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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1963

Page

8

Around The County Notes From Mrs. Bob West

Mrs. Vivian Marshall spent time with Mrs. Robert West on Wednesday. Visitors included Lorene Trammel and daughter-in-law Betty with Mrs. Oadis Marshall. Elzie Fountain from Iowa Park and Arthur Marshall from Little Rock joined for supper. The Wilson family from Altus and Bob Wilson of Iowa Park visited relatives. Lovelle Brown and Debora, Paul Marshall Loyd and Raymond Marshall, and Frank Fountain of Ada appeared in various visits. Eugene Trammel is listed as sick along with others in the area.

Bob West Vivian Marshall Robert West Lorene Trammel Betty Oadis Marshall Elzie Fountain Iowa Park Tex Lovelle Brown Debora Paul Marshall Loyd Raymond Marshall Eugene Trammel

Orchard Spraying Amid Dry Weather Sparks Blooming Outlook

Farmers report a busy week with orchard spraying to head off insects. Weather remains dry and rain is welcome as blossoms approach full bloom across the area.

West family hosts visitors across Ada and Cush ing areas

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wilson of Ada visited Sunday night with Mr. and Mrs. Robert West. Mr. and Mrs. Tom West of Cush ing and Mr. and Mrs. Earl West of Tishomingo were Sunday visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John West.

Carl Wilson Ada Robert West Tom West Cushing Earl West Tishomingo John West

Mrs Virgie Chandler Hosts Weekend With Son In Tulsa

Mrs Virgie Chandler welcomed her son home for the weekend as Mr and Mrs James Wilbur Chandler and their daughters visited Tulsa.

Virgie Chandler James Wilbur Chandler Tulsa

New Laundry Opens in Francis by Delmer Crews

A new automatic laundry business opens in Francis by Delmer Crews. The owners express pride in the establishment and expect it to make laundry easier for local residents.

Francis Delmer

Local guests meet Joan West at Will Rogers Airport

Odis Marshall is ill with a virus this week. Mrs. Cal West Mildred Price and Patsy Price traveled to Oklahoma City on Sunday to meet Miss Joan West at Will Rogers Airport. Joan West has spent the past two years in Korea and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cal West.

Cal West Mildred Price Patsy Price Oklahoma City Joan West Will Rodgers Korea

Mrs. Mattie Shockley Remembered by Community

Sympathy goes to the Shockley family on the death of Mrs. Mattie Shockley a former city resident loved by friends. The community notes the loss and reflects that Heaven gains.

Shockley Mattie Shockley

Local Socials Note Visits and Weekend Gatherings

Gary Bridgeman of Ada visited Jimmy Clay Saturday afternoon for a basketball game. Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Hisan and children Larry and Donna called on Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gasaway and family Friday evening.

Gary Bridgeman Ada Jimmy Clay Robert L. Hisan Larry Donna Vernon Gasaway Sammy Gasaway Ronnie Rivers Larry Hisan

Vanoss Juniors Stage The Girl That I Marry Comedy

The Vanoss Junior Class held its first play meeting selecting the cast for a comedy titled The Girl That I Marry. Directed by Bessie M. Hatchett with sponsors Cleamon Stone and Thurman Holland, the show aims for a mid April performance.

Vanoss Bessie M. Hatchett Cleamon Stone Thurman Holland

Vernon Gasaway and Sons Visit Tilley Family

Vernon Gasaway and his sons visited Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Tilley Saturday morning for a social call.

Vernon Gasaway and Sons J. M. Tilley

Community Guests Gather for Weekend Visits in Ada

The Hamptons hosted relatives from Wichita Falls and Ada including Paul Gunter and son John Allen, Clarence Barnett, Benny Hampton, Leota Vaughn, Leon Prince, and others. Oklahoma City visitors Gussie Lillard hosted gatherings with the Berrymans, Morrison, Jones, and Goff families. Scott Jones attended Miss Julia Hallam's funeral in Ada after services at Criswell Chapel and burial at Ada.

Cullen Hampton Paul Gunter John Allen Wichita Falls Tex Clarence Barnett Benny Hampton Leota Vaughn Leon Prince Ada

Airman Visits Latta Family Over Weekend

Airman 2 C Larry J Price of Barksdale AFB Louisiana spent the weekend visiting Mr and Mrs Bob Hisan and their children and Shade Price near Latta.

