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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1963

Page

6

Hobbs Family Visits Relatives Across States

Around The County notes Mr. and Mrs. Buster Hobbs and family traveled from Oakman to Connerville and Oklahoma City to meet Mrs. Hobbs sisters families including Mr. and Mrs. L C Avent of Oklahoma City and Mr. and Mrs. S E Baker of Honey Grove Texas.

Buster Hobbs Norma Shirley Connerville Tens

Ada social visit notes Maurice Current family

Mr and Mrs Maurice Current visited Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Clovis Balthrop in Ada. The Currents visited Sunday afternoon in Ada with his mother Mrs Bruce Current.

Maurice Current Clovis Balthrop Ada the Currents Bruce Current

Illnesses Reported in Local Household

George Carter remains unwell and confined to bed visiting his doctor twice weekly. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Jones and Mrs. Cora Pendergrass also reported ill with hopes for rapid recovery.

George Carter Scott Jones Cora Pendergrass

Ford Falcons Enter 10 and Under Little League Debut

Oakman residents attend Ada Little League games as Leroy Laxton and Bart McNeill play for the Ford Falcons in their first year at the 10-and-under level.

Oakman Ada Leroy Laxton Bart McNeill Ford Falcons

Church Ladies Visit Wommacks With Family Guests

Mrs. Henry Denson Ila Peve house and Glenda West visited Wednesday with Mrs Edith Wommack and Jon Ann. Having Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Wommack were a daughter and family Mr and Mrs Web Scroggins Linda and David Ada. Visiting Sunday afternoon with the Wommacks were another daughter Mrs Dale Labass Bonnie and Vicki Ada.

Henry Denson Ila Pevehouse Glenda West Edith Wommack Jon Ann

Plum Picking Visit Encounters Gray Wolf Near Farm

Mrs. Scroggins and companions visited Glenda and me on Monday. While arriving at the plum thicket a large grey wolf slipped into the woods slowly. We wondered if the wolf ate plums or hunted one of Albert's calves nearby.

Juanita Scroggins Linda David Edith Wommack Jon Ann Glenda Albert

Local Social Visit Notables Share Saturday Afternoon

Mrs. Trudy Nance and Angie Wright visited Saturday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Jess Duvall, Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Biard, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Crawford and Mrs. Gussie Lillard.

Trudy Nance Angie Wright Jess Duvall L. D. Biard Jim Crawford Gussie Lillard

Ada Visitors Attend Oakman Church Service

Mrs. Carey Davis and Mrs. Wylie of Ada visited Sunday morning with Angie Wright before the 11 o'clock service at Oakman church. Mrs. Leona Price of Ada visited Saturday morning with Angie Wright.

Carey Davis Wylie Ada Angie Wright Oakman Church Leona Price

Ada couple visits after Claude Caton funeral

Mr and Mrs Carey Davis of Ada visited Friday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Murray Smith after attending funeral services for Claude Caton at the Oakman church.

Carey Davis Ada Murray Smith Claude Caton Oakman Church

Claude Caton Dies After Long Illness At Oakman

Claude Caton a longtime resident died last Wednesday night after a prolonged illness. Funeral services were held Friday at the Oakman church with burial in Oakman Cemetery. The services were conducted by Scott Jones and F M Wood with Smith Funeral Home in charge. Claude was the uncle of Jimmie Caton Byng who lived in Oakman most of his life. He had been a patient in a rest home for the past few years.

Claude Caton Oakman Scott Jones F. M. Wood Smith Funeral Home Claude Jimmie Caton Byng

Oakman Club Meeting Notes Include Dinner Details

Sixteen members attended the Oakman Sportsman's Club meeting on June 3. They shared a meal of chicken, vegetables, cake and pies with coffee and Kool-Aid.

Oakman Sportsman's Club

Hampton family shares grief and fire losses

Mrs Hampton reports a string of bad news including a house fire that destroyed the Owens family home at We tumka, Mississippi while they vacationed. Mrs Ora Jackson died with funeral held in Mena Arkansas. Kirby Cook and family from Fort Worth visited the Hamptons.

Collen Hampton Hamptons Wicita Pale Takual Kirby Cook Fort Worth Tex

Oklahoma City Berryman visit to grandparents

Dewayne and Gene Berryman of Oklahoma City were guests Monday and Tuesday nights of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Berryman.

Dewayne Gene Berryman Oklahoma City Jess Berryman

Berryman Family Dinner Hosts in Rebee View

Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman were dinner guests Sunday of their son Edward and family at Rebee. Another son J B Berryman and two sons Dewayne and Gene from Oklahoma City were also guests of Edward.

Jess Berryman Edward Rebee J. B. Berryman Dewayne Gene Oklahoma City

Pevehouse Family Visits McNeills and Sees ponies

Mr and Mrs Albert Pevehouse and granddaughter Glenda West spent Tuesday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Floyd McNeill and their children. Glenda saw the Shetland ponies and a tiny baby colt.

Albert Pevehouse Glenda West Floyd McNeill Glenda

Floyd McNeill Family Hosts Visitors After Little League Night

After a Tuesday Little League game Floyd and Mrs Bertha McNeill hosted his mother. On Wednesday visitors joined them including Gary and Karen Dean from Coalgate Tommie Harber and Wayne Harber with Kenneth Beaver from Camp Polk La and Ruth Wynn and Sue Anson. Wayne Harber and Kenneth Beaver head to Fort Bliss Texas for duty this week. Mr and Mrs Dewey McDonald and their baby from Homer also visited.

