Freeman UpdegraffWedding Set For June Fifteenth
Miss Mary Suzanne Freeman and Billy Ples Updegraff choose June 15 for their wedding at 7 p.m. in First Methodist Church. Bride’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Freeman of Oklahoma City, with Freeman daughter Linda Robertson as maid of honor and Melton as bridesmaid. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Slip Ranisl. Joe Stanford Fittsawn is a classmate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Suzanne Freeman
Billy Ples Updegraff
First Methodist Church
Jack Johnson
Sfip Ranisl
Linda Robertson
Dent
University of New
Mexico
W. C. Freeman
Oklahoma City
East Fifteenth
Miss Shirley Ann Chambers Weds Don Boatright in June Ceremony
Miss Shirley Ann Chambers became the bride of Don Thomas Boatright on Friday evening June 1 in the Chambers home at Roff Route 1. Rev. Franklin Thomson officiated. bride wore white lace over taffeta with bouffant skirt. Joy Wyche was maid of honor. Bob Tolliver best man. After a reception, the couple will live in Ada in the 600 block East Ninth. Boatright is a Fitzhugh High School 1961 graduate and works with Lock Joint Pipe Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Ann Chambers
Don Thomas Boatright
M. J. Chambers
Roff
Route 1
Mr. Boatright
J. T. Boatright
Fitzhugh
Franklin Thomson
Fitzhugh First
Joy Wyche
Bob Tolliver
Boatright
Trom Fitzhugh High School
Lock Joint Pipe Company
Ada
Block East
Ninth
McLish Alumni Banquet Planned for June 16
McLish Alumni Association officers met Friday to finalize plans for the annual banquet at the school on June 16 starting at 7 30 p.m. All graduates and former and present teachers are urged to attend. Reservations may be made with Billie Auten at Fittstown. A committee meeting will be at the school on Wednesday afternoon June 6. Mrs Bunny Rogers of Stonewall Route 1 is president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLish Alumni Association
Billie Auten
Fittstown
Bunny Rogers
Stonewall
Route 1
Menish Alumni
Associaton
All But One Son Are Home Together
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McElroy of Firstown report all their children were home for the past week except Kenneth and his family in New Mexico. Visitors included Mrs. June Burch and daughters Sandra and Vicky in Oklahoma City, Mrs. Paul McElroy in Healdton, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Stewart and sons Bruce and Brent, and Mr. and Mrs. Buddy McElroy with their children from Counselor, New Mexico. They will visit the Warren Hunts in Stonewall during their annual vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. McElroy
Firstown
Kenneth
New Mexico
June Burch
Sandra
Vicky
Oklahoma City
Paul. McElroy
Warren Hunts
Stonewall
Kenneth Bryant
Harden City
C. J. Ralston
Broken
Arrow
Oscar Duke
Jearee
Luncan
Alfred Johnson
Barba Dallas
Tex
R. Hurst
Schulze
S.R
Nuner
Fittsown
David L. Luke
Julia
Edward L
Duke
Dallas
Kenneath Duke
Broken Ar-row
Dan Duke
Broken Arcaw
Otis Underwood
iGlaytons
W. A
Evelyn
Shackleford
Ardmore
Ernest Moore
Ardmorey
Charles. Carpenter Sand
Judy
Brownwood
Maude Carpenter
Sybil Jones
Atoka
Russell Li
Chapman
Tishhata
Lucille Reed
Tishomin
J.L. Hardy
Peete M. C
Lint
Wapanncka
Ethel
Mrs Johnston Has Lots Of Company Headlines Visit Circles
Mrs Johnston hosted a bustling visit over the past week with guests including Mrs Hern Chisholm Mrs Georgia Wolf and an accompanying friend Tishomingo Mr and Mrs Scott Overstreet and children and Mr and Mrs Ralph Buckham of Oklahoma City Also present were Mrs Mattie Orebaugh Mrs Sallie McFarland and Mrs Millie Burris of Ada and Mrs E V Van Velzer and children of Kansas City Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie’ Johnston
Lenora
Roff
Hern Chisholm
Georgia Wolf
Tishomingo
Scott Overstreet
Ralph Buckham
Oklahoma City
Mattie Orebaugh
Sallie McFarland
Millie, Burris
Ada
E. V. Vanvelzer
Kansas City
Escamillas Welcome Fourth Child A Boy In Texas
The J L Delaplains learned from son in law Bob Escamilla that the Escamillas of Fittstown have a new grandson, their fourth child and third son. Rev Escamilla, pastor in Austin, earned a masters from Trinity University on May 28 and teaches at his church. Another son in law Ray Stephens earned a PhD from Texas University on June 2. Lineola and Troy Escamilla assist with the family as they settle with the new baby and other children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Delaplains
