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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1955

Page

8

Former Fittstown Man Promoted By Oklahoma Natural

Fittstown native Jack T. Skeith of Tulsa has been named chief reserve engineer at Oklahoma Natural Gas Company, after six years as engineer in gas purchase and reserve. He is a Oklahoma University engineering graduate and McLish High School alumnus. He and his wife own a Tulsa home with two children, Barbara Lynn and Richard Lewis. Jack is in the east for a company convention. Mrs Skeith stays home with the children.

FITTSTOWN SEEN AND HEARD NEWS ROUNDUP

Local notes recount Er nest Hodgin new automatic washer purchase and Bill Corbin return from the city after cattle show honors. Reports mention Ada visitor Bess Delaney, E A Hambleton’s hospital discharge, TV picture quality, and Ruth Hunter lamenting Tuesday WSCS day absence.

Ernest Hodgin Bill Corbin McElroys Jake Phillips Bess Delaney Ada Fittstown

Earlyn Tisdell Visits OKC Family After State Fair

Earlyn Tisdell spent the weekend in Oklahoma City visiting her mother Mrs. Lavon Tisdell who works at Campbell's Research Clinic. They attended the State Fair and returned home Sunday evening. Earlyn resides with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Olen Sneed.

Earlyn Tisdell Oklahoma City Lavon Tisdell Campbell's

Weekend Visit for Murray State Freshman Buddy McElroy

Bud McElroy, a Murray A. and M. freshman, spent the weekend at home. He is the youngest son of Mr and Mrs W A McElroy.

Buddy McElroy Murray A. and M Bud W. A. McElroy

Ross Family Attends Oklahoma State Fair Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Leroy Ross and their children visited Oklahoma City on Saturday to attend the State Fair and take in the events and exhibits.

Leroy Ross Oklahoma City

Mrs Flinn and Beil Sisters Visit Tulsa Pair

Mrs. S. R. Flinn and her sister Mrs. Beil, along with daughter Mrs. Lou Jordan and Sheila, spent Friday and Saturday visiting the Clarence Beils in Tulsa.

S. R. Flinn Lou Jordan Sheila Clarence Beils Tulsa Mrs. Flinn Mrs. Beil

Davis Dillard Admitted After Foot Infection From Labor Day Injury

Davis Dillard was admitted to Valley View Hospital Saturday evening with a bone infection in his foot from an accident on Labor Day when a stone fell on his foot while loading a truck. He has undergone medical treatment since.

Davis Dillard Valley View Hospital

Clary Couple Guests Of Mrs Miller In Cromwell

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Clary now of Cromwell were guests of Mrs. L. C. Miller last Wednesday, the report notes.

Jim Clary Cromwell L. C. Miller

Family Evening with Turner and Pevehouse

Spending Friday night with her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Tur ner were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pevehouse, Sammy and Kathy of Ratliff City.

H. B. Turner Frank Pevehouse Sammy and Kathy Ratliff City

Corbin Family Busy Week At State Fair And Travels

Mr and Mrs C W Corbin spent part of the week at the State Fair. They attended an Angus sale in Wichita Falls Texas on Thursday morning and later visited Dr and Mrs J B Reneau in Mon day Texas. They returned home late that night. Virginia Corbin was picked up in Stillwater and traveled to Tulsa for a skin specialist appointment before returning home for the weekend. The family detoured to Stillwater and back, while son Bill returned from exhibiting cattle at the State Fair.

C. W. Corbin Wichita Falls Tex J. B. Reneau Virginia Stillwater Bill

Mrs Martha Rose Dies at 85 in Wickes Ark

Mrs J C Ross travels to Wickes Arkansas after illness of her mother Martha Ann Rose 85 who died. The report notes the death and family travel as end of brief notice.

J. C. Ross Wickes, Ark Martha Ann Rose

Jurors Chosen for Two Weeks at Coming District Court

The district court schedule for the first two weeks opening October 10 lists jurors from Ada and nearby towns. Names include W. W. Agee Ray Alexander L. B. Alexander Fred Barker and many others across Ada Roff Stonewall and Stratford.

District Court W. W. Agee Roff Ray Alexander W. Awbrey Ada L. B. Alexander Harden City Fred Barker Ross R. Badgett John H. Bettis E. Brumley Robert Bolin Homer K. Butler S. R. Bentley F. G. Boudreaux Perry Blue Allen Lesley Black J. N. Barker Anna Blevins Stratford Cora L. Boren Bruce Beatty Stonewall Roger Blake Theo Cash M. C. Cox Jr N. R. Curtis Claude J. Cox Elnora Clark Ruby Cauldwell John Cox A. Clark Robert L. Cr Elizabeth Gillette Morgan Goodpasture J. H. Howard R. E. Halliburton H. H. Hoyt Katherine Houston Ervin Hovis Dan Hoover R. E. Haynes E. C. Hunter Royal D. Hodge C. J. Hamilton Ada Holt Chistella Jones O. E. Jack

Funeral Rites Held At Mena For Local Resident

Early Wednesday funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon in Mena. Family members attending from here included Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Ross and daughter Claudine with their two sons, and Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Ross with Louella Johnny and Jimmy, plus Mr. and Mrs. John R. Ross and Ronnie.

