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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1958

Page

7

Vaness Home Ec Class Hosts Play School Week

Three to five year olds attended the Vaness home ec run play school over the past week. The Lloyd McIlroy home hosted visitors Russell Henline J H Stephens and Otis Coffey Friday night. Mrs Charles M Floyd Jr Kay Randy Mrs J H Stephens and Mrs Thelma Perriman attended Arts and Crafts at Vaness Wednesday afternoon led by home ec teacher Mrs Kenneth Harden.

Vaness Russell Henline J. H. Stephens Otis Coffey Lloyd McIlroy Charles M. Floyd Jr Kay Randy Thelma Perriman Kenneth Harden Home Ec

Oklahoma City families visit Ada for weekend lunch

Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Kimmel and Karen and Enoch of Oklahoma City visited over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Dude Fennell and Bobby Roy. The Kimmels and Fennells shared Sunday lunch with Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Gurley and family in Ada, including Lannie Robin Kathy and Judy.

Enoch Kimmel Karen Enoch Oklahoma City Dude Fennell Bobby Roy Miles Kimme Kimmels Fennells B. F. Gurley Lannie Robin Kathy Judy Ada

Jacksons See World After Sgt. Jackson’s Leave

Mrs. Vernon Van Schuyver relays news from her daughter Mrs. Raymond Jackson and Sgt. Jackson in Germany that they are traveling widely. A special rating grants extra leave time and they recently bought a new Opel station wagon. They have toured Switzerland France Italy and Monaco. Guests at Roy Cantwell’s last week included Maurice Cantwell Karen Warne Elmore City W C Calton Stratford and Everett Summers Mack Summers.

Jacksons Vernon van Schuyver Raymond Jackson Sgt. Jackson Germany Switzerland France Italy Monaco Roy Cantwell Maurice Cantwell Karen and Warne Elmore City W. C. Calton Stratford Everett Summers and Mack

Hendersons New Subscribers to ADA Weekly News

Mr and Mrs B H Henderson are listed as new subscribers to the ADA Weekly News in a local update noting reader additions and service enrollment.

B. H Henderson ADA Weekly News

Union Hill Visitors and Local Community Gatherings

Mrs Lavona Jones and J W Braden family from Ada visited Glen Braden and family Tuesday night. Several neighbors from Ada Walnut Grove Homer and Egypt joined Mrs Ruby Deaton to help Lena wrap pears for canning Tuesday.

Lavona Jones J. W Braden Ada Glen Braden Elmer Cochran George Cochran Ruby Deaton Homer Johnny Peercy Egypt Mary Nell Cummings Petti Lea Jimmy Daisy Binion J. B. Jones Mildred Jones Walnut Grove Lillie Karr Lena

Social Visit Roundup From Oklahoma City Fair

Mr Lavelle Wallis with Karen and Mrs Marie Braden and Janet visited Mrs Lois Rhynes and family Friday afternoon. Roxie Golden and Linda visited Mr and Mrs Leonard Tucker and Dewayne Wednesday. Jr and Mrs Walter McAnally visited Mr and Mrs Charlie Long of Ada Sunday. Families Cunning ham and Jones attended. Benny and Glenn with Harold Haines were part of the group. Myra Nel Garrett and Glenda Wallis joined the Oklahoma City fair crowd Friday.

Roxie Golden Linda Leonard Tucker Dewayne Frank Cunningham Rod Jones Benny Glenn Harold Haines Myra Nel! Garrett Glenda Wallis Oklahoma City

Miss Terry Rhynes And Daisy Binion Win Prizes

Miss Terry Rhynes and Mrs Daisy Binion won prizes from K T O last week. Terry Rhynes injured her foot during the weekend and required a local doctor's care on Monday.

Terry Rhynes Daisy Binion Terry

Archer family visits and moves noted in Borger area

Bobby Graham of Borger reports Lindell Archer visited Mr and Mrs Walter McAnally Sunday. Lawrence Archer visited Glen Jones Thursday. Mr and Mrs Leonard Archer have moved to a new home.

Bobby Graham Borger Lindell Archer Walter McAnally Lawrence Archer Glen Jones Leonard Archer

Ham Visits Mrs Patsy Zachary in Denison Tex

Ham traveled to Denison Texas on Monday to visit Mrs Patsy Zachary, meeting at her home and sharing greetings.

Frank Cunningham Patsy Zachary Denison, Tex

Reverend Franklin Cunningham Meets Local Residents

Reverend Frank Cunningham called on Mr. Pendergrass George Collins Mrs Nora Roper and Mr and Mrs J W Kirkes Thursday at their homes providing outreach and conversation about community matters.

Frank Cunningham Pendergrass George Collins Nora Roper J. W. Kirkes

Allan Family Visit Ties Lind to Johnnie Allan Kin

Mr and Mrs Frank Allan and Mr and Mrs Claude Allan from Lind visited Mr and Mrs Johnnie Allan and family last week. The notice notes kinship ties across households and a social call event.

Frank Allan Claude Allan Lindsay Johnnie Allan

Ada Visit Ties Newby Family With friends List

Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby and Larry visited Ada area relatives including Mr and Mrs F O Jones and boys Mrs Carline McNutt Eddie Lynn Larry Cunningham and Don Newby this weekend.

