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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1968

Page

3

Briggs Family News Brief from Latta

Mrs Beulah Briggs visited her parents Mr and Mrs W L McKinley recently. Pvt Howard Briggs in A I T training with the National Guard Fort Ord Calif called his parents Mr and Mrs Marvin Briggs Sunday night. Howard will finish his training March 16 in the James Briggs home Latta Friday morning.

Beulah Briggs W. L. McKinley Pvt Howard Briggs A.I.T National Guard Fort Ord Calif Marvin Briggs Howard James Briggs Latta

Baseball season opens at Vanoss and nearby teams

Baseball opens Tuesday evening March 12 with Vanoss facing Va Nette at 6 pm. A health clinic runs Thursday March 14 at Vanoss School from 9 am. An administrator meeting and dinner for the East Central district is set in the East Central ballroom in Ada. Teachers have a day off Friday March 8 for a meeting.

Vanoss Vanoss School East Central District East Central Ada

Vanoss Wins KTEN Drivers Ed Quiz 60 35

Vanoss defeated Byng 60 to 35 in the KTEN Drivers Ed Class Panel Quiz on Sunday. Vanoss earned 12 extra bonus points in addition to their regular score. The next quiz is scheduled for March 20. Vanoss panel members include Gayle McNinch Vernon Wall and Katharine Biggs.

Vanoss Byng Gayle McNinch Vernon Wall Katherine Biggs

Rev Royce Packard Ordained At Lightning Ridge Church

The Rev Royce Packard of Spencer was ordained as the new minister at Lightning Ridge Church on Sunday. Guest speaker was the Rev Kenneth Witt of Wellston. The Packards hosted coffee and pie after the service, with about 12 other guests present including local families from Spencer and Wellston. Geneva McCullar attended a Friday financial committee meeting in Ada and joined a livestock and awards dinner at the Ada Fairgrounds on Saturday night. Anita McCullar stayed with Edwina Shaw Friday and attended a Walt Disney movie with Shaw in Ada on Saturday night.

Royce Packard Spencer Lightning Ridge Kenneth Witt Wellston Auti McCullar Kenneth Childers Oklahoma City Geneva McCullar Ada Extension Center Stephenie Ada Fairgrounds Anita McCullar Edwina Shaw Ada

Visitation at O'Dell Home Draws Local Crowd

About 100 people visited Chrischel Dawn O'Dell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell O'Dell. Mrs. O'Dell is the former Phyllis Jean Barnes. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Brown from Cashion who called on Lonnie Barnes and Russell O'Dell. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hoover of Oklahoma City also visited on Saturday.

Chrischel Dawn O’dell Russell O’dell

Mrs Nora Ryan Spends Evening with Family in Ada

Mrs Nora Ryan of Ada spent Friday night with her daughter Mrs Margaret Sturdivan and granddaughter Sandy, enjoying time at the family home.

Nora Ryan Ada Margaret Sturdivan Sandy

Birthday celebration honors Ada man and clan

Mr and Mrs Pat Crawford of Wynnewood visited Mr and Mrs Clifford Miller on Monday. W E Miller of Ada celebrated his 81st birthday Sunday with Clifford Miller Dale and Mr and Mrs Frank Dunlap and Cynthia Ada and Mrs Leo McNinch among other guests. Mr Miller is the father of Clifford Miller and Isbell McNinch.

Pat Crawford Wynnewood Clifford Miller W. E. Miller Ada Dale Frank Dunlap Cynthia Leo McNinch Mr. Miller Isbell McNinch

Berger Family Hosts and Visits Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Lee Parish and Teresa Ada dined with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Christian Berger Saturday. Mrs A Wall Shawnee spent Sunday through Thursday with Mr and Mrs Christian Berger. Mrs Wall is Mrs Berger's mother.

Ada and surrounding families visit relatives over weekend

Lois Bailey of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Am Bradley Thursday. Mr and Mrs Jerry Bradley and daughters of Midwest City visited his parents, Mr and Mrs Am Bradley, Sunday. Raymond Holland of Tecumseh and his wife joined his parents for Sunday dinner. Amber Woods John Cothran and Robert Holland from Strat f visited Sunday afternoon. Bert Warren of Pickett and Dean Warren and family of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Joe Walker Sunday. Robert Hisan of Maxwell California spent Saturday to Thursday with Mr and Mrs Charles Hisaw. Mr and Mrs Charles Hisaw were mentioned in the same notice.

