Eleven Johnson Siblings Home Together After 18 Years Reunion
In Roff Oklahoma on July 17 eleven Johnson children gathered with their parents Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Johnson to celebrate a long awaited homecoming and the father’s birthday. The event drew relatives from Oklahoma Texas and beyond with 35 in attendance. The family spans military service and higher education with several offspring in the armed forces and college graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Johnson
Roff
Johnson
Fred Clifton
Father
Ruby Wilder Dixon
Childress
Texas
Ross
Rudean Clifton
Albert P. Johnson
Aspen
Colorado
Lloyd T. Johnson
China Lake
California
M. Wayne Johnson
Alexandria
Virginia
Charles W
Buck”’ Johnson
Falls Church
Corbin L. Johnson
Tulsa
Mildred F
Sue’’ Condren
Oklahoma City
Maurice James Johnson
Sisseton
South Dakota
Lovella L. Williams
Melvin L. Johnson
Layton
Utah
Robert L. Dixon
Tommy
Ruth Ann
Carol
Bobby
C. QO. Dixon
Richard
Jennifer Percy
Hutchinson
Kansas
C. W. Lewis
Nema
Winky
Rube Murhay
C. H. Moran
Ada
Holdenville
Arlington
Dallas
Fort Worth
Albert
Lloyd
U. S. Navy
Pearl Harbor
Charles
Wayne
Pacific
Japan
Airforce
Pentagon
Washington
D. C
Korea
Maurice
North Africa
Soil Conservation Service Program
Corbin
Mr. Johnson
National Supply Company
Hills Airforce Base
Ogden
Clifton
Roff High School
Ross High School
East Central State College
Oklahoma A. and M. College
East Central
University of Oklahoma
Melvin
Oklahoma A
M. College
Stillwater
Tarver Annulment Restores Perryman Name to Plaintiff
Thelma G Tarver and Clyde H Tarver have an annulment granted. The Perryman surname is restored to Thelma as the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma G. Tarver
Clyde H. Tarver
Perryman
Hart News Notes from Colbert Visit
Mr and Mrs Farrell of Colbert spent Wednesday with Mrs Grace Johnson and May in Hart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Farrell Sales
Colbert
Grace Johnson
May
Stillwater Visitors Spend Time With Local Relatives
Mrs Jack Griffith Teresa Royce and Edith Ann of Stillwater visited relatives and friends here Wednesday with their maternal grandmother Mrs Alva Johnson. They returned Thursday afternoon to meet Mrs Grace Johnson and May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Griffith
Teresa, Royce
Edith Ann
Stillwater
Alva Johnson
Grace Johnson
May
Roff Residents Visit Family Tliers
Mrs Nettie Hodges Phyllis and Roberta and Mrs Nettie Summers all of Roff visited Friday with Mr and Mrs Evert Summers Joe and Mack Mrs Summers remained for a few days visit with her son and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Hodges
Phyllis
Roberta
Nettie Summers
Roff
Evert Summers
Joe
Mack
Summers
Mrs Mercer and companions visit Stratford Friday
Mrs. A. H. Mercer traveled with Mrs. Grace Johnson and May to Stratford on Friday. They conducted business, used the help-yourself laundry, and spent a short while at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Williams for a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Mercer
Grace Johnson
May
Stratford
E. W. Williams
Cantwell Sister Nub Outlines Training and Job Moves
Miss Roxie Cantwell received a technology diploma from Valley View Hospital. She will work two weeks at De Lay Hospital in Sulphur while a technologist is away, then move to Perry for full time work at the new hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Cantwell
Roxie Cantwell
Roxie
Valley View Hospital
DeLay Hospital
Perry
Cedar Grove Home Demonstration Club Meets at Mrs Chandler's
The Cedar Grove Home Demonstration Club met Monday afternoon at Mrs. Coy Chandler’s home with Miss Martha Mote present. Members discussed an July auction sale and aiding the Cedar Grove Church peanut crop Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Grove Home Demonstration Club
Coy Chandler
Martha Mote
Babe Harris
Andrew Bryant
Cedar Grove
Cecil Canada
Pearl Surgnier
Miss Mote
Clellen Scroggins
Chandler
Ice Cream Supper Staged by Vaness HD Club