Larry J. Price Barksdale Air Force Base Bob Hisan Shade Price Latta

Ball Night Play Practice Noted In Bebee

Myra Nell Garrett of Bebee returned home with Jo Gasaway after school Tuesday for play practice that evening. Jo stayed the night. On Sunday Mrs. Etta Garrett and Myra Nell hosted visits from Charles Hisan Jo Gasaway Larry Price and Janice Farmer at Bebee.

Myra Nell Garrett Bebee Jo Gasaway Myra Charles Hisan Larry Price Janice Farmer Etta Garrett Myra Nell

Cynthia Cantrell Birthday Party Honors Third Year

Cynthia Cantrell was honored with a birthday party celebrating her third birthday on Wednesday. Family and friends attended the small gathering marking the milestone with cake and gifts.

Cynthia Cantrell

Visit to Mrs Vernon Gasaway by Gibson and Shelly

Annetta Gibson and Shelly visited with Mrs. Vernon Gasaway, Jo and Sammy Wednesday evening.

Annetta Gibson Shelly Vernon Gasaway Sammy

Woodrow Gibson Visits Kenneth Gibson Family Saturday

Woodrow Gibson of Allen visited Mr and Mrs Kenneth Gibson and Shelly on Saturday.

Woodrow Gibson, Allen Mrs Kenneth Gibson Shelly

Vernon Gasaway Dines With Ada Hosts

Vernon Gasaway was the dinner guest of Mr and Mrs B F Collins in Ada Thursday.

Vernon Gasaway B. F. Collins Ada

Vanessa High Forms Girls Softball Team For Tournament

Vanessa High School girls organize a softball squad after basketball season. Coach James Barnes has entered the team in a Tupelo tournament starting April 8.

Vaness James Barnes Tupelo

Meeting on shortcuts in menu planning discussed

Mrs. Marvin Briggs and Mrs. Geneva McCullar attended a meeting in the REA building last week about shortcuts in menu planning. The topic will be discussed again at next month's home demonstration gathering.

Marvin Briggs Geneva McCullar REA

Bakersfield Visitors Welcome Mrs Ivy and Turner Party

Mrs. Carl Ivy of Bakersfield California and Mr and Mrs Jimmy Turner along with their children from Arizona spent a few days this week with Vena Turner.

Carl Ivy Bakersfield Calif Jimmy Turner Arizona Vena Turner

Jewelry fashion show at Mrs McCullar home

A jewelry fashion show took place Wednesday morning at the home of Mrs. Aut J. McCullar. Attendees included Mrs. Lloyd Mc Ilroy Mrs. Benny Ownbey Mrs. Ercy Ownbey Mrs. Shelby Stan field Miss Mae Johnson Mrs. W. E. McCullar Mrs. Robert Neff Mrs. Roy Glasgow Mrs. Charles Floyd of Latta and Mrs. Floyd Robbins of Ada.

Aut J. McCullar Lloyd McIlroy Benny Ownbey Ercy Ownbey Shelby Stanfield Mae Johnson W. E. McCullar Robert Neff Roy Glasgow Charles Floyd Latta Floyd Robbins Ada

Clarence Davis Family Weekend Visit in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Clarence Davis and Earl visited in Oklahoma City over the weekend with her mother Mrs Nettie Childers.

Clarence Davis Earl Oklahoma City Nettie Childers

Latta Family Visits Ardmore Couple Saturday

Mr and Mrs Charles Floyd and their children of Latta visited with Mr and Mrs A J McCullar and daughters on Saturday evening. Aun McCullar was in Ardmore Saturday morning attending to business.

Charles Floyd Latta A. J. McCullar Aun McCullar Ardmore

Pitt Returns Home From Lindsey Memorial Hospital

G. M. Pitt, recently hospitalized at Lindsey Memorial Hospital, has returned home and is reported to be much better.

G. M. Pitt Lindsey Memorial Hospital

Tommy Gasaway Visits Wylie Webster Friday Evening

Tommy Gasaway met with Wylie Webster on Friday evening in a brief visit. The two exchanged greetings and discussed local matters during the social gathering.

Tommy Gasaway Wylie Webster

Family Visitors Gather in Oakman Home

In Oakman the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Ross and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kaiser and baby hosted several guests. Friday afternoon Mrs. E K Walker and Allen visited, Saturday saw John Kaiser, Mike and Ronnie Dun can join, and Sunday brought a sister and family including Edwin Miller and children David James Richard and Brenda Kaye, plus brothers Harry Kaiser Marty Cindy David Enid James Paul Kaiser Norman and his friend Ann Kernek Holdenville.

