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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1956

Page

8

MRS. MARKLEY REPORTS OIL DRILLING AND LOCAL EVENTS

M and P Drilling Co pursues shallow production on E M Gullatts Thomason with several wells already in pro ration. Water well near Charles Pettyjohn’s home yields abundant supply from 40 feet. Families enjoy Phoenix visits as Kerr and Brooks relatives travel. Rev Ray Hawks to preach at Pleasant Hill Church with singing night Thursday inviting all. Dale Nix and son Dale Jr. visit Ada relatives in Richmond Virginia.

M and P Drilling Company E. M. Gullat Thomason Ray Hawks Pleasant Hill Methodist Church Dale Nix Dale Jr Richmond, Va N. C. Nix Ada Joan and Janet Nix Pleasant Hill

Hoggard and Rogers Visit Kin in Oklahoma City

Jim Hoggard and Fred Rogers visit kin in Oklahoma City this week. Rogers says his wife should return from California soon after weeks there with their children. She has been under a doctor's care and reports her health has improved.

Jim Hoggard Fred Rogers Oklahoma City Rogers California

Snow couple plans retirement home near Jesse

Mr and Mrs Walter Thompson of Snow Oklahoma visited relatives last week. They stayed with Mr and Mrs C A Thomason on Wednesday and with Mr and Mrs A M Pharr on Thursday. Mr Thompson hopes to buy property near Jesse to spend their remaining years.

Walter Thompson Snow Okla C. A. Thomason A. M. Pharr Thomasons Pharrs

Ardmore Visit Ties Families Across Towns

Mrs Chastain McCurtain and her daughter Carol spent the weekend in Ardmore with her parents Mr and Mrs Ermin Vance. Mrs Alba Ott drove to Ardmore Sunday to join her daughter in law and granddaughter for the trip home.

Chastain McCurtain Carol Ardmore Ermin Vance Alba Ott

Families Visit Kingston As Plans Edge Toward Move

Mr and Mrs William Thompson and children Sonja Larry and Linda of Kamay Texas visited Mrs Thompson's parents the Allens in Kingston with Mrs Ernie Andress and family from Okmulgee. They toured the new Texoma park and expect the Allens to move to Kingston in October. Jodey jokes about taking it easy after the move.

William Thompson Sonja Larry Linda Kamay Tex Texoma Park Allens Kingston Jodey

Local families plan weekend visit from multiple towns

Mr and Mrs Ed Holland anticipate a happy weekend visit from their California based children. Also due to join are Mr and Mrs Curtis Barrett and family from Willets, Mr and Mrs Paul Barrett and family from Delano, and Mr and Mrs Louis Brashars from Redondo Beach.

Ed Holland California Curtis Barrett Willets Paul Barrett Delano Louis Brashears Redondo Beach

Jasper Holland Improves After Illness

Jasper Holland, who had been ill for several weeks, is reported to be improving. The note confirms his health is on the mend and signals a positive recovery.

Jasper Holland

Barretts and friends depart for California visit

Mr. and Mrs. George Barrett left for California last Tuesday joining Mr. and Mrs. Bud Gypson of Ada. Gypson stays to work while the Barretts visit their children for several weeks with Harold Whitmire Dick Bird Kenneth Gypson Billy Gypson and Junior Garrett.

George Barrett California Bud Gypson Ada Gypson Barretts Harold Whitmire Dick Bird Kenneth Gypson Billy Gypson Junior Garrett

McDonalds and Brierly Fished Texoma Catch

Louis McDonald, Jay McDonald, and Jack Brierly fished at Texoma, reporting minimal catch with unclear results. The fragment suggests a casual fishing outing without significant events or yields.

Louis Jay McDonald Jack Brierly Texoma

Holdenville Party Net 40 Sandies and Crappie From Roosevelt Bridge

Mr and Mrs Roston Worthy of Holdenville along with George Triplett of Oklahoma City and Charlie Wade fished Sunday night at the Roosevelt bridge and brought home 40 sandies and crappie. They released three small ones for every keeper.

