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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1960

Page

5

Community visits bind Union Valley families this week

Mr and Mrs B M Stephens visited the Arvel Davis home Wednesday night. Virgie Johnston of AhLoso visited Friday. Wayne Davis and Debbie of AhLoso visited Tuesday night. D W Maloy and others visited Tuesday evening. E M Asher and Lillard of AhLoso visited Cordelia Davis Wednesday evening. Maloy traveled to Hominy Saturday to see Garden Maloy and family. Albert Moore and family from Wichita visited Dillard and Layna last weekend. Nellie Dillard and Layna visited Cordelia Davis Friday. pork salad was shared. Arvel Davis visited Ellis and Thelma and Patty Sunday afternoon. Pearl Williams and Corda Jones of Ponca City visited Maloy Friday. Williams is Maloy’s mother and Jones an uncle.

Arvel Davis B. M. Stephens Virgie Johnston Ahloso Wayne Davis Debbie D. W. Maloy Davis Home E. M. Asher Lillard Cordelia Davis Albert Moore Barbara Billy Wichita, Kan Thomas Dillard Layna Nellie Dillard Pat Ellis Thelma and Patty Mrs. Ellis Mrs. Davis Pearl Williams Corda Jones Ponca City Williams Mrs. Maloy Mr. Jones

Stratford trio visits Stephens and Stephens kin Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Louie Maner of Stratford visited Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Stephens and Grandma and Vilda Stephens Sunday afternoon.

Louie Maner Stratford B. M. Stephens Grandma Vilda Stephens

Local residents share weekend visits across towns

Mr and Mrs George McCurley visited relatives in Colbert and Gainesville then travelled to Fort Worth to see a son. Haskel Hill and children visited Rush Springs and Lawton. Hellen Scott traveled to Dallas to assist N A Scott and Mrs N A Scott injured at Valley View Hospital. Arthur Grisso and Homer Grisso hosted Ada visitors and plans arose to move Walter Grisso’s house to his father’s farm. Community welcomes them back.

George McCurley Charlie Reynolds Colbert Fort Worth George A. McCurley Alvin Reynolds Gainesville Haskel Hill W. H. Hill Rush Springs Jess Garden John Brighton Lawton Hellen Scott Dallas N. A. Scott Valley View Hospital Hellen Arthur Grisso Ada Homer Grisso Walter Grisso

Local Visits Highlight Sunday Family Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Doyle Hastings visited their son and family on Sunday. Roy Blankenship and family visited Kenneth Burris and children. M P Toffier of Dewar and Clarence Darnell of Tulsa visited Thomas Dillard and spent the day. The Toffiers are Mrs Dillard's parents and the Darnells are an uncle and aunt. Thomas Dillard and baby plus Albert Jones and children enjoyed a picnic at Devil's Den last Sunday.

M. P. Toffier Dewar Clarence Darnell Tulsa Thomas Dillard Toffiers

Vanoss Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mrs W T Galaway reports visits from Holdenville family Woodrow Hall and children Cheryl and Sherman with the Ponders. Don Walker, stationed at Fort Sill, hosted by Sulphur visitors Essie Walker Harley Harrison and Dwain Leming. Spearman Texas family Noel Hooks with Chestine Dyer and sisters Lois Grace and Joe Thomas of Ada.

W. T. Galaway Woodrow Hall Cheryl and Sherman Holdenville Boyd Ponder Essie Walker Harley Harrison Dwain Leming Don Walker Fort Sill Noel Hooks Spearman, Tex Chestine Dyer Lois Grace Joe Thomas Ada

Raymond Homes Visits Eulas Jones in Maysville

Raymond Homes of Maysville spent time with Eulas Jones last Sunday, visiting for a social call during the day.

Raymond Homes Maysville Eulas Jones

Revival at Vaness First Baptist Church May 1 to 8

A revival is held at the First Baptist Church in Vaness from May 1 to May 8 led by Evangelist Hoyt C. DeArmond of Shawnee with song leader Joel Duncan. The public is invited.

