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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1963

Page

5

New Officers Of Allen W M A Honored At Tea

The Allen church Women Missionary Union held a program tea to honor new officers for the coming year. Mrs. Grady Miller presided as president, with Bible meditations by Mrs. Russell Kimbrell and Mrs. Dale Kimbrell. New roles included Mrs. W. R. Dean as vice president and several others serving as secretary treasurer program chairman and more.

Allen W.M.A Woman's Missionary Union of the First Baptist Church Allen Grady Miller Russell Kimbrell Dale Kimbrell H. D. Harbeson Tennie Kemp Clyde Sales Oh God Our Help A. B. Palmer Tom Jacobs W. R. Dean A. BB. Palmer C. B. Kemp A. B. Kidwell Connie Russell D. A. Burris Ernest Hodges David Forester Y.W.A Charles Cannon Linda W.M.A Vada Shatswell Alice Palmer

Miss Nancy Alletag Weds James Scroggins in Ada Chapel

Miss Nancy Alletag daughter of Mr and Mrs B F Alletag became the bride of James Scroggins son of Mr and Mrs Leon Scroggins Friday Sept 27 at 7 30 p m in the Rinard Chapel of the First Baptist Ada Rev Vernal West officiated The ceremony featured nuptial music by Miss Mary Ann Kidwell The couple will reside in Ontario California The bride attended East Central State College and Phi Kappa sorority Scroggins attended East Central State College and Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.

Nancy Jane Alletag B. F. Alletag West Twentieth James Scroggins Leon Scroggins Vernal West Coalgate First Baptist Church Rinard Chapel First Baptist Church Ada Mary Ann Kidwell Mary Ellen Alletag Herman Jenkins James Griffith Sterling Williams Ada High School East Central State College Phi Kappa Scroggins Byng High School Ontario Pi Kappa Alpha

Coffee Honors Mrs C Eason at Surprise Birthday Party

Mrs Calvin Eason was honored at a surprise birthday breakfast at Ahloso Baptist Church in the Fellowship Hall. Women from the church presented gifts and served coffee and cake to guests including Mrs Mary Jo Weddie, Mrs Wilma Sanders, Bobby, Mrs Lou Wilmoth, and others. Rev Eason teaches the Masters Class. those absent sent gifts.

Calvin Eason Ahloso Baptist Church Mary Jo Weddi Wilma Sanders Bobby Lou Wilmoth Clara Magar Loreda Bowers Delores Davis Debbie Billy Reese Susan Jean Beth Martin Oma Betty Abbott Laura Paul Darrell Eason

Dinner And Party Fetes Mrs Grove On 87th Birthday

A dinner and birthday celebration at the home of Mr and Mrs Bill Reed honored Mrs Susan Grove known as Grand ma Grove on her 87th birthday. Attendees included Rev John Batey Los Palos Danny Morris and many Grove family relatives sharing gifts and good wishes.

Bill Reed Center Susan Grove Grandma” Grove John and Leon Batey Los Palos Calif Danny Morris Billy Morris Nora Reed Bill Morris van Reed Donna Reed Helen Morris Cecil Morris Johnnie Grove Leroy Grove Pete Grove Patsy Grove Rickey Grove Ray Magar Betty Magar Jacky Susan Magar Orean Terra Gray Ray Garrett

Ruth Alletag Hosts Valley View Rehearsal Dinner

Mrs. Ruth Alletag hosted a rehearsal dinner Thursday night in the PM and R dining room at Valley View Hospital.

Ruth Alletag Pm&r Valley View Hospital

Shower Honoring Bride Given by Misses Howard and England

A kitchen shower held September 14 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Howard honored the bride. Hosted by Miss Marsha Howard and Miss Jane England, the event celebrated the upcoming wedding with guests and gifts.

Marsha Howard Jane England Charles Howard

Shower Hosted by Mrs Collins and Guests

A miscellaneous shower was held at the home of Mrs. Hiram Collins on September 19. Hostesses included Mrs. Collins, Mrs. G William Lee, Mrs. Arthur Bowles, and Mrs. Louis Hudson.

Hiram Collins Collins G. William Lee Arthur Bowles Louis Hudson

Auxiliary Members Clean Church Interiors and Hall

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Oil Center Church met Tuesday for cleanup day. They scrubbed the church and dining hall while Rev. Arthur Smith painted the interior and curtains were set to be hung next Tuesday. Several named members participated.

