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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1963

Page

2

Local Winners Enter State Broiler Show at Muskogee

Dickie won a blue award with a $3 prize and Debbie took red with a $2 prize. Both planned entries in the state broiler show at Muskogee on Thursday. One reader spent the weekend with relatives while news reached that his father had a mild heart attack. Charley showed slight improvement and well wishes were sent. Mr and Mrs Burtis Williams of Jacksonville Texas visited Winford Parish Ada Sunday afternoon.

Dickie Debbie Muskogee Charley Burtis Williams Jacksonville Tex Charley Williams

Birthday dinner honors Joe King in Around The County

In Around The County Tex. a birthday dinner was held in honor of Joe King. Mrs. Frances Wood visited Mr. and Mrs. Mike Pedersen Wednesday night and attended a play at Vaness School. Wayne Rogers left Thursday for Westwood Calif. after weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Allen.

Tex Joe King Frances Wood Mike Pedersen Vaness School Wayne Rogers Westwood Calif Dennis Allen

Home Demonstration Club Tour Names

Ladies on the home demonstration club tour are Mrs. Chester Treas Mrs. David Brooks Mrs. Lester Davis and Mrs. Charley Williams.

Chester Treas David Brooks Lester Davis Charley Williams

Cliffords Visit Ada D. R. Clifford Family Trip

Mr and Mrs D R Clifford spent Tuesday with their daughter Mrs Donald Brooks in Ada. The Cliffords later traveled by Stonewall to visit Mr and Mrs Lewis Lillard.

D. R. Clifford Donald Brooks Ada Cliffords Stonewall Lewis Lillard

Fishing Trip Records Family Outing on Sandy

Mr Isaac Cooper and his wife joined his in laws Mr and Mrs Carl Davis for a Monday fishing outing on Sandy River or Sandy location, reflecting a family leisure activity reported in the local column.

Isaac Cooper Mrs Carl Davis Sandy

Ada visitors share Monday night reunion

Mr. and Mrs. Sonny Leader and Mrs. Sue Walker visited Monday night with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Woolley in Ada.

Sonny Leader Sue Walker Elmer Woolley Ada

Byran Funeral Attended by Family at Happyland

Virgil Buck Bryan funeral held Monday at Happyland with attendance by Polk Cross Carl Hill Chuck Clifford and the Greer Brooks and Sonny Leeter families. Bryan was Sonny Leeter’s uncle.

Polk Cross Carl Hill Chuck Clifford Greer Brooks Sonny Leeter Virgil Buck) Byran Happyland Byran Sonny

Clifford Williams Attend Tupelo Funeral for Mrs. Clark

Mr and Mrs D R Clifford and Beckey Williams attended funeral services Tuesday in Tupelo for Mrs Nannie Jo Clark, with family and friends paying tribute to the deceased.

D. R. Clifford Beckey Williams Tupelo Nannie Jo Clark

Johnston Visit Notes Across Town in Four Days

Mr and Mrs Ben Johnston made a business trip to Holden ville Tuesday. Mrs Polk Cross Tupelo and others visited Thursday with the Johnstons and Davey. Mrs Johnston and Mrs Denman Flowers Stonewall visited Monday in Coalgate with Aunt Maude Stevens. Mrs Kenneth Fortner and Tammy Ada and Mrs Ben Fortner and Mrs Denman Flowers visited last Wednesday with Mrs Johnston.

Ben Johnston Holdenville Polk Cross Tupelo D. R. Clifford Dickie Debbie Ronnie Donnie Davey Johnston Denman Flowers Stonewall Coalgate Maude Stevens Kenneth Fortner Tammy Ada Ben Fortner

4-H Broiler Show and Luncheon Attended by Clifford Family

Mrs. D. R. Clifford along with Dickie and Debbie visited Ada for a 4-H broiler show and luncheon, enjoying the event and meeting participants.

