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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1956

Page

8

Ed Goins Seeks District 2 Commissioner Seat

Ada native Ed Goins announces his bid for county commissioner District 2. He recounts moves to Ada in 1922, schooling, eleven years with Hanson Paving as a water boy, service with the Oklahoma State Highway Department, defense work during the war, five airport projects including Ada, and starting a dirt contracting business in 1949 guiding his qualifications for the office.

Ada Pontotoc County Hanson Paving Co Oklahoma State Highway Department

W M Broadrick Seeks Pontotoc County Sheriff Bid

W M Bill Broadrick announces his candidacy for sheriff of Pontotoc County. A native of the area, he lists ranching work, World War II service as a flight instructor, and a background in local business and community affairs. He pledges honesty and a frugal campaign funded personally.

W. M Bill) Broadrick W. M. Broadrick Bill Coalgate Ada Byng Ada High School Trice Broadiick Emma Joyce Heard Roy Heard Heard Broadrick Gaar Corner Pontotoc County United States Air Force Oklahoma House Senate Broadrick Bill Broadrick

Vote for Bill Broadrick for Law Enforcement Reform

To get acquainted with him between now and July 3, it is a pleasure to visit and learn what Bill Broadrick stands for. After knowing the facts and the man, you will want to support him. Vote for Bill Broadrick, truly a vote for law enforcement without fear or favor.

Bill Broadrick

Norman C. Mitchell Seeks Re-Election as County Schools Head

Norman C. Mitchell announces his bid for re election as County Superintendent of Schools. He plans a fuller campaign statement to be issued at a later date.

Norman C. Mitchell Mitchell

Galey Hinkle and Frantz Wood Family Head West

Hinkle of Galey and Mr and Mrs Frantz Wood with children depart Monday for California.

Hinkle Galey Mrs. Frantz Wood Yeager California

Wayne Socials Report Quiet Week

Mrs Joyce Tucker spent Friday with Mrs Norma Qualls of Wayne and attended a Stanley party in her home that afternoon. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hurley visited Leo Nelson and family Monday night.

Joy Tucker Norma Qualls Wayne Stanley Kenneth Hurley Leo Nelson and

Oklahoma City Family Visits Galey and Blevins Kin

Mr. and Mrs. James Wood and children of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wood and children of Galey. Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Tucker and girls visited Mr. and Mrs. Earl Blevins of Pauls Valley Sunday.

James Wood Oklahoma City Bill Wood Galey M. R. Tucker Earl Blevins Pauls Valley

Rae Thompson Seeks Another Term As County Commissioner

Rae Thompson announces candidacy to succeed himself in District 3. The district covers about a third of the county’s southern end. He plans to outline his platform at a later date and faces the Democratic primary on July 3.

Rae Thompson South End

Lightning Ridage By MRS. J. H. STEPHENS

Mr and Mrs Charles Floyd Jr Janice and Ray spent the weekend in Oklahoma City. Thelma Perriman Lee Jones John Ray J H Stephens Lloyd Mc Ilroy and Matt Heimer Jr attended the Vaness eighth graders program last Friday morning Joyce Jones and Madeline Heimer participated in the play Life O the Party.

Charles Floyd Jr Janice Ray Oklahoma City Thelma Perriman Lee Jones John Ray J. H. Stephens Lloyd McIlroy Matt Heimer Jr Vaness Joyce Jones Madeline Heimer

Sam Dew Seeks County Treasurer Post

Sam Dew from the Pecan Grove community has filed as a candidate for County Treasurer in the Democratic primary. A fuller campaign statement will follow later in the race.

Sam Dew Pecan Grove

Mrs Miles Kimmel Sr Visits Tulsa Relative

Mrs Miles Kimmel Sr spent Sunday through Thursday with her mother Mrs Etta Shadrick in Tulsa who underwent a major operation last Tuesday.

