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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1956

Page

8

Camp Ground church hosts revival and events in Ada

The Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church reports 86 in Sunday School for Mothers Day. A revival meeting began Monday led by Rev. Ward Woods. Youth Fellowship is set for Saturday night. Ada visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wells and others who visited Haskins family. Several Ada residents visited and stayed with relatives.

Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church Ward Woods Camp Ground Church

Summers Chapel hosts Sunday dinner guests

Rev and Mrs Scott Jones were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Robinson of Summers Chapel.

Scott Jones Mrs. Robinson Summers Chapel

Hood Family Heads to Missouri for Two-Week Vacation

Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Hood with Ann and Wanda Jean left Saturday for a vacation in Missouri. They expect to be away about two weeks.

Local social visits and party gatherings noted

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ray Hur Ley visited Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. Julius Ellis of Galey. Miss Donna Kaye Scott attended the Vaness Freshman class party at Wintersmith Park one night recently.

Kenneth Ray Hurley Julius Ellis Galey Donna Kaye Scott Vaness Wintersmith Park

Miss Janice Kite and Miss Verita Wilfong Weekend Guest

Miss Janice Kite and Miss Verita Wilfong spent Saturday night as guests of Mrs. Leora Wilfong and Glen, sharing hospitality in a social visit.

Janice Kite Vinita Wilfong Leora Wilfong Glen

Whitson Norton Visit With Kite Family Friends

Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Whitson and Mr. and Mrs. John Norton called on Wednesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Kite and their children for an informal social gathering.

O. S. Whitson John Norton Hollis Kite

Bartees Return to Community from Ada Residence

Mr and Mrs Stan ley Bartee and their daughters return to their community after living in Ada for several weeks.

Stanley Bartee Ada

Ladies Visit On Thursday Night In Community Gathering

Mrs. Sybil Jones and her daughter Mary Lou called on Thursday night at the home of Mrs. Gracie Hayes and Mrs. Phyllis Jones for a social visit.

Sybil Jones Mary Lou Gracie Hayes Phyllis Jones

Graham Visitors Spend Friday with Local Women

Mr and Mrs Charlie Crow of Graham spent Friday with Mrs Nora Roper and Mrs George Collins in a social visit.

Charlie Crow Graham Nora Roper George Collins

Mrs Lenore Berryman Visits Whitson Family Friday

Mrs Lenore Berryman was Friday night guest of her parents Mr and Mrs O S Whitson. The visit highlighted a quiet family gathering and included conversations about current affairs and shared memories.

Lenore Berryman Mrs. O. S. Whitson

Mrs J K Smith Visits Ada For Friday Lunch

Mrs J K Smith visited Ada and had lunch with Mrs B M Patterson on Friday.

J. K. Smith B. M. Patterson Ada

Kite Family Hosts Visitors in Fort Worth

Mr and Mrs Charles Kite of Fort Worth spent Friday night as guests of Mr and Mrs Hollis Kite with Darlene and Donnie joining the visit.

Mrs Charles Kite Fort Worth Hollis Kite Darlene Donnie

Austell Cassidy and Alvin Tidsworth Visit Wilson Hosts

Austell Cassidy of Wilson and Alvin Tidsworth spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Boyd.

Austell Cassidy Wilson Alvin Tidsworth Mrs Clyde Boyd

Farrel Jones and Arthur Jones Family Ties Noted

Mr and Mrs Farrel Jones were Mrs Arthur Jones of Worstell in a brief society notice highlighting familial connections and local naming.

Union Hill social visit features Glenda Wallis and Donna Scott

Miss Glenda Wallis of Union Hill spent Sunday with Miss Donna Kaye Scott in a friendly social call. The pair were seen enjoying the day together and sharing casual conversation.

Glenda Wallis Union Hill Donna Kaye Scott

New Plymouth and Dodge Cars Spotted by Local Couples

Mr and Mrs Earlin Haskins were seen driving a new Plymouth while Mr and Mrs H C Hood rode in a new Dodge, adding to a wave of fresh car sightings in town.

Earlin Haskins H. C. Hood

Ada visitors share Thursday with Mrs Norton

Mrs Betty Choate visited Ada with Ricky and Mike on Thursday to spend time with her mother Mrs John Norton.

Betty Choate Ricky Mike Ada John Norton

Davis visit by Mr and Mrs Nail and Thomas Edward

Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Nail and Thomas Edward of Davis spent Wednesday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Holloway.

