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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1963

Page

7

Legal Notice in Pontotoc County Oklahoma Suits

Public notice of two separate lawsuits in Pontotoc County District Court seeking to quiet title on described land. Plaintiffs C C Ross and Flossie L Ross sue John T Brown Walter Ronald Jarrett Roy Wood Ellen Johnson Parnacher and others. Defendants must answer by April 11 1963 or risk judgment in favor of plaintiffs.

John T. Brown Walter Ronald Jarrett Roy Wood Ellen Johnson Parnacher C. C. Ross Flossie L. Ross District Court Pontotor County State of Oklahoma Pontotoc County State OF Oklahoma Dorothy Mae Shandy L. B. Adams Lumber Company

Notice of hearing final account in Taylor and Taylor estates

In Pontotoc County Oklahoma the estate of Mrs S M Taylor and Ruth King nee Taylor seeks a final accounting and determination of heirs and devisees with distribution and discharge. The hearing is set for Friday March 29 1963 at 10 00 AM in the Pontotoc County Court Room Ada Oklahoma. All interested persons may appear to show cause. Fred Andrews county judge. J B Gilbreath attorney for administratrix and executrix.

Russell King Yates S. M. Taylor Ruth King Nee Taylor Pontotoc County Court House Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma Grace Plumiee H. G. Huckaby KR. G. Huckaby Fred Andrews Pontotoc State of Okloa Burl Griffin State of Oklahoma Allen W. Stanfield Farmer, Woolsey Flippo & Bailey Plaintiff National Bank of Tulsa Tulsa Vera Lee Fountain Willena Kay Fountain Smith Pat Holman Tishomingo

Quiet Title Suit In Ada Over Hass Estate Real Property

J E Love and Beulah Love sue the unknown heirs and assigns of F D Hass to settle ownership of Lot 6 in Black G Sunrise Addition Ada Oklahoma. Plaintiffs seek judicially determined heirs and to quiet title against any remote claim, barring defendants from asserting any right or interest.

D. C. Welch Alonzo George Johnie Johnson Pontotoc County Oklahoma J. E. Love Beulah Love District Court F. D. Hass Ada

Final Account Hearing for Walter Brooks Estate

Harry E. Morris Jr administrator of Walter Brooks deceased files final account and petition for heirs, distribution, and discharge. Hearing set for Monday March 18, 1963 at 10:00 a.m. in Pontotoc County Court in Ada Oklahoma. All interested persons must appear to show cause.

Harry E. Morris, Jr Walter Brooks County Court House Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma

Nordmyer heirs case caption in probate notice

L F Nordmyer and Nellie M Nordmyer are named as defendants with their unknown heirs executors administrators devisees trustees and assigns listed as potential parties in interest. The caption references case number 23165 and involves all living or deceased individuals and their successors.

Alonzo George D. C D. C. Welch L. F. Nordmyer Nellie M. Nordmyer

Lewises Host visitors as flu lasts weeks

Visitors to Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis included Rev and Mrs Arthur Smith Mrs Clinnie Crow Rev and Mrs Bert Jones and Hansel Burk Also Ada Bryan Thomas Shawnee and C E Thomas family visited Oil Center ex residents The Lewises have suffered flu for several weeks and Clinnie Crow delivered food to the family with Eddie Hayes shopping in Shawnee PMID

Frank Lewis Arthur Smith Clinnie Crow Bert Jones Hansel Burk Bryan Thomas Shawnee Thomases Oil Center Eddie Hayes

Revival draws Ada congregants to First Pentecostal Holiness

Rev and Mrs Arthur Smith and Mrs Alene Tucker attended the revival at the First Pentecostal Holiness Church in Ada Tuesday night along with girls.

Arthur Smith Alene Tucker First Pentecostal Holiness Church Ada

Mrs. Robertson Stays With Brendle Family Amid Illness

Mrs. Ben Robertson remains with the Ralph Brendle family as Mrs. Brendle is a patient at Valley View Hospital and Mr. Brendle suffers from the flu.

Ben Robertson Ralph Brendle Mrs. Brendle Valley View Hospital Mr. Brendle

Perrine Family Visits Mrs. Frank Lewis

Mr and Mrs Jack Perrine and son Willie Homer visit Mrs Frank Lewis along with Mrs Mary Allen and Mrs Opal Sutton on Friday.