Miles Kimmel Sr Etta Shadrick Tulsa

Sunday Baptist Service in Galey Notes Attendance and Visitors

Totals in Sunday morning services at the Baptist Church of Galey were 24 present with an offering of 27 dollars. The sole visitors were Miss Mary Dunn of Vaness and Virginia Fowler of Summers Chapel. After services Rev. Donald Brent and Bill Bridgeman and family visited former Galey residents in Tulsa.

Baptist Church

Ada couple visits Tulsa as in-law stays with kin

Mr. and Mrs. Dude Fennell of Ada stayed with her father Miles Kimmel Sr. while Mrs. Kimmel was in Tulsa.

Dude Fennell Ada Miles Kimmel Sr Mrs. Kimmel Tulsa

Local residents listed in wedding and family notices

Betty Whitney Thompson along with the Newby, Kite, McDaniel, Meek and Meek family members are named in a clustered social notice. The fragment identifies multiple individuals including Don Ronnie Larry Darlene Donnie Jer ry Joe and others, indicating a community family event or announcement.

Newby Family Visit Mentioned in Pierson

Mr and Mrs Richard Newby of Pierson visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby and Larry.

Richard Newby of Pierson Melvin Newby Larry

Mrs Virgil Meek and Mrs Leo Scott Visit with Families

Mrs Virgil Meek and Mrs Leo Scott visited Sunday evening with their parents, Mr and Mrs W H Hightower.

Virgil Meek Leo Scott W. H. Hightower

Fort Worth Couple Weekend Visit With Kite Family Friends

Mr and Mrs Charles Kite of Fort Worth Texas spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs P P Kite and Mr and Mrs Boyles of Roff as hosts in a family gathering reflecting regional social ties and travel.

Charles Kite Fort Worth, Tex P. P. Kite Mrs. Boyles Roff

Cattle Dehorner Dispute Highlights Local Notices

Paul Duncan seeks return of dehorning tools borrowed by an unknown party, stressing need for them. Local social notes report visits by Mrs. F. O. Jones Benny and Glen to Mrs. Karl Tilly and Carlton Lee, plus Henry Whitson’s overnight stay with Stanley Crawley. Betty Mercer and Ricky of Fort Worth visited Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott, and Mr. and Mrs. Edd Berryman made a business trip to Shawnee Thursday.

F. O. Jones Benny and Glen Karl Tilly Carlton Lee Betty Mercer Ricky Fort Worth, Tex Leo Scott Edd Berryman Shawnee Vaness O. S. Whitson Henry Karl Tilley Gerald Donna Kaye Sherry Kay Charles S. M. Golden David Jean Margaret Jocie

Hightowers Take Weekend Trip to Oklahoma City

Johnny Hightower traveled Saturday with Mr and Mrs Willoughby and their children to Oklahoma City. They stayed with Mr and Mrs Danny Hightower and Reagan Hightower. On Sunday they enjoyed a park picnic and a visit to the zoo.

Johnny Hightower Mrs. Jr. Willoughby Oklahoma City Danny Hightower Reagan Hightower Zoo

Visit Includes Pinazza Family From Oklahoma City

A 2 c and Mrs Louis Pinazza of Oklahoma City joined Mr and Mrs Bud Solomon of Lawton and Mr and Mrs Aun McMullar with Anita and Stephanie visiting Sunday with Mr and Mrs W E McCullar. Pinazza is the former Mittie Solomon. Coffee pop and cookies were served.

Louis Pinazza Oklahoma City Bud Solomon Lawton Aun McMullar Anita Stephanie W. E. McCullar Pinazza Mittie Solomon

Seven Galey Students Attend Vaness Friday Day

Seven Galey youths joined Vaness Friday for Eighth Grade Day activities. The group included Butch Edwards Bobby Fowler Erma Sanders Joann Daniels Robert Hightower Stanley Brown and Henry Paul Carr.

Galey Vaness Butch Edwards Bobby Fowler Erma Sanders Joann Daniels Robert Hightower Stanley Brown Henry Paul Carr

Bumpas Help Van De Griff Family Add Two Rooms

Mr and Mrs T Bumpas assist Mr and Mrs Walter Van de Griff and Howard of Roff as they add two rooms to their house.