Floyd McNeills Bertha McNeill Ada McNeills Gary Karen Dean Coalgate Tommie Harber Wayne Harber Kenneth Beaver U. S. Army Camp Polk Ruth Wynn Sue Anson Fort Bliss Tex Dewey McDonald Baby Homer the McNeills

Frisco Social Roundup Visits Sunday Morning

Mr and Mrs Joe Morgan of Stonewall and Mr and Mrs John Daniel visited Mr and Mrs W J Barnes Sunday morning in Frisco.

Simon Patton Joe Morgan Stonewall John Daniel W. J. Barnes

Weekend Visits Tie Together Mar and Minor Families

Tommy Thompson visited Friday evening with Jerry Marshall. Jim and Sid Marshall hosted Saturday morning with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Henry. Mr. Henry aided Sid with a lawn mower while Jim helped Mrs. Henry with sewing. The Campbells of Stonewall and the Statens of New York City visited Sid and Jim Saturday night. The Campbells and Mrs. Stalen are double cousins of Jim and Sid. Earl Henry and the Marshalls visited Sunday evening. The Vance and George Minors spent most of the weekend together as well.

Tommy Thompson Jerry Marshall Jim Sid Marshall Earl Henry Mr. Henry Sid Mrs. Henry Pat Campbell Stonewall Howard Staten New York City N. Y Jim Marshall Campbell Mrs. Stalen Marshalls Vance George

Braddock Family Visits Relatives Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs John Braddock visited Mrs Braddocks sister and family Mr and Mrs John Davis and Shirley in Fittstown on Sunday. They later visited John's parents Mr and Mrs L M Braddock in Fitzhugh with David Wanda and Kenny.

John Braddock

Homer Barnes Jr Dines With Uncle and Family

Homer Barnes Jr of Stonewall spent Saturday night in supper with his uncle Mr. Joe Daniel and Mrs. Daniel along with Vickie Valerie and Mickey.

Homer Barnes Jr Stonewall Joe Daniel Vickie Valerie Mickey

Langleys and relatives share visits across weekend

Mr and Mrs Bob Langley Gae Von La Vonda and Rae Nell attended lunch Thursday with Mrs Langleys parents Mr and Mrs Alvin Minor. Mrs Joe Daniel and children visited in the afternoon with her parents and sister. Mary Langley and Winona Minor visited in the afternoon. Bud Minor visited Saturday night with the Alvins. Alvin Minor and Anthony spent Sunday at Lake Texoma. Booker Meaders Ada visited the Alvins Sunday night.

Bob Langley Gae von la Vonda Rae Nell Vamposa

Price family visit in Ada with nephew and wife

R V Price from Ada spent Monday through Thursday with his nephew and wife Mr and Mrs Windell Price, according to local notices.

R. V. Price Ada Mrs Windell Price

Crowleys and Byrds Share Weekend and Visits

Mr and Mrs Carl Crowley of Moore spent the weekend with Mrs Crowleys parents Mr and Mrs Coy Byrd. Mrs Bertie Sherrell of Fittstown visited her sister Mrs Coy Byrd Tuesday morning. Mr and Mrs Bob Byrd Todd and Marty visited Bob s parents the Coy Byrds recently. Todd Byrd spent Monday with his grandparents the Byrds.

Carl Crowley Moore

Auction Recap: Vicks Attend Ada Events

Mr and Mrs Jack Vick and Bill attended the Ada auction last Tuesday. Bill Vick and friends viewed the Ada preview Saturday evening.

Jack Vick Bill Ada Bill Vick

Stonewall Day Attendees Highlight Local Families

At Stonewall Day Sunday attendees included Mr and Mrs Simon Patton and family, Jim and Sid Marshall, Mr and Mrs Joe Daniel and children, Mrs Buck Daniel and Mr and Mrs Jack Vick, showcasing community ties.

Stonewall Day Simon Patton Jim Sid Marshall Joe Daniel Buck Daniel Jack Vick

Baylis Family Drives to McAlester to Meet Grandchildren

Mr and Mrs Alfred Baylis drove to McAlester Friday night to meet their grandchildren Spud who will spend the summer with them Mr and Mrs Burt Phillips of Ada and grandchildren Sharrel

Alfred Baylis McAlester Spud Burt Phillips Ada Sharrel

Baylis Family Visit Includes Grandchildren Spud and Daina

Robert Wayne Kinsley visited the Baylis family with their grandchildren Spud and Daina. Mr. and Mrs. Boda Hisan visited Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Baylis.

Robert Wayne Kinsley Baylises Spud Daina Mrs Boda Hisan Mrs. Baylis

Visitors Gather at Buck Daniel Home for Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Knox Sweat with Donna and Connie of Maysville spent Buck Daniel. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Daniel and children visited Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Clara Kennedy and Dora Daniel of Ada came by Monday. They had just returned from a vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Weaver of Hobbs New Mexico and Mr. and Mrs. Simon Patton visited Wednesday evening. Mrs. Weaver is Buck Daniel’s sister in law. Mr. Patton is their dad.

