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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1964

Page

8

Three Local Soldiers Dispatch To Germany From Fort Sill

Pvt Hardy Harden Pvt Sam Manahan and Pvt Elvie Ramsey left Fort Sill on June 19 for a tour of duty in the U S Army. They will sail from Brooklyn Navy Yard aboard a battleship for Germany after completing basic training at Fort Polk Louisiana. All three are former McLish High School graduates and were raised by families in Fittstown Ada and Wenoka.

Hardy Harden Sam Manahan Elvie Ramsey Ft. Sill U. S. Army Brooklyn Navy Yard Germany Ft. Polk Hardy Wilson Harden Fittstown Sam Dewey Manahan Ada Elvis Royal Ramsey Wenoka Manahans Ramseys McLish High School Thir Son Pvt

Howrys and Blvins Visit Blevins Family in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs B V Howry and Mrs C C Blvins visited Mrs Blevins son Troy Blevins and his family in Oklahoma City on Sunday.

B. V. Howry C. C. Blvins

Howry Receives Surprise Visitor From Tulare Calif

Mrs. B. V. Howry learned Saturday morning that her uncle Frank Gray of Tulare California planned a coming vacation visit.

B. V. Howry Frank Gray Tulare Calif

Pattons Visit Rush Springs Family Hosts

Mr and Mrs Frank Patton and Frank Jr and Lisa from Rush Springs visited Sunday and Monday with his parents Mr and Mrs W E Patton and Judy.

Frank Patton Frank Jr Lisa Rush Springs W. E. Patton Judy

Fittstown Baptist Church Members Attend Resthaven Service

Rev Lin Jones of Fittstown Baptist Church delivered the 9 am sermon at Resthaven Nursing Home Stonewall parishioners Mrs Jo Jons Mrs Sue Howry Miss Judy Patton Miss Nancy Akins Debbi Sliger Verna Harris Laura Jones and Mark Walls joined the service and attended from the church.

Lin Jones Fittstown Baptist Church Resthaven Stonewall Fittstown Church Jo Jons Sue Howry Judy Patton Nancy Akins Debbi Sliger Verna Harris Laura Jones Mark Walls

Foster Family News Visits Bring Pam Home

Mr and Mrs Bill Foster and Steve Calvin visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Dale Howry and children. They brought Pam home after she spent a week with her grandparents the Fos ters.

Bill Foster Steve Calvin Dale Howry Pam the Fosters

Visiting relatives during Fathers Day weekend across several towns

Mrs Dean Russell and Eddie Altus visited Mr and Mrs H C Bennett. Jo Ann Bamberg of Oklahoma City, Mr and Mrs Edwin Bennett and Gail Kingfisher. Kenneth Qualls, Bob and Tim My of Yuba. Fred Huff Madill. Arlan Williams Pauls Valley. Clarb Harris Ada. Mrs Lawrence Butler Connerville. Mrs Ruby Hayes Pontotoc. Myrtle Chambers Pontotoc.

H. C. Bennett Dean Russell Eddie Ruby Hayes Pontotoc Myrtle Chambers

Mrs George Howry Visits Dover Parents This Weekend

Mrs George Howry of Dover spent the weekend here visiting her parents Mr and Mrs R Q Rue.

George Howry Dover R. Q. Rue

Mrs Mabel McNeill Visits Canton Family

Mrs Mabel McNeill spent last week in Canton visiting her son in law and daughter Rev and Mrs Joe Howry Coy and Keith. The Howrys brought her home Friday night. They spent the night here and returned home Saturday.

Mabel McNeill Canton Joe Howry Coy Keith Howrys

Residents Visit, Move, and Family Weekend Fellows

The notice lists multiple family visits and social travels across Oklahoma towns. Mr. and Mrs. S. E. McNeill and Wayne move into a new Fittstown home this week. Ralph McNeill visits from Oklahoma City, plus numerous relatives in Ada, Seminole, Holdenville, Sharon, Pryor, Tupelo, and other locales.

S. E. McNeill Wayne Fittstown Ralph McNeill Oklahoma City S. E. McNeills

Barrick Families Host Sister and Family Visitors

Mr. and Mrs. Don Barrick and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Barrick welcomed as guests the past week the men's sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. O. R.

