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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1955

Page

8

Evert Wall Celebrates Third Birthday With Delayed Party

Evert Wall's third birthday was celebrated at a Saturday night party held October 8 after a rain delay. Attendees included Kay Vandegriff Norman and family Gary Briggs Wanda Vandegriff Marie Vandegriff Norrell Vandegriff Jerry Briggs Peggy Briggs Brenda Briggs Eugene Stone Vickie Roundtree Stevie Roundtree Ralph Wall and Vernon Vanschuyver with their parents.

Wilson Evert Wall Evert Kay Norman Vandegriff Gary Don James Briggs Wanda Marie Norrell Vandegriff Jerry Peggy Brenda Eugene Stone Vickie Stevie Ed Roundtree Jr Vernon Darlene Ralph Wall Vernon Vanschuyver

Sunday dinner guests in Wilson area

Joy Roun dtree notes guests for Mr and Mrs Marvin Briggs at their Wilson home. Attending were their son and family James Briggs and Gary Don, Marvin Briggs parents, and Bill and Howard Briggs.

Marvin Briggs Bill Howard James Briggs Gary Don Marvin

Hooser Family Weekend Visit in Oklahoma City

Bill Hooser of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Hooser.

Bill Hooser Oklahoma City Mrs T. A. Hooser

Visiting Beller Family Feasts Weekend Guests

Mr and Mrs Jack Beller and sons Jackie and Rickie of Midwest City were weekend guests of Jack Bellers parents Mr and Mrs Garrett Beller Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Paul Murphy Larry Charles and Paula of Ada.

Jack Beller Jackie Rickie Midwest City Jack Garrett Beller Beller Paul Murphy Larry Charles Paula Ada

Price Family Dinner With Ada Kin

Gerald and Lois Price and son Danny Gerald of Ada shared Sunday dinner with his parents Mr and Mrs Tom Price and sister Catherine.

Gerald Lois Price Danny Gerald Ada Tom Price Catherine

Winter Colds Batter Community as Season Peels In

Local residents report widespread cold symptoms with many affected. A mother notes winter's runny noses and coughs as the season's drawback, reflecting common illness during colder months.

Delton Gerloff Celebrates Second Birthday

Delton Charles Gerloff turns two on Tuesday October 11, son of Delbert and Mrs Delbert Gerloff. The party will be held Sunday to ensure his father can attend.

Delton Charles Gerloff Delbert Gerloff

No Time to Fish Delbert Gerloff Works 38 Hours

Delbert Gerloff spent three days on Little River last week performing work not fishing. He logged 38 hours in those three days to help in the family Grade A dairy operation while his mother-in-law stayed with his wife and grandchildren.

Delbert Gerloff Little River Gerloffs

Thursday Night Guests of Delbert Gerloff Family

Mrs. Gerloff entertained sisters and their families along with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cox and Mr. and Mrs. Vancil Mashaney of Bridgeport Oklahoma as Thursday night guests.

Delbert Gerloff Gerloff Paul Cox Vancil Mashaney Bridgeport Okla

Ledbetters Welcome Baby Billy Dean

Rev and Mrs Bill Ledbetter announce the birth of a son Billy Dean born October 4 at Valley View Hospital. The baby weighs five pounds eight ounces and is their fourth son.

Bill Ledbetter Billy Dean Valley View Hospital Ledbetters

Bynums Welcome Daughter in Sunday Night Arrival

Mr and Mrs Frank Bynum announce the birth of a daughter born Sunday night. They already have three sons. Mrs Bynum is the former Mary Ann Stone.

Frank Bynum Bynum Mary Ann Stone

Recount of Boonesville Dock Owner Visit

Recill Hise of Boonesville Arkansas visited Wesley Chaddicks on Saturday afternoon at the local dock.

Recill Hise Boonesville Ark Wesley Chaddicks

Evans Visit Oil Center Family Tete a Tete

Mr and Mrs G W Evans drove to Oil Center on Monday to visit Mrs Evans sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Jack Watts and their son and family Mr and Mrs Alva Evans.

G. W. Evans Oil Center Jack Watts Alva Evans

Nance Visits Maud Relative Before Week of Travel

Ervie Nance spent the previous week in Maud visiting his niece and nephew, a brief family stay noted before other commitments.

Ervie Nance Maud

Stonees Welcome New Grandchild in Los Alamos

Mr and Mrs Joe Stone of Los Alamos New Mexico welcomed a son Frank Terry. Mrs Wise, former Joy Wise, is the new grandmother. The Wise family sense it might be the 13th grandchild, pending recount.

