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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1963

Page

7

Hearing Date Set In Higginbotham Death Determination

In Pontotoc County OK a hearing on the death of joint tenant Louise Higginbotham is set for April 9 1963 at 10 00 A M. The petition seeks judicial determination of death and termination of joint tenancy involving real property in Ada including east half of lot 2 block 13 Cages Addition.

Louise Higgin Botham Dorothy Higginbotham Kay Davis Louise Higginbotham Lee Higginbotham Pontotoc County Towit Ada Oklahoma Leebotham Carl Stewart

School Election Next Tuesday Sees Single Candidate

The school election will be held next Tuesday afternoon from 2 to 6 p.m. J. R. is the sole candidate for election to the board. A five mill levy for teachers social security will also be voted on.

J. R

Notice to Creditors in Jennie A Tyree Estate

Legal notice in Pontotoc County Oklahoma to creditors of Jennie A Tyree deceased. W J Tyree as administrator invites claims within 30 days from first publication, or barred. Final account hearing set May 6 1963 at 10:00 AM in Ada Court House. all heirs and interested parties urged to appear. Filed by Lewis M Watson attorney.

Leeginbotham Dorothy Higginbotham County of Pontotoc State of Oklahoma Frank W. Davis Ada Pontotoc Fred Andrews Ofa Mae Bazemore John Wayne Putman County Court House Pontotoc County Oklahoma Kerr, Lambert Conn & Roberts Guardian E. EF. Stewart John B. G. Durham Mildred Langston L. L. Langston R. L. Roberts Viola D. Peay Saracen Lh District Court Geraldine Melton Troy O. Melton C. T. Medlock Oscar T. Medlock State OF Dorothy Mae Shandy L. B. Adams Lumber Company Arthur A. Ray S. D Sam) Ray County Court Adam Jennie A. Tyree Cummings Building W. J. Tyree Lewis M. Watson Maggie B. Hill

Byng Bud Godfrey Home Progress and Pirates Triumphs

The Godfrey family advances on their new Byng home with aluminum siding and early interior work as Linda and Mrs. Myers finish sheetrock prep. In sports, Byng High School baseball tops Tishomingo 7 2 then beats Stonewall, splits Bethel doubleheader, later winning 5 1 while ranked fourth behind Bethel.

Bud Godfrey Godfrey Linda Paul Myers Ray Byng High School Tish Pirates Stonewall Bethel Byng Boys Byng

Byng FHA Girls to Attend Oklahoma City State Rally

Byng High School girls in the FHA association will travel to Oklahoma City Saturday for a state rally. The bus departs at 6 15 a m and returns about 9 p m. The group plans a Frontier City visit after the morning session.

Byng High School FHA Association Oklahoma City Frontier City

Open House At Byng School Showed Strong Community Presence

Byng school hosted an open house last Friday with about 100 attendees. Parents toured Spanish and science rooms where pinatas, paintings by Jim Gaar, and exhibits including a telephones setup, an oil well model, X-15 rocket model, enlarging device, camera, motors, and incubator drew interest. The Lance family announced plans to move to Somerset Ohio, where Mr Lance will run a show horse ranch, as Randy plans to finish the Byng year and continue Spanish while the next school lacks foreign language offerings.

Byng School James Leddy Bob Allen Jim Gaar Byng George Lance Somerset Ohio Lance Lancer Motel Ada Randy Sandra

Open House Helpers By Grade At Local School

Seventh grade helpers included Jesse Sullivan Mike Schornick Jerry Collier Paul Milligan Betty Myers Bertie Atkeson and Barbara Allen. Eighth grade participants were Brenda Cooley Janice Owens Royce Turner Danny Driver and Rubert Roberts. Freshmen assistants were Dana McClendon Shirley McKelroy Eddie Christian and Richard Kirby.

Jesse Sullivan Mike Schornick Jerry Collier Paul Milligan Betty Myers Bertie Atkeson Barbara Allen Brenda Cooley Janice Owens Royce Turner Danny Driver Rubert Roberts Dana McClendon Shirley McKelroy Eddie Christian Richard Kirby

Fishing trip to Lake Texoma yields big haul

Mr and Mrs Kenneth McKelroy and children fished Lake Texoma over the weekend and brought home a sack of fish. George Milligan and sons Tim Ralph and Paul visited Monday night for supper and helped eat part of the fish. The writer enjoyed the big meal and even loosened his belt after several large crappie. The Milligans helped ensure neighbors did not tire of fish for meals after a week.

