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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1952

Page

6

Stratford Church to Welcome Ada Minister in Williams Absence

Neal Johnson of Ada Oklahoma will fill the Stratford Methodist church pulpit in Rev B B Williams absence. Johnson is noted as an outstanding layman and Sunday School teacher who has filled multiple pulpits across the state. Mr and Mrs J B Mercer visited relatives and friends in Ringling last week.

B. B. Williams Neal Johnson Ada Okla Stratford Methodist Church Johnson Mrs J. B. Mercer Ringling

Soldier Discharged After Two Years in Army Plans Visit

Cpl. Alex Fraley, two years in the regular army, was discharged on Sept 25 1952. He plans to visit his parents Mr and Mrs H H Fraley of Stratford Rt 3 before returning to work. Mr and Mrs Lewis Fraley of Hobbs New Mexico are visiting the Fraleys.

Cpl Alex Fraley Regular Army H. H. Fraley Rt. 3 Stratford Lewis Fraley Hobbs New Mexico

Goochs Return From Texas Visit

Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Gooch returned from a four day visit with his sister Mrs. Anna Thompson of Arlington Texas. A brother W. D. Gooch of Crane Texas met and visited there also.

T. H. Gooch Anna Thompson Arlington Texas W. D. Gooch Crane

Stratford Trio Attends Oklahoma City Fair

Stratford residents Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Benson Mrs. Kate Buttler and Silas Collins attended the fair in Oklahoma City on Wednesday.

Stratford Oklahoma City Herschel Benson Kate Buttler Silas Collins

Family visits span Byars hosting Lonzo Haynes kin

Mrs Lonzo Haynes of Byars spent Wednesday night with Mr and Mrs W M Haynes. She was joined by Mrs Eliza Larman visiting her sister Mr and Mrs J S Gardner. They returned home Thursday morning.

Lonzo Haynes Byars W. M. Haynes Eliza Larman J. S. Gardner

Sunday Guests At Gardner Home Include Norman and Ada Visitors

Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Gardner were Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Hinkle and family from Norman, Mr. and Mrs. Dude Hinkle and family, Mr. and Mrs. John White and son Chesley from Washington Oklahoma, and Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Stonecipher and family from Ada.

J. S. Gardner R. H. Hinkle Norman Dude Hinkle John White Chesley Washington, Okla Oliver Stonecipher Ada

Mrs Chandler Burris And Slatten Travel To Ada

Mrs R R Chandler Mrs Bert Burris and Mrs Mattie Slatten made a business trip to Ada on Wednesday for professional engagements and meetings.

R. R. Chandler Bert Burris Mattie Slatten Ada

Family Reunion Held At Atoka Home With Blaker Family

Mrs. T. E. Blaker attended a reunion at the home of her son Homer Blaker in Atoka. All of her children were present except daughter Ruth Mann who resides in Sulphur.

T. E. Blaker Homer Blaker Atoka Ruth Mann

Stratford Defeats Asher 15 to 5 Behind Strong Hitting

Robin Wilson of Choctaw was in Stratford on business Friday. Stratford high school baseball team defeated Asher 15 to 5. James Woods limited Asher to 3 base hits while Stratford out hit Asher 13 to 3. Tommie Weast went 3 for 5 with a bases loaded homer and sparked Stratford's offense.

Robin Wilson Choctaw Stratford Stratford High School Asher James Woods Tommie Weast

Mercer couple plans move to Ringling this week

Mr and Mrs J B Mercer of Stratford announce they will relocate to Ringling on Wednesday joining new surroundings and friends in their upcoming move to Oklahoma.

J. B. Mercer Stratford Ringling

Hollingsworths Visit Cousin in Lehigh

E. L. Hollingsworth and J. E. Hollingsworth of San Bernardino California visited a cousin George Edwards at Lehigh on Thursday.

E. L. Hollingsworth J. E. Hollingsworth San Bernardino Calif George Edwards Lehigh

Reverend Lobaugh Among 940 Enrolled at Oklahoma Baptist University

Rev. James V. Lobaugh is among more than 940 students enrolled at Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee this semester. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs Walton Lobaugh and a junior studying the ministry. He serves as pastor of the Galey Mission, a position held for two years.

