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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1964

Page

5

Bouquets Depict Four Seasons At Roff Club Meeting

Mrs. Louise Welch of Ada organized seasonal flower arrangements at the September meeting of the Roff Home Demonstration Club using home garden and commercial blooms. An oriental bouquet featured gladiolas and chrysanthemums, with one piece sent to a Roff nursing home. A wreath was given to club president Mrs. Raymond Laseman, while many guests and members attended and discussed arranging techniques.

Louise Welch Ada Florist Roff Home Demonstration Club Welch Roff Raymond Laseman Clary Pleas

Frisco Club Honors Two Couples At Wedding Anniversary Dinner

The Frisco Community Building hosted a dinner honoring Mr. and Mrs. John Daniel and Mr. and Mrs. Ramon Guy on their wedding anniversaries. Hosts were the Frisco Home Demonstration Club with cake baked by Mrs. Boda Hisaw. Present were Ramon Guy and family, Hisaw and guests, plus Rev. and Mrs. Robert Haskins and others. the Daniels could not attend.

Frisco Club Frisco John Daniel Ramon Guy Frisco Home Demonstration Club Boda Hisaw Diana Elizabeth Stacia Ramon Edward Vance Minor Coy Byrd Wendell Price Simon Patton Robert Haskins Robin Patricia Rusty Randy Daniels

Friends Host Housewarming For Elmer Lees In Oakman

Friends and neighbors gather at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lee in Oakman for a housewarming Saturday night. The Lees recently moved in. Mrs. Flora Carter led a prayer before gifts were opened. Cookies punch and coffee were served to a large guest list including Ira Wommack Billy Lee Edward Berryman Kay and others.

Elmer Lee Oakman Billy Lee Edward Berryman Kay Miss Whitson Tulsa J. M. Nance Murray Smith Junior Willoughby Zora Lee Elvie Duvall Jess Berryman Calvin Lee Donald Norman George Carter Ernest Bray Norville Turner Nell Frye Ted Verble Oliver Angie Wright

Vanoss FHA Chapter Elects Bobby Wood Sweetheart

The Vanoss Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America elected Bobby Wood as Sweetheart for the current term. Judy Davis presided at the first meeting and officers include Judy Davis president Donna Stone vice president Phyllis Barnes secretary Sherry Pedersen treasurer Susan Price historian Linda Fowler parliamentarian Judy Wright local projects chair Thella Frantz national projects chair Betty Mack devotional chair and Pat Martin reporter.

Vanoss Future Homemakers of America Judy Davis Bobby Wood Vanoss High School Loretta Davis Joy Tucker Alene Tucker Mary Kite Thelma Garrett Christine Barnes Donna Stone Phyllis Barnes Sherry Pedersen Susan Price Linda Fowler Judy Wright Thella Frantz Betty Mack Pat Martin

Dwayne Brooks Celebrates Fourth Birthday at Gramps Home

Dwayne Brooks of Ada celebrated his fourth birthday Sunday September 27 at the home of his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Clifford in Lula community. Guests included Dickie Donnie and Ronnie, Linda and Diane, Dave Johnston, and the Donald Brooks family with Walter Brooks. His mother baked a four tier cake with brown and yellow trim.

Dwayne Brooks Ada D. R. Clifford Lula Dwayne Donald Brooks Dickie Donnie Ronnie Linda Diane Dave Johnston Walter Brooks

Roff MYF Members Skate Eat And Go To Movie

The senior Methodist Youth Fellowship of the First Methodist Church of Roff met in Ada for a skating party on Friday night. Sponsors included Mrs. Tommy Higdon Mrs. Dave Davis Mrs. Sherman Teel and Rev and Mrs. Adam Ralston. They dined at an Ada restaurant and saw a drive in movie. Seventeen members plus two guests attended including Miss Jody Whiten of Latta.

Methodist First Methodist Church of Roff Ada Tommy Higdon Dave Davis Sherman Teel Adam Ralston MYF Jody Whiten Latta

Lorene Keeling Celebrates Birthday With Cake

Lorene Keeling of Union Hill celebrated her birthday Sunday. Lula Keeling baked a chocolate cake with chocolate icing. Ice cream and cake were served to Ever Ett Lindsey, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Coplen, Basil Dean, Kevin Debra and Charlee, Mr. and Mrs. George Smith, Georgia Lou, William Lee, Bobby Jean, Judy Smith, and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Keeling.

