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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1955

Page

10

Bebee Camp Ground Church Hosts Mothers Day Sunday

The Bebee Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church drew 86 in Sunday School for Mothers Day with visitors from Tulsa Wichita Falls Ada and Vanoss. Rev Scott Jones led morning and evening messages and Rev Billy Holland attended. A revival is planned to start the second Sunday in June with a prominent evangelist.

Bebee Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church Tulsa Wichita Falls Texas Ada Vaness Vance Price Douglas Korea Scott Jones Billy Holland Russell Kan

Local visits over the weekend in Maxwell and Pickett

Mrs. W. B. Brecheen of Maxwell spent Sunday with her daughter Mrs. Earl McDaniel. Mrs. J. P. Norton of Pickett visited her son Mr. John Norton and wife. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hightower called on Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott, Donna and Sherry Monday night.

W. B. Brecheen of Maxwell Earl McDaniel J. P. Norton of Pickett Mrs John Norton W. H. Hightower Leo Scott Donna Sherry

Kite and Atkeson Family Attend Quakman School Program

Mr and Mrs Hollis Kite welcome a new well dust. Mr and Mrs Pete Atkeson and family attended a school program at the Quakman School Monday night.

Hollis Kite Pete Atkeson Quakman School

Ada ladies visit Monday afternoon group gathering

Mrs Maggie Miller and Mrs Bessie Lewis of Ada visited Monday afternoon with Mrs Don Lackey.

Maggie Miller Bessie Lewis Ada Don Lackey

Doyle Newby Visits With McDaniel Family

Doyle Newby visited Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Earl McDaniel and their boys.

Visitors Gather for Hollis Kite Family Sunday

Visitors including A. L. Cape Haskell Kite Danny and Rusty Ada Boiles Roff Roy McGallard and children Oklahoma City Violet Hurley Roy Bivins and children Egypt Edd Berryman Shawnee Amos Roberts and child Ada Doyle Choate Tulsa came to the Hollis Kite home Sunday afternoon.

Hollis Kite A. L. Cape Haskell Kite Danny Rusty Ada Boiles Roff Roy McGallard Oklahoma City Violet Hurley Roy Bivins Egypt Edd Berryman Shawnee Amos Roberts Doyle Choate Tulsa

Ada residents host Florian Smith and son Jerry Douglas

Florian Smith and his son Jerry Douglas visited Ada Sunday afternoon along with his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Smith.

Florian Smith Jerry Douglas Ada J. K. Smith

Kirkes Visit Corvin Family Sunday

Mr and Mrs Max Kirkes and their son Russ visited Mr and Mrs Harold Lee Corvin on Sunday.

Max Kirkes Russ Harold Lee Corvin

Bennitt and Ran kin sisters visit Galey community

Mrs J G Bennitt visited Monday with her sister Mrs Ola Rankin of the Galey community.

J. G. Bennitt Ola Rankin Galey

Local visits and social hosts in Fort Worth region

Bud Jones of Union Hill visited J. K. Smith Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kite of Fort Worth were Saturday night guests of Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Kite.

Bud Jones Union Hill J. K. Smith Charles Kite Fort Worth, Tex Mrs P. P. Kite

Worstell Visit Netted Duncan Family Sunday Evening

Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan Freddie and Jerry visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs S M Golden and family.

Paul Duncan Freddie and Jerry of Worstell S. M. Golden

Wiener roast at Wintersmith Park hosted by Worstell Church group

A Monday night gathering at Wintersmith Park organized by the Church of God of Prophecy Worstell youth featured attendees Gwendolyn Golden Jean Golden David Golden Gracie Hayes Phyllis Leroy Willoughby and Darrel Farmer from the community.

Wintersmith Park Church of God of Prophecy of Worstell Gwendolyn Jean David Golden Gracie Hayes Phyllis Leroy Willoughby Darrel Farmer

Ada Visit Highlights Smith Family Gathering

Mr and Mrs J K Smith visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs A L Smith in Ada, sharing a family gathering and time together.

Booths Fish Lake Texoma Trip on Saturday

Bill Booth and his son George Booth of Los Angeles California fished at Lake Texoma on Saturday.

Bill Booth George Booth Los Angeles Calif Lake Texoma

Ada pair visits Cap family Sunday morning

Mr and Mrs Jack Roberts of Ada visited Sunday morning with Mr and Mrs A L Cap and family.

