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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1955

Page

7

Union Hill Baptists Welcome Visitors and Praise Choir

Union Hill Baptist Church saw attendance dip as Rev. Frank Cunningham vacationed. Rev. Roy Buckelew of Ada led Sunday services with visitors from New Mexico and Duncan taking part, plus a large list of local congregants and a quartet performance. Oil Center donated church seats.

Union Hill Baptist Church Frank Cunningham Roy Buckelew Ada Jo Ann Shumard New Mexico Francis Teel Reba Glen Wilfong Vinita Wilfong Duncan Yvonne Little Barbara Jones Ronnie Teel Benny Jones Don Newby Kenneth Little Allen Cochran Etta Garrett Fred Jones Ann Belew Jim Kirkes Emma Cassady Lavona Jones Gertie Hammonds California Barker Phyllis Ann Ann Stidham Charles Thomas Johnnie Tilley Patsy Judy Faye Enloe Oil Center

Walker Family Visits Ada Relatives From Wichita

Mr and Mrs Aubry Walker and their three children of Wichita Kansas visited Mr and Mrs W C Rose and other relatives of Ada last week in a short family trip reporting the hometown gathering and kin connections.

Aubry Walker Wichita, Kan W. C. Rose Ada

Cassady Visit With Norths At Portland Park

Mr and Mrs Lonnie Cassady visited Mr and Mrs W H North of Portland Park on Sunday sharing a social call and catching up with neighbors.

Lonnie Cassady Mrs. W. H. North Portland Park

Stork Shower Honors Mrs. Marie Brad At Lavona Jones Home

Lavona Jones hosted a stork shower on Wednesday night honoring Mrs. Marie Braden. Bettie Cunningham and Elizabeth Capes won prizes in games. attendees included Catherine Teel Ina Haines Wassie Bottoms Joe Dean Hall Mildred Shumard Barbara Jones Jo Ann Shumard and the honoree Marie Braden with gifts sent by Oma Enloe Lanel Wallis and Lela Rose.

Marie Brad Lavona Jones Bettie Cunningham Elizabeth Capes Roxie Golden Catherine Teel Ina Haines Wassie Bottoms Joe Dean Hall Mildred Shumard Barbara Jones Jo Ann Shumard Marie Braden Oma Enloe Lanel Wallis Lela Rose

Mr and Mrs Earl Rose Visit Relatives in Fitzhugh

Mr and Mrs Earl Rose traveled to Fitzhugh to spend a Wednesday night with relatives. The visit highlights family gathering and regional ties in the area.

Mrs. Earl Rose Fitzhugh

Birthday dinner honors Mrs L L Crockett at Rose home

A birthday dinner was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rose for Mrs. L. L. Crockett, mother of Mrs. Rose. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Crockett, Mrs. Hazel Cameron of Stratford, James Crockett, and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rose.

Earl Rose L. L. Crockett Mrs. Crockett Mrs.Rose Hazel Cameron Stratford James Crockett

Lewis Agee and Hasker Return from California Work

Lewis Agee and Hasker came home Monday after three years working in California, signaling a reunion with family and friends.

Lewis Agee Hasker California Lewis

Shumard Family Plans Ada Move From New Mexico

Mr and Mrs Melvin Shumard Jo Ann and Donald of New Mexico decide to reside in Ada. The family runs a laundry business and are former residents of Union Hill community.

Melvin Shumard Jo Ann Donald New Mexico Ada Union Hill Community

Ardmore Visit Highlights Local Socials

Mr. and Mrs. Jess Little and Kenneth went to Ardmore Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Cummings, Patti Lea and Jimmy Dan from Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Dink Binion last week.

Jess Little Kenneth Ardmore Jimmy Cummings Patti Lea Jimmy Dan Ada Dink Binion

Kirkes Visit Aulds on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Jim Kirkes visited Mr and Mrs Charles Aulds Sunday in a social circuit note from the community.

Jim Kirkes Mrs Charles Aulds

Bar Bara residents visit Jim and family Monday

Mr and Mrs Bud Jones of Bar Bara visited Mr and Mrs Jim Kirkes on Monday with Benny and Glenn joining the gathering.

Bud Jones Barbara Benny Glenn Jim Kirkes Mrs. B. Jones

Visitors Gather for Jones Family Sunday

Those visiting Mr. and Mrs. Bud Jones and family Sunday included Yvonne Little, Jo Ann Shumard of New Mexico, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Tilley and Kay, Mrs. Carline Mc Nutt and Danny, W. J. Jones and Delphia, Fred Jones and Wayne, Ron and Don Newby, John Sweeney.

Bud Jones Yvonne Little Jo Ann Shumard New Mexico R. E. Tilley Kay Carline McNutt Danny W. J. Jones Delphia Fred Jones Wayne Ron Don Newby John Sweeney

Emer Cochran Improves After Virus at Valley View Hospital

Emer Cochran is hospitalized at Valley View with a viral illness. He was reported to be improved on Monday.

Emer Cochran Valley View Hospital

Peters Family Visits Pontotoc Residents

Mr and Mrs A J Peters of Pontotoc and their family are visiting Mr and Mrs W C Karr this season.

