Hart Eleven Home Demonstration Club Plans Cemetery Upkeep
Members of the Hart Eleven Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. B B Ownbeys to discuss upkeep of the Lightning Ridge Cemetery as a club project. They planned to hire a man to operate a power mower and prepare the cemetery before Memorial Day plus exhibit canning and sewing items for a fair with judging groups and dress demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HART
B. B. Ownbey
Alvie Griffith
I Samuel
Hannah
Lightning Ridge
Ercy Ownbey
Martha Mote
Matt Heimer Jr
Leroy Cantwell
Sharon
Arno Griffith
J. S. Stanfield
Marjorie Soutee
Evert Summers
Peggy
Richard Soutee
Willie
Rebecca
May Johnson
Joann
Sheriff Wins Frisco Quilt at May HD Club Meeting
Frisco theme centered on standards in judging with Miss Mote demonstrating judging of vegetables towels pillow cases scarves and dresses. Ray Goodwin county sheriff won the quilt in a raffle that raised about 35 dollars after the Friday draw in Stonewall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco
HD Club
Beatrice Morgan
Sarah Stegall
Pat Wooley
Barbara Langley
Vamoosa
Miss Mote
Belle Stegall
Frisco HD Club
Stonewall
Ray Goodwin
Sunday School Honors at Pentecostal Holiness Church
At the Pentecostal Holiness Church Sunday School there were 75 present. In observance of Mothers Day Mrs Brecheen received a potted flower as the oldest mother. Mrs Clara Wood received a pot such for having the most children and grandchildren present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentecostal Holiness Church
Brecheen
Clara Wood
Mrs Booth Recovers After Emergency Appendectomy
Mrs. M. E. Booth underwent an emergency appendectomy Friday night at Valley View Hospital and is reported doing well now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Booth
Valley View Hospital
Dinner guests share supper in Worstell
Rev and Mrs Frank Cunningham of Worstell were guests for supper with Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp on Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cunningham of
Worstell
Ray Kemp
Norton family weekend visit to Northams described
Mr. and Mrs. Glen Norton and Ricky were weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Northam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Norton
Ricky
M. H. Northam
Birthday Dinner Honors Harold and Mary Love
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Love hosted a birthday dinner for their son Harold Lee Love and daughter in law Mary Frances Love on Sunday. John Layne and Bobby Cook of Oklahoma City visited Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cook Saturday. Rev. and Mrs. Luther Wilson hosted as weekend visitors the Rev. Wilsons' parents Mr. and Mrs. Cary Wilson of Kiowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Love
Harold Lee
Mary Frances Love
John Layne
Bobby Cook
Oklahoma City
Mrs
Ray Cook
Luther Wilson
Wilson
Cary Wilson
Kiowa
Labrador based Air Force private makes radio contact home
James Robertson Senior Love and Billy Curtis Landreth fired with the National Guard at McAlester last weekend. Glen Love, stationed in Labrador, could be heard by radio and a Louisiana ham operator relayed the call to Ada. He has been in Labrador since last July and returns to the States in September. Mr and Mrs J S Lane and John Lee moved into the Sutterfield house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
McAlester
James Robertson
Senior Love
Billy Curtis Landreth
Elmer Love
Glen
Glen Love
Labrador
Air Force
Louisiana
Wear It for Afternoons Dress Pattern Ad
A graceful afternoon dress pattern offers sizes from 36 to 52 with Patto Rama. The No 1472 pattern features a set-in sleeve and requires 43g yards of 35 inch fabric. Send 35 cents to Iris Lane in care of Ada Weekly News, Chicago address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iris Lane
ADA Weekly News
Ada
Okla
West Adams Street
Chicago
Ill
Byng Boys Repeat as State Champions
The Byng team remains state champions after a 6 0 win over Chel sea on Thursday and a 10 3 victory against Blair on Saturday at Hobart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byng Boys
Chelsea
Blair
Hobart
Baccalaureate address at Byng High School in Byng
