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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1955

Page

8

Local Socials Highlight Ada Visitors and Hosts

Mrs. Paul Tucker reports family and neighbors sharing meals and visits in Oil Center. Billy Jim Robert, son of Ada, joined Sunday supper with Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Booth. Ada guests included Bill Sceene and Betty visiting Earl McDaniel. Lawrence Lane of Oklahoma City visited Vernon Gray, while M. R. Tucker along with Dorotha and Cathey of Galey called Monday evening.

Billy Jim Robertson Ada M. W. Booth Bill Sceene Betty Earl McDaniel Lawrence Lane Oklahoma City Vernon Gray M. R. Tucker Dorotha and Cathey Galey Paul Tucker

Local families gather for weekend visits and new TV set

Edith McDaniel visited Floyd Wood on Saturday morning. Vernon Gray and family visited C. E. Gray of Center and Willie Isaacs. Floyd Burk has a new television. Strawn children from Okemah visit grandparents R. W. Willoughby. Willoughby family visited Okemah and Strawns. Schneider family from Tulsa shared Sunday dinner with Joe Robertson. Booths spent time with J. W. Booth and Vernon Scaff households.

Edith McDaniel Floyd Wood

Mrs Joy Tucker and family visit Alene Tucker

Mrs Joy Tucker Dorotha and Cathey of Galey visited with Mrs Alene Tucker Friday and Monday evenings continuing a family gathering from the prior week.

Joy Tucker Dorotha and Cathey of Galey Alene Tucker

Neighbors and Dorothy Mathew Visit Fred Mathew

Mrs. O. H. Neighbors and Miss Dorothy Mathew visited Fred Mathew of Francis Friday.

O. H. Neighbors Dorothy Mathew Fred Mathew Francis

Mrs Helen Kendall Visits Mrs Cloreta Gray

Mrs Helen Kendall spent Thursday evening with Mrs Cloreta Gray, sharing time and conversation in a social call.

Helen Kendall Cloreta Gray

Nowata Family Visiting Oil Center Friends and Relatives

Mr and Mrs Elmer Robertson and their children of Nowata are visiting friends and relatives in Oil Center as part of a northern Oklahoma trip.

Elmer Robertson Nowata Oil Center

Irene Tate and Geraldene Visit Burk Home Saturday

Mrs. Irene Tate and Geraldene of Pauls Valley spent Saturday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Burk in their home.

Irene Tate Geraldene Pauls Valley Floyd Burk

Evans Family Visit From Stonewall Described

Mr and Mrs George Evans of Stonewall visited with their son and family Mr and Mrs Alva Evans on Wednesday.

George Evans Stonewall Alva Evans

Tahlequah Woman Visits Passmores Over Long Weekend

Mrs. Jennie Bell of Tahlequah spent Sunday until Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Passmore. Mrs. Bell is the mother of Mrs. Passmore.

Jennie Bell Tahlequah Joe Passmore Bell Passmore

Ada hosts Sunday dinner guests from Sutton and Rutledge families

Mrs. Willis Sutton and Mrs. Agnus Rutledge along with Larry of Ada visited Mrs. Lona Soward for Sunday dinner, joined by the Suttons’ accompanying party.

Willis Sutton Agnus Rutledge Larry Ada Lona Soward

Jerry McDaniel Spends Sunday Night with James Thompson

Jerry McDaniel spent Sunday night with James Thompson in an event noted by local sources. No further details on location or purpose were provided.

Jerry McDaniel James Thompson

Trio Heads to Denison for Oil Center Visit

Mrs Betty Cunningham and Mrs Skippy Cunningham with Howard traveled to Denison Texas on Monday to bring Mrs C C Bacon and her sons to spend a week in Oil Center.

Betty Cunningham Skippy Cunningham Howard Denison Tex C. C. Bacon

Sunday Visit Marked by Sexton Family Guests

Mr and Mrs Charles Sexton along with Bonnie and Carol visited Sunday evening in the Russell Willoughby home.

