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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1956

Page

8

Parish Happenings in Pauls Valley and Nearby Areas

Parish notes list visits and gatherings of local families in Pauls Valley and surrounding towns. Residents mentioned include Mr. and Mrs. Jake Chandler and family, the Law and Pennington households, Mr. and Mrs. Dad Henson, Ethel Keef, W. N. Isaacs, M. R. Tucker and family, and the Wood, Farmer, and Parkins families. Activities include visits, fishing trips, travel to Ada and Sulphur, and attendance at church and a community sale.

Jake Chandler Pauls Valley Fred Gray Lee Farmer Homer Gene Janie Hubert Parkins Lee

Turner Couple Return Home After Alameda Visit

Mr and Mrs Billie Turner depart Wednesday for Alameda California after a several day visit with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Jim Magar and other relatives.

Billie Turner Alameda Calif Jim Magar

Visits set by Farmers reception guests

Those visiting Mr. and Mrs. Lee Farmer and children Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Parks and girls of Sulphur and Mr. and Mrs. Lavern Farmer of Ada.

Lee Farmer Hubert Parkins Lavern Farmer Ada

Florence Isaacs and Doyne Visit Ada Thursday Evening

Florence Isaacs and Doyne traveled to Ada on Thursday evening for an unspecified visit.

Florence Isaacs Doyne Ada

Vaness Pair Hosts Melton Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Melton of Vaness visited Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Melton on Tuesday in a family gathering.

Albert Melton Vaness A. L. Melton

Villines and Isaacs Share Wednesday Visit

Mr and Mrs Fred Villines of Rosedale spent Wednesday with Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs.

Fred Villines of Rosedale W. N. Isaacs

Stratford Couple Wed In Saturday Ceremony

Lavern Farmer and Miss Cecilia Gentry of Stratford were married Saturday night. They are now living in Ada where he is employed.

Lavern Farmer Cecilia Gentry Stratford Ada

Mrs Clara Wood Visits Mrs Verneice Dryden Saturday

Mrs Clara Wood visited Mrs Verneice Dryden on Saturday evening for a social call in town.

Seminole Couple Visits Friends in Ada

Mr and Mrs Thurman Gray of Seminole visited Mr and Mrs Fred Gray on Friday. Mrs Lorraine Pennington and Wayland and Miss Waste Pennington were in Ada Wednesday having their fryers dressed to put in the locker.

Mrs. Thurman Gray Seminole Mrs Fred Gray Lorraine Pennington Wayland Miss Waste Pennington Ada

Mrs Cora Davis Dinner Guest in Stonewall Visit

Mrs Cora Davis of Stonewall attended a dinner hosted by her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Oscar Carson and their daughters Irene and Mrs Mary Ellen Gladden.

Cora Davis Stonewall Oscar Carson Irene Mary Ellen Gladden

Ada pair visits Pennington family for Monday outing

Mr and Mrs Max Hutchins of Ada spent time Monday with Mrs Alfred Pennington and her sons. They went squirrel hunting while visiting.

Max Hutchins Ada Alfred Pennington

Miller shifts to Konawa duties after Highway Department transfer

Troy Miller now works at Konawa for the Highway Department and commutes home each night. John Law of Ada spent Wednesday with his grandparents Mr and Mrs J W Law and Max Law, visiting with family during the day.

J. W. Law and Alvie Pennington The Highway Department Lindsay Troy Miller Konawa John Law Ada J. W. Law Max

Mrs Lois Meeks Visits Henson Family Sunday

Mrs Lois Meeks and her daughter Jolene spent part of Sunday with Mr and Mrs Donald Ray Henson and their children.

Lois Meeks Jolene Donald Ray Henson

Family visit from Union Hill and ColbertSunday evening

Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Farmer with their boys from Union Hill and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Lamb with Phyllis and Donnie of Colbert visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lamb on Sunday evening.

Bennie Farmer Union Hill Clifford Lamb Phyllis Donnie Colbert Ray Lamb

Notable Stratford Rodeo Attendees Fri Evening

Attendees at Stratford rodeo parade Friday evening included Mrs. Elma Law with Max, Mrs. Virgie Pennington with Vineta, Mrs. Mildred Clay, Miss Ruby Dryden, Mrs. Aleta Law with John, and Mrs. Ethel Keef.

Stratford Elma Law Max Virgie Pennington Vineta Mildred Clay Ruby Dryden Aleta Law John Ethel Keef

Milers Attend Rodeo Postponed By Rain In Stratford

Mr and Mrs Troy Milerr and Clara travelled to Stratford Thursday night for a rodeo but rain caused postponement. They spent time at the home of Mr and Mrs J W Law.