A. J. Peters Pontotoc W. C. Karr

Tulsa couples attend Ada alumni banquet in reunion event

Mr and Mrs Bill Bramlett of Tulsa and Mr and Mrs Bill Hunt of Tulsa visited in Ada for the alumni banquet and attended the affair. Mrs Bramlett was Bobbie Binion of Union Hill before marriage and Imaletta Hunt was Imaletta Jackson of Union Hill.

Bill Bramlett Tulsa Bill Hunt Ada

Alumni Banquet Hosts Tulsa Couple. Whitsons Featured

Mr and Mrs Steve Whitson of Tulsa attended the alumni banquet. Steve is a former resident of Union Hill, highlighting a reunion moment for local alumni and former residents.

Steve Whitson Tulsa Steve Union Hill

Globe Woman Visits Karrs in Arizona

Mrs. Retha Settlemier of Globe Arizona visited Mr. and Mrs. W C Karr on Thursday. Retha is a niece of W C Karr.

Retha Settlemier Globe, Ariz W. C. Karr Retha

Goodneighbor Club Holds Regular Meeting With Ina Haines

The Goodneighbor Club met with Ina Haines on June 8 for its regular session. Minutes were read by the secretary and Bettie Cunningham led the opening prayer.

Goodneighbor Club Ina Haines Bettie Cunningham

Stork Shower Held for Mrs Thad Eaus Smith

The meeting turned to Bible study and a stork shower for Mrs Thad eaus Smith. Attendees included Eula Kirkes Oma Enloe Lela Rose Elva Kemp Bettie Cunningham Roxie Golden Pearl Wells Ina Haines Violet Hurley Lena Cochran Daisy Binion Mary Nell Cummings Lula Keeling. Next meeting set for July 13 with Oma Enloe.

Thadeaus Smith Eula Kirkes Oma Enloe Lela Rose Elva Kemp Bettie Cunningham Roxie Golden Pearl Wells Ina Haines Violet Hurley Lena Cochran Daisy Binion Mary Nell Cummings Lula Keeling

Powell relatives of Globe residents noted

Arley and Arvel Powell of Globe are nephews of Mr. Karr, as reported in a Globe news item.

Arley and Arvel Powell Globe, Ariz W. C. Karr Mr. Karr

Mrs Lillie Karr Seeks New Living Room Suite

Ada visitors Mildred Shumard, Donald and Jo Ann call on Mr and Mrs F O Jones Saturday.

Mildred Shumard Donald Jo Ann Ada F. O. Jones

Yvonne Little Celebrates Sixteenth Birthday Party

Yvonne Little celebrated her sixteenth birthday last week with a cake as the centerpiece. Guests included Mr and Mrs Albert Little Barbara Jones Don Newby Howard Cunningham Ron Newby and Mr and Mrs Jess Little. Mrs Gertie Hammonds of California is visiting Mr and Mrs Albert Simpkins this week.

Yvonne Little Albert Little Barbara Jones Don Newby Howard Cunningham Ron Newby Jess Little Gertie Hammonds California Albert Simpkins

Ada visitors and Sunday visits noted in Oil Center

Gene Roberts of Ada visited Bobby Lewis Saturday evening. James Thompson visited Sunday with Jerry McDaniel. Rev and Mrs E L Wilson and children visited Rev and Mrs T E Loveless of Johnsonville Sunday evening.

Gene Roberts Ada Bobby Lewis E. L. Wilson T. E. Loveless Johnsonville

Singing Attendees at Latta Convention Listed

Names of participants at the Latta singing convention include Bonnie Willoughby Elsie Willoughby Deloris Jones Bertie Jones Betty Tucker Hansel Burk and others. Local visits featured Mr and Mrs Earl McDaniels visiting Ada residents Doyle Newby Mrs J D Evans and Mrs Jay Evans Kiowa visiting Mrs E L Wilson. Carol Willoughby of Ada visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Russell Willoughby and attends the Pentecostal Holiness Church vacation Bible school.

Latta Bonnie and Elsie Willoughby Deloris Bertie Jones Betty Tucker Hansel Burk Earl McDaniels Mrs Doyle Newby Ada Carol Willoughby Russell Willoughby The Pentecostal Holiness Church

Summer School at Oklahoma University Norman

Mrs. Willie Simpson attends the summer term at Oklahoma University in Norman. Thursday night supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gray were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gray, Garry and Larry.

Willie Simpson Oklahoma University Norman Vernon Gray Mrs Fred Gray Garry Larry

Simpkins Family Relocates From Our Community

The Simpkins family Roberta Buddy Elbert have moved to Ada. Mr Simpkins is employed by Mr Grant. The note expresses sorrow at their departure from the community, school and church.

Elbert Simpkins Roberta Buddy Ada Simpkins Grant

Mr and Mrs Sam Bittles Visit Heber Springs

Mr and Mrs Sam Bittles spent Thursday Friday and Saturday visiting in Heber Springs Arkansas.

Sam Bittles Heber Springs Arkansas

Farmer Mistakes Buzzard for New Airplane

W. J. Jones believed he saw a novel aircraft last week but a closer look showed it was a buzzard circling over his farm.

W. J. Jones

Capes Host Family Reunion Sunday June 12

A family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Houston Capes on Sunday June 12. Lunch was served to 47. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. O. M. McDonald and family of Oklahoma City, Marcus McDonald and family of Ada, Billie Lee McDonald, A. Wade and son of Abilene, C. R. Davis and family of Oklahoma City, Frank Morrison and family of Ada, Mrs. Hubert Evans and Mrs. Lillie Martin of Ada, Fred Pierce and family of Ardmore, John Mahan and grandson of Ada, Millage McDonald and daughter of Stratford, and Mrs. John McDonald of Stratford.