Roston Worthy Holdenville George Triplett Oklahoma City Charlie Wade Roosevelt Bridge

Ada anglers reel a small multi-species catch on Texoma

Bob Markley, Thomas O'Dell, Dennis O'Dell and Calvin Cranning fished Albert's Creek on Texoma Saturday afternoon. They landed one sandie one crappie and one herring in a modest outing.

Bob Markley Thomas and Dennis O’dell Calvin Cranning Ada Albert’s Creek Texoma

Whittingtons Begin Two-Week Vacation to Eunice

Mr and Mrs Bill Whittington departed Monday for a two week vacation with planned stops en route to Eunice New Mexico to visit Mr and Mrs.

Bill Whittington Eunice, N. M

Family group stops in Denver City for overnight visit

Leonard Higgs and several couples including Mr and Mrs Clarence Prince Mr and Mrs William McLish Mr and Mrs Staley Sanders and Mr and Mrs Everette Whittington stayed overnight in Denver City Texas with their eldest daughter Mrs Leon Adams and family.

Leonard Higgs Clarence Prince William McLish Staley Sanders Everette Whittington Denver City Tex Leon Adams

Guests of Mr and Mrs Roberts welcomed in Chickasha

Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Roberts included J. A. Roberts of Bradley, and Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Stinson with Mrs. Roy Reynolds and her son Keith of Chickasha.

Dave Roberts J. A. Roberts Bradley B. M. Stinson Roy Reynolds Keith Chickasha

Farmer Dave Roberts Faces Peak Field Work Season

Dave Roberts handles heavy harvest tasks with haying, wheat ready for the combine, and three acres of seed beans. The beans are planted to produce seed for early next year’s planting on his Rio Grande Valley land.

Dave Roberts Rio Grande Valley

Boy Delays Return From Ft Worth Trip

Terry Harlin extended his stay in Ft Worth with friend Tubby Holland for a second week after a week away. His mother Mrs Van Harlin spoke with him by phone on Sunday morning and he said he was having too good a time to come home. He planned to return Friday. The two boys had visited ball games and skating daily and prepared a picnic for an all day park and zoo trip.

Terry Harlin Ft. Worth Tubby Holland van Harlin Terry

Hallie Anderson Heads to Los Angeles for Summer Work

Hallie Anderson left by bus Monday morning for Los Angeles where he will stay with his sister Mrs. Geraldine Bell for the summer. He secured a bakery job there. En route he paused in Albuquerque to visit his sister Mrs. Coy Zeigler and family for a few days.

Hallie Anderson Los Angeles Geraldine Bell Albuquerque Coy Zeigler

Mrs H A Anderson to enter sanitarium in Texas

Mrs H A Anderson will leave Sunday for Grand Prairie Texas to enter a sanitarium for treatment of arthritis and heart trouble.

H. A. Anderson Grand Prairie Tex

Woman Overcomes Rheumatism to Pick Berries

Mrs. Minda Phillips endures rheumatism of the feet yet keeps active by picking berries whenever possible. The stubborn spirit shows a woman who won’t be sidelined by illness.

Minda Phillips

Mrs Inez Harlin and Children Visit Van Harlins

Mrs Inez Harlin and her children spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Van Harlin, sharing time and hospitality in a family visit.

Inez Harlin Mrs. van Harlin

Family visit spans Texas and California kin

In Grandfield Texas Mr Garner and daughter in law Mrs Lois Garner called on B B Ryans with his sister Mrs Lois Hatlin and met his brother Dennis Ryan wife and children Martha Elizabeth and Robert of Richmond California. The Richmond family is now visiting the B B Ryans.

Tex Mr. Garner Lois Garner Grandfield B.B. Ryan Lois Hatlin Dennis Ryan Martha Elizabeth Robert Richmond Calif B. B. Ryans

Oats Harvest Progress at Jesse Farm

Arvell Phillips, manager for Claude Thompson’s farms at Jesse, completed harvesting oats on a near 60 acre field from last Thursday through Tuesday. The new winter grain variety yielded exceptionally good, full and heavy grain with over 1500 bushels stored by Monday evening, leaving Phillips short of storage space as others in the area also finish harvest.