Elder Buck Nicholson of Weatherford delivered the baccalaureate address on Sunday May 13 in the Byng High School auditorium. The 11 am service opened with Elder R T Rorie’s invocation. The Girls Glee Club sang Bless Ye the Lord and the Girls Quartet performed. M W Stokes gave the benediction and Quida Stokes played both the processional and recessional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Nicholson
Weatherford
Byng High School
R. T. Rorie
Ye the
Lord
M. W. Stokes
Quida Stokes
High School Commencement Exerci ses Set for Friday
Diplomas will be awarded at Friday commencement exercises to a list of graduates including Philip Earl Wilson David Michael Calvert Margaret Elizabeth Davidson Cleta Shaw Lamb Elizabeth Ann Chessen Virginia Betty Scroggins Patricia Ann Deaton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Earl Wilson
David Michael Calvert
Margaret Elizabeth Davidson
Cleta Shaw Lamb
Elizabeth Ann Chessen
Virginia
Betty Scroggins
Patricia Ann Deaton
Glen Don Wall
Carolyn Sue Carson
Glen Keadie Sanders
Mary Elizabeth Bottoms
Wyman Keith Grinstaff
John Herman Kerr
Robert Wayne Cochran
Phyllis Lamoin Eubank
Floyd Parnacher
Barbara Wolfe
Carrel Bryant
Pauline Sue Nickell
Doris Brown Griffin
Donnie Carrel Meeks
Jo Ann Hurley
Shirley Jenkins
Arnold Ray Allen
Lela Claudette Cargill
Juanita Brown
John William Davis
Jo Anne Hodges
Curtis Abbott
Nana Leatrice Veach
Greater returns for amount invested Ada News Want Ads
An Ada News Want Ad offers guidance on maximizing value from advertising spend. The note outlines practical tips for better responses and longer-term benefits from a well-placed ad in local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada News
Birthday Honoree May Howard of Francis Reaches 82
Mrs May Howard of Francis celebrated her 82nd birthday with a gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Roy Chandler northeast of Francis. Born May 12 1874 in Brawley Arkansas she arrived in Francis 56 years ago and remains active walking to town daily. Guests included family and friends who sent gifts and attended cake and punch reception with a club meeting to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Howard
Francis
Roy Chandler
Chandler
Howard
Brawley
Scott County
Ark
Dease
Memphis
Tenn
Denis and
Haskell
Oklahoma City
Sarah Clark
Zola Howard
ADA Evening News
ADA Weekly News
Mrs. Chandler
Charley Jones
Weleetka
Esther Jones
Bill Snell
Linda
Karen
Seminole
Effie West
Isom Harris
M. E. Harris
Clellen Scroggins
Orval West
Baxter Scroggins
Hayeses welcome son Larry Dean in New London birth
Mr. and Mrs. A A Hayes Jr of New London Conn announce the birth of a son named Larry Dean. The infant weighed 5 pounds 13 ounces at birth. Paternal grandmother Mrs Gracie Hayes of Rebee is listed as next of kin. The Hayeses have one other child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Hayes Jr
New London
Elkins Child Born at Valley View Hospital May Eight
Mr and Mrs Glen Elkins welcome a son Glen Jr born May 8 at Valley View Hospital weighing 6 pounds 4 ounces. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs George Elkins of Stonewall. Glen Elkins Sr serves in the U S Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Elkins
Glen Jr
Valley View Hospital
George Elkins
Stonewall
Glen Elkins Sr
U. S. Navy
Gurleys Welcome Daughter Elizabeth Faust at Valley View
Mr and Mrs George E Gurley of Ada announce the birth of their daughter Elizabeth Faust on Tuesday evening May 15 at Valley View Hospital. Grandparents are W D Little and Lorena P Gurley of Ardmore. Gurley known in Summers Chapel for past incident and as photographer for the WEEKLY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Gurley
Ada
Elizabeth Faust
Valley View Hospital
W. D. Little
Lorena P. Gurley
Ardmore
Gurley
Summers Chapel
Impson Anderson
Cemetery Cleanup Set for Decoration Day Prep
Cemetery cleaning is planned for Wednesday May 23 to prepare grounds for Decoration Day. The organizing committee asks volunteers to bring hoes rakes and even lawn mowers though the association’s mower is broken. Secretary Mrs Van Harlin notes finances are not receiving replies and invites all who will attend to join. Mr and Mrs Ed Holland and their son Melvin visited Ft Worth Sunday and will return in time to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Harlin
Chester Nix
Ed. Holland
Ft. Worth
Melvin
Local Sickness List and Clinic Dismissal Report
