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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1955

Page

9

Parish Chapel by Mrs Florence Isaacs

Mr and Mrs P O Henson visited her brother Mr and Mrs Elmer Crawford and family north of Ada Sunday. They helped celebrate Mr Crawford birthday with a dinner. Pupils from this community in the Vaness eighth grade graduation included Gene Mulheim Jerry Pennington Joy Roberts Jimmie Lynn Sellers Max Law Irene Carson and Gwendolyn Rowe. Mr and Mrs Henry Johnson Artesia NM and Mrs Florence Wren visited the Laws Saturday. Mr Ethel Keef Adam stayed Thursday night with Mrs Elma Law and attended the Vaness graduation. Mrs Mildred Clay and Miss Melba Jackson visited the Clay home at Byars Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Lawrence London Sacramento Calif are here to visit Bud Dryden.

Vaness Gene Mulheim Jerry Pennington Joy Roberts Jimmie Lynn Sellers Max Law Irene Carson Gwendolyn Rowe Henry Johnson Artesia N. M Florence Wren J. W. Law Ethel Keef Adam Elma Law Mildred Clay Melba Jackson E. C. Clay Byars Mrs. Lawrence London Sacramento, Calif Mrs Bud Dryden

Steven Gray Sunday guest of Doyne Isaacs

Steven Gray appeared as the Sunday guest for Doyne Isaacs, sharing remarks and conversation in a local program setting.

Steven Gray Doyne Isaacs

Visitors at Dryden Home Attend Thursday Gathering

Mrs. Elma Law Mrs. Joy Tucker Mrs. Frank Pinney and Mrs. Mary Lou Henson visited the home of Mr and Mrs Bud Dryden on Thursday for a social afternoon.

Bud Dryden Elma Law Joy Tucker Frank Pinney Mary Lou Henson

Sunday Visit To Mr and Mrs Dryden Noted

Mr and Mrs Ray Dryden hosted visitors Sunday including Ruby and Glen Dryden. Also pictured were Lawrence London Frank Dryden Willie Florence Isaacs Wayne Gene and Junior Farmer.

Ray Dryden Ruby Glen Dryden Lawrence London Frank Dryden Willie Florence Isaacs Wayne Gene Junior Farmer

Edwards Family Gathering Spotted Across Texas Trio

Mr. and Mrs. Haskell Edwards of Slaton Texas Mrs Meeks of Sulphur and Mrs M H Edwards of Galey visited Mr and Mrs M D Edwards and family Sunday.

Haskell Edwards Slaton Tex Meeks M. H. Edwards Galey M. D. Edwards

Mrs Pearl Gray and Larry Visit Florence Isaacs

Mrs. Pearl Gray and Larry visited awhile Wednesday morning with Florence Isaacs.

Pearl Gray Larry Florence Isaacs

Mrs Tucker and family visit Mrs Wood Saturday

Mrs Ollie Tucker and Mr Tucker along with Dorothea and Cathy visited Mrs M R Wood on Saturday evening in a social neighborhood gathering.

Ollie Tucker Mr. Tucker Dorothea Cathy M. R. Wood

Ada seniors host barbecue at Winter Smith Park

Mayrene Farmer spent Monday night with Dwade Isaacs and attended a barbecue at Winter Smith Park in Ada for the Vanessa Senior Class. The event was given by Mr. Haines and Mr. Kinsey, senior sponsors.

Mayrene Farmer Dwade Isaacs Wintersmith Park Ada Vaness Haines Mr. Kinsey

Local visitors call on Florence Isaacs Thursday

Mrs Elma Law Verneice Dryden Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray and Vickey Miss Ruby Dryden Mrs Virgie Pennington Mrs P G Henson Mrs Frank Pinley and Mrs Joy Tucker and daughters visited Florence Isaacs Thursday.

Elma Law Verneice Dryden Vernon Gray and Vickey Ruby Dryden Virgie Pennington P. G. Henson Frank Pinley Joy Tucker Florence Isaacs

Mrs Pearl Gray Visits Stratford Parents

Mrs Pearl Gray and Larry visited her parents Mr and Mrs Walter Wood of Stratford on Wednesday.