Lorene Keeling Union Hill Lula Keeling Everett Lindsey Charles Coplen Basil Dean Kevin Debra Charlee George Smith Georgia Lou William Lee Bobby Jean Judy Smith Lee Keeling

Pickett Club Demonstration On Flower Arrangement

Pickett Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Laura Haines home. Mrs. Louise Welch Ada florist gave a flower arranging demonstration and showed films on bouquet making trends and aids. Attendees included Mrs. Wanda Robbins Mrs. B L Harden Mrs. Dorothy Johnson Mrs. Kathy Garner Mrs. Ina Haines and the hostess.

Pickett Home Demonstration Club Laura Haines Louise Welch Ada Florist Wanda Robbins B. L. Harden Dorothy Johnson Kathy Garner Ina Haines

Church School Officers Are Chosen at Union Hill

Union Hill Baptist Church Sunday School elected officers with Rev. Frank Cunningham as superintendent Harold Haines assistant, Oma Enloe secretary-treasurer, Ray Kemp adult teacher Yvonne Gray Young Adults Ethelene Golden Intermediates Lavona Jones Juniors Barbara Newby Primary Horace Golden song leader Mary Lou Kellams pianist.

Union Hill Baptist Church Frank Cunningham Harold Haines Oma Enloe Ray Kemp Yvonne Gray Ethelene Golden Lavona Jones Barbara Newby Horace Golden Mary Lou Kellams

Frisco Club members prepare meal for Stonewall Lions

The Frisco Home Demonstration Club prepared and served a fried chicken dinner at the Stonewall Lions Club meeting in the school lunch room. The group held a call meeting Tuesday of last week to plan the Lions supper menu.

Frisco Home Demonstration Club Stonewall Lions Club Frisco Club Lions Club

Pineapple and Ham Toast Bring Teatime Flavor

A retro ladies tearoom style dish features drained canned pineapple served with sliced ham and cheese sauce on toast. The combination is noted to appeal to men as well, offering a savory fruit pairing for light meals.

Ever Brown

Women Voters Seek Issue Focus Not Flattery in Campaigns

AP report cites leaders of GFWC and League of Women Voters urging candidates to address basic issues and avoid baby kissing or condescension. They stress thoughtful, nongendered voting and scrutinize positions on policy, not rhetoric or promises.

New York William Hasebroock Washington, D. C General Federation of Women's Clubs GFWC League of Women Voters James Zimmers League George Vietheer Arizona Club Harry Wagner Jr Prescott Arizona Federation of Women’s Clubs George Malmgren Chicago Vietheer

Goodneighbors Learn Bouquet Making Tips

The Goodneighbor Club met at Mrs. Kathy Garner home for September. Mrs. Elva Kemp led invocation and a flower arranging demonstration covered basic shapes and placement. Attendees included Emma Jones Barbara Newby Roxie Golden Lillie Karr Lavona Jones Lena Cochran Laura Haines Daisy Binion. Next meeting at Mrs. Roxie Golden’s home on October 7.

Goodneighbor Club Kathy Garner Elva Kemp Garner Emma Jones Barbara Newby Kathy Roxie Golden Lillie Karr Lavona Jones

Mrs. Bessie Hooks To Lead Fittstown Adult Church Class

The T E L Sunday School Class of the Fittstown Baptist Church met for a business session and social. Officers were chosen for the coming year including teacher Mrs. Alice Dause president Mrs. Della Lackey vice president Mrs. Bertie Sherrell secretary Mrs. Bessie Hooks assistant secretary Mrs. Nan Foresee treasurer Mrs. Lora Winters social committee Mrs. Flossie Snyder and Mrs. Alice Dause group captain no 1 Mrs. Jewel Graper group captain no 2 Mrs. Jewel Hisaw. Cake and coffee were served to listed members.

Alice Dause Della Lackey Bertie Sherrell Bessie Hooks Nan Foresee Lora Winters Flossie Snyder Jewel Graper Jewel Hisaw Beatrice Stanford Bonnie Rue Olive Alexander Nora Harden

Mrs. Lela Rose Honored At Surprise Birthday Dinner

Mrs. Lela Rose was the guest of honor at a surprise dinner party hosted by Ralph Trivitt in Union Hill. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Trivitt, Gerald, Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Crockett of Stroud, and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rose of Ada.