Jack Perrine Willie Homer Mary Allen Opal Sutton Frank Lewis

Rain Grants Oil Center Hope For Early Gardens

Oil Center received more rain on Friday night raising hopes for sufficient moisture to begin planting gardens soon. The shower provides needed moisture after a dry spell, with locals optimistic about spring planting.

Flu Victims Wobble As They Recover

Velma Henderson notes flu sufferers show wobbliness when they start walking again. She hopes the illness does not return and fears this could be a bad strain.

Velma Henderson

Bert Jones Bucks Lake Texoma Stringers Thursday

Bert Jones fished Lake Texoma on Thursday and brought in three stringers of fish. He shared all the fish with his neighbors who wanted them.

Bert Jones Lake Texoma

Broken Arrow Pastor and Family Plan Bahamas Church Tour

Mr and Mrs Clive Jared and their children of Broken Arrow spent Thursday night with Mr and Mrs Bert Jones. The Jareds will leave next week for the Bahama Islands on a church tour. Mr Jared is pastor of the Church of God in Broken Arrow.

Clive Jared Broken Arrow Bert Jones Jareds Bahama Islands Mr. Jared Church of God In

Suttons Host Guests for Dinner and Visit

Ples Sutton visited Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Sutton on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Orlan Dees and Linda had dinner Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Sutton.

Ples Sutton A. 0 Sutton Orlan Dees Linda Mrs. Sutton

Couple Visits Memphis Woman With Ill Mother

Mr. and Mrs. Willie Pierce and Mrs. Ivey Stonecipher traveled to Memphis Texas last Wednesday to be with Mrs. Lina Beavers who is very ill. Mrs. Beavers is the mother of Mr. Pierce and Mrs. Stonecipher.

Willie Pierce Ivey Stonecipher Memphis Tex Lina Beavers Mrs. Beavers Mr. Pierce Stonecipher

Steve Roberts and Betty Tucker Visit Relatives in Midwest City

Steve Roberts and Betty Marie Tucker of Midwest City spent the weekend with relatives and returned home Sunday.

Steve Roberts Betty Marie Tucker Midwest City

Edd Carr Spends Weekend with Brother in Oklahoma City

Edd Carr of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with his brother Carl Carr visiting local spots and catching up on family time in the city.

Edd Carr Oklahoma City Carl Carr

Willis Sutton and Bert Jones Fish Lake Texoma

Willis Sutton and Bert Jones were fishing at Lake Texoma on Friday. They reportedly enjoyed a calm day on the water and did not report any incidents or unusual events.

Willis Sutton Bert Jones Lake Texoma

Midwest City Teacher Confined by Flu

Paul Roberts of Midwest City is confined to his home with influenza. He teaches at a local Midwest City school.

Heard Paul Roberts Midwest City Paul

Evans Family Visit Highlights Oklahoma City Stay

Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Evans and their children Ricky Mike and Tessa Ann of Oklahoma City spent Friday through Sunday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ulva Evans.

Doyle Evans Ricky, Mike Tessa Ann Oklahoma City Ulva Evans

Farmers and Carr Visit Willoughbys on Sunday Night

Mr and Mrs James Farmer and baby and Carl Carr visited Mr and Mrs LeRoy Willoughby and family Sunday night.

James Farmer Baby Carl Carr LeRoy Willoughby

Mrs Nannie Cox Visited by Family Guests

Those visiting Mrs. Nannie Cox last week included Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Holloway and Linwood, Mrs. Hazel Newby, Mrs. Opal Ward, Mrs. Mary Cox and Helen, Marshall Cox Sr. and Gerald and Charles Henderson. Mrs. Cox spent Sunday night with Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Sutton and children.

Nannie Cox Leonard Holloway Linwood Hazel Newby Opal Ward Mary Cox Helen Marshall Cox Sr Gerald Charles Henderson

Attendance Report at Pentecostal Holiness Church Service

Seventy six persons attended the Pentecostal Holiness Church including Sunday school and main service. Rev. Bob Wood of Florida conducted the sermon and led the services.

Pentecostal Holiness Church Bob Wood Florida

Ladies Auxiliary meets at Pentecostal Holiness Church

Thelma Garrett led a ten to twenty member Ladies Auxiliary gathering Tuesday at the Pentecostal Holiness Church. New members Etta Hightower and Lena Soward joined. Patsy Henson will lead the next meeting. The group noted local visits, shopping trips in Oklahoma City, and a fire incident at the Tucker home caused damage to their hall.