Oil Center Church Arthur Smith Joy Tucker Wanda Lamb Clareta Gray Thelma Garrett Nora Gray Bea Robertson Pearl Gray Bryan Thomas Euvonne Franks

Union Valley Club Adds Four Members

The September meeting of the Union Valley Home Demonstration Club was at Mrs. Frank Crabtree's home. Four new members joined and 19 members shared their favorite knife during roll call while birthdays were honored at a covered dish luncheon. A rummage and bake sale is planned for October 5 in Stonewall.

Union Valley Home Demonstration Club Frank Crabtree Roy Loman Walter Thompson Naarah Marsh Odell Wolff Charles Whitwell K. W. Maxwell Ervin Jones Tom Wilson J. E. Martin Earl Stephens James Johnson Ken Lance B. M. Stephens Carlee Stephens Fred Keatley G. G. Lee Bunny Rogers Doyle Hastings Jesse Denslow C. R. Maxwell Balzer Stonewall

Carol Denise Golden Celebrates Seventh Birthday At Party

Carol Denise Golden daughter of Mr and Mrs Horace Golden of Egypt community was surprised with a birthday party Saturday afternoon at the Golden home. Gifts included a 24 inch bicycle from her parents. Attending were Pam Ebriie Rusty Ebriie Billy Henson Lynda Golden Max Bess Mike Gary Teresa Randy Golden and the honoree. Mothers Mrs Hazel Henson and Mrs Wanda Welch attended along with Roxie Golden Marie Braden and Bess for part of the festivities.

Carol Denise Golden Horace Golden Egypt Golden Home Carol Denise Carol Lynda Golden Pam Ebrite Pam Rusty Ebriie Billy Henson Max Bess Mike Gary Teresa Randy Golden Hazel Henson Wanda Welch Roxie Golden Marie Braden Bess

Hayes Family Visited Duncan Residents En Route to North Carolina

Mr and Mrs A A Hayes Jr Mitch Larry and Timmy were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Leo Scott. The Hayeses former Duncan residents are traveling to Greensboro NC where Mr Hayes will work for a pipeline company. He previously worked for Sun Ray Oil Company in Duncan.

A. A. Hayes Jr Mitch Larry Timmy Leo Scott Hayeses Duncan Greensboro N.C Hayes Sun-Ray Oil Company

Amarillo Family Visit Ties Duncan and Gray Families

Mr and Mrs Arnold Gray and their son visited Friday night with Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan and their son Freddy in Texas. Mrs Gray and Mrs Duncan are sisters.

Arnold Gray Amarillo, Tex Paul Duncan Freddy Mrs. Gray Mrs. Duncan

Townsend-Wedding Unites Stonewall Couple

Miss Leta Sliper daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Sliger Route 2 Stonewall married Sammie Townsend son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Townsend Route 2 Stonewall at Red Oak Baptist Church September 20 Rev Garrett officiated 8 p m The couple will reside on Route 2 Stonewall Honeymoon covered Eastern Oklahoma and southern Texas Mrs Sue Sliger was matron of honor Elton Slisec was best man The bride graduated from McLish High School and Stonewall High School.

Leta Sliper Ray Sliger Stonewall Sammie Townsend Red Oak Baptist Church Garrett Ernest Townsend Sue Sliger East Orchard Homer Elton Slisec Oklahoma Texas McLish High School Stonewall High School

Family visits wrap in Oakman area notes

Mrs. Jerry Balthrop and son Tracy returned to Pauls Valley after a few days with her parents Mr and Mrs Mau rice Current. Jerry had gone to Wyoming on a deer hunting trip. Guests at the Roy White home included Mrs Dora Jones and Johnny Stillwater and Mr and Mrs George Jones Mulhall.

Jerry Balthrop Tracy Pauls Valley Maurice Current Jerry Wyoming Roy White Dora Jones Johnny Stillwater George Jones Mulhall

Ira Wommack Returns Home After Valley View Hospital Stay

Ira Wommack was released from Valley View Hospital last Wednesday and is recuperating at home after surgery. He is steadily improving and able to be up part of the time. Relatives visiting include his brother Ross Wommack Sulphur Odus Williamson Francis a daughter and family Dale LaBass Bonnie Vicki Ada and Odus ONeal Wapanucka.

Ira Wommack Valley View Hospital Odus O'Neal

Berryman Family Visits Extend Across Ada And Re bee

Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman visited Sunday afternoon at Re bee with their son Edward his wife Lenora and Kay and Charles. They returned home and stopped in Ada to visit a daughter and her husband Elmer Lee. A short Sunday visit was also made with Mr and Mrs George Carter. Mrs Joyce Long and her sons John and Chris spent Monday with Mrs Myra Berryman.