Ada Social Notice of Thursday Visits and Meals

Mrs Sonny Leader along with Diana and Donna visited Thursday with Mrs Sue Walker in Ada. They shared dinner with Mrs Donald Brooks. Mr and Mrs Leader and the girls had supper Thursday night with Mr and Mrs Gene Joplin and family. The Leaders spent Thursday night with his mother Mrs Virgie Alberson.

Sonny Leader Diana Donna Sue Walker Ada Donald Brooks M Irs Leader Gene Joplin Kelly Marty Latta Virgie Alberson

Lula Grade School Boys Win 9-3 at Francis Friday

The Lula Grade School boys baseball team traveled to Francis Friday and defeated the hosts 9 to 3 in an interscholastic game.

Lula Francis

Mrs Polk Cross Visits Tupelo Friends

Mrs Polk Cross of Tupelo visited Friday afternoon with Mrs D R Clifford. Debbie Clifford spent the weekend with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks in Ada.

Polk Cross Tupelo D.R. Clifford Debbie Clifford Donald Brooks Ada

Mark Treas Visits School Ahead of Next Year Start

Mark Treas visited the school on Tuesday as preparations begin for his start next year. He toured classrooms and met staff to discuss upcoming changes.

Mark Treas

Weekend Visit Brings Fishing and Games to Latta Burk Burnett

Gene Joplin Latta and his brother in law R C Pogue from Burk Burnett Texas visited Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Sonny Leader. The men fished and played dominoes then returned Sunday morning to fish again. Mr and Mrs Sonny Leader visited Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Gene Joplin Latta.

Gene Joplin Latta R. C. Pogue Burkburnett Tex Sonny Leader

Fortner Family Visit Recalls Ada Weekend

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Fortner and Tammy Ada visited Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Short Fortner recalling a family gathering in Ada.

Kenneth Fortner Tammy Ada Mrs Short Fortner

Debbie Clifford Spends Weekend with Treas and Davis Families

Debbie Clifford spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Treas and Nancy in Ahloso. She ate dinner Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lester Davis and Skip, continuing a family visit.

Debbie Clifford J. C. Treas Nancy, Ahloso Debbie Lester Davis Skip

Williams Family of Oklahoma City

Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Williams and Christia of Oklahoma City are noted in a short family notice appearing in the society section.

Curtis Williams and Christia Oklahoma City

Ada closes pageant with tense win and backstage joy

The candidate smiles through tears as she is mobbed by contestants judges and extras after the event. Ada will compete in Miss Oklahoma in Oklahoma City with a possible trip to Miss America in Atlantic City. the moment felt like a major first hurdle cleared.

Crophone Ada Oklahoma City Atlantic City

Latta Community Names Read Like City Directory

Latta continues on page one with a long list of residents and local names including Faylene McConnell Laquita Coffey Patricia Monroe Elreta Young Bobby Trench Ted Glover Patty Williams Carol Gray Bennie Davis Jim Ford Roy Creel Glenn Jones Bill McGuire Patsy Melton Roger Elliott Lillie Nanney Stella Delozier Patricia Sheries Carol Camden Larry Masters Gerald Smith Helen Cochran Marian Martin Jerry Davis David Stout Jack Bruster Richard Akin Ronnie Brinlee DeWayne Lancaster Ronnie Mitchus

Faylene McConnell Laquita Coffey Patricia Monroe Elreta Young Bobby Trench Ted Glover Patty Williams Carol Gray Bennie Davis Jim Ford Roy Creel Glenn Jones Bill McGuire Patsy Melton Roger Elliott Lillie Nanney Stella Delozier Patricia Sheries Carol Camden Larry Masters Gerald Smith Helen Cochran Marian Martin Jerry Davis David Stout Jack Bruster Richard Akin Ronnie Brinlee Dewayne Lancaster Ronnie Mitchus

Local High School Announces 196? Graduates Names

Oran Dew and Jim Griffen lead a list of junior high graduates including Sherry Abbott and Garlene Smith as co valedictorians with Marilyn Blansett as salutatorian. The roster names dozens of students across grades and families in the community.