Kenneth McKelroy Lake Texoma George Milligan Tim Ralph Paul McKelroys

Byng Student Wins Solar Cell Honors At Regional Meet

Warren Dellinger a Byng High School junior earned third place in his science fair group in Oklahoma City last Friday. His homemade solar cell exhibit was rated superior at the Ada regional meet last month. He is a straight A student excelling in math and science.

Warren Dellinger Byng High School Oklahoma City Ada

Supply preacher tours Fairfax church by Oklahoma Baptist student

Rev. Phil Hudson of Fairfax served as supply preacher at New Bethlehem Baptist Church on Sunday. He is a student at Oklahoma Baptist University.

Phil Hudson Fairfax New Bethel Baptist Church Bro. Hudson Oklahoma Baptist University

Correction issued for meat judging names in Reeves Packing Weekly

The Weekly corrects Betty Haney and Joy Baker as prize placers in the meat judging event at Reeves Packing Co. The earlier report misnamed Betty Taylor and Joy Baker and mixed up with basketball results.

Betty Taylor Joy Baker Reeves Packing Co Betty Haney Betty

Mrs Koller Cleared To Return To Work After Illness

Mrs Bill Koller has recovered from a year start illness and has received an A OK from her doctor signaling she can return to work. She baked a large chocolate cake for the doctor as a long time gesture, insisting it wasn’t bribery but a family tradition.

Bill Koller

Census to Count Children in District This Spring

Mrs Edward Christian will lead the annual school census starting April 1 to enumerate all children from one day old to 18 years in the district.

Edward Christian

Byng High Junior Undergoes Knee Operation

Luther Green, a Byng High School junior, had knee ligaments torn from the knee cap and a metal plate inserted during surgery in Ada last week. He returned to school Monday after a Friday procedure and can walk with a cane, though full weight bearing will take time.

Luther Green Byng High School Ada

Luther glad knee operation helps future basketball return

Luther described the operation as painful yet worthwhile to play basketball next winter without a heavy knee brace. He was a key reserve on the team this year. A brush fire on the Jack Maloy place Saturday drew many volunteers including several women. Firefighters kept the blaze mostly under control by the time the fire trucks arrived from nearby stations.

Luther Jack Maloy Place Ada

Parish Chapel Visitors Span Law Family Ties

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Law hosted a Sunday turnout including Pod Law, John Law and Robin, Ada, Joan Ramsey with Cheryl and Darlene Gilley and Gilbert Brandon, Ada, Max Law and Gregg, Melba Wood with two children Moore and Rita Jackson. Elma Law received Friday visitors Dorthy Nelson. Lillie Miller Pat Jackson Gregg visited Elma Law Wednesday. Willie Pierce spent Sunday with sister and brother Troy Miller.

J. W. Law Pod Law John Law Robin Ada Joan Ramsey Cheryl Darlene Gilley Gilbert Brandon Max Law Gregg Melba Wood Moore Rita Jackson Elma Law Dorthy Nelson Lillie Miller Pat Jackson Willie Pierce Troy Miller

New Baby Girl Rondi Gail Born in Brentwood Family

Soad McCurtain of Brentwood California called his uncle Pod Law Friday night to announce the birth of a daughter named Rondi Gail. She is the sixth great grandchild for Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Law.

Soad McCurtain Brentwood Calif Pod Law Rondi Gail J. W. Law

Isaacs Host Week of Local Visitors

Henry Nessel contacted W. N. Isaacs on Monday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Milo Pennington and Cathy and Connie Clay visited the Isaacs on Tuesday.

Henry Nessel W. N. Isaacs Milo Pennington Cathy Connie Clay

Weekend Visit Notes in Ada City Circle

Gilbert Brandon of Ada spent the weekend with Monte Dale Law. Friday night guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Law included Mr. and Mrs. Max Law and Gregg, Miss Rita Jackson, Wayland Pennington and Bobby Jackson.

Gilbert Brandon Ada Monte Dale Law J. W. Law Max Law Gregg Rita Jackson Wayland Pennington Bobby Jackson

Fishermen Enjoy Lake Texoma Weekend

Larry Nessel Murrill Horton Junior Capes and Donnie Cushmann spent the weekend fishing at Lake Texoma.

Larry Nessel Murrill Horton Junior Capes Donnie Cushmann Lake Texoma

Ada Visit Ties Miller Family to Bradleys

Mr and Mrs Troy Miller visit her sister Mrs Glenna Bradley and Mr Bradley Saturday night in Ada. The Bradleys recently moved to Ada where Mr Bradley helps build the new Chevrolet place of business on North Broadway.