Troy Milerr Clara Stratford Millers J. W. Law

Mrs Donna Stidham Visiting Relatives Near Sulphur

Mrs Donna Stidham of near Sulphur is spending this week with her sister Mrs Effie Lamb and Mr Lamb.

Donna Stidham Near Sulphur Effie Lamb Mr. Lamb

Henson Visit to Ada Father In Ohio

Mr and Mrs P O Henson visited her father E B Crawford of Ada Saturday.

Mr and Mrs Pod Law Visit Ada Kin

Mr and Mrs Law and John of Ada spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs J W Law in a family gathering noted in local social items.

Pod Law John of Ada J. W. Law

Visitors From Lovelady Sulphur Ada Stop By Lambs

Mrs. John Sanders of Lovelady Mrs. Donna Stidham near Sulphur and Miss Annie Brandon of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lamb on Sunday.

John Sanders Lovelady Donna Stidham Near Sulphur Annie Brandon Ada Ray Lamb

Community notes mix planning and family news across Ada area

Local residents plan to start work on playgrounds north of the Pace home. Evening church services continue at 8 PM through the summer. Gerald Wayne Schreiber visits Ada relatives while his mother and sisters travel. Louise Ray seeks arthritis treatment in Grand Prairie with Mr. Anderson and Mrs. Anderson joining June 15. visiting Miller family from Augusta and Elkinses from Chickasha attend gatherings. A newborn baby girl Reba Fern joins the Elkins family. Nancy Stewart eyes June 8 for vision improvement.

Ers Pace Home Jeff Schreiber Ada Gerald Wayne Schreiber Eldon Sawyers Louise Ray Grand Prairie Tex H. A. Anderson Anderson

Sunday School-Led Lambs Dinner Ahead at Home

Women members Mrs Sanders Mrs Stidham Mrs Lamb and Miss Brandon are sisters while the Lamb family were at church and Sunday dinner was nearly ready when they returned after service.

Lambs Sanders Stidham Mrs. Lamb Miss Brandon

Mr and Mrs Dryden Visit Stratford Friday Evening

Mr Frank Dryden and his wife visited Stratford on Friday evening. Mrs Dryden called on her brother's family, Mrs Essel Magar, while Frank attended to business.

Frank Dryden Stratford Mrs. Dryden Essel Magar Frank

Local Social Visits and Rain Euphoria

Charles Wood spent Sunday with Stanley Brown of Galey. Mrs. Lillie Miller and Clara visited Mrs. J. W. Law and Max on Wednesday. The community welcomed the needed rain. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Anderson visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. John Wood spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lamb.

Charles Wood Stanley Brown Galey Joe Anderson Frank Dryden Mrs. John Wood Mrs Ray Lamb

Mrs Verneice Dryden Hosts Evening with Magars

Mrs Verneice Dryden spent Sunday evening with her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Magar of Oil Center.

Verneice Dryden Jim Magar Oil Center

Ferguson Spends Saturday with Pennington Family watching TV

F A Ferguson spent a quiet Saturday visiting the Alfred Penningtons and keeping company during an afternoon of television viewing.

F. A. Ferguson Alfred Penningtons

Miss Wasto Pennington in Ada for shopping visit

Miss Wasto Pennington spent Monday in Ada visiting shops and meeting locals during a light shopping trip.

Enloe couple visits Dryden residence Saturday

Mr and Mrs Walter Enloe called on Glen and Ruby Dryden Saturday. The short social visit highlighted local connections and community ties among residents.

Walter Enloe Glen and Ruby Dryden

Ada Social Notes Mention Local Residents

Mrs Elma Law and Max and Mrs Lillie Miller and Clara were in Ada Tuesday.

Elma Law Max Lillie Miller Clara Ada

Mrs. Clareta Gray Visits Isaacs Family

Mrs. Clareta Gray and her children of Oil Center called on her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs, Monday evening.

Clareta Gray Children of Oil Center W. N. Isaacs

Garland Pennington Visits Miss Virginia Fowler

Garland Pennington visited Miss Virginia Fowler Thursday night in a social engagement described by local observers with remarks on cordial conversation and mutual acquaintances.

Garland Pennington Virginia Fowler

Mrs Mary Ellen Gladden Attends Church at Gaar Corner

Mrs Mary Ellen Gladden and her sister Miss Irene Carson attended church services at Gaar Corner Sunday morning.

