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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1964

Page

5

Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church Sunday School Attendance

Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church reported 46 in Sunday school. Rev. Earl Judd delivered the messages. Visitors included Joe David Sherry Kay and Jerry Ray Casper of Jenks. Grandparents were Mr. and Mrs. Leo Nelson.

Lorene Scott Free Will Baptist Church Earl Judd Joe David Sherry Kay Jerry Ray Casper Jenks Leo Nelson J. D. Cosper Mr. Cosper George Cosper Oklahoma City

Sunday Dinner Guests Listed in Local Visit Notes

Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Leo Scott and Sherry were Mr and Mrs Tom Walls Sue and Pat Warren. Shawnee Mrs Etta Hightower and Mrs Etta Hightower and Mr and Mrs Homer Mercer. Ricky Kevin and Mike Fort Worth Tex Mr and Mrs Ferrell Jones Denise and Gregory Ada and Mrs Tim Cox Sheila Glen and Donnie visited in the afternoon.

Leo Scott Sherry Tom Walls Sue Pat Warren Shawnee Etta Hightower Homer Mercer Ricky Kevin Mike Fort Worth Tex Ferrell Jones Denise Gregory Ada Tim Cox Sheila Glen Donnie

Kenny Moore Visits Grandparents in Oklahoma City

Little Kenny Moore from Oklahoma City spent a week with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Vergil Meek, enjoying time away from home.

Kenny Moore Oklahoma City Mrs Vergil Meek

Hoods Stay Weekend With Hallums in Holiday Texas

Mr and Mrs M C Hood spent Friday night and Saturday with Mr and Mrs Vergil Hallum in Holiday Texas describing a brief social visit in the local society notes.

Mrs. M. C. Hood Mrs Vergil Hallum Holiday, Tex

Tilley Family Weekend Visit in Fitzhugh and Wichita

Mr and Mrs Gerald Tilley of Wichita Kansas spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley Carlton Lee and Mr and Mrs B L Barton in Fitzhugh.

Gerald Tilley Wichita, Kan Karl Tilley Carlton Lee B. L. Barton Fitzhugh

Miss Sue Warren Spends Weekend With Sherry Scott

Shawnee resident Miss Sue Warren spent the weekend with Miss Sherry Scott, sharing time in social visits and local gatherings downtown.

Sue Warren Shawnee Sherry Scott

Sunday Gathering At The Farm House

Mrs Benny Farmer and Jean ette were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs J L Wood Others present were Mr and Mrs M R Lamb Mrs Lamb visited Wednesday with Mrs Farmer Benny Farmer and sons Elton and Gary spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs V A Farmer Mr and Mrs Sidney Isaacs visited the Benny Farmers Sunday evening They also visited Mr and Mrs Ray Farmer.

Benny Farmer Jeanette J. L. Wood M. R. Lamb Mrs Sidney Isaacs Benny Farmers Ray Farmer

Shawnee resident visits Walls and relatives in Oklahoma City

Pat Warren of Shawnee spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Tom Walls. Mrs Ruby Walls spent Monday visiting relatives in Oklahoma City.

Pat Warren Shawnee Tom Walls Ruby Walls Oklahoma City

Haskins Family Attends ECSC Vanessa Banquet

Visiting weekend guests from Oklahoma City St Louis and Wanette joined Rev and Mrs Earlin Haskins and others for the Vaness junior senior banquet held at the ECSC Student Building Saturday evening.

Earlin Haskins Wesley May Angela Mark Oklahoma City Carl Holcomb St. Louis Euel Haskins Cushing T. S. Hood Wanette Clyde Haskins Oi! Center Vaness ECSC

Earlin Haskins Visit With Bevers in Ada

Rev and Mrs Earlin Haskins visited Monday night with Mr and Mrs Bill Bevers in Ada.

Earlin Haskins Bill Bevers Ada

Til Leys Enjoy Lake Texoma boating and skiing Saturday

Karl Tilley, Gerald Tilley, and Carlton Tilley spent Saturday at Lake Texoma boating and skiing, enjoying a day on the water together.

Karl, Gerald Carlton Tilley Lake Texoma

Hollis Kite Moves Home After Major Surgery Illness

Hollis Kite was moved from Valley View Hospital to his mother Mrs. Davie Kite’s home in Ada. He has been very ill after a major surgery but is now slowly improving.

Hollis Kite Valley View Hospital Davie Kite Ada Hollis

Stratford Visitor and Ada Trip Highlight Local Social

Miss Dorothy Skaggs of Stratford visited Miss Cheryl Melton on Wednesday. Walt Moranetz of Ada and Dale Melton were Sasakwa business visitors Wednesday. Mrs. Clariece Pennington and Mrs. Inez Pennington shopped in Ada Thursday.

