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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1956

Page

8

Midland Family Visit Highlights Holiday Reunion

Mr and Mrs Dale Gentry and son from Stratford and Mr and Mrs Woodrow Turner with children from Houston visited Bill McNair over the weekend. The Turners are brothers of Mrs McNair and they spent the holidays with Mrs McNair and their mother Viva Turner in Pampa Texas.

Dale Gentry Stratford Woodrow Turner Houston Hap Turner Pampa Tex Bill McNair Turners McNair Viva Turner

Friday visit by Sgt Paul Parker to Lightning Ridge home

Sgt. Paul Parker spent Friday evening visiting Lloyd McIlroy at his home in Lightning Ridge, sharing casual conversation and fellowship.

Paul Parker Lloyd McIlroy Lightning Ridge

Graham Family Weekend Visit with McConnells

Mr and Mrs Tebe Graham and Mike of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Philo McConnell.

Tebe Graham and Mike Oklahoma City Philo McConnell

Pedersen Dines With Mr and Mrs McGee Friday

Friday dinner guest Sonja Jill Pedersen visited Mr. and Mrs. J L McGee in a social gathering noted in local society listings.

Sonja Jill Pedersen J. L. McGee

Watson Family Attends Funeral for Drowned Cousin

Mr and Mrs Don Watson of Oklahoma City visited Stratford Friday night with her parents Mr and Mrs Chris Pedersen. They traveled to Davis to attend the funeral of Walter Irvin Watson who drowned in the Washita River last Wednesday.

Don Watson Oklahoma City Chris Pedersen Stratford Don Walter Irvin Watson Washita River Davis

Weekend guests at J. L. McGee home hail from Pasadena

Visitors over the weekend and Labor Day included Mrs. Margaret Barnes and Edward Marble of Pasadena California, Mrs. Maggie Jones a sister of Mr. McGee also of Pasadena, and Mr. and Mrs. Hubert McGee with children of Heavener. J L McGee and family welcomed the guests back for a few days.

J. L. McGee Margaret Barnes Pasadena Calif Edward Marble Mr. McGee Maggie Jones Hubert McGee Heavener McGees Hubert McGees

Family visit highlights county line gathering

Mr and Mrs Alien Crawley Barbara Sue and Ann of County Line spent Sunday with her sister Mrs Chris Pedersen. David of Stratford were Sunday evening visitors also.

Alien Crawley Barbara Sue Ann County Line Chris Pedersen Dale Gentry David Stratford

Berkshire Sow Litter Surprise Adds Five Pigs

Boys miscount litter at school then return home to find five more piglets concealed under barn hay, bringing total to eight. The father discovers the unexpected litter after the trip.

Pedersen and Richards Move Livestock to Oklahoma City

Chris Pedersen along with Richard and Jimmie transported livestock to Oklahoma City on Monday night, arranging the sale and delivery for the shipment.

Chris Pedersen Richard Jimmie Oklahoma City

Boyd Family Weekend Visit From Dallas

Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Boyd and their children of Dallas Texas spent the weekend with the R. B. Tiffin family. Mrs. Tiffin and J. B. Boyd are siblings.

J. B. Boyd Dallas, Tex R. B. Tiffin Mrs. Tiffin J. B

Ice Cream Party Shared by McGee Family Saturday

Mr and Mrs Jake McGee and relatives enjoyed an old fashioned ice cream party Saturday night with family and friends in a simple social gathering.

Jake McGee

Hunt Brothers Visit Pedersen Home Monday Night

Kenneth and David Hunt visited the Pedersen home Monday night in a brief social call.

Kenneth and David Hunt Pedersen

Mrs Helen Watson Visits Parents In Oklahoma City

Mrs Helen Watson of Oklahoma City spent Tuesday with her parents Mr and Mrs Chris Pedersen.

Helen Watson Oklahoma City Chris Pedersen

Chris Pedersen Sows Oats Hopes for Rain

Local farmer Chris Pedersen reports sowing several acres of oats and watches weather forecasts for rain to support a timely harvest.

Heard Chris Pedersen

Air Force Man Plans Overseas Duty After Furlough

Ray Carr of the Air Force spent Thursday night with his father J. C. Carr. He is scheduled to go overseas when his furlough ends.

Ray Carr Air Force J. C. Carr Ray

Business trip to Shawnee by three local men

Edd Berryman Carl Carr and Henry Whitson traveled to Shawnee on Friday afternoon for a business visit.