Pearl Gray Larry Mrs Walter Wood Stratford

Local graduates and attendees at Vaness commencement

High school graduates from this community include Howard Wood Bill Rowe Wayne Pennington Mayrene Farmer and Dwade Isaacs. Those from the community attending the Vaness commencement on Wednesday night included Mr and Mrs J W Law Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden Ruby Mr and Mrs L M Pennington Mrs Mildred Clay Wayne Farmer Mrs Clara Wood Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington Vasto Mr and Mrs Howard Wood Alvie Miller Mr and Mrs Norvil Rowe Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs Garland Pennington and Dayne Isaacs. Mr and Mrs Pod Law of Ada visited J W Law Sunday.

Howard Wood Bill Rowe Wayne Pennington Mayrene Farmer Dwade Isaacs Vaness J. W. Law Frank Dryden Ruby L. M. Pennington Mildred Clay Wayne Farmer Clara Wood Alfred Pennington Vasto

Mrs Dryden Visits Oil Center Family Dinner

Mrs Frank Dryden visited her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Magar of Oil Center Sunday evening. M D Edwards is working in Oklahoma City and returns home each evening after work. Mr and Mrs Fred Gray and boys were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs O E Gray of Center Sun.

M. D. Edwards Oklahoma City Fred Gray Mrs O. E. Gray Center Sunday

Son in Army Visits Austins Relatives with Bride

Mr and Mrs Clyde London of Austin Texas visited his grandparents Mr and Mrs Bud Dryden Saturday. Clyde known as Sonny is in Uncle Sams service stationed at Austin. He came to visit his father for the day returning to camp Sunday. Sonny brought his bride of about three weeks to meet relatives.

Clyde London Austin Tex Bud Dryden Clyde Sonny Uncle Sam

Local Visits Highlight Quiet Sunday Gatherings

Mrs. Virgie Pennington Vinita and Mrs. Mildred Clay visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Maddox of Gaar Corney. Visitors to Mrs. Clara Wood and the W. N. Isaacs family Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. Vernon.

Virgie Pennington Vinita Mildred Clay J. E. Maddox Gaar Corney

Entertainers at Rest and Weekend Visits

Gray and family and Mr. and Mrs. Tucker and girls visited friends over the weekend. Families from Fort Sill Dibble Shawnee Tecumseh Ponca City Hartman Ark Clarksville Ark joined for fishing and picnicking. The Pickett team played Colbert Thursday afternoon, with Colbert winning by three points.

Crayton Gilmore Fort Sill Howard Rod Gilmore Dibble Ike Gilmore Fort Worth Texas Mamie Moore Shawnee Cecil Gilmore Tecumseh Guy le Momnier Guy Jr Sondra Ponca City Steve Robertson Vinnie Leads John Gilmore Hartman, Ark Sally Pitts Gladys Gilmore Clarksville Ark Pickett Colbert

Visit to Stratford couple’s home on Sunday evening

The report notes that boys visited Mrs. Walter Wood and her husband at their Stratford home on Sunday evening.

Miss Ruby Dryden and Virgie Pennington Visit Oil Center

Miss Ruby Dryden and Mrs Virgie Pennington went to Oil Center Thursday for a chest X-ray.

Ruby Dryden Virgie Pennington Oil Center

Vaness Senior Class Heads to Mayan's Dude Ranch

Mayrene Farmer Dwade Isaacs Wayne Pennington Howard Wood and Bill Rowe plus the Vaness Senior Class traveled to Mayan's Dude Ranch Bandera Texas for their senior trip. They left Saturday and return Wednesday with Bill Rowe staying in Texas to visit relatives and look for work. W N Isaacs visited Uncle Bud Dryden Friday evening and Austin Texas visited Glenn and Ruby Dryden Saturday evening.

Mayrene Farmer Dwade Isaacs Wayne Pennington Howard Wood Bill Rowe Vaness Bandera Tex

Sunday Family Visit Ties Local Parties Together

Mr and Mrs Troy Miller and Mr and Mrs Darrel Harrison with children visited awhile Sunday morning with Mr and Mrs J W Law.