Mena J. C. Ross Claudine Leroy Ross Louella Johnny Jimmy John R. Ross Ronnie

Grandsons Visit After Abilene Trip

Mrs. John Herrel returned home late Sunday from Abilene Texas where she visited her daughter Mrs. A D Horn and family. She brought her three grandsons Scott Dennis and Neal for a short visit.

John Herrel Abilene, Tex A. D. Horn Scott Dennis Neal

Mrs. Hursh Travels to Goldsmith After Daughter-in-law Sick

Mrs. Bert Hursh rode the late bus to Goldsmith Texas on Saturday to be with her son Kenneth and his family as they learned the daughter-in-law had been admitted to a local hospital after a sudden illness.

Bert Hursh Goldsmith, Tex Kenneth

Parker Family Weekend Visit Announced

Mr and Mrs Joe Parker along with David and Richard Alex of Ada were guests of Mrs Parker s parents Mr and Mrs L B Alexander during the weekend.

Joe Parker David and Richard Alex Ada

Crawford Family Visits From Maud and Lindsay

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Crawford with Mike and Dennis of Maud spent Sunday with Dennis's parents Mr. and Mrs. Sam Winters. Also visiting during the prior week were Mrs. Kenneth Burnett and children from Lindsay.

Harold Crawford Mike and Dennis Maud Sam Winters Kenneth Burnett Lindsay

Ed Graham Family Welcomed by Son in Law and Daughter

Visiting over the weekend were Mr and Mrs Marvin Campbell of Norman son in law and daughter of the Grahams.

Ed Grahams Marvin Campbell Norman

Snyder Family Visits In Pernell For Ill Son

Mr and Mrs Bill Snyder and Johnny spent Friday night and Saturday in Pernell visiting their son in law Mr Lee Gross and his wife. Gross is convalescing after an operation at St Anthony's Hospital in Oklahoma City two weeks ago. It is the second operation he has had this year.

Bill Snyder Johnny Pernell Lee Gross Mr. Gross St. Anthony's Hospital Oklahoma City

Dodgers and Yankees Fans Rally Across the Nation

Radio and TV sets really got a workout as Dodgers and Yankee fans backed their teams. The narrator says they rooted for the Dodgers this series.

Fittstown Dodgers Yankee

Hooks Family Hosts Visiting Relatives from Pampa

Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Hooks Tuesday included their son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Neal Hooks and Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Jackson both from Pampa Texas.

Charley Hooks Neal Hooks Mayard Jackson Pampa Tex

Janelle Lackey Visits Ada Over Weekend With Family

Janelle Lackey visited Ada with her sister Mrs. Doyle Brower and family over the weekend.

Janelle Lackey Ada Mrs Doyle Brower

Weltons and Ridleys Headed to New Mexico State Fair

Mr and Mrs Welton Stanford travel with Mr and Mrs Fred Ridley of Oklahoma City to Albuquerque for the New Mexico State Fair. Joe stays with Donnie Skeith during their absence.

Frank Edwards Leaves Tulsa Bound Visit Ends

Frank Edwards ends a two week stay with his nieces Mrs. Leroy Ross and Mrs. Johnny Johnston departing Sunday to return to his Tulsa home.

Frank Edwards Leroy Ross Johnny Jonhston Tulsa

Mrs Rose Skeith Visits Skeith Family Abroad

Mrs Rose Skeith of Savanna is the guest this week of her son J A Skeith and family. They visited relatives including her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs A L Powell of Krebs. They returned home via Savanna.

Rose Skeith Savanna J. A. Skeith Skeiths A. L. Powell Krebs

Tulsa couple visits town with mother over weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Miller of Tulsa visited here over the weekend with his mother, Mrs. L. C. Miller, sharing a family trip and time with local residents.

Clarence Miller Tulsa L. C. Miller

Tomato Salad with Egg Salad Toppers

Cut tomatoes in half and mound with egg salad. Mash eggs for a soft topping. Serve stuffed tomatoes on greens with French dressing or mayonnaise. A little minced onion adds zip.

Summers Chapel News Notes In Blackwell Visit

Mrs Helen Kendall records social note from Summers Chapel as Mrs Betty Lou Heaps visited friends Mr Tony Thomas and wife at Blackwell last week for a social gathering.

Helen Kendall Betty Lou Heaps Tony Thomas Blackwell

Ramona Family Weekend Visit Highlights Thompson Underhills

Mr. and Mrs. D C Thompson and daughters Gail and Diane of Ramona spent the weekend with Mrs. Thompson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J D Underhill, and joined relatives for a family gathering.

D.C. Thompson Gail Diane Ramona J. D. Underhill

Summers Chapel Teams Win and Lose at Center Gym

Summers Chapel boys defeated Lawrence 18 to 6 at Center gym while the girls fell 15 to 6. The basketball game showcased a strong boys performance and a tough setback for the girls squad.

Summers Chapel Center Gym Lawrence

Rutherford family visit to Oklahoma City on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Jimmy Rutherford and his parents Mr and Mrs Aubrey Rutherford along with Carol Ann and Teddy spent Sunday in Oklahoma City.

Jimmy Rutherford Mrs Aubrey Rutherford Carol Ann Teddy Oklahoma City

Ada visitor joins Mr and Mrs Emmett Light this week

Mrs Dan Jones of Ada visited this week with Mr and Mrs Emmett Light, sharing time and conversation during her stay.