Mrs A M Pharr remains with an ear infection and several others including Caroline Debra and Curtis Whittington Jay McDonald Rhonda Roger Whittington Patricia Fern Garrett Janice Legate and Terry Garrett are down with measles. Robert Markley was discharged from Valley View last Thursday after a week for observation and treatment. The Pleasant Hill HD club met at the church last Monday and completed their tailoring lessons led by Miss Lucena DeGroot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M
Pharr
Caroline
Debra
Curtis Whittington
Jay McDonald
Rhonda
Roger Whittington
Patricia Fern
Garrett
Janice Legate
Terry Garrett
Robert Markley
Valley View
Pleasant Hill HD Club
Lucena DeGroot
Pleasant Hill students finish tests and year with picnic
Final tests were administered at Pleasant Hill school early in the week. The school year ends with Wednesday, and Thursday features an annual picnic at Ballard's Park with Friday devoted to card distributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill
Ballard’s Park
Last Conference Meeting at Pleasant Hill Church
Thursday evening marks the final conference year meeting at Pleasant Hill Methodist Church. The congregation plans a pounding for the pastor Bro. Grose after the service with singing and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill Methodist Church
Bro. Grose
First Baptist Stonewall Parish Visit Fails to Find Home
Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Sawyers and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Nothal planned a church visitation at First Baptist of Stonewall. They visited Cordray home but found nobody there, proceeding to other neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Sawyers
Tom Nothal
First Baptist of
Stonewall
Cordray
Mothers Day Gathering At Wintersmith Park
The article notes a Mothers Day visit line up with families from Ada visiting the Manns and Gregory households. The group later met at Wintersmith Park in Ada for a Mothers Day gathering with several other relatives joining for dinner and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gregory
R. V. Mann Jr
Ada
W. E. Weatherly Jr
Byng
R. Y. Manns
Rena Gregory
Wintersmith Park
Mearl Gregory
Alvin Abbott
Oklahoma City Guests Visit Seedell Phillips Family
Mr and Mrs Elvis Jean Phillips and their children from Oklahoma City stayed with Seedell Phillips over Saturday and Sunday. Ben Dusenberry, two months with Paul Barrett in Delano California, returned home last Tuesday and now lives with the Robert Gregorys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvis Jean Phillips
Oklahoma City
Seedell Phillips
Ben Dusenberry
Paul Barrett
Delano
Calif
Robert Gregorys
Alex High School Baccalaureate Attendance Ties Family Members
Mrs. Tom Nothaf and grandson Harry Joe Anderson attended the Alex High School class baccalaureate where Mrs. Nothaf's nephew Roy Jefferson Harris is a member. He plans to attend Murray Ag next year with a scholarship. Lois Jernigan of Lawton joined the group for the exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Nothaf
Harry Joe Anderson
Alex
Alex High School
Secretive fishing trip plans noted for Whittington Caldwell
Bill Whittington and Harvey Caldwell plan a fishing trip with discreet arrangements. Mrs. Vivian Jackson underwent surgery at Valley View last Wednesday and is reported to be recovering well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Whittington
Harvey Caldwell
Vivian Jackson
Valley View
Family seeks birth certificate in Tupelo trip
Mr and Mrs Warren Broughton and children of Connerville spent Mothers Day with Mrs J R Broughton. Monday Mrs Broughton Mrs Van Harlin and Joil Jean Jackson of Frisco drove to Tupelo Coal Gate and Clarita in pursuit of Jacksons birth certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Broughton
Connerville
J. R. Broughton
Broughton
van Harlin
Coil Jean Jackson
Frisco
Tupelo
Coalgate
Clarita
Jackson
Allen Family Celebrates Mothers Day in Okmulgee
Mr and Mrs J T Allen visited Okmulgee to spend Mothers Day with their daughter Mrs Ernie Andress and family. Andress a college arts and crafts teacher in Okmulgee presented Mrs Allen with a handmade lamp as a Mothers Day gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Allen
Okmulgee
Ernie Andress
Andress
Allen
Oklahoma City and Ada visitors visit the Houghs