Lois Bailey Ada Am Bradley Jerry Bradley Midwest City Raymond Holland Tecumseh Ezra Holland Amber Woods John Cothran Robert Holland Stratf Bert Warren Pickett Dean Warren Joe Walker Robert Hisan Maxwell, Calif Charles Hisaw

Visit to Melton Home Highlights Monday Night Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Melton hosted guests including Mrs. Marilyn Hall and Carolyn Ada for a Monday evening visit with friends and conversation.

Shawn Melton Marilyn Hall Carolyn Ada

Northams and Wilburns Visit in Latta Area

Mrs Josie Northam and Mrs Vivian Northam and Brett from Oil Center and Sam Raines from Grand Junction Colo visited Mrs Belle Wilburn Friday evening. Mrs Marie Wilburn Wynnewood and Mrs Essie Wilburn visited Saturday. Mrs Minnie Owens and family Ada visited Thursday.

Kit Thomas Josie Northam Vivian Northam Brett Oil Center Sam Raines Grand Junction Colo Belle Wilburn Marie Wilburn Wynnewood Essie Wilburn Minnie Owens Ada

Riverside Woman Visits Family Before Memphis Conference

Mrs. Phyllis Alexander of Riverside California will spend the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Brantley and other relatives en route to Memphis Tennessee for a conference. Mr and Mrs Wesley Brantley and Mrs Susan Brantley visited Mrs Bud Minor and Cindy Cromwell Monday.

Phyllis Alexander Riverside Calif Wesley Brantley Memphis Tenn Susan Brantley Bud Minor Cindy Cromwell

Ada Visitors Reported For Milli and Thomas

Mr and Mrs Bobby Milli of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Kit Thomas on Monday morning confirming a social call between two local families.

Bobby Millican Ada Kit Thomas

Lancaster and Shortes attend Durant ball game and FFA queen

Mr and Mrs B F Lancaster Jannie and Mr and Mrs Stanley Shortes attended a ball game at Durant Saturday night. Londa McLaughlin Jannie Lancaster Debby Shortes Deb by Gray and Mrs B F Lancaster picked up Londa's grandmother Mrs Lizzie Manning Caddo and took her to the Durant ball game Thursday night. Londa was elected FFA queen Saturday night.

B. F. Lancaster Jannie Stanley Shortes Durant Londa McLaughlin Jannie Lancaster Debby Shortes Debby Gray Londa Lizzie Manning Caddo Wayne Gray Jimmy Lancaster Fairgrounds FFA

Mr and Mrs Roy Kindrick Visit Family Relative

Mr and Mrs Roy Kindrick spent Sunday with Mrs Bill Kindrick in a family gathering highlighting kinship ties and social visits.

Mrs Roy Kindrick Bill Kindrick

Mrs Calvin Grace Visits Mrs Ed Stevenson

Mrs Calvin Grace paid a social visit to Mrs Ed Stevenson on Friday afternoon.

Calvin Grace Ed Stevenson

Lovelace Family Arrives From South America

David Lovelace arrives with his parents and two sisters in Columbia to stay with grandmother Flora Lovelace and attend Latta school for three months. Parents after eight years as Cumberland Presbyterian missionaries in South America will join in June and remain in the United States.

David Lovelace John Lovelace Colombia South America Flora Lovelace Latta Cumberland Presbyterian States

Local Ladies Visit Show Support Tuesday

Mrs Don Scott hosted visitors after noon with Mrs Bob Crockett and Dennie joining Mrs Dave Tatum, Mrs Garvin Glover, and Mrs Sam McCracken as they called on Mrs Calvin Grace Tuesday.

Calvin Grace Don Scott Bob Crockett and Denny Dave Tatum Garvin Glover Sam McCracken

Fort Worth Visitors Spend Weekend in Lovelace

Mr and Mrs Leroy Battles and their children Terry and Lanny of Fort Worth Texas visited her mother Mrs at Lovelace over the weekend.