Lela Rose Ralph Trivitt Union Hill Gerald L. L. Crockett Stroud Earl Rose Ada

Arkansas Folk Visit Roff for Singing Convention Weekend

Arkansas visitors from Fayetteville traveled to Roff to see Mrs. Ethel Reed and her sister Mrs. Virgil Scarberry. The group attended the Canadian Valley Singing Convention at Lightning Ridge Sunday afternoon.

Bob Owens Fayetteville, Ark Ethel Reed Roff

Parma teens adopt 53 seniors in local nursing home

Parma High School’s Senior Y-Teens group adopts 53 elderly residents at a nearby nursing home. The teens plan group programs and also meet individual recreation and care needs to aid the seniors.

Parma Ohio Parma High School

French Bread and Chocolate Snack Idea

French children enjoy snacks of French bread with pieces of semi sweet chocolate. The note suggests youngsters might enjoy the tasty combination as a simple treat.

Gingham Smocking Pattern No 939 Offered by Martha Madison

Simple smocking on gingham described with three pillow cover shapes and matching curtains. Fall and Winter Needlework Book offers a coupon for a pattern of choice. 25 cents plus 5 cents postage required, plus 15 cents for first class mail. Send to Martha Madison at The Ada Evening News box 1490 New York 1 NY.

Martha Madison Ada Evening News New York N. Y

Davidson Undergoes Surgery at Lindsay Memorial Hospital

J. F. Davidson of Stratford is a patient at Lindsay Memorial Hospital in Pauls Valley undergoing surgery and listed as a surgery patient.

J. F. Davidson Stratford Lindsay Memorial Hospital Pauls Valley

Francis Guests Visit With Local Residents

Francis visits Wednesday evening with Mr and Mrs Sam Head and Mr and Mrs Carl Wheeler and Mr and Mrs Bob Hooser. Sam had been working in Sherman Texas but returned home due to illness.

Sam Head Carl Wheeler Bob Hooser Sam Sherman Texas

Francis Baptist Church Women Plan Prayer and Quilting

The W M A women of Francis Baptist Church met three days last week for the Edna McMillan Season of Prayer. They will resume quilting next week. Contact Mrs Carl Wheeler FE 2 2357 or Mrs H L Kirkes FE 2 6609 to arrange quilting.

W.M.A the Francis Baptist Church Edna McMillan Carl Wheeler H. L. Kirkes

Miss Kay Golden Visits Miss Cheryl Hooser

An overnight guest, Miss Kay Golden, stayed with Miss Cheryl Hooser last Wednesday indicating a social visit between the two individuals in their community.

Kay Golden Cheryl Hooser

Mr. Jim Baker Returns Home After Visit

Mr. Jim Baker came home last week from a two week visit with his brother Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Baker at Coweta.

Jim Baker Mrs Alvin Baker Coweta

Mrs Buster Sutton and Mrs Bob Hooser Visit

Mrs Buster Sutton and Mrs Bob Hooser spent Thursday morning visiting with Mr and Mrs Bob Steele.

Buster Sutton Bob Hooser Mrs Bob Steele

School Trip Visits Latta Dairy Farm and Ada Calvert Plant

Mrs. Smiths third and fourth graders toured Latta dairy farm owned by Mr and Mrs D I Byers. They observed milking and cattle care then traveled to Ada to inspect the Calvert Plant processing milk. Mrs Junior Boyles and Mrs Glen Byers accompanied the group as drivers.

Mrs Henson Heads to State Fair Teachers Contest

Mrs Henson will compete for the state honor at the fair on October 1 and 2. She has taught and served as principal for 21 years. Congratulations to Mrs Henson.

Henson

Mrs Hood Battles Cold With School Lunch Help

Mrs Hood has been ill for a week though she hasn’t missed school. Lunchroom workers have frequently left early to help serve meals while she fights a lingering cold.

Hoosers Attend Thursday Visit with Ada Kin

Visiting Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Bob Hooser were Bob's brother and family Mr and Mrs Tom Hooser and Tommy from Ada.

Bob Hooser Bob Tom Hooser Tommy Ada

Mrs Oscar Nickerson Seen Out Visiting Friends

Mrs Oscar Nickerson was out again and visited all day last Friday with Mrs H L Kirkes, sharing a social day together.

Oscar Nickerson H. L. Kirkes

Snowball tree blooms again after dry spell

The writer visits Mrs. Sam Head and notes her snowball tree revived from a dry spell. While other plants seem dead, the tree is blooming beautifully and looks alive despite the late season uncertainty.