Bud Jones Glen Wallis Johnnie Tyler Walnut Grove Carline McNutt Eddie Danny Westview Paul Duncan Freddy and Jerry Worstell John Price Don Newby Larry Cunningham Karl Tilley Carlton Lee Sheryl Hudson Melvin Newby Larry F. O. Jones Eddie Lynn Ada

Glen Wallis and Karen Visit Ada Residents

Glen Wallis and Karen visited Mr and Mrs E M Wailis of Ada on Saturday.

Glen Wallis Karen Mrs. E. M. Wailis Ada

Dinner guests include Wallises with San Pablo family

Those dining Sunday with Mr and Mrs Glenn Wallis and their daughters were Mr and Mrs Floyd Wallis and their children from San Pablo.

Glenn Wallis Floyd Wallis San Pablo

California Mr and Mrs Wallis Eva and Jo of Ada

California based Mr and Mrs E M Wallis along with Eva and Jo of Ada are noted in a brief society item detailing their connections and locations. The notice highlights family ties and regional presence without additional context.

California E. M. Wallis Eva Ada

FHA Subdistrict Officers Rally At Elmore City Attended

Mrs Levelle Wallis Glenda and Barbara Golden attended the F H A Subdistrict Officers Rally at Elmore City Saturday Barbara Golden is the FHA president Glenda Wallis the national project chairman and Mrs Lavelle Wallis the club mother

Levelle Wallis Glenda Barbara Golden Elmore City FHA Glenda Wallis Lavelle Wallis

Local residents visit friends in area towns

Ror Foster of Illinois visits Healdton pairs Mr and Mrs Charlie Crow and Mr and Mrs Oliver Crane from Oil Center with other locals Mrs Loretta Kite and youths Danny and Rusty visiting Healdton. Mr and Mrs Billey Joe Adams Toni and Rondi visited Mr and Mrs George Collins and Nora Roper and Bobby Joe last week.

Ror Foster Illinois Charlie Crow Healdton Oliver Crane Oil Center Loretta Kite Danny Rusty Billey Joe Adams Toni Rondi George Collins Nora Roper Bobby Joe

Mrs Nora Roper and Mrs Si ble Collins Visit Oklahoma City Fair

Mrs Nora Roper and Mrs Si ble Collins, joined by Bobby, visited the fair in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, enjoying exhibits and local attractions.

Nora Roper Sible Collins Bobby Oklahoma City

Konawa Visitors Call on Roddy Hicks in Nicoma Park

Mr and Mrs Fred Jones and Wayne Jones with Delphia T E Jones from Konawa visited Mr and Mrs Tom Roddy and Mr and Mrs Ray Hicks of Nicoma Park on Sunday. Others visiting included Mr and Mrs Zane Newcomb and Terry, and Mr and Mrs Buddy Hicks and family.

Fred Jones Wayne W. J. Jones Delphia T. E. Jones Konawa Tom Roddy Ray Hicks Nicoma Park Okla Roddy Zane Newcomb Terry Buddy Hicks

Walnut Grove and Stratford Visitors Share Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Rose of Walnut Grove visited Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rose on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cameron of Stratford Texas visited Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rose and Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Crockett of Francis last week.

Mrs. W. C. Rose Walnut Grove Mrs. Earl Rose Charlies Cameron Stratford, Tex Earl Rose L. L. Crockett Francis C. H. Hastings Allen C. L. Cameron Ada Lou Trivitt Stroud

Mrs Jewel Boyd Visits Mrs Rose And Mrs Jones

Mrs Jewel Boyd visited Mrs Lela Rose on Wednesday afternoon and also called on Mrs Lavona Jones the same day.

Jewel Boyd Lela Rose Lavona Jones

School Week Activities Highlight Local Guests and Clubs

Union Hill students took lunches on Tuesday while the Goodneighbor club ladies repapered the school kitchen and lunch room. Karen Wallis visited on Friday. Families including the Binion and Cummings households, and Mr and Mrs Duckworth with Anthony from Kansas, visited Kirkes this weekend.

Union Hill Goodneighbor Club Karen Wallis Earl Duckworth Anthony Kansas J. W. Kirkes

Local visits spaced among Francis Ada families

Mrs Lela Rose visited her parents Mr and Mrs L L Crockett of Francis last week. Ham visited Mr and Mrs Warren Cunningham and boys Saturday. Mrs Alene Love Mrs Joe Dean Hall and Randy, Mrs Yvonne Gray and Russel visited Mr and Mrs Jimmy Cummings and family of Ada last week.

Lela Rose Mrs. L. L. Crockett Francis Frank Cunningham Warren Cunningham Alene ‘Love Joe Dean Hall Randy Yvonne Gray Russel Jimmy Cummings Ada

Earl Rose and Clifton Visit Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs Earl Rose visited Mr and Mrs Fred Clifton of Roff on Sunday afternoon for a social call.