Leroy Battles Terry and Lanny Fort Worth, Tex Lovelace

Visits and social rounds around Charles Floyd household

Mrs. Estelle Cecil visited Mrs. Charles Floyd Tuesday. 4-H Club girls assisted with clothes projects at the Floyds’ school Wednesday. Imogene Smart and children visited Thursday. Louis Stewart and others visited Friday. Kay Floyd spent Friday night with Barbara Winters. Barbara and Judy Winters visited Kay Saturday. Randy Floyd visited by Sherwood Taylor and later Rodger Burns and sons at Floyds Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Troy Manuel and Ada visited Floyds with Kay Randy Sue. The Floyds visited R. N. Gilstrap in Roff Saturday night. Mrs. Ruby Allen visited Monday. Clayton Bishop and others visited Mrs. Chiree Litten and Kay Floyd Tuesday.

Estelle Cecil Charles Floyd Imogene Smart Louis Stewart Kay Floyd Barbara Winters Barbara Judy Winters Randy Floyd Sherwood Taylor Sherwood Randy Rodger Burns and Sons Troy Manuel Ada Kay Sue R. N. Gilstrap Roff Ruby Allen Floyd Clayton Bishop Linnie Moblett Raymond Verble Chiree Litten

Stonewall moves: Baughns relocate to Elmore City

Mr and Mrs Norman Baughn and their children move to Elmore City. He works for Humble Oil and Refining Co. Mr and Mrs W B Griffin visited her sister in Norman.

Lucille Ganns Norman Baughn Elmore City Humble Oil and Refining Co Mrs. W. B. Griffin Norman Sunday

Killian Families Spend Weekend in Stonewall

Mr and Mrs Charles Killian and family and Mr and Mrs Edward Killian and family, all based in Dallas, spent the weekend in Stonewall with their parents, Mr and Mrs Roy Killian and ae.

Charles Killian Edward Killian Dallas Stonewall Roy Killian

Lawton Couple Hosts Soldier at Fort Sill Station

Mr and Mrs Tommy Johnson reside in Lawton and will host him as he is stationed at Fort Sill, marking a military post assignment in the area.

Tommy Johnson Lawton Fort Sill

Visits Highlight Oklahoma City Trip and Cousin Meetups

On Sunday a family group visited in Oklahoma City to see their son and his family Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Wardlow Jr. and family. Dolly Flowers and Rosa Burkhart visited cousin Maud Stevens in Coalgate for a family gathering.

Oklahoma City Oscar Wardlow Jr Dolly Flowers Rosa Burkhart Maud Stevens Coalgate

Mrs Linda Granger Visits Ganns and Cathy

Mrs Linda Granger visited her parents Mr and Mrs Howard Ganns and Cathy in Oklahoma City over the weekend accompanied by Robby and Leslie.

Linda Granger Robby and Leslie Oklahoma City Howard Ganns Cathy

Mrs Bessie Ray Visits Aunt on Tuesday

Mrs Bessie Ray visited her aunt Mrs Bess Byrd on Tuesday in a brief family visit noted by local reporters.

Bessie Ray Bess Byrd

Local residents gather for visit in McAlester event

Mrs Ellis Schnieder with Bobby and Terry visited McAlester while Mrs Roland Phillips hosted. Terry stayed through Monday.

Ellis Schnieder Bobby Terry McAlester Roland Phillips

Mrs Bertie Evans Makes Repairs in Kingston Home

Mrs. Bertie Evans of Kingston is wallpapering her rental house. She spent Tuesday night with Mrs. Lollie Mann, who also visited Mrs. Lurene Herion. Mrs. Cami Phillips assisted Evans Tuesday.

Bertie Evans Kingston Stonewall Lollie Mann Cami Phillips Lurene Herion

Niece Joletta Norman Visits Romine Home

Mrs. Dave Romine's niece Joletta Norman visited the Romine home on Monday.

Dave Romine Joletta, Norman Romine

Roan Taken to Valley View Hospital After Illness

Jess Roan became ill Monday night and was transported to Valley View Hospital for treatment.

Jess Roan Valley View Hospital

Ada Griffin Crow Dies. Stonewall Resident

Word came Sunday of the death of Ada Griffin Crow a long time Stonewall resident. She was with her oldest daughter in Fort Worth recuperating from the flu.

Ada Griffin Crow Stonewall Fort Worth

Durbin Visits Stegall Family in Lindsay

J. W. Durbin of Lindsay visited Mrs. Belle Stegall and Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Stegall on Monday.