Jess Berryman Rebee Edward Lenora Kay Charles Ada Elmer Lee George Carter Joyce Long John Chris Myra Berryman

Betty Mounger visits Ada for Oakman homecoming

Loveland resident Betty Mounger spent last week with relatives including Mrs. Gussie Lillard and Ruby Jones. She plans to stay in Ada this week with her brother Wright Hart until after the Oakman homecoming on the third Sunday in October and attended the Oakman church revival last week.

Betty Mounger Loveland Betty Gussie Lillard Ruby Jones Ada Wright Hart Oakman Oakman Church

Scott Jones and family visit in Rebee and Ada area

Mr and Mrs Scott Jones visit in the Rebee vicinity west of Ada with friends. They see new baby with Junior and Dewey Northam and Mable Northam visiting from California. They meet in Ada with Free Will Baptist Church board members to elect officers for next year. The Myers of Bebee visit late Saturday.

Scott Jones Rebee Ada Scott Camp Ground Junior Northam Dewey Northam Northams Mable Northam California Joneses Emmett Light Summers Chapel

Carter couple seeks throat specialist treatment in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs George Carter traveled to Oklahoma City last Tuesday to see a throat specialist. The news was encouraging and suggests George may be treated without surgery.

George Carter Oklahoma City George

Family visits and medical checkups noted in local records

A Monday trip covered further checkups and treatment for a patient. Thursday evening saw Mrs. Trudy Nance with Mrs. Gus sie Lillard. Saturday evening included Mrs. Mildred Current with Gussie and Mrs. Betty Mounger visiting Gus sie. Sunday visitors at Mrs. Lillard's home were her daughter and son in law Ev ertt Lee of Oklahoma City and her son Linvall Lillard.

Trudy Nance Gussie Lillard Mildred Current Gussie Betty Mounger Mrs.Lillard Mrs. Evertt Lee Oklahoma City Linvall Lillard

Mrs. Duvall hosts weekend guests from nearby towns

Mrs. Trudy Nance and Angie Wright spent Saturday night with Mrs. Elve Duvall. Visiting Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey Myers of Byng.

Trudy Nance Angie Wright Elve Duvall

Health Nurse Visits Oakman School for Pupils Checkup

Last Monday a week ago was physical checkup day for the pupils at Oakman School. County health nurse Mrs. Cannon visited the school and checked the ears and eyes of all students.

Oakman School

School Portraits Taken by Photographer Last Thursday

A photographer visited the school last Thursday and photographed pupils. Teachers, the cook, and the bus driver also had pictures taken. Delivery of the photos is expected in a few days.

Nance Visit Notes Grassland Walk by Holcombe Farm

Mr and Mrs J M Nance visited recently with Mr and Mrs Debs Holcombe. The men walked over Holcombe s land where he had cleared away the timber to have more grass.

J. M. Nance Debs Holcombe Mr. Holcombe

Oakman Church Fellowship Draws Small Yet Warm Attendance

Two weeks ago Wednesday evening a fellowship meeting at Oakman church aimed to unite newcomers and long time residents. Rain limited turnout but attendees enjoyed group singing and fellowship with Pastor L. D. Stonecipher reading scripture and refreshments served afterward.

Oakman Church Oakman L. D. Stonecipher

Stonewall Visit Highlights Local Social Roundup

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Williams visited Mr. and Mrs. John Clouse on Friday afternoon. The group included Mr. and Mrs. Cleth Myricks of Holdenville visiting Rev. and Mrs. Steve Lilley Thursday evening. Friday morning they joined in Ada at the home of Allie Lilley with Dena Yates and her granddaughter Sherry Leader and Lola Lilly also present for a pleasant visit and dinner.

Cleth Myricks Holdenville Steve Lilley Allie Lilley Ada Dena Yates Little Sherry Leader Lola Lilly Rev. Lilley

Rev and Mrs Edwards Dine With Mrs Sawyers

Rev James Edwards and his wife visited Mrs Maggie Sawyers for a Sunday dinner, sharing hospitality in a small social gathering at her home.

Mrs. James Edwards Maggie Sawyers

Mrs Lewis Robertson Visits Rev Lilley After Eye Surgery

Mrs Lewis Robertson visited Rev and Mrs Steve Lilley last Wednesday evening. Lewis Robertson is recuperating from eye surgery recently at Veterans Hospital in Oklahoma City.