Houston Capes O. M. McDonald Oklahoma City Marcus McDonald Ada Billie Lee McDonald A. Wade Abilene Texas C. R. Davis Frank Morrison Hubert Evans Lillie Martin Fred Pierce Ardmore John Mahan Millage McDonald Stratford John McDonald

Mrs Suzie Jones and Sons Visit Mrs Minnie Lewis

Mrs Suzie Jones and her sons from Vaness visited Mrs Minnie Lewis Monday evening, sharing tea and news in a friendly call.

Mrs Suzie Jones

Pentecostal Holiness Church Reports 68 in Sunday Service

The Pentecostal Holiness Church held a Sunday morning service with 68 attendees. Rev. E. L. Wilson delivered both the morning and evening messages.

The Pentecostal Holiness Church E. L. Wilson

Layne and Cunningham Families Visit Sulphur on Sunday

Mr and Mrs W O Layne Roger and George Mr and Mrs Warren Cunningham and Howard and Lloyd Burk spent Sunday in Sulphur.

W. O. Layne Roger and George Warren Cunningham Howard Lloyd Burk

John Q Sutterfield hospitalized with infection

John Q. Sutterfield remains in Valley View Hospital due to an infection, drawing concern from family and friends on a quiet Wednesday night.

John Q. Sutterfield Valley View Hospital

Weekend Guests Arrive From Sapulpa And New Mexico

Weekend visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Bert Jones included Mr. and Mrs. Don Cooley and their Sapulpa children, along with Mr. and Mrs. Wayne McAfee from New Mexico.

Bert Jones Don Cooley Sapulpa Wayne McAfee New Mexico

Visitors at Neighbors Home Host Ponca City and New Mexico Guests

Visitors in the O. H. Neighbors home included Mr. and Mrs. Euel Haskins and daughter of Ponca City and Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Neighbors and children of New Mexico.

O. H Euel Haskins Ponca City Mrs. Boyd New Mexico

Coot Simpson Family Weekend in Ft Worth Texas

Mr and Mrs Coot Simpson and Theron spent the weekend in Fort Worth Texas enjoying the city sights.

Mrs. Coot Simpson Theron Ft. Worth, Texas

Local Folks Headed For Schools Vacations And Revivals

Mrs J S Lane Mary Lou Jones and Mr and Mrs Jack Gray of Stratford take Joy Lane to Oklahoma City for Draughons Business College Mrs Bray plans to attend. Kemp and Cunningham families vacation in Corpus Christi Dorotha Tucker and Carolyn Wilson visit Paula Tucker. Booths visit Seaffs and Booths of Rebee. Pentecostal Holiness Church revival starts June 19 led by Rev T E Loveless. Mavery Pierce family vacationing in California.

J. S. Lane Mary Lou Jones Jack Gray Stratford Joy Lane Oklahoma City Draughons Business College Ickie Bray

Ada Guests Visit Willoughbys Sunday

Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Theo Frantz and their children Mrs. T. C. Nelson and daughters Mrs. Junior Willoughby and children and Mrs. M. E. McVay of Ada.

Russell Willoughby Theo Frantz T. C. Nelson Junior Willoughby M. E. McVay Ada

Center News Dismisses Sunday School for Homecoming

The article notes that due to homecoming this Sunday, Sunday School and church services were dismissed.

Garrett Family Heads to Long Beach for Vacation

Mr. and Mrs. Leon Garrett and daughters Cheryl and Penny travel Friday for a two week vacation in Long Beach California. They will stay as houseguests of Leon Garretts brother and family R T Garrett and her parents E D Ricketts.

Leon Garrett Cheryl Penny Long Beach Calif R. T. Garrett E. D. Ricketts

Fifth annual homecoming brings visitors to Center

Center hosted its fifth annual homecoming with former residents from several states returning to reconnect and enjoy a large basket lunch.

Center Sunday

Gray Family Returns From Washita River Fishing Trip

Mr and Mrs Oren Gray and Bobby returned Sunday from a weekend fishing trip on the Washita River near Pauls Valley. They were accompanied by Mr and Mrs Thurman Gray and children of Seminole on a two weeks vacation.

Oren Gray Bobby Washita Pauls Valley Mrs. Thurman Gray

Ardmore Girl Enjoys Summer Visit With Grandparents

Shirley Ann Smith of Ardmore spends summer with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Jones. She enjoys visiting the farm, tending animals, and helping her grandmother.

Shirley Ann Smith Ardmore Mrs A. O. Jones

Reed Family Visits for Sunday Squirrel Hunt

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Reed and their son Robert of Ft Worth Texas spent Sunday with Bill Reed and his family. They enjoyed a Sunday afternoon of squirrel hunting together.

Elmer Reed Robert Ft. Worth Texas Bill Reed

Estes Family Visit to Ada Homes

Mr and Mrs Sherman Estes and family visited his parents Mr and Mrs B B Estes in Ada Tuesday evening.

Sherman Estes Mrs B. B. Estes Ada

Ada couple guests of the Laynes for supper

Mr. and Mrs. Hank Evans of Ada were Monday night supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. V. O. Layne.

