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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1955

Page

7

Nix Scatters Chickens All Around

Jesse Nix had a strange experience Saturday when his truck’s hens roosted underneath it and scattered as he drove home from Ada to Allen's store. Mrs. Allen and neighbors chased hens, recovering three old hens while the rooster crowed near the truck on Monday morning.

Jesse Melvin Nix Ada Allen

Pleasant Hill Methodist church improves acoustics with new hardwood

Congregation reports most hardwood flooring laid over sub floor this Sunday boosting acoustics. Several men hindered by damp weather worked on carpentry at the church. Plans are under way to invite a speaker from Ada for Laymen's Day services.

Pleasant Hill Ada

Housewarming Shower for Jim Hoggard at Rogers Residence

Jim Hoggard received a surprise housewarming shower Friday night in one of Fred Rogers small houses. Guests included Will and Mrs Hoggard of Stonewall Fred and Mrs Rogers and several couples and widows who brought housekeeping gifts.

Jim Hoggard Fred Rogers Will Hoggard Stonewall van Harlin J. T. Allen Tom Nothal Chastain McCurtain Harvey Caldwell Elsie O’eddy Albn Ott Robert Gregory J. R. Broughton Leroy Sawyers Cole Underhill

Lee Broughton Moves to Wapanucka from McAlester

Lee Broughton a construction worker moves from McAlester to Wapanucka. Sunday evening his mother Mrs J R Broughton and Mr and Mrs Chester Nix with Timmy and Terry Harlin visited him and Mrs Broughton.

Lee Broughton McAlester Wapanucka J. R. Broughton Chester Nix Timmy Terry Harlin Mrs. Broughton

Romines Visit Care For Injured Mrs Romines

Mr and Mrs D E Romines of Stroud visit with Mr and Mrs Norbie Romines to care for Mrs Romines Sr who was injured when a horse stepped on her foot. The injury is healing but still painful.

D. E. Romines Stroud Norbie Romines Mrs. Romines Sr

Weekend Visit Ties McCurtains and Otts in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Chastain McCurtain Mrs Ellea Ott and Miss Elsie O Eddy spent the weekend in Oklahoma City visiting Mrs Anita Ott and Mrs David Jones and Mr Jones all of whom are relatives connected with the Ott family.

Chastain McCurtain Ellea Ott Elsie O’eddy Oklahoma City Ott Anita Ott David Jones Jones

Allens Enjoy DeQueen Grapes for Winter Jelly

Mrs Jody Allen prepared muscadine grape jelly. Mr and Mrs Allen drove to DeQueen Arkansas Sunday to visit Allen's sister Mrs Otho Hobbs and returned with enough grapes for a winter supply of jelly.

Jody Allen Mrs. Allen DeQueen Ark Allen Otho Hobbs

Holland Batchelor and King Trip West After Rain Delay

Last Tuesday Mr and Mrs Jasper Holland Raymond Batchelor and Frank King left for California after rain delays. They plan to visit relatives and friends before returning to Jesse. Mr and Mrs Ben McLain and daughter of Tecumseh were guests of Mr and Mrs J L McLain on Sunday.

Jasper Holland Raymond Batchelor Frank King California Jesse Ben McLain Tecumseh J. L. McLain

Local Couple Hosts Visitors On Way To Camp Hood

Mrs Kenneth Clinton and Mrs Pearl Cavely of Tulsa spent the night with Mr and Mrs Martin Dale. They traveled toward Camp Hood Texas where Kenneth Clinton met them. He has a nine day furlough to spend in Tulsa with his wife.

Kenneth Clinton Pearl Cavely Tulsa Martin Dale Camp Hood Tex

Pettyjohns Welcome Son At Oklahoma City Home

John Pettyjohn of Oklahoma City visited Sunday to spend the day with his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Pettyjohn. Pettyjohn works as a car salesman in the city.

John Pettyjohn Oklahoma City Charles Pettyjohn Young Pettyjohn

Mrs L J McDonald and Son Stay in Sherman

Mrs L J McDonald and her son Jay spent Saturday and Sunday in Sherman with Mr McDonald. Though not fully well her spider bite is healing and she says she thinks she will live.

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Mayfield Sister of Mrs Hough

Mrs Jenny Mayfield of Oklahoma City celebrated her birthday with a Sunday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs W E Hough. Attending were Mr and Mrs Melvin Nix and daughters Joan and Janet, and Miss Billie Miller.

Melvin Nix Joan Janet Jenny Mayfield Oklahoma City Billie Miller W. E. Hough Mrs. Mayfield Mrs. Hough Mrs. Nix

Whittington Family Hosts Visitors From Eunice

Mr and Mrs Charles Whittington welcomed Sunday guests Mr and Mrs Everett Whittington and their children from Eunice New Mexico during a family visit.

Charles Whittington Mrs Everett Whittington Eunice, N.M

Manns Host Dinner With Relatives At Sunday Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Mann Sr. entertained at dinner Sunday with their children and families in attendance. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Holland and son Tubby of Fort Worth and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Weatherly Jr. and others.

R. V. Mann Sr Melvin Holland and Son Tubby Fort Worth W. E. Weatherly Jr

Fragmentary Family Notices From Ada Readers

The item lists the son of Byng Mr and Mrs R V Mann Jr and their children in Ada with other families Mr and Mrs Robert Gregory and their children nearby.

