Community Notes On Local Visits And Seasonal Work
Tipton residents pick cotton this week while George Collins travels to Oklahoma City on business. Mr and Mrs Johnnie Allan with family and Mr and Mrs Walter McAnally visited Charley Long in Ada. Last week, Mr and Mrs Robert Golden with family Mrs Murray Golden Barbara and Mr and Mrs Sonny Golden visited Leonard Tucker and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Allan
Walter McAnally
Charley Long
Ada
Robert Golden
Murray Golden
Barbara
Sonny Golden
Leonard Tucker
Crook Couple Welcome Sheila Ann In Wichita
Mr and Mrs David Crook of Wichita Kansas announce the birth of daughter Sheila Ann on October 6 weighing five pounds Mrs Crook is the former Nora Jean Bullock of Ada and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Emmett Agee and Mr and Mrs Bullock of Pickett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Crook
Wichita
Kan
Sheila Ann
Local Hospital Updates From FITTSTOWN
Mrs Don Barrick recovering well after major surgery at Valley View Hospital last Tuesday calling the stay a vacation and near dismissal. Roy Johnson patient at an Ada nursing home moved to the Ada hospital due to worsening condition but has shown some improvement. Mrs Walter Graper treated by an Ada doctor for dizziness and nausea from inner ear issues and improved after medication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Barrick
Valley View Hospital
Jim Duncan
Roy Johnson
John Hawkins
Ada
Walter Graper
Kenneth McElroy Visits Between Warera and Cashton Ambitions
Kenneth McElroy recent Air Force veteran travels from Lindreth New Mexico where he works for El Paso Natural Gas Co to Cashton Wisconsin to fetch his wife visiting her parents. He is accompanied by sister in law Mrs Charles McElroy and his family visits relatives Mr and Mrs Warren Hunt of Stonewall. Buddy McElroy is also employed by El Paso Natural Gas Co near Lindreth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. McElroys
Kenneth
Cashton
Wis
Air Force
el Paso Natural Gas Co
Lindreth
N. M
Inlaw
Charles McElroy
Warren Hunt
Stonewall
Charles
Buddy
The
Clovis Thompson
D. R. Clifford
Bun Thompson
Ardella
J. B
Mangum
Sacramento
Calif
Braddocks Drive New Chevrolet As Skeith’s Roof Leaks
The John Braddocks are seen driving a new Chevrolet while Skeith's Grocery shows a fresh porch roof amid ongoing leaks that customers had noticed and avoided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Braddocks
Skeith
Revival two weeks yields six baptisms at Connerville church
Rev Joe Howry reports strong revival results at Connerville Baptist Church with six new converts baptized after Sunday night services. Evangelist Rev L M Cass led the meetings with Joyce McNeill as pianist and a local youth group attending Friday night Youth Night. A church quartet performed and several locals attended from the area. Sgt Milton Brown has left Ada for Fairbanks Alaska after eight days home with his wife and daughter Peggy, following graduation from Tech Control School in Sacramento and posting to Eielson AFB.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Howry
Connerville Baptist Church
L. M. Cass
the Jesse Church
Joyce McNeill
Steve McNeill
Sam Winters
John Walker
George Howry
Wilson Harden
J. C. Ross
Linda Harden
Carroll Cross
J. A. Skeith
Janelle Lackey
McNeill
Howry
Milton Brown
Fairbanks
Alaska
Peggy
Ada
Calvin Brown
Special Tech Control School
Sacramento
Calif
Eielson Afb
Skeiths Visit McAlester. Mother Aged 87 in Fine Health
Mr and Mrs J A Skeith visited his mother Mrs Rose Skeith and old friends in and near McAlester Sunday. They reported her age of 87 and said she is remarkably well for her age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Skeith
Rose Skeith
McAlester
Families Attend Funeral and Visit in Oklahoma Town
Mrs. L. C. Miller hosted her son Clarence Miller and his wife from Tulsa for the weekend. The Chronisters from Littlefield and Oklahoma City attended John Gates’s funeral in Tishomingo with Jim Turner and Charley Miller’s families. The Herbert Chronisters returned home. Bob Chronister stayed longer. J. L. Delaplain and HK Bennett couples visited Eufaula to see their children and joined a birthday dinner for Mrs. Bennett’s mother, Carol Delaplain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Chronister
Clara Mae
Littlefield
Tex
Herbert Chronister
Oklahoma City
Jim Turner
Charley Miller
John Gates
Assembly of God
Tishomingo
Gates
Chronister
Herbert
Bob
J. L. Delaplain
HK. C. Bennett
Eufaula
Barnard Rites Held In Purcell After Illness
Mr and Mrs Steve McNeill attended the funeral of Abe Barnard in Purcell. He died Friday at 2 30 am at a Purcell clinic after several months illness. Services were held Sunday at Yoakum Funeral Home. Mrs Barnard’s brother had died unexpectedly on Thursday in Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve McNeill
Purcell
Abe Barnard
Purcell Clinic
Yoakum Funeral Home
Local Funeral Attends In Purcell Area Residents Mentioned
Ed a aith homa City attended a funeral Saturday afternoon. The Barnards formerly lived in this community before moving to Purcell. Mr. and Mrs. Steve McNeill spent Thursday at Maud visiting sister Mrs. Jim Pruitt and Mr. Pruitt. Mrs. Johnnie Griffiths, Barbara and Belinda visited Mrs. Varnadore and Ruthie Saturday afternoon. Nadine James visited Mrs. Varnadore Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homa City
