Lightning Ridge Social Roundup Highlights Family Visits
Mrs. Margie Stewart visited Mrs. Frances Beller on Wednesday. Roy Smith and daughter from Pueblo, Colorado, and Mrs. Gene Sanders joined subsequent visits with the Bellers. The Beller youth fellowship drew attendees from Norman and Oklahoma City. Families including the Smiths, Bellers, and Youngs shared time across Ada and Madill with shopping, parades, and Sunday visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margie Stewart
Frances Beller
Roy Smith
Pueblo
Colo
Gene Sanders
Beller
Garrett Beller
Madill
Jack Beller
Oklahoma City
Smith
Jack Belle
Cantwell and Wall Visit in Ada Area Social Round
Mrs. Cora Cantwell and Mrs. Lois Wall visited Mrs. Ruby Graham at Pickett and Mrs. Burk in Ada on Monday. The group included sisters Mrs. Burk and Mrs. Wall and Mrs. Gertie Summers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Cantwell
Lois Wall
Ruby. Graham
Pickett
Burk
Ada
Wall
Gertie Summers
Frances Cantwell
Roy Cantwell
J. E. Wally
Bobby Penrod
Karen
Cantwell
Laura Johnson
Bill Domby
Clifford
Moore
Bob Dennis
Joe Bob
Norman
Joe Bob Dennis
Roxie Dennis
Maurice Cantwell
Wayne
Elmore City
Coffey Family Visits Area Friends Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs Ed Coffey Danny and Dennis spent the weekend at Lawton visiting Mr and Mrs Carl Wright Andy and Kenneth. Mrs Coffey and boys visited Mrs Perriman Wednesday. Mrs Ed Coffey Dennis and Mrs Perriman were in Ada Thursday and ate lunch at Bobs Barbeque. Mrs Lorene McIlroy visited Mrs Perriman Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Coffey
Danny
Dennis
Lawton
Carl Wright
Andy
Kenneth
Mrs Miles Kimmel Visits Friends and Travels
Mrs Miles Kimmel visited Mrs Linda Webster on Monday afternoon. She called on Mrs Libby Jones and her sister Mrs Eve Jackson visiting from Florida. Kimmel made a business trip to Roff on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Kimmel
Linda Webster
Mrs. Kimmel
Libby Jones
Eve Jackson
Florida
Roff
Local visitors and wedding attendances noted in community notes
Van Schuyner visited Mrs. Kim mel late Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Dude Fennel and children and Robin Gurley were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Miles Kimmel. Mrs. Linda Webster visited Mrs. Kimmel Sunday evening. Mrs. N. S. Vandegriff and Marie attended the wedding of Jimmy Wilson and Shirley Rich Saturday night. Marie Vandegriff spent Friday night with her sister, Wanda Wilson, and watched the parade Saturday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Wilson, Debbie and Steve and Jerry Rich spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Vandegriff. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Stephens visited Mrs. Pauline Vandegriff and Mr. and Mrs. Ruby Vandegriff Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris Lillard
Ada
Simon Young
Elaine
Clay
Short Fortner
Joy
Dennis Fortner
Scott
Twila
Lorene King
van Schuyner
Mrs. Kimmel
Dude Fennel
Robin Gurley
Miles Kimmel
Townsleys and Vandegriffs Host Sunday Visit
Mr and Mrs Roy Townsley and Mr and Mrs Frank Townsley visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs J R Vandegriff. Mr and Mrs Everett Deth eridge Mountain View visited Mrs W R Frazier and relatives over the weekend. Ervin Cook visited for a few days with his sister Mrs W R Frazier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Townsley
Frank Townsley
J. R. Vandegriff
Everett Deatheridge
Mountain View
W. R. Frazier
Ervin Cook
Third Sunday Singing at Lightning Ridge In October
The Third Sunday Singing will be at Lightning Ridge this month on Sunday October 18 at 2 p.m. Mr and Mrs Ernest Crawley of Amarillo Texas spent the weekend visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Tom Price. Mrs Margie Stewart visited Saturday evening with the Prices and their guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lightning Ridge
Ernest Crawley
Amarillo
Tex
Tom Price
Margie Stewart
Price Family Visitors Reported Visits Across Week
Mr and Mrs Joe Price visited Mrs Margie Stewart on Tuesday. Shade Price visited Mr and Mrs Clint Stewart Friday morning. Mr and Mrs Vance Price visited Mrs Clint Stewart on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Price
Margie Stewart
Shade Price
Clint Stewart
Vance Price
Haying Interrupted by Rain Delays Bale Work
Farmers hurried to finish haying as rain interrupted crews with fields cut but not baled. Local reports note scattered showers slowed bailing and forced temporary delays across farms in the area.