Don Barrick Bill Barrick O. R

Family visit from California Texas and Alabama guests

Charles and his two daughters and their families from San Pablo California and Don Barrick were visited by Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Good Chuck and Leslie and Don and Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Martin Dar rell Jack and Lisa from San Pablo. The party also included Mr. and Mrs. Scott Bumpers and Don from Lubbock Texas and Mr. and Mrs. William Barrick and Billy Paul from Mobile Alabama along with Mrs. Nola Taylor Dana and Barry Ada.

Charles the Charles Harvey Good Chuck Leslie Don Darrell Martin Darrell Jack Lisa San Pablo Calif Scott Bumpers Lubbock Tex William Barrick Billy Paul Mobile Ala Nola Taylor Dana Barry Ada Don Barricks

Local visitors stop by the Hisaw household

Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Hisaw received guests from Ridgewood Ohio and Oklahoma City Alma White Willie Payne Ada Wynnewood and Ridgewood visitors Mrs Opal Lee Montgomery Ala and Mrs Ewell Golightly Oklahoma City during the past week.

J. F. Hisaw Ridgewood Ohio Alma White Willie Payne Oklahoma City

Lula

Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks spent Wednesday night with Mr and Mrs Glen McGuire in Ada.

Lois Clifford Walter Brooks Glen McGuire Ada

Brookses attend prayer meeting at Rocky Point Church

Mr and Mrs I N Brooks Velma attended a prayer meeting Wednesday night at Rocky Point Missionary Baptist Church in the local community setting with fellow worshippers.

I. N. Brooks Rocky Point Missionary Baptist Church

Bullard Family Social Notes Across Wyoming Ada

Mr and Mrs Cecil Bullard and Jimmy in Stonewall visit with Wayne Bullard and Ron nie Allen. Mr and Mrs Gerald Bullard with Jerry Steve and Craig Wyoming dine with Mr and Mrs Jimmy Goss in Ada. They all share supper Monday night with Mr and Mrs Lester Davis and Skip.

Cecil Bullard Jimmy Stonewall Wayne Bullard Ronnie Allen Gerald Bullard Jerry Steve Craig Wyoming Jimmy Goss Ada Lester Davis Skip Jimmy Bullard Jerry Bullard Skip Davis

Mrs Lee Cross Dines With Mr and Mrs Buck Sweat

Mrs Lee Cross of Centraloma shared a dinner Thursday with Mr Sweat and Mrs Sweat in a social gathering. The occasion highlighted neighborhood connections and cordial hospitality.

Lee Cross Centraloma Buck Sweat

Brashier Family Visits Oklahoma City Friends

Mrs. Corkey Brashier of Sandra and Debbie along with Donna and Larry traveled to Oklahoma City on Tuesday to visit sister Mrs. Ruby Sealy and brother Hampton Reed. They also saw Spring Lake and the zoo and visited friends Mr. and Mrs. George Price. Sandra Brashier saw friend Judy Schultz. They returned home Thursday.

Corkey Brashier Sandra Debbie Donna Larry Oklahoma City Ruby Sealy Hampton Reed Brashiers George Price Spring Lake Zoo Sandra Brashier Judy Schultz

Birthday Supper for Kenneth Fortner in Ada

Mr. and Mrs. Short Fortner hosted a Wednesday birthday supper for their son Kenneth Fortner in Ada. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Simon Young Elane and Clay Lightning Ridge and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Fortner Tammy and Pamela.

Short Fortner Kenneth Fortner Ada Simon Young Elane Clay Lightning Ridge Tammy Pamela

Ada picnic draws county Homemakers from several clubs

Mrs. Charles Leader and members from the Lula Home Demonstration Club attended the county HD club picnic at Wintersmith Park in Ada. Guests included Mrs. Donald Brooks and children, Mrs. Clifford, Mrs. Leader, Mrs. Short Fortner and Joy, Pamela, Mrs. Simon Young, Elane and Clay from the Hart club.

Charles Leader Diana Donna Kay D. R. Clifford Debbie Donnie Ronnie W. B. Hokett Lula County HD Club Wintersmith Park Ada Donald Brooks Clifford Leader Short Fortner Joy Kenneth Fortner Tammy Pamela Simon Young Elane and Clay Hart Club

Choate Sisters Attend Sunday Event

Katriane Choate and Joy Dawn Choate of Ada attended a Sunday event, joining others at a local gathering. Their presence highlighted community participation and family involvement in the activities.