Dale Melton Dorothy Skaggs Stratford Cheryl Melton Walt Moranetz Ada Sasakwa Clariece Pennington Inez Pennington

Local Call on Stratford Visit Folklore

Mrs Mildred Melton visited Mrs Maude Horsley and Mrs Sybel Reed in Stratford Wednesday afternoon to share a social call and catch up.

Mildred Melton Maude Horsley Sybel Reed Stratford

Miss Cheryl Melton Visits Miss Wanda Snipes

Ford and Miss Cheryl Melton visited Miss Wanda Snipes last Wednesday.

Community Housewarming Attended by Local Residents

Mrs. Bessie Bradley visited Mrs. Vonda Dees and Linda Monday morning. Mrs. Inez Pennington attended the housewarming for Mr. and Mrs. Tom Burch in the Parish Chapel community Friday afternoon. Others attending from this community were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Little and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Nelson.

Bessie Bradley Vonda Dees Linda Clariece Pennington Inez Pennington Tom Burch Henry Little Charlie Nelson

Oklahoma City visitors from Sasakwa business trip

Dale Melton accompanied by Marshall Stoner and Delbert Carmen traveled from Oklahoma City to Sasakwa for a business visit during the period described.

Dale Melton Marshall Stoner Delbert Carmen Oklahoma City

Wanda Snipes Visits Mrs Bradley Monday Afternoon

Miss Wanda Snipes visited Mrs. Bessie Bradley Monday afternoon.

Wanda Snipes Bessie Bradley

Local Social Visits Across Ada Onto Week

Mrs. Jean Downey and Lou Anne visited Christine Martin Tuesday morning. Anne Hamblin visited Ethel Varnadore Thursday afternoon. Mildred Melton and Cheryl did business in Ada Thursday. Ardell Phillips and spouse of Ada were Monday night guests of Orlan and Linda Dees.

Jean Downey Lou Anne Christine Martin Anne Hamblin Ethel Varnadore Ardell Phillips Ada Orlan Dees Linda

Fishermen visit near Byars for a Saturday outing

Frank James visited Mrs. Vera Rambo and Johnnie and Sherry near Byars on Saturday for a fishing trip.

Frank James Vera Rambo Johnnie Sherry Byars

Mr and Mrs Henry Little Visit Ed Varnadore

Mr Henry Little and Mrs Little visited Friday afternoon Mr Ed Varnadore and Mrs Varnadore at their home.

Henry Little Mrs Ed Varnadore

Mrs Floy Glass Visits Mrs Mildred Melton Friday

Mrs Floy Glass visited Mrs Mildred Melton Friday morning. The call was informal and noted in local social circles.

Floy Glass Mildred Melton

Weekend Guest Visit Noted in Oklahoma City

Mrs. Cressie McKinney of Oklahoma City spent a weekend as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. James, enjoying hospitality and social time.

Cressie McKinney Oklahoma City J. C. James

Ada Couple, Melody Cruce Noted in Social Line

Mr Don Crisp and Mrs Ada Crisp along with Miss Melody Cruce appear in a social notices column with Mrs Ed Varnadore. The item lists local names in a brief community roundup.

Don Crisp Ada Miss Melody Cruce Ed Varnadore

Dees Family Visit Counts As Sunday Night Gathering

Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees and Linda visited Henry Dees Sunday night.

Mrs. Orlan Dees Linda Henry Dees

Neville Pennington and Karl Wade Bowl in Pauls Valley

Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Karl Wade bowled in Pauls Valley Saturday night.

Neville Pennington Karl Wade Pauls Valley

Richard Wallrath Visits Ada Friends Friday Night

Richard Wallrath of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Henry Little Friday night for a social gathering.

Richard Wallrath Ada Mrs. Henry Little

McKinney Family Guests Visit Oklahoma City Friends

Mr and Mrs Jerry McKinney and Kevin of Oklahoma City were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs J C James.

Jerry McKinney Kevin Oklahoma City J. C. James

Ardmore Woman Visits Parents on Mothers Day

Mrs. Estalene Waters of Ardmore spent Mothers Day with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Little.

Estalene Waters Ardmore Henry Little

Ada visit of Lewis Ansell to Varnadores Sunday

Lewis Ansell of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore Sunday. The call noted friendly greetings and a casual call at the Varnadore home.

Lewis Ansell Ada Ed Varnadore

Gardners Visit Fletcher Snipes Family This Sunday

Mr and Mrs Herbert Garner of Duncan were Sunday visitors of Fletcher Snipes and family Wanda and Corky.

Herbert Gardner Duncan Fletcher Snipes Wanda Corky

Homa City Guest Attends Sunday Church Services

A visitor attended church services in Homa City on Sunday, joining congregants for worship and community events. Local officials did not release additional details about the visit.