Arvell Phillips Claude Thompson Jesse Phillips Stor

Durant visitors details from Rebee News

Mr and Mrs Clesto Leslie Doyle and Sharon Ruth of Durant visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs J K Smith. Mr and Mrs Pete Atkeson and family visited Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Jack Summers and family of Oakman.

Clesto Leslie, Doyle Sharon Ruth of Durant J. K. Smith Pete Atkeson Jack Summers Oakman

Conway visitors from Hunter and Norton families arrive for week

Mr and Mrs Bobby Hunter bring Debbie Darrell and Travis Lee of Conway Arkansas for a week long visit with Mr and Mrs John Norton and Mr and Mrs Ben Hunter. Bobby works for Sunray Oil Co in Conway.

Bobby Hunter Debbie Darrell Travis Lee Conway Ark John Norton Ben Hunter Bobby Sunray Oil Co

Miss Maxine Eaton Visited Sherry Scott Over Weekend

Miss Maxine Eaton spent Saturday night and Sunday with Sherry Scott, sharing time in a weekend social visit.

Holloway Family Weekend Visit in Muskogee

Mr and Mrs Bill Holloway and family of Muskogee visited over the weekend with Mr and Mrs G C Holloway.

Bill Holloway Muskogee G. C. Holloway

Sunday messages at Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church

Forty Sunday School attendees joined 70 people at Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Scott Jones delivering morning and evening sermons. Youth Fellowship plans Cedar Grove Church meeting Saturday night.

Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church Scott Jones Cedar Grove

Charlotte Gregory Shines as Flower Girl at Peggy O'Neal Wedding

Being flower girl at Peggy O'Neal's Saturday night wedding marked the high point in the young life of Charlotte Gregory.

Peggy O’neal Charlotte Gregory

Mrs Mann Struggles With New Store Teeth After Dental Surgery

Mrs. R. V. Mann, recovering from recent dental work, is adapting to store bought teeth and not feeling well.

R. V. Mann

Garner Couple Attends Brother's Funeral in Sulphur Springs

Mr and Mrs J M Garner of Stonewall travel to Sulphur Springs Texas for the funeral of George Garner who died Saturday. The funeral was held Monday with their daughter Mrs B B Ryan accompanying them. On the return trip they spent Monday night in Mt Pleasant.

J. M. Garner Stonewall Sulphur Springs Tex Mr. Garner George Garner B. B. Ryan

Maxwell Couple Hosts Visitors From Local Area

Mr and Mrs W B Brecheen of Maxwell were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Earl McDaniel. Mr and Mrs Grover Tyree of Ada visited in the afternoon.

W. B. Brecheen Maxwell Earl McDaniel Grover Tyree Ada

Hallums on two week vacation visit

Mr and Mrs Virgil Hallum and family of Holiday Tex visiting Mrs Allie Hood mother of Mrs Hallum on a two week vacation staying with relatives and touring area during their trip.

Virgil Hallum Holiday, Tex

Karl Tilley And Son Gerald Attend Ada Baseball Game

Karl Tilley and his son Gerald attended a baseball game in Ada on Thursday night, taking in the local action and cheering from the stands.

Karl Tilley Gerald Ada

Woods Visit Jaquess Household Sunday

Mr and Mrs Floyd Woods visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs L C Jaquess.

Floyd Woods L. C. Jaquess

Sunday visit to the Holloways home in Clifton

Mr and Mrs Dave Holloway and their children spent Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs G C Holloway in Clifton noting a family gathering core.

G. C. Holloway Dave Holloway Clifton

Local Families Visit In Muskogee And Oil Center

Ariz. residents Mr and Mrs Bill Holloway and family from Muskogee join Mr and Mrs Delmer Covington of Oil Center for a social visit.

Burnetts Visit Donnie and Darlene in Donor City

Mr and Mrs W H Burnett and their son from Ahloso spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs H L Kite along with Donnie and Darlene.

W. H. Burnett Ahloso H. L Kite Donnie Darlene

Army private Muriel to report to San Antonio after furlough

Muriel, a U.S. Army service member, is stationed in California and will report to San Antonio Texas at the end of his furlough. Karl Tilley made a business trip to Bromide Saturday.