Knox Sweat Donna Connie Maysville Buck Daniel Joe Daniel Clara Kennedy Dora Daniel Ada Ben Weaver Hobbs N. M Simon Patton

Sunday Visitors At Johnson Home Include Notables

Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. V. A. Johnson included Mr. and Mrs. Howard Stalen of New York City and Mr. and Mrs. Pat Campbell, Mrs. Grace Marshall of Stonewall, and Jim and Sid Marshall. Mrs. Grace Marshall is visiting her brother and sister-in-law, the Johnsons. The Johnsons and Mrs. Marshall called on their sister, Mrs. Sue Henry of Stonewall, Saturday afternoon.

V. A. Johnson Howard Stalen New York City N. Y Pat Campbell Grace Marshall Stonewall Jim Sid Marshall V. A. Johnsons Johnsons

Social Visit Notes From Local Families

Mr and Mrs Boda Hisaw hosted Saturday evening hamburgers with the Wendell Price family. Joe Spears from Coalgate visited Monday with his sister and family. Mrs Mary Jo West Jolene and Jackie Lynn visited Mrs Hisaw and Shirley Friday afternoon.

Boda Hisaw Wendell Price Joe Spears Coalgate Boda

Weavers Return Home After Week With Pattons

Mr and Mrs Ben Weaver drive to Hobbs New Mexico after a week with Mrs Weavers father and wife They stop in Norman to pick up son Michael visiting friends Their daughter Sue attends summer school at East Central Buck Daniel visits Friday night before leaving Saturday morning.

Ben Weaver Hobbs N. M Weavers Mrs. Weaver Simon Patton Norman Michael Sue East Central Buck Daniel

Family visit records in Comanche and California

Mrs Loreda Storts of Comanche and her mother Mrs Nettie Gil strap of Richmond California visited Saturday with Loreda’s aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Cager Hisaw Sr

Loreda Storts Comanche Nettie Gilstrap Richmond Calif Loreda Cager Hisaw Sr

Waldroup Family Attends 10 Day Gospel Meeting

Mr and Mrs Charles Waldroup and children Nancy and Allen of Konawa visited Sunday with Charles parents Mr and Mrs C J Waldroup. C J Waldroup is holding a 10 day gospel meeting at the Stonewall Church of Christ and it will end June 19.

Charles Waldroup Nancy Allen Konawa Charles C. J. Waldroup Stonewall Church of Christ

Spann family spends Sunday in Maysville

Mrs. J. M. Spann Margarett Sue and Julie visited Maysville on Sunday where Mr. Spann is working for the summer. Mrs. Spann and the girls are running the chicken ranch in their temporary location.

J. M. Spann Margarett Sue Julie Maysville Mr.Spann Mr. Spann

Parrott Family Visits Across States Over Recent Days

Mrs. W L Parrott stayed in Waldron Arkansas with her parents Mr and Mrs F A Smith. Bob Parrott and his wife spent a week in Amarillo Texas with his brother and sister in law. Bill Parrott and Brenda visited Maysville with their parents. Eddie Parrott stayed two weeks with grandparents. Brenda visits this week. Alva Lowther visited Friday with Arthur Dennis, and spent Sunday in Asher with his parents.

W. L. Parrott Waldron Ark F. A. Smith Bob Parrott Amarillo Tex Bob Bill Parrott Eddie Brenda Maysville Guy Busbee Eddie Parrott Alva Lowther Arthur Dennis Stonewall Asher

Allred Family Visits Relatives in Kansas City and Fairfax

Mr and Mrs Bob Allred and children from Kansas City Kansas visited the past week with Bob s parents Mr and Mrs John Allred Osburn Allred and the Bob Allred family then drove to Fairfax to visit John Allred Jr and his family.

Bob Allred Kansas City Kan Bob John Allred John Allreds Osburn Allred Fairfax John Allred Jr

Boydston Family Visit Extends to Holdenville

Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Boydston traveled to Holdenville to pick up Mrs. C. J. Boydston, who will stay several days with them. In Holdenville they also visited Mrs. S. F. Sullivan.

Sue Howry E. T. Boydston Holdenville Mr. Boydston C. J. Boydston

Skeith Family Hosts Weekend Visitors and Funeral

Mr and Mrs Wayne McKee of Amarillo Texas visited Mr and Mrs J A Skeith over the weekend. Also visiting were Jack Skeith and his Tulsa family as they attended funeral services for George Skeith in McAlester. Ada visited the Skeith and Boydston households during the weekend.

Wayne McKee Amarillo Tex J. A. Skeith Skeith Jack Skeith Tulsa McAlester Mr. Skeith George Skeith Ada E.T. Boydston

Nephew and wife visiting Cradduck family in Harden City

Spending time in the home of Mrs. Troy Sherrell are her nephew and his wife Mr and Mrs Lonnie Cradduck of Winters Texas. They are also visiting his parents Mr and Mrs George Cradduck in Harden City. They came Tuesday for a two week vacation.

Troy Sherrell Lonnie Cradduck Winters Tex George Cradduck Harden City

Mr and Mrs Cooks Visit Oklahoma City Hosts

Mr and Mrs T G Cook visited in Oklahoma City last Sunday with Mr and Mrs Tommy Davis and Mark.

T. G. Cook Oklahoma City Tommy Davis Mark

Howrys Visit Valley View Hospital Evening

Mr and Mrs B V Howry visited Valley View Hospital several evenings this week to see patients they know Mrs Howrys cousin Robert Cravens Konawa is a patient there also Mrs Eula Ashby Ada and Mrs Nita Sodeman Konawa who underwent inventive surgery Friday morning

B. V. Howry Valley View Hospital Howry Robert Cravens Konawa Eula Ashby Ada Nita Sodeman

Mrs Buddy Taylor Undergoes Surgery in Valley View Hospital

Mrs Buddy Taylor underwent surgery in Valley View Hospital on Friday with no available report on her condition.