Ada woman visits Cheryl Melton Monday morning

Miss Teresa Dashier of Ada visited Miss Cheryl Melton Monday morning.

Teresa Dashier Ada Cheryl Melton

Linda Dees returns to Ada school after tonsil removal

Miss Linda Dees daughter of Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees returns to school on Thursday following a tonsil operation last Friday in Ada.

Linda Dees Orlan Dees Ada

Pennington family hosts Sunday supper guests

Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington welcomed Nelda Sue and Roy Ada and Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Karl Wade as supper guests on Sunday.

Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue Roy Ada Neville Pennington Karl Wade Alva Pennington

Stratford Couple Visited on Friday

Mr and Mrs J C Martin, Stratford business visitors, were observed in town Friday visiting local firms and meeting contacts.

J. C. Martin Stratford

Mothers Day Guests At Home Of Mr and Mrs Phillip Bradley

Mothers Day guests gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Bradley. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Prater of Oklahoma City, Mr. and Mrs. David Bradley, Mr. and Mrs. Morten Phillips and children, Mrs. Cora McGeehee, and Mrs. Beulah Droke, all of [location incomplete].

Mothers Day Phillip Bradley Cecil Prater Oklahoma City David Bradley Morten Phillips Cora McGeehee Beulah Droke Ada

Dale Melton Visits Oklahoma City Officials Friday

Dale Melton met with Clayton Chiles Marshall Stoner and Delbert Carmen in Oklahoma City on Friday to discuss local matters.

Dale Melton Clayton Chiles Marshall Stoner Delbert Carmen Oklahoma City

Dinner Guests From Ada And Duncan Share Meal

Mrs Gussie McAdams of Danbury Texas and Mrs Sadie Sherman of Ada were Monday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs. The visit reflects a social exchange typical of local households and highlights cross town connections.

Gussie McAdams Danbury, Tex Sadie Sherman Ada Henry Little

Miss Cheryl Melton Visits Fletcher and Wanda Snipes

Cheryl Melton visited Fletcher and Wanda Snipes on Saturday, sharing time at their home and catching up during the weekend gathering.

Cheryl Melton Fletcher Wanda Snipes

Pennington and Wade Dine With Pennngtons on Mothers Day

Pennington and Karl Wade were guests at a Mothers Day dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Alva Pennngton. The family gatherings highlighted a traditional celebration in their home.

Drydens Visit Claude Horsley on Wednesday

Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden and Miss Ruby Dryden visited Claude Horsley on Wednesday in a social call.

Frank Dryden Ruby Dryden Mildred Melton Claude Horsley

Stratford Meeting Details Include Reed and Decker Visit

Miss Cheryl Melton insisted that Mrs. Sybel Reed and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Decker meet in Stratford Monday afternoon to discuss matters likely of interest to local residents.

Cheryl Melton Sybel Reed Lee Decker Stratford

Mrs Nabors Visits Pattons in Oklahoma City

Mrs Bob Nabors of Oklahoma City visited her parents Mr and Mrs Will Patton for several days last week in a family social note.

Mary Laseman Bob Nabors Oklahoma City Will Patton

Linda Visits Suttons in Oil Center Saturday

Linda visited Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Sutton in Oil Center on Saturday.

Orlan Dees Linda Mrs. A. 0. Sutton Oil Center

Mrs Buelah Hathaway Visits Kingston Family

Mrs Hathaway visited the Bill Chaney family on Kingston’s King Street Friday and Saturday, staying for a social visit with the Chaney household.

Whitaker Meeting Report With Fletcher and Snipes

Charlie Whitaker visited Fletcher and Corky Snipes for discussions. Details of the visit and topics debated were not disclosed in the available text.

Charlie Whitaker Fletcher Corky Snipes

Mrs Grady Coston Admitted for Surgery at Valley View Hospital

Mrs Grady Coston was admitted to Valley View Hospital on Thursday where she underwent surgery the same day.

Grady Coston Valley View Hospital

Visit Touches Stratford Couple Saturday

Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore visited Mr and Mrs L E Ballard along with Mark and Keith in Stratford on Saturday.

Ed Varnadore L. E. Ballard Mark and Keith Stratford

Dan Ray Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Dan Ray, a patient for several days in an Oklahoma City hospital, returned to his home Sunday.

Dan Ray Oklahoma City

Chickasha and Ada Couples Visit Frank James and Owen

Mr and Mrs Short Hightower and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hightower from Chickasha join Mr and Mrs Gradon Teel of Ada as Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Frank James and Owen.