Barnards
Purcell
Maud
Steve McNeill
Jim Pruitt
Mr. Pruitt
Johnnie Griffiths
Barbara
Belinda
Harold Jackson Visits Family in Seminole Area
Harold Jackson son of Mae Jackson recently employed by a Seminole lumber firm spent Saturday evening and Sunday with his mother and brother Lee. Also visiting were Carl and family of Maud, Harold's present household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Jackson
Mae Jackson
Seminole
Lee
Carl
Maud
Harold
McKinney Pennington Visit and State Fair Trip
Mrs. Cressie McKinney and Jerry visited Mr and Mrs Ne ville Pennington. Harrell Gene and Karl Wade were guests Wednesday night. Miss Lois Wright from Vaness joined them. Albert Jones of Stratford visited Claude Horsley Tuesday morning. Mr and Mrs Loyd Farris and children Shirley and Keith left Wednesday for the State Fair in Albuquerque New Mexico and returned home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalf Melton
Cressie McKinney
Jerry
Neville Pennington
Harrell Gene
Karl Wade
Lois Wright
Vaness
Albert Jones
Stratford
Claude Horsley
Loyd Farris
Shirley
Keith
Albuquerque
N. M
Local Visits Paint Weekends Across Ada Area
Social rounds show multiple families visiting relatives and friends around Ada and nearby towns. Guests include Miss Ruby Dryden and Mrs Mildred Melton at Inez Pennington s home, and Robie Cross of Ada calling on the Snipeses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Dryden
Mildred Melton
Inez Pennington
Residents Visit Notes From Local Families
Mr and Mrs J C Martin hosted visits from local families with several Sunday and Monday gatherings. Mr and Mrs Marvin McCurdy shared Sunday afternoon time, while Kenneth Martin and family of Ahloso joined for Monday night dinner. Marie Hopper of Pickett visited Saturday night, and Neville Pennington visited Mr Martin Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Martin
Marvin McCurdy
Kenneth Martin
Ahloso
Marie Hopper of
Pickett
Mrs. Martin
Neville Pennington
Mr. Martin
Ardmore visitors greet local families this Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Waters hosted Joe and Ann of Ardmore who visited Mr. and Mrs. Henry Little on Sunday. Mrs. Anne Hamblin visited Mrs. Little on Monday for a while.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Waters
Joe and
Ann of
Ardmore
Henry Little
Anne Hamblin
Mrs. Little
Stratford Socials Pen Theatrical Weekend Visits
Elmer Burch and Mrs Emmy Flippen visited Stratford on Saturday afternoon. Mrs Burch also visited Mrs Lee Ott. Mr and Mrs C H Phillips and son Tom from Oklahoma City visited the Burche s Sunday. Oren Gray from Center mowed pasture for the Burches this week. Miss Cheryl Melton visited Miss Clara Miller on Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Elmer Burch
Emmy Flippen
Stratford
Cheryl Melton
Clara Miller
Local Social Roundup From Oklahoma City Area
Mr and Mrs George Tiner and Bobby Jackson transacted business in Oklahoma City Monday. Mr and Mrs Bill Reed of Center visited Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue and Roy were supper guests of the Penningtons Sunday night. Mrs Lorraine Pennington visited Mrs Inez Pennington awhile Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tiner
Bobby Jackson
Oklahoma City
Bill Reed
Center
Alva Pennington
Coleman Pennington
Nelda Sue and
Roy
Penningtons
Lorraine Pennington
Inez Pennington
Mrs. Reed and Melton Visit Oklahoma City Shopping
Mrs. Sybel Reed of Stratford Mrs. Dale Melton and Cheryl shopped in Oklahoma City on Monday for a day of purchases and errands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sybel Reed
Stratford
Dale Melton
Cheryl
Oklahoma City
Local Social Roundup At Contrahoma And Ada
Mrs Lee Cross of Contrahoma dined with the Sweats while Mr Cross left for California to work at a cotton gin. A lengthy Ada trip is noted with Fortners Brooks and others visiting. many relatives catch up in Shawnee shopping and Sacramento visits as D R Clifford and family plan a return to California with Air Force ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Cross
Contrahoma
Buck Sweat
Cross
California
Polk Cross
Ada
Mildred Myers
Wilma Lee Bailey
Shawnee
Sacramento woman celebrates 25th birthday at parents’ home
Mrs Clovis Thompson of Sacramento California marked her 25th birthday at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs D R Clifford A birthday supper followed on Sept 30 with Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks Linda and Diane of Ada Mr and Mrs Thee ford John Dickie Donnie Ronnie and S Sgt Clovis Thompson attended the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks
Clovis Thompson
Sacramento
Calif
D. R. Clifford
Dickie
Debra
Donnie
Ronnie
Thompson
Donald Brooks
Linda
Diane
Ada
Theeford
John
New Peanut Combine Promises Labor Savings
Ben Johnston unveils a new peanut combine claiming reduced labor needs. Cotton pullers in the area harvest cotton again, while a local social mentions visits from the Wofford family of Ada and Mrs Alma Brooks with nieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Johnston
Mrs L K McGee Leads Lula Home Demonstration Club Meeting
Mrs L K McGee of the Lula Home Demonstration Club presided over a neighborhood gathering. Members shared cooking tips and project plans for community outreach and fundraising.