Buddy Taylor Valley View Hospital

Mrs Lavada Jones At Camp Nanny Cha Ha

Mrs Lavada Jones is away this week at Camp Nanny Cha Ha a girls auxiliary camp where she is counseling.

Lavada Jones Nanny Cha Ha

Bennett Couple Returns From Yuba Visit

Mr and Mrs H C Bennett returned Wednesday from Yuba where they visited their daughter Mrs Kenneth Qualls and family.

H. C. Bennett Yuba Kenneth Qualls

Pleasant family visit for Stonewall Old Settlers event

Mrs. Bill Auten hosted a Sunday surprise with her aunt Mrs. Wilma Provence her daughter Mrs. Moody Osborn and son Ben Provence. The group plus Mrs. Auten’s brother Howard Thompson and daughter Beverly Auten attended the Old Settlers Reunion at Stonewall where they met old friends and recalled 1920s ties.

Bill Auten Wilma Provence Altus

Calvins Free Will Baptist Church Guests Visit

Mr and Mrs Dale Howry with Ken and Pam spent the weekend visiting Mrs Howrys parents Mr and Mrs Bill Foster and Steve and Calvin. They attended church services together at the Free Will Baptist Church in Calvin Sunday morning. After lunch they visited Mrs Carrie Williamson in Calvin whom they had not seen for some time.

Dale Howry Ken Pam

Pam Howry Visits June Cook on Wednesday Afternoon

Pam Howry spent Wednesday afternoon visiting with June Cook, sharing updates and catching up during a local moment. The two were seen chatting in a casual, friendly setting in town.

Pam Howry June Cook

Auten Home Hosts Visitor From Tecumseh

Mrs Walter Lloyd of Tecumseh visited the home of Mr and Mrs Bill Auten on Tuesday for an informal call and social chat.

Bill Auten Walter Lloyd Tecumseh

Doolittle Family Welcomes Several Guests From Distinct Cities

Mrs I R Doolittle hosts sisters Mrs Sybil Hart and Mrs Hattie Dale both of Escondido California along with Mrs Florence Longhorn from Washington state and Mrs Harry Garlock with Mr Garlock of St Joseph Missouri. Also visiting are Mrs Edith Stroud and Mrs Clyde Srader from Dallas. Grandchildren Russell Sigrid Brett Brownlee visited while Cecil and family attended funerals in Denison Texas. Another granddaughter Miss Terrie Clarkson from Tulsa is visiting this week.

I. R. Doolittle Doolittle Sybil Hart Hattie Dale Escondido Calif Florence Longhorn Washington State Harry M. Garlock Garlock St. Joseph Mr. Doolittle Edith Stroud Clyde Srader Dallas Stroud Doolittles Russell, Sigrid Brett Brownlee Cecil Brownlee Denison Tex Terrie Clarkson Tulsa

Brown Family Visit Circulates Between States

Mrs. Calvin Brown and son James Brown with his family traveled to Indiana for a visit. They plan to return to the Brown home before resuming their journey to Albuquerque New Mexico.

Calvin Brown James Brown Indiana Brown Albuquerque N. M

Barrick Family News Ties Texas and Colorado Visits

Mrs W M Barrick hosts daughter Mrs Jack Gosler and family from Henryetta Texas. Goslers returned home recently while two sons stay for two to three weeks with grandparents. Other visitors include daughters Mrs Norma Jean Spray of Wichita Falls and Mrs Vick Smith of Boulder Colorado with spouses and children.

W. M. Barrick Jack Gosler Henryetta Texas

Campbell Family Hosts Kin from Texas and California

Guests this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Campbell include Mrs. S J Keck and family from Plainview Texas and Mrs. Martin Treat and Mr Treat from Long Beach California. Visiting Sunday evening were the Campbells’ daughter Mrs. R L Barnes and Mr. Barnes with Jim and Terry from Roff.

Cecil Campbell Mr. Campbell S.J. Keck Plainview Tex Campbells Martin Treat Mr. Treat Long Beach Calif R. L. Barnes Mr. Barnes Jim Terry Roff

Crabtrees Return From Tennessee Opry Trip

Mr Buck Crabtree Mrs Crabtree and their children returned this week from a vacation in Tennessee where they attended the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.

Buck Crabtree Tennessee Grand Ole Oprey Nashville

Milli gans Return to Warm Welcome in New Orleans

The Milligans arrive after a brief stop in New Orleans. They come home tired from nightlife and battles with mosquitoes, prompting cheers and celebration.

Milligan Family Enjoys Brief Florida Trip Despite Mosquitoes

The Milligan family spent a few days in Lakeland and coastal sights, praising perfect weather. The group toured Bourbon Street, the Gulf of Mexico, and Lake Pontchartrain, staying with Mr and Mrs Frank Wilcox. A younger brother claimed a mosquito was as large as a turkey, though exaggeration is suspected.

Milligan Paul Ralph Bourbon Street Gulf of Mexico Lake Ponchartrain Milligans Mr. Milligan Mrs Frank Wilcox

Mrs Grover Shaw Improves Some at Ada Hospital

Mrs. Grover Shaw, who entered Valley View Hospital in Ada last month, remains seriously ill but shows some improvement.