Katriane Joy Dawn Choate Ada

School at Missionary Baptist Church with Grandmother

A school session at the Missionary Baptist Church is held with Mrs. Greer Brooks attending as grandmother figure.

The Missionary Baptist Church Greer Brooks

Dinner with Mr and Mrs Clifford and family

Mrs D R Clifford and children Dickie Debbie Donnie and Ronnie shared a Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Clifford at their home. The gathering reflected a quiet family afternoon with fellowship and conversation centered on light-hearted domestic matters.

D. R. Clifford Dickie Debbie Donnie Ronnie Lester Davis Skip

Nickels Family Visits Ada Grandmother for Sunday School

Rickey and Dennis Nickels of Ada visited Sunday with their grandmother Mrs. Fred Wof ford. They attended Sunday school together.

Rickey and Dennis Nickels Ada Fred Wofford

Joplin Family Visits Ada Friends Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Gene Joplin with Kelly and Marty Ada visited Friday night with Mr and Mrs Charles Leader Diana and Donna Kay. The Joplins also visited the Leaders Saturday night.

Gene Joplin Kelly Marty Ada Charles Leader Diana Donna Kay Joplins

Debbie Kay Clifford Visits Ada Brooks Household

Debbie Kay Clifford spent Sunday night with Vir and Mrs Donald Brooks in Ada.

Debbie Kay Clifford Vir Donald Brooks Ada

Treas Family and Nancy Visit Ahloso on Sunday

Mr and Mrs J C Treas and Nancy of Ahloso visited Sunday, staying for a short call and pleasant chat with locals.

Grandchildren Spend Week With Ada Latta Brooks Family

Karen Wofford Latta and Diane Brooks Ada stayed a week with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks, highlighting a family visit reported in local society notes.

Karen Wofford Latta Diane Brooks Ada Mrs Walter Brooks

Hill family honors Donald Hill on sixth birthday

Mr and Mrs Carl Hill host a June 20 birthday party for their son Donald Hill turning six. Attendees include Diana Leader Debbie Brashier Rita Williams and many relatives and friends. Royce Lee Johnston sent a gift. Several parents also attended, including Mrs David Crow and Mrs Elmo Hamilton.

Carl Hill Donald Hill Diana Donna Kay Leader Debbie Donna Brashier Rita Williams Gary Wayne Hamilton Phillip Johnston Janie Lacy Denise Roger Tommy Hill Ada Russell Myers Terry Diana Crow Royce Lee Johnston David Crow Elmo Hamilton Miles Lacy Corkey Brashier Charles Leader

Allen Rain Delights Farmers After Tuesday Downpour

Eunice Isaacs notes a past week emphasis on rain and reports a big Tuesday night shower that benefits farmers ranchers and gardeners with cooler pleasant weather enhancing crops and waterways.

Eunice Isaacs

Beavers Household Hosts Visitors From Several Cities

Houseguests of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Beavers during the past week included Mr. and Mrs. Alpha Pin ion and son Bill from Long Beach California, Mr. and Mrs. John La Due and son Phillip from Houston Texas, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Turner from Konawa, and Mrs. Bell Beavers of Shawnee.

Horace Beavers Alpha Pinion Bill Long Beach Calif John la Due Phillip Houston Tex Martin Turner Konawa Bell Beavers Shawnee

Mrs Ora McPhearson Heads to Long Beach for Visit

Mrs Ora McPhearson departed Friday for Long Beach California to visit her son Don McPhearson and his family.

Ora McPhearson Long Beach Calif Don McPhearson

Allgoods Host Weekend Guests In Wilson

Mr and Mrs Joe Allgood of Wilson visited Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Fred Douglas and attended Church of God services. The Allgoods are former Allen residents.

Joe Allgood Wilson Fred Douglas Church of God Allgoods Allen

Walter Young Is Dismissed From Hospital

Walter Young was discharged Wednesday from Physicians and Surgeons Hospital in Holdenville confirming his medical status and release from care.

Walter Young Physicians and Surgeons Hospital Holdenville

Rev and Mrs Dee Smith Visit Allen Friends

Reverend Dee Smith and family Faye and Esther from Visalia California visited Allen. Rev Smith was guest speaker at the Church of God on Sunday morning and served as pastor there for five years during World War II.