Joe Stone Los Alamos N. M Frank Terry

Ada Shoppers Mrs Henry, Mrs Morgan, Mrs Nance

Mrs. Sue Henry, Mrs. Mary Morgan and Mrs. Lee Nance shopped in Ada Friday.

Sue Henry Mary Morgan Lee Nance Ada

McKay and Nance Make Business Trip to Oklahoma City

George McKay and Lee Nance traveled to Oklahoma City on a business trip last Thursday to meet clients and discuss contracts.

George McKay Lee Nance Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Tiner Dined With Evans Sunday

Mr and Mrs Horace Tiner were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs George Evans on Sunday in a social notice reflecting a cordial visit.

Horace Tiner George Evans

Ada visits by Mrs. Jess Roan and Mrs. Lute Weems

Mrs. Jess Roan and Mrs. Lute Weems were in Ada on Monday as business visitors, meeting local contacts and discussing prospects for a forthcoming project.

Jess Roan Lute Weems Ada

Presse Wise Visit To Conroe Leads To Family Reunion

Mr. and Mrs. Presse Wise of Conroe Texas arrived Saturday to visit his brother and wife Mr. and Mrs. T L Wise.

Presse Wise Conroe, Tex T. L. Wise

Community Visit Highlights Yates Family Gathering

Mr. Yates of Holdenville visited Saturday with his nephew Tom Aldridge and his niece Mrs. Sylvia Griffin for a family gathering and shared time together.

Mr. Yates Holdenville Tom Aldridge Sylvia Griffin

Mrs A Anderson Visited by Lawrence Couple After Accident

Mrs Anderson formerly Ma Veline Simpson, still unable to walk, was driven by Mr and Mrs A Anderson of Lawrence to visit Mr and Mrs Charlie Pate on Saturday. The trip marks her first car ride since a May wreck near Enid.

A. Anderson Lawrence Charlie Pate Mrs. Anderson Enid Anderson Maveline Simpson

Richardson Couple Visits Oscillating Camp and Oklahoma Family

Mr and Mrs M L Richardson of Alice Texas spent Thursday night with Mr and Mrs John Collis at Magnolia Camp. They had lived there for years and visited Friday with Mr and Mrs Wesley Chaddick and Mr and Mrs D D Duke. In Oklahoma they visited daughter Virginia and family in Oklahoma City.

M. L. Richardson Alice, Tex John Collis Magnolia Camp Richardsons Wesley Chaddick D. D. Duke Oklahoma Virginia Oklahoma City

Daniels Return From Dallas Visit

Mr and Mrs R C Daniels have come home after a week visiting their daughter and family in Dallas Texas with Mr and Mrs C E Crafford and Tommy.

R. C. Daniels C. E. Crafford Tommy Dallas Tex

Remodeler B L Legate Advances Union Valley Home Project

B L Legate continues remodeling the Ervin Elmore residence in the Union Valley community, updating fixtures and interiors as part of a planned home improvement effort.

B. L. Legate Ervin Elmore Union Valley

Mrs P G Body Visiting Relatives in Arkansas

Mrs P G Body is visiting relatives in Arkansas this week.

P. G. Body Arkansas

Mrs Newport and Sons Visit Polk Family After OU Texas Game

Mrs Bill Newport and her sons spent several days last week with her parents Mr and Mrs John Polk. Mr Newport joined them Saturday. Mrs Polk cared for the boys Saturday while Bill and Bessie attended the OU Texas game in Dallas.

Bill Newport John Polk Mr. Newport Mrs. Polk Bill Bessie Dallas

Griffs and Peters Visit in Norman County

Mr Earl R Peters and Mrs Peters and children visit Mr and Mrs Willis Griffin of Norman and Mr and Mrs Don Griffin. Don Griffin also visits Vinita Felkins and her sons Jerry and Perry Felkins during the trip.

Earl R. Peters Willis Griffin Norman Don Griffin Walter Griffin Vinita Felkins Jerry and Perry Felkins

Hulsey Family Visits Mother's Home Over Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hulsey and family of Oklahoma City visited his mother Mrs. Andrew Roberts and Mr. Roberts Saturday and Sunday.

Gene Hulsey Oklahoma City Andrew Roberts Mr. Roberts

McKoys and Jeters Visit Family in Pruitt City

Mr and Mrs George McKoy and Mrs Helen Jeter drove to Pruitt City Sunday afternoon. They visited Rev and Mrs Clifton McKoy and their children George and Patricia. Mrs Jeter stayed longer visiting her daughter Mrs Thurman Jackson and her family.

