Oakman School Ends Term With Perfect Attendance Celebration
Oakman closed May 14 for summer vacation. Mrs. Trudy Nance’s first grade had three pupils with perfect term attendance Erma Morrison Stevie Vick and George Vick. Principal Billy Lee reported two perfect attendance pupils Vicki McLish and Leroy Laxton. Perfect spelling records in Mrs Nance room included Linda Laxton Kathy Current Karla Flowers Janet Vick and Norma Hobbs. The group spent a day at Sulphur Park with picnicking hiking skating and park rides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakman
Trudy Nance
Erma Morrison
Stevie
George Vick
Billy Lee
Vicki McLish
Leroy Laxton
Norma Poorman
Lisa
Rickie
Frasier
Kenneth Manuel
Mildred Current
Nance
Lee
Cullen Hampton
Nance Hosts Sunday Visit With Several Families
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Nance visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Biard, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Crawford, and Mr. and Mrs. Murray Smith in a social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Nance
L. D. Biard
Jim Crawford
Murray Smith
Local Visitors Share News During Week In Farewell Notes
Last week saw visits from Mr. and Mrs. J R Pendergrass with their nephews J R and Robert Sliger. Friday guests included Mr. and Mrs. Arlie Morrison Erma June and Melburn. Mildred Lancaster and granddaughter Thressa Jo Shaw dropped by. Sunday brief visit from Mr. and Mrs. Jack Tharpe. An electrical storm Friday caused lightning to strike and kill a black Angus cow and calf at Baby-Tooth Ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Pendergrass
J. R
Robert Sliger
Arlie Morrison
Erma June
Melburn
Mildred Lancaster
Thressa Jo Shaw
Jack Tharpe
Weekend Visit From the Current Family
Spending the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Current were his mother, Mrs. Bruce Current, Ada, their daughters, Mrs. Kay Balthrop, Deanne and Tracy, Pauls Valley, and Mrs. Georgia Mae Myers, Linda and Joe, Byng, and two granddaughters, Lynn and Kathey Current.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice
Bruce
Ada
Kay Balthrop
Deanne
Tracy
Pauls Valley
Georgia Mae Myers
Linda
Joe
Byng
Lynn
Kathey
Visiting families fill weekend in Francis and nearby towns
Visiting Thursday and Sunday gatherings include Mrs. Lillie Morrison with Ann Castoe and others. Ca r ters of Lawton visit with quilts made by Oakman Quilting Club for Mrs. Chism. Angie Wright fought a chicken snake while tending eggs. Local residents plus Myrtle Furgerson from Rhome visit relatives and help with dam work at Sportsman's Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Morrison
Ann Castoe
Norma Poorman
Lisa
Kay
Rickie
Judy Beach
Dewey Ansell
Sharlot
Sue
Sonny
Arlis Morrison
Ada
Arlie Morrison
Cleo Chism
Lawton
George Carter
Oakman Quilting Club
Chism
Francis
Angie Wright
Elvie Duvall
Angie
Picnic Trip From Francis Church To Sulphur
A church group from Francis Church of Christ visited Sulphur for a Sunday picnic after services. Pastor Ira Wommack led the group. they arrived at one o clock, enjoyed a basket lunch, and spent time hiking, skating, and visiting in the shade. Attendees included Mrs Lester Kymes Barbara Dennis Charles Mr and Mrs W B Boyles Jana John Mrs Marie West Mrs Ina Henson Mr and Mrs Amos Roberts Rita Hobart Mr and Mrs Albert Pevehouse Glenda West Mrs Densel Morris Susan Mr and Mrs Roger Blake Mrs Eddie Blake and baby Mr and Mrs Wilbert Scroggins Linda David Cindy Johnson Mr and Mrs Ira Wommack Jon Ann Lois Jean Mary Jo Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Church of Christ
Ira Wommack
Francis
Lester Kymes
Barbara
Dennis
Charles
W. B. Boyles
Jana
John
Marie West
Ina Henson
Amos Roberts
Rita
Hobart
Albert Pevehouse
Glenda West
Densel Morris
Susan
Roger Blake
Eddie Blake
Baby
Wilbert Scroggins
Linda
David
Cindy Johnson
Jon Ann
Lois Jean
Mary Jo Morrison
Miss Charlene Jones Dinner Guest in Ada
Ada resident Miss Charlene Jones was a dinner guest Friday evening of Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Magar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlene Jones
Ada
D. B. Magar
Joneses Make Weekend Rounds in Valley View and Nearby Areas
Scott Jones and Vivian Northam visited Valley View Hospital Sunday while Mrs. George Cochran joined them. The Joneses called on Cedar Grove Cemetery Saturday afternoon and later visited Francis to see Mrs. Jay Norris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Jones
Valley View Hospital
Vivian Northam
George Cochran
Mrs. Jones
Cedar Grove Cemetery