Lewis Robertson Steve Lilley Veterans Hospital Oklahoma City

Mrs Hale and Joell Visit Ganns for Monday Lunch

Mrs J C Hale and Joell Pa oli visited Mr and Mrs Howard Ganns and Cathy Monday and had lunch with them.

J. C. Hale Joell, Paoli Howard Ganns Cathy

Stratford visit from Mr and Mrs Jack Walker and family

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Walker along with Sandra and Debbie visited Stratford on Sunday evening to meet with Mrs. in a social gathering.

Jack Walker Sandra Debbie Stratford

Blue Couple Marks Golden Wedding With Open House

Mr and Mrs Blue celebrate 50 years of marriage October 5 1913 with an open house October 6 at their Allen home. The pair taught in Arkansas rural schools before moving to Atwood and later Allen where they raised a daughter and two granddaughters. He preaches at Ahloso and has served as Allen city treasurer. they enjoy fishing and missionary work together.

Perry Blue Allen Blue Broadway Mrs. Blue Wheeling Ark Salem Mammoth Springs Fulton County Glasgow Arkansas Church of Christ Robert Painter Christa Lee W. W. Dobbs Allen School Denecia Gaylene Dobbs Atwood Broadway Avenue Mr. Blue Yellowstone National Park North Dakota St. Louis Missouri Oklahoma Holdenville Harden City Ahloso Church City of

Reed Smith Hosts Spring Social at Local Church

Walker family relations noted as Rev. and Mrs. Steve Lilley with Mrs. Raymon Forster of Oregon visiting Rev. and Mrs. James Edwards recently.

Raymon Forster Oregon James Edwards

Ardmore Couple Visit Sister and Brother-in-Law

Mr and Mrs Albert Turner of Ardmore visited last week to see his sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Pete Anderson.

Albert Turner Ardmore Inlaw Pete Anderson

Barnes Family Visits Farmerville and Arkansas

Mr and Mrs John Barnes of Farmersville California visited his brothers and their wives George Barnes and Jack Barnes spending three weeks here and in Arkansas Homer Barnes his dad George Barnes and his uncle John Barnes enjoyed a weekend fishing trip.

John Barnes Farmersville Calif George Barnes Jack Barnes California Arkansas Homer Barnes

Clouse Couple Celebrates 57th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs John Clouse marked their 57th anniversary on September 23 at their Stonewall home. They wed in Sparta Tennessee. Mr Clouse entered St Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City for treatment.

John Clouse Stonewall Sparta Tenn Clouse St. Anthony Hospital Oklahoma City

A W Mensav Admitted To Valley View Hospital

A W Mensav was admitted to Valley View Hospital on Sunday night for unspecified medical care.

A. W. Mensav Valley View Hospital

Leon Bloxton Visits Relatives This Week

Leon Bloxton visited his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Anderson, last week, spending time at their home.

Leon Bloxton Pete Anderson

Visitors Gather at Union Valley Home of Mr and Mrs Rogers

Last Sunday guests at the Union Valley home of Mr and Mrs Bunny Rogers included Mr and Mrs Fred Keat ley Mr and Mrs Wilburn Black well Mr and Mrs Russell Hale Mr and Mrs Calvin Rogers and children Suzanne and David Ada Mr and Mrs W G Orton Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs Bill Thompson and children Kent Laurie and Kelly Fittstown Also Mr and Mrs G G Lee and Mrs Lees mother Mrs Nettie Balzer Lamont visited Friday evening.

Bunny Rogers Union Valley Fred Keatley Wilburn Blackwell Russell Hale Calvin Rogers Suzanne David Ada W. G. Orton Oklahoma City Bill Thompson Kent Laurie Kelly Fittstown G. G. Lee Lee Nettie Balzer Lamont

Ray Thompson Attends Oklahoma County Officials Meeting

Ray Thompson dined with Mr and Mrs J L Delaplain last Sunday. He also attended a state wide county commissioners meeting in Oklahoma City on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Ray Thompson J. L. Delaplain Oklahoma City

Mrs Gilcrease and sister visit Clouse couple in Los Angeles

Mrs Onie Gilcrease of Los Angeles and her sister Mrs Lisa Barrick visited Mr and Mrs John Clouse recently, sharing time together in a family visit linked to the West Coast.

Onie Gilcrease Los Angeles Lisa Barrick John Clouse

Weekend Visit From Lonnie Barnes Vaness and Dunk Brady

Lonnie Barnes Vaness and Dunk Brady visited Mr and Mrs George Barnes on Sunday afternoon in Ada.