Clayton Nail Thomas Edward of Davis G. C. Holloway

Mrs W H Hightower Gracie Hayes Visit Friend

Mrs. W. H. Hightower and Mrs. Gracie Hayes visited Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Karl Tilley and Carlton Lee.

W. H. Hightower Gracie Hayes Karl Tilley Carlton Lee

Local Visits Highlight Oakman Social

Mr. and Mrs Pete Atkeson and family visited Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Jack Summers of Oakman indicating a friendly exchange between neighboring households.

Pete Atkeson Jack Summers Oakman

Duncan visitors stay with Leora Wilfong in town

Mr and Mrs Johnny Wilfong and Vinita from Duncan spent a night with Mrs Leora Wilfong and Glen, sharing hospitality during a brief visit to the area.

Iris Unit Meeting At Ada Garden Club

Mrs. J. K. Smith attended the Iris Unit gathering at the Ada home of Mrs. A. T. McAnally on Wednesday to share club activities and plans.

J. K. Smith Ada Garden Clubs A. T. McAnally Ada

Kite Family Hosts Supper Guests

Recent supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Kite included Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Kite and Kenneth Kite and their daughter, a family gathering noted in social announcements.

No More Lessons and Local News Snippet on Illness and Visits

Notes on poison ivy around Jan’s eyes and Betty Gail’s measles. Weekend visits include Cal West and Kenneth Dale at Lake Texoma. several families from Fort Worth, Tul-sa, Oakman, Borger, Holdenville, Allen, and Ada share memories and schooling events. Baccalaureate services held with Dr E H Nelson speaking.

Jan Betty Gail

Fresno pair visits in Oil Center evening

Mr and Mrs Vernon Crane of Oil Center visit Janice Crane of Fresno California and other relatives during the evening hours at an unspecified location.

Ghter Janice Fresno Calif Vernon Crane Oil Center

Local residents visit Wednesday night gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley and Gerald and Carlton Lee visited Wednesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott, Donna Kaye and Shert y.

Karl Tilley Gerald Carlton Lee Leo Scott Donna Kaye Sher- Ty

Oklahoma City Shopping Trip Noted by Local Women

Mrs. Pearl Wells and Billy joined Mrs. J. W. Law Mrs. Alvin Wells Mrs. Pod Law and Mrs. Clinnie Crow for an Oklahoma City shopping outing on Wednesday.

Pearl Wells Billy J. W. Law Alvin Wells Pod” Law Clinnie Crow Oklahoma City

Henry Whitson Spends Evening With Berryman Family

Henry Whitson spent Wednesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Edd Berryman and their children in what appears to be a social visit.

Henry Whitson Mrs Edd Berryman

Kite family visits Haskell Kite in Veterans Hospital

Mr and Mrs P P Kite Glen Wilfong Hollis Kite and son Donnie and Kenneth Kite and daughter Janice traveled to Oklahoma City on Wednesday to visit Haskell Kite who is hospitalized in Veterans Hospital.

Johnny Wilfong Charles Kite Hollis Kite Kenneth Kite Haskell Kite Oklahoma City P. P. Kite Glen Wilfong Donnie Janice Veterans Hospital

Hurley Hosts First Anniversary Supper

Supper guests joined Mr. and Mrs. Leo Nelson of Galey for a dinner honoring the Hurley couple on their first wedding anniversary.

Ada social notes list Miss Kite and Kirby guests

Miss Janice Kite spent Sunday night with Mr. and Mrs. Judson Kirby along with Brenda and Barbara of Ada.

Janice Kite Mrs. Judson Kirby Brenda Barbara Ada

Hood Family Weekend Visit Noted in Local Social

Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hood spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hood and Johnnie of Francis. The social gathering reflects small town hospitality and family connections in the community.

Gene Hood H. C. Hood Johnnie of Francis

End-of-School Picnic Attendees Named in Sulphur

Community members at the Vaness School picnic in Sulphur on Wednesday included Stanley Crawley Darlene Eaton Donna Kaye Scott Joe McDaniel Betty Cushman David Golden Henry Whitson Ronnie Newby and Dewayne Roberts.