Troy Miller Glenna Bradley Mr. Bradley Ada Bradleys Chevrolet North Broadway

Local ladies visit and shop in Ada circuit

Miss Ruby Dryden and Mrs. Elma Law visited Mrs. Pat Law and Gregg Thursday. Alma Maddox who has been sick the last few days also joined. Mrs. Henry Nessel, Mrs. Pat Law and Gregg, and Mrs. Elma Law shopped in Ada Friday.

Ruby Dryden Elma Law Pat Law Gregg Alma Maddox Henry Nessel Ada

Pennington Family Visits and Social Gatherings

Mrs Joy Tucker called on Mrs Clareta Gray Wednesday. Mrs Lorraine Pennington visited Mrs Ed Bray Ada Saturday morning. Mr and Mrs Garland Pennington and Mark with Mr and Mrs Wayne Pennington Bobbi and Anthony were Friday supper guests of their parents Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington. Mrs Virgie Pennington visited last Thursday.

Joy Tucker Clareta Gray Lorraine Pennington Ed Bray Ada Garland Pennington Mark Wayne Pennington Bobbi Anthony Alfred Pennington Virgie Pennington

Mrs Floy Burk Visits Ada Shopper

Mrs Floy Burk shopped in Ada on Monday. Hank Burk Rev and Mrs Arthur Smith Mr and Mrs Pug Garrett and Sondra Mrs Alene Tucker Paula and Tonya attended the Sunday school convention in Henryetta Monday night.

Floy Burk Ada Hank Burk Arthur Smith Pug Garrett Sondra Alene Tucker Paula Tonya Henryetta

Miss Donna Beth Long Spends Evening with Aunt in Morris

Miss Donna Beth Long of Morris, a student at East Central State College, spent Monday night with her aunt Mrs. Juanita Rowe and family.

Donna Beth Long Morris Juanita Rowe Miss Long East Central State College

Miss Gwen Rowe Home From Stillwater Visit

Miss Gwen Rowe, attending college in Stillwater, is home visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs N W Rowe during the spring vacation.

Gwen Rowe Stillwater Mrs N. W. Rowe

Oklahoma City Families Spend Sunday with Horton Kin

Mr and Mrs Dale Thompson and children along with Mr and Mrs Clif ford Phillips and Mr and Mrs Tom Burch of Oklahoma City spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Austell Horton. Mr and Mrs Renzo Chronister also visited Austell Horton and his wife.

Dale Thompson Clifford Phillips Tom Burch Oklahoma City Austell Horton Renzo Chronister Horton

Reverend Murrill Henson Attends Oil Center Services

Rev. Murrill Henson of Kansas City Missouri spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Henson and Mrs. Pat Henson. He led the morning worship at Oil Center and the Henson family hosted Sunday dinner for Patsy Henson and children Sheila Lydia Glenn and Donnie.

Murrill Henson Kansas City P. O. Henson Pat Henson Oil Center Henson Patsy Henson Sheila Lyndia Glenn Donnie P. 0. Henson

Pennington Leaves for Stockton Employment

Jerry Pennington departed Tuesday for Stockton California where he will take up new work.

Jerry Pennington Stockton Calif

Mrs. Tressie Neighbors and Miss Dorthy Matthews Francis

Mrs. Tressie Neighbors and Miss Dorthy Matthews Francis are named in a local notice fragment. Details of the event or context are not provided in readable text.

Mrs. Tressie Neighbors Dorthy Matthews Francis

Henson Household Hosts Chain of Visitations

Saturday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Henson included Mr. Arch Neighbors and Miss Dorothy Matthews. The pattern continued with visits by Kathryn Lance on Tuesday and Del Robinson on Wednesday, plus a gathering featuring Clareta Gray Nora Gray and Florence Isaacs with Patsy Henson and Mamie Tucker.

P. O. Henson Arch Neighbors Dorthy Matthews Francis Kathryn Lance del Robinson Clareta Gray Nora Gray Florence Isaacs Patsy Henson Mamie Tucker

Ada shopper Mrs. Joy Tucker conducts business

Mrs. Joy Tucker was transacting business and shopping in Ada indicating daily commercial activity in the town. The brief notes a local resident engaged in routine commerce within the Ada area.

