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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1955

Page

3

Stonewall

Lou Ellen Smith, a 5 foot 8 inch student with brown hair and eyes, began school in Richmond California in 1943. She attended schools in Oklahoma City Guthrie Ahloso and Stonewall and lettered four years in basketball. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Smith and enjoys drawing and writing.

Lou Ellen Smith Richmond Calif Oklahoma City Guthrie Ahloso Stonewall Lou Oscar Smith

Phyllis Ann Murphy Plans Ada College Entrance

Phyllis Ann Murphy born to Mr and Mrs W M Murphy has lived in Stonewall since birth. On December 29 1937 she is a member of First Methodist Church and plans to enter college in Ada in September.

Phyllis Ann Murphy W. M. Murphy Stonewall Phyllis First Methodist Church Ada

Jerry Lou Ganus Newberry Born at Morris in 1937

Jerry Lou Ganus Newberry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ganus, was born October 6, 1937, at Morris. She attended schools in Beggs, Okmulgee, and Pharoh and Stonewall, is a Baptist Church member, and appeared in senior and Christmas plays. She became Mrs Hershel Newberry in March and plans a home near her husband’s employer after school ends.

Jerry Lou Ganus Newberry Morris Harold Ganus Beggs Okmulgee Pharoh Stonewall Jerry The Baptist Church Hershel Newberry

Virginia Foreman Birth and Early Life

Virginia Foreman was born in Tupelo on June 18 1937. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Madi son Foreman and attended grade schools in Tupelo Pleasant Hill and Eureka before four years of high school at Stonewall. She is a member of the Church of Christ and hopes to become a secretary.

Virginia Foreman Tupelo Madison Foreman Pleasant Hill Eureka Stonewall Virginia Church of Christ

Jeanine Horton Born in Ada on November 15 1937

Jeanine Horton daughter of Mr and Mrs W W Horton was born in Ada on November 15 1937. She attended schools in California and Oklahoma City before moving to Stonewall. She is a second generation graduate and a member of Union Valley Baptist Church.

Jeanine Horton W. W. Horton Ada California Oklahoma City Stonewall Jeanine Union Valley Baptist Church

Lavonda Harrell Profile from Jesse and East Central

Lavonda Harrell born October 1 1937 in Jesse. She attended grade school in Ahloso and high school in Stonewall. She played basketball for three years and plans to major in Home Economics at East Central. Parents are Mr and Mrs C G Harrell.

Lavonda Harrell Jesse Ahloso Stonewall Lavonda East Central C. G. Harrell

Mary Beth Scott Youth Leader and Student in Stonewall Area

Mary Beth Scott born January 13, 1937 near Stonewall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Scott. She started at Union Valley, moved to Stonewall in second grade, then attended Owl Creek until consolidation with Stonewall. She acted in junior and senior plays, served as senior class vice president, and is a member of Union Valley First Baptist Church. She is the ADA WEEK LY NEWS correspondent for Union Valley.

Mary Beth Scott Bern Stonewall Herman Scott Union Valley Mary Beth Owl Creek

Etta Fern Barbee Born at Fittstown in 1937

Etta Fern Barbee daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred C Barbee of Ahloso born at Fittstown October 13 1937. She led Ahloso girls basketball as captain and was eighth grade salutatorian. She served as junior play student director and senior play participant and is secretary of the senior class. She attends Assembly of God Church Ada and acts as ADA WEEKLY NEWS correspondent for Ahloso.

Etta Fern Barbee Fred C. Barbee Ahloso Fittstown Etta Fern Etta Fetn Assembly of God Church Ada ADA Weekly

Ruby Nell Scott Born in Tupelo on June 3 1937

Ruby Nell Scott daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Scott was born in Tupelo on June 3 1937. She attended Eubanks and Tupelo schools and came to Stonewall in the eighth grade. She is employed part time at the local drug store.

Ruby Nell Scott Tupelo Frank Scott Eubanks Stonewall Ruby

Ada Student Bob Allred Plans Diesel Engineering Career

Bob Allred son of Mr and Mrs John Allred attended Ada grade school and Ada Junior High before enrolling at Stonewall He plans to become a diesel engineer.

Bob Allred John Allred Ada Stonewall

Strickland Plans Education At Oklahoma A and M

James Strickland son of Frank and Mrs Strickland began school in Illinois and attended Ada schools before moving to Ahloso. He is a Baptist church member and intends to study further at Oklahoma A and M Stillwater.

James Strickland Frank Strickland Illinois Ada Ahloso Baptist Church Oklahoma A Stillwater

Kretsinger Boy Moves to Study Plans for College

John Martin Kretsinger son of O C Kretsinger attended Denison Texas schools until moving in the twelfth grade. He is a Presbyterian and plans to attend college in September.

John Martin Kretsinger O. C. Kretsinger Denison Texas John

Williamson Jr. to Join Air Force

Chester Williamson Jr son of Mr and Mrs Chester Williamson plans to enlist in the Air Force as part of a military service commitment.

Chester Williamson Jr Mrs Chester Williamson Air Force

Jimmy Wall Plans College Attendance After School

Jimmy Wall has attended schools in California and Stonewall. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Wall and plans to attend college.