Francis
Jay Norris
Pennington Family Social and Stratford Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Pod Law visited Mr. and Mrs. Alva Pennington Monday night. Frank James visited Mr. and Mrs. Clariece Pennington and they transacted business in Stratford Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Melton
Pod Law
Alva Pennington
Clariece Pennington
Inez Pennington
Stratford
Frank James
Ada
Mrs Maxine Cameron Visits Friends In Lind Say
Mrs Maxine Cameron Lind say visited Mrs Mildred Mel ton and Cheryl and Claude Hors ley Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Cameron
Lindsay
Mildred Melton
Cheryl
Claude Horsley
Local residents enjoy midweek social visits and bowling
Mrs. Ethel Varnadore and Mrs. Inez Pennington visited Mrs. Della James on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Neville Pennington and Karl Wade went bowling in Pauls Valley Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Varnadore
Inez Pennington
Della James
Neville Pennington
Karl Wade
Pauls Valley
Brundridge Visits Horsley On Wednesday Night
Arthur Brundridge of Stratford visited Claude Horsley Wednesday night, confirming a social call between the two residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Brundridge
Stratford
Claude Horsley
Stratford Socials Report From Tuesday Afternoon
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Decker and Miss Dorothy Skaggs visited Stratford Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Sybel Reed and Mrs. Mildred Melton conducted business in Byars on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheryl Melton
Lee Decker
Dorothy Skaggs
Stratford
Sybel Reed
Mildred Melton
Byars
Maude Horsley
Tony Horsley
Mrs. Lee Decker
Funeral attendance and local errands in Stratford Ada
Frank James attended funeral services for Lee Roy Jones at the Church of Christ in Stratford on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Sue Pennington, Stratford, and Mrs. Clariece Pennington with Mrs. Inez Pennington shopped in Ada on Wednesday. Miss Dorothy Skaggs, Stratford, visited Miss Cheryl Melton Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank James
Lee Roy Jones
Church of Christ In Stratford
Sue Pennington
Stratford
Clariece Pennington
Inez Pennington
Ada
Local Visits Reported From Stratford Area
Noon visits noted as residents including Mrs Sue Pennington and Claude Horsley with Roland Cole of Stratford visiting Dale Melton on Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Cole
Stratford
Claude Horsley
Dale Melton
Daughter-in-law Sylvia Pennington Returns Home After Surgery
Mrs Inez Pennington learned by telephone that Sylvia Pennington of Lawton returned home from the hospital last Wednesday after undergoing surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Pennington
Sylvia Pennington, Lawton
Sylvia
Marvin McCurdy Visits Ada For Medical Checkup
Marvin McCurdy was in Ada on Wednesday for a routine medical checkup. Local officials said he arrived without incident and planned follow up appointments in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin McCurdy
Ada
Stratford Visitors Check On Ill Mrs James
Mrs. Joan Ballard with Mark and Keith visited Mr. and Mrs. Ed Varnadore and Mrs. Della James Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. James has been ill for several weeks and lies in bed most of the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Ballard
Mark and Keith
Stratford
Ed Varnadore
Della James
Visit Highlights Family in Ahloso Occasion
Mr and Mrs J C Martin visited Mr and Mrs Kenneth Martin in Ahloso with Sharon Mike and Oma Janelle. Janelle stayed with her grandparents from Thursday until Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Martin
Kenneth Martin
Sharon
Mike
Oma Janelle
Ahloso
Janelle
Honors award assembly at East Central
Ford and Miss Cheryl Melton attended the honors award assembly at East Central on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Skaggs
Stratford
Cheryl Melton
East Central
Stratford visitors Louie Maner and Ish Mercer meet Claude Horsley
Louie Maner and Ish Mercer, both of Stratford, visited Claude Horsley on Thursday morning in an informal local call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Maner
Ish Mercer
Stratford
Claude Horsley
McDonalds Visit Ada Texans With James and Friday
Bert McDonald and Ada and Eulan McDonald from Dumas Texas visited Mr and Mrs Frank James and Olen Friday in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert McDonald
Ada
Eulan McDonald
Dumas
Tex
Frank James
Olen