James V. Lobaugh Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee Walton Lobaugh Lobaugh Galey Mission

Family visitors from California and Oklahoma city weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Johnson and two daughters of Lodi California visited with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Benge and son James Franklin of Oklahoma City over the weekend, joining Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Benge.

Melvin Johnson Lodi Calif Herbert Benge James Franklin Oklahoma City B. G. Benge

Mrs C T Lunsford and Veta House Visit Family in Maysville

Mrs C T Lunsford from Shaw and Mrs Veta House visited Mrs Lunsford's daughter at Maysville Sunday, with Mr and Mrs Ted Price.

C. T. Lunsford Shawnee

Lunsfords Move to Stratford In Lester Gray Home

Mr and Mrs C T Lunsford of Shawnee moved to Stratford on Tuesday and are living in the Lester Gray home in the east part of town.

C. T. Lunsford Shawnee Stratford Lester Gray

Cpl John Wesley Abney on 30 day leave in Pauls Valley

Cpl John Wesley Lenny Abney visits his grandparents Mr and Mrs Luke Mercer during a 30 day leave from the U S Air Corps. He has been stationed at San Antonio Texas and will report to a base in California for overseas assignment.

Cpl John Wesley Lenny) Abney Luke Mercer Abney U. S. Air Corps Tom Abney Pauls Valley San Antonio Texas California

Mr and Mrs Jones Visit In Lawful Folks Home

Mr and Mrs George Jones of Pauls Valley visited Mrs Kate Buttler on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Melvin Johnson and two daughters from Manitiba California visited his parents Mr and Mrs Johnson and his aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs A M Benge on Wednesday.

George Jones Pauls Valley Kate Buttler Melvin Johnson Manitoba California Mrs Johnson A. M. Benge

Benge family visit to Lexington relatives after 40 years

Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Benge visited relatives in Lexington on Thursday. The group included Mr. and Mrs. C W Lairson, Mr. and Mrs. W A Henry, and Mr. and Mrs. Lester V Coleman. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Melton Jones and their children from Shawnee to see his mother Mrs. Dc W Jones and Mrs. Leona King.

A. M. Benge Lexington C W. Lairson W. A. Henry Lester V. Coleman Melton Jones Shawnee Dc. W. Jones Leona King

Nease Family Hosts 16th Birthday Dinner

Mr and Mrs W A Nease honored their son Ladue on his sixteenth birthday with a Sunday chicken dinner. Guests included daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Dale Deering and children of Oklahoma City. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Ples Henry from Noale and Howe Neighbors of Oklahoma City staying with his mother Mrs O A Neighbors.

W. A. Nease Ladue Dale Deering Oklahoma City Ples Henry Noale Frank Griffin Howe Neighbors O. A. Neighbors

Visits by Tucker and Goodman Families Highlight Byars Gathering

Mrs R R Tucker visited at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Jones of Byars on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Elmer Goodman and daughter from Borger Texas visited last Friday in the home.

R. R. Tucker Henry Jones Byars Elmer Goodman Borger, Texas

New Catholic Church Rising in Atoka After Fire

After a 31 year gap a new brick Atoka church rises with Interior furnishings funded by the Catholic Extension Society. Dedication planned for October 23 by Bishop Eugene J. McGuinness with Mass rotations shared with Lehigh and Coalgate.

Atoka Smith Eugene J. McGuinness Coalgate Church James W. Trout Coal Father Trout Lehigh Coalgate Chicago Catholic Extension Society

Local Names Attend Stratford Dinner Gathering

Dink Keel of Oklahoma City visited Stratford Monday to see relatives and friends. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Vandal Flowers and sons Gerry and Bobby, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Flowers, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Flowers, and Wilburn Eeds attended the afternoon visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Eeds.

Dink Keel Oklahoma City Stratford Vandal Flowers Gerry and Bobby Kenneth Flowers Jim Flowers Jack Eeds Wilburn Eeds

Watsons and Vera Lewelling Visit Ill Ernest Watson

Mr and Mrs Clyde Watson and Vera Lewelling visited Ernest Watson who is ill in Poole hospital at Lindsay confirming a family routine health check in the Lindsay area.

