Campers and Families Flock to Lake Texoma Over Weekend
Donneta Norton reports a busy weekend as Mr. and Mrs. Lowery Allen and families join Mr. and Mrs. Ray Farmer and others for camping and fishing at Lake Texoma. Many relatives and neighbors from Homer, Okla., Oklahoma City, and surrounding towns visited, shared meals, and attended church and Bible school activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donneta Norton
Lowery Allen
Ray Farmer
Richad Norton
Lake Texoma
Lowery Allens
Ray
Dustin Norton
Floyd McNeill
Bart
Richard Norton
Connie Beam
Eva Norton
Cecil Hallum
Cecil Jr
Cathy
Lake Eufaula
Hallums
Orban Dew
Lake Texomar
Mrs. Dew
Around The County Churches Visit Families In Oklahoma and Arizona
Frequent visitors from Phoenix Oklahoma City and California gather at homes and church events in Center, Sulphur, and Surrounding areas. Notable attendees include Elia Sawyers Mullins Gray Reed and Gray families plus ministers and local residents. Homecoming planned for next June as community shares meals and stories.
Allen Family Attends Hubert Minton Funeral near Ade
Mrs. Pearl Gault hosted her sister Mrs. Lee Minton and Mr. Minton in Lytle Texas. They attended the funeral for Hubert Minton who died Monday at his home near Ade. Burial followed at Allen Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Gault
Lee ‘Minton
Lytle
Tex
Ada Area Births and Visits Report Highlights
Mr and Mrs Butch Cagle Laurel Md are parents of son Troy Donoven born May 27. Cagle serves in the U S Army formerly of Coalgate Ok Darlene Midkiff Tupelo Miss is maternal grandmother. Mary Ann and Sandy Thomas daughters of Dr and Mrs James Thomas are in Ada for the summer with Mary Ann studying at OU and Sandy at college. Mrs Don Courts and children Laura Kathy Edmond Ok are visiting her parents Dr and Mrs I J Haugen. Mrs Carver Harris and daughters Alice Martha Jatt are spending summer in Minnesota. Mrs Don Williams and daughters Laura Donna visited in Sherman Tex. Mrs Bill Mote and daughter Melinda Amarillo Tex visiting Perry J L Northcutt family. Mrs Mary Alice Leach Chapman gone to Athens to join husband serving in Greece Army later returning to Dallas school system where counselor Mrs Chapman’s son NM will join Ada tour of duty. Mrs Mary Hutchinson and Asa Hutchinson family also mentioned. Tracy received letter from Rep Carl Albert congratulating him on Outstanding Greek at East Central State College. Mr and Mrs Stan Spencer announce birth of daughter Karleene Rene June 3. maternal Harold Cums ford and paternal Jerry Spencer grandparents. Car stolen from hospital lot recovered. vandals took items. E D Hendrix patient at Valley View Hospital. daughter Vivian Bynum and grandson Mack Tishomingo in Ada. W J Henning Port Arthur Tex attended funeral of nephew David Inman. Sharon Castleberry surgery patient at Valley View Hospital. Tom Stubblefield and daughter Julia living in Ada summer. she is former Barbara Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butch Cagle
Laurel, Md
Troy Donoven
Cagle
U.S. Army
Coalgate
Darlene Midkiff
Tupelo
E. L. Midkiff
Mary Alice Leach Chapman
Athens
Greece
Dallas
Byron M. Hill
Chapman
N.M
Ada
Mary Hutchinson
Asa Hutchinson
Stan Spencer
Karleene Rene
Harold Cumsford
Jerry Spencer
Parish Chapel Social Roundup Shuffles Through Ada Area
Mrs. Vermeice Dryden spent Thursday evening with Mrs. Mamie Tucker. Numerous visits and weekend trips connect the Dryden, Law, Miller, Nessel, and Pennington households across Ada and nearby towns, with travel to Center, Sulphur, Duncan, and Lake Texoma venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Isaacs
Vermeice Dryden
Mamie Tucker
Ray Magar
J Center
Frank Dryden
Garretts Visit Rat Garrett Monday
Center notice reports Mr and Mrs Garrett Beller visiting Rat Garrett on Monday. Limited readable text shows a social or courtesy visit between individuals with possible family ties, but missing full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae Garrett
Mrs
Garrett Beller
Garrett
Surprise Birthday Party For Burris Family
Mrs Mayelle Burris hosted a Sunday birthday gathering at Melvin Burris home for her children Ronald and Kay Johnson while relatives and friends attended. Ronald aged 16 on June 7 and Kay aged 13 on June 5 were among a list of attendees including Richard Ellis Lynn Ross Linda Ross Doris McArisland and several Burris family members. Refreshments featured birthday cake ice cream chips and punch for guests and honorees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burris
