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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1955

Page

3

Haney Couple Name Baby James Douglas

Mr and Mrs J D Haney of 431 West Third welcome a son named James Douglas born May 8 at Valley View Hospital. The couple also has a 17 month old daughter Susan Diana. Mrs Haney, Georgia Luther before marriage, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jim Suther of Sulphur. Mr Haney owns Kirk's Cafe.

J. D. Haney West Third James Douglas Valley View Hospital Susan Diana Haney Georgia Luther Jim Suther Mr. Haney Kirk

Blevinses Welcome Second Daughter in Stonewall

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blevins of Stonewall announce the birth of their second child. Grandmother is Mrs. T. J. Helms and the mother, Mrs. Blevins, is the former Reba LaFevers.

Charles Blevins Stonewall T. J. Helms Blevins Reba LaFevers

Grandson Born to May Family in Nebraska

Mr. and Mrs. Homer Stewart of Stonewall learn they are grandparents again as their granddaughter Carolyn Stewart May and husband Bill May of Nebraska welcome a son. Also, Mr. and Mrs. Onis Jordan of Ada announce Terry Lee born May 9 at Valley View Hospital weighing 7 pounds 9% ounces. Grandparents are John Jordan and Dee Wyche of Fittstown.

Homer Stewart Stonewall Bill May Nebraska May Carolyn Stewart Onis Jordan Ada Terry Lee Valley View Hospital Jordans Johnny Dee John Jordan Dee Wyche Fittstown

Blair couple welcome Garry Lynn Blair in Center

Mr and Mrs Wesley Blair of Center are the parents of a boy named Garry Lynn born at 3 30 am Friday in Valley View Hospital. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lester Blair, also of Center.

Wesley Blair Center Garry Lynn Valley View Hospital Lester Blair

Butlers Announce Birth of Robert Leonard

Ada couple Mr. and Mrs. Fred Butler announce the birth of their son Robert Leonard on Thursday May 12. The infant weighed 6 pounds 13 ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Dee Burdine of Center.

Fred Butler Ada Robert Leonard Dee Burdine Center

Longoria Family Welcomes Son Stephen Joe in Bartlesville

Mr and Mrs Joe Longoria of Bartlesville announce the birth of a son named Stephen Joe Longoria born Monday May 9 at Bartlesville Hospital. The couple, former Ada residents, also have a two year old daughter Linda. Mrs Longoria, the former Jane Snyder, is visiting with her mother Thelma Snyder of Ada to meet the newborn grandson.

Joe Longoria Bartlesville Stephen Joe Longoria

Tucker Hunter Vows Exchanged in Summers Chapel

Miss Thelma Ruth Tucker daughter of Mr and Mrs Rance Tucker wed Char lie Hunter son of Mrs Hilton of Stratford in a May 14 ceremony at the Burns home in Oklahoma City. Maid of honor was Miss Dwade Isaacs and best man J A Patton. Tucker a Vanessa High School graduate class of 1954 active in FHA and basketball. Hunter attended Stratford High School. They will reside in Oklahoma City where both are employed.

Thelma Ruth Tucker Rance Tucker Charlie Hunter Hilton Stratford Glen Burns Oklahoma City Dwade Isaacs Tucker J. A. Patton Hunter Miss Tucker Vaness High School Mr. Hunter Stratford High School

Local Nuptials Tie Byng Pair In Family Home

Gloria Mae Current and Jimmy Myers wed Sunday afternoon at 6 in the bride’s parents home in Oakman Georgia Mae Current and Jimmy Myers are both natives of Byng Oklahoma. The Rev Ira Womack officiated with close relatives present. Attendants were Pat Langley Ada and Paul Myers Byng. Guests included numerous Current and Myers relatives and San Bruno California visitors. After the ceremony cake and punch were served. The groom works in Baldwin Park California and the couple plan to reside there after a California departure Wednesday.

Oakman Jimmy Myers Byng Georgia Mae Current Maurice Current Jimmy Ellis Myers Ira Womack Pat Langley Ada Paul Myers Lonnie Dale Dennis Clovis Balthrop Colbert Gerald Current Jerry Balthrop Jack Green Agnes Winters Bonnie Malloy San Bruno Calif Jo Ann Dub Guest Susan Sammy Byng School Baldwin Park Georgia Mae Byng High School California

Church Attendance High for Sunrise and Evening Services

Joy Roundtree notes strong turnout at both morning and evening church services Sunday. Rev. Billy Ray Wood delivered the sermons at both services.