Clyde Watson Vera Lewelling Mr. Watson Ernest Watson Poole Hospital Lindsay

Mabes and Fisher Visit Stratford on Monday

T. N. Mabes and Mr. Fisher of Byars were in Stratford Monday on business, according to local enterprise notes.

T. N. Mabes Mr. Fisher of Byars Stratford

Hall Family Visit Highlights Ada Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Barney Hall and their children visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hall, at Ada on Sunday, reflecting a family gathering.

Mrs Barney Hall Lee Hall Ada

Potts Family Visit In Illinois Town

Mr and Mrs Carl Potts from Centralia Illinois are visiting his mother Mrs Alva Potts in town for a family gathering.

Mrs. Carl Potts Centralia, Ill Mrs Alva Potts

Visitors of Mr and Mrs W H Bullock Included Several Families

This week guests at the Bullocks included Mr and Mrs Lee Bullock of Civic Mr and Mrs Mack Golden from Oklahoma City and Hess and Ben Golden from Anadarko. The Bullocks later attended the funeral of Mrs Dora Golden in Byars.

W. H. Bullock Lee Bullock Civic Mack Golden Oklahoma City Hess Ben Golden Anadarko Mrs.Bullock Byars Dora Golden

Weekend Visit By Perry Family Spans Two Towns

Weekend visitors of Mr and Mrs Brad Perry included their son and family and Mr and Mrs Ray Perry from Ponca City. They also visited Mrs Perry s relatives, Mr and Mrs Reidel in Ada Sunday.

Brad Perry Ray Perry Ponca City

Perry Family Visit Ties Oklahoma City Weekend

Mr and Mrs Billy Dean Perry and their baby from Oklahoma City visited over the weekend with Mr and Mrs B E Selph, sharing time and conversation in a local gathering.

Billy Dean Perry Baby Oklahoma City B. E. Selph

Mrs Bryant and Mrs Dixon Visit Ada on Saturday

Mrs W. W. Bryant and Mrs J. C. Dixon made a business trip to Ada Saturday to handle appointments and discuss local matters.

W. W. Bryant J. C. Dixon Ada

Brown Family Dinner Hosts Parent Visit in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Euel Brown of Oklahoma City joined his parents Mr and Mrs Johnnie Brown for Tuesday evening dinner in Oklahoma City.

Euel Brown Oklahoma City Mrs Johnnie Brown

Parsons Visit Highlights Family Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Parsons and their children visited Alfreds parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Parsons, in Shawnee over the weekend.

Alfred Parsons Joe Parsons Shawnee

Norton family visit highlights Fort Worth weekend

Mr and Mrs Glenn Norton and their children from Fort Worth Texas spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Alva Martin.

Glenn Norton Fort Worth, Tex Alva Martin

Glasses visit Shawnee daughter weekend

Mr and Mrs W W Glass visited their daughter Mr and Mrs R L McCullough in Shawnee over the weekend.

W. W. Glass R. L. McCullough Shawnee

Local visit from Ada residents to J D Suit family

Mr and Mrs Fred Evans and daughter Gerrie Lynn of Ada visited Mr and Mrs J D Suit on Sunday, joining Mr and Mrs Coy Duke for the gathering.

Fred Evans Gerrie Lynn Ada Coy Duke J. D

Stratford La Madre Club Meets at Mrs Turner Home

The Stratford La Madre club met September 22, 1952 at Mrs. Helen Turner’s home with a business session led by Turner. State president letters and bulletins were distributed and refreshments served to several members. The Sept. 16 Stratford high school band trip to Sulphur to see Sulphur high and Central of Oklahoma City was enjoyed. numerous band members and sponsors are named.

Stratford la Madre Club Helen Turner Edna Robertson Pauline Skaggs Bonita Ballard Mary Low Welch Edna Hicks Audrey Austin Lessie Buttler Floy Dell Blackburn Stratford High School Sulphur High Central Oklahoma City Glenna Glover Cherry Pryon Charles Otto Jr Charlene Forrester Charlene Austin Barbara Christie Junior A. Burkhart Betty Kaye Eldridge

Oklahoman Donor to Stevenson Fund Named

The Oklahoman identified Theodore L. Agnew Jr., assistant professor of history at Oklahoma A and M College Stillwater, as a donor to Adlai E Stevenson’s Illinois gubernatorial campaign fund. He gave $5 and is on leave to pursue a PhD after Ford Fellowship recognition this year.

