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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1955

Page

3

Shower Held For Miss Marietta Phillips Bride Elect

Mrs. Harrold Chaffin and daughter Pat hosted a wedding shower at Mrs. Sam Mincphree’s home last Friday night for Miss Marietta Phillips daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Phillips and bride elect of Don Pherigo son of Rev. and Mrs. S. G. Pherigo east of Francis. A long list of neighbors friends and relatives attended and sent gifts.

Francis Harrold Chaffin Pat Sam Mincphree Marietta Phillips Glen Phillips Don Pherigo S. G. Pherigo J. E. Gatz Gracie Colvin Seminole Delmar Crews Ezell Landrith Fred Canada Mildred Price Patsy Price Mary Hooser Ethel Hooser D. Norris Carl Wheelers Sam Head W. E. Coburn Beatrice Reed May Harris Nora Felter Ethel Baker Minnie Baugh Roy Wilcoxson George McComas L. L. Crockett George Dale Leona Edwards Dortha June Hooser Clara Mae Meadows Mirl Moon J. B. Norman Frances Brown A. A. Bryant Bill Phillips Hazel Phillips C. E. Thurman Ted Bailey Oleta Matthews Virgie Chandler Clara Shockley Coy Chandler Pauline Harwood Mary Goetter Willie Hardburger Nora Walker Florence Harrel George Carter Murry Smith Mollie Salter Ina Henson Patsy Jones Wilbur Norman Wanda Byers Betty Bishop Bessie Poe Hulene Bishop Flora Fountain Rosa Williamson Mabel Wilson S. R. Murphree Mollie Askew Baxter Scroggins Ester Canada Pearl Surgnier Jennie Smith Bell Henson Cal West Joann West Don Robinson Barbara Robinson Jimmie Harrison T. E. Miller M. E. Harris Violet Rice Helen Canada Birt Chaddick Betty Canada H. L. Kelley Kenneth Roberts Geneva Crews Iva Martin

Local Births Include Smith and Hightower Families

Mr and Mrs H V Smith of Francis welcome a daughter born June 22 at Valley View Hospital. Grandparents are Horton Smith and Delmar Crews. This is the couple's second child. Pvt and Mrs Danny Hightower announce a son born June 20 named Randy Thomas. Mrs Hightower resides in Galey while Pvt Hightower serves in New Mexico.

H. V. Smith Francis Valley View Hospital Horton Smith Delmar Crews Smiths Pvt Danny Hightower Randy Thomas Hightower Galey Pvt. Hightower New Mexico

Midland couple announce birth of grandson

Mr. and Mrs. P. T. McConnell of Midland announce the birth of a grandson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tebe Graham of Oklahoma City.

P. T. McConnell Midland Tebe Graham Oklahoma City

Henrys Welcome Seven Pound Boy Robert Walter

Mr and Mrs Bob Henry announce the birth of a seven pound son named Robert Walter on Friday June 24. The Henrys reside in the Worstell community.

Bob Henry Robert Walter Henry Worstell Community

Hart Community Visit Highlights Family News

Mrs Grace Johnson and May visited Tuesday with Mrs Marvin Clay. During the visit, Mrs Clay's brother John Hightower announced the birth of his baby son born Monday morning at Valley View Hospital.

Grace Johnson May Marvin Clay

Visit of Lucas Family Sparks Quiet Community Moment

Mr and Mrs George Lucas and their children James Michael and Deborah of Fitzhugh were seen in town. The visit included a noon wage meeting with Mrs Grace John Son and May, reflecting a small local social gathering.

George Lucas James Michael Deborah of

Mrs. Matt Heimer Jr. and Miss May Johnson Visit Sulphur

Mrs. Matt Heimer Jr. and Miss May Johnson made a business trip to Sulphur on Wednesday.

Matt Heimer Jr May Johnson

Reed Couple Visits Sister in Roff on Thursday

Mr and Mrs John Reed of Roff spent Thursday with his sister in law Mrs E V Ownbey.

Mrs Leroy Crawford and Charles Visit Mrs Grace Johnson

Mrs Leroy Crawford and Charles spent Thursday afternoon as guests of Mrs Grace Johnson, sharing conversation and hospitality in her home. The purely social gathering reflected cordial neighborhood ties and friendly visit etiquette.

Leroy Crawford Charles Grace Johnson May

Sooner and Ozark Quartets Unite for Ada Gospel Night

Mary Ann Griffith attended a Saturday concert at the Assembly of God Church in Ada where the Sooner Quartet and Ozark Quartet performed together for an evening of gospel singing.