Grover Shaw Valley View Hospital Ada

Milligans Report Family Health News

Mrs. George Milligan received a Monday phone call from Rhonda Dennies reporting Gene Dennie is ill with pneumonia. Dennies is the daughter of the Dennies family formerly in the community.

George Milligan Rhonda Dennies Gene Dennie

New Bethel Church Names Pastor from Alma

New Bethel Baptist Church at Byng met in conference Sunday to call a pastor. After deliberation the church chose Rev. Robert Esom of Alma as their new leader.

New Bethel Baptist Church Byng Robert Esom Alma

Myers Couple Visit New Bethel Baptist Church

Mr and Mrs Bob Myers visited the community and attended Sunday services at New Bethel Baptist Church marking a routine weekend for local residents.

Bob Myers New Bethel Baptist Church

Keller and Hallmark Families Dine Together

Mr and Mrs Bill Keller joined Mr and Mrs Henry Hallmark Sr for Sunday supper. Also visiting were their son Larry Hallmark who attends radar school in Layton.

Bill Keller Henry Hallmark Sr

Maloy Family Visit Highlights Local Ties

Mr and Mrs Jerry Maloy visit with Mr and Mrs Herman Maloy. Jerry, a Byng graduate and former Tulsa University basketball star, teaches at Henryetta and plans to work on his master's degree at East Central State College this summer.

Jerry Maloy Herman Maloy Jerry Byng Tulsa University Henryetta East Central State College

Stokes Visit Zion Ark Family. Cousin Injured Horse Fall

Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Stokes visit Mrs. Roy Muse in Zion Arkansas. Mrs Ted Gardner and daughter Cindy join the trip. Cindy breaks an arm after a fall from a horse. The Stokes return home Sunday while Mrs Stokes stays an extra week.

Marvin Stokes Mrs. Stokes Roy Muse Zion, Ark Ted Gardner Cindy Mr. Stokes

Visitors Await Daughter’s Alaska Homecoming Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Etheridge visited Mr. and Mrs. Bill Koller Sunday night. The Kollers await June 27 when their daughter Karen Hallmark plans a short home visit from Kodiak Alaska where she and her husband John Hallmark live and work for Lockheed Rockets and Missiles.

Cecil Etheridge Bill Koller Karen Hallmark

Clovis Balthrop Returns Home After Illness

Clovis Balthrop, recently hospitalized in Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City after a stroke like illness that left him paralyzed from the waist down, has improved enough to go home though he remains bed fast and needs constant care. Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Frank Roberts and children of Oil Center and Mrs C C Manuel of Byng.

Clovis Balthrop Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City Balthrop Frank Roberts Oil Center C. C. Manuel Byng

Young Boy Shows Early Fishing Skill as Gentry Watches

A three year old displays expert fishing, casting and landing fish while Mr. Gentry notes the boy has been fishing for a year and should be catching on by now.

Mr. Gentry

Oklahoma City Visitors Drive Weekend Family Gatherings

Mr and Mrs J C Johnson and daughters from Oklahoma City visited with Mr and Mrs Clyde Meeks Sunday. Mr and Mrs C A Gentry have had their hands full this week as grandson Scott Gentry stayed part of the week with grandparents and learned fishing from them.

J. C. Johnson Oklahoma City Clyde Meeks

Byng family takes two week vacation around state

The Joe Wilkinson family has spent the last two weeks vacationing around the state. They visited Wayne Hollingsworth in Oklahoma City, swam at Devils Den, and on June 1 traveled to Fort Worth Texas for the wedding of Jimmy Muse, his nephew.

Byng Joe Wilkinson Wilkinsons Wilkinson Wayne Hollingsworth Oklahoma City Devils den Mrs. Wilkinson Fort Worth Tex Jimmy Muse

Milligan Family Visit to Sulphur and Platt Park

Mrs Kate Brown hosted Mrs Milligan and boys who visited Sulphur on Sunday. They and relatives toured Platt National Park and shared a picnic dinner. Paul Milligan stayed another week with his grandmother.

George Milligan

Daugh ter and family visit Henrys and Webbers in Ferriday

Visiting this week with Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Henry are their daughter and family Mr. and Mrs. Bob Webber and children Deborah and Robert of Ferriday La They also plan to visit in Tecumseh with Mrs Webber s sister and family Mr and Mrs J D Branscum

T. W. Henry Bob Webber Deborah Robert Ferriday Tecumseh Webber J. D. Branscum

Ill Mother of Tulsa Teacher Surfaces in Medical Battle

Bob Allen stays at his ailing mother's bedside in Tulsa as doctors reveal advanced lung cancer after ongoing illness and observation for tuberculosis. The former public school teacher had long taught in Hickory and other districts before moving to Talihina for treatment.

Bob Allen Tulsa Talihina Hickory

Lula

Glenda McGuire and Karen Wofford of Latta visited their grandparents Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks recently.

Lois Clifford Glenda McGuire Karen Wofford Latta Walter Brooks

Dinner guests share Monday meal in Ada

Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Clifford and children Debbie Donnie Ronnie join Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brooks in Ada for a Monday dinner with Shirley Williams.

D. R. Clifford Debbie Donnie Ronnie Shirley Williams Donald Brooks Ada

Johnston Family Vacation Visit Reported

Mr and Mrs Sam Johnston spent last week visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Ben Johnston and their daughter Ada. Sam took a vacation during the visit.