Brooks Brother Suffered Arm Break in Velma Incident
I N Brooks of Velma had his arm broken on Monday. He is the brother of David Brooks Walter Brooks and Mrs Boss Woolley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. N. Brooks
Velma
David and
Walter Brooks
Boss Woolley
Ada visitors share weekend with Tupelo and Hinton residents
Mrs. Marcine Brooks Linda and Diane of Ada and Mrs. Walt er Brooks visited Saturday with Mrs. Liddie Reed of Tupelo. Short Fortner and Mrs. Simon Young spent the weekend at Hinton visiting Mrs. Short Fortner and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcine Brooks
Linda and
Diane
Ada
Walter Brooks
Liddie Reed
Tupelo
Short Fortner
Simon Young
Hinton
Notable visitors from Tupelo drop by Saturday night
Ralph Wofford, Walter Brooks, Chuck Clifford, Willis Wofford and Dickie Clifford visited Saturday night with Carl Hill of Tupelo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Wofford
Walter Brooks
Chuck Clifford
Willis Wofford
Dickie Clifford
Carl Hill
Tupelo
Ronald Hill Visited Grandparents in Stonewall
Ronald Hill spent last week visiting his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Byrd of Stonewall. The Rocky Point Sunday School attendance was 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Hill
Mrs. Waldo Byrd
Stonewall
Rocky Point
Willis Wofford Visits Grandparents Over Weekend
Holiday Willis Lee Wofford of Ada stayed with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brooks Saturday and Sunday night. He did not have school Monday and planned to pull cotton. Mrs. Nell Wofford and children of Pampa, Texas, returned home Tuesday after visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Buck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Wofford
Willis
Karen
Darlene
Ada
John Harden
Willis Lee Wofford
Walter Brooks
Nell Wofford
Pampa, Tex
Buck
Family ties frame Ada social notes
Debra Kay Clifford spent Friday night with her sister and brother in law Mrs. and Mr. Donald Brooks of Ada. Sweat and his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Wofford and other relatives and friends were also mentioned in the social remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debra Kay Clifford
Donald Brooks
Ada
Mrs Maudie Harbin Returns Home After Stay
Mrs Maudie Harbin of Stonewall returned home last week after living several weeks with her sister Mrs Knox Sweat who had been ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maudie Harbin
Stonewall
Knox Sweat
Harden family visit noted in Tupelo
Mr and Mrs James Harden of Tupelo visited Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs John Harden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. James
Norma
Marvy
Mrs. Hollis Kite
Bebee
James Harden
Tupelo
John Harden
Blue Bell Co hires Mrs Sam Cooper in Ada
Mrs Sam Cooper is employed by the Blue Bell Company in Ada. Marie Knight has worked there two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Cooper
The
Blue Bell Co
Ada
Marie Knight
Johnston Family Visit From Stonewall Cited
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Johnston and their children of Stonewall visited last week with his parents Mr and Mrs Paul Johnston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Johnston
Stonewall
Paul Johnston
Vanoss Couple Hosts A L McNinch Visit
Mr and Mrs A L McNinch spent Sunday and Monday with friends in the Vanoss area sharing meals and social visits.