Billy Ray Wood

Latta Graduates Honored For Valedictory and Distinction

Catherine Price delivered the valedictory address and Wilford Lee was named most outstanding student for four years by the faculty, receiving a $50 award. The honors marked Wilson's contribution to Latta's graduating seniors.

Catherine Price Wilford Lee Wilson Latta Catherine Wilford

Latta Elementary's 1955 Latta eighth grade graduates

Betty Jean Morrison and Lucille Melton were eighth grade graduates in the Latta class of 1955. This marks the first Latta elementary School graduation for that year.

Betty Jean Morrison Lucille Melton Latta

Domestic Dispute and Weekend Visits Mentioned in Letter

A letter recounts a quarrel with a rock thrown at a dog named Prissy Missy on family property owned by Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Beller. The note lists visitors including L. L. Crockett, James of Francis, Minnie Latimer, and W. C. Rose, and thanks spouses for helping with chores.

Garrett Beller Mom Prissy Missy Earl Rose L. L. Crockett James Francis Minnie Latimer Ada W. C. Rose

Northern roads upgrade progress outlined

The article notes roads in the northern part of the community are widening and fence lines are being pushed back. Driving conditions remain challenging now, but county plans foresee improvements over time.

Garrett Beller Recovers After Illness This Week

Garrett Beller was on the sick list this week and told by his doctor to take it easy after a Monday visit. Earlier fears were that the illness was serious, but reports indicate his condition is not as serious as first thought.

Garrett Beller

Briggs family gathers for midweek visit in Coalgate

Mr. and Mrs. James Briggs and Gary Don and Mrs. Eva Stone visited Wednesday evening in the home of Mr. Briggs cousin Mr. and Mrs. John Briggs and Danny of Coalgate.

James Briggs Gary Don Eva Stone Mr. Briggs John Briggs Danny Coalgate

Dinner dance for Ideal Cement employees at East Central

Residents from the community attended a dinner dance for Ideal Cement Company employees held Saturday night in the Student Union Ballroom at East Central State College. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Fullen Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Stone Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wall and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Roundtree Jr. were among the attendees.

Ideal Cement Company Clifford Fullen Eugene Stone Ralph Wall Ed Roundtree Jr East Central State College

Miss Naomi Warden Hosts Overnight Guest in Prattsville

Miss Naomi Warden of Prattsville Arkansas was an overnight guest of Betty Jean Morrison Friday.

Naomi Warden Prattsville, Ark Betty Jean Morrison

Union Hill Sunday School Program Report

Sunday School attendance was down but all teachers and officers were present. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Karr and Wayne of Ada. Sunday night program sponsored by Mrs. Bettie Cunningham featured Yvonne Little Don Newby Lena Atkinson Frank Cunningham Barbara Jones Lonnie Cassady Elva Kemp and Mrs. Etta Garrett with prayer by Lena Atkinson. The junior class sang Open Up Your Heart and a piano duet by Barbara Jones and Fred Jones. Mrs. Lela Rose will sponsor next Sunday night. Mothers Day service prize winners were Mrs. Nora Roper Mrs. Roy Bottoms and Mrs. Carline McNutt.

W. C. Karr Bettie Cunningham Yvonne Little Don Newby Lena Atkinson Frank Cunningham Barbara Jones Lonnie Cassady Elva Kemp Etta Garrett Fred Jones Wayne Ada Ray Kemp Lela Rose Nora Roper Roy Bottoms Carline McNutt

Mrs Reynolds and Clifton Visit Brother in Roff

Mrs Mary Reynolds and "Dude" Clifton visited his brother Mr and Mrs George Clifton of Roff Sunday.

Mary Reynolds Dude” Clifton George Clifton Roff

Mrs Imogene Shumard and children visit Ada family

Mrs Imogene Shumard and her children of Ada visited Mrs Ver mell Shumard and her children Saturday.

Imogene Shumard Ada Vermell Shumard

Morrison travels with Loyd Mcllroy to Tishomingo on business

Morrison accompanies Loyd Mcllroy on a business trip to Tishomingo Saturday for professional duties.

Bus Morrison Loyd Mcllroy Tishomingo

Mr and Mrs Garrett Beller Visit the Andy Dames

Mr and Mrs Garrett Beller visited the Andy Dames of Stonewall Sunday afternoon for a social call.

Garrett Beller Andy Dames Stonewall

Jimmy Lee Morrison Spends Friday Night with Kenneth Corvin

Jimmy Lee Morrison was with Kenneth Corvin Friday night west of Ada, according to local report.