Emmett Light Dan Jones Ada

Leo Nelsons Move from Summers Chapel to Galey Community

The Leo Nelsons have left Summers Chapel and relocated their residence to the Galey Community, adjusting their local ties and community presence.

Leo Nelsons Summers Chapel Galey

Lee Tucker Visited by Swink and Kemp Sunday

Lee Tucker’s boss J. T. Swink of Monroe Louisiana spent Sunday with him. Another visitor was Ed Wood Kemp of Ada.

Lee Tucker J. T. Swink Monroe, la E)wood Kemp Ada

Mrs. Lige Sanders Visits Konawa Family

Mrs. Lige Sanders of Konawa visits her son and daughter in law Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sanders and family.

Lige Sanders Konawa Joe Sanders

Shady Point Couple Hosts Visitors From Nearby Town

Mr and Mrs Gus Lester of Shady Point Oklahoma spent last Thursday with Mr and Mrs A P Nelson in a friendly visit that highlighted social ties in the region.

Gus Lester Shady Point Okla A. P. Nelson

California sister call wakes Mrs. Tucker at night

Mrs. Ollie Tucker received a telephone call from her sister in California Sunday night, which woke her from bed but brought her relief and connection across the coast.

Ollie Tucker California

Home Demonstration Club Bake Sale Set for Saturday

The Home Demonstration Club sponsors a bake sale on Saturday October 8 at Dicus Supermarket in Ada. All members are asked to donate treats for the sale.

Dicus Ada

Miss Sabra Landreth and Paul Cowan Visit Oklahoma City

Miss Sabra Ann Landreth and Paul Cowan of Oklahoma City spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Joe Sanders.

Sabra Ann Landreth Paul Cowan Oklahoma City Joe Sanders

Sunday Dinner Guests Visit Stratford with Wood Majors

Sunday dinner guests were Mr and Mrs Loy Wood and family visiting Stratford with Mrs Kate Wood and Mrs May Majors. The group spent the afternoon enjoying the outing together.

Kate Wood May Majors Mrs. Loy Wood Stratford

Kendall Family Visits Over Weekend At Holiday

Wayne Kendall spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kendall. He teaches at a school in Holiday Texas. Bruce Holland Jr. of Ada also visited the Kendalls Sunday.

Wayne Kendall Earl Kendall Holiday, Tex Bruce Holland Jr Ada

Mr and Mrs Jack Kendall Visit Shawnee Relatives

Mr and Mrs Jack Kendall of Shawnee visited relatives here Saturday night.

Jack Kendall Shawnee

Rain Swamps Lovelady Area Cutting Highway Bridge

Heavy rainfall undermined a bridge near Lovelady leading to closure of the Lovelady to Ahloso Y road. Local traffic diverted, causing extra driving for churchgoers to Ahloso. Then Jess Ross began delivering mail locally after meeting the postman.

Lovelady Ahloso Y Ahloso Jess Ross

Weather Relief Prompts Farmers to Seize Sunny Spells

Lovelady residents note heavy rainfall has soaked fields and pastures. Farmers with unseeded grain and grazing land hope for a stretch of sun to finish sowing and gather pecans.

Quilting Bee Finishes Several Ladies Works

The quilting bee drew a good crowd as Mrs. Juanita Jones completed her quilt. Mrs. Pat Taylor started but did not finish. with Mrs. Bettie Parks Edna Boren and Nora Ross they finished it on Monday. Nora Ross planned to place one quilt in the frame to be quilted Thursday at 2 PM.

Juanita Jones Pat Taylor Bettie Parks Edna Boren Nora Ross

Parks Family Visits Relatives Across Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs Joe Parks Wanda and Bettie Taylor visited Mrs Parks brother Willie Potter and his family in Calera Oklahoma over the weekend The trip included a stop at the Durant Durant home of J C Potter another brother of Mrs Parks The visit connected two branches of the Potter and Parks families across the state.

Joe Parks Wanda Bettie Taylor Mrs. Parks Willie Potter Calera Okla J. C. Potter Durant J. C Parks

Ministers Assist Maxwell Revival This Week

Bro. Eugene Maddox could not continue the Maxwell revival so Bro. Mark McDonald and other ministers will help this week. Everyone is invited to these services.

Eugene Maddox Mark McDonald

Mrs Helen Kendall Visits Mrs Cloreta Gray

Mrs Helen Kendall and her children Garry and Patricia visited Mrs Cloreta Gray on Friday.

Helen Kendall Garry and Patricia Cloreta Gray

Franks Family Guests Visit From Ada

Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Franks hosted Sunday guests Earl Franks and his Ada family visiting from Ada.

Minnie Lewis and Bobby Visit Ada Couple

Mrs Minnie Lewis and Bobby visited Mr and Mrs Fred La Pearl in Ada on Tuesday.

Minnie Lewis Bobby Fred la Pearl Ada

Mrs Floy Burks Caller Remains Identified

A caller on Wednesday identified as Mrs Hansard of Center spoke on behalf of Mrs Floy Burks.

Gene Lance Visits Ill Frank Mc Christian in Shady Grove

Gene Lance called on Frank Mc Christian in Shady Grove on Friday night. Frank remains very ill, with concerns about his health.