Muriel U.S. Army California San Antonio Tex Karl Tilley

Baseball trip and business visit across states

Karl Tilley attended a baseball game at Tupelo Friday night. J. K. Smith made a business trip to Oklahoma City Monday afternoon.

Karl Tilley Tupelo J. K. Smith Oklahoma City

Hurley Family Returns From Funeral in New Mexico

Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Hurley Jr. and family returned to their home in Tatum New Mexico after attending the funeral of Mrs. Violet Hurley at Adelle's Convalescent Home. Services were held Saturday at Union Hill Baptist Church.

T. L. Hurley Jr Tatum N. M Mr. Hurley Violet Hurley Adelle Union Hill Baptist Church

Haskins Guests Dine With Hood Family

Mr and Mrs Earlin Haskins were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs T S Hood along with Ann and Wanda Jean.

Mrs. Earlin Haskins Mrs. T. S. Hood Ann and Wanda Jean

Ada Visits Highlight Local Family Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Ray Roberts and Pam and Ricky spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J W Murray of Ada. Sherry Scott visited Monday evening with her grandparents Mr and Mrs W H Hightower. A business trip was made to Norman on Monday.

Sherry Scott Mrs. W. H. Hightower

Ada visit by Mrs. Betty Kirby and daughters

Mrs. Betty Kirby and her daughters Brenda and Barbara spent Tuesday and Wednesday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Kite in Ada.

Betty Kirby Brenda Barbara Ada P. P. Kite

Mercer family visits Tahlequah group

Mr and Mrs Homer Mercer and Ricky spent several days this past week with Mr and Mrs E A Mayfield and family of Tahlequah.

Homer Mercer Ricky E. A. Mayfield Tahlequah

Ada Families Gather for Sunday Visits

Diana Haskins of Ada spent Sunday night with Ann and Wanda Jean Hood. Mrs. Bess Roberts of Ada visits this week with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Roberts and Pam and Ricky. Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Hood with children and Mr. and Mrs. Earlin Haskins joined Mr. and Mrs. Euel Haskins of Ada Sunday afternoon.

Diana Haskins Ada Ann Wanda Jean Hood Mrs Bess Roberts Ada _ is Ray Roberts Pam Ricky T. S. Hood Earlin Haskins Euel Haskins

Mrs Karl Tilley and Carlton Lee Visit Tuesday Evening

Mrs Karl Tilley and Carlton Lee were guests Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs Leo Scott and Donna Kaye for an informal social gathering.

Karl Tilley Carlton Lee Leo Scott Donna Kaye

City and J M McDonald Visit Cen ter Sunday Morning

City resident J M McDonald visited Sunday morning with Cen ter locals Mr and Mrs M M McDonald and Dennis.

Voter registration available at Scott's Grocery

Residents may register to vote for the July 3 election at Scott's Grocery. Note June 22 is the final registration day, so act soon while prompted.

Scott’s

Rodeo attendance noted for Lance family and Byrd

Mrs. Dea Lance, George Lance and Bob Byrd attended the rodeo, joining spectators at the event.

Dea Lance George Lance Bob Byrd

Farmer's Oat Field Incident Involves Dead Cow

Jerry Felkin drove into Jim Snow's oat field to cut oats. Two Snow cows and a stray whitefaced cow were present. the stray appeared ill. That evening the stray cow lay dead behind the barn, with no one claiming ownership. Snow sought help from Tom Crow in Stonewall to verify and contact the packing plant.

Jerry Felkin Jim Snow Snow Felkin

Hendrixs Make Brief Oklahoma City Trip on Monday

Glenn and Dicky Hendrix took a quick business trip to Oklahoma City on Monday and returned home by one o'clock.

Glenn Dicky Hendrix Oklahoma City

Local Farm Scenes Show Emily Hisaw and Rosa Lee Snow At Work

If you were in the area Monday you would have seen Mrs. Emily Hisaw driving a grain truck while the Hisaws were combining grain Rosa Lee Snow was seen handling the hay rake with satisfaction Rosa Lee Snow is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Snow

Emily Hisaw

Sandra and Randy Lance Visit Grandparents Saturday Night

Sandra and Randy Lance spent Saturday night with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Dea Lance, sharing a quiet family gathering.