National Guard Promotions Led By Powell At Ada Armory

2nd Lt. Jack E. Powell announces promotions in Company C 180th Infantry. Sergeants Barrett Plumlee Tipton Young rise to Sergeant First Class. Privates First Class Benton Hoel Coody Jr. to Specialist Third Class. Privates Herring Orphan Willis Wilson rise to Private First Class. Also invites new recruits via officers or Sgt. Paul N. Scott. Bob Austell seeks re election for District 2 on July 3, touting road work and fiscal gains. He highlights rebuilt bus and mail routes and county leadership.

Jack E. Powell 180Th Infantry National Guard Billy F. Barrett John C. Plumlee James A. Tipton Robert M. Young Floyd W. Benton Ronald P. Hoel Charles F. Coody Jr Charles F. Herring Levi J. Orphan Audie W. Willis Glen R. Wilson Paul N. Scott Ada Armory Bob Austell Austell Portotoc County Ada

Ada iris show hosts by Ada Garden Clubs Iris Unit

Mrs. J. K. Smith attended the iris show sponsored by the Iris Unit in Ada hosted at the home of Mrs. Oscar Donaghe Friday drawing local interest and floral display from the Ada Garden Clubs.

J. K. Smith Ada Garden Clubs Iris Unit Oscar Donaghe Ada

Franklin adds first child Daniel Hayes Franklin

In Georgia on Monday April 30 a baby boy weighing seven pounds eight ounces was born and named Daniel Hayes Franklin. He is the Franklin family's first child with mother Mrs. Franklin formerly Miss Lee Eddith Hayes. Maternal grandmother is Mrs. Gracie Hayes and paternal grandparents are Dr and Mrs Daniel Franklin of Denver Colorado.

Ada Visitors Share Weekend With Wells Family

Mr and Mrs Alvin Wells of Ada hosted Saturday night guests Mr and Mrs G C Wells and Billy. Mrs James Duncan and Karen of Worstell visited Wednesday morning with Mrs S M Golden and Glen.

Alvin Wells Ada G. C. Wells Billy James Duncan Karen Worstell S. M. Golden Glen

Visit of Mrs Meek Mrs Moore to Mr Hightower

Mrs Virgil Meek and Mrs Herbert Moore visited Monday afternoon with Mr and Mrs W H Hightower.

Virgil Meek Herbert Moore W. H. Hightower

Tilley Visitors At Leo Scott Home Monday Evening

Gerald and Carlton Lee Tilley were visitors in the Leo Scott home Monday evening.

Gerald and Carlton Lee Tilley Leo Scott

Ada visit includes Mr Tyree family and guests

Jerry McDaniel and Miss Nan cy Vanlandingham visited Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs Grover Tyree and their daughter of Ada.

Jerry McDaniel Nancy Vanlandingham Grover Tyree Ada

Ada Couple Visits Parents in Ada

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Moore of Ada visited Monday with Mrs. Moore's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Meek.

Herbert Moore Ada

Seen a boy with a black eye in a labeled wager

A cryptic item notes a boy with a black eye and ponders whether a swinging door caused the injury. The brief poses a question about the incident without further details.

Local Visit Links James Duncan Family With Scaffs

Mr and Mrs James Duncan Pat and Karen Sue of Worstell visited Wednesday night with Mr and Mrs Vernon Scaff.

James Duncan Pat and Karen Sue of Worstell Vernon Scaff

Ruth Class social at Westview Mission held in Ada

Mrs. J. K. Smith attended a Ruth Class social hosted by Mrs. Harold Thomas at her Ada home Friday night.

J. K. Smith Ruth Westview Mission Harold Thomas Ada

Miss Pat Tilley Visits Friday Night

Miss Pat Tilley visited Friday night with Mrs. Leora Wilfong and Glen, sharing time together in a social gathering.

Pat Tilley Leora Wilfong Glen

Local Visits Highlight Community Gatherings

Mrs. Wilma Roberts and children visited Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cape and family. Donald McNinch of Vaness spent Tuesday night with Joe McDaniel.