Short Hightower Kenneth Hightower Chickasha Gradon Teel Ada Frank James Owen

Lee Laseman Visits Tulsa Family Over Weekend

Lee Laseman spent the weekend in Tulsa with his daughter Mrs. Mike Robinson and their family. The gathering centered on family time and reunion activities in the city.

Lee Laseman Mrs Mike Robinson Tulsa

McCurdy Families Share Mothers Day in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Melvin McCurdy Linda and Donna spent Mothers Day with Mr and Mrs Marvin McCurdy in Oklahoma City strengthening family ties on a holiday observance.

Melvin McCurdy Linda Donna Oklahoma City Marvin McCurdy

Mrs Tully Dial Visited Brother in Law Family Weekend

Mrs Tully Dial spent a few days last week visiting her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Jack Fields. She spent Sunday with the Fields and both Mr and Mrs Dial returned home Sunday.

Tully Dial Jack Fields the Fields Mrs. Dial

Ada Weekend Social Notes

Mr. and Mrs. Shorty Wyche of Harden City visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Alva Pennington in Ada.

Shorty Wyche Harden City Alva Pennington

Tulsa Daughters Visit Mrs Nora Etchieson Over Weekend

Mrs. Nora Etchieson hosted weekend guests Mrs. Foy Blevins and Mrs. Frank Key, both from Tulsa.

Nora Etchieson Foy Blevins Frank Key Tulsa

Mothers Day Visitors Gather at Local Homes

Miss Susan Price visited Miss Cheryl Melton Sunday morning. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Martin along with Sharon Mike and Oma Janelle of Ahloso were Mothers Day guests of Mr and Mrs J C Martin.

Susan Price Cheryl Melton Kenneth Martin Sharon Mike Oma Janelle Ahloso J. C. Martin

Mrs. Bessie Bradley and Verna McCurdy Attend Bacca Laureate

Mrs. Bessie Bradley and Mrs. Verna McCurdy attended baccalaureate services at Vaness Sun with parishioners and community members gathered for reflection and celebration.

Bessie Bradley Verna McCurdy Vaness

Family gathering at Ada for Mothers Day visit

Frank James visited Ada relatives as Linda spent Mothers Day at her parents home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Leroy McDaniel and many other Ada residents from Norman Oklahoma City and nearby. The gathering featured extended family and friends sharing the holiday.

Orlan Dees Linda Leroy McDaniel Ada McDaniel L. G. Jordan Norman Kenneth Jordan Oklahoma City W. W. Miller Harris Ray Bonnie Frye Jr Loreeta Bays Jeannie Burgess Ardell Phillips

Stratford Sunday Afternoon Visit Noted

Miss Cheryl Melton visited Mr. and Mrs. Lee Decker and Miss Teresa Dashier in Stratford on Sunday afternoon.

Cheryl Melton Lee Decker Teresa Dashier Stratford

Ellis Visits Aunt and Uncle During AAF Assignment

Francis Charles Ellis of Columbus Ohio, en route to an Army Air Force assignment, paused for a weekend visit with his aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Delmar Mardis. The Mardises hosted him during his stay last weekend.

Francis Charles Ellis Columbus Ohio Army Air Force Delmar Mardis

Young pianist Cindy Williams Performs Recital

Miss Cindy Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs Bill Williams sang in a Sunday music recital. She studies under Mrs Mabel Crabtree and was attended by her grandmother Mrs Clay Johnson aunt Mrs Fred Clifton and her mother.

Cindy Williams Bill Williams Mabel Crabtree Clay Johnson Fred Clifton Cindy

Clara Whitten and family attend Tempe funeral

Mrs. Clara Whitten hosted Sunday visitors including Mr and Mrs Raymond Whitten and Mr and Mrs Rusty Whitten Tulsa and Mr and Mrs Wayne Whitten Ada and Oral Whitten and children. They came for the funeral of Mrs Oral Whitten Tempe Arizona. Mrs Whitten is daughter of Mr and Mrs M W Phillips Rofs. She will stay with Oral and children until June 2 then accompany Mr Whitten who plans to move to Oklahoma.

Clara Whitten Raymond Whitten Rusty Whitten Tulsa Wayne Whitten Ada Oral Whitten Tempe Ariz Whitten M. W. Phillips Rofs Oral Oklahoma

Bar row visit to Bethany over the weekend

Mr and Mrs Jim Bar row of Bethany visited her parents Mr and Mrs Leonard Et chieson this weekend.

Jim Barrow Bethany Leonard Etchieson

Mrs Kranning Visits Parents in Grand Prairie Texas

Mrs. Joe Cleta Kranning of Grand Prairie Texas visited her parents Mr and Mrs C C Anderson over the weekend.