Charles Sexton Bonnie and Carol Russell Willoughby

Vacation Bible School Ice Cream Supper Ends Week

The Vacation Bible School ice cream supper was held Thursday night at the Pentecostal Holiness Church. The school ended Friday night with a closing program.

Pentecostal Holiness Church

Tucker family shares Sunday dinner with Robertson hosts

Son of Ada and Paula Tucker visited Sunday dinner guests Mr and Mrs Joe Robertson hosting at home.

Billy Jim Robertson Ada Paula Tucker Joe Robertson

Parish Chapel Residents Visit and Social Updates

Mrs Vernice Dryden of Parish Chapel spent Monday with her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Magar. Mrs Clareta Gray spent Wednesday with Mrs Clara Wood aiding home redecorating. Sunday evening guests at Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis included Mrs Vera Roberts and Stevie, Mr and Mrs Doyle Evans of Ada, and Mr and Mrs Houston Evans of Tulsa. Randie Northam of Seminole is visiting Mr and Mrs Junior Northam for a few days.

Vernice Dryden Jim Magar Clareta Gray Clara Wood Frank Lewis Vera Roberts Stevie Doyle Evans Ada Houston Evans Tulsa Randie Northam Seminole Mrs Junior Northam

Wilson Brothers Reunion in Mesquite Tex

Mr and Mrs Raymond Wilson of Mesquite Texas spent the weekend with Rev and Mrs Luther Wilson. Raymond and Luther are brothers.

Raymond Wilson Mesquite, Tex Luther Wilson Raymond Luther

Robertson and McDaniel Visit McCurdy Household

Mr and Mrs Joe Robertson and Mr and Mrs Earl McDaniel visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Emmitt McCurdy of Galey Monday night.

Joe Robertson Earl McDaniel Emmitt McCurdy Galey

Local couples visit Neighbors during Thursday morning

Mr and Mrs Clarence Underwood of Tupelo and Mr and Mrs Dave Dunham of Stonewall were Thursday morning guests of Mr and Mrs O H Neighbors, expanding community social ties in a brief social note.

Clarence Underwood Tupelo Dave Dunham Stonewall O. H

Pomona Family Visits Booths Friday Evening

Mr and Mrs Howard Lantz and their children from Pomona California visited the home of Mr and Mrs M E Booth Friday evening.

Howard Lantz Pomona Calif M. E. Booth

Weekend Visit Highlights From Tulsa Family

Mr. and Mrs. Houston Evans and daughter of Tulsa spent the weekend visiting relatives. The note also mentions a Monday gathering with Floyd and Lloyd Burk.

Floyd Lloyd Burk

Ada Family Visits Mr and Mrs H L Boyd

Mr and Mrs Lester Cummings and their children from Ada were Sunday night supper guests of Mr and Mrs H L Boyd.

Lester Cummings Ada H. L. Boyd

Galey Brothers Visit Highlight Nebraska Kin

Mr Haskell Galey and Mrs Haskell Galey visit Mr David Galey and Mrs David Galey in Nebraska. Haskell and David are brothers, tying the family together during the trip.

Haskell Galey Nebraska David Galey Haskell and David

Mrs Pennington and children visit Pierce family Sunday

Mrs Calvin Pennington and her children of Enid visited Sunday evening in the home of her brother and wife Mr and Mrs Alber Earl Pierce.

Calvin Pennington Enid Alber Earl Pierce

Mrs Lena Soward Visits Ada Family Over Weekend

Mrs Lena Soward spent Friday and Saturday nights with her daughter and family Mr Willis Sutton and Mrs Sutton of Ada during a weekend visit to the area.

Lena Soward Willis Sutton Ada

Monday Evening Guests At Earl McDaniel Home

Monday evening visitors included Floyd Vanlandingham of Center Tommy Woods of Ada and James Thompson.