Sam Head

Francis H. D. Club Holds Call Meeting at Kirke Home

The Francis H.D. Club met last Friday at Mrs. H. L. Kirke’s residence to discuss dues and the 1965 County Fair. Coffee was served to several members including Mrs. Oscar Nickerson Mrs. Carl Wheeler Mrs. Noley Holman Mrs. George Dale Mrs. Nick Wolfe Mrs. Dalton Young and Mrs. Bob Hooser.

Francis H.D. Club H. L. Kirke Oscar Nickerson Carl Wheeler Noley Holman George Dale Nick Wolfe Dalton Young Bob Hooser

Family visits and football score noted in Ada

Sunday guests included Sam Hooser family from Ada and Bob Steele relatives from Beggs. Bob Steele returns home to work locally after a Tulsa stint. Attendees also joined church with Glenda and daughters. Friday trip to Weleetka for the Weleetka vs Allen game ended 22 16 with praise for the Weleetka win.

Weleetka Allen Reverend Dalton Young Mike Pipkin Buddy Byers Jimmy Bobby Canada

Francis Troop 129 Wins At Wintersmith Park Camporee

Francis Troop 129 attendees won first place in flag raising at the Wintersmith Park camporee held last weekend. They also earned an award and two ribbons. Scouts Gary Matthews Ronnie Petty Johnny Boyles Raymond Marshall Lloyd Marshall David Wilson Danny Kelley Jay Jenkins Mickey Harris Jimmy Harris and Scout Master Jim Harris participated.

Francis Wintersmith Park Gary Matthews Ronnie Petty Johnny Boyles Raymond Lloyd Marshall David Wilson Danny Kelley Jay Jenkins Mickey Jimmy Harris Jim Harris

Reverend and Mrs Dalton Young and Mr and Mrs Ernest Matthews

Reverend and Mrs Dalton Young and Mr and Mrs Ernest Matthews went bowling last Saturday evening in a simple social outing.

Dalton Young Ernest Matthews

Pontotoc 4H Members Win Seven Firsts at State Fair

Richard Bailey Doug Stinson Ronnie Smith and Robert Scroggins led Pontotoc County 4H to seven first place awards in the 4 H Division at the Oklahoma City State Fair.

Richard Bailey Doug Stinson Ronnie Smith Robert Scroggins Pontotoc County Oklahoma City

Ina Henson Named Pontotoc Teacher of the Year 1964

Ina Henson was selected as Pontotoc County's 1964 Teacher of the Year. The honor recognizes outstanding teaching in local schools and highlights Henson's contributions to students and the community.

Ina Henson Pontotoc County

Mrs H L Kirkes Says Brother Entering Veteran Hospital

Mrs H L Kirkes reports her brother J T Conner will enter the Veteran's Hospital in Oklahoma City this week. A family note indicates time frame but provides no additional details.

H. L. Kirkes J. T. Conner Veteran's Hospital Oklahoma City

Gathering at Hooser Home Sparks Community First Look

Residents gathered at the Hooser residence last Sunday evening for a communal meeting that focused on neighborhood improvements and upcoming local events. Attendees included several families and community leaders discussing plans for safer streets and youth programs.

Church Coffee and Singing Circles Featured Members

Church services for coffee and singing were led by Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Pipkin and Mike, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Matthews and Gary, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Byers, Debbie and Lisa, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wheeler, Mrs. George Mc Comas, Mrs. Sam Head, Mr. Man Wynn and Emmit, Mrs. Auten, and Mr. Fox.

A. M. Pipkin Mike Ernest Matthews Gary Glen Byers Debbie Lisa Carl Wheeler George McComas Sam Head Man Wynn Emmit Auten Fox

Birthday celebration honors Mr R D Williams at home

Family members gather for an 81st birthday dinner at his residence. Attending are Mr and Mrs Bob Wilson, Mr and Mrs Glen Byers, Frieda Debbie Buddy Lisa, Mrs Marie Brazell and children, and Mrs Lyndell Wilson and children.

R. D. Williams Bob Wilson Glen Byers Frieda Debbie Buddy Lisa Marie Brazell Lyndell Wilson

Family Care at Valley View Hospital Amid Heart Trouble

Mr. Olaf Holman father of Noley Holman has been in Valley View Hospital the past week with heart trouble. His granddaughter Mrs. Opal West is staying with him until he is able to be up and around.