Jimmy Lee Morrison Kenneth Corvin Ada

Rev and Mrs Billy Ray Wood Visit Springhill Oklahoma

Rev. and Mrs. Billy Ray Wood spent Sunday of last week in Springhill Oklahoma.

Billy Ray Wood Springhill Okla

Baptism Service For Miss Juanita Coffey Held Sunday

Miss Juanita Coffey was baptized on Sunday afternoon with Rev. Billy Ray Wood officiating the ceremony.

Juanita Coffey Billy Ray Wood

Shawnee guests visit Mr Roundtree home this weekend

Weekend visitors at the Roundtree residence in Shawnee include a daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Martin and a son Mr and Mrs Jimmy Ray Roundtree along with Susie aged 4 months who will stay for a week with her grandparents.

Ed Roundtree Sr Charles Martin Jimmy Ray Roundtree Susie Shawnee

Sunday Visit Entertains Vandergriffs and Guests

Sunday dinner guests of the Nor rel Vandergriff family included Norman and Kay Vandergriff and Opal Stephens with Michael Stephens. Additional visitors were Eugene Stone and children Jerry Peggy and Brenda, Janie and Eldon Lee Betty Jean Morrison Jack Green Mrs. Margaret Scuttle and son and Delbert Gerloff with Juanita and Delton.

Norrel Vandergriff Norman Vandergriff Kay Opal Stephens Michael Stephens Eugene Stone Jerry Peggy Brenda Janie Eldon Lee Betty Jean Morrison Jack Green Margaret Scuttle Delbert Gerloff Juanita Delton

Union Hill Pupils Complete Bible Memorization Project

School pupils at Union Hill work ed with the Rural Bible Crusade as an outside activity. Those completing the project of memorizing 500 verses and receiving a large Bible as a prize are Ronnie Teel, Tony Braden, Glenda Wallis, John Price, Junior Rhynes and Allen Cochran. Those receiving Bible story books are Barbara Golden, Marie Miller, Ralph Teel, those receiving Testaments are Larry Archer, James Donald Simpkins, Roberta Simpkins. When the project is completed, the pupil will have won a Testament, seven story books and the large Bible.

Union Hill Rural Bible Crusade Ronnie Teel Tony Braden Glenda Wallis John Price Junior Rhynes Allen Cochran Barbara Golden Marie Miller Ralph Teel Larry Archer James Donald Simpkins Roberta Simpkins

Perfect Attendance and Spelling Honors Named

Upper grade pupils named for perfect attendance include Benny Jones Roberta Simpkins Tony Braden Ronnie Teel Barbara Golden and Glenda Wallis. Perfect spellers are Junior Rhynes Glenda Wallis and Tony Braden.

Benny Jones Roberta Simpkins Tony Braden Ronnie Teel Barbara Golden Glenda Wallis Junior Rhynes

Ditch Rescue After Graduation Car Slides Off Road

Mrs. Bernice Morrison and her children Betty and Jimmy slid into a ditch while returning from eighth grade graduation on Tuesday night. Shade Price Carl Lee Billy Hooser and Donnie Williams helped pull the car out of the ditch.

Bernice Morrison Betty Jimmy Shade Price Carl Lee Billy Hooser Donnie Wiliams

Latta Seniors Head to Oklahoma on Annual Trip

Latta high school seniors Catherine Price and Wilford Lee from Wilson join a group touring various Oklahoma locations in an annual educational excursion.

Latta Oklahoma Catherine Price Wilford Lee Wilson

Stonewall row ends with a rock thrown incident

The note references Mrs. Gene Winton striking with a rock last week in Stonewall, knocking a ball to his knees and prompting a congratulations. The fragment hints at a local dispute or playful incident without full details.

Stonewall News Gene Winton

Eighth Grade Graduation at School House Friday

The eighth grade class held its graduation Friday night at the school house. Graduates listed are Glenda Wallis Barbara Golden Tony Braden Ronnie Teel and Marie Miller. Glenda Wallis gave the salutatory Barbara Golden the valedictory. Rev Frank Cunningham delivered the address. The stage featured red and white class colors and the motto Small the diploma but mighty the effort to win it. Barbara Carroll Jones played the processional. Tony Braden gave the class prophecy. Class will was read by Ronnie Teel.