Sulphur Vaness Stanley Crawley Darlene Eaton Donna Kaye Scott Joe McDaniel Betty Cushman David Golden Henry Whitson Ronnie Newby Dewayne Roberts

Wellses and Crow Catch 82 at Lake Texoma

Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wells with Mrs. G. C. Wells and Mrs. Clinnie Crow fished at Lake Texoma on Tuesday and caught 82.

Alvin Wells G. C. Wells Clinnie Crow Lake Texoma

Durant Couple Visits With Mrs Leslie’s Parents

Mr and Mrs Clesto Leslie of Durant visited Friday night with Mrs Leslie’s parents Mr and Mrs J K Smith.

Clesto Leslie of Durant

Mrs Leo Nelson Visited Galey Relative On Wednesday

Mrs Leo Nelson of Galey spent Wednesday with her daughter Mrs Kenneth Ray Hurley. The visit highlighted family ties and local community connections.

Leo Nelson of Galey Kenneth Ray Hurley

Kite Visitors Call on Mrs. Wilfong and Glen

Kenneth and Hollis Kite visited Thursday at the home of Mrs. Leora Wilfong and Glen for a social call.

Kenneth and Hollis Kite Leora Wilfong Glen

Family Names Listed in Local Notice

Mrs Virgil Meek and Mr Donald Ray Henson along with Sheila Renee Donnie Moore and Herbert Moore Leo Scott Donna Kaye Sherry and Glenda Wallis appear in a local social column listing families and relationships.

Virgil Meek Donald Ray Henson Sheila Renee Donnie Herbert Moore Leo Scott Donna Kaye Sherry Glenda Wallis

Hurley Family Visit From Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Everett Hurley and their sons from Oklahoma City spent Sunday with T L Hurley Sr. in a family gathering noted by relatives.

Everett Hurley Oklahoma City T. L. Hurley Sr

Parish Chapel visit by Mr and Mrs Johnny Law Sunday night

Mr and Mrs Johnny Law of Parish Chapel visited Sunday night with Mrs Nancy Newby.

Johnny Law Parish Chapel Nancy Newby

Mrs M M McDonald and Dennis Visit Saturday Night

Mrs M M McDonald and Dennis spent Saturday night visiting with Mrs Edith McDaniel.

Miss Mary Lou Cape Attends Stonewall High School Commencement

Miss Mary Lou Cape attended the commencement exercises at Stonewall High School on Monday, marking a milestone in the school’s graduation ceremonies.

Mary Lou Cape Stonewall High School

Mrs Earl McDaniel Visits With Maxwell Relative

Mrs Earl McDaniel visited Sunday morning with her mother Mrs W B Brecheen of Maxwell.

Earl McDaniel W. B. Brecheen Maxwell

Social gathering draws attendees across towns

Roff visitors joined Mr and Mrs A L Cape and family on Saturday night. Mr and Mrs P P Kite hosted an ice cream social at their home inviting Hol lis Kite Darlene Donnie Betty Kirby Brenda Barbara Ada Jack Kite Fort Worth Johnny Wilfong Vinita Duncan Kenneth Kite Jan ice Fresno Leora Wilfong Charles Kite Fort Worth Glen Wil fong and others.

P. P. Kite Hollis Kite Darlene Donnie Betty Kirby Brenda Barbara Ada Jack Kite Fort Worth Johnny Wilfong Vinita Duncan Kenneth Kite Janice Fresno Calif Leora Wilfong Charles Kite Glen Wilfong

Social visit notes from Sherry Scott and guests at Galey

Sherry Scott was Saturday night guest of Maxine Eaton. They were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Hurley's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Nelson of Galey.

Sherry Scott Maxine Eaton Kenneth Ray Hurley Mrs. Hurley Leo Nelson Galey

Ada visit features Wilfong and Wiffong pair

Mrs Leora Wilfong and Glen visited Ada residents Mr and Mrs Odis Wiffong on Saturday and shared lunch together.

Leora Wilfong Glen Odis Wiffong Ada

Henry Whitson and Stanley Crawley Visit Berrymans

Henry Whitson and Stanley Crawley spent Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. Edd Berryman.

Henry Whitson Stanley Crawley Mrs Edd Berryman

Darlene Kite Spends Day With Opal Bivins and Dennis

Darlene Kite visits Egypt community member Opal Bivins and Dennis for a Wednesday afternoon gathering.

Darlene Kite Opal Bivins Dennis Egypt

Francis Hosts Mrs. Hood and Daughters For Visit

Mrs Geneva Hood along with Ann and Wanda Jean were Wednesday guests of Mr and Mrs H C Hood in Francis, sharing a social visit.