First Baptist Church Vaness Hoyt C. DeArmond Shawnee Joel Duncan

Local Visitors Call On Mrs Ragland Sunday

Mrs Vina Turner Mrs Bill McNair and Mr and Mrs H H Parsons of Brandley and Bro Larry Tickner visited with Mrs Mary Ragland Sunday.

Vina Turner Bill McNair H. H. Parsons Brandley Larry Tickner Mary Ragland

Bebee Home Demonstration Club Meets at Community Building

The Bebee Home Demonstration Club gathered Monday afternoon at the community building. Mrs. Oris Roberts led devotional with prayer by Mrs. Vernon Scaff. Martha Mote demonstrated cooking and serving vegetable dishes. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Grover Thompson. Attendees included Mrs. Scaff, Mrs. Clyde Boyd, Mrs. Grover Thompson, Mrs. Gladys Cape, James Wayne, Mrs. Oris Roberts, Judy and Tony, Mrs. S. M. Golden and the HDA Martha Mote.

Bebee Home Demonstration Club Oris Roberts Vernon Scaff Martha Mote Grover Thompson Clyde Boyd Gladys Cape James Wayne Judy Tony

Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church Sunday School Report

The Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church reported 61 in Sunday school. Rev. Curtis Hogue delivered the morning and evening messages. The Ladies Auxiliary served pie and coffee at the auction sale at Summers Chapel school house Thursday night. Proceeds of 15 dollars will go toward a payment on the propane tank.

Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church Curtis Hogue Summers Chapel

Duncan residents visiting with local pair this week

Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Wilfong of Duncan are visiting this week with Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Kite.

Johnny Wilfong Duncan P. P. Kite

Mrs and Mr Roberts Visit Ada Friends

Mr and Mrs Oris Roberts visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs J H Roberts of Ada.

Tilley Family News From Sunday Visit

Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs F C Jones a patient in Valley View Hospital Carlton Lee Tilley visited Saturday night with the Lee Scotts while his parents attended the Byng Junior and Senior Banquet.

Karl Tilley F. C. Jones Valley View Hospital Carlton Lee Tilley Lee Scotts Byng

Pierce family visit with Pinleys in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Elbert Earl Pierce and their children from Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mrs Pierce's parents Mr and Mrs Elmer Pinley in their hometown.

Elbert Earl Pierce Oklahoma City

Eaton family visit and illness noted in Greenville

Mr and Mrs Richard Eaton hosted Eddie and Gwen during a weekend in Greenville Texas as guests of Mr and Mrs George Pinson Gwen Eaton missed school on Monday due to poison ivy Sunday dinner guests included Darlene and Donnie with the Whitsons, Henry Berryman Edd Berryman Kay Charles and the Bivins family Leroy Geraldine and Dennis Napa

Richard Eaton Eddie Gwen Greenville Tex George Pinson Gwen Eaton Hollis Kite Darlene Donnie C. S. Whitson Henry Edd Berryman Kay Charles Roy Bivins Leroy Geraldine Dennis

Linda Crawley Sickness Causes Brief School Absence

Miss Linda Crawley has been ill and out of school for the past few days.

Linda Crawley

Mrs. Don Henson Visits With Hightowers

Mrs. Don Henson and her children called on Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hightower for a social visit.

Don Henson W. H. Hightower

Haskins Attend Free Will Rally at Wilson

Rev and Mrs Earlin Haskins hosted attendees from Ada and Francis as Miss Diana Haskins and Miss Shirley West joined the Free Will Baptist League Rally held in Wilson on Sunday afternoon.

Earlin Haskins Diana Haskins Ada Shirley West Francis Free Will Baptist League Wilson

Weekend Fishers at Texoma Lake

Mr and Mrs Grover Thompson and Raymond spent the weekend fishing at Texoma Lake. Mrs Fred Paige and daughter visited while her husband works there. Mrs Scotty Cushman and children of Gaar Corner visited with Mr and Mrs R E Cushman and family.

Grover Thompson Raymond Texoma Lake Scotty Cushman Gaar Corner R. E. Cushman

Saturday Evening Guests Of Mrs Leo Scott

Those visiting Sunday evening with Mrs Leo Scott were Mrs Joe Meek of Gaar Corner Mrs Vergil Meek of Ada Mrs Max Hudson and Rusty of Roff and Mrs Herbert Moore Randy and Kenny of Ada.