Glenda Wallis Barbara Golden Tony Braden Ronnie Teel Marie Miller Frank Cunningham Barbara Carrol Jones

School program highlights perfect attendance and spelling

The school program was Tuesday night with all pupils taking part. Those in the primary room having perfect attendance for the whole year are Glenn Dale Jones and Jean Smith. Perfect spelling was noted but not completed in the available text.

Glenn Dale Jones Robanette Teel Lorene Smith Jean Smith

Cochran Family Visits Son In Oklahoma City Hospital

Mrs. Elmer Cochran and family visited Mr. Cochran at St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City. He is planned to come home this week and was reported much improved after surgery several days ago.

Elmer Cochran Cochran St. Anthony Hospital Oklahoma City

Birthday Party for Charles Kite

Charles Kite celebrated his third birthday on Thursday May 12. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Haskel Kite. Attendees included Mrs Nora Roper Mrs Sybil Collins Bobby Joe Mr and Mrs Charlie Crow of Healdton Betty Kirby Barbara and Brenda Mable Jones and Wayne.

Charles Charles Kite Haskel Kite Nora Roper Sybil Collins Bobby Joe Charlie Crow Healdton Betty Kirby Barbara Brenda Mable Jones Wayne

Mrs Maggie Johnson and Mrs Billy Adams Visit Collin and Roper

Mrs Maggie Johnson of Kona wa and Mrs Billy Adams of Ada visited Mr and Mrs George Collins and Mrs Nora Roper in a local social gathering.

Maggie Johnson Konawa Billy Adams Ada George Collins Nora Roper

Collins Family Visits Elmer Cochran in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs George Collins and Bobby Joe visited Elmer Cochran at St Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City Sunday and also went to Springlake.

George Collins Bobby Joe Elmer Cochran St. Anthony Hospital Oklahoma City Springlake

Johnnie Tilley and Haskel Visit Jones Family This Weekend

Johnnie Tilley and Haskel will visit Mr. and Mrs. Bud Jones and their family this weekend, according to local notices.

Johnnie Tilley and Haskel Mrs Bud Jones

Truitts Visit Kirkes as Bobby Joe Goes to Ardmore

Mr and Mrs Phillip Truitt formerly of New Mexico visited Mr and Mrs Jim Kirkes this weekend. Bobby Joe went to Ardmore Friday on business.

Phillip Truitt New Mexico Jim Kirkes

Blands Visit Tu ckers in Calvin Sun

Mr and Mrs Dan Bland Barbara and Brenda visited Mr and Mrs J R Tucker in Calvin Sun.

Dan Bland Barbara Brenda J. R. Tucker

Coplan and Wayne Attend Group Visit in Allen and Valley

Mrs. Lolita Coplan and Wayne traveled to Allen on Thursday. Len Tucker joined Mrs. Coplan and Wayne for a trip to Pauls Valley on Friday.

Lolita Coplan Wayne Allen Len Tucker Pauls Valley

Pontotoc Visitors Share Weekend Callers

Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Peters, Elaine and David of Pontotoc visited Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Karr Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Barker and Phyllis visited Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Garrett. The Barkers live where Mr. and Mrs. Bill Holloway lived before they moved to Kansas.

Ada Man Dines With Cochran Family Visitors

John Webb of Ada shared Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. George Cochran. Mr. and Mrs. W C Karr called on the Cochran home Sunday evening.

John Webb Ada George Cochran W. C. Karr Cochrans

Family Visit Across Town Mentioned in Sunday Notes

Mr and Mrs Fred Jones with Wayne W J Jones and Delphia Mrs Lela Richardson and sons and Don Newby visited Mr and Mrs Bud Jones and family Sunday.

Fred Jones Wayne W. J. Jones Delphia Lela Richardson and Sons Don Newby Bud Jones

Local couples visit friends this weekend

Mr. and Mrs. John Sweeney and Norma Faye and Keith visited Mr. and Mrs. Bud Jones Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. K. C. Logsdon of Los Angeles visited Mr. and Mrs. Robert Golden and Michael Saturday night.

John Sweeney Norma Faye Keith Mrs Bud Jones K. C. Logsdon Los Angeles California Robert Golden Michael

Good Neighbor Club Holds May Meeting With Roxie Golden

The Good Neighbor Club met with Mrs. Roxie Golden on Wednesday night May 11. Members and guests named include Lula Keeling Ina Haines Eula Kirkes Bettie Cunningham Aletta Law Clissa Wells Violet Hurley Daisy Binion Mary Nell Cummings Emma Jones Lillie Karr Mrs George Cochran and children Patti Lea and Jimmy Cummings Michael Golden. A hostess shower was held for Roxie Golden. The next gathering is set for May 25 with Mrs Ina Haines.