Bob Steele Harvey Steele Beggs Okla Glenda Bob Tulsa Olaf Holman Noley Holman Valley View Hospital Opal West

Mrs Scroggins and Coffee Families Named

Mrs. Carlos Scroggins and Mr. and Mrs. George Coffee are listed with Mr. and Mrs. Leymoun Scroggins in the society notice. The names indicate a family connection and social event.

Carlos Scroggins Mrs George Coffee Leymoun Scroggins

Surprise birthday dinner for Jimmy Stinson

Mrs. Bill Kirkes hosted a surprise birthday dinner for Jimmy Stinson at her home last Monday night with Mr and Mrs. Jimmy Stinson in attendance.

Bill Kirkes Jimmy Stinson Jimmy

Attendees at Ada Young People's Skating Party

Those who attended the Young People skating party last Monday night at Ada included Vickie Stallworth Kay and Linda Canada Frieda Byers Sharron Wynn Shirley and Marilyn Auten Dene Taylor Donna Coon Glenda Wilson Judy Brandon Ceryl Hooser Terry Hood Jimmy Sampson Rick Johnston Richard Flint Luther Green Hubert Wynn Lonnie Currant Tommy Hubbard Curtis Frazier Mrs Lona Fredrick Young and Mrs Bob Hooser.

Ada Vickie Stallworth Kay and Linda Canada Frieda Byers Sharron Wynn Shirley Marilyn Auten Dene Taylor Donna Coon Glenda Wilson Judy Brandon Ceryl Hooser Terry Hood Jimmy Sampson Rick Johnston Richard Flint Luther Green Hubert Wynn Lonnie Currant Tommy Hubbard Curtis Frazier Lona Fredrick Dalton Young Bob Hooser

Oakman School Hosts Photo Day As Nurse Checks Pupils

County Health Nurse Mrs Cannon visited Oakman School to examine eyes and ears. Donna Hodges and Karla Flowers were absent part of last week due to illness. The school photographer returns Monday October 5 at 11 a.m. for pupil pictures. preschool parents are invited to bring children for photos.

Ila Pevehouse

Nance and Crawford Families Visit Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs Nance visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Joe Crawford and Linda Kay for a social call.

Mrs. Nance Joe Crawford Linda Kay

Oakman Free Will Baptist Church Holds Annual Homecoming

Young people led Sunday night services at Oakman church with visitors including Mrs. Scott Wilson of Ada. Jimmy Wilson spoke, and locals painted the exterior and replaced windows. The thirteenth annual homecoming is set for the third Sunday in October with Murray Smith as president, Jess Berryman vice president, and Flora Carter secretary. Bring a basket lunch and join morning talks, noon visitation, and afternoon singing.

Oakman Free Will Baptist Church Scott Wilson Ada Jimmy Wilson Oakman Church Oakman Murray Smith Jess Berryman Flora Carter

Enid visitors share Friday afternoon at Elmer Lee home

Mrs J C Carrol Lora and Linda of Enid and Mrs Ethelene Golden of Union Hill visited Friday afternoon with Mrs Elmer Lee. Weekend guests in the Lee home were their children and families Mr and Mrs Calvin Lee and children Richard and Carol of Norman and Mr and Mrs Donald Norman and sons Gary and Barry of Oden Ark.

J. C. Carrol Lora Linda Enid Ethelene Golden Union Hill Elmer Lee Calvin Lee Richard and Carol Norman Donald Norman Gary and Barry Oden, Ark

Mrs Duvall and Sharpe Visit with Angie Wright

Mrs Duvall visited last Monday with Angie Wright. Mrs Sharpe also visited with Angie Monday.

Elvie Duvall Angie Wright Effie Sharpe Angie

Pendergrass Family Hosts Wide Weekend Visits

Ada residents welcomed guests over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. John Pendergrass and family fished with J. R. Pendergrass. Joe Crawford and Linda Kaye joined the gathering. Jess Berryman visited Sunday. Wilmalone Golden and son Lawrence from Homer and Irenna West from Ada also visited.

John Pendergrass Ada J. R. Pendergrass Joe Crawford Linda Kaye Jess Berryman Wilmalone Golden Lawrence Homer Irenna West Pendergrass

Mrs. Marshall of Bo gots Texas visits family in Arkansas

Mrs. George Marshall of Bo gota Texas was a guest Thursday night of her brother Albert Pevehouse and his family. They spent Friday at Boonville Danville and Greenwood Arkansas on business. They were dinner guests of their father and stepmother W L Pevehouse of Jenny Lind and visited sister and husband Wesley Homer of Boonville.