Mary Ann Griffith Assembly of God Church Ada Sooner Ozark

Mrs Ima Jean Johnson and guests visit local home

Miss Ima Jean Johnson visited Saturday evening with her grand mother Mrs Grace Johnson and aunt May. Mrs Alvie Griffith visited Saturday evening with Mrs Rosa Thompson and her houseguests Mr and Mrs J M Thompson Judy and Rusty of Pasadena Tex. The Thompsons left for home Monday after almost two weeks here.

Ima Jean Johnson Grace Johnson May Alvie Griffith Rosa Thompson J. M. Thompson Judy Rusty Pasadena Tex Thompsons

Oakman Society Notes From Ogden Visit

Mrs Emmett Walling and daughter Saundra of Ogden Utah visit mother Mrs Gussie Lillard in Oakman. Another daughter Mrs Dorothy Lee and family of Oklahoma City join after weekend with Mrs Lillard and Linvall Lillard.

Emmett Walling Saundra Ogden Utah Gussie Lillard Linvall Lillard Dorothy Lee Oklahoma City Ogden, Utah Angie Wright

Hobbs Visits Cobble Family and Fishes in New Boat

Eugene Hobbs spent last week in Connerville visiting his uncle Mr. John Cobble and family Mrs. Cobble. They fished in a new boat Cobble had recently purchased.

Eugene Hobbs Connerville John Cobble Mr. Cobble

Mrs Vina Poe Visits Casper Family Circle

Mrs. Vina Poe and her Casper Wyoming family returned home last week after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hobbs and other relatives and friends.

Vina Poe Casper, Wyo Carl Hobbs

Cecils Visit Oakman Area Friends and Church Leaders

Mrs. Andrew Cecil and daughter Geneva along with Mrs. Fred Cecil of Watsonville California are visiting former Oakman residents. Geneva spoke at League about church work in California where she helped start the Young People's League at Oakman. Other visitors included Mr and Mrs Louis West and children and Mr and Mrs H M Crawford and children, plus Richard Roundtree and Glen Smith.

Andrew Cecil Geneva Fred Cecil Watsonville Calif Cecils George Carter Bill League California Young People’s League Oakman Louis West Francis H. M. Crawford Colbert Richard Roundtree Glen Smith Happyland

Visitors of Maur ice Current host out of town guests

Last week visitors included Leb er Adair of Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs Will Guest of Homer Tuesday night. Mrs Le roy Ward and son Roye of Shreveport Louisiana visited Wednesday night.

Maurice Leber Adair Oklahoma City Will Guest Homer Leroy Ward and Son Roye Shreveport

Nance Family Visits Relatives in Holdenville

Mr and Mrs J M Nance spent Sunday afternoon in Holdenville visiting her sisters and families, including Mr and Mrs E O Cox and Mary Boyd. They also saw Mrs Frank Boyd, her aunt, who is ill in the hospital there.

J. M. Nance Holdenville E. O. Cox Mary Boyd

Able Monger Visit Highlights Linvall Lillard’s Return

Mr and Mrs Able Monger visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs Linvall Lillard. Linvall is back home from the hospital and feeling well enough to be up some.

Able Monger Linvall Lillard Linvall

Hogue and Madden Family Fish Fry Weekend Visit

Mr Curtis Hogue and Mrs Hogue visited Friday night with Mr and Mrs Chesley Madden of Happyland and went fishing. They caught enough to fry, Vivian reports. They fried fish on the tank cam and ate their supper there.

Curtis Hogue Chesley Madden Happyland Vivian Cam

Thompson Family Visits Kin in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Rex Thompson and family of Oklahoma City spent Sunday with his mother and brother s family for a day visit.

Rex Thompson Oklahoma City

Sunday Afternoon Guests at Ruth Cook Home

Sunday afternoon guests visited the home of Mrs. Ruth Cook for a casual social call. They shared light refreshments and conversation in a friendly, informal gathering.

Mer cer Couple Spends Weekend with Mercers in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs James Paul Mer cer of Oklahoma City spent the weekend at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs A H Mer cer Sr in a family gathering reflecting local ties.

James Paul Mercer Oklahoma City A. H. Mercer Sr

Mrs Mamie Solomon and Max Visit Oklahoma City Trio

Mrs Mamie Solomon and Max of Oklahoma City spent Saturday night and Sunday with her mother Mrs Alma Dunn and Mr and Mrs J S Stanfield.

Mamie Solomon Max Oklahoma City Alma Dunn J. S. Stanfield

Sapulpa Visit Ends as Joann Myrick Returns Home

Mrs Eva Majors and her daughter Peggy Carolton with son Mark brought Joann Myrick home after a week long visit. Mrs Majors is sister of Mrs B B Ownbey and aunt of Joann.