Leo Scott Joe Meek Gaar Corner Vergil Meek Ada Max Hudson Rusty Roff Herbert Moore Randy and Kenny W. H. Hightower Randy Rof Don Henson Shelia Glen Donnie

Visit by Boyd family to Ada friends and kin

Mr and Mrs Clyde Boyd visited Ada Saturday night with Mrs Lorene Cope and her children, spending time with local family.

Clyde Boyd Lorene Cope Ada

Scaffs Visit Bolins and Kenneth Sunday Evening

Mr and Mrs Vernon Scaff visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Robert Bolin and Kenneth.

Vernon Scaff Robert Bolin Kenneth

Hood and Sellers Spend Weekend with Ada Hostess

Mr and Mrs M C Hood and Jerry Sellers visited Ada Saturday night with Mrs Allie Hood in a social gathering.

Ardmore funeral services for Ord Keaton held Tuesday

Attendees at the Ardmore funeral included Mr. and Mrs. George Collins and family, Mrs. Nora Roper, Bobby Joe Adams and family, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Crow and Eddie Hayes, with many visiting relatives on Sunday from Ada and nearby towns.

George Collins Nora Roper Bobby Joe Adams Albert Crow Eddie Hayes Ord Keaton Ardmore

Social visits and local gatherings across Ada and ECSC

Mrs Clyde Boyd attended a Stanley party at Mrs Curtis Hogue home Wednesday. Mrs A L Cape visited Boyd Wednesday morning. Oris Roberts Tony and Judy made a business trip to McAlester Wednesday. Glen Pinley of Adam visited Thursday with his parents. Sue Sellers and Jerry with Mrs M C Hood spent Tuesday night with Ada's Allie Hood. M C Hood returned home Wednesday from Dale. Leo Scott visited Thursday night with W H Hightower. Earl Tilley and Diana Haskins of Ada attended the Byng Junior and Senior Banquet at ECSC Student Union Ballroom Saturday. Diana Haskins visited Sunday evening with Rev Earlin Haskins.

Clyde Boyd Curtis Hogue A. L. Cape Oris Roberts Tony Judy McAlester Sue Sellers Jerry M. C. Hood Allie Hood Ada Dale Earl Tilley Byng Student Union ECSC

Visiting Kinsey Calls On Duncan Home

Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan hosted Miss Myr lene Kinsey of Vaness on Thursday night. On Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs J T Teeters of Byng and their guests Jerry and Freddy. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Milliard Wallace and Keith of Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs John Binkley and Steven of Ada.

Paul Duncan Jerry Freddy J. T. Teeters Byng Milliard Wallace Keith Oklahoma City John Binkley Steven Ada Paul Duncans Myrlene Kinsey Vaness

Goodwins Spend Weekend With Family in Midwest City

Brenda and Vicki Goodwin visited their father Emery Goodwin and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Dick Goodwin for a weekend gathering in Midwest City.

Brenda and Vicki Goodwin Midwest City Emery Goodwin Mrs Dick Goodwin

Mr and Mrs Millarh Wallace and Keith visit Annie Duncan

Mr and Mrs Millarh Wallace and Keith of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mrs Annie Duncan.

Millarh Wallace and Keith Oklahoma City Annie Duncan

Visits and hospital notes from Valley View and Ada church

Visitors during the week included Ted Pendergrass Ben Theimer and many others while Mr. and Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Roper visited Valley View Hospital. Mrs. Roper and Mrs. Collins attended baptism services at Trinity Baptist Church in Ada. Mr. and Mrs Whitson and Henry moved into a new three bedroom home.

George Collins Nora Roper Ted Pendergrass Ben Theimer Tom Kraft Durant Meg Johnson Hob Walden Konawa Carson Lawrence Poindexter Terry Lee Robinson Lewis Dunlap David Coots Oklahoma City Elva Kemp F. O. Jones Valley View Hospital Trinity Baptist Church Ada Mrs. O. S. Whitson Henry

Haskins Attend Ada Banquet and Visiting Family Night

Rev and Mrs Earlin Haskins attended the Vanessa Junior-Senior banquet at Pendergraft's in Ada Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Euel Haskins and children of Ada and Mr and Mrs T S Hood and children spent Thursday night with Rev and Mrs Earlin Haskins.