Hank Evans Ada V. O. Layne

Sunday Visitors From Ada and Local Families

Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Booth included Mr. and Mrs. Billy Jim Robertson of Ada, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Robertson, Mrs. Alene Tucker, and Paula.

M. E. Booth Billy Jim Robertson Ada Joe Robertson Alene Tucker Paula

Sliger Brothers Visit Ties Texas Families

Mr and Mrs Ben Sliger of Texas visit Mr and Mrs Doyle Sliger. Ben and Doyle are brothers.

Ben Sliger Texas Mrs Doyle Sliger Ben and Doyle

Thompson cousins connect after 50 years apart

Mrs Minnie Thompson of Ft Worth Texas and Mr and Mrs Larry Thompson of Oklahoma City reconnected in Friday Hansard Sr. noting they had not met in over five decades and observed changes in each other.

Hansard Sr Minnie Thompson Ft. Worth Texas Larry Thompson Oklahoma City Hansard

Lantz Family Visits Sheltons in Drum

Mr and Mrs Jim Lantz and family spent Saturday in Drum visiting his sister and family Mr and Mrs Everett Shelton. Doris and Janice who had been staying with the Sheltons returned home with their parents.

Jim Lantz Drumright Everett Shelton Doris Janice Sheltons

Mrs Tressa Crookham Hosts In-Laws From Oklahoma City

Sunday guests for Mrs. Tressa Crookham were her in-laws Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Crookham from Oklahoma City.

Tressa Crookham Mrs. S. D. Crookham Oklahoma City

Weekend Visitings From Ada And Shawnee Hosts

Visiting Mr and Mrs Dee Bur this weekend were Mr and Mrs Leslie Pierce and daughter Kathy of Shawnee and Mr and Mrs Fred Butler and son Robert of Ada.

Dee Burdine Leslie Pierce Kathy Shawnee Fred Butler Robert Ada

Sunday dinner guests with Ayers family

Sunday dinner guests were Mrs. Standridge and Mr. Standridge of Stratford, the parents of Mrs. Ayers, visiting Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Ayers and family for the meal.

Sanford Ayers Mrs. L. L. Standridge Stratford

Dinner guests of Oil Center couple honored by kin

The correspondent and daughter Sondra visited Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk at Oil Center as dinner guests of Sondra and her parents.

Sondra Mrs Hansel Burk Oil Center

Glover Family Visit Highlighted Tuesday Afternoon

Mrs Donnie Glover and her children visited Mr and Mrs V P Glover Tuesday afternoon in a brief family gathering noted by local reporters.

Donnie Glover V. P. Glover

Henrys Host Visiting Family Over Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Leon Henry and Joe welcomed Mrs. Henry’s sister and her family, Thurman Stegall and children Wilma and Jerry, from Santa Paula California for a two week vacation. Also visiting were Roe Lewis and daughter Debbie from Oklahoma City and Brock Saylors and his wife from Lindsay.

Leon Henry Joe Thurman Stegall Wilma and Jerry Santa Paula Calif Stegalls Henrys Roe Lewis Debbie Oklahoma City Brock Saylors Lindsay

Cantrell Family Visits Local Maricopa Pair

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Cantrell and their sons Charles Roger Garry and Robert of Maricopa California arrived Sunday to visit his mother and stepfather Mr. and Mrs L C Riddle. They will also call on Mrs Mark McDonald during the stay.

Leonard Cantrell Charles Roger Garry Robert Maricopa Calif L. C. Riddle Mark McDonald

Mr and Mrs Bennett drive new Buick with air conditioning

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bennett were seen in a new Buick featuring air conditioning. The sighting notes the couple in a modern vehicle as winter season advances.

Robert Bennett

Stonewall

Mr. and Mrs. Dudley King of Mt. Blevins Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd King Mr. and Mrs. Ed King and Minnie Sue all of Tupelo. Frank King Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Nix Joan and Janet Hattie Chriss of Stonewall Kay King of Pawhuska Cindy Graham of Roff Mrs. A. J. Mayfield Mrs. Jodie Smith Ada Maye Rowe Mrs. Addie Everett all of Ada and Mr. and Mrs. Buster Denson and sons of Bromide. Will King of Baytown Texas was the oldest guest present. He is 88 years old.

R. L. Hale Dudley King Mt. Blevins Texas Floyd King Ed King Minnie Sue Tupelo Frank King Melvin Nix Joan Janet Hattie Chriss Stonewall Kay King Pawhuska Cindy Graham Roff A. J. Mayfield Jodie Smith Ada Maye Rowe Addie Everett Ada Buster Denson Bromide Will King Baytown

Miss Bertie Lou Jones Returns Home

Miss Bertie Lou Jones comes home this weekend after visiting her sister and family Mr Don Cooley and wife in Sapulpa for several weeks.

Bertie Lou Jones Mrs Don Cooley Sapulpa

Edith McDaniel Visits Brecheen Family Saturday

Mrs Edith McDaniel visited with her parents Mr and Mrs W B Brecheen Saturday evening.

Edith McDaniel Mrs W. B. Brecheen

Mrs Pinley and Troy Visit in Wewoka

Mrs Frank Pinley accompanied by Troy visited Sunday in Wewoka with Mrs Ben Crow sister of Mrs Pinley.