Oran Dew Jim Griffen Sherry Abbott Garlene Smith Marilyn Blansett Salutatorian Michael Ball Charley Bryant Royce Chandler Billy Colbert Benton Daniels Dewayne Hoosier Stephen Johnson Joe Lancaster Randy Melton Sandy Northcutt Drew Noland Michael Nickell Richard Shaw Mike Shackleford Raymond Thurman Jimmy Turner Harvey Wilson

Salt cellar as social boundary in medieval England

The salt cellar defined dinner rank in medieval England. High ranking guests sat above the ornate container while lesser guests sat below it. Canute's laws allowed that a social climber could be punished by bones cast by the company at its discretion.

England Canute

Davis Families Visit Sunday at Stonewall

Mr and Mrs Bob Davis and Mrs John Wes Davis of Stonewall visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ed Smith.

Bob Davis John Wes Davis Stonewall Ed Smith

Brooks Family Dinners Spanning Weekend Visits

Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks and family shared dinners across the weekend with relatives. Linda Diane and Dwayne Ada and John Royce Johnston Tupe lo joined Saturday supper with Mr and Mrs D R Clifford. The Brooks family then dined Sunday with Don's parents, Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks.

Donald Brooks Linda Diane Dwayne Ada John Royce Johnston Tupelo D. R. Clifford Brooks Don Mrs Walter Brooks

Dana Jo Dennis Visits Stonewall After Church

Dana Jo Dennis of Stonewall visited Sunday after church with Sue Cooper.

Dana Jo Dennis Stonewall Sue Cooper

Nancy Fulsom Visits Ahloso With Davis Couple

Nancy Fulsom of Ahloso visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Les ter Davis and Skip.

Treas Family Mentioned in Local Social Notes

Mr and Mrs J C Treas Ah loso and Mr and Mrs Jake Treas Chester Treas are listed in a concise local social item noting family ties or greetings in the community.

Family Visit Noted With Local Residents

Mr and Mrs D R Clifford Dickie Donnie and Ronnie Carl Hill Tupelo Aaron Gray Allen and Audie Byron Happyland visited Wednesday night with Mr

D. R. Clifford Dickie Donnie Ronnie Carl Hill Tupelo Aaron Gray Allen Audie Byron Happyland Lester Davis Skip

Couple visits Ada hospital patient Waldo Byrd

Mr and Mrs Carl Hill visit Mrs Hill's father Waldo Byrd who is a patient at Valley View Hospital in Ada, continuing family support during his stay.

Carl Hill Mrs. Hill Waldo Byrd Valley View Hospital Ada

Lula Grade School Eighth Grade Honors

Patsy Henry is valedictorian and Richard Nickels is salutatorian for Lula Grade School eighth grade. The commencement program will be held May 21 at the school.

Patsy Henry Chat Henry Richard Nickels Irgil Higgens Lula

Johnston Family Supper with Pittsburgh and Ada Kin

Mr and Mrs Sam Johnston Tony and Carolyn Ada shared supper Saturday with his parents Mr and Mrs Ben Johnston at their Ada home.

Sam Johnston Tony Carolyn Ada Mrs Ben Johnston

Texan Families Share Sunday Dinner Across Town

Mr and Mrs Ed Tinley of Texas Mrs Maggie Hallmark Vernon Texas and Mr and Mrs Jake Johnston had dinner Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ben Johnston. Mr and Mrs Tanner Johnston and children Ada and Mr and Mrs Denman Flowers Stonewall visited Sunday afternoon with the Johnstons.

Ed Tinley Texas Maggie Hallmark Vernon Tex Jake Johnston Ben Johnston Tanner Johnsto Ada Denman Flowers Stonewall Johnstons

Joplin Family Visits Latta Sunday Night

Mr and Mrs Gene Joplin Kelly and Marty Latta visited Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Sonny Leader.