Jimmy Wall California Stonewall Herman Wall

Twin sons born near Stonewall graduate local school

Jerry and Perry Felkins twins of Mrs. Lester Felkins were born near Stonewall and have attended all twelve years of school here.

Jerry and Perry Felkins Lester Felkins Stonewall

Birth of Elnora McDonald at Jesse completes twelve years

Elnora McDonald daughter of Mr and Mrs S T McDonald of Stonewall was born at Jesse and has completed all twelve years of age.

Elnora McDonald S. T. McDonald Stonewall Jesse

Local Student Plans Beauty Course After School

A local student, member of the First Baptist Church, is preparing to enroll in a beauty course after completing school.

First Baptist Church Elnora

Ada native Douglas Smith joins Stonewall student cohort

Douglas Ann Smith, born in Ada, moved to Stonewall for the tenth grade while attending grad school and junior high there. She works part time at a jewelry store in Ada and plans to continue after graduation.

Douglas Ann Smith Ada Stonewall

Latta Trio Shoppers Visit Oklahoma City

Mrs Rae Thompson and her daughter Patsy and Mrs Rogers of Latta shopped in Oklahoma City Monday.

Rae Thompson Patsy Mrs. Rogers Latta Oklahoma City

Hendersons Visit Adams in Eunice New Mexico

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Henderson of Eunice New Mexico are spending their vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Sam Adams. The Adamses had visited in New Mexico since Easter and returned home here with the Hendersons last week.

Lee Henderson Eunice New Mexico Sam Adams Adamses Hendersons

Sawyers Charley Sawyers Dies Suddenly at 66 in Stonewall

W. C. Charley Sawyers fifty six, known for business and trucking, died Thursday morning after a long life around Stonewall. He leaves wife Ella and brothers J M California Grover Oklahoma City Fred Quinton Leroy Jesse, plus five sisters and step mother Maggie Sawyers of Stonewall.

W. C Charley) Sawyers Sawyers Stonewall Charley Ella J. M California Grover Oklahoma City Fred Quinton Leroy Jesse Edna Cooper Lula Ruth Wheat Fox Ruby Wheat Marlow Johnny Bell Cromwell Stevens, Ark Vera Hunter Pauls Valley Maggie Sawyers

Out of Town Guests Attend W C Sawyers Funeral

Relatives and attendees from Ada and Okmulgee joined local mourners at the funeral of W C Sawyers. Mrs Helen Freeman and her father Bob Mundy Mrs W S Furlong Mr and Mrs Z K McKay Joe Auten all from Ada and Mrs Ed Sallee and daughter from Okmulgee were among the out of town guests.

W. C. Sawyers Helen Freeman Bob Mundy W. S. Furlong Z. K. McKay Joe Auten Ada Ed Sallee Okmulgee

Waldroups Visit Family in Oklahoma Town

Mr and Mrs Charles Waldroup and children of Chelsea visited their parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Waldroup and Mrs Ora Sharp last weekend. Mr and Mrs Roland Wilson and baby of McCloud also visited Mrs Sharp.

Charles Waldroup Chelsea Clarence Waldroup Ora Sharp Roland Wilson McCloud Sharp

Methodist district meeting in Ardmore parsonage

Reverend and Mrs W M Jones attended a district meeting of Methodists at the district superintendent Dr W R Wallace and Mrs Wallace new Ardmore parsonage. A picnic lunch was enjoyed.

W. M. Jones New Parsonage W. R. Wallace

Haggins Attend Funeral of Charley Sawyers

Mr and Mrs Virgil Haggins and their son Bobbie of Dallas Texas attended Charley Sawyers funeral Saturday afternoon Mrs Haggins had long lived in Stonewall Bobbie returned Friday from two years service in Germany.

Virgil Haggins Bobbie Dallas Texas Charley Sawyers

Mrs H A Anderson Ends Case and Moves to Cleburn

Mrs H A Anderson closed her case last week and will go to stay with Cleburn, who was burned while galvanizing metal fences.

H. A. Anderson Cleburn

Evans burned in gasoline can explosion

G. W. Evans tried to ignite grass with a small gasoline can last Wednesday. The can exploded burning his feet and hands.

G. W. Evans

Mrs Beatrice Stark Visits Prague Kin This Weekend

Mrs Beatrice Stark of Prague visited her parents Mr and Mrs G W Evans last weekend. A visitor Thursday in the Evans home was their son Ulva of Oil Center.

Beatrice Stark Prague G. W. Evans Evans Ulva Oil Center

Mrs Pace Returns to Town After Illness

Mrs J R Pace who had been ill for some time joined townsfolk in the afternoon Saturday outing marking a marked recovery and return to normal activity for the residents.

J. R. Pace

Okmulgee visit by the Martins over weekend

Mr. and Mrs. James E. Martin Jr. Candy and Jimmy of Okmulgee visited Saturday and Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Martin.

James E. Martin Jr Candy and Jimmy of Okmulgee J. E. Martin

Stonewall residents serve on carrier air crews

Mr and Mrs George W Elkins report their son Glen Newman is assigned to the air department aboard USS Shangri La while in Carnoda California. This marks two Stonewall citizens serving on carriers. Wayne Bullard, son of Mr and Mrs Cecil Bullard, is assigned to USS Lexington.