Edd Berryman Carl Carr Henry Whitson Shawnee

Dinwiddies and Jerry Wayne Visit Old Glory Residents

Mr and Mrs J W Dinwiddie and Jerry Wayne of Old Glory Texas spent Thursday night with Mr and Mrs Clyde Boyd in a local social visit reflecting community ties.

J. W. Dinwiddie Jerry Wayne Old Glory, Tex Clyde Boyd

Ada Visitors Share Friday Gathering

Mrs Betty Sue Choate along with Ricky and Mike of Ada visited Friday with Mr and Mrs John Norton.

Betty Sue Choate Ricky and Mike Ada John Norton

Ada Woman Visits Hurley Family Friday

Mrs. Callie Mitchell of Ada spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ray Hurley and T. L. Hurley Sr. in a family social visit.

Callie Mitchell Ada Kenneth Ray Hurley T. L. Hurley Sr

Ada hosts visits by Farmers and Tiner spouses

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Farmer and Debra visited Monday night with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tiner of Ada.

Lawrence Farmer Debra Frank Tiner Ada

Ada hosts dinner guests of local family

Mrs. M. M. McDonald and Dennis were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Horton in Ada. The social visit highlighted friendly exchanges and hospitality within the community.

M. M. McDonald Dennis Bud Horton Ada

Mr and Mrs Megee and Judy Visit Oil Center Friends

Mr and Mrs Dwight Megee and Judy visited Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs Arliss Upperman of Oil Center for a social call.

Dwight Megee Judy Mrs. Arliss Upperman Oil Center

Ladies Spend Tuesday Together In Social Visit

Mrs. Lora Ellis and Mrs. Jewel Boyd joined Mrs. Betty Teel for a Tuesday social visit, with Mrs. Jack Teel also present.

Lora Ellis Jewel Boyd Jack Teel Betty Teel

Mrs John Norton Spends Wednesday with Ada Neighbor

Mrs John Norton visited Wednesday with Mrs Cora Dodson of Ada, sharing a social afternoon and catching up on neighborhood happenings.

John Norton Cora Dodson Ada

Willoughbys Make Business Trip to Okmulgee

Mr and Mrs D R Willoughby made a business trip to Okmulgee on Tuesday.

D. R. Willoughby Okmulgee

Ada Visitors Call on Hurleys Thursday Night

Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Goodman and their son from Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ray Hurley and T. L. Hurley Sr. on Thursday night.

Stanley Goodman Ada Kenneth Ray Hurley T. L. Hurley Sr

Mrs Alpha McDonald and Son Visit Mrs Quannah McDonald

Mrs Alpha McDonald and her son of Center spent Friday with Mrs Quannah McDonald, sharing time and hospitality in a family gathering at her home.

Alpha McDonald Son of Center Quannah McDonald

Mrs Patsy Henson and others visit Friday evening

Mrs Patsy Henson Demnie and Sheila Renee joined Mrs Gracie Hayes and Mrs Betty Mercer along with Ricky and Mike for a Friday evening visit.

Patsy Henson Demnie Sheila Renee Gracie Hayes Betty Mercer Ricky Mike

Ada Readers Note Engagement By Phyllis Jones and Linda Denise

Mrs Phyllis Jones and Linda Denise of Ada are mentioned in a local notice or social item. The fragment highlights two named individuals connected to Ada, suggesting a social engagement or community mention without additional context.

Mrs Phyllis Jones Linda Denise Ada

Whitsons Visit Berrymans for Sunday Supper

Mr and Mrs O S and S Whitson visited and had supper with Mr and Mrs Edd Berryman on Sunday.

Family visitors share Friday night gathering

Mrs Leora Wilfong and Glen called on Friday night and visited with Mr and Mrs Jim Kirkes, sharing time together.

Leora Wilfong Glen Jim Kirkes

McDonalds and Dennis Visit Cranes at Oil Center

Mr and Mrs M M McDonald and Dennis visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Oliver Crane of Oil Center.

M. M. McDonald Dennis Mrs. Oliver Crane Oil Center

Jimmie Sellars Spends Tuesday Night with Stanley Crawley

Jimmie Sellars spent Tuesday night in the company of Stanley Crawley. The report notes their time together but does not provide further context or details about the relationship or event.

Jimmie Sellars Stanley Crawley

Ada residents visit Bebee School with Franklin Benton

Frankie Benton of Ada visited Bebee School Thursday with Larry Newby, sharing a local community outing and meeting with staff during daytime activities.

Frankie Benton Ada Bebee School Larry Newby

Local visitors from Galey and Hurley households

Mr and Mrs Leo Nelson and Shirley of Galey visited Wednesday night with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ray Hurley.