Jack Roberts Ada A. L. Cap

Sunday Dinner Guests From Worstell Community

Mr. and Mrs. Vergil Meek and family hosted Sunday dinner with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott Donna and Sherry Mr. and Mrs. W H Hightower Mrs Gracie Hayes and Phyllis.

Leo Scott Donna Sherry W. H. Hightower Gracie Hayes Phyllis Vergil Meek Worstell

Tilley Family Attends Byng High School Baccalaureate

Karl Tilley and his son Gerald attended baccalaureate services at Byng High School on Sunday morning.

Karl Tilley Gerald Byng High School

Gerald Brown Spends Weekend in Dallas with Family

Gerald Brown of Dallas Texas spent the weekend with his wife Mrs Johnnie Lee Brown and their children.

Gerald Brown Dallas Tex Johnnie Lee Brown

Krause Family Visits Howard Family in Wewoka

Mr. and Mrs. Dick Krause and family spent Sunday with Mrs. Krause's parents Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Howard of Wewoka.

Dick Krause

Mrs Hurley Visits Sunday Afternoon With Mrs Cape

Mrs. Tom Hurley and Mrs. A L Cape called on Sunday afternoon, sharing conversation and friendly greetings in a social visit.

Tom Hurley A. L. Cape

Mrs Mark McDonald and Dennis Sunday Dinner Guests

Mrs Mark McDonald and Dennis were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Leslie Perry and family at their home.

Mark McDonald Dennis Leslie Perry

Sunday Visitors at Haskins Home Include Ada Guests

Sunday visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earlin Haskins were Mr. and Mrs. William Earl Haskins and Robert Darrel of Ada, Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Hood, Ann.

Earlin Haskins William Earl Haskins Robert Darrel Ada T. S. Hood Ann

Ada Man Sees High Uranium Readings in Pontotoc County

Ada residents report high uranium readings near a cotton county strike after geiger counter results in Pontotoc County. Bill Handley and a group tested multiple sites, finding elevated counts that persisted across instruments and locations, challenging assumptions about ore presence.

Ada Pontotoc County Bill Handley Cotton County Jim Armstrong

Ada residents credit rain with radioactive dust drift

Ada prospectors say dust from recent atomic tests drifted into the area and settled with Saturday night rain. Moisture moved in via a northwest squall line and high readings appeared after the rain. Additional tests were planned in Ada and Pontotoc County for Tuesday afternoon.

Ada Oklahoma Pontotoc County

Ada Visitors Share Sunday Afternoon Call

Wanda Jean and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley May of Ada visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs. M L Booth Mrs Paul Tucker Paula of Oil Center and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Booth and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Scaff.

Wanda Jean Mr. and Mrs. Wesley May Ada M. £. Booth Paul Tucker Paula Oil Center Bill Booth Vernon Scaff

Kay Berryman Visits Shawnee With Darlene Kite

Kay Berryman of Shawnee is spending this week with Darlene Kite, sharing visiting time and local activities in the area.

Kay Berryman Shawnee Darlene Kite

Mrs Rankin and sister visit Galey on Sunday afternoon

Mrs Ola Rankin of Galey visited Sunday afternoon with her sister, Mrs J G Bennitt.

Ola Rankin of Galey J. G. Bennitt

Bobby Snow Visits A. L. Cape Home Sunday Evening

Bobby Snow of Stonewall visited Sunday evening in the A. L. Cape home.

Bobby Snow Stonewall A. L. Cape

Haggards Visit Pinley Family Over Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Haggard and their boys of Duncan spent the weekend with Mrs. Haggard's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Pinley, and with Glen.

Bennie Haggard Duncan Mrs. Haggard Elmer Pinley Glen

Cousin Visit Highlights Oklahoma City Ties

Charlene Kirkley of Oklahoma City spent the past week with her cousin Deloris Perry, sharing time together and nearby activities.

Charlene Kirkley Oklahoma City Deloris Perry

Hoods Visit Haskins Guests Anna and Wanda Jean

Mr and Mrs J S Hood Anna and Wanda Jean were Saturday night guests of Mr and Mrs Ear lin Haskins.

Mrs. J. S. Hood Anna and Wanda Jean Mrs Earlin Haskins

Barbara McDonald Visits Wilma Coleman This Week

Barbara McDonald is spending this week with Wilma Coleman of Shawnee, sharing time at a local residence. The arrangement highlights social visits within the Shawnee community.