Joy Tucker Ada

Little Family Visit and Stroud Surgery Plans

Mr and Mrs Bruce Little spent the early week with daughter Rev James Hale and family in Stroud where Mrs Hale is hospitalized for upcoming surgery. Littles returned home Friday taking the grandchildren to care for. Mrs Little will return to Stroud after her daughter’s surgery. Newell Little of Oklahoma City plus family visited Bruce Little’s parents for the weekend. Newell and his father fished early Saturday morning.

Bruce Little Rev James Hale Stourd

Isaacs Family Dinner Guests from Wichita Oklahoma City and More

Sunday dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Doyne Isaacs and Damon of Wichita Kan Mrs. J A Patton and Johnna Kay of Oklahoma City Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray Mike and Vickie attended the Isaacs home in Wichita Kansas for the gathering.

Doyne Isaacs Damon Wichita Kan J. A. Patton Johnna Kay Oklahoma City Vernon Gray Mike Vickie W. N. Isaacs

Community Visitors and Weekend Happenings

Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Mosely and Mike visited Mrs. Patsy Henson and children Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Farrell Jones and family visited Saturday night. Mike and Dennis McDonald visited Sunday evening. Dennis McDonald broke his arm Monday when his horse threw him. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Tilley and Mr. and Mrs. Doyne Isaacs with Daimon of Wichita, Kansas, spent the weekend with Karl Tilley and the W. N. family.

Jackie Mosely Mike Patsy Henson Farrell Jones Dennis McDonald Dennis Gerald Tilley Doyne Isaacs Damon Wichita Kan Karl Tilleys W. N. Isaacs

Mrs Lavoid Meeks Visits Henson Family

Mrs Lavoid Meeks and children spent Sunday evening with Mrs Patsy Henson and children. Mrs Henson and children visited her mother Mrs Cliff Mears and Mr Mears Saturday. Mr and Mrs Mears visited Mrs Henson Saturday night.

Visits Toll of Pennington Family Guests

Mrs Dixie Pennington, Bobbi and Anthony visited Mrs Virgie Pennington Tuesday. Mrs Chloe Farmer, Mrs Buzzy Farmer and baby called in the afternoon. Mrs Loraine Pennington and Donnie, Mrs Elma Law, Miss Ruby Dryden visited in the L M Pennington home Wednesday. Bobby Jackson and Max Law called on Milo Pennington Friday night.

Dixie Pennington Bobbi and Anthony Virgie Pennington Chloe Farmer Buzzy Farmer Baby Aternoon Loraine Pennington Donnie Elma Law Ruby Dryden L.M. Pennington Bobby Jackson Max Law Milo Pennington

Wood Family Visits Pennington Kinship Weekends

Mr and Mrs R L Wood and children from Moore visited her aunt Mrs Virgie Pennington and family Saturday evening H L Kinsey called on Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington Monday evening

R. L. Wood Moore Virgie Pennington H. L. Kinsey Milo Pennington

Florence Isaacs Visits With Mrs Bradley and Daughter

Florence Isaacs visited Tuesday with Mrs Naomi Bradley and her daughter Daphna and two girls. Mrs Bradley had just returned home from the hospital.

Florence Isaacs Naomi Bradley Daphna

Local Women Visit Mrs Tucker and Mrs Wood Tuesday

Mrs Myrtle Wood Mrs Thenia Williams and Mrs Versa Williams visited Mrs Ollie Tucker and Mrs Clora Wood on Tuesday in a social call.

Myrtle Wood Thenia Williams Versa Williams Ollie Tucker Clora Wood

Frisco visit by McCarty family links two Oklahoma clans

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon McCarty and their children Tonya and Garry from Okmulgee visited over the weekend with Mrs. McCarty’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Price in Frisco.

Simon Patton Vernon McCarty Tonya Garry Okmulgee McCarty Wendell Price

Mrs Zoa White Visits Relatives in Sunshine

Mrs Zoa White spent last week end with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Hawkins Underhill in Sunshine community. She stayed Sunday night with her children Mr and Mrs Vance Minor.

Zoa White Hawkins Underhill Sunshine Community

Visits Draw Family From Indiana and Ada

Mr and Mrs F D Starkey visited Monday at the home of Mrs Starkeys brother and sister in law the Vance Minors. Mr and Mrs Jack West of Ada visited Saturday night with the Vance Minors. Starkey and Alvin Minor shared supper with the family last Wednesday. The Daniels and Vance Minors visits followed. Mrs Bob Langley and other relatives came for a visit and Mrs Minor fixed Sunday dinner for Joe Daniel Vic kie Valerie and Mickey Lew. Bud Minor also visited with the Minors.