Byng R. V. Mann Jr Ada Robert Gregory

Out-of-town visitors stop in Atoka and Tulsa

Mrs J A Chapman of Atoka hosts Mr and Mrs Leon Moore and children from Rockport California and Mrs Wesley Trimm of Ukiah California for a brief visit with Mr and Mrs A M Pharr. Mrs Chapman goes to Tulsa for an indefinite stay with daughter Mrs Leon Cashner and Clyde Chapman. Trimm and the Moores depart for California. Trimm and husband plan a return visit in the fall and winter in Atoka with Mrs Chapman.

J. A. Chapman Atoka Leon Moore Rockport Calif Wesley Trimm Ukiah A. M. Pharr. Wenesday

Transfers Reshape Personnel After Regional Merger

Since the Sun Ray and Mid-Con tinent merger, personnel changes have affected former Jesse residents. Lonnie Craddock now at Moore is moved to the Billings field and will reside at Shidler. Ray Shields, from Jesse and now at Seminole, is temporarily assigned to an Arkansas field with possible permanent transfer.

Sun Ray Mid-Continent Jesse Lonnie Craddock Moore Billings Shidler Ray Shields Seminole Arkansas

Thomason Lease Well Yields 26 Bbls Then 16 Daily

The Thomason lease oil well flowed about 26 barrels daily on completion and has since settled at 16 barrels. Elmo Morris, the producer, is handling current production tasks.

Thomason Elmo Morris

Thumb Injury At Sherman Well Is Serious

Fat Truitt of Markham Drilling Co. Sherman had his right thumb crushed between tongs and a pipe at a work site. Surgeons replaced the severed bone and monitor healing, with final outcome pending. Truitts brought home daughter Susan Darlene and Mrs Bob Pickens from hospital Monday.

Fat Truitt Markham Drilling Co Sherman Fat Truitts Bob Pickens Susan Darlene

Oklahoma City Cousins Reunite After Half-Century

Mr and Mrs Willie Fowler of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs A M Pharr on Sunday. Pharrs family once hosted Fowler as a child and the two cousins have not seen each other for more than fifty years.

Willie Fowler Oklahoma City A. M. Pharr Pharr Fowler

Men kill four foot rattlesnake for proof on way to work

R. A. Jennings and Charlie Durant killed a four foot rattler spotted across the road Monday morning. They loaded the snake in their pickup as proof of their tale. The reptile had four rattles with several broken stubs.

R. A. Jennings Charlie Durant

Boy and Worm Catch Two Pound Bass in Pond

Charlie Lee Hai and Curtis Whittington fished a neighbor's pond on a Sunday. Hai, using a red worm, cast into a chosen spot and landed a two pound three ounce black bass, proving a simple cane pole can net a sizable catch.

Charlie Lee Hai Charlie Curtis Whittington Curtis

Woman thanks reporters for coverage in Silverton weekly

Mrs. Feron Haverty of Silverton Texas praises the WEEKLY and its last issue likening it to twelve letters in one. She notes many Pontotoc County friends are covered by the correspondents and expresses thanks for the news coverage.

Feron Haverty Silverton Tex

Baby girl born to Jack and wife in Valley View

Mr and Mrs Jack Kifer welcomed a baby girl named Jackie Sue on Monday September 26 at Valley View. They had expected a boy named Jack Jr from Stork Inc but received a daughter instead, becoming the fourth girl in the family.

Jack Kifer Jack Jr Stork, Inc Big Bird Valley View Kifers Jackie Sue

Theater Party at School With Pupils Enjoys Night

Cole Underhill hosted a theater party for his pupils in his room after school on Tuesday. Attending were June Kifer Joan Kifer Betty Dale Morris McGeehee Floyd McGeehee and Charlie Lee Hall.

Cole Underhill June Joan Kifer Betty Dale Morris Floyd McGeehee Charlie Lee Hall

Dodgers Win World Series as Young Fan Vows Next Year

Terry Harlin, a sad teen, watched the Dodgers clinch the title after skipping school to see three games. He vows to remain hopeful, telling friends to wait until next year for the Yankees.

Terry Harlin Dodgers Yanks

Stonewall Vacation Travels And Local Fair Attendance

Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Harle left Monday for a two weeks vacation with friends and relatives. While the Harles are away Mrs. Farr will keep their Owl Creek store open. Mrs. F. L. Gibson and others attended the State Fair Saturday morning.

A. L. Harle Harles F. L. Gibson Margaret and Elaine Authorline Johnson Sharon Garrison

Downtown Oklahoma City Shopping Afternoon

A report notes activity in downtown Oklahoma City during the afternoon segment with people strolling and stores opening for business. The scene captures urban commerce and pedestrian flow in the heart of the city.

Oklahoma City

Smith Family Visit Highlights Phoenix Kin

Mr and Mrs Douglas Smith and their children from Phoenix Arizona visited the home of his aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs M Killion on Tuesday.

Douglas Smith Phoenix, Arix M. Killion

Bowers Move Into New Home at Union Valley

Mr and Mrs Ira Bowers relocate to Union Valley from Odessa Texas marking a fresh start in their new residence.

Ira Bowers Union Valley Odessa Tex

Lula man visits sister Friday morning

Edd Smith of Lula visited his sister Mrs. M. Killion Friday morning.

Edd Smith Lula Mrs. M. Killion

Son Gordon McKay Visits After Overseas Duty

Leon McKay reunites with his son Gordon McKay who arrives after a military tour in Japan. This marks the first time in eight years that the father has seen his children.

Gordon McKay Japan Leon McKay

Poston Family Visit Near Wichita With Brooks Family

Jimmy and Jerry Poston of Wichita Kansas called on their aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Bud Brooks and their daughters during a trip home from Houston Texas.

