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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1956

Page

8

Not Contending With Romanticists Or Biologists

The record speaks for itself as spring is claimed to mark separation from romanticists and biologists who argue this as the mating season for much fauna.

Spring and Death Mixed With Life and Love

The piece blends spring imagery with mortality, arguing that spring ushers life and love but also death. It notes that inner forces push people upward or downward, separating youth from manhood and altering fortunes, while spring itself remains constant and renewal is possible if one sustains inner energy.

Avon

The Seven Sins of Motorists in Modern Driving

A popular magazine features an article on The 7 Deadly sins of Motorists noting driving faults are easy to spot but eradicating faulty habits is hard. The piece highlights growing accident tolls and the challenge of eliminating risky behavior on the road.

Ada Chamber opens annual campaign with new manager arrival

The Ada Chamber of Commerce begins its annual membership drive on Tuesday May 1. The new manager Ted R Savage arrives the same day from Clinton Oklahoma where he previously led the Chamber. Campaign chairman Charles Thompson serves under president David O Howe.

Ada Chamber of Commerce Ted R. Savage Clinton, Oklahoma Charles Thompson David O. Howe

Couple seeks church blessing for twins Kate and Duplicate

A couple in England asked their minister to christen their twins Kate and Duplicate, noting a developed sense of humor possibly attributed to British charm and asking for a blessing.

OY Buzz Eave England

LeMay comments stir debate on air power and defense policy

Readers debate Gen Curtis LeMay Second Air Force strategy as supporters praise his hard line on continental bombing while critics say the president and generals lack perspicacity. The discourse centers on if heightened nuclear force deters rivals or risks global tension.

Curtis LeMay Second Air Force The Stra

Headquarters Sends Unfavorable Report Against Snore Policy

A terse headquarters memo describes an unfavorable audit of the company snore policy. The document notes compliance gaps and urges corrective action by regional managers.

Sunday Services At Galey Baptist Church

Twenty four attended Sunday morning services at Galey Baptist Church. Visitors included Dale Brent of Graham Miss Virginia Fowler from Summers Chapel Mr and Mrs Billy Vallandingham of Konawa Wanda Cushman and her daughters from California The event noted the eighth g

Galey Baptist Church Dale Brent Graham Virginia Fowler Summers Chapel Billy Vallandingham Konawa Edna Cushman Wanda California

Ada graduates recall diplomas at junior high exercises

Students Erma Ruth Sanders Joann Daniels Robert Hightower Butch Edwards Bobby Fowler and Henry Pauli Carr received diplomas at graduation exercises in the Ada Junior High auditorium on Saturday. They were escorted by teacher M. R. Tucker.

Ada Erma Ruth Sanders Joann Daniels Robert Hightower Butch Edwards Bobby Fowler Henry Pauli Carr M. R. Tucker

Ada to Hire Mrs. Grose as Galey Lower Grade Teacher

Ada announces Mrs. Grose will teach the lower grades at Galey for the 1956 57 school year replacing Miss Mary Turner.

Galey honors graduates at Vaness Junior High ceremony

Four Galey students received diplomas at Vaness Junior High graduation exercises on Tuesday night. The graduates named are Joyce Sanders Billy Farnham Oral Hinkle and Louis Daniels.

Galey Vaness Joyce Sanders Billy Farnham Oral Hinkle Louis Daniels

Galey School Ends Term With Picnic And Report Day

Students at Galey will have Friday May 11 off as the term ends. They will travel to Sulphur on Thursday for a final school picnic and return Friday to receive report cards.

Galey

Wood Family Plans Temporary California Visit

Mr and Mrs Bill Wood and family Carroll Embry DeWayne and Melvin Hinkle left Tuesday morning for California The trip is described as temporary not permanent and may involve travel for unspecified reasons.

Bill Wood Carroll Embry Dewayne Melvin Hinkle California

Miss Anna Hightower Spends Evening with Miss Shirley Nelson

Miss Anna Hightower spent Thursday night with Miss Shirley Nelson in an informal social gathering reported by local residents. The two individuals were seen together at a private residence, with neighbors noting a cordial atmosphere and no public event.

Anna Hightower Shirley Nelson

Mrs Tucker and guests visit Oi Center gathering

Mrs Tucker visited the Oi Center Friday with Mrs Anna Wilson and Mrs Russel Willoughby.

Joe Tucker Oi! Center Anna Wilson Russel Willoughby

Mr and Mrs Clarence Willoughby Travel to Morton Texas

Mr and Mrs Clarence Willoughby of Galey left Tuesday morning for Morton Texas to visit their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Allen Hightower and family.

Clarence Willoughby Galey Morton, Tex Mrs. Allen Hightower

Oklahoma families visit relatives this weekend

Mr. and Mrs. James Wood and family and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wood of Oklahoma City spent last weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Hightower and children.

James Wood Henry Wood Oklahoma City J. G. Hightower

Ada Family Visit Brightens Sunday Evening

Mr and Mrs Calvin Jamar and their son of Ada visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Johnny Sanders and their children.

Calvin Jamar Ada Johnny Sanders

Hightower Family Week Visit in Oklahoma City

Robert Hightower traveled to Oklahoma City on Sunday to spend the week with his brother Danny Hightower, his wife, and their son Randy.

Robert Hightower Oklahoma City Danny Hightower Randy

Ardmore visit by Bunch family and Neels

Mr and Mrs Frank Bunch and their son from Ardmore spent the week with Mr and Mrs A H Neel and their family.

Frank Bunch Ardmore A. H. Neel

Sunday Visitors At Patterson Home

Sunday visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Patterson included Mr. and Mrs. Jack Muse and their sons from Oklahoma City, Mr. and Mrs. Loris Fuller of Ada, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rogers with Mrs. Dorothy Blair and Sharon of Oklahoma City.