Leo Nelson and Shirley of Galey Kenneth Ray Hurley

Mercer Family Vacation Visit Report

Mr. and Mrs. Homer Mercer with Ricky and Mike spent from Friday to Monday visiting Mrs. Gracie Hayes, the Mercer couple's mother.

Mrs Homer Mercer Ricky Mike Mrs. Mercer Gracie Hayes

Ada visitors join Mrs. Quannah McDonald for evening

Mrs. Theo Perry and Sondra of Ada visited Tuesday evening with Mrs. Quannah McDonald.

Theo Perry Sondra Ada Quannah McDonald

Dennis McDonald Visited Thursday Evening with Kay Roberts

Dennis McDonald visited Thursday evening and spent time with Kay Roberts. The note records a social visit between the two individuals.

Dennis McDonald Kay Roberts

Charles and Kay Berryman Sunday Dinner Guests

Charles and Kay Berryman were Sunday dinner guests of Dar lene and Donnie Kite, sharing a social visit at the Kite residence.

Charles Kay Berryman Darlene Donnie Kite

Wilfong Visiting Humpreys Family in Jesse

Wilfong spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Odell Humpreys and their family in Jesse, sharing a day of fellowship and conversation.

Leora Wilfong Glen Wilfong Odell Humpreys Jesse

Hurley Family Hosts Sunday Guests

Those spending Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ray Hur ley and T. L. Hurley Sr. included Mrs. Callie Mitchell of Ada, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Nelson and Shirley of Galey, Everett Hurley and boys of Oklahoma City, Stanley Goodman and son of Ada, J. D. Casper and Joe of Fort Smith Ark, and T. L. Hurley Jr. and family of Shellingburg Tex.

Kenneth Ray Hurley T. L. Hurley Sr Callie Mitchell Ada Leo Nelson Shirley Galey Everett Hurley Oklahoma City Stanley Goodman J. D. Casper Joe Fort Smith, Ark T. L. Hurley Jr Shellingburg Tex

Attendance and Visitors Highlight Free Will Baptist Service

Seven one in Sunday School at Free Will Baptist Church on Sunday morning. Visitors Donna and Jackie Robinson of Francis and John Jimmie and Patsy Hodd of Alma Oklahoma. Oma Hood proud of Intermediate Class which won attendance and offering banner. Rev. Scott Jones preached morning and evening messages.

Free Will Baptist Church Donna Jackie Robinson Francis and John Jimmie Patsy Hodd Alma Okla Oma Hood Scott Jones

Newby Couples Visit Pierson Sunday

Mr and Mrs Richard Newby of Pierson visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby.

Richard Newby of Pierson Melvin Newby

McDaniel Family Spends Weekend with Houston Kin

Jim and David McDaniel of Houston Texas spent Friday night and Saturday with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Earl Mc Daniel.

Jim and David McDaniel Houston Tex Mrs Earl McDaniel

Sherry Scott Spends Sunday with Cox Family

Sherry Scott spent Sunday with Martha and Helen Cox, sharing time in a family visit that reflected a quiet weekend gathering.

Sherry Scott Martha Helen Cox

Dallas couple visits friends on Saturday evening

Mr and Mrs Charlie Brecheen of Dallas visited Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Earl McDaniel in a social gathering that highlighted local community ties and family connections.

Charlie Brecheen Dallas Mrs Earl McDaniel

Local visitors call on Mrs Jean Farmer and Mrs S M Golden

Mrs Jean Farmer and Mrs S M Golden were greeted Monday morning by Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley along with Gerald and Carlton Lee during a social visit, sharing time in a community gathering.

Jean Farmer S. M. Golden Karl Tilley Gerald Carlton Lee

Ada Pair Hosts Visit With Smiths

Mr and Mrs J H Bazemore of Ada joined Mr and Mrs J K Smith for a Sunday afternoon visit.

Newby Couple Visits Brecheen Family Sunday Night

Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby visited Sunday night with Mr and Mrs W B Brecheen of Maxwell.

Melvin Newby W. B. Brecheen Maxwell

Fishermen enjoy Saturday night on Blue River

Mr and Mrs Deryl Farmer, Mr and Mrs James Duncan, and Mr and Mrs S M Golden fished Saturday night on Blue River, sharing the outing with friends and family in a quiet group outing.

Deryl Farmer James Duncan M. Golden Blue

Visitors Tour Oklahoma City Zoo then Shop in Shawnee

Mrs Hazel Newby and family along with Mrs F O Jones Benny Glen and Barbara visited the Oklahoma City Zoo on Saturday. On the way home they stopped for shopping in Shawnee and returned after a day of sightseeing.