Frank Pinley Troy Wewoka Ben Crow Mrs. Pinley

Blairs Host Ada Guests at Sunday Gathering

Mr and Mrs Lester Blair entertained guests Sunday Mrs Cary White and Mr and Mrs Austin Knotts of Ada at their home.

Lester Blair Cary White Austin Knotts Ada

Community volunteers move chairs between churches

Several men from the community moved seats from the Oil Center Baptist Church to the Union Hill Baptist Church on Monday night. The workers included Robert Golden, Earl Rose, Jim Kirkes, Charlie Enloe, Noah Garrett, George Cochran, Bud Jones and Benny and Glenn.

Oil Center Baptist Church Union Hill Baptist Church Robert Golden Earl Rose Jim Kirkes Charlie Enloe Noah Garrett George Cochran Bud Jones Benny Glenn

Local residents recover from week of illness and injury

Several community members, including Lela Rose Elmer Cochran Violet Hurley Edith Bland, contracted a virus this past week and are hoped to regain health soon. Jimmy Cummings with a fractured leg is recovering and now uses a cane.

Lela Rose Elmer Cochran Violet Hurley Edith Bland Jimmy Cummings

Brownsville and neighboring towns visit Mrs Leora Wilfong

Mr. and Mrs. Doc Umphers of Brownsville Texas Josie Davis of Chamal New Mexico and Vinita Wilfong of Duncan are visiting Mrs Leora Wilfong and Glenn this week.

Doc Umphers Brownsville, Tex Josie Davis Chamal, New Mexico Vinita Wilfong Duncan Leora Wilfong Glenn

Oklahoma visit to Mr and Mrs John Sweeney by Doyle Drewery

Mrs. Doyle Drewery and Judy and Nancy from Oklahoma City visited Mr. and Mrs. John Sweeney, Norma and Keith on Monday.

Doyle Drewery Judy Nancy Oklahoma John Sweeney Norma Keith Monday

Mr and Mrs George Collins and Bobby Joe in Oklahoma City Friday

Mr and Mrs George Collins and their son Bobby Joe were seen in Oklahoma City on Friday, according to local witnesses. The appearance drew no notable incidents.

George Collins Bobby Joe Oklahoma City

Mrs Billy Joe Adams and Twins Visit Friends

Mrs Billy Joe Adams and her twin daughters spent Monday visiting Mrs Sybil Collins and Nora Roper, sharing time together in a local social outing.

Billy Joe Adams Sybil Collins Nora Roper

Homecoming Attendees Include Collins and Roper

Mr and Mrs George Collins Nora Roper and Bobby Joe Adams attended the homecoming at Cen ter Sunday Also present were W J Jones and Del phia The brief notes the local event with several residents listed as attendees.

George Collins Nora Roper Bobby Joe Adams Center W. J. Jones Delphia

Local visits and business trips noted in Oklahoma and Allen

George Collins traveled to Oklahoma City on business Monday. Mrs Tucker and Gerald of Allen visited Mrs Dan Bland and daughters Monday. Mr and Mrs Dan Bland Barbara and Brenda Lolita Coplen and Wayne visited Jack Turner of Atwood Sunday.

George Collins Oklahoma City Mrs. Tucker and Gerald of Allen Dan Bland Barbara and Brenda Lolita Coplen Wayne Jack Turner Atwood Sunday

Mrs Dan Bland Visits With Daughters in Allen

Mrs Dan Bland and her daughters were visitors in Allen on Friday, stopping by local homes and enjoying a brief social call.

Haskell Kite Family Visit to Healdton

Mr and Mrs Haskell Kite and their sons are visiting Mrs Charlie Crow of Healdton this week.

Bland Family Visit in Wewoka

Mr and Mrs Dan Bland and their daughters visited Mr and Mrs W E Bland of Wewoka on Thursday.

Dan Bland W. E. Bland Wewoka

Mrs. Helen Ward Visits Whiteoak Family With Children

Mrs. Helen Ward and her children of Whiteoak Texas visited Mr. and Mrs. in town last week.

Helen Ward Whiteoak, Tex Dan Bland

Odessa couple visits friends for weekend

Mr and Mrs Mack McAnally of Odessa Texas spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Dwight Megee.

Mrs Mack McAnally Odessa, Texas Dwight Megee

Local Families Host Guests Over Weekend

Children were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lamb. Darlene and Maxine Eaton stayed with Mrs. Lena Soward Thursday and Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Max Hart and Larry from Crescent spent the weekend with Mrs. Hart's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ott Moore.

E. L. Wilson Ray Lamb Darlene and Maxine Eaton Lena Soward Max Hart Larry of Crescent

Dinner Guests Visit Families From Roff Stratford and Gaar Corner

Sunday visitors included Charlotte and Norma Bratcher from Roff, Charles and Gene Wood from Stratford, and Doyle Cox from Gaar Corner. They later drove to Sulphur. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dodson and family spent the afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Morris.

Voyles Charlotte Norma Bratcher Roff Charles and Gene Wood Stratford Doyle Cox Gaar Corner Frank Dodson Cecil Morris

Mrs Herman McCurdy Week Visit With Soward Family

Mrs Lena Soward is spending the week with her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Earl Franks.