R. H. Patterson Jack Muse Oklahoma City Loris Fuller Ada Frank Rogers Dorothy Blair Sharon

Neels Visit Pitt Couple Monday Evening

Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Neel visited Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Pitt on Monday evening for an informal social call.

A. H. Neel G. M. Pitt

Visit To Mr and Mrs Bill Mc Nair Saturday Night

A son visited Mr and Mrs Bill Mc Nair Saturday night, with no additional context or details available about the occasion or location.

Mrs Bill McNair

Stephens Visit McCullar Hosts Sunday Night

Mr and Mrs J H Stephens visited Mr and Mrs A J McCullar Sunday night in a social gathering.

J. H. Stephens A. J. McCullar

Vaness High School Holds May 3 Graduation

The Vaness High School commencement was held May 3 in the high school auditorium. Dr. Clive E. Murray, president of Murray State College at Tishomingo, delivered the speech. Seniors earning diplomas included Lindell Archer Curtis Coffee Lawrence Crookham Larry Cunningham William Albert Dame Delmer Farnham Charles Fisher Charles Glover Gene Glover Bob Gray Thomas Hatchett Wayne Holland Dayne Isaacs Jinks Losson Jackie Melton Don Newby Hazel Biggs Jean Golden Patsy Hampton Melba Jackson Deloris Jones Norma Pinley Anna Mae Price Carol Ann Rutherford Nancy Vanlandingham Carmeleta Wall June Webster Frankie Woodley Garland Pennington James Robertson Delton Sutton Gerald Sutton James Thompson George Welch Henry Whitson and Orville Wright.

Vaness High School Clive E. Murray Murray State College Tishomingo Lindell Archer Curtis Coffey Lawrence Crookham Larry Cunningham William Albert Dame Delmer Farnham Charles Fisher Charles Glover Gene Glover Bob Gray Thomas Hatchett Wayne Holland Dayne Isaacs Jinks Losson Jackie Melton Don Newby Hazel Biggs Jean Golden Patsy Hampton Melba Jackson Deloris Jones Norma Pinley Anna Mae Price Carol Ann Rutherford Nancy Vanlandingham Carmeleta Wall June Webster Frankie Woodley Garland Pennington James Robertson Delton Sutton Gerald Sutton James Thompson George Welch Henry Whitson Orville Wright

Vaness School Dismissal and Senior Trip Date Notice

Vaness School was dismissed May 9 with seniors slated to depart for a Galveston trip on May 10. Sponsors listed are H. L. Kinsey James Barnes and Mrs. Hutchens.

Vaness School Galveston H. L. Kinsey James Barnes Hutchens

Graduation Exercises Held In High School Auditorium

Junior high and elementary graduation exercises were conducted in the high school auditorium on Tuesday May 8. Mr and Mrs A J McCullar visited Mr and Mrs Bill McNair.

Ada Shoppers Mrs Emma Thomas and Others Visit Ada

Mrs Emma Thomas Mrs Boyd Ponder and Mrs Marion Chambers shopped in Ada Saturday afternoon with children in tow.

Emma Thomas Boyd Ponder Marion Chambers Ada

Grade schoolers to Sulphur picnic Tuesday

Grade school children will travel to Sulphur on Tuesday for a closing picnic while the senior high school cohort goes on Wednesday.

Sunday Visitants of Luther McKinley Hosts

Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Luther McKinley were Dr. and Mrs. S L Burns of Stonewall.

Luther McKinley S. L. Burns Stonewall

Tommy Joe Phillips Leaves for Houston Job

Tommy Joe Phillips departed Saturday for Houston Texas where he will be employed.

Tommy Joe Phillips Houston Tex

Mrs Briggs Visits Friends Friday Night

Mrs Marvin Briggs and boys called on Mr Glen Cornell and Mr Luther McKinley and their wives Friday night for a social visit.

Marvin Briggs Glen Cornell Mrs Luther McKinley

Joneses Attend Safety Award Dinner at East Central State

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Jones attended the Safety Award Dinner held in the ballroom of East Central State College’s Student Union Building last Friday night. The event honored employees and guests of Ideal Cement Company.

J. H. Stephens Lee Jones East Central State College Ideal Cement Company

Miss Joyce Jones Attends Movie With Guest

Miss Joyce Jones and her guest Miss Wanda Thurman attended a movie while Mr and Mrs Jones were at the banquet.

Joyce Jones Wanda Thurman Mrs. Jones

Marley Clay Family Moves to Clifford Miller Home

Mr and Mrs Marley Clay and their children Patsy and Herbert have moved to the Clifford Miller home in Vanoss.

Marley Clay Patsy and Herbert Clifford Miller Vanoss

Abston Family Visit Spreads Across Ada Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs Cecil Abston of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Sum Abston and Mr and Mrs Dabbie Coa and son Randy of Ada. Mr and Mrs Cox returned home with them for a short visit.

Cecil Abston Oklahoma City Sum Abston Dabbie Coa Randy Ada Cox

Van ess High seniors plan Galveston trip

Frankie Woodley June Webster and Curtis Coffey led Van ess High School seniors in graduation last Thursday and prepared to depart on a senior trip to Galveston Texas on May 10.

Frankie Woodley June Webster Curtis Coffey Vaness High School Galveston Tex

McKinleys Host Visitors From Gregton and Pharaoh

Rev and Mrs J L McKinley of Gregton Texas hosted a week of visiting family with Mr and Mrs Luther McKinley. Mr and Mrs O J Pharaoh of Pharaoh Oklahoma arrived Sunday for a visit with them.

J. L. McKinley Gregton, Tex Luther McKinley O. J. Pharaoh Pharaoh, Okla

Weekend visit by Kimmel family from Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Enoch Kimmel and their children from Oklahoma City spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Miles Kimmel Sr and Mr and Mrs Dude Fennell.