Barbara McDonald Wilma Coleman Shawnee

Joy and Joy Roberts Visit Ray Roberts Family

Mr and Mrs Joy Roberts their children and Granville Roberts visited Friday night with Mr and Mrs Ray Roberts and Pam Ela.

Joy Roberts Granville Roberts Ray Roberts Pamela

Mrs Betty Jones and Mrs Mary Kite Visit Wednesday

Mrs Betty Jones and her children visited Wednesday morning along with Mrs Mary Kite, sharing greetings and conversation with neighbors during the midweek social call.

Betty Jones Mary Kite

Residents Visit Wednesday Night With Local Hosts

Paul Duncan Freddie and Jerry visited Wednesday night with Mr and Mrs Vernon Scaff and Mr and Mrs Bill Booth in a social gathering at their home.

Paul Duncan Freddie and Jerry Vernon Scaff Mrs Bill Booth

Jaquess Family Visit From Dallas With Grandparents

Mr and Mrs Lane Jaquess and their children of Dallas Texas recently visited with his parents Mr and Mrs L C Jaquess.

Lane Jaquess Dallas, Tex L. C. Jaquess

Dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Haskell Kite Ada visit

Mr and Mrs Hollis Kite hosted Friday night dinner with Donnie Darlene and Rusty visiting from Ada for the social gathering.

Weekend Visit to Hood Family and Friends Update

Weekend visiting Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Hood and Jerry and Mrs. Allie Hood.

Mrs. M. C. Hood Jerry Mrs Allie Hood

Kite Family Night Supper Guests Gather in Ada

Mr and Mrs Haskell Kite visit Ada for Friday night supper with Rusty and family While in town they join Mr and Mrs Hollis Kite and Darlene and Donnie for the meal hosted by Mr and Mrs P P Kite.

Booth family visit extends in Portland and Los Angeles

George Booth and Coy Booth of Los Angeles arrived Friday for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Booth and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Scaff in Portland. George and Coy left Sunday to return home. Larry Stevie and Danny Booth remained for a longer visit with their grandparents and plan to stay several weeks.

George Booth Coy Booth Los Angeles Calif Larry Stevie Danny Booth Portland Ore Bill Booth Vernon Scaff George Coy Danny

Granddaughter Sherry Scott and Mrs Duncan Named

The text names Sherry Scott, granddaughter, and Mrs. F. E. Duncan of Worstell in a notice, indicating family connections and a local context.

Hazel Newby and Larry Visit Brecheens in Maxwell

Mrs Hazel Newby and Larry visited Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs W B Brecheen of Maxwell.

Hazel Newby Larry W. B. Brecheen Maxwell

Mrs Norton visits Ada sister on Monday

Mrs John Norton spent Monday visiting her sister Mrs Argo Dotson of Ada.

John Norton Argo Dotson Ada

Mrs Ray Roberts and Pamela Visit Mrs Joy Roberts

Mrs Ray Roberts and Pamela spent Monday morning with Mrs Joy Roberts in a social visit.

Ray Roberts Pamela Joy Roberts

Chilcoat Family Visits Mineral Wells Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Chilcoat and their children of Mineral Wells Texas were Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Don Lackey and children. Mrs. Chilcoat is a sister of Mr. Lackey.

Doyle Chilcoat Mineral Wells Texas Don Lackey Chilcoat Mr. Lackey

Golden Family Dines With Booths At Oil Center

Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Golden with Jean Margaret and Glen visited Saturday night dinner hosts Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Booth in Oil Center.

S. M. Golden Jean Margaret Glen M. E. Booth Oil Center

Kay Tilley Spends Saturday with Til ley Family

Kay Tilley of Center spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley and Gerald and Carlton Lee at their home for a social visit.

Kay Tilley Center Karl Tilley Gerald Carlton Lee

Mrs. Oleta Burk Visits With Hazel Newby Sunday Evening

Mrs. Oleta Burk visited Sunday evening with Mrs. Hazel Newby. The social call noted in local society circles highlights neighbors sharing a quiet evening together.

Oleta Burk Hazel Newby

Sherry Scott Spends Friday Night With Gracie Hayes

Sherry Scott spent Friday night with Mrs Gracie Hayes and Phy lis in a social gathering likely noted in society pages.

Wellington Family Visits Golden Relatives Thursday

Mr and Mrs Melton Golden and daughter Marie of Wellington Texas spent Thursday night with Mr and Mrs S M Golden and their family.

Ada resident Doyle Newby visits with McDaniel couple

Doyle Newby of Ada visited Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Earl McDaniel.