ILA Pevehouse James Ross Donald Kaiser Baby E.K. Walker Allen John Kaiser Mike Ronnie Duncan Edwin Miller David James Richard Brenda Kaye Harry Kaiser Marty Cindy Enid James Paul Kaiser Norman Ann Kernek Holdenville

Kaiser family visit to Tishomingo noted

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kaiser and Gregory Don visited Sunday at Tishomingo with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Canada.

Donald Kaiser Gregory Don Tishomingo Mrs. G. C Canada

Local Visits Spotted Across Latta Families

Mrs. Roger Blake and Mrs. Ed die Blake of Latta visited with her father Mr. and Mrs. Ira Wommack and Jon Ann. Mrs. Web Scroggins and Linda and David Ada spent Saturday with the Wommacks. Scroggins helped in the store. Vicki Labass of Ada spent Saturday night with her grandparents the Wommacks.

Roger Blake Eddie Blake Latta Ira Wommack Jon Ann Web Scroggins Linda David Ada Wommack Scroggins Vicki Labass

Nance Visit In Ada With Oakman Native Friends

Mr and Mrs J M Nance called Sunday in Ada visiting Mrs Wright and her daughter Mrs Gladys Morgan former Oakman residents Nance also visited Mrs Poorman and family newcomers to Oakman

J. M. Nance Ada Wright Gladys Morgan Gladys Oakman Mrs. Nance Poorman

Center Teams Sweep Oakman In Local Basketball Action

Center School boys and girls teams defeated Oakman Thursday night in a double header. Center won both games, showcasing strong defense and quick transitions.

Oakman School Center School Center

Mrs. Floyd McNeill Hosts Bart McNeill Birthday Party at School

Mrs. Floyd McNeill brought refreshments to school on Wednesday for her son Bart McNeill’s birthday in Mrs. Trudy Nance’s classroom. Pupils enjoyed birthday cake and soft drinks, plus favors of toy balloons and candy.

Floyd McNeill Trudy Nance Bart

Carter Family Note From Illness And Visit

George Carter is ill with the flu. William Carter has returned home from Stillwater for a short visit with his parents and relatives before returning to OSU where he studies and teaches part time.

George Carter William Carter Stillwater Osu

Caton Family Moves to Byng After Long Oakman Residence

The Caton family Mr Jimmie Caton and Mrs Maud with sons Eugene Bobbie Gloster and Jerry have sold their Oakman area home and moved last week to Byng. They spent most of their lives here and raised their children in the community. We wish them happiness in their new home.

Jimmie Caton Eugene Bobbie Gloster Jerry Byng Caton Oakman Jimmie Maud

Army enlistment for Eddie Wayne Harber

Eddie Wayne Harber of Sulphur enlisted in the army and left Monday night for Camp Polk Louisiana. He was accompanied by his aunt and family Mr. and Mrs. Floyd McNeill and their children Donita Bart and Don.

Eddie Wayne Harber Floyd McNeill Donita Bart Don Eddie Wayne Camp Polk

Ada Guests Visit At Pender Grass Home

Visitors last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J R Pender grass included Tuesday guest Robert Sliger of Ada and Friday callers Mr and Mrs Virgil Eaton of Ada. Sunday visitors were Mrs Mary Radcliffe and grandsons Buddy and Troy Cundiff Mr and Mrs John Pendergrass and Gary from Ada and Mr and Mrs Charlie Sliger of Ada and Buster Hobbs.

J. R. Pendergrass Robert Sliger Ada Virgil Eaton Mary Radcliffe Buddy Troy Cundiff John Pendergrass Gary Charlie Sliger Buster Hobbs

Pevehouse Family Visits Hint at Local Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Albert Pevehouse spent Wednesday night with her uncle Mr and Mrs Andrew Sliger in Owl Creek. Mrs Minnie Billings of Pickett spent Thursday afternoon with Ila Pevehouse and family.

Albert Pevehouse Andrew Sliger Owl Creek Minnie Billings Pickett Ila Pevehouse

Trenna West Visits Vernon Couple with Daughter Glenda

Trenna West and her daughter Glenda spent a quiet evening Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Vernon, sharing stories and light refreshments during a family gathering at their home.