George W. Elkins R. L. Newman Shangri-La Glen Air Department Carnoda Calif Stonewall Wayne Bullard U. S. S. Lexington Wayne Cecil Bullard

Winton Visit Takes Place at Ft Sill on Mother's Day

Mr and Mrs Gene Winton visited their son Cpl Joe Lee at Fort Sill for Mother’s Day.

Gene Winton Cpl Joe Lee Ft. Sill

Mother’s Day program attended by Edwards and Shipley in Wister

Mrs. Jack Edwards and her mother Mrs. Nettie Shipley were in Wister last weekend for a Mother's Day program.

Jack Edwards Nettie Shipley Wister

Mrs. Bill Elliott and her daughter visit Chickasha kin

Mrs Bill Elliott and her daughter Jean Ann visit her parents Mr and Mrs George Elkins in Chickasha for a few days.

Bill Elliott Jean Ann Chickasha George Elkins

Festival attendance noted at Prague with local guests

Bob Montgomery, Nancy Chad dick, Jimmy Goss and Sue Bullard attended the festival at Prague on Saturday.

Bob Montgomery Nancy Chaddick Jimmy Goss Sue Bullard Prague

Pennington Family Spends Mother's Day in Lawton

Mr and Mrs Avery Pennington and daughter Flora Joyce of Lawton visited Flora Joyce's grandparents Mr and Mrs G W Evans to celebrate Mother's Day with family.

Avery Pennington Flora Joyce Lawton G. W. Evans

Mrs Ed Glover Ready for Grocery Shopping at Home

Mrs Ed Glover remains at home and can handle her own grocery shopping duties, signaling independence and ongoing daily routines.

Ed Glover

Bull scene ends when rock hits bull between eyes

A man throws a rock that strikes the bull between the eyes and knocks it to its knees. The surprise is mutual. The text adds a note that Mr. Winton’s courteous behavior toward his wife may be related.

Mr. Winton

Dress revue attendees from Ada County Home Demonstration Clubs

The Midway Club reported attendees at Ada dress revue included Mrs. W. E. Winton, club president, along with Mrs. Rae Thompson and Mrs. R. L. Hale.

County Home Demonstration Clubs Ada Midway Club W. E. Winton Rae Thompson R. L. Hale

Hale Transferred to Elkhart From Hugotown with New Car

Heard that R. L. Hale Jr. was moved to Elkhart Kansas from Hugotown and now owns a brand new car fully equipped except for a kitchen sink and refrigerator.

R. L. Hale Jr Elkhart Kansas Hugotown

Bullards Holiday Visit Spanned Family Time in California

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bullard of Los Angeles spent several days with his brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Bullard, during a short stay in California.

Jack Bullard Los Angeles Calif C. D. Bullard

Shaw Couple Attend Ada Funeral for Grandmother

Mr and Mrs Allen Shaw traveled to Ada on Friday to attend the funeral of his grandmother.

Mrs. Allen Shaw Ada

Family reunion at Bullard home in Wister

Cecil Bullard attended a family reunion at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Bullard in Wister on Tuesday and Wednesday detailing the gathering with relatives from the area.

Cecil Bullard Wister Mrs O T. Bullard

Legates Visit Relatives in Idabel Last Weekend

Mr and Mrs Bill Legate and sons traveled to Idabel to visit his father M Legate and her mother Mrs Hill. Mrs B L Legate and daughters accompanied the party.

Bill Legate Idabel M. Legate Hill B. L. Legate

Lakeview Man Visiting Friends in Stonewall and Ada

Isaac Hoggatt of Lakeview Texas spent Monday afternoon in Stonewall visiting old friends. He is visiting his brother Joe Hoggatt in Ada this week.

Isaac Hoggatt Lakeview Texas Stonewall Joe Hoggatt Ada

Three Ladies From Chickasha Shop In Oklahoma City

Mrs. Ora Morris joined Mrs. Dave Roberts and her daughter Mrs. Betty Reynolds of Chickasha for a day of shopping in Oklahoma City on Thursday.

Ora Morris Dave Roberts Betty Reynolds Chickasha Oklahoma City

Five Piece Club Aluminum Cookware on Sale at Bullard

The Bullard Gift Shop offers a five piece club aluminum cookware set discounted from $24.80 to $19.95. Customers can pay 50 cents down and 50 cents weekly under the installment offer.

Bullard

Drennon Family Visit Spans Texas Cities

Mr and Mrs Mann Drennon of Lolita Texas hosted his mother Mrs Anna Drennon at home on Saturday. Their son Lawrence Drennon and his Maud family joined Sunday visitations. Daughter Rae Ingram of Odessa Texas also visited. Mrs Drennon and Rose later stayed in Maud with the Lawrence Drennons for a few days.

Mann Drennon Lolita Texas Anna Drennon Drennons Lawrence Drennon Maud Rae Ingram Odessa Drennon Rose Lawrence Drennons

Picnic outing at Ballard Park with local families

Freshman and sophomore classes joined a picnic at Ballard Park last Wednesday. Accompanying them were Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Younts Jr the Mrs. John Thompson Harve and Orville Davis.

Ballard’s Park Vernon Younts Jr John Thompson Harve Orville Davis

Mrs F L Staff And Connie Ross Visit Pawnee Kin

Mrs F L Staff and Connie Ross of Pawnee spent last week with her parents Mr and Mrs I P Willingham.