Gene Joplin Kelly Marty Latta Sonny Leader

Youth rally attended at Roff Pentecostal Church

Mrs. Minnie Lewis notes attendees at the Roff Pentecostal Holiness Church youth rally Tuesday evening included Mrs. Alene Tucker Hansel Burk Mrs Thelma Garrett Sondra Larry and Carol Willough Mrs Euvonne Franks Mr and Mrs Clifford Lamb Phylis and Roger and Rev Arthur Smith.

Alene Tucker Hansel Burk Thelma Garrett Sondra Larry Carol Willoughby Euvonne Franks Clifford Lamb Phylis and Roger Arthur Smith Roff Pentecostal Holiness Church

Visitors Attend Pentecostal Holiness Church Services

About 80 people attended Sunday church and school services. Rev. and Mrs. Tom Henson of Shawnee led the morning worship. Visitors included Mrs. Mary Tarwater of Manteca California and Annie Brandon of Summers Chapel.

Pentecostal Holiness Church Tom Henson Shawnee Henson Mary Tarwater Manteca Calif Annie Brandon Summers Chapel

Local visits and club tour noted in Summers Chapel region

Mrs Lena Soward and Mrs Ruth Sutton visited Mrs Minnie Lewis Saturday evening. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Jimmy DeLamar and family from Rosston Ark with Emmett DeLamar. Summers Chapel Home Demonstration Club toured Hazel Atlas Glass Plant Ada greenhouse and local facilities with lunch in Ada attended by Miss Martha Mote the county HD agent.

Lena Soward Ruth Sutton Minnie Lewis Jimmy DeLamar Bryan and Jeffery Effie Lusby Rosston Ark Emmett DeLamar Summers Chapel Hazel Atlas Ada Martha Mote County

Rev and Mrs Arthur Smith Visit Mr and Mrs Lewis

The Rev and Mrs Arthur Smith visited Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis Sunday afternoon continuing social visits with local acquaintances.

Arthur Smith Hansel Burk Frank Lewis

Ladies Auxiliary Chicken Dinner Raises 57.50

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Pentecostal Holiness Church served a Thursday night chicken dinner that netted 57.50. Funds will go toward church upkeep and maintenance.

The Pentecostal Holiness Church

Lena Soward Visits Ada Social Hosts

Mrs. Lena Soward spent last Wednesday night with Mr and Mrs Earl Franks and Thursday night with Mrs Agnes Rutledge in Ada reporting social visits in the city notes.

Lena Soward Earl Franks Agnes Rutledge Ada

Mrs Tucker attends supper at Pentecostal Holiness Church

Mrs Ollie Tucker visited Mr and Mrs Paul Tucker with Paula and Tonya Thursday night and joined the supper in the church dining hall.

Ollie Tucker Paul Tucker Paula Tonya Pentecostal Holiness Church

Fellowship Meeting At Pentecostal Holiness Church

A fellowship meeting was held at the Pentecostal Holiness Church Friday night with Rev. Ray Stewart of the Eastern Oklahoma Conference Tulsa in charge of the meeting.

Pentecostal Holiness Church Ray Stewart Eastern Oklahoma Tulsa

Crow and Hayes Attend Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Service

Mr and Mrs Albert Crow and Eddie Hayes attended Sunday night services at the Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church as part of the local worship activity.

Albert Crow Eddie Hayes Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church

Burk Hayes Visit Luther Tate in Pauls Valley

Mrs Oleta Burk and Mrs Betty Hayes with their children visited Mr and Mrs Luther Tate in Pauls Valley on Sunday.

Oleta Burk Betty Hayes Luther Tate Pauls Valley

Oklahoma City Shopping Trio Visits Dentist Visit

Mrs. Alene Tucker Paula and Tonya and Mrs. Bea Robertson shopped in Oklahoma City Saturday Paula had to see her dentist.

Alene Tucker Paula Tonya Bea Robertson Oklahoma City

Visiting Mrs Cox was a large group gathering

Last week Mrs. Lois Newby of Pearson visited Mrs Nannie Cox along with a large group including Mrs Hazel Newby Mrs Mary Cox Mrs Ruth Sutton Mrs Lona Soward Mrs Opal Ward Mrs Anna Mae Sutton Beverly Mrs Carolyn Ward and baby Marshall Cox Sr Tim Cox Mrs Martha Love and Ma chelle.