Oakman Church Adjusts Sunday Night Schedule
Oakman church will begin Sunday night services at p.m. which is thirty minutes earlier than usual. A thirty minute period of singing will precede league classes at their usual time followed by preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ila Pevehouse
Oakman
League
McLish Family Spends Sunday With Prince at Union Valley
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. McLish and their daughters Vicki Phyllis and Sharon visited Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Prince in Union Valley on Sunday for an informal family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. McLish
Vicki
Phyllis
Sharon
Clarence Prince
Union Valley
Fresno Couple Back Home After Visit
Dr and Mrs Claude Carter returned to their Fresno California home after spending several days here with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Carter
Fresno
Calif
Lonnie and Bonnie East Visit Reed and Family
Mrs. Bonnie Reed hosts Lonnie East and his wife visiting with their children, Homer, at the Reed household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnie East
Bonnie Reed
Homer
Current couple guests of the Easts Sunday evening
Mr and Mrs Maurice Current were supper guests Sunday in the home of Mr and Mrs Lon nie East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Maurice Current
Lonnie East
Hodges Family Vacation Visit to Ardmore
Mr and Mrs Bobby Hodges and children Donna Richard and Ronnie spent Sunday at Ardmore as guests of his brother Billy Dean Hodges and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Hodges
Donna
Richard
Ronnie
Ardmore
Billy Dean Hodges
Marion Willoughby Maxwell Visits Sister’s Family
Marion Willoughby Maxwell spent Tuesday with his sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Billy Lee and their family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Willoughby, Maxwell
Billy Lee
Wilson Family Vacation News in New Orleans
David Wilson visited his uncle Billy Lee's family from Wednesday to Monday while the Wilsons vacationed in New Orleans. Billy Lee and family hosted Sonja Kent and Kevin for dinner with Sonja Willoughby and family in Ada. W A Lee and Ada relatives spent Saturday helping Billy Lee's crew with a well pump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Wilson
Herman Wilson
Billy Lee
Wilsons
New Orleans
Sonja
Kent
Kevin
R. W. Willoughby
Ada
W. A. Lee
Billy
Supper Guests List From Seminole Social
Last Thursday Mr and Mrs Elmer Lee hosted a dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Jerry Lee Rick ey and Karen Galey Mr and Mrs Junior Willoughby Carol Larry and Tommy David Wilson Seminole and Mr and Mrs Billy Lee Sonja Kent and Kevin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Lee
Jerry Lee
Rickey
Karen
Galey
Junior Willoughby
Carol
Larry
Tommy
David Wilson
Seminole
Billy Lee
Sonja
Kent
Kevin
Magar Family Hosts and Visits Across Towns
Mr and Mrs. D B Magar hosted and hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Austin Marriott Colbert Earl Tucker and son Donnie Ada and Ray Magar Susan and Jackie. They visited Stratford with Corey Haynes and Oil Center with W R Magar parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Marriott
Colbert
D. B. Magar
Earl Tucker
Donnie
Ada
Ray Magar
Susan
Jackie
Stratford
Corey Haynes
Oil Center
W. R. Magar
Ada Residents Socialize Across Towns and With Families
Miss Patricia Hompton and Donny Cowart visited Ada and Okmulgee with John Crumb. Mrs. Collin Hompton called on AdaTuesday with her daughter Mrs. Vanell Barnett. Billy Lee spent Saturday morning with C. H. Hompton. Mr and Mrs Clarence Barnett with Paula Sue and Larry traveled to visit the Hamptons in Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Hompton