J. W. Durbin Lindsay Belle Stegall Mrs Clayton Stegall

Wheat family visits Mrs Sawyers on 81st birthday

Mrs Ruby Wheat and son Tommy from Marlow along with John Arthur Wheat and family from Tulsa attended Naz arene Church services then gathered at Isaac Cooper's home for a birthday dinner honoring Mrs Sawyers on her 81st birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Buster Hunter Paul Walter and Mr and Mrs Leroy Sawyers Jesse.

Ruby Wheat Tommy Marlow John Arthur Wheat Tulsa Maggie Sawyers the Nazarene Church Sayers Isaac Cooper Sawyers Buster Hunter Pauls Walter Leroy Sawyers Jesse

Ada Hunter Visits Mrs Sawyers Saturday

Mrs Ada Hunter of Ada visited Mrs Maggie Sawyers Saturday for a social call and brief visit.

Ada Hunter Ada Maggie Sawyers

Lilley Family Visit Highlights Ada Residents

Mr and Mrs Allie Lilley and Mr and Mrs Cleth Myrick of Ada visited their father Rev Steve Lilley and Mrs Lilley on Monday, sharing time with relatives.

Allie Lilley Cleth Myrick Ada Rev Steve Lilley Lilley

Emma Kethherside Attends Nazarene Church Service

Mrs. Emma Kethherside attended church Sunday at the Nazarene Church, joining parishioners for morning worship.

Emma Kethherside The Nazarene Church

Mrs Ruth Cooper Stricken by Back Ailment

Mrs Ruth Cooper is reported ill with a back ailment. No further medical details are provided.

Ruth Cooper

Roan Family Ill at Valley View Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Greenlee of Lovington and Lucian and Will Roan of Amarillo Texas visit their brother and father Jess Roan who has fallen ill and is hospitalized at Valley View Hospital.

Bob Greenlee Lovington Lucian Will Roan Amarillo, Tex Emma Kethherside Jess Roan Valley View Hospital

Ruth Murphy Admitted as Patient at Valley View Hospital

Mrs. Ruth Murphy is described as a patient at Valley View Hospital, indicating she is currently under care or treatment in the facility.

Ruth Murphy Valley View Hospital

Red Oak Social News item notes Kile family visit

Mr and Mrs Wilburn Kile and Stevie Allen visited Mr. in Red Oak in a brief social note.

Mrs. Eula Coursey and Emogene Sowards Visit Ruth Fredrick

Mrs. Eula Coursey and Mrs. Emogene Sowards visited Mrs. Ruth Fredrick on Monday. Onna Fredrick visited his sister Mrs. Mary Nunley in Allen on Saturday.

Eula Coursey Emogene Sowards Ruth Fredrick Onna Fredrick Mary Nunley Allen

Visit of Darrell Jones family to TecumsehRamseys

Mr and Mrs Darrell Jones and their children visited Mr and Mrs Dan Ramsey in Tecumseh.

Darrell Jones Dan Ramsey Tecumseh

Local Visitors Schedule Through Sunday

Visiting Mrs Lula Knighten and family, including Don, Donna, Billy, Donietta, Willy Knighten, Bobby Millican, Theo Cash, Linda Knighten, Joe Phillips, and Bobby Gray, share visits across multiple households with TJ Knighten and Lois Rienhart. Other gatherings include Mr and Mrs Millican with Lula Knighten at Lois Rienhart’s home and a Sunday visit by Allen.

Lula Knighten Don Donna Willy Knighten Billy Donietta Bobby Millican Theo Cash Linda Knighten Joe Phillips Bobby Gray TJ Knighten Funay Lois Rienhart Allen Lloyd Cannady

Visit Noted by Hogue Family Guests

Mrs. Dashia Nickles and Mr. Coy Jones visited Mr. and Mrs. Warren Hogue and their children Sunday along with Vaness and Mrs. Charley Hogue.

Warren Hogue Dashia Nickles Coy Jones Vaness Charley Hogue

Visiting relatives highlights in Ada area

Visiting Joe Phillips recently were Bob Henderson, C. B. Sow ards, Burl Loman and Don Knighten. Joe Phillips visited his sister, Mrs. Emogene Sowards, Ada, Monday. Joe Phillips visited Mrs. Betty Finney and children, Allen.