Doyle Newby Ada Mrs. Earl McDaniel

Mrs Karl Tilley and Carlton Lee Visit Sunday Evening

Mrs Karl Tilley and Carlton Lee visited Sunday evening with Mr.

Karl Tilley Carlton Lee F. E. Duncan Worstell

Fort Worth Couple Flag Friday Night Event

Mr and Mrs Jack Kite of Fort Worth Texas were Saturday night attendees in a social page item noting their presence at a local gathering.

Whitson Family Marks Mother's Day Visit

Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Whitson hosted all their children and families for Mother's Day. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Edd Berry man, Kay and Charles of Shawnee, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Whitson of Tulsa, Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Kite, Darlene and Donnie, and Mrs. Roy Bivins with Leroy, Geraldine and Dennis of Egypt.

C. S. Whitson Edd Berryman Kay and Charles Shawnee Steve Whitson Tulsa Hollis Kite Darlene Donnie Roy Bivins Leroy Geraldine Dennis Egypt

Sunday Visitors From Borger Ada Honor Thompson Family

Mr and Mrs Floyd Holman of Borger Texas and Mr and Mrs R E Thompson of Ada joined Mr and Mrs Grover Thompson and Raymond for Sunday afternoon at their home.

Floyd Holman Borger, Tex R. E. Thompson Ada Grover Thompson Raymond

Rebee Home Demonstration Club Members Help Oil Center X-ray Unit

Several Rebee Home Demonstration Club ladies assisted with the X-ray unit at Oil Center on Thursday, contributing to community health efforts and local service.

Rebee Oil Center

Memorial Day Trip for Haskins Family

Rev. Earlin Haskins and Everett Haskins of Ada traveled to Gainesville Missouri for Memorial Day services on Sunday. They expect to be away several days.

Earlin Haskins Everett Haskins Ada Gainesville

Mrs W H Hightower and friends visit Worstell host

Mrs W H Hightower Mrs Gracie Hayes and Sherry and Donna Scott visited Tuesday evening with Mrs F E Duncan of Worstell for a social gathering and conversation.

W. H. Hightower Gracie Hayes Sherry Donna Scott F. E. Duncan Worstell

Fishing Trip on the South Canadian Yields Fine Catches

Jodie McDaniel Don Newby and Larry and Howard Cunningham fished Friday evening on the South Canadian and brought home several nice fish.

Jodie McDaniel Don Newby Larry Howard Cunningham

Hood family hosts and guests share Sunday dinner

Mr and Mrs J B Hood and children host Mrs Hood's father George Steele of Spaulding and Mr and Mrs T S Hood. Ann and Wanda Jean were Sunday night dinner guests of Mr and Mrs H C Hood and Johnnie Jean.

J. B. Hood Mrs. Hood George Steele Spaulding T. S. Hood Ann Wanda Jean H. C. Hood Johnnie Jean

Barkley Thompson Visited Oklahoma City Family

Barkley Thompson of Oklahoma City was Sunday night guest of J. and Mrs. Grover Thompson and Raymond. The Thompsons are brothers.

Barkley Thompson Oklahomaity Grover Thompson Raymond Thompsons

Lawrence visitors gather for Thursday night meeting

Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Brinlee of Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Boyd and son of Lawrence, and Mrs. Edith Green of Oklahoma City visited Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Boyd.

Dewey Brinlee Lawrence Thurman Boyd Edith Green Oklahoma City Clyde Boyd

Cunningham brothers visit Newbys on Sunday night

Larry and Howard Cunningham were Sunday night guests of Don and Ronnie Newby, sharing time and conversation at their home.

Larry Howard Cunningham Don Ronnie Newby

Pinleys Visit Corvin Bedroom?

Mr and Mrs Ira Pinley of Worstell spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Harold Lee Corvin in a family gathering likely at their home.

Ira Pinley of Worstell Harold Lee Corvin

Booths and families host Friday visiting night

Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Booth hosted Friday night visitors including Mrs. Alene Tucker and Paula, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Duncan with Freddie and Jerry, visiting the Booth and Scaff households.

M. E. Booth Alene Tucker Paula Paul Duncan Freddie Jerry Bill Booth Vernon Scaff

Shawnee and Tulsa families fish Lake Texoma Friday night

Henry Dean Whitson and families from Shawnee and Tulsa spent Friday night at Lake Texoma for a fishing outing. Kay and Charles from Shawnee and Mr. and Mrs. Steve Whitson from Tulsa joined the group.