Dee Smith Faye Esther Visalia Calif Allen Smith Church of God

Allen Sportsman's Club Meeting Discusses Lake Fertilization

The Allen Sportsman's Club met Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall with twelve members present. They discussed plans to fertilize the lake.

Allen Sportsman’s Club

Man Found Dead in Sanders Home After Heart Attack

Frank Burks of Sooner Auto and Supply found Mr. Sanders dead at his Sanders residence Tuesday morning. Sanders had lived alone and fished Monday. He presumably died four to five hours after suffering a heart attack.

Frank Burks Sooner Auto and Supply Sanders Mr. Sanders

Social visit to Konawa and Sakawa by Turner Young Simmons Haley

Mrs Tom Turner and Mrs Etta Young visited Wednesday in Sakawa as guests of Mrs Turner’s brother and wife Mr and Mrs Willie Smith and sister Mrs Arlie Collins in Konawa. Craig Simmons and Jim Haley joined the group during the day.

Tom Turner Etta Young Craig Simmons Jim Haley Sasakwa

Mrs. Lois Cash Visits in Iowa Park with Flow ers Family

Mrs. Lois Cash departed Monday for Iowa Park Texas to visit her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Buryl Flowers.

Lois Cash Iowa Park Tex Mrs. Buryl Flowers

Luther West Dies After Strokes at Valley View Hospital

Luther West of east of Allen was admitted to Valley View Hospital Tuesday and suffered two strokes after admission. He died Saturday night. West worked many years for Sunray Oil Company.

Luther West Allen Valley View Hospital West Sunray Oil Company

Gibbs couple head to Wichita after Kansas visit

Mr. and Mrs. Norman Gibbs departed Monday for Wichita Kansas following a visit with Mrs. Gibbs aunt Mrs. Lois Cash.

Mrs Norman Gibbs Wichita, Kan Mrs. Gibbs Lois Cash

Heming Way Return After Visit in Arkansas

Mr and Mrs Joe Heming Way returned home Sunday after a two week visit with their son and his family Mr and Mrs James Hemingway in Fayetteville Arkansas.

Joe Hemingway James Hemingway Fayetteville, Ark

Dobbs Brothers Visit In El Paso

Richard Dobbs of El Paso Texas visits his brother Bert Dobbs and Mr and Mrs W A Spain.

Richard Dobbs el Paso, Tex Bert Dobbs Mrs. W. A Spain

Burditts Visit Bain Family In Al taloma Tex

Mr and Mrs Sam Burditt of Al taloma Texas arrived Sunday for a visit with Mrs Burditts brother George Bain and his family and other relatives in the area.

Sam Burditt Altaloma, Tex

Hastings Weekend Guests Include Daughters

Weekend visitors to Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Hastings were their daughter Mrs. Estalene Thomas and daughters Donna Janice and Nancy, extending family visits over the weekend.

C. H. Hastings Estalene Thomas Donna Janice Nancy

Rinehart and Mannon Families Gather with Son Wayne

Mrs Jim Rinehart and Mr and Mrs Vernon Rinehart with their son Wayne join Mr and Mrs Marvin Mannon and their children for a family gathering.

Jim Rinehart Vernon Rinehart Wayne Marvin Mannon Oklahoma City

Hazel Sutton Returns Home After Visit

Mrs Hazel Sutton went back to her Hydro residence Sunday following a visit with her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Jim Rinehart in the same region.

Hazel Sutton Hydro Jim Rinehart

Rinehart Family Listed Across Oklahoma City Ade

Mrs. Lois Rinehart and her sons and families are noted along with Mr and Mrs Dean Rinehart Mr and Mrs Lesley Rinehart and Mr and Mrs Thurman Rinehart in Oklahoma City. The notice lists these relatives in connection with Ade.

Lois Rinehart Dean Rinehart Lesley Rinehart Oklahoma City Thurman Rinehart Ade

Weekend guests of Mrs Bonnie Hammond

Weekend guests included her son and his wife Mr and Mrs Jack Hammonds from Duncan Oklahoma City visitors Mr and Mrs Harry Hamilton and son Charles Mrs Evelena Hayes from Pampa Texas and Mrs Anna Ingram

Bonnie Hammond Jack Hammonds Duncan Harry Hamilton Charles Oklahoma City Evelena Hayes Pampa Tex Anna Ingram

Mrs Sue Ellen Clark and son visit Oklahoma City kin

Mrs. Sue Ellen Clark and her son Mike visited Oklahoma City last Wednesday and Thursday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Walker.

