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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1960
Page
5
In Egypt Bay area the narrator reports lush pastures and numerous varmints after heavy rains. A large jackrabbit crossed the driveway while Paul Henderson saw a big wolf near the house at dusk. A reporter shot a rabbit with a .22 rifle after it lingered too long.
Mrs. Walter Goyne set a trap Sunday night to stop a duck egg thief. She captured a nearly six foot chicken snake guarding her eggs and plans to catch its mate. She remained excited and thrilled by the unusual incident.
Woodrow Coffey of Pickett County says he found a dead small coyote in his yard Saturday morning. He quips that after years with coon dogs he may now have wolf dogs while joking about the animal hunting his hens.
Debbie Henderson and her cousin Carol Golden used sand as shampoo, a playful bedtime story recounts. Local birthday tributes mark James Tollison at 68 Burl Lane at 69 and Olan Ray Jr turning one. A casual workplace cake surprise honored Paul Scates on his birthday with cake and Cokes at Carl’s Rob Lon.
The narrative notes that Ray Henderson Jr. is now one year old, marking his milestone with the feat of walking on two legs and growing into a toddler stage.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Biggs and family along with Francis Biggs and Mr and Mrs Don Henders on a Sunday trip to Lake Texoma for boating and skiing. The group included Gary Rusty Chrystal Ann and James Don.
Harlen Fraley and his daughter Gayle begin a sheep farming venture, adding several head to their holdings including some young lambs.
Mrs. Bonnie Lane started picking black berries alone on Sunday but was joined by Nell Lane Mary Carol and Buddy of Morris Mr and Mrs Herman Poston Wewoka and Dr Marie Brown of Midwest City. They gathered the berries and then visited, turning a simple fruit pick into a neighborly afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Burl Lane spent awhile Monday afternoon with Mr and Mrs John Graham in a social visit likely at a home or local gathering. The write up notes the friendly call among neighbors and friends.
Mrs Ollie Littlefield started the week with a health checkup and the report states she is doing fine.
Mrs. Walter Gayne advised Mrs. Bonnie Lane to add a tablespoon of bleach to her bath. Lane reports it kills poison from bites and soothes itching. She slept after berry picking and woke rested the next morning, claiming it eased her discomfort.
Mr and Mrs Don Steele and Mr and Mrs Jerry Henderson with Rusty spent part of Thursday at Platt Park in Sulphur. The D O Ellises have a machine rigged for gully shaping jobs across their pasture.
Mrs Thelma Stroud stopped by Saturday afternoon to chat and says she feels fine after her operation. She adds that if she keeps improving she will feel like sweet sixteen by the time she reaches one hundred.
Mrs Loretha Hudson and parents Mr and Mrs Eppler of Ada spent Thursday morning with Mr and Mrs Walter Gayne. They also fished awhile.
Mrs Evelyn Cozad spent a few minutes Friday evening in the company of Mrs Bennie Lane during a social visit.
Paul Henderson attended an A. S. C. schooling session Monday in Purcell.
Mr and Mrs Roy Henderson and Rickey of Seminole visited Mr and Mrs Henderson on Sunday and went fishing.
Mrs Ethelyn Golden from Gary visited Mr and Mrs Jerry Henderson and Dusty Tuesday night while Horace went to Allen.
The Stonewall day reunion drew more than three hundred by three o clock as attendees registered. The Frisco H D Club served tea and coffee, with Wesley Chaddick elected president, Dr Lulu Darnell treasurer, and Mrs Anna Young secretary, planning a return for next year.
Saturday afternoon Mr and Mrs Dolph Trease of Ft Towson visited Mrs Treases parents Mr and Mrs Lewis Lillard. Sunday Ida Brown of Stratford with Waldo Brown of Ada joined by large group from Maysville attended the reunion. All had longtime Stonewall connections.
Mr and Mrs Pete May and family worked hay Sunday but fled rain to dine with Mr and Mrs R D May. After a brief shower the weather cleared and they returned to put hay in the barn before night. The note mentions it was not the ox in the ditch but the oxen feed that would have been ruined.