Jimmy Jerry Poston Wichita Kan Bud Brooks Houston Tex

Ada residents visit Houghs with Nix guest

Mrs. Jennie Mayfield of Ada visited her sister Mrs. Earl Hough and Mr. Hough for several days last week. A niece Janet Nix of Pleasant Hill community was also a guest at the Houghs' home during the same period.

Jennie Mayfield Ada Earl Hough Mr. Hough Janet Nix Pleasant Hill Community Houghs

Munroe Byrd Shows Improvement After Ear Infection

Munroe Byrd, previously suffering from an ear infection, is much improved and on the road to recovery. The report notes a steady improvement in health and general condition.

Munroe Byrd

Tom Ingram Recovers From Illness

Tom Ingram has been seriously ill but is improving and continues to recover.

Tom Ingram

Stevenson family makes move from Waco to Liberal

Mr and Mrs Ed Stevenson Jr and their children visited his parents last weekend as they relocate from Waco Texas to Liberal Kansas for new employment.

Ed Stevenson, Jr Waco Tex Liberal Kan

Mrs Ledbetter Hospitalized for Kidney Infection

Mrs. Bill Ledbetter was taken to the hospital Sunday suffering from a kidney infection. Bro. Joe Fox preached at the Church of the Nazarene Sunday as the pastor, Rev. Bill Ledbetter, was with his wife. She returned home.

Bill Ledbetter Bro Joe Fox Church of the Nazarene

First Baptist Church Sunday School Opens Year With 124 Present

At the First Baptist Church Sunday School 124 people attended. Sunday marked the first Sunday of the church year.

First Baptist Church

Winton Family Weekend Visit in Kilgore Texas

Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Winton and their son Joe Lee spent the weekend in Kilgore Texas visiting relatives.

Lee Nances Acquire New Television Set

Word from community circles notes that Mr and Mrs Lee Nance have purchased a new television set. Neighbors report they plan to enjoy evening programs together at their home.

Heard Lee Nances

Minnow Comment Sparks Dallas Weekend Visit

Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Chaddick visited Dallas to see Cinerama Holiday with Dr. and Mrs. Fred Popkess and family. Mr. Chaddick caught a three pound bass in Grapevine Lake on Saturday prompting a lighthearted remark from his daughter about a Texas minnow.

W. Chaddick Dallas Fred Popkess

Bullards Visit as Gerald Opens Judy Theater at Ft Gibson

Mr and Mrs Cecil Bullard and son Kay visited Gerald Bullard and family in Morris Sunday. Gerald opened a new Judy Theater at Ft Gibson last week in honor of his wife. The Bullards drove to Ft Gibson at a moment’s notice when the operator there could not reach the opening on time.

Cecil Bullard Jimmy Kay Gerald Bullard and Sons Morris Sunday Gerald Ft. Gibson Judy Mr. Bullard

Tupelo Butcher Raymond Ellis Receives Local Employment

Raymond Ellis of Tupelo works as a butcher at Cooper Grocery, a detail noted in local employment listings.

Raymond Ellis Tupelo Cooper Grocery

Mrs. Ora Morris Delivers Mail on Route One

Mrs. Ora Morris carried the mail Saturday on Route One for Mr. Chaddick who was away demonstrating dedication to local postal service.

Ora Morris Mr. Chaddick

Watson Rites Held For Ada Area Resident

Mr and Mrs Ed Stevenson and daughter Mrs Jack Howry with Homer Stevenson and Mr and Mrs Rae Thompson attended the funeral of their uncle Charles R Watson in Ada Thursday afternoon.

Ed Stevenson Jack Howry Homer Stevenson Rae Thompson Charles R. Watson Ada

Mrs. Everett Shaw Visits Wayne Truitt in Grand Prairie

Mrs. Everett Shaw Mrs. Dick Truitt and Dixie drove to Grand Prairie Texas on Sunday to visit Mrs Wayne Truitt who is a patient at Millings Clinic there.

Everett Shaw Dick Truitt Dixie Grand Prairie Tex Wayne Truitt Millings Clinic

Keys Move to Vernal King Home North of Station

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Keys relocated from Durant to the Vernal King home located just north of the Phillips 66 station.

Joe Keys Durant Vernal King

Mrs Elmo Thompson Visits Family in Ada and Edmond

Mrs Elmo Thompson of Edmond spent the weekend with her sister Mrs Homer Stevenson and visited her mother Mrs Sue Nix in Ada.

Elmo Thompson Edmond Homer Stevenson Sue Nix Ada

Stacy Family Returns Home From California Work

Mr and Mrs Russell Stacy and family came back to their home early Saturday from California where they had been employed for five months.

Russell Stacy California

Edmond Sister Hosts Mrs Stevenson in Oklahoma City

Mrs. Homer Stevenson stayed in Oklahoma City for medical treatment this week while visiting Edmond as a guest of her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Elmo Thompson who hosted her during the stay.

Homer Stevenson Oklahoma City Edmond Elmo Thompson

Stratford couple visits Gibson family this Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Strandridge of Stratford visited Sunday afternoon at the home of their son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Gibson, Margaret and Elaine.

G. W. Strandridge Stratford F. L. Gibson Margaret Elaine

Vocational Change Affects Olney School Coverage

Mrs. Bruce Scott taught two weeks for Mrs. Nelms during illness. she is on vacation from her job at Olney school.