Geneva Hood Ann Wanda Jean H. C. Hood Francis

Miss Jo Ann Meek and Berlene Meek Visit

Miss Jo Ann Meek of Cushing and Miss Berlene Meek visited Wednesday evening with Miss Donna Kaye Scott.

Jo Ann Meek Cushing Berlene Meek Donna Kaye Scott

Fishermen Edd Berryman Crawley and Whitson at Lake Texoma

Edd Berryman, Stanley Crawley and Henry Whitson spent Friday fishing at Lake Texoma.

Edd Berryman Stanley Crawley Henry Whitson Lake Texoma

Sunday Dinner Guests Share Newby Family Company

Those attending Sunday dinner with Mrs. Nancy Newby included Mr. and Mrs. Richard Newby of Pierson, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Newby, Ronnie and Larry, and Mrs. Toby Benton, Frankie, Wayne and Janet.

Nancy Newby Richard Newby Pierson Melvin Newby Ronnie Larry Toby Benton Frankie Wayne Janet

Sunday visitors at Mc Daniel home from multiple towns

Sunday afternoon visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Earl Mc Daniel included Mr and Mrs E H Grose from Pickett and Mrs Ida Isaacs Douglas and Bill from Konawa.

Earl McDaniel E. H. Grose Pickett Ida Isaacs Douglas and Bill Konawa

Ada visitors share Sunday afternoon with local families

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lee and daughter of Ada visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Edd Berryman, Kay and Charles.

Elmer Lee Ada Edd Berryman Kay Charles

Capes Family Evening Visit Reported

Thelma Joyce Capes of Union Hill spent Sunday night with De loris Capes according to local social notes.

Thelma Joyce Capes Union Hill Deloris Capes

Sunday Visitors at the P. P. Kite Home

The gathering included Mr and Mrs Hollis Kite with children, Mr and Mrs Judson Kirby and girls of Ada, Kenneth Kite and Janice of Fresno, Jack Kite of Fort Worth, Mr and Mrs Johnny Wilfong and Vinita of Duncan, Mrs Leora Wilfong, Mr and Mrs Charles Kite of Fort Worth and Glen Wilfong.

P. P. Kite Hollis Kite Judson Kirby Ada Kenneth Kite Janice Fresno Calif Jack Kite Fort Worth Johnny Wilfong Vinita Duncan Leora Wilfong Charles Kite Glen Wilfong

Haskins Family Reunion Supper Visited by Nearby Relatives

Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Haskins of Sand Springs and Mr. and Mrs. Everett Haskins of Ada visited and had supper with Mr. and Mrs. Earlin Haskins Saturday night.

Cecil Haskins Sand Springs Everett Haskins Ada Earlin Haskins

Stanley Crawley Weekend Visit with Kingston Mother

Stanley Crawley spent Sunday night with his mother Mrs. Flo rence Miller of Kingston.

Stanley Crawley Florence Miller Kingston

Whitson Family Visit Noted in Tulsa Gathering

Mr and Mrs Melvin Whitson and Melva Jo of Tulsa visited Sunday night with Mr and Mrs followed by a local couple. The snippet records a social visit between families in an apparent community notice.

Melvin Whitson Melva Jo Tulsa

Whitson Family Returns to Tulsa and Visits

Henry Whitson returns with companions to Tulsa to seek work. Frank and Mrs. McClain and their California children visit Mrs. Allie Hood and relatives for a week. Local residents Mr. and Mrs. McLain of Jesse and guests spend time with Allie Hood and other neighbors.

Whitson Henry Whitson Tulsa Frank McClain California

Vaness Junior High Commencement Attendees Listed

Attendees at the Vaness sixth grade commencement Tuesday night included Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott with Donna Kaye and Sherry. Junior, Deloris, Mary Lou and Alene. Jerry and Joe McDaniel. Mrs. Myrtle Roberts. Kay and Tony. Mr. and Mrs. Joy Roberts and Joy Jr.

Vaness Leo Scott Donna Kaye Sherry Junior Deloris Mary Lou Alene Jerry Joe McDaniel Myrtle Roberts Kay Tony Joy Roberts Joy Jr

Mrs Melvin Newby and Larry Visit with Mrs Brecheen

Mrs Melvin Newby and Larry visited Sunday morning with Mrs W B Brecheen of Maxwell.