Earl Rose Fred Clifton Roff

Local visits include Yowell Kapehart and Bebee residents

Mrs. Clay Yowell and Delmer Kapehart of Egypt visited Mr. and Mrs. Dink Binion last week. Mrs. Betty Cunningham, Mrs. Lavona Jones, Mrs. Wayne Smith and son, plus Mrs. P S. Karr of Wintersmith Park and Mrs Jewell Bound of Bebee called on Mrs. Lille Karr Thursday afternoon.

Clay Yowell Delmer Kapehart Egypt Betty Cunningham Lavona Jones Wayne Smithers and Son P S. Karr Wintersmith Park Jewell Bound Bebee Lille Karr

Mrs Carline McNutt and Eddie Visit Ada Sun Day

Mrs Carline McNutt and Eddie with Mrs Lavona Jones spent Sunday afternoon visiting Mr and Mrs R E Tilley in Ada.

Carline McNutt Eddie Lavona Jones R. E. Tilley Ada

Visits by Kinny Logston and Joe Hodges Noted

Last week guests included Kinny Logston of Los Angeles and Joe Hodges of Ada with Mr and Mrs Robert Golden and family. Also present were Mr and Mrs Bill Walters and Kenny and Gregg of Boars.

Robert Golden Mike Linda Kinny Logston Los Angeles Calif Joe Hodges Ada Bill Walters Kenny and Gregg Boars

Mr and Mrs Matt Richardson Visit Bill Richardson Family

Mr and Mrs Matt Richardson and their boys visited Mr and Mrs Bill Richardson on Sunday.

Matt Richardson Bill Richardson

Tilleys Visit Tilleys and Patsy on Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Tilley and daughter visited Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Tilley and Patsy Sunday. Mrs. Sible Collins and Mr. and Mrs. Billey Joe Adams went to Oklahoma City Monday. Biller Joe went for another checkup with a specialist.

Kirby Tilley Johnnie Tilley Patsy Sunday Sible Collins Billey Joe Adams Oklahoma City Biller Joe

Attendance Awards At Local Church Fellowship Night

The church honored members with perfect attendance, installing a new staff including General Sunday School superintendent Lee Andrews and secretary Mrs W P George. Awards recognized attendance years from 2nd to 10th, with names across multiple classes and groups. Pastor Rev F H LaFoliette presided.

Lee Andrews J. C. Shortes, Jr W. P. George Luther Ompson Novalene Andrews Hazel Charles Richard Bob Mayberry Wesley Brantley F. L. LaFollette Cov Shortes Bob Kerr Walter Smith Harold Shaw Jack Presley J. G. Lovelace Calvin Grace Carrie Nelson Bill Nelson J. C Shortes Crusader Bill James O. T. Maxey Bobby Shortes Herbert Cooper Joe Lovelace Larry Gary Lovelace Janelle Thompson Jon Graham Stanton Andrews

Swimms Attend Sister-in-Law’s Death. Maxey Family Remembers

Mr and Mrs J D Swimm visited Hugo early in the week to be with Mrs Swimm s sister in law who died Monday. Funeral held Wednesday in Hugo. Sympathy extended to the Orville Maxey family after Mr Maxey s father passed Friday night with funeral set for Monday at 2 at Smith Funeral Home.

J. D. Swimm Hugo Orville Maxey

Mrs Shortes Jr. and Virgil Manahan Shop in Oklahoma City

Mrs J C Shortes Jr and her mother Mrs Virgil Manahan of Ada shopped in Oklahoma City during the week, highlighting local residents' shopping trip and family ties.

J. C. Shortes Jr Virgil Manahan Ada Oklahoma City

Eddie Andrews Hosts 16th Birthday Dinner Party

Eddie Andrews celebrated his sixteenth birthday with a dinner party at home on Saturday. Family guests included Loren Choate Pete Brantley and Danny Love lace. After dinner they went to a show.

Eddie Andrews Loren Choate Pete Brantley Danny Lovelace

Oklahoma State Fair Attendees And 4-H Fair School Participants

Attendees included Mr and Mrs Lee Andrews Stan ton and Patty Eddie Andrews Lynn Brantley Wes Brantley Jr Noralene Andrews and Loren Choate Carolyn Swanson Carolyn Coffey. Mr Pruitt led the FFA poultry and dairy judging teams. Poultry team members were Donald Stonecipher Russell Brumley Jerry Elliott and Danny Lovelace and finished 7th. Dairy team members were Gary Wright David Greer Jan Newton and James Martin and finished 20th.

Lee Andrews Stanton Patty Eddie Andrews Lynn Brantley Wes Brantley Noralene Andrews Loren Choate Carolyn Swanson Carolyn Coffey Mr. Pruitt FFA Donald Stonecipher Russell Brumley Jerry Elliott Danny Lovelace Gary Wright David Greer Jan Newton James Martin

Missionary Auxiliary Meets in Cumberland Presbyterian Church

The Missionary Auxiliary of the Cumberland Presbyterian church met Tuesday evening for a lesson from the study book Cross and Crisis in Japan taught by Mrs. Ken Wilson. Mrs. Joe Lovelace and Mrs. Carrie Nelson were elected delegates to the Oklahoma Synodical Missionary meeting in Wichita Kansas from October 13 to 15. Present were Mrs. Luther Thompson, Mrs. Joe Lovelace, Mrs. J. G. Lovelace, Mrs. Carrie Nelson, Mrs. Calvin Grace, Mrs. Ken Wilson, Mrs. Bob Mayberry, and Rev. LaFollette.