Lena Soward Mrs Earl Franks

Local Visits Highlight Byars and Kiowa Residents

Mrs. S. F. Midgett of Byars spent last week visiting Mr. and Mrs. Russell Willoughby. Henry Lee Evans of Kiowa is visiting with Donald Wilson.

S. F. Midgett of Byars Mrs. Russell Willoughby Henry Lee Evans of Kiowa Donald Wilson

Ada man guest at Booths Saturday dinner

Glenn Spencer of Ada was a Saturday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. M E Booth, according to local social notes.

Glenn Spencer Ada M. E. Booth

Milburn Bittles Visiting Parents in Tucson

Mr and Mrs Milburn Bittles of Tucson Arizona are visiting with his parents Mr and Mrs Sam Bittles during a family gathering at their home in Arizona.

Mrs Milburn Bittles Tucson, Arizona Sam Bittles

Melton Family Weekend Visit in Camp Chaffee Arkansas

Kenneth Earl Melton of Camp Chaffee Arkansas spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Earl Melton.

Kenneth Earl Melton Camp Chaffee, Arkansas Mrs Earl Melton

Ada Man Donald Roberts Hospitalized in Valley View

Donald Roberts of Ada, grandson of J. W. Roberts, is reported as a patient in Valley View Hospital.

Donald Roberts Ada J. W. Roberts Valley View Hospital

Harrell Love Arrives Home After Fort Campbell Discharge

Harrell Lee Love returned home on May 31 following his discharge from Fort Campbell Kentucky.

Harrell Lee Love Ft. Campbell Kentucky

Family visit to Wewoka by Fresno party and relatives

Mrs Euleta Stallings and family and Mrs Jessie Weaks spent Tuesday in Wewoka visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Carl Estes and sister Mrs G L Walker and children of Fresno Calif who had just arrived for an extended visit with her parents Mrs Richard Lakey of Fresno accompanied them to Wewoka.

Euleta Stallings Jessie Weaks Wewoka Carl Estes G. L. Walker Fresno Calif Richard Lakey

Mrs. Coleman and son Arrive for Three Week Stay

Mrs. H. A. Coleman and her son Charles of Lefore arrived this week for a three weeks visit with Mrs. Arthur Jones and her mother Mrs. J. H. Kerns.

H. A. Coleman Charles Lefore Arthur Jones J. H. Kerns

Weekend social in Oklahoma county families

Gene Crookham spent the weekend at home visiting his mother Mrs. Tressa Crookham and family. Weekend guests included Mrs. Lona Dame and Mr. and Mrs. Everett Dame with their relatives from Shawnee, Hughes, Ardmore, and Ardmore sister of Mrs. Everett Dame.

Gene Crookham Oklahoma City Tressa Crookham Lona Dame Everett Dame Earl Dame Shawnee Herman Penn Hughes Tody Brown Ardmore

Love Family Announces Two Illinois Visits and Ada Marriage

Harrell Lee Love and Mrs. El mer Love spent three days in Illinois visiting Glenn Love of Scott Air Force Base. During the trip Mrs. Love learned her son Glenn married Virginia Bailey on January 29. The Loves then visited friends in Tennessee where Mary Frances Lovell returned home with them. She and Harrell were married in Ada on June 9.

Harrell Lee Love Elmer Love Illinois Glenn Love Scott Air Force Base

Upperman and Nelon visit Oklahoma City friends

Mrs Myrtle Upperman and Marion Farmer spent Saturday through Sunday in Oklahoma City visiting Mr and Mrs J L Nelon. Ann Mae Upperman and Jeffrey Nelon returned home with them to stay until Wednesday.

Myrtle Upperman Marion Farmer Oklahoma City J. L. Nelon Ann Mae Upperman Jeffrey Nelon

Mrs Betty Griffith And Mrs Oleta Burk Visit Center Woman

Mrs Betty Griffith and Mrs Oleta Burk called on Mrs Thelma Garrett in Center Monday morning to visit and chat about family and local news.

Betty Griffith Oleta Burk Thelma Garrett Center

Local Family Visit Highlights Thursday Evening

Mrs Joy Tucker and her children from Galey visited Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray along with Mr and Mrs Arlis Martin and their daughter from Oklahoma City on Thursday evening.

Joy Tucker Galey Arlis Martin Oklahoma City Vernon Gray

Business trip and social visits noted in Ada area

Paul Tucker took a business trip to St. Louis Oklahoma on Thursday night. Mrs Dorchie Booth and Mrs Alene Tucker along with Paula visited at the home of Mr and Mrs Joe Roberts on Sunday evening. Mrs Bess Roberts of Ada visited with Mrs Minnie Lewis on Tuesday.

Paul Tucker St. Louis Oklahoma Bess Roberts Ada Minnie Lewis

Vacation Bible School Closes Friday at Pentecostal Church

The daily vacation Bible school in progress at Pentecostal Holiness Church will close Friday June 17. Enrollment stands at 51. Weekend and weekday visitors included Willie Isaacs of Parish Chapel and O. E. Gray and Bob of Center visiting Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gray. Sunday evening guests were Mrs. Joy Tucker Gathey and Dorotha Galey at Rev. and Mrs. E. L. Wilson.

