stephanie and Nita McCullar, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. McCullar, are reported on the sick list this week.

Stephanie Nita McCullar A. J. McCullar

Ice Cream Party Hosts and Social Visits

Joy Blankenship entertained friends with an ice cream party at her home last Wednesday. Attendees included Jacquita Raper Darlene Landrith Jim Mark Bill Barrett Johnny Plumlee and Jerry Martin. Joy Morgan visited Lois Jean Smith Friday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Florian Smith visited the Douglas Smiths Monday evening.

Joy Blankenship Jacquita Raper Darlene Landrith Jim Mark Bill Barrett Johnny Plumlee Jerry Martin Mrs Florian Smith Douglas Smiths

Local residents share visits after hospital release

Mrs. Freeman Moore was released from Valley View Hospital last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Edd Miller and family of Ft. Worth, Texas visited the C. L. Blankenships Tuesday and Tuesday night.

Freeman Moore Valley View Hospital Edd Miller Ft. Worth, Tex C. L. Blankenships

George Kennedy visits Ahloso First Baptist Church

George Kennedy of Oklahoma Baptist University at Shawnee attended services as a visitor at Ahloso First Baptist Church on Sunday.

George Kennedy Oklahoma Baptist University At Shawnee Ahloso First Baptist

Thompson brothers return from Tennessee vacation

Newt and Don Thompson returned from a vacation in Tennessee last Friday morning. They described the trip as nice and enjoyable.

Newt Don Thompson Tennessee

Local visitors and updates from Allen and Midwest City families

Mr and Mrs C L Odom visited the Frank Loveladys in Allen Sunday. Miss Mary Ellen Cole of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs A G Stout last Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Bill Bennett of Tulsa visit his parents this week. Lula Henry has been feeling much better lately. W M Carpenter of Midwest City visited Hoyt Lillards this week. He is Mrs Lillards father. Mr and Mrs Charles Todd visited the Joe Collinses last Thursday. Mr and Mrs R L Cope visited the Douglas Smiths Tuesday. Maud Johnson has returned from a three weeks visit with J J Caldwell and is much improved after major surgery. E C Burch of Union Valley visited Mrs Iva Bell Tuesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Sliger and Mrs Sliger’s parents Mr and Mrs Cecil Abston of Midwest City

Mary Ellen Cole Oklahoma City A. G. Stout Midwest City Hoyt Lillards Mrs. Lillard

Hershell John Sons Move to Oklahoma City for Work

In Mohann North Carolina Hershell and family report that Hershell John’s sons have relocated to Oklahoma City where they are employed.

Hershell Mohann N. C Hershell Johnsons Oklahoma City

Marion Miller and Joy Blankenship Spent Monday Night

Marion Miller spent Monday night with Joy Blankenship. Joe Collins attended the funeral of an uncle in Wewoka on Monday.

Marion Miller Joy Blankenship Joe Collins Wewoka

Local fishing trip yields no catch at Lake Texoma

Mr and Mrs Frank Strickland and Don Holt fished at Lake Texoma last Thursday with no luck. Mrs Douglas Smith and R L Cope visited the Edd Johnsons Tuesday afternoon. Miss Charlene Bailey of Reagan visited the John Cliftons last week and Mr and Mrs Clifton took her home Sunday.

Frank Strickland Don Holt Lake Texoma Mrs. Douglas Smith R. L. Cope Edd Johnsons Charlene Bailey Reagan John Cliftons Mrs. Clifton

Miller Family Reunion At Sulphur Sunday

The E. W. Millers held a family reunion at Sulphur Sunday with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Miller and Dub, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Blankenship, Joy and Mickey, Mr. and Mrs. Estil Oliver and Angela, Mrs. Hillard Oliver, and Mr. and Mrs. Jearl Blankenship and family of Fort Worth Texas.

E. W. Millers E.W. Miller Dub C. L. Blankenship Joy Mickey Estil Oliver Angela Hillard Oliver Jearl Blankenship Edd Miller Ft. Worth Tex

Mrs Hershell Johnson and Janet Visit Maud Johnson

Mrs Hershell Johnson and Janet visited Mrs Maud Johnson one day last week. Mr and Mrs Espen Brashier and family are now living at Jesse.

Mrs Espen Brashier Jesse

Local visits feature Beaty, Bradford, and Sliger families

Enid residents Mr and Mrs Clarence Beaty and Pryor couple Mr and Mrs Sam Bradford visited Ed Sliger and family last Thursday. Don L Sliger and Johnny Arter spent time with their grandparents, the Ed Sl igers. Mrs Ethel Hill stayed Monday night with the Connie Hills.

Clarence Beaty Enid Sam Bradford Pryor Ed Sligers Stonewall Don L. Sliger Johnny Arter Ethel Hill Connie Hills

Mrs Loy Wilmoth Returns Home After Illness

Mrs Loy Wilmoth came home Sunday from the hospital where she had been ill with measles. Mrs Jim Young visited the Douglas Smiths Tuesday evening.

Jim Young Douglas Smiths

Mr and Mrs Arlie Collins Visit the Joe Collinses

Mr and Mrs Arlie Collins and their son spent Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs Joe Collins in a family visit.

Mrs Arlie Collins Junior Joe Collinses

Bok Oshes Visit Sligers as Arters Entertain

Mr and Mrs J L Arter of Bok oshe visited her parents Mr and Mrs Ed Sliger Sunday.

J. L. Arter Bokoshe Ed Sliger

Oklahoma City bootlegger challenged by rival operations

An Oklahoma City bootlegger blamed hard times on a rival. He sent letters advertising his business to police chief Roy Bergman and other officials and to newspapers. Bergman raided him, confiscated merchandise, and hauled him into court.

Oklahoma City Roy Bergman

First color televised race program from Monmouth Park

The first color televised racing program aired from Monmouth Park in Oceanport New Jersey on July 14 1951 establishing a historic broadcast milestone for horse racing coverage.

Monmouth Park Oceanport N. J

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Oakman News By Ila Pevehouse Shirley Hobbs Luther Avent M. A. Lancaster Roy Bottoms J. Isaacs Cheslie Madden of Oscar Capps Mr. Capps Bobby Ray Nance Danny and Nancy Cedar Rapids, Iowa Carlton Lee Tilley Carlton Lee Karl Tilley Donna Kaye Scott Sherry Scott Lee Scotts Rebee Vaness News W. T. Galaway Center News Production Credit Assoc N. Broadway Shawnee, Okla Lester L. Luton Ahloso News Douglas Smith Joy Morgan Lois Jean Smith Bill Bennett Mrs. Bennett Lula Henry Charles Todd Mrs. R. L. Cope Mrs. Maud Johnson J. J. Caldwell E. C. Burch Union Valley Iva Bell Kenneth Sliger Sliger Cecil Abston First National First National Home Improvement Loan Tate National Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 911 W. Main
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