Cumberland Presbyterian Church Japan Ken Wilson Joe Lovelace Carrie Nelsor Wichita Kan Luther Thompson J. G. Lovelace Carrie Nelson Calvin Grace Bob Mayberry LaFollette

Reverend LaFollette Family Visit In Bertram Texas

Rev and Mrs F H LaFollette were hosted by their daughter Mrs Lee Scott and Rev Scott and family in Bertram Texas during a recent visit.

F. H. LaFollette Lee Scott Scott Bertram, Tex

Mr and Mrs R E Tilley Visit In Wewoka Sunday

Mr and Mrs R E Tilley were visitors in Wewoka on Sunday, stopping by for a local social call and greeting residents.

Morris Memorial Church Names Sunday School Leaders

The Morris Memorial Baptist Church promotes a full slate for the coming year on September 28 listing officers and teachers by role including general superintendent Clive Rigsby and primary superintendent Betty Rigsby. Other posts include nursery Ann Lancaster and junior girls Elbern Cooper among many assigned workers.

Morris Memorial Baptist Church Clive Rigsby Harvey Wilson Betty Rigsby Lee Swanson Charles Bigham James Roper Ann Lancaster Johnny Nickerson Dock Tracy Lee Henry Joe Ben Brunridge Stanley Shortes Chester Williams B. F. Lancaster Ray Chambless Elmer Barnes Cloud Overton Elbern Cooper Duane Riley Jeff Potter Mr. Clark Boaz Ruth Barbara Potter Jay Jackson Stella Morris C. B. Bigham

Latta FHA Members Attend Elmore City Rally

Twelve FHA members and sponsor attended the subdistrict FHA rally in Elmore City. Attendees included Carole Scott president and Novalene Andrews vice president with a discussion group led by Mrs Beauchamp. Other participants listed names and Mrs Wesley Brantley aided transportation.

FHA Elmore City Beauchamp Carole Scott Novalene Andrews Joyce Houchen Sharon Massey Frances Biggs Doreen Graham Joyce Byers Lynn Brantley Marcharita Woods Jan George Pam Strickland Barbara Beller Wesley Brantley

Mrs Joyce Lovelace Visits In-Laws With Children

Mrs Joyce Lovelace and her children Mike David and Mary spent the weekend with her parents in law Mr and Mrs J G Lovelace in Ida Bell.

Joyce Lovelace Mike David and Mary Idabel J. G. Lovelace

Christian Education Day at Cumberland Presbyterian Church

Sunday was Christian Education Day in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Pupils in both Sunday School and Sunday evening services participated in activities and lessons.

Cumberland Presbyterian Church

Houchen Baby Girl Born At Valley View Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Houchen Jr. announce the birth of a baby girl born Saturday September 27 at Valley View Hospital. The couple’s first child joins their family with relatives sharing in the joy.

J. H. Houchen Jr Valley View Hospital

Houchen Family Names Debra Louise As New Baby

Mrs. J. H. Houchen of Portland Park and Mrs. Annie Atterbury share parental roles as grandparents. The newborn has three sisters and one brother, and the family has chosen Debra Louise as the baby's name.

J. H. Houchen Portland Park Annie Atterbury Debra Louise

Colorado News Briefs Include Local Visits and Guests

Miss Bernice Chaddick from Kansas recently visited here with her mother Mrs Beckie Chaddick. Visitors in Aunt May Howard's home included daughters Sarah and Zola and sons Haskell Dennis and spouses, all from Oklahoma City.

A. L. Kelley Bernice Chaddick Kansas Beckie Chaddick May Howard Sarah Zola Haskell Howard Dennis Howard Oklahoma City

Reed Family Visit Spans Oklahoma City Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Reed and daughter Sherry of Oklahoma City visited here with his mother Beatrice Reed and an aunt Dianah Perry, along with her parents Larkin and Mrs. Scroggins of the Vamoosa community.

Bob Reed Sherry Oklahoma City Beatrice Reed Dianah Perry Larkin Scroggins Vamoosa

Fire Tears Through Frisco Oil Tank Site

Thick black smoke rose for miles over Francis last Friday as the long‑abandoned Frisco oil tank site burned. The blaze consumed large quantities of oil and burned for hours, drawing firefighters and onlookers to the scene.

Francis

Man at Store Foreshadows Offbeat Baby Gift

A grocery counter scene reveals a man folding material and planning a diaper gift for a pink and blue shower. The narrator suggests G. C. would recognize the man’s identity.

G. C

Funeral rites for Thomas Dixon Beam held at Criswell Chapel

Funeral services for Thomas Dixon Beam known as Uncle Tom were held at Criswell Chapel Friday September 26 at 10 o clock. Rev Roy Bucklew and Father Otto Anderson conducted the service with burial in Memorial Park.

Thomas Dixon Beam Uncle Tom Criswell Chapel Roy Bucklew Otto Anderson Memorial Park

Accident at sorghum mill injures worker Ca West

An accident at a sorghum mill last Thursday before quitting time injured Ca West when a lorg pole swung by a horse struck his forehead. He was knocked down and suffered a cut and bruising preventing him from helping with syrup making Friday.