F. L. Staff Connie Ross Pawnee Mrs. I. P. Willingham

Mrs Lizzie Williams Hosts Kin Over Weekend

Mrs Lizzie Williams entertained her son and family Rev and Mrs Fred Williams of Cleveland, and their family Friday and Saturday. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Ed Rogers of Eldorado Arkansas.

Lizzie Williams Fred Williams Cleveland Ed Rogers Eldorado Arkansas

McKeels Return to Stonewall After Plains Visit

Mr and Mrs Fred McKeel and Margaret Mae returned to Stonewall after spending a few weeks in Plains Kansas with her husband.

Fred McKeel Margaret Mae Stonewall Plains Kansas

Ada Family Visits with Andrew Roberts

Mr. and Mrs. Martin Roberts of Ada visited with their son Andrew Roberts on Thursday and Friday.

Martin Roberts Ada Andrew Roberts

Mrs Cornell Guests Of Burns Family Sunday

Mrs Glen Cornell and her parents Mr and Mrs W L McKinley were guests of Dr and Mrs S L Burns Sunday. Mrs Burns and Mrs Cornell are daughters of Mr and Mrs McKinley.

Glen Cornell W. L. McKinley S. L. Burns Burns Mrs. Cornell Mrs. McKinley

George Flowers Returns Home After California Stay

George Flowers spent a few months in California and returned home last weekend.

George Flowers California

Mother's Day Guests Of Briery Family From Oklahoma City

Mother's Day guests at the Briery home were their daughter and families from Oklahoma City including Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Jones and children and Mr. and Mrs. Owen Rogers.

Jack Briery Tommy Jones Owen Rogers Oklahoma City

Sunday Visitors From Latta Visit Mrs Blackwell

Sunday visitors of Mrs. Nellie Blackwell were Mr. and Mrs. Luther Thompson and Janell, Mr. and Mrs. Wilburn Blackwell and children, all of Latta, and Mr. and Mrs. Haskell Blackwell and daughters Darlene and Doris Jean.

Nellie Blackwell Luther Thompson Janell Wilburn Blackwell Latta Haskell Blackwell Darlene Doris Jean

Mrs Murphy Visits Sulphur Springs with Burns Family

Mrs John Murphy spent several days in Sulphur Springs with her daughter Mrs Floyd Burns and Mr Burns last week.

John Murphy Sulphur Springs Floyd Burns Mr. Burns

Ardmore Couple Hosts Tulsa Visitors Sunday

Mr and Mrs Jess Mason of Ardmore and Mr and Mrs Sam Murphy of Tulsa visited Mr and Mrs Jerry Scott and Mr and Mrs Bud Murphy Sunday in a family gathering.

Jess Mason Ardmore Sam Murphy Tulsa Jerry Scott Budurphy

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Daniels Visit Fort Worth Family

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Daniels of Ft Worth Texas spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Bud Murphy.

Lloyd Daniels Ft. Worth, Texas Mrs Bud Murphy

Stonewall Senior Sermon Set for Sunday at 11

The Stonewall senior sermon will be held Sunday May 15 at 11 a m in the high school auditorium.

Stonewall

Clergy to Lead Service with Musical Interludes

Rev. C. D. McKay delivers the invocation. Rev. Harold Jeter gives the invocation and Rev. W. M. Jones offers the benediction. Sue Bullard Jan Olterman and Edna Johnson present two numbers. Betty Boone will play the recessional and processional.

C. D. McKay Harold Jeter W. M. Jones Sue Bullard Jan Olterman Edna Johnson Betty Boone

Nellie Blackwell Heads to Shawnee for Visit

Mrs. Nellie Blackwell left Tuesday for Shawnee to spend a few days with a sister in law.

Nellie Blackwell Shawnee

Stonewall High School Plans May 17 Graduation

Stonewall High School will hold commencement on Tuesday May 17 at 8 p m in the high school auditorium. Reverend Fred Miller of the First Christian Church of Ada will deliver the address. Awards will be presented, then diplomas. Reverend W O Ledbetter gives the invocation and Reverend Robert Stallings offers the benediction. Salutatorian Mary Beth Scott and valedictorian Etta Fern Barbee named.

Stonewall High School Fred Miller First Christian Church of Ada W. O. Ledbetter Robert Stallings Mary Beth Scott Etta Fern Barbee

Family Visitors and Hospital Stay Highlight Talihina Page

Mrs. Betty Anderson remains in Talihina hospital with Wednesday visitation noted. She is the great-aunt of Mrs. Jake Chudalla. Sunday visitors to Mrs. Oscar Carson and Irene included Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Taylor and their children Shirley Ronnie and Gary. Mrs. Taylor is the daughter of Mrs. Carson.

Betty Anderson Talihina Jake Chudalla Oscar Carson Irene Thomas Taylor Shirley Ronnie Gary Mrs. Taylor Carson

Ada couple visits Magar parents Tuesday night

Mr. and Mrs. Buren Magar of Ada visited his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Magar, Tuesday night.

Buren Magar Ada Jim Magar

Lippincotts and Price Guests at Rutherford Home

Mr and Mrs Marvin Lippincott of Manhattan Kansas and Mrs Haz el Price were Tuesday dinner guests of Mrs Nancy Rutherford and Ricky. Mrs Lippincott is Mrs Rutherford sister.