Mary Ellen Gladden Irene Carson Gaar Corner

Neville Pennington and family visit Pennington duo

Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and their son visited Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington on Thursday night.

Neville Pennington and Son Mrs Alfred Pennington

Cemetery visitors honor loved ones this week

Families visited several cemeteries this week to tend graves. Mr and Mrs J W Law went to Old McGee while Frank Dryden Ruby Dryden and Jackie Dryden went to Center. Mrs Clara Wood and Florence Isaacs visited Rosedale.

J. W. Law Old McGee Frank Dryden Ruby Dryden Jackie Dryden Center Clara Wood Florence Isaacs Rosedale

Glen Dryden Sidelined by Weekend Illness

Glen Dryden remained home over the weekend due to illness and was unable to report to work on Monday.

Glen Dryden

Wood couple visits Oklahoma City friends Saturday

Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Wood of Oklahoma City visited Mrs. Mildred Clay and Mrs. Virgie Pennington on Saturday, sharing social time with local acquaintances.

R. L. Wood Oklahoma City Mildred Clay Virgie Pennington

Pennington family attends Stratford Bible school

Mrs Mildred Clay Vineta Pen nington Harrell Gene Pennington and Mrs Lorraine Pennington and boys attended Bible school at the Church of Christ in Stratford during the past week.

Mildred Clay Vineta Pennington Harrell Gene Pennington Lorraine Pennington Church of Christ In Stratford

Rebecca of Stratford Visits Mrs Pennington

Rebecca of Stratford visited Mrs. Lorraine Pennington Tuesday evening.

Rebecca of Stratford Lorraine Pennington

Irene Carson Visits Aunt in Stonewall This Week

Irene Carson stays with her aunt Mrs. Cora Davis in Stonewall for the first half of the week. The Carsons planned to visit Nonon Memorial Day to decorate graves and Irene was to return home with them.

Irene Carson Cora Davis Stonewall Carsons Nonon Irene

Florence Isaacs Welcomed by Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray

Florence Isaacs was the Friday dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray of Oil Center.

Florence Isaacs Mrs. Vernon Gray Oil Center

Lawrence man Ray Dryden visits Ruby and Glen Dryden

Ray Dryden of Lawrence called on Sunday evening at the home of Ruby and Glen Dryden.

Ray Dryden Lawrence Ruby Glen Dryden

Miss Ruby Dryden Visits Pennington and Clay Ladies

Miss Ruby Dryden visited Mrs. Virgie Pennington and Mrs. Mildred Clay on Thursday. The social call occurred in their home, showing cordial local ties and friendly greetings.

Ruby Dryden Virgie Pennington Mildred Clay

Wedding Shower Held For Mr and Mrs R L Jackson

Mrs Mildred Clay Mrs Virgie Pennington Vineta and Miss Ruby Dryden attended a wedding shower for Mr and Mrs R L Jackson at the home of Mrs Astor Jones west of Stratford Friday.

Mildred Clay Virgie Pennington Vineta Ruby Dryden R. L. Jackson Astor Jones Stratford

Gray Family Dines with Center Residents

Mr and Mrs Fred Gray and their family joined his parents Mr and Mrs Oren Gray in Center for Tuesday night supper.

Fred Gray Mrs Oren Gray Center

Sunday Supper Guests In Gaar Corner Family Visit

Mr and Mrs B B Jackson Rita and Patricia of Gaar Corner were Sunday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington and girls in a family gathering with several children in attendance.

B. B. Jackson Rita Patricia Gaar Corner Milo Pennington

Tucker family visit noted at Mrs. Clara Wood's

Mrs. Lee Tucker of Summers Chapel with Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Tucker and their daughters from Galey visited Mrs. Clara Wood Sunday evening, sharing time together in a community social.

Lee Tucker Summers Chapel M. R. Tucker Galey Clara Wood

Miss Virginia Fowler Attends Bible School with Garland Pennington

Miss Virginia Fowler of Maxwell joined Garland Pennington at Stratford for Bible school sessions held two days last week.

Virginia Fowler Maxwell Garland Pennington Stratford

Isaacs and son visit Gray family in Oil Center

W. M. Isaacs and his son Doyne spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gray in Oil Center, sharing time and conversation.

W. M. Isaacs Son Doyne Mrs. Vernon Gray Oil Center

Bray Family Edges Pecan Grove Visit

Mr and Mrs Edd Bray and family of Pecan Grove visited her brother Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington Sunday.