Nannie Cox Lois Newby Pearson Hazel Newby Mary Cox Ruth Sutton Lona Soward Opal Ward Anna Mae Sutton Beverly Carolyn Ward Marshall Cox Sr Tim Cox Martha Love Machelle

Mrs. Allen Escorts Franks for Ada Doctor Visit

Mrs. Mary Allen took Mrs. Ode Franks to Ada on Thursday for a scheduled checkup with her doctor.

Mary Allen Ode Franks Ada Franks

Revered visitors call on local couple Monday morning

Rev and Mrs Bert Jones Mrs Mary Allen and Mrs Frances Wood called on Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis Monday morning.

Bert Jones Mary Allen Frances Wood Frank Lewis

Oklahoma City Families Visit Pierce House Over Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Luther Ingram and their children stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Willie Pierce. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Pennington and Norman Pennington visited Sunday afternoon.

Luther Ingram Oklahoma City Willie Pierce Calvin Pennington Norman Mrs. Pierce

Pierce Visitors Reported In Local Clay County

Mr and Mrs Willie Pierce visited Mr and Mrs Cleve Stone on Thursday. Mrs Pierce also visited Mrs Opal Sutton on Saturday.

Willie Pierce Cleve Stonecipher Mrs. Pierce Opal Sutton

Reverend Marvin Hamm Speaks at Pentecostal Holiness Church

Rev. Marvin Hamm of Coffeyville Kansas was the invited speaker Wednesday night at the Pentecostal Holiness church. Junior Willoughby led the midweek prayer service and Mrs. Alene Tucker directed the devotional for the Ladies Auxiliary.

Marvin Hamm Coffeyville Kan Pentecostal Holiness Church Junior Willoughby Alene Tucker

Mary Cox and Martha Love Visit Nannie Cox for Dental Appointment

Mrs. Mary Cox Mrs. Martha Love and Machelle visited Mrs. Nannie Cox Thursday and escorted her to a dentist.

Mary Cox Martha Love Machelle Nannie Cox

Weekend Visit Highlights Allen Family in Grand Prairie

Mr and Mrs Dennis Allen and daughter Frances Wood stayed with Mr and Mrs Joe King in Grand Prairie over the weekend. This social note captures a family gathering and hospitality in a small community context.

Dennis Allen Frances Wood Joe King Grand Prairie

Suttons Enjoy Weekend Fishing at Lake Texoma

Mr and Mrs Gerald Sutton spent Saturday and Saturday night fishing at Lake Texoma and stopped by the Lewises Sunday afternoon to leave some catfish.

Gerald Sutton Lake Texoma Suttons Lewises

Ward Family Visits Highlight Shawnee Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Ward and their Shawnee son spent Sunday with Herman Ward. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Robertson of Lindsay and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Burk visited Mrs. Edith Cook Sunday. Mrs. Roma Weightman stayed Friday night with Mrs. Cook.

Jimmy Ward Herman Ward Elmer Robertson Lindsay Floyd Burk Edith Cook Roma Weightman Cook

Women and Friends Enjoy Weekend Trip to Six Flags Over Texas

Janice Franks and Janice Lamb returned late Saturday from Six Flags Over Texas with a group from Byng School. They say the trip was pleasant. Mrs. Olta Burk and Jeaneta Griffiths depart Tuesday for New Iberia Louisiana to visit Mr. and Mrs. Tatuma, sister of Mrs. Burk.

Janice Franks Janice Lamb Texas Byng School Olta Burk Jeaneta Griffiths New Iberia Tatuma Mrs. Burk

Sutton Family Visit Highlights Weekend

Mr and Mrs Gerald Sutton and their children visited Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton on Sunday, sharing a family gathering and time together.