George McKoy Helen Jeter Pruitt City

Jennings Family Reunion Near Ardmore Okla

Mr and Mrs Holden Buck Jennings of Humphries Mo and Otis Jennings joined relatives for a family reunion at the home of sister Mrs Robert Brashears near Ardmore Also present were two other sisters Mrs Sam Burrow and Mrs Jack Patton with their husbands.

Holden (Buck) Jennings Humphries Otis Jennings Robert Brashears Brashears Ardmore Sam Burrow Jack Patton

Oklahoma City and California visitors meet Craddock kin

Mrs. Georgia Tate of Oklahoma City and Norby Morris of California visited their sister Mrs. Essie Craddock, a sister-in-law Mrs. Myrtle Morris, and brother and wife Mr. and Mrs. Ora Morris on Saturday.

Georgia Tate Oklahoma City Norby Morris California Essie Craddock Myrtle Morris Ora Morris

Substitute Rural Carriers Back Both Genders Win Praise

Two female substitutes fill in for rural mail carriers during a vacation period. Their spouses Mrs Ora Morris and Mrs Wesley Chad dick are noted as performing the duties just as well as the regular carriers.

Ora Morris Wesley Chaddick

Mrs Rost Harrell Undergoes Major Surgery At Valley View

Mrs Rost Harrell had major surgery on Monday at Valley View Hospital. Her son Wesley arrived from New Mexico and another son Clifford resides in Ahloso to be nearby during her recovery.

Rost Harrell Valley View Hospital Wesley New Mexico Clifford Ahloso

Church Honors Teachers and Designates Laymen Day

Sunday October 16 at the Methodist Church honors teachers with a guest speaker. Rev. Ronald Ritchie serves as minister. Student Day is set for Sunday October 23 and Women’s Day for Sunday October 30.

Methodist Church Ronald Ritchie

Mrs Henry Stowers Ill At Home

Mrs Henry Stowers is reported ill at her residence with no further details on diagnosis or duration.

Henry Stowers

Chili Supper to Benefit Stonewall Chapter at Masonic Hall

Friday evening October 28 the Stonewall Chapter of Order of Eastern Star hosts a chili supper at the Masonic Hall with homemade pie. Serving starts at 6 PM and Mrs. Clara Thompson Worthy Matron invites everyone to attend with families to support the organization’s work.

Stonewall Chapter of Order of Eastern Star Masonic Hall Clara Thompson

Stonewall Schools Praised in State Inspection

The Division of Secondary Education inspectorate commends Stonewall Schools for a strong program and recent upgrades. G W Williams notes new classroom furniture and interior decorating boost appearance while six new Master’s Degrees enhance faculty qualifications and two more are set to complete graduate work next summer. The district plans to establish an accredited junior high division this year.

Division of Secondary Education Stonewall G. W. Williams

Mrs Wayne Truitt Returns From Grand Prairie Sanatorium

Mrs Wayne Truitt came home Sunday from Millings Sanatorium in Grand Prairie Texas after a three week stay. Mrs Everett Shaw and Mrs Mary Durbin drove there to bring their mother home.

Wayne Truitt Millings Sanitarium Grand Prairie Tex Everett Shaw Mary Durbin

Mr and Mrs Monty Coffee Visit Before Ark Route

Mr and Mrs Monty Coffee called on Thursday afternoon while en route to El Dorado Arkansas to set up a business. They called on Mr and Mrs George McKoy during their stay.

Mrs Monty el Dorado, Ark George McKoy

Roy Wood Stroke Leaves Him Critically Ill in Valley View Hospital

Roy Wood suffered a stroke Monday and is listed in critical condition at Valley View Hospital. Family and friends are asked to keep him in their prayers as doctors monitor his status.

Roy Wood Valley View Hospital

YWA of Baptist Church to Meet Saturday Afternoon

The YWA group will hold its second meeting with Mrs Bud Brooks on Saturday afternoon. Officers elected at the first meeting include President Pat Ellis Vice President Sue Bullard Secretary Sharon Brooks Treasurer Dixie Truitt Enlistment Chairman Melba Byrd.