Sandra Randy Lance Mrs Dea Lance

Mrs Baylis returns from church to surprise visit

Mrs Alfred Baylis came home Sunday to two surprises awaiting her. Her sister and family Mr Dudley Baylis and wife and children of Tribby were there and her sister had dinner nearly ready when she arrived.

Alfred Baylis Dudley Baylis Tribby

Mrs Eva Larman Family Visit Noted In Byars

Mrs Eva Larman and her son with his wife Mr and Mrs Maurice Larman of Byars visited Tuesday at the home of Eva Larmans brother Mr and Mrs Lee Forehand.

Eva Larman Maurice Larman Byars

Wilsons Visit Barnes Family in Fort Worth

Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Wilson and family of Fort Worth Texas visited Wednesday and Thursday in the home of Mrs. Wilsons aunt and husband Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Barnes.

M. R. Wilson Ft. Worth Tex

Mary Lou Cape Visits Snow Home for Two Weeks

Mary Lou Cape of Rebee is spending two weeks staying at the J. W. Snow residence, outlining a temporary visit.

Mary Lou Cape of Rebee J. W. Snow

Stonewall Woman Spends Sunday with Kansas Visitors

Margaret Ellis of Stonewall hosted Antholene Johnson and James Houston Duty of Wichita Falls Texas on Sunday at the A. R. Johnson home. James is described as a nephew of Mrs. Johnson.

Margaret Ellis Stonewall Antholene Johnson James Houston Duty Wichita Falls Tex A. R. Johnson James Mrs. Johnson

Hershel West Visits With Mr and Mrs Earl McDaniel

Hershel West visited Thursday morning with Mr Earl McDaniel and Mrs Earl McDaniel at their home. The visit emphasized local community ties and friendly conversation.

Hershel West Mrs. Earl McDaniel

Sand in Motor Causes Boat Stoppage

A boat experienced a motor stoppage due to sand ingestion. Initial checks found debris interfering with operation, prompting maintenance crews to clear the intake and inspect the propulsion system for damage.

Barnes Family Weekend Visit to Moore Home

Mr and Mrs Homer Barnes and their son Homer Jr spent the weekend visiting Mrs Barnes sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Floyd Indram in Moore.

Homer Barnes Homer Jr Moore Mrs. Barnes Mrs Floyd Indram

Fishermen reel in nine catfish on Lake Texoma

Mrs. Barnes and sister Mrs. Clara Kennedy spent Sunday night fishing on Lake Texoma. Monday morning they hauled in nine catfish weighing 33 pounds dressed. Kennedy returned home for work while the Barneses stayed on the lake. Pop Daniel suspected they were using someone else’s lines due to their luck.

Homer Barnes Barnes Clara Kennedy Texoma

Infant of Phillips Child hospitalized with pneumonia

The infant child of Mr and Mrs Lewis Phillips is in the hospital with pneumonia. Women from Stonewall Church of Christ are taking turns sitting with the child. Mrs Lillian Turner stayed Sunday evening until 9 p.m.

Lewis Phillips Stonewall Church of Christ Lillian Turner

Local Families Spend Weekend Watching TV and Visiting

Ellis Horton and Edwin and Eugene of Stonewall watched TV and played moon with the A. T. Minors Friday night as TV fights drew the main attention. Mrs. Reba Daniel and her daughters spent Sunday afternoon with her parents, the A. T. Minors.

Ellis Horton Edwin and Eugene Stonewall Moon A. T Reba Daniel Vicky Valeria A. T. Minors

Westview Mission expands youth outing to Billy Graham

Sixty two attended Sunday School and 33 joined Training Union at Westview Baptist Mission. A busload of the young folks traveled to Billy Graham’s Oklahoma City meeting Thursday night and will return this week with all age groups invited.

Westview Baptist Mission Training Union Billy Graham Oklahoma City

Mrs Daisy Jackson Spends Evening With Ada Neighbor

Mrs Daisy Jackson of Ada spent last Saturday night with Mrs A E Nolen. The social visit highlights neighborhood ties in the Ada community.