Mayelle Burris
Ronald
Kay
Melvin Burris
Ronald Burris
Kay Johnson
Richard Ellis
Lynn Ross
Linda Ross
Doris McaArisland
Mary Burris
Hoyt Burris
Neal Burris
Don Lombard
George Allen
Frank Frazier
Anita Sweat Celebrates Third Birthday in Lawton
Anita Kay Sweat, daughter of Mr and Mrs Donnie Sweat, marked her third birthday on June 3 with a china doll cake featuring a lacey iced skirt. Grandmother Mrs Knox Lee Sweat and many relatives including Donna Maude Harbin Lula Bugh Don Sweat Burl Canada Charlotte Shirley Charles Cara Lynn Ingram and Mark Cooper joined the celebration in Lawton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Sweat
Anita Kay Sweat
Donnie Sweat
Knox Lee Sweat
Lula
Jewel McMeans
Anita Kay
Donna
Maude
Harbin
Bugh Don Sweat
Burl Canada
Charlotte
Shirley
Charles
Cara Lynn Ingram
Mark i Cooper
Lawton
Stonewall Day Celebrations and Community News
About 200 attended Stonewall Sunday homecoming with 93 year old Mrs. Ella Sawyers as the oldest. Odus Jennings elected president for the year, Mrs. Anna Young reappointed secretary. County commissioner lauded for grounds work. Gary Witherspoon and Joe Hudson headed to Austin for two weeks of singing training. Church of Christ of Stonewall sponsored the boys. Visitors Mr. and Mrs. W C Elliott of Atoka and Troy Gibson of Midwest City visited Mrs. C L Gibson. they went on a picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Sawyers
Jack Wardlow
Sacramento
Calif
Odus Jennings
Anna Young
Gary Witherspoon
Joe Hudson
Austin
Tex
The
Church of Christ of Stonewall
Ashbel Smith alumnus earns distinguished award at UTMB
Dr. Kitchell, honored among seven Ashbel Smith alumni at UTMB Galveston, will visit Ada. His father expects arrival from Galveston as he plans two talks to Pontotoc Medical Society members and Valley View Hospital staff about coronary care. Talks run 2 to 4 p.m. daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashbel Smith
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston
Kitchell
Ada
Kil
Ehel
Pontotoc Medical Society
Valley View
Rollin
Summer exhibit at Cow boy Hall features 24 CAA artists
Smith reports a summer long show at the Cow boy Hall showcasing works by 24 CAA members, a group of promising Western artists. Oil paintings bronzes watercolors and drawings span diverse subjects. First and second prize winners and the most popular work will travel on a nationwide tour in fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowboy Hall
CAA
Oklahoma tour highlights include national landmarks
The weekly itinerary lists Mt. Vernon the FBI Arlington Cemetery the Supreme Court Building Smithsonian Institution the Mall the Washington Monument the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorial and other sites. The tour is in its sixth year coordinated by the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
FBI
Arlington Cemetery
Supreme Court Building
Smithsonian Institute
Tie Mall
Washington Monument
Lincoln and Jefferson Memorial
Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives
Shirley Ann Howell Weds Larry Crawford In Raff Rites
Shirley Ann Howell and Larry Crawford wed at the Church of Christ Raff on June 2 with Wallace McKay officiating. The couple’s families and attendants are listed, details describe gowns, bouquets, music, and reception in the bride’s home. They will reside in East Central College Apartments while Crawford attends summer school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Ann Howell
Larry Crawford
Church of Christ
Raff
Wallace McKay
East Central Church of Christ Student Center
Thurman
Howell
Ermen Crawford
Ethel Mae Smith
Sue Erwin
Mark
Erwin
John Whelchel
Myr
Mrs. Crawford
East Central College
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Fort Hood
H. G. Byers
Donna Byers
Linda Chambers
O Oklahoma City
George Smalls
Lubbock, Tex
Bob Fennell
Betty Walker
E. J. Wolfe
W. H. Webbs
Naomi
Ed Potts
Thesia
Todd
Anadarko
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Lanore Glover
Dewey McDonald
A. E. McDonald
Archie Sloan
Marion Craig
Buddy Taylor
Gene Taylor
Dwight Claudette Golden
Harris
Dewayne Hanks
Char
Horase Maynard
Les Golden
Wilmorene Golden
Betty Farmer
Donneta
Norton Monday
J. R. Pendergrass
Oakman
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Judy
Latta Morris Memorial Church
Homer Baptist Church
Herman Wallis
Morris
B. B. Laughlin
Burl Laughlin
Scottie and
Timmie
Chuck Smith
Colorado
Oklahoma City
Richard Huddleson
Richard Huddlesons
Marvin
Barbara Byers
Kay Hart
Alvin and
Linda
Bec