The Vaness HD Club entertained their husbands and families with an ice cream supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gasaway. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Lee Jones and family, Mrs. Louise Welch, Auti McCullar family, Herman Miller family, A. H. Neal, George Pitts, Glen Cornell, Lloyd McIlroy, J. H. Stephens, Thelma Perriman, Sue Wyckoff, Charles Floyd Jr. and children, Polly McCauley and sons, Leo MecNinch, Lonnie Miller family, D. E. Woods and Fresno, California relatives, and W. T. Gasaway family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaness HD Club
Vernon Gasaway
Lee Jones
Joyce and Boyce
Louise Welch
Auti McCullar
Herman Miller
A. H. Neal
George Pitts
Glen Cornell
Lloyd McIlroy
J. H. Stephens
Thelma Perriman
Sue Wyckoff
Charles Floyd Jr
Charles Stevens
Polly McCauley
Benton and Mack
Leo MecNinch
Gale
Don
Lonnie Miller
D. E. Woods
Fresno
Calif
W. T. Gasaway
Palm City couple visits Stanfield home Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Hardy of Palm City California and Mrs. Kifer visited Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Stanfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rick Hardy
Palm City
Calif
Kifer
J. S. Stanfield
Cantwell Family Reunion at Leroy Cantwell Home
Mr and Mrs Maurice Wayne Cantwell and their children from Elmore City visited Sunday with his brother Mr and Mrs Leroy Cantwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Wayne Cantwell
Elmore City
Leroy Cantwell
Scarberry Sisters Visit Ownbey Home
Mr and Mrs Virgil Scarberry of Stonewall spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs E V Ownbey. Mrs Scarberry and Mrs Ownbey are sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Scarberry
Stonewall
E. V. Ownbey
Scarberry
Mrs. Ownbey
Mercer Family Vacation Visit and Baptism at Rofs
Mr and Mrs A H Mercer Jr and family visit his parents in a vacation trip. Churchgoers from Lightning Ridge attend baptismal services at Rofs for Thurman Stephens who was recently converted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Mercer Jr
A. H. Mercer Sr
Lightning Ridge
Rofs
Thurman Stephens
Frisco Woman Recovers Runaway Pickup on Way to Church
Mrs Max Thomas and her children found a pickup left by the family car on Sunday morning. Stranded at the gate she opened the gate, chased the vehicle as it rolled down a hill, crawled over the children to stop it, and managed to reach Sunday School and church on time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco
Max Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Thomas
Thomases
Abilene Couple Announces Baby Girl Birth
Mr. and Mrs. Travis Miller of Abilene Texas announce the birth of a baby girl. Mrs. Miller is the former Joan Webber, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Webber formerly of Ada. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Atterbury Sulphur announce a baby boy born June 22, the first grandchild for Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Atterbury of Francis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis Miller
Abilene, Tex
Miller
Joan Webber
Virgil Webber
Ada
Joe Atterbury
J. N. Atterburry
Francis
Wilsons announce birth of daughter Vickie Kay
Mr. and Mrs. Shelton Wilson of Healdton announce the birth of a daughter at 3 a m on June 24. Vickie Kay weighed a little over 6 pounds. Grandparents are L L Wilson of Fittstown and Ray Uhlich of Maud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelton (Corky) Wilson
Healdton
Vickie Kay
L. L. Wilson
Fittstown
Ray Uhlich
Maud
Birth of Lee Bryan III in Duncan Hospital
Mr and Mrs L B Lackey Jr of Ratliff City announce the birth of a son named Lee Bryan III born Tuesday June 19 at Duncan Hospital weighing 9 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Lackey Jr
Ratliff City
Lee Bryan III
Duncan Hospital
Sharon Attends Church Services at Roff Sunday Night
Sharon attended church services at Roff on Sunday night, as reported in local notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Cantwell
Sharon
Roff
Berry Crop Likely Hit by Drought and Grasshoppers
Dry weather and grasshoppers have reduced this year’s berry harvest while jelly and jam makers watch closely as supplies dwindle. Local farmers report uncertainty about yields and prices as the season progresses.