Wilma Roberts A. L. Cape Donald McNinch of Vaness Joe McDaniel

Mrs Edith McDaniel and Mrs Hazel Newby Visit Maxwell Parents

Mrs Edith McDaniel and Mrs Hazel Newby spent Sunday evening with their parents Mr and Mrs W B Brecheen at Maxwell, returning after a family visit.

Edith McDaniel Hazel Newby W. B. Brecheen Maxwell

Celebration of Thirty Fifth Wedding Anniversary

A celebration marks the thirty fifth wedding anniversary of a couple with family members in California expected to join the event.

Bration California

Mrs. Ray Ingold and Mrs. Hubert Fountain Visit Ada guest

Ada residents Mrs. Ray Ingold and Mrs. Hubert Fountain visited Thursday with Mrs. J. K. Smith, sharing social hour and conversation.

Ray Ingold Hubert Fountain of Ada J. K. Smith

Whitsons Dine With Berrymans in Wednesday Supper

Mr and Mrs O S Whitson were Wednesday night supper guests of Mr and Mrs Edd Berryman, Kay and Charles.

O. S. Whitson Edd Berryman Kay Charles

Farm er Family Visit to Parish Chapel Friends

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Farmer and Debra visited Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer of Parish Chapel.

Lawrence Farmer Debra Mrs Lee Farmer Parish Chapel

Mrs Gladys Cape Visits Mrs Jack Roberts in Ada

Mrs Gladys Cape visited Mrs Jack Roberts of Ada on Wednesday. The call appeared cordial with no further details provided.

Gladys Cape Jack Roberts Ada

Mercer Family Returns to Fort Worth After Visit

Mrs. Homer Mercer with Ricky and Mike drives to Fort Worth Texas Sunday evening returning from a weeklong stay with her mother Mrs Gracie Hayes who accompanied them for an extended visit with the Mercers.

Homer Mercer Ricky Mike Fort Worth Tex Gracie Hayes Hayes Mercers

Visit to Oklahoma City for Haskell Kite in Veterans Hospital

On Saturday a group travels to Oklahoma City to visit Haskell Kite in Veterans Hospital and to donate blood after his surgery. The attendees include Glen Wilfong Delbert Tucker Gene Hood Johnny Boyles Jackie Kite and Johnny Tucker. We wish Haskell a speedy recovery. he is the son of Mr and Mrs P P Kite of this community.

Oklahoma City Haskell Kite Veterans Hospital Haskell Glen Wilfong Delbert Tucker Gene Hood Johnny Boyles Jackie Kite Johnny Tucker P. P. Kite

Adam visitors recall Monday night gathering

Mr and Mrs Doyle Newby and Gerald and grandson Larry Keeling of Adam visited Monday night with Mr and Mrs Earl McDaniel confirming a family social event.

Doyle Newby Gerald Larry Keeling Adam Earl McDaniel

Mrs Earl McDaniel Spends Monday Evening with Melvin Newby

Mrs Earl McDaniel visits Mrs Melvin Newby Monday evening in a social gathering. The event reflects a normal daytime to evening social pattern in the community.

Earl McDaniel Melvin Newby

Crawley Family Visit With Bennitt Group

Mr and Mrs Allen Crawley and their children from County Line visited Sunday with Mrs J G Bennitt and Stanley.

Allen Crawley County Line J. G. Bennitt Stanley

Mrs Mark McDonald and Dennis Visit Ada Friends

Mrs Mark McDonald and Dennis spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Bud Horton of Ada, sharing a friendly afternoon in the small town.

Mark McDonald Dennis Bud Horton Ada

Homecoming at Maxwell Holiness Church May 13

Maxwell Holiness Church hosts a homecoming on May 13 which falls on Mother’s Day. Rev. Lawton Rogers of Noble will deliver the message and the public is invited to attend.

Maxwell Holiness Church Lawton Rogers Noble

Mrs Lorene Walls Relocates From Overseas Station

Mrs Lorene Walls and her children who had lived with Mrs Frank Seamon while Sgt Walls served overseas have moved to Montana where he is now stationed. Mrs Lee Jones and Boyce attended church services at Vanoss Sunday night.