Melvin Newby Larry W. B. Brecheen Maxwell

Mrs Houston Cape Visited Mrs A L Cape Monday Afternoon

Mrs Houston Cape visited Mrs A L Cape Monday afternoon in a social call noting family ties and local etiquette in a quiet town setting.

Houston Cape A. L. Cape

Ada Couple Hosts Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Jackie Mosely of Ada were Friday night guests of Mrs Moselys parents. The text notes a family visit with no further details.

Jackie Mosely Ada Mrs. Mosely M. M. McDonald Dennis

Community visitors gather at P. P. Kite home

Mrs. Ruth McLain Mrs. Ruby Hallam and daughter Joyce and granddaughter Jennie Lee M. C. Hood and Mrs. Allie Hood were guests Monday night at the home of P. P. Kite for the social visit.

Ruth McLain Ruby Hallam Joyce Jennie Lee M. C. Hood Allie Hood P. P. Kite

Ardmore teen and Miss Cape visit Ray Roberts family

Junior Hunley of Ardmore and Miss Alene Cape visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Roberts and children.

Junior Hunley of Ardmore Alene Cape Ray Roberts

Hayes announce birth of son Larry Dean in New London

Word arrives that Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Hayes Jr. of New London Connecticut welcomed a son named Larry Dean weighing 5 pounds 13 ounces. Paternal grandmother is Mrs. Gracie Hayes and maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Clay Wilson of Maryville Tennessee. This is the Hayeses' second child.

A. A. Hayes Jr New London Conn Larry Dean Gracie Hayes Clay Wilson Maryville Tenn Hayeses

Family names listed from Ada and Stonewall gathering

A fragment lists Mrs. Clara Roberts and her children Rita and Robert and Mrs. Jack Roberts of Ada, along with Mr. and Mrs. John Mahan, Mr. and Mrs. Houston Cape and family, and Bobby Snow of Stonewall, indicating a social or family gathering.

A. L. Cape Clara Roberts Rita Robert Jack Roberts Ada John Mahan Houston Cape Bobby Snow Stonewall

Lake Texoma Visit by Ada Families

Mr and Mrs Ray Roberts Pam and Ricky and Mr and Mrs J W Murray of Ada were at Lake Texoma Sunday.

Ray Roberts Pam Ricky J. W. Murray Ada Lake Texoma

Thompson trio in Lawton visit kin and friends

Mr and Mrs Grover Thompson and Raymond spent Sunday in Lawton visiting Mr and Mrs Le on Cooper and children and Miss Bonnie Thompson.

Grover Thompson Raymond Lawton Leon Cooper Bonnie Thompson

Vanesssen Seniors Trip to Galveston Reported

Don Newby and James Thompson joined the Vanessen seniors on a trip to Galveston Texas. They left Thursday and returned Monday. They report a wonderful time.

Don Newby James Thompson Vaness Galveston Tex

Eighth Grade Commencement Set for Friday May 18

Graduation announced for eighth grade with valedictorian Leslie Harrison and salutatorian Billy Joe Lee. Other graduates include Al Caldwell Paul Lee Dee Linn Moore John Curtis West Lynn Lee and Frank Clapps. Most plan to stay at Francis High School, except Billy Joe Lee who will attend a Washington high school.

Leslie Harrison Billy Joe Lee al Caldwell Paul Lee Dee Linn Moore John Curtis West Lynn Lee Frank Clapps Francis Washington

Francis seniors to Galveston trip in private cars

The Francis seniors will travel to Galveston Texas in private cars owned by Carl West Buck Henson and Landreth. Participants include Clarence Summers Wayne West Terry West Jerry Lewis Alice Landreth Beatrice Nikerson Barbara Robinson Steve Bailey Bud Henson and Opal Holman. They depart at 7 a.m. May 19.

Francis Galveston Tex Carl West Buck Henson Mr. Landreth Clarence Summers Wayne West Terry West Jerry Lewis Alice Landreth Beatrice Nikerson Barbara Robinson Steve Bailey Bud Henson Opal Holman

Francis High seniors win scholarships and one alternate

Francis High School reports Jean Graham and Terry West earned East Central State College scholarships on April 28, with Wayne West named alternate. Curtis Canada missed part of the week due to illness. Hanerr Canada families lost a fine cow last week and Cullen Scroggins families lost two calves from oily drinking water.