Pentecostal Holiness Church Thelma Garrett Etta Hightower Lena Soward Patsy Henson

Sutton families visit in McAlester and town

Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton and Mr and Mrs Gerald Sutton with children made a business trip to McAlester Sunday. Mr and Mrs Dean Thompson with children and Charles Price visited Mr and Mrs Gerald Sutton and children Sunday afternoon.

Willis Sutton Gerald Sutton McAlester Dean Thompson Charles Price

Mrs Lena Soward Social Visit Notes

Mrs Lena Soward spent Thursday night with Mrs Agnes Rutledge and Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton as part of local social activity notes.

Lena Soward Agnes Rutledge Willis Sutton

Smiths and Mullins Host Ministerial Conference Visit

Rev. and Mrs. Arthur Smith spent part of last week with Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Mullins and attended a ministerial conference in Oklahoma City.

Arthur Smith C. E. Mullins Oklahoma City

Ladies Auxiliary Chicken Dinner Nets 48 for Church upkeep

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Pentecostal Holiness Church raised 48 dollars at a Thursday night chicken dinner. Proceeds will fund church upkeep.

The Pentecostal Holiness Church

Rain Helps Crop Growth In Oil Center

Oil Center received about half an inch of rain Sunday night and moisture is improving. Farmers are hopeful as fields begin to grow and lushness appears.

Fishing trip to Lake Texoma yields good catches

The party spent Friday at Lake Texoma fishing and really caught fish. They made the trip again on Monday.

Willis Sutton Bert Jones Lake Texoma

Ada shoppers Mrs. Thelma Garrett and Mrs. Floy Burk

Two Ada residents Mrs. Thelma Garrett and Mrs. Floy Burk were noted shopping in Ada. The brief item highlights local consumer activity and mentions these two residents by name.

Thelma Garrett Floy Burk Ada

Hart by May Johnson visitors list includes multiple households

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cantwell visited Mrs. Evert Summers and Mack. They stopped with Mrs. Bob Hatcher and Robert along with Mrs. Walter Simmons and Mrs. Short Walls of Roff. Also seen were Mr. and Mrs. Silas Twyman of Stratford and Mrs. Cantwell of Lightning Ridge.

May Johnson Roy Cantwell Evert Summers Mack Bob Hatcher Robert Walter Simmons Short Walls Roff Silas Twyman Stratford Lightning Ridge Grant Johnson May Homer Summers Alva Johnson

Funeral and social notes from Ada and Roff area

Marvin Thompson of Lula died the morning of the report. Funeral held Wednesday at Ada with burial at Lightning Ridge. The column notes local visits, farm sale attendance by Ben and Ercy Ownbey, and social calls among residents including the Griffiths, Summers, Hatcher, Monday, and Johnson families.

Mrs Ercy Ownbey Visits Mrs Griffith Monday

Mrs Ercy Ownbey called on Mrs Alvie L Griffith Monday. Mrs Evert Summers and Mack traveled to Pickett Thursday evening to visit Mr and Mrs Joe Summers and Anita Jo, accompanied by Mrs Roy Cantwell.

Ercy Ownbey Alvie L. Griffith

Local families share Sunday dinner and visits

Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Booth and Debbie Mullins dined with Mr. and Mrs. Billy Jim Robertson and their children. Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Tucker and children of Fitzhugh visited Mr. and Mrs. Robertson Sunday night.

Melvin Booth Debbie Mullins Billy Jim Robertson Delbert Tucker Fitzhugh Robertson

Ownbeys Visit Stratford on Friday Morning

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ownbey traveled to Stratford Friday morning with Ben’s mother Mrs. M. P. Ownbey joining for the ride since she seldom goes out.

Ben Ownbey Stratford Ben M. P. Ownbey

Charlie Dunn Returns to Ada Store After Illness

Charlie Dunn of Ada recovered from the flu this week and returned to the store by week’s end. He is the son of Mrs. J. E. Dunn and brother of Mrs. Shel by Stanfield.

Charlie Dunn Ada Charlie J. E. Dunn Shelby Stanfield

Minister Philpot Addressed Pentecostal Church in Stratford

Rev Philpot pastor of the Pentecostal Holiness Church of Stratford was the invited speaker at the community gathering. His remarks centered on faith service and local church outreach, drawing residents from Stratford and nearby areas.