Hazel Newby Larry Don F. O. Jones Benny Glen Barbara Oklahoma City Shawnee

Booths and guests visit Oil Center Saturday night

Mr and Mrs M E Booth of Oil Center visited Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Vernon Scaff and Mrs J W Booth.

M. E. Booth Oil Center Vernon Scaff J. W. Booth

Wilson visit with Therol Tiner and Debra

Mr and Mrs Therol Tiner of Wilson visited Sunday morning with Mr and Mrs Lawrence Farmer and Debra.

Local Social Visit Tops Monday Night Gathering

Mr and Mrs Jerry McDaniel and Mr and Mrs Earl McDaniel and Joe visited Monday night with Mr and Mrs Grover Tyree.

Jerry McDaniel Earl McDaniel Joe Grover Tyree Ada

Frankie Benton Visited Adas Associate Lawrence Newby

Frankie Benton of Adas spent several days this past week with Larry Newby, the longtime associate, during a series of business or personal engagements.

Frankie Benton Adas Larry Newby

Crawley Family Holds Birthday Reunion Sunday

A birthday reunion was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Crawley Sunday to celebrate E. L. Crawley and Curtis Crawley. Attendees included C. A. Stanfield and daughter, Mary Boiles of McKinney Texas, Allen Crawley and family of County Line, Eddie Palmer and family of Seminole, Marvin Crawley and children, Curtis Crawley of Ada, Glenda Hunsucker of County Line, Jimmie Sellars, Dut Pinley and Stanley Crawley.

E. L. Crawley Curtis Crawley C. A. Stanfield Mary Boiles McKinny, Tex Allen Crawley County Line Eddie Palmer Seminole Marvin Crawley Ada Glenda Hunsucker Jimmie Sellars Dut” Pinley Stanley Crawley

Family and friends send gifts for honoree Dennis McDonald

Ricky and many relatives and friends including Mrs. Me Dusty Mosely Thompson Mosely McDaniel Newby Sellars Roberts Robers McDonald and others send gifts to the honoree Dennis McDonald. Personal donors list Mrs. Lynna Horton Larry Murie Kenneth also contribute gifts.

Ricky Bill Meand Dusty Jackie Mosely Josie Thompson Raymond Larry Ronnie Mosely Edith McDaniel Melvin Newby Mary Sellars Granville Roberts Kay Robers M. M. McDonald Dennis McDonald Lynna Horton Murie Kenneth

Kay Berryman Visits With Sherry Scott Tuesday Evening

Kay Berryman and Sherry Scott were noted together during a Tuesday evening visit. The brief social call highlighted their friendship and casual meetup in the community.

Kay Berryman Sherry Scott

Tilleys Attend Ball Game in Tupelo

Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley along with Gerald and Carlton Lee attended a ball game in Tupelo on Tuesday.

Karl Tilley Gerald Carlton Lee Tupelo

Dusty McDonald Visits Ada Grandmother Tuesday

Little Dusty McDonald of Ada spent Tuesday with his grandmother Mrs. M. M. McDonald.

Dusty’’ McDonald Ada M. M. McDonald

Hood Family Hosts Visitors At Francis Gathering

Mr and Mrs T S Hood along with Ann and Wanda Jean were Sunday night guests of Mr and Mrs H C Hood and Johnnie of Francis.

Vernon Scaff Makes Business Trip to Pauls Valley

Vernon Scaff traveled to Pauls Valley on a business trip Wednesday.

Vernon Scaff Pauls Valley

Mrs Lenora Berryman Lunches With Mrs Roy Bivins in Egypt

Mrs Lenora Berryman visited Tuesday and had lunch with Mrs Roy Bivins of Egypt, sharing a social afternoon.

Lenora Berryman Roy Bivins Egypt

Social visits noted across Ada Hollis Kite home

Ray Carr spent Monday night with Henry Whitson. John Summers of Asher visited Mark McDonald Wednesday. Visitors in the Hollis Kite home Sunday afternoon were Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Kite of Ada, and Charles and Jack Kite of Fort Worth.

Ray Carr Henry Whitson John Summers of Asher Mark McDonald Hollis Kite P. P. Kite Ada Charles and Jack Kite Fort Worth

Mrs Leora Wilfong Visits Ada Pair Thursday

Mrs. Leora Wilfong visited Thursday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Kite of Ada.