George Marshall Bogota Texas Albert Pevehouse Marshall Albert Boonville Danville Greenwood Ark W.L. Pevehouse Jenny Lind Wesley Homer

Morrison Family Hosts Singing Saturday in Ada Church

Mr and Mrs Arlie Morrison and their guests Mrs Mary Stringer and Johnnie of Stonewall attended Singing Saturday at an Ada church. Mrs Gene Poorman and children were Wednesday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Arlie Morrison and visited Sunday with the Morrisons.

Arlie Morrison Mary Stringer Johnnie Stonewall Ada Gene Poorman Jess Berryman Morrisons

Visit Notes From WeTumka Social

Mr and Mrs Cullen Hampton visited Wednesday night at We tumka with her brother Mr and Mrs W C Wylie. Their guests this week include daughter and family Mr and Mrs Paul Gunter and John Allen of Wichita Falls Texas. Don Cook Ada visited Monday with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Collen Hampton.

Cullen Hampton Wetumka W. C. Wylie

Carter Renewal Acknowledged by WEEKLY Readers

The note thanks Mr. and Mrs. George Carter for renewing their WEEKLY subscription. They express hope the paper will be enjoyed more in the coming year than before.

George Carter Weekly

Local Visitors and Family News Highlight Mrs Long's Saturday Visit

Mrs. Lloyd Long and Travis visited Saturday with Mrs. Jess Berryman. Leo Berryman of Oklahoma City spent last Monday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Berryman.

Lloyd Long Travis Jess Berryman Leo Berryman Oklahoma City

Oil Center Pentecost Church Visitors Lead Week

The Oil Center Pentecost Holiness Church hosts visits from Pastor Leroy Baker his wife and children with Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett. Thelma Jean Garrett and Sondra travel to Ada for a church service and revival in progress led by evangelist Bobby Green at First Pentecost Holiness Church Ada. Family and neighbor gatherings occur through Friday and Saturday with local residents joining in prayers and meals at the center and with the Grays and Garrets during weekend activities.

Rae Garrett Oil Center Pentecost Holiness Church Brother Leroy Baker Thelma Jean Garrett Sondra Davis Pentecost Holiness Church Brother Baker Brother Wilson Oil Center Floy Burk Pug Garrett Thelma Jean Ada Jewel Smith Kittie Hansard Guthrit George Hansard Leona Rice Rice Center Clevy Wood Nell Jones Kernes Hansard Janice Chilcoat Bobby Green Lamar Gosnell

Rainy Interlude Brightens Parched Ground

Neighbors welcome welcome rains that began easing a long dry spell. Ponds still low though soil absorbs slowly yet the cool mornings feel pleasant. Some homes keep fires burning, with Garrett moving furniture away from the stove and lighting a fire.

Garrett

Barnes Family Visits Close Friends and Relatives

Francis Barnes and his girlfriend visited his grandmother Mrs Mittie Barnes and family including Bob Barnes and his daughters Judy Dian and Bobbie. Octavia Jackson of Texas City and her Dallas daughter stayed from Thursday night to Saturday with Mittie Barnes and her brother’s family. Rae Garrett stopped by for...

Francis Barnes Girfriend Mittie Barnes Bob Barnes Judy Dian Bobbie Octavia Jackson Texas City Dallas Rae Garrett

Sunday Visit With Barnes Family Notes Phone Issue

A brief Sunday morning call with Mr and Mrs Bob Barnes and their daughters describes a reported phone outage that was working again before noon. A thanks is extended for the WEEKLY subscription and Lanora Barnes with the girls delivered the item home.

Bob Barnes Weekly Lanora Barnes

Mrs Helen Morris Hospitalized On Friday

News item notes Mrs Helen Morris was admitted to hospital on Friday and hopes she can return home in a few days.

Helen Morris

Family Visit Spans California and Moore Kin

Mrs May McCracken visits her mother Mrs Susan Grove and sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Bill Reed in Moore. Mrs Johnnie Grove and her children visit Barbara Harper and her baby, Barbara staying with Oree Cox family. Barbara's baby is sick.

May McCracken California Susan Grove Bill Reed Johnnie Grove Moore Barbara Harper Barbara Oree Cox

Church Attendance Highlighted at Oil Center Sunday

Sondra Rae Garrett Janice Chilcoat and Mr and Mrs Oren Gray attended church services at Oil Center Sunday night.