Rev. Philpot Pentecostal Holiness Church of Stratford

Mrs Alvie Griffith Visits Home of Ben

Mrs Alvie L Griffith went to the home of Ben for an unspecified visit. Neighbors noted the trip occurred on an afternoon in quiet South Street neighborhood. No further details were provided.

Alvie L. Griffith

Charles Ownbey Visits Ada With Uncle and Aunt

Charles Ownbey did not attend school Friday and joined his uncle Mr. Ercy Ownbey and aunt Mrs. Ercy Ownbey on a trip to Ada.

Charles Ownbey Mrs Ercy Ownbey Ada

Community Mourns Death of Scott King in Houston

Mrs. Ola Hodges and Roberta of Roff visited Mrs. Evert Summers Friday afternoon. The community mourns the death of Scott King in Houston Texas. He was killed on the job Thursday and had lived in Hart before moving to Houston. He was a cousin to Mrs. Bob Hatcher Hamer Albert Summers and Mack Summers.

Ola Hodges Roberta of Roff Mrs. Evert Summers Scott King Houston Tex Scott Hart Bob Hatcher Hamer Albert Summers Mack Summers

Family visit spans Oklahoma town and relatives

Mr and Mrs Clifford Williams visit Regina Okmulgee on Saturday to see his parents and brother Mr and Mrs Ernest Pipes and Roger Dale. The Pipes family and Roger Dale, plus their houseguest, visit Mr and Mrs Bill Thomason and Mrs W F Crawford on Sunday. Also joining are Ed Files and Tommie.

Clifford Williams Regina Okmulgee Ernest Pipes Roger Dale Pipes Bill Thomason W. F. Crawford Ed Files Tommie

Brother Ray of Long Beach to Be Ordained Deacon

Ray of Long Beach California phoned Friday to report Ina Lee and Jim had flu but now are improving with meals. He said he would be ordained Sunday as a Baptist Church deacon and asked for prayers.

Ray Long Beach Calif Ina Lee Jim Baptist Church

Mrs Shelby Stanfield Visits Ada With Relative Friday

Mrs Shelby Stanfield visited Ada Friday morning with her mother-in-law Mrs Nannie Stanfield.

Shelby Stanfield Ada Nannie Stanfield

Griffths and Mardises Visit in Roff

Mr and Mrs Arno Griffith were visitors recently with Mr and Mrs Delmer Mardis in Roff, sharing a cordial social moment in the small town.

Arno Griffith Delmer Mardis Roff

Summers Family Weekend Visit and Sunday School Attendance

Mr and Mrs Joe Summers and Anita of Pickett spent the weekend with Mrs Evert Summers and Mack. They attended Sunday school at Lightning Ridge with Mrs Summers and Mack.

Joe Summers Anita of Pickett Evert Summers Mack Lightning Ridge

Local folks visit family across town and city

Richard Soutee and his son Willie visited Mrs. Alva Johnson on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Alvie L. Griffith traveled to Oklahoma City to see Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Briggs, their daughter. Mrs. Alvis Griffith joined the Griffiths in the trip. Mary visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Rex Thompson and brother Terry.

Richard Soutee Willie Alva Johnson Alvie L. Griffith Oklahoma City Lloyd Briggs

Local Visitors Share A Weekend At Mrs Johnson’s

Mrs. Alva Johnson hosted Wednesday afternoon guests Mrs. Ercy Ownbey and Saturday guests included Mrs. Ev er t Summers and Mrs. Joe Summers with baby. Sunday callers were Bert Wright and grandchildren Debra and Ricky plus Mr. and Mrs. Richard Soutee and children from Roff.

Alva Johnson Ercy Ownbey M. P. Ownbey Evert Summers Joe Summers Bert Wright Debra Ricky Richard Soutee Roff

Family News Across the City Crowd

Mrs Alva Johnson heard from all her children Saturday and Sunday but her son John Johnson and his wife Jo Ann. Mr and Mrs Gene Kelley and Miss Jean Johnson called from Long Beach California Saturday night. Mrs Jack Griffith Fort Worth Texas called Sunday and Mrs Richard Soutee visited her mother Sunday. Mrs Jack Griffith reported her son Royce was sick. All the others were well.