Francis High School Jean Graham Terry West Wayne West East Central State College Jean Terry Wayne Curtis Canada Mrs. Hanerr Cullen Scroggins

Local visits mark spring weekends in Kansas and Ardmore

Mr and Mrs Junior Cotter of Wichita Kans spent last weekend visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J E Lee. Mr and Mrs Cleo West and children of Ardmore visited here with his parents Mr and Mrs Cal West and Wayne. spent Mothers Day with his mother Mrs R J Atterberry of Kingston.

Junior Cotter Wichita, Kan J. E. Lee Cleo West Ardmore Cal West Wayne J. N. Atterberry R. J. Atterberry Kingston

Mothers Day Guests At Kel ley Home

Mothers Day visitors to the home of Mr. and Mrs. H L Kelley and sons included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kelley Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Roberts Mrs Mollie Gaylor and Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Hestir of Little Rock Ark.

Mothers Day H. L. Kelley Robert Kelley Kenneth Roberts Mollie Gaylor Dallas Hestir Little Rock Ark

Harris Family Listed From Ada Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs M E Harris are joined by Mrs Lorene Allen and son Raymond Mr and Mrs Robert Harris and children Mr and Mrs Otto Harris and Lonnie of Ada Mr and Mrs Isom Harris Mr and Mrs Loyd Harris and children and Mr and Mrs Ben Brown and children of Oklahoma City in a family grouping.

M. E. Harris Lorene Allen Raymond Robert Harris Otto Harris Lonnie Ada Isom Harris Loyd Harris Ben Brown Oklahoma City

Velma Visit Highlights Lula News Leader's Weekend

Charles Lula led Velma to visit friends and relatives over the past weekend. He traveled with locals to reconnect, sharing updates and community news during the gathering.

Charles Leader Velma

Oil rig begins drilling near Francis Isom Harris farm

A newly erected oil rig near Francis starts drilling one mile east of the town and a quarter mile north of the Isom Harris farm, marking progress in local extraction activity.

Francis Isom Harris

Eddy Price Returns Home After Surgery

Francis News reports Eddy Calvin Price son of Mr and Mrs Wesley Price has returned home and is doing nicely after surgery in Valley View Hospital last week. Ben Ramsey Ross Slaughter and H L Kelley spent a day and night at Rocky Point on Lake Texoma last week with limited success catching a few crappie and one large carp.

Eddy Calvin Price Wesley Price Valley View Hospital Ben Ramsey Ross Slaughter H. L. Kelley Rocky Point Lake Texoma

Ada Shoppers Visit and Oklahoma relatives noted

Mr and Mrs M E Harris shopped in Ada last Saturday. Mrs Flossie Roberts and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Roberts visited relatives in Bartlesville last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Robert Kelley and baby spent a few days with her parents Mr and Mrs J W Atkinson and son Jim in Pruitt City.

Harrold Fallis Oklahoma City Robert Kelley M. E. Harris Ada Flossie Roberts Kenneth Roberts Bartlesville J. W. Atkinson Jimmy Pruitt City

Ada man visits family during Sunday gathering

Donald Brooks of Ada visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brooks and his in laws Mr. and Mrs. D R Clifford Sunday.

Donald Brooks Ada Walter Brooks D. R. Clifford

Treas Family Visits Texarkana Relative Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Chester Treas and their children and Dennis Fortner visited Mrs Jim Frederick and Mr Frederick of Texarkana Texas over the weekend.

Chester Treas Dennis Fortner Jim Frederick Mr. Frederick Texarkana, Tex

Ada visit by Patsy Fortner Lefty Glover and Helen Clifford

Patsy Fortner Lefty Glover and Helen Clifford visited Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks and Lindy in Ada on Saturday.

Patsy Fortner Lefty Glover Helen Clifford Donald Brooks Lindy Ada

Mrs Hallam and Joyce Visit Mrs Hood in Holliday Tex

Mrs Ruby Hallam and daughter Joyce of Holliday visited her mother Mrs Allie Hood from Sunday through Tuesday.

Ruby Hallam Joyce Holliday, Tex Allie Hood

Mrs Lorene Harris Visit Noted From Monterey Tenn

Mrs Raymond Allen of Monterey Tennessee visits her parents Mr and Mrs M E Harris and other relatives. She is remembered here as Lorene Harris.