YWA of the Baptist Church Bud Brooks Pat Ellis Sue Bullard Sharon Brooks Dixie Truitt Melba Byrd

Deaths of Mrs. C. E. London and Mr. London

Mrs. C. E. London died Sunday at her daughter Mrs. F. M. Collis home in Holdenville. Her husband Mr. London had died about two months earlier. They were former Stonewall residents where the Collises once leased land. The funeral was held Wednesday.

H. W. Walls C. E. London F. M. Collis Holdenville London Stonewall Collises

Mrs. Sam Boatright Visits Burnetts in Stratford

Mrs. Sam Boatright of Stratford is visiting at the home of her daughter Mrs. C L Burnett and Mr Burnett.

Sam Boatright Stratford C. L. Burnett Mr. Burnett

Attendees at Stonewall Teacher Appreciation Banquet

Mr and Mrs D D Duke and Mr and Mrs Sibyl Stokes attended the Teacher Appreciation Banquet at Stonewall along with Mrs Buster Jennings Mrs F L Gibson and Miss Lorece Rich.

Stonewall D. D. Duke Siby] Stokes Buster Jennings F. L. Gibson Lorece Rich

Rev and Mrs Ritchie Host Tulsa Visitors

Rev. and Mrs. Ronald Ritchie welcomed his parents from Tulsa as Sunday guests.

Ronald Ritchie Tulsa

Royal Service program at WMU meeting

A Royal Service program was held for the WMU meeting Monday afternoon at the church. Mrs Charley Davis was program leader. Attending were Mrs I P Willingham, Mrs Harve Davis, Mrs Simon Patton, Mrs Lee Nance, Mrs Bud Brooks, Mrs W E Winton, Mrs Cecil Bullard, Mrs Fred Ellis and Mrs Virginia Thomas.

WMU Charley Davis I. P. Willingham Harve Davis Simon Patton Lee Nance Bud Brooks W. E. Winton Cecil Bullard Fred Ellis Virginia Thomas

Free Will Baptist Camp Ground Church Holds Sunday Services

43 in Sunday School with all teachers present. Visitors Mr and Mrs J D Underhill Summers Chapel and Mr and Mrs J D Casper and son Camp Chaffee Ark attended. Pastor Rev Scott Jones preached both services. Youth Fellowship from Center Association meets at Stonewall for revival led by Rev Weldon Woods from Ada. Everyone invited.

Free Will Baptist Camp Ground Church J. D. Underhill Summers Chapel J. D. Casper Camp Chaffee Ark Scott Jones Youth Fellowship of the Center Association Free Will Baptist Church Stonewall Weldon Woods Ada

Sunday visitors at Wells home include Ada and Granite guests

Sunday visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Wells and Billy were Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wells of Ada, Mr. and Mrs. John Wells of Granite and Mr. and Mrs. Pod Law and Johnny of Ada.

G. C. Wells Billy Alvin Wells Ada John Wells Granite Pod” Law Johnny

Mrs Melvin Newby and Don Visit With Friends

Mrs Melvin Newby and Don visited Friday with Mrs Earl Mc Daniel and boys during a friendly social call in the neighborhood.

David Golden Spends Saturday Night with Jody McDaniel

David Golden spent Saturday night in the company of Jody McDaniel. The two were seen together in public, with observers noting their presence at an unspecified location.

David Golden Jody McDaniel

Cape Couple Visit Minco and Chickasha Friends

Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cape spent Tuesday in Minco visiting Mr. and Mrs. Dade Mann. They also visited Mr. and Mrs. Mack Bays of Chickasha.

A. L. Cape Minco Dade Mann Mrs Mack Bays Chickasha

Mrs Nellie Blackwell Plans Ohio Trip Ended by Heart Attack

Mrs Nellie Blackwell had her bag packed and a round trip ticket to Ohio bought. She suffered a heart attack Wednesday evening but is now better and at home.

Nellie Blackwell Ohio

Jeter Family Ties Highlight Tulsa Visit

Rev. Harold Jeter conducted business in Tulsa on Monday. Sunday the Jeters hosted his mother visiting from Oklahoma City.

Harold Jeter Tulsa Jeters Oklahoma City

Polio Recovering Frankie Goes for Checkup in Shreveport

Mrs. Nancy Newby accompanies Mrs. Toby Benton and her son Frankie to Shreveport Louisiana where Frankie will have a medical checkup at a hospital and is recovering from polio.

Nancy Newby Toby Benton Frankie Shreveport

Pinleys Visit Corvins on Thursday

Mr and Mrs Albert Pinley visited Thursday with Mr and Mrs H L Corvin, sharing time at a social call.