Earlin Haskins Vaness Pendergraft’s Ada Euel Haskins T. S. Hood

Cemetery cleanup and maintenance contract secured

About 30 people gathered at the cemetery on Wednesday to work and improve the grounds. Jim Alford was hired to maintain the cemetery for the rest of the year. A Stanley Party was held Thursday evening hosted by Mrs Fat Truitt with Mrs Wilma Byrd as the demonstrator.

Jim Alford Fat Truitt Wilma Byrd

Mrs Truitt Hosts Social Gathering Notables List

Mrs Truitt served refreshments to a group including Mrs Martin Dale Mrs A M Pharr Mrs Lee Miller Mrs Everett Whittington Mrs Glen Durant Mrs R A Jennings Mrs Bob Pickens Mrs Oran Kerr Mrs E O Humphers all of Jesse plus Mrs Wayne Truitt of Ada and Susie Pickens Hellen Whittington Cindy and Tracy Truitt David and Brent Durant.

Truitt Martin Dale A. M. Pharr Lee Miller Everett Whittington Glen Durant R. A. Jennings Bob Pickens Oran Kerr E. O. Humphers Jesse Wayne Truitt Ada Susie Pickens Hellen Whittington Cindy Tracy Truitt David Brent Durant

Saturday Night Guests At Thomason Home

Saturday night guests of Mr. and Mrs. C A Thomason were Mr. and Mrs. Forest Simpson of Hickory.

C. A. Thomason Mrs. Forest Simpson Hickory

Williamson Family Visits Oklahoma City Kin

Mr and Mrs Coy Williamson and their sons from Oklahoma City were weekend guests of Joycie Holland and Rachell Holland Minda Phillips and Bob Holland Joycie stayed a week to help with the children They were still feeling bad Sam Burrow from Midwest City visited the Holland home on Sunday.

Coy Williamson and Sons Oklahoma City Joycie Holland Rachell Holland Minda Phillips Bob Holland Joycie Sam Burrow Midwest City Holland Home

Funeral rites for Mrs Shep Pard held at Stonewall

Mrs C A Thomason attended funeral services for Mrs Shep Pard at Stonewall on Thursday afternoon. Joe Waller reported on Monday that painting is underway inside the grainery for C A Thomason.

C. A. Thomason Sheppard Stonewall Joe Waller

Whittington Hosts Fish Fry With Lee Miller Guests

Lee Miller and relatives attended a fish fry hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles Whittington. Early Thursday morning Lee Miller L O Haskins and Fat Truitt fished the lake but had no catch. Later Mrs Lee Miller and sister Valene Miller painted the May parents bath room.

Lee Miller Ronnie Larry Charles Whittington L. O. Haskins Fat Truitt

Sunday outing with Mil ler and Don Garrett from church

Sunday gathering ends with Ronnie Miller and Larry Miller going home with Don Garrett after a pleasant time at church.

Ronnie Larry Miller Don Garrett

Weekend at Kerrs Includes Supper and Fishing

Friday Mrs. Oran Kerr and I finished a quilt for Mrs. Kerr. Storm warnings led us to return for supper. Don Kerr and family from Ada joined for supper. Jim McClain joined later to go to the cellar. Don Kerrs stayed through Saturday. Oren Kerr and I attended a leaders meeting in Ada. Bro Beacher Garrett filled in at Jesse Church. Eddie and Winfred Woods hosted Billy Morese for the weekend.