Ing Bruce Scott Nelms Scott Olney School

Davis completes boat training and ships out to San Diego

John Davis finished his boat training and spent ten days with his parents Mr. and Mrs Charley Davis. He left Sunday for San Diego California where he will be stationed for a period.

John Davis Charley Davis San Diego Calif

Family visitors from several towns gather for a reunion

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sawyers of Quinton and Mr. and Mrs. Buster Hunter and Mr. and Mrs. Bud Wheat of Alma visited their sister in law Mrs. Charley Sawyers. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Son Cooper of Lula and Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Sawyers of Jesse.

Fred Sawyers Quinton Buster Hunter Bud Wheat Alma Son Cooper Lula Leroy Sawyers Jesse Charley Sawyers

Mrs Charley Sawyers and Leroy Sawyers Visit Dallas

Mrs Charley Sawyers and Mr and Mrs Leroy Sawyers spent Friday and Saturday in Dallas as they vacationed and attended local events.

Charley Sawyers Mrs Leroy Sawyers Dallas

Mrs. Helen Jeter Visits Ardmore With Daughter

Mrs. Helen Jeter spent the week end in Ardmore with her daughter Mrs. Juanita Mason.

Helen Jeter Ardmore Mrs Juanita Mason

Alma family visit to Tulsa relatives reported

Last Wednesday and Thursday John Davis and his family visited his sister and husband in Tulsa. The group included his mother Mrs Charley Davis sister Mrs Barbara McMeans and their children.

John Davis Charley Davis Barbara McMeans Alma John Johnson Tulsa

Duke attends superintendent meeting and OU Pitt game

D. D. Duke attended a Saturday morning superintendent's meeting in Norman and went to the OU Pitt game that afternoon.

D. D. Duke Norman

School closes baseball season as suits are turned in

Baseball season ends at the school as uniforms are turned in on Monday afternoon. Basketball practice started Tuesday in full swing as Coach J A Roberts expects strong players again this year.

J. A. Roberts

Fox and Wolf Hunters meet in Wewoka with plans for early hunt

Frank Hitt Frank Newberry and Harve Sparks attended the Fox and Wolf Hunters Association gathering in Wewoka Monday night Plans were made for an early hunt Tuesday morning Hunters from several states were present.

Frank Hitt Frank Newberry Harve Sparks Fox and Wolf Hunters Association Wewoka States

Schoolmasters meet attendance by Stokes and Roberts

Sybil Stokes and J S Roberts attended the Schoolmasters meeting at Fitzhugh on Monday night.

Sybil Stokes J. S. Roberts Fitzhugh

Hargis Family Visitation Spreads Across Ada and Maysville

Mr and Mrs Sam Hargis along with Pearl and Roxie Hargis of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Lute Weems on Sunday joining Wynne wood Mrs Mattie Odom and daughter and Mrs Paul Turner and children of Maysville for the social visit.

Sam Hargis Pearl Roxie Hargis Ada Alvis Frost Wynnewood Mattie Odom Paul Turner Maysville Lute Weems

Sam Deaton Improves After Several Ill Days

Sam Deaton has shown improvement after several days of illness this week.

Sam Deaton

Roan brothers in military incidents, one injured in Germany

Pvt. Clark Roan, nephew of Mrs. Lute Weems and Jess Roan, stationed in Germany, injured in an accident. His brother Clifton, stationed in Korea, writes of rioting among Koreans. Both attended Tupelo schools. parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl Roan live in Del Rio, California.

Pvt Clark Roan Lute Weems Jess Roan Germany Clifton Korea Tupelo Carl Roan del Rio Calif

Parsons Visit Antlers Couple Tuesday

Mr and Mrs Ernest Parsons of Antlers visited Mr and Mrs Lute Weems on Tuesday.

Ernest Parsons Mrs Lute Weems

Free Will Baptist Revival Opens October 10 at 7:30 PM

Rev. William Brecher invites all to attend the Free Will Baptist Church revival beginning October 10 at 7 30 in the evening.

The Free Will Baptist Church William Brecher

Mrs Nellie Blackwell Visits Fremont Relative

Mrs Nellie Blackwell traveled Thursday to Fremont Ohio to visit her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Mace Thomas

Nellie Blackwell Fremont Ohio Mace Thomas

Methodist church volunteers named in Tuesday afternoon activity

Those working at the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon were Mrs. Dave Roberts, Mrs. Jerry Scott, Mrs. M. L. Jamison and Jimmy, Mrs. C. R. Pace and Rev. Ronald Ritchie.

The Methodist Church Dave Roberts Jerry Scott M. L. Jamison Jimmy C. R. Pace Ronald Ritchie

Ada couple visits Thomp son family over weekend

Mr and Mrs Ronnie Stone of Ada spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs J R Thompson and with Linda and Bill.

Ronnie Stone Ada J. R. Thompson Linda Bill

Funeral in Clarita for John W. Moore

Mr. and Mrs. Will Taylor attended the funeral of her brother John W. Moore in Clarita Sunday.

Will Taylor Clarita John W. Moore

Atoka and Oklahoma City Families Visit Gibson Home

Mr and Mrs Clifford Elliott and Billy of Atoka and Mr and Mrs Troy Gibson and Cynthia of Oklahoma City visited Sunday with their parents Mr and Mrs C L Gibson. Mr and Mrs Troy Gibson also visited in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs D D Duke.