Gerald Sutton Mrs Willis Sutton

Norton Helps Fix Water Well for Mrs Vannie North

Glen Norton of Shawnee spent Saturday assisting Mrs. Vannie North with repairs to her water well.

Glen Norton Shawnee Vannie Northam

Gray family visit in Connerville with Cole clan

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gray and Vickie spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Cole and children in Connerville.

Vernon Gray Vickie Kenneth Cole Connerville

Francis by Mrs Bob West Busy time runs column note

Mrs Bob West reports a busy period with the column. She notes Baxter Scroggins and wife and family visit from Moore with son Lois Scroggins and his family and daughter Arvall West and family visiting for the weekend.

Bob West Baxter Scroggins Lois Scroggins Mrs Arvall West Moore

West Family Hosts Tulsa Bound Law Student Son

Mr and Mrs Carl West hosted their son Terry West during a weekend visit. The family resides in Tulsa where Terry attends law school and resides with relatives.

Carl West Terry West Tulsa Terry Law

West Family Hosts Guests With Local and Oklahoma City Guests

Guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert West included their daughter and a friend, Ritchard Hill of Oklahoma City, along with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wilson and Car lene, Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Wilson, Mike and Donnie of Ada and Mr.

Robert West Ritchard Hill Oklahoma City Carl Wilson Carlene Carrol Wilson Mike Donnie Ada

Summers wedding ties Tulsa guests to Homer Baptist Church

Mrs. Lavern Scroggins hosted her brother’s family Mr and Mrs Jack Summers of Tulsa for Sunday dinner. The Summers daughter Miss Jackie Sue Summers married David LeRoy Rozeboom at Homer Baptist Church. Scroggins also attended a niece’s wedding as a guest. Visitors at John West’s Sunday included Winford Chaney and Winford Allen of Chickasha and Earl West with Jerry and James of Tishomingo.

Lavern Scroggins Jack Summers Tulsa John West Winford Chaney Winford Allen Chickasha Earl West Jerry and James Tishomingo

Tigerts Visiting Parental Home In Woodward

Mr and Mrs Jimmy Tigert and their children of Woodward are spending a few days with Jimmy s parents Mr and Mrs Chatt Tigert.

Jimmy Tigert Woodward Jimmy Mrs. Chatt Tigert

Mrs Virgie Chandler Visits Ventura Brother Ill

Mrs Virgie Chandler left last week for a short visit in Ventura California with her brother Henry Ridgway who has been sick for two years Ridgway isn t doing well at this time He lived here several years before going to California.

Virgie Chandler Ventura Calif Henry Ridgway Ridgway California

Mrs. Lavern Scroggins Visited Ada with Sister

Mrs. Lavern Scroggins spent Tuesday in Ada with her sister Mrs. Hester Lollar. The visit involved family time and local social rounds.

Lavern Scroggins Ada Mrs. Hester Lollar

Cedar Grove Church welcomes visitors amid pastor's wife illness

Cedar Grove reports strong church and Sunday school attendance this week. Mrs Earlen Haskins, the pastor's wife, is sick. Visitors included Mr Kenneth Jones of Henryetta and Ritchard Hill of Oklahoma City. The notice extends a welcome to all visitors.

Cedar Grove Earlen Haskins Kenneth Jones Henryetta Ritchard Hill Oklahoma City

Mrs Hazel Phillips Admitted for Surgery at Valley View

Mrs Hazel Phillips entered Valley View Hospital on Thursday for an upcoming surgery slated Tuesday morning. Her relatives, including Mr and Mrs Woodrow Phillips with granddaughter Eugenia Wheeter of Moore, joined for a weekend visit. Mr Arvall West and Mr Kenneth Jones with their spouses dined with Mrs Phillips. Mrs Jones and Mr West are her siblings.

Hazel Phillips Valley View Hospital Woodrow Phillips Eugenia Wheeter Moore Arvall West Kenneth Jones Mrs. Phillips Mrs. Jones Mr. West Phillips

Summers Family Ties Highlight Saturday Wedding

Mrs. Clara Summers Miss Mel ba Sue Copeland and Mrs. Mona Lawrence attended the wedding of Miss Jackie Sue Summers Saturday night. Lawrence and Jackie Sue are sisters.