Oran Kerr Mrs. Kerr Don Kerr Ada Jim McClain Don Kerrs Oren Kerr Bro. Beacher Garrett Jesse Church Bro. Cummings

Sunday Visits Highlight Carter Circle in Local Notes

Sunday guests included Mr. and Mrs. Bill Smith of Union Valley visiting Mr. and Mrs. R C Carter. Jim McClain visited Mrs McClain's aunt Joe Fox in Stonewall. W E Weatherly drove to Hennipen to see daughter and family Mr and Mrs Bill Harrell and children. The Junior Weatherleys and Leon Reynolds families visited Weatherley bringing a birthday cake for Mrs Weatherley as they planned an early trip to Fort Worth. W E Winton hosted sister and husband W N Baysinger Healdton over the weekend plus sons families Joe Winton Sulphur and Wiley Winton with Tony Bud Brooks dined Sunday.

R. C. Carter Bill Smith Union Valley Jim McClain W. E. Weatherly Hennipen Bill Harrell Junior Weatherley Byng Leon Reynolds Mrs. Weatherley W. E. Winton W. N. Baysinger Healdton Joe Winton Wiley Winton Tony Ada Bud Brooks

Midway HD Club leaders meet Ada OG&E building

Mrs. B. B. Ryan and Joyce Ryan and Darrell represented the Midway HD Club at a leaders meeting held Wednesday in Ada at the OG&E building. Mr. and Mrs. Louis McDonald and Jay of Tecumseh visited Jesse Sunday with her parents, A. M. Pharr, Charlie and Lee.

B. B. Ryan Joyce Ryan Darrell Midway HD Club Og&e Ada Louis McDonald Jay of

Birthday fete for Underhill children at Stonewall ranch

Mrs Dick Truitt hosted a party at her ranch east of Stonewall after school Friday for Janie and Perrie Underhills 12th birthday. They danced while guests Susan Edwards Barbara Brady Brenda Crow Gale Dennis Sherriy Witherspoon Sharon Kilen Linda Edwards Charley Braun Terry Harlin Dale Webb Bunt Morrison Gary Lafevers and Rodger Woods enjoyed ice cream cookies and cokes.

Dick Truitt Janie Perrie Underhill Stonewall Susan Edwards Barbara Brady Brenda Crow Gale Dennis Sherriy Witherspoon Sharon Killen Linda Edwards Charley Braun Terry Harlin Dale Webb Bunt Morrison Gary Lafevers Rodger Woods

Tuesday Dinner Guests of Mr and Mrs Jim McClain

Tuesday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Jim McClain were Bro and Mrs Lampkin and the pastor of the local church.

Jim McClain Bro Mrs. Lampkin

Revival at Nazarene Church in Stone Wall Opens

Evangelist Bro Higgins leads a revival at The Nazarene Church in Stone Wall with singing by Bro and Mrs Evans.

Thee Nazarene Church Stonewall Bro. Higgins Bro Mrs. Evans

Family ties linked by weekend visits in Connerville

Terry Harlin spent Saturday night with Curtis Whittington. Sunday night he stayed with Gary Horton. Mrs. Van Harlin and her brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Broughton, and their family from Connerville were mentioned in connection with the visits.

Terry Harlin Curtis Whittington Gary Horton van Harlin Mrs Warren Broughton Connerville

Humphers Family Visit to Walnut Grove Neighbor

Sunday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Humphers and children Ruth Richard and Randy visited Mrs. Leora Wilfong of Walnut Grove community.

E. O. Humphers Ruth, Richard Randy Leora Wilfong Walnut Grove Community

Floy Miller Repairs Roof at Jesse Community Building

Floy Miller repaired the roof of the Jesse Community building, with work completed on the site. The task restored shelter and utility for local residents relying on the facility.

Floy Miller Jesse

Local Guests Attend Ryan Family Sunday

Mr and Mrs Douglas Fowler of Sabinas Texas visit Mr and Mrs B B Ryan for a Sunday gathering. Also present were Mr and Mrs Duane Ryan and Darrell, plus Mr and Mrs T E Ryan and Butch of Wayne, who is B B Ryans brother.

Douglas Fowler Sabinas Tex B. B. Ryan Duane Ryan Darrell Fowler T. E. Ryan Butch Wayne Ryans

Walker visits Fittstown church and relatives

Pastor John R. Walker of the First Baptist Church of Fittstown visited Mr. and Mrs. Ryan. James Lackey and family from Tioga North Dakota are visiting the Ryans and Leackeys of Fittstown for two weeks.