Mr and Mrs McNinch Woodley visit Roberts in Byng
Mr and Mrs Leo McNinch and Gayle along with Mr and Mrs J F Woodley visited Mr and Mrs Odis Roberts in the Byng community on Sunday after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Woodley
Odis Roberts
Byng
Ada Social Notes Mention Local Visits and Games
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Clay of Ada spent Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Marley Clay and Pat. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Parish and Tresa of Ada spent Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. C A Berger. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Glasgow attended the Lawton Ada football game at Ada Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. J F Woodley visited Morris from Tuesday to Thursday with L L Thomason and T V Woodley. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Holland of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Clay
Ada
Marley Clay
Pat
Roy Glasgow
Lawton-Ada
J. F. Woodley
Morris
L. L. Thomason
T. V. Woodley
Mrs
Lewis Holland
Oklahoma City
Ezra Holland
Weekend visits from Murray College student and others
Donald Ray McNinch of Murray College in Tishomingo spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Leo McNinch. Polly McCauley visited Mrs Ed Hall on Sunday afternoon. Kenneth Childers of Oklahoma City visited his mother Mrs Nettie Childres. Mrs Vernon Gasaway with Mary Jo and Sammy visited Mr and Mrs Earl Gasaway and Clyde in Konawa Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Ray McNinch
Murray College
Tishomingo
Leo McNinch
Polly McCauley
Ed Hall
Kenneth Childers
Oklahoma City
Nettie Childres
Vernon Gasaway
Mary Jo
Sammy
Mrs. Earl Gasaway
Clyde
Konawa
Vanoss FHA girls attend sub-district meet in Elmore City
The Vanoss FHA girls attended the yearly FHA sub-district meet on Saturday September 27 in Elmore City. Club mothers Mrs Duncan and Mrs Wallis accompanied the group and instructors Mrs Norene Harden also attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanoss Fha
Elmore City
Duncan
Mrs. Wallis
Barbara Golden
Glenda Wallis
Linda Gray
Pat Duncan
Carolyn Miller
Doris Sutton
Sue Wycoff
Shirley Farris
Cheryl Melton
Bonnie Murphy
Joyce Jones
Jo Ann Jaquess
Irene Carson
Norene Harden
Marriages Recorded in Clarita and Shawnee Light
Earl Woods 21 of Clarita wed Jackie Waldroup 16 of Stonewall. Dwane Boyce 21 of Shawnee married Betty Boatman 18 of Shawnee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Woods
Clarita
Jackie Waldroup
Stonewall
Dwane Boyce
Shawnee
Betty Boatman
Miss Violet Nelson Visits Tulsa Parents Weekend
Miss Violet Nelson of Tulsa visited her parents Mr. and Mrs Ya Nelson over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet Nelson
Tulsa
Mrs
Ya Nelson
Fire destroys Johnnie Law’s car in yard
Johnnie Law’s car was destroyed by fire in the yard Thursday night with wiring suspected as the cause. Some parts and the motor may be salvageable. Dale Melton and Neville Pennington attended the Ada Lawton football game at Norris Stadium Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Udell Flatt and children Elton Merle and Linda of Skintook spent the weekend with Mrs. Cressie McKinney and Jerry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Law
Dale Melton
Neville Pennington
Ada Lawton
Norris Stadium
Stratford visitors tour Oklahoma City and Tinker Field
Mrs. JoAnn Ballard and son Mark of Stratford along with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Varnadore visited Opal Mitchell family in Oklahoma City on Thursday and Ed conducted business at Tinker Field. L. F. Ballard and Mark also visited the Varnadores Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JoAnn Ballard
Mark
Stratford
Ed Varnadore
Oklahoma City
Opal Mitchell
Tinker Field
L. F. Ballard
Varnadores
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tipton
George Collins
Fittstown
W. FE. Snyder
Grade A Sand and Gravel Co
Idee
O. F. Snipes
Jerry Robbins
Lindsay
Fletcher Snipes
Wanda
Robie Cross
Snipeses
Joe Meek
Jim Hardy
E. L. Clark
Sand Springs
David Galev
Ojd Center
Jim Melton
Rude Hargus
Willie Melton
Shadrick
Bill Willis
S. W
Frank James
Dee Steward
Fred Collette
Henryetta
Tom Burch
Lula
Lois Clifford
Thomas Fortner
Betty
Mary Ann Dale
Mary Brooks
Alma Brooks
Chester Treas
Jackie
Joan
Simon Young and
Flane
David Brooks
R. D. Brooks
Elmo Hamilton
Diane of
Connie
Donna
B. J
Barney” Philpot
Donna Sweat
Mrs. Maudie Harbin
Vanoss
W. T. Galaway
A. L. McNinch
Leo McNinch and
Gayle
North Broadway
Rock of Ages Monums
Rock of Ages Monuments
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Hot Rod
First National Bank
First National
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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