Trenna West Glenda Mrs. Vernon

Ruby Jones Returns to Church After Eight Months

Ruby Jones attends church Sunday night for the first time in about eight months, marking a notable return to worship. The community welcomes her back as services resume regular attendance.

Ruby Jones

Ada Social Highlights Include Davis Biard Visits

Ada residents Mr. and Mrs. Carey Davis and Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Biard visited Wednesday with Angie Wright. Mrs. Louise Robertson of Ada visited Monday morning with Angie.

Carey Davis Ada L. D. Biard Angie Wright Louise Robertson Angie

Flu Epidemic Touches Local Community

The flu continues to affect residents with several cases reported. Mr. and Mrs. Grady Coston have been confined at home all week, and neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Merbert Griffith have helped by assisting daily with feeding and care. Larry Cherry has been ill for about a week and was taken to Pauls Valley for a medical checkup, with a possible hospital visit.

Grady Coston Merbert Griffith Larry Cherry Pauls Valley

Morrison cattle sold at Ada sale ring due to illness

Mr and Mrs Walter Morrison liquidated their herd because of illness. Their cattle fetched the highest bid at the Ada sale ring on Tuesday. Visiting over the weekend was their son Jerry Goree a student at Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee.

Walter Morrison Ada

Anniversary Dinner Honors 34th Wedding Anniversary

Mrs. Beulah Hathaway attended a Sunday anniversary dinner at the home of her brother in law and sister Mr. and Mrs John Dunn Vaness. The event honored Mr. and Mrs Thurman Smith on their 34th wedding anniversary. Smith is Hathaways brother and Dunns brothers. The Smiths formerly lived in Roff and Hickory where Smith ran a lumber business for C M Mays Sulphur. They left Roff for Davis to start a hardware business. Mrs Smith taught at the state school for the deaf before moving to Davis and has taught in the Davis public schools since the move.

Beulah Hathaway John Dunn Vaness Davis Mrs. Smith State School For the Deaf Davis Public School

Baptist Revival At Fitzhugh Church Attended By Four Ladies

Mrs Beulah Hathaway Mrs John Reed Mrs Lorene Scott and Mrs W W Potts attended the Baptist revival at the Fitzhugh church Thursday night.

Beulah Hathaway John Reed Lorene Scott W. W. Potts Fitzhugh Church

Women’s Missionary Union group to host 75th anniversary rally

Mrs. Iva Burleson, Mrs. W. W. Potts, Mrs. George Lucas and Mrs. Raymond Laseman, on a WMU Ross Baptist Church trip to Ada, plan an associational rally elevating the 75th anniversary of WMU work in the United States. The meeting will be April 11 at the Roff Baptist Church with Banner Baptist Association invited. Roff will provide dessert and a drink. attendees should bring sack lunches.

Iva Burleson W. W. Potts George Lucas Raymond Laseman WMU Ross Baptist Church Ada Woman’s Missionary Union United States Roff Baptist Church Women of Banner Baptist Association Roff Church

Mrs. Lawrence Mantooth to Speak at Purcell Event

Mrs. Lawrence Mantooth of Purcell is announced as speaker for the occasion. Mrs. Agnes West will attend the state home demonstration meeting at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Tuesday, traveling with a group of county women.

Mrs. Lawrence Mantooth Purcell Agnes West Oklahoma State University Stillwater

Roff clubs plan joint cleanup at clubhouse lawn

The Roff Home Demonstration Club and the Rofs Supper Club arrange a joint project for April 10 at 1 p.m. to clean up the clubhouse and lawn. They will remove dead trees and install new curtains, with Mrs. Edna Etchieson, Mrs. Delmar Mardis and Mrs. Vernice Davis leading the planning and coordination.

Roff Home Demonstration Club Rofs Home Demonstration Club Edna Etchieson Delmar Mardis Vernice Davis

Mr and Mrs George Lucas Host Monday Guests

A society brief notes Mr and Mrs George Lucas entertained guests Monday at their residence with details limited to this social update. The item lists the couple and their Monday hosting as a small social engagement.

George Lucas

Bonham Sears Manager Mrs. Rector Noted in Local Circles

Mrs. Ray Rector of Bonham Texas connected with the Sears store in Bonham is mentioned. R. O. Lasemann visited his uncle Charles Laseman in Ada Friday.