Henry Dean Whitson Edd Berryman Kay and Charles Shawnee Steve Whitson Tulsa Lake Texoma

Alma Couple and Family Visit Noted

Mr. and Mrs. Preston Hood and family of Alma Oklahoma were mentioned in a brief community note detailing their visit with relatives and local connections.

Preston Hood Alma, Okla

Newby and Jones Family Visit Walnut Grove Sunday Night

Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby and Larry were Sunday night visitors of Mr and Mrs Elmer Jones of Walnut Grove, sharing a cordial gathering.

Melvin Newby Larry Elmer Jones Walnut Grove

Vanoss seniors visit Texas guest ranch trip

Glen Wilfong and Jerry McDaniel accompany the Vanoss seniors on a Texas visit to stay at a dude ranch for the coming days.

Glen Wilfong Jerry McDaniel Vanoss Texas

Stratford Dinner Guests Delight Local Couple

Mrs. June Hightower Patsy and Billie Farmer of Stratford were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Lamb Donnie and Phyllis.

June Hightower Patsy Billie Farmer Stratford Clifford Lamb Donnie Phyllis

Mrs. Nancy Newby and Larry Newby Spend Saturday Night

Mrs. Nancy Newby and Larry Newby were noted as spending Saturday night together in a brief society item, reflecting a social event attendance.

Nancy Newby Larry Newby

Sapulpa Families Visit Relatives in Oil Center

McKenzie and Eddie with Mr. and Mrs. Don Cooley and their children traveled from Sapulpa to visit Mrs. Cooley’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Bert Jones in Oil Center, sharing a family outing.

McKenzie Eddie Don Cooley Sapulpa

Mrs Veda Mae Duncan Visits For Sunday Dinner

Mrs Veda Mae Duncan along with Pat and Karan visited Sunday and had dinner with Mrs Syble Jones.

Veda Mae Duncan Pat and Karan Syble Jones

Duncan Family Visit With BeBee Couple Sunday

Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan and their two sons visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Sam Golden of BeBee.

Mr and Mrs Galey Visit Wetumka With Abneys

Mr and Mrs David Galey visited in Wetumka Sunday with Mrs Galey’s parents Mr and Mrs J B Abney.

David Galey Wetumka

Ada residents named in court filing list

Mrs. Virgil Meek Jolene Ber lene Gwen Jean and David Golden Deryl Farmer and Bertie Oleta Pinley of Ada appear in a named list in a court filing.

Virgil Meek Jolene Berlene Gwen Jean David Golden Deryl Farmer Bertie and Oleta Pinley Ada

Mrs Pinley and Girls Visit Ed Sunday Afternoon

Mrs Lois Pinley and girls visited Ed on Sunday afternoon accompanied by Mrs Albert Pinley.

Lois Pinley Albert Pinley

Golden Family Figures in Local Scholarship Award

Deana Jones won a scholarship award while Gwen Jean David and Margaret Golden of Rebee attended the ceremony as part of the family presence. The event highlighted student achievement and community support.

Gwen, Jean, David Margaret Golden Rebee Deana Jones

John Nolan Visits Berton Nelson Monday Afternoon

John Nolan visited Berton Nelson on Monday afternoon. The meeting occurred in Nelsons home, with no further details available.

John Nolan Berton Nelson

Nelson Brothers Visit Relatives in Andrews and Hobbs

Warren Nelson of Andrews Texas visited at his brother's home on Thursday. On Monday D V Nelson and his wife from Hobbs New Mexico also stopped by.

Warren Nelson Andrews Tex D. V. Nelson Hobbs N. M

Visit of Tulsa family to Jar eds Saturday

Rev and Mrs Junior Jared and their children from Tulsa visited Rev and Mrs T J Jared Sr and family Saturday.

Junior Jared Tulsa T. J. Jared Sr

Navy Man John Williams Enjoys San Diego Posting

John Williams writes from his San Diego naval station that he really likes the duty station and sends warm greetings to his family and friends back home.

John Williams Navy San Diego Calif

Barbara Jean Pinley Visited Wednesday with Vera Martin

Barbara Jean Pinley spent Wednesday visiting Vera Martin. The pair shared time together and discussed daily matters during the informal call.

Barbara Jean Pinley Vera Martin

Mr and Mrs O H Newby of Maxwell

A brief notice identifies Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Newby residents of Maxwell. The item records their names for a local social or event in the community column.

