Ada social notes feature family visits and travel
Mrs F P Smith of Ada spent a weekend with daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Vick Luke. Mr and Mrs Robert Somer holder of Seminole visited J T Jones and family. Thurman Rine hart and Lois Rinehart hosted visitors from Ada. Alice Isaacs returned from Waco with Hoyt Isaacs. Clarice Hunt of Oklahoma City joined Alice Isaacs. Betty Bell hosted daughter and family Bernard Glover of Stonewall. Joe Williams and wife hosted son and daughter in law Jessel Williams from Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Isaacs
Waco
Tex
Hoyt Isaacs
Hoyt
Clarice Hunt
Oklahoma City
Betty Bell
Bernard Glover
Stonewall
Joe Williams
Mrs. Jessel Williams
Isom Harris
Coy Henson
Donna
Harris
Tom Harris
Sasakwa
Fort Worth Family Ties Highlight Weavers Visit
J. W. Palmer and family members including Mrs. R L Alexander and Robert and Sondra Kay along with daughter-in-law Mrs. Frank Palmer and granddaughter Mrs. Margaret Murphey are mentioned. Mrs. C G Weaver traveled to Fort Leavenworth with her husband and their daughter Charlene Weaver attends school at Stillwater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Palmer
R. L. Alexander
Robert
Sondra Kay
Frank Palmer
Elaine
James
Margaret Murphey
Fort Worth
C. G. Weaver
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Mr. Weaver
Charlene Weaver
Stillwater
Storm Shelter Crowded As Allen Residents Seek Refuge
Storm cellars in Allen were crowded over two nights with 17 people sheltered Wednesday and five families Thursday in the Hughes residence. Fire engine and accident imagery noted with little property damage. May 7 services at First Baptist Church in Allen for John Thomas Johnson, born 1892 in Monroe Louisiana, died May 4 in Oklahoma City Hospital. Survivors include wife Millie Johnson, three daughters, one grandson, two sisters and two brothers. Burial in Allen Cemetery. Johnson family long-time Allen residents. Clarence Poole from Stonewall visited his parents in Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Hc.hraettli
Tom Hughes
Ray Cummings
First Baptist Church
David Forester
John Thomas Johnson
Monroe
Oklahoma City
Millie Johnson
Greenville
Tex
O. L. Richardson
Sally Wittetoe
Riverside
Calif
Gaar Corner Social Notes From Ada Area
Estell Cox, Kenneth Marton, Bobby Jackson, Clariece Pennington, Karl Wade, Cressie McKinney, Jerry Ada visits outlined. Residents from Ada, Ahloso, Stratford, Vaness and surrounding areas attend visits and the community sale in Ada Tuesday and Wednesday.
Ada Shoppers Visit Stratford Residents
Mrs Mildren Melton visited Mr Jack Corley in Stratford Wednesday morning. Mrs Joan Ballard and Mark of Stratford visited Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore and Ruthie Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildren Melton
Jack Corley
Stratford
Joan Ballard
Mark of
Ed Varnadore
Ruthie
Claude Horsley and Mildren Melton Do Norman Business
Claude Horsley accompanied by his daughter Mildren Melton transacted business in Norman Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Horsley
Mildren Melton
Norman
Stratford Funeral Home Open House Attendees Listed
J C Martin visited Marvin Mc Curdy Friday morning. Mrs Della James and Olen visited Ed Varnadore and Ruthie Monday afternoon. J C Martin visited J N Driver and Bertie Mae in Lawrence after church Sunday. Joan Ballard, Mark, Charlotte Daniels of Stratford visited Ed Varnadore and Ruthie Saturday afternoon. Betty Jones and Lisa of Galey also joined the Varnadores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della James
Olen
Ed Varnadore
Ruthie
J. C. Martin
J. N. Driver
Bertie Mae
Lawrence
Joan Ballard
Mark
Charlotte Daniels
Stratford
Betty Jones
Lisa
Galey
Ethel Varnadore
Community visitors share weekend agendas and events
Mrs. Anne Hamblin visited Mrs. Inez Pennington Friday afternoon in Stratford. Several residents toured Oil Center Thursday to view tornado damage. Numerous locals attended dress revue and tea in Ada. Families traveled to Oklahoma City and Ada for visits. Housewarming for Mrs. Anne Hamblin featured many neighbors and relatives. Ed Varnadore remained ill, with a busy weekend of calls and visits across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Hamblin