Good Neighbor Club Roxie Golden Eula Kirkes Lula Keeling Ina Haines Bettie Cunningham Aletta Law Clissa Wells Violet Hurley Daisy Binion Mary Nell Cummings Emma Jones Lillie Karr George Cochran Patti Lea Jimmy Cummings Michael Golden

Picnic party plans include several families

Those going on a picnic Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Golden and Mike, Mr. and Mrs. K. C. Logsdon of Los Angeles, California, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hodges, Frank and Lynn of Ada.

Robert Golden Mike K. C. Logsdon Los Angeles California Joe Hodges Frank and Lynn Ada

Visitors to the Karr Home Share Local Ties

Last week Daisy Binion Lena Cochran and Helen visited Mr. and Mrs W C Karr. Elaine and David of Pontotoc and Jimmy Don of Ada joined Mr and Mrs A J Peters. Elaine and David also visited P S Karr of Ada.

W. C. Karr Daisy Binion Lena Cochran Helen A. J. Peters Elaine and David Pontotoc Jimmy Don Ada P. S. Karr

Blandes Return From Texas After Funeral Trip

Mr and Mrs Dan Bland returned home from Texas last week after attending a relative's funeral. They also visited relatives they had not seen for eight years.

Dan Bland Texas

Daisy Binion Visits Ada Friends Sunday

Daisy Binion visited Mr and Mrs J F Little and family Sunday evening Mrs J F Little Yvonne and Daisy Binion also visited Mrs Mary Nell Cummings Patti Lea and Jimmy Don of Ada Sunday evening.

Daisy Binion J. F. Little Family Yvonne Mary Nell Cummings Patti Lea Jimmy Don Ada

Cabbage Heads Up In Fresh Market Notes

A loose head cabbage with curly crinkled green leaves is described as milder in flavor than ordinary green cabbage. The note highlights its fresh market appeal and distinct texture.

Sunday School and Church Attendance Report

The Baptist Mission saw 22 attend this week while Union Church reported 24 attendees. Nomia Garrett and spouse visited Ada relatives including Mr and Mrs R J Delozier and daughters on Thursday.

The Baptist Mission Union Church

Wortman Father of Mrs Sherman Estes Dies

The community expresses sympathy upon the death of C. O. Wortman, father of Mrs. Sherman Estes, with condolences to the family.

Sherman Estes C. O. Wortman

Mrs. Lorene Morris and Mrs J D Welch Shop in Oklahoma City

Mrs. Lorene Morris and Mrs J D Welch spent Friday in Oklahoma City shopping. They visited several stores and returned home late in the evening.

Lorene Morris J. D. Welch Oklahoma City

Burdines Visit Wood Family Thursday Evening

Mr and Mrs Dee Burdine visited Mr and Mrs Clevey Wood and family on Thursday evening.

Dee Burdine Mrs. Clevey Wood

Barbara Estes Presented in Ada Piano Recital

Barbara Estes daughter of Mr and Mrs Sherman Estes was among pupils of Mrs Betty Stout presented in a piano recital held in Ada Tuesday.

Barbara Estes Sherman Estes Betty Stout Ada

Blair baby Garry Lynn born at Valley View Hospital

Mr and Mrs Wesley Blair welcome a son Garry Lynn born at 3 30 Friday morning in Valley View Hospital. The mother Doreen Widney is the daughter of Mr and Mrs L O Widney of Faye Oklahoma. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lester Blair.

Wesley Blair Garry Lynn Valley View Hospital

Quick Visit From Buddy Wood Returns Home

Buddy Wood and a friend from Aspermont Texas visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Clevey Wood Thursday evening. They had been off work due to rain and planned a brief home trip. A phone call ordered them to return to work by 7 the next morning, ending a three hour visit in Calvin.

Buddy Wood Clevey Wood Buddy Aspermont Tex Calvin

Estes Host Kin From Fort Worth and Santa Rosa

Mr and Mrs Sherman Estes entertained Thursday and Friday evening with guests including her brother and wife Mr and Mrs John Wortman from Fort Worth Texas and her sister Mrs Edith Cussins from Santa Rosa California

Sherman Estes John Wortman Fort Worth Tex Edith Cussins Santa Rosa Calif

Glover Admitted for Kidney Ailment at Valley View

V. P. Glover entered Valley View Hospital Wednesday morning for treatment of a kidney ailment and showed some improvement. The update notes hope for his return to activity soon.