Joe Cleta Kranning Grand Prairie, Tex C. C. Anderson

Roff Alumni Banquet Set For May 30 At 7 30 P M

Annual alumni banquet scheduled May 30 at 7 30 p m in the high school cafeteria. Tickets available at the high school building. Dues remain 1 50 per person. Open to all former Roff High School attendees.

Roff Roff High School

Weather Week Ends With Bright Gentle Monday

The letter notes a week of varied weather from low clouds and drizzle to heavy rain and thunder storms. Monday brings warm sun and optimal garden digging conditions once dry. The family preserves berries and visits relatives in August in Oklahoma. Paul Laseman studies library science at USC and plans summer school to qualify as a librarian after fall.

Rachel Mary Laseman Oklahoma Paul Laseman University of Southern California

Tyree Visits Sister in Coolidge Arizona

Joyce Tyree is visiting his sister Mrs. Ales Allison and her husband in Coolidge Arizona this week.

Joyce Tyree Ales Allison Coolidge, Ariz

Union Hill Social Notes From Oklahoma Visit

Don Newby attended a mechanics school in Oklahoma City Thursday and Friday. Mrs Newby and Kathy visited Mr and Mrs Fred Jones and Wayne and Miss Delphia Jones at Nicoma Park Friday and Saturday, with other Jones family members joining.

Lavona Jones Don Newby Oklahoma City

Hollis Kite Improves After Brief Home Stay

Hollis Kite returned to Valley View Hospital Friday after a short home stay. Betty Kirby said Hollis was improving Saturday.

Hollis Kite Valley View Hospital Betty Kirby Hollis

Susan McAnally Improving After Hospital Stay

Susan McAnally, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill McAnally, has been a patient at Valley View Hospital for several days and was reported improving Monday. Her relatives and family friends, including Mr. and Mrs. William Henson and the Rhynes and McAnally families, visited Susan last week. Additional names include Mrs. Davie Reigals of Wichita Falls and Mrs. Connie Allan of Moore.

Susan McAnally Bill McAnally Valley View Hospital William Henson Duke Rhynes James Rhynes Alvin McAnally Josephine McAnally Susan Davie Reigals Wichita Falls Tex Connie Allan Moore

Girls visit and rose shop emerge from garden blooms

Mrs Oma Enloe visited Susan this weekend. Pamela Ebrite visited Lynda Golden Saturday and the girls made a flower shop called the Golden Ebrite Rose Shop. They gathered roses from the rose garden at the Robert Golden home.

Oma Enloe Susan Pamela Ebrite Lynda Golden Golden Ebrite Robert Golden

Broiler Show At East Central College Highlights Local Entries

Mrs Roxie Golden and Mike attended the broiler show in the ballroom at East Central State College Tuesday Mike Golden won 3 and a blue ribbon and sold his broilers to Dicus The Golden family also attended a banquet at East Central Tuesday The Logsdons of Los Angeles visited the Robert Golden family Wednesday and joined Hodges and Crockett families for supper nearby Other relatives including Trivitt and Gerald gathered in Stroud this weekend

Roxie Golden Mike East Central State College Mike Golden Dicus

Vaness Senior Class Valedictorian Named at Baccalaureate

Myra Nell Garrett is named valedictorian at Vaness senior class baccalaureate exercises. She is daughter of Etta Garrett and the late Noah L Garrett, member of Oklahoma Honor Society for four years, and plans to attend East Central State College. Mothers Day gatherings at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter McAnally drew many visitors from Oklahoma and Texas families.

Don Newby Kathy Mary Lou Kellams F. O. Jones Harold Haines Etta Garrett Myra Nell Letha Stice Vaness Noah L Garrett Oklahoma Honor Society Union Hill Baptis Church East Central State College

Wichita Texas visitors at McAnally home

Mrs Davie Reigals of Wichita Texas and Mrs Connie Allan with children visited Mr and Mrs Bill McAnally over Saturday and Sunday.

Davie Reigals Wichita Tex Connie Allan Moore Bill McAnally

Cunningham Family News Visits Ada and Pernell

Rev and Mrs F L Cunningham visited Ada residents on Thursday and Friday. F L Cunningham alongside Jim Kirkes and others called on the Cun ninghams on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp and Mrs Sarrah Cunningham and Mark were dinner guests at the Cunningham home Sunday.

F. L. Cunningham Joe Hilburn Ada Charlie Enloe Ray Kemp Pernell Cunningham Cunninghams Sarrah Cunningham Mark Cunningham Home

McAnal ly and Rhynes Share Visits Across Neighbors

Mr and Mrs Walter McAnally Mr and Mrs Gary McAnally and Kevin and Phil Rhynes visited Mr and Mrs William Henson and Billy on Wednesday and Sunday in a neighborhood gathering reflecting family ties and social visits.