Donny Cowart
Ada
Okmulgee
John Crumb
Collin Hompton
Vanell Barnett
Billy Lee
C.H. Hompton
Clarence Barnett
Paula Sue
Larry
C. H. Hampton
Oakman Sportsman's Club Holds Yearend Weiner Roast
Members gathered at the club lake for a last outdoors get-together of the year. About twenty five attendees braved crisp, chilly weather to view a film on hunting rules beside a campfire. The November meeting will be at the school gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakman Sportsman’s Club
Lake
Oakman School Briefs Highlight Visits Games and Officers
David Wilson visited from Wednesday to Monday staying with his uncle Billy Lee and attended school in the primary room. Melbore Morrison celebrated a birthday Friday. Treats were shared in Mrs Nances and Billy Lee’s rooms. Francis teams won both basketball games against Oakman. Attendees included Mrs Lillie Maw Morrison Lois Jean Norma Poorman and Lisa. Inspectors Mr Campbell and Norman Mitchell visited Oakman School Monday. Oakman 4H Club elected new officers for the year at Wednesday’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Wilson
Billy Lee
Melbore Morrison
Mrs
Arlie Morrison
Lois Jean
Francis
Lillie Maw Morrison
Norma Poorman
Lisa
Oakman
Oakman 4H Club
Local families visit over weekend in Lovelady area
Mr and Mrs Edward Berry man Kay and Charles Rebee visited Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman. Mr and Mrs Elmer Lee visited Saturday with her parents the Berrymans. Mrs Gene Poorman and children Kay Lisa and Rickie spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Robert Ellison of Lovelady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Berryman
Kay and
Charles
Rebee
Jess Berryman
Elmer Lee
the Berrymans
Gene Poorman
Kay, Lisa
Rickie
Robert Ellison
Lovelady
Newcomers Pauline Armour Family Join Oakman Community
Mrs Pauline Armour and her children Keith and Ricky arrive as new residents of Oakman with her mother Mrs Williams. Keith and Ricky will enroll as new pupils at Oakman School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakman
Pauline Armour
Keith
Ricky
Williams
Oakman School
Birthday Celebrations Mark Mrs Pendergrass Thirty-First Year
Mr and Mrs J R Pendergrass hosted supper Tuesday for their son John Pendergrass and family Roddy Gary and Ada in honor of Mrs Pendergrass seventy first birthday. A birthday dinner followed Sunday at the home of her brother Charlie Sliger Ada with relatives including Sam Sliger Maude Jared Gerturde Sliger Wilbur Bennett and Jeanie. The group visited the Memorial of the late Senator Robert Kerr in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Pendergrass
John Pendergrass
Roddy
Gary
Ada
Wilbur Bennett
Jeanie
Hubert Phillips
Robert S. Kerr
Mrs Mildred Lancaster Visits With Local Family Partners
Mrs Mildred Lancaster attended a gathering Wednesday night with Mr and Mrs J R Pendergrass. On Thursday evening Mr and Mrs Buster Hobbs and Shirley and Norma visited with the Pendergrasses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Lancaster
J. R. Pendergrass
Buster Hobbs
Shirley
Norma
Community notes reveal local visits and upcoming election
A sequence of short items records visits among Scroggins, Wom machs, Williamson s, Labass and Canida families in Jordantown Texas. Community meeting at Francis School discussed Bills to be voted on November 3. Robert Scroggins will deliver the Cedar Grove Free Will Baptist Church message next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis School
Robert Scroggins
Cedar Grove
Free Will Baptist Church
Friday Morning Visit with Mrs Lillard for Greens and Peppers
A brief Friday morning call involved delivering greens and peppers to Mrs Lillard. The visit focused on sharing produce and maintaining neighborly ties.