Vanessa Students Take Sulphur Trip

Several Vanessa students from the community joined a Monday trip to Sulphur. Participants included Jo die McDaniel, Richard Krause, De loris Perry, and Don and Ronnie Newby.

Vanessa Jodie McDaniel Richard Krause Deloris Perry Don Ronnie Newby

Family visitors from local area share Tuesday night

Mr and Mrs Clifford Lamb with Donnie and Phyllis visited Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs Lawrence Farmer and Debra, sharing time together in a small community gathering.

Clifford Lamb Donnie Phyllis Lawrence Farmer Debra

Local visit at the Jones home Saturday

Mrs Syble Jones and family along with guests Mary Lou Deana Elva Lane Neta Goodwin Veda Duncan Pat and Karan visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Jones on Saturday.

Syble Jones Mary Lou Deana Elva Lane Neta Goodwin Veda Duncan Pat and Karan Robert Jones

Mack nieces visit Pinley family over weekend

Betty and Phyllis Jean Mack visited Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pinley over the weekend. The girls are nieces of Mrs. Pinley, sharing time at their home.

Betty and Phyllis Jean Mack Mrs Albert Pinley Mrs. Pinley

Women’s Missionary Band Plans Mother's Day Program

The Women’s Missionary Band met at the church for prayer and to plan a Mother’s Day program. Mrs. Etta Hightower and Mrs. Gracie Hayes visited and dined with Mrs. Virgil Meek during the gathering.

Women’s Missionary Band

Local Families Listed in Death Notice

Mrs. Paul Duncan and Mrs. J. T. Teeters of Byng are named along with Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Teeters and son, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brecheen and Roy Brecheen of Dallas Texas, and Lucy Brecheen of McAlester in a family obituary fragment.

Paul Duncan J. T. Teeters Byng Jimmie Teeters Charles Brecheen Roy Brecheen Dallas, Tex Lucy Brecheen McAlester

Mrs Gracie Hayes Visits Mrs Virgil Meek

Mrs Gracie Hayes of Bebee visited a short while on Friday with Mrs Virgil Meek.

Gracie Hayes of Bebee Virgil Meek

Exemption from tests at Vanoss district sparks debate

Rumor circulates that several students at Vanoss district were exempted from upcoming tests drawing concern from parents and teachers about fairness and policy consistency. District officials declined comment while promising a formal review.

Vanoss

Social visits noted at Pinle Sparks and Duncan homes

Mr and Mrs Albert Pinle visited and had dinner Monday night with Mr and Mrs Levi Sparks. F E Duncan visited a short white Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan.

Albert Pinle Levi Sparks F. E. Duncan Mrs Paul Duncan

Meek Choate and Friends Fish Lake Texoma Trip

Mr and Mrs Virgil Meek of Berlene Jolene and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Choate fished Monday at Lake Texoma with Austin Roberts of Ada joining the group for the day.

Virgil Meek Berlene Jolene Kenneth Choate Lake Texoma Austin Roberts Ada

Mother's Day Program Held at Oil Center Church

Sunday School attendance for May 8 was 41. Miss Bertie Lou Jones visited. The Women’s Missionary Band organized a Mother’s Day program of poems and old hymns. WMB leader Mrs. Thelma Golden supervised the program.

Bertie Lou Jones Oil Center Women’s Missionary Band Thelma Golden

James Duncan and F E Duncan Visit Bebee Couple

James and F E Duncan visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Sam Golden of the Bebee community.

James and F. E. Duncan Sam Golden Bebee

Golden and Duncan Visit Vanoss Sunday Afternoon

David Golden and Paul Duncan made a trip to Vanoss Sunday afternoon, details of their purpose not provided. The brief mentions their arrival and local scene.

David Golden Paul Duncan Vanoss

Oss Jones Visits His Father in Oil Center Community

Oss Jones visited his father John Jones of the Oil Center community on Sunday evening.

Oss Jones John Jones Oil Center

Berlene Meeks Visits With Phyllis Hayes Monday Afternoon

Berlene Meeks met with Phyllis Hayes for a short visit on Monday afternoon.

Berlene Meeks Phyllis Hayes

Visitors Gather at Duncan Home Friday Night

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hightower, Mrs. Gracie Hayes and Sherry Scott from Rebee, and Mr. Virgil Meek with Jolene and Berlene and Paul Duncan visited the Duncan residence Friday night.