Alva Johnson John Johnson Jo Ann Gene Kelley Jean Johnson Long Beach Calif Jack Griffith Fort Worth Tex Richard Soutee Royce

Mrs Earl Stewart Sr. Sick With Flu Improves

Mrs Shelby Stanfield reports her sister Mrs Earl Stewart Sr. of Fitzhugh was ill with flu this week but is now recovering and doing very well.

Shelby Stanfield Earl Stewart Sr Fitzhugh

Rain Brings Relief Amid Tornado Warnings

Residents welcome steady rain that eases drought concerns while tornado warnings cause worry and disruption across the area. Officials urge vigilance as skies remain unsettled and weather radar monitors track potential severe storms.

Summers Family Visit Highlights Sunday Gatherings

Mr and Mrs John Summers and their sons from Asher visited his mother and brother Mrs Jack Summers Albert and Hamer on Sunday.

John Summers Asher Jack Summers Albert and Hamer

Family Visits Highlight Oklahoma City Guests

Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Huffines and family from Oklahoma City visited Sunday. W. C. Huffines Jr. and Woodrow III are relations to Mrs. Griffith. George Myrick and his wife arrived from Tucson, Arizona to spend two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ownbey and Charles.

Alvie L. Griffith W. C. Huffines Donna W. C. Huffines Jr Woodrow III Oklahoma City W. C Mrs. Griffith W. C. Jr George Myrick Tucson Ariz Ben Ownbey Charles

Rain Comes to Oakman After Dry Spell

The Oakman area reports a welcome rainfall with a strong Friday night shower and additional rain Sunday and Sunday night, easing drought concerns and aiding local crops and soil conditions.

Early Spring Arrives in Oakman Area

Residents note birds singing and trees budding as spring comes earlier than expected. Oakman neighbors plan gardens and pasture work with Albert Pevehouse testing soil and preparing Bermuda grass seeding after fertilizer application.

Oakman Albert Pevehouse Bermuda

Family visits recounted in weekend gatherings

Jon Ann Wommack spent the weekend with her sister and family including Dale LaBass Bonnie and Vicki Ada. She was a dinner guest Sunday of another sister and her family Web Scroggins Linda and David Ada. Linda Scroggins Ada spent Saturday night with her grandparents Ira Womack and spouse.

Jon Ann Wommack Dale LaBass Bonnie Vicki Ada Jon Ann Web Scroggins Linda David Linda Scroggins Ira Wommack

Kaisers Welcome Baby Gregory D On

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kaiser welcomed Gregory D On born March 4 at 6 25 a m weighing seven pounds seven and one half ounces. Mother Sue and baby were discharged last Thursday. Sue's mother Mrs. Cecil Canada of Tulsa helped over the weekend. Recent visitors included Don Kaiser’s father and stepmother Clyde Kaiser and Don Price of Ada, Mrs. George Wade and Mrs. Juanita Teel and children.

Donald Kaiser Gregory D Sue Cecil Canada Tulsa Kaiser Home Don Clyde Kaiser Don Price Ada George Wade Juanita Teel

Oakman Fans Attend State Basketball Tourney

Those from Oakman attending the state basketball tournament last week in Oklahoma City were Mr. and Mrs. Junior Wynn, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Wynn, Hubert and Sharon, Lonnie Current, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hobbs, Shirley and Norma Hobbs.

Oakman Oklahoma City Junior Wynn E. M. Wynn Hubert Sharon Lonnie Current Eugene Hobbs Shirley Norma Hobbs

Flu Sickness Moves Through Local Families

Mrs Effie Tharpe and Mrs Mildred Current are listed as flu patients. Effie remains mostly bedridden while Mildred has recovered enough to visit her daughter and family, Jimmie Myers and three children, who were ill with flu. Mr Maurice Current and his wife visited Saturday evening with her brother and family, Dub Guest, at Pecan Grove.

Effie Tharpe Mildred Effie Jimmie Myers Maurice Dub Guest Pecan Grove

Avent Family Weekend Visit Near Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Luther Avent of Oklahoma City spent Saturday night with her sister and family Mr and Mrs Buster Hobbs and children in a brief local social note highlighting family ties and hospitality.