Walter McAnally Gary McAnally Kevin Phil Rhynes William Henson Billy

Lawton Trip Noted for Mr and Mrs Allan and Pamela

Mr and Mrs Johnnie Allan and Pamela traveled to Lawton in what appears to be a short family outing. Details are sparse with no indication of dates, destinations within Lawton, or accompanying plans.

Johnnie Allan Pamela Lawton

Allan Family Week Away From Home

The Allan children attend school and spend the week with Mr. and Mrs. Walter McAnally while Mr. Allan is employed elsewhere.

Allan Walter McAnally

Harold graduates honored at baccalaureate service

Mr and Mrs Howard Cunning ham and Debbie traveled to Harold Texas on Saturday and Sunday to attend the Harold school baccalaureate. Betty Cunningham's sister Miss Margaret Muskee is among Harold's graduating seniors. The Cunninghams also visited the Keith Sales family in Harold.

Howard Cunningham Debbie Harold, Tex Harold School Betty Cunningham Margaret Muskee Harold Cunningham Keith Sales

Funeral for James Dunham Held in Ada

Reverend F L Cunningham attended the funeral of James Dunham on Tuesday in Ada. Mr Dunham was well known to residents of local communities and was employed by McCurley Bayless Drugstore.

F. L. Cunningham James Dunham Ada Dunham McCurley- Bayless Drugstore

Ada and Latta families host visitors Sunday and Saturday

Mr and Mrs Benny Jones visited the Alfred Lee family in Ada and Mr and Mrs Marvin Lee and Mr and Mrs John Lee in Latta on Sunday. They also visited Mr and Mrs James Hayes and Sherry on Saturday.

Benny Jones Alfred Lee Ada Marvin Lee John Lee Latta James Hayes Sherry

Pentecostal church honors mothers at Sunshine service

There were 79 in attendance at Pentecostal Holiness Church events. Martha Love named oldest mother and Effie Lamb youngest. Et ta Hightower, Vannie Northam and Lena Seward noted as large family. Alene Tucker and Hansel Burk distributed flowers. Rev Arthur Smith led evangelistic services. Violet McBroom led Life Lines. Dewayne Cox family from Oklahoma City dined with Nannie Cox. visitors included Gene Standridge and Jimmy Kinney.

Minnie Lewis Pentecostal Holiness Church Lillie Golden Martha Love Effie Lamb Etta Hightower Vannie Northam Lena Seward Alene Tucker Arthur Smith Hansel Burk

Mrs. Cox Hosts Weekend Visits in Local Home

Mr. and Mrs. Willie Pierce visited Mrs. Nannie Cox Friday afternoon. Carylon Ward visited Mrs. Cox Saturday night.

Willie Pierce Nannie Cox Carylon Ward Cox

Women’s Auxiliary chicken dinner nets thirty four dollars

The Women’s Auxiliary of the Pente costal Holiness Church served their monthly chicken dinner on Thursday night in the dining hall. Rain and stormy weather kept attendance down, and the event raised 34 dollars.

Women’s Auxiliary of Pentecostal Holiness Church

Mrs Pearl Roberts Visits With Grandchildren Saturday Night

Mrs Pearl Roberts and her grandchildren Cathy and Kinney Roberts visited Saturday night with Mrs Jewel Jones.

Mrs. Pearl Roberts Cathy and Kinney Roberts Mrs. Jewel Jones

Community Graduates Shine at Vaness Sunday

Among those from our community graduating at Vaness Sunday were LaDonna Welch, Helen Cox, Jimmy Haskins and Rodney Gray. We wish them a long happy successful life.

Vaness LaDonna Welch Helen Cox Jimmy Haskins Rodney Gray

Dover visitors recall Frank Lewis Sunday visit

Gene Standridge and Mike Kin ney and Jimmay Kin ney visited Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis in Dover Arkansas on Sunday.

Gene Standridge Mike Kinney Jimmay Dover, Ark Mrs Frank Lewis

Carrs Visit Midwest City Work At Maxwell Cemetery

Mr and Mrs Edd Carr from Midwest City visited Carl Carr on Sunday and performed some upkeep work at Maxwell Cemetery during their stay.

Edd Carr Midwest City Carl Carr Maxwell Cemetery

Rob erts Visit Highlights Midwest City Weekend

Mr and Mrs Paul Gene Roberts of Midwest City spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Wade Dean.

Paul Gene Roberts Midwest City Wade Dean

Hayes Family Notice Highlights Local Event

Mr and Mrs Harley Hayes and children are mentioned alongside Mr and Mrs Ray in a brief family oriented notice describing a local event. The fragment signals a social or community announcement within the newspaper.