Earl McDaniel Floyd Vanlandingham Center Tommy Woods Ada James Thompson

Cunninghams Visit Har ol Tex Daughter and Family

Mr and Mrs Warren Cunningham spent the weekend in Harold Texas visiting their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Keith Sales.

Warren Cunningham Harold, Tex Keith Sales

Northams Visit Oil Center Friends and Relatives

Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Northam Dennis and Elva Jo of Howard Kansas are spending a few days in Oil Center visiting friends and relatives.

A. B. Northam Dennis and Elva Jo Howard, Kan Oil Center

Mrs Dorothy Levin and Ruth Magar Visit Magar Parents

Mrs Dorothy Levin and Miss Ruth Magar spent Sunday evening with their parents Mr and Mrs Jim Magar.

Dorothy Levin Ruth Magar Jim Magar

Tahlequah Heart Attack Affects Passmore Family

Mr and Mrs Joe Passmore received a call Wednesday night about Mr Passmores father from Tahlequah having a heart attack. The Passmores spent a few days in Tahlequah last week and report his father’s condition has improved.

Joe Passmore Mr. Passmore Tahlequah Mrs. Passmore

Floyd Burk and Lloyd Visit Mrs Floy Burk Sunday Eve

Floyd Burk and Lloyd visited Mrs Floy Burk Sunday evening. The note records a family visit and names two individuals in a local social scene.

Floyd Burk Lloyd

Mrs Frank Lewis Tuesday Visit Noted

Mr and Mrs Luther Morgan of Safford Arizona were Wednesday night guests of Mr and Mrs Sam Bittles while visiting this area.

Luther Morgan Safford, Ariz Sam Bittles

Evans family visits Tulsa for short stay

Donnie Ray Evans spends several weeks in Tulsa living with his brother and family Mr and Mrs Houston Evans.

Donnie Ray Evans Tulsa Mrs Houston Evans

John Q Sutterfield Released From Valley View Hospital

John Q Sutterfield was released from Valley View Hospital Saturday morning.

John Q. Sutterfield Valley View Hospital

Sapulpa Family Visiting Clergy Hosts

Mr and Mrs Clive Jared and their sapulpa daughters spend a few days with Rev and Mrs Bert Jones. Mrs Jared is a daughter of Rev and Mrs Jones.

Clive Jared Sapulpa Bert Jones Jared Mrs. Jones

Birthday party for Floyd and Lloyd Burk held weekday

A birthday party was hosted Wednesday night for Floyd and Lloyd Burk. Guests included Roger Layne Clydie Welch Gerald Sutton Dewayne Roberts Bob Seller Senior Love Don Spurlock Jerry Cox Bobby Hudson Leroy Choate Howard Cunningham Jackie and Mary Melton Linda Ann Tucker Marian Landrith and Arleta Kirk.

Floyd Lloyd Burk Roger Layne Clydie Welch Gerald Sutton Dewayne Roberts Bob Seller Senior Love Don Spurlock Jerry Cox Bobby Hudson Leroy Choate Howard Cunningham Jackie Mary Melton Linda Ann Tucker Marian Landrith Arleta Kirk

Haggard Family Visit From California In Oil Center

Mr and Mrs Charlie Haggard and Mr and Mrs Bobby Haggard and their son of Richmond California and Mrs Gladys Labarge of Latta visited friends in Oil Center Monday evening.

Charlie Haggard Bobby Haggard Richmond Calif Gladys Labarge Latta Friends Oil Center

Kemp and Coook House Guests Enjoy Tenkiller Fishing

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kemp and Mr. and Mrs. Hamp Coook of Shawnee are spending a few days at Lake Tenkiller fishing.

Ray Kemp Hamp Coook Shawnee Tenkiller

Funeral for Ottis Van Schuyver Held in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Dwight Megee Mr and Mrs Walter Graham of Pickett and Mrs Arlis Upperman attended funeral services in Oklahoma City for Ottis Eugene Van Schuyver who was killed in a car accident near Shawnee Friday. He was a cousin of Mrs Megee.