Thelma Jean Garrett Sondra, Rae Garrett Janice Chilcoat Oren Gray Oil Center

Sunday Visit From Frank Roberts Family Reported

Brother Frank Roberts and his wife visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Reed and Grandma Grove.

Frank Roberts Bill Reed Grandma Grove

Union Hill Social Notices Hit By Mrs Jones

Mrs Roxie Golden visited Mrs Lillie Karr Monday. She also called on Mrs Lena Cockran Monday in Union Hill social notices.

Roxie Golden Lillie Karr Mrs. Golden Lena Cockran

Kemp couples reel crappie at Lake Texoma

Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp fished Lake Texoma Saturday and reported several nice crappie. They visited Ada residents Mr and Mrs Vollie Layne on Saturday. Mrs Deloras Layne and son Pickett along with Mrs Eva Layne also visited the Kemps last week.

Ray Kemp Lake Texoma Kemp Vollie Layne Ada Deloras Layne Pickett Eva Layne

Visits Span Ada and Nearby Homes This Weekend

Mr and Mrs Audie Teel and Reba visited Mr and Mrs Frank Roddy in Ada on Saturday. Reba Teel stayed with grandparents Saturday night. Benny Jones and family visited James Hayes Sherry Ada and John Lee Latta Sunday.

Audie Teel Reba Frank Roddy Ada Reba Teel Tom Roddy Nicoma Park Orval Ballard Sue Jerry Anita Delphia Jones Benny Jones James Hayes Sherry John Lee Latta

Emma Jones Attends Women League of Voters Workshop

Mrs Emma Jones attends a Women League of Voters workshop in Norman on Tuesday. The event aimed to train volunteers in voter education and civic engagement.

Emma Jones Women League of Voters Norman

Keeling Family Takes Everett Linsey to Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Lee Keeling and Lorene escorted Everett Linsey to Oklahoma City on Monday.

Lee Keeling Lorene Everett Linsey Oklahoma City

Union Hill Sunday School Attendance and Activities

Union Hill Sunday School attendance was 41. Members painted exterior windows doors and classroom furniture last week. The junior and intermediate class social is set for Monday night October 5 at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Mr and Mrs F C Jones. Sponsors are Mrs Ethe lene Golden and Mrs F C Jones.

Union Hill F. C. Jones Ethelene Golden

Union Hill 4 H club wins at State Fair in Oklahoma City

Gary Golden and Mike Golden of Union Hill led 4 H club winners at the State Fair in Oklahoma City. Union Hill residents attended the fair on Saturday and Sunday including Mr and Mrs Earl Rose Mr and Mrs J B Jones Mary Lou Kellams Glenn Jones Tina Fraley and Kag Massey.

Gary Golden Mike Golden Union Hill Oklahoma City Earl Rose J. B. Jones Mary Lou Kellams Glenn Jones Tina Fraley Kag Massey

Interior painting and papering by Mr. and Mrs. Dink Binion

Mr and Mrs Dink Binion undertake interior painting and papering this week in their local area. They handle walls ceilings and trim with attention to detail and finish.

Mrs. Dink Binion

Visit to Mrs Collins by multiple families listed

Mr and Mrs Rayford Blank Alma King Massy Fort Supply Mrs Lana Dixon Ada Mrs Juanita Rowe Cen ter Roger Cosby Stratford Mr and Mrs Vernon Scaff Mr and Mrs Austin Fraley Tina Mr and Mrs Billy Joe Adams Pamela Phondi and Joni visited Mrs Sible Collins.

Rayford Blankenship Alma King Massy Fort Supply Lana Dixon Ada Juanita Rowe Center Roger Cosby Stratford Vernon Scaff Austin Fraley Tina Billy Joe Adams Pamela Phondi Joni Sible Collins

Local residents report pump outage and medical visit

Mrs. Nora Roper and Mrs. Collins endured several days without water when their shared pump failed. After repairs they note reduced water use. Mrs. Roper later consulted a local doctor for a poison insect bite. Visitors to Bobby Joe Adams last week included Delton French Jerry Sellars and Larry Booth.

Nora Roper Collins

King Massy Fort Supply Visit With Local Hosts

King Massy Fort Supply joined Mrs. Sible Collins and Mrs. Roper for a social visit to Mr. and Mrs. Austin Fraley and Tina Satur at their home.