Albert Pinley H. L. Corvin

Jerry McDaniel Visits E H Grose Home

Jerry McDaniel spent Wednesday night visiting in the E. H. Grose home of Pickett.

Jerry McDaniel E. H. Grose Pickett

Booth and Tucker visit Mrs. Scaff and Booth

Mrs M E Booth Mrs Alene Tucker and Paul visited Monday evening with Mrs Vernon Scaff and Mrs J W Booth.

M. E. Booth Alene Tucker Paul Vernon Scaff J. W. Booth

Deloris Perry Guest Of Barbara Jo Rogers in Pickett

Deloris Perry was a Saturday night guest of Barbara Jo Rogers of Pickett.

Deloris Perry Barbara Jo Rogers Pickett

Haskins Family Hosts Visit in Ponca City

Mr and Mrs Earlin Haskins spent Friday night in Ponca City as guests of Mr and Mrs Euel Haskins and Diana.

Earlin Haskins Ponca City Euel Haskins Diana

Lambs and Wrights Share Saturday Evening

Mr and Mrs Clifford Lamb with Donnie and Phyllis visited Mr and Mrs Robert Wright and their children in Center Saturday night for a family gathering.

Clifford Lamb Donnie Phyllis Mrs Robert Wright Children of Center

Jean Golden Visits Tilley Home Monday Night

Jean Golden spent Monday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley in geraldton Lee.

Jean Golden Karl Tilley Gerald Carlton Lee

Loretta Kite Visits With Hood Family and Johnnie Jean

Mrs Loretta Kite spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs H C Hood and Johnnie Jean at their home.

Ada Visit News Brief Names Local Smiths

Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Smith visited Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Smith of Ada on Sunday morning.

Wellses host Granite couple for Saturday night visit

Mr and Mrs John Wells of Granite were Saturday night guests of Mr and Mrs G C Wells and Billy at their home.

John Wells Granite G. C. Wells Billy

Mrs Violet Hurley Improves After Hospital Care

Mrs Violet Hurley returns home from Carth age Missouri after treatment at McCaun Hospital for high blood pressure and shows marked improvement.

Violet Hurley Carthage McCaun Hospital

Ada Hosts Social Visit From Newby and Keeling Families

Mrs. Doyle Newby and Deryl and Gerald Newby of Ada visited Wednesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Earl McDaniel and their sons. Also visiting were Mrs. Denzil Keeling and Larry of Ada.

Doyle Newby Deryl Gerald Ada Denzil Keeling Larry Earl McDaniel

Community visit to Grandma Duncan in Worstell area

Mrs. Leo Scott and Sherry and Mrs. W. H. Hightower spent Friday night visiting with Grandma Duncan of the Worstell community.

Leo Scott Sherry W. H. Hightower Duncan Worstell

Ada Residents Dine With Wilfongs And Howard

Mr. and Mrs. Odis Wilfong and Mrs. B B Howard of Ada were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Leora Wilfong and Glen.

Odis Wilfong B. B. Howard Ada Leora Wilfong Glen

Hood and Kite families visit Sunday afternoon

Mrs. and Mrs. H. C. Hood and Johnnie Jean visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Kite.

Business Trip to Oklahoma City by Tilley and Gerald

Karl Tilley and Gerald undertook a business trip to Oklahoma City on Sunday evening. The purpose and destination are noted without additional details.

Karl Tilley Gerald Oklahoma City

Local visitors and weekend trips reported

Mrs J K Smith and Mrs E K Cooper with children of Latta visited Saturday afternoon. Bobby Perry and Lavoid Meek traveled to Amarillo Texas on Saturday night. Billy Wells stayed Sunday night with Mr Pod Law Mrs Law and Johnny of Ada.

J. K. Smith E. K. Cooper Latta Bobby Perry Lavoid Meek Amarillo, Texas

Stratford Visitor Fred Hooper Visits McDaniel Home

Fred Hooper of Stratford visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl McDaniel Saturday morning.

Fred Hooper Stratford Mrs. Earl McDaniel

Mr and Mrs Leslie Perry Visit Ada Friends

Mr and Mrs Leslie Perry and Sondra spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs Luther Teel of Ada.

Leslie Perry Sondra Luther Teel Ada Mark McDonald

Saw the Animals Donnie and Phyllis Ann Visit Zoo

Donnie and Phyllis Ann visited the zoo in Oklahoma City Sunday.