Louisville Adlai E. Stevenson Illinois Stevenson Theodore L. Agnew Jr Oklahoma A M. College Stillwater Agnew University of Illinois Harvard Ford

Atoka taps City Lake to bolster Muddy Boggy supply

Amid drought, Atoka officials revived a 40 acre city lake to siphon water through a six inch pipe into the Muddy Boggy reservoir. The gravity and siphon setup now yields about 1.25 million gallons daily, keeping the city’s supply steady as lake levels rise. A Cheyenne Choctaw group contends title to the lake lands. City Manager Huey Long credits the lake for avoiding shortages.

Atoka Roy Wattles Huey Long City Lake City Anova Long

Stevenson campaign setup planned in Wagoner County

In Wagoner Oklahoma on September 27 a Stevenson for President campaign structure will be organized to direct Gov Adlai Stevensons bid and Sen John Sparkman support in Wagoner County.

Wagoner Okla Adlai Stevenson Sen John Sparkman Wagoner County

Protestants of America Have New Bible Today

A 15 year effort backed by 40 denominations produced the revised standard version in a million copies. Thirty two scholars under Luther A. Weigle completed the first major Protestant Bible revision in 51 years. The project seeks to preserve King James language while modernizing usage and pronouns.

George Cornell New York Philip C. Landers National Council of Churches of Christ U.S.A Luther A. Weigle Yale University Divinity School

St Louis Post-Dispatch backs Stevenson for president

The St Louis Post-Dispatch shifts from supporting Thomas E. Dewey in 1948 to endorsing Democrat Adlai Stevenson for president. The paper argues Washington will change regardless of winner, favoring Stevenson’s independence over Eisenhower’s advisers.

ST. Louis the Post-Dispatch Thomas E. Dewey Adlai Stevenson Washington The Post-Dispatch Adlai E. Stevenson Dwight D. Eisenhower

President Seeks Dollar By Dollar Breakdown of Purchases

President Truman urged the Federal Trade Commission to map exactly where every cent of the consumer dollar goes for major budget items. He argued the data would curb price rises, aid labor dispute settlements, and reveal how much goes to farmers versus manufacturers and distributors.

Washington Truman Federal Trade Commission FTC James M. Meade Department of Agriculture

Young Oklahoma Heiress on Trial in Wichita Falls

Mrs Mary Jean Parsons a 21 year old Tulsa socialite stands trial for murder in Wichita Falls after claiming she shot her husband Lt Richard O Parsons in El Paso last February 16 The case followed a May sanity trial in El Paso where she was found sane The defendants parents Burton and Mrs Fleeger are Tulsa oil equipment manufacturers The transfer to Wichita Falls was ordered by an El Paso judge amid publicity about the case

Wichita Falls Tex Oklahoma Mary Jean Parsons Tulsa Burton Fleeger Fleeger Richard O. Parsons Pleasantville N. Y el Paso

Cherokee Advocate First Oklahoma Newspaper Debut

The first Cherokee Advocate came off the press on September 26 1844 at Tahlequah the capital of the Cherokee Nation. It compared favorably with other U S weekly newspapers according to the Oklahoma Historical Society calendar.

Oklahoma Oklahoma Historical Society Tahlequah U. S

Fire Maker and PTA Group Notes Across Local Schools

Tandakaya Group Ltd and 6th Grades Hayees School meet to roll call and present musical numbers with Linda Ann Graves and others performing songs. Irving School Yo pta elects officers and begins notebooks. Snahnah Group at Horace Mann held a meeting with songs and officers elected, guardians named, and taps sung.

Tandakaya Group Ltd Hayees School Linda Ann Graves Linda Beth Spann Nancy Stephens Glenda Gammill Linda Gibbons Carolyn Jo Van _ Bebber Miss Hager Mary Beth Alexander Linda Ann Northcutt Janet Thompson Mrs. Thompson

Charming Blue Birds of Irving School Form New Group

In Mrs Hudsons room on Wednesday September 24 the Charming Blue Birds organized a new group. Officers elected include President Diane Chase Vice President Jeri Davidson Nurse Karen Lewis Scribe Paula Landrith. Mrs Tom Chase leads with Mrs Jimmie Davidson assistant and Mrs Paul Landrith sponsor. Meeting every Wednesday after school. Refreshments served to twelve members.