Lorene Walls Frank Seamon Sgt. Walls Montana

Stork Shower Held At Galey Schoolhouse

A stork shower was given at the Galey schoolhouse on Wednesday April 25 for Mrs. Martin Burgs nes. Hostesses were Mrs. Joy Tucker and Mrs. Webb Embry. Cake and punch were served to a list of attendees and several gifts were sent by additional mourners. Mrs. Johnny Sanders and girls visited Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wood and children Monday night.

Galey Martin Burgsnes Joy Tucker Webb Embry Bonnie’ Richardson Joyce Isaacs Alene Rankin Charley Redman Oscar Rankin Rycroft Bill Walters Agnes Myers Cora Farnham Javita Embry Rachel Hinkle Net

Weekend Visit By Coffey Family Members

Mr and Mrs Carl Coffey of Linda Louise and George spent the weekend with Mrs Thelma Perriman and Sue Wykoff and Mr and Mrs Arthur Coffey and family.

Carl Coffey Linda Louise George Thelma Perriman Sue Wykoff Arthur Coffey

Webster Family Visit Noted In Local Gathering

B. B. Webster of Sulphur visited Mr. and Mrs. Wylie Webster and Mrs. Lillie Mae Webster along with Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Coffey and Kenneth of Ada for a recent family gathering.

B. B. Webster Woodrow Coffey Kenneth Ada Wylie Webster Lillie Mae Webster

Fennell and Kimmel Family Attend Berry Funeral

Mr and Mrs Miles Kimmel Sr and Mr and Mrs Dude Fennell attended funeral services for little Larry Glen Berry in Kona wa Thursday.

Miles Kimmel Sr Dude Fennell Little Larry Glen Berry Konawa

Local residents visit families Wednesday night

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd McIlroy along with Mrs. Lillie Mae Webster and Mr. and Mrs. Wylie Webster joined Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Stephens to visit Mr. and Mrs. Otis Coffey and Mrs. Pinkie Evans. Refreshments of popcorn, coffee and pop were served.

Arden L. Coffey Carolyn Sammy and Dewayne Latta Carl Coffey Oklahoma City J. H. Stephens Curtis Coffey Betty Wells Otis Coffey Lloyd Mceliroy Lloyd McIlroy Lillie Mae Webster Wylie Webster Pinkie Evans

Local visits and family gatherings reported in community notes

Mrs Mabel Nelson spent the day with her mother Mrs Lora Ellis of Summers Chapel Monday. Mrs Ellis returned home with her to spend the night. Robert Hightower spent the weekend with Jimmie Clay of Vaness. Mr and Mrs Lee Tucker visited Mr and Mrs M R Tucker and girls Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Doyle Parnell and family of Lindsay visited his sister and family, Mr and Mrs Lewis Hinkle and family, Friday night. Mr and Mrs Bill Wood and Nellie and Johnny Sanders visited John Sanders Friday evening. Mr Sanders is in a rest home in Ada.

Mabel Nelson Lora Ellis Summers Chapel Mrs. Ellis Robert Hightower Jimmie Clay Vaness Doyle Parnell Lindsay Lewis Hinkle Bill Wood Nellie Johnny Sanders John Sanders Mr. Sanders Ada

Rain brings renewed beauty to countryside

The recent rains have greened the countryside and enhanced its beauty, with residents expressing gratitude for the much needed precipitation.

Mr and Mrs Leo Nelson Host Sunday Guests at Vanoss

Mr and Mrs Gordon Nelson and family hosted Sunday guests Mrs Leo Nelson and Shirley. After lunch the group attended the baccalaureate services at Vanoss.

Leo Nelson Shirley Gordon Nelson Vanoss

Social Visit With Willoughbys Hosts Notables

Saturday night guests included Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Willoughby and a gathering of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Hightower, Mrs. Cora Farnham, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Atchisson, and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Myers and children. Also present were the family, Dewayne, and Melvin.