Troy Miller Darrel Harrison J. W. Law

Ada Couple Visits Cavener Family Then John Wood Stop

Mr and Mrs Edmud Cavener of Ada visited his father E C Cavener and H R Sunday. The group then visited Mr and Mrs John Wood of Summers Chapel in the afternoon.

Edmud Cavener Ada E. C. Cavener H. R John Wood Summers Chapel

Sunday School Attendence And Local Social Notice

There were 36 present for Sunday School. Announcement was made of a covered dish meal Friday night. Crowds have been small but hope attendance improves. A nice crowd attended Sunday night service and the Bonnie Rogers family of Latta visited.

Bonnie Rogers Latta

Local residents undertake home and farm projects

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Burch are painting and remodeling their house while Mr. Billings is doing substantial work on his farm, reflecting ongoing improvements in the community.

Tom Burch Mr. Billings

Mrs Lillie Miller and Iva Mae Crowder visit Ada friend

Mrs Lillie Miller and Mrs Iva Mae Crowder visited Mrs Ethel Keff of Ada this week.

Lillie Miller Iva Mae Crowder Ethel Keff Ada

Ada Woman Visits Friends Wednesday Afternoon

Mrs. Clarence Billings of Ada called on Mrs. J. W. Law and Max for a social visit Wednesday afternoon.

Clarence Billings Ada J. W. Law Max

Tucker and Galey Girls Visit Mrs Dryden Saturday

M. R. Tucker and the Galey girls with Mrs. Ollie Tucker of Summers Chapel spent time with Mrs. Frank Dryden Saturday evening.

M. R. Tucker Galey Ollie Tucker Summers Chapel Frank Dryden

Max Law Enjoys Friday Night With Ada Family At Ballgame

Max Law, accompanied by John Law of Ada and his brother Pod Law, spent Friday night at Cementer Park for a local baseball game.

Max Law John Law Ada Cementer Park Pod Law

Troy Miller Out With Back Injury From Highway Department

Troy Miller of the Highway Department has been off work in recent days due to a back injury. The incident status and workplace were noted in local reports.

Troy Miller Highway Department

Ada visitors gather at J W Law home

Mr and Mrs Pod Law and John of Ada and Mr and Mrs G C Wells and Billy of Rebee visited in the J W Law home Thursday night.

Pod Law John Ada G. C.wells Billy Rebee J. W. Law

Lawton Family Hosts Weekend Visit with Local Residents

Mr and Mrs Darrel Harrison and their children from Lawton spent the weekend as guests of Mr and Mrs Troy Miller and family, sharing time with the local hosts and relatives.

Darrel Harrison Lawton Troy Miller

Ruby Dryden and Mrs Virgie Pennington Visit Mrs Frank Dryden

Ruby Dryden and Mrs Virgie Pennington visited Mrs Frank Dryden on Thursday. The social call highlighted local family ties and ongoing community connections.

Magar family visitors from Ada Stratford and Latta

Mrs Frank Dryden visited with her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Magar of Oil Center Sunday. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Owen Magar and family Mrs Buren Magar and Miss Ruth Magar Ada, Mr and Mrs John Klutts and girls, Mr and Mrs Essel Magar and family Stratford, Mr and Mrs Ray Magar and son Center and Carl Lee Roberts Latta.

Frank Dryden Jim Magar Oil Center Magar Owen Magar Buren Magar Ruth Magar Ada John Klutts Essel Magar Stratford Ray Magar Center Carl Lee Roberts Latta

Miller couple visit Oil Center friends Friday

Mr. and Mrs. Troy Miller spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Pierce of Oil Center, sharing a daytime visit and conversation.

Troy Miller Bill Pierce Oil Center

Visit by Dwade Isaacs Ruby Dryden and Elma Law

Dwade Isaacs Ruby Dryden and Elma Law visited Friday evening with Mayrene Farmer.

Dwade Isaacs Ruby Dryden Elma Law Mayrene Farmer

Ada Residents Visit Elma Law on Friday

Mrs Aleta Law Mrs Ross and Mrs Billings of Ada visited with Elma Law Friday. Max Law joined Mr and Mrs Pod Law and John and Mr.