Sue Ellen Clark Mike Oklahoma City Charlie Walker

Watson Family Visits and Isaac Family Guests

Mr and Mrs Johnny Watson receive a visit from Walter and Ralph who arrived Monday from Hillsdale New Jersey to stay with Johnny s parents Mr and Mrs Walter Watson Weekend guests include Mrs Alice Isaacs and her sons and their wives Mr and Mrs Babe Isaacs Irving Texas and Mr and Mrs John Isaacs Skiatook Oklahoma EX final.

Johnny Watson Walter Ralph Hillsdale, N. J Johnny Mrs Walter Watson Alice Isaacs Babe Isaacs Irving Tex John Isaacs Skiatook

Local Residents Visit Relatives Across Oklahoma

Don Bell and Weldon returned to Guymon while Mrs Bell and their three sons extended their visit. Effie Johnson of Redding California visits brother Austin Fortner and sister Carrie Blevins. Doyle Cobb and Sulphur children visit Connie Russell. Fred Nickell and sons return to Long Beach California after visiting Albert and Mrs Johnson. Walter Watson and Dan McCants host Sasakwa supper.

Don Bell. Weldon Guymon Mrs. Bell Effie Johnson Redding, Calif Austin Fortner Carrie Blevins Doyle Cobb Connie Russell Fred Nickell and Sons Long Beach Calif Albert Johnson Walter Watson Dan McCants Sasakwa

Ardmore couple and relatives visit Dallas flight

Ardmore residents Mr and Mrs Allen Wint accompanied Mrs Miller to meet a plane in Dallas. The Miller family hosted two more settlers from Caracas and Tulsa, with Grady Miller Jr and Debbie among visitors. Edna Thome of Los Angeles visits sister Mrs Riley Cozad.

Allen Wint Ardmore Edna Thome Los Angeles, Calif Riley Cozad Mr. Cozad

Houseguests Visit Tulsa and Oklahoma City Trip

Rev. and Mrs. Marvin Francis hosted relatives the past week. On Thursday the Francis family traveled to Oklahoma City with A. C. Francis and daughters to visit the park and Frontier City.

Marvin Francis A. C. Francis Tulsa Lealon Glenda Buddy Roberts Oklahoma City Park Frontier City

Mrs Virgle Ramsey Visits Okmulgee Family

Mrs Virgle Ramsey returned home Saturday night from Okmulgee where she spent the past week with her parents Mr and Mrs Knox Dodd.

Virgle Ramsey Okmulgee Mrs Knox Dodd

Weekend guests of Mrs Lela Long visit friends

Weekend guests of Mrs Lela Long included her sister Mrs Jake Story of Oklahoma City and Mrs Zebra Greenway of Lexington with Mrs Alcie Goodman of Norman. Mrs Goodman also visited Mr and Mrs Bill Moore. Mrs Jack Qualls of Fort Worth Texas is visiting friends in Allen.

Lela Long Jake Story Oklahoma City Zebra Greenway Lexington Alcie Goodman Norman Jack Qualls Fort Worth, Tex Allen

Mrs Gladys Bryant and Sandra Visit California Relatives

Mrs Bryant and Sandra travel to California to visit relatives. They plan to stay with family and explore local sites during the visit.

Mrs Gladys Bryant Sandra California

Butler Family Return From Texas Tour

Mr and Mrs H A Butler Janice and Harvey returned home Saturday after a Texas trip visiting Vernon and Arlington and enjoying Six Flags Over Texas.

H. A. Butler Janice Harvey Texas Vernon Arlington

Ardmore visitors include Stafford daughter and Clark couple

Mr and Mrs Nath Stafford welcome their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Amos Clark to Ardmore for a visit, enhancing local family ties.