Ca’ West

Aunt Minnie Baugh Suffers Bruised Hand After Door Close

Aunt Minnie Baugh sustains a badly bruised hand when a car door closes suddenly. Mr. and Mrs. George McComas work on home projects adding a sleeping porch to their house.

Minnie Baugh George McComas

Allen Mustangs Lose Second Conference Game at Weleetka

The Allen Mustangs were defeated 286 at Weleetka last Friday in their second conference matchup. Buck Kelley and Jerry Peay sustained injuries and left the game. Next they travel to Bowlegs this Friday for another game.

Allen Mustangs Weleetka Buck Kelley Jerry Peay Mustangs Bowlegs

Allen FFA Holds First Monthly Meeting and Honors Degrees

On September, the Allen FFA chapter opened with ceremonies. Officers present were Bobby Gray vice president, Harry Bain secretary, R W Borders treasurer, Lewis Borders reporter, James Arnold sentinel, and Mr Crawford advisor. Date set to order FFA jackets and certificates for Green Hand and Chapter Farmer degrees were approved.

Allen

Harris return after visit with Oklahoma relatives

Mr and Mrs M E Harris have returned home after spending three days with their daughter and the Brown family of Oklahoma City.

M. E. Harris Ben Brown Oklahoma City

Ada Weekly Gift Sparks Family News Recap

A lighthearted note recalls a woman joking she may have erred by giving her brother the ADA WEEKLY as a Christmas gift since he no longer writes often. The item lists visits by multiple families including Crockett Hastings Cameron Rose Trivitt Henson Harris Harris Lee and Isom Harris to Ada and Latta areas.

Claude Carter

Harris Visitors From Sasakwa Are Noted Guests

Mr and Mrs Tom Harris of Sasakwa visited here with his brother and wife Mr and Mrs Isom Harris last Sunday.

Tom Harris Sasakwa Isom Harris

Eldon Lane Family Moves House East of Ada

The Eldon Lane family moved a house and located it east of D. B. Lane on Route 2 Ada. Horace Golden and Olan Henderson assisted Friday afternoon. The community welcomes the Lanes Delinda David Kay and Vickey. Matt Richardsons decorating interiors. Guests Friday night Mr. and Mrs. Chester Crane Ada.

Eldon Lane D. B. Lane Ada Horace Golden Olan Henderson Lane Delinda David Kay Vickey Matt Richardsons Chester Crane

Proving Her Home with Modern Utilities

A woman confirms improvements to her residence by installing a telephone service, electric wiring, and liquid petroleum gas. The upgrades demonstrate modern conveniences and progress at her property.

L. P. Gas

Hospital visits and patient updates noted in local report

Mrs L B Young reports not well but visits hospital inmates. She checked on sister in law Helen Drennan from Valley View Community. Drennan was released Friday and returned to Bertha Tisdale’s home Route 2. Latest report says she was doing fine.

Helen Drennan Bertha Tisdale

Apples for Christmas by the Bud Scates family

The Bud Scates family wraps and boxes apples hoping for good eating at Christmas. Mrs. Scates visited Ms. W. M. Goone and Mrs. Carl Welden last Thursday. Paul and Trurman Scates are in Childress Texas.

Bud Scates Scates W. M. Goone Carl Welden Paul and Trurman Scates Childress Tex

Firemen's Chicken Fry Raises Funds for New Uniforms

Olan Henderson reports serving 700 chickens at the Firemen's Chicken Fry held last Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Proceeds fund winter uniforms for the fire department. Henderson helped cook and serve during the event.

Olan Henderson

Goyne Suffers Hip Injury After Flu Illness

Walter Goyne contracted influenza and fell on Saturday morning breaking his right hip. He was rushed to hospital where an operation was performed at about 3 pm. He rested well that night and had a good breakfast Sunday morning. A speedy recovery is wished.

Walter Goyne Mr. Goyne

Govne Attend Ada Funeral for Cecil Kimbrough

Last Thursday Mr and Mrs W M Govne attended the Ada funeral of Cecil Kimbrough who suffered a heart attack. He and wife Velma were old time friends of the Govnes and his sudden death shocked relatives and friends.

W. M. Govne Cecil Kimbrough Ada Kimbrough Velma Govnes

Filmer Landis Visits Paul Hendersons with Grandson Jeff

Filmer Landis and his grandson Jeff called on the Paul Hendersons Thursday afternoon. Landis had also attended the funeral of Mr. Kimbrough earlier.

Filmer Landis Jeff Paul Hendersons Mr. Landis Mr. Kimbrough

FHA initiation and slumber party at Byng gym

Jeraldine Henderson enjoyed the initiation of FHA members and a slumber party at Byng gym Friday night. Jerry Henderson and Janice Reamy attended the school carnival held at Latta Friday night.

Jeraldine Henderson FHA Byng Gym Jerry Henderson Janice Reamy Latta

Golden sisters travel to Oklahoma City for medical visit

Ethelene Golden and her sister-in-law Daisy Golden of Union Hill went to Oklahoma City with a doctor treating Ethelene's son Randy for a ruptured blood vessel. They lunched with another sister-in-law Mrs James Morgan and her children who live in the city.