Charming Blue Birds Irving School Tom Chase Diane Paula Landrith

Busy Blue Bird Group Elects Officers at Glenwood School

The 4th Grade Busy Blue Bird group met at Mrs Standridge Thursday evening to elect officers. President Laquita Baldwin, vice president Lawanda Fain, secretary Betty Lou Love, treasurer Randy Standridge, hostess Carolyn Roden, scribe Charlotte Ann Phillips.

Glenwood School

Atoka Barbecue Aims to Rally 1000 Plus for Senator Kerr

The Barbecue at Atoka on October 6 invites civic-minded residents to a 6 p.m. pit barbecue at Atoka High School stadium. Senator Robert Kerr will speak after a fed feast as the BPW and community groups push a City Lake recreation project with a new bath house and 150 foot beach. Tickets are $1 with local groups and a booster caravan planned to publicize the event.

ATOKA Business and Robert S. Kerr Gladys Nelson Eng McAlester Senator Kerr BPW American Legion Lions Rotary Eastern Star Rebekahs Atoka Garden Clubs Pioneer Club The Farm Bureau Methodist Church Tishomingo Madill Durant Hugo Ada

Ada Airport News Sparks Gas Stops and Flights

Frank Wells reports visitors and casual flights at Ada Airport including Joe Tucker from Nowata, Alvin Wilson from Detroit, and Robbie Newport from Stonewall. L19 liaison planes from Ft. Sill fuel up, a Twin Navion on test run to the East Coast stops for gas, and Sen. Bob Kerr flies Ada to Poteau for a Schoolmasters club talk. Air Scouts praised for cleaning the building and yard work.

Frank Wells Joe Tucker Nowata Florida Alvin Wilson Detroit Mich Ft. Sill Robbie Newport Stonewall Bob Kerr Ada Poteau Schoolmasters Club Air Scouts California

Bright Blue Birds Meet After School

The Bright Blue Birds gathered Tuesday after school with leader Mrs. McPherson. Officers elected were Bec ky McPherson president nurse Shirley Terry song leader Janice Newcombe scribe Linda Kaye Pong. They colored a page for the scrapbook and planned a trip for next week. Cookies and kolache were served by Nancy Jackson and her mother. They sang Jolly Blue Birds and everyone had a nice time.

Bright Blue Birds McPherson Becky McPherson Shirley Terry Janice Newcombe Linda Kaye Pong Nancy Jackson Mrs. Jackson Jolly Blue Birds Linda Kaye Poag Scribe

Perky Blue Birds Plan Elections at Willard School

In second grade room after school led by Mrs McGann the Perky Blue Birds met with nine girls. Miss Lowry Martin and others assisted as they learned about the Blue Bird program based on the Blue Bird Wish and planned to create a doll bed using cigar boxes spools and fabric scraps.

Miss Lowry Martin Glennese Boley Parest Priscilla Sloan Scribe Blue Birds Willard School Lowry Pickering Saundra Brown Elva Lowry Trigg Davison

Fourth Grade Flyout at Camp Fire Cabin

Fourth grade students met on Tuesday at the Camp Fire cabin for games and songs. Refreshments were served by Marian Couch. Leaders were Mrs. Sam Brown and Mrs. N A Wilson. Present girls included Connie Wilson Dee Elkin Peggy Brown Marian Couch Carla Krause Johnny Shook and scribe Judy McGaha.

Marian Couch Sam Brown N. A. Wilson Connie Wilson Dee Elkin Peggy Brown Carla Krause Johnny Shook Scribe Judy McGaha

Awakeya Group Elects Officers At Camp Fire Cabin

The seventh grade junior high group elected Laura Morrow as president, Jane Davis as vice president, Janet Moore as secretary, Pat Killen as treasurer, and Nina Jones as scribe. Meeting occurred at the Camp Fire cabin with plans for a Hallowe en party.