Eva Majors Peggy Carolton Mark Sapulpa Joann Myrick Mrs. Majors B. B. Ownbey Joann

Not All Play at Home Visit in Stillwater

Mrs. Jack Griffith Teresa and Royce of Stillwater returned home Sunday after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Arno Griffith and Mr. and Mrs. Alva Johnson. Leanna canned and froze an enormous amount of garden vegetables during the stay.

Jack Griffith Teresa Royce Stillwater Arno Griffith Alva Johnson Leanna

Shawnee guests join Mrs. Ownbey for luncheon

Rev. Bert Brewster Mrs Brewster and Coletta of Shawnee were luncheon and Sunday afternoon guests of Mrs. M. P. Ownbey.

Bert Brewster Brewster Coletta Shawnee M. P. Ownbey

Claridas to Undergo Skin Graft Surgery and Checkup

The hospital on July 6 will perform skin grafts for Mr. Clarida and also schedule a return visit for a checkup. Mrs. Clarida will be at the same hospital on the same date for her follow up.

Homecoming visits span Cedar Grove and Francis towns

Rev and Mrs Scott Jones attended a Cedar Grove homecoming Sunday afternoon. They also visited Mr and Mrs Isom Harris of Francis. Mrs Jack Scroggins and children of Lawton visited Sgt Scroggins parents Mr and Mrs Clifford Anson and family. Jack is now serving in Korea.

Scott Jones Cedar Grove Isom Harris Francis Jack Scroggins Lawton Sgt. Scroggins Clifford Anson Jack Korea

Illness of Mrs Effie Thorpe Reported

The note expresses concern for Mrs Effie Thorpe who is sick and consulting a doctor. It wishes her a speedy recovery and better health soon.

Richard Roundtree Guests at Carter Home Supper

Richard Roundtree of Happy Land was a supper guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Carter and Bill Sunday, sharing an informal evening with the hosts and their guest.

Richard Roundtree Happyland George Carter Bill Sunday

Visit of Jones Family to Ada Mother’s Home

Rev and Mrs Scott Jones and their daughter Mrs Curtis Hogue and her daughter Cathy visited last Wednesday with his mother Mrs Harve Bandy of Ada.

Scott Jones Curtis Hogue Cathy Harve Bandy Ada

Frisco Couple Returns from Texas Visit

Mr and Mrs Loss Henry have returned from San Antonio Texas where they spent several days with their son and family Major and Mrs Lowell Henry.

Mrs Loss Henry San Antonio Tex Major Lowell Henry

Amarillo Sweeney Family Visits Relatives Here

Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Sweeney and their twin sons Curt and Carl from Amarillo Texas are visiting relatives including Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Minor their sons, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Crowell, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Daniel and daughters, and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Langley with daughter.

Rufus Sweeney Curt Carl Amarillo, Tex A. T. Minor Clarence Crowell Joe Daniel Bob Langley

Henry family visit ties two Texas clans

Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Henry and sons of Irvin Tex visited last week with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Tom Henry and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Creech.

Virgil Henry Irvin, Tex Tom Henry Henry Creech

Ada Kin Cantrell Visits Byrd Home in Tupelo Ball Game

Co. R. Cantrell of Ada visits the Byrd home while C R Byrd Bob Byrd Sharon Brooks and her cousin attend a ball game in Tupelo Friday night.

Co. R. Cantrell Ada Byrd C. R Bob Byrd Sharon Brooks Tupelo

Visitors of Mr and Mrs J R Pendercrass Hosts Night Guests

Last Wednesday night visitors included Mr and Mrs Buster Hobbs Shirley Norma Fave and Albert Pevehouse and their families.

J. R. Pendercrass Buster Hobbs Shirley Norma Fave Albert Pevehouse

Sunday visit to Denison aunt and uncle noted

Glenn Watson and Mr. Foster of Denison Texas visited Sunday with Watson’s aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Jack Barnes.

Glenn Watson Mr. Foster Denison, Tex Mr. Watson Jack Barnes

Shirley Hobbs Visits Grandparents This Week

Shirley Ann Hobbs spent from Sunday until Tuesday last week visiting with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Mart Hobbs of Stonewall.

Shirley Ann Hobbs Mrs Mart Hobbs Stonewall

Frisco Union Hosting Tupelo Revival Week by Week

Frisco Union Sunday School held a two week revival meeting in Tupelo with nightly preaching. Local Maurice Herion assisted along with Rev. R. C. Gregory from Latta and Rev. Chilcoat from Ada aiding in the series.

Frisco Union Sunday School Tupelo Maurice Herion R. C. Greggory Latta Chilcoat Ada

Oil rig rumored on Carl Hobbs property

Word spreads that a drilling rig is at work on Carl Hobbs southerly land. It is said Sylvia Caton Bobby Caton Connie Lancaster and Roger Lancaster helped paint the ladies club house last week.