Ethelene Golden Daisy Golden Union Hill Oklahoma City Randy Ethelene James Morgan

Easy to Eat: Mrs Earl Franks Canning Pears and Pumpkin

Mrs Earl Franks spent the week canning pears and pumpkin and enjoys baking pumpkin pies. She admits she really likes good pumpkin pie, a sentiment she says helps with the cooking task.

Earl Franks

Henderson Relative Struck by Flu in Ada

Bill Alston uncle of Paul Henderson and worker for him all spring and summer has been laid up with flu the past several days. He lives with his sister Mrs J M Henderson now in Ada formerly of Egypt.

Bill Alston Paul Henderson Bill Paul J. M. Henderson Ada Egypt

Opossum Haunts Family Home After Move

Mrs. Eldon Lane notes stored furniture in an unused hay barn to bridge a move. After unloading a large living room chair into the new house, a curious opossum emerged to inspect the dwelling and was promptly carried out by the dog.

Snowden-Lane Family Visit Ties Kinship

Mr and Mrs Lewis Snowden and their daughter Barbara from Seminole County spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs D B Lane. Mrs Snowden is described as a niece of Mr Lane.

Lewis Snowden Barbara Seminole County D. B. Lane Mrs. Snowden Lane

Car Trouble At Home With Simpkins And Buddy

Mrs Elbert Simpkins and Buddy stand beside a car with its hood raised at the home as they discuss how to fix it. The scene captures a moment of mechanical trouble and uncertainty about steps to repair.

Community Guests Share Sunday in Oklahoma Gatherings

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Jones and family from Lawrence along with Lottie McClure Patsy Ada and others visited Frank James Sunday. The Day’s visits continued with Tom Phillips Bessie Bradley Verna McCurdy and more in Lawton Stratford and Oklahoma City events.

Dale Jones Lawrence Lottie McClure Patsy Ada Donald Lee Jones Galey Charlotte Terry Jones Frank James Tom Phillips Bessie Bradley Verna McCurdy

Ada Durant Football Game Attended by Pennington Melton

Neville Pennington and Dale Melton attended the Ada Durant football game in Ada Friday night. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Martin and children of Ahloso Tony Mar

Mrs. Dale Melton Neville Pennington Dale Melton Ada Durant Ada Kenneth Martin Ahloso Tony Mar

Pickett Couple Hosts Visit From Oil Center Members

Bill Hopper of Pickett and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin McCurdy visited Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Martin Sunday, sharing a quiet afternoon gathering.

Tin Oil Center Bill Hopper Pickett Marvin McCurdy J. C. Martin

Community attendees at Oklahoma State Fair event

Names from the community attended the Oklahoma City State Fair event with Vaness School on Friday. Attendees included Charlotte and Terry Jones Johnny Law Jerry McKinney Mary James Cheryl Melton Joyce Price Susan Price Beverly Cox Pat Jackson Barbara Griffith Belinda Griffith Ruth Varnadore Phyllis Potter and Shirley Farris.

Oklahoma City Vaness School Charlotte Terry Jones Johnny Law Jerry McKinney Mary James Cheryl Melton Joyce Susan Price Beverly Cox Pat Jackson Barbara Belinda Griffith Ruth Varnadore Phyllis Potter Shirley Farris

Auxiliary Rally and Stratford Visits Noted

Mrs. Tom Burch attended a Tuesday Ladies Auxiliary Rally at the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Stratford with an all day meeting and luncheon. She visited her brother and sister Emmy Flippen and Elmer Burch that night and called on Barney Gray and Mrs. Lee Ott earlier Tuesday afternoon. Emmett Morelock and wife from Oklahoma City spent a few days with the Burchs, and Austell Horton of Oklahoma City visited Sunday. The Floyd Gray farm sale was attended Monday, with a visit to C. Z. Potter. Mrs. Burch is recovering from poison oak treatment.

Tom Burch Pentecostal Holiness Church Stratford Burch Emmy Flippen Elmer Burch Emmett Morelock Oklahoma City Morelock Florence Strickland Austell Horton Burches Floyd Gray C. Z. Potters

Local FHA Rally Draws Center and Elmore City Girls

Miss Bonnie Murphy of Center joined Miss Chevyl Melton and Miss Shirley Farris for a sub-district FHA meeting and rally held Saturday morning in Elmore City.

Bonnie Murphy Center Chevyl Melton Shirley Farris Elmore City

Udell Flatt Family Visits Cressie McKinney Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Udell Flatt and their Skintook family visited Mrs Cressie McKinney and Jerry during the weekend, sharing time together in a social visit.

Mr and Mrs Henry Little Suffer Flu Siege This Week

Mr Henry Little and Mrs Henry Little are both ill with influenza this week. The couple's condition is described as a siege of the flu affecting their household.