Gene Lance Frank McChristian Shady Grove Frank

Vernon Gray and sons visit Coalgate on business trip

Vernon Gray and his sons Steven and Roddy along with Willie Isaacs of Parish Chapel traveled to Coalgate for a Saturday business trip.

Vernon Gray Steven and Roddy Willie Isaacs Parish Chapel Coalgate

Business trip to Okmulgee by Northam Sut terfield and Jewell Thomas

Mrs Vivian Northam Pat Sut terfield and Jewell Thomas made a business trip to Okmulgee on Thursday describing a routine professional visit with no notable incidents.

Vivian Northam Pat Sutterfield Jewell Thomas Okmulgee

Dorothy Shaw Visited Vaughn Megee Sunday

Mrs. Dorothy Jo Shaw spent Sunday in the home of Mrs. Vaughn Megee with informal calling and social time.

Dorothy Jo Shaw Vaughn Megee

Willoughby Shopped in Oklahoma City on Wednesday

Local shopper Nie Willoughby was seen in Oklahoma City on Wednesday visiting stores. Police reported no incidents and no injuries.

Nie Willoughby Oklahoma City

Vernon Scaff Calls Out Melvin Booth Sunday Night

Vernon Scaff called on Melvin Booth Sunday night in a brief, direct exchange reported by the local desk. The action appears to be a notable social clash or public statement between two residents. Further details remain sparse in the readable text.

Vernon Scaff Melvin Booth

Houseguests Reported for Ada Couple Visitor Visit

Mr and Mrs Billy Jim Robert son of Ada were houseguests of Mr and Mrs Paul Tucker Friday night marking a social visit.

Billy Jim Robertson Ada Paul Tucker

Mrs Kathryn Lance Visits Her Mother in Summers Chapel

Mrs Kathryn Lance visited her mother Mrs Kate Wood of Summers Chapel Friday night, sharing time with family in the small community.

Kathryn Lance Kate Wood Summers Chapel

Ada man guest at Bobby Lewis Sunday dinner

Gene Roberts of Ada was a Sunday dinner guest of Bobby Lewis. Mr and Mrs Loy Wood and their sons of Summers Chapel visited Maxwell Church.

Gene Roberts Ada Bobby Lewis

Booths Host Ada Guests For Sunday Dinner

Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Melvin Booth included Mr and Mrs Billy Jim Robertson of Ada Mrs Bonnie Mullins Wendell and Glen also of Ada and Paula Tucker.

Melvin Booth Billy Jim Robertson Ada Bonnie Mullins Wendell and Glen Paula Tucker

Center resident shares dinner with the Grays

O. E. Gray of Center dined Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gray and Vickie, sharing a meal and conversation.

O. E. Gray Center Mrs. Vernon Gray Vickie

Visit to ill Grandma Duncan by Tucker and Robertson

Mrs. Alene Tucker and Mrs. Colene Robertson visited Grandma Duncan, who remains ill, on Sunday evening.

Alene Tucker Colene Robertson Grandma Duncan

Birthday Shower for Mrs Ruby Wood at Holiness Church

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Holiness Church honored Mrs. Ruby Wood with a birthday shower on Thursday. Attendees included Mrs. Joy Tucker Mrs. Pearl Gray Mrs. Effie Lamb Mrs. P. O. Henson Mrs. Ann Wilson Mrs. Frank Pinley Mrs. Edith McDaniel and Mrs. Ruby Wood Gift givers were Mrs. Dorchie Booth and Mrs. Alene.

The Holiness Church Ruby Wood Joy Tucker Pearl Gray Effie Lamb P. O. Henson Ann Wilson Frank Pinley Edith McDaniel Dorchie Booth Alene Tucker

Ross Family Strolls Through Sunday Sightseeing

Mr and Mrs W M Ross and their son Jess spent Sunday afternoon driving around and sightseeing, enjoying a relaxed family excursion in the town.

Henry Family Weekend Visit to Arkansas Parents

Mr and Mrs J L Henry and their baby spent the weekend with her parents in Arkansas.

J. L. Henry Baby Arkansas

Mrs Phoebe Denham Visits Relatives In Home Event

Mrs Phoebe Denham is spending two weeks visiting her sister Mrs Mittie Deaton and other relatives. They visited in the T O Deaton home Thursday night.

Phoebe Denham Mittie Deaton T. O. Deaton

Bakers Visit Bob Ross Home and TV Studio

James and Anitta Baker visited the Bob Ross home Saturday evening and later appeared on KTEN with Bob, Nora, and Ann Ross visiting the TV station to enjoy the Ranch Hands program.

James Anitta Baker Bob Ross KTEN Bob Nora Ann Ross

Sydney Ozbirn Kinship Noted in Weekend Events

Mrs. Clyde Cox and Mrs. Lillie Smith, cousins of Sydney Ozbirn, observed Saturday of last week in a local social note.

Clyde Cox Lillie Smith Sydney Ozbirn

Mrs Dessie Duke Visits Parents in Dallas

Mrs Dessie Duke and her children of Dallas Texas visited her parents Mr and Mrs Albert Hodge.