Bob Escamilla
Fittstown
Escamillas
San Antonio
Tex
Ray Stepheens
Texas University
Austin
Troy
Lineola
Escamillos
Joint Birthdays Honored at Ada Dinner
Ab Stephens and Mrs. Math Underwood were surprised with a joint birthday dinner at the Stephens home in Rolf Sunday. Mrs. Underwood is Stephens sister. Guests from Ada Sulphur Muskogee Oklahoma City and McLoud attended including D L Stephens Jerry and Mike Underwood and many others. After lunch they went to the ball park for a softball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ab Stephens
Math Underwood
Stephens
Rolf
Underwood
Mr. Stephens
DL Stephens
Carl Stephens
Oklahoma City
Don Stephens
Freddie
Thurman
Stephen
Ada
Arthur Harber
Virgil Johnson
Curtis Lee
Roy Stephens
Shirley
Mary Lou
Fot Rolf
Mary-Ann Harber
Muskogee
Wesley Underwood
Gene
Bruce Mcfachen
R. A. Underwood
Jerry
Mike
Linda Underwood
McLoud
Karen Allen
Benny Shumard
Miss Mae Bentley Retires Honored By Willard Faculty
Miss Mae Bentley who is quitting teaching is feted at a Willard School faculty brunch and tea at Mrs Ledleet s home. The group presents a silver serving tray and a book of memories, acknowledging her long career teaching first graders. Friends and colleagues from Willard join in the farewell and earlier PTA and ACE members have also honored her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Bentley
Mat Bentley
Will, Nord School
Ledleet
Bentley
George Hui
PTA
Honorea
Association For Childhood Education, International Organization
Thegroug
Calvin McCord
Willard
Eugene Hagar
McCord
Indianapolia
Seghiter
Velma Lee
Grimes
Tenchergy
Bentleytram
Miller and McCurley Set August Wedding Date
Mr and Mrs Clarence W Miller announce the engagement of their daughter Billye Elaine Miller to Robert Morris McCurley son of Mr and Mrs Robert H McCurley Ada High School graduate and East Central State College student she Homecoming Queen he a student at East Central State College engaged to wed August 14 in the Kathryn Boswell Memorial Chapel on the East Central State College campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Billye
Elaine Miller
Robert Morris McCurley
Clarence W. Miller
Stonewall
Billye
Robert
Morris McCurley
Robert H. McCurley
South Highland
Miss Miller
Stonewall High School
East
Central State College
East Central State College
McCurley
Ada High School
Press
Jin
Kathryn Boswell
East-Central
State College
BYNG
Cynthie Ann “Brannon
Girls’ State
Oklahoma College For Women
Chickasha
Richardson ‘Buick Co
Girls State
Byng High School
Miss Brannon
Cecil Brannon
Hunnicut
Latta Club Plans Educational Tour Visit Ada News and Valley View
Latta Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Bob Mayberry’s home to discuss a forthcoming educational tour. President Mrs. Roy Kindrick led the group with devotional and singing. Miss Martha Mote shared storage space tips and folding linen hints while plans for visiting Ada Evening News and Valley View Hospital’s new wing were explored. no date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latta
Bob’ Mayberry
West Twenty-seventh
Roy Kinedrick
Wesley Brantley
Kindsick
Jesus
Martha Mote
Evening News
Valley View Hospital
Charles Floyd Jr
Kay and
Randy
Ray Kindrick
Mal Heimer Jr
Walter Smith
Wesley
Brantley
Lackeys Hold Reunion At Oklahoma Slate Bank Cabin
The Lackeys and relatives from far and near gathered for a large basket dinner Monday evening at the Oklahoma Slate Bank Cabin near Homer. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. James Lackey with four children, Mr. and Mrs. Hamp Holt with two children, and families from Ark and Ada. The gathering noted lively travel and seasonal warmth amid the chilly night as several members shared updates on teaching and travel projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B
Oklahoma
Slate Bank
Homer
James Lackey
Hamp Holt
Tioga
Cald
Louis
Lackey J
Shelia
L. Boa
Janelle
Fiest
Traver
Hominy
Bob Jength
Kimberly
Earl V
Shaffer
Ray-Peters Li D. E
Ada
All Church Event Plans Sunday Activities
The article notes an all-church gathering scheduled for Sunday at 5 pm, including a 5 acre ball game for men under 20 coached by a named leader. It mentions a basket dinner and a fishing village plan, with additional unclear details and numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chee Far
