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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1955

Page

7

Boys Capture State Honors at 4 H Round-Up

A group of 28 youths 14 boys 14 girls returned Friday from the Oklahoma A and M campus with top state honors. Under supervision of Wendell Steward and Miss Waldene Kozel the Byng group traveled by school bus and earned numerous blue ribbon placements in demonstrations and contests including a top state award for improved pecan production.

Oklahoma A Wendell Steward Waldene Kozel Byng Don Mitchusson Frank Patton McLish High School Mike Lucas Gerald Barton Fitzhugh David Calvert Marion Jackson Carrel Bryant Frankie Lamirand George Gross Pickett Wayne Truitt Stonewall Dean Peavey Bryant Young Lamb Bill Corbin Michael Lucas Frankie Sullivan Nancy Elliott Robbie Young Sue Miller Dairy Foods Donna Sue Stevenson McLish Doris Young Linda Mitchusson Wanda Young Helen Young Kay McGalliard Vaness Evelyn Davidson la- Juan Kinsey MecLish High School

Oakman Sportsmen Club hosts junior members gathering

The Oakman Sportsmen's Club met at Mr. and Mrs. George Carter's home on June 2 with about 60 attendees. Guests helped prepare new bird cages while members introduced newcomers, watched two films, and heard talks from Virgil Williams, Cloyce Bond, and Knox Payne on game laws and quail programs.

Sportsmen’s Club George Carter Clarence Higdon Byng Gene Mounger Francis Mr. Womack Knox Payne McAlester State Game and Fish Department Oklahoma Oakman Club Ada Club

Mrs Dora Jones and Family Visit Stillwater

Mrs Dora Jones traveled to Stillwater last week with her children and sister’s family led by Mr Roy White and his wife and son.

Dora Jones Stillwater Roy White

Wynn Family Visits Vogt Household for Sunday Dinner

Mr and Mrs E M Wynn and their children joined Mr and Mrs Herman Vogt and their children for a Sunday dinner. In the afternoon the gathering continued with shared conversation and fellowship.

E. M. Wynn Herman Vogt

Homecoming for Jack Summers in Ada body and paint work

Jack Summers, formerly employed in Texas, returns home to his family and takes a job as a body and paint man with Sharp Motor Company in Ada.

Jack Summers Texas Sharp Motor Company Ada

Margaret Davidson Seeks Work in Dumas Texas

Margaret Davidson travels to Dumas Texas this week to visit relatives and seeks employment there until school resumes this fall.

Margaret Davidson Dumas Texas

Mrs J D Fulton Visits Lyons Kin Reunites With Sisters

Mrs J D Fulton of Lyons Kansas visits her sisters Mrs Allan Foxx and Mrs Carl Hobbs. She attended Sunday School during her stay. The note welcomes her back to the community.

J. D. Fulton Lyons, Kan Allan Foxx Carl Hobbs

Ada family enjoys supper visit from Lee Berryman kin

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lee and their son Calvin visited Mrs. Lee's parents Mr. and Mrs. Jess Berryman in Ada. Calvin has returned home from the hospital and is recovering.

Elmer Lee Calvin Ada

Hampton family works at Lightning Ridge cemetery

Mrs. C. H. Hampton and her daughters Mrs. Leota Vaughn and Mrs. Avanell Barnett with children visited Lightning Ridge cemetery and performed work there last Thursday.

C. H. Hampton Leota Vaughn Avanell Barnett Lightning Ridge

Ada Woman Visits Son and Family

Mrs Harve Bandy of Ada spent last Tuesday and Wednesday with her son and his wife Reverend and Mrs Scott Jones.

Harve Bandy Ada Scott Jones

Sunday visit from Homer neighbors and family

Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Hogue and Cathy called on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Sloan and their children in Homer.

Curtis Hogue Cathy Archie Sloan Homer

Doctor Claude Carter Returns Home to New Mexico

Dr Claude Carter comes back to his Ft Bayard home after a visit with his mother Mrs Sarah Carter and his brother and family Bill last week.

Claude Carter Ft. Bayard New Mexico Sarah Carter George Carter Bill

Linvall Lillard Back Home After Operation Recovery

Linvall Lillard has returned home and is improving after a hospital stay for several days following surgery. His sister Dorothy Lee of Oklahoma City is also recovering from an operation and is feeling better.

Linvall Lillard Dorothy Lee Oklahoma City

Miss Carol East Weds Bobby Hodge in Homer Area

Miss Carol East daughter of Mr and Mrs Lonnie East married Thursday June 2 to Bobby Hodge son of Mr and Mrs Hodge of the Homer community.

Carol East Lonnie East Bobby Hodge Mrs Hodge Homer

Elbert Veach Spends Weekend at Home in Blackwell

Elbert Veach, an employee in Blackwell, remained at home with his wife and children over the weekend.

Elbert Veach Blackwell

Nance Guests Include Two Sisters and Niece

Visitors of Mr and Mrs J M Nance were Mrs Ollie Cox and Miss Mary Boyd of Holdenville and their niece Miss Geraldine Boyd of Duncan.