Leora Wilfong P. P. Kite Ada

Baptism Service Draws Community at Cox Pond

A large number of residents attended baptismal services Sunday afternoon at the M. C. Cox pond north of Oil Center, marking a local religious gathering in the rural community.

M. C. Cox Pond Oil Center

New Granddaughter Sammie Lee Jaquess Seen in Dallas

Two weeks in Dallas as she grows acquainted with her new granddaughter Sammie Lee Jaquess daughter of Mr and Mrs Lane Jaquess.

Dallas Miss Sammie Lee Jaquess Mrs. Lane Jaquess

Mrs Floyd Woods and Edith McDaniel Visit Thursday Evening

Mrs. Floyd Woods visited Thursday evening with Mrs. Edith McDaniel, sharing time and conversation in a small social gathering.

Floyd Woods Edith McDaniel

Ada visit by McDonalds and Dusty with local hosts

Mr and Mrs Bill McDonald and Dusty of Ada visited Monday with Mr and Mrs M M McDonald and Dennis.

Bill McDonald Dusty Ada M. M. McDonald Dennis

Nolen and McDaniel Visit In Kansas City

Mr and Mrs Guy Nolen of Kansas City Kansas spent Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Earl McDaniel in a social visit.

Guy Nolen Kansas City, Kan Earl McDaniel

Sapulpa Couple Visit Relatives This Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Deryl Farmer of Sapulpa spent the weekend visiting their parents and other relatives in town, sharing time with family and friends.

Mrs Deryl Farmer Sapulpa

Mrs A L Smith of Lawton Spends Monday Night and Tuesday

Mrs. A. L. Smith of Lawton spent Monday night and Tuesday in the city on a short visit. She was seen at several shops and attended a social event before returning home.

A. L. Smith Lawton J. K. Smith

Regular Services At Oakman Church Held Sunday

Rev Murl Wilson filled both Sunday morning and evening appointments at the Oakman church. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Scott Wilson of Byng Jerry Scroggins of Ada Rayburn Corbin of Egypt Mrs Sidney Kelley and Mother Kelleg of Francis. Singing drew a good crowd Sunday afternoon with several new faces observed.

Murl Wilson Scott Wilson Byng Jerry Scroggins Ada Rayburn Corbin Egypt Sidney Kelley Mother Kelleg Francis

Holiday Dismissal Sparks Childrens Vacation

School released for holiday as children spent break visiting friends or at home. J M Neance, Joe Crawford, Dub Guest and Albert Pevehouse helped construct a well house at the school building.

J. M. Neance Joe Crawford Dub Guest Albert Pevehouse

Oklahoma City Couple Visits Wells and Ada Friends

Mr and Mrs Alvin Wells of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs G C Wells and Billy. They also visited Mr and Mrs Albert Crow and Eddie Hayes of Ada.

Alvin Wells Oklahoma City G. C. Wells Billy Albert Crow Eddie Hayes Ada

Colbert and Ada Residents Share Holiday Visits

Sunday and Monday gatherings included Jeanne and Pete Gess of Colbert, Mrs. Jones' sister and family from Happyland, Owen Fredrick and sons, J R Pendergrass, Jess Kerryman and family from Ada, and visits by Shirley Collins and Sylvia Caton with local residents.

Shirley Collins Ada Sylvia Caton Delores Janell Farmer

Court case over estates and beneficiaries in Pontotoc County

Benton Browning as trustee of P A Norris estate sues the heirs and unknowns of Billy Perry and Albert Perry with parties including the United States and Oklahoma Tax Commission. The filing lists multiple family members and campers from Pauls Valley and Colbert with Lake Texoma mentioned. The action targets estates and tax authority in a district court case.

Notice by Publication Involving Oklahoma County Real Estate

Heirs and trustees of Billy and Albert Perry are defendants in a Pontotoc County Oklahoma suit to quiet title to fifty acres in Section 22 4N 6E. Benton Browning as trustee seeks surface title. defendants must answer by October 10, 1956. Also Carroll Oil Inc sues in Pontotoc County over oil and gas lease holdings covering lands in Section 9 3N 6E. sheriff to sell leasehold interests per court order from July 18, 1956.

Benton Browning P. A. Norris Pontotoc County Oklahoma Towit Billy Perry Albert Perry Abe Holloway Co. A. Parker District Court Pontotec County State of Oklahoma C. B. Welch Frank M. Burke, Jr North Range Abe Holloway W. M. Huddleson

Ada woman and children visit sister and family over weekend

Mrs. Jo Ann Roddy and her children of Ada spent Friday night with her sister Mrs. M. A. Lanchaster and family. The note mentions a pleasant family gathering in Ada.