Sam Johnston Tony Carolyn Ada Ben Johnston Sam

Ada couple visits with Johnston pair on Monday

Mr and Mrs Orthur Reed of Ada visited Monday with Mr and Mrs Paul Johnston, sharing a social call and conversation.

Orthur Reed Ada Paul Johnston

Supper Visit Noted With Leader Family

Mr and Mrs Sonny Leader hosted dinner Monday night with his mother Mrs Virgie Alberson and others in the household.

Sonny Leader Diana Donna Kay Virgie Alberson

Mrs Welch and Harbin Family Visit Spotted

Mrs Mary Welch Phares visits Mr and Mrs Paul Harbin. Mrs Jack Crawford and sons Hinton visit last week with her parents Mr and Mrs Harbin. Mr Crawford arrived Friday night and the family then returned home.

Mary Welch, Phares Paul Harbin Jack Crawford Hinton Mrs. Harbin Mr. Crawford

Local Social Frugal Visit Mentioned in Friday Night

Mrs Buck Sweat and Mrs Sonny Leader with Donna visited Friday night along with Mrs D R Clifford and Dickie and other guests.

Buck Sweat Sonny Leader Donna D. R. Clifford Dickie

Edgar Cross and Roger Dale Massey

Edgar Cross and Roger Dale Massey, both from McAlester, are noted with Roger described as a grandparent in the local notice.

Miss Janice Davis Heads to OSU Summer School

Janice Davis left Sunday for Stillwater to attend OSU summer school. She spent the past week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Lester Davis and her brother Skipper. Skipper, son of the Davises, went to Valley View Hospital Tuesday for toenail removal on both big toes and was discharged Wednesday night. He returned Friday for bandage changes.

Janice Davis Stillwater Osu Janice Lester Davis Skipper Skipper Davis Valley View Hospital Skip

Fishermen fail to land at Lake Atoka on Friday

Sonny Leader, Donnie Sweat, Gene Joplin, Kenneth Fortner and Donald Brooks went to Lake Atoka Friday night to fish. They didn't have any luck.

Sonny Leader Donnie Sweat Gene Joplin Kenneth Fortner Donald Brooks Lake Atoka

Mrs Donnie Sweat and Hugh Don Visit Tupelo Family

Mrs Donnie Sweat and Hugh Don spent Friday night with her parents Mr and Mrs Canada in Tupelo, sharing time with the family.

Donnie Sweat Hugh Don Mrs Canada Tupelo

Brooks Family Picnic At Wintersmith Park

Mrs. Donald Brooks of Ada hosted twin brothers Donnie and Ronnie with sister Debbie Clifford and niece Diana Leader for a Friday visit. The group traveled to Wintersmith Park Saturday for a picnic with Mrs. D R Clifford, Mrs. Sonny Leader and Donna Kay joining. Children played on the swings and with the monkeys and deer before watermelon and the return home.

Donald Brooks Ada Donnie Ronnie Debbie Clifford Diana Leader Brooks Wintersmith Park D. R. Clifford Sonny Leader Donna Kay

Betsy Johnston and Dama Jo Dennis Visit Stonewall

Betsy Johnston visited on Sunday with Dama Jo Dennis in Stonewall. The two appeared together in the town on the weekend, sharing time with local residents.

Betsy Johnston Dama Jo Dennis Stonewall

Mrs Eula Davis Visits Stonewall With Lester Davis

Mrs Eula Davis of Stonewall visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs Lester Davis.

Brooks Family Visits and Church Attendance Report

Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks with Diane Linda and Dwayne Ada visited Sunday with Walter and Mrs Brooks. They attended church Sunday night at Rocky Point Missionary Baptist Church. Diane Brooks had dinner Sunday with grandparents Mr and Mrs D R Clifford.Mrs Donald Brooks and Linda and Dwayne and Mrs Walter Brooks visited the Cliffords Sunday afternoon.

Donald Brooks Diane Linda Dwayne Ada Walter Brooks Rocky Point Missionary Baptist Church Diane Brooks D. R. Clifford Cliffords

Miss Rebecca Williams Visits Hilton Kin

Miss Rebecca Williams visits her brother and sister in Hilton. Burtis Williams serves as pastor of a Missionary Baptist Church in Hilton.

Rebecca Williams Burtis Williams Hilton Burtis Missionary Baptist Church

Rocky Point revival set for June 16 23 at Baptist Church

Rocky Point Baptist Church announces a revival June 16 to 23 with Rev. Burtis Williams as evangelist. The event aims to draw community members to evening services and spiritual renewal.

Rocky Point Baptist Church Burtis Williams

Ada Visit By Mr and Mrs Orther Reed

Mr and Mrs Orther Reed of Ada visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Paul Johnston.

Mrs Orther Reed of Ada Paul Johnston

Stonewall Teams Sweep Konawa With Dual Wins

The Stonewall 12 and 14 year old baseball squads traveled to Konawa Monday night and each won. Leon ard Wofford played third base for the 12 and under team while Dickie Clifford was catcher on the 14 and under squad. Charles Marsh and Sharon and Gloria Jean Wofford attended the games.

Stonewall Konawa Leonard Wofford Dickie Clifford Charles Marsh Sharon Gloria Jean Wofford

Wofford and Clifford Tour Oklahoma City Baseball Game

Leonard Wofford and Dickie Clifford rode the Stonewall School bus to see the 89ers and Hawaiians play baseball in Oklahoma City Wednesday night with the Stonewall Little League teams.