Clifford Elliott Billy Atoka Troy Gibson Cynthia Oklahoma City C. L. Gibson D. D. Duke

Burns Family Weekend Visit Across Sulphur Springs

Mr and Mrs Floyd Burns and their children from Sulphur Springs Texas spent the weekend with Mrs John Murphy and Mr and Mrs Jerry Scott, visiting relatives and enjoying time together.

Floyd Burns Sulphur Springs Tex John Murphy Jerry Scott

Kent Couple Visits Rush Springs Hosts

Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Kent of Rush Springs spent Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson. The Kents are former residents of this area.

A. C. Kent Rush Springs John Thompson Kents

Birthday cake honors Donna Sue Stevenson at McLish

Linda Thompson an eighth grade student at McLish baked a birthday cake for Donna Sue Stevenson. The cake was decorated with roses and the number of years in celebration of the occasion.

Donna Sue Stevenson Linda Thompson Linda McLish

Burns couple depart to visit Dena Faye in Paducah

Reverend and Mrs. S L Burns left Thursday to visit their daughter Dena Faye and her family in Paducah Kentucky.

3S. L. Burns Dena Faye Paducah, Ky

Foster family visit ends with extended stay by Mrs Bloxton

Mr. and Mrs. Leon Bloxton and their daughter from Texas spent the weekend with his foster parents Mr. and Mrs. Pete Anderson. Mrs. Bloxton and their daughter stayed longer for an extended visit.

Leon Bloxton Texas Pete Anderson Bloxton

Burns presents piano pupils in hymn festival at church

Mrs. S. L. Burns led her piano students in a hymn festival at the First Methodist Church Tuesday evening. The event showcased the pupils in a program of sacred pieces and communal singing.

S. L. Burns First Methodist Church

Minister Floyd Cooper to Lead First Baptist at Calvin

Rev. and Mrs. Floyd Cooper and their boys relocate from Rosedale to Calvin where he will serve as minister of the First Baptist Church. Cooper is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Claud Cooper and Mrs. Cooper's mother is Mrs. Sally Horton. Gary and Doyle Cooper visit grandparents this week.

Floyd Cooper Rosedale Calvin Thursday First Baptist Church Rev. Cooper Claud Cooper

Byrd Family Visits Relations in Odessa Trip

Mr and Mrs W M Byrd and their son spent the past week visiting the Killion and Jeff Byrd families. Mrs Stevens returned with them to Odessa and will visit her daughter and brother Claud Killion's family.

W. M. Byrd M. Killion Jeff Byrd Stevens Odessa J. L. Dennis Claud Killion

Local Families Share Weekend Socials

Mr and Mrs Bill Gray and daughters Kathy and Juanell along with Mr and Mrs J C James and daughters Norma and Mary had dinner with Mrs Cressie McKinney and Jerry Sunday. The Grays’ guests Nolan Pass of Norman and his family visited Saturday night, then Nolan and Dana were joined by Nolan’s Wilson parents en route to Sapulpa for a bank re opening celebration.

Bill Gray Kathy Juanell J. C. James Norma Mary Cressie McKinney Jerry Sunday Nolan Pass Norman Jerry Nolan Wilson Dana Sapulpa

Knight Family Visits Grandmother in Francis

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Knight and their family of Francis visited his grandmother last Sunday evening.

Kenneth Knight Francis

Nance Family Weekend Visit Spans Oklahoma City Lineage

Mr and Mrs Jay Nance and their sons visited his father Ervie Nance in Oklahoma City over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Lee Nance also joined the group for Sunday dinner.

Jay Nance and Sons Oklahoma City Ervie Nance Lee Nance

Visitors of Mr and Mrs Roberts include Oklahoma City family

Recent visitors listed include the Roberts couple receiving their son and family from Oklahoma City, plus Gene Hulsey and daughter, and Myrl and Sandy Knight from Oklahoma City.

Andrew Roberts Gene Hulsey Myrl Sandy Knight Oklahoma City

Special Sunday Services At First Methodist Church

A series of special services will be held each Sunday this month at the First Methodist Church starting Sunday October 8.

First Methodist Church

Local Residents Travel and Visit Family

Marvy Corbin of Fittstown spent Sunday with Linda Thompson. Leon McKay left Tuesday morning for Sioux City Iowa to visit his daughter and family Mr and Mrs Frederick Wagner and their children.

Marvy Corbin Fittstown Linda Thompson Leon McKay Sioux City Iowa Frederick Wagner

Farm Bureau meeting guests at Ashers Ranch House

Mr Rae Thompson and Mrs Rae Thompson attended the County Farm Bureau meeting Monday evening at Ashers Ranch House as guests of Mrs W C Story Sr.

Rae Thompson County Farm Bureau Asher’s Ranch House W. C. Story Sr

Purcell Friday Business Move Involving Pennington and Robertson

D. N. Pennington and M. L. Robertson transacted business in Purcell Friday, recording a local commercial action and financial matter in the town commerce notes.

D. N. Pennington M. L. Robertson Purcell

Women Attend State Fair in Oklahoma City

Mrs. W. A. Pennington Mrs. M. D. McCurdy Mrs. D. N. Pennington and Mrs. Dale Melton attended the State Fair in Oklahoma City on Friday.

W. A. Pennington M. D. McCurdy D. N. Pennington Dale Melton Oklahoma City

Commerce class update amid teacher absence

Mrs Lowell Green teaches commerce this semester while Mrs Lillian Nelms is recuperating from illness.

Lowell Green Lillian Nelms

Pennington Family Gathering Visitors From Ada

Visiting in the Alva Pennington home Sunday were Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue and Rov of Ada Mr and Mrs D N Pennington and Harrell Gene and Jerry Pennington.