V. P. Glover Valley View Hospital

Magar Family Visit In Ada From Ray Magar Household

Mr and Mrs Ray Magar and their son Jackie spent Sunday visiting his brother and wife Mr and Mrs Buren Magar of Ada.

Ray Magar Jackie Buren Magar Ada

Ada Visitors Share Sunday Fellowship

Visiting Sunday were Mr and Mrs Jim Richie of Ada to see Mr and Mrs Tom Groves. Vern Williams and children of Ada spent the day with Mrs Lillian Morris and family. Norville Rowe and son called on Mr and Mrs Bill Reed Sunday evening.

Tom Groves Jim Richie Ada Vern Williams Lillian Morris Norville Rowe and Son Bill Reed

Surprise Mother's Day call from Hawaii base brings joy

Mrs. Mary Penrod received a telephone call Tuesday evening from her husband Bobby stationed at Schofield Air Base near Honolulu Hawaii. The call arrived late for Mother's Day but was a wonderful gift. Mary and daughter Karen are staying with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Manley Maddox.

Mary Penrod Bobby Schofield Air Base Honolulu Hawaii Mary Karen Manley Maddox

Dinner guests and weekend visit described in notices

Mrs. O. F. Voyles and Velma and Bobbie were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Cox Sunday. Joe Carl Gray, employed at Connerville, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oren Gray.

Joe Carl Gray Connerville Mrs Oren Gray

Wallace Home Hosts Bennett Guests on Wednesday

Wednesday night visitors to Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Wallace were Mr. and Mrs. Winston Bennett. The narrative ends with a Sunday reference truncated in the clipping.

D. P. Wallace Winston Bennett

Dinner guests and concert attendees named in social notes

Mr and Mrs Wallace hosted dinner at his sister's home with Mr and Mrs John Hilburn of Egypt as guests. The Sooner State concert at Oil Center drew Mr and Mrs Robert Tilley and Doyle Horton as attendees.

Wallace John Hilburn Egypt Oil Center Robert Tilley Doyle Horton

Murphy kin visit after Shoat Springs singing trip

Carl Murphy of Clinton visited his brother and his family. The Southland Harmoniers quartet attended the annual singing convention at Shoat Springs, Oklahoma, then visited the Burdines in Hugo to tour the Tower Motel.

Carl Murphy Clinton Tom Murphy Southland Harmoniers Amon Self Tommy Roberts Shoat Springs Oklo C. T. Burdine Hugo Burdines Tower Motel

Leon Henry Loses Favorite Coondog Red

Leon Henry mourns the death of his coon dog Red from blood poisoning on Thursday. A devoted dog lover, Henry hunted with Red often and now faces a temporary end to his coon hunting days.

Leon Henry Leon Red

Family visit highlights Monday evening gathering

Mrs. Lela Richardson and her family visited her father and his wife Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tilly on Monday evening, sharing time with relatives in a local family gathering.

Lela Richardson Robert Tilly

Center Annual Homecoming Scheduled for June 12

The Center annual homecoming will be held June 12 in the gymnasium at Center Grade School starting at 10 a.m. Old-timers and residents are asked to bring a basket lunch.

Center

Dame Family Visit Note

Visiting Mrs. Lona Dame Saturday were her daughter Mrs. Bessie Penn and sister Mrs. Roxie Chesler of Lindsay.

Lona Dame Bessie Penn Roxie Chesler Lindsay

Glover Family Siblings Visit Father in Oklahoma City

Children of Mr and Mrs W P Glover visit to be at their father s bedside include Mrs Francis Ellis and family of Drumright Mrs Mildred Snow of Stonewall and Mr and Mrs Virgil Glover and family of Oklahoma City providing support during his illness.

W. P. Glover Francis Ellis Drumright Mildred Snow Stonewall Virgil Glover Oklahoma City

Cloudess Family Visit Highlights Stratford Roots

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cloudess and family of Stratford and Mrs. Shaw of Oklahoma City spent Sunday evening visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Cloudess.

Albert Cloudess Stratford Shaw Oklahoma City L. C. Cloudess

Holdenville Visitors At Mrs Eula Arnold Home

Mrs Lorene Morris visits Holdenville with John and Jerry, staying as house guests of Mrs Eula Arnold for several days.

Lorene Morris John and Jerry Holdenville Eula Arnold

Hatchetts and Woods Meet for Saturday Night Visit

Mr and Mrs M P Hatchett with June and Tommy visited Mr and Mrs Clevey Wood and family Saturday night, sharing a social gathering at their home.