Enoch Kimmel Oklahoma City Miles Kimmel Sr Dude Fennell

Oklahoma City Weekend Visit and Move News

Mr and Mrs Walter Enloe and Jennifer spent the weekend in Oklahoma City visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Troy Cothern and children of Wynnewood have moved to Arizona to make their home. Mr Cothern is employed there.

Walter Enloe Jennifer Oklahoma City Troy Cothern Wynnewood Arizona Mr. Cothern

Mrs Brooks and son visit Pitt family in Marlow

Mrs. O. C. Brooks and her son from Marlow Oklahoma are visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Pitt. Mrs. Brooks was born Georgia Ruth Pitt.

0. C. Brooks Marlow, Okla G. M. Pitt Brooks Gerogia Ruth Pitt

Coffey Family Gatherings Highlight Oklahoma City Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Coffey of Oklahoma City spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Wylie Webster and Mrs. Lillie Mae Webster. The Websters and their guests had Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Coffey and family.

Elijah Coffey Oklahoma City Wylie Webster Lillie Mae Webster Websters Arthur Coffey

Ray Family Fishing Trip at Lake Texoma

Mr and Mrs John Ray and John E and Fred Ray fished at Lake Texoma over the weekend. John E is on a week long vacation and plans plenty of fishing action this week.

John Ray John E Fred Ray Lake Texoma

Dunns and Smiths Visit Relatives in Davis on Sunday

Mr and Mrs John Dunn with Mary and Don Dunn visited relatives in Davis on Sunday afternoon. They also called on Mr and Mrs Thurman Smith and their children Patricia Paula and Luther Curtis.

John Dunn Mary Don Davis Thurman Smith Luther Dawson Patricia, Paula Luther Curtis

Fishing party joins trip at Veterans Lake Sulphur

Others on the weekend fishing trip included Mrs. Thelma Perriman Miss Sue Wyckoff and Mr and Mrs Edward Coffey at Veterans Lake in Sulphur.

Thelma Perriman Sue Wyckoff Edward Coffey Veterans Lake

Sunday Morning Visitors Mention Mrs Dunn and Shook

Mrs John Dunn and Mary of Vaness attended Sunday morning services. Paul Shook was present after a long absence.

John Dunn Mary of

Visit With Local Residents Highlights Sunday Outing

A Sunday visit included Mr. and Mrs. Otis Coffey, Mrs. Pinkie Evans, Mrs. Thelma Perriman and Sue Wyckoff, sharing time together during a community outing.

Mrs. Otis Coffey Pinkie Evans Thelma Perriman Sue Wyckoff

Bebee School Children Enjoy Picnic at Platt National Park

Bebee school children visited Platt National Park in Sulphur for their annual picnic on Thursday. They toured the skating rink and amusement park areas, spent time at Veterans Lake, and were chaperoned by Mrs. Earlin Haskins and Mrs. Leo Scott.

Bebee Platt National Park Veterans Lake Earlin Haskins Leo Scott

Oil Center Visitors Share Sunday at Roberts Home

Oil Center visitors joined Mr. and Mrs. Ray Roberts and their children Pam Ricky Cris Roberts Tony and Kay for a Sunday night gathering at the Roberts residence.

Egypt Community Dinner Guests at Whitsons

Mrs Roy Bivins and Geraldine of the Egypt community were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs O S Whitson.

Roy Bivins Geraldine Egypt O. S. Whitson

Kite brothers visit brother in Oklahoma City hospital

Hollis and Kenneth Kite traveled to Oklahoma City on Monday to visit their brother Haskell Kite, who is admitted as a patient at Veterans Hospital.

Hollis Kenneth Kite Oklahoma City Haskell Kite Veterans Hospital

Farm er and Debra Visit Kimes in Shawnee

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Farmer and Debra visited Mr and Mrs Leonard Kimes and their son in Shawnee on Wednesday night.

Lawrence Farmer Debra Leonard Kimes Shawnee

Mrs Ma ivin Newby and Florence Wren Visit Oma Ward

Mrs Ma ivin Newby and Mrs Florence Wren visited Monday morning with Oma Ward at the Creel Convalescent Home in Ada.

Ma@ivin Newby Florence Wren Oma Ward Creel Convalescent Home Ada

Mrs Hurley Visits Betty Teel In Oil Center

Mrs Kenneth Ray Hurley spent Friday morning with Mrs Betty Teel of Oil Center.

Kenneth Ray Hurley Betty Teel Oil Center

Ada Visitors Share Time With Local Residents

Mrs Betty Sue Choate Ricky and Mike of Ada visited Wednesday with her mother Mrs John Norton Kay and Charles Berryman visited Monday evening with Sherry Scott.

Betty Sue Choate Ricky and Mike Ada John Norton Kay Charles Berryman Sherry Scott

Parseh Chapel dinner hosts Wed night visit

Mr and Mrs Farrel Jones visited and had supper with Mr and Mrs Donald Ray Henson and Sheila Renee of Parish Chapel on Wednesday night.

Farrel Jones Donald Ray Henson Sheila Renee Parish Chapel

Weekend visit by Gerald Tilley and Missouri guest

Gerald Tilley visited Sunday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Leo Scott and daughters. Mr and Mrs Bruce Holland and Billy of Russell Kansas spent the weekend with Mrs Allie Hood, the mother of Mrs Holland.

Gerald Tilley Leo Scott Mrs Bruce Holland Billy of Russel, Kan Mrs. Holland Allie Hood

Notable Families Gather for Ada Area Reunion

Mr. and Mrs. Earlin Haskins and family join Mr. and Mrs. James Cooper and family of Midwest City along with H. C. Hood and Johnnie Jean, T. S. Hood with Ann and Wanda Jean, Euel Haskins and Diana of Ada, and Bonnie Medlock of Roff for a joint gathering.

Earlin Haskins James Cooper Midwest City H. C. Hood Johnnie Jean T. S. Hood Ann Wanda Jean Euel Haskins Diana Ada Bonnie Medlock Roff

Ada visit by Hightower Moore and Scott family

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hightower and Mrs. Herbert Moore of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott and Sherry Monday morning.