J. M. Nance Nance Ollie Cox Mary Boyd Holdenville Geraldine Boyd Duncan

Mrs Deaton and Children Visit Ila Pevehouse

Mrs. Ruby Deaton and her three children Janice Ann Billy and Bobby visited Ila Pevehouse on Monday afternoon.

Ruby Deaton Janice Ann Billy Bobby Ila Pevehouse

Ainsworths Visit with Ruby Ainsworth and Talene

Mrs. Ruby Ainsworth and Pres Talene visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Ainsworth and Mildred and Hazel.

Ruby Ainsworth Prestalene J. P. Ainsworth Mildred Hazel

Welcome Newcomers Mr and Mrs Wynn and Son

The community extends a warm welcome to Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Wynn and their son as new residents joining the area.

W. M. Wynn

Mrs Ira Womack and Daughter Visit Altus Family

Mrs Ira Womack and her daughter Jon Ann visited Sunday with a daughter and her family Mr and Mrs Lyndell Smith of Altus.

Ira Womack Jon Ann Lyndell Smith Altus

Carter and Pendergrass Visitors Reported

Mr. and Mrs. George Carter visited last Tuesday night with Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pendergrass.

George Carter J. R. Pendergrass

Youth fellowship attendees listed at Ada church service

Attendees at the Free Will Baptist Church of Ada youth fellowship service Saturday night included Rev and Mrs Scott Jones Mrs Mary Lee Caton Sylvia Caton Connie Lancaster Roger Lancaster Bill Carter and Bill Pevehouse.

Free Will Baptist Church of Ada Scott Jones Mary Lee Caton Sylvia Caton Connie Lancaster Roger Lancaster Bill Carter Bill Pevehouse

Mrs Gussie Lillard Visits With Mrs Jess Berryman

Mrs Gussie Lillard visited last Friday with Mrs Jess Berryman, sharing conversation and hospitality during an afternoon call.

Gussie Lillard Jess Berryman

Delores Hampton In Ada Visit With Sister

Delores Jean Hampton spent last week in Ada visiting her sister. The trip included family time and local errands as she relaxed away from home.

Delores Jean Hampton Ada

Myers Dorsey and Duvall Visit From Byng on Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey Myers of Byng visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jess Duvall.

Dorsey Myers of Byng Jess Duvall

Cathy Hogue Celebrates Second Birthday

Cathy Hogue daughter of Rev and Mrs Curtis Hogue celebrated her second birthday on Monday June 6. Mrs Hogue baked a cake with two candies for Cathy and her happiness was shared by grandparents Rev and Mrs Scott Jones who attended and helped with the cake. Gifts came from Loretta Sloan Mrs Chuck Eubanks Grady Smith and Opal Williams.

Cathy Hogue Curtis Hogue

Weekend Guests of Mr and Mrs Roy White

Weekend guests included Cleta White of Shawnee the couple’s daughter, Mrs Irene Hall Mr White’s sister, and Mrs Toots Hodges of Mulhall.

Roy White Cleta White Shawnee Mr. White Irene Hall Toots Hodges Mulhall

Foxx Family Visit From Wichita Comes to Town

Mr and Mrs Luther Foxx and two children of Wichita Kansas visited last week with Luther Foxxs mother Mrs Nancy Foxx and his brother and family Mr and Mrs Allan Foxx in town.

Luther Foxx Wichita, Kan Nancy Foxx Allan Foxx

Local visitors call on Roboles residents in Texas

Dr. Garner and son of Roboles Texas recently visited Mr. and Mrs. Herman Vogt and their sons, sharing a friendly social call with the family.

Garner Roboles, Tex Herman Vogt

Minson Visits Sister and Family in Davis

C. C. Minson of Davis spent Sunday with his sister Mrs. Mary Lee Caton and her husband Jimmie Caton and their children.

C. C. Minson Davis Mary Lee Caton Jimmie Caton

Friends visit Pendergrasses host group from Homer and Byng

Weekend guests at Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pendergrass included Mr. and Mrs. Dude Golden and children of Homer Morgan Bolin of Byng and Herman Vogt Johnny Donald and Kenneth for the gathering.

J. R. Pendergrass Dude Golden Homer Morgan Bolin Byng Herman Vogt Johnny Donald Kenneth

Visitor Ira Womack Visits Homer Family Home

Ira Womack visited Sunday night with his daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Wilbert Scroggins and their children in Homer.

Ira Womack Wilbert Scroggins Homer

Mrs Noble Johnson Visits Crawford Family Ties Recalled

Mrs Noble Johnson and her California son visited her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Crawford along with brother Joe Crawford and other relatives. Mrs Johnson will be remembered as Dessie B Crawford.

Noble Johnson California Jim Crawford Joe Crawford Johnson Dessie B. Crawford

Isaacs Family Visit Spares Time With Kin

Mr and Mrs Billy Isaacs and children of New Mexico visited last week with his brother and family Mr and Mrs Sid Isaacs and children.

Billy Isaacs New Mexico Sid Isaacs

Ada couple visits with Angie Wright last Saturday

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Robertson of Ada visited last Saturday with Angie Wright, sharing time together and calling on friends in the area.