Iyo Pta Sth Irving School I Yo Pta Ann Walker Jackie Weeks Pat Gill Bobbielou Jones Awakeya Laura Morrow Jane Davis Janet Moore Pat Killen Nina Jones Camp Fire Cabin Scribe

Darling Blue Birds Second Grade Meeting at Glenwood

The Darling Blue Birds of Glenwood School second grade met on September 24. They colored their Blue Bird wish and introduced themselves. Officers elected were President Phyllis Zonola, song leader Barbara Jones, scribe June Allen, nurse Virginia Lindsey, with Mrs Ralph Jones and Mrs Zonola as leaders. Refreshments were served.

Darling Blue Birds Glenwood School Phyllis Zonola Barbara Jones June Allen Virginia Lindsey Ralph Jones Zonola Scribe

The Helpful Blue Birds Meet at Irving School

The Helpful Blue Birds gathered September 20 at Mrs. McClure's home with five members present. President Radonna Van Ness led singing, a park walk, and circle time with orange juice and cookies before dismissal by scribe Anita Killian. Nancy Platt was absent due to a state fair in Oklahoma City.

Blue Birds

Promotion Day At Stratford Church

Stratford Sunday school will hold promotion day Sunday morning at the end of the class hour. Tince Cudhman will sponsor. The Training Union promotion Sunday evening is sponsored by Mrs. Ott Jones and Cecil Burkhart. A study course ran September 14 through 17. 34 completed it with 20 adults taught by Rev and Mrs Muggs from Wynnewood.

Stratford Baptist Church Tince Cudhman Training Union Ott Jones Cecil Burkhart Muggs Wynnewood

Swedish Nutmeg White Sauce for Fish or Spinach

Creamy white sauce with a Swedish touch for fish or spinach. Infuse butter with milk flour and a pinch of nutmeg or mace for warm spice. Add salt white pepper and a splash of lemon if desired.

Mr. and Mrs Battle Visit Pauls Valley Family

Lattn News notes Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Battle of Pauls Valley spent Thursday night with their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Battle, and their grandson.

C. L. Battle Pauls Valley Leroy Battle

Latta Home Demonstration Club Rummage Sale Planned

The Latta Home Demonstration club prepares a rummage sale for next Saturday morning October 4 at the Dicus Warehouse on Main and Stockton in Ada. Proceeds will buy new band uniforms the club plans to furnish this year.

Latta Dicus Main Stockton Ada

Fishing trip on Washita River near Tishomingo

Mr Luther and Mrs Shook and family joined by Janett and Mr Mrs Bob Shook on a Wednesday night fishing outing along the Washita river near Tishomingo.

Luther Janett Bob Shook Washita River Tishomingo

Mrs Truett Haskins Visits Kin in McAlester

Mrs Truett Haskins and her children spent Thursday night through Saturday visiting her parents Rev. and Mrs Aaron Hancock in McAlester.

Latin High School Hosts Visiting Pastors This Week

In the general assembly last week Latin High School welcomed Rev. F. M. La Follette pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian church as guest speaker and Rev. Elbert Kelley visiting evangelist from Clinton as part of the event.

General Assembly Latin High School F. M. la Follette Cumberland Presbyterian Church Elbert Kelley Clinton

Evangelists Speak at Assembly as Haskins Family Visits

Rev Truett Haskins and visiting Dr T P Haskins spoke to students while the senior class plans the next assembly program.

Wichita Falls funeral visit for Mrs Pinkie Hayes kin

Mrs Coy Shortes and her daughter in law Mrs Bobby Shortes traveled to Wichita Falls Texas on Wednesday and Thursday to attend the funeral of Mrs Pinkie Hayes the aunt of Mrs Shortes.

Coy Shortes Bobby Shortes Wichita Falls Tex Pinkie Hayes

Bobby Shortes Reported at Plymouth England

The latest message from R H Shortes known as Bobby places him in Plymouth England aboard his ship The Quincy when he last wrote home.

R. H. Shortes Bobby Plymouth England Quincy

Stanley Brush Parties Held in Local Homes

Social notes report Stanley Brush gatherings hosted in the homes of Mrs. Jay Jackson Mrs. Joe Tatum and Mrs. Walter Smith during the past week.

Stanley Brush Jay Jackson Joe Tatum Walter Smith

Fort Worth Family Visit Over Weekend

Mrs. Vivian Baccus and her children of Fort Worth spent the weekend visiting her father Walter Simmons and other relatives.