F. D. Starkey Indiana Gae von LaVonda Rae Nell Vamposa

Ada Visit Brings Minor and Patton Kin Together

Ada residents Ada visit Sunday noon to see Buds parents Mr and Mrs Alvin Minor. Alvin Minor and Mr Patton of Wichita Falls Texas, cousins, meet in Ada at Mrs Floyd Hawkins home for a Thursday evening gathering with relatives.

Ada Bud Alvin Minors Alvin Minor A. M. Patton Wichita Falls Tex Floyd Hawkins Mr. Minor Mr. Patton

Ada Visitors Chronicle Family Calls in Ada

Mr and Mrs L A Henry of Ada visited last Tuesday with Jim and Sid Marshall. Marvin Mitchell visited Sunday afternoon with Sid Marshall. Jim Marshall visited Monday afternoon with her sister Mrs Aline Johnson.

Wind Storm Lifts Shed In Sunday Incident

Mr. Virgil Johnson and family sheltered in a cellar Sunday when a tin flown by a sudden gust struck a tool shed lifting it about two feet before it collapsed. The wind also likely caused a nearby telephone line outage.

Virgil Johnson Virgil Johnsons Arthur Johnson Kitty Virgil Arthur Mr. Johnson

Osburns Visit Johnsons for Weekend Birthday Dinner

Mr and Mrs Richard Osburn and their children Steven and Brenda stayed with Mrs Osburns parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Johnson over the weekend. Mrs Johnson hosted a birthday dinner for her son in law Richard with Virgil Johnson attending. Mrs Bullard of Stonewall and Mrs Goss and Brad of Ada visited Sunday afternoon. Mrs Osburn and Mrs Goss are old school chums.

Richard Osburn Steven Brenda Hennessey C. D. Bullard Stonewall Jim Goss Brad Ada Johnsons Osburns Osburn Mrs. Goss

Byrd Family Welcomes Baby Marty Home

Bob Byrd and his wife welcome their newborn son Marty from the hospital. They spend the initial days at Bob's parents home with several visitors including Coy Byrd Homer Jumper and Bertie Sherrell. Others stop by Thursday to meet the new arrival.

Bob Byrd Marty Byrds Bob Coy Byrd Homer Jumper Bertie Sherrell Allie Glenn Fittstown Sherrie Palmer Janna Lee Byrd Gladys Gouge Ada Byrd

Revival Meeting Prep Prompts Local Home Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Alfred Baylis hosted a cottage prayer meeting with others as part of a series leading to a revival at Stonewall Baptist Church from March 24 to 31 with evangelist Rev Mack Roark. Neighbors visited Baylis and Phillips family homes over the weekend.

Alfred Baylis Boda Hisaw Stonewall Baptist Church Mack Roark Hisaw Bud Brooks Baylis Sandra Burl Phillips

Billie Vick Attends Pleasant Hill Class Party

Billie Vick and friends attended a class party at Pleasant Hill last Tuesday night. Billie also took in the late show in Ada on Saturday.

Billie Vick Pleasant Hill Billie Ada

Daniel family flu guest list spans Ada Stonewall visits

Mrs John Daniel suffers flu again while Dora Daniel of Ada visits with her brother John Daniel and wife. The Daniel family hosts and visits across Ada Stonewall including Mickey Lew, Tammy Lawton, John Barnes and Margaret Barnes over the weekend and Monday.

John Daniel Dora Daniel Ada John Joe Daniel Mickey Lew Leonard Daniel Tammy Lawton Leonard Johnnie Daniel Johnna Stonewall Jack Barnes Margaret Barnes John Daniels

Brannon and Wiles Families Visit in Oklahoma City Area

Mr. and Mrs. Olen Brannon of Oklahoma City spent Sunday night with Brannon’s sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. Odus Wiles. Another Brannon brother visited Saturday, and Mrs. Joyce Meeks and her son Ronnie of Lovelady visited Saturday night with Mrs. Meeks’s aunt, Mrs. Wiles, and Mr. Wiles.

Olen Brannon Oklahoma City Mr. Brannon Odus Wiles E. H. Brannon Happyland

Cottage prayer meeting gathers 18 at Hisaw home

Last Thursday night 18 attended the cottage prayer meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Boda Hisaw. Gene Minor of Stonewall led the session. Sunday afternoon visits by Mr. and Mrs. Hisaw and Shirley to Mrs. Hisaw's sister and family in Coalgate followed. Monday morning Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burns of Coalgate visited the Hisaws with Mrs. Burns' daughter and family.