Bob Robertson Ada Angie Wright

Family relocations update and neighborhood moves

The Rubins and their children moved from the community to Ada last week. The M R Nickell family moved into the Rubins’ former home, and that house is now vacant.

Claridas Injured in May Memorial Day Car Crash

Mr and Mrs Arthur Clarida of Oakman were injured when their car crash near El Reno May 28 while returning from Memorial Day observances in Sarah Oklahoma. Also injured were Mr and Mrs C L Anderson. Park View Hospital in El Reno treated them. Mr Clarida was released June 5 and returned home with a broken arm. Mrs Clarida remains hospitalized with a broken wrist, a leg cut, broken ribs and bruises.

Arthur Clarida Oakman el Reno Sarah Okla C. L. Anderson Park View Hospital Fl Reno Clarida

Bratcher Family Dines with Carter Guests

Reverend Bill Bratcher kept his regular church schedule this Sunday with services in the morning and evening. He and his family were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs George Carter and their son Bill, sharing a family meal after services.

Bill Bratcher Bratchers George Carter Bill

Mr and Mrs Jim Roundtree Move With Family From Happyland

Mr and Mrs Jim Roundtree and children Richard Carolyn and Barbara Jane of Happyland were mentioned in a brief notice indicating a family relocation. The fragment notes their names and origin.

Jim Roundtree Richard, Carolyn Barbara Jane Happyland

Treasure Hunt and Wiener Roast by Union Hill Juniors

The Union Hill junior class hosted a treasure hunt and wiener roast at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Golden and Mike Monday night. Attendees included Judy Enloe Benny Jones Kenneth Little Helen Cochran Glenn Dale Jones Michael Golden Joveta and Sheila Jean Schreiber Bettie Cunningham Oma Enloe Mrs. Schreiber Lavona Jones Robert and Roxie Golden Rev. Frank Cunningham Larry Cunningham Jerry Bacon Don Newby Barbara Jones Kay Tilley and part of the intermediate class.

Robert Golden Mike Judy Enloe Benny Jones Kenneth Little Helen Cochran Glenn Dale Jones Michael Golden Joveta Sheila Jean Schreiber Bettie Cunningham Oma Enloe Schreiber Lavona Jones Robert Roxie Golden Frank Cunningham Larry Cunningham Jerry Bacon Don Newby Barbara Jones Kay Tilley

Union Hill Baptist Church Attendance and Visitor Notes

Union Hill Baptist Church attendance reached forty six with all teachers and officers present. Mr and Mrs J D Underhill returned from vacation. Visitors included Mrs L W Schreiber Joveta Sheila Jean and Jerry Bacon of Denison Texas. The program Sunday night was sponsored by Brenda Southerland with participants Judy Enloe Roberta Simpkins Rev Frank Cunningham Jerry Bacon Helen Cochran and Yvonne Little. The junior and primary sang a song and the adult quartet N L Garrett Jim Kirkes Emma Cassady Bettie Cunningham with Barbara Jones accompanied delivered special music. Judy Enloe will sponsor next Sunday night program.

Union Hill Baptist Church J. D. Underhill L. W. Schreiber Joveta Sheila Jean Jerry Bacon Denison Tex Brenda Southerland Judy Enloe Roberta Simpkins Frank Cunningham Helen Cochran Yvonne Little N. L. Garrett Jim Kirkes Emma Cassady Bettie Cunningham Barbara Jones

Moss Family Visits In Texas Locale

The in law and children of Lub bock Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Moss of Lamesa Texas visited Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Rose Saturday.

Ter-In-Law and Children of Lubbock, Texas Elbert Moss Lamesa, Texas W. C. Rose

Vano Alumni Banquet Attendees Named

The Vano alumni banquet drew attendees including Mr and Mrs Robert Golden Mr and Mrs John Sweeney and Mr and Mrs Bud Jones from the local community.

Vano Robert Golden John Sweeney Bud Jones

Bud Jones Visit With Haines Sweeney Obsh

Mr and Mrs Bud Jones visited Mr and Mrs Pete Haines and Mr and Mrs John Sweeney last Thursday.

Bud Jones Pete Haines John Sweeney

Moss and Barker Families Gather for Buffalo Springs Reunion

About 68 relatives met at Buffalo Springs near Sulphur Sunday for a Moss and Barker family reunion. Several cousins met after 18 years, with many attending from Dallas Lamesa Ardmore Ada Sasakwa and Sasakwa. A picnic lunch followed the gathering.

Buffalo Springs Moss Barker James Lee Moss Pamela Dallas Texas Fred Barker Bob Tilley Kay W. C. Rose Elbert Moss Lamesa Joe Turner Sarah Earnest E. E. Agee Perry Moss Aubrey Young Estel Simpkins Earl Rose Troy Moss Littlefield Dutch Rushing Ardmore Gertrude Earnest Ada Edd Earnest Sasakwa Gregg Cook Medina Green Joe Fred Barker Cecil Moon Lavona Jones Karl Tilley Matt Earnest Dormeda Ryan Grover Barker Billy Don

Walker Family Visit Noted In Wichita Tuesday

Mr and Mrs Aubrey Walker and family of Wichita Kansas visited Mr and Mrs W C Rose Tuesday.