Carl Hobbs Sylvia Bobby Caton Connie Roger Lancaster

Visitors From Happyland Meet Local Residents

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Jones and Mrs. Vivian Hogue and daughter called Monday on Mrs. Mintie Morrison and Mrs. Robert Wyrick of Happyland.

Scott Jones Vivian Hogue Mintie Morrison Robert Wyrick Happyland

West Family Visitors Report Local Stopover

Recent visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Vernon West included Leroy West and children, Mr Wests stepmother and son, Nettie West and Glen of Francis, Loyd Loyd and Mrs Loyd of Marlowe, Oletha George and Novella Lewis of Ada. They spent Saturday visiting Bob West and family in Marlowe.

Vernon West Leroy West Mr. West Nettie West Glen Francis Mrs Marlowe Bob West

Durbin Families Visit Relatives in Home of Stegalls

Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Durbin of Tupelo and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Durbin of Denison Texas visited relatives Sunday in the home of a sister Mrs. Will Stegall and nephew Schley Stegall.

M. H. Durbin Tupelo Alfred Durbin Denison Tex Will Stegall Schley Stegall

Oklahoma City Woman Buys Car Then Heads West to Family

Mrs Johnie Underwood and her son Butch of Oklahoma City bought a new car in Ada then traveled to Frisco to visit her father J W Thompson sister Mrs Sarah Stegall and brother Sidney Thompson before continuing to New Mexico.

Johnie Underwood Butch Oklahoma City Ada Frisco J. W. Thompson Sarah Stegall Sidney Thompson New Mexico

Ada visitors tour Clovis and Carlsbad Caverns

J. W. Thompson and Mrs. Johnie Underwood with Butch and Mrs. Ethel Green of Ada spent two weeks in Clovis New Mexico visiting Neal Thompson. Mrs. Underwood and Butch toured Carlsbad Caverns while there.

J. W. Thompson Johnie Underwood Butch Ethel Green Ada Clovis New Mexico Mr. Thompson Neal Mrs. Underwood Carlsbad Caverns

Lula

Mr and Mrs Jim Fredrick of Texarkana visited her parents Mr and Mrs David Brooks and other relatives this past weekend.

Jim Fredrick Texarkana, Tex David Brooks

Dinner guests of Rev and Mrs Scott Jones visit Tecumseh

Last Tuesday dinner guests were Rev Delbert Akins and his wife and children from Tecumseh. The gathering included Rev Jones and his wife hosting in a cordial social event.

Scott Jones Delbert Akins Tecumseh

Robbins couple back from Nashville Arkansas visit

Mr and Mrs W R Robbins returned from Nashville Arkansas where they visited their sisters Mrs Charles Furgerson and Mrs Edward Smith.

W. R. Robbins Nashville, Ark Charles Furgerson Edward Smith

Mobleys Visit Robbinses in Dallas Weekend

Mr and Mrs Glenn Mobley and daughters Kitty Glenda and Vicky of Dallas spent the weekend with Mrs Mobleys parents Mr and Mrs W R Robbins.

Glenn Mobley Kitty, Glenda Vicky Dallas

Pendergrasses Attend Ada Church Then Dinner With Golden Family

Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pendergrass visited the Southwest Church of Christ in Ada and were dinner guests of their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dude Golden, and their children in Homer.

J. R. Pendergrass Ada Southwest Church of Christ Dude Golden Homer

Teel Family Visits Latta Relatives Friday

Mr and Mrs Joe Teel and children of Latta visited his parents Mr and Mrs Henry Teel Friday.

Joe Teel Latta Mrs Henry Teel

Glover Couple Visits Smiths During Weekend

Mr and Mrs Jess Glover of Beggs visited her parents Mr and Mrs Ed Smith over the past weekend.

Jess Glover of Beggs Ed Smith

Hart Family Visit Ties Ada Kin Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs J W Hart of Ada visited Sunday with his sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Abb Monger, sharing a family gathering over the weekend.

J. W. Hart Ada Abb Monger

Weekend visitors at the White home

Weekend visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Roy White included their daughter Cleta of Shawnee, a friend Vada Groom of Lawton, and Elsie Dye of Stillwater. Roy White’s daughter Mrs. Roy Long from Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, joined for the summer and then traveled back to Stillwater with Mrs. Dye for a short visit.

Roy White Cleta Shawnee Vada Groom Lawton White Elsie Dye Stillwater Roy Long Mrs. White Ft. Campbell Kentucky Mrs. Dye

Harbin Family Visit Noted in Allen

Mr and Mrs Lynn Harbin and their children from Allen visited his parents Mr and Mrs Paul Harbin.