Mr. and Mrs. Ross Crawford of Oklahoma City and Mrs. Jodie Smith of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hough last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Crawford
Oklahoma City
Jodie Smith
Ada
W. E. Hough
Randle and Ruth Humphers Suffer Intestinal Flu This Week
Randle and Ruth Humphers have been ill with intestinal flu for the past week, seeking rest and recovery at home. Their condition has kept them away from routine activities while doctors monitor symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randle
Ruth Humphers
California visitor Con Hoggard meets Jim and Will Hog gard
Con Hoggard from California visits Jim Hog gard and Will Hog gard during a brief stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Con Hoggard
California
Jim
Will Hoggard
One-Armed Paperhanger Compared to Grocery Keeper
A. M. Pharr likens his one-armed condition to a one-armed grocer after spraining his right wrist last week. He has struggled with waiting on customers. Mr and Mrs Oran Kerr and family visited Will Kerr in Lulu Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Pharr
Oran Kerr
Will Kerr
Lulu
Kamay Family Plans Week with Grandparents
When school ends next week in Kamay Texas Mrs. William Thompson will bring her children Sonja Larry and Linda to spend a week with their grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kamay
Tex
William Thompson
Sonja
Larry
Linda
Pettyjohns Visit Pettyjohn Family and Local School Calendar
John Pettyjohn and his sister Gladys Zeeck of Oklahoma City spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pettyjohn. Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Mann Sr. have redone their house with sheet rock in place and paint finished. Jesse school will close Friday May 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pettyjohn
Gladys Zeeck
Oklahoma City
Charles Pettyjohn
R. V. Mann Sr
Jesse School
Nomination Highlights Fred Rogers’s Blooming Front Yard
Fred Rogers earns another nomination to the green thumb club for his front yard filled with blooming rose bushes. His garden showcases a wealth of roses and garden care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Thumb Club
Fred Rogers
Earl McFarland Fractures Recovering at Enid Hospital
Earl McFarland brother-in-law of the C. P. Wades is in General Hospital Enid with multiple leg fractures. X rays show no spinal fracture despite early fears and he is mending slowly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl McFarland
C. P. Wades
General
Enid
Violet Nelson Visits. Texoma Fishing Weekend
Miss Violet Nelson of Tulsa spent Mothers Day weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Charlie Nelson and others. Mr and Mrs Crumbley of Los Angeles and Mrs Ruth Cook of Vaness joined. Tuesday fishing at Lake Texoma. Crumbley Cook and Terry stayed for several days of camping and fishing. Mrs Frank James visited Mrs Inez Pennington Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet Nelson
Tulsa
Mrs
Charlie Nelson
Archie Crumbley
Los Angeles
Calif
Ruth Cook
Vaness
Terry Jones
Frank James
Henry Little
Cressie McKinney
Jerry
Lake Texoma
Inez Pennington
Local families share visits and graduation event
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cameron and son Claude Lee of Lindsay spent Tuesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Dale Melton. Cheryl Horsley attended the Vaness grade and junior high graduation exercises as a sixth grade member. Mrs. Nadine James visited Mrs. Cressie McKinney. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cruce and daughters Melody Ann and Rhonda Faith from Cullman, Ala., arrived for a week with Mr. and Mrs. I. A. Bradley. Mrs. Cruce is Daphne Bradley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Cameron
Claude Lee
Lindsay
Dale Melton
Cheryl
Claude Horsley
Charles Cruce
Melody Ann
Rhonda Faith
Cullman
Ala
I. A. Bradley
Cruce
Daphne Bradley
Long Beach Family Vacation With Hastings and Horsleys
Mr and Mrs R E John and children Gregg and Cindy of Long Beach California arrived Saturday for a two weeks vacation with Mr and Mrs Dale Melton and Cheryl and Claude Horsley Mrs John is sister of Mrs Melton and daughter of Mr Horsley Mr Horsley met his son Kenneth Horsley of Houston Texas at Pauls Valley Saturday after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. John
Gregg
Cindy
Long Beach
Calif
Dale Melton
Cheryl
Claude Horsley