Henry Little

Varnadore Family Visits Spread Across Week

Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore visited Eds uncle John Webb in Adanwhile Wednesday. Ed and Olen James were in Sulphur on business Thursday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Tom Phillips visited the Varnadores Thursday morning. Mrs Varnadore and Ruthie visited Mrs J C James and Mary Thursday afternoon. The Varnadore couple visited Mr and Mrs Tom Phillips Friday afternoon and earlier they called on Mrs Jo Ann Ballard and Mark in Stratford. L E Ballard and Mark from Stratford were weekend guests. Barbara and Belinda Griffith visited Ruthie Varnadore Sunday morning.

Ed Varnadore John Webb Adanwhile Olen James Tom Phillips Varnadores Mark Stratford L. E. Ballard Barbara Belinda Griffith Ruthie Varnadore

Parkins Family Visit Goes to Roff Saturday

Mr and Mrs Bill Parkins visit his brother Mr and Mrs Henry Parkins in Roff on Saturday, sharing time with relatives and catching up during the weekend.

Bill Parkins Mrs Henry Parkins Roff

Cox Family Hosts Friday Supper Guests

Mr and Mrs Doyle Cox and their baby visited Friday night for supper with Mr and Mrs Ted Cox and Beverly in an informal family gathering.

Doyle Cox Baby Ted Cox Beverly

Ada visitors share weekend and weekday calls

Ada residents Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Standridge visited the Henry Littles Saturday. Mrs Anne Hamblin visited Monday. Mrs Ava Cummins called Tuesday. The Pennington family hosted several guests including Pod Law Neville Pennington and Percy Richardson’s group, and Harvey Mitchells from Oklahoma City visited the Penningtons.

W. H. Standridge Ada Henry Little Anne Hamblin Ava Cummins Littles Pod Law Neville Pennington Percy Richardson Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue Roy Alva Pennington Harvey Mitchell Oklahoma _ City Penningtons

Center Family Notes Hospital Visit

Mrs. Virgil Scarberry Sr. and her daughter in law Mrs. Virgil Scarberry Jr. with grandchildren of Center spent Saturday together. Kenneth Fox of Lafayette California, husband of their daughter in law, entered a Lafayette hospital for leg surgery.

Virgil Scarberry Sr Virgil Scarberry Jr Center Virgil Kenneth Fox Lafayette Calif

Ross Family Guests at Thompson Home

Mr and Mrs H A Ross of Ahles were Sunday afternoon guests in the home of Mrs Ross sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs S L Thompson.

H. A. Ross Ahles

Ad couple visits relatives in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Johnnie Daniel of Ad spent Friday in Oklahoma City on business and visited Johnnie’s aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Floyd Ingram of Moore.

Johnnie Daniel Oklahoma City Johnnie Floyd Ingram Moore

Visit Highlights Kin In Harden Craddock Home

Mrs Coy Byrd and her daughter Melba visited in the Harden home of her brother Mr George Craddock and wife. Guests included Mrs Byrds sisters and their husbands Mrs Troy Sharrell of Harden City and Mr Homer Jumper of Pleasant Hill. Mr and Mrs Bob Byrd of Stonewall joined for Saturday supper with their parents.

Coy Byrd Melba

Oklahoma City Fair Attended by Local Families

Mr and Mrs Teddy Scribner Gene and Gary Minor Patsy Duty and Betty Miller attended the fair in Oklahoma City last Wednesday highlighting community participation and family presence at the event.

Teddy Scribner Gene Gary Minor Patsy Duty Betty Miller Oklahoma City

Patton couple visit Ada with sisters Strickland Blackburn

Mr and Mrs S E Patton spent Sunday in Ada visiting Mrs Pattons sisters Mrs Myrtle Strickland and Mrs Marlyn Blackburn.

S. E. Patton Ada Patton Myrtle Strickland Marlyn Blackburn

Visit to Stonewall Home By Boda Hisan Family

Mr and Mrs Boda Hisan and Charles and Shirley Ann visited Friday night in the home of Mr and Mrs Bud Brooks of Stonewall.

Boda Hisan Charles Shirley Ann Bud Brooks Stonewall

Frisco Birthday Party Honors Mrs Vance Minor

Mrs A T Minor hosted a birthday party for sister in law Mrs Vance Minor with cake and coffee. Guests included Mr and Mrs George Minor Mr and Mrs Clarence Crowell Stonewall Mrs Zoa White Pontotoc Mr and Mrs Vance Minor Mr and Mrs A T Minor Anthony and Bud. Sunday visitors were their children Mr and Mrs Bob Langley Gae Von and LaVonda from Vamposa.

A. T. Minor Vance Minor George Minor Clarence Crowell Stonewall Zoa White Pontotoc Anthony Bud Bob Langley Gae von and LaVonda Vamposa

Ada couple visits kin of Henry family

Mr and Mrs L A Henry of Ada visited in the home of Mrs Henrys nephew and his wife Mr and Mrs Jack West on Sunday morning

L. A. Henry Ada

Turnabout TV: Sallees Welcome New Set Amid Family Visit

The Sallee brothers and a visitor hosted viewers in the West home to celebrate a new television set John Sallee bought after the West TV failed. Mrs Ann Lee and the Wests arrived Sunday night to join the watch party as other visitors attended.