Aleta Law Ross Mrs. Billings of Ada Elma Law

Ada visitors enrich Mother's Day gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Morgan of Ada spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Sam McNair. Mother's Day visitors of Mrs. McNair were Mr. and Mrs. Johnny McNair and Mr. and Mrs. Bill McNair, all of Ada.

Ben Morgan of Ada Sam McNair McNair Johnny McNair Bill McNair

Elbert Ross Family Visited May Morgan in Pecan Grove

The Elbert Ross family spent Sunday with her mother Mrs. May Morgan of Pecan Grove community.

Elbert Ross May Morgan Pecan Grove

Vaness Seniors Hold Commencement in School Auditorium

Commencement exercises for Vaness seniors were held Wednesday evening in the school auditorium. Edwyna Dame and Floyd Vanlandingham represented Pickett. Afterward a party at Clinton Dame home featured games, pictures, and TV with refreshments for the invited seniors and guests.

Vaness Pickett Edwyna Dame Floyd Vanlandingham Gross Walter Enloe Clinton Dame Home Billy Rowe Jerry McDaniels Jo Maddox Lawrence Crookham Thomas Hatchett Andy Wright John B. Cook Don Court Bob Murray Howard Woods Deloris Jones Nancy Vanlandingham Boyce Jones Barbara McDonald Jackie Mosely Glenn Wilfong Joe Summers June Hunt Mary Lou Cantwell LaJuan Kinsey Buddy Dame

Hastings visitor and Ada resident mingle Saturday

Mrs. Lou Blay of Hastings visits with Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Blay for the week. Frank Moore of Ada stops by Mid Lesson Saturday afternoon.

Lou Blay Hastings F. W. Blay Frank Moore Ada

Mrs Guess Visits Duncan Family Members and Seminole Trip

Mrs Ida Guess of Duncan Missouri mother of Pauline Dame spent Wednesday and Thursday with the Dames. She attended the Vaness commencement exercises with them. Thursday Mrs Dame and Edwyna drove Mrs Guess to Seminole.

Ida Guess Duncan Pauline Dame Dame Edwyna Mrs. Guess Seminole

Eighth graders prepare for graduation party

Laquita Losson hosted an informal party Friday evening for her eighth grade class. The group will graduate Saturday May 14. Games were played and refreshments of ice cream cookies and punch were served to Frankie Lamirand George Van Landingham John Hooser Jimmy Ross Butch Sutton Trent Briggs Dana Ross Denis Sutton and the hostess Laquita Losson.

Laquita Losson Frankie Lamirand George Vanlandingham John Hooser Jimmy Ross Butch Sutton Trent Briggs Dana Ross Denis Sutton Ldquita Losson

Death of Mrs. Ann Robertson, Pickett resident

Mrs. Ann Robertson, longtime Pickett resident, died recently. Services were held at Criswell funeral chapel and she was buried at Memorial Park. The home demonstration club served dinner for the bereaved family. Out of town relatives Pat Gilmore and his wife attended the services.

Ann Robertson Pickett Robertson Criswell Memorial Park Home Demonstration Club Pat Gilmore

Weekend Visits Named In Oklahoma Social Notes

Miss Sondra LeMomnier of Ponca City spent the weekend with Jo Ann Jaquess. Deloris Jones of Oil Center stayed Saturday night with Nancy Van Landingham. Paul Sutton traveled to McAlester on business Friday. Brenda Henry of Ada spent Saturday night with Laquita Losson.

Sondra LeMomnier Ponca City Jo Ann Jaquess Paul Sutton McAlester Brenda Henry Ada Laquita Losson

Sunday Socials Include Hazel Biggs and Nancy Vanlanding ham

Hazel Biggs and Nancy Vanlanding ham spent Sunday night with Deloris Jones of Oil Center. Charles Sutton spent Saturday night with his aunt Mrs. George Tye of Muskogee. Jinks Losson visited his uncle Harvey Jinks at Stratford Sunday afternoon.