Pentecostal Holiness Church Willie Isaacs Parish O. E. Gray and Bob Center Vernon Gray Joy Tucker Gathey Dorotha of Galey E. L. Wilson

Vernon Gray and Bob Gray Business Trip to Oklahoma

Vernon Gray and Bob Gray conducted a business trip to Oklahoma for meetings and potential deals. The itinerary included discussions with local partners and site visits to assess opportunities.

Vernon Gray Bob Gray Oklaho

Franks and Megee Families Dine With Local Hosts

Mr and Mrs Earl Franks and Janice plus Mr and Mrs Jim Megee were Sunday dinner guests of J O Franks. Thelma Garrett and Sandra of Center were Sunday dinner guests of Hansel Burk.

Earl Franks Janice Jim Megee J. O. Franks Thelma Garrett Sandra Center Mrs Hansel Burk

Sunday Guests of Mr and Mrs Magar

Sunday guests included Miss Ruth Magar of Ada Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden of Parish Chapel Mrs Dorothy Levin and Mr and Mrs Ray Magar of Center visiting the Magars.

Jim Magar Ruth Magar Ada Frank Dryden Parish Chapel Dorothy Levin Ray Magar Center

Northams Visit Howard Friends and River Fishing

Mr and Mrs Dewey Northam and Mrs Ray Northam visit Mr and Mrs A B Northam of Howard Kansas. Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray and children spent Saturday night and Sunday fishing on the Washita River.

Dewey Northam Ray Northam A. B. Northam Howard, Kansas Vernon Gray Washita River

Family Socials Include McDaniels Thompson and Rutherford

Jerry and Jody McDaniel and James Thompson spent Sunday evening with Teddy Rutherford. Carolyn Wilson visited Donna Hens on Friday afternoon. Mrs. Clareta Gray and child ren attended a family reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wednesday night.

Jerry Jody McDaniel James Thompson Teddy Rutherford Carolyn Wilson Donna Hens Clareta Gray Willie Isaacs

Greater Returns for Amount in Vested Ada News Want Ads

Ada News details increased value for money in vested want ads. The notice highlights how readers can maximize exposure and reach within local classifieds, emphasizing cost efficiency and longer listing durations.

Ada News

Hatchett hosts weekend visit with Becks and guests

Guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Hatchett included Pat Gallup from Omaha Nebraska and A. D. Beck head of the science department in Tonkawa. Becks and Hatchetts were old high school friends who attended the University of Illinois in 1930 31. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Kimbrough from Clinton Missouri who arrived to see the Becks. Mrs. Hatchett called it a fine weekend for all.

M. P. Hatchett Pat Gallup Omaha Neb A. D. Beck Tonkawa Beck Oscar Kimbrough Clinton Missouri Hatchetts Becks

Hay and grain harvest and canning in fine weather

Amid good weather and easing rains, families gather hay oats and grains for storage while women busy with canning. The correspondent notes plans for the first hay cutting once rain delays subside and anticipates a productive season.

Ada Junior Chamber Honors J. T. Murphy at Inaugural Banquet

J. T. Murphy received a Parker pen from the Ada Junior Chamber of Commerce during the annual inaugural banquet at the Southern Grill Saturday evening. The tribute cited his numerous achievements benefiting the organization over the past year.

J. T. Murphy Ada Junior Chamber of Commerce Southern Grill

Tasty Salads for Good Meals Program at HD Club

Midway Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. R. L. Hale's home for a program on tasty salads for good meals. Miss Valdene Kozel demonstrated assembling cottage cheese fruit gelatin and tossed vegetables. roll call was My Favorite Salad. lunch was served after a Felks sale. Attending were Mrs. Winton and other members. The July meeting will be with Mrs. Ralph Lacrone. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Claude V. Thompson George Ada and Miss Flora Thompson Tulsa.

Midway Home Demonstration Club R. L. Hale W. E. Winton Valdene ‘Kozel B. B. Ryan Catherine Legate Ralph Lacrone Winton Hale HD Club Felkins Sale

Ada visitors spend Sunday afternoon with Newell family

Ted Sears of Ada visited Sunday afternoon with his sister Mrs. Gerald Newell and Mr. Newell.

Ted Sears Ada Gerald Newell Mr. Newell

Shaw wins steer roping title in Wyoming rodeo

Mr and Mrs Everett Shaw returned Sunday night from Federal Wyoming where he won first in a matched steer roping with 15 entrants.

Mrs. Everett Shaw Federal Wyoming

Tanner Johnsons welcome nine and a half pound boy

Mr and Mrs Tanner Johnson of Wewoka are parents of a nine and a half pound boy. The paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Bill Johnson. Mrs Tanner Johnson is the former Lorrie Bennett. The family are all at the Johnson home north of town this week.

Tanner Johnson Wewoka Bill Johnson Lorrie Bennett Johnson

Canning Boom and Mixed Field News Across Town

Beans are snapped in groups and solo, with many in on canning work. Potato digging seems light with potential crop decline. Tomato crops show promise, few ripe. Sweet corn patches appear ready, and visitors may come. Names listed include Bun Eskew Julia Merrill Alexander Tucker Murphy Rorie and others in multiple communities.

Bro Bun Eskew Julia Bernice Merrill Clinton Alexander Seminole Tucker Garden Grove Pat Murphy Oklahoma City Berry Hill Pointon City R. T. Rorie

Mrs Ebrele and Her Children Visit California Family

Mrs Hannah Ebrele and her children Ronnie Donnie and Dean of San Diego are visiting the Brown family in town. Mrs Ebrele will return to California soon while the children plan to spend the summer here with Mr and Mrs G W Brown.