Boda Hisaw Gene Minor Stonewall Shirley

Bailey Evans and family visit Waldroup in Konawa

Mr and Mrs Bailey Evans of Cleveland and Mrs Bessie O Neal of Ada spent last Wednesday morning with Mr and Mrs C J Waldroup. The Waldroups drove to Konawa Monday afternoon for a visit.

Bailey Evans Cleveland Bessie O’neal Ada C.J. Waldroup Waldroup Konawa Vis

Waldroup Family Hosts Sunday Supper

Mr and Mrs Charles Waldroup hosted a Sunday night supper with Glenn Ray McDonald and Dixon Lowther attending, sharing fellowship and conversation.

Glenn Ray McDonald Dixon Lowther

Foot Injury After Cow Calf Tending At Home

Mrs. Daniel injured her foot when stepping on a nail while guiding a cow in the Daniel residence area. She could not walk by bedtime Thursday and was taken to a doctor Friday morning. By Tuesday morning she could hobble and barely wear a shoe.

W. A. Cannon Fittstown Joe Daniel

Parrott Family Visits Waldron Hospitalizes Father

Mr and Mrs Bill Parrott and children of Maysville spent Friday and Saturday with Bills parents The W A Parrotts were called to Waldron Ark Sunday morning Mrs Parrotts father FA Smith is hospitalized there He seemed to be better when they came home Monday night.

Bill Parrott Maysville Bill W. L. Parrott W. A. Parrotts Waldron Ark

Mrs Arno Griffith Visited Richard Souttee Home

Mrs Arno Griffith recently visited the Richard Souttee home in Roff, sharing a brief social call and meeting local residents during her visit to the area.

Ada couple visita Mrs Johnson and May and Summers

Rev and Mrs Milton Balthrop of Ada visited Monday with Mrs Johnson and May and with Mrs Gertie Summers. Mack Summers returned home from the hospital on Tuesday.

Milton Balthrop Ada

Ben Ownbey Attends Daily Meeting in Tishomingo

Ben Ownbey traveled to Tishomingo Monday to attend a daily meeting, joining colleagues at the local gathering.

Ben Ownbey Tishomingo

Ada couple visits daughter and family

Mr and Mrs Grady Smith of Ada recently visited their daughter and son in law Marvin Hunt and their children.

Grady Smith Ada Marvin Hunt

Dinner guests visit local families in Roff

Mr. and Mrs. Ercy Ownbey were dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Fussell in Roff Monday. They also visited Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Scarberry in Roff.

Ercy Ownbey Jeff Fussell Roff Virgil Scarberry

Visitors Call On Mrs Alva Johnson Monday

Visitors included Mrs Grant Johnson and May plus Mr and Mrs Bert Wright Debra and Ricky Corley, visiting Mrs Alva Johnson on Monday.

Alva Johnson Grant Johnson May Bert Wright Debra Ricky Corley

Mrs J W Fox Visits With Local Residents

Mrs J W Fox called on Tuesday visiting Mrs Arno Griffith Mrs Bill Thomason and Mrs W F Crawford.

J. W. Fox Arno Griffith Bill Thomason W. F. Crawford

Sunday visit of the Cole family to the Coles

On Sunday evening last week Mr and Mrs Dee Cole and baby were visitors of Mr and Mrs.

Dee Cole Baby Marvin Hunt

Kinsey Home Visit Reportedly Attended by Ownbeys and Kinseys

Mr Ben Ownbey and Mrs Ownbey and Charles visited Mr and Mrs Herbert Kinsey in Vanessa on Tuesday.

Ben Ownbey Charles Mrs Herbert Kinsey Vaness

Wrights seen at Corley home Wednesday

Mr and Mrs Bert Wright of Corley were seen at the home of Mrs Alva Johnson on Wednesday Bert was breaking the garden and tending plants during the visit.

Bert Wright Corley Alva Johnson Bert

Ada Visitors and Hospital Stop Highlight Local News

Mrs. Ercy Ownbey visited Mrs. Alvie L. Griffith on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ownbey were in Ada Tuesday for business and visited Marvin McCurdy at the hospital.

Ercy Ownbey Alvie L. Griffith Ben Ownbey Ada Marvin McCurdy

Mrs Alvie Griffith Visits Mrs Hatcher Tuesday

Mrs Alvie L. Griffith visited with Mrs Bob Hatcher on Tuesday. The two women spent time together at their homes and shared news and conversation.