John
Melton
Mr. Horsley
Kenneth Horsley
Houston
Tex
Pauls Valley
Weekend Visitors Share Time Across Town
A visiting period spans three or four days with local and out of town guests. Ralph Horsley and family from Lindsay join Mr. and Mrs. McCurdy and children for a weekend gathering, with additional relatives from Oklahoma City also in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Horsley
Jim
Gary
Jan
Lindsay
Social Visit Roundup At Local Homes
Mrs Cressie McKinney visited Mrs Jeffie Maddox on Monday after Mrs Johnnie Griffiths. Barbara and Belinda called on Mrs Cressie McKinney and Jerry Saturday night. Sunday night guests at the Alva Pennington home included Mr and Mrs Amos Roberts Hobart and Rita Mr and Mrs Jack Roberts Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue and Roy of Ada and Mr and Mrs D N Pennington and Harrell Gene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cressie McKinney
Jeffie Maddox
Johnnie Griffiths
Barbara
Belinda
Jerry
Alva Pennington
Amos Roberts
Hobart
Rita
Jack Roberts
Coleman Pennington
Nelda Sue
Roy
Ada
D. N. Pennington
Harrell Gene
Fisherman on Lake Texoma Faces Setbacks
Last Tuesday a local fisherman at Lake Texoma lost his straw hat and part of his gear while fishing. He decided to stay closer to home after the misadventure. Mrs Pat McClure and Patsy of Ada visited Inez Pennington Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Texoma
Pat McClure
Patsy
Ada
Inez Pennington
Tulsa Couple Visits Friends in Oklahoma City
Mr and Mrs Donald Jones of Tulsa and Mr and Mrs Harvey Mitchell and their children of Oklahoma City spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Frank James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Jones
Tulsa
Harvey Mitchell
Oklahoma City
Frank James
Frank James Calls on Alva Pennington Saturday Night
Frank James spoke to Alva Pennington on Saturday night addressing a community matter and signaling ongoing local concerns.
Claude Horsley Takes Kenneth to Train at Pauls Valley
Claude Horsley and his son Kenneth visited Pauls Valley to catch a train back to Houston after a brief stay with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Horsley
Kenneth
Pauls Valley
Houston
Pennington and Stinnett Families Visit in Pauls Valley
Mr and Mrs D N Pennington and Harrell Gene visited Mr and Mrs C C Stinnett and Loyd in Pauls Valley Sunday. Mr and Mrs Dale Jones and were Sunday dinner guests in the Frank James home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. N. Pennington
Harrell Gene
C. C. Stinnett and
Loyd
Pauls Valley
Dale Jones
Archie Crumbley
Frank James
Stratford Man Newt Jervis Contacts Pennington Sunday Morning
Newt Jervis of Stratford called on D. N. Pennington Sunday morning, reporting a social visit and communication between the residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newt Jervis
Stratford
D. N. Pennington
Local visitors call on Lind say residents Monday night
Claude Horsley and son Kenneth visited Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cameron and Claude Lee and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Horsley along with Jim Gary and Jan in Lind say Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Horsley
Kenneth
Paul Cameron
Claude Lee
Ralph Horsley
Jim
Gary
Jan
Lindsay
Tomatoes baked and filled with beans and corn
Scoop out tomatoes and bake until tender then fill with hot French style green beans or whole kernel corn. Or combine beans and corn and stuff the tomatoes with both for a colorful dish.
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Hart HD Club
Cy Hailey
Mrs. Clyde Kendall
Byng News
Alice Henry
Ada Weekly
Calvin
Nettie West
Johnny West
Pearl Surgnier
Jay Norris
John Baker
Elmer Chandler
Dink Scroggins
Harold Chaffin
T. E. Miller
Andrew Bryant
Tom Bryant
Vergie Chandler
Sand Springs
Coy Chandler
Charles
Murray Smith
George Carter
Minnie Baugh
Verda
Mesdames
Geneva Gregory
Thelma Toney
Bessie Bolen
Dessie
Geraldine Romines
Ruth Sandy
Ella Dunn
Bessie Jennings
Jasper Bryant
Miss DeGroot
Baby Views
Jesse News
S. J. Markley
Bob Coxes
Jack Kifer
Mrs. J. T. Allen
Mrs. Dale Melton
Nadine James
Melvin McCurdy
Donna
Marvin McCurdy
Longines — Wittnauer
Hamilton
Bulova
Elgin
S&h
GEM Credit Jewelers
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company
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