W. H. Hightower Herbert Moore Ada Leo Scott Sherry

Ardmore Construction Worker John Norton Active Two Weeks

John Norton, a construction worker, has been employed and working in Ardmore for the past two weeks.

John Norton Ardmore

Kite and Wilfong Visit Ada Residents Saturday

Mr and Mrs P P Kite and Mr and Mrs Johnny Wilfong spent Saturday with Mrs Betty Kirby Brenda and Barbara of Ada.

P. P. Kite Johnny Wilfong Betty Kirby Brenda Barbara Ada

Mrs Duncan Meek and Berlene Visit Worstell Couple Saturday

Mrs. F. E. Duncan of Worstell Mrs. Virgil Meek and Berlene visited Saturday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hightower.

F. E. Duncan Worstell Virgil Meek Berlene W. H. Hightower

Berryman Families Share Supper in Oakman Visit

Mr and Mrs Edd Berryman and Charles and Kay visited Mr and Mrs J W Berryman of Oakman Saturday night and shared a supper together in a small family gathering.

Edd Berryman Charles Kay J. W. Berryman Oakman

Oil Center resident hosts Sunday dinner guest

Wanda Wilson of Oil Center was Sunday dinner guest of Sherry Scott. Johnnie Jean Hood of Francis was a visitor Sunday afternoon.

Wanda Wilson Oil Center Sherry Scott Johnnie Jean Hood Francis

Mrs Vernon Scaff Spent Evening with Oil Center Friends

Mrs Vernon Scaff spent Tuesday night in the company of Mrs Paul Tucker and Paula of Oil Center, according to a brief social item.

Vernon Scaff Paul Tucker Paula Oil Center

Nelsons and Hurleys Host Wednesday Night Visit

Mr and Mrs Leo Nelson and Shirley of Galey visited Wednesday night with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ray Hurley.

Leo Nelson and Shirley of Galey Kenneth Ray Hurley

Kite Family Visits Oklahoma City Patient

Mr and Mrs Hollis Kite spent Tuesday in Oklahoma City at the bedside of Haskell Kite a patient in Veterans Hospital. He underwent five hours of major surgery and his condition is reported to be fair.

P. P. Kite Hollis Kite Oklahoma City Haskell Kite Veterans Hospital Haskell

Kay Berryman Spends Thursday Night with Linda Crawley

Kay Berryman spent Thursday night with Linda Crawley in a social visit noted by local records. The outing is described as casual with no further actions reported.

Kay Berryman Linda Crawley

Mrs J K Smith Visited Ada For Lunch With Patterson

Mrs J K Smith visited Ada Tuesday and had lunch with Mrs B M Patterson. The social call highlighted neighborhood hospitality and cordial chats during their afternoon visit.

J. K. Smith B. M. Patterson Ada

Mrs Kosmata and Hurley family visit Ada convalescent home

Mrs Maxine Kosmata and Sher ry of Carthage Missouri spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ray Hurley and T L Hurley Sr They also visited Mrs T L Hurley Sr who is in Adelle’s Convalescent Home in Ada.

Maxine Kosmata Sherry Carthage Kenneth Ray Hurley T. L. Hurley Sr Adelle Ada

Atkeson Family Visits Neal Family in Wanette

Mr and Mrs Pete Atkeson and family spent Sunday afternoon in Wanette visiting Mr and Mrs Henry Neal and their family during a family gathering with local neighbors.

Pete Atkeson Wanette Henry Neal

Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church Adds Classes and Revival

The Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church reports 91 in Sunday School with all teachers present. Two new classes, the Primary and Cradle, were added. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Bruce Holland and Billy of Russell Kan. Youth Fellowship of the Center Association will meet Saturday night with Gaar Corner Free Will Baptist Church. A revival begins Sunday night May 13 and invites all to attend.

Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church Bruce Holland Billy of Russel, Kan The Center Association Gaar Corner Free Will Baptist Church Camp Ground Church

Kite family visits Haskell Kite in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Hollis Kite Dar lene and Donnie Mrs P P Kite and Mrs Betty Kirby were in Oklahoma City Sunday They visited Haskell Kite who is in Veterans Hospital.

Hollis Kite Darlene and Donnie P. P. Kite Betty Kirby Oklahoma City Haskell Kite Veterans Hospital

Ada youth visits with Sellars family and Max well hosts

Jerry Sellars spent the past week with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sellars of Ada. Mrs. Melvin Newby and Larry spent Saturday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Brecheen of Maxwell.

Jerry Sellars Paul Sellars Ada Melvin Newby Larry W. B. Brecheen Maxwell

Lawton Family Attends Vaness Commencement

Mrs. Billie Cooper and her children with Miss Bonnie Thompson of Lawton joined Grover and a Mrs Thompson to attend the Vaness commencement exercises. James Thompson was part of the graduating class.

Billie Cooper Bonnie Thompson Lawton Grover Thompson Vaness James Thompson

Rev and Mrs Jones Tied Note of Oil Center Honor

Rev and Mrs Scott Jones are listed with Mrs Everett Pannell of Oil Center in a brief society notice detailing a family or community recognition.

Scott Jones Mrs Everett Pannell Oil Center

Sunday Evening Visit By Mrs Leo Scott And Sherry

Mrs. Leo Scott and Sherry visit ed Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. W H Hightower.

Mrs Lou Kurkendall Visits Hood Family in Henryetta

Mrs Lou Kurkendall of Henryetta is visiting her daughter and family, Mr and Mrs M C Hood and Jerry, at their home.

Lou Kurkendall Henryetta M. C. Hood and Jerry

Garrett Family Guests From California Celebrate 35th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs N L Garrett host two weeks of visitors from Alameda California Miss Dorothy Garrett Mr and Mrs Hampton Garrett and their son and Maurice Garrett join the family as they mark the parents 35th wedding anniversary with an open house celebration held Sunday.