Aubrey Walker Wichita, Kansas W. C. Rose

Bramletts Visit Binions Over Weekend in Tulsa

Mr and Mrs Bill Bramlett and David and Linda Bramlett of Tulsa visited Mr and Mrs Dink Binion over the weekend in a family gathering that highlighted local ties and weekend hospitality.

Bill Bramlett David and Linda Tulsa Dink Binion

Correction: Jimmy Cummings Injured in Oil Field Accident

Correction states Jimmy Cummings suffered a fractured leg in an oil field accident. He is Mary Nell's husband and is reported to be recovering well, moving about on crutches.

Jimmy Cummings Mary Nell Jimmy

Mrs. Jess Little and Yvonne Visit Konawa Sunday

Mrs. Jess Little joined by Yvonne and Mrs. Albert Little toured Konawa on Sunday sightseeing together, reporting a pleasant day out.

Jess Little Yvonne Albert Little Konawa

Weekend Visit From Kansas And Pontotoc Families

Mr and Mrs J T Karr of Wichita Kansas and Mr and Mrs A J Peters and family of Pontotoc visited Mr and Mrs W C Karr over the weekend.

J. T. Karr Wichita, Kansas A. J. Peters Pontotoc W. C. Karr

Vacation Notice for Rev Frank Cunningham and Bettie

Rev Frank Cunningham and Bettie will be away on vacation next week for a full week. They will be out of town during that period.

Frank Cunningham Bettie

Visitation at Bland Home Draws Local Guests

Mrs Iva Lois Calvert Jim my Dale and Miss Velda Faye Tucker visited Mr and Mrs Dan Bland this past week. Other visitors were Mr and Mrs John Foster Gertie and David of Holdenville.

Iva Lois Calvert Jimmy Dale Velda Faye Tucker Dan Bland John Foster Gertie and David Holdenville

Littlefield Families Gather for Sunday Visits

Mr and Mrs Estel Simpkins of Littlefield Texas and Mr and Mrs Troy Moss of Littlefield visited Mr and Mrs Odis Webb. T E Jones of Konawa visited Mr and Mrs F O Jones and family Sunday.

Estel Simpkins Littlefield Texas Troy Moss Odis Webb T. E. Jones Konawa Mrs. F. O. Jones Family

Yvonne Little and Kenneth Little Visit Jones Family

Yvonne Little and Kenneth Little visited Barbara Benny and Glenn Jones on Monday, sharing time with the Jones family in an informal gathering.

Yvonne Little Kenneth Little Barbara, Benny Glenn Jones

Local families visit Sweeney household for gathering

Mr and Mrs George Simpkins with family and Mr and Mrs Otis Webb and Bud Jones visited Mr and Mrs John Sweeney and family in a friendly social gathering.

George Simpkins Otis Webb Bud Jones John Sweeney

Simpkins Visit From Littlefield Texas This Friday

Mr and Mrs Estel Simpkins of Littlefield Texas visited Mr and Mrs Albert Simpkins Friday.

Estel Simpkins Littlefield, Texas Albert Simpkins

Savanna visitors call on Cochran couple

Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Williard and Mrs. Hale of Savanna visited Mr. and Mrs. George Cochran last week, sharing time and conversation at their home.

Wesley Williard Hale Savanna George Cochran

Shawnee and Latta visitors greet Lonnie Cassady home

Robert Simpkins of Shawnee and Bud Scates of Inez with Colline Cassady and Inez Cassady of Latta visited Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Cassady on Monday.

Robert Simpkins Shawnee Bud Scates Inez Colline Cassady Latta Mrs Lonnie Cassady

Cassady Family Visitors Share Sunday Visit

Mr and Mrs Paul Cassady Paula Sue and Vickie Mrs Claudie Faulkenberry and John ny of Silver Bell Arizona Mr and Mrs Albert Cassady and Mrs Bertha Mae and baby of Fittstown were visitors of Mr and Mrs Lonnie Cassady Sunday.

Paul Cassady Paula Sue Vickie Claudie Faulkenberry Johnny Silver Bell Arizona Albert Cassady Bertha Mae Baby Fittstown Lonnie Cassady

Visiters Gather for Simpkins Family Gathering

Those visiting Mr. and Mrs. Albert Simpkins Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. George Simpkins of Savannah and Durant, Mrs. Otis Webb, Alma Sweeney, Norma Faye and Keith, Jerry Northcutt and Montie Simpkins, Kent Simpkins and twin girls.

Albert Simpkins George Simpkins Savannah George Edward Durant Otis Webb Alma Sweeney Norma Faye Keith Jerry Northcutt Montie Simpkins Kent Simpkins

Waldbys Visit Old Neighbor in Sweeney Texas

Mr and Mrs J R Waldby of Sweeney Texas visited Mr and Mrs N L Garrett and Myra Nell on Wednesday. Waldby is a former resident of the community and a brother of Mrs Garrett.