M. P. Hatchett June Tommy Mrs. Clevey Wood

Horton calls on Ada couple Wednesday night

Doyle Horton visited with Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Robinson in Ada on Wednesday night.

Doyle Horton Mrs A. W. Robinson Ada

Crookham Takes Week-Long Oklahoma City Visit

Clifford Crookham is spending this week in Oklahoma City visiting his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Crookham.

Clifford Crookham Oklahoma City Mrs S. D. Crookham

Mr and Mrs McDonald Visit Wilburton Family

Mr and Mrs Jack McDonald visited Wilburton Sunday to see her parents Mr and Mrs Ed McCause and attend the graduation exercises of her brother.

Jack McDonald Wilburton Ed McCause

Ada residents host dinners and nursing visitor

Mrs. Mary Penrod visited the Love family in the Oil Center area on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Murray and Bobby were dinner guests of their son Jim Murray’s family in Ada on Sunday. On Monday they visited their daughter Ray Roberts and Mrs. Bess Roberts, who has been seriously ill.

Mary Penrod Mrs Elmer Love Oil Center J. W. Murray Bobby Jim Murray Ada Ray Roberts Bess Roberts

Burdine Family Welcomes First Grandson Robert Leonard

Mr and Mrs Dee Burdine announce their first grandson born to Mr and Mrs Fred Butler of Ada on May 12. The baby weighs 6 pounds 13 ounces and is named Robert Leonard. The mother and baby rest at the home of Mrs Butler's parents. It was a big day Friday.

Dee Burdine Fred Butler Ada Robert Leonard

New Baby Welcomed By Stallings Family Circle

Karla and Larry Stallings celebrated the arrival of their baby sister. Welcoming the newborn and mother Euleta Stallings were Troy Martin and son from Washington DC, Buford Adams of McAlester, Mrs. George Weeks of Ada, and grandparents Carl and (Mrs.) Estes of Wewoka.

Karla Larry Stallings Euleta Stallings Troy Martin and Son Washington, D. C Buford Adams McAlester George Weeks Ada Carl Estes Wewoka

Seminole Family Visits Highlight Local Social

Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Gray of Seminole and family spent Thursday visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Oren Gray. Sunday guests included Mr. and Mrs. Lester Blair and their daughter Mary from McAlester, visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jack Linhard.

Thurman Gray Seminole Oren Gray Lester Blair Jack Linhard Mary McAlester

Ruddle Visit With Woods Family Highlight Parish Chapel

Mr and Mrs L C Ruddle visited Sunday with their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Togo Woods in the Parish Chapel community.

L. C. Ruddle Togo Woods

Garrett Visited Her Great Aunt in Antlers

Sondra Jean Garrett spent Sunday visiting her great aunt Miss Vera Lanham of Antlers.

Sondra Jean Garrett Vera Lanham Antlers

Mrs Mittie Barnes Visits Burdines New Grandson Named

Mrs Mittie Barnes visited Mr and Mrs Dee Burdine Monday to meet their new grandson, Robert Leonard, a family joyous milestone celebrated in a close gathering.

Mittie Barnes Dee Burdine Robert Leonard

Johnson Family Guests Visit Ada Relative

During a week long vacation the Johnsons visiting from Duncan stay with Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Johnson and son, and with Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Johnson and son. They will visit Mrs. Jim Hill in Ada, the mother of the visitor.

C. T. Johnson J. T. Johnson Duncan Jim Hill Ada

Vaness senior Bill Rowe heads to Lubbock for summer work

Bill Rowe, finishing his senior year at Vaness, left Sunday for Lubbock Texas where he will be employed for the summer.

Bill Rowe Vaness Lubbock, Tex

Austin man Dick Lanham drops in on sister Rae Gar rett

Dick Lanham of Austin Texas a Binney and Smith supervisor surprised his sister Mrs Rae Gar rett by visiting Tuesday evening He had been in Tulsa on business and was en route to Antlers to stay with another sister Vera Lanham before returning home.

Dick Lanham Austin Tex Rae Garrett Binney and Smith Company Tulsa Antlers Vera Lanham

Son-in-law Jack Vande ver released from Hobbs hospital

Mrs Rae Garrett reports her son-in-law Jack Vande ver has been discharged from a Hobbs New Mexico hospital and is convalescing at home after a severe food poisoning case.