Jo Ann Roddy Ada M. A. Lanchaster

Isaacs Family Hay Ride Hosts Teens Night

Mr and Mrs Sid Isaacs entertained their children Janell De lores and Norman Ray with a hay ride Thursday evening. About 20 teenagers attended the event and treats were served to the group.

Sid Isaacs Janell Delores Norman Ray

Ada couple visits with McDonalds Thursday night

Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Beller of Ada visited Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. M. M. McDonald.

R. C. Beller of Ada M. M. McDonald

Local Visit Totals Curtis Hogue Party and Mrs Jones

Mr and Mrs Curtis Hogue and daughter Cathey and Mrs Ruby Jones visited Monday with Mrs Jones sister Mrs Robert Wyrick of Happyland.

Curtis Hogue Cathey Ruby Jones Mrs. Jones Robert Wyrick Happyland

Dinner Guests at Ada Family Home

Lonnie and another guest were Sunday dinner visitors for Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Current in Ada, as they joined the couple for a family meal.

Henry Whitson Spends Saturday Night with Leroy Bivens

Henry Whitson spent Saturday night in the company of Leroy Bivens of Egypt.

Henry Whitson Leroy Bivens Egypt

Dun can visitors call on Wilfong couple

Glen Wilfong and Kirby Lee Til ley spent one day in Duncan visiting Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Wilfong and Vinita.

Glen Wilfong Kirby Lee Tilley Duncan Johnny Wilfong Vinita

Hurley Family Weekend Guests From Oklahoma and Texas

Those spending the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ray Hurley and T. L. Hurley Sr. included Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hurley and their sons of Oklahoma City and Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Hurley Jr. and family of Shellingburg, Texas.

Kirby Lee Tilley Visits Glen Wilfong Saturday

Kirby Lee Tilley visited Glen Wilfong on Saturday evening for an undisclosed purpose. The encounter occurred in the twilight hours and involved informal conversation and a brief visit to a local residence.

Kirby Lee Tilley Glen Wilfong

Supper Guests Attend Wells and Sunday Gathering

Supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Wells and Billy Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. Pod Law and Johnny of Ada, and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wells of Oklahoma City.

G. C. Wells Billy Pod”’ Law Johnny Ada Alvin Wells Oklahoma City

Ada Hosts Tilley Family Sunday Visit

Mr and Mrs R E Tilley of Ada visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley, Gerald and Carlton Lee.

R. E. Tilley Ada Karl Tilley Gerald Carlton Lee

Pendergrass Dinner Guests Include Extended Family

Sunday visitors at Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pendergrass included their daughter and family Mr. and Mrs. Dude Golden and children from Homer. Also present were Mrs. Pendergrass' brothers Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Sliger and families Dean and Gwendolyn of Byng and Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Sliger of Ada with John Pendergrass and sons from Ada.

J. R. Pendergrass Dude Golden Homer Pendergrass S. L. Sliger Dean and Gwendolyn Byng C. M. Sliger Ada John Pendergrass

Birthday party marks Benny Hampton first birthday

Mrs. Collen Hampton and her grandson Eddie Dale Vaughn visited from Texas and attended Benny Joe Hampton’s birthday party in Ada hosted by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Benny Hampton. About 15 guests attended and a large birthday cake was presented to the honoree.

Collen Hampton Eddie Dale Vaughn Texas Benny Joe Hampton Benny Hampton Ada

Linvall Lillard and Berry Visit Monday Evening

Mr and Mrs Linvall Lillard visited briefly Monday evening with Mr and Mrs J W Berry man at an unspecified location.

Lancaster Visited Uncle During Week End at Senna

M. A. Lancaster spent the week end visiting his uncle and family Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lancaster at Senna.

M. A. Lancaster Senna Mrs Jim Lancaster

Delores Hampton Visits Susan Guest and Thorpe Residence

Delores Hampton spent Sunday afternoon with Susan Guest and visited Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Thorpe.

Delores Hampton Susan Guest Maurice Current Johnnie Thorpe

Dinner guests visit Ada family on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Ira Wommack and Jon Ann joined Mrs Wommack’s sister and family Mr and Mrs Obe Scroggins and their son of Ada for a Sunday dinner.

Ira Wommack Jon Ann Mrs. Wommack Mrs Obe Scroggins Ada

Tulsa Family Visits Relatives Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Wallace Capps and their children Tommy Rebecca Betty Ruth and Judy from Tulsa spent Saturday with his uncle and aunt Rev and Mrs Scott Jones at their home.