Dessie Duke Dallas, Tex Albert Hodge

Stray cattle rounded up by neighbors after visit

Mr and Mrs Silas Taylor and Susie visited Mr and Mrs Ozbirn Sunday evening. Mr Ozbirn and Silas were seen rounding up stray cattle on horseback.

Silas Taylor Susie Mrs. Ozbirn Mr. Ozbirn Silas

Rosses dine with Ada relatives and J C Moore visit

Mr and Mrs Bob Ross dined Sunday with Mrs Ross parents Mr and Mrs E W Cantrell of Ada In the afternoon they visited at the J C Moore home Little Michael Taylor visited his grandmother Mrs Joe Parks on Saturday

Bob Ross Michael Taylor Joe Parks

Sutherly, Ross Families Share Thursday Night Visit

Mrs. Bill Sutherly of Fitzhugh visited her sister Mrs. H D Jones Thursday night. John Davis Bob Nora and Ann Ross visited Mr. and Mrs. J L Henry Thursday night and watched TV.

Bill Sutherly Fitzhugh H. D. Jones John Davis Bob Nora Ann Ross Mrs J. L. Henry

Bake Sale at Safeway Nets $17.65 Saturday

A group of ladies hosted a bake sale at the Safeway Store on Saturday and raised seventeen dollars sixty five cents.

Safeway

Ladies' Bible Class Meets. Pauline Young Gets New Haircut

The Ladies' Bible Class gathers Thursday night October 13 with Mrs Lavona Denton and Mrs Ethel Jones leading. Pauline Young visited Nora Ross Monday afternoon and was seen with a new haircut.

Ladies Lavona Denton Ethel Jones Pauline Young Nora Ross Pauline

Edge Family Visits R W Willoughbys Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Herman Edge of Madill spent Sunday night with the R W Willoughby family. The short visit highlighted social ties in the Madill community.

Herman Edge of Madill R. W. Willoughby

Mrs Myrtle Evans and Donnie Visit Tulsa Family

Mrs Myrtle Evans and her son Donnie traveled to Tulsa on Sunday to visit Houston and his family, meeting relatives during the trip.

Myrtle Evans Donnie Tulsa Houston

Center Woman Betty Bennett Sues for Minor Friday Visit

Miss Betty Bennett of Center called on Mrs. Minnie Lewis Friday. The brief note records a social visit between local residents, with no additional details or implications.

Betty Bennett Center Minnie Lewis

Ada church hosts guest speaker for young people's service

Bro. Eugene Maddox of the Ada Church of God will speak Friday night at the Pentecostal Holiness Church during the young people's service.

Eugene Maddox Ada Church of God Pentecostal Holiness Church

Isaacs Host Parish Chapel Dinner Guests

Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray and their children were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs of Parish Chapel on Sunday.

Vernon Gray W. N. Isaacs

Vernon Gray Home Visitors Named In Attendee List

Callers at the Vernon Gray home on Saturday included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gray and their sons Lawrence Layne of Oklahoma City O E Gray W N Isaacs Joe Car Gray Jim Megee and J O Franks.

Vernon Gray Fred Gray and Lawrence Layne Oklahoma City O. E. Gray W. N. Isaacs Joe Car] Gray Jim Megee J. O. Franks

Tuesday visitors of the Parnell family

Tuesday visitors for Mr and Mrs Everett Parnell included Mr and Mrs Leland Ryan of Ada and their child.

Everett Parnell Leland Ryan Ada

Dewey Northam Requests Action From Frank Lewis

Dewey Northam called on Frank Lewis Sunday night seeking clarification or action regarding an ongoing local issue. The exchange emphasizes community concerns and a call for engagement from the involved parties.

Dewey Northam Frank Lewis

Hansel Burk Visits Grandma Duncan in Worstell

Hansel Burk visited Grandma Duncan of Worstell Sunday, sharing time with family in a local domestic visit. The encounter underscores family ties within the Worstell community.

Hansel Burk Grandma Duncan Worstell

Pennington Visitors Call on Pierce Family in Enid

Mr and Mrs Calvin Pennington of Enid visited Mr and Mrs Albert Earl Pierce and their sons on Sunday.

Calvin Pennington Enid Mrs Albert Earl Pierce

Brother Mark McDonald Attends Center Sunday Services

Brother Mark McDonald visited the Center on Sunday for Sunday School and church services, joining attendees in worship and study.

Mark McDonald Center

Dinner guests at Junior Northam home Sunday

Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Holland and Billy of Russell Kansas Sonny Holland of Ada Mrs Allie Hood Clydie and George Welch. John Q. Sutterfield visited in the afternoon.

Northam Bruce Holland Billy Russell, Kan Sonny Holland Ada Allie Hood Sonny Clydie George Welch John Q. Sutterfield

Helen Cox Missed by Sunday School Class

Helen Cox was absent from Sunday School this week after long streak of perfect attendance, noted by church members and peers.

Helen Cox

Mrs Pinley and companions visit Ada on Saturday

Mrs. Frank Pinley visited Ada Saturday with her daughter Mrs. Lorene Vandegriff and an aunt Mrs. Rosa Lee for a short social visit.

Frank Pinley Ada Lorene Vandegriff Rosa Lee

Local Weather Satisfies the Newsday Cliché

A resident dismisses rain as trivial news, prompting editors to abandon weather as a lead item and focus on more substantial stories. The remark highlights how recurring weather can lose its news value over time.