Lonnie Barnes Vaness Dunk Brady Ada George Barnes

Mr and Mrs Coy Gibson Visit Parents Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Coy Gibson visited his parents Mr and Mrs C L Gibson over the weekend, sharing time with family at the elder Gibsons home.

Coy Gibson Guyman C. L. Gibson

Mrs McNutt and Mrs Ganns Visit Aunt and Cemetery

Mrs Jack McNutt and Mrs Howard Ganns visited Mrs Arvie Wheat, the aunt of Mrs McNutt, on a Sunday afternoon and also stopped by the Non Cemetery.

Jack McNutt Howard Ganns McNutt Arvie Wheat Non

Death of Mrs. E. E. Lucas Noted in Denison

Word Friday of the death of her sister in law Mrs. E. E. Lucas Denison Tex Mrs Lucas left Sunday for Denison to attend funeral services which were Monday morning

E. E. Lucas Denison Tex

True-blue norther brings chill to Pontotoc County

Egypt late Saturday night marked Pontotoc County's first norther of the season with a cold front pushing through and dust in the air. By Monday morning temperatures dropped to 43 degrees signaling a real taste of fall. W. R. Corvin reports his maize field burned and nearly dead prompting grazing and hopes for grazing oats later in November.

Pontotoc W. R. Corvin Corvin Pontotoc County

Five Year Old Randy Golden Loses First Tooth

Randal Mack Golden, five, finally loses a troublesome tooth on Tuesday. The tooth fairy rewards him with coins scattered around, including two nickels found at Grandmother Henderson’s home.

Randal Mack Golden Randy Henderson

Landmark Barn Demolished Near Egypt

Earl Franks tore down one of Egypt's oldest landmarks, a barn whose front was built of logs in an early era. The original log section disappeared as later lumber additions had been added over the years.

Earl Franks Egypt Franks

Mrs. Ethelene Golden Paints and redecorates kitchen

Mrs. Ethelene Golden spent part of last week painting and redecorating her kitchen as she refreshes the family space.

Ethelene Golden

Paul Henderson Visits Friends Then Checks On Clifford

Paul Henderson visited Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gayne Tuesday evening and went to the hospital to see D. R. Chuck Clifford. Wednesday night he returned to see Clifford but was told Clifford had been released to go home.

Paul Henderson Walter Gayne D. R Chuck” Clifford Clifford

Baptizing Service Held at Double Lakes for Church of God of Prophesy

Mr and Mrs Foy Thornton Wade and Dennis attended a Sunday afternoon baptizing service at Double Lakes for the Church of God of Prophesy with Mrs Carolyn Henderson and Dusty present.

Foy Thornton Wade Dennis Carolyn Henderson Dusty Double Lakes Church of God of Prophesy

Hay Bales Saved Against Winter Snow Bank

Roy Bivins works to save several bales this week hoping each secured bale beats a snow bank this coming winter. The effort aims to stockpile forage before storms.

Roy Bivins

Cooper Family Visit in Ada Recalled Neighborhood Ties

Mr. and Mrs. Son Cooper and daughter Jeannie visited Ada on Saturday afternoon. They had been visiting his mother Mrs. Wallie Cooper on East Eighth Avenue. The Coopers and the Hendersons were longtime neighbors dating back to the early 1930s.

Cooper Jeannie Lula Ada Wallie Cooper East Eighth Coopers Hendersons

Thanks to Ada Westropes for weekly subscription

A neighbor thanks Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Westrope of 1123 East Fourth Ada for subscribing to the Ada Weekly. The correspondent visited them Tuesday afternoon and noted Mr. Westrope was unwell with a cold.

F. N. Westrope East Fourth Ada Ada Weekly Westropes

Mrs. Josie Hambleton Visits Ada After Church Lunch

Mrs. Josie Hambleton of Ada went home with her daughter Edna Graham and sons Phil and Steve Sunday after church to share a family meal.

Josie Hambleton Ada Edna Graham Phil Steve

Central District Square Dance Program Honors Held in Ponca City

Mr D C Ellis Mrs Evelyn McCurdy and Mrs D C Ellis attended a education and development program dance of the north central District of the State Federation of Square Dance Clubs on Sept 22 in Ponca City.

D. C. Ellis Evelyn McCurdy North Central State Federation of Square Dance Clubs Ponca City

Mrs Trixie Lucy Flees Sunday Church Retreat Start

Mrs Trixie Lucy departed Sunday with a group for a church retreat held at Durant and returned later the same day.