Marriages Listed for Four Couples in Oklahoma and Kansas
Noah Knighten age 22 of Allen weds Naomi Cupps 16 of Stonewall. Louie Ray Moshier 21 of Wichita Kans weds Martia Carroll 16 of Wichita Kans. Tadaaki Kikugawa 28 of Tulsa weds Elinor Kuniya Kuboyama 26 of Tulsa. Scottie Cushman 21 of Ada weds Oleta Sanders 19 of Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Knighten
Allen
Naomi Cupps
Stonewall
Louie Ray Moshier
Wichita
Kan
Martia Carroll
Tadaaki Kikugawa
Tulsa
Elinor Kuniya Kuboyama
Scottie Cushman
Ada
Oleta Sanders
Birth of Baby Boy Charles Lee to Mr and Mrs Nolan
Mr and Mrs Nolan announce the birth of a baby boy born in Norman on June 21. The newborn weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces and is named Charles Lee. Mrs Pass is the former Miss Dana McKinney daughter of Mrs. Cressie McKinnney of Gaar Corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolan Pass
Norman
Charles Lee
Pass
Dana McKinney
Cressie McKinnney
Gaar Corner
Pies Bring Joy Yet Briars Bite The Eater
A casual note observes pies delight the taste buds but warns of painful briars and bigger bites that accompany eating, portraying a rustic kitchen hardship in light humor.
Marion Muncrief Jr. Sparks Engagement with Juliet Caldwell
Marion Muncrief Jr. aged 22 of Sulphur plans marriage to Juliet Caldwell 18 of Ada, marking an upcoming nuptial agreement between two young adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Muncrief Jr
Sulphur
Juliet Caldwell
Ada
Max Griffith Home With Parents
Max Griffith is at home with his parents Mr and Mrs Arno Griffith following his recent return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Griffith
His
Mr. and
Mrs
Arno Griffith
Divorce Granted Mildred I Shotwell from L B Shotwell
Mildred Irene Shotwell awarded divorce from L B Shotwell. Plaintiff restored to maiden name Phillips. Defendant ordered to pay 200 room and board and 100 attorney fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Irene Shotwell
L. B. Shotwell
Phillips
Union Valley Notes From ARVEL DAVIS Region
Mrs. Mary Nell Holloway and Kay visited Arvel Davis Wednesday. Troy Reed and spouse fished at Roosevelt Bridge and caught two fish. They plan another trip. Wayne Davis visited his parents Monday as his father worked hay during business week. Mrs. Troy Reed and sons helped Arvel Davis prepare sweet corn for the deep freezer Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arvel Davis
Mary Nell Holloway
Kay
Troy Reed
Roosevelt Bridge
Wayne Davis
Lula
Troy Reed and Sons
Jimmie and
Donnie
Arve! Davis
Ada and surrounding residents visit relatives and watch TV
Mr and Mrs Arvel Davis visited relatives in Ada and Mrs Florence Ferry joined them to watch TV. Phillip Stephens visited his grandparents in Stratford. J C Thompson of Ada stayed with Mrs Arvel Davis. Little Janice Diana Wiles is ill with flu. Several pairs visited in Wiles and Maloy homes. Camp Simpson hosts locals over weekend. Edd Stephens and daughter Kay visited Stillwater relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arvel Davis
Ada
Florence Ferry
Mrs. Davis
Phillip Stephens
Mrs. Gentry
Stratford
J. C. Thompson
Mrs
Janice Diana Wiles
Edd Stephens
Kay
Sue Stephens
June Copelin
Stillwater
Riverside couple visits sister in town
Mr and Mrs Wesley Allen of Riverside California arrived Monday morning to visit with his sister Mrs D W Maloy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Allen
Riverside, Calif
D. W. Maloy
Lyons Family Outing At Sulphur Creek
Mr and Mrs Billy Lyons and son Bill Jr spent Thursday swimming and picnicking at Sulphur. Mr and Mrs D W Maley hosted Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Smith Hudson and later enjoyed a drive in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Lyons
Bill Jr
D. W. Maley
Mrs. Smith Hudson
Visitors spend Friday night with Wapanucka family