Clara Summers Melba Sue Copeland Mona Lawrence Jackie Sue Summers Mrs. Lawrence Jackie Sue

Baker Family Guest List Spans Several Days

Mrs. Pearl West visited Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. John Baker. Mrs. Lavern Scroggins visited Friday. Monday Mrs. Jess Lee and Mrs. Gordon Lee visited. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Williams visited Sunday. Mrs. Williams is Baker’s niece and was Miss Billie Hooser before marriage.

Pearl West John Baker Lavern Scroggins Jess Lee Gordon Lee Roy Williams Williams Baker Billie Hooser

Bible School Begins June 3 at Francis Baptist Church

A Bible school starts June 3 for one week at Francis Baptist Church. The program invites families and individuals to attend daily sessions and activities hosted by the church.

the Francis Baptist Church

Hoatzins Hatch With Clawed Wings In South America

Hoatzin chicks are born with claws on their wings that they use as additional legs to climb through tangled tree branches in their jungle habitat.

South America

Kinney Terrille Family Visits Frank Lewis Home

Mr and Mrs Kinney Terrille and Cathy Debbie Rusty and Kevin visited Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis in Oklahoma City Sunday in a family social gathering at the Lewis residence.

Parish couple dines with Eddie Hayes in Sulphur

Mr. and Mrs. Luther Parish of Sulphur shared a Sunday dinner with Eddie Hayes, highlighting a social gathering in the community.

Luther Parish Albert Crow Eddie Hayes

Myrtle Evans and Frank Lewis Visit Uncle

Mrs. Myrtle Evans and Mrs. Frank Lewis visited their uncle, sharing news and catching up during a family call.

Myrtle Evans Frank Lewis

Cal Wests Host Relatives From Far Areas

Mr and Mrs Cal West welcomed family over the weekend including Mr and Mrs T J Bingam and daughter Reba Walker of Kilgore Texas Mrs Mildred Price and Pat and Mrs Eddy Price and children of Ada and a son Wayne and his wife from Oklahoma City The gathering brought together relatives from multiple states.

Cal West T. J. Bingam Reba Walker Kilgore, Tex Mildred Price Pat Eddy Price Ada Wayne Oklahoma City

Education tour adds to community ties

Mrs. Rae Garrett reports that Mrs. Bob Austell, Mrs. L. C. Riddle and Mrs. D. P. Wallace made the education tour Tuesday. Mrs. Leola Denham spent Friday with her neighbor, Mrs. Lillie Riddle.

Rae Garrett Bob Austell L. C. Riddle D. P. Wallace Leola Denham Lillie Riddle

Ladies Visit Mrs. Riddle Amid Illness

Mrs L C Clowdus Mrs D P Wallace Mrs Dee Burdine and Mrs Oma Jean Clark and sons visited Wednesday with Mrs Lillie Riddle who is sick. We hope she is well soon.

L. C. Clowdus D. P. Wallace Dee Burdine Oma Jean Clark Lillie Riddle

Mrs Effie Dollahan Visits Mrs Birdie Escue Ailing

Mrs Effie Dollahan recently visited Mrs Birdie Escue who is sick. The note expresses hope for Mrs Escue's quick recovery.

Local Social Notes Reflect Weekend Church Attendance

Renna Williamson spent Saturday night with Sondra Garrett. Williamson and Mrs Terri Gray plus Mrs Rae Garrett attended church services at Oil Center with Mrs Thelma Garrett and Sondra Friday night. Thelma Garrett and Sondra attended church at Ross Pentecostal Church Tuesday evening. Floy Burk spent Thursday with her daughter, Mrs Garrett. Miss Annette Williamson called.