N. L. Garrett Alameda Calif Dorothy Garrett Hampton Garrett Maurice Garrett

Newbys Visit With Pierson Friends Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Richard Newby of Pierson spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby and their sons.

Richard Newby Pierson Melvin Newby

Hood Family Guests and Visits Reported

Mr and Mrs Gene Hood were Sunday night guests of Mr and Mrs H C Hood and Johnnie Jean of Francis Benny and Glen Jones of Union Hill spent Sunday with Larry Newby.

Gene Hood Mrs. H. C. Hood Johnnie Jean Francis

Kite family visit ends nine year gap in Fresno kin

Kenneth Kite and daughter Janice of Fresno arrive Monday to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Kite. They plan to see brother Haskell Kite in Veterans Hospital Oklahoma City where he recovers from a major operation. This marks Kenneth’s first home visit in nine years.

Kenneth Kite Janice Fresno Calif Kenneth P. P. Kite Haskell Kite Veterans Hospital Oklahoma City

Master’s Degree in Education Noted for May Graduation

A prospective graduate earned a master’s degree in education with the graduating class slated for May. The specifics of the program and institution are not provided in the text.

Donnie Kite Spends Time With Cousin in Egypt Community

Donnie Kite spent Thursday with his cousin Dennis Bivins of the Egypt community.

Donnie Kite Dennis Bivins Egypt

Miss Shirley Atkeson Spends Evening with Sherry Scott

Miss Shirley Atkeson spent Friday night with Sherry Scott in a social gathering noted by local observers. The event highlights familiar community connections and social ties among residents.

Shirley Atkeson Sherry Scott

Scott and Wallis Attend League Rally in Ada

Donna Kaye Scott and Glenda Wallis attended the League Rally at the Free Will Baptist Church in Ada on Sunday.

Donna Kaye Scott Glenda Wallis League Free Will Baptist Church Ada

Parish Chapel visitors share Saturday night

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ray Henson Donnie and Sheila Renee of Parish Chapel visited Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hightower.

Donald Ray Henson Donnie Sheila Renee Parish Chapel W. H. Hightower

Kirkes Couple Visit Krause Family Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs J W Kirkes visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs R R Krause and family for an informal gathering.

J. W. Kirkes R. R. Krause

Hood family featured in Francis notice

Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hood and Johnnie Jean of Francis were Mrs. T. S. Hood.

Mrs Nancy Farmer and Debra Visit Ada Couple

Mrs Nancy Farmer and Debra spent Thursday with Mr and Mrs G F Tiner of Ada.

Nancy Farmer Debra G. F. Tiner Ada

Bobby Sellars Visited Friday Evening with Glen Pinley

Bobby Sellars visited Friday evening with Glen Pinley, sharing time and conversation in a casual social visit. The meeting underscores ongoing social ties and local connections among residents.

Bobby Sellars Glen Pinley

Choate Boys Visit Ada Grandparents

Ricky and Mike Choate of Ada spent Thursday and Friday night with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Norton.

Ricky and Mike Choate Ada John Norton

Community Notables Visit Konawa Area Schools

Glen Pinney and sister Elwanda Hag gard with boys from Duncan's group visited Wednesday. Rev. Earlin Haskins attended a Konawa High School singing with Mrs. Haskins. Bebee school ends term with ice cream and treats after perfect spelling certificates awarded to Sherry Scott Darlene Kite Bennie Atkeson and Linda Crawley. Students look forward to a summer break and next term.

Glen Pinney Mrs. Elwanda Haggard Duncan Earlin Haskins Konawa High School Bebee Leo Scott Sherry Scott Darlene Kite Bennie Atkeson Linda Crawley

Mrs Homer Steele and Mrs Er bin Cox of Safford Arizona

Two residents from Safford Arizona are identified in a community society note. Mrs Homer Steele and Mrs Er bin Cox are listed as attendees or participants in a local event.

Homer Steele Erbin Cox Safford, Ariz

Mrs Wright Returns Home From Valley View Hospital

Mrs George Wright left Valley View Hospital on Thursday after a stay and is reported doing fine.

George Wright Valley View Hospital

Willoughby Frantz Family Notice

Mrs Marion Willoughby and Mr Theo Frantz and family are listed in a personal notice. The short item notes names involved and a family Bellmont connection.

Marion Willoughby Theo Frantz

Weekend visitors arrive from three states to Barton home

Weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Barton were Mr. and Mrs. Lester Skelton and children of Tulsa, Mr. and Mrs. Leve Cupps and girls of Oklahoma City and Mrs. Mary Olguin of Albuquerque, N. M. Mrs. Skelton and Mrs. Cupps are daughters of the Bartons and Mrs. Olguin is a granddaughter.

W. H. Barton Lester Skelton Tulsa Leve Cupps Oklahoma City Mary Olguin Albuquerque N. M Skelton Cupps Bartons Olguin

Eighth Grade Commencement Set for May 15 at Eight PM

The eight grade will hold its commencement exercises on Tuesday May 15 at 8 p.m. at the school. Students and families are invited to attend the ceremony marking the end of the year.

Fifth to eighth graders plan Sulphur trip Friday

The fifth through eighth grades will travel to Sulphur on Friday, May 11, for an upcoming school trip.

Union Hill Sunday School Attendance Report

Attendance at Union Hill Sunday School reached 53 with all teachers and officers present. Visitors included Reece and Dorothea Garrett of Pasadena California Mrs Francis Stringer and Reba Teel. Training Union logged 39 with participants on the program: Mrs Elva Kemp Betsie Cunningham Lonnie Cassady Mrs Donna Cochran Glen Wiffong Don Newby Yvonne Little Kenneth Little Barbara Jones and Benny and Glen Jones.