Raymond Allen Monterey, Tenn M. E. Harris Allen Lorene Harris

Helen Clifford Wins East Central Scholarship

Helen Clifford was awarded a scholarship to East Central from Service Chevrolet Company, marking a notable recognition in her academic career. The award highlights industry ties with the local business community and supports her pursuit of higher education.

Helen Clifford East Central Service Chevrolet Company

Shirley Thompson and Sydney Dennis Visit Devil's Den

Shirley Thompson and Sydney Dennis went to Devil's Den on Saturday for a leisure outing. The pair explored the site and posted photos from the rocky area.

Shirley Thompson Sydney Dennis Devil's den

Harkins Family Visit with Duncons in Lane

Mr and Mrs Floid Harkins and their children of Lane visited her parents Mr and Mrs Rollen Dun can Sunday.

Floid Harkins Lane Rollen Duncan

Youth Fellowship Meet At Gaar Corner Church

Miss Donna Kaye Scott accompanied Mrs. Glen Wallis and Glen daof Union Hill to the Gaar Corner Free Will Baptist Church Saturday night for the Youth Fellowship meeting.

Donna Kaye Scott Glen Wallis Glenda Union Hill Gaar Corner Free Will Baptist Church

Paula Tucker Guest of Oil Center Couple

Paula Tucker of Oil Center was Thursday night guest of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Scaff.

Paula Tucker Oil Center Mrs Vernon Scaff

Mrs Oris Roberts and Tony Visit with Family

Mrs. Oris Roberts and Tony visited Monday with Mrs. Ray Roberts, Pam and Ricky.

Oris Roberts Tony Ray Roberts Pam Ricky

Ada visitors share Sunday afternoon with McDonalds

Mr. and Mrs. Bill McDonald and Dusty of Ada visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. M. M. McDonald and Dennis.

Bill McDonald Dusty Ada M. M. McDonald Dennis

Social Visit Headlines The Hurley Household

Mrs Leo Nelson and Shirley of Galey spent Tuesday with Mrs Kenneth Ray Hurley along with Mrs Lavonne Casper and Joe in a small neighborhood social call noted by locals.

Leo Nelson Shirley Galey Lavonne Casper Joe Kenneth Ray Hurley

Freshman and Sophomores Take Day Trip to Sulphur

Mrs. Moore and Mr. Landreth chaperoned the class outing to Sulphur last Thursday. The group left at 8:45 a.m. and returned about 6 p.m. Activities included hiking skating and swimming with students Raymond Kelley Kattie Wilson Sandra Bailey Dortha Hooser Huelene Bishop Junior Nickerson Larry Lindell Wilson Don Rice John Graham and Patsy Price.

Raymond Kelley Kattie Wilson Sandra Bailey Dortha Hooser Huelene Bishop Junior Nickerson Larry and Lindell Wilson Don Rice John Graham Patsy Price

Wichita Pair Visits Brother and Family in town

Mr and Mrs Carlos Harrison of Wichita Kansas spent last weekend here with his mother Mrs Jim Harrison and their boys Mrs Annie Scroggins hosted a Stanley party at her home with attendees including Mrs May Harris Mrs Effie West Mrs Priscilla West Mrs Lorrie Harris Mrs Nettie West Mrs Vennie Norris Mrs Lavern Scroggins Mrs Agnes Scroggins Mrs Clarissa Nickerson Mrs Irene Scroggins Mrs Ina Martin Mrs Ruby Jones and demonstrator Mrs Vivian Hogue

Carlos Harrison Wichita, Kan Jim Harrison Annie Scroggins May Harris Effie West Priscilla West Lorrie Harris Nettie West Vennie Norris Lavern Scroggins Agnes Scroggins Clarissa Nickerson Irene Scroggins Ina Martin Ruby Jones Vivian Hogue

Woodrow Canada Family Return From Ft Worth Visit

Mr and Mrs Woodrow Canada and their children of Ft Worth have come home after spending several days visiting relatives here.

Ira Fletcher Baby Borger, Tex O. J. Nickerson Woodrow Canada Ft. Worth

Dennis McDonald Spends Sunday Night With Ada Hosts

Dennis McDonald spent Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Bill Mc Donald and Dusty of Ada, sharing time at their residence.

Dennis McDonald Bill McDonald Dusty Ada

Mrs Hurley Visits Mother in Galey Monday

Mrs. Kenneth Ray Hurley spent Monday with her mother, Mrs. Leo Nelson, of Galey.