Joe Phillips Bob Henderson C. B. Sowards Burl Loman Don Knighten Emogene Sowards Ada Betty Finney Allen

Visitation notes for Gray and Raney families this week

Mrs. Linda Raney and Rickey visited Mr and Mrs Wilburn Kile and Stevie on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Dave Gray visited Mr and Mrs R R Gipson. Bertha Gray visited Mrs De Raney and Rickey Monday.

Dave Gray Linda Raney Rickey Wilburn Kile Stevie R. R. Gipson Bertha Gray de Raney Rickey Mony

Visit to Konawa Resident Reported

A note mentions a visit to Konawa on Monday including Mrs. Ira Henson Mr. Henson and Billie.

Bobby Millican Ira Henson Mr. Henson Billie Konawa

Mrs Willie Cannon Visits Cannon Family Members

Mrs Willie Cannon visited Mr and Mrs Junior Cannon and family and Miss LaFern Cannon Moore recently, sharing greetings and fellowship with relatives.

Willie Cannon Junior Cannon Miss LaFern Cannon Moore

Oil Center Church Sees Busy Day With Visitors

Eighty six attended church and Sunday school at Oil Center as Rev. Damon Redmon led the morning service and Rev. Glen Eaves led the evening. The Redmons from Louisville sang with Glenda Golden. W A to hold program March 13. Sunday school officers and teachers were re elected. Cooley Brothers set to perform March 23 at Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Minnie Lewis Oil Center Damon Redmon Glen Eaves

Weekend guests aid Sulphur revival plan

The Rev. and Mrs. Damon Redman and Glenda Golden visited the Rev. and Mrs. Glen Eaves and family for a weekend. They headed to Sulphur to conduct a revival at the Assembly of God Church with Mrs. Betty Eaves and child present.

Damon Redman Glenda Golden Glen Eaves Assembly of God Church

Singing Attendees at Evangelistic Temple Ada Event

Several residents attended the singing at the Evangelistic Temple in Ada on Saturday night, enjoying the musical program and fellowship in a local religious gathering.

Dren Evangelistic Temple Ada

Livestock Show Entrants From Oil Center Name listed

Readable fragments show Oil Center entrants for the Livestock Show including Tonya Tucker Mike Palmer and Bobby Lance.

Oil Center Tonya Tucker Mike Palmer Bobby Lance

Mr and Mrs Bobby Cook Visit Edith Cook and Family

Mr and Mrs Bobby Cook and their children from Oklahoma City were recent guests of Mrs Edith Cook indicating a family visit and hospitality extended in a local household.

Bobby Cook Oklahoma City Edith Cook

Weekend guests in Stillwater family visit

Paula Tucker and Rhonda Henyi of Stillwater were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tucker and Tonya Tucker.

Paula Tucker Rhonda Henyi Stillwater Paul Tucker Tonya

Sunday Dinner Guests Honor Mrs Franks and Mrs Soward

Mrs Martha Franks and Mrs Lena Soward were Sunday dinner guests of Mr Earl Franks and Shelly Franks at their home.

Martha Franks Lena Soward Earl Franks Shelly

Mrs Ruth Sutton Visits Mrs Oval Ward and More

Mrs Ruth Sutton visited Mrs Oval Ward Saturday. Mrs Opal Ward and Mike visited Mrs Nanny Cox Thursday.

Ruth Sutton Oval Ward Opal Ward Mike Nanny Cox

Local social visits and ball game attendance noted

Mrs. Dorchie Booth and Mrs. Colene Robertson visited Mrs. Alene Tucker Sunday. Mrs. Alene Tucker, Paula Tucker, Rhonda Henyi and Lin da Reinschmidt attended the ball game at Vanoss Friday.

Bryants Visit Mrs. Northam. Former Oil Center Residents

Mr and Mrs Brownie Bryant visited Mrs Vannie Northam recently. The Bryants are former Oil Center residents.

Brownie Bryant Vannie Northam Bryants Oil Center

Redman women depart to visit mother in Florida

Mrs Charles Redman Minnie Lou Redman and Mrs Becky White left Tuesday to travel to Florida to visit their mother.

Charles Redman Minnie Lou Redman Becky White Florida

Community Notes From Northam and Friends

Mrs. Vivian Northam Brett and Mrs. Carolyn Thom with Ricky visited Mrs. Josie Northam on Sunday. Several from the community attended a youth fellowship at Pentecostal Holiness Church in Stratford Monday.