Arthur John Sallee Ana Lee Jack West West John Ann Lee Jack Wes Sallee Joe Lester McClain Bro

McCartys Return From Aztec and Visit Tupelo

Mr and Mrs Vernon McCarty recently returned from Aztec New Mexico and Craig Cole and now reside in Tupelo They spent the weekend with Mrs McCarty s parents Mr and Mrs Windell Price Visitors in the Price home Sunday included Mr and Mrs Ray Long and friends Mr and Mrs Paul Lupinski of Ada Mrs Lupinski is Italian born and Mr Lupinski German They were joined by other local friends and relatives

Vernon McCarty Aztec N. M Craig Cole Tupelo McCartys McCarty Windell Price Ray Long Paul Lupinski Ada Lupinski Italy Germany

Johnsons and kin share visits in Hollis and Stonewall

Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Johnson and Kitty visited Mrs. Johnson's sister and family the Ar chers of Hollis Tuesday night. Mr. and Mrs. V. A. Johnson spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Johnson's brother and wife the Marshalls of Stonewall.

A. R. Johnson Kitty

Baylis Family Attends Oklahoma City Fair

Mrs Alfred Baylis and family with Mr and Mrs Bill Shellenberger and children visited an Oklahoma City fair last week. Mrs Shellenberger was slightly during the outing.

Alfred Baylis Baylises Sandra Bill Shellenberger Oklahoma City Shellenberger

Blistered Face Worsens After Sunday Incident

Mrs Baylis suffered severe facial injuries described as blistered and peeling on Sunday, with witnesses noting the painful condition and potential medical treatment required.

Sunday Dinner Becomes Fishing Report in Fittstown

Mr and Mrs Clarence Jordan of Fittstown hosted Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs George Barnes. The Barnes arrived after fishing and shared news as Patton visited. They showed two nice crappie and two nice bass.

Clarence Jordan Fittstown George Barnes Barnes Patton

Pontotoc Woman Visited by Daughter and Son-in-Law

Mrs. Zoa White of Pontotoc spent last week with her daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Vance Minor. The Minor couple and Mrs. White visited Mrs. Minor's aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Bill Belt of Roff on Sunday. Mrs. Vance Minor also spent Thursday with Mrs. Letha Sliger of Fittstown.

Zoa White Pontotoc Vance Minor

Visitors Listed From Jim and Sid Marshall Home

Last week visitors to the Jim and Sid Marshall home included Lorene Campbell of Stonewall on Thursday, L. T. Daniel and Dora, Mr. and Mrs. Loss Henry of Ada, Mrs. Jack West and girls, Mrs. Ana Lee on Friday, and Mrs. W. R. Robbins and Stephanie on Sunday afternoon.

Jim and Sid Marshall Lorene Campbell Stonewall L. T. Daniel Dora Loss Henry Ada Jack West Ana Lee W. R. Robbins Stephanie

Tailors Mrs Emily Hisaw and Mrs Bessie Baylis Attend Ada Clinic

Mrs Emily Hisaw and Mrs Bessie Baylis attended a tailoring clinic in Ada last Tuesday. The event focused on garment making and alteration techniques.

Emily Hisaw Bessie Baylis Ada

Whitewright Families Host Visitors for Weekend

Schley Stegall of Whitewright Texas drove up Sunday for dinner and the afternoon with his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Stegall. Mrs. Bessie Scarberry visited Monday with Mrs. J. W. Stegall.

Schley Stegall Whitewright Tex J. W. Stegall Bessie Scarberry

Sunday Visitors At H B Herion Home

Sunday guests in the H B Herion home were their children Mr and Mrs Mauriece Herion Brice Brocky and Virginia of Cushing Claudia of Stonewall and Miss Barbara Herion of Ardmore Mrs H B Herion spent from Wednesday of last week until Sunday with her mother Mrs W L Parks of Kieffer.

H. B. Herion Mauriece Herion Brice Brocky Virginia Cushing Claudia Stonewall Barbara Herion Ardmore W. L. Parks Kieffer

Attaberry and Fore Hosts Visit Weekend Social

Mr and Mrs W E Attaberry visited Mr and Mrs Lee Fore hand Sunday afternoon. W A Box Johnson Jackson and Robert Daniel visited Lee Monday.

W. E. Attaberry Lee Ww. A. Box Johnson Jackson Robert Daniel

Early frost fear prompts sweet potato digging

Simon Patton and Jack Barnes decide to dig their sweet potatoes as cool weather arrives and they worry about an early frost. They act to protect crops and preserve harvest.

Simon Patton Jack Barnes

Maxwell Family Weekend Visit Spotted in Oklahoma City

Mrs. M. M. Maxwell spent last week in Oklahoma City with the children and returned home Saturday night. The gathering included Mr and Mrs Herman Singleton Patsy Maxwell Amanda Stevens Mr and Mrs Cleo Long and Bruce Ardmore Dell Maxwell and Hub Bracket. Mrs Maxwell joked about her husband’s housekeeper noting the house was spotless, and she appreciated whoever cleaned it.

M. M. Maxwell Oklahoma City Herman Singleton Patsy Maxwell Amanda Stevens Cleo Long Bruce Ardmore Dell Maxwell Hub Bracket

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