Luther Avent Oklahoma City Buster Hobbs

Anson Family Weekend Visit Notes Oklahoma City Ties

Mr and Mrs Larry Anson and children of Oklahoma City visited his parents Mr and Mrs Clifford Anson Kay and Sue. Mrs Rudolph Dean Coalgate spent Friday here with her mother Mrs Clifford Anson. They visited hospitalized daughter and sister Mrs Eugene Stone Vanessa who had major surgery Friday. Mrs Anson reported her daughter was doing fine Monday. Anson family and Kay and Sue spent a week ago Sunday at Lawton with her son Sgt J C A J Scroggins Mrs Scroggins

Larry Anson Oklahoma City Clifford Anson Kay Sue Rudolph Dean Coalgate Eugene Stone Vaness Anson J.C. A. J. Scroggins

Visitors at Oakman Church Attend Sunday Gatherings

Mrs. Agnes Winters and Mrs. Lucille Myers of Byng visited Oakman church on Sunday. Winters joined Sunday dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pendergrass, while Myers spent time with the Pendergrasses. Thursday evening guests were Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Stokes and Friday night guests were Mr. and Mrs. Buster Hobbs.

Oakman Church Agnes Winters Lucille Myers Byng

Large community fire destroys outbuildings after Friday blaze

Heavy winds fueled a Friday fire that destroyed grass and several outbuildings near Oakman as trains sparked along the right of way. Neighbors fought flames with sacks and hoses while homes along Murray Smith Jess Berryman Maurice Current Hatton Clapp and Scott Jones were spared.

Oakman Murray Smith Jess Berryman Maurice Current Hatton Clapp Scott Jones Ada Angie Wright Gerald Current Fred Clark Buster Hobbs Baby Tooth James Thomas George Stephens David Ramsey Kirkes Henderson

Fires threaten Kirkes and Currents near Ada

Two grass fires burned extensive pastures and damaged fence posts two miles apart near Ada. The Kirkes home and barn faced danger until the Ada Fire Department and volunteers contained the blazes. Also noted were school dismissals for teachers meetings and Oakman boys basketball at Ada Junior High, with Oakman losing to Hayes.

Ada Fire Department East Central State College Oakman Ada Junior High School Hayes Ada Lions Club

Local Fire Near Jones Home Draws Visitors

Mr and Mrs Curtis Hogue and family joined Mr and Mrs Scott Jones to help fight a Friday blaze threatening the Jones residence in Weleetka. REA worker Arlie Morrison inspected and repaired highlines while visiting relatives Friday evening. Members of the Jones household were joined by Shirley Looney from Hayward and Mintie Morrison from Ada for a Sunday at the hospital where Estelle Madden and El Rogers were counted among visitors.

Curtis Hogue Cathy Scottie Ronnie Weleetka Scott Jones Jones Arlie Morrison Pickett REA Shirley Looney Hayward Calif Mintie Morrison Ada Shirley California Estelle Madden Happyland el Rogers

Social visit roundup from Oklahoma City

Mrs Mildred Lancaster and son Chuck spend Friday night in Oklahoma City with her son Roger Lancaster and family. Mrs Connie Shaw and daughter Thressa visit with Roger and Stephen Lancaster. Mr and Mrs Albert Pevehouse and Mr and Mrs J R Pender grass visit Mrs Pendergrass's brother Andrew Sliger Wednesday. Mr and Mrs A E Pevehouse and granddaughter Glenda West visit Thursday with Roy Williams household.

Mildred Lancaster Chuck Connie Shaw Thressa Oklahoma City

Berryman Family Escapes Oakman Fire Threat

Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman missed the Oakman fire excitement as their home faced the blaze. They had traveled Thursday to Oklahoma City to visit their daughter and family including Janice Ronnie Lee and J B Berryman. They returned Saturday and later visited Zora Lee and Gussie Lillard.

Jess Berryman Oakman Berrymans Oklahoma City B. J. Ainsworth Janice Ronnie Lee J. B. Berryman

Ada Woman Visits Sister While Ill in East Central Speech Dept

Miss Dorothy Summers of Ada, a member of East Central's speech department, visited her sister Flora Carter but stayed outside to talk and check on her condition. Other visitors during Flora's illness included Mrs. Myrtle Smith Mrs. Zora Lee and Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman.