Hazel Biggs Nancy Vanlandingham Deloris Jones Oil Center Charles Sutton George Tye Muskogee Jinks Losson Harvey Jinks Stratford

Edith Sutton Hosts Bell Telephone Operator Mothers Party

Mrs Edith Sutton attends a Thursday afternoon party at the Bell Telephone Company honoring the mothers of the telephone operators. Her daughter El Wanda works as an operator there.

Edith Sutton Bell Telephone Company

Mrs Hazel Asseltine and Doris Visit Farr Family

Mrs Hazel Asseltine and Doris of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs E S Farr.

Hazel Asseltine and Doris Oklahoma City Mrs E. S. Farr

Jaquess Family Attends Funeral of Mrs A P Robertson

Mr and Mrs Elvin Jaquess along with Sharon and Janell of Ryan attended funeral services for Mrs A P Robertson and then spent the weekend visiting relatives and friends.

Elvin Jaquess Sharon and Janell Ryan A. P. Robertson

Family Reunion Draws 22 Relatives in Ada

Mrs. Winnie Losson spent Mother's Day with her mother Mrs. J. M. Jinks of Ada. Jinks hosted six of her children for the day as part of a larger family gathering bringing 22 relatives together.

Winnie Losson J. M. Jinks Ada

Mrs Faye Crammer Visits J H Bullock Family

Mrs Faye Crammer of Houston visits the J H Bullock family where Mr Bullock who had been ill is now improving. The Kilpatricks of Midwest City spent the weekend with the Kilpatricks at Wintersmith Park for a picnic dinner with Rev Gross and family and several neighbors.

Faye Crammer Houston Tex J. H. Bullock Mr. Bullock Wintersmith Park

Local Names Featured in Public Notice List

Royce Jaquess Clive and Letha Robertson Wanda Floyd and Kay Jaquess Mr and Mrs Sam Myrick Deloris Jones Martha Biggs and Hazel Biggs appear in a readable public roster of involved individuals. The document lists several families and relations connected to the notice without detailing actions or dates.

Royce Jaquess Clive Letha Robertson Wanda Floyd Kay Jaquess Mrs Sam Myrick Deloris Jones Martha Hazel Biggs

Mrs Elbert Ross Visits Relatives In Texas and Tennessee

Mrs Elbert Ross spent Wednesday visiting her mother May Morgan, Mrs Jiggs Rosen gren of Memphis Tennessee, and Mrs Billie Underwood of McCaney Texas.

Elbert Ross May Morgan Jiggs Rosengren Memphis Tenn Billie Underwood McCaney, Tex

Local residents visit family and friends in area

Earl Glenn Kilpatrick of Tulsa visited Tressie and Ubie Kilpatrick Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Ritter of Loco spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Rayburn Ritter and family. Mrs. Virginia Bond of Norman visited Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Hous er Sunday. Leon Boles, who has been stationed in Korea, arrived home Thursday to stay. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lamirand and children spent Mother's Day with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lamirand of Lexington. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hooser of Ada visited in the Vernon Hooser home Sunday. Preston Boles of New York City spent the past week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Boles and family.

Earl Glenn Kilpatrick Tulsa Tressie and Ubie Kilpatrick J. H. Ritter Loco Mrs. Rayburn Ritter Virginia Bond Norman Vernon Houser Leon Boles Korea Frank Lamirand W. H. Lamirand Lexington Bob Hooser Ada Vernon Hooser Preston Boles New York City Mrs Jack Boles

Ponca City Family Visits Robertson Kin Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Guy LeMomnier and their children from Ponca City visited her parents Mr and Mrs Clive Robertson this weekend, sharing time with family.

Guy LeMomnier Ponca City Clive Robertson

Mid Lesson Attends Osage Downs Futurity

A {person} traveled with Free land Stanford to Pawhuska on Sunday for the Futurity Association Races at Osage Downs.

Freeland Stanford Pawhuska Osage Downs

Wintersmith Park Sunday Dinner Hosts Named

Mrs E J McCause hosted guests including Ernest Farr and family from Stonewall plus Lindsay Beverly Diane McCause and Mr and Mrs Guy Bittle of Ada for a Sunday dinner in Wintersmith Park.