Keith Reynolds of Chickasha has spent two weeks with his maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Dave Roberts. He will remain there as long as his parents Mr. and Mrs. Roy Reynolds permit.
Mr and Mrs George Elkins host their granddaughter Jeanann Elliot of Shawnee daughter of Mr and Mrs Bill Elliot as a guest in their home during a family gathering.
Mrs John Roan formerly in a coma at Valley View has improved and can recognize and speak with family members, signaling a notable recovery and better health.
Last week a bake sale raised 44 dollars from food sales and 40 in donations with more promised. The total differs from the earlier report which stated 40 dollars.
Two nephews of Will Hoggard Buck Rogers of Byars and Dick Rogers of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Hoggard Sunday.
Mrs W W Corbin of Stillwater and Miss Irene Donaldson of Connerville visited Mrs M L Jamison last week. Mrs Marshall Jamison of Shawnee, a daughter in law, arrived later for a short visit.
Mr and Mrs B J Jennings expect a near new residence in Stonewall as carpenters and decorators complete work. Plans are not seen but the finished house is said to be among the nicer homes in Stonewall.
Former Stonewall residents now teaching in Loveland return to Pontotoc County and live in Ada. Mrs Daniel works on a Masters in education while their son Pat starts as a freshman pursuing agriculture and physical education.
Pete Gibson reports slow progress on a new home with earlier rain halting cement setting. With improved weather the framework and rafters are up and the structure begins to resemble a house, bringing him satisfaction.
Z. K. McKay is repairing and painting the house once occupied by the telephone company. The work makes the dwelling look very nice.
Mrs. A. L. Harle led the Bible school with assistants Mesdames Pat Campbell R. L. Hale and Willard Rhynes. W. S. C. S. members provided refreshments at recess. Children enjoyed the event with an average attendance of forty five.
South Carolina visitors Mr and Mrs Edgar Taylor and son James spent Thursday to Monday with A B King. Don Taylor and family from Oklahoma City came Sunday. Mrs Taylor is A B King’s sister. Bob Kidwell and son Bobby from Oklahoma City were en route to Baton Rouge where Kidwell is stationed. The Taylors greeted Figar Taylors in Stonewall for breakfast with the Kings. Sam Taylor and children from Westville visited Thursday. Ronnie Brinlee of Lawrence is staying with the Kings as his aunt and uncle while Carol Lawrence remains with them.
Mr and Mrs Oscar White of Bromide spent Sunday with his nephew and wife Mr and Mrs Walter Griffin, sharing a family visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Chester Uhlich of Pueblo Colorado and Mr. and Mrs. Don Rust of Avondale California left Monday after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Trimmer and Mrs. Annie Williams.
Mr and Mrs Don Head Newton of Altus formerly of Stonewall spend the week with Mr and Mrs Elmer Trimmer, visiting area residents and enjoying local hospitality.
Patti Reese daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Reese is convalescing at home following a tonsillectomy at Valley View Hospital last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Vasco Moore and Joe visited relatives last week in Pryor and Tulsa. They also visited Mr. and Mrs. Gene Treas, Sandra, Brenda, and Gary in Chouteau, who recently moved there from the community.
Mrs Rosie Harrell of Stone Wall is visiting this week in the home of Mr Clifford Harrell and his family.
Mr and Mrs Prentis West visited Mr and Mrs N A Scott at Union Valley on Thursday night.
Mrs Cecil Jackson and Mrs Ed Jackson called on Mr and Mrs L J Penrod Monday.
Mr and Mrs W J Treas of Lula and Mr and Mrs Dolph Treas of Ft Towson visited Mr and Mrs J C Treas Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Lester Davis returns to work after a two week illness while her husband Mr. Davis resumes duties following a three day layoff due to a back injury. The two returned to their jobs on Monday.
Nancy Fulsom spent last week at home with her parents. They all visited Friday night with Mr. Fulsom's sister Mary Lyday and family of Atoka.
Mr. and Mrs. Terry Wallace and Mark Wayne of Oklahoma City visited Mr. and Mrs. Prentis West, Kay and Stephen, on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Treas visited his brother Dolph Treas at Ft. Towson on Thursday night. They spent Friday night at Beaver's Bend State Park north of Broken Bow.