Vivian Northam Brett Carolyn Thomas Ricky Josie Northam Thomas Junior Northam The Pentecostal Holiness Church Stratford

Eaves Family Visit Noted In Atoka Saturday

The Rev and Mrs Glen Eaves and their family visited Mr and Mrs Ray Eaves, Mr and Mrs Carl Eaves and Mr and F M Eaves in Atoka on Saturday.

Glen Eaves Ray Eaves Carl Eaves F. M. Eaves Atoka Satury

Sutton Family Sunday Visit Highlights Local Ties

Mrs. Anna Mae Sutton joined Chris and Beverly for a Sunday together with Mr. and Mrs. Willis Sutton, underscoring family ties in the community.

Anna Mae Sutton Chris and Beverly Mrs Willis Sutton

Livestock Show Banquet Highlights Local Winners

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tucker and Tonya attended the community center banquet Saturday honoring Livestock Show winners. Tonya Tucker won a centerpiece.

Paul Tucker Tonya Community Center Tonya Tucker

Booths Attend Dinner Hosted by Robert Family

Mr and Mrs Melvin Booth were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Billy Jim Robert son Stacy and Tamara during a social visit.

Melvin Booth Billy Jim Robertson Stacy and Tamara

Birthday Dinner Outing For Sondra Garrett

Sondra Garrett celebrated her birthday with family visits in Sulphur and Wagoner. Gene Ray Garner took her to dinner and the group traveled to McAlester to visit her uncle Buddy Garrett and aunt Joleta. Rae Garrett joined Pug and Sondra in Oil Center Wednesday night.

Sondra Garrett

Weekend Visits Tie Shawnee Families Across Ada and Stonewall

Mr and Mrs Leroy Grove and Pete and daughter Barbara Harper with baby stayed in Shawnee and visited Grandma Grove Ada. Barbara Harper and baby visited Mr and Mrs Oree E and boys. Oren Gray and Bob Gray called on Mrs Zelma. The Vance Minors hosted visitors after prayer meeting with Jack West Ada. Alvin Minor and Lois Boone Union Valley visited the Minors who celebrated a wedding anniversary. Peggy Kalmar stayed with babysitter Jim Marshall while Jim recovered. Pat Campbell and Virgil Johnson spent Wednesday with Jim and Sid Marshall. Boda Hisan visited the Marshalls Wednesday. Varce Minor visited Friday to see neighbor Jim Marshall.

Leroy Grove Pete Barbara Harper Baby Shawnee Bill Reed Grandma Grove Ada Oree E Vance Minor Jack West Vance Minors Austin King Stonewall Jackie Lynn Vance Alvin Minor Lois Boone Union Valley Peggy Kalmar Jim Marshall Jim Pat Campbell Virgil Johnson Sid Marshall Boda Hisan Marshalls Mrs. Varce Minor

Local Families Share Sunday Dinner in Ada Area

Oklahoma City residents Mr and Mrs Lawrence Lane and children visited Del City with Mr and Mrs Oren Gray. The Gray family guests included Mr and Mrs Fred Gray and Rae Garrett. The gathering also included Larry Gary Carma and Vernon Gray and extended to Ada on Friday.

Oklahoma City Tuesy Lawrence Lane del City Oren Gray Fred Gray Larry Gary Carma Vernon Gray Rae Garrett Ada

Mrs Monte Kirkland Visits Rae Garrett and Others

Mrs Monte Kirkland visited Rae Garrett Thursday. The Kirklands were in Chickasha Sunday visiting several local residents including Frank Green Neg Tamon Archie Horn Euel Faron Rachey Smith Anna Claxton and Ock Nevels.

Monte Kirkland Rae Garrett Chickasha Frank Green Neg Tamon Archie Horn Euel Faron Rachey Smith Anna Claxton Ock Nevels

Mr and Mrs Midge McDonald and Sharon Gain New Car

The McDonald family including Mr Midge McDonald Mrs Sharon McDonald announce they have acquired a new automobile.

Local Social Roundup Notices

Mr and Mrs Garrett Beller attended the singing at Center Church Thursday night. Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett and Mrs Bea Robertson went to Pauls Valley Monday. Sondra Garrett started to work in Ada Monday morning.

Garrett Beller Center Church Thelma Jean Garrett Bea Robertson Pauls Valley Sondra Garrett Ada

Frisco Correspondent Reports Telephones Dead on Party Line

Frisco writer notes reliance on a 10 party line for news, describing the difficulty of gathering information when the telephone service is down and party line chatter complicates communication.