Mrs. Scott Celebrates Fifty Years as Roff Baptist Church Member
Mrs. Scott marks fifty years as a member of the Roff Baptist Church. Guests included her daughters Mrs. Felix Speara and Irobaugh, both of Adar, and their spouses attending the Sunday gathering to honor the long service and faithfulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Roff Baptist
Rene “B
Roff
Felix
Speara
Irobaugh
Adar
Aod
Eastern Star Grand Matron Visits Ada Chapters
OES Worthy Grand Matron Mrs Gene Jacobs visits Ada, Roff, and Stonewall chapters for an official visit. A covered dish dinner at Ada Masonic Hall precedes the session. Mrs Daisy Duncan receives a 50 year pin, with attendees from multiple chapters and towns including Wilburton, Pauls Valley, and Tulsa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Duncan
Roff
Stonewall J
Order of Eastern Star
Gene Jacobus
Seminole
Ada Masonic Hall
Louise Robertson
Ruth Alietag
Jacobs
Pia
West Eighteenth
Eastern
Star
Evelyn Hoff
Mazelie Davis
Ruth Washington
Ruby Ashley
Bob Ashley
Louise Wilson
Helen Robnett
Jean Tiogle
West Family Reunion Held at Wintersmith Park
The West family gathered at Wintersmith Park for their annual reunion. Attendees included Francis West and many relatives such as Carlyle Pepper, James West, Burl Logan, Lewis Johnson, Tom West, Roy West, Earl West and families, Carl Wilson and others. The afternoon featured visiting and a picnic lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Francis
Wintersmith Park
Carlyle Pepper
James West
Lynn
Burl. Logan
Lewis Johnson
Tom , West
Roy. West
Earl West
Carroll Wilson
Carl Wilson
Archie Huff
Joe Heinstand
Sherri
Lorene’ West
Elmer Allen
Charles’ Robert
J. T. West
Ruth ‘West
Virginia -Marie West
Robert West
Shirley
Roy ‘Wilson
Iyansbury
D Jimmy
Martha Smith
Vic Fie Marie Jones
David
Edith‘Phillips
Hazel West
Lonnie
C.D. Gee
Baptists Plan Revival in Oakman Weeklong Event
Free Will Baptist Church Oakman announces a weeklong revival starting Sunday led by Rev. Rome Stewart of Tecumseh as evangelist. Oakman church pastor Murr Wilson to begin revival Sunday nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free “Will Baptist
Oakman
Rome “Stewart
Free Will
Baptist” Church
Tecumseh
Murr
Wilson
Oakman Church
Mrs Lee honored with ladies in waiting shower at West home
A large group of Francis area matrons hosted a lady in waiting shower for Mrs Linda Lee on Saturday at the home of Mrs Edd West. Refreshments included Cokes doughnuts punch and coffee after gifts were opened. Many attendees listed by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Alma Stallworth
Florence Lee
Doris Arthur
Linda Lee
Vickie
Lucille Mann
Mary Caperton
Diane
Naley Holman
Cora Norris
Florence Harald
Pat Hooser
Wilma Bridges
Clara Summers
Bell- Coburn
H. Rigg
Minnie Beugh
Nickerson
Lillie Bryant
Vivian Marshall
Ruth Kellogg
Laveda’ West ‘and
Shirley
Rosalie Williamson
Laverne Scroggins
Don, Robinson
Helen
Canada
Curt Canada
Edith Phillips
Head
Annie Scroggins
Wanda Byers
Annie Lee
Lorene Harris
May. Harris
Ethel Baker
Pauline Harwood
Rebecca Chaddick
George Dale
Geneva Crews
Agnes Scroggins
Violet Rice
Priscilla West
Mary West
Brenda
Bob Lee
Melba Sue Copeland
Edd West
McElroys Visit Relatives In Tulsa And Arkansas
Mr and Mrs McElroy of Fittstown returned from a round of visiting relatives in Tulsa andArkansas. They were met by brother and sister in law in Cass Arkansas. They fished picnicked and прив spent time with W E Gilespie Clint Gilespie and sister Mrs Oscar goods and their families during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes
McElroy
Fittstown
Cass
Ark
C. H. McElroy
Russellville
Fulsar
W. E
Clint Gilespie
Oscar
Ralston Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary Open House
Mr and Mrs Tom L Ralston longtime Wapanucka residents were married May 26 and celebrated 50 years with an open house the following Sunday hosted by their son C J Ralston and four daughters. Guests included many relatives with 14 of 16 grandchildren in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Balaton
Tom L. Ralston
Wapanucka
Ralston
Wilson
Near
C. J. Ralston
Bow
Oscar Duke
Duncan
Alfred Johnson
Dallas
Tex
R. Schulze
Hurst
Richard Nuner Fittetown