Monday visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vasco Moore included Mrs. Moore's brother Paul Fry, Mrs. Fry, and her children from Odessa Texas.
Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Sliger visited Kiowa last week, staying with Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Arter. The social visit highlighted local hospitality and family connections in the Kiowa community.
Mr and Mrs Leslie Wilmont and family of Fort Worth Texas visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Clifford Harrell and family, sharing time and fellowship on an informal gathering.
Saturday afternoon Ed Jackson visited along with Mrs Prentis West, sharing time in the afternoon gathering.
Those enrolling for swimming lessons sponsored by the Ada Kiwanis Club were Nancy Fulsom Sharon Beth and Mike Martin and Jimmy Magar.
Mary Ann Roberts is spending the summer in Brooklyn New York with her aunt enjoying the city and family time.
Nine members of Ahloso Boy Scout Troop travel this week to Camp Simpson near Bromide. Attendees include Ronnie Wiser Billy Bowers Micky Blankenship Stephen West Donnie Cook David Smith Cubby Roberts Harry Anderson Jimmy Porter and Leonard Waddle with assistant Scoutmaster. Family chaperones riding to camp on Sunday afternoon include Mr and Mrs C L Blankenship Mr and Mrs Douglas Smith Dusty Jimmy Thomas Timmy and Prissy Mr and Mrs Prentis West Kay and Mr and Mrs Terry Wallace and Mark of Oklahoma City.
Mrs. E. T. Boydston who had surgery early last week has endured several uncomfortable days but is now reported to feel much better and may return home by midweek.
Mr and Mrs L C LeFlore traveled to Talihina last week to visit Bud LeFlore the couple’s oldest brother who is recovering from major surgery at the Indian hospital in Tuskahoma.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Jones welcomed Thursday guests including her father Marvin Curry of Hollis and sisters Mrs. Gerster Lentz Len and Ken of Neosho Missouri and Mrs. George Seals and Mr. Seals. Also visiting were Rufus Hammack and his family from Sulphur with Hammack leaving Monday for Mountain Home Arkansas.
Homer Sliger and family of Wilson along with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Sliger and family of Ada visited his parents Mr and Mrs E M Sliger on Surday.
Mr and Mrs Bill Auten visited Sunday with daughters Billie and Beverly at Turner Ranch hosted by their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Joe Winton.
Mr and Mrs V O Magar visited his parents Mr and Mrs Jim Magar at Oil Center on Sunday. Mrs Conrad Massey and Kathy Stiles of Ada visited relatives at Anadarko Friday and Saturday. Mrs Masseys mother Mrs Mitchell of Okmulgee and La Donna Allen stayed with them until Sunday.
The Primary Class of Ahose Baptist Church enjoyed a swimming party hosted by their teacher Mrs Theta Massey on Thursday June 9. Seventeen class members attended and refreshments of Pepsi Cola cookies and suckers were served.
Mrs. Betty Cooke and her daughter Sandy arrived Thursday from Albuquerque New Mexico for a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs J A Skeith. Mrs Cooke has taught second grade in Albuquerque schools for eleven years. Their summer visit includes the whole family including the cat and dog.
Tom Arms of Tipton California, visiting area for a family reunion, dropped in on former neighbors Mr and Mrs Sam Winters whom the Arms family knew during the boom days in this area.
At East Central College honors assembly two Fittstown juniors earned major awards. Janelle Lackey won the Linscheid Award in Speech and Alpha Honor Society membership. she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Lackey. Darlene Boydstun received the Cultural and Academic Achievement Award, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E T Boydstun.
Mr and Mrs Lewis Alexander visited his mother Mrs Lee Ellen Alexander and sister Carrie Alexander in Oklahoma City on Sunday of last week.
Mr and Mrs Booth Downs returned from Stillwater where they visited Mrs Fred Bouse and Mr Bouse to help care for their new nephew William Frederick born May 31 weighing 92 pounds He is the couple s first child.
Mrs. Lee Gross of Ratliff City and Mrs. Paul Mc Elroy and Mike of Healdton joined Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Snyder visiting their parents on Saturday for the Alumni Banquet that evening.