E. J. McCause Ernest Farr Stonewall Clay Beverly Diane McCause Lindsay Guy Bittle Ada Wintersmith Park

Sunday Visit to Seminole Misses S. L. Lane Family

Sunday afternoon Mrs. E. J. Mc Cause accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Farr to Seminole to visit the S. L. Lane family.

E. J. McCause Mrs Ernest Farr Seminole S. L. Lane

Vogt and George Families Dine on Mother's Day

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Vogt and Jackie hosted a Mother's Day dinner with Mr. and Mrs. A. F. George of Ada visiting.

Roy Vogt Jackie A. F. George Ada

Weekend guests fill Wintersmith Park Sunday dinner

Weekend guests in the Ruod Briggs home were Mr. and Mrs. Warren Fulton of Oklahoma City, Mr. and Mrs. John Briggs of Coal gate, Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Parker of Fort Worth, Tex., and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Auten of Fridona, Kan. These and many other relatives gathered at Wintersmith Park for Sunday dinner.

Ruod Briggs Warren Fulton Oklahoma City John Briggs Coalgate Loyd Parker Fort Worth Tex Charlie Auten Fridona Kan Wintersmith Park

Ragland family weekend gathering in Vanoss

Donna Ragland and Lu Ann joined sister Daisy Corvin and family for a Sunday dinner with their mother Mrs. Miller at Vanoss.

Donna Ragland Lu Ann Daisy Corvin Mrs. Miller Vanoss

Ada Visit By Betty Whitney And Diane

Mrs. Betty Whitney and Diane of Ada visited Mrs. Clint Corvin Monday afternoon, sharing news and greetings in a friendly social call.

Betty Whitney Diane of Ada Clint Corvin

Luther Jones Family Guests at Walker Residence

Mr and Mrs Luther Jones of Duncath were weekend visitors to their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Richard Walker at their home, joining family members for a short stay.

Luther Jones Duncath Richard Walker

Peggs Visit Lake Murray Lodge Near Ardmore

Mr and Mrs H H Pegg and Mr and Mrs W A Pegg with two sons Jack and Dale spent Sunday afternoon at the Lake Murray Lodge near Ardmore.

H. H. Pegg W. A. Pegg Jack and Dale Lake Murray Lodge Ardmore

Woman Fined for Public Drunkenness in Arraignment

Marie Dillard paid a total fine and court costs of 19 dollars after pleading guilty to public drunkenness at arraignment before Peace Justice C. W. Floyd. Arrested May 11 in Fittstown by Deputy Sheriff Lewis Kroth. Almost 33 percent of North Carolina farms operate on a noncommercial part time or residential basis.

Marie Dillard C. W. Floyd Fittstown Lewis Kroth North Carolina

Wilson by Joy Roundtree Wilson

Mr and Mrs Herman Solomon and Pat of Lawton visited Saturday night with her brother and family Mr and Mrs L G Hooser in Ada. Sunday they dined with the Hoosers sister Mrs Johnny Webb. They spent the afternoon with another sister Mrs James Roper and her children Betty and Billy.

Herman Solomon Pat Lawton L. G. Hooser Johnny Janice Mrs. Solomon Mr. Hooser Johnny Webb Ada James Roper Betty Billy Latta

Reed Family Holiday Visit Recalls Local Ties

T. C. Reed and family, including daughter, joined Mr. and Mrs. Norrel Van degriff and relatives to spend Sunday with another daughter and her family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dew, and Janie and Eugene of Seminole.

T. C. Reed Norrel Vandegriff Henry Dew Janie Eugene Seminole

Mrs. Joe Dunigan Visits Sheridan Father

Mrs. Joe Dunigan of Sheridan Texas is visiting her father Edgar Morrison.

Joe Dunigan Sheridan, Tex Edgar Morrison

Gerald Thurman Spends Weekend with Grandparents in Ada

Gerald Thurman spent the weekend with his paternal grandparents in Ada, staying briefly at their home and sharing time with family.

Gerald Thurman Ada

Sunday Dinner Guests and Hospital Visit

Mr and Mrs James Briggs and Gary were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Arthur Coffey. Mrs Walter Frazier and Mrs Marvin Briggs were lunch guests of Mrs Warren Shumard Sr on Wednesday. In the afternoon the group visited Mrs McKinley Death erage in Valley View Hospital.