Ada couple guests of Rev Bert Jones and family

Mr. and Mrs. Odell Jones of Ada were dinner guests of Rev. Bert Jones and family Sunday.

Odell Jones Ada Rev Bert Jones

Local guest speaker at Wanette Pentecostal Holiness Church

Bro. Herman Edge of Madill son in law of the Willoughbys spoke at Wanette Pentecostal Holiness Church Sunday morning and evening delivering messages to the congregation.

Herman Edge of Madill R. W. Willoughbys Pentecostal Holiness Church Wanette

Lionel Love Attends Service at Galey Missionary Baptist Church

Lionel Love attended Sunday worship at the Missionary Baptist Church in Galey, participating in the church service and morning prayers.

Lionel Love Missionary Baptist Church Galey

Mrs Minnie Duncan and Diana Curtis Visit Burk Family

Mrs Minnie Duncan and Diana Curtis from Shawnee visited Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk in the community Sunday. Diana Curtis is the daughter of the former Miss Ruby Mae Burks.

Minnie Duncan Diana Curtis Ruby Mae Burks Hansel Burk Shawnee

Oklahoma couple calls at Vernon Gray home Sunday

Mr and Mrs J A Patton of Oklahoma City called in the Vernon Gray home Sunday morning in what appears to be an ordinary social visit.

J. A. Patton Oklahoma City Vernon Gray

Maxwell School Board Special Meeting Report

Friday a Maxwell school board and members held a special meeting. Frank McChristian of Shady Grove was called Sunday evening by Mr and Mrs Buck Fowler. Clyde Welch and A B Northam hosted visitors from Howard Kansas on Saturday. Oil Center Church revival attendees at Maxwell included Luther Wilson P O Henson Frank Pinley Florence Isaacs and Hansel Burk.

Maxwell Buck Fowler Frank McChristian Shady Grove Oil Center Luther Wilson P. O. Henson Frank Pinley Florence Isaacs Hansel Burk

Sunday Guests Of Delores Jones

Sunday guests of Miss Delores Jones were Jerry McDaniel and Floyd and Nancy Jo Vanlandingham of Pickett.

Delores Jones Jerry McDaniel Floyd Nancy Jo Vanlandingham Pickett

Ladonna Welch Celebrated On Eighth Birthday Party

Ladonna Welch was honored on her eighth birthday with a party given by her parents Mr and Mrs C B Welch. Games were played favors of suckers were given to each guest refreshments of ice cream cake and cocoa were served and then gifts were opened. Present were Garry Parnell Margie and Donna Nelson Sue Willoughby Lynn and Glenn Woods Patsy Heaps Sally Thomas Betty Tucker and Sherry and Thella Frantz.

Ladonna Welch C. B. Welch Garry Parnell Margie Donna Nelson Sue Willoughby Lynn Glenn Woods Patsy Heaps Sally Thomas Betty Tucker Sherry Thella Frantz

Mr and Mrs Joe Robertson Seen in Ada

Ada residents report Mr and Mrs Joe Robertson spotted in Ada on Monday.

Mrs. Joe Robertson Ada

Mr and Mrs Clyde Haskins Visit Cushing Couple

Mr and Mrs Clyde Haskins of Cushing visited the C B Welches Sunday to spend time with the family and share a social call.

Clyde Haskins of Cushing C. B. Welches

Welch and Northam visit Wichita Friday

Mr and Mrs Clyde Welch and Ladonna visited Mr and Mrs Ray Northam of Wichita Kansas on Friday.

Clyde Welch Ladonna Ray Northam Wichita Kan

Center News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Oklahoma City Trip

Mrs. Terrie Gray visited Mrs. Lona Dame Tuesday. Mrs. Thelma Jean Garrett and Mrs. Kitty Hansard of Center, and Mrs. Floy Burk with others from Oil Center, traveled to Oklahoma City Wednesday to shop.

Rae Garrett Terrie Gray Lona Dame Thelma Jean Garrett Kitty Hansard Center Floy Burk Oil Center Oklahoma City

Austell Family Relocates to Roff

Mr and Mrs Bob Austell move with their son Dale and relatives to Roff Norma Austell joins the Roff school system Dale attends school and works part time for Mr Fleet making up the family unit now based in Roff.

Bob Austell Dale Roff Norma Fleet

Mrs Bradley Visits Rae Garrett In Vaness

Mrs. Bradley of Vaness called on Mrs. Rae Garrett Thursday in a social visit noted in the community column.

Burk Family Delays Church Visit Due To Stormy Weather

Sondra Burk dined with Mr. and Mrs. Hansel Burk on a Friday evening. The family planned to attend church but weather looked threatening, so they returned home before dark.

Thelma Jean Garrett Sondra Hansel Burk

Family visits cross towns in Oklahoma and Ada

Mrs Lona Dames daughter Mrs Bessie Penn of Maysville and sister Mrs Roxie Chasier of Lindsay visited her Saturday. They also visited her sister Mrs Ed Dollahon and Mr Dollahon of Ada.