Mr and Mrs Calvin Brown returned from a trip to Albuquerque New Mexico where they visited son James and family and son Finis Brown in Tucson. They learned of the birth of grandson Roy Milton weighing six pounds fifteen ounces at Wilson Air Force Base Alaska.
Mel ton s Grocery faced Snack Bar in a league match at Burford Lanes Lindsay Thursday night with a closely contested game.
Mr Elton Merle Flatt and Mrs Flatt of Skintook visited Dale Melton on Monday afternoon for a social call.
Miss Martha Mote of Ada spent Wednesday afternoon visiting Mrs Christine Martin at her home.
Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Pentington and children Nelda Sue and Roy of Ada along with Mr. and Mrs. Alva Pennington were summoned to Oklahoma City Saturday night due to the serious illness of Mrs. Pennington's father H. C. Ledford.
Mr. and Mrs. Orval Williams and family from Alaska visited his sister Mrs. Johnnie Griffiths and Barbara last week before heading on to Arizona.
Mrs. Emma Turner of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Hamblin from Wednesday until Friday.
The Robbins returned this past week from a vacation trip to Biloxi Mississippi and other points. Mrs Fletcher Snipes and Wanda Saturday were noted in the social column as part of local residents’ movements.
Claude Horsley paid a visit to Jeff Connally of Stratford on Saturday, sharing time and conversation in the town.
Mrs Alma Maddox with Everett and Bryan Taylor visited Mrs Ethel Varnadore and Ruthie Monday morning to share greetings and discuss arrangements for an upcoming community event.
Mrs Herbert Gardner and Mrs Hazel Randall with family of Dun can visited Mrs Ethel Varna dore and Ruthie Monday morning.
Hazel Rarefall and the Dun family visit Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Snipes and Wanda on Sunday, sharing time and greetings with the local household.
Rev. Joe Howry of Connerville Baptist Church reports a very successful week of vacation Bible School ending Friday with commencement services. Mrs. Claud Stewart led the eleven staff, daily attendance averaged 59, and at the final morning service Rev. John Walker spoke as twelve students made decisions for Christ.
Mrs Joleeta Walrath and her sons Richard and Robert left Thursday for their Miami Florida home after spending several days with her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Little.
Mrs J C Martin receives a new deep freezer and keeps herself occupied filling it with frozen goods and meals.
Mr and Mrs Jimmy Boydston moved to Oklahoma City last week and returned Sunday to Ada to visit his mother who is convalescing from surgery in an Ada hospital. Jim Boydston is the assistant manager of a Woolworth store in Oklahoma City.
The Calvin Browns ordered a gift subscription for Mrs. Cora Brown in Benjamin Texas. Mrs. D. H. Landis of Neosho Missouri renewed her WEEKLY subscription in person while visiting friends locally. Welcome to WEEKLY readers and please write when you can.
Mr and Mrs Srl Doolittle hosted their daughters Del Clocksin Clocksin Terri and Karla from Tulsa and Mrs Cecil Brownlee with family from Ada. Monday Mrs Doolittle helped the Brownlees move into a Seminole home as Carter employee Mr Brownlee was transferred from a Fittstown gasoline plant recently.
Mrs. Bill Goff formerly Edith Steffey of Oklahoma City and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Asbury Jr. of Miami are visiting the Le Flores during the Alumni Banquet weekend. Their grandson Louie LeFlore of Ardmore also visits the Le Flores.
Mr and Mrs Luther Wilson spent the weekend in Shawnee visiting his parents Mr and Mrs W H Wilson.
Leaving Sunday for Beaumont Texas are Mr. and Mrs. James Burch and children who spent their vacation here with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W A McElroy and Novey for a family reunion. A son Buddy and his family also present will leave Tuesday to return to Cuba New Mexico.
Calvin Brown underwent surgery at Valley View Hospital Monday at 8 a m and remained stable through the evening.