Dwight Megee Walter Graham Pickett Arlis Upperman Oklahoma City Ottis Eugene van Schuyver Shawnee van Schuyver Megee

Mrs Edith McDaniel Visits Brecheen Home Friday

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

Edith McDaniel Mrs W. B. Brecheen

Maxine Eaton Spends Nights With Janice Franks

Maxine Eaton stayed several nights this week with Janice Franks, according to unchanged brief notes from local society pages.

Maxine Eaton Janice Franks

Pentecostal Holiness Church Holds Sunday Service

The Pentecostal Holiness Church reported 38 attendees in Sunday morning worship. Rev. E L Wilson delivered both the morning and evening messages.

Pentecostal Holiness Church E. L. Wilson

Mrs Tucker and companions visit Scaff Booths Sunday

Mrs Paul Tucker and Paula with Mrs M E Booth and Mr and Mrs Billy Jim Robertson visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Vernon Scaff and Mr and Mrs J W Booth.

Paul Tucker Paula M. E. Booth Billy Jim Robertson Vernon Scaff J. W. Booth

Watermelon Feast Hosts City Family Guests

Mr and Mrs H L Love and Mr and Mrs Leroy Huddleston of Ada and Mr and Mrs Harold Lee Love attended a watermelon feast hosted by Mr and Mrs Elmer Love on Saturday night at their home.

H. L. Love Leroy Huddleston Ada Harold Lee Love Mrs Elmer Love

Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits

Mr and Mrs Gene Raines were Saturday night and Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Dewey Northam. Jimmy Parnell of Ada visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Joe Roberts on Sunday evening.

Gene Raines Mrs Dewey Northam Jimmy Parnell Ada Joe Roberts

Stork Shower For Mrs. T. C. Nelson Held At Wilson Home

A stork shower was hosted Thursday evening in the home of Mrs. E. L. Wilson for Mrs. T. C. Nelson. Attendees included Mrs. Mildred Lee of Ada Bennie Willoughby Elsie Willoughby Gordon Nelson Ollie Tucker Mary Pinley Clifford Lamb Ray Lamb Ruby Wood Junior Willoughby Ada Bob Wright Bennie Farmer and Joy Tucker.

T. C. Nelson E. L. Wilson Mildred Lee Ada Bennie Elsie Willoughby Gordon Nelson Ollie Tucker Mary Pinley Clifford Lamb Ray Lamb Ruby Wood Junior Willoughby Bob Wright Bennie Farmer Joy Tucker

Griffiths Visit Mrs Griffith Sunday Night

Mr and Mrs H B Griffith visited with Mrs W H Griffith of Gaar Corner Sunday night in a brief family gathering.

H. B. Griffith W. H. Griffith Gaar Corner

Shawnee Couple Hosts Sparkman Visit Briefly

Mr and Mrs Bert Sparkman of Shawnee visited with Mr and Mrs on a social call leaving plans to reconnect soon.

Bert Sparkman Shawnee

Paul Tucker Makes Business Trip to Seminole

Paul Tucker traveled to Seminole Thursday evening on a business visit.

Paul Tucker Seminole

McDaniels Attend Evening at Gross Home in Pickett

Jerry and Jody McDaniel spent Sunday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Gross in Pickett, enjoying time with the local hosts.

Jerry and Jody McDaniel Mrs. E. H. Gross Pickett

Booths Visit Horton Home in Ada Thursday Night

Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Booth visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Horton of Ada Thursday night.

M. E. Booth Mrs Bud Horton Ada

Robertson Couple Visits McDaniel Household

Mr and Mrs Joe Robertson visited Monday night with Mr and Mrs Earl McDaniel.