J. R. Waldby Sweeney Texas N. L. Garrett Myra Nell Mr. Waldby Garrett

Church Welcomes Visitors on Sunday Night

Mildred Nickell visited Monday with Mrs. Lucian Ray. Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Nance took a business trip to Dallas last week.

Mildred Nickell Lucian Ray J. N. Nance Dallas Texas

Yvonne Little Visits Cummings and Lea Wednesday

Yvonne Little visited Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Cummings, Patti Lea, and Jimmy on Wednesday, sharing time at a local gathering.

Yvonne Little Jimmy Cummings Patti Lea Jimmy Don

Ada skating party gathers local families for night outing

Donald and Joann Shumard of Hobbs New Mexico along with Kenneth and Yvonne Little Don and Ronnie Newby and Barbara Benny and Glenn Jones joined a skating event in Ada on Thursday night.

Donald Joann Shumard Hobbs New Mexico Kenneth Yvonne Little Don Ronnie Newby Barbara Benny Glenn Jones Ada

Blands Visit Tucker Families Across Weekends

Mr and Mrs Dan Bland Barbara and Brenda visited Mr and Mrs Jack Tucker of Atwood Saturday. They visited Mr and Mrs A E Tucker of Allen Sunday.

Dan Bland Barbara Brenda Jack Tucker Atwood A. E. Tucker Allen

Rev Roy Buckelew to Lead Services at Union Hill

Rev Roy Buckelew will conduct the morning and evening services at Union Hill Baptist Church next Sunday. He is scheduled to preach at both sessions, delivering a message to the congregation. This church event invites attendees from the community to worship.

Roy Buckelew Union Hill Baptist Church

Mayfield Visits Houghs and Nix Family

Mrs Jennie Mayfield of Ada spent a week with sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs W E Hough. They attended Pleasant Hill Methodist Church and visited niece Mrs Melvin Nix and family Joan and Janet. Sam Adams, ill recently, is improved and out downtown Monday.

Jennie. Mayfield Ada W. E. Hough Houghs Pleasant Hill Methodist Church Melvin Nix Joan Janet

Visitors of Mrs. Lowman and McKeel Called on

Recent visitors to Mrs. Della Lowman and Mrs. Fred McKeel included Margaret and the McKeels son and daughter in law from Plains Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Priest and Judy joined in the Plains party and traveled with Mr. and Mrs. McKeel as far as Oklahoma City before returning home.

Della Lowman Fred McKeel Margaret Bill Priest Judy Plains Kansas

Whisenhunt Couple Visits Family in Denver City Texas

Mr and Mrs Bob Whisenhunt of Denver City Texas spent last weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs R D Williams The Whisenhunts have been transferred by Shell and Company at Odessa to Denver City Texas.

Bob Whisenhunt Denver City Texas R. D. Williams Shell and Company Odessa

Harrells of Sunray Visit Stonewall This Week

Mr and Mrs A E Harrell of Sunray Texas spent Wednesday and Thursday in Stonewall visiting. The visit marked a brief family trip with no further events noted.

A. E. Harrell Sunray, Texas Stonewall

Cemetery Fund Underway in Stonewall Cemetery

Work began Monday in Stonewall Cemetery under a special committee. Contributors may send funds to secretary-treasurer Mrs. Everett Shaw or committee members from local churches. All funds will aid cleaning and fixing up the cemetery.

Stonewall Cemetery Everett Shaw Ted Schribner First Baptist Church John H. McKay Methodist Church Maggie Sawyers Mary Keithley Nazarene Church Shaw

Local families share a Thursday visit in town

Rev. and Mrs. Mirl Wilson and their children visited Thursday evening with Francis Dame and Mr. and Mrs. Andy Dame, and they were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Evans.

Mirl Wilson Francis Andy Dame G. W. Evans

Crowell Couple Visit Pontotoc Last Monday

Mr and Mrs C F Crowell were seen in Pontotoc last Monday during a brief trip. The outing appears to have been routine with no notable events reported.

C. F. Crowell Pontotoc

Latta Returns to McKinney After Felkins Funeral

Mrs. J A Latta arrives in McKinney Texas to attend the funeral of Noah Felkins and is identified as sister of Mrs Rosa Felkins.

J. A. Latta McKinney, Texas Rosa Felkins Noah Felkins

Mrs Pace Returns Home After Recuperation Visit

Mrs J R Pace returns home after spending several weeks with Mr and Mrs C F Crowell while recovering from illness, ending her stay and resuming normal routine.

Durbin Family Visit Extends to Wichita Kansas

Mrs J W Durbin and relatives from Lindsay including Mrs Wayne Truitt Mrs Everett Shaw and Mary Sue plus Dixie Truitt spent several days this week visiting a sister and daughter Mrs David Thomas and Mr Thomas in Wichita Kansas.

J. W. Durbin Don and Harrison Lindsay Wayne Truitt Everett Shaw Mary Sue Dixie Truitt David Thomas Thomas Wichita Kansas

Burns Family Gatherings Report Weekend Visits

Dr. S. L. Burns hosted his brother Dr. Charles S. Burns of Bokosha and sister Mrs. Jennie Ising of Ft. Smith Arkansas and California on Saturday. Dr. S. L. Burns showed marked improvement that day.