Clifford Lamb Donnie Phyllis Ann Oklahoma City

Local visitors share time with families this week

Mr and Mrs H C Hood and Johnnie Jean visited Monday night with Mr and Mrs Hollis Kite Darlene and Donnie Gwendolyn Golden visited Thursday night with Donald Koontz a patient in Valley View Hospital Mr and Mrs Hollis Kite Darlene and Donnie were Wednesday night supper guests of Mr and Mrs O S Whitson and Henry

Gwendolyn Golden Donald Koontz Valley View Hospital

Haskins Family Visited By Clints Monday Night

Mr and Mrs Clint Haskins and family were Monday night visitors of Mr and Mrs Earlin Haskins.

Clint Haskins Earlin Haskins

Local visits and gatherings in Pickett and Denison Dam area

Jody McDaniel visited Wednesday night at the Griffin home in Pickett. Clifford Lamb and two ministers fished near Denison Dam Monday night. No results reported. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley May visited Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Hood, Ann and Wanda Jean.

Jody McDaniel Griffin Pickett Clifford Lamb Bert Jones Luther Wilson Denison Dam

Local residents share visits and greetings around Ada

Jean Golden, Phyllis Hayes, Mary Lou and Deanna Jones, and Patricia Duncan were in Stratford Sunday evening. Ada visitors include Edd Barker and Phyllis Ann in Wewoka, Leroy Swanson and Amelia Ellis with Gracie Hayes, and Wesley May with Earlin Haskins. Mrs. S. M. Golden is sick. Haskins family hosted meals. Reeves Packing Plant hired Mrs. H L Corvin.

Jean Golden Phyllis Hayes Mary Lou and Deanna Jones Patricia Duncan Stratford Heard H. L. Corvin Reeves Packing Plant Ada

Perfect spelling and attendance honors listed for six weeks

The article tallies students with perfect spelling lessons for the first six weeks and those with perfect attendance. Darlene Kite appears in multiple grades, along with Bennie Atkeson, Larry Booth, and Johnnie Jean Hood among others.

Darlene Kite Jerry Sellars Bennie Atkeson Larry Booth Donnie Cushman Sherry Scott Johnnie Jean Hood Linda Crawley Monroe Atkeson Larry Newby Shirley Atkeson

Jaquesss Visit Woods Family Sunday Night

Mr and Mrs L C Jaquess were Sunday night visitors of Mr and Mrs Floyd Woods in a social call reported in local society notes.

L. C. Jaquess Floyd Woods

Worstell hosts Duncan family for Sunday supper

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Duncan and Freddy visited Worstell to dine with Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Golden and family on Sunday night.

Paul Duncan Freddy of Worstell S. M. Golden

Mrs Mark McDonald and Dennis Visit Center Couple

Mrs Mark McDonald and Dennis visited Monday night with Mr and Mrs Leonard McDonald of Center for an informal call.

Mark McDonald Dennis Mrs Leonard McDonald Center

Mrs Gracie Hayes Visits Leo Scott for Friday Lunch

Mrs Gracie Hayes and Mrs W H Hightower visited Mr and Mrs Leo Scott and joined them for lunch on Friday.

Gracie Hayes W.H. Hightower Leo Scott

Wilfong Family Visit Noted In Ada

Mrs Leora Wilfong and grandson Glen Wilfong visited Saturday morning with Mr and Mrs Odis Wilfong of Ada.

Leora Wilfong Glen Wilfong Odis Wilfong Ada

Youth Fellowship Attended at Free Will Baptist Church Oakman

Johnnie Jean joined a Youth Fellowship event Saturday night at the Free Will Baptist Church in Oakman, participating in the church gathering with others.

H. C. Hood Johnnie Jean Free Will Baptist Church Oakman

Women Spend Sunday With Friends In Social Gathering

Deanna Jones and Patricia Dun of Worstell spent Sunday with Phyllis Hayes and Jean Golden enjoying a casual social afternoon.

Deanna Jones Patricia Duncan Worstell Jean Golden Phyllis Hayes

Local visits and guests travel through Oil Center and adjacent towns

Wanda Wilson of Oil Center visited Sherry Scott on Sunday. James Duncan family and Mrs. J W Booth visited Mr. Vernon Scaff Saturday night. Betty Whitney and others visited Mrs. Isabel Gilmore in Allen. Benny and Glen Jones from Union Hill spent Sunday with Larry Newby. Lela Corvin spent Monday with Mr and Mrs Manuel Thomas of Ada.