Alva Johnson Honored On Birthday Falling On Father’s Day

Alva Johnson was doubly honored Sunday as his birthday fell on Father’s Day. All of Mr and Mrs Johnson’s children gathered for the birthday dinner and cake with relatives including Mrs Jack Griffith Teresa Royce Stillwater Mrs Richard Soutee Rebecca William Mrs Grant Johnson May Mr and Mrs Alva Johnson Ima Jean Velta and Johnny.

Alva Johnson

Gurley Family Visits Kimmels in Ada Sunday

Mrs. B. F. Gurley and husband from Ada visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Miles Kimmel Sr. over the weekend.

B. F. Gurley Ada Miles Kimmel Sr

Webster Fathers Day Dinner Hosted at Ada Home

Mr and Mrs Wylie P Webster honored their fathers with a Fathers Day dinner in their home Sunday Those at the gathering included Mrs Lillie Mae Webster of Ada B B Webster of Sulphur Mr and Mrs J H Stephens and Mr and Mrs Wylie Webster

Wylie P. Webster Lillie Mae Webster Ada B. B. Webster J. H. Stephens Wylie Webster

Coffey Family Weekend Visit From Oklahoma City

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Coffey and children Linda Louise and George of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Coffey and their family and his grandmother Mrs. Betty Wells. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Loyd McIlroy and others.

Carl Coffey Linda Louise George Oklahoma City Arthur Coffey Betty Wells Loyd Mcllroy

Weekend Visit Highlights Wylie Webster Stephens and Wrights

Carl Wright of Edmond spent the weekend visiting with his wife and son in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Otis Coffey. Mrs Wright and son Leon plan to go home Thursday of this week.

Carl Wright Edmond Otis Coffey

Jones Family Attends Vanoss Church Sunday Night

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Jones and Mrs. John Ray and John E. attended church at Vanoss Sunday night.

Lee Jones John Ray John E Vanoss

Mellroys Visit Ragland Family Then Headed to California

Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Mellroy traveled to Oklahoma City Tuesday night to visit Mr. and Mrs. Leon Ragland and family. They then joined the Ragland party to travel to Turlock California for a visit with Mrs. Mellroy's and Mrs. Ragland's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Townsley, and other relatives.

Loyd Mellroy Oklahoma City Leon Ragland

Vandegriffs Care For Norrells' Four Children This Week

Mr and Mrs J R Vandegriff have kept Norrell Vandegriff's four children this week while Mrs Vandegriff has been in the hospital.

J.R. Vandegriff Norrell Vandegriff

Westview Sunday School and Training Union Attendance

Forty six attended Sunday School at Westview Baptist Mission on Sunday morning. Sunday night sixty two joined Training Union and Vacation Bible School exercises. On Monday night sixty two attended the workers conference at Oak Avenue Baptist Church in Ada, earning Westview Mission the attendance cup and the Allen group the distance cup.

Westview Baptist Mission Training Union Workers Oak Avenue Baptist Church Ada Westview Mission Allen Group

Ada woman visits sister on Sunday

Mrs. Buddy Smith of Ada spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Jim Bottoms.

Buddy Smith Ada Jim Bottoms

Beavers Family Visits Cruce Nolan Home Sunday

The Beavers family from Sulphur, former residents of the community, visited the Cruce Nolan home on Sunday.

Beavers Sulphur Cruce Nolan

Gordon Nelsons Visit Ends Man’s Month With Cantrells

Mr and Mrs Gordon Nelson met Mr and Mrs Jack Cantrell and Linda Jo of Miami Oklahoma in Muskogee Sunday evening to bring Butch home after a month's visit with the Cantrells. The group enjoyed a picnic supper in the park and admired the flower and rock gardens.

Gordon Nelson Jack Cantrell Linda Jo Miami Okla Muskogee Butch Cantrells

Stone and Williams families visit Freeman at Pecan Grove

Mr and Mrs Glen Stone with Roger Bill David and Linda Williams spend Sunday visiting Mr and Mrs Lester Freeman along with James and Floyd at Pecan Grove.