Lynn Harbin Allen Paul Harbin

Teels Host Family Gathering Thursday Evening

Mrs and Mrs Henry Teel welcomed their daughter and family. Also joining were Lillard Cottrell and children of Ada and Eugene Teel and daughters of Latta.

Henry Teel Lillard Cottrell Ada Eugene Teel Latta

Latta Visitors Spend Friday With Clifford Family

Mr and Mrs Lillard Cottrell and ten from Latta visited Mr and Mrs D R Clifford on Friday, sharing time with the family and friends in the community.

Isaacs and Bottons Visit Ada Family on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Sid Isaacs and Janell visited Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs T O Bot toms of Ada.

Sid Isaacs Janell T. O. Bottoms Ada

Bobby Caton and Ray Farmer Visit Sunday

Bobby Caton and Ray Farmer visited on Sunday with Roger Lancaster.

Bobby Caton Ray Farmer Roger Lancaster

Marriages listed for several couples in Ada and Fort Worth areas

Gilbert Wilburn Jr aged 21 of Chandler Minnesota and Thelma Townsend aged 18 of Fort Worth Texas marry. Albert L Gordon 26 and Virginia Mae Vaughn 23 of Ada wed. Earl E Cleghorn 24 of Fitzhugh to Ruby Barton 24 of Reff. Lindell E Alcorn 23 of 426 East Ninth to Billie Lois Harris 19 of Elmore City.

Gilbert Wilburn Jr Chandler, Minn Thelma Townsend Fort Worth Texas Albert L. Gordon Ada Virginia Mae Vaughn Earl E. Cleghorn Fitzhugh Ruby Barton Lindell Alcorn East Ninth Billie Lois Harris Elmore City

Walter Brooks Surprised On 51st Birthday

Walter Brooks received a surprise birthday party Friday night. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Glenn MacQuire and their Ada children, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brooks of Ada, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wofford with children, plus Mr. and Mrs. Ross Wofford of California. Brooks turned 51.

Walter Brooks Glenn MacQuire Ada Donald Brooks Ralph Wofford Ross Wofford California Mr. Brooks

Robbins Returns From Dallas Visit With Family

Stephanie Robbins has returned from a three weeks' visit in Dallas with her brothers and sisters. The trip included Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Brown and family, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Mobley and family, and Bill and Marion Robbins. Bill and Marion accompanied her home and spent the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Robbins.

Stephanie Robbins Dallas A. B. Brown Glenn Mobley Bill Marion Robbins Marion W. R. Robbins

Baylis Family Visits Highlight Coincidence

Mr and Mrs D T Baylis and son of Tribbey visited her sister Mrs Alfred Baylis and Mr Baylis. The sisters share the Baylis name yet are not related. Other visitors included Mr and Mrs Burl Phillips of Ada and Mr and Mrs Boda Hisaw visiting Mrs L C Colbert in Coalgate. Joe Spears and family moved to Union Valley. Local neighbor and Home Demonstration club member is missed.

D. T. Baylis Tribbey Alfred Baylis Baylis Baylises Burl Phillips Ada Boda Hisaw Coalgate L. C. Colbert Joe Spears Frisco Union Valley

Horton Family Visits in Oklahoma City Weekend

Mr and Mrs Austell Horton and daughter Judy of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mrs Horton s parents Mr and Mrs Tom Burch in GAAR corner reporting local activity and family travel details.

Mrs. Austell Horton Judy Oklahoma City

Toledo visitor returns home after extended stay

Mrs Barbara Schlotter and her daughter Carla Jean of Toledo Ohio have returned home after an extended visit with her parents Mr and Mrs C E Foster in the area.

Barbara Schlotter Carla Jean Toledo, Ohio C. E. Foster

Beebe Family Visits Griffiths Group Sunday

Mr and Mrs Doc Beebe and their children David and Debby from Ada visited Mrs Bill Griffiths Barbara and Belinda on Sunday.

Doc Beebe David Debby Ada Bill Griffiths Barbara Belinda

Mrs. Frances Maddox Visits With Sulphur Friends

Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Taylor of Sulphur spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Maddox, Joe and Gene. Mrs. Taylor before her recent marriage was Frances Maddox.

Bryan Taylor J. C. Maddox Joe Gene Taylor Frances Maddox

Fishing Afternoon Enjoyed by Meltons and Farmers

Mr and Mrs Dale Melton and Cheryl Gene and Wayne Farmer Barbara and Belinda Griffiths enjoyed an afternoon of fishing Sunday.

Dale Melton Cheryl Gene Wayne Farmer Barbara Belinda Griffiths

Cheryl Melton Visits Barbara and Belinda Griffiths

Cheryl Melton spent Sunday visiting Barbara and Belinda Griffiths, sharing time and conversation in a family gathering.