Alvie L. Griffith Bob Hatcher

Local visitors stop by in Roff and Sulphur households

Mrs. Grant Johnson and May visited Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Marjorie Soutee and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Soutee and children in Roff. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hunt and children of Sulphur visited Sunday with Floyd's mother, Mrs. Ezra Hunt.

Grant Johnson May Marjorie Soutee Richard Soutee Roff Floyd Hunt Floyd Ezra Hunt

Visitors hosted by local families include several guests

Visitors with Mrs Grant Johnson and May on Wednesday afternoon were Mrs Joe Thompson Mae and John and Mrs Red Wilkinson of Roff. On Sunday night last week guests of Mr and Mrs Bill Thomason and Mrs W F Crawford were Paul Thomason Ada Mrs Clifford Williams and Regina and Mrs Ernest Pipes and Roger Dale of Sulphur.

Grant Johnson Joe Thompson Mae John Red” Wilkinson Roff Bill Thomason W. F. Crawford Paul Thomason Ada Clifford Williams Regina Ernest Pipes Roger Dale

Party Attendees at Vanessa McCullars Home

Guests at a Wednesday morning party hosted by Mrs. Aun McCullar in Vanessa included Mrs. Shelby Stanfield Mrs. Ercy Ownbey Mrs. Ben Ownbey and Miss May Johnson.

Aun McCullar Vaness Shelby Stanfield Ercy Ownbey Ben Ownbey May Johnson

J E Woolly Visits Mack Sum mers Tuesday Evening

J E Woolly visited Mack Summers on Tuesday evening, meeting at an unspecified location to discuss an ongoing matter. No further details are provided about the purpose or outcomes of the visit.

Family News From Roff and Fort Worth Visit

Mrs. Alva Johnson visited last Wednesday afternoon with her daughter and family in Roff. She learned this week that her daughter Mrs. Jack Griffith in Fort Worth had the flu. Edith and Cheryl were sick when she wrote but Mrs. Griffith Teresa and Royce were about over it. Jack had visited recently in Plains Texas with Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson.

Alva Johnson Richard Soutee Roff Johnson Jack Griffith Fort Worth Edith Cheryl

Mrs Haines Visits With Summers and Mack On Wednesday

Mrs. Virgil Haines of Union Hill visited Wednesday with Mrs. Evert Summers and Mack, sharing an cordial afternoon.

Virgil Haines Union Hill Evert Summers Mack

Mrs Bill Duffer and Diana Day Visit Griffiths

Mrs. Bill Duffer and Diana Day visited with Mr. and Mrs. Alvie L. Griffiths on Thursday.

Bill Duffer Diana Day Mrs Alvie L. Griffith

Ada Residents Attend Meeting at REA Building

Ben Ownbey and Ercy Ownbey attended a daily meeting at the REA building in Ada Thursday night. They visited Marvin McCurdy and Mrs. Lillie Mae Webster in the hospital. Marvin and Lillie Mae returned home Friday evening.

Ben Ownbey Ercy Ownbey REA Ada Marvin McCurdy Lillie Mae Webster Marvin Lillie Mae

Mrs Bart Stewart Sr Visits Family Members

Mrs Bart Stewart Sr., Fitzhugh, visited her mother Mrs J E Dunn and sister Mrs Shelby Stanfield on Thursday.

Bart Stewart Sr Fitzhugh J. E. Dunn Shelby Stanfield

Flu Keeps East Central Student Sidetracked

Arvis Griffith, a East Central student, missed Thursday and Friday due to the flu. He was with Mack Summers when Mack contracted the illness. Mack returned home from the hospital Tuesday and visited Arvis Friday evening. Bro. Balthrop acted as superintendent at Sunday school in Arvis Griffith's absence.

Arvis Griffith East Central Arvis Mack Bro. Balthrop

Ada Weekly News Subscribers Noted

Mrs. J. E. Woolly and Alvie L. Griffith subscribed for The Ada Weekly News this week.

J. E. Woolly Alvie L. Griffith Ada Weekly

Hatcher Visits Extend to Weekend with Summers Guests

Bob and Robert Hatcher hosted Mrs. Jack Summers on Thursday and Friday. Albert Summers visited Sunday to see Mr. and Mrs. Hatcher and Robert, then took Robert home to spend the rest of the day.

Bob Robert Hatcher Jack Summers Albert Summers

Farm sale near Stratford draws local residents couple visits

Mr and Mrs Alvie L Griffith Jake McGee Ercy Ownbey and Ben Ownbey and son Charles attended a farm sale west of Stratford Saturday. Mr and Mrs Roy Cantwell were Thursday morning visitors of Mrs Evert Summers and Mack.