Glen Stone Roger Bill David Linda Williams Lester Freeman James and Floyd Pecan Grove

Stone Family Hosts Visitors At Stone Home

Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Stone welcomed guests including Mr. and Mrs. Buster Stone Linda Donna and Gary James Fox and Deloy Myers during a Sunday evening visit at the Stone residence in town.

Cecil Stone Buster Stone Linda Donna Gary James Fox Deloy Myers Stone

Yarberry Family Visits Don Yarberry at Randolph Field

H. T. Gay visited Ed Atkinson Friday. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Yarberry and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Yarberry of Oklahoma City spent the weekend visiting their son and brother, Don Yarberry, at Randolph Field in Texas. Don is in the Air Force.

A. L. Yarberry Lester Yarberry Oklahoma City Don Yarberry Randolph Field Texas Don Air Force

Luther Wilson Dines With Nelson Family in Oil Center

Luther Wilson of Oil Center had dinner with the Nelson family on Tuesday, sharing a casual evening at their home. The gathering included light conversation and refreshments.

Luther Wilson Oil Center Nelson Family

Little Johnny Jackson Recovers After Car Fall

Ten days after a fall from a car, Little Johnny Jackson is reported to be progressing well with no complications, according to family updates.

Johnny Jackson

Summers Chapel Reunion Held at Cush ing Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs Ben Hunter attended the annual Hunter family reunion in Cush ing Oklahoma on the third Sunday in June. About 90 Hunters gathered at the Frank Hunter home for a basket lunch and a park picnic. Frank Hunter received a surprise birthday shower in the afternoon, as he is in his early eighties.

Ben Hunter Cushing Okla Frank Hunter Frank

Neal and Williams Family Ties Noted in Chickasha

Mr. and Mrs. James Neal and Leonard Williams of Chickasha are mentioned in a local social note highlighting family connections and community ties.

James Neal and Leonard Williams Chickasha

Jailed in Lieu of Fine for Public Drunkenness

George Lindsay was jailed in lieu of paying a fine and court costs totaling $28.50 on a public drunkenness count assessed by Peace Justice C. W. Floyd. Lindsay pleaded guilty after being arrested west of Ada on SH 19 Sunday by Deputy Sheriff E. T. Miers.

George Lindsay C. W. Floyd. Lindsay Ada E. T. Miers

Betty Kirk and Carol Rutherford canned sour pickles

Betty Kirk and Carol Rutherford canned sour pickles Monday night in a home preservation note.

Betty Kirk Carol Rutherford

Mrs J D Underhill Improves. Hospital Stay Continues

Mrs J D Underhill is reported improved and remains at Valley View Hospital with plans to return home at the end of the week.

J. D. Underhill Valley View Hospital

Wood Family Returns From Phoenix Vacation

Mr and Mrs Lou Wood and their sons Jimmy Glenn and Lynn returned from a two week trip to Phoenix Arizona where they visited Mrs Wood's parents Mr and Mrs W O Skinner and other relatives. A Skinner reunion was held on June 12. They noted Ada's heat reached 112 degrees at first and then cooled with rain back home.

Lou Wood Jimmy Glenn Lynn Phoenix Ariz

Northams Visit Community This Week From Kansas

Mr and Mrs A B Northam and their children Donnie and Elva Jo hail Howard Kansas and are visiting friends and relatives in the area this week.

A. B. Northam Donnie and Elva Jo Howard, Kan

W. A. Vallanding Hams Up New 1955 Chevrolet

Seen driving a new 1955 model Chevrolet, W A Vallanding draws attention with the year’s latest auto.

W. A. Vallandinghams

Visitors at Light home welcome northern surrounds

Those visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Light over the weekend included Mr. and Mrs. Howard Lantz and son of Pomona California. Mrs. Lantz is known here as Ocie Ball former resident. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Hightower and Mr. and Mrs. Otha Light of Chickasha, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Jones and Mrs. Lela Haskins and daughter Elenora of Ada, Mr. and Mrs. Doc Hively of Safford Arizona, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hollinsworth of Safford, Arizona, and Mrs. Sara Jane Robinson.