Wallace Capps Tommy Rebecca Betty Ruth Judy Tulsa Scott Jones

Ada family visits Oklahoma City zoo

Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Hampton and children and a married daughter and family Mr. and Mrs. Junior Staggs and children Aubrey and Becky of Ada spent Monday in Oklahoma City at the zoo.

C. H. Hampton Junior Staggs Aubrey and Becky Ada Oklahoma City The Zoo

Social visit and dinner at Mrs Current’s home

Myra Berryman visited Friday afternoon with Mrs Mary Clark. Mr and Mrs Gerald Current and Cathy of Colbert were dinner guests for Mrs Maurice Current and Lonnie Wednesday.

Maurice Current Lonnie Jerry Balthrop Tracy Pauls Valley Clovis Balthrop Don Balthrop Colbert Lake Texoma Myra Berryman Mary Clark Gerald Current Cathy of Colbert

Ricky and Mike Visit Ada Family Saturday Evening

Ricky and Mike called on Mr and Mrs Donnie Balthrope and their Ada daughter Saturday evening for a social visit.

Homer Mercer Ricky Mike Donnie Balthrope Ada

Saturday Night Visit By Local Families

Mr and Mrs Cris Roberts along with Tony and Kay visited Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Ray Roberts Pam and Ricky in a small neighborhood gathering.

Mrs. Cris _ Roberts Tony Kay Ray Roberts Pam Ricky

Weekend guests visit White family from Shawnee

Weekend visitors staying with Mr and Mrs Roy White included their daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs Jim Williams of Shawnee.

Roy White Roy Jr Jim Williams Shawnee

Farmers honor supper guests with Caton family visit

Janell and Delores Farmer were supper guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Caton and their children.

Janell Delores Farmer Jimmie Caton

Buckelys Visit Crawford Family Saturday Night

Mr and Mrs Owen Buckely and their children spent Saturday night with his sister and family Mr and Mrs Joe Crawford and Linda.

Owen Buckely Joe Crawford Linda

Wellses Visit Ada Convalescent Home On Labor Day

Mr and Mrs Alvin Wells and G C Wells with Billy visited Labor Day accompanying G C Wells mother Mrs L Wells who stays in a convalescent home in Ada.

Alvin Wells G. C. Wells Billy Labor Day Mrs. L. Wells Ada

Galan Myers and Bill Pevehouse Visit Monday Afternoon

Galan Myers visited for a period on Monday afternoon with Bill Pevehouse, together seen in the town.

Galan Myers Bill Pevehouse

Ladies Visit Leo Scott for Monday Lunch

Mrs. Virgil Meek, Mrs. Jolene Moore, Mrs. Gracie Hayes and Mrs. W. H. Hightower visited and had lunch with Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott on Monday.

Virgil Meek Jolene Moore Gracie Hayes W. H. Hightower Leo Scott

Pendergrass Visit With Sligers At Owl Creek

Mr and Mrs J R Pendergrass visited awhile Sunday with Mr and Mrs Willard Sliger and daughter of Owl Creek.

J. R. Pendergrass Willard Sliger Owl Creek

Tulsa Couple Visits Augie Wright Home Friday

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Taryuor of Tulsa spent Friday in the home of Augie Wright, as neighbors and friends noted the informal gathering at Wright's residence.

Lawrence Taryuor Tulsa Augie Wright

Sickness list highlights Debra Farmer and Junior Capes

Those on the sick list this week include young Debra Farmer and Junior Capes, noted in the community bulletin as needing rest and care.

Little Debra Farmer Junior Capes

Donald Mec Ninch of Vaness Spends Sunday Afternoon

Donald Mec Ninch of Vaness spent Sunday afternoon with Joe, sharing time in casual conversation and residence.

Donald Mec Ninch of Vaness Joe McDaniel

Mrs Newby Visiting Rich ard Newby in Pierson

Mrs Nancy Newby is spending this week with Mr and Mrs Richard Newby of Pierson.

Nancy Newby Richard Newby Pierson

Hood Family Weekend Visit Spends Time With Relatives

Mr and Mrs Preston Hood and family of Alma Oklahoma spent the weekend with Mrs Allie Hood and Mr and Mrs M C Hood and Jerry in a family gathering.

Preston Hood Alma, Okla Allie Hood M. C. Hood Jerry

Local Social Visit Includes Five Women and Daughters

Mrs. Ruby Jones and Mrs. Vivian Hogue with Cathy visited Thursday along with Mrs. Bessie Burgess of Colbert. They were joined by Mrs. Jones sister Mrs. Martha Wyrick and her daughters Sammy and Juanita of Happyland.