James Briggs Gary Arthur Coffey Walter Frazier Marvin Briggs Warren Shumard Sr McKinley Valley View Hospital

Mother's Day Reunion Of Roundtree Family Gathers Seven

Mr and Mrs Ed Roundtree Sr host a family gathering for Mother's Day with six of seven children present. Missing daughter is Mavis Kime. Attendees include Warren Shumard Randall Wylie Jackie Carolyn Don Johnny Janice and Gary Voyles from Oklahoma City and Charles Martin of Shawnee plus Ed Roundtree Jr Vickie Stephen Jimmy and Susie Roundtree.

Ed Roundtree Sr Mavis Kime Warren Shumard Randall Wylie Jackie Carolyn Don L. G. Hooser Johnny Janice R. L. Voyles Gary Oklahoma City Charles Martin Shawnee Ed Roundtree Jr Vickie Stephen Jimmy Roundtree Susie

Gary Brings Update From Sunday Visit

Gary Briggs visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Briggs in Ward Bill and ho ward on Sunday for a family gathering and brief reunion.

James Briggs Gary Marvin Briggs Bill and Howard

Dress Revue and Tea Held at Ada Church by Demonstration Council

Mrs. Marvin Briggs and Mrs. Bus Morrison attended the county wide Home Demonstration Council Dress Revue and tea at the First Baptist Church in Ada Friday afternoon.

Marvin Briggs Bus Morrison First Baptist Church Ada

Northern roads cause rising reader concern

Residents report worsening conditions in the northern section of the town as authorities face criticism over road maintenance. The editor urges attention, noting the issue is the week’s most maddening story.

Stone Family Weekend Meeker Visit Report

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Stone and Peggy and Brenda, along with Mrs. Eva Stone, spent the weekend visiting in Meeker.

Eugene Stone Jerry Peggy Brenda Mr. Stone Mrs Eva Stone Meeker

Meeker Tornado Destroys Home Of Mr and Mrs Melvin Cook

The Cooks lost their residence when the Meeker tornado struck last year, with the home completely destroyed by the storm.

Ing Melvin Cook Cooks Meeker

Family Visit to Ada Her Mother's Home Named

Mr and Mrs Mose Lee and family visited Mrs Lee's mother Mrs Sarah Stephens in Ada on Sunday afternoon.

Mose Lee Mrs. Lee Sarah Stephens Ada

Roy Wayne East Re–injures Arm While Fishing

Roy Wayne East, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Travis East, broke his arm again after slipping on slippery creek banks last Friday while fishing. He had been working in Texas but is now at his parents' home and resting.

Roy Wayne East Travis East Roy Texas

Briggs Family Observe Mother's Day Gathering

Mr and Mrs Marvin Briggs and their sons Bill and Howard visited Mr and Mrs Briggs parents at Oil Center for Mother's Day. Another son attended with Mr and Mrs Ruod Briggs and their boys.

Marvin Briggs Bill Howard Mr. Briggs Oil Center Ruod Briggs

Teenage heart trouble topic in Wilson area discussion

Jerry Bagby a 17 year old from Yuma Ariz visits his father Art Bagby and grandparents Mr and Mrs G M Bagby as talk grows about a new form of heart trouble among local teenage girls around Wilson.

Wilson Jerry Bagby Yuma Ariz Art Bagby G. M. Bagby

Stevie and Vickie Roundtree Spark Mother’s Day Joke

Six year old Vickie and four year old Stevie Roundtree discuss gifts for their mother on Mother's Day. Stevie asks about his own day and Vickie retorts that hers comes first, highlighting a playful family moment with the siblings.

Mrs. Deatherage Home After Hospital Visit

Mr and Mrs Garrett Beller visited Valley View Hospital Sunday and learned Mrs Sarah Deatherage had been released to the home of her daughter Mrs Roy Laxton. They then saw Mrs Ada Hall and returned to check on Mrs Deatherage at the Laxtons.