Inez Pennington
Christine Martin
County Home Demonstration Clubs
Ada
Local Social Notes From Ada and Nearby Towns
Frank James, Ernest Cavener and Henry Little fished Monday afternoon. B B Jackson family visited R L Wood and family in Okmulgee over the weekend. Myrtle Little visited Anne Hamblin Wednesday afternoon. Paul Little Keith Abright and sons Steve and Mark of Oklahoma City were Sunday guests of Henry Little. H L Waters and Mrs Goforth of Ada visited Sunday afternoon. Lynnia Horton and two sons Merle and Larry visited the Littles Sunday night to watch television.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Jackson
R. L. Wood
Jeff and
Delisa
Okmulgee
Paul Little
Keith Abright
Steve
Mark
Oklahoma City
Henry Little
H. L. Waters
Goforth
Ada
Lynnia Horton
Merle
Larry
Littles
Local Social Notes Include Visits and Illness
Mrs. Ted Cox is ill under a doctor's care this week. Nadine James visited Tuesday afternoon. Corky Snipes of Duncan visited Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Snipes and Wanda Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Martin were cellar guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Meeks and Jerry Wednesday and Thursday nights. Miss Jennifer Enloe of Ada visited Miss Mary James Sunday. They attended Baccalaureate services at Vaness Sunday afternoon and the girls sang with the chorus. Hack McCurdy of Fittstown visited Mr. and Mrs. Marvin McCurdy Sunday. Mrs. Cressie McKinney and Jerry of Ada and Roy Gray of Sunday. Mrs. Joe Ellen Snipes and family of Duncan visited Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Snipes and Wanda Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cressie McKinney
Jerry
Ada
J. C. James
Norma
Mary
Ted Cox
Corky Snipes of
Duncan
Mrs. Fletcher Snipes
Wanda
J. C. Martin
Joe Meeks
Jennifer Enloe
Mary James
Vaness
Hack McCurdy of
Fittstown
Mrs
Marvin McCurdy
Roy Gray
Stratford
Mary Sunday
Joe Ellen Snipes
Fletcher Snipes
Francis notes Valley View Hospital visit and thanks
Mrs. H. L. Kelley recounts a 12 day illness at Valley View Hospital with gratitude to doctors Haugen and Miller and staff. She mentions another patient Mrs. Ethel Hooser and child Barry Glen Byers who underwent major surgery. A list of visitors from Ada and nearby towns follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haugen and Miller
Valley View Hospital
Ethel Hooser
Mrs. Hooser
Barry Glen
Buddy) Byers
Glen Byers
Buddy
Mrs Coburn and daughter visit Francis patients at Valley View
Mrs W E Coburn and her daughter Mrs Jerry Rigg called on Francis patients at Valley View Hospital one evening last week in a brief social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Coburn
Jerry Rigg
Francis
Valley View Hospital
Ada visit highlights family news
Mrs. Ted Cox visited Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Cox and family in Ada Monday. Her granddaughter Teresa Gayle fell Sunday night after church and pushed two teeth in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Cox
Doyle Cox
Ada
Teresa Gayle
Debra Sue Debuts As Baby Of Smiths In Azusa California
A late community item notes baby Debra Sue, born to Mr. and Mrs. Freddy Smith of Azusa California around April 11, weighs 7 pounds 8 ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Scroggins. brother Terry, 3, is proud. Mrs. Smith is the former Clara Bell Scroggins. The report also covers visits, church events, and local acquaintances, including revival baptisms and community ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. (Dink) Scroggins
Freddy Smith
Azusa
Calif
Debra Sue
Terry
Smith
Clara Bell Scroggins
Lake Texoma fishing trip and weekend visitors
Joe and Gene Maddox fished at Lake Texoma over the weekend. On Saturday afternoon Mrs. Betty Jones and Lisa of Galey, Mrs. Charlotte Daniels and Mark Ballard of Stratford, and Ruthie Varnadore visited Mrs. Della Maddox and Wes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Gene Maddox