Edd Bray Pecan Grove Alfred Pennington

Finis McCarns Visit Carson Family Links Siblings

Mr and Mrs Finis McCarn of Marlow visited Mr and Mrs Oscar Carson on Sunday. Mrs Carson and Mrs McCarn are sisters.

Finis McCarn Marlow Oscar Carson Carson Mrs. McCarn

Miss Dixie Elmore Visits Stratford Hosts

Miss Dixie Elmore of Stratford spent Sunday evening in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Pennington.

Dixie Elmore Stratford Mrs Alfred Pennington

Dryden visit extends as Glen ill despares Ruby aid

Jackie Dryden of Lawrence spent most of last week with Glen and Ruby Dryden and will stay longer because Glen is sick and Ruby needs help milking.

Jackie Dryden Lawrence Glen Ruby Dryden Will Ruby

Pod Law Purchase Joins Ada to Alva Pennington Land

Mr and Mrs Pod Law residents of Ada bought land joining Alva Pennington in Gaar Corner and plan to build a house and move there soon.

Pod Law Ada Alva Pennington’s Gaar Corner

Baby Rickey Gladden Wins at Anthony's Contest

In a recent baby contest at Anthony's, Rickey Gladden was named the winner. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Carson, grandson of Mr and Mrs Oscar Carson.

Rickey Gladden Mary Ellen Gladden Oscar Carson Anthony’s

Social visit in Oklahoma City and Maxwell

Mrs. R. L. Wood of Oklahoma City and Miss Sue Wallis of Maxwell called on Mrs. Mildred Clay Sunday evening.

R. L. Wood Oklahoma City Sue Wallis Maxwell Mildred Clay

ADA Weekly News Subscriptions Open For Renewals

The note invites readers to send in new or renewal subscriptions to the ADA Weekly News, offering to handle all requests. It emphasizes availability for interested subscribers and expresses willingness to assist.

ADA Weekly News

Penningtons Host Neville Pennington Family Visit

Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and their son visited Mr and Mrs Al fred Pennington Sunday evening.

Pod Law Helping Parents Redecorate Bedroom

Mr and Mrs Pod Law assist their parents in redecorating a bedroom. The couple participates in painting illumination changes and arranging furniture as part of a family project.

Mrs. Pod Law

Stratford Church of Christ Bible School Picnic Attendees

Attendees in Wintersmith Park Ada included Mrs. Lorraine Pennington and boys Miss Virginia Fowler Mrs. Clariece Pennington and Harrell Gene. Friday’s hard rain forced them to seek shelter at home.

Stratford Church of Christ Bible School Wintersmith Park Ada Lorraine Pennington Virginia Fowler Clariece Pennington Harrell Gene

Pennington Family Dines With Elmores and Dixie

Wayne and Wayland Pennington joined Mr. and Mrs. Lester Elmore and Dixie for Sunday dinner, sharing a casual gathering at the Elmore home.

Wayne and Wayland Pennington Mrs. Lester Elmore Dixie

Mrs Mildred Clay Attends Stratford Birthday Party

Mrs Mildred Clay attended a birthday party at Stratford Saturday night for James Williams.

Mildred Clay Stratford James Williams

Mrs Virgie Pennington Spends Sunday With Sister

Mrs Virgie Pennington visited Sunday with her sister Mrs Edith Jackson and family at Gaar Corner.

Virgie Pennington Edith Jackson Gaar Corner

Hazel Melton and Florence Isaacs Attend Oil Center Church

Mrs. Hazel Melton and Florence Isaacs were noted as attendees at the Oil Center church service on Sunday night, reflecting community religious activities.

Hazel Melton Florence Isaacs Oil Center

Mrs. Melba Wood and Mrs Mil dred Clay meet Miss Mayrene Farmer

Mrs. Melba Wood and Mrs Mil dred Clay visited Miss Mayrene Farmer on Sunday in a social call.

Law family to host Winona McCurtain visit

Mr and Mrs J W Law learn their daughter Mrs Winona McCurtain and her Brentwood California family will visit after her eldest son's high school graduation on June 1.

J. W. Law Winona McCurtain Brentwood Calif

Stratford women visit Stonewall residents at reunion

Mrs. Sam Boatright and Mrs. Mamie Fields of Stratford were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Burnett Saturday. Mrs. Burnett is rapidly regaining strength after a serious illness and attended the reunion at Magnolia Park Sunday, the first social gathering in over two months.