Vivian Baccus Fort Worth Walter Simmons

Presley Couple Welcome Son Jackie Addison

Mr and Mrs James Pete Presley announce the birth of son Jackie Addison at Valley View hospital on Wednesday September 24. The baby weighed six pounds ten ounces at birth. Grandparents are Ira and Ada Parker of Ada and Jack and Latta Presley of Latta.

James Pete) Presley Jackie Addison Valley View Hospital Ira Parker Ada Jack Presley Latta

Latta High Boys Beat Fitzhugh 20 to 3

Latta high school baseball coached by Supt. M. L. Ste gall traveled to Fitzhugh Thursday and defeated the home team 20 to 3 in a decisive game.

Latta Supt. M. L. Stegall Fitzhugh

Mrs. Calvin Grace Tours Seminole Visit

Mrs. Calvin Grace is spending the week visiting her mother, Mrs. Mary Tignor, in Seminole.

Calvin Grace Mary Tignor Seminole

Latta High School Alumni Visit at Cumberland Church

Mr and Mrs Jimmie Steven longtime Latta high school students visited friends at the Cumberland Presbyterian church Sunday night. Jimmie and Mrs Stevenson formerly Miss Demonelle Hampton plan to move to Blackwell to establish a home.

Jimmie Stevenson Eunice, N. M Latta High School Cumberland Presbyterian Church Jimmie

Dinner Guests From Stonewall Tulsa Visit Lovelace

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Stevenson of Stonewall and Mrs. Mildred Whisenhunt of Tulsa were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Lovelace Saturday night.

Ed Stevenson Stonewall Mildred Whisenhunt Tulsa J. G. Lovelace

Robinsons and Teddy Jay Arrive for Weekend Visit

Dr and Mrs E M Robinson and Teddy Jay of Enid arrived Friday night for a weekend visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Rosco Castleberry.

Mrs. E. M. Robinson Teddy Jay Enid Mrs Rosco Castleberry

Mrs Shields Attends Kingston Bridal Shower Honoring Sister

Mrs. O M Shields traveled Friday to Kingston to attend a bridal shower held in honor of her sister Friday night.

O. M. Shields Kingston

Latta and Sparta women visit Pratt kin in Kansas

Mrs. Foster Eaton and Ricky, Nancy and Beverly Choate of Latta and their cousin Mrs. Clara Wis hite of Sparta Tennessee left Friday for Pratt Kansas to visit their uncle J C Roberts and family.

Foster Eaton Ricky Nancy Beverly Choate Latta Clara Wishite Sparta Tenn Pratt, Kan J. C. Roberts

Latta FFA Dairy Judging Team Places Third at State

The Latta FFA dairy judging trio of Dub George Jr, Donnie Williams, and Charles Price competed at the fairgrounds in Oklahoma City on Wednesday and finished third in the state contest.

Latta FFA Dub George Jr Donnie Williams Charles Price Fairgrounds Oklahoma City

Dub George Couple Do Business Trip to Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Dub George traveled to Oklahoma City on a routine business trip for meetings and site visits. The outing included discussions with regional partners and planned client visits.

Dub George Oklahoma City

Film Producer Gene Markey Weds Lucille Wright After Delays

New York film producer Gene Markey and Calumet Farms owner Lucille Wright married in New York today after two postponements. The ceremony occurred in chambers of Supreme Court Justice James B. McNally. Markey's fourth marriage and Wright's status as widow of Warren Wright were noted.

New York Gene Markey Lucille Wright Calumet Farms Markey Hollywood Supreme Court James B. M. McNally

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Stratford News Extension Society W. H. Clark Oklahoman Adlai St. Louis PD FCC Snahnah Horace Mann School Verna Ann Wilma Wilma Lee Holt Verna Ann Michael Holly Mae Robinson Holly Mae Sheridan Morland Gene Witt W. C. Holt Betty Mayes E. J. Fullingim J. O. Michael Holley Mae Robinson Blue Bird News Charming Blue Bird Group Blue Bird Washington School Patrick Wyatt ADA Airport News Sue Patrick the Chipper Blue Birds Perky Blue Birds the Helpful Blue Birds Stratford Church Lattn News
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