Lightning Ridge community notes of visits and gatherings
Local residents share visits and social events. J. H. Stephens, Lee Jones, Thelma Perriman, and many others are mentioned visiting families and attending revivals at Vaness Baptist Church. Weekend trips include Ada and Oklahoma City, with fishing and wolf hunting noted among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Jones
Joyce and Boyce
Bertha Berry
June Webster
Thelma Petriman
Sue Wyckoff
J. H. Stephens
Vaness Baptist Church
Community figures listed include Coffey Stephens and Wrights
A fragment lists Ada Weekly Edward Coffey, J. H. Stephens, Mr and Mrs Carl Wright, An dréw and Kenneth, and Lloyd Mc Ilroy among local names referenced in the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Coffey
J. H. Stephens
Carl Wright
Andréw and
Kenneth
Lloyd McIlroy
Lloyd Mellroy
Wylie Webster
Otis Coffey
Social News From Ada Neighborhood Attends Local Events
A long list of Ada residents and visitors attended movies, church and Sunday School, with many dropped by the Stephens home and Otis Coffey residence for games and carpentry. Roxie Cantwell, Norman, attended a medical technology meeting in Oklahoma City and visited family in Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxie Cantwell
Norman
Okmulgee
Oklahoma City
Roxie
Roy Cantwell
Lula students attend Ada 4-H rally and community notes
Thomas Fortner drove six Lula grade school girls to a Monday Ada 4-H Club rally joining Doris Angel Sherry Knight Allee Brown Shirley Williams Becky Williams and Jeannie Wade. The Lula teens Gloria Jean Cooper Peggy Johnston Lynn Leader Fred Williams John Boyre Clifford and George Brown joined two adult leaders. Numerous local residents are listed visiting, helping at the cemetery, and attending events including Tupelo seniors at East Central and Ada Youth Center activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Fortner
Lula
Ada Morday
Doris Angel
Sherry Knight
Allee Brown
Shirley Williams
Becky Williams
Jeannie Wade
Gloria Jean Cooper
Peggy Johnston
Lynn Leader
Fred Williams
John Boyre Clifford
George Brown
D. RB. Clifford
Charley Williams
le Cross
Contrahoma
Ben Johnston
Sam
Waldo Byrd
Eula Davis
Stonewall
Harvey Holman
Alice Coffey
Ada
Margie Brooks
Short Fortner
Simon Young
Paul Harbin
Jake Treas
Buck Sweat
Knox Sweat
Maudie Harbin
Chester Treas
Elmo Hamilton
D. R. Clifford
Thurman Lee
Tupelo
Isaac and Son Cooper
East Central
Luta
Burtis Williams
Kenneth Fortner
Buddy Sweat
Kennedy Brown
Margaret Angel
Marie
Bonnie Knight
Carl Wofford
Mickey Cooper
Ada Youth Center
Floyd Leader
John Boyce Clifford
Charles Brooks
Ray Brown
Douglas Knight
Perry Johnston
Linda Wisenhunt
David Fortner
Larry Brooks
Wayne Henry
Medrith Thompson
Abhloso Club Plans Dress Revue
The Ahloso Home Demonstration Club met with nine members and Miss Martha Mote county HD agent. The group discussed the County Dress Revue and set a special meeting for next Tuesday at 2 PM at the school to plan further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahloso
Martha Mote
County HD
Bob Ross
Robert Reese
Kenneth Martin
Bill Bowers
C. L. Blankenship
Wayne Davis
B. L. Hardin
Joe C. Moore
Douglas Smith
Frank Holman
Social Highlights Round Vanoss Weekend Visits
Mrs. W. T. Galawat reports family and friends visiting Vanoss residents. Many trips include Ada, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Tucson, and California guests. David Davis celebrated his 11th birthday with a party. households hosted Stanely games, cake, punch, and gift caps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Holland
Oklahoma City
Raymond Holland
Tulsa
Ezra Holland
Carol Johnson
Tucson, Ariz
Jeane Miller
Broken Arrow
David Davis
England Davis
Jimmy Melton
Mary Jo
Tommy
Sammy Gasaway
Hegina Davis
Glenda Davis
Benton
Mae McCauley
G. W. Manuel
Wanda
Forest
Wayne Manuel
Judy
Terry Davis
Hart News Highlights Local Visits and FFA Event
Alma Dunn visited her daughter Mrs Earl Stewart and son Earl Jr. in Hart before returning home. Grace Griffith attended the FFA meeting in Stillwater with Charles Raff’s crops judging team. Multiple local residents, including Alva and Grace Johnson, Arno Griffith, and Bob Davis, hosted and visited neighbors across the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly McCauley
M. E. Hall
June Webster
Charles Floyd Jr
Janice and
Randy
Aun McCullar
W. T. Gasaway
Mary Jo
S. B. Brumley
Glen Cornell
Dean McCauley
England Davis
G. W. Manuel
Thelma Perriman
Elizabeth Ann Webster
George Pit
Valley View Hospital
Pitt
Chas, Floyd Jr
Alvie L. Griffith
Alma Dunn
Earl Stewart
Stewart
Earl Jr
Dunn