John R. Walker First Baptist Church of

Death of A. G. Harrell follows Seminole move

Mr and Mrs W E Weatherley received word Tuesday of the death of Mr A G Harrell. He died peacefully in his sleep. The Harrells moved to Seminole over Easter weekend. Mrs Harrell was in Jesse attending business Monday.

W. E. Weatherley A. G. Harrell Seminole

Local visitors and social rounds noted in Union Valley area

Mr and Mrs Walter Thompson visited Mr and Mrs A M Pharr in Union Valley on Sunday. Mr and Mrs W M Shellenberger and family saw Mr and Mrs Roy Shellenberger at Tishomingo Saturday. Roy Shellenberger and Mary Jo Materson helped with cattle at the W M Shellenbergers. Larry Shellenberger attended a Training Union Rally at Lovelady Monday night. Ann styled a formal at the East Central style show Saturday though she did not place. Joe Adamson and daughters Mary Dale and Rita Ann of Opelousas La visited Charley Wade Thursday afternoon with Mrs S J Markley of Stonewall.

W. M. Shellenberger Joe Adamson Mary Dale Rita Ann Opelousas Adamson S. J. Markley Stonewall Charley Wade

Fresno couple visits Rodgers at East Jesse

Mr and Mrs Harvey Caldwell of Fresno California visited Mr and Mrs Fred Rodgers at East Jesse on Monday.

Harvey Caldwell Fresno Calif Mrs Fred Rodgers East Jesse

Brady Family Notes and Ada Social Visit

Hank Brady was one of two sons and families including Mr and Mrs Louis Brady and daughter Deb ra and Mr and Mrs Donald Brady all of Ada. Saturday night guest of Barbara Brady was Judy Pharr.

Hank Brady Louis Brady Debra Donald Brady Ada Barbara Brady Judy Pharr

New sign rises at East Jesse store

A new storefront sign is being installed at the East Jesse store on Tuesday by the Mid-Continent Petroleum Co. indicating a rebranding or update to the shop frontage.

East Jesse Mid-Continent Petroleum Co

Mrs Havertys New Water Well Reaches Ground Level

Mrs Feron Haverty finishes a water well after drilling 32 feet to reach water within five feet of ground level. Workers install her bathroom this week.

Weller Family Hosts Sunday Fish Fry

Mr and Mrs Joe Weller hosted a fish fry Sunday at their East Jesse home. Present were Deaborn Weller and family Dean Weller Romines Romines sons Bill Stephens family Paul Fortner Don Weller and Joy Nell Lowden.

Joe Weller East Jesse Deaborn Weller Dean Weller D. L. Romines Bill Stephens Paul Fortner Don Weller Joy Nell Lowden

Jesse Day Celebrated in Ada with Local Residents

Ada marked Jesse Day with a gathering featuring Mrs. Paul Fortner, Mrs. Bill Stevens, Mrs. Opal Weller, Mrs. D. E. Romines, Mrs. Nell Tomlinson, Mrs. Oran Kerr, Mrs. E. O. Humphers, Ruth, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Weller, and Mrs. Jan Weller attending as listed observers.

Jesse Day Ada Paul Fortner Bill Stevens Opal Weller D. E. Romines Nell Tomlison Oran Kerr E. O. Humphers Ruth Dean Weller Jan Weller

Oakman Social Visit Notes From Ada and Local Families

Oakman residents and Ada visitors were highlighted in a Sunday gathering with multiple neighborhood families hosting and dining. Notable attendees included Angie Wright, Nellie Massey, Mae Lee, Boda Sliger, Gwyndolen Steele, Carey Davis, J R Pendergrass, Marion Lancaster, and Roger Lancaster with friends from Oklahoma City.

Nellie Massey Oakman Mae Lee Ada

Local Gossip Covers Visits and Church Events

Sunday activities include Roger and parents spending an afternoon together. Jess Berryman attended a singing at the Baptist Church in Byng. Mrs Ida Brassfield of Davis spent the week visiting her son and daughter in law, Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Brassfield.