Clarence Willoughby J. G. Hightower Cora Farnham Ellis Atchisson Tom Myers

Ada Residents Share Visiting Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Mosely and Bill McDonald of Ada visited Monday night with Mr. and Mrs. M. M. McDonald and Dennis. Monroe Hurley of Ada visited Sunday with T. L. Hurley Sr.

Jackie Mosely Bill McDonald Ada M. M. McDonald Dennis Monroe Hurley T. L. Hurley Sr

Wallis and Union Hill visitors share Sunday night call

Mr and Mrs Glen Wallis Karen and Glenda of Union Hill visited Mr and Mrs Leo Scott Donna Kaye and Sherry on Sunday night in a small social gathering.

Glen Wallis Karen Glenda Union Hill Leo Scott Donna Kaye Sherry Karen Wallis Sherry Scott

Hurley Family Visit From Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Everett Hurley and their two boys from Oklahoma City spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hurley and T L Hurley Sr giving a family gathering and hospitality.

Everett Hurley Oklahoma City Kenneth Hurley T. L. Hurley Sr

Hood Family Visit Recounts Monday Night Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Hood together with Ann and Wanda Jean visited Monday night with Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hood and Johnnie of Francis for a family social.

Hood Family Visit Noted in Sunday Evening Call

Mr and Mrs Gene Hood visited Sunday night with Mr and Mrs H C Hood and Johnnie of Francis. The gathering reflected local kinship ties and community connections.

Gene Hood H. C. Hood Johnnie of Francis

Birthday Dinner Honors R. E. Tilley in Ada Home

Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley Ger ald and Carlton Lee attended a birthday dinner Sunday honoring R E Tilley in the home of Mr and Mrs R E Tilley of Ada.

Karl Tilley Gerald Carlton Lee R. E. Tilley Ada

Tilley Family Attends Byng Grade School Operetta

Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley and Gerald were among the attendees at the Byng grade school operetta staged Friday night.

Karl Tilley Gerald Byng

Sunday visit by Roberts family to Standridge home

Mrs. Ray Roberts, Pam and Ricky visited Sunday evening with Mrs. Gene Standridge, Mike and Kenny Wayne of Oil Center.

Ray Roberts Pam Ricky Gene Standridge Mike and Kenny Wayne Oil Center

Sunday Visitors at the Haskins Home

Sunday visitors at Rev. and Mrs. Earlin Haskins included Mr. and Mrs. Wesley May with Mark Earlin, Mr. and Mrs. Tab Hood and their girls, and Rev. Allen Ledbetter of Gainesville Missouri.

Earlin Haskins Wesley May Mark Earlin Tab Hood Allen Ledbetter Gainesville, Mo

Ada visitors share Wednesday night with Mrs Ray Roberts

Mr and Mrs J W Murray and Bob of Ada visited Wednesday night with Mrs Ray Roberts Pam and Ricky.

J. W. Murray Bob of Ada Ray Roberts Pam Ricky

Sunday Dinner Guests Mention Kay Charles and O Whitson

Kay and Charles and Mr and Donnie visited Mr and Mrs O Whitson and Henry for Sunday dinner, acknowledging a social guest group from the community.

Ada couple hosts dinner guests from Texas

Mr and Mrs Judson Kirby Brenda and Barbara of Ada and Fort Worth Texas were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs P P Kite.

Judson Kirby Brenda and Barbara Ada Charles Kite Fort Worth, Tex P. P. Kite

Duncan Boys Spend Weekend With Pinley Family

The boys of Duncan spent the weekend with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Pinley and Glen, staying at the Pinley residence to enjoy family time.

Duncan Elmer Pinley Glen

Stratford visit notes Betty Bryant and Terry with Mrs Nancy Farmer

Mrs Betty Bryant and Terry of Stratford visited Friday with Mrs Nancy Farmer and Debra.

Betty Bryant Terry Stratford Nancy Farmer Debra

Kay and Charles Dine with the Berrymans in Oakman

Kay and Charles visited Mr. and Mrs. Jess Berryman of Oakman Thursday and had supper with them. The visit followed by a pleasant evening at the Berryman home.