Dorothy Summers Ada East Central Flora Carter Dorothy Flora Myrtle Smith Zora Lee Jess Berryman

4 H Dress Revues Helped by Club Members

Mrs. Charley Williams assisted the 4-H club girls with sewing their dresses for the dress revue on Tuesday. Mrs. D. R. Clifford helped them on Thursday.

Lois Clifford Charley Williams 4-H Club D. R. Clifford

Californians Visit Ill Relatives Amid Flu Outbreak

Mr and Mrs Ted Nickels of California visit Mrs Mary Brooks and Mr and Mrs Thomas Fortner. Both Mrs Fortner and Mrs Brooks are ill with flu during the stay.

Ted Nickels California Mary Brooks Thomas Fortner Fortner Brooks

Ada Family Dinner Gatherings Highlight Weekend

Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks of Ada hosted and visited relatives including Linda Diane and Dwayne. Debbie Kay Clifford stayed with Clifford and Brooks families. Shirley Williams and Ronald Hill shared meals with the Brooks. The Brooks and children dined with the Clif ford couple and Clovis Thompson, and Donald Brooks with son Dwayne visited Charles Leader. They attended services at Missionary Baptist Church in Ada.

Donald Brooks Linda Diane Dwayne Ada Walter Brooks Debbie Kay Clifford Shirley Williams Ronald Hill Brooks D. R. Clifford Clovis Thompson

Pryor Social Figures Mentioned in Fragment

Mrs. Eugene Teel and Gloria Jean are listed with Kathryn Chester and Cliffod Pryor along with Mrs. Sue Walker and Eddie in a fragmentary social notice from Pryor.

Eugene Teel Gloria Jean Kathryn Chester Cliffod Pryor Sue Walker Eddie

Ada Visitors Report Weekend Family Visits

Sherry Mary and Lisa Cle Dean and Margaret Leader visited Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Charles Leader Diana and Donna Kay. Mrs Leader and daughters had the flu. Mr and Mrs Sam Johnston to ny and Carolyn Ada visited Saturday with his parents Mr and Mrs Ben Johnston. Mrs Sam Johnston Carolyn and Mrs Ben Johnston went to Coalgate and Stonewall Saturday. Mr Scott and son Warren of Ada and Sam Johnston of Ada visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ben Johnston. Other visitors Sunday afternoon were D R Clifford and Dickie.

Sherry Mary Lisa Cle Dean Margaret Leader Ada Dickie Clifford Charles Leader Diana Donna Kay Sam Johnston Tony Carolyn Ben Johnston Coalgate Stonewall Mr. Scott Warren D. R. Clifford Dickie

Thompson funeral held in Lula with six daughters and four sons

Funeral services for Marvin L. Thompson were held Wednesday at Smith Funeral Home chapel. Pallbearers included Buck Sweat D R Clifford C E Henry Arthur Dennis B D Young and Don Kerr. Burial followed at Lightning Ridge Cemetery. Thompson, a longtime county resident, died March 4 in an Ada hospital after moving to Lula ten years ago. He is survived by his widow Sallie, six daughters Virginia Louise Hames Mary Tulley Shirley Stonecipher Nora Kerr, three sons Gus John Jerry, four sisters, four brothers and 12 grandchildren.

Marvin L. Thompson Chapel of Smith Funeral Home Buck Sweat D. R. Clifford C. E. Henry Arthur Dennis B. D. Young Don Kerr Lightning Ridge Mr. Thompson Ada Lula Thompson Sallie Thompson Virginia Louise Hames Fort Worth Bobbie Webb Mary Tulley Shirley Stonecipher Okmulgee Nora Kerr Stonewall Gus John Wilmington Calif Jerry Thompson Fort Polk

Dickie and Debbie Clifford Enter 4-H Broiler Contest

Dickie and Debbie Clifford each received 25 broiler chicks to raise for the 4-H broiler contest, with the competition concluding in May.

Dickie Debbie Clifford

Youngs Visit Fortners with Family in Roff

Mr and Mrs Simon Young and their children Clay and Elane visited Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Short Fortner in Roff.

Simon Young Clay Elane Roff Short Fortner

Enloe Family Mourns Brother Death in California

Midland brief notes Mrs Enloe fifth grade teacher at Vaness learned her brother died in California and left Thursday for the coast. Mrs Laura Haines filled in Monday in her absence as sympathies go to the Enloe family.