Daisy Jackson of Ada A. E. Nolen

Seven-Year-Old Nolen Celebrated With Friends Party

Jamell Stella Buddy Jimmy Leonard Chester and Lloyd Delozier helped Calvin Wayne Nolen celebrate his seventh birthday Monday afternoon with games cake and koolaid at a neighborhood gathering.

Jamell Stella Buddy Jimmy Leonard Chester Lloyd Delozier Calvin Wayne Nolen

Johnsons Drive New Chartreuse Chevrolet

Mr and Mrs Johnson are driving a new chartreuse and avocado Chevrolet replacing an almost new model in this brief social note.

Mrs. Johnson

Mrs. Mae Webb Convalesces After Oklahoma City Operation

Mrs Mae Webb of Pickett is convalescing at the Smokey Webb home after an operation in an Oklahoma City hospital. She is reported doing fine. Linda Ann Williams. Chicka-

Mae Webb Pickett Smokey Webb Oklahoma City

Smiths Visit Mrs Duncan and Others in Worstell

Mrs J K Smith and Mrs M B Smith of Pauls Valley visited Wednesday night with Mrs Wilma Scaff and her daughters of Worstell. Howard Summers of Oakman spent Thursday night with Bennie Atkeson.

J. K. Smith Mrs M. B. Smith Pauls Valley Wilma Scaff James Duncan Worstell Howard Summers Oakman Bennie Atkeson

Local social notes from Shawnee and Ada weekend visits

Edd Berryman and Henry Whitson made a business trip to Shawnee Friday. Miss Donna Kaye Scott was Saturday night guest of Miss Glenda Wallis of Union Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Mercer and family returned to Fort Worth after a week visiting Gracie Hayes and Leo Scott. Sherry and Maxine Eaton attended a wedding shower at the Duncan home honoring John Binkley of Tulsa. Those visiting the Whitsons for dinner included Edd Berryman and family, Hollis Kite and family, Roy Bivins and others from Egypt. Bobby Hunter and family visited the Chotes in Ada for Sunday supper.

Donna Kaye Scott Glenda Wallis Union Hill Homer Mercer Mike and Ricky Fort Worth Gracie Hayes Leo Scott Sherry Maxine Eaton F. E. Duncan John Binkley Tulsa O. S. Whits Edd Berryman Kay Charles Hollis Kite Darlene Donnie Roy Bivins Leroy Geraldine Dennis Egypt

Hightower Families Visit in California

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hightower of Van Nuys visited Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hightower, sharing a weekend gathering in California.

Floyd Hightower van Nuys, Calif Mrs W. H. Hightower

Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Homecoming

Mr and Mrs P P Kite spent Sunday night with Mr and Mrs H L Kite and children, and Dennis attended homecoming at Center Sunday afternoon. Ronnie Newby visited Saturday in the Earl McDaniel home. Mrs Eve Boyd and Miss Opal Teel of Ada visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Clyde Boyd. The family spent Monday with Mr and Mrs Frank Haggard of Ada.

M. M. McDonald Dennis Homecoming At Center Ronnie Newby Earl McDaniel Eve Boyd Miss Opal Teel Ada Clyde Boyd Pete Atkeson Frank Haggard

Wildlife notes and farmyard anecdotes from local residents

Billy Muriel McDaniel visits for a two week furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Earl McDaniel and Jerry. A centipede hid behind a baseboard while Mrs Minor heard scratching. Water moccasin spotted by Mrs Patton prompted hurried garden tool rescue and a dog chase. Rural news covers rodeo attendance by Melba and Bob Byrd Loyd Lambert Ada and Leonard Jumper Pleasant Hill and Friday night events.

Billy Muriel McDaniel Mrs Earl McDaniel Jerry Billy A. T. Minors Mr. Patton Patton Melba Bob Byrd Loyd Lambert Ada Leonard Jumper Pleasant Hill Coalgate Mr. and

Local Ladies Visit Mrs. Norton in Ada

Mrs Cora Dodson and Mrs Betty Sue Choate, along with Ricky and Mike, spent Tuesday with Mrs. John Norton in Ada.

Cora Dodson Betty Sue Choate Ricky Mike Ada John Norton

Biloxi and Oakman visitors stop by local hosts

Mr and Mrs Vaughan Beal Suzi Karen Vonne and Velma Jean of Biloxi Miss visited Monday morning with Mr and Mrs J K Smith. Mr and Mrs J W Berryman of Oakman visited Monday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Edd Berryman Kay and Charles.