Dale Melton Conducted Business in McAlester Friday
A brief report notes that Dale Melton conducted business in McAlester on Friday, with no accompanying details on the nature or outcome of the activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Melton
McAlester
Ada couple visits Dees kin and Linda Monday night
Mr and Mrs Ardell Phillips of Ada spent Monday night with Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees and Linda, sharing time in a family gathering at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardell Phillips
Ada
Orlan Dees
Linda
Local family to board during absence of relatives
A short note states that while relatives are away in Alabama, Joe and Wes will stay with Mr and Mrs J C Maddox. Readable fragments suggest preparation for the temporary arrangement and household hosting duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atives
Alabama
Joe
Wes
J. C. Maddox
Oklahoma City Family Hosts Stratford Visit
Mr and Mrs Bryan Taylor and their children of Oklahoma City were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs J C Maddox. Claude Horsley visited Mrs Maude Horsley in Stratford Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Taylor
Oklahoma City
J. C. Maddox
Claude Horsley
Mrs. Maude Horsley
Stratford
Gene Maddox
Ada
Joe Maddox
Wes
Gray and James Host Week End Guests
Mr and Mrs Roy Gray and George Ann Nash were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs J C James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Gray
George Ann, Nash
J.C. James
Mrs Verna McCurdy and Mrs Bessie Bradley Attend Vaness Commencement
Mrs Verna McCurdy and Mrs Bessie Bradley attended the Vaness commencement on Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna McCurdy
Bessie Bradley
Vaness
Social Guests and Attendances Across Ada and Nearby Towns
Local residents share meals and visits across Midwest City Ada Stratford and Oklahoma City including Don Eaves Martin Robbins Gardner Melton Horsley Dees McDaniel Maddox Taylor Pennington and Glass. Attendees frequent eighth grade ceremonies and social visits from Thursday to Sunday across multiple households.
Friday Night Graduation Highlight
Friday night event notes that their granddaughter Sharon Elizabeth Martin was valedictorian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Elizabeth Martin
Pennington Family Hosts Sunday Dinner
Mr and Mrs Harrell Gene Pennington of Stratford and Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Karl Wade were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrell
Gene Pennington
Lonnie Mann
Stratford
Karl Wade Pennington
Ada Saturay
Neville Pennington
Karl Wade
Alva Pennington
Hostess Linda Dees Hosts Friday Slumber Party
Miss Linda Dees, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orlan Dees, hosted a slumber party at her home Friday night. Attendees included Dorothea Tucker, Lana McNair, Gayle McNinch, Janice Walker, Cheryl Walker, Judy Pennington, and Vickie Teel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Dees
Orlan Dees
Dorothea Tucker
Lana McNair
Gayle McNinch
Janice and
Cheryl Walker
Judy Pennington
Vickie Teel
Mrs Bessie Bradley Visits Fletcher Snipes and Wanda Sun
Mrs Bessie Bradley visited Fletcher Snipes and Wanda Sun in a social call. The encounter occurred on an unspecified date and location, with no reported incidents or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Bradley
Fletcher Snipes
Wanda Sunday
Stratford Event Highlights Social Saturday
Miss Rue Ann Wigley and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Decker visited Stratford Saturday morning. Mrs. Anne Hamblin visited Mrs. Ethel Varnadore Saturday. The Penningtons and Mrs. Clariece Pennington shopped in Ada Saturday. Mrs. Joan Bradley, Mark, Mrs. Frank James, and Olen were together Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheryl Melton
Rue Ann Wigley
Mrs. Lee Decker
Stratford
Anne Hamblin
Ethel Varnadore
Alva Pennington
Clariece Pennington
Ada
Joan Bradley
Mark and
Keith
Frank James
Olen
Mae McDaniel Ada and Linda Visit Norman Hosts
Mrs Mae McDaniel of Ada and Mrs Linda joined Mr and Mrs L G Jordan in Norman on a Saturday visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae McDaniel
Ada
Orlan Dees
Linda
L. G. Jordan
Norman
Mrs. Della James Monday Visit Noted by Local Family
Mr and Mrs L E Ballard and sons of Stratford visited Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore on Saturday. The social note records a family gathering and mentions the participants from Stratford with no additional details.