Mr and Mrs Ervin Jones and Annie Rose visited Mrs Rose's sister, Mr and Mrs W E Lem ley of Wapanucka Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ervin Jones
Annie Rose
Local Families Visit Neighbors Over Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Auten and daughter Beverly visited Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Thomason in the Jesse Community Sunday night. J. K. Sanders and family of Oklahoma City visited his brother, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sanders yesterday. Mrs. Grace Sanders and Charles Sanders of Ada were visitors in the Robert Sanders home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Auten
Beverly
C. A. Thomason
Jesse
J. K. Sanders
Oklahoma City
Robert Sanders
Grace Sanders
Charles Sanders
Ada
Local Visits Highlight Rural Social Roundup
Mr nd a Mrs B M Stephens visited in the Arvel Davis home Monday night. Betty Standepur of Madill visited Mr and Mrs Robert Sanders last weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Stephens
Arvel Davis
Betty Standepur
Madill
Robert Sanders
Ada churchgoers attend services and visitors noted
Three James W. Jones and a friend from Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls visited PJ C Ward home. Visitors to Arvel Davis home Monday night included Kate Thompson Ellan Cantwell Mildred Gibson and Beulah Thompson all of Ada. Sunday School and church services were well attended. B M Stephens moved another house into Union Valley and has rented it to Joe Morrison and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Jones
Sheppard Air Force Base
Wichita Falls
Tex
PJ. C. Ward
Arvel Davis
Mrs. Davis
Kate Thompson
Ellan Cantwell
Mildred Gibson
Beulah Thompson
Ada
B. M. Stephens
Union Valley
Joe Morrison
Union Valley Builds New School House
Union Valley plans a new school building to replace or supplement existing facilities. The project aims to improve classrooms and student capacity, with construction details and timelines to be announced by local authorities.
D W Maloy Finishes New Concrete Porch
D W Maloy completed construction of a concrete porch over the past weekend, finishing the project with the new addition to the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Maloy
ADA WEEKLY NEWS: COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
The paper highlights local Union Valley residents and surrounding southwest communities with upcoming events, community notices, and brief feature notes showcasing people, places, and local efforts. Readers gain a snapshot of weekly happenings and neighborhood priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Valley
State
ADA Weekly
Southwest
Evans Grocery Scene Shows Union Valley Folks Socializing
SEEN D W Maloy and Mrs Maloy with relatives at Evans Grocery buying groceries and visiting. Thelma Lee Fowler Nola Fae Brady and sister Mrs John Olterman Mrs Maggie Stephens and daughter Edna Johnson among many others. Hot weather not bothering locals in Union Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Maloy
Garlic Onion Salt Rub for Hamburgers
Rub hamburgers generously on both sides with garlic and onion salts before broiling. This simple seasoning delivers a strong, double flavor impact with minimal additional ingredients.
Fifty Years of Marriage for Mr and Mrs A J Fry
Indina Wheak notes Mr and Mrs A J Fry observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a family gathering at their Ada area home on June 10. The article recounts their marriage in 1906 in Konawa Indian Territory, their origins, family history, and the nine children and numerous grandchildren they have raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Fry
Alice McDaniel
Konawa
Indian Territory
Mr. Fry
Newport
Ark
Fry
Buffalo Head
Coalgate
Hird
Ada
Butter enriched pops taste extra delicious
A tip recommends adding a tablespoon or two of melted butter to the batter to enhance flavor and tenderness. The melt adds rich dairy notes that improve texture and overall taste.