Marvin Lippincott Manhattan Kan Hazel Price Nancy Rutherford Ricky Mrs. Lippincott Mrs. Rutherford

Chaddick Family Visits Goss Household Sunday

Mr and Mrs Max Chaddick and their children spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Lloyd Goss.

Max Chaddick Lloyd Goss

Pittsburg Visitors Call on Local Families

Mrs. Ruth Auburg Betty Auburg and son David and Mr and Mrs W H Stevenson from Pittsburg Kansas visited Mr and Mrs Kenneth Marshall Jane and Ruth Stevenson last weekend.

Ruth Auburg Betty Auburg David W. H . Stevenson Pittsburg, Kansas Kenneth Marshall Jane and Ruth Stevenson

Mrs. Maggie Sawyers Visits Stevens Arkansas with Cromwell

Mrs Maggie Sawyers travels to Stevens Arkansas with her daughter Mrs Johnny Bell Cromwell for a several week visit.

Maggie Sawyers Johnny Bell Cromwell Stevens Arkansas

Watson Family Leaves Oak Town After Visit

Mrs. Ybil Watson and her son depart Oakland California Tuesday morning after visiting her uncle Vernal King and Mrs. King. Sybil Jennings, daughter of Mr and Mrs Miles Jennings former Stonewall residents now living in Oakland, accompanied them.

Ybil Watson Oakland California Vernal King King Sybil Miles Jennings Stonewall

Summers Chapel Hosts Mother's Day Service and Visitors

Summers Chapel Free Will Baptist Church reported good turnout with 86 in Sunday School. Visitors from Gene Autry Oklahoma City Burkburnett Manhattan Kan and Vanessa Oklahoma City joined. youngest and oldest mothers honored. A Mother's Day program followed with multiple participants and singing duets.

Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church Thomas Taylor Shirley Ronnie Gary Gene Autry Okla Roe Lewis Jr Debra Oklahoma City Junior Scarberry Susan Burkburnett Tex Pfc Marvin Lippincott Manhattan Kan Virgil Scarberry Vaness Oscar McCloud Ray Magar Jack Watts Jimmy Wood Butch Pannell Johnnie Gregory Patsy Gail Heaps Carol Rutherford Lynn Glyn Wood Gary Pannell Brenda Barbara Kirby Betty Heaps Gail Albert Crow Classia Wells

Mrs Madelon Rutherford Visits Mrs Ethel Goodman

Mrs. Madelon Rutherford called on Mrs. Ethel Goodman Monday morning in a social visit.

Madelon Rutherford Ethel Goodman

Sunday dinner guests at Clyde Welch home

Mr and Mrs Junior Northam Marian Farmer and Patsy Gail Heaps were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Clyde Welch and children.

Junior Northam Marian Farmer Patsy Gail Heaps Clyde Welch

Fishermen Vance Price Family Fishes Lake Texoma

Vance Price and his son Douglas along with son in law Marvin Lippincott fished at Lake Texoma from Friday noon to Saturday noon. They spent the night on the water before returning home.

Vance Price Douglas Marvin Lippincott Lake Texoma

Northams and kin enjoy weekend gatherings and game outing

Mrs. Ray Northam and son Randy spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Northam. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Welch and Tootsie, Mr. and Mrs. Junior Northam and Sally and Dewey Northam attended a baseball game at Shawnee on Thursday night.

Ray Northam Randy Mrs Dewey Northam Clyde Welch Tootsie Junior Northam Sally Shawnee

Visit Notes From Local Households

Mr and Mrs Guy Bittle and son and Mrs Gennie visited in the Log Wood home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Jake Chudalla of Wharton Tex visited three days with Mr and Mrs Impson Anderson. Mrs Chudalla is Impson's niece.

Guy Bittle Gennie Wood Home Jake Chudalla Wharton, Tex Impson Anderson Mrs. Chudalla Impson

Ada visitor trio meets Mrs Heaps after Sunday

Glen Nichols of Ada and Elders Budge of Idaho and Clay of Hutchinson Kansas called on Mrs. Betty Heaps Sunday evening.

Glen Nichols Ada Elder Budge Idaho Elder Clay Hutchinson Kan Betty Heaps

Gordon Nelson and Butch Visit A. P. Nelsons Tuesday Night

Gordon Nelson and Butch visited Mr and Mrs A P Nelson on Tuesday night. The brief social call noted no notable incidents and referenced the Nelson household.

Gordon Nelson Butch Mrs A. P. Nelson

Notable Names in Local Notices

Mrs Allie Anderson Patsy Heaps and Mr and Mrs Jake Chudalla appear in a small public notice item. The brief text lists these individuals as participants or parties related to an upcoming local matter.

Allie Anderson Patsy Heaps Jake Chudalla

Tough Babe Chases Bull as Woman Helps Edge Out Bucking Beast

Mrs Gene Winton helps chase a large white-faced bull from a pasture while her husband rides nearby. The pair move on foot as the animal remains spooked, illustrating quick prompt action and rural resilience.