Harley Hayes Mrs. Ray

Burk Family Dinner Hosts Noted Portland Gathering

Mond Teel and the Burk families of Portland Oregon and Floyd Burk Jr. joined Mr and Mrs Floyd Burk Sr for a Sunday dinner with a family friend present.

Mond Teel Loyd Burk Floyd Burk Jr Portland Ore Floyd Burk Sr

Heavy Monday Rain Replenishes Ponds in Oil Center

In Oil Center on Monday morning over four inches of rain fell. Ranchers report stock ponds that were nearly dry are now full and farms and gardens suffer damage from the heavy downpour.

Family Hears Storm Sirens and Hides Nearby

Anna Mae Sutton, Chris and Beverly and Mrs Lena Sward spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Wills Sutton to be near a storm cellar for safety during a weather alert.

Anna Mae Sutton Chris and Beverly Lena Soward Mrs Wills Sutton

Franks Family Dinner Gathers Local Socialites

Mr and Mrs Earl Franks host a Sunday dinner with Jan and Mrs Lena Soward and Mr and Mrs Ode Franks. Mr Franks is not well and under a doctor's care.

Earl Franks Jan Lena Soward Ode Franks Mr. Franks

Sunday school silver dollar contest winner named Stacy Robertson

Stacy Robertson won the silver dollar contest at Sunday school. Visitors to the Sunday school event included Betty Tucker Mrs Dwade Pat ton and Mrs Linda Ann Sanders, all from Oklahoma City, visiting to share Mothers Day with their mothers.

Stacy Robertson Betty Tucker Dwade Patton Linda Ann Sanders Oklahoma City

Thomas Family Social Visit in Shawnee Friday

Mr and Mrs Casey Thomas of Shawnee spent Friday with Mr and Mrs Bryan Thomas. Mrs Charles Redman and children visited Friday night with the Thomases.

Casey Thomas Shawnee Bryan Thomas Charles Redman Thomases

Roddy and Maxwell Dinner Guests In Ponca City

Mr and Mrs Roy Roddy of Ponca City dined Sunday with Mr and Mrs Elmer Maxwell. Other visitors included Mr and Mrs Gene Fortenberry Mr and Mrs Winford Burnett and Mrs Lena Soward who visited recently with Mrs Maxwell.

Roy Roddy Ponca City Elmer Maxwell Gene Fortenberry Winford Burnett Lena Soward Maxwell

Norman Rodeo Draws Burk Teel and Griffiths Attendees

Floyd Burk Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Teel Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Burk William Ray Griffiths and others attended the rodeo in Norman Friday night.

Floyd Burk Sr Raymond Teel Loyd Burk William Ray Griffiths Norman

Mrs Ben Robertson Visits Mrs Lona Soward Saturday Night

Mrs Ben Robertson visited Mrs Lona Soward Saturday night in a social gathering. The event centered on friendly conversation and shared greetings among neighbors.

Ben Robertson Lona Soward

Carl Carr Sees Clyde Bray Saturday Night Storm Cellar

Carl Carr visited Clyde Bray Saturday night and they went to the storm cellar.

Carl Carr Clyde Bray

Ada trip for local residents to see doctor visits

Mrs Opal Sutton and Mr and Mrs Ode Franks with Mrs Minnie Lewis took a business trip to Ada on Thursday. The Franks couple visited their doctor for checkups.

Opal Sutton Ode Franks Minnie Lewis Ada Franks

Mrs Crow Visits Parish Family for Mothers Day

Mrs Clinnie Crow spent Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Luther Parish in Sulphur and gave Mrs Parish a Mothers Day gift. Alvin Wells and Eddie Hayes were at Ballards Park on Saturday.

Clinnie Crow Mrs. Luther Parish Alvin Wells Eddie Hayes Ballards Park

Crow Family Gatherings Reported in Oklahoma City Visit

Mrs Gene Crow and Norma visited Mrs Clinnie Crow Tuesday night and Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Alvin Wells of Oklahoma City spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr and Mrs Albert Crow, Eddie Hayes and Mr and Mrs Curt Wells.

Gene Crow Norma Clinnie Crow Alvin Wells Oklahoma City Albert Crow Eddie Hayes Curt Wells

Mullins Family Visiting Smiths in Oklahoma City

Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Mullins of Oklahoma City visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Smith on Sunday.

C. E. Mullins Oklahoma City Arthur Smith

Tucker couple escape injuries in rain slick crash

Mr. and Mrs. M R Tucker were involved in a Sunday car accident on a rain slick road but were not injured.

M.R. Tucker

Local families share Sunday visit at Jones home

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Farmer and children and Mr. and Mrs. Sid ney Isaacs visited Mr. and Mrs. Bert Jones Sunday night.