Alva Pennington Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue Rov Ada D. N. Pennington Harrell Gene Jerry Pennington

Church Visitors List From Local Area Attend Sunday Service

Visitors at the Church of Christ Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Whitson and Mr. Bowerman from Galey Mrs. Edd Berryman of Shawnee Mr. and Mrs. Bert Mc Donald of Stratford and Mr. Ferguson of Parish Chapel.

Oscar Whitson Bowerman Galey Edd Berryman Shawnee Bert McDonald Stratford Ferguson

Melton Family Attends Red Foley Ozark Jubilee Show

Mr and Mrs Dale Melton and Cheryl attended the matinee of Red Foley and his Ozark Jubilee at the municipal auditorium in Oklahoma City on Sunday.

Dale Melton Cheryl Red Foley Municipal Auditorium Oklahoma City

James and Pennington Do Lindsay Business Monday

J. C. James and Neville Pennington transacted business in Lindsay on Monday, engaging in local commerce and meetings with area clients.

J. C. James Neville Pennington Lindsay

Laverne Farmer and Joe Mad Dox Visit Ft Worth

Laverne Farmer and Joe Mad Dox made a business trip to Ft Worth on Sunday to conduct their scheduled meetings and engagements in the city.

Laverne Farmer Joe Maddox Ft. Worth

Foster couple attend Oklahoma City State Fair

Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Foster stayed in Oklahoma City from Wednesday to Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Foster and Patricia. They attended the State Fair there on Thursday.

C. E. Foster Oklahoma City Joe Foster Patricia

Robertson Family Weekend Visit Mentioned

James Robertson spent the weekend here with his father M. L. Robertson, sharing a family visit in this local note.

James Robertson M. L. Robertson

Columbus Day observance and student activities noted

Indians and Columbus Day honored in the celebration. The 8th grade had perfect attendance the past week. The 2nd and 3rd grades honored Mickey Blankenship Timmy Thomas and Joe Frazier with a birthday party Friday. Refreshments included cake cupcakes and punch. Two new pupils enrolled in 1st grade Carney Gene Anglin and Kenneth Wisenhunt.

Columbus Mickey Blankenship Timmy Thomas Joe Frazier Carney Gene Anglin Kenneth Wisenhunt

Howton Family Visiting in Flowers Home

Mr and Mrs Johnnie Howton and their children from Delano California visit in the Johnnie Flowers home Mrs Howton is a niece of Mr Flowers.

Johnnie Howton Delano, Calif Johnnie Flowers Mrs. Howton Mr. Flowers

Waller Couple Visited McFarlands This Week

Mr and Mrs W A Waller visited the home of Leslie McFarland this week reporting a friendly call and social visit at the McFarland residence.

W. A. Waller Leslie McFarlands

Birth of a baby boy to Mr and Mrs Lowell Lillard

Mr and Mrs Lowell Lillard announce the birth of a son weighing 8 pounds 9 ounces born Monday morning. No name has been announced at this time.

Lowell Lillard

Clyde Levin Progresses After Injuries

Clyde Levin, serious in jury a week ago, shows steady improvement and is set to return home from the hospital on Friday.

Clyde Levin

Sims mark 24th anniversary and birthday

Mr and Mrs G W Sims celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary and Mr Sims birthday on Sunday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Preston Sims and son and Mr and Mrs Jack Green and son.

G. W. Sims Mr. Sims Preston Sims Jack Green

Alma Maddox Recovers After Major Surgery

Mrs. Alma Maddox, who underwent major surgery at Valley View Hospital last Tuesday, is progressing nicely and expected to recover at home soon.

Alma Maddox Valley View Hospital

Preston Sims Returns Home From Navy Service

Preston Sims comes home after four years in the Navy and plans to settle in southern Oklahoma for his new home.

Preston Sims Navy Oklahoma

Pennington Couples Shop in Ada on Saturday

Mr and Mrs D N Pennington and Harrell Gene and Mrs Inez Pennington were seen shopping in Ada on Saturday.

D. N. Pennington Harrell Gene Inez Pennington Ada

Mrs Ophie Brandon Visits L L Lillards This Week

Mrs Ophie Brandon plans a social visit to the L L Lillards this week, with details suggesting a friendly call or gathering at their home or residence. The note emphasizes a planned, courteous visit within the local community.

Mrs. Ophie Brandon The L. L. Lillards

Mrs Lorraine Pennington and Son Visit Inez Pennington

Mrs Lorraine Pennington and her son Wayland visited Inez Pennington on Wednesday afternoon, sharing time together and catching up during the outing.

Mrs Lorraine Pennington Wayland Inez Pennington

Bakersfield Visitors Stay With Leon Flowers Family

Relatives from Bakersfield California visited the home of Mr and Mrs Leon Flowers. The gathering occurred in their residence with family members present during the visit.

Bakersfield Calif Mrs Leon Flowers

Miss Violet Nelson Vacationing in Connecticut With Friends

Miss Violet Nelson travels in Connecticut with companions for a leisure trip. Local observers note her social outing and expectation of sightseeing at regional spots.

Violet Nelson Connecticut

Pennington Family Visits D N Pennington Kin

Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington visited their son and family Mr and Mrs D N Pennington Saturday night. They were served pop and cookies and watched television together.