Kenneth Ray Hurley Leo Nelson Galey

New Torrance Couple Subscribe to ADA Weekly

Mr. and Mrs. H. F. McLain of Torrance California become new subscribers to ADA WEEKLY. The note indicates their residency and arrival as readers of the publication.

H. F. McLain Torrance, Calif ADA Weekly McLains

Smith Family Visit Highlights Hoffman Reunion

Mr and Mrs Ted Smith and children of Hoffman visited his parents Mr and Mrs Ed Smith Sunday in a family gathering.

Ted Smith Hoffman Ed Smith

Mr and Mrs Harrison Cope Attend Amber Thursday Commencement

Mr and Mrs Harrison Cope attended the commencement exercises at Amber Thursday night, joining graduates and family in the ceremony.

Harrison Cope Amber

Oklahoma City Family Visit Highlights Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Wayman Lillard and their son visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Lillard and Mrs. Cooper along with Lon Cooper and his wife over the past weekend in Oklahoma City.

Wayman Lillard Oklahoma City W. B. Lillard Lon Cooper Cooper

Rigg Family Guests From Tulsa Visit Coburns

Mr. and Mrs. Jenny Rigg and children of Tulsa were weekend guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Coburn, during a family visit.

Jenny Rigg Tulsa W. E. Coburn

Moore couple visits Edith West family ties revived

Mr and Mrs Woodrow Phillips of Moore recently visited her parents Mr and Mrs Ely West. Mrs Phillips is the former Edith West.

Woodrow Phillips Moore Ely West Phillips Edith West

Operetta Attended by Clifford Fortner and Misenhimer at Ahloso

Helen Clifford Patsy Fortner and Phyllis Misenhimer attended the operetta at Ahloso on Tuesday.

Helen Clifford Patsy Fortner Phyllis Misenhimer Ahloso

Scroggins Visit With Son Family Reported

Mr and Mrs W H Scroggins visited in the home of their son Mr and Mrs Leon Scroggins and children one evening last week in a family gathering noted by local reporters.

Boss Scroggins Allen Mrs Baxter Scroggins W. H. Scroggins Leon Scroggins

Mr and Mrs Harry Chambers Return From Illinois Visit

Mr and Mrs Harry Chambers of Rantoul Illinois have returned home after visiting relatives and friends here.

Harry Chambers Rantoul, Ill

Little Janice Bishop Stricken With Severe Illness

The article notes Janice Bishop, daughter of Mr and Mrs H P Bishop, is suffering from a severe illness prompting family concern and potential medical care.

Janice Bishop H. P. Bishop

Harris families linked in wedding era notices

Mr and Mrs Isom Harris figure in a social column noting Mrs Effie West Mrs Edith Phillips Mrs Lilly Bryant Mrs Lor ie Harris and Mrs Velma Chandler among related entries in a local society roundup.

Isom Harris Effie West Edith Phillips Lilly Bryant Loriie Harris Velma Chandler

Birthday Party Teems With Shared Celebration

Shirley Thompson hosted a Thursday night birthday party at her home. The gathering honored Shirley and also Nora Thompson and Jeanie Cooper. Guests played party games and enjoyed Kool-Aid and cake.

Shirley Thompson Nora Thompson Jeanie Cooper

Baccalaureate Services Held May 13 in Local Church

Sunday May 13 at 2 p.m. baccalaureate services were held with Rev Bill Ledbetter delivering the invocation and benediction. The event marked the community’s traditional commencement observance led by local clergy and school officials.

Bill Ledbetter

Bridal Shower Attended by Scroggins and Chandler Matrons

Mrs. Lavern Scroggins Mrs. Agnes Scroggins Mrs. Velma Chandler and Mrs. Lilly Bryant attended a bridal shower honoring the bride.

Lavern Scroggins Agnes Scroggins Velma Chandler Lilly Bryant

High School Chorus Sings Whispering Hope and Chapel Hymns

Jake Brady delivered the sermon. The high school chorus performed Whispering Hope and The Chapel in My Heart accompanying a small service at the church.

Jake Brady

Treas Family Visit Noted in Ah Loso Assembly

Mr and Mrs J C Treas of Ah Loso visited his parents Mr and Mrs Jake Treas Sunday in a short family reunion.

J. C. Treas Ahloso Jake Treas

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