Kie Webb
Bud Bell
Webb
Alice Hamilton
Stuart
Nelson Huff
Clayton Franklin
Abilene, Tex
Lora Hudson
Marvin Flamings
Tucson
Ariz
J. W. Hudson
Karen Hudson
Santta Rosa N. M
Herman Jacobs
Atwood
Vie Jones
Marie Phillips
Arnold Phillips
Mike
Cinda
Ellis McMahan
Las Cruces
N. M
Sidney Lang
Dale Lang
Corpus Christi
Clayton Frank Lyacation
Lin
Hull
Clay
Oklahomaton
Beavers Bend State Park
W. A. Prince
Texas
Jeasie Compton
Frank Phillips
Buffalo
Elsie Rovers
General Hospital
Holdenville
Ann Cook
Sarah Dodson
Purcell
Charlie Walker
Oryal Spann
Melissa
Jan Chiles
Ronnie Jared
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Walter Melton Sr
Ray Melston
Marilyn
Jimmy
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Myrtie Peoples
Cove
William
Homer Extension Homemakers Group
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Guy Stephens
Harold Stephens
Lynn
Lesley
Tulsa
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Midwest City
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Cheri
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Ice Evans
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Carrie Blevins
Allen
Bob Dixon
Ron Acree
the Luises
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Norman
Elsie Eubank
Dennis, Eubank
Gore
Edd Ferguson
Gary Henderson
Howard Hunt
Broken Arrow
Bil Rose
Ruby Harrison
Susie
Butch
Wetumka
Glenn
Keith Finch
Harvey Bain
Gina
Brent
Loren
3. M. Murphy
Pauls Valley
Walter Brown
Charles Tilley
Eddie
Debbie
Charles Brown
Arnold Bryant
Jack Bryant
Jack Jr
la Crosse
Kan
Elberta Crabtree
Bryants
H. A. Butler
Jimmy Pennypacker
Duncan
Johnny Vinson
Africa
Ochis Vinson
T. L. Smith
Carl Watts
Jim Nunnelley
Gail
Geannie
Ronnie Inman
Seminole
Ber
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Joanny Vinson
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Stacy
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Free Will Baptist Church
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Happyland
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Bob Cannon
Richard Mullins
Bula
Stella Bryant
Allred Et
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Paul Byrd
Ari the Mullins
Harold Valzona
Lucy Byrd
Angie
Pam
Port
Sue Henry
Louise Isaacs
Damon
Latricia
Lavonda
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Lowise Isaacs
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Mark and Clark
Clareta Gray
Mike Gray
Melinda and Machell
J. A. Patton
Gregg
Johnna Kay
Vernon Gray
Vickie
Platt National Park
Sulphur
Florence Isages
Minnie Lewis
Bobby Lewis
Frank Lewis
Iheey
Joe Earl Lowman
Louisiana
Pickett
Lu J
Pug Garrett
Iit
Center Church
Thelma Jean Garrett
Oil Center
Thurman Gray
Terri Gray
Bob Gray
Russel
Ricky
Fred Gray
Walter Wood
Fred
Bill Reed
Cecil Morris
Naney Morris
Baby
Nancy Morris
van Ray Reed
Leroy Grove
Pete
Shawnee
Jacky Magar
Dina Grove
Ceoil Morris
Evan;gelist
Center
George Bagby
Valley View Hospital
Marvin Keeler
Yuma
Burl Edwards
Tom
Joe Key
Donaldson, Hil
Clyde Jackson
Mary Ann
Sandy Thomas
James Thomas
Sandy
Don Courts
Laura
Kathy
Edmond
Dr. J
I. J. Haugen
Carver Harris
Alice
Martha
Minnesota
Don Williams
Sherman, Tex
Bill Mote
Melinda
Amarillo
Perry JL. Northcutt
Tracy
Carl Albert
Asx
East Central State College
E. D. Hendrix
Tth
Vivian Bynum
Mack
W. J. Henning
Port Arthur
David Inman
Sharon Castleberry
Mrs. Hill Castleberry
Mra
Tom Stubblefield
Julia
Barbara Bryan
Max Law
J. W. Law
Troy Miller
Iva Mae Dinkle
John Eads
Long Arthur
Stratford
Pat Law
Juanita Rowe
Verneice Dryden
Fred Henson
Dorothy Nessel
Norvin Nessel
Los Angeles
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Tammy
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Orin Clay
Connie
Milo Pennington
Elma Law
Miss Ruby
Ruby Dryden
Anthony Pennington
Froy Burk
Lynn Slader
Floy Burk
Vennie Northam
Carl Tate
Prylor
Dorothy Tate
Leo Nelson
Cart Tate
Safford
Stonewall
By Bob Fine
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Jdack Wardlow
Leroy Patton
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Less Wardlow
D. C. Wardlow
Arthur Wardlow
Ima Cooper
Lola Ingram
Florence Tiner
Fink
Bob and
Tina Fink
Eva Waller
Gentry Hatton
Abtogo
Hattons
F. D. Bolen
Barbara
Twentynine Palms
George Ho- Ten
Leo Scott
Miss
Cora Scott
Olus Myrick
Loyd Godfrey
Steve Lilleys
Jesse
Doris Clark
Barbara Adams
Linda Bearden
Thurma Neil Howell
Carol Fay Howell
Joan Whelchel
June Ant Whelchel
Darrell Crawford
Owasso
James Crawford
Mountain’ Home
Don Whelchel
Buddy Helm
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