W. H. Hightower Sherry Scott F. E. Duncan Worstell Gracie Hayes Rebee Virgil Meek Jolene Berlene Paul Duncan

Mrs Ray Northam and Son Dine With Mr and Mrs Dick Goodwin

Mrs Ray Northam and her Shawnee son visited and shared dinner Sunday with Mr Dick Goodwin and his wife.

Ray Northam Shawnee Dick Goodwin

Lane couple buys Jess Walden place in Oil Center

Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Lane of the Oil Center community purchased the Jess Walden residence in Worstell area. They plan to move in the near future, and local residents welcome the new owners.

J. S. Lane Oil Center Jess Walden Worstell

Emery Goodwin Dines With Wichita Friends Monday

Emery Goodwin and two companions from Wichita Kansas visited and had dinner Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Dick Goodwin in an informal social gathering.

Emery Goodwin Dick Goodwin Emery Wichita, Kan

Gwen Golden and Jolene Meek Visit Friday Afternoon

Gwen Golden of Rebee visited Friday afternoon with Jolene Meek, meeting local residents and sharing conversations. They toured community spaces and discussed upcoming local events.

Sunday Guests of Rev Jared Include Daughter and Family

Sunday guests of Rev and Mrs T J Jared were their daughter and family Mr and Mrs O B. The brief item lists a domestic visit and identifies the connected households without further details.

T. J. Jared Mrs. O. B

Worstell Church Youth Hold Park Wiener Roast

Monday night the Worstell church youth and others gathered at Wintersmith Park for a wiener and marshmallow roast. Attendees included Mrs. Syble Jones and several named adults and young people, with Rev. T. J. Jared and Mrs. Jared among the participants.

Worstell Church Wintersmith Park Syble Jones Farrel Deana Mary Lou Betty Patsy Patricia Wall Virgie Webb James Duncan Pat and Karan T. J. Jared Sr Gracie Hayes Phyllis

Virgil Spurlock Visits Parents Then Plans Return to Colorado Springs

Virgil Spurlock recently discharged from the army spent a few days with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jack Spurlock and with Mr. and Mrs. Marion Powell. He has returned to Colorado Springs Colorado to reside for a time.

Virgil Spurlock Jack Spurlock Marion Powell Virgil Colorado Springs Colo

Visit Between Gwen Golden Jolene Meek And Mrs Duncan

Gwen Golden of Rebee and Jolene Meek visited with Mrs. Lorene Duncan Friday for a short while.

Gwen Golden Rebee Jolene Meek

Community notice on local business hubs and subscriptions

A call for leaving news items at Fikes Grocery or Mrs Atkinson's Barber Shop to improve the community write up. The note invites cooperation and mentions subscriptions for the weekly edition.

Fikes

Allen News: Mrs. Firquin Returns to Tulsa After Week Visit

Mrs. Jesse Firquin left Friday for her Tulsa home after a week visiting Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Hogue Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Epperly and Archie Henry.

Jesse Firquin Tulsa Tommy Hogue Lloyd Epperly Archie Henry

Moher s Day honors by local families

Mrs Virgil Meek hosted projects in honor of Mother s Day featuring Mr and Mrs W H Hightower Mr and Mrs Leo Scott Donna and Sherry and Mrs Gracie Hayes and Phyllis in a community salute.

Virgil Meek W. H. Hightower Leo Scott Donna Sherry Gracie Hayes Phyllis

Young People Lead Friday VLB Service Highlights

Friday night V. L. B. service featured Mary Lou Jones as young people’s leader. A program of special songs and a Scripture scramble engaged attendees. Jolene Meek delivered the message to the youth group.

Mary Lou Jones Jolene Meek

Westview Community Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mrs. Betty Heaps called on the Nelsons Monday afternoon. Several from this community attended the commencement exercises at Vaness Wednesday night. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Oss Jones, Deana and Mary Lou, Lene, Mrs. Gracie Hayes, Phyllis.

Betty Heaps Nelsons Vaness Oss Jones Deana Mary Lou Virgil Meek Jolene Berlene Gracie Hayes Phyllis

Wichita Woman Visits Multiple Families

Mrs Homer Murphy of Wichita Kansas stays with her parents Mr and Mrs Kay Webb and also visits Mr and Mrs Bud Bell during her trip.

Homer Murphy Wichita Kansas Kayn Webb Bud Bell

Weekend guests at Miss Ione Gilmore home

The visitors included Miss Cranzy Gilmore Ada and Mr and Mrs Buck Gilmore and daughter from Oklahoma City during the weekend.