S. L. Burns Charles S. Burns Bokosha Jennie Ising Ft. Smith Ark California

Pvt Clarence Bond Visits Relatives in North Carolina

Pvt Clarence Bond from Ft. Bragg in North Carolina is visiting relatives and friends. his father resides in Arizona.

Pvt Clarence Bond Ft. Bragg North Carolina Arizona

Mrs Nell Shaw Plans Cellar Run If Tornado Alert Hits

Mrs Nell Shaw warned on Saturday night she would race to the cellar if a tornado alert becomes real. She said she would be ready for the run and expected others to follow.

Goss Family Return From Hospital Brightens Town

Lloyd Goss came home Friday and is much better. Opal Harper helped in the Goss Store Saturday, assisting with local business.

Lloyd Goss Opal Harper Goss

Dayton pair visits Purcell relatives before hunting trip

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dennis and their children of Dayton Ohio spent several days with his sister Mrs. Haskell Blackwell and daughters then traveled to Purcell to visit more relatives. Mr. Dennis said he returned home to go coon hunting and to retrieve his hounds that remained there.

Albert Dennis Dayton Ohio Haskell Blackwell Purcell Dennis

Powers Visit as Army Discharge Celebrated at Latta

Mr and Mrs John Powers visit Mrs Nellie Blackwell and join her family from Latta including Thelma Thomas Luther Thompson Janell Haskell Blackwell and others. Powers has just received his Army discharge. The group dines at Latta Monday evening with Mr Janell as host.

John Powers Nellie Blackwell Powers

California Stonewallites reach readers with ADA Weekly News

Thank you to Stonewallites in California for subscriptions to the ADA WEEKLY NEWS received at the news office. Readers are invited to send updates from the Garretts Sallees Jollys Thompsons and Coburns for inclusion.

California ADA Weekly Garretts Sallees Jollys Thompsons Coburns

Simonds Arrive From Albuquerque for Family Visit

Mr and Mrs Ike Simonds arrived Friday from Albuquerque New Mexico to visit her mother Mrs John McKay and Bill Bassett and sister Mrs Marcus Carter and other relatives. Mr Simonds will go to Texas for his three weeks training. He is in the Army reserves.

Ike Simonds Albuquerque New Mexico John McKay Bill Bassett Marcus Carter Simonds Texas

Boy Scouts Complete Second Class at Friday Meeting

The Second Class were Bill Bassett and Charles Butler. The horse back camping trip included James Harper Dixon Lowther Bill Montgomery Roger Body Charles Butler and Bill Bassett led by Bill Hunt. They camped first at Byrd's Mill then at Double Lakes returning Monday around 3 15 PM. The group reports a very enjoyable and successful trip with light humor about the Scoutmaster liking coffee in bed.

Bill Bassett Charles Butler James Harper Dixon Lowther Bill Montgomery Roger Body Charlies Butler Bill Hunt Byrd’s Mill Double Lakes Bill

Wedding Guests From Stonewall Attend Davis Riley Nuptials

Among those from Stonewall at tending the wedding of Miss Mattie Davis and Rev. Duane Riley at Newcastle Friday evening were local families and friends.

Stonewall Mattie Davis Duane Riley Newcastle

Riley and Winton Families Named in Social Items

Mr and Mrs Charley Riley join Jim and Bill with Mr and Mrs Wiley Winton and Joe Lee Winton in a social notices crowding the page.

Charley Riley Jim and Bill Wiley Winton Joe Lee Winton

Elliott Family Visits Stonewall For Friday business

Mr and Mrs W C Elliott and Billy of Atoka visited relatives and transacted business in Stonewall Friday confirming social ties and local dealings amid regional travel.

W. C. Elliott Billy of Atoka Stonewall

Early Resident Marvin Burris Recovers From Surgery

Marvin Burris of Oklahoma City an early day Stonewall resident had surgery last week and is recovering well and expected to return home soon. He is the brother of Mrs. W. W. Woolley and Mrs. John McKoy.

Marvin Burris Oklahoma City Stonewall Mr. Burris W. W. Woolley John McKoy

Landrith Family Visit to Drennon Grandmother

Mr. and Mrs. John Landrith and their children from near Muskogee visit Mrs. Anna Drennon and her daughter Rose at the Drennon home, spending time with the grandmother.

John Landrith Muskogee Anna Drennon Drennon Home Rose

New Pastor Ronnie Ritchie Moves to Lead Two Churches

Rev. and Mrs. Ronnie Ritchie arrive from Tulsa to lead Stonewall and Tupelo Methodist Churches. He previously served at St. Pauls Methodist Church Tulsa as assistant pastor and youth director. A Monday reception in the church annex welcomed the couple and a traditional pounding was given.

Ronnie Ritchie Tulsa Rev. Ritchie Stonewall and Tupelo Methodist Churches St. Paul’s Methodist Church

Mrs Gray and Mrs Singleton Return from Kansas City Visit

Mrs Birdie Gray and Mrs Ruby Singleton traveled to Kansas City due to the illness of Gray's mother. The elderly relative suffers from arthritis and cannot live alone. They returned home Saturday night.