Nath Stafford Amos Clark Ardmore

Baby Joins Summers Family in Pickett Hospital

Mrs. Joe Summers, Pickett, entered the hospital Monday. Anita Jo Summers, weighing seven pounds four ounces, arrived Tuesday morning at 8 30. Mother and baby are doing fine. Mrs. Gertie Summers cared for Anita Jo and returned home Tuesday evening. Joe spends nights with his mother to be with Anita. Mrs. Grant Johnson visited Monday afternoon with Mrs. Bob Hatcher.

May Johnson Joe Summers Pickett Gertie Summers Joe Anita Jo Audris Jane Summers Anita

Bob Hatcher Visits Ravia with Roger Hall

Bob Hatcher visited Ravia Sunday night with Roger Hall marking a social call in the community.

Bob Hatcher Ravia Roger Hallmark

Ingram Family Subscribes for Weekly News Gift

Mr and Mrs S B Ingram of Maricopa Arizona visited last Wednesday. Shirley arranged a Fathers Day gift subscribing Frank ie to the WEEKLY News during the visit.

Oklahoma City Visitors Stop in Over Weekend

Mrs. Alvis Griffith and her infant son along with Mr. and Mrs. Arno Griffith and Shirley visited in Oklahoma City during the weekend. They were Saturday morning guests of Mrs. Bill Thomason and Mrs. Alice Crawford.

Alvis Griffith Oklahoma City Arno Griffith Shirley Bill Thomason Alice Crawford

Mrs Fussell in Poor Health Visits Sister in Ross

Mrs. E V Ownbey visited her sister Mrs Jeff Fussell in Ross on Tuesday. Fussell’s health worsened Sunday and her doctor urged rest in bed. she was improving Tuesday.

E. V. Ownbey Ross Jeff Fussell

Mrs Auti McCullar Hospitalized for Surgery

Mrs Auti McCullar of Vaness entered the hospital Tuesday for surgery to be performed the next day. She was reported to be doing fine Thursday. The B B Ownboys visited Geneva at the hospital Tuesday night.

Auti McCullar Vaness

Rain Delights Residents After One Inch Downpour

Residents express relief after a single inch of rain fell overnight. The modest shower replenished dry soil and greenery, bringing welcome cooling and easing water worries in the neighborhood.

Mrs Grant Johnson and May Visit Friends Tuesday

Mrs Grant Johnson and May visited Mrs Bill Thomason and Mrs Alice Crawford Tuesday. May also called on Mrs Arno Griffith and Shirley.

Grant Johnson May Bill Thomason Alice Crawford Arno Griffith Shirley

Friday Night Supper Guests Share Northwest Albuquerque Ties

Friday night at Mrs. Gertie Summers and Mack Summers home drew guests including Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cassady Galey, Mr. and Mrs. B N Duncan, David and Cora Jean from Albuquerque New Mexico, and Mrs. W D Floyd with Cindy and Steve at Gaar Corner.

Gertie Summers Mack Albert Cassady Galey B.N. Duncan David Cora Jean Albuquerque N. M W. D. Floyd Cindy Steve Gaar Corner

House Visits With Local Hosts Highlight Week

Jana House spent the week with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Thoma and Mrs. Alice Crawford. Mark House stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Pipes and Roger Dale during the same week.

Jana House Bill Thomason Alice Crawford Mark House Ernest Pipes Roger Dale

Mrs Arro Griffith Guests With Mrs Thomason And Mrs Crawford

Mrs Arro Griffith visited last Tuesday morning with Mrs Bill Thomason and Mrs Alice Crawford in a social gathering described in local notes.

Arro Griffith Bill Thomason Alice Crawford

Ladies enroll children at Bible school in Lightning Ridge

Mrs Laura Johnson and Mrs Grant Johnson visited Saturday morning with May. Mrs Ercy Ownbey, Mrs Ben Ownbey and Mrs Bob Hatcher were among the ladies who took children to enroll in the Bible school at Lightning Ridge Saturday morning.

Ercy Ownbey Ben Ownbey Bob Hatcher Bible Lightning Ridge

Local Visitors Share Time Across Towns

Mrs. Arno Griffith and Mrs. Ben Ownbey met Thursday morning. Mrs. Bob Hatcher and Robert visited Mrs. Grant Johnson and May on Saturday. Friday they spent with Mr. and Mrs. Farrell Sales at Colbert. Robert Hatcher hosted Saturday visitors the Kenneth Deatherage children of Wilson. Friday evening guests with Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Ownbey included Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ownbey and Charles and Mrs. Ethel Reed of Roff and Alvie Griffith. Mrs. Nettie Hodges visited Friday with Mrs. Gertie Summers and Anita. Ben Ownbey and Charles harvested a good potato crop. They also noted Stratford-upon-Avon landmarks looking much as in Shakespeare's day.