Ione Gilmore Cranzy Gilmore Ada Buck Gilmore Oklahoma City

Local social notes from Newcastle and Tulsa area

Rev. Roy Burkett transacted business in Newcastle on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Crow of Tulsa attended the alumni banquet Saturday night and visited Mrs. T. K. Kidwell and other friends. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Call of Molone Kansas were Mother's Day guests of Mrs. G. T. Kidwell and Mrs. Amanda Call. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gill of Tulsa attended the alumni banquet and were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Gill.

Roy Burkett Newcastle Earl Crow Tulsa T. K. Kidwell C. C. Call Molone, Kansas G. T. Kidwell Amanda Call Vernon Gill Floyd Gill

Local Scrap Fragments Mention Hensler Visit

Fragmentary note links Jessel Hensler of Oklahoma City to a Saturday night event and a visit, but details remain unclear from the readable text.

Sp Mr. and Mrs. Harry ensler and Leafy Durham

A fragment notes Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ensler and his sister Leafy Durham in an observed family reference.

Harry Ensler Mrs Leafy Durham

Alumni banquet attendance noted for Bentley family

Mrs Celeste Bentley and her daughter Margaret Ada were among those attending the alumni banquet Saturday night.

Celeste Bentley Margaret Ada

Boggs Family Visits Mother in Oklahoma Neighborhood

Mr and Mrs Jimmy Boggs and their Tulsa children spent the weekend with Mrs Bonds the latter's mother.

Jimmy Boggs Tulsa Ess Bonds

Oklahoma City Hosts Mothers Day Guests At Banquet

Mrs. Gerlie Isaacs and Miss Paulanita Hunt of Oklahoma City were Mother's Day guests of Mrs. Alice Isaacs. They also attended the alumni banquet.

Gerlie Isaacs Paulanita Hunt Oklahoma City Alice Isaacs

Mays Guests of Mr and Mrs Edgar Dyson this Weekend

Edgar Mays of Corpus Christi Texas and Miss Twyla Mays of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Edgar Dyson for the weekend.

Edgar Mays Corpus Christi Texas Twyla Mays Ada Edgar Dyson

Franks Celebrate Holiday Test With Yoakum Family Ties

Mrs. L G Franks of Oklahoma City and her husband were honored during a holiday gathering with relatives tied to the Yoakum line. Mrs Franks formerly Miss Mary Louise Yoakum details unclear but noted family connection.

L. G. Franks Oklahoma City Docoakum Franks Mary Louise Yoakum

Thompson Home Hosts Weekend Guests From Oklahoma City

Houseguests of Mr. and Mrs. A J Thompson over the weekend included Mr. and Mrs D C Crain from Oklahoma City.

Mrs A. J. Thompson D. C. Crain Oklahoma City

Huffs Visit Wrights Attend Alumni Banquet in Sherman

M Sgt and Mrs B E Huff and family of Sherman Texas visited Mr and Mrs Willard Wright Saturday night and Sunday Mrs Huff also attended the alumni banquet.

B. E. Huff Sherman Texas Willard Wright Huff

Mother's Day Guests at Jenkins Home

Among the Mother's Day guests were Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Wehunt and Miss Clara Smith of Sulphur, and Mrs. Jack Moore of Seminole.

J. M. Jenkins A. E. Wehunt Clara Smith Jack Moore

Alumni banquet attendees named for Oklahoma City and Ada

Among those attending the alumni banquet Saturday night were Mrs. Ralph Miller of Oklahoma City Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Keylor Mr. and Mrs. Oren Wheeler from Ada.

Nquet Ralph Miller Oklahoma City Floyd Keylor Oren Wheeler Ada

Don Jordan Family Guests at Tulsa Banquet

Mr and Mrs Don Jordan and their son from Tulsa were holiday visitors in the Crai Jordan home and also attended the banquet.

Don Jordan Tulsa Crai Jordan

Bryant Hosts Bert Johnson and Jerry Parks Guests

Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Bryant entertained Saturday and Sunday with guests from Grand Prairie Texas and Lind say. The Parks visited the Bryants former mother in law Mrs. Maud Russell.

W. A. Bryant Bert Johnson Grand Prairie Texas Jerry Parks Lindsay Parks Maud Russell

Wetumka families host guests in Oklahoma

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wade and their three daughters of Wetumka were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sever and Mrs. W. P. Wade in a social visit at their home.

Joe Wade Wetumka Joe Sever W. P. Wade

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