Stonewall Sam Boatright Mamie Fields Stratford Charlie Burnett

Vacation Bible School Opens May 28 At Baptist Church

The Baptist vacation Bible School begins Monday morning May 28 and runs through June 7. Mrs Dad Davis is superintendent with assistance from Baptist church school teachers. Daily study from 8 30 to 11 30, refreshments served. Open to all children ages 3 to 16 regardless of church affiliation per Rev Harold Jeeter.

Baptist Vacation Bible School Dad Davis The Baptist Church School Harold Jeeter

Reverend Ritchie Reappointed to Stonewall and Tupelo Charges

Rev. and Mrs. Ronald Ritchie returned from the Oklahoma Methodist conference Saturday to learn he will remain at both Stonewall and Tupelo charges for another year. Congregations there had urged his return as he continues his service.

Ronald Ritchie Oklahoma Methodist Conference Stonewall Tupelo Bro. Ritchie

Okmulgee Visit Over Decoration Day Vacation

Mr and Mrs Ed Shaffer of Okmulgee visited Mr and Mrs Bill Auten on Decoration Day. Their niece Phyllis Jo Auten returned to Okmulgee with them for a two week vacation.

Ed Shaffer Okmulgee Bill Auten Phyllis Jo Auten

Stewarts Host Clopton and Avery Family Visit

Mrs. Steve Clopton and daughter Sue from Holdenville joined Mr. and Mrs. Homer Stewart for a Sunday visit. On Monday Mrs. Marie Avery and her Holdenville sons visited the Stewarts. The three women are sisters.

Steve Clopton Sue Holdenville Homer Stewart Marie Avery Sons Stewarts Avery Clopton Stewart

Chairs Vanish During Jury Duty Visit

While Mrs. C. R. Pace served on a jury, two chairs from her dinette set disappeared. The Paces remain puzzled by the chairs departure as Kenneth Pace visited from Grandfield. He had been ill and resumed work with Bell Oil and Gas Co. Johnsey relatives visited Ballard's Park reunion in Ballard where Wanda Sue Stacy joined Tulsa guests for a two week Tulsa vacation.

C. R. Pace Kenneth Pace Grandfield Bell Oil and Gas Company Russell Stacy John Johnsey Tulsa Mrs. Johnsey Stacey Johnsey Ballard’s Park Wanda Sue Stacy

Riverton Visitors Stay With Mrs. A. C. Smith

Mr and Mrs Dan McNeely and children and Miss Bonnie Harvey visited Riverton Iowa and stayed ten days with Mrs A C Smith. Mrs McNeely is Smiths daughter. Sunday Thurman Smith and family and Mrs Frank Scott's party joined the visit. Mrs Smith left Wednesday with the McNeelys for a short Riverton visit.

Dan McNeely Bonnie Harvey Riverton Iowa A. C. Smith McNeely

Beecher Garrett Dinner Hosts Three Families

Mr and Mrs Beecher Garrett entertained three of their children and families at dinner Sunday. Guests included John Withers and son Nicky from Oakland California Linda Ronnie and Dennis Rogers Locust Grove Oklahoma Buck Garrett family Jesse and Claude Cooper with grandsons Doyle and Butch Mary Beth Kerr Betty Javeda Williams. Mrs Withers remains with her parents for a month while Mr Withers returns to California.

Beecher Garrett John Withers Nicky Oakland Calif Robert Rogers Linda Ronnie Dennis Locust Grove Okla Buck Garrett Royce Patricia Terry Jesse Claude Cooper Doyle Butch Mary Beth Kerr Betty Javeda Williams Withers California

Mrs Herb Phillips Taken to Ada for Heart Ailment Treatment

Mrs Herb Phillips, sidelined by a heart ailment, was transported to Ada for treatment on Monday.

Herb Phillips Ada

Ill couple Harl e attends church service Sunday

Mr and Mrs Harle who had been ill attended church on Sunday keeping their routine and faith alive amid recovery.

Mrs. Harle

Morrison Couple Briefly Visit Davis Home Town

Mr. and Mrs. Clint Morrison returned to Davis for a short visit on Sunday, stopping by their hometown.

Clint Morrison Davis

Reunion Draws John McKay and Guests

Mrs. Lulu Darnell of Tulsa, daughter of Mrs. Minnie Harper, will visit Los Angeles to study for a D Ed while teaching at Will Rogers High School. She plans UCLA classes this summer, Tulsa University night school next year, and completion at Oklahoma University.