Alva Pennington D. N. Pennington

Oklahoma City visitors spend weekend with local hosts

Mrs. R. B. Thompson and son, Mrs. C. H. Phillips and son, and Mr. and Mrs. Eunice McKnight, all of Oklahoma City, visited Mr. and Mrs. Tom Burch over the weekend.

R. B. Thompson C. H. Phillips Eunice McKnight Oklahoma City Tom Burch

C P Horsley Conducted Business in Oklahoma City

C P Horsley engaged in business activities in Oklahoma City on Wednesday according to the brief OCR snippet. The record notes the location and day but lacks further context or full details.

C. P. Horsley Oklahoma City

Ahloso Church of Christ Sees Nine Additions in Revival

The Ahloso Church of Christ reports 93 in Sunday School as a revival continues through the week and closes Wednesday night. Attendance remains steady despite bad weather with nine new members welcomed to the congregation.

Ahloso Church of Christ

Ahloso First Baptist Reports Sunday Attendance Rise

The Ahloso First Baptist Church reported 98 in Sunday School and 60 in Training Union, with Training Union attendance nearly doubling. One addition to the church by baptism occurred Sunday.

Ahloso First Baptist Church

Teacher Mrs Vasco Moore Undergoes Surgery

We report that teacher Mrs Vasco Moore is undergoing surgery this week. Mrs Dennis from Lula will substitute for Mrs Moore during this period.

Vasco Moore Dennis Lula Moore

Elementary Art Class Showcases Diverse Mediums

Sixth and seventh grade students have explored wood burning Oriental lacquer on glass and water color design on paper plates. The activity highlights varied craft projects and students' engagement this past month.

Mrs Gertrude Jackson Visits Kin in Oklahoma City

Mrs Gertrude Jackson spent the weekend in Oklahoma City visiting her sister Mrs Beatrice Cameron and an aunt Mrs Virginia Hodgkinson.

Gertrude Jackson Oklahoma City Beatrice Cameron Virginia Hodgkinson

Jimmy Lou Green Returns to School After Absence

Jimmy Lou Green resumes her routine at school after a week away. Teachers note her quick readaptation and participation in class.

Notable Visitors Gather for Delano Area Event

Attendees include V.O. Magor Johnnie Howton and children from Delano Calif Bob Blundell of Ada and several local families led by Mr and Mrs Johnnie Flowers Mr and Mrs Jesse Gantt and Mr and Mrs Leon Flowers and their families.

V.O. Magor Johnnie Howton Delano Calif Bob Blundell Ada Johnnie Flowers Jesse Gantt Leon Flowers

OU Pittsburgh game draws notable attendees at Norman

Fans J. C. Treas. D. D. Duke and Sybil Stokes attended the Oklahoma Sooners versus Pittsburgh game in Norman on Saturday.

J. C. Treas D. D. Duke Sybil Stokes Pittsburgh Norman

Mrs Strickland Visits Son in Oklahoma City at State Fair

Mrs Frank Strickland spent last week with her son Joe Maner and daughter in law in Oklahoma City. She attended the State Fair during the visit.

Frank Strickland Joe Maner Oklahoma City

Family gathering noted in Oklahoma and Ada communities

Mrs Geneva Latta of Oklahoma City joined Mr and Mrs K B Nickels Robby and Karlene of Midwest City and Mr and Mrs R L Cope of Ada for a one day family gathering. Mr and Mrs Taylor Gregg of Ada had lunch with the John Clif tons on Wednesday.

Geneva Latta Oklahoma City K. B. Nickels Robby Karlene Midwest City R. L. Cope Ada Taylor Gregg John Cliftons

Mr and Mrs Clifton Diana Visit Moores in Tishomingo

Mr and Mrs John Clifton and Diana spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Euel Moore and Larry in Tishomingo. The Moores returned with them and spent Sunday.

John Clifton Diana Euel Moore Larry Tishomingo Moores

Payne Family Visits Ed Brashier Home

Mr and Mrs Roy Payne and family of Konawa visited in the Ed Brashier home this weekend.

Roy Payne Konawa Ed Brashier

Lois Jean Smith Celebrates Seventeen Birthday

Lois Jean Smith marks her seventeenth birthday this year. Friends and family joined in the celebration.

Lois Jean Smith

Borger and Ada visitors greet A G Stout home

Mr and Mrs Gordon Stout and family of Borger Texas Mr and Mrs Kenneth Martin and Mrs Eugenia Young of Ada visited in the A G Stout home Sunday.

Gordon Stout Borger, Tex Kenneth Martin Eugenia Young Ada A. G. Stout

Cub Scouts Den No 2 organized with leaders named

Mrs Freeman Moore serves as Den Mother with Mrs Ward as helper. Members include Roger Thompson Jimmy Frederick Marvin Watts Glendel Hatton and Cleo Ward. Carl Watts is Den Chief. One more boy may join. Den meets Thursday at 4 p.m.

Cub Scouts Freeman Moore Mrs. Ward Roger Thompson Jimmy Frederick Marvin Watts Glendel Hatton Cleo Ward Carl Watts Moore

Den 1 and Den 2 Meet with Den Mother at Home

Cub Scout Den No 1 met Thursday at 4 p.m. in the den mother's home. Boys brought paint and brushes to paint a nail keg seat for meetings. All boys and the den chief were present. Den No 2 joined, with visitors Mrs Frederick Mrs Moore and Mrs Ward.

den No Frederick Moore Ward

Mrs Strickland and Rex Maner Visit Byars Couple

Mrs. Frank Strickland and her son Rex Maner visited Mr. and Mrs. D C Maner in Byars Saturday afternoon.