Chris Pedersen Enloe Vaness California Laura Haines

Pedersen Family Attends Midwest City Wedding

Mrs Chris Pedersen and children attended the wedding of Arlene Pedersen and James Michael Ragan in Oklahoma City. Arlene is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Pedersen of Midwest City while James is the son of Dr and Mrs J H Ragan of Midwest City. The couple will reside in Midwest City.

Chris Pedersen Oklahoma City Arlene Pedersen James Michael Ragan Arlene John Pedersen Midwest City James J. H. Ragan Sherry Sheila Pedersen Steven Pedersen Ragan Central State College Mike Pedersen Corene Pedersen Dora McGee Pedersen Cydney Dixie Furhman Laurie Pedersen Bob Furhman

Vansent Friends Rally for Ill Neighbors in Hospital

Residents of Vaness send well wishes to Mrs. Neema Bradley Sam Abston and Tom Phillips who remain hospitalized after a period of illness. Local friends express hope for their speedy recoveries and continued support during their stay.

Vaness Neema Bradley Sam Abston Tom Phillips

Visitors Saturday at Simmons Home in FITTSTOWN

Friday night and Saturday visitors to the home of Mr and Mrs Bill Simmons included their son and family Mr and Mrs Doile Simmons and Tracy Don of Pampa Texas.

Bill Simmons Mrs Doile Simmons Tracy Don Pampa, Tex

Oklahoma City Visit By Davis Family Group

Mr and Mrs Charley Davis and Charlene and Doris visited in Oklahoma City Sunday with their son and family Mr and Mrs Tommy Davis and Mark.

Charley Davis Charlene Doris Oklahoma City Tommy Davis Mark

Howry Hosts Ada Guest for Lunch Amid Illness

Mr and Mrs B V Red Howry hosted Mrs Eula Ashby of Ada for lunch. Howry has been ill for a week with a bad case of flu.

Family Reunion Spotted at Howry Home in Antioch

Mrs. Howry welcomed her parents Mr. and Mrs. Bill Foster and relatives Steve, Calvin, and an aunt Mrs. Ida Riley from Antioch California. She had not seen them in over ten years.

Dale Howry Pam Ken

Jeanne Seaborn Girls Auxiliary Plans Miss Junior GA Crown

The Jeanne Seaborn girls auxiliary met at Fittstown Baptist Church for home missions prayer. Barbara Taylor, president, called the meeting to order. Lavada Jones led the business session and plans were made for GA camp at Falls Creek in June. The group competes for the Miss Junior GA title, to be crowned May 12, with a point based system.

Jeanne Seaborn Fittstown Baptist Church Barbara Taylor Lavada Jones Nanny Cha Ha Falls Creek

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C. C. Ross and Elien Johnson Parnacher Carl Stewart Linda Raney Deaton, Gassaway & West Ada County OF W. C. Nelson William Cordell Bill Nelson and Lillie Mae Nelson Sue Sawyers Pat Holman Box Okio M. Taylor I’ Fred Andrews Seal J. B. Gilbreath Administratrix and Executrix Love Beal Lawrence H. Green H. G. Huck Busby Stanfield and Orton Administratrix Kerr, Lambert, Conn & Roberts Mid-State Homes, Inc Julius Colbert Steve Sullivan H. H. Evans Evans Lumber Company L. B. Adams Lumber Company, A Corporation B. A. Shandy Byrams Allen W. M. Huddleson Denton Gassaway & West, Attorneys Foster McSwain L. F. Nordmyer, Et al U.S Sue Lawyers G. C. Mayhue, Jr. Kerr, Lambert, Conn & Roberts Attorneys Willena Kay Fountain Now Smith Mississippi Minnie Lewis Turner Lamar Gosnell C. E. Thomas Bob Page Loretha, Sapulpa A. O. Sutton Earl Franks Ode Franks Mr. Franks Vernon Gray Vickie Mrs. Delmar Sires Choctaw Pat Henson Clareta Vickie Martha Mote Frank Millsap Joy Tucker Cloreta Gray Ruby Wood Paula Tucker Janice Franks Doretha Tucker Paul Tucker Paula Tonya Municipal Auditorium Tucker Mehgolers Perry Henson Joe Thompson Marvin Thompson Aun McCullar Ada Weekly News Kenneth Gibson Troy Flowers Bob Hatchers Lorn Hughey By Ila Pevehouse Midland Fittstown By Sue Howry
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