J. W. Berryman Oakman Edd Berryman Kay Charles

Ada visitors share evening with Wrights and Zula

Mr and Mrs Howard Wright and Zula visited Ada Tuesday evening with Archie and others. The fragmented note lists local residents sharing time but lacks complete details of events or affiliations.

Howard Wright Zula Archie of Ada J. K. Smith

Frisco Visitors Leave After Family Reunion

Mrs. Dibrell Phillips and son Spud returned to Duncan after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Baylis in Frisco. Spud stayed with his grandparents Virgil Henry and wife during Mrs. Phillips hospital stay as relatives from Dallas and Stonewall dropped by Friday afternoon and night.

Simon Patton Dibrell Phillips Spud Duncan Alfred Baylis Virgil Henry Jerry Ricky Randel Jimmy Dalas Tex Tom Henry Stonewall George Barnes Jim Sid Marshall W. A. Johnson Henrys Frisco Marshalls Johnsons

Local visitors call on Stone household

Sha spent the past week here with her sister, Mrs. Glen Stone. Mrs. J. C. Neal and Leonard Williams were here from Chickasha visiting in the Stone home Monday.

Sha Glen Stone J. C. Neal Leonard Williams Chickasha Stone Home

Wolf Believed Readied for Breakfast Standoff

Matt Richardson fired at a wolf attempting to raid his chickens Monday morning. The incident ended without reported injuries, and authorities note Betsy will be loaded with more than birdshot next time if the wolf returns.

Matt Richardson Matt Betsy

Chester Delozier Starts Early Lawn Mowing Grind

Chester Delozier was out early Tuesday morning mowing lawns in a labor scene that reflects tougher work conditions and changing job demands for local laborers.

Chester Delozier

Judy Fike Visits Aunt in Ada

Judy Fike traveled on Tuesday to Ada to spend a few days with her aunt Mrs. Jake Henry.

Judy Fike Jake Henry Ada

Berton Nelson Visits Cantrells and Linda Jo in Miami

Berton Nelson is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cantrell and Linda Jo in Miami Oklahoma, staying as a guest and sharing time with local residents.

Berton Nelson Jack Cantrell Linda Jo Miami Okla

Mr and Mrs Glen Stone Visit Floyd Stone at Galey

Mr Glen Stone and his wife visited Floyd Stone and his wife at Galey on Sunday with their two boys.

Glen Stone Mrs Floyd Stone Galey

Nelsons Attend Going Away Party for Fowlers at Winter Smith Park

Mr and Mrs Gordon Nelson attended a going away party for Mr and Mrs Buddy Fowler Mike and Marilyn at Winter Smith Park Monday night. Each family brought either a freezer of ice cream or a cake and everyone had a big time.

Gordon Nelson Buddy Fowler Mike and Marilyn Wintersmith Park

Rutherford visitors from Oklahoma City Kenowa and Ada

Last Saturday guests at the Nelson home were Mr and Mrs R S Rutherford from Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs J M Rutherford from Kenowa They also visited the A R Rutherford home in Ada.

Nelson R. S. Rutherford Oklahoma City J. M. Rutherford Kenowa A. R. Rutherford Ada

Mrs. Dewain Shaw Attends Ada Vacation Bible School

Mrs. Dewain Shaw and Denise spent Wednesday with Mrs Gordon Nelson and attended Vacation Bible School at the Church of Christ in Ada.

Community Attends Funeral for Mrs Tom Hurley

Several from the community attended the funeral of Mrs. Tom Hurley at Union Hill Saturday afternoon.

Tom Hurley Union Hill

Mrs Van Zant And Others Visit Mrs No Len

Mrs Van Zant Mrs Kesterson and Donna visited Mrs Opal No len on Tuesday Amita joined them for a visit before returning home

Mrs. van Zant Mrs. Kesterson Donna

Church Adds Educational Unit Amid Volunteer Efforts

Work continues on the educational unit being added to the church here. A crowd works almost every night with much help volunteered from locals.

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