Ray Rector Bonham, Tex Rector Sears Bonham Lasemann Charles Laseman Ada

Pontotoc 4-H team places 17th in state meat judging

Mrs. Alvie Powell reported that the junior and senior groups presented two acts at the Share-the Fun meeting requiring sewing and preparation. Both groups won top honors. The Pontotoc County girls 4-H meat judging team placed 17th in the Oklahoma City state contest held March 12, with Martha Herion and Carol Howell of Roff on the team.

Alvie Powell Pontotoc County Oklahoma City Martha Herion Carol Howell Roff

Ada Hosts Stanfield and Family Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Stanfield and Marsha of Ada were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Griffith and Gene Sunday.

Virgil Stanfield Marsha Ada Herbert Griffith Gene Sunday

Classified ad notice

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Dial

Lightning Ridge Visitors Share Oklahoma City Family Ties

Mrs. Carl Coffey and her daughters Carla and Karen visited her mother Mrs. Perriman and sister Mrs. Ed Coffey in Lightning Ridge. Perriman returned home with them and stayed the week. She also visited Mrs. Charles Floyd on Monday and Patsy Young with Elaine and Clay joined Sunday by Perriman.

Carl Coffey Small Daghters Carla Karen Oklahoma City Perriman Ed Coffey

Local visits and wedding shower attendances noted

Mr. and Mrs. Simon Young and children visited Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. Glynn King and children. They visited Ada Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Fortner and Tammy. Mrs. Young and Mrs. Fortner and Elaine Young attended a wedding shower at Lula Friday night. Norris Lillard and Dorsey of Ada spent the weekend with the Young family. Young and Lillard went fishing Saturday night but had no luck.

Simon Young Glynn King Mrs. Young Ada Kenneth Fortner Tammy Young Mrs. Fortner Elaine Young Lula Norris Lillard Dorsey Mr. Young Mr. Lillard

Mrs Lillie Webster Visits After Hospital Stay

Mrs Lillie Webster visited her son Wylie on Saturday after leaving the hospital and spent Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Otis Coffey.

Lillie Webster Wylie Otis Coffey

Families Visit Par ish Household Saturday Night

Mr and Mrs Ralph Wall Vernon Everett Darlene and Sherry visited Mr and Mrs Lee Parish and Teressa Saturday night.

Ralph Wall Vernon, Everett Darlene Sherry Mrs. Lee Parish Teressa

Van Schuyvers Headed to El Paso Visit

Mr and Mrs Vernon Van Schuyver left Friday morning to visit their daughter Mrs Raymon Jackson and family in El Paso Texas They expect to be away about two weeks.

Vernon van Schuyver Raymon Jackson

Briggs Family Weekend Visits Across Generations

Mr and Mrs Bill Briggs and their sons visited Mr and Mrs Marvin Briggs and Howard on Sunday. Howard Briggs saw his grandfather Roy Briggs at Rebee Sunday evening. Mrs Briggs had little news, noting a busy week with yard work and a new green picket fence plus many flowers.

Bill Briggs Marvin Briggs Howard Howard Briggs Roy Briggs Rebee Mrs. Briggs

Thurman Family Visit Noted in Oklahoma City

Tommy Thurman spent the weekend in Oklahoma City visiting with Paul Thurman.

Tommy Thurman Oklahoma City Paul Thurman

Vandegriffs Host Friends for Friday Evening

Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Vandegriff entertained Friday night with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Barney Hall. Dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Thurman. Afternoon visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Wilson and Debbie, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Dee Wilson, and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Vandegriff.

N. S. Vandegriff Barney Hall Gerald Thurman Jesse Wilson Debbie Tom Dee Wilson Norman Vandegriff

Cantwell Household Hosts Weekend Guests In Norman

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Dennis and Joe Bob of Norman spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cantwell. Joe Bob stayed a week. Leroy Cantwell and family visited Sunday, plus Mr. and Mrs. Miles Kimmel joined them. The Cantwells visited Mrs. Gertie Summers Thursday and Mrs. Fox called one afternoon last week.

Bob Dennis Joe Bob Norman Roy Cantwell Leroy Cantwell Roy Cantwells Miles Kimmel Cantwells Mrs. Cantwell Gertie Summers Fox

Kimmel Home Hosts Week of Visits and Gatherings

Mrs. Miles Kimmel hosted and hosted guests across the week at the Kimmel home. Visitors included Cindy Cantrell's birthday party attendee Sher ry Woolley and Carol Neff with Linda Lou. Sulphur’s Mrs. Horton and Susan Webster cared for the children during the day. Calvin Wall and Bob visited Wednesday evening. The Fennel family and Lannie Gurley spent Sunday at the Kimmel residence.