E. H. Light Howard Lantz Pomona Calif Lantz Ocie Ball W. S. Hightower Otha Light Chickasha Dan Jones Lela Haskins Elenora Ada Doc Hively Safford, Ariz Wayne Hollinsworth Sara Jane Robinson

Weekend visitors bring relatives from multiple states

Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Farmer hosted guests over the weekend including Mr. and Mrs. Tom Howerton and children from Frederick, Ray Johnson of Hobbs New Mexico, Paul Howerton, Miss Naomi Hampton and grandmother Mrs. Jocie McIntyre of Clifton Arizona, Carl Carr of the Egypt community, and Miss June Wadlow. Bruce Holland Jr. and Otis Light, formerly of this community, work at Rushton Kansas. Gene Rains of McAlester visited his aunt Mrs. G. D. Northam and Mr. Northam Saturday night and Sunday. Jocie McIntyre and Naomi Hampton of Clifton are visiting neighbors here and attended Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church services.

W. M. Farmer Tommy Howerton Fredrick Ray Johnson Hobbs, N. M Paul Howerton Naomi Hampton Jocie McIntyre Clifton, Ariz Carl Carr Egypt June Wadlow Bruce Sonny) Holland Jr Rushton Kan Otis Light Gene Rains of McAlester G. D. Northam Mr. Northam Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church

Tucker Family Visit and Hunter Homecoming

Miss Lyndia Ann Tucker spends the week with her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Charlie Hunter in Oklahoma City. Mr and Mrs Bud Lance were a happy couple over the weekend with most children at home except one who serves in the Air Force.

Lyndia Ann Tucker Charlie Hunter Oklahoma City Bud Lance Air Force

Family and visitors gather at Pine Castle event

Wayne Lance of Pine Castle Florida hosts relatives and friends from Oklahoma City Sasakwa and other towns. The gathering includes Mr and Mrs Ewell Lance and family, Mr and Mrs Edward Tucker with children Cathy and Donald, Stevie Lance and J E Ryan. Bud Lance’s kids give a dinette suite as a surprise. Gene Autry, Oklahoma visitors join Mrs Taylor’s relatives Irene Carson.

Pine Castle Fla Wayne Lance Ewell Lance James David Evelyn Lance Edward Tucker Cathy Donald Oklahoma City Stevie J. E. Ryan Sasakwa Bud Lance Gene Autry Okla

Visitors join Sanders family for Sunday gathering

Mrs. Sanders welcomed her sister Mrs. F. D. Huddson and Mr. Huddson of Ada as guests during a Sunday visit with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sanders and family.

Joe Sanders Sanders F. D. Huddson Mr. Huddson Ada

Billy Curtis Landreth Returns from Amarillo Visit

Billy Curtis Landreth is home again after a three week vacation visiting friends and relatives in Amarillo Texas.

Billy Curtis Landreth Amarillo Texas

Community Picks and Cans Berries in Gathering

Residents from the area gather to pick and can berries, sharing methods and preserving harvests as a local tradition. The event highlights community collaboration and food preservation skills among neighbors.

Beatrice Starks Visits Tucker Family in Prague Okla

Mrs Beatrice Starks of Prague Oklahoma spent Friday night with Mr and Mrs Rance Tucker and their daughters.

Beatrice Starks Prague Okla Rance Tucker

Brown Family Visits With Lance On Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs Gerald Brown and their baby daughter visited Mr and Mrs Eugene Lance on Sunday afternoon, sharing a family moment in the neighborhood.

Gerald Brown Mrs Eugene Lance

Robinsons Visit Parents Over Weekend in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Herbert Robinson and daughter Rhonda of Oklahoma City visited Herbert's parents Mr and Mrs D B Robinson over the weekend.