Birdie Gray Kansas City Ruby Singleton

Graham kin visit uncle in Texas in named relations

Mr. and Mrs. Reagan King and Elizabeth of Graham Texas visited her uncle Lute Weems and Mrs. Weems. Mrs. King is a cousin of Mrs. Dick Truitt and Cole Underhil.

Reagan King Elizabeth Graham, Texas Lute Weems Weems Mrs. King Dick Truitt Cole Underhil

Family visit to Rev C D McKoy in Pruitt City

Mr and Mrs George McKoy Mrs George Ann Amato and daughter Jo Angela drove to Pruitt City Saturday to visit their son and family Rev and Mrs C D McKoy Pat and George The C D McKoys are pleased with their charge at the Methodist Church there.

George McKoy George Ann Amato Jo Angela Pruitt City C. D. McKoy Pat George C. D. McKoys

Ganus and Beckruns Visited in Coweta

Mr and Mrs Howard Ganus visited in Coweta with Mr and Mrs Nolan Beckrun during a friendly gathering at a local home.

Howard Ganus Coweta Nolan Beckrun

Morrisons Seek Davis House Amid Moves and Careers

Mr and Mrs Clint Morrison are house hunting in Davis, with their son working for Continental Oil Co and commuting daily. Mrs Morrison plans to teach in Davis schools next year, having taught at Stonewall for about six years, and they will relocate once a house is found.

Clint Morrison Davis Morrison Continental Oil Company Morrisons Stonewall

Mrs Burnett Takes Mother to Doctor in Oklahoma City

Mrs C L Burnett traveled to Oklahoma City last week driving her mother Mrs Sam Boatright of Stratford to a local doctor for a visit.

C. L. Burnett Oklahoma City Sam Boatright Stratford

Deputy Sheriff Aids Motorist After Tire Ruin on County Road

Two men damaged a tire on a county road and were aided back to Ada by a good Samaritan identified as Mr. Kroth who assisted during the incident.

Samaritan Ada Mr. Kroth

Bible School Opens at First Baptist Church

Ninety four students enrolled Friday as Bible School began at the First Baptist Church. Principal is Mrs. Harve Davis with a teaching staff of nineteen including Mrs. Alfred Baylis Mrs. Emily Hisan Mrs. Myrtle Truitt Mrs. W. E. Winton and others assisting in four departments.

Bible School First Baptist Church Harve Davis Alfred Baylis Emily Hisan Myrtle Truitt W. E. Winton Ted Scribner Charley Davis Cecil Bullard Lee Nance Lee Miller D. Z. Crow Ray Miller Bernard Glover I. P. Willingham McNinch Nothaf Charlene Pickens

Soldier Joe Lee Winton Receives Home Leave

Cpl. Joe Lee Winton returns home for 26 days from Ft. Sill after about 21 months of duty. He will report to Ft. Bliss, Texas, for the remainder of his service.

Cpl Joe Lee Winton Ft. Sill Ft. Bliss Texas

Parsonage Papering Aids From Methodist Ladies

The ladies of the Methodist church assisted in papering the parsonage last week. Mrs. P. G. Body is thanked for supplying the paper and several women including Mrs. F. L. Gibson Mrs. M. L. Jameson Mrs. Ora Morris and Mrs. W. W. Woolley helped prepare the home for the new pastor Rev. Ronald Ritchie and his family.

The Methodist Church P. G. Body F. L. Gibson M. L. Jameson Ora Morris W. W. Woolley Ronald Ritchie

Ike Rudd and Everett Shaw Ranch Work in Town

Ike Rudd a California cowboy trains with Everett Shaw in town all week practicing roping for upcoming rodeos setting the stage for his competitive return to the circuit.

Ike Rudd California Everett Shaw

Scout Leaders Meet Local Officials Last Friday

D. D. Duke and Homer Butler met with the district Scout leaders here last Friday night to discuss ongoing activities and community involvement.

D. D. Duke Homer Butler

Mr and Mrs Duke Vacate in Ozarks and Kansas City Ball Game

Mr and Mrs D D Duke vacationed last week in the Ozarks. They also saw a ball game in Kansas City.

D. D. Duke Ozarks Kansas City

Teachers Leaving Mr and Mrs Vernon Younts Jr

Mr and Mrs Vernon Younts Jr announce their departure from teaching positions. The notice lists retirement from the local school district and thanks colleagues for years of service.

Vernon Younts Jr

Teachers Accept Posts In Eufaula For Next Year

They have accepted positions in Eufaula for the coming year. Mr. Younts will teach shop and Mrs. Younts will instruct speech and glee club activities.

Eufaula Younts

Duke Family Hosts Guests From Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs D D Duke entertained their daughter Mrs Troy Gibson and Mr Gibson with Cynthia of Oklahoma City last weekend The Gibsons also visited his parents Mr and Mrs C L Gibson while here.