Gene Winton

Clyde Welch Nets Big Catches On Sunday Fishing

Seaside notes report Clyde Welch catching good sized fish Sunday morning. Visitors to Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Nelson over the weekend include Mrs. Lora Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Nelson and Shirley, Rev. and Mrs. Scott Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Nelson and Butch, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Ellis and Betty, plus Mr. and Mrs. Colby Nelson and child ren. Clemmie Summers of Tulsa visited Friday to Sunday with her parents, Emmett and some. Linard Brando of Oklahoma City stayed Friday with M. R. Lamb. Roy Lamb and Ruby Wood spent Sunday afternoon in Ada visiting Walis Hayse.

A. P. Nelson Lora Ellis Leo Nelson Shirley Scott Jones Gordon Nelson Butch Julius Ellis Betty Colby Nelson Clemmie Summers Tulsa Emmett Light Linard Brando Oklahoma City M. R. Lamb Roy Lamb Ruby Wood Ada Walis Hayse

Charles Woods Spent Sunday with Marshal Cox

Charles Woods spent Sunday with Marshal Cox of Maxwell, sharing a day of informal visit and local conversation.

Charles Woods Marshal Cox Maxwell

Weekend visitors to local families include Oklahoma and Texas guests

Those visiting Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Robinson over the weekend were Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Robinson and Ronda of Oklahoma City and J. L. Simer. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Wright and son Danny of Jackson City Texas are visiting Mr. Wright's parents Mr. and Mrs. George Wright on their vacation.

D. B. Robinson Herbert Robinson Ronda Oklahoma City J. L. Simer Mrs. G. C. Wright Danny Jackson City, Tex Mr. Wright Mrs George Wright

Betty Heaps and Patsy Gail Visit Mrs Loy Wood

Mrs Betty Heaps and Patsy Gail visited Mrs Loy Wood Monday afternoon. They were greeted by Mrs Wood and shared a brief social call in the afternoon.

Betty Heaps Patsy Gail

Four men go coon hunting but miss after chase

D B Robinson Herbert Robinson J L Simer and Preston Farmer hunted Saturday night. They did not catch any coons but said they chased several.

D. B. Robinson Herbert Robinson J. L. Simer Preston Farmer

May Mother’s Day family gathering in Ada area

Otis Light of Rushton Kansas spent Wednesday night with his parents. On May 8 Vance Price hosted a large family dinner for Mother's Day with Charles John Anna Mae Douglas and relatives from Manhattan and Oklahoma City. Several others visited and attended calf roping in Ada after lunch.

Otis Light Rushton Kan Mrs E. H. Light Vance Price Charles John Anna Mae Douglas Jim Rutherford Genendal Lippincott Manhattan Leon Henry Joe Roe Lewis Jr Debra Oklahoma City Ricky Marvin Lippincott Oscar McCloud Douglas Price Aubrey Rutherford Ada

Twin Calves Buck and Bawl Born on Scoggin Birthday

Mr and Mrs B I Scroggin Sr report unusual twin calves named Buck and Bawl born May 6. They arrived on Mr Scoggin's birthday. Decoration Day visit in Senna Oklahoma noted as context.

B. I. Scroggin Sr

Local Woman Hears Rumor of Exes During Egg Hunt

Mrs Allie Anderson browsed a Thursday egg hunt when she encountered confusing chatter about her former partners. The incident interrupted her search as neighbors noted tension and curiosity in the park.

Allie Anderson

Six Foot Chicken Snake Incident Reported

A six foot chicken snake prompted a call for help and led to the snake's death. Mrs. Anderson now knows where her eggs were heading after the incident. Also, Miss Sondra Jean Garrett spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Hansel Burk.

Sondra Jean Garrett Mrs. Hansel Burk

Mrs Landreth and Evelyn Thompson Visit Sanders Family

Mrs Sabra Ann Landreth daughter of Mrs Sanders and Miss Evelyn Thompson spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Joe Sanders. Sabra Ann is employed in Oklahoma City.

Sabra Ann Landreth Evelyn Thompson Joe Sanders Sabra Ann Sanders Oklahoma City

Shawnee shoppers and anglers spend Monday out

Mrs Hansel Burk and Sondra Jean Garrett spent Monday shopping in Shawnee. Mrs Kaythren Lance went fishing Monday morning near her home and caught several good-sized fish.

Hansel Burk Sondra Jean Garrett Shawnee

Ada beats McAlester at Sunday baseball game

Mr. and Mrs. Rance Tucker and daughters Betty Marie and Lyndia attended the Ada versus McAlester game Sunday afternoon and saw Ada win.

Rance Tucker Betty Marie Lyndia Ada McAlester

Louis Wood Visits With Mr and Mrs Eugene Lance

Louis Wood spent most of Thursday visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Lance, sharing time and conversation.

Louis Wood Eugene Lance

Mountain View Pair Dines With Lambs Saturday

Mr and Mrs Amos Brandon of Mountain View shared a dinner with Mr and Mrs M R Lamb on Saturday as part of a social gathering.

Amos Brandon Mountain View M. R. Lamb

Scoggin Party Visits Lake Texoma With Friends

Mr. and Mrs. B I Scoggin and Mrs Scoggin her cousin Clyde Hendrix spent a day fishing and visiting at Lake Texoma on Thursday. Friends Mr and Mrs Charles Cooper stopped by to see them while Mrs Scoggins sister Re na was at home. The Coopers were en route to Pawhuska Oklahoma.