Garrett Beller Valley View Hospital Sarah Deatherage Roy Laxton Bellers

Picnic Outing With Neighbors Brightens Friday

On Friday morning Mrs Ful len Carol Doyle and Mrs Vandegriff and Marie urged a picnic. Stevie and I enjoyed the time and I think busy homemakers should picnic more. We returned to a set of friends Pat Jerry Peggy Brenda inviting us for home made ice cream. The Vandegriffs Stone Fallens and Roundtrees had a good day.

Jean Fullen Carol and Doyle Pauline Vandegriff Marie Stevie Patricia Stone Jerry Peggy Brenda Pat Vandegriffs Stone Fallens Roundtrees

Sunday Night Visitors at Ed Roundtree Jr Home

Sunday night visitors in the Ed Roundtree Jr home included his sister, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Shumard, and a brother, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Roundtree.

Ed Roundtree Jr Warren Shumard Jimmy Roundtree

Langley Family Visits Relatives in Dallas Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Lee Langley with Mr and Mrs Bob Langley and Gae Von and Mrs Rosa Langley visited relatives in Dallas. The Ragland and Malone families including Grady Judy Cam John and their daughters Annelle and Radine were hosts over the weekend.

Lee Langley Bob Langley Gae von Rosa Langley Dallas Grady Ragland Judy Cam Malone John Malone Annelle and Radine

Family Reunion Honors Granny Elmore on Mother's Day

A Sunday family gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Barney Abbott’s home celebrated Granny Elmore for Mother’s Day with 42 relatives and friends. Attendees included the Leas of Blackwell, the Hisans of Fittstown, Afords of Ada, the Moores of California, the James and Elmore families of Olney, and several Ada residents.

Barney Abbott Granny Elmore R. D. Lea Sherry Blackwell Floy Hisan Fittstown Paul Alford Paula Ada Jack Moore California Bessie James Carl Olney Charley James Irvin Elmore Roy Frankie Woodrow Elmore Eugene Alford Danny Bob Ross Vester Scates Leo Faust Luster Buddy Elmore Oklahoma City Joe Kent Abbott

Mrs Mary Carpenter Visits Ada Relative

Mrs Mary Carpenter of Ada is visiting her sister, Grandma Robinson, this week.

Mrs. Mary Carpenter Ada Grandma Robinson

Ada Visitors of Mr and Mrs Irvin Elmore

Mr and Mrs Ben Miller and their son from Ada visited Mr and Mrs Irvin Elmore on Sunday.

Ben Miller Ada Irvin Elmore

Welch and Fred Attend Tishomingo Baccalaureate

Mrs E E Welch and Fred attended the baccalaureate services in Tishomingo on Sunday. They supported the senior class of 1955 in which Mrs Welch’s daughter Mrs Robert Tipton is a member.

E. E. Welch Fred Tishomingo Welch Robert Tipton

Harbesons Celebrate Mother's Day in Choctaw Visit

Mr and Mrs H D Harbeson spent Mother's Day in Choctaw with Mr and Mrs Mack Bryant and sons also Mrs Effie Crow. Miss Junita Dean Ada attended bee alumni banquet Saturday.

H. D. Harbeson Choctaw Mack Bryant Effie Crow Junita Dean Ada Bee

Ada couple guests of Mr and Mrs Wayne Richmond

Mr and Mrs Wayne Richmond of Ada were guests of the groom's parents for Mother's Day observances.

Wayne Richmond Ada

Ada Couple Visits Family on Mother's Day

Mr and Mrs Austin Kidwell and their family of Ada visited Mrs T K Kidwell on Mother's Day. They also attended the alumni banquet with the family.

Austin Kidwell Ada T. K. Kidwell Mrs. Kidwell

Newt Smith and spouse visit for alumni banquet

Mr Newt Smith and Mrs Smith of South Gate California have arrived to visit relatives and attend the alumni banquet.

Newt Smith South Gate California

Barnes Family Weekend Guest List

Mr and Mrs W D Barnes hosted over the weekend guests including Mr and Mrs W D Barnes Jr and children from Tulsa Mr and Mrs Harry Barnes and son from Dallas and Charley Barnes from Fort Worth Texas

W. D. Barnes W. D. Barnes Jr Tulsa Harry Barnes Dallas Texas Charley Barnes Fort Worth

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