Mrs. Spec Dillard and daughter Earlyn Tisdell of Farmington New Mexico visited Mrs. Dillard's parents Mr. and Mrs. Olen Sneed from Thursday to Saturday. They attended the Alumni Banquet at McLish School Saturday evening before returning home. They are the only mother-daughter graduates of the school.
All is mighty quiet at the Fred McKinneys this week after hosting their children and families for ten days. The McKinneys include Paul and his wife and four children from Goldsmith Texas, Kenneth and his wife with two boys from Odessa Texas, and Bob DuFour with daughters from Tulsa.
The Sam Winters welcome grandsons Mike and Dennis Crawford visiting this week while their parents Harold and Mrs Crawford of Madill are on a fishing trip. James Ward Jemme Sue and Raymond Ward travel Saturday for a two week vacation on the west coast visiting her parents Spencer Derrberry in Fresno, California, and other relatives before returning.
Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Harden over three days were Mr. and Mrs. Lee J. Dial and their four daughters from Lake Charles Louisiana. Mrs. Dial and Mrs. Harden were college roommates.
Frank Vincent came back from Grand Prairie Texas where he was confined to Milling Clinic with bursitis in his arm. While he was away Mrs. Vincent’s mother Essie Guinn of Ada stayed at the ranch with the family and the girls.
Mr and Mrs John Olberding Sharon and David of Oklahoma City spent the weekend here with her mother Mrs Alice Townsend and family.
Ronny and Ricky Cash visit their maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Bill Nolan in Wilburton while school is out. They spend time fishing with family and enjoying the season.
Mrs. Arthur Wright of Tulsa spent last week visiting her daughter Mrs. Virgil Townsend and family. Also a guest of the Townsends was Mrs. Pearl Rowlett of Ada, who stayed during the same visit.
Mrs. Virgil Wallace of Conner ville was taken ill Saturday night and rushed to Valley View Hospital. By Tuesday she showed some improvement though still undergoing tests. She runs the help or self laundry at Fittstown. Nearby, unwelcome rental signs appeared on the Browns rented house along the highway at Fittstown just before their vacation. Calvin blamed the Men s Club Barrick s Machine Shop and planned to stay with the Barricks until the renters were gone. Grapevine suggests Don was not the culprit.
Mrs W L Standridge of Stratford has been staying with her daughter Mr and Mrs Henry Little for several days after being released from Valley View Hospital.
Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington and Nelda Sue and Roy of Ada joined Mr and Mrs Wayne Pennington and Bobbi of Love Lady to visit Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington, Harrell Gene and Karl Wade Sunday afternoon. Mrs Juanita Rowe visited Mrs Christine Martin Monday. Tom Medlock of Ada visited Dale Melton Monday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Harvey Mitchell and family of Olahoma City visited Mr and Mrs J C James Norma and Mary Saturday Dale Jones began work for the State Highway Department this past week
Karl Wade Pennington visited Pool Law Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Anne Hamblin and Mrs. Christine Martin went to Stratford to pick berries Monday morning but found them already picked.
Mrs. Clariece Pennington and relatives from Harrell, Okmulgee visited Inez Pennington and B B Jackson family Monday. The group included Karl Wade, R L Wood and children Jeff and Delissa.
Mr and Mrs Otis Hicks of Wichita Falls Texas visited Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington Har rell Gene and Warl Wade on Tuesday.
A wedding shower for Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jarrett was held at the Church of God of Prophecy in Ada. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. Vernon Pence and numerous local families and church members, all sending gifts or greetings.
Rev Holt Sodeman from Midland Texas presides over a revival at Fittstown Baptist Church this week. He is well known in Lovelady Stonewall and Fittstown where he formerly pastored. Mrs Sodeman is expected to join him later this week.
Ed Varnadore and Frank and Olen James transacted business in Oklahoma City Tuesday. Neville Pennington visited M L Roberts on Friday morning. Mr and Mrs Bill Hopper of Pickett visited Mr and Mrs J C Martin late Saturday afternoon. Alvis McDaniel and Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Karl Wade went bowling in Pauls Valley Saturday night.
Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Ballard and Mark of Stratford were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Var nadore and Ruthie.