Local Families Visit F. O. Jones and Glenn

Ada residents and Walnut Grove visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Glen Wallis Mr. Bill Briggs Bobby Billy Roy and others stopped by Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Jones J. W. Kirkes Roger Richardson Linda Carter Lat ta Anthony Duckworth and Kathy Newby to see Glenn on Tuesday and Sunday.

Glen Wallis Ada Bill Briggs Bobby Billy Roy J. B. Jones J. W. Kirkes Roger Richardson Linda Carter Latta Anthony Duckworth Benny Jones Don Newby Kathy Walnut Grove F. O. Jones Glenn

Adams Family Visits Mrs. Johnson in Konawa

Mr. and Mrs. Billy Joe Adams, Joni, Rhondi and Pamela visited Mrs. Maggie Johnson in Konawa on Sunday.

Billy Joe Adams Joni Rhondi Pamela Maggie Johnson Konawa

J W Kirkes Celebrates 80th Birthday With Family

J W Kirkes marked his 80th birthday on Thursday. The cake was baked by Mrs. Eula Kirkes. Guests included Mrs. Etta Garrett Myra Nell Letha Stice and the couple Mr and Mrs J W Kirkes.

J. W. Kirkes Eula Kirkes Etta Garrett Myra Nell Letha Stice

Oklahoma City Fair Visits Light Up Local Social Circuit

Mr and Mrs Dean Underwood and Terry Grandfield visit Elmer Cochran and Helen Friday. Leah Kay and Ronnie Ada Daisy Binion Patti Jimmy Cunnings Lillie Karr and George Cochran also join, then leave Ronnie with Elmer Cochran to attend the Oklahoma City fair. Elmer Cochran and J B Jones attend Latta ballgame Friday. Elmer Cochran Dean Underwood Terry and Gale Blankenship attend Latta game Saturday.

Dean Underwood Terry Grandfield Gale Blankenship Leah Kay Ronnie Ada Daisy Binion Patti Jimmy Cunnings Lillie Karr George Cochran Elmer Cochran Helen Oklahoma City J. B. Jones Latta

Smith Family Visit Sparks Wet Water Wading Photo Run

Mr and Mrs Chester Delozier and Lesia Ada visited Mr and Mrs George Smith and family Saturday night They played canasta The Smiths later visited Randy Delozier Westview On Tuesday William Smith Basil Dean and Kevin Coplen enjoyed the rains They found a pool of water near the Smith home and went wading Their mothers saw them and Mrs Smith decided to take a picture of the small boys

Chester Delozier Lesia Ada George Smith Randy Delozier Westview William Smith Basil Dean Kevin Coplen Smith

Newby Family Visit Spreads Classic Pineapple Cake

Mr and Mrs Don Newby and Kathy hosted Mr and Mrs Bill Briggs with Bobby and Billy Roy Saturday night. They enjoyed pineapple cake and coffee. Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby of Oil Center visited Mr and Mrs Don Newby and Kathy Thursday afternoon.

Don Newby Kathy Bill Briggs Bobby Billy Roy Melvin Newby Oil Center

Local baseball game draws Rhynes Henson and Phynes

James Rhynes and Phil attended Friday night’s baseball game at Lattn. James Phynes and Phil went to the game Saturday night. Phil is a player on the team. Hazel Henson visited Lois Phynes Monnie and Terry Friday.

James Rhynes Phil William Henson Billy Lattn James Phynes Hazel Henson Lois Phynes Monnie Terry

Visit Brings Many Families to Johnson Home

Mr and Mrs Jimmy Johnson of Emporia Kansas hosted a Sunday gathering with Mrs Mrytle Newton Ada and several couples including Mr and Mrs J T Tatum Mr and Mrs Johnny Allen and family Mr and Mrs Duke Phynes and family Re bee and Mr and Mrs William Henson and Billy visiting Mr and Mrs Tommy Johnson and family.

Jimmy Johnson Emporia Kan Mrytle Newton Ada J.T. Tatum Johnny Allen Duke Phynes Rebee William Henson Billy Tommy Johnson

Local visitors share meals at Haines home

Mr and Mrs Clarence In gram and Casa Grande Ariz visited Mr and Mrs J V Haines on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Harold Haines and Mike and Randy Golden were supper guests in the Haines home Sunday night.

Clarence Ingram Casa, Grande, Ariz J. V. Haines Harold Haines Mike Randy Golden Pace

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