Ohio Parent Teacher Societies Reach Six Hundred Fifty Seven Thousand
A report notes that Ohio hosts about 657 829 members in Parent Teacher associations. The figure highlights strong involvement in local schools and volunteer education support across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Pink and Blue Shower Honors Mrs. Warren Shumard
Mrs. Warren Shumard was feted with a pink and blue shower at the home of Mrs. Ralph Wall on Tuesday afternoon. Games were led by Mrs. Ed Roundtree Jr. Prizes were given by Mrs. Thelma Perriman and Mrs. Vernon Vanschyver, and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shumard
L. H. Hooser
Janice
Garrett Beller
Jimmy Ray Roundtree
Susie
Clint Stewart
Jess Wall
J. H. Stephens
James Briggs
Gary
Matt Heimer Jr
Madeline
Charles Floyd Jr
Kay
Norman Vandegriff
Karen
Karen, Mrs. Norrell Vandegriff
Marie
Thelma Perriman
Eugene Stone
Jerry
Peggy
Brenda
Vernon Vanschuyver
Wylie Webster
Ed Roundtree Sr
Ed Roundtree Jr
Vickie
Stephen
Homer Davis
Bill McCullar
Tom Price
Marvin Briggs
Charles Martin
Warren Shumard
Carolyn
Ralph Wall
Vernon
Evert
Darlene
Sherry
Ahloso Club Women Hold Regular Meet
The Ahloso Home Demonstration Club met Monday at 2 p m in the school lunch room. Mrs. Cecil Blankenship gave the devotional and thirteen members attended including one new member Mrs Nannie Runnels. Mrs Mable Bowers led the program with help from Mrs Frank Strickland and others. Miss Mote demonstrated on labels fabrics and care of fabrics. Hostess Mrs J C Treas served refreshments to members and the new member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Treas
Cecil Blankenship
Mable Bowers
Fair
Jewel Flanagan
B. L. Hardin
Joe C. Moore
Freeman Moore
Maud Sliger
Frank Strickland
Morgan Wells
Douglas Smith
Nannie Runnels
Americans Buy 4000 Automobiles in 1900 and Seven Million in 1955
The record shows a spike in car ownership from 4 thousand vehicles in 1900 to seven million in 1955, highlighting a dramatic growth in American automobile adoption and industry scale.
Local marriages list Ada and Allen couples
Amos Abbott aged 48 of Ada Route 5 marries Gladys Johnson 43 of Ada Route 5. Kenneth E. Gibson 20 of Allen weds Benita Beth Butler 17 of Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Abbott
Ada
Gladys Johnson
Kenneth E. Gibson
Allen
Benita Beth Butler
Sherrick Divorce Grants Plaintiff June 23
In the divorce case Margaret Sherrick versus Ralph E. Sherrick a divorce was granted to the plaintiff on June 23. The defendant was ordered to pay $90 monthly for child support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Sherrick
Ralph E. Sherrick
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Colo
Buck
Mrs. Johnson
Hart News
Mrs. Alvie Griffith
Weby
Paes
George Barbee
Wiles
Davis Osborn
Carl Osborn of
Bill Lyons Jr
Narrah Marsh
Alesia and
Benny Marsh
D. C. Kristsinger
Bill Lyons
Butch Alton
Camp Simpson
Indina Wheak
McDaniel
Vernell Moore
Medruth Moshier
Ahloso
Pontotoc County
Bonnie Fry
Hazel Atlas Glass Co
Jack Fry
Victor
Healdron
Paul
Odessa
Ray
Long Beach
Warren
Oakland
Jack
Salerno
Bonnie Fry Jr
Oval Fox
Visalia
Warren Fry
Jimmy John
Teresa
Ray Fry
Bobby Ray
Noma
Richard Lynne
Jon
Paul Fry
Paulette Sue
Andy
Louie Moshier
Louie Ray
Glen
Terry
Vasco Moore
Bill and
Bonnie D. Fry
Loreta
Delbert
Danny Paul
Teddy
Route 3
Bonnie D. Fry Jr
South Cherry
Laura Sprague
Bertie Gibson
Bruce
Stevie
George
Victor Fry
Ronnie
Barbara
Linda Kay
Dianne
Warren Shuman
Ahloso Club
Longines — Wittnauer
Hamilton
Bulova
Elgin
Harvey Shipman
Mattress and Rug Shop
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