Frank Strickland Rex Maner Maner Mrs D. C. Maner Byars

Mrs Vasco Moore Undergoes Major Surgery

Mrs Vasco Moore underwent major surgery Tuesday morning with an initial report indicating she was doing fine.

Vasco Moore

State Fair Attendance Noted by Blankenship and Mce Ninch

Jov Blankenship and Carol Mce- Ninch attended the State Fair on Friday, joining crowds and enjoying exhibits and attractions during the event.

Jov Blankenship Carol Mce- Ninch

School inspectors visit local school officials

Goney Williams the state education inspector and Norman C Mitchell county superintendent visited the school to review operations and discuss standards.

Goney Williams State Board of Education Norman C. Mitchell

Chicken Dinner Supports School Curtain Fund

The Ahloso Home Demonstration Club sponsored a chicken dinner serving about 259 people. Proceeds of 176.59 were raised to help pay for the school stage curtain and organizers thank all who helped.

Home Demonstration Club Ahloso Home Demonstration Club Ahloso

Mrs L L Mosman Visiting Fort Worth Family

Mrs L L Mosman of Fort Worth Texas is visiting her daughter and family Mrs Hoyt Lillard.

L. L. Mosman Fort Worth, Tex Hoyt Lillard

X ray hailed as a landmark medical discovery

Science and medicine celebrate the x ray as a major tool in disease fight and health protection, marking it as one of the greatest breakthroughs.

Sixth and Seventh Grades Lead School Assembly

The 6th and 7th grades hosted the assembly with Joe Hisle as master of ceremonies. Carl Watts led the flag salute and the Lord's Prayer, Jimmie Hardin gave the scripture, and Larry Hawkins performed a solo with the class on chorus. Darla Kay Lee Pat Thompson and Donna Brashier read, four boys performed stunts, 6th grade girls danced the Hokey Pokey, Mr. Treas announced, the lost and found was honored, and some parents attended. The 2nd and 3rd grades will present next Monday. all are invited.

Joe Hisle Carl Watts Jimmie Hardin Larry Hawkins Darla Kay Lee Pat Thompson Donna Brashier Treas

Hunters Visit Oklahoma City Kin This Weekend

Mr and Mrs Robert Hunter visited Mr and Mrs Edward Hunter and Ray Hunter in Oklahoma City last weekend Edward and Ray are sons of Robert Hunter.

Robert Hunter Edward Hunter Ray Hunter Oklahoma City Edward Ray

State Fair Attendance Noted By Local Resident

Jimmy Hunter attended the State Fair one day last week, with no additional events or details provided.

Jimmy Hunter

Jennings Visit Denison Couple Return to Parents

Mr and Mrs David Jennings of Denison Texas visited her parents Mr and Mrs G W Sims over the weekend. The travel followed a family gathering in the region.

David Jennings Denison, Tex G. W. Sims

Treas visit to Lula parents on Sunday

Mr and Mrs J C Treas visited his parents Mr and Mrs W J Treas in Lula Sunday afternoon.

J. C. Treas Mrs W. J. Treas Lula

Newcomers Mr and Mrs Bill Cathey Join Our Community

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cathey are welcomed as new residents in the community. The note extends a warm greeting and expresses happiness to have them join local life.

Bill Cathey

Urschel Hilterban Visits Fred Barbee Home

MM3 Urschel Hilterban formerly of Seminole now residing in San Diego California visited the Fred Barbee home on Monday.

Urschel Hilterban San Diego Calif Fred Barbee

Thompson Kills Two Squirrels This Saturday

Roger Thompson killed two squirrels Saturday. A 2/c and Mrs Rex Maner have been visiting his mother Mrs Frank Strickland this week.

Roger Thompson Rex Maner Frank Strickland

Visitors and families return from trips in Oklahoma and New Mexico

Visitors include Joe C. Moore T. M. Butler of Oklahoma City with Mr and Mrs Raymond Moore and their boys of Ada. Custer McKinley and family have returned from a Carlsbad New Mexico vacation visiting their children.

Joe C. Moore T. M. Butler Oklahoma City Mrs. Raymond Moore Ada

Norman visitors share weekend with local families

Mr. and Mrs. Glen Harrell and family of Norman visited the Clifford Harrells and the Freeman Moores this weekend.

Glen Harrell Norman Clifford Harrells Freeman Moores

Mrs. Hoyt Lillard on the Sick List This Week

Mrs. Hoyt Lillard is reported on the sick list this week. No further details are provided.

Ada Residents Visit Konawa Sunday

David and Dusty Smith accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Joe Collins of Ada to Konawa Sunday. They had lunch with Mr. and Mrs. Arlie Collins and sons.

David and Dusty Smith Joe Collins Ada Konawa Arlie Collins

Visitors Call On Douglas Smith Home Sunday

Wayne King Don Walston and Gene Thomas visited for awhile in the Douglas Smith home Sunday.

Wayne King Don Walston Gene Thomas Douglas Smith

Mrs Douglas Smith and Guests Visit Aric Latta Home

Lois Jean, David and Dusty joined Mrs. Douglas Smith for a Sunday afternoon visit at the Aric Latta residence.

Douglas Smith Lois Jean David and Dusty Aric Latta

Donna Kay Smith Returns to School Decorated for Fall

Donna Kay Smith is back in our school in Chappell Nebraska after living there the past few months. The 4th and 5th grade room is attractively decorated for fall with artwork centered around a seasonal theme.

Donna Kay Smith Chappell, Neb

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