Alvie L. Griffith Jake McGee Ercy Ownbey Ben Ownbey Charles Stratford Roy Cantwell

Summers Visit Draws Family to Pickett Garden

Mrs. Evert Summers and Mack visited Mr. and Mrs. Joe Summers and Anita Jo in Pickett on Friday. Mrs. Summers helped with the garden during the visit.

Stratford Man Taken Ill at Purcell Hospital

Silas Twyman of Stratford a brother in law of Mrs. Jack Summers was taken to a Purcell hospital Wednesday night very ill. He remained in a low condition as reported last Saturday afternoon.

Silas Twyman Stratford Jack Summers Purcell

Local Social Visits Include Summers and Hatcher Families

Mr and Mrs W D Floyd and Cindy Gaar Corner visited Friday night with Mrs Evert Summers and Mack. Mrs Guy Lawson and Guylene Ada visited her sister and family the Hatchers on Saturday. Mrs Loren Hughey Lawrence visited the Hatchers Sunday. Loren Hughey visited with Shelby Stanfield Sunday afternoon. Joe Summers and family visited with Mrs Summers and Mack Saturday.

W. D. Floyd Cindy Gaar Corner

Gene Griffith Visits Relatives in Roff

Gene Griffith of Roff recently stayed with his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Alvie L. Griffith, enjoying time with family relatives during the visit.

Gene Griffith Roff Alvie L. Griffith

Local social visit ties through Abilene and Thurbor

Mrs Alva Johnson joined by Mrs Grant Johnson and May dined Saturday. Mr and Mrs Bart Stewart Sr of Fitzhugh escorted Mrs J E Dunn to San Angelo to visit her ill brother, with Mrs Shelby Stanfield. They visited Thurbor and Abilene, learning Dunns former ties there, before returning Saturday.

Alva Johnson Grant Johnson May Bart Stewart Sr Fitzhugh J. E. Dunn San Angelo Shelby Stanfield Abilene Thurbor Tex

Stanfields Visit Fitzhugh To Report Influenza In Laws

Mr and Mrs Shelby Stanfield told Mrs Stanfield sister and brother in law Earl Stewart Sr that the Douglas Belts of Stratford have the flu ahead of Sunday school.

Shelby Stanfield Fitzhugh

Mrs J W Fox Visits Mrs Ben Ownbey

Mrs J W Fox was a recent visitor of Mrs Ben Ownbey, spending time at her home and sharing greetings and conversation.

J. W. Fox Ben Ownbey

Mercer visitors from Stratford and Oklahoma City

Mrs. Cora Mercer of Stratford and M. E. Mercer with their girls visited Saturday evening with Mrs. Evert in the Oklahoma City area.

Cora Mercer Stratford M. E. Mercer Oklahoma City

Local youths attend Sunday school at Lightning Ridge

Miss Shirley Griffith of Murray College Tishomingo and Charles Griffith of Oklahoma State University Stillwater spent the weekend at home with their parents Mr and Mrs Arno Griffith and attended Sunday school at Lightning Ridge.

Shirley Griffith Murray College Tishomingo Charles Griffith Oklahoma State University Stillwater Lightning Ridge Arno Griffith

Sunday Visit Lunch With Ada Trip Hosts

Charles accompanied by Mr and Mrs Aun McCullar and their daughters from Sunday school traveled to Ada for lunch. After returning home the Ownbeys hosted visitors Mr and Mrs Remmel Tiffin from Vanoss.

Ben Ownbey Charles Aun McCullar Ada Ownbeys

Summers Home Weekend Visits Include Ada Paul Summers

Ada visited Mrs. Jack Summers on Saturday. Sunday guests at the Summers home included Paul Summers and family Ada and the Bob Hatcher family.

Griffith and Dawson Observe Saturday Morning Briefly

Alvie L. Griffith visited Saturday morning briefly with Alfred Dawson. The record notes their short appearance and company.

Alvie L. Griffith Alfred Dawson

Union Hill Visitors Share Sunday Morning Call

Mr and Mrs Virgil Haines of Union Hill visited Sunday morning with Mrs Evert Summers.

Virgil Haines Union Hill Evert Summers

Cemetery Work at Lightning Ridge Saturday

A community cemetery work event is planned at Lightning Ridge Saturday afternoon with an open invitation for all residents to join and help.

Lightning Ridge

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