It was Old Home Week for Kerr-McGee employees as former workers and locals gathered at the post office Saturday morning. Among out-of-town attendees were D. H. Landises from Neosho Missouri Freeland Howells of Bristow Floyd Spears of Pampa Texas and George Howrys of Prague.
Mrs Emma Munson and her children Patti and Butch were weekend guests of Mrs Johnnie Griffiths and Barbara in Oklahoma City.
Mrs Della James and Oler visited Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore Sunday afternoon.
Eldon Flinn mentions Mrs. Landis must bake the wedding cake, with speculation she may return from Neosho to do it. The note reflects local chatter about an upcoming ceremony and who will handle the cake duties.
Skintook visited Mr. and Mrs. J. C. James along with Norma and Mary Monday, according to the readable portion of the report.
Mrs Meek visits Cowling Convalescent Home to see Mrs Burk and Mrs Bowerman and Phylis after church services Sunday at Ad.
Rev. James Hardwick, new pastor of the Fittstown Pontotoc Methodist Churches, has been commuting from Tulsa while attempting to sell his Tulsa home. He and Mrs. Hardwick have three boys aged 7, 11, and 9 and hope to move into the parsonage soon.
Corky Snipes of Duncan visited Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Snipes and Wanda on Thursday. His children Leslie and Lisa, who had been visiting for several weeks, accompanied him home.
Mrs Nadine James and Mary visited Mrs Ethel Varnadore and Ruthie Thursday afternoon.
Dale Melton came home Monday night after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Melton and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Don Landford in Mangum.
Mrs Emma Munson Patti and Butch of Oklahoma City attended a family reunion in the Stratford home of Mr and Mrs John Pollard Sunday with Bara and other guests present in a warm gathering.
An Oklahoma City family visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank James and Olen on Saturday, sharing a relaxing afternoon and catching up on family news.
Mrs Kenneth Harden is in Pawnee this week visiting her parents Mr and Mrs A R Garlington.
Mrs. Gela Cox of Ada visited Mrs. Ted Cox and Beverly on Wednesday morning and stayed to spend the day. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin McCurdy visited Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Ansell near Stratford on Sunday.
Alvis McDaniel and Neville Pennington went bowling in Pauls Valley Monday night, sharing a casual lane night and local chatter at the bowling alley.
Rev. and Mrs. John Walker attended in Pauls Valley where he was called to officiate at the funeral of I. L. Clark who died Friday in an Oklahoma City hospital. Services were held at 2 p.m. at Stufflebean Funeral Home.
Don Beck of Oklahoma Christian College leads a series titled Christianity in the 60s at the Church of Christ. Evening services start at 7 30 p m and run through June 21.
Mrs Mildren Melton and Cheryl spent Thursday in Lindsay visiting Mr Paul Cameron and his son Claude Lee.
Tarrell Gene Penning ton was seen mowing the lawn at the George Scarbrough residence. Neighbors reported normal activity as officers monitored the site for routine security. The scene occurred early afternoon in the quiet neighborhood.
Mr and Mrs J C James visit Mrs Cresie McKinney and Jerry in Ada. Norma and Mary are noted as part of the visit, reflecting a family gathering in Ada.
Frank James Olen James and Dale Jones conducted business in Ardmore on Wednesday. The brief item notes their names and location of activity with no further details.
Mr and Mrs Rollie Gross of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Fletcher Snipes and Wanda Friday in a brief social call.
Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington Mr Harrell Gene and Karl Wade Mr and Mrs Joe Maddox and Wes Mr and Mrs Wayne Pennington and Bobbi and George Tiner Ken neth Horton Bobby Jackson Alvis McDaniel and Mr and Mrs Dale Melton and Cheryl went to a local gathering in Lovelady.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Martin and family of Ahloso and Tony Martin of Oil Center visited Mr and Mrs J C Martin Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Robbins of Lindsay visited her parents and spent time at their home during the weekend. The trip highlighted family greetings and local social ties.