Edd Berryman Kay Charles Jess Berryman Oakman

Ald and Carlton Lee Attend Southwest Exposition in Oklahoma City

Ald and Carlton Lee attended the Southwest American Exposition in Oklahoma City on Saturday, joining other visitors to view exhibits and events at the fairground venue.

Karl Tilley Gerald and Carlton Lee Oklahoma City

Vaness Couple Visits Wells Family Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs Eules Jones of Vaness spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs G C Wells and Billy.

Eules Jones of Vaness G. C. Wells Billy

J W Kirkes Visits Kirk Wells Saturday Morning

J W Kirkes visited Kirk Wells on Saturday morning for an informal call. The two men discussed local matters and community affairs during the brief visit.

J. W. Kirkes Kirk Wells

Local Family Visit Spends Evening with Neighbors

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hightower and Mr. and Mrs. Farrel Jones visited Tuesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott, Donna Kay and Sherry.

W. H. Hightower Farrel Jones Leo Scott Donna Kay Sherry

Duncan Visit Spares Worster Couple With High Tower

Mr and Mrs F E Duncan of Worster spent Wednesday evening with Mr and Mrs W H Hightower.

Leo Scott and Marvin Crawley Attend Pauls Valley Livestock Sale

Leo Scott and Marvin Crawley attended the livestock sale at Pauls Valley on Wednesday, presenting and bidding on cattle as part of the local market event.

Leo Scott Marvin Crawley Pauls Valley

Farrel Jones Hosts Visit With Worstell Couple

Mr and Mrs Farrel Jones were Saturday night guests of Mr and Mrs Arthur Jones in Worstell.

Farrel Jones Mrs Arthur Jones Worstell

Social rounds and church notes from Ada area

Sunday night visitors arrived from Ada, Roff, Union Hill and Stonewall to the homes of the Wells Cape Norton and others. The Free Will Baptist Church reported 81 in Sunday School and Rev Scott Jones preached both services. Congenial visits continued Tuesday morning as Myrtle Roberts and Tony visited Ricky. Word came of a birth to Capt and Mrs Ross Franklin at Fort Benning.

A. L. Cape Jack Roberts Ada Paul Hatcher Roff Albert Cape Judy Houston Cape Joyce Union Hill Bobby and Rosa Lee Snow Stonewall Free Will Baptist Church Martin Anders Clemmie Summers Tulsa Scott Jones Myrtle Roberts Tony Ray Roberts Pam Ricky Ross Franklin Fort Benning

Garretts Invite Friends to Open House Sunday May 6

Mr and Mrs N L Garrett invite friends to attend an open house on Sunday May 6 from 2 PM to 5 30 PM in celebration of their home.

N. L. Garrett Cele

Hood Family Relocates to Ada Near Gene Hood's Work

The Hood family announces their move to Ada to be close to Gene Hood's employment, expressing sorrow for leaving the community.

Velma Woman Visits Cousin Over Weekend

Luetta Sue Brooks of Velma visited her cousin Patsy Fortner the past weekend.

Luetta Sue Brooks Velma Patsy Fortner

Weekend Visit Overlooks Ill Relatives in Ada and Velma

Mr and Mrs Polk Cross visited his sister Mrs Bill Bailey and Mr Bailey of Ada and Bob Cannon and Deloris Teel who are both ill in Valley View Hospital. Charles Leader of Velma spent the weekend with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Rollen Duncan.

Polk Cross Bill Bailey Mr. Bailey Ada Bob Cannon Deloris Teel Valley View Hospital Charles Leader of Velma Mrs Rollen Duncan

Visitors gather at the Cape home Sunday evening

Kema Brumley and Ruth White from Coffeyville Kansas visited the home of Mr and Mrs Harrison Cape Sunday evening. Also present were Ada residents Mrs Lavona Lambert Mrs Jerrie Brumley Mrs Addie Mabbary and Glen Mabbary who is on army leave.