Ada social column notes visits and homemaking

Dale Melton and Cheryl went to Ada on a Monday afternoon. Cheryl spent the afternoon at the home of Mrs. Norma Jo Beebe.

Dale Melton Cheryl Ada Norma Jo Beebe

Ada visitors call on Mr and Mrs S H Muncy Sunday

Mr and Mrs Joe Zumbro of Ada visited Mr and Mrs S H Muncy Sunday afternoon in a friendly call.

Joe Zumbro Ada S. H. Muncy

Browns Visit From San Ysidro California

Mr and Mrs Fay Brown and their son Tobe travel from San Ysidro California to visit friends and relatives, noting they are former residents of the local community.

Fay Brown Tobe San Ysidro Calif

Brandon Visit Noted By Former Gaar Corner Residents

Mr and Mrs B B Brandon former residents of Gaar Corner were visiting here with friends Saturday.

B. B. Brandon Gaar Corner

Snipes Family Weekend Guests From Duncan and Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs O F Snipes and family and others hosted relatives over the weekend. Corky Snipes family and Mrs Bobby Garner and daughter of Duncan visited. Wayne Pike and family of Oklahoma City were also guests. Pike is Mrs Snipes nephew.

Jacksons Visit Pennington Family at Parish Chapel

Mr and Mrs B B Jackson and family visited Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington and family of Parish Chapel Sunday.

B. B. Jackson Milo Pennington

Pennington Houseguests Attend Stratford Church

Fleeta Joyce Pennington and Tommie Jo Levering, guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Pennington, attended church at Stratford Church of Christ Sunday morning.

Fleeta Joyce Pennington Tommie Jo Levering W. A. Pennington Stratford Church of Christ

Notable Visitors At Gaar Corner Church

Sunday attendees at the Gaar Corner Church of Christ included Mr. and Mrs. Gaar of Ada Oscar Rankin of Galey Mr. and Mrs. Billie Darnell of Stratford Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Pass of Norman and Mr. Crawford of Asher.

Gaar Corner Christ Sunday Gaar Ada Oscar Rankin Galey Billie Darnell Stratford Nolan Pass Norman Mr. Crawford Asher

Visitors Gather at Alva Pennington Home Sunday Night

Sunday night visitors at the Alva Pennington home included D. N. Pennington and his wife, plus Harrell Gene Varna dore Joann Varna dore Ruthie Varna dore Fleeta Joyce Pennington and Tommie Jo Levering.

Alva Pennington D. N. Pennington Harrell Gene Joann and Ruthie Varnadore Fleeta Joyce Pennington Tommie Jo Levering

Ada hosts Roberts Estell Pennington visit Friday night

Mr. and Mrs. Amos Roberts and Mr. and Mrs. Rita Estell from Ada visited with Mr. and Mrs. Neville Pennington on Friday night.

Amos Roberts Hobart Rita Estell Ada Neville Pennington

Robertson of Pontotoc Visits Friends Here

M. L. Robertson of Pontotoc and formerly of this community visited friends here on Monday.

M. L. Robertson Pontotoc

Penningtons Welcome Weekend Guests for TV Time

Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington and Fleeta Joyce Pennington with Tom mie Jo Levering visited Mr and Mrs D N Pennington Saturday night to watch television. Mr and Mrs Hubert Parkins and daughters of Sulphur spent the weekend in the Lee Farmer home.

Alva Pennington Fleeta Joyce Pennington Tommie Jo Levering D. N. Pennington Hubert Parkins Lee Farmer Home

Visit Delights Family Ties Across States

Mr and Mrs Tom Burch visited Lynnewood Gray in Stratford where he recently returned home from the hospital after injuries from an automobile accident. I A Beasley family visited Clyde Moore Dianne and Leola Dunham in Oklahoma City.

Tom Burch Lynnewood Gray Floyd Gray Stratford Lynnewood I. A. Beasley Clyde Moore Dianne Leola Dunham Oklahoma City

Smiths and Adan Couple Engage in Local Ceremony

The notice lists Mr and Mrs Darby Smith and Larry of Ada along with Mr and Mrs as participants in a community event. Details are incomplete but indicate a family gathering in Ada.

Darby Smith Larry Ada

Mercury the closest planet to the Sun

Mercury is the innermost planet orbiting closest to the Sun. It travels rapid orbits and experiences extreme temperature changes due to its proximity.

Mercury

Ogden Resident Visits Highlight Oklahoma City Ties

A fragment notes Dor othy Lee of Oklahoma City and Gussie Lillard visiting Angie Wright in Ogden on Saturday afternoon, indicating social ties between families and local residents.

Mrs. Andrew Cecil and daughter visit Watsonville pals

Mrs. Andrew Cecil of Watsonville California and her daughter Mrs. H M Crawford of Colbert spent Sunday afternoon visiting Mr. and Mrs Biard with local acquaintances in town.