Lulu Darnell Tulsa Minnie Harper Los Angeles Frank Harper U.C.L.A Darnell Will Rogers High School Tulsa University O.U

Visiting Wallis Family From Eunice

Mr and Mrs Harry Wallis and their children from Eunice New Mexico are visiting their parents Mr and Mrs Fred Wallis and Mrs Myrtle Morris this week.

Harry Wallis Eunice, N. M Fred Wallis Myrtle Morris

Morris Couple Visit Houston to See Son’s Family

Mr and Mrs Ora Morris are in Houston Texas visiting their son Billy Howard and his family during a family trip.

Ora Morris Houston, Tex Billy Howard

Charlie Burnett's Dog Trouble Plays With Doll Outside Drug Store

A description of Charlie Burnett's small dog Trouble playing with a plastic doll in front of a local drug store. The scene captures a lighthearted street moment with the pet enjoying a simple toy.

Charlie Burnett

Mrs F L Gibson Improves After Illness

Mrs F L Gibson, who had been ill, shows improvement and is reported to be better.

F. L. Gibson

Local teachers plan summer study in Minnesota

Mr. and Mrs. Coy Gibson of Guyman visit Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Gibson this week. They will depart to spend the summer at Bagley Minnesota to pursue graduate work at the university.

Coy Gibson Guyman C. L. Gibson Bagley Minn University

Local Families Take Weekend Visits Across States

Mr and Mrs Buck Sweat and Buddy traveled to California Saturday to visit their sons Junior and Hugh Sweat and families. Mr and Mrs Glenn McGuire and children from Oklahoma City visited Walter and Sharon Brooks over the weekend. Billy and Sharon McGuire stayed to visit their grandparents.

Buck Sweat Buddy California Junior Hugh Sweat Glenn McGuire Oklahoma City Walter Brooks Sharon Billy McGuire

Measles Keeps Brooks Visit From Clifford Family

Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks and Lindy of Ada visited Walter and Mrs Brooks over Sunday but could not visit her parents D R Clifford because of a measles outbreak.

Donald Brooks Lindy Ada Walter Brooks D. R. Cliffords

Cattle Roundup Ties to Johnston and Johnston Kin

Polk County residents cross with a herd for Paul Johnston while John Clifford and Lynn Leader gather cows for Ben Johnston. John Clifford and Lynn Leader bring cattle for Paul Johnston. Lloyd Johnston family visits Paul Johnston's parents. Tawana Lillard, Molly Johnston, Donnie Sweat and Norris Lillard appear among local names.

Polk Cross Carl Hill Paul Johnston John Clifford Lynn Ben Johnston John Dickie Clifford Tawana Lillard Molly Johnston Donnie Sweat Norris Lillard

Commencement Exercises Held At Tu Pelo Tuesday Night

Helen Clifford Lefty Glover and Mick Cooper attended the commencement exercises at Tu pelo Tuesday night May 22.

Helen Clifford Lefty Glover Mick Cooper Tupelo

Estes Visit Pleasant Hill Grandparents

Butch and Whistler Estes of Pleasant Hill are visiting their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Jake Treas.

Butch and Whistler Estes Pleasant Hill Mrs Jake Treas

School closings note hints at summer schedule

School ended on May 25 and brought happiness to most students. Start of next term is unclear but likely mid July.

Joyse Treas and Hel en Clifford Helped by Bystanders

Joyce Treas and Helen Clifford faced a flat tire when Polk Cross and Carl Hill arrived and assisted in changing the tire.

Joyce Treas Helen Clifford Polk Cross Carl Hill

Jamison Appeals Excessive Manslaughter Sentence

Tillman Jamison, 40, appeals a district court sentence for manslaughter in the rifle slaying of Horace Edmondson in Ada Oklahoma. Edmondson died October 12 1955 at a Veterans Administration hospital after a September 22 1955 shooting following an argument with Maureen McKinney.

Tillman Jamison Jamison State Criminal Court of Appeals Horace Edmondson Maureen McKinney Ada Edmondson Veterans Administration Hospital Oklahoma City

Byrds Plan California Visit Junior Family Inclusions

Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Byrd set depart June 2 for Healdburg California to visit Mrs. Byrd's daughter and her husband Ray McDonald. They will stay with Mr. Byrd's son Paul Byrd in Oakland and expect to return by August 1.

Mrs Monroe Byrd Healdburg Calif Mrs. Byrd Ray McDonald Oakland Mr. Byrd Paul Byrd

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