The Beebee Home Demonstration Club met in the community building for the June session. Mrs. Oris Roberts opened with a devotional and Mrs. Karl Tilley offered prayer. The program titled You and Your Home Management. The club donated $5 to each family whose home was damaged in the recent tornado and to the Pentecostal Holiness Church at Oil Center. Refreshments followed. Attendees included Mrs. Oris Roberts Mrs. Grover Thompson Mrs. S. M. Golden Mrs. Clyde Boyd Mrs. Karl Tilley Mrs. Vernon Scaff and Home Demonstration Agent Miss Mote.
Bobt Haggard and son Bobby Jr. of Richmond Calif visited Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Hood and their children. Stanley Crawley of Oklahoma City visited the T. S. Hoods on Sunday morning.
Mrs Clyde Boyd spent Wednesday, Thursday and Friday with Mrs Lorene Cope and children of Ada.
Mrs. Don Henson and family visited Sunday with the Mears and Hightower couples. Edd Berryman Kay and Charles joined a Sunday picnic and skiing outing at Texoma Lake with the Hollises.
Mr and Mrs H C Hood of Alm visited Moray in the evening with Mr and Mrs T S Hood and their children.
Mr and Mrs Fred Jarrett of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs James Duncan and Karen.
Mr and Mrs Don Newby visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby. Donnie Kendall of Oil Center visited Tuesday with Larry Newby. Ronnie Newby, working on a construction job in Sapulpa, spent the weekend with his parent Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby and Larry.
Visitors this week included Mr and Mrs George Collins Mrs Nora Roper and Bob Adams who called on Loretta.
Kite and Rusty of Healdton join Bar ara Kirby and several Ada residents including Evelyn Cozad Edith Jackson Larry Booth Barney Gray Ollie Phelps and Jack Phelps at the Center Home Coming. George Collins and Bobby Joe Adams also attended the event in Ada.
Mr and Mrs J B Berryman and children from Oklahoma City visited during the first part of the week with Mr and Mrs Edd Berryman. Leo Berryman spent Tuesday with the Edd Berrymans. Kay Berryman spent Tuesday morning with Darlene Kite.
Karen Duncan visits Mr and Mrs Fred Jarrett in Oklahoma City this week. Miss Joyce Jones from Vaness stayed at the James Dun can home Sunday night. Also visiting were Mrs Harold Lee Corvin, Mr and Mrs Ira Pinley, Miss Bertie Pinley of Ada and Mr and Mrs Fred Jarrett.
Mrs. Robert Bolin visited one night recently with Mrs. Vernon Scaff and Mrs. Emma Booth. George Booth and son James Vernon visited Monday evening in the Vernon Scaff home.
Mrs. Loretta Kite with Charles and Danny of Healdton joined the Hollis Kites and Stevie for visits. The Hollis Kite family hosted P. P. Kite of Ada for a Thursday night. Judson Kirby and family made a business trip to Oklahoma City Wednesday.
Mrs Richard Eaton hosted a Saturday birthday party for her daughter Gwen aged eight. After games and opening gifts, refreshments were served. Attendees included Sharon McDonald Phyllis Braden Dennis McDonald Eddie Eaton and the honoree.
Mrs. T. S. Hood and children visited Wednesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Ele Haskins of Ada. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hood and children Virginia Holloway and Ronnie Hood visited the T. S. Hoods on Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hood and Virginia spent Sunday night with Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Hood.
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Means and Mrs. W. H. Hightower visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Don Henson and their children.
J. B. Berryman and his children visited Mr. and Mrs. Edd Berryman over the weekend. Charles Berryman spent Monday and Tuesday at Texoma Lake with B. J. Ainsworth and family. Ronnie Ainsworth and Gene Berryman of Oklahoma City stayed several days with their cousin Charles Berryman.
The Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church reported 52 in Sunday School. Pastor Rev Curtis Hogue delivered the morning and evening messages.
Mr and Mrs Duke Rhyne and family relocate to Purcell to be closer to Mr Rhyne's workplace, joining their household in a community nearer his employment.
Friday night event at the Summers Chapel Community Building hosted by Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church Auxiliary. Rev Curtis Hogue and family and other local members attended. refreshments of coffee punch and cake were served.
H L Mencken quipped that when women kiss it always reminds one of prize fighters shaking hands. The remark reflects his sharp satirical style on social customs and public reception of women’s behavior.
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