Reece Dorothea Garrett Pasadena Calif Francis Stringer Reba Teel Training Union Elva Kemp Bettie Cunningham Lonnie Cassady Donna Cochran Glen Wilfong Don Newby Yvonne Little Kenneth Little Barbara Jones Benny Glen Jones

Men and Boys Win Attendance Contest at School

The men and boys won the attendance contest leaving the ladies and girls to sponsor a wiener roast once school activities end.

Mother's Day Program Planned for Sunday

A Mother's Day program will be presented on Sunday. The event honors mothers with planned activities and reflections.

Social Visits Across Families Highlight Weekend

Mr and Mrs Emmett Agee visited Mrs Emma Bolin and family and Miss Clara Agee Sunday. Mrs Inez Graham visited Mr and Mrs Harold Agee and their son of Lawton this weekend.

Emmett Agee Emma Bolin Clara Agee Inez Graham Harold Agee Lawton

Roff Couple Hosts Supper for Cape Family Visit

Mr and Mrs Paul Hatcher of Roff visited and dined with Mr and Mrs A L Cape and family recently for an informal gathering.

Paul Hatcher Roff A. L. Cape

Ada visitors share Monday night with local families

Mr. and Mrs. Hershel Teel and children and Mrs. Leslie Perry and Sondra of Ada visited Monday night with Mr. and Mrs. M. M. McDonald and Dennis.

Hershel Teel Leslie Perry Sondra Ada M. M. McDonald Dennis

Freda Miller Dines With Margaret Golden Thursday Night

Freda Miller of Vaness was a supper guest of Margaret Golden on Thursday night.

Freda Miller Vaness Margaret Golden

Ada couple hosts Tilley supper guests

Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Tilley of Ada were Sunday night supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley, Gerald and Carlton Lee.

R. E. Tilley Ada Karl Tilley Gerald Carlton Lee

Mrs Ola Mae Cook Visits McLish Friends

Mrs Ola Mae Cook of McLish visited Mr and Mrs E E Agee, sharing time with the couple during a social call.

Ola Mae Cook of McLish E. E. Agee

Sweeney Family Visits Otis Webb at Cowling Hospital

Otis Webb suffered a slight heart attack Wednesday at Cowling Hospital and is improving. John Sweeney and Keith and Norma were visited by Mr and Mrs John Sweeney and F O Jones and family on Sunday.

John Sweeney Keith Norma Otis Webb Cowling Hospital Otis F. O. Jones Family

Tilley and Jones Families Share Sunday Visit

Mr and Mrs R E Tilley visited Mr and Mrs Bud Jones and family Sunday night. Mr and Mrs Fred Jones and Wayne and Karl Tilley and Carlton also visited the Joneses Sunday.

R. E. Tilley Bud Jones Fred Jones Wayne Karl Tilley Carlton Joneses

Mrs Bess Roberts Visits Rob erts Family in Adam

Mrs Bess Roberts of Adam visits Mr and Mrs Ray Roberts, Pam and Ricky.

Lonnie Cassady and George Coch Visit Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Lonnie Cassady visited Mr and Mrs George Coch on Sunday in a brief family outing reported in local social notes.

Hood Returns After Week with Henryetta Relative

Mrs. M. C. Hood returned home after visiting her mother Mrs. Lou Kurkendall of Henryetta for the past week.

M. C. Hood Lou Kurkendall Henryetta

Mrs Florence Wren Visits Stratford Friend

Mrs Florence Wren of Stratford is spending this week with Mrs Nancy Newby, sharing time and hospitality in the town.

Florence Wren Stratford Nancy Newby

Weekend Social Roundup at Texoma and Sulphur

Grover Thompson fished at Lake Texoma over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Newby and boys attended the rodeo at Sulphur Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. O S Whitson and Henry visited and had supper with Mr. and Mrs. Edd Berryman and children Sunday night.

Grover Thompson Lake Texoma Melvin Newby O. S. Whitson Henry Edd Berryman

Funeral for Jimmy Ray Turner Held in Houston

Jimmy Turner returned from Korea Saturday to attend the funeral of Jimmy Ray Turner. Also present were Mr and Mrs Hap Turner and daughter and Mr and Mrs Woodrow Turner, all of Houston Texas.

Jimmy Turner Korea Jimmy Ray Turner Hap Turner Woodrow Turner Houston Tex

Style show at First Baptist Church in Ada draws attendees

Mrs Thelma Perriman and Mrs J H Stephens attended a Friday afternoon style show at the First Baptist Church in Ada, showcasing fashion for the local congregation.

Thelma Perriman J. H. Stephens First Baptist Church Ada

Mrs W E McCullar Receives New Automatic Washer and Dryer

Mrs W E McCullar acquires a new automatic washer and dryer, enhancing laundry convenience at home. The purchase reflects a move toward modern kitchen and utility room upgrades.

W. E. McCullar

Wallis and Scott Families Gather for Sunday Visit

Mr and Mrs Glen Wallis along with Glenda and Karen of Union Hill visited Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Leo Scott Donna Kaye and Sherry.

Glen Wallis Glenda Karen Union Hill Leo Scott Donna Kaye Sherry

Social visit to Oklahoma City by Rogers Austell and friends

Mrs Frank Rogers and Mrs Clara Austell visited in Oklahoma City over the weekend with Mr and Mrs Willie Orton and Barbara and Miss Florence Jackson.

Frank Rogers Clara Austell Oklahoma City Willie Orton Barbara Florence Jackson

Ada Ladies Attend Stanley Party

Mrs. Auti McCullar hosted a Stanley party Tuesday afternoon. Refreshments were served to Ada residents Mrs. Lillie Mae Coffey Mrs. W. E. McCullar Mrs. C. E. Chil ders Mrs. Clint Corvin Mrs. George Pitt Mrs. Lonnie Miller Mrs. Herman Miller and Mrs. Wilma Byrd.