Lake Texoma
Betty Jones
Lisa
Galey
Charlotte Daniels
Mark Ballard
Stratford
Ruthie Varnadore
Della Maddox
Wes
Duncan girl Lisa Snipes visits Fletcher Snipes family
Little miss Lisa Snipes daughter of Corky and Mrs Snipes of Duncan spends the week with the Fletcher Snipes and Wanda. Amex Roberts and family of Byng visited Neville Pennington Harrell Gene and Karl Wade Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amex Roberts
Byng
Neville Pennington
Harrell Gene
Karl Wade
Local social visits across Ada and surrounding towns
Mrs. Anne Hamblin visited her sister Mrs. Lela Mae Jackson and mother Mrs. Emma Turner in Ada Monday. Mrs. Jamita Meek visited Mrs. Ted Cox Friday. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Martin attended a weiner roast at the Bill Hoppers home in Pickett Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnie Barnes
Jean Anderson
Gertrude Murphy
Emma Turner
Lela Mae Jackson
Charley Nelson
Edith Jackson
Pat
Rita
Virgie Phillips
Mildred Pannel
Carrie Muncy
Tony Walker
Nington
Christine Martin
W. A. Pen
Lynnia Horton
Neville Pennington
Boys
Juanita Meek
Ted Cox
M. W. Standridge
Verna McCurdy
Jack McDonalds
Ruby Dryden
Dale Melton
Cheryl
Francis Taylor
Frank Dryden
Bessie Bradley
Alma Maddox
Midge McDonald
Anne Hamblin
Ada
Jamita Meek
J. C. Martin
Bill Hoppers
Pickett
Penny Pennington visit highlights Ada and Duncan families
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Robbins and Pennye of Lindsay visited Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Snipes and Wanda Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Pennington along with Nelda Sue and Roy of Ada visited Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Robbins
Pennye
Lindsay
Bobby Gardner
Micky
Sue Ellen Snipes
Duncan
Bob Austell
Center
Fletcher Snipes
Wanda
Coleman Pennington
Nelda Sue
Roy
Ada
Alva Pennington
Ada Residents Attend Social Visits and Bowling
Mr and Mrs Rollie Gross of Ada visited Fletcher Snipes and Wanda Monday. Donald Lee Jones and Frank James couples were in Ada Saturday. George Tiner Joe Maddox Neville Pennington and Karl Wade went bowling Sunday night. Naomi Bradley visited Price Richards and family visited Frank James over the weekend. Harrell Gene Pennington attended a senior party at Wintersmith Park Monday night. Lottie McClure Patsy Ada and Ethel Varnadore visited Frank James Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neville Pennington
Harrell Gene
Karl Wade
Alvis McDaniel
Pauls Valley
Rollie Gross
Ada
Mrs. Fletcher Snipes
Wanda
Donald Lee Jones
Lisa of
Galey
Frank James
George Tiner
Joe Maddox
Wes
Harrell
Gene Pennington
Wintersmith Park
Lottie McClure
Patsy
Ethel Varnadore
Birthday Cake Surprise Brightens Ada Home
Saturday night reports say Lawrence, aged 69, celebrated at an Ada convalescent home where he has stayed over a year. A large sheet cake inscribed to his sweetheart was shared with patients and nurses. Earlier Rev Muril Wilson was released from Valley View Hospital after a brief medical stay. Mr Phillips remains a patient at Valley View while Lawrence marked a family birthday celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muril Wilson
Valley View Hospital
Lilly May Reed
Lawrence
Ada
Baby girl Vicki Lynn born to Milburn Wilson family
Rev and Mrs Muril Wilson of Ada are grandparents to Vicki Lynn Wilson born May 3 at an Oklahoma City hospital weighing 7 lb 1 oz. She has a sister Pamela Ann age 2. Milburn Wilson born and raised near Francis. Baby required blood replacement. recovering well. Visitors for Mother's Day included Harris family and relatives from Oklahoma City Monterrey Tennessee and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muril Wilson
Ada
Milburn Wilson
Oklahoma City
Vicki Lynn
Pamela Ann
Ada Social Circle Notables Mention West Family Ties
A list of Ada residents includes Mrs Edna Bingham and daughters Charlotte and Reba Martin and Vernon from Tatum Texas. Mr and Mrs Joe Simpson and children from Tulsa. Mr and Mrs Gene West. Mr and Mrs WB Price and Patsy. Mrs Christine Johnston and Jerry. Mrs Irene Scroggins and Mr and Mrs Woodrow Matthews. and Mr and Mrs Johnny West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal West