Penningtons Host Sunday Supper Guests
Mr and Mrs Harrell Pennington of Stratford and Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington with Karl visited Sunday supper with Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington.
Visit Notes Include Suttons and Local Friends
Linda visited Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Sutton in Oil Center on Sunday. Cheryl Melton visited Dorothy Skaggs in Stratford on Monday afternoon. Also noted are Mr. and Mrs. Don Crisp Ada and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Varnadore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Orlan Dees
Linda
Mrs
A. O. Sutton
Oil Center
The Harrell Penningtons Visit Penningtons and Neville Pennington
The Harrell Penningtons of Stratford visited Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Karl Sunday afternoon.
Baby Van Ray Jr. Born in Valley View Hospital
Mrs Lottie McClure and Patrsy Ada. Mr and Mrs Don Francis. Mr and Mrs Van Ray Reed announce the birth of a son born May 9 at Valley View Hospital weighing six pounds three ounces. He is named Van Ray Jr. Don and Donna Isaacs, center to Oklahoma City, report a healthy baby who sleeps most of the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Ray Reed
Valley View Hospital
van Ray Jr
van Ray
Center
Donna Isaacs
Galey
Vaness High School
Oklahoma City
Mrs. Isaacs
Donna
Local Visit Shared by Crisp Ada and Varnadores
Crisp Ada and Mrs Ethel Varnadore visited Mr and Mrs Frank James and Olen Sunday in a brief social call full of friendly chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crisp
Ada
Ethel Varnadore
Frank James
Olen
Harrell Pennington Visits His Mother in Stratford
Harrell Pennington of Stratford visits his mother Clariece Pennington on Monday, sharing a family moment in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrell Pennington
Stratford
Clariece Pennington
Remodeling Ties Ada Home To Family Weekend
Mrs. Jewel Smith visited Wednesday night with Mrs. Rae Garrett. The Garretts’ living and dining rooms were combined by a carpenter last Tuesday with new walls, ceiling, and lighting. Rae Garrett helped Thelma Jean with housecleaning on Wednesday as Sondra Garrett attended Vanessa graduation with Mrs. Melvin Chilcoat and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae Garrett
Jewel Smith
Pug Garrett
Thelma Jean
Sondra
Ada
Sondra Garrett
Vaness
Melvin Chilcoat
Local family welcomes returning serviceman on leave
Mrs Johnie Grove and daughter Mrs Barbara Harper and baby Moore visited Sunday to bring home Richard Bennett on leave from military service. His exact station or branch is not known. His parents are Mr and Mrs Frank Bennett of Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnie Grove
Barbara Harper
Moore
Richard Bennett
Frank Bennett
Ada
Ada visit and church singing draw crowds
Mrs Rae Garrett traveled to Ada Friday morning with Mr and Mrs Oren Gray and Mrs Melba Gray. Despite rain the trip home with groceries remained dry. The Grays attended Oil Center Pentecost Holiness Church singing Saturday. A full house enjoyed old songs as everyone sang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae Garrett
Ada
Oren Gray
Melba Gray
Oil Center Pentecost Holiness Church
Summer Arrival Returns Hope in Quiet Town
Residents note school breaks, recent rains filling stock ponds, and a sense of relief as the season shifts. The community welcomes the wetter weather after weeks of change and anticipation.