Rae Garrett Jack Vandever Hobbs N. M Jack

Center School Honors Perfect Attenders At Banquet

Center School closed Friday May 5 for a report card day and a school picnic at Sulphur. Perfect attendance over six weeks earned honors for students Larry Horton Sondra Garrett Karla Stallings Roger Escue Murrell Horton Dana June Estes Barbara Grove Jackie McGallaid Beulah Wood. Parents attending included Mrs Marie Ayers Mrs Wallace Mrs Bee Murphy Mrs Oleta Bunyard Mrs Austell and Mr Burdine.

Center School Larry Horton Sondra Garrett Karla Stallings Roger Escue Murrell Horton Dana June Estes Barbara Grove Jackie McGallaid Beulah Wood Marie Ayers Wallace Bee Murphy Oleta Bunyard Austell Burdine

Family bids farewell as Wrights move to Ardmore

The Wright family leaves the community this week with Mrs. Gwendlen Wright and her husband Robert relocating to Ardmore where he will be stationed for the coming months.

Gwendlen Wright Ardmore Robert

Vanoss Alumni Banquet Set for June 4 at Vanoss High

Reminder of the Vanoss Alumni Banquet on June 4 at 8 p.m. in the Vanoss High School Auditorium. Reservation deadline is May 25. Officers meet May 17 at Center School to discuss further plans.

Vanoss Vanoss High School Center School

Everett Escue family digs new water well

Mr and Mrs Everett Escue are getting a new water well dug at their home. The project aims to improve local water supply and reduce reliance on external sources. Local contractor notes expect completion within two weeks.

Mrs. Everett

Pansy Potholder Crochet Pattern Featured in Needlework Guide

Pansy potholder crocheted in two color layers yellow and violet with green leaves and stem. Pattern enlarges to show every step and includes instructions. Send 25 cents for Pattern No 113 to Carol Curtis Ada Weekly News Box 229 Madison Square Station New York 10 NY. Needlework Guide offers 150 designs for knitting crochet embroidery hairpin lace and color transfers for 25 cents.

Ada Weekly News Old Chelsea Station New York 11 N. Y Carol Curtis Madison Square Station New York

Griffiths Join Sister for Tennessee Visit

Mrs Arno Griffith left Saturday morning with her sister and husband Mr and Mrs Wall for a trip to points in Tennessee.

Arno Griffith Mrs. Wall Points Tennessee

Mrs Hilda Gilmore Guest of E V Ownbey in Texas

Mrs Hilda Gilmore of Houston Texas was a guest of Mrs E V Ownbey last week. The note records a social visit between two Texas residents with no additional details.

Hilda Gilmore Houston Texas E. V. Ownbey

Mrs. Ownbey and Good Family Leave for Visit

Mrs B B Ownbey and Charles departed Wednesday with her brother Ance Good Jr and family of Tucson to visit their parents Mr and Mrs Ance Good Sr.

B. B. Ownbey Charles Ance Good Jr Tuscon Mrs Ance Good Sr

Busy Bees Visit to Grandparents Sparks Garden Work

Mrs. Jack Griffith of Stillwater visited her grandparents on Saturday and was seen working in the garden with bees. The narrator notes bee stings cause itching for two to three weeks, recalling a swarm on Monday and the effort to hire someone to handle the bees.

Jack Griffith Stillwater

Grace Johnson Visits With Crawford Family Friends

Mrs Grace Johnson and May visited Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Leroy Crawford and Charles.

Grace Johnson May Leroy Crawford Charles

Summers Family Visit Spotted In Union Hill

Mr and Mrs Evert Summers and Mack called on Sunday visiting with her sister and family Mrs Virgil Haines. Mr Haines and Harold of Union Hill also joined the gathering.

Mrs Ownbey Visits Grace Johnson and May

Mrs M P Ownbey spent Sunday visiting Mrs Grace Johnson and May.

Home Economics Teacher Conducts Community Meetings

Mrs Kenneth Hardin the Vaness home economics teacher visited students and adults this week. She is leading a series of three meetings that began Wednesday May 18 with lessons each Wednesday at 1 pm.

Vaness Kenneth Hardin

Mrs Jack Griffith Leaves With Children for Stillwater

Mrs Jack Griffith and her children departed Tuesday afternoon for home in Stillwater after spending several days here.

Jack Griffith Stillwater

Simple Apple Dessert From Canned Apples

May Johnson visited Monday with Mrs. Richard Soutee. Empty a No 2 can of applesauce into a pie plate. Top with marshmallows and place under the broiler until the applesauce is hot and the marshmallows are puffed and lightly browned.

May Johnson Richard Soutee

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