Auti McCullar Lillie Mae Coffey W. E. McCullar C. E. Childers Ada Clint Corvin George Pitt Lonnie Miller Herman Miller Wilma Byrd

Shooks and Paul Visit Dox Family at Gaar Corner

Mr and Mrs Loris Shook and Paul visited Mr and Mrs Maddox and family at Gaar Corner Saturday.

Mrs. Loris Paul Mrs. Maddox Gaar Corner

Mrs J H Stephens Visits Mrs Loyd Mcllrovy

Mrs. J H Stephens spent Monday with Mrs Loyd Mcllrovy, sharing time and conversation in the social visit.

Thelma Perriman J. H. Stephens Loyd Mcllrovy

Woodleys and Frankie Visit Relatives in New Mexico

Mr and Mrs J R Woodley and Frankie spent Friday through Wednesday visiting relatives in New Mexico.

J. R. Woodley Frankie New Mexico

Village names attend Vaness commencement exercises

Stanley Crawley spent Sunday night with Henry Whitson. Those from this community attending the commencement exercises at Vaness Thursday night included Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley, Gerald and Carlton Lee, Mrs. Grover Thompson, Raymond and James, Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Golden, Margaret, Glen, David and Jean, Henry, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott, Donna Kaye and Sherry, Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Kite and Mr. and Mrs. Edd Berryman. Karl Tilley and son Gerald attended a baseball game at Byng.

Vaness Karl Tilley Gerald Carlton Lee Grover Thompson Raymond James S. M. Golden Margaret Glen David Jean O. S. Whitson Henry Leo Scott Donna Kaye Sherry Hollis Kite Edd Berryman

Local Ladies and Couples Featured in Social Notes

Mrs Roy Cantwell Mrs John E Ray and Mrs Leroy Cantwell with Mr and Mrs J H Stephens J R Vandegriff appear in a social notices column listing attendees and hosts at recent gatherings.

Roy Cantwell John E. Ray Leroy Cantwell J. H. Stephens J. R. Vandegriff

Mrs Bess Roberts and Family Visit Ada Couple

Mr and Mrs Ray Roberts Pam and Ricky and Mrs Bess Roberts visited and had supper with Mr and Mrs J W Murray and Bobby of Ada Monday night.

Ray Roberts Pam Ricky Bess Roberts J. W. Murray Bobby Ada

Joy Roberts and Carolyn Granville Roberts and Mrs Standridge

Mrs Joy Roberts and Carolyn Granville Roberts and Mrs Gene Standridge are named in a brief public notice with reference to local residents Mike and Kenny. No further context or actions are provided in the fragment.

Joy Roberts Carolyn Granville Roberts Gene Standridge Mike and Kenny

Mrs Gracie Hayes Returns From Fort Worth Visit

Mrs. Gracie Hayes came back Monday from Fort Worth after a week with her daughter and family Mr. and Mrs. Homer Mercer and their sons Mike and Ricky.

Gracie Hayes Fort Worth Homer Mercer Mike Ricky

Golden family attends C P M A airplane program

Mr and Mrs S S M Golden sisters Jean and Margaret brother Glen and Miss Billie Farmer attended the C P M A airplane program at Holdenville Sunday.

S&s. M. Golden Jean Margaret Glen Billie Farmer Holdenville

Miss Glenda Wallis and Donna Kaye Scott Visit Union Hill

Miss Glenda Wallis of Union Hill visited Monday evening with Miss Donna Kaye Scott.

Glenda Wallis Union Hill Donna Kaye Scott

Garretts Host Open House With Wide Family Attendance

Mr and Mrs N L Garrett held an open house on Sunday May 6 with most children present except Floyd who resides in California. Attendees or gift senders included Mr and Mrs George Cochran Mr and Mrs Farl Rose Mr and Mrs Lonnie Cassidy Mr and Mrs Jim Kirkes Mr and Mrs Lee Parker Mr and Mrs H J Horton of Ada Mr and Mrs J B Parker of Pickett Rev and Mrs Frank Cunningham Mrs Lena Bradley and Mrs La-

N. L. Garrett Floyd California George Cochran Farl Rose Lonnie Cassady Jim Kirkes Lee Parker H. J. Horton Ada J. B. Parker Pickett Frank Cunningham Lena Bradley

Summers Chapel Boys Win Byng Tournament

The Summers Chapel boys baseball team played in a tournament at Byng last week. They beat Byng in the first game on Thursday, won the semi final 72, and captured the finals Monday with a 16-10 trophy victory over Glenwood.

Helen Kendall Byng Glenwood

Anniversary celebration honors Garretts at home

Sunday guests at the Garretts home for their 35th wedding anniversary included Earl and Ester Rose Lonnie and Patty Cassidy Cochran J W Kirkes Lee and Ruby Parker and their daughter J B Parker Rev Frank Cunningham H J Horton Mother Bradley F O Jones Hampton Garrett and baby Dorothy Garrett Maurice Garrett Olen Roberts Terry Roberts Wayne McMaster and Enloe Garrett family members.

N. L. Garrett Earl Rose Lonnie Cassidy Cochran J. W. Kirkes Lee Parker J. B. Parker Frank Cunningham H. J. Horton Bradley F. O. Jones

Sunday Visitors At A L Cape Home

Sunday visitors at the A L Cape home included Mrs Clara Roberts Robert and Rita and Mrs Jack Roberts of Ada Bobby Snow of Stonewall and Miss Lorene Bolin of Ada.

A. L. Cape Clara Roberts Robert Rita Jack Roberts Ada Bobby Snow Stonewall Lorene Bolin

Bebee School Principal Completes East Central Degree

Mrs. Earlin Haskins, Bebee School principal, finished work at East Central State College in January and will receive a degree or credential.

Earlin Haskins Bebee School East Central State College

Eighth Grade Graduates Hold Atlan Lay Exercises

The Atlan Lay county rural schools held eighth grade graduation exercises in the morning. Graduates include Jimmy Wood Jimmy Megee James Parnell Nora Jean Shackelford Mike Thomas and Stanley Brown. Parents friends and relatives attended the commencement.