Miles Kimmel Sherry Woolley Cindy Cantrell Carol Neff Linda Lou Mrs. Kimmel Otis Coffey Carol Horton Sulphur Kimmel Susan Webster Mrs. Webster Calvin Wall Bob Dude Fennel Bobby and Tracy Lannie Gurley

Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church Sunday School Attendance

The Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church reported 56 in Sunday school with several visitors present. Pastor Rev. Dean Thompson delivered both morning and evening sermons.

Leo Scott Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church Dean Thompson

Tate Family Weekend Visit in Tulsa

Mr and Mrs Karl Tate of Tulsa spent the weekend with their parents Mrs Cleo Tate and Mr Leo Nelson and Mr and Mrs Cleo Tate host families.

Karl Tate Tulsa Cleo Tate Leo Nelson

Ada Residents Social Visit Over Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Mears and several others visited Ada resident Mrs. Etta Hightower on Sunday afternoon. Earlier Mrs. Leo Scott and Sherry called on Thursday night to see Mrs. Hightower.

Cliff Mears Lavoid Meek Stevie and Deryl Vergil Meek Ada Etta Hightower Leo Scott Sherry Hightower

Mrs Sybil Collins and Mrs Roper Visit Healdton

Mrs Sybil Collins and Mrs Nora Roper spent Friday with Mr and Mrs Charlie Crow in Healdton. They visited Saturday with Mrs P S Karr. Mrs Collins has been ill lately and had to see a doctor.

Sybil Collins Nora Roper Charlie Crow Healdton

Local Couple Welcome Son Kevin Lee Hurley

Mr and Mrs Kenneth R Hurley formerly of this community now Pryor are parents of a son born March 15. The baby weighed seven pounds and has been named Kevin Lee. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Leo Nelson and T L Hurley Sr all of this community. Mrs Etta Hightower and Mrs Ferrell Jones and Gregory were

Kenneth R. Hurley Pryor Kevin Lee Leo Nelson T. L. Hurley Sr Etta Hightower Ferrell Jones Gregory

Dinner guests listed for Ada families and visitors

Tuesday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Vergil Meek in Ada included Sybil Collins and Nora Roper visiting with Mr. and Mrs. King Massey from Fort Supply, Austin Fraley and Tina, Oliver Crane, Billy Joe Adams and daughters, and Clyde and Johnny Crane.

Mrs. Vergil Meek Ada Sybil Collins Nora Roper King” Massey Fort Supply Austin Fraley Tina Oliver Crane Billy Joe Adams Clyde and Johnny Crane

Whitson Family and James Dean Visit Ada

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Whitson and James Dean visited on Monday with Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Whitson in Ada. The gathering brought together relatives in a local social exchange.

Henry Whitson James Dean Ada O. S. Whitson

Tilley Family Weekend Visit Across Wichita

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Tilley of Wichita Kansas spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley and Carlton and Mr. and Mrs. Barton Fitzhugh.

Gerald Tilley Wichita, Kan Karl Tilley Carlton Barton Fitzhugh

Social visits span Shawnee weekend

Mrs. Leo Scott and Sherry and Mrs. Tom Walls shopped in Shawnee Saturday. Mrs. Roy Pritchard from Ada spent Monday and Tuesday with the Leo Scotts.

Leo Scott Sherry Tom Walls Shawnee Roy Pritchard Ada Leo Scotts

Red Cross Benefit Basketball Game Attended by Haskins

Rev and Mrs Earlin Haskins were among attendees at the Vanoss benefit basketball game raising funds for Red Cross activities. The event drew local residents and volunteers supporting relief efforts.

Earlin Haskins Red Cross Vanoss

Bell's Visible Speech Aids Auditory Symbols System

Alexander Melville Bell devised Visible Speech assigning symbols to each position of speech organs to reproduce sound, a precursor to phonetic notation and aids for teaching speech.

Alexander Graham Bell Alexander Melville Bell

International Rice Institute Promotes Rice Research

The International Rice Institute in the Philippines is described as the world’s most complete center for training and research on rice production distribution and utilization.

International Rice Institute Philippines

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