Francis Junior Choir Holds Superstition Party
Francis By PAT HOOSER Junior Choir of the Francis Baptist Church held a superstition themed party Friday evening after a month of good attendance and recruitment contests. The losing team provided refreshments. Rick Johnston and Sharon Wynn led games. Snacks included sandwiches cookies Kool aid for a list of named attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Hooser
The
Francis Baptist Church
Rick Johnston
Sharon Wynn
Judy
Sandra Golden
Bobbie
Brenda Steele
Karen
Gene Knight
Cheryl
Carol Hooser
Becky Petty
Brenda West
Melinda Harris
Linda Kirkes
Mary Ann Matthews
Gary Matthews
Mike Pipkin
Hugh Nickell
Bobby Canida
Buddy Byers
Weekend Visit To Oklahoma City By Wilson Byers Family
Mr and Mrs Bob Wilson Mrs Glen Byers and Lisa spent the weekend in Oklahoma City visiting friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Wilson
Glen Byers
Lisa
Oklahoma City
Francis Hosts Oak Man In Season Opener
Francis welcomed Oak Man last Friday for a basketball doubleheader. Francis won both games as the season opens. The boys wore new red and white uniforms signaling a promising season ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Oakman
Visiting with Mrs Head Friday Evening
Mrs Head hosted visitors Friday evening with Mrs Hooser and Pete present for the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Head
Bob Hooser
Pete
Frisco Railroad Employee dinner draws former residents
Mr and Mrs Sam Head traveled to Sherman Texas last Tuesday to attend a dinner at the Municipal Auditorium hosted by the Frisco Railroad Employee organization. A floor show followed the meal and the couple enjoyed visiting with former Francis residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Sherman
Tex
Municipal Auditorium
Frisco Railroad
Francis
Ada Eastern Star Honors Past Matrons and Patrons
Mr and Mrs George Dale Miss Florence Harrold Mrs Sam Head visited the Ada Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Thursday evening. All past matrons and past patrons were recognized and honored in a special service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dale
Florence Harrold
Sam Head
Ada
Order of the Eastern Star
Bailey Family Welcomes Nine-Pound Baby Girl
Mr and Mrs Ted Bailey celebrate as their son Steve Bailey and his wife in Tulsa welcome a nine pound girl born to the couple. The grandparents share in the happy family milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Bailey
Steve Bailey
Tulsa
Miss Bambi Hooser Visited Miss Cindy Steele
Miss Bambi Hooser was the overnight guest of Miss Cindy Steele last Friday night.
Mrs. Ethel Hooser Honored at Francis Baptist Church
Mrs. Ethel Hooser, active member since 1907, received a corsage and a Book of Bible Poems at a Sunday church service, a surprise tribute from the Francis Baptist congregation. She is among the last original active members of the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Hooser
Mrs. Hooser Family Visit Reported Sunday Afternoon
Mrs. Bob Hooser visited with Mrs. Tom Hooser and their children Sunday afternoon, sharing time together in a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Hooser
Tom Hooser
Sunday visitors from Byng. Watkins and Sherell
Mrs. Milo Watkins and Mrs. Frances Sherell from Byng spent Sunday afternoon with H. L. Kirkes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Kirkes
Milo Watkins
Frances Sherell
Byng
Dinner guests welcome new preacher and family
Having dinner after church Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Junior Byles, their guests, and the new preacher Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Chapman with their children, joined by Mr. and Mrs. Murl Moon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Byles
Eddie Chapman
Murl Moon
Suttons Visit Dickerson Home In Milburn
Mr and Mrs Buster Sutton and Jimmy spent last Sunday with Mrs Suttons parents Mr and Mrs J A Dickerson in Milburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buster Sutton
Jimmy
Mrs. Sutton
J. A. Dickerson
Milburn
Local Visits Highlight Sundays at Homes
Mrs. Becky Chaddick is reported on the sick list. Mrs. Marie West visited Sunday afternoon and called on Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becky Chaddick
Marie West
West
Cecil Adams
Henson Family Hosts Large Weekend Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Buck Henson welcomed a full house over the weekend with relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Bud Henson Mr. and Mrs. Bill Henson Miss Kay Tigner and a friend visiting for the events. Mr. and Mrs. Corky McDaniels called on Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Henson
B.C
Bud Henson
Bill Henson
Kay Tigner
Corky McDaniels
Stum Bell Family Visit From Tulsa With Pearl West
Mr and Mrs Stum Bell and granddaughter Cindy from Tulsa visited Mrs Pearl West over the weekend in a hometown social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stum Bell
Cindy
Tulsa
Pearl West
Allen-Shawnee clash ends with Allen 32 to 20
Mr and Mrs Carl West attended the Allen Shawnee game at Allen Saturday night where Allen defeated Shawnee 32 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl West
Allen
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Pontotoc
Don Cook
Iiad
Mr. Campbell
Norman C. Mitchell
Bietepay
Ben D. Steen
East Main
Herches
E. — Rey
Criswell Funeral Home
O. F. Scroggins
Jordantown
Edith Wommach
Wommach
Jon Ann
John Williamson
Vicki Labass
Ira Wommach
Dale Labass
Bonnie
Mrs. Wommach
Gussie Lillard
Trudy Nance
Sandy Ryan
Bill Canida
Curt Canida
Nancy
Lloyd Thompson
Baxter Scroggins
Baxter
Lavcia Stevens
Louis
LaVern
Dephene Summers
East Central
LaWanda West
Kay Jones
Jeanie Lanford
Bob Houser
Carl Wheeler
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