Leonard Wofford Dickie Clifford Oklahoma City Stonewall 89Ers

Fortner Family Visit Highlights Sunday Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Fortner and Tammy visited Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Short Fortner during a family gathering at their home.

Kenneth Fortner Tammy Mrs Short Fortner

Local families attend 12 and under baseball game at Stonewall

Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks Mr and Mrs John Harden and Mr and Mrs Jess Wofford attended the Friday night 12 and under baseball game at Stonewall field.

Walter Brooks John Harden Jess Wofford Stonewall

Stonewall Triumphs Under Coach Pete Gibson

Stonewall remains undefeated after a win led by coach Pete Gibson. Leonard Wof ford watched as the team secured another victory, continuing a perfect season with no losses to date.

Brooks and Jackson families visit relatives Saturday

Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Brooks and Mrs. Terry Jackson and son Terry Velma visited Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. David Brooks.

I. N. Brooks Terry Jackson Terry Velma David Brooks

Treas Family and Relatives Visit Over Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Treas and Nancy Fulsom of Ahloso visited Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jake Treas. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Estes and children Ada and Jackie visited Sunday with their grandparents. Mrs. Eula Davis of Stonewall visited Saturday night with Mr. and

J. C. Treas Nancy Fulsom Ahloso Jake Treas Roy Estes Ada Jackie Treas Eula Davis Stonewall

Local visit and trip to Union Valley for cattle

Debbie Kay Clifford and Nancy Fulsom of Ahloso and Mrs. Eula Davis of Stonewall visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lester Davis. They returned Mrs. Eula Davis home and then went to Union Valley to see about Lester's cattle.

Debbie Kay Clifford Nancy Fulsom Ahloso Eula Davis Stonewall Lester Davis

Treas Family Visit Highlights Pryor Oklahoma Gathering

Mr and Mrs Gene Treas of Gary and their daughters Sandra Brenda and Paula traveled to Pryor to visit Treas relatives and Mr and Mrs Frank Holman of Ahloso last week describing a family gathering with the Holmans and Treas kin.

Gene Treas Gary Sandra Brenda Paula Pryor Jake Treas Frank Holman Ahloso

Local visit by Joplin and Leader families

Mr and Mrs Gene Joplin Kelly and Marty Latta visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Sonny Leader Diana and Donna Kay.

Gene Joplin Kelly Marty Latta Sonny Leader Diana Donna Kay

Local Visitors Report West Texas and Kentucky Stops

Mr and Mrs Knox Sweat Connie and Donna from Maysville visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Donnie Sweat and Mr and Mrs Buck Sweat. Mr and Mrs Clyde Wofford Jackie and Melinda of Pampa Texas went home Wednesday after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Wofford and her parents Mr and Mrs Buck Sweat.

Clyde Wofford Jackie Melinda Pampa Tex Fred Wofford Buck Sweat

Sandra Brashier Visits Grandmother in Jesse

Sandra Brashier visits her grandmother at Jesse, a simple family moment recorded in local notes.

Sandra Brashier Jesse

Dickie Clifford Visits With Cross Family Saturday

Dickie Clifford stopped by Saturday with Mr and Mrs Edgar Cross and Roger Dale Massey in Centra homa. The group spent the day riding horses and enjoying the outing.

Dickie Clifford

Allen family updates as illness strikes Arkansas kin

Mrs. Vadie Shatswell was notified Wednesday that her brother Harvey Norton is seriously ill in Harrison Arkansas. She left Thursday to be with him.

Vadie Shatswell Harvey Norton Harrison, Ark

Family visit follows trip to Guymon

Mr and Mrs Bud Bell and children accompanied Mrs Beck ie Webb home from Guymon last Monday. Webb spent a month there visiting relatives. Bell family remained for an extended visit while Mr Bell returned to work.

Bud Bell Beckie Webb Guymon

Cash Home Hosts Mrs Travis McDaniel and Sons

Houseguests of Mr and Mrs Alfred Cash include Mrs Travis McDaniel and their sons Jerry and Garland in Tahoka Texas.

Alfred Cash Cash Travis McDaniel Jerry and Garland Tahoka, Tex

Dodd and Ramsey Families Host Visitors in Shawnee

Mr and Mrs Tommie Dodd of Shawnee visited Tuesday with Mrs Dodd s brother and wife Mr and Mrs Virgle Ramsey in Shawnee bringing a cordial family gathering report.

Tommie Dodd Shawnee

Mrs. Wessie Richmond Travels with Son in Oklahoma City

Mrs. Wessie Richmond was accompanied home Thursday by her son Gilman Richmond of Oklahoma City. She also visited another son and his family, Mr and Mrs Wayne Richmond, at Jennings.

Wessie Richmond Gilman Richmond Oklahoma City

Funeral services for M. Sgt. Bill Paul held at school auditorium

A number of out of town attendees gathered Tuesday at the school auditorium for funeral services honoring M. Sgt. Bill Paul. The ceremony reflected on his service and connections gathered from visiting relatives and local residents.

Sgt Bill Paul

Ripee Family Visits Tulsa Relatives in Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs Fred Ripee and Shirley of Tulsa visit Mrs A M Miller and Mrs Gladys Bryant while staying with Mrs Ripees mother Spec 4 and Mrs Gwindle Mil.