Edna Bingham
Charlotte
Reba Martin
Vernon
Tatum, Tex
Joe Simpson
Tulsa
Gene West
W. B. Price
Patsy
Christine Johnston
Jerry
Irene Scroggins
Woodrow Matthews
Ada
Johnny West
Tulsa man visits with wife and daughter over weekend
W. B. Price, an employee in Tulsa, spent the weekend here with his wife Mildred and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Price
Tulsa
Mildred
Daughtey
Tornado Relief Note From Center Area
Center area residents report a weekend tornado near Oil Center with damage to the Orval Reeves barn and numerous homes. A Pentecostal Holiness Church was crushed into a lunch room but no fatalities occurred. Clifford Lamb family hospitalized with injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae Garrett
Pug Garrett
Sondra
Odus McGalliard
Jackie Sue
Butch
J. B. Stalling
Larry
Karla
Debie
J. B. Hearson
Latonya
Kathey
Pat
J. B
Orval Reeve
Spring Brook Creek
Center
Oil Center
Clifford Lamb
Local Homes Hit by Blast Wreckage Hurts Residents
The report notes injuries from a home explosion leaving families with lacerations and bruises. Floyd E Burk was inside as his home was destroyed yet he survived after medical care. Mrs Rae Garrett and family were also mentioned with hospital stays and recovery hopes.
Amarillo Couple Visits Ada After High School Reunion
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis McDaniel of Amarillo Texas visited Miss Roberta Escue Saturday night and traveled to Ada. The note calls them young folks who were in high school together and says they enjoyed being together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis McDaniel
Amarillo
Tex
Roberta Escue
Ada
Ada Couple Visits Reed Family Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Andy Cox of Ada visited with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Reed Sunday, sharing a social call and conversation during the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Cox
Ada
Bill Reed
Family Dinner Tells of Sunday Visits and Illness
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Magar and children Jacky and Susan ate with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Bill Reed. Helen is in California and Van Ray was away Sunday. Kenneth Grove and his mother Mrs. Bertha Grove grew sick Sunday after eating fish, feared poisoning, with Kenneth recovering by Monday. Kenneth stayed with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Tom Grove. Robert Charles Henry of Car-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Magar
Jacky
Susan
Bill Reed
Helen
California
van Ray
Kenneth Grove
Bertha Grove
Kenneth
Tom Grove
Carnegie visits relatives amid school duties and illness
Carnegie visited his sisters families Mr and Mrs Frank Bennett and Mr and Mrs Leroy Grove over the weekend. He is a teacher and coach at the Carnegie school and hurried back for programs as the school closes. Mrs Johnnie Grove and daughter Barbara were ill Sunday night and neighbors express wishes for recovery as sickness is widespread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negie
Frank Bennett
Leroy Grove
Carnegie School
Johnnie Grove
Barbara
Obituary Notice for Ada Resident Mrs Johnnie Wallace’s Sister
Mrs Johnnie Wallace’s sister of Ada died Saturday. We extend sympathy to D P Wallace Betty Virgil Holt and their families. Mr and Mrs Midge McDonald and Sharon visited We tumka Sunday to be with Noah and Anglin parents on Mother's Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Wallace
Ada
D. P. Wallace
Betty
Virgil Holt
Holt
California
Midge McDonald
Sharon
Wetumka
Noah Anglin
Local Social Visit List From Wednesday
Mrs Mcmasters and Mrs Velma McDonald visited with Mr and Mrs Evert Escue Roberta Roger and Linda Sue Wednesday. Mr and Mrs D P Wallace and Betty visited Mr and Mrs Everet Escue and children Roberta Roger and Linda Sue Wednesday. Edd Dollahan and girls Dorothy Dollahan and Mrs Mildred Schwartz visited with Mr and Mrs Evert Escue and children Roberta Roger and Linda Sue.