Hannah Ebrele Ronnie Donnie Dean San Diego Calif G. W. Brown

Mrs Sylvia Moore Visits Ada Niece's Home

Mrs Sylvia Moore of Ada spent several days last week in the home of her niece Mrs Ben Nipps.

Sylvia Moore Ada Ben Nipps

Joneses Host Visit In Winfield Kansas

Tommie and Cama Jones of Winfield Kansas spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr and Mrs F C Jones.

Tommie and Cama Jones Winfield, Kan Mrs F. C. Jones

Weekend Visit By Twin City Couple Spouses

Mrs. Wilford Tucker of Midwest City spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Winters, visiting family in the area.

Wilford Tucker Midwest City Mrs Herbert Winters

Local preacher drives children to Konawa VBS event

Bro Don Ramsey has been keeping busy transporting youngsters from the local congregation to Konawa for Vacation Bible School at the Assembly of God Church.

Don Ramsey Konawa Assembly of God Church

Rural Congregation Captures Banner at Youth Rally

Twenty one members of the Owl Creek congregation attended a Youth Rally last week and returned home with the banner, marking an impressive achievement for the rural church building.

Owl Creek

Mrs Wanda Brown Visits Grahams in Vamoosa

Mrs Wanda Brown spent several days last week in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Grady Graham of Vamoosa.

Wanda Brown Grady Graham Vamoosa

New Resident Miss Murl Lou Brady Arrives

The Orphanage welcomes fifteen year old Miss Murl Lou Brady from Norman Oklahoma. She is a high school sophomore and joins the community.

Murl Lou Brady Noorman Oklahoma Murl Lou

Mrs Scifres Visits Oklahoma City With Her Girls

Mrs Scifres traveled to Oklahoma City last week to visit her daughters employed there. Several children accompanied her including Butch, Jimmy, Joyce, Mary and Mur Lou, and the group enjoyed an exciting day at the zoo.

Young Peoples Meeting Held In Shawnee On June 14

A group of local children attended the Young Peoples Meeting in Shawnee on Tuesday June 14. Lela Gargill was elected assistant song director. Bros Pat Davis and Butch Nicholson and song leader Royston Nichols accompanied the children home and spent the night at the Orphanage.

Young Peoples Meeting Shawnee Lela Cargill Bros Pat Davis Butch Nicholson Royston Nichols

Quarterly Board Meeting at Orphanage June 13

In a closed session the Board of Directors held a regular quarterly meeting at the Orphanage on Monday June 13. The dialogue focused on ongoing business matters with those present.

Stork Shower Honors Mrs. Floyd Winters at Rorie Home

Monday night June 13 hosted a stork shower for Mrs. Floyd Winters at Mrs. R. T. Rorie’s home. Co hosts were Mrs. Owen Thompson and Mrs. T. V. McElhaney.

R. T. Rorie Floyd Winters Owen Thompson T. V. McElhaney

Spring party honors Mrs Michael Canada with gifts

Hostesses Mrs Stella Teague and Mrs G W Pierce arranged a lace table and spring bouquet as gifts were opened. Cake and punch followed for guests including Lois Price Mrs Gammill Pauline Ford Audrey Mapps Luella Gammill Gladys Neal Margaret Taylor Hattie Hayes Elsie Williams Mrs A E Ford Rosie Kendryx Treva Gurley Mrs B H Brice Darlene Mrs Stella Teague Mrs Roy Kendryx Opal Jones Mrs Fay Ford Barbara Mrs Jewell Arnold Mr and Mrs G W Pierce Mrs Jim Marshall Mattie Brady Mrs Tom Abbott Mrs Lonnie Abbott and the honoree Mrs Michael Canada.

Stella Teague G. W. Pierce Lois Price Gammill Pauline Ford Audrey Mapps Luella Gammill Gladys Neal Margaret Taylor Hattie Hayes Elsie Williams A. E. Ford Rosie Kendryx Treva Gurley B. H. Brice Darlene Roy Kendryx Opal Jones Fay Ford Barbara Jewell Arnold Jim Marshall Mattie Brady Tom Abbott Lonnie Abbott Michael Canada

Wedding Vows Solemnized Miss Wynotha Cantrell Odell Deaton

Miss Wynotha Cantrell and Mr Odell Deaton were married at New Bethel Baptist Church Byng on Friday June 3 at 8 pm with Pastor R T Rorie officiating. The ceremony featured gladioli and candles with music by Sue Carleton and Billie Price.

Wynotha Cantrell Odell Deaton New Bethel Baptist Church Byng Bro R. T. Rorie Edward Cantrell T. O. Deaton Lovelady Gladioli Retha Cantrell Carl Gilley Lou Ann Cantrell Mary Jo Denton Joe Bray Colbert William Carter Cantrell

Mrs Vivian Smith Conducts Shawnee Tuesday Business

Mrs Vivian Smith transacted business in Shawnee on Tuesday with activities noted in local records.

Vivian Smith Shawnee

Titanium stronger and lighter boost metal use growth

Titanium, a metal increasingly used, is 40 percent lighter than steel and its alloys are stronger than most steel alloys, driving expanding applications across industries.

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