J. & Stanfield
Matt Heimer Jr
Madeline and
Peggy
Lightning Ridge
Arno Griffith
Charles Griffith
FFA
Stillwater
Charles
Raff
Opening of Stratford old folks home Sunday
The opening of the Stratford old folks home occurred Sunday. They also visited the J. B. King family. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Parish and resa of Ada spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Berger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. N. Berry
J. L. Taylor
Mrs. Luther Taylor
Roff
Lewis Powers
Arlington, Tex
John Roland
James Harden
Ada
Sable Harden
Mertha
Ruth
Duncan
John Harden
Buck Sweat
Ralph Wofford
Willis
Karen
Dariene
Walter Brooks
Fred Wofford
Sharon
Glenda McGuire
Donald Brooks
Linda Carol
Wanda Faye Glover
Alle Glover
William Lilard
D. R. Clifford
Dickie
Debra
Donnie
Ronnie
Edgar Cross
Rosco Sweat
Centrahoma
Lee Cross
Lannie Glover
Tupelo
Maudie Herbin
Stonewall
Knox Sweat
W. A. Fortner
Alien
Mr. Short Fortner
Fortner
Ernie McDonald
Mrs
William Lillard
Mary Dunn
John Dunn
Don
LaJuan Cook of
H. L. Kinsey
Troy Shaw
Lake Murray
J. F. Woodley
Rudy Carfey
Robin
Kevin
Samanche
Woodley
John Clifton
Bussett
Stratford
J. B. King
Mrs. Lee Parish Andresa of
C. A. Berger
Grace Johnson
May
Joe Thompson
Carroll Pedersen
John Pedersen
Midwest City
Bill Bradford
John Reed
Jeff Russell
E. V. Ownbey
Emerson Stick obituary and local social notes
Emerson Stick aged 72 of Allen died at home on Route 1. Graveside service at Steedman Cemetery with Oliver Neal Jr. officiating. He is survived by Maggie his wife and several sons including Houston Francis Albert Vernon Arthur Martin Charley Sulphur and others. brother Charley of Sulphur. The column also records visits and social events from local families including the Griffiths, Qwenbys, Johnsons, Pedersens, and Summers, plus notes on church activities and a remark about Greece’s fewer fatal accidents and a historical reference to Valley Forge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Stick
Allen
Steedman
Oliver Neal Jr
Smith Funeral
Stick
Maggie
Houston
Francis
Albert
Vernon
Arthur
Martin
Ada
Charley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lightning Ridge News
N. P. Jones
Rot
Joyce
Joneses
J. H. Stephene
Boyce Jones
Union Hill
Charles M. Floyd Jr
Paul Shook
Lois Whitwell
Grapevine
Tex
Elizabeth Ann
Whitwell
Mrs. Stephens
Charles M. Ford Jr
Kay and
Marvin Briggs
Clayton Bishop
Redena Scott
Janice Floyd
R. J. Smith
Ingla Birdwell
Okeman
Mack Thompson
J. T. Robinson
Bishop Home
Enoch Kimmel
Miles Kimmel Sr
Danny Coffey
Leon Henry
Joe
Rita
Center
Lloyd McAlroy
McIlroy
Leroy Cantwell
Sharon of
Margaret Hyden
Pinkie Evans
Mrs. Evans
Mrs. Otis Cottey
Otis Cottey
Lillie Mae Webster
Wylie
Ada Weekly
Danny
Margaret Eyden
Ww. C. Calton
Harvey Lewelling
Maurice Cantwell
Karen and
Wayne
Elmore City
Alva Johnson
Tom Duke
Vincie Duke
Ezry Hunt
D. F. Jones
Mr. Jones
Stephenses
W. E. McCullar
Otis McCullar
Stephenie and
Anita
Mose Lee
Allen Sweatt and Sons
Lawrence
T. Bumpas
Gerald Thurman
Vaness Agriculture
John E. Ray
Marilyn of
John Ray
Core Cassidy
Doyle Peek
Tony
LaanroRe Walker
J. H
Lula News
Lois Clifford
Phyllis Williams
Debra Kay Clifford
Jed School
Dickie Clifford
Carl Hill
Davis Brooks
Mrs. Polk Cross
D. BR. Clifford
D. R. Clifford Sunday
Kenneth Fortiner
Burtis Willams
Donnie Sweat
Lonnie Glover
Son Charles
Lloyd Johnston
Jerry
Betty
Deana
Paul Johnston
Maudie Harkin
Stone
Curtis Williams
O.5.u
James
Laddie Reed
Gay
John Hardin
Mary Brook
J. W. Fortner
Mrs. Fortner
San Antonio, Tex
Stella Cross of
Centraloma
Abhloso Club
Vanoss News
W. T. Galawat
Linda
Oscar Belt
Hickory
John P. Dame
Tur- Tock
Calif
Dorothy Blair
Cherye Brewington
Willie Orton
Frank Rogers
Vernon Gasaway
Sammy
Hart News
Alice Crawford
Clifford Williams
Mrs. J. $. Stanfield
EH. V. Owenby
Mrs. Marlie Clay
Pet
Everett Summers Home
Letha Johnson
George King
Picket
Charley Nelson
Gaar Corner
Mrs. Alva Johnson
Bob Davis
Larry
Betty of
Lawhile
Longines
Wittnauer
Hamilton
Elgin
Bulova
GEM Credit Jewelers
Route $S
Land
B. B. Qwenby
Johnnie Davis
Higby
Shirley
Arvie Griffith
Murray State College
Jace Griffith
Yverest
Royce
Edith Ann
Chevy
Sue of
Charles Qwenby
B. B. Qwnbey
Bro
Milton Balthrop
Elaine
Bob of Colbert
Bro. Balthrop
Lightning Ridge Church
Lady
Fittstown
Nettie Hodges
Phyllis
Roberta of
Nettie Summers
Alvie Griffith
First Pentecostal Holiness Church
Mack Summers
Alvis Griffith
Kenneth Detheridge
Lovie Powers
J. S. Stanfield
Vaness
Greece
U.S.A
Val
Everett Summers
Jey Forge
George
Albert Caston
Smith Funeral Home
Gene Smith
Ada, Oklahoma
Earl Watib
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