Andrew Cecil Watsonville Calif H. M. Crawford Colbert Biard

Hamburgers Turned Lunchbox Treat With Relish and Chili

Cooked and cooled thin hamburgers become a convenient lunchbox staple when tucked into a roll with pickle relish or chili sauce, offering a simple, tasty meal option.

Ada Isaacs Visit Brings Family Guests

Visitors with Mrs. Ada Isaacs Monday included Mrs. Roy Bottoms and children and Mrs. Sterling Isaacs and children of Ada. A sister of Mrs. Isaacs from Texas was also visiting.

Ada Isaacs Roy Bottoms Sterling Isaacs Ada Isaacs Texas

Mrs Clarida Home Briefly With Family

The note says Mrs. Clarida is home for a few days with her family and is doing fine but will have to return to a facility or location. No further details are provided.

Local residents report visits and donations in community notes

Horace Hamilton of Allen donated to the cemetery fund during a Lula visit. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Harbin hosted their granddaughter for a week. Mrs. Doll Sims with Ollen Snow and Dale visited Mrs. Sims’ mother Vera Cross at the Ada Convalescent Home. Louise McCurdy and her son Paul of Burbank Oklahoma visited sister-in-law Mrs. D R Clifford on Thursday.

Horace Hamilton Allen Lula Paul Harbin Doll Sims Ollen Snow Dale Sims Vera Cross Ada Louise McCurdy Paul Burbank Okla D. R. Clifford

Thompson Couple Visits Enid Kin Holdover

Al1e and Mrs. Clovis Thompson of Mangum visited Thursday. Mrs. Thompson, ill, stayed with her parents Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Clifford for a rest. Mr. Thompson and his brother returned to Enid.

Clovis Thompson Enid J. B. Thompson Mangum

Paul Canida Visits Lula as Ada Ford Salesman

Paul Canida of Ada, a Ford salesman, was in Lula last week conducting sales visits and meeting customers.

Paul Canida Ada Lula Ford

Tom Phillips Visits Fox Family in Suphur

Tom Phillips visits Mr and Mrs Asa Fox and family in Suphur, sharing time with the household and extending greetings.

Tom Phillips Asa Fox

Lindsay visitors visit Claude Horsley Monday

Jake Zablondil and Roland Bul lock of Lindsay visited Claude Horsley Monday afternoon.

Jake Zablondil Roland Bullock Lindsay Claude Horsley

Wilson couple visits relatives for weekend dinner

Mr and Mrs Nolan Pass of Wilson spent last weekend with Mrs Cressie McKinney mother of the groom and Jerry. They were joined by two more daughters for dinner Sunday including Mr and Mrs J C James and daughters of Gaar Corner and Mr and Mrs Bill Gray and daughters of Ada.

Nolan Pass of Wilson Cressie McKinney Jerry J. C. James Gaar Corner Bill Gray Ada

Elton Flatt Spends Week with Tulsa Host Jerry McKinney

Elton Merle Flatt of Tulsa is visiting Tulsa this week to stay with Jerry McKinney and engage in local social activities.

Elton Merle Flatt Tulsa Jerry McKinney

Ada visit by Mrs. Griffiths Barbara and Belinda

Mrs Bill Griffiths Barbara and Belinda spent Monday in Ada with Mr and Mrs Charles Beebe and others.

Bill Griffiths Barbara Belinda Ada Charles Beebe

Smiths Welcome Baby Girl at Valley View Hospital

Mr and Mrs H V Smith announce the birth of a daughter at Valley View Hospital on Wednesday June 22. The infant is the couple's second child, joining a two year old son. Grandparents are the Smiths.

H. V. Smith Valley View Hospital Horton Smith Delmar Crews Smiths

Sunday visitors at the Glen Phillips home

Sunday visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Phillips included William Phillips and children, Mr. and Mrs. Booker Meadows, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Phillips of Ada, Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Pherizo and daughter Dortha Matthews, Mrs. Tessie Neighbors, and Mr. and Mrs. Havern Canada and children.

Glen Phillips William Phillips Booker Meadows Bill Phillips Ada G. G. Pherizo Dortha Matthews Tessie Havern Canada

Mrs. Elles Large Seriously Ill After Major Surgery

Word comes of the serious illness of Mrs. Elles Large who is hospitalized at Valley View after undergoing major surgery a week ago. The family and well-wishers hope for a swift recovery.

Elles Large Valley View Hospital

West and Norman Visit In Francis Last Week

Mr Roy West and Mrs Ma dill visited relatives and friends in Francis last week. Oneita Norman accompanied them and joined the visit.