Renna Williamson Sondra Garrett Terri Gray Rae Garrett Oil Center Thelma Garrett Sondra Ross Pentecostal Church Floy Burk Mrs. Garrett

Sister Dorthy Matthews Preached at Center Community Church

Sister Dorthy Matthews preached Sunday morning at Center Community Church and planned a Sunday night sermon. The previous visit was rained out, canceling the services.

Dorthy Matthews Center Community Church

Van Ray Reed Visits Family Members

Van Ray Reed visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Bill Reed and his grandmother Grandma Grove recently.

van Ray Reed Mrs Bill Reed Grandma Grove

Local Social Notes From Ada and Surrounding Towns

Sister Dorthy Matthews visited Mr and Mrs Harley Grove and children after church. Harley has been sick and was off work awhile but he seemed better at the last report. Mr and Mrs Oren Gray and Rae Garrett shopped in Ada Friday morning. Pug Garrett and Hansel Burk took a business trip Saturday to Lindsay.

Dorthy Matthews Harley Grove Harley Pug Garrett Hansel Burk Lindsay

Summers Visit Parents Before Church

Mr and Mrs Joe Summers and Anita Jo visited her parents Mr and Mrs Everett Escue Sunday morning before church.

Joe Summers Anita Jo Mrs Everett Escue

Ada Couple Attends Vaness Church With Pastor Carl Denham

Mr and Mrs Carl Denham of Ada took his mother Mrs Leola Denham to church at Vaness where Carl serves as pastor.

Carl Denham Ada Leola Denham Vaness Carl

Local parish greetings feature Garrett family visits

Mrs. Thelma Jean Garrett and Sondra and Rae Garrett visited before church with Mrs. Bea Robertson. Mrs. Juanita Williamson and children visited Friday evening after church with Mrs. Garrett and Sondra.

Thelma Jean Garrett Sondra Rae Garrett Bea Robertson Juanita Williamson Garrett

Thelma Garrett and Son Attend Ada Style Show

Mrs. Thelma Garrett and her son joined a style show and tea at the First Methodist Church in Ada on Friday afternoon with the Vaness home economics class also in attendance.

Thelma Garrett Sondra First Methodist Ada Vaness

Family Visit Highlights Plans for Surgery in Connerville

Mr and Mrs Oren Gray and their son's family traveled after Sunday school to Connerville to visit their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Kenneth Cole and family. Mrs Cole has been ill for some time and is to undergo surgery next week.

Oren Gray Vernon Gray Connerville Kenneth Cole

Mrs Effie Dollahon Visits Lindsay Relatives

Mrs Effie Dollahon and Miss Dorthy Dollahon visited Lindsay Sunday to see relatives including Mr and Mrs John Chasuer Mr and Mrs Harley Saylors and Mr and Mrs Herman Penn. Harley is recovering well after surgery and Mrs Chasuer is improving though needs assistance to walk. Mrs Penn known here as Miss Bessie Dame taught at Center School for years.

Effie Dollahon Dorthy Dollahon Lindsay John Chasuer Harley Saylors Herman Penn Harley Chasuer Penn Bessie Dame Center School

Mrs Lillie Riddle Illness Report

Mrs Lillie Riddle was sick and had to see a doctor on Thursday. At last report she wasn’t improving and well wishes are offered.

Lillie Riddle

Community contributes to cemetery work funding

Help and money have been given toward work at the cemetery. The community offers its thanks to all those who contributed.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Winford Parish Mrs. Macy Straight Mrs. Straight Sidney Isaacs Clinnie Crow Joe West Children of Bertie Stuart Ochis Marshall Shirley West Ritchart, Hill Mildred West Carlo Willie Scroggins Clelland Scroggins Ernoon Renna Frank Bennett Lois Clifford Delinda Diaz East Central State College Nancy Fulsom Ahloso Jake Treas Billy Jim Robertson Tamra and Stacy Ralph Brendle Jonathan Kay’ Tucker Darla Randy Ruby McGalliard Colene Robertson John Stinson Steve Gray Carlos Scroggins Criswell Funeral Home Effie Dollahan Birdie Escue Annette Williamson
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