Lona Dame Bessie Penn Maysville Roxie Chasier Lindsay Ed Dollahon Dollahon Ada

McDonalds and relatives share a rare family reunion

J M McDonalds children visited him with three nearby families. Oliver McDonald and family of Oklahoma City Mrs Ela Evans of Homer and Marcus McDonald with his wife and children of Maxwell joined the gathering. They rarely meet due to distance, but enjoyed a large dinner and pleasant time together.

J. M. McDonald Oliver McDonald Oklahoma City Ela Evans Homer Marcus McDonald Maxwell

Thelma Garrett Sings With Self Quartet at McAlester Event

Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett joined the Self quartet for a state singing convention in McAlester on Saturday night and attended a second session Sunday after church with Sondra accompanying them.

Thelma Jean Garrett Self Quartet McAlester Sondra

Sondra Garrett Spends Night With Oil Burk Grandparents

Sondra Garrett stayed overnight Saturday with her maternal grandparents, Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk, in Oil City, as reported in local social notes.

Sondra Garrett Mrs Hansel Burk Oil Center

Ada Families Share Sunday Visits

Misses Bonnie and Elsie Willoughby are now employed in Ada. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Love were Mr. and Mrs. H L Love of Ada and Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Huddleson, also of Ada.

Bonnie Elsie Willoughby Ada Elmer Love H. L. Love Leroy Huddleson

Dinner with Burk and family after singing convention

Pug Garrett shared a meal with Mr. and Mrs. Hansel Burk on Sunday. Thelma Jean and Sondra returned from a singing convention for supper and attend Oil Center church and Sunday School regularly.

Pug Garrett Hansel Burk Thelma Jean Sondra Oil Center

Wanette Guests Noted in Local Social Roundup

Mr and Mrs James Briggs and family hosted by Mr and Mrs Roy Briggs. Sunday visitors to Miss Bertie Lou Jones included Jeanne Achley Lean da Achley and Welford Scott all from Wanette.

Bertie Lou Jones Jeanne Leanda Achley Welford Scott Wanette

Mr and Mrs Roy Boren Visit Ada Mother

Mr and Mrs Roy Boren visited his mother in Ada on Monday.

Roy Boren Ada

Mrs Bill Barton Returning Home Soon

Mrs Bill Barton staying with her daughter in Tulsa to care for her grandchildren says she will be home in a few days.

Bill Barton Tulsa

Latta High School Carnival Plans and Club Meeting

Latta High School hosts a skating party for freshmen and seventh graders, while the Latta Home Demonstration Club schedules a Tuesday meeting at 1 30 p m to discuss slip covers with Martha Mote presenting finishes. Students sell carnival tickets and the grade school contest seeks the winning Davy and Dolly Crockett as the high school prepares for the carnival Friday night October 7 in the Latta gymnasium.

Latta High School Latta Martha Mote Davy Dolly Crockett

Virginia Jared and Son Visit Mrs. Jake Taylor

Virginia Jared and her son Ronnie visited Mrs. Jake Taylor, the family matriarch, on Saturday.

Virginia Jared Ronnie Jake Taylor

Alvis and Mrs Ross Visit Taylor Household Sunday

Mr and Mrs Alvis Ross visited Mr and Mrs Silas Taylor Sunday in a local social gathering. The event highlighted friendly neighborly ties and common community ties.

Oil Center Sunday School attendance and visitors noted

The Pente costal Holiness Sunday School had 58 attendees as Pastor Luther Wilson preached. Visitors included Mr and Mrs J A Patton and Mr and Mrs Charlie Hunter, all from Oklahoma City.

Vernon Gray Pentecostal Holiness Sunday School Luther Wilson J. A. Patton Charlie Hunter Oklahoma City

Willoughbys Dinner Guests Visit Summers Chapel Family

Mr and Mrs R W Willoughby were dinner guests of the formers daughter and family Mr and Mrs Theo Frantz of Summers Chapel. Another visitor was Le roy Willoughby of Ada.

R. W. Willoughby Theo Frantz Summers Chapel Leroy Willoughby Ada

No-bake Gelatin Chiffon Pie With Orange Twist

A gelatin chiffon pie is set in a lined pie plate using lady fingers. Chill the filling then top with whipped cream. If using orange flavor, garnish with shaved chocolate for contrast.

Roberts Family Visiting Tulsa Clergy Circle

J. W. Roberts and Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Roberts visited Rev. and Mrs. Ellis Roberts and Bro. Oral Roberts and family in Tulsa.

J. W. Roberts O. W. Roberts Ellis Roberts Bro Oral Roberts Tulsa

Welch and Northams Attend State Fair in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs C B Welch and Mr and Mrs Junior Northam attended the State Fair in Oklahoma City on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Dewey Northam helped make the event possible and assisted with arrangements and visits.

C. B. Welch Junior Northam Oklahoma City Dewey Northam

Dinner Guests At Pannell Residence

Thursday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Pannell and their sons were Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Flatt of Tulsa.

Everett Pannell and

Ada Residents Attend OU Football Game in Norman

Paul Floyd of Ada attended the University of Oklahoma game in Norman on Saturday evening alongside other local attendees.

Minnie Lewis Bobby Paul Floyd Ada Norman

Isaacs Guests Dinner With the Grays and Vickie

Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs of Parish Chapel were Thursday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray and Vickie.