B. I. Scoggin

Vaness Students End School Year With Trip To Sulphur

Monday marked the last day of school for Vaness children. An all day trip to Sulphur featured attendees Irene Carson Teddy and Carol Rutherford Clyde Welch Jr Charles Wood Madonna Landreth Shirley Nelson Lyndia Tucker Jo Ann Farmer and Arleta Kirk. All enjoyed the excursion but were exhausted upon returning home.

Vaness Irene Carson Teddy and Carol Rutherford Clyde Welch Jr Charles Wood Madonna Billy Curtis Landreth Shirley Nelson Lyndia Tucker Jo Ann Farmer Arleta Kirk

Mrs Kate Wood Spends Saturday Night with Lance Couple

Mrs Kate Wood spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Eugene Lance in a social visit noted in local society entries.

Kate Wood Mrs Eugene Lance

Russell resident att Bap Church service Sunday night

Billy Ray Holland of Russell Kansas attended church at the Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church Sunday night.

Billy Ray Holland Russell, Kan Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church

Mrs Lora Ellis Visits Nel son Household

Mrs Lora Ellis spent Monday night with Mr Leo Nelson and Mrs Shirley during a social visit, continuing local neighborly hospitality in the community.

Lora Ellis Leo Nelson Shirley

Ruby Wood and Lambs Visit Union Hill Family

Mrs. Ruby Wood and Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Lamb visited Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Farmer and family and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Lamb of the Union Hill community Sunday evening.

Ruby Wood M. R. Lamb Bennie Farmer Clifford Lamb Union Hill

Local Family Visit Sunday Afternoon

Mr. and Mrs. Leo Nelson and daughter Shirley visited Mr. and Mrs. Julius Ellis and Betty Ellis Sunday afternoon. Also visiting were Mrs. Lora Ellis Mrs. Nadine Cothren and their daughters Lin da Cheryl and Rhonda Jo.

Leo Nelson Shirley Lora Ellis Nadine Cothren Linda Cheryl Rhonda Jo Julius Ellis Betty

Farmer Buzzy returns home from Frederick work

Buzzy Farmer has returned home from Frederick where he has been employed since January. Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Lamb were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Wood.

Buzzy Farmer Frederick M. R. Lamb John Wood

Summers Chapel to Present Poor Teacher Play

Summers Chapel School plans a Tuesday night program on May 17 featuring the play Poor Teacher. Ada fashion show noted with Mrs Lee Tucker and daughters modeled dresses for their grandmother. Local residents Jo Lynch and families visited the Nelsons and their daughters Jane Lou and Shirley. Commencement exercises in Vaness were attended by Summers Chapel patrons. Warren Nelson of Andrews, Texas, is listed among parents.

Summers Chapel School Kathy Dorotha Tucker Lee Tucker Ada

Mrs Oscar Carson Irene Mrs Madelon Rutherford Carol

Mrs Oscar Carson and Irene are listed with Mrs Madelon Rutherford and Carol in a brief social item noting names and relations. The snippet provides only names without further context or event details.

Oscar Carson and Irene Madelon Rutherford Carol

Eighth Grade Exercises Held at Vaness School

Ann and Teddy and Mrs Jim Rutherford attended the eighth grade exercises at Vaness Thursday night Irene was one of the graduates.

Ann Teddy Jim Rutherford Vaness Irene

Mother's Day Family Reunion At The Magars

Mr and Mrs Jim Magar hosted a large Mother's Day gathering with children and grandchildren from Ada Stratford Stratford Center and Parish Chapel among those present. Several relatives could not attend due to distance leaving Mr and Mrs Magar with lasting happiness from the family reunion.

Jim Magar Buren Magar Ada Owen Magar Johnnie Tommy Sue Bobby Jimmie John Klutts Doris Sue Stratford Frank Dryden Parish Chapel Dorothy Levin Carl Lee Essel Magar Linda Joyce Ann Ronnie Kathy Ray Magar Jackie Center Ruth Magar

Local Couple Welcome Granddaughter Visitor From Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs D B Robinson host their granddaughter Miss Ronda Robinson from Oklahoma City as their guest this week.

D. B. Robinson Ronda Robinson Oklahoma City

Family anglers fish Lake Texoma outing

Mr and Mrs Vance Price along with John Charles Anna Mae Douglas and Mr and Mrs Marvin Lippincott spent Monday fishing at Lake Texoma. They reported catching several fish.

Vance Price John Charles Anna Mae Douglas Marvin Lippincott Lake Texoma

Nel son Megee and Farmer Families Visit Hobbs

Mr and Mrs D V Nelson Monk Nelson and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Tootie Megee arrive in Hobbs New Mexico for a brief visit to the Nelson and Farmer homes with Danny Lee and Janie Farmer.

D. V. (Monk) Nelson Kenneth (Tootie) Megee Danny Lee Janie Farmer Hobbs N. M Nelson

Summers Chapel and Rebee Clubs Aid X-ray Mobile Unit

The Summers Chapel and Rebee Home Demonstration Clubs helped with a May 6 X-ray mobile unit at Oil Center. Volunteers included Mrs. Loy Wood and others. A total of 87 residents had chest X-rays. Jerry Evans and George Layne observed the process plus two more who hadn't been X-rayed. The Burk twins provided two lads to participate.