Fred Ripee Shirley Tulsa Spec Mrs. Gwindle

Miller family visits span Oklahoma City to Georgia

Ler and Robert Wade of Fort Benning Georgia visit Mrs Miller's parents Mr and Mrs George Bain. They also visit his father Simon Miller in an Oklahoma City hospital and a Tew Estle Miller, continuing a family trip.

Ler Robert Wade Fort Benning, Ga

Mrs. Cora Williams Visits Tulsa Family

Mrs. Cora Williams left Saturday for Tulsa to visit her daughter and her families, Mr and Mrs Sam Murphey and Mr and Mrs Gerald Weems.

Cora Williams Tulsa Sam Murphey Gerald Weems

Brent Family Heads Home From Visit in Kansas

Mr and Mrs Dick Brent and daughter left Thursday for their Fort Riley Kansas home after visiting Mr and Mrs Luther Moss and Mrs Wanda Paul.

Dick Brent Fort Riley Kan Luther Moss Wanda Paul

Mrs Estalene Thomas Guests Visit In Oklahoma City

Mrs Estalene Thomas Donna Janice and Nancy of Oklahoma City were Sunday guests of Mrs Thomas parents Mr and Mrs C H Hasting. Nancy remained for an extended visit with her family and friends.

Estalene Thomas Donna Janice Nancy Oklahoma City Thomas C. H. Hasting

Leggs Return Home with Grandchildren from Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Earl Legg were accompanied home Wednesday from Oklahoma City by two grandchildren Brenda and Linda Legg in a brief family update.

Mrs Earl Legg Oklahoma City Brenda and Linda Legg

Arkansas trip ends for Cook families guests

Mrs. Dan Cook and children and Mrs. Dale Cook and children returned home Thursday from Arkansas. They were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Barnes at Adona Arkansas and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Jones at Conway Arkansas.

Dan Cook Dale Cook Arkansas Ira Barnes Adona Ark J. C. Jones Conway

Moore plans return to Valley View Hospital June 17

Bill Moore came home Friday from Valley View Hospital and will re enter the hospital on June 17 for further care.

Bill Moore Valley View Hospital

Mrs Pearl Gault Attends Stonewall Family Reunion

Mrs Pearl Gault visited her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Cecil Madden in Stonewall and joined a family reunion with relatives from the area.

Pearl Gault Cecil Madden Stonewall

Raney Family Outing to Six Flags Over Texas

Mr and Mrs Lonnie Raney with Ginger and Darrel visited Six Flags Over Texas on Saturday for a family outing at the park.

Mrs. Lonnie Raney Ginger and Darrel Texas

Clergy meeting at Capital Hill Baptist Church Oklahoma City

Rev. David Forester attended an officers association gathering at Capital Hill Baptist Church in Oklahoma City on Saturday. Porter Routh, a former Oklahoma man from Nashville Tennessee, delivered the keynote message.

David Forester Association of Officers Capital Hill Baptist Church Oklahoma City Oklahoma Porter Routh Nashville, Tenn

Herbert Kaiser Visits Ada Sister Grace Walker

Herbert Kaiser of Ada was Sunday guest of his sister Mrs Grace Walker. He is staying at her home during a short visit and was seen in town yesterday.

Herbert Kaiser Ada Mrs Grace Walker

Local Family Visit Highlights Weekend Guests

Mr and Mrs Don Brown with Karen and Donita visited Stoud area relatives over the weekend. They stayed with Mr and Mrs Walker Miller and Mr and Mrs George Brown, sharing time with family.

Don Brown Karen Donita Stroud Walker Miller George Brown

Thornton and Eu Bank Family Hosts Weekend Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Thornton and Debon, Edmond, were weekend guests of Mrs. Thornton's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Denmon Eu bank.

Ray Thornton Debon Edmond Mrs. Thornton Denmon Eubank

Vinson Family Hosts Duncan Wedding for Jimmie Nell Vinson

Miss Jimmie Nell Vinson wed Jerry Hawkins in an Assembly of God ceremony in Duncan Friday night. Jimmie Nell is the daughter of Mr and Mrs James Vinson formerly of Allen.

Jo Vinson Susie Vinson C. E. Davis Ronnie Assembly of God Church Duncan Jimmie Nell Vinson Jerry Hawkins Jimmie Nell James Vinson Allen

Mrs Ethel Mc Cormick Hosts Evening Guests

Houseguests of Mrs. Ethel Mc Cormick include her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Jack Roberson Judy and Paula from Corpus Christi Texas. Sunday dinner guests were Mr and Mrs Jim Roberson Regena Jimmy and Mrs Lucill Watson and David Ada.

Ethel McCormick Jack Roberson Judy Paula Corpus Christi Tex Jim Roberson Regena Jimmy Lucill Watson David Ada

Families Visit Queen Wilhelmina State Park in Arkansas

Mr. and Mrs. Luther West and Mr. and Mrs. Perry Morris along with Mrs. Lillie Carson and Mrs. Rena Hebel visited Queen Wilhelmina State Park in Arkansas on Sunday.

Luther West Perry Morris Lillie Carson Rena Hebel Queen Wilhelmina State Park Arkansas

Mullins Family Weekend at Lake Texoma

Mr and Mrs Leroy Mullins with their children visited Mr and Mrs Doyle Maples in Dallas Texas and stayed with relatives at Lake Texoma.

Leroy Mullins Mr. Mullins Doyle Maples Lake Texoma Maples Dallas Tex

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