Atlan Lay Jimmy Wood Jimmy Megee James Parnell Nora Jean Shackelford Mike Thomas Stanley Brown

Weekend Guests From Oklahoma City Visit Rob inson Family

Mr and Mrs Herbert Robinson and Rhonda of Oklahoma City were weekend guests of his parents Mr and Mrs D B Robinson.

Herbert Robinson Rhonda Oklahoma City D. B. Robinson

Mrs Lora Ellis Leaves for Months Visit

Mrs Lora Ellis departed for a extended months visit to spend time with her daughters.

Lora Ellis

Community notices list Ada and California residents

Vona Jones, Mr and Mrs Hamp Garrett and Jessie Royce of Alameda California, Dorothea Garrett of California, Reese Garrett also of California, Mr and Mrs O H Roberts and Terry of Ada, Wayne McMasters of Ada, Mr and Mrs Charley Enloe and Judy.

Vona Jones Hamp Garrett Jessie Royce Alameda, Calif Dorothea Garrett California Reese Garrett O. H. Roberts and Terry Ada Wayne McMasters Charley Enloe Judy

Mrs Lula Keeling Visits Durant Friends

Mrs Lula Keeling has been visiting Mr and Mrs Charles Coplen of Durant the past week.

Lula Keeling Charles Coplen Durant

Mr and Mrs Earl Rose Visit Trivitts in Wynnewood

Mr Earl Rose and Mrs Rose visited Mr Ralph Trivitt and family in Wynnewood Sunday night. Mrs Trivitt is ill.

Earl Rose Ralph Trivitt Wynnewood Trivitt

Perfect spelling certificate recipients named

In the primary room for the year the perfect spelling certificates go to Norma Fay Sweeney second grade Elton Farmer third and Lorene Smith fourth.

Norma Fay Sweeney Elton Farmer Lorene Smith

Record of Perfect Attendance Held by Three Smiths

Judy Smith, Jean Smith, and Lorene Smith share perfect attendance records. The trio stands as primary holders of the recognition, noted in school records and local notices.

Judy Smith Jean Smith Lorene Smith

Richardson Family Visits Sparks Family Tuesday

Mr. and Mrs. Matt Richardson visited Mr. and Mrs. Levi Sparks along with their sons on Tuesday, sharing a family social.

Matt Richardson and Levi Sparks

Latta School Banquet Attended by Local Figures

Barbara Jones Don Newby Yvonne Little and Bob Gray attended the Latta School banquet held at the Aldridge Hotel Tuesday night.

Barbara Jones Don Newby Yvonne Little Bob Gray Latta School Aldridge Hotel

Local Graduation Attendees Honor Vaness Exercises

Several community members attended the graduation exercises at Vaness Thursday night including Mrs. Leonard Archer and family Mrs. Noma Lamb Ada Mrs. Lavona Jones and family Mr. and Mrs. Vance Price and family Mr. and Mrs. Glen Wallis and Karen and Mrs. Murray Golden.

Vaness Leonard Archer Noma Lamb Ada Lavona Jones Vance Price Glen Wallis Karen Murray Golden

Roddy Couple Visits Ballard Family Saturday

Mr and Mrs Tom Roddy of Nicoma Park visited Mr and Mrs Orval Ballard and family Saturday.

Tom Roddy Nicoma Park Orval Ballard

Mrs Bettie Cunningham Visits Bud Jones Family

Mrs Bettie Cunningham visited Mr and Mrs Bud Jones and family Sunday evening.

Bettie Cunningham Bud Jones

Visitors Absent Minded Gathering Noted at Cochran Home

Those visiting Mr. and Mrs. El mer Cochran Tuesday night were Mrs. Daisy Binion and Mary Nell Cummings, Patt Lea and Jimmy Dan.

Elmer Cochran Daisy Binion Mary Nell Cummings Patt Lea Jimmy Dan

Lena Cochran and Allen Visit Mrs Roberts

Mrs. Lena Cochran and Allen visited Mrs. C. C. Roberts Tuesday evening in a social call.

Lena Cochran and Allen C. C. Roberts

Le Hig School Honors Roll Recipients Allen Cochran and Ners Jones

Allen Cochran and Ners Jones earned honor roll recognition at Le Hig School for the past year. Both students achieved high academic standings and were celebrated in a school awards note.

Allen Cochran Ners Jones le Hig School

Union Hill Good Neighbor Club Meets for Leviticus Study

Mrs Emma Cassady hosted the Union Hill Good Neighbor Club on Wednesday with Mrs Betty Cunningham giving the opening prayer. A Book of Leviticus study framed the program and the fund drive netted 10.14 dollars. Violet Hurley, patient at Adelle's Convalescent Home in Ada, received a birthday handkerchief shower as gifts were exchanged. Attendees included Bettie Cunningham Inn once Daisy Binion Emma Jones Eula Kirkes Elva Kemp Golden Mike and Linda. Guests were Migry Nell Cunningham Patti and Jimmy Dan. Emma Jones will host the next meeting May 16.

Emma Cassady Union Hill Good Neighbor Club Betty Cunningham Violet Hurley Adelle Ada Bettie Cunningham Inn Daisy Binion Emma Jones Eula Kirkes Elva Kemp Golden Mike Linda Migry Nell Cunningham Patti Jimmy Dan

School Transfers for Filing Applications

May 135 is the filing period for pupil transfers. Superintendent Norman Mitchell urges parents to file with the district board or in his office.

Norman Mitchell Mitchell

Poultry Experts Advise Distance to Prevent Leukosis

Iowa State College poultry experts recommend keeping young chickens at least 400 feet from older birds to reduce leukosis risk. The guidance emphasizes segregation between age groups in poultry housing and management.

Iowa State College

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