Jess Berryman the Baptist Church Byng Ida Brassfield of Davis Johnnie Brassfield

Stormy Weather Sparks Alarm and Farm Damage

Residents describe a strong storm Thursday night and Friday afternoon with heavy clouds and lightning. Mr. J R Pendergrass endured a near scare as lightning damaged the north garden fence while milking and the family sought shelter in the cellar. The cow was jolted and stepped on his toe, causing pain, but recovered by Saturday despite a wobbly walk and a congested head.

J. R. Pendergrass Mr. Pendergrass

Storm Strikes Okla City Area Wrecks Homes and Lives

A Oklahoma City storm last Thursday damaged the Berryman and Ainsworth families. A hail stone struck Leo Berryman, while the Ainsworth home lost north windows and wet furniture. Children Roy and Lonnie missed school for illnesses. a church Sunday attendance and offerings matched from April 24 to May 1, with 32 present each week.

Oklahoma City Jess Berryman Leo J. B Berryman J. B. Ainsworth

Oakman quilt club trims meetings to weekday afternoons

The Oakman quilt ing club now meets only on Tuesday and Friday afternoons with five members. They have dropped cooking lunch due to the small group, a shift from years of all day Tuesday gatherings with each member contributing a dish.

Oakman

Death of Mrs Dessie B Johnson of Whittier Calif

Oakman mourns the death of Dessie B Johnson wife of a California resident. She died Thursday night at her home from a heart ailment. Survivors include her husband four children in California her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Crawford a Oakman brother Joe Crawford two more Crawford brothers and a twin sister Mrs Bessie A Coventon of California.

Oakman Dessie B. Johnson Whittier Calif Dessie Jim Crawford

Ada Visit Recalls Local Family Gatherings

Miss Shirley Hobbs spent Saturday night in Ada visiting Mr. and Mrs. Allan Fox and aunt Mrs. Nora Hobbs. Vernon Pevehouse and Gaylen Myers spent the weekend near McAlester on maneuvers with Ada National Guard troops.

Shirley Hobbs Ada Allan Fox Nora Hobbs Mrs. Fox Vernon Pevehouse Gaylen Myers McAlester Ada National Guard

To friends of the Green Floyd family who were residents of Oakman

Mrs.

Green Floyd Oakman

Floyds Remembered with Burial at Oakman Cemetery

Floyd died at her home on Mar low and was buried in Oakman Cemetery on Friday April 22. Mr Floyd died several years ago and is buried there as well.

Floyd Marlow Oakman Mr. Floyd

Hobbses Visit Relatives in Valley View Hospital

Mr and Mrs Buster Hobbs have been visiting at Valley View Hospital with Mrs Hobbs uncle John Howell of Connerville who was admitted to the hospital last week. Mr Hobbs also visited with Andrew Sliger another patient there. Sliger is Mrs Pendergrasss brother and has been seriously ill after surgery Saturday morning. He is reported much better this week and is expected to improve steadily from now on.

Buster Hobbs Valley View Hospital

Mrs Flora Carter Visits Relatives Sunday Afternoon

Mrs Flora Carter and her mother Mrs Olive Summers of Ada visited relatives Sunday afternoon. They visited Mrs Allie Bristow of Wanette and Mrs Hiser of Asher.

Flora Carter Olive Summers Ada Allie Bristow Wanette Hiser Asher

Ada Family Weekend Visit With Relatives

Bill Pevehouse spent Sunday with his uncle John Pendergrass and Roddy of Ada. After Mrs. Pendergrass a Valley View Hospital nurse finished work they brought Bill home and visited then picked up Gary who had stayed with his grandparents Mr and Mrs J R Pendergrass for the weekend.

Bill Pevehouse John Pendergrass Roddy Ada

Quinton Family Returns to Oakman Home

Mr and Mrs Quinton and their children return to Oakman settling in the former O A Market house. The Quintons are former Oakman residents.

Hershell’s Sister and Family Noted in Announcement

With Hershell’s sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Barnett, Paula Sue and Larry.