Simon Patton Corres

Family Visit and Cemetery Outing Near Roff

Mr. Minor took his brother-in-law Clarence Crowell and neighbor Spud Phillips to Valley View Hospital and visited aunt Margie Coplin Ada. Mrs Vance Minor and Margie Coplin also visited the cemetery at Roff on Monday and called on Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Belt and Mrs. Riley Sutton Jr. in Roff.

Car

Stonewall Families Visit Across Towns

Mr and Mrs Jake Trease of Stonewall visited Tuesday with their nephew and his wife Mr and Mrs Dowe Smith. The Smiths spent Thursday in Sulphur with Bill Tram and Greer Brooks of Mesa Arizona. Dowe Smith and Aaron Grey of Stonewall were in Anderson on Saturday. The Smiths also hosted visits from relatives in Broken Bow and later hosted Oren Kerr and Jesse.

Jake Trease Stonewall Dowe Smith Greer Brooks Mesa, Ariz Dowe Smiths Aaron Grey Anderson Pot Broken Bow Elmer Simmons Oren Kerr Jesse

Golightly Family Visits Relatives In Ada and Stonewall

Mr and Mrs R E Golightly visited their son in law and his wife Mr and Mrs Lee Byrd Ada recently Byrd had just been released from the hospital Also Mr and Mrs B R Caldwell and children Stonewall visited Sunday with the Golighleys

R. E. Golightly Lee Byrd Ada Mr. Byrd B. R. Caldwell Stonewall

Social visit and Durant tournament attendees noted

Jim Marshall visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs George Mrs Erick Kalmar and Peg visited Jim Marshall Monday. Attending the basketball tournament Friday and Saturday in Durant were Mr and Mrs Author Johnson and Kitty, Mr and Mrs Vance Minor and Mr and Mrs Boda Hisaw.

Jim Marshall George Stonewall Erick Kalmar Peg Durant Author Johnson and Kitty Vance Minor Boda Hisaw

Author Johnson Family Visit Among Laxtons

Mr and Mrs Author Johnson and their child Kitty visit Mrs Johnsons mother and brother Mrs John Laxton and Alain Laxton in Ada.

Johnson and Kitty Johnson John Laxton Alain Laxton Ada

Local Visits Highlight Community Ties This Week

Mrs. Wendell Price visited Monday with Mrs. John Daniel. Mrs. Nora Faye Daniel and children visited Tuesday with Mrs. Wendell Price and worked on the Extension Homemakers yearbook. Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Price visited their grandchildren Leslie and Kim Jackson. They also saw the girls’ parents Mr. and Mrs. Larry Jackson. Orville spent Sunday with her mother Mrs. Anna Berryhill in Midwest City.

Wendell Price John Daniel Nora Faye Daniel Homemakers Leslie Kim Jackson Larry Jackson Orville Anna Berryhill Midwest City

Barnes Families Share Weekend Visits in Ada

Grover Barnes and his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Barnes visited Saturday. Mrs. Kathleen Bakes and her children Roff spent Sunday with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Barnes.

Grover Barnes Ada W. J. Barnes Kathleen Bakes Roff

Social Visit Notes Around Local Ladies

Mrs. Simon Patton visited Thursday with Mrs. Jess Roan and Tuesday with Mrs. Simon Pat ton, reflecting routine social calls among community residents.

Simon Patton Jess Roan Stonewall Wendell Price

Frisco Extension Homemakers Plan Concession Stand at Farm Sale

Frisco Extension Homemakers will meet on March 6 at 3 p.m. in the community building to plan the concession stand for the D. L. Smith farm sale scheduled for March 16 in Frisco.

Frisco Extension D. L. Smith Frisco

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Vanette Oscar Wardlow Elsie Blankenship Muskogee Wilburn Kile Kevin Sunday Betty Eaves Nina Sue Myrtle Evans Teresa and Tony Evans Mary Terrille Frank Lewis Jo Guinn Chris Hudie Lee Cook Gene Fortenberry Kenney Terrille Kathy Kevin and Russell Oklaoma City Viet Nam Criswell Funeral Home Pug Garrett Sondra Hansel Burk Bob Gray Zelma M. “Mack Welch Itrust Company Ada, Oklahoma F.D.I.C
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