Grant Johnson May Mrs. Farrell Sales Colbert E. V. Ownbey Ben Ownbey Charles Ethel Reed Roff Alvie Griffith Stratford-upon-Avon Town Hall

Onions Impress with Size and Quality Visit to Fort Worth

Mrs. Jack Griffith and her children traveled to Fort Worth to spend the week with her mother Mrs. Laura Johnson and Jack Griffiths family. The group included Teresa and Royce who briefly visited Mrs. Grant Johnson and May on Sunday.

Jack Griffith Fort Worth Tex Laura Johnson Jack Anno Griffith Shirley Teresa Royce Grant Johnson May

Mrs Neff and Linda Visit Laura Johnson Thursday Afternoon

Mrs. Robert Neff and Linda visited Mrs. Laura Johnson Thursday afternoon in a social call. The gathering focused on friendly conversation and mutual greetings.

Robert Neff Linda Laura Johnson

Ada minister visits Fort Worth churchgoers

Mrs. Grant Johnson and May visited Mrs. Laura Johnson Sunday as Fort Worth area folks welcomed Rev. Jim Jones of Ada First Baptist Church who delivered the morning message at Lightning Ridge.

Jim Jones Ada First Baptist Church Lightning Ridge

Stanfield Visit Sparks Ada Social Gathering

Mr and Mrs Shelby Stanfield visited Ada Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Jeff Bailey where relatives and friends gathered for the occasion.

Shelby Stanfield Ada Jeff Bailey

Local Residents Attend Weekend Socials and Singing

Doug and Kevin Stanfield visited Mrs. J. E. Dunn Saturday night. The Shelby Stanfields Arno Griffiths and Mrs. Erey Ownby attended singing at Lightning Ridge Sunday afternoon.

Doug Kevin Stanfield J. E. Dunn Shelby Stanfields Arno Griffiths Erey Ownbey Lightning Ridge

Mrs Dunn, 84, celebrated birthday Sunday

Mrs. J. E. Dunn marked her 84th birthday on Sunday with visits from a long list of relatives and friends including Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Dunn Ada Mr. and Mrs. Earl Stewart Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Stewart Jr. Fitzhugh Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Belt Donna Ronda Stratford Mrs. Shelby Stanfield and grandsons Doug Kevin.

J. E. Dunn Charlie Dunn Ada Earl Stewart Sr Earl Stewart Jr Fitzhugh Douglas Belt Donna Ronda Stratford Shelby Stanfield Doug Kevin

Penrods Invite Family to Vanoss Alumni Banquet

Mrs. Penrod spoke with her mother Mrs. Bouma in California and sister Mrs. Gentry and brother Charlie Maddox who is graduating this month. Wanda told of their arrival to join Mr. and Mrs. Penrod for the alumni banquet at Vanoss Saturday night.

Robert Penrod Opal Bouma California

Local Families Build New Homes Nearby

Mr and Mrs Alvie Griffith are making progress on their new house while another residence goes up north owned by the Warren family. Warren is Bert Warren’s son and brother to Mrs Joe Walker. The Bert Warrens and Walkers moved into the neighborhood last year.

Alvie Griffith Warrens Warren Bert Warren Joe Walker Bert Warrens Walkers

Local Family Joins Community Through Relocation

Mr. and Mrs. Leon Hughey and their children have moved into the area. Leon is related to Mrs. Bob Hatcher and is the grandson of Mrs. Mollie Summers.

Leon Hughey Leon Bob Hatcher Mollie Summers

Griffith Family Visits Note Monday Through Weekend

Town residents report brief visits by Dren to the Griffith household on Monday morning as Royce 11 rushes to his grandfather's farm to help haul hay. The Youngs Elaine and Clay visited Thursday afternoon, and Mrs Arno Griffith called on the Alvie Griffiths Saturday.

Jack Griffith Arno Griffith Shirley Royce Simon Young Elaine and Clay Alvie Griffith Alvie Griffiths

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