Hershell Mrs Clarence Barnett Paula Sue Larry

Lula News Notes from Church Revival and Homecoming

Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Evans of Kingston dined with Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Clifford. The Evanses sing at Nazarene Church Stonewall while Rev Higgins, ex-pastor Lula Church, leads a revival. Homecoming Sunday May 8 includes lunch on the grounds.

Lois Clifford W. B. Evans Kingston D. R. Clifford Evanses the Nazarene Church Stonewall Higgins Lula

Ada Hosts Brookses Dinner with Clifford Guests

Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks Linda and Diane of Ada dine Sunday with Mrs D R Clifford Debra Kay Clifford accompanies them home.

Donald Brooks Linda Diane Ada D. R. Clifford Debra Kay Clifford Brookses

Jackie Wofford Visits Lula School Last Week

Jackie Wofford of Pampa Texas visited a Lula school last week, joining activities and meeting students during the day.

Jackie Wofford Pampa, Tex Lula

Visit highlights kin in Pampa Texas

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Wofford and family from Pampa Texas spent the past week visiting relatives. They saw Mrs. Sweat and Mr. Sweat, and Mr. Wofford and his wife. The group also visited sister-in-law Mrs. Johnston and brother Mr. Wofford.

Clyde Wofford Jackie Melissa Pampa, Tex Buck Sweat Fred Wofford Roy Johnston Jess Wofford

4H dress revue winners claim blue ribbon at Coalgate

Charles Hill won a blue ribbon at the 4H appropriate dress revue in Coalgate on Wednesday. Eddie Vaughn and Hershell Jeannie Cooper, the Hampton entrant, spent Saturday at Ada and earned reserve champ in the 8th year 4-H category.

Charles Hill Coalgate Eddie Vaughn Hershell Jeannie Cooper Hampton Ada

Local Contest Yields Prize and Recognition

A brief item notes Fred Williams winning a trip to Stillwater for timely talk. The fragment mentions a dress moment and the award as part of a community event.

Ion Fred Williams Stillwater

Johnstons Visit Sister Patient at Valley View

Mr and Mrs Paul Johnston visited Mrs Cecil Reed a hospital patient at Valley View Hospital. Reed is Mrs Johnston’s sister she recently underwent another major operation on Friday and has been in the hospital for four weeks.

Paul Johnston Cecil Reed Valley View Hospital Johnston

Sunday School Visitors at Lula Baptist Share Time

Mrs. Marva Nell Jackson Kenneth and Monte of Stratford Mrs Tawanna McDonald of Ada visited Sunday School at Lula Baptist with their mother Mrs Lois Lillard They were visiting Sunday with their parents Mr and Mrs William Lillard.

Marva Nell Jackson Kenneth and Monte Stratford Tawanna McDonald Ada Lula Baptist Lois Lillard William Lillard

Tu pelo visitors list Clifford household guests

Charles and Ronald Hill of Tupelo and others visited Sunday with the Clifford family. The group included J. D. Reed, Davey Johnston, Darrell Stonecipher, Doyin Wofford, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brooks, Linda and Diane.

Charles and Ronald Hill Tupelo J. D. Reed Davey Johnston Darrell Stonecipher Doyin Wofford Donald Brooks Linda Diane Cliffords

Lloyd Johnston Visits Stonewall With Parents

Lloyd Johnston of Stonewall visited Friday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Johnston.

Lloyd Johnston Stonewall Mrs Paul Johnston

Brooks Family Weekend Visit Ties Fort Smith Kin

Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks and their nephew R D Brooks spent the weekend with their daughter and son in law Mrs Ralph Wofford and children of Fort Smith Arkansas.

Walter Brooks R. D. Brooks Brooks Ralph Wofford Fort Smith, Ark

Tupelo Couple Visits Family in Mississippi

Mr. and Mrs. Polk Cross of Tupelo and Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Cooper visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Son Cooper. The gathering brought together two families for a local social visit in the region.

Mrs. Polk Cross Tupelo Isaac Cooper Son Cooper

Two Readers Missed April 14 Weekly Paper

Mrs Ben Johnston and Mrs D R Clifford did not receive the April 14 weekly issue until the 28th. They wonder where the papers were during the interim.

Ben Johnston D. R. Clifford

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