Rebee Oil Center Loy Wood Everett Parnell Gordon Nelson Clyde Kendall T. L. Hurley Curt Wells Grover Thompson Lee Tucker Jerry Evans George Layne Burk Twins

Summers Chapel dress revue features local society women

Summers Chapel HD club women and visitors attended the county Dress Revue on May 6. Mrs. Lee Tucker showed four models including her granddaughters Dorotha Don and Cathy Tucker. Other participants included Mrs. Clyde Kendall with Patricia, Mrs. Vernon Gray with Vicki, Mrs. John Wood with Phyllis Lamb, and Mrs. E. H. Light and Mrs. Gordon Nelson.

Summers Chapel HD Club Lee Tucker Dorotha Don Cathy Tucker Clyde Kendall Patricia Vernon Gray Vicki John Wood Phyllis Lamb Phylis Clifford Lamb M. R. Tucker

Fitzhugh High Grad Week Schedule Detailed

Fitzhugh High School announces graduation week events. The senior sermon is Sunday May 15 at 8 p m in the school auditorium with Dr E W James of East Central State College as speaker. Commencement is May 17 at 8 p m in the same auditorium with Robby Young as valedictorian and Sue Miller as salutatorian.

Fitzhugh High School E. W. James East Central State College Robby Young Sue Miller Evelyn Davidson Anita Green Jean Shahan Vernon Young Robert Tollison Dean Peavey Willie Dansby

Union and Center churches report steady attendance

Center news notes good turnout at Union Church with 22 members present. Rev Groover Keeling delivered the Sunday morning sermon, while Rev Frank Roberts preached at Center Baptist Mission.

Union Church Groover Keeling Frank Roberts The Center Baptist Mission

Tiner Family Visit Spreads to Ringling Area

Mr and Mrs A C Tiner and children of Ringling spent Thursday night with his brother Mr and Mrs George Tiner. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Coot Simpson of Oil City.

A. C. Tiner Ringling George Tiner Mrs. Coot Simpson Oil Center

Local Man Recovers After Heat Stroke Admission

Robert Bennett was treated for heat stroke at Valley View Hospital after a Tuesday afternoon admission and released Saturday morning. He is reported doing very well with visitors including his daughter and family, Sgt. and Mrs. Virgil Scarberry of Burkburnett Texas, Mr. and Mrs. Roe Lewis, Debbie, J. O. McCloud of Oklahoma City, Voss Dame, Mrs. Lona Dame, Buford Escue, and Jim Lantz.

Robert Bennett Valley View Hospital Virgil Scarberry Burkburnett Tex Roe Lewis Debbie J. O. McCloud Oklahoma City Voss Dame Lona Dame Buford Escue Jim Lantz

Velma McDonald Visits Anglin Family Friday Evening

Mrs Velma McDonald visited her brother and his wife Mr and Mrs Hub Anglin Friday evening staying for a social call and chat.

Velma McDonald Hub Anglin

Garner Morris visits Bromide family on Sunday

Garner Morris of Bromide spent Sunday afternoon visiting his sister in law Mrs Lillian Morris and Mr and Mrs Tom Groves.

Garner Morris Bromide Lillian Morris Tom Groves

Bennett family visits Tulsa for a few days

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bennett and their family travel to Tulsa and stay as house guests with Mrs. Bennett's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Henry.

Frank Bennett Tulsa Robert Henry

Family gathers for Mother's Day visit from three daughters

Mrs. Robert Riggins hosted three daughters for Moth er's Day. The group included Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lycans of Denison Texas, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Pope of Tulsa, and Miss Bobby Riggins of Purcell.

Robert Riggins Richard Lycans Denison Tex Donald Pope Tulsa Bobby Riggins Purcell

Dillard Family Plans Month-Long Trip to Atlanta and Alabama

Mr and Mrs Ed Dillard depart Monday for a month long vacation visiting Atlanta Georgia and Alliston Alabama. They will stay two weeks with son Donald Dillard and wife in Georgia and visit another son Jimmy Dillard and family in Alabama.

Ed Dillard Atlanta Alliston Ala Donald Dillard Georgia Jimmy Dillard Alabama

Private Dick Glover to Greenland for six months

Pvt. Dick Glover, long stationed at Mineral Wells Texas, departed this week for Greenland where he will serve for the next six months.

Pvt Dick Glover Mineral Wells Tex Greenland

Lake Texoma Fishing Weekend Draws Oklahoma Guests

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Layne and Mr and Mrs Arlis Martain and families of Oklahoma City plus Mr and Mrs Fred Gray of Oil Center and Vernon Gray Ken neth Cole and Joe Carl Gray of Connerville visited Mr and Mrs Oren Gray. They traveled to Lake Texoma for a day of fishing and caught nice size fish. Also joining were Mr and Mrs Layne and their grandson Herbert Layne of Chandler.

Lawrence Layne Arlis Martain Oklahoma City Fred Gray Oil Center Vernon Gray Kenneth Cole Joe Carl Gray Connerville Oren Gray Lake Texoma Mrs. Layne Herbert Layne Chandler

Dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Bill Reed

Dinner guests Sunday included Mr and Mrs Ray Magar and their son plus Cecil Morris and his sons, according to the social notes from the Reed household.

Bill Reed Ray Magar Cecil Morris

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