Ray Farmer Sidney Isaacs Bert Jones

Weldon Prince and Florence Isaacs Visit Grays

Weldon Prince and Florence Isaacs spent Sunday night with Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gray. Myalin Lane of Oklahoma City also spent the night with the Grays.

Weldon Prince Florence Isaacs Vernon Gray Myalin Lane Oklahoma City the Grays

Suttons Make Ardmore Business Trip

Mrs Ruth Sutton Mrs Onal Ward Carolyn Ward and Mr and Mrs Sutton traveled to Ardmore on Tuesday for a business trip.

Ruth Sutton Onal Ward Carolyn Ward Mike Anna Mae Sutton Ardmore

Family Visit Includes Corpus Christi Residents

Mr and Mrs Bill Thomas Allen and Mr and Mrs Johnny Vinson and their children from Corpus Christi Texas spent Monday with Mr and Mrs Bryan Thomas.

Bill Thomas Allen Johnny Vinson Corpus Christi, Tex Bryan Thomas

Reeves Packing Plant workers on weekend fishing trip

Gerald Sutton, Senior Love, Larry Newby and Everett Reeves of Reeves Packing Plant spent the weekend near the Kiamichi Mountains on a fishing trip. They reported a nice trip but were tired Sunday night when they arrived home.

Gerald Sutton Love Larry Newby Reeves Packing Plant Everett Reeves Kiamichi Mountains

Local Families Enjoy Weekend Outing at Wintersmith Park

Mr and Mrs Vance Price Anna Mae Sutton and children and Twyla and Ricky Rutherford enjoyed a trip to Wintersmith Park Sunday. Mrs Colene Robertson Tamra and Stacy visited Mrs Alene Tucker Monday afternoon. Mrs Ben Robertson had din Billy Jim Robertson and children.

Vance Price Anna Mae Sutton Twyla Ricky Rutherford Wintersmith Park Colene Robertson Tamra and Stacy Alene Tucker Ben Robertson Billy Jim Robertson

Mrs Ruth Sutton Spends Friday Afternoon with Mrs Frank Lewis

Mrs Ruth Sutton spent Friday afternoon in the company of Mrs Frank Lewis, sharing a quiet social visit. The gathering appeared cordial as they chatted and enjoyed light refreshments.

Ruth Sutton Frank Lewis

Willis Sutton and Bert Jones fish at Lake Texoma

Willis Sutton and Bert Jones fished at Lake Texoma on Friday. The narrator praises luck and notes two nearby fisherman cousins who provide fish. One cousin brought six black bass ranging from one to three pounds Wednesday.

Willis Sutton Bert Jones Lake Texoma

Mrs. Allen Returns From Grand Prairie Visit

Mrs. Mary Allen returns home Sunday from Grand Prairie Texas where she spent a week with Mrs. Shirley King who underwent major surgery. Mrs. King's condition is improved.

Mary Allen Grand Prairie Tex Shirley King

Sunday Socials Tie Oklahoma Couples Together

Mr and Mrs Luther Ingram of Oklahoma City had dinner with Mr and Mrs Willie Pierce Sunday. Mr and Mrs Calvin Pennington and children of Norman had supper with the Pierces Sunday night. Mr and Mrs Pierce visited Mrs Ivey Stonecipher Monday. Mrs Pierce visited Opal Sutton Thursday.

Luther Ingram Oklahoma City Willie Pierce Calvin Pennington Norman Pierces Mrs. Pierce Ivey Stonecipher Opal Sutton

Mrs. Dorchie Booth Visits Mrs. Alene Tucker

Mrs. Dorchie Booth spent Monday in the company of Mrs. Alene Tucker, sharing time at her home and discussing local happenings.

Dorchie Booth Alene Tucker

Byng Falls to Dewey in State Semi Final Baseball

Byngs baseball season ends after a 4 0 loss to Dewey in the state semi final played at Stroud due to rain. Byng managed three hits while Dewey had four including two home runs. With only three seniors, the squad looks strong for next year.

Byng Asher Dewey Stroud

Byng Seniors Near Graduation With Baccalaureate

Byng high school seniors prepare for graduation with Sunday baccalaureate services in the auditorium. Rev. Dalton Young, a 1961 Byng graduate and Francis First Baptist Church pastor, delivers the graduation message. The 1964 class has 53 members, the largest in school history. Four seniors completed all 12 years at Byng. Judy Brandon, Joe Cantrell, Warren Dellinger, and Eugene Caton were treated to a steak dinner by Supt. J. E. Teague.

Byng Dalton Young Francis First Baptist Church Byng School Judy Brandon Joe Cantrell Warren Dellinger Eugene Caton J. E. Teague

Local Visitors Highlight Community Monday Afternoon

Rev and Mrs Eason and their son Chris were visiting the community Monday afternoon.

Mrs. Eason Chris

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