Roy West Madill Oneita Norman Francis

Visitors from California Oklahoma and Davis Visit Harris Family

Mr and Mrs John Mankin of San Jose California Mr and Mrs Ben Brown and their children of Oklahoma City and Virgil Harris of Davis were recent visitors in the home of Mr and Mrs M E Harris.

John Mankin San Jose Calif Ben Brown Oklahoma City Virgil Harris Davis M. E. Harris

Chism and Geiger Families Visit Mrs. Gaylor

Mr and Mrs J M Chism Mr and Mrs Duel Chism and Mrs Bob Geiger and baby visited in the home of Mrs Mollie Gaylor last Sunday.

J. M. Chism Duel Chism Bob Geiger Baby Mollie Gaylor

Chism Family Visit Tied To Tulsa Illness News

Mr and Mrs J M Chism visited their son Leo Chism and family in Tulsa last week. Mrs Leo Chism is ill in a Tulsa hospital and well wishes are extended for a speedy recovery.

J. M. Chism Leo Chism Tulsa

Ardmore visitors at Cal West home with Cleo West family

Mr and Mrs Cleo West and their Ardmore children visited Sunday at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Cal West and Wayne.

Cleo West Ardmore Cal West Wayne

Ramsey Family Visits From Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Ben Ramsey and their daughters visited last week with Mrs Ramsey’s parents Mr and Mrs Dick Kellogg. Mrs Ramsey formerly Miss Chloe Kellogg and the family are former Francis residents.

Ben Ramsey Oklahoma City Dick Kellogg

Mrs Forner Returns Home After Stroke

Mrs John Forner was brought home last week after suffering a stroke and spent a few days in Valley View Hospital. The family wishes her a complete recovery real soon.

John Forner Valley View Hospital

Local social gathering includes Kelley family and Ada guests

Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Kelley hosted a weekend social with guests from Ada including Mr. and Mrs. Glen Phillips and daughter Donna Tom Hicks and John Kelley. Oklahoma City residents Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ramsey and daughter Patsy Ruth also attended.

H. L. Kelley Glen Phillips Donna Tom Hicks John Kelley Ada Kenneth Roberts Ben Ramsey Patsy Ruth Oklahoma City

Pauline Golightly remembered in Francis obituary

Pauline Golightly, formerly Pauline Golightly, was a well known resident of Francis and part of her education took place there. Our sympathy goes to the family.

West Children Visit Ardmore Grandparents

Dennis and Martha West, children of Mr and Mrs Cleo West of Ardmore, are spending a few days with their grandparents.

Dennis and Martha West Cleo West Ardmore Cal West Wayne

Six Men and a Maid Camp and Fish Near Boggy Creek

Miss Dortha Matthews acted as chaperone for six nephews on a camping trip to Boggy Creek from Sunday night into Monday. The travelers were Glen Dale Phillips Darrell Phillips Charles Matthews Don Wayne Matthews Curtiss Canada and Howard Canada. No results are available at this time.

Dortha Matthews Boggy Creek Glen Dale Darrell Phillips Charles Don Wayne Matthews Curtiss Howard Canada

Don Pherigo Visits Kingsville Parents Esteemed Guests

Don Pherigo of Kingsville Texas spent the weekend as a guest of his parents Rev and Mrs S G Pherigo.

Don Pherigo Kingsville, Tex Mrs S. G. Pherigo

Mrs. Dora Parks Visits with Ida Lee in California

Mrs. Dora Parks of Facific Grove California returned home after spending several days in town with her mother Mrs. Ida Lee.

Dora Parks Facific Grove Calif Ida Lee

Floyd Lee Enters Talihina Sanatorium for Recovery

Floyd Lee entered the Talihina sanatorium last Saturday and is expected to stay six months to a year. Community members wish him a speedy recovery so he can be home with his family sooner.

Floyd Lee Talihina

Whooping cough cases report in Francis

Health note reports several cases of whooping cough in Francis with local concern. Raymond and Oleta Matthews are noted driving a new Ford in town.

Francis Raymond Oleta Matthews

Mrs Carry Allgood In Serious Condition After Injury

The report states Mrs Carry Allgood remains not improved after she suffered severe burns to her hands and arms from a fall into boiling water about two months ago. Medical efforts continue to aid her recovery.

Carry Allgood

Mrs Vivian Marshall Visits West Family Home

Mrs Vivian Marshall and her children visited at the home of Mr and Mrs Bob West last Sunday.

Vivian Marshall Bob West

B&PW Clubs Hold Weekend Meeting In Ada

Seven of nine clubs in the eleventh district attended a district meeting of Business and Professional Women's Clubs at East Central State College in Ada. Blanche Temple directed the conference with about 50 present, outlining district projects and designating future events including the October regional in Oklahoma City and Ada district meeting on October 23.

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