Ruby Jones Vivian Hogue Cathy Bessie Burgess Colbert Mrs. Jones Martha Wyrick Sammy and Juanita Happyland

Pevehouse and Carter Visit ill Roger Lancaster Family

Bill Pevehouse and William Carter visited Roger Lancaster on a Sunday afternoon. Lancaster and his sister Connie were ill and both are under a doctor's care. Connie is Roger’s sister.

Bill Pevehouse William Carter Roger Lancaster Roger Connie

Homer resident Johnny Vogt visits Roy White Jr.

Homer resident Johnny Vogt spent Monday with Roy White Jr., sharing time at a local gathering and discussing community matters.

Johnny Vogt Roy White Jr

Grandsons join J R Pendergrass in fishing outing

J R Pendergrass and his grandsons Vernon Pevehouse and Lewis Winters fished Tuesday afternoon. They reported good luck and kept what they caught, with Vernon landing a four pound catfish.

J. R. Pendergrass Vernon Pevehouse Lewis Winters Vernon

Ada Visit By Koontz and Brenda Carol

Mrs. Donald Koontz and Brenda Carol stopped in Ada on Monday to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Golden and family.

Donald Koontz Brenda Carol Ada Mrs S. M. Golden

Mr and Mrs Earl McDaniel Visit Oil Center Couple

Mr and Mrs Earl McDaniel visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Sam Cox of Oil Center.

Earl McDaniel Sam Cox Oil Center

Brecheen Couple Visit Sunday Night

Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Brecheen of Maxwell visited on Sunday night with friends, noting a social gathering and hospitality.

Mrs. L. C. Jaquess Returns Home From Extended Stay

Mrs. L. C. Jaquess has returned home after spending the past period away. She was abroad for medical care and recuperation before coming back to her residence.

Visiting Sunday in Ada Home

Mrs Avanell Barnett and children along with Mr and Mrs Junior Staggs and children and Mr and Mrs Barney Hamp and son of Ada visited on Sunday at the C H Hampton home.

C. H. Hampton Home Avanell Barnett Junior Staggs Barney Hampon Ada

Dinner Guests Sunday at Home of Mr and Mrs S W Jones

Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs S W Jones included Mr and Mrs Wallace Bur. The brief item notes a social visit without further details.

S. W. Jones Mrs Wallace Bur

Egg Bath Controls Sex of Unhatched Chicks Patented Method

New Jersey inventor William Seltzer describes a patent using egg baths containing either male androgen or female estrogen to determine chick sex. In tests with 70 eggs per group, treated batches yielded 95.5 to 100 percent female chicks, while untreated yielded a 50 50 mix.

New Jersey William Seltzer Vineland N. J Seltzer

Cooked Onion Rings Arranged with Sliced Carrots

Cooked small white onion rings look pretty served with cooked sliced carrots in a simple vegetable presentation.

Quieting Title in Ada Oklahoma Lands 1956 Suit

The State of Oklahoma serves notice to multiple Williams heirs and others in Pontotoc County. Viola M. Lea F L Finley and R J Loliar sue for quiet title to Lots 3 and 4 Block 4 Donaghey Addition Ada, asking the court to determine heirs and bar all claims. Defendants must answer by October 17, 1956 or the petition stands.

District Court Pontotoc County Oklahoma Viola M. Lea F. L. Finley R. J. Loliar Donaghey Addition Ada James Curtis Williams

Final Account Hearing in Estate of George C Alsbach

Edith Alsbach executrix files final account and petition for heirs or devisees determination for the estate of George C Alsbach deceased. The hearing is set for September 13 1956 at 10 00 AM in the Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma County Court courtroom for settlement and final discharge.

Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma Edith Alsbach George C. Alsbach Said County W .H. Roberts Farran Hugh Roberts

Tuberculosis Cases Reported At High Rate

New cases of tuberculosis are being reported at about 100000 per year and the total of active cases remains around 400000.

M. & H. Beverage Dispenser Company Limited Partnership Notice

Legal notice announces the formation of the M. and H. Beverage Dispenser Company as a limited partnership in Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma. John R. Harris and Jimmie Macsas are the sole partners residing in Ada with no other partners. The document is dated August 6 1934 and notarized August 6 1956.

John R. Harris Jimmie MacGuainans Ada Pontotoc County Gilnene M. & H. Beverage Dispenser Company Datinns John R Harri Jimmie Macsas Jimmie Acsas

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