Shawnee Pastor David Carrick Family Attend Sunday Service
Bro and Sister David Carrick and their son Carl, pastor of the church in Shawnee, were unable to attend Friday night service but joined Sunday worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Carrick
Carl
Shawnee
Our Church
Church Services Announced For Sunday With Evening Plans
The report notes ongoing church activities including Sunday school at 10 and services at 11 and 7 30 pm. It records guest Velma McDonald visiting Lenora Barns on Monday and mentions postponing Friday night services due to low youth interest.
Daughters Visit for Milk With Neighbor in Sunday Contact
Mrs J B Harons daughters Latonya and Kathy called Mrs Rae Garrett early Sunday to request milk. On Thursday afternoon those near the cellar included Odus McGalliard and Jackie Sue with Kay Tucker and two children, J B Stalling and Karla and Debie, Pug Garrett and Sondra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Haron
Latonya
Kathy
Rae Garrett
Odus McGalliard
Jackie Sue
Kay Tucker
J. B. Stalling
Karla
Debie
Pug Garrett
Sondra
News Classified Ads Offer Buying and Selling Services
Classified notices invite readers to place buy sell or trade ads and rent items by contacting the newspaper at FE 2 4433 for rates and submission details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dial
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robert Somerholder
Seminole
J. T. Jones
Clarence Poole
W. C. Poole
Estell Cox
Kenneth Marton
Ahloso
J. C. Marton
Bobby Jackson
Jack McDonald
Clariece Pennington
Lloyd Patton of
Naomi Tiner
M. L. Robertson
W. L. Standridge
Paul Sheegog
Stratford Funeral Home
J.C. Martin
Sybel Reed
Johnnie Griffiths
Emma Munson
Pattie and
Henry Dees
Dennis McDonald
Amarillo, Tex
Leroy McDaniel
Harvey Mitchell
Pat Walker
Glen Russell
Amanda Berger
Ernest Cavener
Myrtle Little
Nadine James
H. L. Kelley
Yours
Jessie Lee
Cecil Akin
Bill Lee
Scott Jones
Oakman
Monroe Lee
Wilburn
Bonnie
James Lee
Miss Frazier
Cordel Lee
Lovelady
Raymond Golden
Brenda West
Wilburn Lee
Lois Hodges
Homer
Clyde Wilson
J. M. Chism
Kenneth Shaw
Colbert
Valley View
Flora Fountain
Bell Henson
Altus Alexander
Tom Phillips
Mollie Ascue
Yavonne Kirkes
Kenneth Knight
Bill Kirkes
Jim Lambert
H. L. Kirkes
M. E. Lambert
Glen Atteberry
J. N. Atteberry
Cedar Grove
Free Will Baptist Church
Baptist Camp Ground
Tollie Chism
Agnes Scroggins
Lavern Scroggins
Velma Chandler
Vennie Norris
Lisa Snipes
Mrs. Corky Snipes
Paul Cameron
Claude Lee
Cheryle
Kenneth Martin
Oma Janelle of
Mrs. Dillard Dobbins
Wynnewood
Naomi Bradley
Price Richards
Phillips
M. E. Harris
Otto Harris
Lonnie
Eugene
Robert Harris
Bobby
Franklyn
William
Patricia
Opel Brown
Benny
Debby
Raymond Allen
Roseann
Margie Ruth
Monterrey
Tenn
Bill Harris
Richmond
Reeds Garage
Stonewall, Oklahoma
Troy
Hollis Reed
Criswell Funeral Home
Oren Gray
Floyd E. Burk
Fred Henson
Alen Biggs
Robert Charles Henry of
Car
Mgtela Samkea
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Reserve System
Carrick
Velma McDonald
Lenora Barns
WiTs Electric
OG &E
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