Miss Clements II Weds Mr Herndon at Wapanucka Baptist Church
Miss Sue Clements of Wapanucka married Mr Lavais Herndon in a Friday ceremony June 1 at the First Baptist Church in Wapanucka. Rev Cecil Stubbs officiated. Linda Butler and Bob Butler served as attendants. A reception followed with hostesses Estell Pellots Zephra Haris Ernestine Cathey and Inez Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Clements
Wapanucka
Land
Lavais
Herndon
Cedar Grove Church Revival to Begin in Weeklong Series
The Cedar Grove Free Will Baptist Church will start a weeklong revival Sunday night led by evangelist Rev Earl Haskin. Pastor Paul Shivers of Stratford Church is also listed as evangelist, with services beginning at 7 o clock each evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Grove
Free Will Baptist’ Church
Pail Shivers
Stratford Church
Darectings
Earl Haskin
Smith Family Two-Day Reunion at Quartz Mountain Lodge
The annual Smith family reunion gathered June 3 at Quartz Mountain Lodge to celebrate the descendants of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Smith. Adults visited and fished, while children enjoyed Craterville Amusement Park. attendees included L. T. Smith Davis, Beulah Hathaway Rett, Bill Chancey family, C. L. Smith line, Bill Smith family, Sarah Smith and children, and many relatives from Ada Sayre Lubbock Pampa Lawton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. V. Smith
Quartz Mountain Lodge
Craterville Amousement Park
L. T. Smith
Davis
Beulah Hathaway
Rett
Bill Chancey
Loraco
Granada
Cola
Allen
Jim
David
Ruth Sudduth
C. L. Smith
Dwight
Jiggs
Bill Smith
Jan
Sarah Smith
Ricky
Carrie
Jean
Ada
Bailey Gallahar
Kathie
Francis
Becky
Gayle
Joe
Sayre
Roberts and Lowell to wed in Moore home vows
Miss Gwynnell Roberts and Rex Lowell plan to marry June 9 at 8 p.m. in the home of the bridegroom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Lowell, 365 North west First, Moore. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Lois Roberts Windsor and the late Farron Roberts. she is granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Roberts and Mrs. Oscar Jacks. A Perry home is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwynnell Roberts
Rex Lowell
C. L. Lowell
North
West First
Moore
Lois Roberts Windsor
Farron Roberts
Walter Roberts
Route 5
Ada
Oscar Jacks
Stratford
Perry
Snyders Grandson Graduates From Healdton High School
Mr and Mrs Jerald Stewart and sons Bryce and Brent Fittstown accompanied by sister Nancy McElroy visited Healdton for the high school graduation exercises. Their nephew J P McElroy and his wife were in the graduating class. Also attending were W E Snyder and family and Mr and Mrs John Snyder, all from Fittstown, as Skip Snyder’s grandfather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerald
Stewart
Bryce
Brent
Fittstown
Nancy McElroy
Healdton
Paul McElroy
J. P
Skip” McElroy
McElroys
W. E. Snyder
John Snyder
Skip
Snyders
Sanders Stop in Tupelo En Route to Boone North Carolina
Mrs Paul Sanders and her daughter arrived in Tupelo to stay with Rev and Mrs Adus Frederick. Dr Paul Sanders and their son joined them, moving from Abilene Texas toward Boone North Carolina where he will head Appalachian College math department. The family left Sunday with a moving van as his summer term began June 5. Also notes that periodic cicadas emerge every 17 years and will appear in 1962.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Sanders
Qdus
Frederick
Tupelo
Paul.Sanders
the Sanders
Abilene
Texas
Sanders
Teir
Boone
North Carolina
Appalachian College
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Mary Suzamme Freeman
Don Boatright
McLish
Ton
Wig
Cecil’ Smith
Genia Host
George Huff
Pauling ‘Rushing
Annagail
Stidham Louise Johnson
Ruth Minton
Jack Fowler
Mavis Quincy
Opal ‘Davis
Sara Lance
Mae Bently
Pat Younger
Ina Wilson
PTA Press- 3
McDonald
ACE
Miss
Latta Club
Lackeys
Ina
Mardl
Laura ‘ Brdun
Gertrude
Jackson
Wynnewood
Lillian Chaney
Wewoka
Velma Fisher
Coalgate
Sallie Bughey
Vitace Boevers
George Boevers
Broken Arrow
Wintersmith
Baptists
Mrs. Lee
Diamonds
Jewel 'Yi, Watcker
Wittmayer
We Elgin
Miss. Clements II
Mr. Herndon
Cedar Grove Church
Smith
Miss Roberts
Rex’ Lowell
Healdton High School
United States
East Central
Ada, Oklahoma
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