D. D. Duke Troy Gibson Gibson Cynthia Oklahoma City Gibsons C. L. Gibson

Brooks Family Called to Lindsay for Brother's Sudden Death

Mr and Mrs Bud Brooks and family were summoned to Lindsay after the sudden death of Sonny Brooks. Funeral services were held in Nacoma Texas.

Bud Brooks Lindsay Sonny Brooks Nacoma, Texas

Bullards Visit Morris Family Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Cecil Bullard and Jimmy drove to Morris Sunday afternoon and spent the night with their son and family Mr and Mrs Gerald Bullard and sons.

Cecil Bullard Jimmy Morris Mrs Gerald Bullard and

Woolleys Visit in Oklahoma City Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs W W Woolley visited in Oklahoma City Sunday afternoon.

W. W. Woolley Oklahoma City

Wallises Visit Relatives Across States This Weekend

Mr and Mrs Harry Wallis and daughters from New Mexico spent the weekend with Myrtle Morris and Hoyt s mother. They left Monday for a visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Wallis in Cleveland Ohio.

Harry Wallis New Mexico Myrtle Morris Hoyt Wallises Fred Wallis Cleveland Ohio

Clarence Underwood Survives Light Stroke Visits Saturday

Clarence Underwood suffered a light stroke recently yet joined in town Saturday afternoon indicating a brief recovery phase and public appearance.

Clarence Underwood

Alumni Banquet Plans Sought by Stonewall High School

Stonewall High School alumni and former teachers are invited to share ideas for a homecoming or alumni banquet. Send suggestions to Mrs. George Ann Amato to help organize the event.

Stonewall High School George Ann Amato

Mrs Ella Sawyers and Maude Smith Visit Ada Relative

Mrs Ella Sawyers and Miss Maude Smith are visiting their cousin Mrs Gary Kitchens in Ada for a few days this week.

Ella Sawyers Miss Maude Smith Mrs Gary Kitchens Ada

Gaar Corner by Mrs Dale Melton

Mr and Mrs Amos Roberts and children of Adam visited Mr and Mrs D N Pennington and Har rell Gene Monday.

Amos Roberts Adam D. N. Pennington Harrell Gene

Cheryl Melton Enrolls in Stratford Bible School

Cheryl Melton begins two weeks of Bible School at the Baptist Church in Stratford, attending sessions focused on Bible study and fellowship with local youth.

Cheryl Melton the Baptist Church Stratford

Memorial Day Visit Ties Families Across Cities

Mr. and Mrs. Lester Elmore of Stratford and Miss Johnnie Sue Melton of Lexington spent Memorial Day with Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Pennington and family.

Lester Elmore Stratford Johnnie Sue Melton Lexington Alfred Pennington

Dolly Frishsette Visits Nelsons in Denver Colorado

Mrs Dolly Frishsette of Denver Colorado visited Mr and Mrs Charlie Nelson and Violet on Monday in a brief social note noting a visiting party and local hospitality.

Dolly Frishsette Denver, Colorado Charlie Nelson Violet Monday

Stratford Couples Attend Ada Baseball Game

Baseball fans Dixie Elmore and Kathleen Forrester of Stratford spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs. They attended the Ada baseball game Sunday afternoon.

Dixie Elmore Kathleen Forrester Stratford Alfred Pennington Ada

Norman couple visit mother and friend during trip

Mr and Mrs Nolan Pass of Norman visit Mrs Cressie McKinney, the mother of his wife, and Jerry during a short visit.

Mrs. Nolan Pass Norman Cressie McKinney Jerry

Eunice Couple Visits Mrs McKinney and Jerry Sunday Night

Mr and Mrs Richard Brown of Eunice New Mexico visited Mrs Cressie McKinney and Jerry Sunday night. Mrs Brown is the daughter of the late Henry Mc Kinney.

Richard Brown Eunice New Mexico Cressie McKinney Jerry Mrs. Brown Henry McKinney

Local Family Supper Shared Friday Night

Mrs Cressie McKinney hosted a Friday night supper with her daughter Mrs Dorothy Gray and Gray's family. The gathering included Jerry and other relatives at the home.

Cressie McKinney Jerry Mrs Dorothy Gray

Violet Nelson Visits Aunt in Pauls Valley

Mrs. Violet Nelson met her aunt Mrs. John Smith of Dallas Texas in Pauls Valley on Tuesday. Mrs. John Smith is staying for a few days visit.

Violet Nelson John Smith Dallas Texas Pauls Valley

Lind residents visit Cameron family amid illness

Mrs. Dale Melton along with Cheryl and Claud Horsley visited Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cameron and their son Claude Lee in Lind on Tuesday. The Cameroons and Claude Lee are on the sick list but showing improvement.

Dale Melton Cheryl Claud Horsley Lindsay Paul Cameron Claude Lee

Marriages Record From Oklahoma Listings

William C Knight and Frankie Thompson wed linking Fort Sill and Ada. J B Arbuckle and Jewell Holder pair from Seminole. Dean Miller of Dallas marries Marian Eileen Turner of Harden City in a compact civil notice.

William C. Knight Fort Sill Frankie Thompson Ada J. B. Arbuckle Seminole Jewell Holder Dean Miller Dallas Texas Marian Eileen Turner Harden City

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