Trixie Lucy Durant

Ada Woman Recovers From Severe Cold Illness

Mrs. Edna Graham of 1111 East Ninth Ada was ill most of last week with a cold and lost her voice, but by Monday she had recovered and was back to par.

Edna Graham East Ninth Ada

East Central Langston football game attended by Henderson family

Ada firemen and several family members attended the East Central versus Langston football game Saturday night. Wives hosted a hen party at the Olan Henderson residence with guests including Charlie Bowers JoAnn Manning Ruth Smith Chelsey Fountain Marty Sue Henderson and Debbie. Sunday dinner guests were Debbie and Olan Jr. Henderson, watched football on TV, as Don Henderson and family visited Thursday.

Ada Firemen Gene Smith Don Bowers James Manning Olan Henderson Frank Fountain Pat Olan Hederson Jr Jimmy Manning East Central Langston Charlene Bowers Derick JoAnn Manning Ruth Smith Chelsey Fountain Marty Sue Henderson Debbie Olan Jr Don Henderson Chrystal James Don Leslie Paul

Local families report shared cold illnesses part of last week

Mrs. Ethelene Golden Teresa and Gary and Mrs. Sue Henderson and Olan Jr. were sick with colds. Olan Henderson and Horace Golden began medicine in time to ward off most ill effects.

Ethelene Golden Teresa Gary Sue Henderson Olan Jr Olan Henderson Horace Golden

Saturday Reader Visits Ada by Egypt Columnist

An Ada correspondent reports Mrs Lutie Fowler visiting the writer in a reader’s column. The Fowler family knows many longtime Egypt residents from years past, and the writer notes including various items beyond strict Egypt news to please readers.

Ada Lutie Fowler Fowlers Egypt

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Ben Murphy Harvests Wrongful Legume Stretch

Ben Murphy boosted his season by planting winter legumes and hopes for rain to sustain growth. The crop stands ready as timely moisture could determine the outcome.

Ben Murphy

Barley Sown Among Clover Yet to Sprout

W. R. Corvin reported sowing barley among clover. the crop has not yet emerged.

W. R. Corvin

Fisherman Rescues Self After Boat Capsize in Pond

Paul Henderson was alone in a small boat when it capsized while he refreshed minnows. He swam from brush piles to shore after falling into the water, losing rod reel tackle box and supplies but managing to escape with his clothes and boots soaked. He had been checking cattle after work hours and decided to fish briefly, an ordeal he survived.

Paul Henderson Henderson Paul

Mrs. Ethelene Golden Attends Ada Visit

Mrs. Ethelene Golden joined Mrs. Marie Braden for a social visit on Monday afternoon. Randy played with his friend Mike Haines while the two women conducted a business trip to Ada.

Ethelene Golden Marie Braden Randy Mike Haines Murray Golden Ada

Debbie Henderson Voted Princess in Ada School Class

Debbie Henderson was chosen princess of her second grade class at Irving School in Ada last Tuesday. If her class gains enough penny votes to beat other classes, she could become school princess. Debbie is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Olan Henderson.

Debbie Henderson Irving School Ada Debbie Is Olan Henderson

Mrs Walter Goynes Visited Ada With Mrs Pitt

Mrs Walter Goynes visited for a time Tuesday with Mrs W E Pitt in Ada.

Walter Goynes W. E. Pitt Ada

Local residents recount Sunday frog capture and family visits

Don Henderson James Don and Paul Henderson captured a large bullfrog Sunday morning and delivered it to Mr and Mrs Goynes who later served frog legs. Zeke Putnam from Midwest City spent the weekend with the Goynes, as did George Scott of Ada visiting Oklahoma City to see Gladis Goynes, a hospital patient with a blood clot and partial paralysis, niece of Walter Goyne and daughter in law of Will Goyne, Alex.

Don Henderson James Don Paul Henderson Walter Goyne Will Goyne Alex

Linda Campbell Goes to Her Mother Massey

Miss Linda Campbell has gone to her mother Mrs. Iva Jewell Massey for support and residence as noted in local notices.

Linda Campbell Iva Jewell Massey

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ana Chapel Mrs. James Scroggins C. Eason Union Valley Club Bebee Mrs MR. and By Ila Pevehouse Lucille Ganns Jim Williams Ada Evening News Mrs. Perry Blue Walker Rev J. H. Lucas Velma Henderson
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