W. N. Isaacs Parish Chapel Vernon Gray Vickie

Local women named in Center area notice

Names listed include Mrs Alene Tucker Mrs Dorchie Booth Mrs Floy Burks Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett and Mrs Hansard of Center and Miss Bon.

Alene Tucker Dorchie Booth Floy Burks Thelma Jean Garrett Hansard Center Bon

Mrs Myrtle Upperman Visits Brother in Oklahoma City

Mrs Myrtle Upperman traveled to Oklahoma City on Wednesday to visit her brother. The brief trip focused on family reunion plans and local errands during the stay.

Myrtle Upperman Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp Set Off on Lake Texoma Fishing Trip

Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp left Monday morning for another fishing trip at Lake Texoma.

Ray Kemp Lake Texoma

Nelsons Visit Gordon Nelsons in Westview Encounter

Mr and Mrs T C Nelson called on Mr and Mrs Gordon Nelson of Westview Sunday evening in a social gathering reported by the local column.

T. C. Nelson Mrs Gordon Nelson Westview

Sunday Visitors From Shawnee Call on Burk House

Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs Floyd Burk were Mr and Mrs Linnie Burk and Sherry Mrs Minnie Duncan and Diana Curtis of Shawnee.

Floyd Burk Linnie Burk Sherry Minnie Duncan Diana Curtis Shawnee

Griffiths Visit Mrs Griffiths and daughters

Mr and Mrs H B Griffith and their baby visited Mrs Bill Griffith and her daughters at Gaar Corner on Sunday.

H. B. Griffith Bill Griffith Gaar Corner

Mrs Lee Keeling Leaves Illness Improvement

Mrs Lee Keeling, who has been ill for some time, has shown improvement and is now able to be

Lee Keeling

Local Social Visit and Family Care Notes

Mrs. Kitty Hansard visited Mrs. Rae Garrett Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Imogene Lantz' children are staying with Mrs. Lena Dame who is called Aunt Lena by the children.

Kitty Hansard Rae Garrett Imogene Lantz Lena Dame Lena

Gray Family Weekend Visit From Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Oren Gray hosted a weekend gathering involving their two daughters and families. The visitors included Mr and Mrs Herman Lane and Mr and Mrs Orlis Martin and two daughters from Oklahoma City. Their son and family also attended.

Oren Gray Herman Lane Orlis Martin Oklahoma City

Family Visit By the Grays of Oil Center

Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray and their children of Oil Center visited on Sunday.

Mrs Vernon Gray Children of Oil Center

Center Community Church Attendance Report

Center Community Church attendance was 24 with Bro. Grover Keeling preaching at both services.

Bennett Family Visits Relatives Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Frank Bennett and their children visited her sister and family while Mr and Mrs Leroy Groves spent Sunday evening with them.

Frank Bennett Leroy Groves

Mrs. Clara Fike Visits Garrets Saturday Night

Mrs. Clara Fike of Westview visited Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Garrett Saturday night. The social call reflects community ties in the Westview area.

Clara Fike Westview N. C. Garrett

Birthday party honors Groves pair as they turn ages

A Sunday celebration marked the ages of Mr. T. W. Groves at 84 and Mr. Groves at 78. Attendees included the Morris and Reed families, the Morris children Billy Gene and Roger, Bar bara Patsy Richy Pete, Leroy Groves group, Deanie Kemmitt Sharon, Garvin Morris, Bonnie Bell Mike, Jim Richie, Buck Van Buskirk, and many others who shared cake and ice cream.

T. W. Groves Groves Mr. Groves Pyatt Morris Roger Billy Gene Morris Bill Reed van Ray Cecil Morris Danny Billy Ronnie Rowe Leroy Groves Barbara Patsy Richy Pete Deanie Kemmitt Sharon Garvin Morris Bonnie Bell Mike Jim Richie Buck van Buskirk

Tulsa Woman Returns Home After Visit

Mrs. Effie Henry of Tulsa came home Friday after a several day stay with her daughter Mrs. Rosie Bennett. Mrs. Bennett has recovered enough to be up again, a bright note in the report.

Effie Henry Tulsa Rosie Bennett Bennett

Ada families share afternoon visit over dinner

Mrs. Nora Garrett and daughter Joleta of Ada along with Mrs. Thelma Jean Garrett had dinner with Mrs. Rae Garrett and visited during the afternoon Monday.

Nora Garrett Joleta Ada Thelma Jean Garrett Rae Garrett

Center Baptist Mission Sunday School Attendance noted

Center Baptist Mission reported 28 in Sunday School. Bro. Frank Roberts preached at both services.

Center Baptist Mission Frank Roberts

Groves Couple Lose Cow To Barn Accident

Mr and Mrs Tom Groves report a cow death after discovering the animal with a broken neck. They believe the head became caught when a hole in the barn allowed the neck to slip through a broken board.

Tom Groves

Price Family Visit Ties Union Hill and Kansas

Mr and Mrs Vance Price of Union Hill and their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Marvin Littencott of Kansas visited Mr and Mrs Leon Henry and their children Joe and Reta during a family gathering.

Vance Price Union Hill Marvin Littencott Kansas Leon Henry Joe and Reta

Enid man visits stepson family this week

J. O. McCloud of Enid is visiting his stepson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Henry, and their children, this week.

J. O. McCloud Enid Mrs Leon Henry

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