Harrison Cape Kema Brumley Ruth White Coffeyville Kan Lavona Lambert Jerrie Brumley Addie Maxberry Ada Glen Maxberry

Velma man visits parents over weekend

Arthur Harden of Velma visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Harden over the weekend, sharing time with family observers.

Arthur Harden Velma Mrs John Harden

Woolley Visit Highlights Lula Regional Social

Betty Sue and Clyde Dale Wool ley of Nida visited friends and relatives in Lula Sunday, sharing greetings and news during a casual rural social.

Betty Sue Clyde Dale Woolley Nida Lula

Lula High Students Visit Southwest Exposition in OKC

Lula High School pupils spent a day in Oklahoma City for the Southwest Exposition. The trip proved worthwhile with many educational and interesting displays to witness.

Lula High School Oklahoma City

Lula Grade Boys Edge Roff in Close Tournament Match

Lula Grade boys suffered a 1-0 defeat to Roff in a tight tournament battle last week.

Lula Roff

Mrs. D R Clifford Visits Ada with Family

Mrs. D R Clifford and her children visited her daughter Mrs. Donald Brooks and Mr. Brooks in Ada on Wednesday.

D. R. Clifford Fred Williams Donald Brooks Mr. Brooks Ada

Measles Return Sends Sydney and Gayle Dennis Back to School

Sydney and Gayle Dennis along with Betty Cottrel resume classes after recovering from measles, marking their return to school activities.

Sydney Gayle Dennis Betty Cottrel

Mrs Etta Keaton Dies After Illness At 60 In Lula

Mrs Etta Keaton aged 60 died at her daughter Mrs Bernice Reed home Thursday morning at 9 30 after an extended illness. Survived by one daughter Mrs Reed five brothers Jake Paul and Ben Johnston of Lula Bill Johnston Stonewall and Joe Johnston California a sister Maggie Hallmark Texas and her parents Mr and Mrs Bob Johnston of Lula.

Etta Keaton Bernice Reed Reed Jake Paul Ben Johnston Lula Bill Johnston Stonewall Joe Johnston California Maggie Hallmark Texas Bob Johnston

4-H Round Up Attendees List in Ada

Attendees at the Ada 4-H Round Up on Wednesday included John Clifford Fred Williams Jeanie Cooper Melissa Johnson Maudie Colbert Burtis Williams Freeland Colbert Billye Misenhimer and Reba Cape.

Ada John Clifford Fred Williams Jeanie Cooper Melissa Johnson Maudie Colbert Burtis Williams Freeland Colbert Billye Misenhimer Reba Cape

First Earth Satellite Expected To Orbit Earth Every 90 Minutes

The first man made earth satellite is expected to circle the earth about once every 90 minutes. Records on the breeding of Karakul sheep go back 6,000 years.

One Pound Uranium Yields Coal-Equivalent Heat

A scientific fact notes that one pound of uranium can generate heat equal to 214 million pounds of coal, illustrating the immense energy density of nuclear fuel.

Community Visits and Baccalaureate Attendance Noted

Rebee News notes visits from Rebee area families including Mr. and Mrs. Aston Bradan and boys of Oklahoma City and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Murray of Ada. Vaness baccalaureate attendees from the community include O. S. Whitson family, Karl Tilley, and several listed relatives and spouses.

Edmond Smith Wewoka to Esther Davis Wewoka marry

Edmond Smith age 21 from Wewoka wed Esther Davis age 18 of Wewoka in a local marriage reported with names and ages.

Edmond Smith Wewoka Esther Davis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ed Goins Edgar Monroe Goins Mr. Broadrick Adv Anna Hightower Paul Duncan Henry Whitson Stanley Crawley Darlene Kite Lee Tucker Dewayne and Melvin Hollis Kite Darlene Donnie Whitson F. E. Duncan of Worster Pod Law Johnny Ricky Choate John Norton A. L. Cape, Junior Deloris Buster Green Steedman Gene Lula News Helen Clifford Giiffore North Broadway Rebee News By Lorene Scott Aston Bradan Choy Santa FE
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