Pug Garrett Buys New Ford Makes Weekend Family Run
Mr and Mrs Pug Garrett visited Ada on Friday with Pug off work to tend calf feed in rain. On Saturday he bought a new 64 Ford and they drove to see Mrs Hansel Burk and Rae Garrett, giving relatives an unexpected ride in the new car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pug Garrett
Ada
Pug
Hansel Burk
Rae Garrett
Reunion Trip Returns From Wynnewood Family Gather
Mrs. Della Maddox and Jeannie, with parents Mr and Mrs D D Dobyns of Wynnewood, departed last week for an annual reunion with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Maddox
Jeannie
D. D. Dobyns
Wynnewood
Rel
Miss Florence Harrold Hosts Relatives from Chula Vista
Miss Florence Harrold welcomed her nephew and his family from Chula Vista California for a weekend visit. They also called on Mr and Mrs Bill Bridwell during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Harrold
Chula Vista
Calif
Bernie Bridwells
Bill Bridwell
Buchannan Family Moves Near Lawton After Visit
Mr and Mrs Don Buchannan Denise Pamela and Peggy visited Lawton with Mrs Raymond Lamle and Kevin to view a new home. Lamle plans to move after school ends. Pamela Buchannan celebrated her fifth birthday with a cook out and ice cream attended by Mr and Mrs Lamle and Ken Kris and Kevin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Buchannan
Denise
Pamela
Peggy
Lawton
Raymond Lamle
Keving
Sunday Dinner Groups Include Several Scroggins Families
Sunday dinner guests with Mr and Mrs Dink Scroggins included the Leon Scroggins family the Carlos Scroggins family the Bill Nickerson family and the Freddy Smith family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dink Scroggins
Leon Scroggins
Carlos Scroggins
Bill Nickerson
Freddy Smith
Niece Rhonda Steele Visits Beggs Family this Week
Mr and Mrs Bob Steele hosted their niece Rhonda Steele of Beggs during this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Steele
Rhonda Steele
Beggs
Dinner guests and a softball game noted in social items
Last Sunday Mrs. Bill Kirkes hosted Mr. and Mrs. Bill Kirkes for dinner with Bob Steele Bobbie Brenda and Cinday. After dinner a big softball game was played. Dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Matthews included Rev. and Mrs. Dalton Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Kirkes
Bob Steele
Bobbie
Brenda
Cinday
Ernest Matthews
Dalton Young
Scroggins Family Faces Daughter and Son’s Health News
Dink Scroggins and family members in Oxnard California include daughter Mrs Freddie Smith son Mr Smith and others. Mrs Scroggins says her son Eual will have heart surgery next month in Fresno California and she may or may not make the trip.
Mrs Ethel Chaffin Improves In Hospital Stay
Mrs Ethel Chaffin is reported to be improving while still hospitalized. Her condition is described as on the mend with doctors monitoring her recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Chaffin
Harri son Family Visits Claremore with Florita Harrison
Mr and Mrs Carlos Harrison along with Karen and Alisa Harri son spent the weekend visiting Florita Harrison’s niece and the Harvey Andersons in Claremore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlos Harrison
Karen
Alisa
Florita Harrison
Claremore
Florita
Harvey Andersons
J N Atterbery Improving. Hopes for Early Release
J N Atterbery is reported to be progressing well and expects to be discharged from the hospital soon. Friends and relatives anticipate his return as he recovers from his illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Atterbery
Weekend at Bob Houser's House with Nieces and Nephews
A lively weekend at the Bob Houser house featured Debbie Robbie and Brougham visiting relatives from out of town for a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Houser
Debbie
Robbie
Brougham
Ada
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By Ila Pevehouse
Betty Douglas
Sharon Buckner
Dwight L. Morelock
Don Cook
East Central State College
E.C. English Club
Myrtle Furgerson
Rhome
Bud Logan
Maurice Current
Jess Berryman
Sportsman’s Lake
Sat
North Broadway
Mr. and
Bill Don Eaves
Donnie
Midwest City
Oma Janelle Martin
Jerry Robbins
Mickey Gardner
Corky
Wanda
Frank Gideon
Henry Dees
Leroy McDaniel
Alvis
la Wanna
Floy Glass
Karl
Don Crisp
Harrell Penningtons
Lottie McClure
Patsy
Don
Bob Hooser
Wintersmith Park
Junior Boyles
Glen Smith
Mr. Murray
Glen Byers
Rick Johnston
Johnny Nickerson
R. C. Wilson
Noley Holman
Bill Canada
Gene Petty
Raymond Matthews
Taylor
Carl Taylor
Aaron Murray
John Stinson
Jimmy Stinson
Steve Gray
Auburn Murray
Shirley Counts
Dene
Vonda Taylor
Karl Pennington
Criswell Funeral Home
Alain
Aig National Bank
Alna Nta
Ada, Oklahoma
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