Leo Scott Donna Sherry Wanda Wilson W. H. Hightower Oil Center Sherry Scott James Duncan Patricia Karen Sue Worstell Vernon Scaff J. W. Booth Betty Whitney Patty Diana Grover Thompson Raymond R. E. Thompson Allen Isabel Gilmore Benny and Glen Jones Union Hill Larry Newby Lela Corvin Manuel Thomas Ada

Local visitors share meals and hospitality across households

Mrs. Tom Hurley visited and had supper with Mr. and Mrs. Grover Thompson Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Mahan and daughter of Oklahoma City and J. W. Capes and Mrs. Laveda Cornish and son Ricky or Ada visited Saturday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cape and family. Don Newby was Friday night guest of Larry Cunningham. Mrs. Virgil Meek and Berlene visited Wednesday night with Kay and Sherry.

Tom Hurley Mrs Grover Thompson J. G. Mahan Oklahoma City J. W. Capes Laveda Cornish Ricky Ada A. L. Cape Don Newby Larry Cunningham Virgil Meek Berlene Leo Scott Donna Kay Sherry

Don Sutton Visits Ada Sunday Morning

Don Sutton of Ada visited Sunday morning at the S. M. Golden home.

Don Sutton Ada S. M. Golden Home

Stonewall resident visits Cape home Sunday

Bobby Snow of Stonewall visited Sunday evening in the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cape.

Bobby Snow Stonewall Mrs. A. L. Cape

Whitsons and Hollis Kite Family Share Sunday Supper

Mr and Mrs O S Whitson and Henry visited and had supper with Mr and Mrs Hollis Kite and their children Sunday night.

O. S. Whitson Henry

Corvin Couple Visit Loyd Couple In Roff

Mr and Mrs H L Corvin visited with Mr and Mrs Garland Loyd of Roff one day recently in a social call.

H. L. Corvin Garland Loyd Roff

Jackie Mosely and Glen Wilfong Visit

Jackie Mosely of Galey visited Thursday night with Glen Wilfong.

Jackie Mosely Galey Glen Wilfong

Shirley Atkeson visits Monday with Sherry Scott

Shirley Atkeson paid a Monday evening visit with Sherry Scott, describing a social gathering and companionship observed by attendees.

Shirley Atkeson Sherry Scott

Don Flatter Visits Fort Sill Couple's Home

Don Flatter of Fort Sill spent Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cape.

Don Flatter Fort Sill Mrs. A. L. Cape

Jean and Billy Newby Visit Melvin Newby Family

Jean and Billy Newby were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Newby and family.

Jean Billy Newby Melvin Newby

Sunday Visitors at Kite Home Include Ada Guests

Sunday visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Kite included lene and Donnie, Mr. and Mrs. Judson Kirby, Brenda and Barbara of Ada, Mr. and Mrs. Haskell Kite, Danny and Charles of Ada.

P. P. Kite Hollis Kite Darlene Donnie Judson Kirby Brenda Barbara Ada Haskell Kite Danny Charles

Ada Visitors Stop By The Thompsons

Bobby Thompson and his son Kelby of Ada visited Tuesday morning with Mrs. Grover Thompson.

Bobby Thompson Kelby Ada Grover Thompson

Brecheen or Maxwell Guests at Newby Home Dinner

Mr and Mrs W B Brecheen or Maxwell were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby and boys Friday.

W. B. Brecheen Maxwell Melvin Newby

Ada Woman Visits Mrs Smith For Monday Night

Mrs B M Patterson of Ada was Monday night guest of Mrs J K Smith and enjoyed an evening together in Ada.

B. M. Patterson Ada J. K. Smith

Couple's Sunday Visit Highlights Davis Social

Mr and Mrs Joe Pierce of Davis visited Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs A L Cape. The occasion brought together local residents for a family gathering in a casual Sunday setting.

Joe Pierce Davis A. L. Cape

Local ladies visit Mrs. Leo Scott for Monday morning call

Mrs. W. H. Hightower Mrs. Virgil Meek and Mrs. Gracie Hayes visited Monday morning with Mrs. Leo Scott in a social call reporting friendly chat and updates.

W. H. Hightower Virgil Meek Gracie Hayes Leo Scott

Gwendolyn Golden Visits Worstell Family Sunday

Gwendolyn Golden was Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Duncan, Pat and Karen Sue of Worstell.

Gwendolyn Golden James Duncan Pat and Karen Sue Worstell

Mrs Hazel Newby Visits With Edith McDaniel Thursday Night

Mrs Hazel Newby visited Thursday night with Mrs Edith McDaniel. The brief social call hints at local community ties and neighborhood gatherings.