Herbert Robinson Rhonda Oklahoma City Herbert D. B. Robinson

Oscar Carson Travels to Lubbock on Business

Oscar Carson is in Lubbock Texas this week on business. He plans meetings with local firms and will return after completing engagements.

Oscar Carson Lubbock Texas

Cavener Family Hosts Guests From California

E. C. Cavener and son H. R. host this month their daughter and sister Mrs. Morell Rogers and her daughter Pat visiting from Oakland California.

E. C. Cavener H. R Morell Rogers Pat Oakland Calif

Mr and Mrs Rance Tucker Visit Oklahoma City Friends

Mr and Mrs Charlie Hunter of Oklahoma City, Mr and Mrs Johnnie Tucker, Mrs Zera Leo Sanders and Madonna, Mrs Lela Hasking of Ada and Mr and Mrs Leo Nelson and Shirley visit. Mr and Mrs Lou Wood meet Mrs Wood's uncle Dink Skinner of Bakersfield California Friday night at Shawnee. He will spend a few days visiting friends and relatives.

Rance Tucker Charlie Hunter Oklahoma City Johnnie Tucker Zera Leo Sanders Madonna Lela Hasking Ada Leo Nelson Shirley Lou Wood

Local FFA Rodeo Draws Area Attendees and Competitors

Friday and Saturday crowds at Okemak included Teddy Rutherford Impson Anderson Charles Woods and Jerry McDaniel. Rutherford placed fourth in calf roping while McDaniel rode Brahma bull. Saturday attendees featured Mr and Mrs A R Rutherford Carol Mr and Mrs Jim Rutherford Irene Carson Nancy Vanlandingham Douglas Price Sue Scott and Kenneth Brumley.

Okemak Teddy Rutherford Impson Anderson Charles Woods Jerry McDaniel Teddy Jerry A. R. Rutherford Carol Jim Rutherford Irene Carson Nancy Vanlandingham Douglas Price Sue Scott Kenneth Brumley

Akron couple hosts visit from town friends

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stamps of Akron Ohio visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vance Price Saturday afternoon. Ricky spent the night with his grandparents.

Rabbit Trixie Vance Price Place Harry Stamps Akron Ohio Nancy Rutherford Ricky Dora Price Clint Stewart Vance Price

Oklahoma City visitors share Sunday with local families

Mr. and Mrs. Lester Milligan and daughter Bonnie of Oklahoma City spent Sunday visiting Mrs. Betty Heaps Patsy Gail and Mr. and Mrs. Impson Anderson.

Lester Milligan Bonnie Oklahoma City Betty Heaps Patsy Gail Impson Anderson

Local girl to earn teaching degree at Emporia Kansas

Miss Delores Light, a Rushton High School graduate, will receive a Bachelor of Science in Education from Kansas State Teachers College Emporia at semester end and teach first grade next year at Pleasant Valley School near Wichita. She attends Emporia State four years in Primary Kindergarten education and is active in Emporia State Players Future Teachers of America and Kappa Delta Pi.

Delores Light Kansas State Teachers College Emporia Pleasant Valley Wichita Athenian Road Miss Light Rushton Rural High School Emporia State Otis Light Rushton E. H. Light Emporia State Players Future Teachers of America Kappa Delta Pi

Three Drivers Face J P on Charges in Wilbur P Lee Court

Three motorists faced charges in Wilbur P Lee peace justice court for speeding and improper passing. Donald Clay Stephens paid $13 for improper passing. John Ray Miller drove 90 mph on SH 13 June 18 and paid $35 plus costs or $45. Aubrey A Mitchell cited speeding at night. Hirshman of Oklahoma City has not yet answered summons. Mitchell investigated the case.

Wilbur P. Lee Peace Justice Court Donald Clay Stephens Roff Wayne W. Young John Ray Miller SH 13 Aubrey A. Mitchell Miller Tommy J. Hirshman Oklahoma City Mitchell

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