Hazel Newby Edith McDaniel

Weekend visiters at Haskins home in Ponca City and Ada

Those spending Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Earlin Haskins included Mr and Mrs T S Hood and Ann and Wanda Jean. Mr and Mrs Euel Haskins and Diana of Ponca City. Mr and Mrs Wesley May and Mr and Mrs William Earl Haskins. Robert Darrell and Linda of Ada.

Mrs. Wesley May Ada Mrs. May Mrs Earlin Haskins T. S. Hood Ann Wanda Jean Euel Haskins Diana Ponca City Wesley May William Earl Haskins Robert Darrell Linda

Atkeson Family Guests With Haggards in Ada

Mr and Mrs Pete Atkeson and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Frank Haggard of Ada for a social visit and family time.

Pete Atkeson Frank Haggard Ada

Hightower and Hayes Visit Scott Home Thursday

Mr and Mrs W H Hightower and Mrs Gracie Hayes visited Thursday in the home of Mr and Mrs Leo Scott.

W. H. Hightower Gracie Hayes Leo Scott

Pickett Residents Host Thursday Evening Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Jess Norvill of Pickett visited Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Jaquess.

Jess Norvill of Pickett L. C. Jaquess

Local Guests Share Supper in Dougherty and Nearby

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pierce and Grady Cape visited Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cape and family for supper. Mr. and Mrs. Earl McDaniel were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gray and boys on Thursday night.

Joe Pierce Grady Cape Dougherty A. L. Cape Earl McDaniel Fred Gray

Roberts Welcome Ricky Ray At Valley View Hospital

Mr and Mrs Ray Roberts are parents to a boy born Tuesday morning at Valley View Hospital. The newborn weighs 7 pounds 14 ounces and is named Ricky Ray. The couple also has a daughter Pam, three years old, with maternal grandparents J W Murray of Ada and paternal grandparents Odis Robberts of Ada and Bess Roberts of California.

Ray Roberts Valley View Hospital Ricky Ray Robertses Pam J. W. Murray Ada Odis Robberts Bess Roberts California

J K Smith Makes Business Trip To Oklahoma City

J K Smith traveled to Oklahoma City Monday evening on business.

J. K. Smith Oklahoma City

Community honors J W and the 50th wedding anniversary

Several from the community attended a Sunday afternoon shower at the Kirkes home celebrating the 50th wedding anniversary. Attendees included G C Wells Violet Hurley Jocie Thompson Raymond Leora Wilfong Noah Garrett and George Cochran with their spouses.

J. W. Kirkes G. C. Wells Violet Hurley Jocie Thompson Raymond Leora Wilfong Noah Garrett George Cochran

Friday Night Visitors at Duncan Household

Gwendolyn, David, Jean, Margaret, and Glen Golden were visitors of Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan and their boys on Friday night.

Gwendolyn David Jean Margaret Glen Golden Paul Duncan

Local residents attend Maxwell Church service Sunday night

Mr and Mrs Leo Scott, Dona and Sherry, and Mrs W H Hightower attended church at Maxwell Church on Sunday night in a community gathering reported by the local paper.

Leo’ Scott Donna Sherry W. H. Hightower Maxwell Church

Calif and Oklahoma City visitors visit Earlimart family

Mr and Mrs Gerald Baxter and son of Earlimart California and Mrs G W Kirkley and Charlene of Oklahoma City visited and Leslie Perry and family Sunday.

Gerald Baxter Earlimart Calif G. W. Kirkley Charlene Oklahoma City Leslie Perry

Barbara Jo Rodgers Spends Night with Deloris Perry

Barbara Jo Rodgers of Pickett spent Sunday night with Deloris Perry which is noted in a local social entry.

Barbara Jo Rodgers Pickett Deloris Perry

Curiosity Pays As 6 Year Old Finds Hidden Money

In Elkin North Carolina 6 year old Janice Marshall saw a mouse enter a log in a smokehouse. She pried the hole and uncovered a tobacco sack with money. The log was saved and later opened to reveal 160 in old US currency. The father plans to redeem the money for U S Savings Bonds in Janice's name.

Elkin N. C Janice Marshall U. S Marshall U.S Janice

Next time you prepare meat patties from ground lamb

The note suggests adding a pinch of ground allspice with salt and pepper when making lamb patties to enhance flavor. The guidance emphasizes spice as a complement to basic seasoning.

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